In this episode of the Strong Church Podcast, Pastor Lucas Miles sits down with evangelist and pastor Greg Laurie for a conversation about revival, discipleship, and reaching a generation that has wandered far from God. Drawing from decades of ministry, Greg shares his heart for evangelism, why America is spiritually starving, and what it will take to lead millions of prodigals home.

Greg also reflects on the impact of the Jesus Movement, the lessons learned from the “Jesus Revolution” film, and what churches must do today to engage a culture that is confused, hurting, and desperate for truth. This episode offers hope, perspective, and a clear call for the Church to reclaim its mission.

Topics Covered:

• Greg Laurie’s heart for evangelism in the modern age

• Why America is spiritually hungry and open to truth

• Lessons from the Jesus Movement and the “Jesus Revolution” film

• How the Church can reach prodigals and skeptics

• What genuine revival looks like in our time

• Encouragement for pastors and believers who feel discouraged
  

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In this episode, Pastor Lucas Miles sits down with Ross Johnston, founder of California Will Be Saved and one of the boldest street preachers on the West Coast. Born through artificial insemination and raised in a lesbian household, Ross shares how his unique upbringing shaped his heart for both truth and compassion.

From preaching on Hollywood Boulevard to shutting down Times Square with worship, Ross has made it his mission to take the gospel outside the four walls of the church. He talks about the urgency of the Great Commission, why love and truth must always go hand in hand, and what it means to encounter God’s presence in the streets, schools, and everyday life.

Topics Covered:

• Ross Johnston’s story of growing up in a lesbian household

• Why love without truth, or truth without love, misses the gospel

• How California Will Be Saved sparked a national street evangelism movement

• Why the Church must leave the building to reach the lost

• The role of the Holy Spirit in evangelism and revival

• Practical steps for anyone who wants to start sharing their faith
  

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In this powerful special edition of the Strong Church Podcast, Pastor Lucas Miles reflects on the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk—founder of TPUSA Faith, visionary leader, and unwavering defender of biblical truth and liberty.

This episode features Charlie’s unforgettable 2023 AmericaFest message, where he shared one of his most profound speeches: a call for believers to rise up with the same courage and obedience as the men and women of Scripture who said, “Here I am, Lord. Use me.”

In this episode, Pastor Lucas Miles sits down with Chad Connelly, founder of Faith Wins and one of the nation’s leading voices equipping pastors to reengage in the civic arena with courage.

Chad shares his journey from serving as a state party chairman to launching Faith Wins, and how his mission has become maximizing Christian turnout at the ballot box. With millions of professing believers sitting out every election, Chad challenges the Church to recover its salt and light influence in the public square—and shows practical ways pastors and churches can step into their civic responsibility without fear.

Topics Covered:

• Why millions of Christians don’t vote—and why that must change

• The biblical case for civic engagement and voting your values

• Overcoming the fear of being “too controversial” from the pulpit

• Why voter registration and voter guides matter for every church

• Responding to accusations of “Christian nationalism” with biblical truth
  

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In this conversation, Pastor Lucas Miles sits down with Blaze Media host and cultural commentator Steve Deace to talk about the dangers facing the modern Church, from seeker-sensitive compromise to the rise of toxic empathy. Steve doesn’t hold back as he calls out pastors who fear offending people more than God, the apologetic silence after Roe v. Wade was overturned, and why the Church must stop retreating into “evangelical monasteries.”

Steve also shares a powerful personal testimony about God speaking to him in a hospital, reminding him that the Church needs apostles, not assassins.

Topics Covered:

• Why the seeker-sensitive model crippled discipleship
• The danger of replacing the Great Commandment with “don’t offend anyone”
• Why pastors stayed silent after Roe v. Wade was overturned
• The rise of toxic empathy in the pulpit
• Evangelical monasticism and the retreat from culture
• Why courage—not compromise—is the Church’s greatest need
• Steve’s personal encounter with God: “I need apostles, not assassins”

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Pastor Lucas Miles sits down with Taylor Ransom for a conversation that’s equal parts funny and profound. Taylor opens up about his journey in comedy and how satire has become one of his boldest tools for the Kingdom.

From dealing with critics to navigating life in the entertainment world, Taylor shows how laughter can both disarm and inspire.

Topics Covered:

• Using comedy as a weapon against cultural deception
• The fine line between humor and compromise
• Courageously holding to biblical truth in entertainment
• How Christians can use satire without losing their witness

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Pastor Lucas Miles sits down with Pastor Luke Barnett of Dream City Church for an inspiring conversation about faith, resilience, and leading through adversity. From personal trials to building a ministry that impacts thousands, Luke shares how to stand strong when life throws its hardest challenges—and why a deep, unshakable trust in God is the key to enduring success in both ministry and life.

Topics Covered:

• How a life-threatening accident reshaped Luke’s perspective on ministry
• The biblical foundation for resilience and perseverance
• Building a thriving church culture rooted in faith and vision
• Why personal character matters more than public platform
• Encouragement for leaders facing burnout or discouragement

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In this hard-hitting episode, Pastor Lucas Miles welcomes back theologian and meme-maker Nathan Finochio to call out what he believes is the biggest error the Church has made in the last 40 years: the seeker-sensitive movement.

Finochio pulls no punches as he breaks down how soft sermons, cultural appeasement, and a lack of theological depth have weakened the modern pulpit—and what it’s going to take to rebuild a Church that actually disciples believers instead of entertaining crowds.

Pastor Lucas Miles and Nathan Finochio talk about one of the Church’s biggest blind spots: theological illiteracy. According to Nathan, the problem isn’t just that Christians don’t read their Bibles—it’s that many don’t even know what Christian doctrine is.

They dive into the difference between theology and mere Bible familiarity, why many pastors avoid hard truths, and how doctrinal shallowness is hurting the Church’s witness in a post-Christian culture. It’s a conversation that calls both leaders and laypeople to go deeper—beyond slogans, beyond vibes, and into the actual substance of the faith.

Topics Covered:

• The difference between biblical literacy and theological understanding

• Why the Church must recover a love for doctrine

• The danger of reducing Christianity to moralism or vibes

• The importance of church tradition and historical grounding

• Why catechesis and theological training should matter again

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In Part 2 of this conversation, Pastor Lucas Miles and Kathy Ireland go deeper into what it means to live out a courageous Christian witness in a culture that often demands compromise. Kathy shares how faith guides her decisions as a leader, what the Church must do to reclaim cultural ground, and why truth, no matter how unpopular, is always worth defending.