Best Andrew Osenga Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 533: Andrew Osenga Calls Us To The “Old Paths” 31:19

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Regular listeners to MinistryWatch know that I’m a music fan. Even though music is not really a part of our work here, I can’t help but let it seep into some of the podcast episodes. That’s why I’m delighted to have as my guest on the program today Andrew Osenga. If you know anything about Christian music, you have probably heard Andrew. In additio…

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Voices in My Head Podcast – Episode 605: Christmas Cards - A Christmas Sermon by Rick Lee James 19:37

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Voices in My Head Podcast – Episode 605: Christmas Cards - A Christmas Sermon by Rick Lee James Voices in My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast) Episode 605: The God Who Lets Us Carry Him In this special Advent/Christmas episode, chaplain, songwriter, and host Rick Lee James shares a chapel message from Springfield Regional Medical Center titled “The…

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Ep. 537: Understanding MinistryWatch’s Donor Confidence Score 15:32

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On today’s EXTRA episode, MinistryWatch President Warren Smith explains our Donor Confidence Score and answers some of the most frequently asked questions about the DCS and about the MinistryWatch 1000 database. Some of the links mentioned in today’s program include: You can find the ministry you’re looking for by clicking here. A growing number of…

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Reconciling Chronic Pain and Faith: Liuan Huska 56:50

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Writer and speaker Liuan Huska joins this episode of The Pivot to share her studies on anthropology and her venture into journalism, as well as her book on reconciling chronic pain and illness with faith. Liuan shares about her family’s year-long travels through South America, her work with Christian conservation organization A Rocha, and reflects …

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The Unfinished Church with Rev. Nancy Dolan 1:05:50

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In this episode of The Last Service Podcast, Matt sits down with Rev. Nancy Dolan, a Presbyterian pastor with 20+ years of corporate HR/organizational development experience, to walk through the remarkable and deeply pastoral journey of helping Kirk of the Lakes—a once-thriving suburban congregation—discern its future with honesty, courage, and hop…

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Ep. 536: The Skit Guys, Renihan Resignation, Religious Liberty Wins 29:18

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On today’s program, The Skit Guys is calling it a wrap after nearly 3 decades of ministry because one of the co-founders admitted to ‘moral failure.’ We’ll have details. And, an Arizona church got the green light to resume its food distribution ministry after the city of San Luis had attempted to shut it down, citing zoning violations. We’ll take a…

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Ep: 535: Understand Before You Give: Matching and Challenge Gifts 16:08

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We’ve entered year-end giving season, and you’re likely to see a lot of emails in your in-box promoting matching or challenge gifts. What are matching gifts? How do they differ from challenge gifts? Are they legitimate fundraising tools, and do they make a difference? MinistryWatch attempts to briefly answer these questions in this special EXTRA ep…

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Ep: 534: Doug Cobb and The Finishing Fund on “Venture Capital Philanthropy” 31:14

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Earlier this year I heard Doug Cobb speak about the organization he leads, The Finishing Fund, and I was intrigued. The Finishing Fund is like a venture capital fund for evangelical work around the world. Like a venture capital fund in the secular space, it doesn’t fully fund a work, but provides seed capital to get the work started. It works throu…

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Good Theology Meets Good Storytelling: Beth Felker Jones 47:30

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On this episode of The Pivot, we’re joined by Beth Felker Jones, writer and professor of theology at Northern Seminary, and the mastermind behind the Church Blogmatics Substack, where she explores theological themes through storytelling. Beth shares about her journey to becoming a professor, her approach to teaching topics like sexuality to her stu…

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Voices in My Head Podcast – Episode 604: Jason Gray on the “Comfort & Joy” Christmas Tour 23:35

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Voices in My Head Podcast – Episode 604: Jason Gray on the “Comfort & Joy” Christmas Tour Hosted by Rick Lee James www.VoicesInMyHeadPodcast.com Join me for a heartwarming conversation with award-winning singer-songwriter Jason Gray, recorded just ahead of his performances on the Point of Grace “Comfort & Joy” Christmas Tour.” We talk about the sto…

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Claude Atcho: The Value in Starting Over 56:38

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Pastor and author Claude Atcho joins The Pivot to discuss the challenging transition from a large, established church to a smaller, new gathering. He explains how this move required him to shed the role of a seasoned veteran and embrace starting over as a newbie. Claude shares insights into the difficulties of driving significant change for one’s f…

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Ep. 532: Vineyard Controversy, ACNA Archbishop Suspended, My Faith Votes 33:34

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On today’s program, Duluth Vineyard cleared Interim Pastor John Kliewer of misconduct after an investigation found him innocent…but his wife is crying foul, saying Kliewer was forced to sign an NDA as part of his settlement agreement. We’ll have details. And, a look at where the My Faith Votes is today a year after its former CEO Jason Yates was ch…

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Episode 603 - Live from Maplewood Church of the Nazarene 36:05

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Episode 603 - Live from Maplewood Church of the Nazarene CCM artist and chaplain Rick Lee James is our guest this week at Maplewood. Take a few moments to listen in and soak up this message about how we all need to slow down and allow our cups to be filled. Jesus doesn't expect us to do it in our own strength. He wants to help. Hosted by: Rick Lee …

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Ep. 531: Caleb Morell and Capitol Hill Baptist Church 34:27

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Capitol Hill Baptist Church, located just blocks away from the center of American power, has a rich 150-year history. Its members have participated in significant world events, advocated for religious freedoms, and spoken out against the moral failings of the times. There’s no doubt this church has had a unique impact on evangelicalism from a signi…

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Andrew Torrance: Where Science Meets Spiritual Understanding 54:51

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On this episode of The Pivot, we’re joined by Andrew Torrance, Professor of Theology and Co-Director of the Logos Institute for Analytic and Exegetical Theology. Andrew shares about his work with the Scientists in Congregations program that opens up avenues for conversations between faith and scientific communities to learn how they can work togeth…

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Ep. 530: Moody Bible Institute Sue, Camp Mystic Parents Sue, Latest ACNA Accusations 27:27

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On today’s program, Moody Bible Institute is suing the Chicago Public School system for excluding its students from the student-teaching program due to its religious hiring practices. We’ll take a look. Plus, a second woman has come forward claiming ACNA Archbishop Steve Wood sexually harassed her. We’ll have details. And, a new partnership shows h…

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148. Andy Gullahorn and Jill Phillips | Love is a Long Game 40:55

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On today’s episode we’re chatting with Andy Gullahorn and Jill Phillips. Andy and Jill are local Nashville treasures, well known throughout the community as amazing singer songwriters, Belmont Alumni, married for 27 years, and just all around wonderful humans. We chat with Andy and Jill about their journey of working together in the music industry,…

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How Trauma Rewrote My Worldview: Ross King 1:09:10

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In this powerful episode of The Pivot, Andrew sits down with fellow Christian musician and songwriter Ross King. In this interview (recorded before he lost his wife Staci to cancer), Ross shares how significant traumas—including his father’s drowning and his wife’s cancer diagnosis—have profoundly changed his loyalties to his own mindset. He discus…

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Ep. 529: Remembering Our Veterans – And Ministries That Serve Them 11:31

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The day before Veterans Day this year is another holiday, less known to the public but celebrated religiously by those in the Marine Corps. That day, November 10, is the Marine Corps birthday. On today’s extra episode, I remember our veterans and the ministries that serve them. Stick around to the end for the names of a few ministries that serve ac…

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The Cost of Consumer Churches with Andrew Osenga 48:45

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In this episode of The Last Service Podcast, host Matt McGee sits down with songwriter, producer, and author Andrew Osenga to explore what decades of touring, worship leading, and church observation have taught him about the American church’s changing landscape. Osenga reflects on thirty years of visiting more than a thousand congregations—from sma…

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Ep. 528: Gen Z and Missions, ACNA’s Archbishop Takes Leave, Churches Deal With Gov’t Shutdown 31:40

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On today’s program, an Oklahoma pastor was fired after reporting missing church funds—this, despite the fact that he followed denominational rules in raising his concerns. Now, his bishop has been arrested for embezzlement. We’ll take a look. And, Gen Z is bringing a new paradigm to traditional missions. A new report examines what they value—and wh…

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The Beckoning 17:38

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Sometimes we all need to be still and let our souls catch up with our bodies. The One Who created the earth and everything in it, including you and me, designed us that way. And our world, and our culture, and the news, and social media, and our phones, and our jobs and our choices and even our churches and good ministries are adding to that need f…

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Episode 602 - Andrew Osenga on How To Remember 42:26

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Andrew Osenga on How to Remember - Episode 602 - Voices in my Head (the Rick Lee James Podcast) Rick Lee James welcomes musician, author, and The Pivot Podcast host Andrew Osenga to discuss his new book How to Remember: Forgotten Pathways to an Authentic Faith. They talk about the spiritual practice of remembering, finding beauty in ancient rhythms…

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Ep. 527: Recommendations For Fixing ACNA 17:23

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The Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) is a small but mighty denomination. As I have written elsewhere, Anglicanism has the potential to breathe new life into the evangelical movement.But the denomination is facing challenges on many fronts, some of them self-inflicted. Archbishop Steve Wood, the senior leader of ACNA, has been credibly accuse…

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Marty Solomon: Unfiltered Faith and a Theology of Love 58:00

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In this episode of The Pivot, Andrew sits down with Marty Solomon, president of Impact Campus Ministries and the co-creator, executive producer, and cohost of The BEMA Podcast. Marty discusses his passion for working with college students and how diverse academic perspectives helped him construct a more accurate and comprehensive understanding of t…

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Ep. 526: Churches and Autism, Samaritan’s Purse and Gaza Airlift, The Law and Restricted Gifts 26:34

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On today’s program, an Ohio ministry dedicated to addiction recovery is being used for alleged misuse of funds. The Ohio Attorney General says Lamb’s House hasn’t served any charitable purpose since at least 2017. We’ll have details.Plus, with a growing number of children being diagnosed with autism, churches are developing strategies to make their…

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147. The Future Us 15:37

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What does the Future Us look like? Who do we hope to become, twenty, thirty, forty years from now? When they leave our home, what will our kids say about the love they watched us share? What kind of relationship do we long to enjoy together? The truth is the habits we choose to practice today will determine the couple we become tomorrow. On today’s…

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Ep. 525: What Is True Revival? 13:28

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There’s been a lot of talk about revival lately.On today’s EXTRA episode, Warren Smith asks some important questions: What’s going on in America today? What do the facts say? Also, what are the signs of true revival, and are we seeing those signs in American life.Here are some links I mentioned in today’s program:Ryan Burge seems particularly skept…

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Jenny Marrs: Trading Hectic for Harmonious 31:46

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On this week’s episode of The Pivot, Andrew sits down with designer, author, and cohost of Fixer to Fabulous, Jenny Marrs. Jenny reflects on the unexpected path to her current career, emphasizing how learning through trial and error shaped her understanding that there’s no single right way to do things. She shares the importance of slowing down, ac…

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Ep. 524: Olivet University, The Anglican Church, and Possible closing of 100 thousand Churches 30:16

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On today’s program, Federal officials have declined to file charges against Olivet University. The Christian school in California has faced accusations of human labor trafficking and visa fraud—accusations the school denies. We’ll have details.Plus, both news and scandal from the Anglican church. After the Church of England appointed Sarah Mullaly …

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Alex Zakaras, author of FREEDOM FOR ALL - Episode 601 - Voices in my Head (the Rick Lee James Podcast) 35:11

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Alex Zakaras, author of FREEDOM FOR ALL - Episode 601 - Voices in my Head (the Rick Lee James Podcast) Today on Voices in My Head, we’re diving into some big questions about freedom, democracy, and the future of liberal society. My guest is Alex Zakaras, professor of political science at the University of Vermont and author of several works on Amer…

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Ep. 523: Peter Greer on Finishing Well 28:58

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Peter Greer, the CEO of Hope International, started noticing a disturbing trend among his fellow ministry leaders. Too few of them finished their lives and careers well. He observed many of the succumb to moral failure, oversee organizations with substantial financial or governance issues, or have other major problems. He started asking…why? And is…

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Sarah Kroger: Discovering Agency Through Boundaries and Belief 1:08:12

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In this episode of The Pivot, host Andrew Osenga welcomes singer/songwriter and author Sarah Kroger. Sarah opens up about overcoming people-pleasing and perfectionism, a belief that extended to her relationship with God. Through therapy and self-reflection, Sarah reveals how she discovered the gift of boundaries, understanding it as an act of self-…

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Ep. 522: Sean Feucht & Rob McCoy, Amy Grant, Danny Akin Announces Retirement 31:31

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On today’s program, musician Sean Feucht and pastor Rob McCoy are joining forces for The Courageous Christianity Tour in honor of the late Charlie Kirk. Feucht has been accused in recent months of major moral, ethical, and financial failures. We’ll take a look.Plus, Contemporary Christian Music legend Amy Grant and her family have settled a case ov…