Digital Discipleship, Gospel Influence, and Reaching Millions Online with Mark LeBrun

Digital Discipleship, Gospel Influence, and Reaching Millions Online with Mark LeBrun

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A PASTOR FROM THE HOOD BUILDS A DIGITAL MINISTRY THAT REACHES 13 MILLION PEOPLE, AND NOBODY TRAINED HIM TO DO ANY OF IT? In this episode of The Outstand Podcast, Chandler Boyce [https://www.instagram.com/chandlerdboyce/] sits down with Mark LeBrun, founder of Digital Influencer Co. and Hood Proverbs, pastor, and one of the most compelling voices in faith-driven digital media today. Mark shares the story of growing up surrounded by gang influence and drug culture, encountering Christ coming out of high school, and eventually building a digital platform that reaches hundreds of thousands of people across YouTube, social media, and beyond. This conversation gets honest about the courage it takes to do ministry differently, why Mark believes it might genuinely be a sin for a pastor to not have an online presence, what the church is missing when it comes to social media, and what he has been quietly building with Hood Proverbs that he has not shared publicly until now. If you are a pastor, church leader, Christian entrepreneur, or someone trying to figure out how faith and digital culture actually fit together, this episode will challenge you, stir you, and probably make you want to go post something. Because the gospel belongs in every sector of society. Including the ones the church has been too afraid to enter. TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: * Growing up in the hood and coming to faith out of drug culture and street life * What it means to do ministry in contexts the church is not reaching * The origin and vision behind Hood Proverbs and why Mark held back for years * How a discipleship conversation at a coffee shop during COVID launched a digital business * Growing from zero to 100,000 TikTok subscribers in four months * Why Mark shifted his primary platform to YouTube and what he focuses on now * What churches and pastors are getting wrong about social media in 2026 * The difference between posting to announce and posting to actually serve people * Why Christian entrepreneurs are afraid to share their wins and why they should * The intersection of faith, business, and ministry and how to hold all three * Self-leadership rhythms for leaders whose lives are full and seasons are shifting * The lasting impact of a father's example and what gets passed down without words * What it looks like to bring gospel influence into every sector of society * Why LinkedIn is underrated for faith-based business owners * One idea Mark says every person in this audience needs to hear CONNECT WITH MARK LEBRUN * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmarklebrun/ [https://www.instagram.com/itsmarklebrun/] * YouTube: https://youtube.com/@marklebrun [https://youtube.com/@marklebrun] * Digital Influencer Co. helps businesses, personal brands, and nonprofits scale their online presence through social media strategy, content marketing, and audience growth: https://www.digitalinfluencersco.com/ [https://www.digitalinfluencersco.com/] * Vantage Point Agency is a full-service marketing agency offering social media management, paid ads, SEO, web design, and CMO-level strategy for service-based businesses: https://vantagepointagency.co/ [https://vantagepointagency.co/] CONNECT WITH THE OUTSTAND PODCAST The Outstand Podcast features real conversations with pastors, entrepreneurs, and leaders who refuse to blend in. Each episode pulls back the curtain on the pressure, pain, growth, faith, and discipline it takes to build something meaningful and become the kind of person who outstands the rest. Support this podcast: https://redcircle.com/tribe-error/donations [https://redcircle.com/tribe-error/donations] Sponsored By THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY THE MARKETING CO-OP. The Marketing Co-op helps churches and faith-based nonprofits create and implement custom digital marketing strategies to reach more people, expand the mission, and build the church. From digital marketing consulting to SEO, AI strategy, Google Ads, Meta Ads, and content strategy, The Marketing Co-op partners with churches and ministries to help them grow their reach, strengthen their online presence, and connect with the people they are called to serve. Learn more at marketingco-op.co [http://marketingco-op.co] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/outstandpodcast/exclusive-content [https://redcircle.com/outstandpodcast/exclusive-content]

The Painful Truth About Leaving Ministry

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A PASTOR LEAVES MINISTRY AND HAS TO FIGURE OUT WHO THEY ARE ALL OVER AGAIN? In this episode of The Outstand Podcast, Chandler Boyce sits down with Evan Doyle, a former pastor who spent 18 years in ministry before transitioning into a new season of life, work, coaching, content, and leadership. Evan shares the story of planting a church in California, returning home, serving on staff for years, navigating church culture, and eventually stepping away from full-time ministry. This conversation gets honest about burnout, identity, family, values, vocational transition, and the complicated emotions that come when your role, church, relationships, and calling are all deeply connected. If you are a pastor, church leader, former ministry staff member, or someone walking through a major life transition, this episode will help you process the in-between with honesty, hope, and clarity. Because leaving a role does not mean your calling is over. Sometimes, it means a new version of your calling is just beginning. CONNECT WITH EVAN DOYLE * Instagram @theevandoyle [https://www.instagram.com/theevandoyle?igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw%3D%3D&utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet] * Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@evandoylethinks] * The in Between Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/show/61WjIuurHkovmXmTyjX7Ty?si=1356fb7b4e944130] - Whether you’re facing a personal, professional, or spiritual disruption, these conversations are here to help guide you through the questions, uncertainties, and opportunities that come with change. CONNECT WITH THE OUTSTAND PODCAST The Outstand Podcast features real conversations with pastors, entrepreneurs, and leaders who refuse to blend in. Each episode pulls back the curtain on the pressure, pain, growth, faith, and discipline it takes to build something meaningful and become the kind of person who outstands the rest. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: HTTPS://REDCIRCLE.COM/TRIBE-ERROR/DONATIONS [https://redcircle.com/tribe-error/donations] SPONSORED BY This episode is sponsored by The Marketing Co-op. The Marketing Co-op helps churches and faith-based nonprofits create and implement custom digital marketing strategies to reach more people, expand the mission, and build the church. From digital marketing consulting to SEO, AI strategy, Google Ads, Meta Ads, and content strategy, The Marketing Co-op partners with churches and ministries to help them grow their reach, strengthen their online presence, and connect with the people they are called to serve. Learn more at marketingco-op.co [http://marketingco-op.co/] Subscribe to The OutStand Podcast for more conversations on faith, leadership, ministry, growth, and what it really takes to outstand the rest. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/outstandpodcast/exclusive-content [https://redcircle.com/outstandpodcast/exclusive-content]

Why Christians Need to Rethink Money, Debt & Generosity ( & Tithing)

In this episode of The Outstand Podcast, Chandler Boyce [https://www.instagram.com/chandlerdboyce/] sits down with Andrew Giorgi, founder of Financial Order Academy, for an honest and practical conversation about faith, money, debt, stewardship, generosity, and why so many Christians feel stuck when it comes to their finances. For many believers, money is one of the most stressful areas of life. Some avoid it because they do not want to idolize it. Some feel shame because of debt or poor financial decisions. Others have been taught a lot about giving and tithing, but very little about stewardship, investing, financial management, and building margin. Andrew shares his personal journey of realizing that even though he was doing what he thought were the “right” things, tithing, working hard, and providing for his family, his financial life was still full of chaos. That realization led him to confront his beliefs, habits, and behaviors around money and begin building a biblical framework for financial order. Chandler and Andrew talk about why ignoring money does not make someone more spiritual, how financial stress can quietly run your life, and why stewardship is about more than just giving. They also unpack the tension many Christians feel around debt, budgeting, Dave Ramsey, prosperity teaching, generosity, wealth building, and what it actually means to honor God with the money He has entrusted to you. This episode is for pastors, Christian business owners, ministry leaders, families, and believers who want to move from financial stress and shame into clarity, order, and faithful stewardship. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR: * Why money is such a polarizing topic in the Church * How financial avoidance can create more stress and chaos * Why stewardship is bigger than tithing * The difference between consumer debt and owner-minded debt * What Andrew appreciates about Dave Ramsey and where he sees things differently * Why pastors should teach more about stewardship, not just giving * How shame keeps people silent about financial struggles * Why Christians should learn how to manage, multiply, and steward money well * How to begin creating financial order even if you feel behind * Why building margin can lead to greater generosity Andrew also shares who Financial Order Academy is designed to help, especially six-figure earners who are making good money but know their finances are not operating at full capacity. His goal is to help people bring order to their money so they can honor God, create margin, build wisely, and live with greater intentionality. CONNECT WITH ANDREW GIORGI: * Financial Order Academy: https://financialorderacademy.com/ [https://financialorderacademy.com/] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrew.giorgi/ [https://www.instagram.com/andrew.giorgi/] CONNECT WITH THE OUTSTAND PODCAST The Outstand Podcast features real conversations with pastors, entrepreneurs, and leaders who refuse to blend in. Each episode pulls back the curtain on the pressure, pain, growth, faith, and discipline it takes to build something meaningful and become the kind of person who stands out from the rest. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: HTTPS://REDCIRCLE.COM/TRIBE-ERROR/DONATIONS [https://redcircle.com/tribe-error/donations] SPONSORED BY This episode is sponsored by The Marketing Co-op. The Marketing Co-op helps churches and faith-based nonprofits create and implement custom digital marketing strategies to reach more people, expand the mission, and build the church. From digital marketing consulting to SEO, AI strategy, Google Ads, Meta Ads, and content strategy, The Marketing Co-op partners with churches and ministries to help them grow their reach, strengthen their online presence, and connect with the people they are called to serve. Learn more at marketingco-op.co [http://marketingco-op.co/] Subscribe to The OutStand Podcast for more conversations on faith, leadership, ministry, growth, and what it really takes to outstand the rest. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/outstandpodcast/exclusive-content [https://redcircle.com/outstandpodcast/exclusive-content]

What They Don't Tell You About Mega Churches w/ Landon Sherman

In this episode of The OutStand Podcast, Chandler Boyce sits down with Landon Sherman for a powerful conversation on pastor’s kid life, church hurt, megachurch criticism, men’s discipleship, calling, humility, and prison ministry through God Behind Bars. Landon shares what it was like growing up in a ministry family, how criticism and pressure shape leaders, why men need real discipleship, and what prison ministry has taught him about grace, justice, repentance, and the gospel. This episode is for pastors, ministry leaders, men, pastor’s kids, church members, and anyone wrestling with calling, criticism, spiritual growth, or how far grace really goes. IN THIS EPISODE * The biggest myth about being a pastor’s kid * The pressure ministry families carry * How church hurt can shape your view of faith * Why people criticize megachurches * What it means to serve before you lead * How criticism exposes insecurity in leaders * Why men need real spiritual growth and discipleship * The danger of isolation in leadership and life * What prison ministry teaches us about grace * How far the gospel reaches * Why faithfulness matters more than platform CONNECT WITH LANDON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/landonjsherman/ Watch Gaining Ground: https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen [https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen] Learn more about God Behind Bars: https://www.godbehindbars.com/ [https://www.godbehindbars.com/] CONNECT WITH THE OUTSTAND PODCAST The Outstand Podcast features real conversations with pastors, entrepreneurs, and leaders who refuse to blend in. Each episode pulls back the curtain on the pressure, pain, growth, faith, and discipline it takes to build something meaningful and become the kind of person who outstands the rest. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: HTTPS://REDCIRCLE.COM/TRIBE-ERROR/DONATIONS [https://redcircle.com/tribe-error/donations] SPONSORED BY This episode is sponsored by The Marketing Co-op. The Marketing Co-op helps churches and faith-based nonprofits create and implement custom digital marketing strategies to reach more people, expand the mission, and build the church. From digital marketing consulting to SEO, AI strategy, Google Ads, Meta Ads, and content strategy, The Marketing Co-op partners with churches and ministries to help them grow their reach, strengthen their online presence, and connect with the people they are called to serve. Learn more at marketingco-op.co [http://marketingco-op.co/] Subscribe to The OutStand Podcast for more conversations on faith, leadership, ministry, growth, and what it really takes to outstand the rest. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/outstandpodcast/exclusive-content [https://redcircle.com/outstandpodcast/exclusive-content]

Redefining Success for Pastors, Leaders, and Entrepreneurs W/ Mark Casto

In this episode of The Outstand Podcast, Chandler Boyce sits down with Mark Casto for a powerful conversation on identity, ministry, family, business, wealth, and redefining success as a faith-based leader. Mark shares his personal journey through ministry success, anxiety, identity crisis, walking away from ministry, rebuilding his family, planting a new church, and learning how God uses both the church and the marketplace to shape legacy. This episode is for pastors, church leaders, Christian entrepreneurs, and faith-driven leaders who feel the pressure to perform, succeed, provide, and stay faithful while carrying the weight of calling. Chandler and Mark talk about what happens when ministry becomes your identity, why success alone will never satisfy, how leaders can navigate burnout and anxiety, and why pastors and Christian leaders need a healthier theology of wealth, business, and legacy. You’ll also hear Mark’s perspective on marketplace ministry, digital products, Christian entrepreneurship, family priorities, and what it looks like to build something meaningful without losing yourself in the process. If you’ve ever wrestled with ministry burnout, leadership pressure, identity, calling, money, or the tension between faith and business, this conversation will challenge and encourage you. IN THIS EPISODE * Why identity cannot be built on ministry success * The hidden pressure pastors and Christian leaders carry * Mark’s journey through anxiety, transition, and rebuilding * What it looks like to walk away and start again * How to balance family, ministry, business, and calling * Why Christian leaders need a better theology of wealth * The connection between ministry and marketplace * How to redefine success and build lasting legacy CONNECT WITH MARK CASTO Website: markcasto.co [http://markcasto.co] Instagram: instagram.com/markcasto_ [http://instagram.com/markcasto_] CONNECT WITH THE OUTSTAND PODCAST The Outstand Podcast features real conversations with pastors, entrepreneurs, and leaders who refuse to blend in. Each episode pulls back the curtain on the pressure, pain, growth, faith, and discipline it takes to build something meaningful and become the kind of person who outstands the rest. Support this podcast: HTTPS://REDCIRCLE.COM/TRIBE-ERROR/DONATIONS [https://redcircle.com/tribe-error/donations] SPONSORED BY This episode is sponsored by The Marketing Co-op. The Marketing Co-op helps churches and faith-based nonprofits create and implement custom digital marketing strategies to reach more people, expand the mission, and build the church. From digital marketing consulting to SEO, AI strategy, Google Ads, Meta Ads, and content strategy, The Marketing Co-op partners with churches and ministries to help them grow their reach, strengthen their online presence, and connect with the people they are called to serve. Learn more at marketingco-op.co [http://marketingco-op.co] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/outstandpodcast/exclusive-content [https://redcircle.com/outstandpodcast/exclusive-content]