In this episode of the C3 Leadership Podcast, Pastor Ed Young interviews Mark Clark, Global Senior Pastor at Bayside Church in California and author of several books, including his latest "The Problem of Life." They discuss faith, preaching, and connecting with a post-Christian culture. Mark shares his journey from growing up in a non-Christian home to becoming a pastor, offering insights on communicating truth with authenticity and grace.
In this episode of the C3 Leadership Podcast, Pastor Ed Young sits down with Jason and David Benham for a powerful conversation on courage, conviction, and standing for truth in today’s culture. From professional baseball to business success and a canceled HGTV show, the Benham Brothers share how faith fueled their boldness and how brokenness kept them grounded. Together, they challenge believers to choose conviction over comfort, live reverently before God, and lead with the kind of courage that builds bridges between heaven and earth.
In this episode of the C3 Leadership Podcast Pastor Ed Young sits down with former Nike exec John Olinger to talk leadership, loss, and living for what really matters. From working with Kobe Bryant to walking through tragedy, John shares how God uses the valleys to redefine success and help us chase “worthy wins” — the kind that last.
In this episode of the C3 Leadership Podcast, Ed Young sits down with filmmaker and host of The Jesus People Podcast, Ryan Miller, for an unfiltered conversation on holiness, healing, and revival. Ryan shares how God brought freedom from pornography, the importance of Sabbath and marriage, and what real biblical masculinity looks like in a world that’s lost its way. This powerful discussion challenges leaders and believers alike to live with conviction, courage, and complete surrender to Christ.
Pastor Ed Young sits down with Shawn Johnson, lead pastor of Red Rocks Church, for a raw conversation about calling, pain, and perseverance. Shawn shares his story of radical salvation, the weight of anxiety and betrayal in ministry, and how a devastating diagnosis led to his book Kiss the Fire. With honesty and hope, this episode reminds us that brokenness doesn’t disqualify you—it deepens your purpose.
In this episode of the C3 Leadership Podcast, Ed Young sits down with Pastor Levi Lusko for a candid conversation about calling, courage, and conviction in ministry. They discuss the weight of self-leadership, the discipline of preaching fresh messages week after week, and the urgency of standing boldly for truth in a culture that resists it.
In this episode of the C3 Leadership Podcast, Ed Young sits down with his son-in-law Sam Kelly for a raw and urgent conversation on courage, controversy, and the uncompromising call to preach God’s Word in today’s culture. They tackle the fear many pastors face, the temptation of “soft-serve” Christianity, and the need to stand boldly for truth even when it costs followers, friends, or cultural approval.
From reflecting on the recent martyrdom of Charlie Kirk, to unpacking the reality of the gospel as both offensive and life-giving, Ed and Sam explore what it means to shepherd with conviction, confront cultural lies head-on, and replace fear with faith. They share stories of revival, personal moments of bold evangelism, and the danger of playing it safe in a world desperate for truth.
This episode is a challenge to every leader: speak boldly, live courageously, and trust God completely.
In this episode of the C3 Leadership Podcast, Ed sits down with apologist Cliffe Knechtle for an honest and powerful conversation about faith, boldness, and following Christ in today’s culture.
In this episode of the C3 Leadership Podcast, Ed Young joins host Dave Clark for a candid conversation about unleashing God-given creativity, leading before you “feel ready,” and keeping evangelism at the center of it all. They talk constraints as catalysts, building a culture that laughs and innovates, why order comes before creativity, and how the church can be both deeply biblical and boldly attractional. Ed unpacks his “table” metaphor for ministry, challenges leaders to push people “in the pool,” and shares practical ways to stay fresh, focused, and evangelistic in a distracted world.
Welcome to the C3 Leadership Podcast with Ed Young, where creativity, church, and culture collide. Together, we'll help you explore ideas and stories that help you lead stronger and think sharper.
