From the original article at www.ryanafrench.com entitled Church Hurt Doesn't Excuse Backsliding, Ryan discusses the realities of church hurt and explains why it should never be an excuse for falling away from God. On a related note, Ryan lists ten things that forgiveness is not and how to forgive properly when we've been genuinely wronged. 

Ryan discusses how cancel culture may impact our future freedoms and calls Christians to be courageous. From the article, Politically Incorrect Prophets (Speaking Truth In an Age of Timidity) at www.ryanafrench.com, Ryan reveals six prophetic tensions facing preachers and saints in the Last Days: Truth vs. Timidity, Clarity vs. Confusion, Conviction vs. Compromise, Faith vs. Fear, Reverence vs. Irreverence & Power vs. Prosperity. Also, Ryan defines and explains the role of Old Testament and New Testament prophets. The spiritual revolution has already begun. Which side of it will you be on?

Ryan talks to his mother (Rebecca French) about parenting children with major health issues, keeping the faith through the fire, parenting tips for raising godly kids, ministry, what saints need to know about their pastor's wife, and growing up with a disabled brother. Be sure to check out Rebecca French's article at www.ryanafrench.com called Praising the Lord in All Things. 

Ryan speaks with his longtime best-friend and highly decorated army veteran Josh Michael. They reminisce about younger days in the band Four In The Fire, discuss ways churches and individuals can minister to veterans in their communities, how to overcome hot tempers, simple practical insights into life and success that everyone can use right now, and they put success in its proper perspective and discuss how every failure and pain prepares us for better things in the future.

Ryan takes an honest look at honesty with special guest Jeremy Gove author of the book Let’s Be Honest: Living a Life of Radical Biblical Integrity. You can get the book on Amazon or if you prefer you can visit www.jeremygove.com and purchase the book there. 

Topics: Fatherhood and debt free lifestyle. Jeremy gives some great advice to student pastors and ministers in general. Ryan and Jeremy talk about marriage and the PRINCIPLE OF BEST INTENTIONS. From the book, they discuss the biblical perspective of truth, holiness, and sanctification and how that ties into honesty. They talk about the statue of liberty and things only seagulls can see and much more. This was a fantastic conversation filled with nuggets that will keep you thinking all day long.

Insecure leaders don't just hurt themselves — they damage teams, relationships, and entire organizations. In this episode, Ryan breaks down 10 telltale symptoms of toxic insecurity in leadership, from blame-shifting and fear of confrontation to stealing credit and shooting down good ideas. But this isn't just a diagnosis — each symptom comes with a biblical prescription for growth and change.

Whether you're a pastor, ministry leader, or serve under someone who struggles with insecurity, this episode offers honest insight and practical wisdom. Based on the full article at apostolic-voice.ghost.io.

Topics covered:• Why insecure leaders are easily offended• The root of blame-passing and how to stop• How insecurity kills risk-taking and creativity• What King Saul teaches us about unchecked insecurity• Biblical prescriptions for each symptom

Ryan talks about having COVID. Everything just feels like survival mode right now for everyone close to Ryan and his church. From the www.ryanafrench.com article Surviving Your Way Into Revival, Ryan encourages us to rip the stigma of surviving apart and understand that survival is really a vital part of revival. Ryan discusses the biblical and practical cycles of surviving, reviving, thriving, and repeating the process again. 

Special Guest appearance by Nathan French (Ryan's brother), host of the popular Noteworthy Podcast, member of the husband and wife duo Nathan + Rachel, and Youth Pastor. They talk about Nathan + Rachel's newest song release and video, Won't Let Me Go. You can keep up with Nathan + Rachel at www.nathanandrachel.org. Stick around to the end and listen to the entire new song.

Ryan interviews MS District Youth President & Evangelist Darrell Bates about the difference between godly connections and carnal connections in student ministry. You can find Darrell's original article from the Apostolic Voice blog (www.ryanafrench.com) called Connection vs. Carnality - In Student Ministry here. Darrell draws from his long and successful tenure as a Youth Leader, Youth Pastor, and Youth President in this fascinating conversation. TOPICS: Finding your call to the ministry. How to follow another dynamic leader. What is the correct role of a Youth Pastor or Youth Leader? The importance of making godly connections with students. The importance of shunning carnal leanings in student ministry. The case for fully apostolic life-impacting student ministry that is unashamed and red hot. 

Ryan examines the cause and effect of rampant carnality sweeping through American churches like a virus and coins the phrase "COVID-Carnality" to describe it. This episode is based on the article COVID CARNALITY: THE CAUSE & CURE at www.ryanafrench.com. Also, Ryan takes a look back at the Top 10 Articles of 2020 from Apostolic Voice.