EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 39 MIN
The Best Leaders Are Great Followers featuring Rick Dunn
from Disciples Made Here · host Disciples Made Here
In this episode of the Disciples Made Here podcast, Drew sits down with one of his closest friends, mentors, and pastors — Rick Dunn. This is a conversation that has been over a decade in the making, and it shows.Rick is a pastor, leadership coach, and spiritual father who has spent decades helping leaders stop trying to be God and start being sons. In this episode, he and Drew unpack what it actually looks like to move from identify to invite — not by launching a program or a gospel presentation, but by simply showing up. With compassion. With courage. With curiosity.From the story of how Drew and Rick met in a small cohort of large church pastors, to Rick's time coaching basketball as his most meaningful ministry, to the moment his own daughter told him "now you'll know the impact" — this episode is a masterclass in what faithful, humble, proximate discipleship actually looks like over a lifetime.Rick also introduces one of the most clarifying phrases in the episode: compassionate courageous curiosity. And closes with a word that every listener needs to hear. You have the freedom to be faithful. So get in the game.Most people die with their music still inside of them. Don't be one of them.⸻Reflection QuestionsWho has shown up for you in a way that changed your life? Have you told them?Who in your life right now is looking for someone to show up for them? What would it look like to take one step toward them this week?Are you approaching the people around you with compassionate courageous curiosity — or are you leading with your title, your agenda, or your fear?⸻Connect With Disciples Made HereInstagram https://www.instagram.com/disciplesmadehere/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/disciplesmadehereWebsite https://disciplesmadehere.org/
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In this episode of the Disciples Made Here podcast, Drew sits down with one of his closest friends, mentors, and pastors — Rick Dunn. This is a conversation that has been over a decade in the making, and it shows. Rick is a pastor, leadership coach, and spiritual father who has spent decades helping leaders stop trying to be God and start being sons. In this episode, he and Drew unpack what it actually looks like to move from identify to invite — not by launching a program or a gospel present...
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