Catalyst Podcast

Matt Chandler: Episode 229

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:08:43 +0000

Matt Chandler, lead pastor of the Village Church in Dallas and author of The Explicit Gospel, sits down with Carlos Whittaker backstage at Catalyst West. Brad catches up with Bobby Gruenewald, innovation pastor at LifeChurch.tv and founder of the YouVersion Bible App, regarding the upcoming 100 millionth download!

Joel Houston: Episode 228

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:56:31 +0000

Joel Houston, frontman for Hillsong United as well as co-pastor of Hillsong Church NYC, sits down with Carlos Whittaker backstage at Catalyst West. And Brad catches up with Rebekah Lyons, co-founder of Q and author of the recently released book Freefall to Fly.

Lysa TerKeurst: Episode 227

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:50:58 +0000

Lysa TerKeurst, president of Proverbs 31 Ministries and best-selling author of Made to Crave and Unglued, sits down with Ken backstage at Catalyst Dallas. We also catch up with Greg Surratt, founding pastor of Seacoast Church in South Carolina and founding board member of the ARC church planting movement.

Erwin McManus: Episode 226

Wed, 29 May 2013 01:50:19 +0000

Long time Catalyst friend Erwin McManus, pastor of Mosaic Church in LA, and best-selling author, joins us on this episode, along with our first summer installment of Meet Your Catalyst Intern.

Dr. Brene Brown: Episode 225

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:35:37 +0000

Dr. Brene Brown and Dr. Henry Cloud join us on this episode. Brene is the bestselling author of Daring Greatly, professor at University of Houston, and well known speaker and TED Talk sensation on vulnerability and courage. Henry Cloud is the bestselling author of multiple books including his most recent, Boundaries for Leaders which we discuss at length.

David Crowder: Episode 224

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:19:15 +0000

David Crowder, GRAMMY nominated artist, songwriter, and worship leader, joins us backstage at Catalyst Dallas, and we also sit down with the group JOHNNYSWIM, artist and songwriter band duo made up of Abner and Amanda Ramirez.

Catalyst Podcast: Episode 223

Fri, 03 May 2013 21:50:21 +0000

Bob Goff, best-selling author of Love Does and founder of Restore International, sits down backstage with Brad at Catalyst Dallas this week for an in-depth conversation. Plus Carlos Whittaker joins us to talk about his new digital album Fight.

Catalyst Dallas Road Trip Edition :: Episode 222

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:40:54 +0000

Catalyst Dallas is here! The annual Catalyst Dallas road trip edition includes helpful hints, important info and details to make your Catalyst Dallas road trip and event experience complete, plus as always some entertainment for your drive in. Plus great clips from Craig Groeschel, Dave Ramsey, and exclusive interview with Carl Lentz to get us all fired up for Catalyst Dallas.

Brad Lomenick :: Episode 221

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:05:33 +0000

Catalyst president and lead visionary Brad Lomenick trades seats and becomes the interviewee, sitting down to discuss his brand new book The Catalyst Leader that just released, as well as our conversation with Not Today the movie producer Brent Martz.

Catalyst West Coast Road Trip Edition :: Episode 220

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:49:00 +0000

Catalyst West is here! The annual Catalyst West road trip edition includes helpful hints, important info and details to make your Catalyst West road trip and event experience complete, plus as always some entertainment for your drive in. Plus two great clips from Andy Stanley and Christine Caine to get us all fired up for Catalyst West.

Ken Coleman :: Episode 219

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:28:41 +0000

Brad interviews Ken on his new book One Question: Life Changing Answers from Today's Leading Voices. We are also joined by Reggie McNeal, leadership and missional church expert and author of the new book Get Off Your Donkey.

Chip Heath :: Episode 218

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 21:42:02 +0000

Our guests on this episode include Chip Heath, Stanford professor and best-selling author of Made to Stick and the new book Decisive, along with Tim Elmore, president of Growing Leaders, leadership expert, and author of the popular Habitudes book series for leaders.

Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil :: Episode 217

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:45:04 +0000

A double interview episode featuring John Burke, senior pastor of Gateway Church in Austin, and author of new book Mud and the Masterpiece, along with Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil, author, speaker and professor at Seattle Pacific University. Plus the return of Brad and Ken's leadership nuggets.

Jon Acuff :: Episode 216

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 00:47:56 +0000

A packed episode featuring Jon Acuff, best-selling author of Quitter, Stuff Christians Like and soon to release book Start, as well as a panel conversation with Rick McKinley, Josh White, and Kevin Palau focusing on the Gospel and missional movement happening in the city of Portland. And we're joined in studio by our good friend Carlos Whittaker.

Lou Holtz :: Episode 215

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 02:41:29 +0000

A sports spectacular episode! Hall of fame and legendary college football coach Lou Holtz joins us, along with Chad Knaus, NASCAR crew chief for the famed 48 car of driver Jimmie Johnson. Plus another round of Brad and Ken's Leadership nuggets.

Mark Batterson & Jeff Shinabarger :: Episode 214

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 05:05:28 +0000

Jeff Shinabarger, author of the new book More or Less, joins us on this episode plus a conversation with Mark Batterson, author of The Circle Maker and pastor of National Community Church.

Judah Smith :: Episode 213

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:34:56 +0000

Judah Smith, lead pastor of The City Church in Seattle, joins us to discuss his new book Jesus is ___., and Ken sits down with Bianca Olthoff, chief storyteller of The A21 Campaign, plus another edition of Ken and Brad's leadership nuggets.

Matt Chandler :: Episode 212

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:10:22 +0000

Matt Chandler, senior pastor of The Village Church and author of The Explicit Gospel, joins us on this episode, along with Michael Hyatt, NY Times best-selling author of Platform, and another edition of Ken and Brad's leadership nuggets.

Andy Stanley :: Episode 211

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:06:47 +0000

We dig into the Catalyst archives for this interview with Andy Stanley, senior pastor of North Point Ministries. Plus catch up with Jeanne Stevens, co-pastor of Soul City Church in Chicago, and Ken and Brad provide post Superbowl commentary and reflection.

Brandon & Jen Hatmaker :: Episode 210

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:47:09 +0000

We sit down with Jen and Brandon Hatmaker, co-pastors of Austin New Church and authors of Seven and The Barefoot Church, as well as catch up with Joel Salatin, leader of Polyface Farms, food expert and author of Folks, This Ain't Normal.

Simon Sinek, Nancy Duarte & Bryan Stevenson :: Episode 209

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 23:16:32 +0000

We catch up with three inspiring marketplace and thought leaders, including Simon Sinek, best-selling author of Start With Why, Nancy Duarte, founder of Duarte Design and author of Resonate, and Bryan Stevenson, founder of Equal Justice Initiative.

Nick Vujicic & Lynne Hybels

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:06:00 +0000

A packed double interview episode, featuring Nick Vujicic, founder of Life Without Limbs and best-selling author of Unstoppable, as well as Lynne Hybels, co-founder of Willow Creek Community Church and author of Nice Girls Don't Change the World.

Mark Driscoll :: Episode 207

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:09:42 +0000

We catch up with Mark Driscoll, best-selling author and founding pastor of Mars Hill Church in Seattle to talk about his new book Who Do You Think You Are?, and also are joined by Johnnie Moore, Vice President at Liberty University and author of the recently released book Dirty God.

David Platt & Tullian Tchividjian :: Episode 206

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:04:50 +0000

Ken sits down backstage at Catalyst Atlanta with David Platt, best-selling author of Radical, and Tullian Tchividjian, author of The Glorious Ruin and pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, for a unique roundtable leadership conversation. We're also joined by Jonathan Bock, founder and CEO of Grace Hill Media, to discuss Les Miserables and other film projects.

Margaret Feinberg :: Episode 205

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:47:17 +0000

Margaret Feinberg, speaker, writer and best-selling author joins us in studio to talk about her brand new book Wonderstruck. We're also joined in studio by Jonathan Merritt, author of A Faith of our Own, and Ken and Brad deliver on 4 Christmas carols to make the season bright!

Francis Chan :: Episode 204

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:33:39 +0000

Francis Chan sits down with Carlos Whittaker backstage at Catalyst Atlanta, and Mark Batterson interviews Herbert Cooper, senior pastor of People's Church in Oklahoma City. Plus we talk Catalyst West 2013 and the release of the speaker lineup!

Mark Burnett & Roma Downey :: Episode 203

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 23:25:55 +0000

Mark Burnett, Emmy award winning Executive Producer of The Voice, Survivor, Shark Tank and The Apprentice, joins us backstage at Catalyst Atlanta, along with his wife and renowned actress Roma Downey to talk about their upcoming film project, The Bible. We also sit down with Jeremy Cowart, award winning photographer and founder of HELP-Portrait.

Patrick Lencioni :: Episode 202

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 05:22:50 +0000

Best-selling author and management guru Patrick Lencioni sits down with Ken backstage at Catalyst Atlanta to talk leadership from his new book The Advantage, and we also catch up with David Magee, award winning screenplay writer of the recently released feature film Life of Pi.

Geoffrey Canada :: Episode 201

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 18:55:36 +0000

Best-selling author Susan Cain and Geoffrey Canada join us on this episode. Susan is the best-selling author of Quiet and famed for her TED talk on the subject of introverts. Geoffrey Canada is the President and CEO of Harlem Children's Zone in NYC, and named one of TIME's most influential people in the world in 2011.

Christine Caine :: Episode 200

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:20:15 +0000

Brad catches up with Christine Caine, author of the new book Undaunted, co-founder of The A21 Campaign, as well as global communicator and part of the Hillsong Leadership team and Catalyst family.

Tullian Tchividjian :: Episode 199

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:34:19 +0000

Tullian Tchividjian, senior pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Ft Lauderdale, FL and author of the new book Glorius Ruin, joins us on this episode. We also discuss Calibrate and One Day Seattle, and open up the listener mailbag.

Michael W Smith :: Episode 198

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:51:41 +0000

We catch up with legendary worship leader, songwriter, and musical artist Michael W Smith backstage at Catalyst Atlanta, along with interviewing Peter Haas, founding pastor of Substance Church in Minneapolis and author of Pharisectomy.

Andy Stanley :: Episode 197

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 20:33:23 +0000

Andy Stanley joins us on this post Catalyst Atlanta episode to talk about his brand new book Deep and Wide. We are also joined by Simon Sinek, best-selling author of Start With Why and Catalyst Atlanta speaker, and Ken and Brad discuss their favorite moments from the big event.

John C Maxwell :: Episode 196

Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:28:10 +0000

John C Maxwell, best-selling author, leadership guru and author of the brand new book The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth, joins us on this episode, as well as the final installment of Meet Your Catalyst Intern.

Road Trip :: Special Edition

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 18:18:34 +0000

Catalyst Conference 2012 in Atlanta is here! Perry Noble, senior pastor of Newspring Church in South Carolina and author of the newly released book Unleash!, is our guest on this special episode. Listen in as you make the trek to Atlanta as the Catalyst team provides important info, details, and as always, a little entertainment.

Brandi Wilson & Lori Wilhite :: Episode 195

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 14:37:11 +0000

Ken sits down with Lori Wilhite and Brandi Wilson, founders of Leading and Loving It, along with being the spouses to Jud Wilhite and Pete Wilson. We also continue our Meet Your Catalyst Intern series and catch up with Bill Simmons from American Leprosy Mission.

Judah Smith :: Episode 194

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:34:38 +0000

We sit down with our good friend Judah Smith, well known global communicator, pastor of The City Church in Seattle, and author of upcoming book Jesus is ____ in 2013. We also continue our summer series Meet Your Catalyst intern.

Steven Furtick :: Episode 193

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:49:52 +0000

Steven Furtick is the senior pastor of Elevation Church in Charlotte and the best-selling author of Sun Stand Still and his most recent book Greater. We chat with him about the new book, family, leadership, lessons from church planting, and the Global Church.

Lysa TerKeurst :: Episode 192

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:07:32 +0000

Featuring Lysa TerKeurst, President of Proverbs 31 Ministries and best selling author of Made to Crave and her most recent book Unglued, who sits down backstage at Catalyst West with Ken, and Noel Brewer Yeatts, vice president of World Help and author of Awake.

Tony Hawk :: Episode 191

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:08:00 +0000

Ken interviews Tony Hawk, professional skateboarder, onstage at Catalyst West to discuss discipline, leadership and the Tony Hawk Foundation.

Andy Stanley :: Episode 190

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 18:24:56 +0000

Andy Stanley joins us for an in depth conversation, including talking about his upcoming book Deep and Wide, and we sit down backstage with Mark Batterson, best-selling author and pastor of National Community Church in DC.

Pete Wilson & Reggie Joiner :: Episode 189

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 21:06:31 +0000

We're joined by Pete Wilson, senior pastor of Cross Point Church in Nashville & author of Empty Promises, and Reggie Joiner, author and founder of Orange & the Orange Conference.

Kari Jobe & Tim Hughes

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 18:58:00 +0000

A double episode featuring Tim Hughes, renowned singer, songwriter and worship leader with Worship Central and Holy Trinity Brompton based in London, and Kari Jobe, award winning artist and worship leader from Gateway Church in Dallas, TX. Plus our 2nd installment of Meet Your Catalyst Intern for the summer.

Jud Wilhite :: Episode 187

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 18:33:29 +0000

A double interview episode featuring Jud Wilhite, senior pastor of Central Christian Church in Las Vegas, one of the largest churches in America, and David Booth, NHL Hockey star for the Vancouver Canucks. Plus Ken and Brad review a golf outing with Coach Roy Williams of North Carolina.

Tony Romo & Miles Austin :: Episode 186

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 20:56:57 +0000

Dallas Cowboys pro bowl quarterback Tony Romo and pro bowl wide receiver Miles Austin join us at Catalyst Dallas for an exclusive interview with Matt Chandler on teamwork, confidence, leadership and other topics.

Christy Nockels :: Episode 185

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 10:00:00 +0000

Christy Nockels, singer, songwriter, and worship leader with Passion Conferences, Passion City Church, and sixsteprecords, joins us in studio for an in-depth conversation on her latest album Into the Glorious, along with a multitude of other topics.

John C Maxwell :: Episode 184

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 21:31:29 +0000

We catch up backstage at Catalyst Dallas with John C Maxwell, founder of Catalyst and best-selling author and leadership guru, and an in studio conversation with Jonathan Merritt, author of the new book A Faith of our Own.

Bill Hybels and Craig Groeschel :: Episode 183

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 14:58:13 +0000

Craig Groeschel interviews Bill Hybels, senior pastor of Willow Creek Community Church, at Catalyst One Day, and we also begin our summer series of "Meet Your Catalyst Intern."

Matt Chandler :: Episode 182

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 21:16:34 +0000

We sit down backstage at Catalyst Dallas with Matt Chandler, author of The Explicit Gospel and senior pastor of The Village Church, and are also joined in studio by Brett Younker, an Atlanta based songwriter and worship leader, to talk about his new album Come to the Water.

Israel Houghton :: Episode 181

Thu, 31 May 2012 16:18:17 +0000

Israel Houghton, grammy winning artist and world renowned worship leader, joins us, along with Brenda Salter McNeil, speaker, Reconciliation leader, and professor at Seattle Pacific University. Plus, Carlos Whittaker stops by to discuss his new single "In the Arms."

Michael Hyatt :: Episode 180

Wed, 23 May 2012 14:03:13 +0000

Michael Hyatt, uber blogger, leadership expert, and chairman of Thomas Nelson Publishers, joins us to talk about his latest book Platform. We also catch up with Bethany Hoang, activist and director of the International Justice Mission Institute.

Kirk Franklin :: Episode 179

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:30:07 +0000

Grammy winning musician and artist Kirk Franklin joins us backstage at Catalyst Dallas, plus we talk Catalyst Atlanta and the brand new speaker lineup, and catch up with Mike Erre, lead pastor at Mariners Church in Irvine, CA.

Erwin McManus :: Episode 178

Fri, 04 May 2012 05:36:35 +0000

On this Dallas special roadtrip edition, we sit down with Erwin McManus, best-selling author, creative force behind McManus studios, and visionary leader & communicator at Mosaic Church. Plus all the fun antics, helpful tips and important info to make the experience great as you make your way to Catalyst Dallas on May 9-11.

Donald Miller :: Episode 177

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:50:56 +0000

Donald Miller and Bob Goff join us backstage at Catalyst West. Don is the best-selling author of Blue Like Jazz and recent film by the same name, and Bob Goff is founder of Restore International and author of the recent release Love Does. Plus Ken and Brad review Catalyst West and unveil a few clips from other speakers at the event.

Andy Stanley :: Episode 176

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:23:00 +0000

The annual Catalyst West Roadtrip episode is back, featuring an interview with Andy Stanley, senior pastor of North Point Community Church, plus some helpful hints, insider info, and fun tips for making your Catalyst West roadtrip and event experience a great one.

Jeanne Stevens :: Episode 175

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:26:59 +0000

We are joined by Jeanne Stevens, co-pastor of Soul City Church in Chicago, and Dave Gibbons, senior pastor of NewSong Church in Orange County, CA and a founding member of Xealot.

Gabe Lyons :: Episode 174

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:37:43 +0000

Two great friends of Catalyst join us on this episode: Gabe Lyons, best-selling author of unChristian and founder of Q, as well as Charles Lee, founder of the Ideation Conference and author of Good Idea. Now What?.

Louie and Shelley Giglio :: Episode 173

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:33:14 +0000

Brad sits down with Louie and Shelley Giglio, founders of Passion Conferences, Six Step Records and Passion City Church for an in-depth conversation.

Adam Brock :: Episode 172

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 21:32:46 +0000

Recent American Idol top 24 contestant Adam Brock joins us on this edition, and we also sit down in studio with Dhati Lewis, lead pastor of Blueprint Church in Atlanta and founder of the Rebuild Initiative.

Lecrae :: Episode 171

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:22:43 +0000

Another great episode featuring Lecrae, hip hop artist and co-founder of Reach Records and ReachLife Ministries, along with Nancy Duarte, best-selling author of Resonate, founder of Duarte Design, and expert on communication and visual storytelling.

David Platt :: Episode 170

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 21:56:14 +0000

David Platt joins Tim Elmore backstage at Catalyst Atlanta for an in-depth conversation on discipleship, adoption, and the Radical movement, as well as a feature with Anthony Bradley, associate professor of theology and ethics at King's College in New York.

Judah Smith :: Episode 169

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:41:02 +0000

An "under 35" podcast featuring an interview backstage at Catalyst Atlanta with Judah Smith, Lead Pastor of The City Church in Seattle and upcoming speaker for Catalyst Dallas, and Joshua Dubois, Director of the White House Office of Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.

Rick Warren :: Episode 168

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:45:23 +0000

Rick Warren, best-selling author of Purpose Driven Life and pastor of Saddleback Church, joins us backstage at Catalyst One Day for an in-depth conversation on calling, Twitter, what's next, and his passion for young leaders. And we continue the ever popular Meet Your Catalyst Intern segment.

President Jimmy Carter :: Episode 167

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:26:58 +0000

Jimmy Carter, the 39th President, talks faith and leadership, along with Katie Davis, best-selling author of Kisses from Katie and founder of Amazima Ministries in Uganda.

Lysa TerKeurst :: Episode 166

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:10:40 +0000

A double episode you don't want to miss, featuring Lysa TerKeurst, NYT best-selling author of Made to Crave and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries, and Stacy Spencer, senior pastor of New Direction Christian Church in Memphis, TN.

Mark Driscoll :: Episode 165

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:30:00 +0000

We are joined by Mark Driscoll, best-selling author and founding pastor of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, along with a sit down backstage at Catalyst with Charles Jenkins, musician, entrepreneur and pastor of Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago. Plus Ken's electronic mail and some Twitter advice.

John C Maxwell :: Episode 164

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Our first episode of 2012 includes a feature interview with John C Maxwell, founder of Catalyst, best-selling author, and mentor to millions of leaders around the world.

Priscilla Shirer :: Episode 163

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:25:22 +0000

The final episode of 2011 includes two great interviews with Priscilla Shirer, author, Bible teacher, powerful communicator and frequent Catalyst speaker, along with Bobby Bailey, co-founder of Invisible Children and now the Global Poverty Project.

Jon Acuff :: Episode 162

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:22:12 +0000

Get ready for Vicky Beeching and Jon Acuff on this pre-Christmas double episode. Vicky is a UK based songwriter, teacher, and worship leader extraordinaire, and Jon is a best-selling author and founder of the uber popular blog Stuff Christians Like. We also continue the always entertaining segment Meet Your Catalyst Intern.

Bill Hybels :: Episode 161

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:00:00 +0000

Brad sits down backstage at Catalyst One Day Chicago with Bill Hybels, founding pastor of Willow Creek Community Church, as well as the Global Leadership Summit, to discuss vision, the next generation, grandparenting, and the one thing all leaders need.

Mark Batterson :: Episode 160

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:00:00 +0000

Best-selling author Mark Batterson joins us to talk National Community Church, DC adventures, and his new book The Circle Maker. Plus Ken and Brad discuss international travels.

John Piper :: Episode 159

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:30:00 +0000

Brad sits down with John Piper, pastor, author and theologian. Ken and Brad discuss their holiday favorites, as well as share the infamous recipe for Ken's favorite Thanksgiving dessert.

Steve Moore and Shawn Lovejoy :: Episode 158

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:06:07 +0000

Featuring two great friends of Catalyst: Steve Moore, President and CEO of The Mission Exchange and author of Who is My Neighbor?, as well as Shawn Lovejoy, senior pastor of Mountain Lake Church and founder of Churchplanters.com.

Jim Collins :: Episode 157

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:00:00 +0000

Featuring Jim Collins, best-selling author of Good to Great, Built to Last and his most recent book Great by Choice. Jim is one of the most influential management and leadership experts in the world today.

Simon Mainwaring :: Episode 156

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:41:21 +0000

Simon Mainwaring is author of the NY Times best-selling book We First, and a brand consultant, blogger, and social media expert. We discuss branding, social media, the power of the consumer, and influence in today's digital economy. Also, Tim Elmore catches up with Bethany Hoang, director of the IJM Institute and frequent conference speaker.

Joel Houston :: Episode 155

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:01:51 +0000

Joel Houston, worship leader with Hillsong United, songwriter and creative director of Hillsong Church, joins us for an in depth interview. And we record live at the Catalyst Chili Cook-off and catch up with the winners!

David Kinnaman :: Episode 154

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:30:00 +0000

We sit down with David Kinnaman, President of The Barna Group and author of the new book You Lost Me & unChristian, as well as Derreck Kayongo, founder of the Global Soap Project and CNN Heroes Award finalist for 2011.

Marcus Buckingham :: Episode 153

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:27:39 +0000

We catch up with Marcus Buckingham, best-selling author of Now Discover Your Strengths, consultant and Strengths guru, to discuss his brand new book Standout, along with his keys for leading and creating a great team in today's culture.

Francis Chan :: Episode 152

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:25:47 +0000

Brad and Ken spend some time reviewing and summarizing the Catalyst Atlanta event from last week, and Tim Elmore sits down backstage with Francis Chan to talk about the Be Present theme, what has happened in the last year, the next generation, and what projects Francis is working on now.

Road Trip Special Edition

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:00:59 +0000

Catalyst Conference 2011 in Atlanta is here! Listen in as you make the trek to ATL as the Catalyst team provides important info, details, and as always, a little entertainment. Joined in studio by Carlos Whittaker, Tripp Crosby, Tyler Stanton and a few other special guests.

Michael Hyatt and Jo Saxton :: Episode 151

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:47:42 +0000

Brad sits down with leadership guru Michael Hyatt and coach/author Jo Saxton. We also catch up with Hal Donaldson, President of Convoy of Hope, to talk about the Present: Hope Bike tour, and Carlos Whittaker joins us in studio.

Sir Ken Robinson :: Episode 150

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:13:00 +0000

We catch up with Paige Hemmis from Extreme Home Makeover to talk about the upcoming season on ABC, and Michael Hyatt interviews Sir Ken Robinson, best-selling author of The Element, about leadership and creativity.

John Ortberg and Tony Romo :: Episode 149

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 02:50:46 +0000

Matt Chandler interviews Dallas Cowboys starting QB Tony Romo at Catalyst Dallas, and we sit down with John Ortberg to discuss leadership, family and his recent book The Me I Want to Be.

Darren Whitehead and Jon Tyson :: Episode 148

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:20:48 +0000

Ken catches up with Darren Whitehead, teaching pastor at Willow Creek Community Church, and Jon Tyson, senior pastor of Trinity Grace Church in New York City, both authors of the brand new book Rumors of God. We also conclude our Meet Your Catalyst Intern series for the summer.

Rick McKinley :: Episode 147

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 20:23:46 +0000

In this episode, Mike Foster sits down with Rick McKinley, pastor of Imago Dei in Portland and author of the new book A Kingdom Called Desire, plus another edition of Meet Your Catalyst Intern.

Gary Haugen :: Episode 146

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 20:51:00 +0000

Ken sits down with Gary Haugen, President and CEO of International Justice Mission, backstage at Catalyst Dallas. Jon Acuff interviews Margaret Feinberg, author of new book Hungry for God, and Ken is joined in the podcast room by Chad Johnson to share Early Bird Registration deadlines for Catalyst Atlanta.

Jim Collins and Pete Wilson :: Episode 145

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:24:55 +0000

We dig into the Catalyst archives for clips from two great presentations at Catalyst by Jim Collins and Priscilla Shirer, along with sitting down at Catalyst Dallas with Pete Wilson, senior pastor of Cross Point in Nashville. Plus, we talk in depth about the Present: Hope Bike Tour happening in September leading up to Catalyst in Atlanta.

Lecrae and Gungor :: Episode 144

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:47:07 +0000

This all music episode features 2 backstage interviews at Catalyst Dallas. Ken talks with hip hop artist and co-founder of ReachLife Ministries, Lecrae Moore, and Carlos sits down with Grammy nominated worship artists, Michael and Lisa Gungor.

Christine Caine :: Episode 143

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:52:57 +0000

This episode features interviews with two great leaders and friends of Catalyst: Christine Caine, author, speaker, long-time Hillsong Church leader, and founder of The A21 Campaign; and Mary Graham, President of Women of Faith and The Revolve Tour, gathering hundreds of thousands of women each year.

Scott Belsky :: Episode 142

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 21:00:03 +0000

In this episode we sit down with Scott Belsky, best-selling author of Making Ideas Happen and founder of the Behance Network and The 99% Conference, to talk about getting things done and moving ideas to completion. We're also joined by Bill Hampton from the Dave Ramsey organization to discuss The Great Recovery webcast event.

Joseph 'Rev Run' Simmons :: Episode 141

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 01:35:00 +0000

A feature interview with Joseph 'Rev Run' Simmons, taken from earlier this year at Catalyst West, discussing leadership, adoption, and faith. Rev Run is an entertainer, artist, speaker and part of the legendary Run DMC rap/hip hop group, and star of the reality TV series Run's House.

Jim Daly :: Episode 140

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:49:00 +0000

Ken and Brad sit down with Jim Daly, President and CEO of Focus on the Family and host of their Hall of Fame honored daily radio broadcast, heard by more than 2.9 million listeners a week. We also catch up with our friends from Monvee and discuss their simple plan and vision for spiritual formation and discipleship.

Mack Brown :: Episode 139

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 21:23:47 +0000

Our feature interview is Mack Brown, head coach of the Texas Longhorns football team and winner of the 2005 BCS National Championship. We discuss purpose, teamwork, legendary leaders, and what defines success.

David Platt :: Episode 138

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:50:25 +0000

We sit down with David Platt, best-selling author of Radical and pastor of the Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, and are also joined in studio by Aaron Keyes for a sample of live songs from his brand new album Dwell, plus a special deal just for our podcast community.

Donald Miller :: Episode 137

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:37:00 +0000

We catch up at Catalyst Dallas backstage with Donald Miller, best-selling author, blogger, frequent Catalyst speaker, and soon to be movie producer. We also kick off the popular summer series "Meet Your Catalyst Intern."

Chris Tomlin :: Episode 136

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 18:06:40 +0000

Brad sits down with Chris Tomlin at his studio in Atlanta for a fun and candid conversation about songwriting, Passion City Church, Texas football, teamwork, marriage, and several other topics. Plus, we find out where and when he and Louie Giglio first met, and what was most surprising!

Soledad O'Brien :: Episode 135

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 01:09:00 +0000

Brad shares about his experience in Ecuador with Compassion. Ken sits down with Soledad O'Brien, CNN Reporter, and Bryan Allain gives solid advice for bloggers.

Jeremie Kubicek and Jud Wilhite :: Episode 134

Wed, 25 May 2011 21:30:00 +0000

A double interview episode, featuring Jud Wilhite, talking about his new book Throw It Down, as well as Jeremie Kubicek, President & CEO of GiANT Impact and author of the newly released book, Leadership is Dead.

Tony Romo :: Episode 133

Wed, 18 May 2011 22:24:03 +0000

In this post Catalyst Dallas edition we sit down with Jon Acuff, author of the newly released Quitter, and Tony Romo, NFL Quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys.

Judah Smith :: Episode 132

Mon, 09 May 2011 04:40:00 +0000

Our Catalyst Dallas Roadtrip Edition includes an interview with Judah Smith, senior pastor of The City Church in Seattle and great friend of Catalyst, from backstage at Catalyst West. And for those attending Catalyst in Dallas, we have helpful information, a few special offers from partners, and some fun.

Tim Sanders :: Episode 131

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:32:00 +0000

A double interview episode, featuring best-selling author Tim Sanders, talking about his new book Today We Are Rich, as well as Jason Locy and Tim Willard, authors of a brand new book we highly recommend entitled VENEER.

Jack Dorsey :: Episode 130

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 21:28:00 +0000

Jack Dorsey is the creator, co-founder, and Chairman of Twitter, and more recently founder of Square. We discuss the beginning of Twitter, his goal of making the complex simple, the magnitude of Twitter's influence on communication, and the new revolutionary project called Square, which is changing the commerce industry.

Matt Chandler :: Episode 129

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:18:35 +0000

We sit down backstage at Catalyst West with Matt Chandler, lead pastor of The Village Church in Dallas, TX, and a frequent Catalyst speaker. We also catch up with Simon Swart, Senior VP of 20th Century Fox and longtime entertainment industry executive.

Tim Keller and Gabe Lyons :: Episode 128

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:08:53 +0000

Tim Keller, founder and pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, sits down with Gabe Lyons, founder of Q and author of unChristian, for a candid conversation around The Next Christians.

Bob Goff :: Episode 127

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:47:38 +0000

Another double interview episode! We sit down backstage at Catalyst West with Bob Goff, a speaker, author, lawyer, and one of the great storytellers of our day, along with Samuel Rodriguez, President of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference. And joined in studio by Matt Chambers, founder of Safe World Nexus.

Britt Merrick :: Episode 126

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 18:48:41 +0000

A double episode featuring two young courageous leaders from Catalyst West: Britt Merrick, lead pastor of Reality Carpinteria and author of Big God, along with Shaun King, pastor of Courageous Church in Atlanta and founder of Twitchange.com and A Home in Haiti.

Dave Ramsey :: Episode 125

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:37:17 +0000

We talk Catalyst West post-event, sit down backstage with Dave Ramsey, best-selling author and national radio host and financial expert, and also catch up with Dani Johnson from the ABC hit show Secret Millionaire.

Dallas Willard and John Ortberg :: Episode 124

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 01:32:00 +0000

On this annual Catalyst West Roadtrip Episode, listen in on a conversation between Dallas Willard and John Ortberg from Catalyst West one year ago in 2010. Plus some helpful tips on making your Catalyst West experience a great one.

Reggie Joiner :: Episode 123

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:10:14 +0000

This episode features an interview with Reggie Joiner, longtime Catalyst emcee and founder of Orange and The Orange Conference. We also catch up with Mike Foster, co-founder of People of the Second Chance and author of the recent book Gracenomics.

Scott Harrison and Jamie Tworkowski :: Episode 122

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 21:04:35 +0000

We sit down with Scott Harrison, founder of charity: water, and Jamie Tworkowski, founder of To Write Love on Her Arms, to talk leadership, vision, and the latest with their respective organizations. We also catch up with Danny Wuerffel, Heisman Trophy winner and current president of Desire Street Ministries.

Bishop TD Jakes :: Episode 121

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 16:36:54 +0000

In this unprecedented episode, Perry Noble sits down backstage at Catalyst with Bishop TD Jakes to talk leadership, unity, overcoming obstacles, and wisdom for the next generation of leaders. We also introduce the newest Catalyst intern.

Judah Smith and Mark Driscoll :: Episode 120

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 21:07:22 +0000

A recent conversation at Catalyst One Day in Seattle between Mark Driscoll and Judah Smith, interviewed by Andy Stanley, discussing ministry life, collaboration in the Pacific Northwest, their friendship, and a few other surprises. We also talk about a special podcast discount for the upcoming One Day event in Orlando and Catalyst West. You don’t want to miss it!

Craig Groeschel and Michael Hyatt :: Episode 119

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 22:15:22 +0000

A double episode featuring interviews with Craig Groeschel, senior pastor of LifeChurch.tv and best-selling author of The Christian Atheist, along with Michael Hyatt, Chairman and CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers and uber popular blogger.

Tom Kelley :: Episode 118

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 19:14:37 +0000

Happy New Year! We're off and running in 2011. Our feature interview is Tom Kelley, General Manager of IDEO, one of the leading innovation and design firms in the world, as well as the best-selling author of The Art of Innovation and The Ten Faces of Innovation, both regular books high on the Catalyst team recommendation list. We also catch up with Carlos Whittaker, fresh off his families winning of the Peoples Choice Award for Favorite Viral Video Star of 2010 on CBS.

Lanny Donoho :: Episode 117

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:34:00 +0000

In the first episode of 2011, Ken sits down for an in-depth conversation with Lanny Donoho, founder of Big Stuf Camps and 410 Bridge, emcee emeritus of Catalyst, author of God's Blogs, and recent studio audience member on Oprah.

Chuck Swindoll :: Episode 116

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 19:24:39 +0000

Merry Christmas everyone. In this episode Brad catches up with Chuck Swindoll, longtime pastor, speaker, and best-selling author. We discuss his recent book The Church Awakening, along with several other topics pertinent to leaders.

Daniel Pink :: Episode 115

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 22:53:53 +0000

Best-selling author of Drive and A Whole New Mind Dan Pink sits down with Tim Elmore backstage at Catalyst for an incredibly practical and helpful conversation. We also catch up with Jeremy Cowart, award winning photographer and founder of Help Portrait, and creator of the new Lifefinder DVD.

Louie Giglio (Part Two) :: Episode 114

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 17:36:15 +0000

Part Two of our feature interview with Louie Giglio, founder and visionary architect of Passion Conferences, as well as pastor of Passion City Church. We discuss the One Million Can Campaign, leadership, calling, and Auburn football, plus a few other surprises.

Louie Giglio :: Episode 113

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:00:00 +0000

Part One of an extended feature interview with Louie Giglio, founder and visionary architect of Passion Conferences and pastor of Passion City Church.

Thanksgiving Special Edition

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 19:03:08 +0000

A special Thanksgiving edition, featuring an interview with Mark Batterson, best-selling author and founding pastor of National Community Church in DC. Ken is joined in studio by Carlos Whittaker, Tripp Crosby and Jeff Shinabarger for some Thanksgiving fun.

Christine Caine and David Batstone :: Episode 112

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:16:00 +0000

A double interview episode focused on the issue of modern day slavery and human trafficking, featuring Christine Caine, author, speaker and founder of the A21 Campaign, and David Batstone, professor, author and founder of Not for Sale. We also discuss the new Catalyst West website and the usual banter from Brad and Ken.

Seth Godin :: Episode 111

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 21:40:59 +0000

Ken talks backstage at Catalyst with good friend Seth Godin, marketing guru, uber blogger and the best-selling author of several books, including most recently Tribes and Linchpin. We also have One Question with Dave Ramsey, and opine just a bit on the recent election results...

Tim Elmore :: Episode 110

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 19:07:11 +0000

Tim Elmore and Marcus Buckingham both impact leaders at all levels. In this episode, we catch up with Marcus Buckingham, the Strengths guru, for the One Questions segment, and Ken sits down with Tim Elmore, President of Growing Leaders and the author of Generation iY, for a candid conversation on the next generation.

Jim Collins :: Episode 109

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:40:55 +0000

A power-packed episode, including a feature interview with Jim Collins, best-selling author of Good to Great and How the Mighty Fall, and Randall Wallace, writer of Braveheart and director of the recently released blockbuster Secretariat.

Gabe Lyons :: Episode 108

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 14:08:46 +0000

Catalyst Atlanta 2010 is over, but we're just getting started in terms of the exponential impact that will occur over the next year. Listen in as Ken and Brad discuss a number of important projects and initiatives launched at Catalyst 2010, including a brand new book from Gabe Lyons entitled "The Next Christians." Gabe talks about the book, why it is important, and how we as Christ followers in today's culture should feel hopeful and excited. Also,make sure and visit www.nextchristians.com to receive a handful of free gifts tied to the book release and purchase.

Road Trip Special Edition

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 21:45:00 +0000

Catalyst Conference 2010 is officially here. Listen in as you make the trek to ATL as the Catalyst Team provides important information, details, and as always, a little entertainment. Joined in studio by Carlos Whittaker, Tripp Crosby, Tyler Stanton, and a few other special guests.

Anne Jackson and Scot McKnight :: Episode 107

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:22:22 +0000

Another packed episode featuring two leading bloggers, authors and speakers. Anne Jackson is the author of Permission to Speak Freely and blogs at flowerdust.net. Scot McKnight is a professor at North Park University, author of The Blue Parakeet and blogs at the Jesus Creed.

Pete Wilson :: Episode 106

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 15:05:39 +0000

A packed episode featuring an interview with Pete Wilson, founder and senior pastor of Crosspoint Church in Nashville. We also go into the event archives for a great conversation between Andy Stanley and Jim Collins, and our next generation leader profile is Matt Chambers, founder of Safe World Nexus.

Francis Chan :: Episode 105

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:56:18 +0000

A double interview episode featuring Francis Chan, best-selling author of Crazy Love, and Mark Schlabach, ESPN author and columnist and co-author of Bobby Bowden's latest book, Called to Coach. Carlos Whittaker is also in studio with a special music offer only available to Catalyst podcast listeners!

Kay Warren :: Episode 104

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 22:18:00 +0000

This episode includes a feature interview with Kay Warren, best-selling author of Dangerous Surrender and co-founder of Saddleback Church, as well as catching up with Carlos Whittaker on his infamous road trip from CA to the ATL.

Tony Hsieh :: Episode 103

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:47:23 +0000

Listen in as Brad interviews business leader Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos and best-selling author of the book Delivering Happiness. Zappos is considered a world leader in customer service and loyalty, and Tony shares what makes Zappos a great place to work. We also continue our Meet Your Catalyst Intern segment and hear about Ken and Brad's recent LA adventure.

David Platt :: Episode 102

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:12:59 +0000

Featuring an in-depth interview with David Platt, senior pastor of The Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, AL, frequent conference speaker, and author of the recent book entitled Radical. We also continue the summer series Meet Your Catalyst Intern.

Kyle Korver and Jon Gordon :: Episode 101

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:31:00 +0000

Today we hear from Kyle Korver, who recently signed with the Chicago Bulls. Kyle and Ken discuss his Foundation that helps inner city children in Philadelphia. Kyle also talks about how he shares his faith in the NBA. Then we spend some time catching up with Jon Gordon and discuss his new book, Soup: A Recipe to Nourish Your Team and Culture.

Steven Furtick :: Episode 100

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:27:00 +0000

Our 100th episode features an interview with Steven Furtick, lead pastor of Elevation Church in Charlotte, NC, past Catalyst speaker, and author of the forthcoming book Sun Stand Still. We also continue with the summer series of Meet Your Catalyst Intern.

Joshua Dubois :: Special Edition

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 16:51:00 +0000

A packed lineup of guests on this episode, including Joshua Dubois, director of the White House office of Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, along with a roundtable conversation at Catalyst West between Scott Belsky, Michael Hyatt, and Carlos Whittaker, all recently interviewed on the podcast.

Charlene Li :: Episode 99

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:49:00 +0000

In this episode, Brad sits down with Charlene Li, who is an expert in social media and technology. They talk about her new book, Open Leadership, and how technology is changing the future of leadership.

Erwin McManus & Craig Groeschel :: Episode 98

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 15:01:00 +0000

A double episode featuring an interview with Erwin McManus and Craig Groeschel. Erwin talks about his work in film and entertainment, plus we discuss some perspectives on cultural engagement. And Craig highlights One Prayer and the growing movement of Churches engaged in the One Prayer project.

Susan Isaacs with Anne Jackson :: Episode 97

Mon, 24 May 2010 15:35:13 +0000

In this episode, Anne Jackson interviews the one and only actress and author Susan Isaacs. They discuss Susan's book, Angry Conversations with God, and her journey of trusting God. We also get introduced to the new team of Catalyst interns.

John Ortberg :: Episode 96

Thu, 13 May 2010 13:04:55 +0000

Our feature interview is John Ortberg, senior pastor of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church and author of the recently released The Me I Want to Be. This episode also includes catching up with Lanny Donoho and Jon Acuff.

Soledad OBrien and Jonathan Olinger :: Special Edition

Wed, 05 May 2010 13:11:00 +0000

A special edition featuring Soledad OBrien, anchor and correspondent for CNN, and Jonathan Olinger, founder of Discover the Journey. Soledad teamed up with Jonathan to create a new documentary entitled Discover the Rescued which airs on CNN Saturday, May 8 at 8 pm EST. We sit down with Soledad and Jonathan to learn more about the film, the issue of orphans in Haiti and around the world, and why it is imperative we stay involved.

Donald Miller :: Episode 95

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 19:52:00 +0000

Catalyst West 2010 has come and gone. In this episode we hear a backstage interview with Donald Miller. He speaks about the fatherlessness epidemic and why churches must get involved.

Jimmy Wales :: Episode 94

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:15:00 +0000

Our feature interview is with Jimmy Wales, an innovative entrepreneur best known for founding Wikipedia. He serves on the Board of Trustees of the Wikimedia Foundation. Jimmy is also the founder of Wikia, a provider of wiki creation software and wiki-based search services.

Gayle Haggard :: Edition 93

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we will learn from Gayle Haggard about forgiveness and grace. After her husband was exposed for a gay-drug scandal in 2006, she chose to forgive him; she also discusses her new book, Why I Stayed: The Choices I Made in My Darkest Hour. We also spend a few minutes catching up with Matthew Sleeth regarding his latest Blessed Earth project.

Mark Driscoll :: Edition 92

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:49:00 +0000

Mark Driscoll, teaching and founding pastor of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, speaks candidly about multi-campus sites, social media, and equipping leaders through the Acts 29 Network.

Jim Daly :: Edition 91

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 23:04:00 +0000

We catch up with Jim Daly, President of the influential ministry Focus on the Family and author of Finding Home. We also talk briefly with Jeb Stuart, writer/director of the new film, Blood Done Sign My Name.

Scott Belsky and Michael Hyatt :: Edition 90

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:10:00 +0000

A double interview featuring Scott Belsky and Michael Hyatt. Scott is the founder and CEO of Behance, originator of the 99% Conference, and the author of a brand new book entitled Making Ideas Happen. Michael Hyatt is the President and CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers, and an uber popular blogger on Leadership.

Seth Godin :: Edition 89

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:26:00 +0000

Our fearless leader, Brad Lomenick, sits down with Seth Godin, renown marketing guru, to talk about the shift in the economy, the Lizard Brain and Seth's new book, Linchpin.

Rick Warren :: Edition 88

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:55:00 +0000

Ken and Brad interview Rick Warren, best-selling author and founder of Saddleback Church. We discuss 30 years of Saddleback, mentors, Twitter and the upcoming Radicalis Conference.

Malcolm Gladwell :: Edition 87

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:29:00 +0000

Malcolm Gladwell is a best-selling author, writer for the New Yorker Magazine, and widely identified as one of the leading minds in the world today. His most recent book, What the Dog Saw just released last fall. In this episode, we also talk about the year ahead for Catalyst and make a special announcement regarding Catalyst One Day in Chicago.

Chris Seay :: Special Edition

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 00:09:00 +0000

In this Christmas season, we hear from Chris Seay. The founder of Advent Conspiracy, which inspires people to worship fully, spend less, give more and love all.

Darren Whitehead and Jon Tyson :: Edition 86

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:39:00 +0000

In this Thanksgiving episode we sit down with Jon Tyson and Darren Whitehead. These pastors from Australia talk about what they have learned and what they are still learning as young leaders.

Chuck Swindoll :: Edition 85

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:17:00 +0000

In this episode we hear from Catalyst's 2009 lifetime achievement award winner, Chuck Swindoll. In this interview he speaks about brokenness, accountability and why it is dangerous to be successful.

Tony Dungy :: Edition 84

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:08:00 +0000

Listen in on our live interview from Catalyst 2009 with Tony Dungy, the former Super Bowl-winning coach of the Indianapolis Colts.

Scott Harrison :: Edition 83

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:14:00 +0000

Scott Harrison is the founder of charity: water, a non-profit organization bringing clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations. Charity has already raised over ten million dollars in the past three years towards water projects. We also hear from Catalyst emcee, Lanny Donoho for a recap of this year's event.

Rob Bell :: Edition 82

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:17:00 +0000

Catalyst 2009 has come and gone. In this episode we talk about a few highlights from the event, share a few stories and hear from Rob Bell, the founding pastor of Mars Hill Bible church in Grand Rapids.

Road Trip Edition :: Edition 81

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:08:00 +0000

Catalyst Conference 2009 is officially here. Listen in as you make the trek to Atlanta as the Catalyst Team provides important information, details, and as always, a little entertainment.

Johnny Carr :: Special Edition

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:44:00 +0000

A special edition featuring Johnny Carr, National Director of Church Partnerships with Bethany Christian Services. Listen in as we discuss what role the church plays in educating their congregation about caring for the orphans.

Andy Stanley :: Episode 80

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:59:00 +0000

In this episode, Andy Stanley discusses the new adventures of North Point online. We also have a candid conversation about his personal leadership development process.

Michael Hyatt :: Episode 79

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:11:00 +0000

In this episode, we sit down with Michael Hyatt, Chief Executive Officer of Thomas Nelson Publishers, to discuss business practices as a CEO, the future of social media, and his advice to the next generation of leaders.

Chris Anderson :: Episode 78

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 01:16:00 +0000

Chris Anderson is editor-in-chief of Wired Magazine and best-selling author of The Long Tail and Free. We also talk with Mike Foster, President of Ethur, a non-profit organization developing initiatives that promote spiritual and social change.

Francis Chan and Steve Fee :: Episode 77

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:32:00 +0000

We sit down with Francis Chan for a candid conversation about the church, leadership, and his life as a pastor. We also catch up with popular worship leader Steve Fee to discuss his newly released single and upcoming album.

Kay Warren :: Special Edition

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:29:00 +0000

A special edition featuring Kay Warren, author, philanthropist, and co-founder of Saddleback Church and Elizabeth Styffe, Director of the Orphan Care Initiative at Saddleback Church. Listen in as we discuss the responsibility of adoption and why we are called to care for the orphans.

Reggie McNeal :: Episode 76

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:13:00 +0000

Reggie McNeal serves as the Missional Leadership Specialist for Leadership Network. He is the author of several books including Get a Life!, Practicing Greatness, and most recently, Missional Renaissance.

Blake Mycoskie :: Episode 75

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:31:00 +0000

Blake Mycoskie is the Chief Shoe Giver and Founder of TOMS Shoes. For every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a pair to a child in need. One for One. We are also joined in the studio by Ben Rough from Compassion International.

Louie Giglio :: Episode 74

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:46:00 +0000

We continue in this episode with the second half of our interview with Louie Giglio, Visionary Architect and Director of Passion Conferences.

Louie Giglio :: Episode 73

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0000

Louie Giglio is the Visionary Architect and Director of Passion Conferences. He is also a featured speaker at the upcoming Catalyst Conference in Atlanta.

Joel Houston and Brooke Ligertwood :: Episode 72

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 03:31:00 +0000

An exclusive backstage interview at Catalyst West with Joel Houston and Brooke Ligertwood, both of Hillsong United, the popular worship band that is part of Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. Our Next Gen Profile features Michael Reddish, lead pastor of Emmaus Church in Nashville, TN.

Andy Andrews :: Episode 71

Tue, 26 May 2009 21:09:00 +0000

This episode features Andy Andrews, world-renowned communicator and storyteller. Andy is also a best-selling author of The Traveler's Gift. We also talk about Brad's recent trip to Rwanda.

Rick Warren :: Episode 70

Mon, 04 May 2009 16:44:00 +0000

We sit down backstage at Catalyst West Coast for a special interview with Rick Warren. Plus, listen in to an excerpt from Andy Stanley and Rick Warren's session together.

Catalyst West Roadtrip Edition 2009

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:43:00 +0000

Catalyst West Coast is officially here. Listen in as you make the trek to Orange County as the Catalyst Team provides some important information, details, and as always, a little entertainment. We are joined by Perry Noble, Carlos Whittaker, and Aaron Keyes.

Hillsong United :: Episode 69

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:45:00 +0000

This exclusive episode features Joel Houston and Jad Gillies of Hillsong United, the popular worship band that is part of Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia.

Dino Rizzo :: Episode 68

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:20:00 +0000

In this special edition, Dino Rizzo, pastor of Healing Place Church in Baton Rouge, LA, discusses the Servolution Project, an initiative for serving communities across the country during the Easter week.

Francis Chan :: Episode 67

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:50:00 +0000

Francis Chan is the pastor of Cornerstone Church in Simi Valley, CA and the author of Crazy Love. He is also a featured speaker at the upcoming Catalyst West Coast Conference.

Creation Care Roundtable :: Episode 66

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 23:22:00 +0000

This episode features a creation care roundtable with Matthew Sleeth, Rusty Pritchard, and Jonathan Merritt. Listen in as they discuss the idea of God's concern for all of creation and the implications for your ministry.

Guy Kawasaki :: Episode 65

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 20:50:00 +0000

Guy Kawasaki is one of the leading minds on marketing and innovation in the world. He is an uber blogger, former MAC evangelist for Apple, Twitter extraordinaire, author of nine books, and soon to be speaker at Catalyst West Coast. We also sit down for an interview with Kary Oberbrunner, speaker, pastor, and author of The Fine Line.

Pete Scazzero :: Episode 64

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:11:00 +0000

Pete Scazzero shares his story from pastoring New Life Fellowship Church, a multi-racial, multi-ethnic congregation of 1000 people representing over 65 nations in Queens, NY. Hear specifically about the racial implications of integrating emotional health and contemplative spirituality into our own lives, our leadership and then into our congregations. We also hear from Jon Gordon, speaker, consultant, and author of The Energy Bus and The No Complaining Rule.

Catalyst TV :: Episode 8

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:06:00 +0000

A special edition of Catalyst TV featuring Craig Groeschel and Andy Stanley at the new Catalyst One Day event. Watch as Craig and Andy share practical advice on delegation and service programming.

Perry Noble and Mark Foreman :: Episode 63

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:45:00 +0000

We're starting off 2009 with a double episode featuring Perry Noble, pastor of NewSpring Church, and Mark Foreman, pastor of North Coast Calvary Chapel and father of Jon and Tim of Switchfoot.

Chris Seay and Dino Rizzo :: Episode 62

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:29:00 +0000

A double episode featuring Chris Seay, pastor of Ecclesia Church in Houston, TX and Dino Rizzo, pastor of Healing Place Church in Baton Rouge, LA.

William Paul Young :: Episode 61

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 22:18:00 +0000

Featuring William Paul Young, the best-selling author of The Shack. Also includes a Next Gen profile with Kevin Palau, EVP of the Luis Palau Association, as he discusses the success of the recent Portland City Fest.

Steven Furtick :: Episode 60

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 03:50:00 +0000

A backstage interview at Catalyst with Steven Furtick, Senior Pastor of Elevation Church in Charlotte, NC. Elevation was recently named the second fastest growing church in America. Lanny Donoho also stops by the studio to give us an update on his work in Kenya and to share his favorite moments from this year's event.

Dave Ramsey :: Special Edition

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 23:08:00 +0000

This special edition features a clip from Dave Ramsey's talk at Catalyst. Listen in as Dave addresses the state of the economy and offers practical advice.

Matt Chandler :: Episode 59

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:53:00 +0000

We sit down backstage at Catalyst with Matt Chandler, Lead Pastor of The Village Church in Highland Village, TX, prior to his talk during a main session. Plus, Ken and Brad review the highlights of this year's event.

Catalyst Roadtrip Edition 2008

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 22:03:00 +0000

Catalyst Conference 2008 is officially here. Listen in as you make the trek to Atlanta as the Catalyst Team provides important information, details, and as always, a little entertainment. Steve Fee, Lanny Donoho, and Chris Seay join in as well. This episode will make your roadtrip extra special.

Joel Hunter :: Episode 58

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:42:00 +0000

Joel Hunter is the senior pastor of Northland, A Church Distributed, in Longwood, FL. Serving the church since 1985, he has become an internationally known spokesperson for compassion issues. He is also the author of numerous books including A New Kind of Conservative, Church Distributed, and Right Wing, Wrong Bird.

Andy Crouch :: Episode 57

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 22:50:00 +0000

Andy Crouch is the editorial director for The Christian Vision Project at Christianity Today International and executive producer of the documentary films Where Faith and Culture Meet and Round Trip. He is the author of Culture Making: Recovering Our Creative Calling.

Mark Batterson :: Episode 56

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:09:00 +0000

Mark Batterson serves as lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, DC, recognized as one of the Most Innovative and Most Influential Churches in America in 2008. Mark is the author of In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day and Wild Goose Chase.

Andy Stanley :: Episode 55

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:16:00 +0000

Andy Stanley is the senior pastor of North Point Community Church, and founder of North Point Ministries. In this interview, we discuss a number of topics, including his recent sermon series Letters to the Next President, a new One Day event with Catalyst, and important leadership issues such as momentum and systems.

Mike Huckabee :: Special Edition

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:41:00 +0000

Listen in to this exclusive interview with Mike Huckabee, the former governor of Arkansas and 2008 presidential candidate as we discuss leadership and the role of evangelicals in the political realm.

Bill Strickland :: Episode 54

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:55:00 +0000

Bill Strickland, a previous Catalyst speaker, is the President and CEO of Manchester Craftsmen's Guild and Bidwell Training Center, an extraordinary jobs training center and community arts program. He and his staff work with corporations, community leaders, and schools to give disadvantaged kids and adults the opportunities they need to build a better future.

Brenda Salter McNeil :: Episode 53

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 01:35:00 +0000

A dynamic preacher, evangelist and thought-leader with over 20 years of experience in the field of racial and ethnic reconciliation, Brenda Salter McNeil is the president and founder of Salter McNeil & Associates, a Christian company that partners with organizations to transform them into reconciling communities. Our Next Gen Profile features Chris Heuertz, International Director of Word Made Flesh, a community called and committed to serving Jesus among the poorest of the poor.

Catalyst TV :: Episode 7

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:49:00 +0000

In this episode, Ken Coleman visits Dave Ramsey's Headquarters in Franklin, TN. Listen in as Ken sits down with Debbie LoCurto, Vice President of Financial Peace University, to discuss a new churchwide initiative called Momentum.

Erwin McManus :: Episode 52

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:30:00 +0000

Check out this exclusive interview with Erwin McManus, primary communicator and cultural architect of Mosaic in Los Angeles. Listen in as Erwin discusses entrepreneurship, creativity in the church, and his new book Wide Awake, The Future is Waiting Within You.

Craig Groeschel, Mark Batterson, Perry Noble, and Steven Furtick :: Episode 51

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:19:00 +0000

Listen in to this powerful conversation with four strategic leaders within the Church: Craig Groeschel, Mark Batterson, Perry Noble and Steven Furtick, as they discuss the One Prayer Initiative, a groundbreaking campaign involving thousands of churches working, serving, and praying together.

Howard Hendricks, Steve Fee and Chrystina Fincher :: Episode 50

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:39:00 +0000

It's our 50th episode. Guest co-hosts and worship leaders Steve Fee and Chrystina Fincher join us in the studio for a live acoustic set. We also open up the archives and hear from Howard Hendricks, a past recipient of the Catalyst Lifetime Achievement Award.

David Crowder :: Episode 49

Tue, 13 May 2008 20:54:00 +0000

David Crowder is a musician, songwriter, worship leader and Pastor of Music and Arts at University Baptist Church in Waco, Texas. He is the founder of the David Crowder Band, as well as the author of Praise Habit and Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven, but Nobody Wants to Die. Their newest album, Remedy, reached #4 on the iTunes Music Store the day after its release and was awarded worship album of the year.

Patrick Lencioni :: Episode 48

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:45:00 +0000

Patrick Lencioni is the author of five best-selling books, including The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. He is also the president of The Table Group, a consulting firm that works with CEOs and their teams to improve organizational effectiveness. When Patrick is not writing or consulting, he speaks to thousands of leaders each year at world class organizations.

Nancy Ortberg and Craig Groeschel :: Episode 47

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:26:00 +0000

A double episode, featuring Nancy Ortberg and Craig Groeschel. Nancy served as a teaching pastor for eight years at Willow Creek, and currently is a founding partner of TeamWorx2. She is the author of the recent release Looking for God. Craig is the founder and senior pastor of LifeChurch.tv, and is the author of Chazown, Confessions of a Pastor, and Going All the Way.

John Eldredge :: Episode 46

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:14:00 +0000

John Eldredge is the founder and director of Ransomed Heart Ministries in Colorado Springs, CO. He is the author of numerous books including Epic, Wild at Heart, and his newest release, Walking With God. Our Next Gen Profile features Eric Michael Bryant, lead navigator of Mosaic in Los Angeles, CA, and author of Peppermint Filled Pinatas.

Seth Godin :: Episode 45

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 03:27:00 +0000

Seth Godin is a bestselling author, entrepreneur and agent of change. His books, including Purple Cow, Meatball Sundae and The Dip have been bestsellers around the world and changed the way people think about marketing, change, and work. He was recently chosen as one of 21 Speakers for the Next Century by Successful Meetings and his blog is consistently rated one of the top marketing blogs in the world.

John Burke :: Episode 44

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 21:41:00 +0000

John Burke serves as lead pastor of Gateway Community Church in Austin, Texas. He is president of Emerging Leadership Initiative and the author of No Perfect People Allowed. We are also joined in the studio by guest co-host Andy Crouch, editorial director of the Christian Vision Project.

Ernie Johnson :: Episode 43

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:28:00 +0000

Hear from three great leaders in this episode, including: Ernie Johnson, Emmy award winning commentator and host of the NBA on TNT; Jon Weece, pastor of Southland Christian Church, one of the largest churches in Kentucky and Eddie Kirkland, songwriter and worship leader who joins us live in the studio.

unChristian :: Episode 42

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 03:38:00 +0000

A double episode, featuring a conversation with Gabe Lyons, co-author of the recent best-seller unChristian, on two of the leading perceptions of Christians from the book research conducted by Barna - the 'too political' and 'anti-homosexual' perceptions. This episode also includes a bonus interview between Gabe and Shane Claiborne, the author of Irresistible Revolution.

Northpoint's Buckhead Campus Staff :: Episode 41

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:41:00 +0000

Buckhead Church, in the heart of Atlanta, is one of the most innovative and influential churches in the country. Recently, we had the opportunity to have a conversation with four key leaders from their team regarding culture, creating irresistible environments, and their approach to leadership. Our Next Gen Profile highlights the work of To Write Love On Her Arms in a powerful conversation with founder Jamie Tworkowski.

Catalyst TV :: Episode 6

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 02:34:00 +0000

At this past Catalyst, Andy Stanley asked the question, "What do you do when you're the most powerful person in the room?" Check out this clip to hear his response.

Chris Seay, Shane Claiborne and Rick McKinley :: Episode 40

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:03:00 +0000

Merry Christmas from Catalyst! It's the final episode of the year, featuring a great roundtable discussion with Chris Seay, Shane Claiborne, and Rick McKinley. Make sure to stay tuned in to the end for a little extra fun.

Jud Wilhite and Mike Foster :: Episode 39

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 17:17:00 +0000

Listen in on a great discussion backstage at Catalyst 2007 with Jud Wilhite and Mike Foster, authors of The Deadly Viper Character Assassins. Jud is the Senior Pastor of Central Christian Church in Las Vegas and Mike is the Founder and President of Ethur. We are also joined by Reggie Joiner and Lanny Donoho, co-hosts of Catalyst, for some fun dialogue in the studio.

Tim Sanders :: Episode 38

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 22:13:00 +0000

We recently spent time with Tim Sanders, best-selling author, international speaker and former Yahoo executive. Listen in as Tim discusses how leaders can implement the principles of the Likeability Factor into their lives. We are also joined by special guest co-hosts, recording artists Dave Barnes and Matt Wertz.

Catalyst TV :: Episode 5

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 19:19:00 +0000

Relive this powerful Catalyst moment, as Francis Chan, pastor of Cornerstone Church in Simi Valley, California, challenges leaders to display a much deeper love for Jesus.

Dave Ramsey :: Episode 37

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 21:43:00 +0000

We continue in this episode with the second half of our interview with radio host and best-selling author Dave Ramsey. Also included is an in-studio interview and acoustic set with Aaron Keyes, Worship Pastor for Grace Fellowship Church in Atlanta, and one of the worship leaders at the Catalyst Conference.

Dave Ramsey :: Episode 36

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 14:01:00 +0000

The Catalyst Conference has come and gone, so we are taking some time to review the recent event, featuring a powerful interview with a Senior Pastor who attended as well as catching up with worship leader Steve Fee. This episode also includes a great interview with Dave Ramsey, national radio host, best-selling author, and main stage speaker at Catalyst.

Catalyst Roadtrip Edition 2007

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 21:12:00 +0000

For those on their way to Atlanta for the Catalyst Conference, this episode will make your roadtrip a little more special! Listen in as the Catalyst Team, including Lanny Donoho and Reggie Joiner, provide a sneak peak at what's ahead and snapshots from some of their greatest Catalyst moments.

Ed Stetzer :: Episode 35

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 02:16:00 +0000

In this episode, we sit down with Ed Stetzer, the Director of Lifeway Research and Lifeway's Ministry Missioloist in Residence. Listen in as he discusses his experience in church planting, missions, and engaging culture.

Marcus Buckingham :: Episode 34

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 19:49:00 +0000

In this episode, we sit down with author and strengths guru Marcus Buckingham as he discusses how leaders should go about defining their strengths. Marcus reveals to Catalyst that it's more than just going after what you're good at with passion - you must be specific.

Francis Chan :: Episode 33

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 23:21:00 +0000

In this episode, we discuss a number of topics with Francis Chan, founder and teaching pastor of Cornerstone Community Church in Simi Valley, California. This episode also includes a Catalyst Profile with two young women leaders in Kenya.

Malcolm Gladwell :: Episode 32

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 21:03:00 +0000

Check out this interview with Malcolm Gladwell, best known as author of the ground-breaking best-sellers The Tipping Point and Blink. This episode also features a special Catalyst profile interview with Blake Mycoskie, founder of TOMS Shoes.

Catalyst TV :: Episode 4

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 19:07:00 +0000

In this episode we jump back into the archives to Catalyst 2005 where Erwin McManus, lead pastor of Mosaic in southern California speaks to us about developing authentic spiritual communities.

Perry Noble and Tony Morgan :: Episode 31

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 13:53:00 +0000

Perry Noble and Tony Morgan are bloggers, leaders, and passionate about presenting the Gospel to their community. Perry is the founding Pastor of NewSpring Church in Anderson, South Carolina, and Tony Morgan serves as the Chief Strategic Officer, after many years of serving at Granger Community Church. Listen in as Perry and Tony discuss leadership, teamwork, creativity, criticism, and vision.

John Maxwell :: Episode 30

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 19:50:00 +0000

Recently, Catalyst sat down with John for a candid and true "behind the scenes" conversation on life, leadership, and leaving a legacy. You won't want to miss hearing John's conversation with our host Ken Coleman on a number of interesting topics. This episode also includes an interview and in-studio acoustic set with Catalyst Worship Leader and recording artist Kristian Stanfill.

Catalyst TV :: Episode 3

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 15:09:00 +0000

Catalyst has become the premier gathering for young leaders. One of the reasons for this- the experience. In 2005 and 2006 Catalyst set Consecutive World Records registering the largest whoopee cushion sit and largest pillow fight in history. To add to that, we invited the National Dodgeball Champions for a live demonstration. Check it out at Catalyst TV.

Andy Stanley :: Episode 29

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 14:56:00 +0000

Check out this behind the scenes interview with Andy Stanley, lead pastor of North Point Community Church in Atlanta. Lanny Donoho sits down with Andy in his office for a first hand account and conversation regarding leadership, courage, and insight on what proper "perspective" looks like for young leaders in chasing opportunities and creating vision. Listen in as Andy provides clear, concise truth on leadership.

Jud Wilhite :: Episode 28

Wed, 30 May 2007 17:52:00 +0000

In this episode, we sit down with Jud Wilhite, senior pastor of Central Christian Church, a pioneering and creative community of faith in the Las Vegas area. We also talk with Daniel Homrich, founder of The Passport, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of injustice around the world through various forms of media.

Tribute to Jerry Falwell :: Episode 27

Sun, 20 May 2007 21:08:00 +0000

In this episode, several young leaders sat down to talk about the legacy, leadership, and vision of Jerry Falwell who unexpectedly passed away on May 15, 2007.

Dr. Bill Bright and John C. Maxwell :: Episode 26

Wed, 09 May 2007 10:40:00 +0000

In this episode we feature a special interview from Catalyst 2001 when the late Dr. Bill Bright, founder of Campus Crusade, graced the Catalyst stage in a rare interview with John C. Maxwell.

Live at Q :: Episode 25

Wed, 02 May 2007 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we are live at Q in downtown Atlanta. Listen in as we sit down with Catherine Rohr, a true catalyst and the founder of the Prison Entrepreneurship Program, as well as Jon Tyson, founder and lead pastor of Origins Church, an innovative leading church plant in Manhattan, the heart of New York City.

Catalyst TV :: Episode 2

Tue, 01 May 2007 18:47:00 +0000

At Catalyst, we believe that engaging culture is vital to the influence of the church. One of the leading voices on this issue is Donald Miller. For those of you that have read his books, you know his pastor, Rick McKinley, who is the founding pastor of Imago Dei in Portland, Oregon. At Catalyst 2006, we had the privilege of listening in on their conversation about engaging culture.

Erwin McManus :: Episode 24

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 17:14:00 +0000

Erwin McManus serves as the lead pastor and cultural architect of Mosaic in Los Angeles, a community of faith known around the world for its spiritual creativity and cosmopolitan diversity. Since the early 90's, Erwin has led Mosaic in a pioneering enterprise whose primary focus is to serve the post-modern, post-Western, and post-Christian world. He has authored numerous books such as Uprising: A Revolution of the Soul; The Barbarian Way; and most recently Soul Cravings.

Gary Haugen :: Episode 23

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 16:28:00 +0000

Gary Haugen serves as the President of International Justice Mission. In 1994, Mr. Haugen was detailed from the U.S. Department of Justice to the United Nation's Center for Human Rights where he served as the Officer In Charge of the UN's genocide investigation in Rwanda.

Reggie Joiner :: Episode 22

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 15:09:00 +0000

Check out our conversation with Reggie Joiner- you might recognize him as emcee of the Catalyst Conference. He is also the founder of The reThink Group, an organization that encourages churches to reThink the way they minister to families. We are also joined by worship leader Steve Fee for a exclusive interview and in-studio acoustic set. Download
2 of Steve Fee's songs from his newest record- FREE at www.catalystspace.com.

Andy Crouch :: Episode 21

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 19:55:00 +0000

In this episode, we sit down with Andy Crouch, editorial director for Christian Vision Project at Christianity Today International and executive producer of intersect/culture, a series of short documentary films on Christians creating "a counterculure for the common good."

Catalyst TV

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 21:05:00 +0000

Catalyst opened up the archives and pulled out a special session from Catalyst 2006. Check out this clip as Andy Stanley sits down with John Maxwell for a rare inside look into John's leadership philosophy.

Shane Claiborne :: Episode 20

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 18:36:00 +0000

Shane Claiborne is a prominent activist and sought after speaker. He is one of the founding members of The Simple Way, a community in inner city Philadelphia that has helped birth and connect radical faith communities around the world. He is the author of The Irresistible Revolution- living as an ordinary radical.

Gabe Lyons :: Episode 19

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 18:56:00 +0000

In this episode, we sit down with Michael Flaherty, President of Walden Media as he discusses Amazing Grace, the upcoming film about British parliamentarian William Wilberforce and his campaign to abolish the slave trade. We also talk with Gabe Lyons, co-founder of Relevate, a non-profit organization that convenes and mobilizes societal leaders to create and celebrate good culture.

Craig Groeschel :: Episode 18

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 18:46:00 +0000

Craig Groeschel is the Senior Pastor of LifeChurch.tv and author of Chazown and Confessions of a Pastor. One of the nation's fastest-growing churches, LifeChurch is a multi-campus church with 31 weekly worship services at eight locations.

Dave Ferguson :: Episode 17

Wed, 03 Jan 2007 19:47:00 +0000

In this episode, we talk with Dave Ferguson, senior pastor of Community Christian Church in Napierville, IL. Dave speaks about the current movement of multi-site church planting as well as creating a healthy culture among church staff.

Special Christmas Podcast featuring Kevin Myers :: Episode 16

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 21:20:00 +0000

This special edition podcast features a Christmas message from Kevin Myers, lead pastor of Crossroads Community Church in Lawrenceville, GA, in addition to a little "Christmas Spirit" from the Catalyst team.

Clip 1 :: Catalyst Video Podcast

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 19:27:00 +0000

Check out our first video podcast - a glimpse of what it was like to be at Catalyst 2006.

Rick McKinley :: Episode 15

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 21:35:00 +0000

In this episode, we sit down with Rick McKinley, author of Jesus in the Margins and This Beautiful Mess. Listen in as Rick gives us an unfiltered look into his role as pastor of Imago Dei Community Church in Portland, Oregon, one of the most unchurched cities in America.

George Barna :: Episode 14

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 14:14:00 +0000

George Barna, founder of The Barna Group and author of Revolution, examines the statistics he knows so well and explains the revolution he sees occuring in churches around the world.

Kevin Carroll :: Episode 13

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 15:27:00 +0000

Our very own Ken Coleman has a chat with former Nike Katalyst, Kevin Carroll.

Rick Warren :: Episode 12

Tue, 17 Oct 2006 15:30:00 +0000

Check out the newest Catalyst Podcast featuring Rick Warren, Pastor of Saddleback Church and best-selling author of The Purpose Driven Life.

Catalyst Roadtrip Edition

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 02:46:00 +0000

For those on their way to Atlanta for the Catalyst Conference, this episode will make your roadtrip a little more special!

Mark Batterson :: Episode 11

Fri, 29 Sep 2006 19:37:00 +0000

Mark is an author and pastor of National Community Church in Washington, D.C. He has gained national attention because of his innovative approach to church planting right in the heart of DC culture, along with his focus on technology in expanding the church's impact.

Chris Seay :: Episode 10

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 15:26:00 +0000

This month we talk with Chris Seay, pastor of Ecclesia church in Houston. (www.ecclesiahouston.org) He shares the story behind their unique approach to community. From farmer's markets to art exhibits, learn about the innovative ways they engage and involve the people around them.

Louie Giglio :: Episode 9

Thu, 10 Aug 2006 18:10:00 +0000

As the founder of the Passion Movement and sixsteps records, Louie Giglio is in touch with what's next. Listen and learn about his philosophy on leadership.

Mike Foster :: Episode 8

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:44:00 +0000

Mike is the Co-founder of xxxchurch.com and serves a very unique community. Hear Mike's insights on why it's so important to start addressing the issue of pornography.

Rob Bell :: Episode 7

Tue, 11 Jul 2006 20:41:00 +0000

This episode features part two of an interview with Rob Bell, author of Velvet Elvis and Pastor of Mars Hill Bible Church.

Rob Bell :: Episode 6

Fri, 23 Jun 2006 19:12:00 +0000

This episode features part one of an interview with Rob Bell, author of Velvet Elvis and Pastor of Mars Hill Bible Church. You'll hear his thoughts about staying healthy spiritually and find out some details on his upcoming tour. Check back in two weeks for the rest of the interview.

Eugene Peterson :: Episode 5

Wed, 14 Jun 2006 15:36:00 +0000

In this episode, we sit down with Eugene Peterson, author of The Message translation of the Bible. This spiritual sage explains the history and purpose behind The Message and shares his thoughts on leading a balanced life. Chris Seay is also featured as our Next Generation Leader profile.

Tim Sanders :: Episode 4

Mon, 05 Jun 2006 15:17:00 +0000

In this episode, we sit down with Tim Sanders, an international best-selling author and Leadership Coach at Yahoo! to discuss how Likeability affects Leadership.

Donald Miller :: Episode 3

Wed, 10 May 2006 14:43:00 +0000

In this month's episode we sat down with Donald Miller, author of Blue Like Jazz, to get his unfiltered thoughts about what's right with the church, why AIDS and fatherhood are the two biggest issues Christians should take on, and what he orders at his favorite Thai eatery around the corner.

Erwin McManus :: Episode 2

Tue, 25 Apr 2006 02:45:00 +0000

We asked Erwin McManus about the Church, the problems with the term "Christianity," and the future beyond cynicism. His insights as a futurist fuel dialogue about where the church is going, what Jesus Christ has called us to be, and what leaders in the church could learn from non-Christians. You won't want to miss his response when asked, "What is your favorite band?"

Andy Stanley - March 2006

Fri, 10 Mar 2006 19:32:00 +0000

In this, the first epidsode of the Catalyst Podcast, we talk with Andy Stanley, pastor and founder of North Point Community Church. Be sure to check out www.catalystconference.com for more information, and the full 30 minute interview.