Simple Faith with Rusty George

In this insightful episode of Simple Faith, Pastor Rusty George is joined by Dave Dummitt, an innovative church leader and former Senior Pastor of Willow Creek Community Church. With decades of experience leading thriving churches like 2|42 Community Church—one of the fastest-growing in the country—Dave brings a wealth of wisdom to the conversation.

Together, Rusty and Dave dive into a topic every leader, pastor, and believer grapples with: criticism. In a world full of opinions, how do we know which voices to pay attention to and which to tune out? Dave shares personal experiences from his jour...

The June 23rd Monday Minute is here! This week at Church360, we begin a new series called "Money Talks." Tune in during an extra minute of your day to listen to some thoughts that didn't make it into the message!

In this episode of Simple Faith, Rusty George sits down with the ever-inspiring Annie F. Downs—New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and host of the wildly popular That Sounds Fun podcast. With her signature warmth and authenticity, Annie shares how reading the Gospels doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Together, they explore practical ways to connect with Jesus through Scripture, what it looks like to read the Bible with fresh eyes, and how to find joy in simple spiritual rhythms. Whether you’re a longtime believer or just starting out, Annie’s wisdom and humor will leave you encourag...

Happy Monday! The June 16th Monday Minute is here! Tune in to hear some encouragement inspired by this week’s sermon at Church360. 

Part Two with John Ortberg is here! In this episode of Simple Faith, Rusty George sits down with bestselling author and pastor John Ortberg to explore practical, meaningful ways to connect with God in everyday life. Known for The Life You’ve Always Wanted and Soul Keeping, John shares insights on slowing down, noticing God’s presence, and simplifying your spiritual journey. Tune in to hear them wrap up their conversation!

The June 9th Monday Minute is here! Tune in to hear some thoughts and wisdom that didn't make it into the Sunday sermon.

In this episode of Simple Faith, Rusty George sits down with bestselling author and pastor John Ortberg to explore practical, meaningful ways to connect with God in everyday life. Known for The Life You’ve Always Wanted and Soul Keeping, John shares insights on slowing down, noticing God’s presence, and simplifying your spiritual journey. Don’t miss Part 1 of this encouraging conversation.

Tune in to this weeks’ Monday Minute! This week, Bryan Mrazek adds some key points to his message from this Sunday in a simple one minute video! Listen in on your drive home from work or to pickup the kids!

In this powerful episode of Simple Faith, Rusty George sits down with Zia Hassan, a former Sunni Muslim born in Pakistan who spent over five decades faithfully practicing Islam. After moving to the United States in the early 1980s and building a successful life as a restaurant executive, husband, and father, Zia experienced a profound transformation in 2004—one that would lead him to explore the Christian faith of his ancestors.

Zia shares his remarkable story of how a life-changing moment sparked a spiritual journey toward Jesus Christ, ultimately leading him to embrace a new faith. Now a de...

Sustaining Relational Apologetics: The Long View of Influence

In the grand finale of the five-part journey into Relational Apologetics on the Simple Faith Podcast, host Rusty George looks into how to sustain a relational approach to faith as a way of life. He recaps the series' highlights, emphasizing building genuine human connections, listening with empathy, and creating a loving community. Through personal stories and practical advice, Rusty illustrates that true faith isn't built on winning arguments but on meaningful relationships and long-term perseverance. Join us to learn the art of nurturing relational apologetics effectively in your daily...

Navigating Objections & Questions

Join Rusty George in episode four of the 'Relational Apologetics' series as he delves into the challenges of objections and difficult questions in relational apologetics. This episode shows the importance of viewing objections as opportunities for deeper engagement rather than signs of rejection. Rusty highlights strategies such as empathetic listening, asking clarifying questions, and building personal connections to foster meaningful conversations about faith. Reflect on practical ways to show respect and empathy while navigating intellectual, emotional, and practical objections, and prepare to explore the long-term approach of relational faith in the upcoming final episode.<...

Building Bridges: Finding Common Ground in Relational Apologetics

In this episode of Simple Faith, host Rusty George discusses the vital role of finding common ground in a diverse world as part of relational apologetics. Key points include the significance of shared human longings, bridging cultural and political divides, and using pop culture references for meaningful discussions. Rusty emphasizes the importance of listening, understanding other perspectives, and sharing personal faith stories to create connections without compromising core Christian beliefs. The episode also touches on historical examples like St. Patrick’s use of symbols to communicate the gospel and ex...

This week at Church360, we continue in our series “You Asked For It” by answering the question, “How do I know I am forgiven?”. Rusty walks us through the freedom found in Jesus from our sin. Tune in today!

Tune in to this week’s Monday Minute with Rusty! Have a minute of free time on your drive? Listen in for some encouragement!

Developing the Empathetic Ear: Listening with Heart in Relational Apologetics

In this episode of Simple Faith, host Rusty George delves into the second installment of a five-part miniseries on relational apologetics. This episode emphasizes the importance of developing the empathetic ear, learning to truly hear the heart behind people's questions and objections about faith. Rusty and his guests explore stories and practical strategies for effective listening, including the wisdom of Jesus' interactions, insights from negotiation experts, and the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding conversations. Tune in to discover how empathetic listening can create meaningful connections...

Listen in to Week One of our new series, "You Asked for It" where we answer questions YOU have asked! This week, tune in as we answer the question, "How can we trust the resurrection?". Join us as we hear from guest speaker J. Warner Wallace, a cold case detective who sought to disprove Christianity but instead did just the opposite. This is a week you don't want to miss!

Relational Apologetics: Connecting Through Community

In this special five-part series from Simple Faith, we explore the concept of relational apologetics as an alternative to traditional approaches that can feel argumentative and challenging. Rusty George discusses how genuine human connection and community can make sharing your faith more approachable and effective. By examining historical and modern methods of evangelism, featuring insights from experts, and sharing real-life examples, this series redefines evangelism for those who feel uncomfortable with conventional apologetics. Discover how cultivating trust and understanding can create fertile ground for faith to flourish and make sharing your beliefs...

The weekly Monday Minute is here! Tune in to hear some encouragement from Rusty as you begin your week!

Happy Easter! He is Risen! Got an extra minute while driving to work or dropping the kids off at school? Join us for day 8 of “Pray On The Way to Easter” as we begin each morning with a prayer going into this upcoming Easter Sunday.

Got an extra minute while driving to work or dropping the kids off at school? Join us for day 7 of “Pray On The Way to Easter” as we begin each morning with a prayer going into this upcoming Easter Sunday.

Got an extra minute while driving to work or dropping the kids off at school? Join us for day 6 of “Pray On The Way to Easter” as we begin each morning with a prayer going into this upcoming Easter Sunday.

Got an extra minute while driving to work or dropping the kids off at school? Join us for day 5 of “Pray On The Way to Easter” as we begin each morning with a prayer going into this upcoming Easter Sunday.

Got an extra minute while driving to work or dropping the kids off at school? Join us for day 4 of “Pray On The Way to Easter” as we begin each morning with a prayer going into this upcoming Easter Sunday.

Got an extra minute while driving to work or dropping the kids off at school? Join us for day 3 of “Pray On The Way to Easter” as we begin each morning with a prayer going into this upcoming Easter Sunday.

This week at Church360, guest speaker Michael Hinton from Summit Church in Orlando, Florida continues our series “For God So Loved.” Listen in as he dives into what it truly means that Jesus died for us. This is a week you won’t want to miss!

Got an extra minute while driving to work or dropping the kids off at school? Join us for day 2 of “Pray On The Way to Easter” as we begin each morning with a prayer going into this upcoming Easter Sunday.

Got an extra minute while driving to work or dropping the kids off at school? Join us for day 1 of “Pray On The Way to Easter” as we begin each morning with a prayer going into this upcoming Easter Sunday.

In this episode of Leading Simple, host Rusty George sits down with Jesse DeYoung, the Executive Lead Pastor at Flatirons Church in Colorado, to explore the vital topic of organizational health. Together, they discuss how to create a culture of clarity, collaboration, and simplicity within any organization. Jesse shares practical insights from his experience leading one of the largest churches in the country, offering wisdom on building healthy teams, fostering effective communication, and making complex systems simpler. Whether you're leading a church, business, or team, this conversation will help you navigate the path to a healthier, more streamlined organization.<...

This week at Church360, guest speaker Mike Breaux kicks off our new series “For God so Loved.” Join us as we explore what it looks like to accept that we are loved by a God who desires to be in our lives. Watch more @Church360 on YouTube!

In this episode of Simple Faith, host Rusty George sits down with David Shivers, Associate Pastor of Local & Global Outreach at Prestonwood Baptist Church. With over 22 years of ministry experience, David brings a wealth of wisdom and insight into the heart of serving both locally and globally. He shares about his journey from a standout basketball player in Boerne, Texas, to serving in one of the largest and most dynamic churches in the country, where he helps lead efforts to make an impact for Christ.

David also combines his love of sports with his passion for ministry...

This week at Church360, we continue in our series about our mission as a Church. Rusty speaks on the story of the prodigal son as we walk through what it looks like to be a Church seeking to find and follow Jesus. Tune in today!

This week’s Monday Minute is here! Tune in for some encouragement on your drive or as a mid-day break!

This week on Leading Simple, Rusty continues in his conversation with Cal Jernigan, leader at Central Christian Church in Arizona. Cal shares more wisdom on what healthy leadership looks like as the pastor of a large church. Listen in to part two of leadership gold from Cal Jernigan!

Cal Jernigan Links:

Facebook: Profile for Cal JerniganFacebook · Cal Jernigan3.8K+ followers

X: Cal Jernigan (@caljernigan) / Xx.comhttps://x.com › caljerniga

YouTube: Central Christian ChurchYouTube · Central Christian Church9.9K+ followers

THIS WEEK at Church360 Rusty continues walking us through the mission of our church as we take on a new name and continue to live out the same mission. Listen in to hear more about what this mission is and how we can practically live it out in our daily lives to look more like Jesus.

Tune in to this week’s MONDAY MINUTE with Rusty! Have a free minute on your drive to/from work, or on your way to pick up the kids? Listen in for some encouragement today!

This week on Leading Simple, Rusty sits down with Cal Jernigan, leader at Central Christian Church in Arizona. He has served on the staff since 1987, and has been the Lead Pastor since the beginning of 1999. From his roots in youth ministry, Cal leads with a passion for communicating the Word of God in a relevant, timely and engaging manner. His greatest desire is to help people understand there is a God who cares deeply for them and wants to connect with them personally. Listen in to this two part episode for leadership gold!

Cal Jernigan Links:
...

Tune in to this week’s Monday Minute to hear about what “Vision Sunday” entailed. Don’t forget, you can watch the whole message on our YouTube!

Tune in to this week’s Monday Minute to hear about what “Vision Sunday” entailed. Don’t forget, you can watch the whole message on our YouTube!

Part six of “Making Marriage Simple” is here! This week, Rusty sits down with Teejay and Britney Britton as they look at the blessing of their blended family. Teejay is an inspirational speaker, and alongside his wife Britney, the two lead an organization in southwest Missouri, “MO Legacy.” Here, the two work with athletes  to help them develop strong relationship with God that overall impact their relationship with sports and ministry. Tune in to hear about how their marriage is a blessing to those around them as well as learn from what they have to say!

Soci...

This week at Crossroads, join us as guest speaker Mike Breaux breaks down what a healthy marriage looks like, even when the spark seems to be burning out. As we continue in our series, “Explicit Lyrics,” tune in to learn more about a true love that has a sense of grateful destiny.