Kristen joins Faith Backstage to talk about the importance of empathy in parenting, how families can stay connected to the church even when they aren't physically present, why it's critical that we have conversations about social justice in the church, the unique heart and character of Gen Z, and so much more.

Michael is the lead pastor of The Church at Rocky Peak in southern California, and with over four decades of ministry experience at two different mega churches, he has a lot of wisdom to share. We talked about why leading a spiritually and emotionally healthy church is so important to him, how the church has been starting to think like the world, and why our nation and culture is approaching a breaking point.

Jason is the Director of Church Ministry Initiatives with Christian Alliance for Orphans, and the author of several books on foster care including Reframing Foster Care and Everyone Can Do Something. During our conversation we talked about the role churches have to play in equipping their families for foster care, what keeps families and churches from pursuing foster care, and how Jason leads his own family of fostered, adopted, and biological children.

Dusty is the youth and young adults pastor at Shepherd Church, where he has been on staff since 2005. He joins Faith Backstage to talk about leadership, discipleship, youth ministry and the biggest challenges facing the students of today.

Netflix made a Christian version of Camp Rock recycling radio hits from the 90s, and we couldn't stay away. Kelly Bumb joins me to talk about the good and the not-so-good of this bizarre piece of Christian pop culture.

Elisha is the Art Director at Fresh Life Church in Montana! During our conversation we talked about what collaboration looks like in a team of creatives, how her church uses social media in a way that genuinely ministers to people, and whether or not it's important for a church to have a specific style and brand.

Matt has a huge range of ministry experience including urban outreach in South L.A., eldership at Cornerstone Church, and teaching at Eternity Bible College. He is currently the lead pastor of Hope Sacramento, and during our conversation we talked about the importance of discipleship, the challenges of church planting, and the lack of diversity in the Church in America.

Brad is the lead pastor of Restored LA, and we sat down to talk about being called to plant a church, the joys and challenges of shepherding a congregation, and his heart for the Church in America.

It's a new season of Faith Backstage! Tim is currently the high school pastor at The Church at Rocky Peak, and on this episode we talk about growing up in the church, the pressures facing students today, and how to trust God in the waiting.

Kim joined me on this episode to talk about her ministry in physical therapy and some of the best ways to battle COVID-19 that we aren't talking enough about.