Aaron Kajumba pastors a network of over 50 churches in Uganda and is currently serving as the High School Pastor at Calvary Community Church! During our conversation we talked about how American church culture differs from Ugandan church culture, how value should be determined in the church, why church creatives are some of the most important people on the team, and how those creatives can be both deeply theological and super gifted at the same time.

Genein Letford is an award-winning speaker, best-selling author and corporate trainer on creative thinking and Intercultural Creativity™. She is the founder of CAFFE Strategies, and has inspired and led many to reconnect to their creative abilities in order to produce innovative ideas for an inclusive workspace. During our conversation, we talked about the definition of creativity, the role creativity has to play in the church, and how everyone can unlock their creative potential.

Ariel and Trey Fernald, co-founders of Easter Sky Theater Company, join Faith Backstage to discuss their new book about how performing arts can be used for ministry, and what goes into creating a show that effectively illustrates the heart of God. They also share some stories and testimonies from the over 100 shows they have produced together.

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.