Rusty George Podcast

In this episode, Richard Reising, Founder and Chief Strategist of Artistry Labs, shares his transformative journey to Mexico and his mission to elevate church branding. Richard, an accomplished author of Church Marketing 101, teams up with Rusty to explore how effective branding can help churches connect with their communities and expand their reach. Discover the power of impactful language in services and learn how to draw more people to Christ through thoughtful branding strategies. Tune in for insights that could change your church's approach to outreach!#leadership #churchgrowth #marketting Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richard.reisingWebsite: https://www.richardreising.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richardlreisingArtistry Labs Resources:Website: https://www.artistrylabs.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaadYLKy5FkNuWiKyjdxw16pOAkWIK4tNqb8EexOLgGEzKZqBAyd5JrmKMw_aem_pHdmRKONupmfJF_v_O6XEwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/artistrylabs/?hl=enRusty GeorgeCheck out his latest book

This week at Crossroads, we continue in our sermon series “Different” with a message from associate pastor Bryan Mrazek. This message looks at the passage 1 Peter chapter 4 as Bryan dives into what fuels us in our lives. Listen in for encouragement from 1 Peter as we wrap up our “Different” series.Check our Rusty’s latest book “Friend of God” here: pastorrustygeorge.square.site 

Listen in to this week’s Monday Minute as Brian Mrazek walks us through what it looks like to be different. His encouraging words about what this looks like provide a great start to the week!

Brian Tome, pastor of Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio has authored five books including “The Five Marks of a Man.” In this episode, Brian talks with Rusty about his men’s movement called “Man Camp.” Listen in to hear about what “Man Camp” looks like and how it came to be as well as Brian’s journey into ministry.Brian Tome Resources:https://www.briantome.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Briantome/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/briandtomeYouTube: https://youtube.com/@brian_tome?si=scYuhG3YOBIO1WjaX: https://twitter.com/briantome?lang=enFive Marks of a Man: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1540903125?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_X129B8EHDRKBY278TC7G&dplnkId=67d84fd0-2776-49aa-9f05-f5cdac942ad7&nodl=1Check out Rusty’s latest book here: https://pastorrustygeorge.square.site/

This past Sunday, Pastor Rusty spoke about living differently through purpose in Jesus. Loving others the way Jesus does identifies a sort of purpose in our lives. Listen in to identify what this love could look like in your daily life as we live out purpose filled lives that Jesus calls us to.Check out Rusty’s latest book “Friend of God” here!https://pastorrustygeorge.square.site/ 

This week’s Monday Minute! Listen in to hear some encouragement about purpose found in Christ. It is easy to feel stuck in the mundane things of life but realizing our purpose in the world is found in Jesus is key.Check out Rusty’s latest book here! https://pastorrustygeorge.square.site/

Manny Fernandez is the President of World Link Ministries. He grew up in Spain as a son of a missionary and then has spent time as a missionary in Spain with hbis wife Jaime. Rusty and Manny discuss the importance of being missionaries and a lot of time talking about the different ways they reached the Spanish population for Christ. One involving Cowboy hats and square dancing. Later neat the end of the episode can Manny make Rusty a soccer fan? Find out. Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missionlife365/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@missionlife365?xmt=AQGzYZ1fHlxt5lfaNw07UHo8OQFqFjKtLoV9v1TVCSmZImkWorld Link Ministries Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldlinkministres/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldlinkministries/Website: https://wlink.org/Rusty GeorgeCheck out his latest book "Friend of God" at https://pastorrustygeorge.square.site/.

This week, Matt Harvey draws from 1 Peter 1 to explore the call to live as distinct citizens of God's kingdom in a world that often promotes values contrary to our faith. Peter urges us to embrace holiness, reminding us that we are chosen, redeemed, and called to reflect the character of Christ in our daily lives. Listen in to hear how we can better embody Christ daily.Check out Rusty’s new book “Friend of God” here! http://pastorrustygeorge.square.site/

This week’s Monday Minute! Featuring Matt Harvey the Crossroads NextGen Pastor, he provides four ways we can pursue holiness and look more like Jesus. Tune in to hear these four simple steps of faith!Purchase Rusty’s new book “Friend of God” here! https://pastorrustygeorge.square.site/ 

Drew Sherman, Lead Pastor of Compass Christian Church in Dallas, Texas, sits down with Rusty to discuss the dynamics of multi-site campuses and effective management strategies. With a strong passion for mentoring young preachers, Drew believes in the power of hands-on experience—“giving them as many reps as possible”—to prepare these leaders for future success in their own ministries. Listen in to this insightful episode!#Leadership #Mentorship #MultiSiteChurches #CompassChristianChurchSocial Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastordrewsherman/?_rdr Twitter: https://x.com/drew_sherman?lang=en&mx=2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pastor_drew?igsh=YmdwM2M3czFxcDhy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CompassChurch Compass Church Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycompasschurchFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mycompasschurchWebsite: https://compass.churchBooks:Purchase Rusty's "Friend of God" book here! https://pastorrustygeorge.square.site/product/friend-of-god/155

Welcome to this week's Monday Minute! We just wrapped up a powerful teaching from 1 Peter chapter 1, focusing on how we handle life's difficulties and trials. Why not navigate those trials with Jesus by your side? As Peter reminds us, our faith is worth more than gold. Jesus assures us, "In this world you will have trouble, but take heart, I have overcome the world." So as you step into this week, keep in mind that you’re not alone. Listen here for some encouragement!

This past Sunday we explored 1 Peter's powerful message about finding joy amid trials. how we respond to the ups and downs of life reflect our faith in Christ. Peter, who walked closely with Jesus, encourages us to see our challenges as a means of refining our faith, much like gold is purified by fire. This sermon will invite you to reconsider how embracing adversity with Christ can transform your experience and reveal a deeper purpose behind your struggles. Listen in to learn how to best reflect and discover hope in the promise of genuine faith that thrives in the midst of life's trials.Purchase Rusty's New Book "Friend of God" Here!https://pastorrustygeorge.square.site/

In this special episode of Leading Simple, we honor the life and legacy of Tony Morgan—Founder of The Unstuck Group, Pastor, and Podcast Host. Tony went home to be with Jesus on September 4th, 2024. Recorded earlier this summer, this conversation highlights Tony’s infectious sense of humor, deep love for his family, and passion for helping churches and young pastors break free from barriers. Listen in as we celebrate his impact and continue his mission of helping others grow in their faith. To learn more, visit www.theunstuckgroup.com and discover how you can become "unstuck."Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheUnstuckGroupTwitter: https://x.com/unstuckgroup?mx=2Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunstuckgroup/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theunstuckgroupMasterclasses: https://theunstuckgroup.com/landing-page/staff-restructure-bootcamp/Resources: https://theunstuckgroup.com/learning-hub/resources/Books:Purchase Rusty's "Friend of God" book here! https://pastorrustygeorge.square.site/pro

Welcome to the Monday Minute! Today, we're diving into a key point from yesterday’s message. Proverbs says, "As a man thinks, so he is." Our thoughts shape our identity and how we live. In 1 Peter, he reminds believers—though they may feel scattered or persecuted—they are a royal nation, a holy priesthood. This identity isn’t just for others; it's for youtoo. So, what if this week you saw yourself as a child of the King? That’s your Monday Minute—see you next week for more!

We're excited to start a new series called Different, exploring how the word "different" can be both positive and negative. Sometimes different means better, exceeding expectations, while other times it feels isolating. In a world that’s increasingly chaotic and overwhelming, we all crave something different—something better. Through this series, we’ll dive into 1 Peter, a letter written to early Christians facing persecution, to find guidance on living differently in a crazy world. Join us as we unpack how to embrace being different with faith and hope amidst the chaos.

In this episode, I sit down with Mike Schrage from Good News Productions International (GNPI), and we dive into a pretty sobering reality—6 billion people in the world don’t know Jesus. That’s right, 6 billion. Even more staggering, 3 billion of them have never even heard His name. Mike shares not only these shocking stats but also his own journey from being a directionless college student to becoming a missionary in Kenya, where he worked with an unreached people group.Mike’s story is incredible. God completely transformed his life, even overcoming his lifelong struggle with stuttering, which allowed him to share the gospel in places where people had never heard of Jesus. His work with GNPI is making a massive impact by using media to spread the gospel globally, and now, through their mission15.global initiative, they’re on a mission to share the good news over 1 billion times in the next few years.You’re not going to want to miss this conversation. If you’re someone who’s passionate about missions or just c

John Burke shares extraordinary near-death experiences (NDEs) from people he has interviewed around the world. These individuals were clinically dead—no heartbeat, no brain activity—yet were revived through medical intervention or miraculous means. Upon their return, they describe being more alive than ever, often in the presence of a God of light and love they never wanted to leave.Starting as a skeptic and an engineer, John spent over 35 years researching how these experiences align with biblical truths. Having interviewed over 1,500 people, he has uncovered common themes that point to the reality of the afterlife and the boundless grace of the God of Heaven. These profound stories reveal a glimpse into God's love for all nations and testify to the truth of life beyond death.Thank you for listening. For more, visit CrossroadsChristian.org Spotify Podcast Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/2lFSYuunThhSRgbcYnyUl1?si=8f7684e76de24a01

In this episode, Rusty chats with Scott Pederson—owner of "Celebrate Positive," a business dedicated to spreading positivity. A proud graduate of the University of Nebraska (Go Big Red!), Scott has an impressive background in sports, including working with the late Rush Limbaugh at the Kansas City Royals, serving as the Recruiting Director for Oklahoma State University, and collaborating with former Super Bowl MVP Hines Ward to recognize positive athletes. This engaging conversation is a must-listen for sports fans and non-fans alike! Stay tuned for a fascinating story about recruiting Garth Brooks to OSU, along with some insights about Limbaugh.Books:Purchase Rusty's Friend of God book: https://pastorrustygeorge.square.site/product/friend-of-god/155

In this week’s Monday Minute, we reflect on the powerful message from our recent sermon: Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? While we addressed many tough questions, there’s one verse we didn’t get to dive into — Hebrews 4:15. This verse reminds us that our High Priest, Jesus, understands our weaknesses and has faced the same trials we do. Unlike other religions that teach how to reach God, following Jesus shows us how God came to us, walked with us, and suffered for us.We encourage you to check out the full message if you missed it and take the next step in your faith journey. Don’t forget, next week we’ll be joined by John Burke! If you’re in the DFW area, make sure to attend in person, or watch online. Thanks for tuning in, and we’ll see you next week!

In this message from the series Is God Good?, Rusty George addresses the challenging question many people face: if God is good and great, why do bad things happen? He acknowledges that many of us grow up believing in certain versions of God that don’t hold up when we face real-life struggles, such as suffering or unanswered prayers. Rusty explores the false images of God, like the "Bodyguard God," the "On-Demand God," and the "Guilt God," and encourages us to let go of these misconceptions. Instead, he invites us to seek the true God revealed in Jesus, who walks with us through our doubts and struggles, even when life doesn’t go as we expect. Through humor and heartfelt reflection, Rusty reminds us that while life’s challenges can make us question God’s goodness, faith is about trusting God’s presence in the midst of it all.