• Instagram: @MichaelWear
• Michael's Book: The Spirit of Our Politics: Spiritual Formation and the Renovation of Public Life

• Instagram: @muddamalle (Send in your questions to Joel on Tuesdays)
• Joel's Book: The Hidden Peace: Finding True Security, Strength, and Confidence Through Humility Instagram

• Instagram: @jpokluda (Tune in on Fridays for JP's Q&A)

Do you ever feel guilty that you don't pray enough? Or that when you do pray, your prayers are bad, boring or empty? In this episode of NextUp, Grant Skeldon and Will Chung talk all things prayer with brothers Addison and Alec Bevere from Messenger International. They uncover the disconnect many of us have about prayer, helping us understand it's not a formula to solve, but an experience to share. Listen in and discover how you can trade boring, empty prayers for real connection with God. — Resources: Check out Addison's new book: Words with God

• Check out Mariela's new book: She Speaks Fire: Battling Shame, Reigniting Your Faith, and Claiming Your Purpose

• Learn more about Jenn's Well Summit and Enneagram workshops.

• Check out Alicia's book: The Sacred Slow: A Holy Departure from Fast Faith
• Check out Jeff's book: Gospel Fluency: Speaking the Truths of Jesus into the Everyday Stuff of Life

In a time when pastors are falling all around us and there are more and more examples of the Church embedded in politics, these next gen ministry leaders from New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago cut to the chase and challenge us as believers to go to the darkness and be a light. To show up and be consistent with a generation skeptical of Christians. To redefine success in ministry by going long with vulnerability and authenticity.

Tune in now and watch for new episodes every Thursday.

As a leader, do you find your schedule controlling you more than you are controlling it? In this episode, Grant and Will lead a powerful Q&A with rapper, CEO, New York Times bestselling author, investor, and activist, Lecrae, about how to prioritize and keep your soul intact while leading and pioneering new spaces. Tune in today and watch for new episodes every Thursday.

To kick off Season 2, Grant and Will interview Jonathan "JP" Pokluda, lead pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church and author of Why Do I Do What I Don't Want To Do. They do a deep dive on how to guard your mind, fortify your confidence, and get over what other people think.

Zach Love and Trent Jackson are Next Up with Grant Skeldon and Will Chung. In this Episode:

• Private vs. public creatives.
• Inner Monologue of an Evangelist.
• Music lyrics and mourning.
• Fav stories: How did I end up here?
• Loving people better where they are.