Leadership in Tough Places With Joey Furjanic
Leadership in Tough Places
Episodes

Jun 24, 2026
Jun 24, 2026
24 min
In this episode, we’re talking to Pastor Jordan Hodges, who leads one of the largest churches in Idaho. We discuss his incredible story, we get into “calling” as a leader and minister, and then hit on multisite and rural ministry.

May 27, 2026
May 27, 2026
1hr 11 min
Unity or diversity? In this episode, Pastors Joey Furjanic, Xavier Jackson, and Julio Colon-Laboy discuss how to build a church that is multicultural – and all that comes with it!

Apr 29, 2026
Apr 29, 2026
16 min
In today's culture, there is constant pressure to "bow" to the world's systems of fear, greed, and ego. However, the most effective resistance is not a protest; it is a superior alternative. We don't just resist the old – we build the new. In this episode, Joey Furjanic teaches on his philosophy of how to thrive in Babylon.

Mar 18, 2026
Mar 18, 2026
39 min
Have you ever been surprised at how much things are not going the way you thought they would? In a departure from our normal format, Joey Furjanic gives a leadership talk featuring five tips leaders should keep in mind when things are not going the way you expected.

Feb 4, 2026
Feb 4, 2026
1hr 6 min
Can you do it all? In this episode, Joey Furjanic and Julio Colon-Laboy talk to Alvin Oommen about business + entrepreneurship, diplomacy + politics, and thriving in Young Adults ministry. We unpack how “doing all the things” really can be done when you’re graced for it.

Dec 10, 2025
Dec 10, 2025
46 min
As a leader, it's important to have the full background and context of the subjects you're teaching about. In this episode, Pastor Joey Furanic sits down with Jeremy Stein (Director of the Center For Holy Lands Studies) to unveil and unpack the real story of Christmas – and exposing key misconceptions we've had for generations!

Nov 5, 2025
Nov 5, 2025
1hr 6 min
In the high-stakes cockpit of modern leadership in a difficult and turbulent environment, even the sharpest executive teams can lose the horizon. This episode, "Directionally Challenged" pulls back the curtain on the messy, exhilarating reality of leading together at the top. This episode follows a real executive team — locked in with the same values — as they wrestle with vision, detours, and the brutal math of shared accountability... all while leading a church in one of the hardest places in the U.S.

Nov 5, 2025
Nov 5, 2025
1hr 13 min
In this episode, Joey Furjanic is joined by Julio Colon-Laboy and Dan McCarty (Executive Chief of the Philadelphia Fire Department and member of The Block Church) to talk about how Dan overcame adversity to live a life of public influence. Let us know what you think by liking, commenting, and subscribing!

Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
1hr 1 min
In this conversation, two Gen Zers and a Millenial (Pastors Joey Furjanic, Xavier Jackson, and Julio Colon-Laboy) continue their multi-part discussion about Gen Z: how they lead, what’s working for them, and best practices in leading them. This time, they're joined by an additional Gen Zer and very special guest, Jules Santiago, adding a helpful perspective as a non-pastor.

Jul 22, 2025
Jul 22, 2025
51 min
In this conversation, two Gen Zers and a Millenial (Pastors Joey Furjanic, Xavier Jackson, and Julio Colon-Laboy) begin a multi-part discussion about Gen Z: how they lead, what’s working for them, and best practices in leading them. Share, subscribe, and comment!



