Burning Out Bush Podcast

Church Hurt - Burning Out Bush Episode 6

Josh and Rick are joined by Phil Brookman from Memorial Road Church of Christ in Edmond, OK. The three of them dive into the topic of church hurt. What a heavy topic! There is so much to define, navigate, and unpack in this episode, but hopefully you are encouraged by the conversation.  We want to hear from YOU. We need your stories and your struggles—the big ones, the messy ones, and the funny ones. 📧 Email us: burningoutbush@gmail.com 📝 Submit anonymously: https://bit.ly/burningoutbush The matches are struck. The mic is warm. Let’s step into the fire.

Youth Ministry Part 2 - Burning Out Bush Episode 5

Josh and Rick sit down with Alan Middleton to continue the conversation about Youth Minister. It’s full of wisdom! You’ll want to hear what Alan has to say.  We want to hear from YOU. We need your stories and your struggles—the big ones, the messy ones, and the funny ones. 📧 Email us: burningoutbush@gmail.com 📝 Submit anonymously: https://bit.ly/burningoutbush The matches are struck. The mic is warm. Let’s step into the fire.

Youth Ministry Part 1 - Burning Out Bush Podcast Episode 4

You don't have to be a youth minister to be in youth ministry." This week, Josh and Rick return to their roots to discuss the high turnover and the desperate need for soul care in student ministry.We are joined by Rick’s longtime mentor, Arpoika Daniels, to discuss: * Why every young leader needs a "Paul" to their "Timothy."  * Navigating the "lonely island" of leadership.  * Finding hope in a new generation of truth-seekers.  Whether you’re a veteran leader or just getting your feet wet (or thrown in the deep end), this conversation is for you. We want to hear from YOU. We need your stories and your struggles—the big ones, the messy ones, and the funny ones. 📧 Email us: burningoutbush@gmail.com 📝 Submit anonymously: https://bit.ly/burningoutbush The matches are struck. The mic is warm. Let’s step into the fire.

Family vs Family: Burning Out Bush - Episode 03

In this episode, Josh and Rick talk with Clay Bryant about how to care for your family while serving the church family. It's a delicate balance between the two. We want to hear from YOU. We need your stories and your struggles—the big ones, the messy ones, and the funny ones. 📧 Email us: burningoutbush@gmail.com 📝 Submit anonymously: https://bit.ly/burningoutbush The matches are struck. The mic is warm. Let’s step into the fire.

Episode 2 - Ministry: Calling or Career?

In this episode of The Burning Out Bush, Josh Moyer and Rick sit down with Jared Mayes, Lead Minister at the Southside Church of Christ in Rogers, Arkansas. Jared shares his unique journey—one that began with a desire to preach at age five and remained remarkably focused through adulthood. However, even a "lifelong dream" isn't immune to the heavy realities of vocational ministry. We have a raw conversation about the "unseen" hours of the job, the struggle with imposter syndrome, and the moments when leadership gets "ugly". Key Discussion Points: * Calling vs. Career: Exploring the difference and why a "calling" requires your whole self.   * The Weight of Ministry: How to stay prayerfully engaged when you feel like you're "wearing all the weight". * Mentorship & Discipleship: The vital role of having "men who shape you" and why ministers need ministers.   * The Minister Shortage: Discussing why we are seeing a shortage in our tribe and how we can empower the next generation.   * Training for the Future: Jared discusses the Kerusso Experience and the importance of giving young people a platform to build confidence.   Join us for an honest look at what it means to be "God-strengthened" rather than relying on our own power, ensuring we don't become the "burning out bush". We want to hear from YOU. We need your stories and your struggles—the big ones, the messy ones, and the funny ones. 📧 Email us: burningoutbush@gmail.com 📝 Submit anonymously: https://bit.ly/burningoutbush The matches are struck. The mic is warm. Let’s step into the fire.