Leading Simple with Rusty George

Rediscovering Advent: Light in the DarknessIn this episode, journey back to the fourth century and explore the origins of Advent. Discover how early church leaders grappled with preparing for Christ's coming amidst societal turmoil and how their profound question of 'how to prepare for God becoming human' still resonates today. Understand the staggering impact of depression, anxiety, and...

In this week’s episode, Rusty sits down with counselor and coach Leah A. Ondiek to break down EMDR and mindfulness in a clear, accessible way. Leah explains how these practices help us process stress, calm our minds, and stay grounded in our faith—without overwhelming terminology.If you’re curious about mental health tools that actually make a daily difference, this episode offers simple steps...

Pain is something we all experience — but what if hope can still be found right in the middle of it? In this episode of Simple Faith, Rusty George sits down with Brooke Martin, author, speaker, and storyteller, to talk about how faith can anchor us through life’s hardest seasons.Brooke opens up about her personal journey through loss, healing, and rediscovering joy — and how God met her in the...

In this heartfelt episode of Simple Faith, host Rusty George sits down with Pastor Mike Linch and author Ira Blumenthal for an inspiring conversation about guiding others back to faith. Together, they explore what it really means to help someone “come home” to Jesus—through compassion, patience, and genuine relationship.Mike Linch shares stories from his ministry that show how simple acts of love...

In this episode of Simple Faith, host Rusty George sits down with Justin Moxley, a seasoned church consultant and pastor, to explore the changing landscape of the modern church. Together, they unpack the latest church trends, discuss how leaders can adapt with clarity and purpose, and dive into practical ways to make generosity simple and meaningfulfor every congregation. Whether you’re a pastor,...

In this episode of Simple Faith, host Rusty George sits down with Dubb Alexander—author, speaker, and global Kingdom influencer—to ask a powerful question: “Is the Kingdom of God different than the Church?”Dubb, author of From the Cult to the Kingdom and Kingdom Theology Vol. 1, shares his incredible journey from growing up in a cult to becoming a voice of Kingdom transformation at the U.N. and...

THIS WEEK on Simple Faith, Rusty sits down with guest Jason Cusnick, a chaplain, pastor, and author. Jason talks through what it looks like to be a father whose heart is centered in Christ. You won't want to miss this episode no matter what stage of life you might be in.Check out more below!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonq6/Church Website:...

In this episode of Simple Faith with Rusty George, Rusty welcomes Becky Harling, author of How to Listen So Your Kids will Talk for an inspiring conversation on “Making Motherhood Simple.” Becky shares her heartfelt insights on how to navigate the ups and downs of motherhood with grace, faith, and authenticity. Together, she and Rusty explore how simplifying expectations, embracing God’s...

THIS WEEK on Simple Faith, joining us are guests Mike and Debbie Breaux, speaking about marriage, parenting, and everything in between from a Biblical perspective. Mike has been a pastor for over 40 years, and married to his wife Debbie for over 30 years. Together, they have three children, nine grandkids, and have learned a lot over the years about what Biblical parenting and marriage looks...

Rusty George sits down with Rodney & Michelle Gage—pastors, authors, and founders of The Winning Family—to talk about what makes a marriage thrive. With over 30 years of marriage, three kids, and a ministry dedicated to helping families stop drifting and live with intention, they share practical tools for unity, communication, and faith.Discover more from the Gages: Winning Family Podcast |...