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Resurge with Josh Howerton and Josh McPherson
Hosted by Josh Howerton and Josh McPherson · EN
Welcome to Resurge. The ground is radically shifting in our culture and we believe we’re sitting on the greatest opportunity for the church in our lifetime for people who understand what’s shifting and have the will to seize it. Expect thought-provoking conversations and insights from fascinating guests as we seek reformation and revival for a resurgence of the church.
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Ep 16 | Pastoral Succession, Revival Gatherings & Preaching with Pastor Andy Wood
Jun 601:26:00Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Pastors Josh Howerton and Andy Wood dive into church succession—drawing from their own leadership transitions at Lakepointe Church and Saddleback Church. They share practical strategies for navigating pastoral change and how to honor a church’s legacy while stepping into a new vision. The conversation also explores how churches can pursue revival through repentance, prayer, and intentional events, offering wisdom and encouragement to fellow church leaders. Plus, they tackle how to preach boldly and biblically in a progressive culture. If this podcast is interesting and helpful to you, apply to be a part of our 2025 closed-door cohort for pastors as we go a layer deeper on topics like these: https://joshhowerton.com/closed-door-pastors-cohort/
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Ep 15 | Reaching Gen Z with Pastor Noah Herrin
May 16, 202501:09:21Tap to summarizePastors Josh Howerton and Noah Herrin dive into the highs and lows of church planting and pastoring with a heart for the next generation. From growing as preachers and learning from seasoned mentors to handling critics with prayer, they unpack challenges of ministry today. If this podcast is interesting and helpful to you, apply to be a part of our 2025 closed-door cohort for pastors as we go a layer deeper on topics like these: https://joshhowerton.com/closed-door-pastors-cohort/
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Ep 14 | Four Megachurch Pastors Debrief White House Visit
May 9, 202501:34:24Tap to summarizePastors Josh Howerton, Josh McPherson, Ryan Visconti & Landon Schott share things they previously could not about their meeting at the White House and respond to objections to going. They react and gently respond to David French's concerns about them going. They talk about associating with Paula White, how pastors should relate to politics and much more. Apply to be a part of our 2025 closed-door cohort for pastors as we go a layer deeper on topics like these: https://joshhowerton.com/closed-door-pastors-cohort/
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Ep 13 | Three Megachurch Pastors Debate Culture Wars
May 2, 202501:34:09Tap to summarizeIn the absence of Christian theology, secularism rushes in. Pastors Josh Howerton, Josh McPherson, and Ryan Visconti debate how Christians can engage in the culture war boldly and faithfully. They unpack how the Church is called to be salt and light in the world—especially in our nation. Together, they encourage believers to proactively advocate for truth and righteousness in a rapidly changing culture, seeking the peace and prosperity of our country.
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Ep 12 | Should Christians Take Sides in a Culture War?
Mar 21, 202501:00:49Tap to summarizeShould Christians take a stand in the culture war on issues like abortion, gender, and sexuality? Some argue it’s divisive or that we should “just focus on the Gospel.” In this episode, Pastors Josh Howerton and Josh McPherson tackle these objections, unpack why contending for the faith matters, and explore how the church can shape culture rather than be shaped by it.
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Ep 11 | The New Strategy for Social Media
Mar 14, 202501:27:05Tap to summarizeIs social media helping or hurting the Church? Pastors Josh Howerton and Carlos Erazo tackle common objections and misconceptions about pastors using social media to influence culture. They unpack why church leaders must step into the digital space—not just to contend for truth, but to disciple more effectively. If the church doesn’t disciple people, the world will.
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Ep 10 | Two Megachurch Pastors Debunk Megachurch Myths
Mar 7, 202501:32:32Tap to summarizePastor Josh Howerton and Pastor Joby Martin refute top objections to megachurches, share watch outs for growing churches and unpack practical insights on sermon prep and preaching.Apply to be a part of our 2025 closed-door cohort for pastors as we go a layer deeper on topics like these: https://joshhowerton.com/closed-door-pastors-cohort/
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Ep 9 | Pastors Respond to President Trump & New Policies
Feb 21, 202501:05:53Tap to summarizePastor Josh McPherson and Pastor Ryan Visconti tackle the pressing issues at the intersection of faith, politics, and church leadership. How should Christians navigate justice and mercy in the immigration debate? Are churches failing to disciple believers on complex cultural ideologies like LGBTQ? Is President Trump a born-again believer? With a call for courageous leadership, they challenge pastors to stand firm in biblical truth while equipping their congregations for today’s cultural battles.Apply to be a part of our 2025 closed-door cohort for pastors as we go a layer deeper on topics like these: https://joshhowerton.com/closed-door-pastors-cohort/
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Ep 8 | The New Strategy for Preaching
Jan 31, 202500:55:29Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Pastors Josh Howerton and Josh McPherson delve into the challenges of preaching in today's "negative world." They highlight the need for "brokenhearted apostolic boldness," urging pastors to speak the truth courageously and compassionately. They discuss the importance of preparing the church to navigate cultural shifts. Emphasizing integrity, they encourage pastors to be transparent and bold, confronting cultural lies with the gospel's truth. Apply to be a part of our 2025 closed-door cohort for pastors as we go a layer deeper on topics like these: https://joshhowerton.com/closed-door-pastors-cohort/
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Ep 7 | Emotional Sabotage & Toxic Empathy with Allie Beth Stuckey
Jan 24, 202501:02:07Tap to summarizePastor Josh Howerton and special guest Allie Beth Stuckey unpack 'toxic empathy'—when compassion strays from biblical truth, leading to the affirmation of sin. They dive into how pastors can lovingly guide their congregations through cultural issues like gender, marriage, and the sanctity of life, grounding compassion in God’s justice and truth. Apply to be a part of our 2025 closed-door cohort for pastors as we go a layer deeper on topics like these: https://joshhowerton.com/closed-door-pastors-cohort/
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