In this episode of the C3 Leadership Podcast, Ed Young sits down with Jon Acuff—pastor’s kid turned marketing pro, New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and creative coach—to talk leadership, creativity, and finishing what you start.

In this episode of the C3 Leadership Podcast, Ed Young & Erwin McManus emphasize the importance of creativity and radical evangelism in the church’s mission to reach those far from faith, urging leaders to prioritize removing barriers to God and genuinely connect with seekers both within and outside the Christian community.

In this episode of the C3 Leadership Podcast, Pastor Ed Young continues his conversation with former congressman and prosecutor Trey Gowdy in part two of their honest, funny, and thought-provoking discussion on truth, justice, and leadership. Trey unpacks what’s broken in the legal system, why humility matters in authority, and how asking better questions can change everything.

In this episode of the C3 Leadership Podcast, Pastor Ed Young sits down with former congressman, prosecutor, and bestselling author Trey Gowdy for an honest, funny, and deeply thoughtful conversation about faith, doubt, and leading with conviction in today’s culture.

In this episode of The C3 Leadership Podcast, Ed Young addresses the misconception that the church is "too political," urging pastors to boldly and faithfully preach the gospel in the context of cultural issues such as wokeism, unapologetically confronting uncomfortable truths while emphasizing the call to remain faithful to Scripture and prioritize pleasing God over pleasing people.

Pastor Ed Young sits down with his brothers Ben and Cliff Young for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation on modern worship, church leadership, and faith in family. From Cliff’s journey with Caedmon’s Call to Ben’s leadership at Second Baptist Houston, the Young brothers share insights on worship culture, leadership transitions, and keeping God at the center of it all.

Pastor Ed Young and Dave Clark explore the power of asking great questions—and why curiosity is essential for leadership and personal growth. From overcoming pride and insecurity to learning from everyone you meet, this episode will challenge you to “get your asking gear” and rediscover how teachability unlocks breakthrough in life, faith, and leadership.

In this episode of the C3 Leadership Podcast, Pastor Ed Young interviews Mark Clark, Global Senior Pastor at Bayside Church in California and author of several books, including his latest "The Problem of Life." They discuss faith, preaching, and connecting with a post-Christian culture. Mark shares his journey from growing up in a non-Christian home to becoming a pastor, offering insights on communicating truth with authenticity and grace.

In this episode of the C3 Leadership Podcast, Pastor Ed Young sits down with Jason and David Benham for a powerful conversation on courage, conviction, and standing for truth in today’s culture. From professional baseball to business success and a canceled HGTV show, the Benham Brothers share how faith fueled their boldness and how brokenness kept them grounded. Together, they challenge believers to choose conviction over comfort, live reverently before God, and lead with the kind of courage that builds bridges between heaven and earth.

In this episode of the C3 Leadership Podcast Pastor Ed Young sits down with former Nike exec John Olinger to talk leadership, loss, and living for what really matters. From working with Kobe Bryant to walking through tragedy, John shares how God uses the valleys to redefine success and help us chase “worthy wins” — the kind that last.