Rusty George
Follower of Jesus, husband of lorrie, father of lindsey and sidney, pastor of Crossroads Christian Church
Appears in 317 Episodes
Episode 242: Brian Carpenter cures burnout through fly fishing.
If there’s one thing I’m passionate about, it’s supporting leaders. And Brian Carpenter shares that same passion. That’s why he started the Refuge Foundation and why w...
Episode 241: Gary McIntosh makes solo pastoring simple
Being a solo pastor is no walk in the park. Gary Mcintosh knows that firsthand and wants to help you manage the burdens of solo pastoring. That’s why he wrote, The Sol...
Episode 240: Ben Connelly tells us to stop asking for forgiveness.
“Should we keep asking for forgiveness? Rusty, what are you talking about? Isn’t that a commandment?”Well, to answer that question, I sat down with Ben Connelly and it...
Episode 239: Becket Cook makes identity simple.
I got to have an honest conversation with Becket Cook. Becket is a speaker and author who travels around to share his story of redemption and tackle the topic of homos...
Episode 238: Best of Leading Simple -January 2023
We've got something new! We are taking the best moments from our guests on the podcast and putting them together in case you missed them! This month we have some great...
Episode 237: Justin Knowles makes kids these days simple
It’s easy to look at kids these days and wonder what exactly is going on in their heads. They’re growing up in a completely different world than their parents or grand...
Episode 236: Sean McDowell makes navigating culture and Marvel films simple
Dr. Sean McDowell joins Rusty on the podcast to break down some of the biggest faith questions people have today, as well as revealing the biblical parallels you can f...
Episode 235: Kyle Costello makes understanding Mormonism simple
Kyle Costello joins Rusty on the podcast. Kyle shares his experience leaving Mormonism to become a Christian, and talks with Rusty about what ‘s next for him and his f...
Episode 234: Brian Dodd makes the college football playoff simple.
What do football and Dolly Parton have in common? You can learn fantastic leadership lessons from both of them. Brian Dodd is back on the podcast as he and Rusty talk ...
Episode 233: Christmas Eve message
Christmas movies are great, and of course, I have my favorites. If you missed last week’s podcast episode with Dan Angel, we discussed what makes a Christmas movie leg...
Episode 232: Movie producer Dan Angel tells us the best Christmas movies ever made
Dan Angel joins Rusty on the podcast to ring in the holiday season with the best Christmas movies ever made.
Episode 231: Cheryl Ladd makes being a Charlie's Angel simple
Rusty sits down with an angel this week on Leading Simple. Cheryl Ladd, best known for her role on Charlie’s Angels, shares about her faith journey, and how to find a ...
Episode 230: John Rinehart makes Christmas generosity in your church simple
What does radical generosity mean to you? And how can you find ways in your own life to lean into the gift of generosity? These are just a couple of questions that Rus...
Episode 229: Crawford Loritts makes navigating culture simple
How do you want your life to impact the culture around you? Rusty sits down with Crawford Loritts, an influential pastor and evangelist to tackle that question and mor...
Episode 228: Tiana Spencer makes overcoming shame simple
It’s human to wrestle with your identity or to wonder what’s next when you're healing from traumatic experiences. Maybe you’ve wondered where to connect with God in th...
Episode 227: Clint Dupin makes church planting simple.
Clint Dupin from Eastown church gets real about the highs and lows of leading a church plant during COVID. Listen to his conversation with Rusty as they unpack the les...
Episode 226: Shawn Lovejoy makes between Sundays simple
It takes an incredible amount of courage to lead and even more to ask for help with your leadership. That’s why Rusty sits down with Shawn Lovejoy, founder & CEO of Co...
Episode 225: Theresa Brennan makes understanding Roe v Wade simple
Rusty sits down with Theresa Brennan from the Right to Life League to make sense of the overturning of Roe v. Wade and the practical steps churches can take to support...
Episode 224: Tod Bolsinger makes surviving sabotage simple
How can you prepare for sabotage? What does it look like to build resilience as a leader in a time of conflict and controversy? Tod Bolsinger explores these questions ...
Episode 223: Drew Moore makes becoming a disciple making church simple.
The great commission calls us to go out and make disciples. But what does that look like for churches in a post COVID world? Rusty chats with Drew Moore, pastor of Can...
Episode 222: Leading through Crisis Without Becoming One
Rusty sits down with the executive pastor at Real Life Church, Fred Gray, as they look back on how they’ve navigated various crises across 10+ years and share their ti...
Episode 221: Comedian Andrew Stanley makes being funny simple
Comedian Andrew Stanley sits down with Rusty to share tips on navigating a career in comedy and how you can find the funny in your own life..
Episode 220: Kevin Burrell makes predicting winners and making disciples simple
Rusty sits down with Chicago White Sox talent scout Kevin Burrell as they talk baseball, discipleship, & what to look for in upcoming talent.
Episode 219: Monte Wilkinson makes interns, transitions and life wisdom simple.
Monte Wilkinson knows a thing or two about leading interns, getting hired at a new church, and navigating major church transitions. If you’re facing any of these thing...
Episode 218: Scott Magdalien makes recruiting volunteers simple
Scott Magdalein has the future of the church in mind with Serve.HQ. Sit down with Scott and Rusty as they talk about finding healthy spiritual rhythms after COVID, cre...
Episode 217: How I Broke This (Listener Giveaway)
Rusty shifts gears for this episode of How I Broke This to celebrate the incredible listeners who’ve been a part of Leading Simple over the years. And be sure to liste...
Episode 216: Leadership legend Dan Reiland makes culture simple.
Rusty sits down with one of the nation’s most innovative church thinkers, Dan Reiland, for a leadership masterclass as they talk about building culture and being an ef...
Episode 215: Jodi Tonarelli makes being an Executive Pastor simple.
Executive Pastor, Jodi Tonarelli sits down with Rusty this week. Jodi shares her thoughts on what it takes to be an executive pastor and how male pastors can better em...
Episode 214: Ricky Jenkins helps us overcome church trauma and build multi-ethnic churches.
What do Notre Dame, the Coachella Valley, and John Adams have in common? Pastor Ricky Jenkins. Listen as Rusty and Pastor Jenkins talk through churches healing from tr...
Episode 213: Karl Vaters makes thriving in a small church simple
There are unique challenges and advantages that come with leading a small church. Author and mentor Karl Vaters is passionate about helping small church leaders naviga...