Mature Me w/ Rich Wilkerson Jr.

What if the moments that seem small today are actually part of something God has been writing for years?

This week on Mature Me, I sit down with @mattycrocker, worship leader and songwriter with Hillsong UNITED, who helped write songs like “Oceans” that have impacted people around the world.

Matt takes us back to the early days of songwriting, the people God placed in his life, and how losing his sister shaped his perspective on what really matters.

I love the reminder that God is in the details. The relationships, the transitions, even the seasons we wouldn’t have chosen. Sometimes it takes looking back to see how God was working all along.

And the older we get, the more we realize it’s not just about what we accomplish, but who we’re becoming along the way.

What happens when what you do for God becomes more important than being with Him?This week on Mature Me, I sat down with someone I admire, ‪@TiffanyHudsonMusic‬ a wife, mom, worship leader and songwriter, for a conversation we recorded all the way from Bondi Beach, Australia!One thing that really stayed with me was hearing Tiffany say, “I don’t feel called to lead worship. I feel called to His presence.”I love that. Because sometimes we get so caught up in what we're doing for God that we forget to simply be with Him.We talk about the power of the words spoken over our lives, the years of preparation nobody sees and why so much of our growth happens in the secret place.You can be around the things of God and still miss time with God. We don't learn His voice on a platform. We learn it in private. And no matter how long we've been following Jesus, we never outgrow our need for Him.My prayer is that this conversation encourages you to make room for His presence.

It’s one thing to sing about surrender. It’s another thing to have to live it.

This week on Mature Me, I sat down with one of my friends and heroes @joelhouston . We had such an honest conversation about stepping away from the platform, wrestling with disappointment and finding God in the middle of unanswered questions.

Joel has helped so many of us put words to our worship through Hillsong UNITED. He shares how he felt closer to God alone than in some of his most intimate moments on stage. The very things he’d written songs about, he found himself walking through.

It’s hard to say “I don’t know” when people expect you to have the answers. But we can bring our questions to God. We don’t have to have it all figured out to come to Him.

If you’re navigating a season where your faith feels more like a wrestle, I believe this conversation will encourage you.

How do you know if it’s God speaking or just what you want to hear?

This week on Mature Me, I’m joined by Dr. Allen Tennison and Dakota Duron to talk about hearing God’s voice and learning to trust His direction.

I think so many of us can relate to wanting a clear answer. We want to know which decision to make, which door to walk through, what comes next. But becoming familiar with God’s voice starts with getting to know His character.

Even when we don’t find an immediate answer, time in His Word is forming us. We’re learning to recognize His voice and obey what He’s already said.

My prayer is that this conversation helps you grow in confidence that God is with you, even while you’re waiting for direction.

This week on Mature Me, I’m sitting down with my dear friend @jabinchavez, whose new book, “What to Do in the Valley,” released TODAY! 

I’ve known Jabin for decades and I loved this conversation about how we grow through the seasons we wouldn’t choose.

Even in the promised land, there are still hills and valleys. Being where God called you doesn’t mean you won’t face difficult days. There are things about His character we only learn in the valley.

Could the very area you feel most insecure be the place you learn to depend on His strength? His grace is sufficient, even there.

And while you’re waiting, keep speaking life. Get a verse. Say it out loud. Speak God’s Word over your situation, even before it changes. You don’t have to have every answer to keep trusting Him.

Tune in tonight at 7:30 PM on the Rich Wilkerson Jr. YouTube Channel and get a copy of his book today 🔗

Is the Holy Spirit welcome or is He needed in your life?

This week on Mature Me, I sit down with my friend Russell Johnson lead pastor of The Pursuit NW, for a conversation about bold faith and what it means to stay dependent on God.

We go after the things we want in life, but when it comes to our faith, we can settle for being open. Open to a miracle. Open to God moving. But are we pursuing Him? Are we praying with expectation and taking steps that require us to trust Him?

As we mature, our dependence on God should deepen. More experience, more opportunity, and more responsibility should keep bringing us back to the same place: we need Him.

We can be grateful for what God has done and still be hungry for more.

You can believe what God says about everyone else and still struggle to believe it about yourself.

This week on Mature Me, I’m sitting down with @hellomanouchka and @dakotaduron to reflect on 11 years of VOUS Church and our recent “Confessions” collection at @vouschurch. We talk about the early days, the friendships that have sustained us and the beliefs we’ve had to confront along the way.

“I’m not enough.” “I’m too much.” “I’m not smart enough.”

So much of maturity is learning to recognize the lies we’ve accepted and return to what God has spoken. You don’t have to wait until every insecurity disappears to walk in what He’s called you to do.

Tune in tonight at 7:30 PM on the Rich Wilkerson Jr. YouTube Channel. 🔗

Your calling can be clear while your development is still incomplete.


This week, I’m sharing a message from last week’s staff meeting about growing with what God is doing around you. A growing church needs growing people, and a growing staff needs growing leaders.


Growth requires humility. Stay curious. Keep asking questions. No matter how experienced you become, remain teachable.


Don’t rush God’s timing or defend your gaps. Let Him develop the character and capacity you need to carry what He has called you to carry.


If you’re called to lead, you’re still called to grow.

Tune in tonight at 7:30 PM on the Rich Wilkerson Jr. YouTube Channel. 🔗

Men, when you look in the mirror, do you see the man God has called you to be?

This week, I’m sharing a commissioning charge from our Man Alive Prayer Breakfast: Stand firm in the faith. Be strong. Act like men.

To be a man is to be meek, accountable and needed. To know you are a loved son, fight for your character, and carry the burdens of others. Real strength isn’t about flexing. It’s about guarding your integrity and holding the line.

That’s what it means to come alive in Jesus: becoming the man God has called you to be and living with strength, humility, and purpose.

Tune in tonight at 7:30 PM on the Rich Wilkerson Jr. YouTube Channel. 🔗

You might of missed this Man Alive Prayer Breakfast, but you don’t have to miss our on the next time we’re gathering 🔥 On October 29, we’re taking a bold step of faith and bringing @vousmanalive to Bayfront Park. We’re making room for 8,000 men to get together and grow in strength.

Men of Miami, this is your call. Bring a friend and come alive 💪

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What if the thing you keep excusing is the very thing destroying you?


This week on Mature Me, I’m sharing a message I preached at @motiongen called “Don’t Live With It.”


The enemy doesn’t start by destroying you overnight. He starts with compromise. One small excuse. One hidden habit. One line crossed so many times that conviction becomes easier to ignore.


Jesus warned us that the thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy. We cannot afford to make peace with what is slowly taking us captive.


Train yourself in the Word or you will be defeated in the wilderness. The Word of God is not just something to read. It is a weapon, sharper than any double-edged sword.


God doesn’t need your strength. He wants your surrender.


If there’s something in your life you know you can’t keep excusing, hiding, or living with, this message is for you. It’s time to draw a line in the sand and fight for the freedom Jesus came to give you.


Tune in tonight at 7:30 PM on the Rich Wilkerson Jr. YouTube Channel. 🔗