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At Thrive, we’re all about building up healthy leaders and thriving churches. It’s our mission to provide everything you need to make an impact on your church and community.
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Episode 36: Interview with Elizabeth Maring

Thrive Leadership PodcastMar 15, 2021

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Episode 38: Interview with Michael Jr.

Episode 38: Interview with Michael Jr.

In this week's episode, Andrew McCourt sits down with speaker and comedian, Michael Jr. They talk about Michael's first joke and also go into the theology of humor. You don't want to miss out on this episode!

You can find out more about Michael Jr., his podcast, and book, here: https://michaeljr.com/

Aug 05, 202143:40
Episode 37: Interview with N.T. Wright
Jul 30, 202101:08:04
Bonus Episode: New Single out from Thrive Worship "There is a Hope"
Apr 01, 202150:39
Episode 36: Interview with Elizabeth Maring

Episode 36: Interview with Elizabeth Maring

In this week's episode we sit down with Elizabeth Maring. She is an experienced Lawyer and Founder with a demonstrated history of working in the legal and nonprofit sectors. Currently, she is passionate about applying all aspects of her hands on experience to help nonprofits achieve sustainable success.

You can find out more about Elizabeth at her website: https://www.elizabethmaring.com/

Mar 15, 202136:38
Episode 35: Interview with Miles McPherson
Mar 05, 202148:53
Episode 34: Business Leaders Summit Recap

Episode 34: Business Leaders Summit Recap

At the end of January Thrive hosted a virtual Business Leader Summit for anyone who has been impacted by the pandemic this year (hint: it's all of us). It was an incredible time of hearing from some of the biggest names in the business world, along with local entrepreneurs and business owners who are making an incredible impact in the community.

Tune in today to hear some of our favorite highlights and gain some incredible knowledge along the way!

Feb 19, 202159:21
Episode 33: Interview with Don Brewster
Jan 20, 202131:47
Episode 32: Interview with Rusty George

Episode 32: Interview with Rusty George

In today's episode, we interview Rusty George, Pastor of Real Life Church in Valencia, CA. We chat with him about life, ministry and his new book, "After Amen: What to Do When You're Waiting on God."

Jan 18, 202146:29
Episode 31: Interview with Rick Warren

Episode 31: Interview with Rick Warren

Join us on today's episode for an interview with Rick Warren, Lead Pastor of Saddleback Church in Southern CA. 

Jan 11, 202130:33
Episode 30: Leading Emerging Generations

Episode 30: Leading Emerging Generations

Kick off the New Year with CJ Alvarado and Brad Lomenick as they chat about leading the next generation with some great insights and tips along the way!

Jan 04, 202145:36
Episode 29: Interview with David Kinnaman

Episode 29: Interview with David Kinnaman

This week's episode features an interview with David Kinnaman, the President of Barna Group. Barna has some brand new research on the New Sunday morning. We'll be discussing what people are saying about how they are attending church in this season, plus we'll be going over four tips for a digital church for smaller congregations and more!

Nov 30, 202001:06:48
Episode 28: Interview with Clay Scroggins

Episode 28: Interview with Clay Scroggins

In this week's episode, we listen in as Andrew McCourt chats with speaker, author, pastor Clay Scroggins.

Nov 30, 202052:41
Episode 27: Interview with Sam Collier

Episode 27: Interview with Sam Collier

In today's podcast, we featured an interview with special guest Sam Collier, Pastor, Speaker, Author and Host of A Greater Story Podcast! Find out more about Sam here: https://agreaterstory.org/

Nov 23, 202059:41
Episode 26: Interview with Josh Gagnon

Episode 26: Interview with Josh Gagnon

Today's interview is with Joshua Gagnon and we chat about how to create fresh vision In your life and learning to dream again!  He is the founding and lead pastor of Next Level Church, regularly recognized as one of the fastest-growing churches in America. He is known for his uniquely authentic communication style that makes the hope found in Jesus relevant to people of every background. His latest book, It’s Not Over, released in February 2020. He and his wife, Jennifer, raise their two sons in New Hampshire.

Nov 05, 202047:32
Episode 25: Interview with Sadie Robertson Huff

Episode 25: Interview with Sadie Robertson Huff

Listen in on a conversation with Sadie Roberston Huff about how to fight fear in the latest episode of the Thrive Leadership Podcast. 

Oct 27, 202029:52
Episode 24: Interview with Chad Veach

Episode 24: Interview with Chad Veach

Join us for a special interview with Chad Veach, pastor at Zoe Church and author of a new book, "Help! I Work with People."
Oct 20, 202024:50
Episode 23: Interview with Annie F. Downs

Episode 23: Interview with Annie F. Downs

Join us for a great conversation with Annie F. Downs. She is a best-selling author, nationally known speaker, and podcast host based in Nashville, Tennessee. Flawed but funny, she uses her writing to highlight the everyday goodness of a real and present God.
Oct 08, 202033:19
Episode 22: Ken Costa - Our "Silent Saturday"

Episode 22: Ken Costa - Our "Silent Saturday"

Brad Lomenick hops on a call from "across the pond" with world-renowned author, speaker, financial expert, and leadership mentor, Ken Costa. They chat about how the CoVid-19 season is opening up creative opportunities to share God's good news. Ken also explains how his new book examines how Joseph of Arimathea is a wonderful Biblical example of the value and importance of EVERY member of God's Family.
Apr 19, 202028:13
Episode 21: Joseph Sojourner - The Power Of Creativity
Feb 11, 202041:29
Episode #20: Sean Cannell - Get Online Already!

Episode #20: Sean Cannell - Get Online Already!

Think Media's Sean Cannell graces the TLP studio with some of the most inspiring, usable, and scalable insight & ideas on not only the "how", but the "why" of utilizing the power of online video to recycle, recreate, and reinforce your content.
Jul 23, 201930:45
Episode #19: Terry Smith - The Hospitable Leader

Episode #19: Terry Smith - The Hospitable Leader

In this episode, Brad flies solo to interview Terry Smith, pastor of The Life Christian Church in West Orange, New Jersey, and author of a really interesting new book, "The Hospitable Leader". Listen how Terry breaks down The Last Supper into 5 distinct leadership dynamics that we all can incorporate into our own circles of influence. And right now - for Thrive Leadership Podcast listeners only - go to his website, www.TerryASmith.com/Thrive, to receive 50% OFF the audio version of the book!
Mar 18, 201935:45
Episode #18: Aja Brown - Ministry From The Mayor's Office

Episode #18: Aja Brown - Ministry From The Mayor's Office

Listen in on a fascinating conversation that Brad Lomenick has with the honorable Aja Brown, mayor of Compton, CA. This second-term "transparent politician" is Exhibit A when it comes to relying on the faith, focus, and fortitude that it takes to stand firm when God selects you for a task, accomplishing it for His purpose and glory.
Feb 10, 201925:23
Episode #17: Glyn Barrett - How !Audacious

Episode #17: Glyn Barrett - How !Audacious

This Ep's guest is Manchester-born, Australia-raised, Glyn Barrett, founding pastor of one of the fastest growing church families in England, !Audacious Church. Ever the "football" enthusiast, the chat begins with some soccer talk (priorities, after all!). Then the guys move the conversation on to how !Audacious is becoming a contagious and infectious church that "stops traffic", staying focused on their vision to proclaim that God's alive, and He's up to something! Listen for Glyn's and his campus pastor Mark Foster's strategy to help stop Englanders from being "over-churched".
Nov 28, 201837:45
Episode #16: Lee Fields - Let's Talk About Millennials

Episode #16: Lee Fields - Let's Talk About Millennials

Millennials... it seems that everyone has an opinion about this very unique demographic, even (especially!) the Church. But what if we have it all wrong? What if Church leaders pulled a "Paul & Timothy" approach; so rather than mining for what's wrong with Millennials, and instead started focusing on how to understand them, resulting in embracing, encouraging, and equipping this emerging generation of leaders? CJ and Brad welcome in a "typical" Millennial (if that's such a thing!), Bayside Church's Production Pastor Lee Fields, for a stimulating and enlightening conversation about America's most populace age group. (((We apologize for the weird audio during the interview, pesky gear issues...)))
Oct 23, 201832:22
Episode #15: Scott Harrison - Quenching The World's Thirst
Oct 04, 201823:49
Episode #14: Danielle Strickland - Where Were You When I Was Twelve?

Episode #14: Danielle Strickland - Where Were You When I Was Twelve?

This episode's a fascinating conversation with former Salvation Army Pastor and social justice director Danielle Strickland. Hear why she describes the Salvation Army as the "platypus of the Church"! She also unpacks the vision and initiative of the Brave Campaign. Danielle's latest book: "The Ultimate Exodus" is available everywhere.
Aug 30, 201839:00
Episode #13: Johnnie Moore - Champions of the Persecuted Church

Episode #13: Johnnie Moore - Champions of the Persecuted Church

Author and world-stage-strategist Johnnie Moore opens up about something that he's passionate about, and feels the American Church should be more passionate about as well. As a champion for the persecuted Church around the world - especially in the Middle East - Johnnie reminds us that "If one part of the Body is suffering, the entire Body suffers with it." (1 Cor 12:26)
Jun 05, 201839:45
Episode #12: Chris Hodges - Fighting Our Battles The Correct Way

Episode #12: Chris Hodges - Fighting Our Battles The Correct Way

Chris Hodges goes to the book of Joshua, as he talks about battles - like inferiority, forgiveness, and temptation. It's an honest and grace-filled Thrive Conference episode with Chris Hodges!

Chris is the founding pastor of Alabama's Church of the Highlands, founder of ARC (church-planting association), founder of GROW (pastor training and growth), and president of Highlands College.
Feb 27, 201842:60
Episode #11: John Ortberg - The A.A. Episode

Episode #11: John Ortberg - The A.A. Episode

John Ortberg is focused these days - through his writing, speaking, and teaching - in helping the Church discover a way in Jesus through which genuine transformation can happen. Much like the process of Alcoholics Anonymous, John saw this transformation firsthand (supporting a family member), sparking him to ask, "What can church discipleship learn from A.A.?" It's a riveting conversation about a hopeful return to, or recapturing of, the early Church with a way of life filled with intense fellowship, self examination, transparency, service, accountability, and the sharing of hope.
Jan 30, 201837:16
Episode #10: Michael Jr. - Not Just Another Comic!
Jan 09, 201827:27
Episode #9: Chris Brown - Calling vs. Potential

Episode #9: Chris Brown - Calling vs. Potential

"Time keeps on ticking, ticking, ticking..." When it comes to church, corporate, or personal leadership, how we manage our time can lay a foundation of effectiveness and health - or the opposite! Pastor & speaker Chris Brown, co-teacher at San Diego's North Coast Church, uses how Jesus managed His time to model his own leadership approach (calling vs. potential), then challenges us to do likewise. More resources at PastorChrisBrown.com
Dec 23, 201739:32
Episode #8: Carlos Whittaker - Kill The Spider

Episode #8: Carlos Whittaker - Kill The Spider

Author and speaker Carlos Whittaker joins us to chat about "living life on purpose." Today's leader is almost expected to be a master multi-tasker, burning the candle at both ends. So how can we be mindful about taking back the reigns of craziness, and still be a successful leader? Carlos also talks about his brand new book, "Kill The Spider."
Nov 07, 201721:59
Episode #7: Bob Goff - All Kindness, No Drama!

Episode #7: Bob Goff - All Kindness, No Drama!

This is a special podcast with best-selling author, internationally-in-demand speaker, and consummate glass-half-full-motivator, Bob Goff! He shares insight on marriage, ministry, boundaries, how he leads his team, and the schematics behind his strategies to help the Thrive community apply them to our own life.
Sep 20, 201741:40
Episode #6: Bishop Kenneth Ulmer - Vision vs. Heart
Jul 24, 201729:47
Episode #5: Willie and Korie Robertson

Episode #5: Willie and Korie Robertson

In this episode, we listen in on an interview that Thrive founder Ray Johnston had with Willie and Korie Robertson, stars of A & E's Duck Dynasty, during the Thrive 2017 conference.
Jun 17, 201742:47
Episode #4: Interview with comedian John Crist

Episode #4: Interview with comedian John Crist

In this episode of the Thrive Leadership Podcast, we're live from the Thrive Conference with comedian John Crist, owner of over a quarter BILLION youtube views! Learn a little about his upbringing, his family, his career, and get ready to laugh a ton!
May 25, 201732:28
Episode #3: Margaret Feinberg - Wired for God

Episode #3: Margaret Feinberg - Wired for God

In this episode, we welcome Margaret Feinberg to the Thrive Conference general session stage, to share how we're wired to hear from God, just like sheep are wired to hear their shepherd!
May 03, 201752:50
Episode #2: Francis Chan - Dependence on God

Episode #2: Francis Chan - Dependence on God

This is our second episode, so I guess this train is out of the station and cruising down the tracks! This cast features a Thrive Conference talk by Francis Chan on Dependence on God.
May 03, 201744:23
Episode #1: Bill Hybels - Leadership

Episode #1: Bill Hybels - Leadership

This first "guest-included" Thrive Leadership Podcast is a conversation between a couple incredible people who, if there was a "Leadership Mt. Rushmore", would be carved up there for sure! Enjoy a side of Willow Creek founding pastor Bill Hybels that few have seen, as he sits down with Thrive founder Ray Johnston.
May 03, 201701:03:21
Episode #0: CJ and Brad - What Is This Thing?

Episode #0: CJ and Brad - What Is This Thing?

Meet your hosts, CJ Alvarado and Brad Lomenick, and hear why we're even doing this podcast, and what's in it for you!
Apr 29, 201716:04