The Cost of Church Planting Nobody Talks About

Church leadership carries a cost that most people don’t talk about openly. In this episode of Conversations, I share lessons learned through years of church leadership and church planting—from leading in Omaha to planting churches in California and Phoenix. We talk honestly about the real cost of leadership, how leading from conviction matters more than approval, and why emotional health is essential for long-term faithfulness. This conversation is about clarity, endurance, and learning to trust God’s timing while He refines leaders to carry greater responsibility. It’s not about shortcuts or hype—it’s about leading well when the weight is real. This episode is for pastors, church planters, and ministry leaders who want to lead with health, humility, and longevity. If this encouraged you, consider subscribing and sharing it with a leader who needs perspective today. I use Descript to edit and produce this podcast. It makes audio + video editing simple, fast, and clean. 👉 https://descript.cello.so/5I4MealWKa2 🔗 Connect with Josh Andrew Instagram → @joshnandrew Website → https://joshandrew.org