Dreamers and Disciples with Wade Joye
by Wade Joye
Wade Joye is a pastor, preacher and author who spent 15 years serving as the Worship Pastor at Elevation Church. As Worship Pastor, he oversaw the weekend worship experience teams, pastored worship leaders and creatives and was instrumental in building and leading Elevation Worship.At the end of 2021, Wade transitioned to a new season of ministry as he travels the country to preach and coach ministry leaders. Wade is passionate about helping people develop and maintain consistent spiritual rhythms and disciplines that cultivate a healthy heart and soul.Wade’s greatest passion, though, is his family. He and his wife Ferris have 3 daughters they adore and are learning to navigate family, ministry, and faith as they raise children with special needs like Cystic Fibrosis and Cerebral Palsy.“Dreamers and Disciples” is a weekly podcast to explore how to reset your rhythms and renew your dreams by trusting God with the dreams in your heart through regular rhythms of abiding in Christ. We will
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Endings And Beginnings | An Important Update On The Future Of The Podcast
Dreamers & Disciples is ending, but The Wade Joye Show is just beginning. Wade explains why this podcast is ending after 100 episodes, and why he's excited for you to join him on August 12, 2025 for the launch of the Wade Joye Show. The Wade Joye Show is available everywhere you watch or listen…
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5 Steps To Healthier Thoughts
Struggling with anxious or negative thoughts? In this episode of Dreamers & Disciples, I share 5 powerful steps to renew your mind and develop healthier thought patterns. From relocating your thoughts to a place of reason, to embracing the truth of God's Word, this episode is packed with…
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Awe And Wonder (A Secret Weapon Against Anxiety) | Greg Basch
In this episode, I talk with Greg Basch about how awe, humility, and curiosity can transform your life. Learn why focusing on yourself leads to misery, while shifting your perspective toward God, others, and the beauty of creation brings lasting joy. We share practical tools to manage anxiety…
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Dark Room Seasons and the Search for Significance | Zack Crawford
What do you do when your inner critic and the false labels you have placed on your identity tell you that it's too late to live out your calling? In this conversation, Zack Crawford and I explore Zack's journey to plant a church in New Orleans, and the challenges Zack faced when it seemed his…
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From Striving to Steadfast: How to Create Lasting Change in Your Life (100th Episode with Ferris Joye)
In this special episode of *Dreamers and Disciples*, I celebrate 100 episodes of the podcast by giving my wife, Ferris, the keys to the podcast for a day. As she turns the tables and interviews me, we cover a lot of ground - the difficulty of finding balance between ministry and family, how...
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2 Election Reminders Every Christian Needs To Hear (Bonus Episode)
In this bonus episode, we're diving into what it means to approach Election Day with a heart anchored in faith, not fear. I’m sharing two key reminders for Christians as we vote, especially during times of division and high stakes.
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Perfectly Positioned: Finding Hope After Hurricane Helene | Brennen Oakley
Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane on September 26, 2024, causing catastrophic flooding and widespread damage throughout the southeastern United States. The storm resulted in over 200 deaths and destroyed entire towns and communities due to unprecedented flooding…
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Is It Time To Quit? (The Cost Of Staying Too Long) | Stephen Webb
In this episode, I sit down with good friend Stephen Webb (Swebb) to explore the tension between staying committed where you are and recognizing when it’s time to move on. We dive into the difference between quitting, resigning, and graduating from a role, and why understanding your own patterns…
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The RISE Method: Maximize The First Hour Of Your Morning
Are your mornings rushed, chaotic, or filled with distractions? What if you could start your day with peace, focus, and purpose instead? In this episode, I share the RISE method—a simple but powerful 4-step morning routine that will help you align your heart with God and set the tone for a...
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We Have To Stop Tolerating Jealousy In The Church
Jealousy is a sneaky, destructive force that can take root in our hearts—even in the church. It’s easy to get caught up comparing our ministries, families, and lives with those around us. But what if this envy is keeping us from embracing the unique calling God has placed on our lives? In this...
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Distracted Dad? 8 Tips To Be A More Present Father
Do you ever feel like you’re wearing so many hats that you end up dropping them all? 😩 As dads, we want to be everything—a good husband, a faithful provider, a present father—but it’s easy to get overwhelmed and distracted. Today’s episode is all about breaking free from that cycle and showing…
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My Desires or God's Direction? (4 Questions Everyone Should Ask)
Are your desires truly aligned with God’s direction for your life? Can you even name what is in your heart and what you think you are meant to do? You can't surrender your path to God until you get specific about what is in your heart in the first place. In this episode of *Dreamers & Disciples*,...
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Are Your Prayers Too Safe? (3 Reasons Why)
Has your prayer life grown too safe? Have you settled for prayers that are vague and general, or do you boldly come to God with specific requests? In this episode, I talk about the 3 barriers to bold prayers and how to overcome them with the truth of God's word. You will learn: Why we don’t pray...
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Do I Really Believe This? (Confronted By My Own Message)
In this video, I get real about the lessons I’ve learned in the past year, especially after releasing my book "This Dream Is Not For You." Just because you write a book doesn’t mean you’ve “graduated” from its message. I’ve had to live out every lesson I wrote, and it hasn’t always been easy. You...
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What's Next? (A Brief Update On The Podcast)
Today’s episode has a few important updates about what’s next for the Dreamers & Disciples podcast. Subscribe to Wade’s Substack: https://wadejoye.substack.com/ Get your copy of Wade’s book, “This Dream Is Not For You” :...
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Why You Should Stop Following Your Dreams
Today we are partnering with the Win Today podcast to share an episode when Wade was interviewed by Christopher Cook about Wade’s book, “This Dream Is Not For You.” We talk through how to process transition in a healthy way, why our dreams can be dysfunctional, how to navigate feelings of…
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Breaking Negative Patterns, Psychological Safety, And Becoming A Present Father | Larry Hagner
Larry Hagner, host and founder of the Dad Edge podcast with over 30 million downloads in the last 5 years, join Wade Joye and shares his personal experience of growing up without a father figure and how his life was transformed in his lowest moment as a Dad. Wade and Larry discuss how that moment...
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When God Seems Silent, Life with Down Syndrome, and Joy In Suffering | Dr David and Andrew Olshine
Dr. David Olshine and his son Andrew Olshine join Wade Joye to discuss the stories behind Dr. Olshine's book “The Mystery of Silence” and Andrew's book “Fearless as a Honey Badger, Brave Like a Wolverine.” This episode explores way to embrace seasons when God seems silent, how to slow down long...
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How To Choose Honor Instead Of Bitterness | Brandon Stewart
Brandon Stewart, founder of Leading Second, shares his journey of embracing the second chair as a leader and how it led to the birth of Leading Second, an organization that has served over 20,000 second chair leaders in the church. Brandon and Wade Joye explore what honor really looks like, how…
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The Battle For Your Identity (Discovering Who You Really Are)
There is a war for your identity, and it’s not just in our culture. It starts in your own heart. In today’s episode, we expose how the lies you believe can grow into a false version of who you were meant to be, how the only way to know who you really are is by seeking God, why your identity is a...
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When God Says No To Your Dream (5 Ways To See It As A Gift)
On this episode of Dreamers & Disciples, Wade Joye explores the challenging topic of handling disappointment when faced with an apparent “no” to your dream. Drawing from his book "This Dream Is Not For You," this episode offers 5 ways to reframe a painful "no" and find meaning in disappointment....
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The Truth About Gen Z | Jon Rush
In this episode, Wade Joye and Jon Rush discuss the challenges of discipling Gen Z in the digital age. Jon is a youth and groups pastor at Elevation Church, and is passionate about helping Gen Z leaders win. They cover the role of social media in discipleship and the importance of setting social...
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Don't Settle For The Shadow
In this message based on Mark 11 and Hebrews 10, we explore how Jesus' actions in the Temple signify a call to move beyond mere religious rituals and embrace the transformative power of a life surrendered to Him. We will see what Jesus has to say about the true essence of worship, confronting our...
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Break Free From The Trap Of Self-Help | Christopher Cook
Christopher Cook, author of “Healing What You Can’t Erase” joins me to talk about the empty promises of self-help, why willpower alone isn't enough for lasting change, how your expectations of peace can keep you from experiencing it, a 4 step process for renewing your mind, and what it takes to...
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Intimacy After Infidelity (Healing A Broken Marriage) | Josh and Katie Walters
In this episode, I talk with Josh and Katie Walters about their new book, “New Marriage, Same Couple.” We discuss how God healed and restored their marriage after an emotional affair, the power of confession therapy for true intimacy, how to take quitting off the table when times are hard, and…
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What To Do When You Feel Like Quitting | Nick Connolly
In this episode, I talk with Nick Connolly, Lead Pastor at Bright City Church and author of “Don’t Give Up Just Yet” about how to choose persistence when faced with overwhelming resistance. We discuss why your calling isn’t yours to quit, how to know when resistance is spiritual warfare and how…
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How To Become A Prayer Warrior | Jared Ellis
In this episode, Wade talks with Jared Ellis, lead pastor of E2 Church and author of “How To Become A Prayer Warrior.” They discuss why being a prayer warrior isn’t just reserved for special Christians, why we need to stop viewing resistance as rejection, the danger of a prayerless life, and how…
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Self-Awareness, Fighting For Joy, And The Mindsets That Can Ruin Your Life | Adam Weber
In this episode, Wade talks with Adam Weber, Lead Pastor of Embrace Church and host of The Conversation podcast. They discuss why self-awareness is the key to success as a leader, doing one fun thing a day with your family, the 5 mindsets that will ruin your life, why you need to stop blaming...
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3 Hidden Threats Stealing Your Joy
In this episode, Wade shares 3 hidden threats to your calling, and why you need to pay attention to what is going on in your own heart as a leader. You will learn how to identify the tensions of Imposter Syndrome, Competing Demands, and Unsatisfied Ambition, and how to take steps to move from:...
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10 Ways to Avoid Burnout As A Leader
In this episode, Wade shares 10 ways leaders can avoid burnout and prevent future regret in their lives. Far too many Christian leaders in the Church and Corporate world struggle with burnout - feeling disconnected from God, neglecting their health, having shallow relationships, settling for...
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Discovering Jesus In Life’s Mess | Cynthia Yanof
In this episode, Wade talks with Cynthia Yanof, author of “Life Is Messy, God Is Good” and host of the “MESSmerized” podcast, about how to find sanity in the chaos of everyday life. They discuss why the Church is worth fighting for even when you’ve experienced Church hurt, seeing through the lies...
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How Exceptional Leaders Develop People | Chris Allen
Chris Allen, Founder and CEO of Always About People, joins Wade to discuss how to lead in a way that makes others flourish, what we can learn from shepherds about Christlike leadership, how to have a great one on one meeting, and how to influence your boss in order to bring about change. For more...
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The Temptation Of A Platform (Castles and Kingdoms) | Jen Smale
Worship leader, podcast host and speaker Jen Smale joins Wade on the podcast to talk about the story behind her new EP, Castles and Kingdoms. In this conversation, Jen and Wade talk about the difference between striving to build your castle and joining God in building His kingdom, why a platform...
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The Seed Of A Dream | A Conversation With Ferris Joye
Wade’s wife, Ferris Joye, returns to the show to talk about what it looks like to bring a new dream to life. They discuss how what you think it will become is constantly changing, what to do when you start to doubt if your dream is from God, why you should let other people speak into your dream,...
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4 Decisions For More Joy In 2024
In this episode, Wade shares 4 decisions that can train your heart to be more joyful in 2024. This is the second episode of a 2 part series on how to be more ruthless about making the right heart choice. Get your copy of Wade’s book, “This Dream Is Not For You” :...
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My Most Important Decision For 2024 (Doing This Could Transform Your Year)
In this episode, Wade shares his most important decision for 2024, and why you should make the same choice for your own life. At the start of every year, we get intense about making difficult changes that matter to our health and that help us achieve our goals. There is a newfound drive to be...
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The Power Of Your Patterns | A Conversation With Jason Yost
In this conversation, Wade Joye and Jason Yost discuss the power of gratitude, how to recognize and break free from unhealthy patterns in your life, the importance of daily habits (especially an intentional morning routine), and why you need to move from a subconscious to a conscious lifestyle....
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Forgiveness, Boundaries & Toxic People | A Conversation With David Hoffman
In this episode, Wade talks with David Hoffman, corporate speaker, founder and CEO of David Hoffman Realty, and author of the new book, “Relationships Over Rules: 7 Principles to Lead Gracefully and Love Generously.” David shares his journey of overcoming toxic relationships and finding healing...
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I Failed This Year (Why I Hope You Did Too)
Can you be glad you failed? It seems hard to believe, but failing can actually be a good thing. In this episode, we explore how to redefine failure as Wade shares 5 practical ways you can choose to view failure as a gift. Not only will all 5 perspectives help you write a better narrative of the...
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Are You Sacrificing Your Soul For Success? | A Conversation With Cody Jefferson
In this episode, Wade talks to Cody Jefferson, entrepreneur and founder of Embrace The Lion, about what he learned when his life fell apart, how to stop sacrificing your soul on the altar of success, how to break the cycle of internal trauma and unhealthy patterns of behavior that hide behind the...
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The Secret To Surrender: The Essential First Step
What does it look like to surrender your life, your hopes, your ambitions, and dreams to God? Even when that’s what you want to do, it can be hard to figure out where to start. There’s no shortcut to surrender, but there is a step that you can take today to gain the clarity and direction you need...
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How To Flourish In A Waiting Season | A Conversation With Grace Wabuke Klein
In this episode, Wade talks to Grace Wabuke Klein, speak and author of the new book, Flourish: Finding Purpose in the Unknown and Unexpected Seasons of Life. You will learn how to flourish even in the most difficult and confusing seasons of life, why sometimes it’s better not to know what God has...
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Revitalize Your Prayer Life: 10 Essential Tips
If your prayer life ever feels stagnant and stale, it can become easy not to pray or to check the box of prayer without fully engaging your heart. Yet prayer is one of the most important parts of our faith and relationship with God, so how do we keep approaching it with fresh enthusiasm and...
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Can Church Be Healthy and Trendy? | A Conversation With Shawn Wood
In this episode, Wade talks with Shawn Wood, the lead pastor of Freedom Church in Moncks Corner, SC about what to do when a leader realizes they are the problem, how to build an emotionally healthy staff that still works hard, why you don’t have to choose between discipleship and evangelism in…
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The Science Behind Renewing Your Mind | A Conversation With Jo Hargreaves
In this episode, Wade talks with Jo Hargreaves about how to renew your mind through Scripture and neuroscience. You will learn how to actually take your thoughts captive, tools to overcome anxiety, what practices like gratitude and meditation on Scripture do to your brain, and how to process pain...
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Resting On The Way | A Conversation With Jonathan Josephs
In this episode, Wade talks with Jonathan Josephs about how to find communion and rest with Jesus in our short transitional moments throughout the day, how being a father has changed how he leads, the value of being a non-anxious presence, and why it is necessary to know the voice of God in...
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The Formation of Christlike Leaders | A Conversation With Rob Wall
In this episode, Wade talks to speaker, author and coach Rob Wall about how God forms you in obscurity, what Biblical leadership actually looks like, and how you can choose to frame a painful experience and actually use it as a catalyst for growth. Buy Wade’s book, “This Dream Is Not For You” :...
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Healing From Trauma | A Conversation With Brandon Petty
Wade talks with Brandon Petty, Lead Pastor of Generation Church in Portland, TN about the slow and messy process of healing from trauma. In this episode, Brandon shares what he has learned about the healing power of the Holy Spirit, the importance of vulnerability within community, and how the...
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Are You Striving Or Surrendered? | A Conversation With Tauren Wells
Wade talks with Tauren Wells, Grammy nominated artist, worship leader and lead pastor of Church Of Whitestone, about the struggle to live with both godly ambition and contentment. This episode covers how to recognize when you are striving due to vain ambition versus being surrendered to God’s…
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When Life Isn’t Fair | A Conversation With Aaron Burke
Wade talks with Aaron Burke, Lead Pastor of Radiant Church in Tampa, FL about how to transform any obstacle into an opportunity based on Aaron’s new book, “The Unfair Advantage.” In this wide ranging conversation, Aaron and Wade discuss how to approach the most difficult seasons of life with an...
About this show
Wade Joye is a pastor, preacher and author who spent 15 years serving as the Worship Pastor at Elevation Church. As Worship Pastor, he oversaw the weekend worship experience teams, pastored worship leaders and creatives and was instrumental in building and leading Elevation Worship.At the end of 2021, Wade transitioned to a new season of ministry as he travels the country to preach and coach ministry leaders. Wade is passionate about helping people develop and maintain consistent spiritual rhythms and disciplines that cultivate a healthy heart and soul.Wade’s greatest passion, though, is his family. He and his wife Ferris have 3 daughters they adore and are learning to navigate family, ministry, and faith as they raise children with special needs like Cystic Fibrosis and Cerebral Palsy.“Dreamers and Disciples” is a weekly podcast to explore how to reset your rhythms and renew your dreams by trusting God with the dreams in your heart through regular rhythms of abiding in Christ. We will
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