Shows
PNEUMA Church PodcastThis is SeriousPastor John Ryan Cantu brings this week’s message, “This is Serious."
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2 Timothy 4.1-5 ESV: “I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from l...2025-05-0444 min
PNEUMA Church PodcastWhy Are You Fishing?Pastor John Ryan Cantu brings this week’s message, “Why Are You Fishing?"
John 21:14-17 ESV: “This was now the third time that Jesus was revealed to the disciples after he was raised from the dead. When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” He said to him a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” H...2025-04-2145 min
PNEUMA Church PodcastStuck in the SufferingPastor John Ryan Cantu brings this week’s message, “Stuck in the Suffering."
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Romans 5.1-5 ESV: “Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been...2025-03-0343 min
PNEUMA Church PodcastHurt ChurchPastor John Ryan Cantu brings this week’s message, “Hurt Church.”
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Mark 14.22-36, 43-50 ESV: “And as they were eating, he took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to them, and said, “Take; this is my body.” And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, and they all drank of it. And he said to them, “This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. Truly, I say to you, I will not drink again of the fruit of the vine un...2025-02-0345 min
PNEUMA Church PodcastBad SpiritsPastor John Ryan Cantu brings this week’s message, “Bad Spirits."
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1 John 4.1-6 ESV: “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you heard was coming and now is in the world alread...2025-01-2746 min
The Restoration PodcastPastor John Ryan CantuPastor John Ryan Cantu - lead pastor at Pneuma Church in Houston, Texas - talks with Pastor Aaron about saying yes to the call. Other topics covered in this episode are: what pastors do other than preaching, congregations pastoring their communities, and being open to fresh ideas in the ministry.2024-12-0650 min
PNEUMA Church PodcastThe Word I NeedPastor John Ryan Cantu brings this week’s message, “The Word I Need."
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John 1.1-14 ESV: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came a...2024-12-0238 min
PNEUMA Church PodcastBody. Mind. Heart.Pastor John Ryan Cantu brings this week’s message, “Body. Mind. Heart."
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Romans 6.12-13 ESV: “Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, to make you obey its passions. Do not present your members to sin as instruments for unrighteousness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life, and your members to God as instruments for righteousness.”
1 John 2.1 ESV: “My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Je...2024-09-3042 min
JRC PodcastEpisode 63: JRC & Matt HammerskyOn today's show, we talk about Pastor Matt Hammersky's journey through God's call to plant a church. We discuss:
Leadership
Church Planting
Being ready for God's assignment
Walking by faith
2024-08-261h 08JRC PodcastEpisode 62: JRC & Meri DuarteOn this episode, John Ryan Cantu and Meri Duarte discuss:
Church Hurt and leading someone to healing through it
Spiritual Abuse
Healthy Churches
Red flags of unhealthy leaders
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PNEUMA Church PodcastGod is LovePastor John Ryan Cantu brings this week’s message, “God is Love."
Key Verses:
John 3.16-17 ESV: ““For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.”
Psalm 22.1-5 ESV: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, from the words of my groaning? O my God, I cry by day...2024-07-2839 min
PNEUMA Church PodcastWhat Am I Missing?Pastor John Ryan Cantu brings this week’s message, “What Am I Missing?”
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Matthew 11:2-6 ESV “Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?” And Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receive their sight and the lame walk, lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them. And b...2024-06-2341 minJRC PodcastEpisode 61: JRC & Mike RosasIn this episode we discuss:
Evangelism
Kingdom Principles
Creating Godly cities
2024-06-171h 03JRC PodcastEpisode 60: JRC & Juan MartinezIn this episode we discuss:
Christian Maturity
Marriage
Discipleship
Philosophical Questions
Breaking from slave mentalities
Get Pastor Juan's latest book:
2024-06-101h 49JRC PodcastEpisode 59: JRC & MelissaOn this episode we discuss:
The marriage dynamic doing pastoral ministry
Are we both called to this?
Reframing the template of co-ministry between couples
Being confident in who called has called you to be
Meeting the expecations of God, not people
2024-05-2859 minJRC PodcastEpisode 58: JRC & Raph PetersIn this show we discuss:
Pet peeves
Things that Christians should stop saying (or doing)
The power of giving your leaders ownership
Knowing God more deeply
The hypocrisy of lying about how we are feeling
2024-05-131h 15JRC PodcastEpisode 57: JRC, Sergio, and Luisa FloresOn this episode, I sit down with a young couple who have married for 16 years. We discuss marriage before Christ and how a patient and praying wife impacted her home and her husband. We talk about God encounters and the power that they have on a person's life. 2024-05-061h 01JRC PodcastEpisode 56: JRC & Abram PadronIn this episode we discuss:
Bibical Literacy
Discipleship
Discipling people through a lifestyle of sexual temptation
Developing fruit
The pursuit of holiness
2024-04-291h 05JRC PodcastEpisode 55: JRC & Mike Santiago*On this show we discuss: *
Ministry/leadership vision
Church growth
Creating a culture of growth and discipleship
Giving ownership to your leadership team
Pastoring a staff of pastors
2024-04-2259 minJRC PodcastEpisode 54: JRC & Pastor David GomezOn this show, we discuss:
Church revitilization
Shifting church culture
Insecurities in leadership
Mindset
The Hero Complex
2024-04-151h 10JRC PodcastEpisode 53: JRC & Michael MartinezGuest: Michael Martinez 2024-04-081h 02JRC PodcastEpisode 52: JRC & VonwonIn this show we discuss:
Vonwon's testimony
Ministry
Pastoral Challenges
Receiving Leadership Criticism
Christian hiphop
Church culture
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PNEUMA Church PodcastComePastor John Ryan Cantu brings this week’s Easter message, “Come."
Key Verses:
John 11:25–26 ESV
“Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?””
John 3:16 KJV
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
Matthew 4:19 ESV
“And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.””
Matthew 14:27...2024-04-0139 minJRC PodcastEpisode 51: JRC & Michael MatthewIn this show we discuss:
Different perspectives of faith
Being a sanctuary "for" people vs. being a sanctuary "from" people
Sound doctrine
Reconstruction vs. Deconstruction
People pleasing
2024-03-251h 13JRC PodcastEpisode 50: JRC, Sammy Rodriguez, AB Guajardo, & Jared Darby3 incredible men join me to discuss:
Creating relationships and meaningful networks
Loving our city
What makes the Houson church special
Ministry
2024-03-111h 16JRC PodcastEpisode 49: JRC & David (Dude) GomezIn this episode we discuss:
Growing up as kids to minsters
Theology formation
Asking theological questions and questioning the culture
Maintaining the faith
Finding God's glory in little things
Spiritual maturity
Amigos TV
2024-03-041h 47JRC PodcastEpisode 48: JRC & Enrique PerezIn this show we discuss:
Godly parenting
Childhood upbringing (How strict is too strict?)
Biblical literacy among youth
Crazy theological questions kids ask
2024-02-261h 21JRC PodcastEpisode 47: JRC & Ernesto PerezToday I am joined by Ernesto Perez as we discuss:
Prison ministry
Men on deathrow
Wrongful convictions
The love and grace of God
Judas
2024-02-1949 minJRC PodcastEpisode 46: JRC & Pastor JujiIn this episode we discuss:
Ministry
Leadership
Church culture
Orderly worship
Homosexuality and sexual identity
2024-02-121h 05JRC PodcastEpisode 45: JRC & Jacob SalgueroJacob Salguero is on a mission to understand Gen-Z to reach this generation for God. Gen-Z is by many statistics, the least religious of all generations. What does this mean for the future American church? How can we ensure that the generations to come will remain in the Lord? We talk all about that here on this show. 2024-02-051h 12JRC PodcastEpisode 44: JRC & Luis Romero (Siervo)Show Guest: Luis Romero. In this conversation we talk about:
Personal testimony
A new Christian living with seasoned Christians
Growing up without Godly influence
Calling (Siervofest)
Receiving with criticism from Christians
Gen-Z
Fake Shoes
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PNEUMA Church PodcastNo StonePastor John Ryan Cantu brings this week’s message, “No Stone."
Key Verse:
John 8:2-11 ESV
“Early in the morning he came again to the temple. All the people came to him, and he sat down and taught them. The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery, and placing her in the midst they said to him, “Teacher, this woman has been caught in the act of adultery. Now in the Law, Moses commanded us to stone such women. So what do you say?” This they said to test him...2024-01-0841 minJRC PodcastEpisode 43: Podcast Relaunch!2023-12-2601 min
PNEUMA Church PodcastMessiah MethodPastor John Ryan Cantu brings this week’s message, “Messiah Method."
Key Verses:
Matthew 11:1-6 ESV
“When Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in their cities. Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?” And Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receive their sight and the lame walk, lepers are cleansed and...2023-12-1748 min
PNEUMA Church PodcastI'm Glad It HappenedPastor John Ryan Cantu brings this week’s message, “I’m Glad It Happened."
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John 11:1-15 ESV
“Now a certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. It was Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was ill. So the sisters sent to him, saying, “Lord, he whom you love is ill.” But when Jesus heard it he said, “This illness does not lead to death. It is for the glory of God, so that the Son of God...2023-09-1843 min
PNEUMA Church PodcastBeyond BetrayalPastor John Ryan Cantu brings this week’s message, “Beyond Betrayal."
Key Verses:
John 13:1-17 NLT
“Before the Passover celebration, Jesus knew that his hour had come to leave this world and return to his Father. He had loved his disciples during his ministry on earth, and now he loved them to the very end. It was time for supper, and the devil had already prompted Judas, son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus. Jesus knew that the Father had given him authority over everything and that he had come from God and would return...2023-08-2847 min
PNEUMA Church PodcastUnseen GloryPastor John Ryan Cantu brings this week’s message, “Unseen Glory."
Links:
PNEUMA Women’s Faith ConferenceSeptember 9
PNEUMA Men’s ConferenceSeptember 15
Key Verses:
John 2:11 ESV
“This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory. And his disciples believed in him.”
John 20:30–31 ESV
“Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you...2023-08-1446 min
The Epicurean Vagabonds present Aesthetic ArrestAesthetic Arrest Podcast: Nina Simone, Tony Bennett, Sinéad O'Connor, Joyland & Everything the Nazis HatePlus Rimbaud, John Ashbery, Jeanne Mammen, Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum and Traditional Albanian Meatballs & Pancakes!This Week’s Apéritif: Ryan Wildstar’s “Old Bitter Nuts” (Walnut Raki, San Benedetto Rosso Bitters & Orange Peel Garnish)Reading: Illuminations by Arthur Rimbaud (translated by John Ashbery) & Life Is a Gift: The Zen of Bennett by Tony Bennett Listening: You’ve Got to Learn (Live) by 2023-07-2857 min
PNEUMA Church PodcastAbidePastor John Ryan Cantu brings this week’s message, “Abide."
Key Verses:
Matthew 13:3-9, 19-23 ESV
“And he told them many things in parables, saying: “A sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seeds fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured them. Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where they did not have much soil, and immediately they sprang up, since they had no depth of soil, but when the sun rose they were scorched. And since they had no root, they withered away. Other seeds fell among thorns...2023-06-0446 min
PNEUMA Church PodcastBeliefPastor John Ryan Cantu brings this week’s Easter message, “Belief."
Key Verses :
Mark 9:14-24 ESV
“And when they came to the disciples, they saw a great crowd around them, and scribes arguing with them. And immediately all the crowd, when they saw him, were greatly amazed and ran up to him and greeted him. And he asked them, “What are you arguing about with them?” And someone from the crowd answered him, “Teacher, I brought my son to you, for he has a spirit that makes him mute. And whenever it seizes him, it throws hi...2023-04-0947 min
PNEUMA Church PodcastTo Die Is GainPastor John Ryan Cantu brings this week’s message, “To Die Is Gain."
Key Verse:
John 12:20-34 ESV
“Now among those who went up to worship at the feast were some Greeks. So these came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and asked him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” Philip went and told Andrew; Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. And Jesus answered them, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and di...2023-04-0245 min
PNEUMA Church PodcastGospel WaterPastor John Ryan Cantu brings this week’s message, “Gospel Water."
Join us in our 21 Day Daniel Fast.
Key Verse: John 6:48-66 ESV
“I am the bread of life. Your fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, and they died. This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that one may eat of it and not die. I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.” The Jews then disputed among...2023-01-0850 min
PNEUMA Church PodcastReligiousPastor John Ryan Cantu brings this week’s message, “Religious."
Key Verses:
Matthew 7:21–23 ESV
““Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’”
James 1:27 ESV
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PNEUMA Church PodcastTemplePastor John Ryan Cantu brings this week’s message, “Temple."
Links:
Register for our Men’s Conference
Key Verses:
John 4:19–24 ESV
“The woman said to him, “Sir, I perceive that you are a prophet. Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, but you say that in Jerusalem is the place where people ought to worship.” Jesus said to her, “Woman, believe me, the hour is coming when neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem will you worship the Father. You worship what you do not know; we worship what we know, for salvation is from the Jews...2022-07-2441 min
PNEUMA Church PodcastWho's Your Shepherd?Pastor John Ryan Cantu brings this week’s message, “Who’s Your Shepherd?”
Key Verses:
John 10:6–16 NLT
"Those who heard Jesus use this illustration didn’t understand what he meant, so he explained it to them: “I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep. All who came before me were thieves and robbers. But the true sheep did not listen to them. Yes, I am the gate. Those who come in through me will be saved. They will come and go freely and will find good pastures. The thief’s purpose is to steal and kil...2022-06-1242 min
PNEUMA Church PodcastPower SourcePastor John Ryan Cantu brings this week’s message, “Power Source."
Key Verses:
Acts 1:6–11 ESV
So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
And when he had sa...2022-06-0639 min
PNEUMA Church PodcastPastor Melissa Cantu - God Sees YouPastor Melissa Cantu brings this week’s message, “God Sees You."
Key Verse:
Genesis 12:1–5 ESV
“Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”
So Abram went...2022-05-0834 min
PNEUMA Church PodcastEaster Sunday: Getting WellPastor John Ryan Cantu brings this week’s Easter message, “Getting Well."
Key Verses:
John 5:1–9 NLT
“Afterward Jesus returned to Jerusalem for one of the Jewish holy days. Inside the city, near the Sheep Gate, was the pool of Bethesda, with five covered porches. Crowds of sick people—blind, lame, or paralyzed—lay on the porches. One of the men lying there had been sick for thirty-eight years. When Jesus saw him and knew he had been ill for a long time, he asked him, “Would you like to get well?”
“I can’t, sir,” the sick man s...2022-04-1746 min
PNEUMA Church PodcastMethod, Message, MessiahPastor John Ryan Cantu brings this week’s message, “Method, Message, Messiah."
Key Verse:
John 12:9–13, 17–26, 31–37 NLT
“The next day, the news that Jesus was on the way to Jerusalem swept through the city. A large crowd of Passover visitors took palm branches and went down the road to meet him. They shouted, “Praise God! Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hail to the King of Israel!”
Many in the crowd had seen Jesus call Lazarus from the tomb, raising him from the dead, and they were telling others a...2022-04-1039 min
PNEUMA Church PodcastLove HurtsPastor John Ryan Cantu brings this week’s message, “Love Hurts: Part One."
Listen to Part Two
Key Verses:
John 13:34-35 ESV
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
Acts 15:36-41 ESV
“And after some days Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us return and visit the brothers in every city where we proclaimed the word of the Lord, and see how they are.”...2022-02-0642 min
PNEUMA Church PodcastAnglesPastor John Ryan Cantu brings this week’s message, “Angles."
Key Verse:
Matthew 16:13-17
"Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this...2021-11-1445 min
PNEUMA Church PodcastShut DownPastor John Ryan Cantu brings this week’s message, “Shut Down."
Key Verse:
1 Chronicles 22:6-10 NLT
"Then David sent for his son Solomon and instructed him to build a Temple for the LORD, the God of Israel. “My son, I wanted to build a Temple to honor the name of the LORD my God,” David told him. “But the LORD said to me, ‘You have killed many men in the battles you have fought. And since you have shed so much blood in my sight, you will not be the one to build a Temple to honor my name...2021-11-0739 minJRC PodcastEpisode 42: Pastoring in 2020In honor of Pastor’s Appreciation month, I’d like to talk to a fellow Pastor to get their insight on the role of a Pastor during the, what I’m calling, “ 2020 Anomaly.” During this time, Pastors have had to make very difficult decisions, choose to give in, or not give in to political stances and issues, and perhaps deal with division in the church. While we can’t speak for every Pastor, the goal of this conversation is to highlight some of these struggles Pastors have had to face this year. Here are some highlights:
How would you summariz...2020-10-1957 minJRC PodcastEpisode 41: The American Church Part 2Michael Tucker was with me on an ealier episode in 2019. On this show he joins me to discuss many topics regarding the current American Church and its reponse to the culture war in our country. Here are some highlights:
Has the word evangelical lost its evolved?
How does the world see the evangelicals?
The churchs' response to today's culture wars
The rising concerns of social media
And possible solutions to all of these issues
If you enjoy the contect please consider leaving a rating or review. Special Guest: Michael Tucker.2020-09-211h 19JRC PodcastEpisode 40: The American ChurchDustin Bass is a writer, podcaster, and historian (among other things). He joins me for a meaninful conversation on the state of today's American church. Orginally, I brought Dustin on to discuss the importance of historical literacy. While we do touch on that subject in great detail, the converstaion is much deeper than that alone. We talk about
Journalistic integrity
The greatest threat facing the American church
The persecution of the church
The significance of historical and biblical literacy
This is probably the longest conversation I've had on the show and it's because we dive deep into...2020-09-071h 24
PNEUMA Church PodcastIs There Good News?Pastor John Ryan Cantu brings this week’s message, “Is There Good News."2020-08-3032 minJRC PodcastEpisode 39: This Is Your Chance!Evangelist and author Timothy McCain joins me again for another conversation, this time to talk about his most recent book, This Is Your Chance. This is a super inspiring and motivating conversation, don't miss it! Special Guest: Timothy McCain.2020-08-2458 minPNEUMA Church PodcastDangerous TruthPastor John Ryan Cantu brings this week’s message, “Dangerous Truth."2020-08-1735 minJRC PodcastEpisode 38: The Future of the ChurchRight now it’s our time. Millennials have, in many places, taken over leadership in areas of ministry, business, politics, etc. and the direction our generation has taken our world can clearly be seen. We’re a very different America today than we were just10 years ago. This brings forth questions about the future and specifically, the futre of the church.
Will my daughters do church differently than the way I did? How differently?
Will they GO to church? Will GOING to church even be the main method of doing church on a Sunday morning or will it shif...2020-08-101h 03PNEUMA Church PodcastToo SoonPastor John Ryan Cantu brings this week’s message, “Too Soon."2020-08-0936 minJRC PodcastEpisode 37: What We've LearnedIn this solo episode I talk about a few things many of us have learned or have been reminded of during this crazy, pandemical, extremely divisive, political, type of year. What have we learned in leadership from 2020? And how can we grow and mature from it? I talk about all of that in this episode. Enjoy!2020-07-2722 minPNEUMA Church PodcastIt Could BePastor John Ryan Cantu brings this week’s message, “It Could Be."2020-07-2630 minPNEUMA Church PodcastHeadspacePastor John Ryan Cantu brings this week’s message, “Headspace."2020-07-1234 minPNEUMA Church PodcastWherever There's WisdomPastor John Ryan Cantu brings this week’s message, “Wherever There's Wisdom."2020-07-0531 minJRC PodcastEpisode 36: Reopening ChurchesLast week, Texas Governor Abbott announced phase 1 of the reopening of Texas. This reopening, which calls for organizations to limit capacity to 25 percent, includes churches. The question many are asking: How do I reopen? I recorded 3 separate interviews via a Facebook Live Zoom call. This is one of those interviews, with Pastors JR and Eleazar Rodriguez of Vida City Church in Houston Texas. While each Pastor and orgniazation is different, this provides some ideas and perspective to anyone looking for direction. In this episode we discuss:
How to reopen
A timeline on reopening
What kids ministry will look...2020-05-1130 minJRC PodcastEpisode 35: Rethinking ChurchLive Zoom Call! Today's show is a little bit of a different format. We went Facebook Live via a Zoom call and this is the recording of it. George Carballo (Pastor and District Youth Director) is back with me to discuss how churches can engage their members, reach new people, and continuing doing church without skipping a beat. We provide great tips and resources churches can use during this unprecedented time. We can still be strong while having a completely new model temporarily in our employment. Enjoy!
Check out George's previous episode on the Leading Podcast called "...2020-04-2743 minJRC PodcastEpisode 34: Tough CallsEveryone is faced with a difficult decision from time to time, leaders tend to find themselves making these decisions frequently and as of late it seems the toughest of decisions are having to be made. How can we as leader successfully make tough decisions? And how can we deal with the backlash and criticism that inevitably comes with those decisions? Here are some key take aways:
Seek wisdom and direction. Even leaders need leaders
Be confident in your desision making after the decision has been made
Know that there are not always great options on the table, decide...2020-03-1723 minJRC PodcastEpisode 33: Quick News2020-02-2404 minJRC PodcastEpisode 32: Man Up! Author Jody BurkeenThe following are stats laid out in Jody Burkeen's book, Man Up: Becoming a Godly Man in an Ungodly World
61 percent of church goers are female
This means that only 39 percent are male
13 million more women in church than men in any given Sunday
70-80 percent of in week church goers are female
Over 70 percent of the boys who are raised in church will abandon it during their teens and 20 and many will not return
More than 90 percent of men believe in God and 5/6 call themselves Christians but only 2/6 attend church on Sunday
Fewer than 10 percent of US...2020-02-1053 minJRC PodcastEpisode 31: Handling TensionTension! It’s that awkward, uncomfortable, and unwanted feeling we’ve all experienced. In leadership it’s unavoidable. You will confront tension in your leadership, the question is, how will you handle it? My guest today, Dr. Matthew Rawlins, specializes in dealing with tension. We also talk about:
Presenting change in an exciting way (people aren't always excited to change)
Leadership in different cultures
Having tough conversations
Recognizing that tension is not always bad
It's a great conversation for any leader! Enjoy the show.
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http://matthewrawlins.orgS...2020-01-2749 minJRC PodcastEpisode 30: Stepping Into LeadershipIn leadership there is always a transition period, a "stepping up" moment where the leader assumes his or her position or calling, and gets to work. It’s not always easy ,though. Stepping into leadership can be tough. It can cause mental, emotional, and Spiritual stress and it can cause people to say want to throw in the towel. My guest and I discuss the process of stepping into leadership. Conversation highlights:
Growing up under the spotlight
Learning to lead with family
Getting friends to see you as a leader
Dealing with people who don't want to follow yo...2020-01-1356 minJRC PodcastEpisode 29: Why We Fail At Our GoalsEND OF THE YEAR EPISODE! 2019 is out the door and we welcome a new year, a new decade, and new goals. It's natural for us to be thinking of next year's goals, but this isn't only a show for the turn of a year. In today's solo episode I take on a very important question: Why do people fail at keeping their goals?
We hope you enjoy this week's episode. If you found value in the show please subcribe, share, rate or review. It means a lot! Happy New Year!
https://faculty.chicagobooth.edu/ayelet...2019-12-3022 minJRC PodcastEpisode 28: The Power of Connecting!What a great conversation with J Allen Mendoza that you are not going to want to miss! I mean it!
We start off the conversation talking about how he survived cancer as a teenanger while not having a relationship with God and how that actually brought him and his family to God. We then talk about his work as a Youth Pastor and the power of connecting with people within your church or organization. This is what you need to know about connecting.
People are relational, they need a sense of belonging
The "connect cards" should...2019-12-161h 07JRC PodcastEpisode 27: Exercising Soul, Body, & Spirit.This week's show is a litte different than most of the ones in the past but it's a good one! Calvin Huynh is a Chrisitan entrepreneur in the health and fitness industry. His passion is teaching people the truth about fitness and nutrition and believes that every person should be constantly exercising soul, body, and spirit. Here are some key points of discussion:
Working for yourself
The importance of good spiritual, mental, and phyiscal health through a Christian framework
How Christians should stand apart from non-Christian leaders and entrepreneurs
Fitness and nutrition tips
Check out Calvin's website...2019-12-0252 minJRC PodcastEpisode 26: A Leadership Philosophy that Brings ResultsGrant Botma is the founder of Stewardship (featured on INC. 5000 most successful companies), a company that offers a wide range of financial services. He is also author of his new book, The Problem Isn't Their Paycheck, where he outlines three key points to leading and motivating employees in a way that creates a culture everyone wants to be a part of. Grant has seen effectiveness in his company by implementing each of these three principles in his company's culture.
Freedom
Affirmation
Unified Purpose
Grant is also a man of God who seeks to help people be better...2019-11-181h 01JRC PodcastEpisode 25: Volunteer ManagementLuis (Kike) Martiznez joins me on the show today to provide incredibly valuable insight on the management of volunteers. Kike has over 20 years of experience managing employees as well as unpaid volunteers. We talk about the key differences, the pros and cons of having volunteers, and how to create an organized ministry, business, or organization. He provides 5 pillars of volunteer management:
Attraction
Integration
Recognition
Development
Retention
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Special Guest...2019-11-0458 minJRC PodcastEpisode 24: Joel Interviews MeGuest Host, Joel Cardona had an idea to put me in the hotseat to be interviewed and asked questions. This is the final week of our Pastor's Appreciation Series. We discuss my experience thus far as a Pastor. It's a great conversation you don't want to miss! Key highlights include:
My (short) story
The calling of Pastoring
Navigating and making decisions for an established church
Pastoral joy and struggles
A few Office references
As always, if you enjoy the content please rate and review. 2019-10-281h 00JRC PodcastEpisode 23: Pastor Emilio FriasToday I have a conversation with a young Pastor near the Houston area. He has served under the leadership of Joel Osteen and Danilo
Montero at Lakewood Church before planting his own church a little over a year ago. We have a great conversation about his role as a Pastor. Here are some questions we dive into.
How do you balance family life with the busyness of Pastorship?
What are the most challenging aspects of being a Pastor?
What do you love most about being a Pastor?
Are there ever moments where you want to quit?
...2019-10-141h 11JRC PodcastEpisode 22: Mental Health in the Church: Pastor's Month SeriesDuring the month of October we are talking to and about Pastors, in honor of Pastor's Appreciation Month. Today's guest is Psychologist Dr. Jared Pingleton and we have a very serious but necessary conversation regarding mental health among Christian leaders, especially amongst Pastors. Dr. Pingleton offers insightful perspective on mental health and the church as well as how the church should respond to it. He wrote an article (link below) entitled Suicide and the Church where he offers 4 key relatites we must acknowledge.
A church cannot be healthier than its leadership.
A church cannot be healthy if it...2019-10-071h 05JRC PodcastEpisode 21: Things We DON'T SayJoel is back as my co-host, this time discussing things Christians DON'T say. Our first podcast together discussed the unbiblical things Christians say but this time we dive in to many of the secrets Christians keep to themselves from reasons ranging from shame, to embarassment, to not wanting to be judged. We try to keep it light-hearted but given the topic, it's hard to be at times. Here are some highlights to the discussion.
I don't like the people at my church!
I'm afriad of death
I don't think God hears my prayers
I'm unhappy
I don't think...2019-09-161h 01JRC PodcastEpisode 20: Founding Pastor Chali MartinezChali Martinez is the founding Pastor of Vital church in McAllen Texas. He is a dynamic speaker and minister shaping and impacting lives for as long as I can remember. I’m honored to have him on the show. We have a great conversation that gives us insight into the launch of his church, the challenges faced, and the lessons learned. In this episode we talk about:
Chali's upbringing as a Pastor's Kid and how that influced his future
How to know if you're called
The planting process and the challenges
Naming the church
What he has learned in...2019-09-091h 16JRC PodcastEpisode 19: Leadership Tips from the MAN!!AWESOME SHOW ALERT!!
Author, leader, and cancer survivor, Dr. Doug Stringer joins me for an incredibly inspirational conversation. Doug is by far the guest with the most leadership experience on the podcast with loads of insight and tips for successful leadership. In this show we talk about:
Staying postive despite a stage 4 cancer diagnosis
The importance of a solid support system
Building relationships for greater impact (How he picked up a hitchhiker that sparked a series of relationships)
Leading with confidence
His book Leadership Awakening
If you enjoy the podcast please rate or review! 2019-08-261h 05JRC PodcastEpisode 18: What It Takes to Be A LeaderIn this episode I go solo, discussing some leadership characteristics that have been on my mind lately that I believe are absolutely vital to every person in or considering going into leader. Here are the 5 points I discuss in this episode.
Humility
Confidence
WIlling to Be Last
Impactul, Not Impressive
Perseverance
What else do you think it takes to be a leader? Let me know!
johnryan@leadingpodcast.com
Ratings and reviews welcome2019-08-1939 minJRC PodcastEpisode 17: Lessons from Michael TuckerMichael is a guy who learned leadership from the inside out. As a Pastor's kid he saw first hand what went into running a church ministry and on this show we discuss some of the lessons he learned from observing as well as practicing. Key highlights of the discussion:
How leadership is learned
Watching leadership versus being in leadership
Making changes
Doing everything with purpose and intention
As always, if you enjoy the content please rate or review!Special Guest: Michael Tucker.2019-08-121h 14JRC PodcastEpisode 16: Embrace Truth with Dustin BassWriter, podcaster, business owner, and man of many other traits, Dustin Bass joins me on the show today to discuss the simple yet complex concept of truth. Topics of discussion include:
Dustin's company and why he got into it
The Sons of History Podcast(an MO for something else?)
Embracing Truth
The objectivity/subjectivity of truth
Post-monderism within the church
Can't we just call someone else's "truth" a preference?
We dive deep in this philosophical and theological discussion. Be blessed by it and check out Dustin's podcast at the link below.
https://podcasts.apple...2019-08-051h 13JRC PodcastEpisode 15: 4 Points of a Healthy Church with Joey SalazarJoey Salazar is the Executive Pastor at Journey Church in Orlando Florida and he discusses 4 key points of a healthy church that will lead to great leadership, great teams, and church growth. Joey was and remains an integral part of the church since its launch and continues to work alongside his team and Pastor to make sure the ministry is running in a healthy manner. We talk abou the importance of preparation, teamwork, strategy, and more. Most importantly, here are the key points.
Prayer
Culture
Systems
Teams
Special Guest: Joey Salazar.2019-07-291h 09JRC PodcastEpisode 14: Apologetics: Why We Need It with Eric HernandezApologist Eric Hernandez joins me today for a conversation on the importance of Christian apologetics. We barely scratch the surface on what it is and some of the different approaches to it but it's a great conversation. 1 Peter 3:15 instructs believers to always be ready to give a defense for the faith and the hope that is in them. Apologetics is that defense. There are several approaches and methods used when employing apologetics and that is something discussed in this conversation. In this podcast we cover the folllowing and more:
Eric's calling to the apolgetic ministry
Defining apologetics and...2019-07-2258 minJRC PodcastEpisode 13: Unbiblical Things We SayYou're in for a treat (I think)! In this episode I'm joined by one of my best friends, Joel Cardona as my first ever Co-Host. In this episode we discuss some very popular, albeit unbiblical things Christians say and teach. It's a fun one. Here are some of the things discussed.
Persecuting Saul vs. Saint Paul
Creation
Catholics
God's House
Seeing doctors
Deviled Eggs
And more!
Leaders should always seek to lead with accurate and Biblical information. Credibility is a HUGE aspect of leadership and we should strive to always preserve truth. While it's true...2019-07-1556 minJRC PodcastEpisode 12: Defining WorshipAMAZING SHOW ALERT!!I Hispanic worship artist, Eunice Rodriguez is in the studio today to talk about worship, what it is, what it means, how we express it, and how it looks in the darkest hours. Eunice talks about her story on how God literally took away her voice for a year; no singing, no music, not even speaking. In this episode we talk about:
Eunice's origin story
Calling
Obedience
What worship is
A section on leading worship
This episode is for anyone going through difficult situations pertaining to their calling, worshippers, worship leaders, and pretty much...2019-07-081h 07JRC PodcastEpisode 11: Serve to Lead, Lead to ServeIn today's episode I share a message I shared with my church on the topic of leadership. No guest today =( we'll continue that format next week though, so no worries! Today's episode is based out 2 Timothy 2:20-21:
_20 Now in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for honorable use, some for dishonorable. 21 Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work.2019-07-0125 minJRC PodcastEpisode 10: Ins and Outs of Young Adult MinistryJesse Carballo, long time friend and former Young Adults Pastor shares his experiences working with Young Adults. If you work with Young Adults this is an episode you do not want to miss. Some of the questions asked and topics discussed include:
What works and what doesn't for YAs?
What do they want in church services?
The challenges of leading people with such an age difference
Transitioning from youth group to young adults
If you enjoy the content please leaving a rating and review! Special Guest: Jesse Carballo.2019-06-2454 minJRC PodcastEpisode 9: How Important is Vision?If you have no vision, you're a blind man (or woman) leading the blind. But bow important is vision? That's the topic for today as I have an INCREDIBLE conversation with Mike Rosas. Mike is an entreprenuer and minister with years of experience in organizational leadership. Today we talk about his inspiring story growing up, how at an early age he development a speech impediment known as stuttering and through that, how God spoke to him to speak to the nations. In this episode you will hear:
Mike's story
Balancing a diversified work life
The importance of processes...2019-06-171h 02JRC PodcastEpisode 8: Finding Purpose Outside the MinistryAlexis Mondragon grew up as a Pastor's kid with certain expectations from members of his church. This episode highlights his journey to finding and stepping into his passion outside what others might have expected of him.
I LOVE the first 20 minutes of this show. As a Pastor's kid myself, it was nice conversing with someone who was in many ways in the same shoes I was in growing up. The whole episode is great, but I really enjoyed his story growing up as a Pastor's kid in a very conservative church and hearing how he navigated out...2019-06-1053 minJRC PodcastEpisode 7: My Family is My MinistryTimoth McCain is an Evangelist out of Florida and founder of Opening Eyes Ministry. He and his family travel around the nation with a message of revival and Gospel. In this episode Tim discusses his upbrining, his insight on what modern churches lack, his ministry, and how he balances all of that with a family life. Tim has a wife and young son that he knows are his first ministry. He provides great insight on balancing the challenge between church ministry and family life.
This show is for:
The minister
Pastor
Evangelist
Workaholic
Parent
Special...2019-06-0359 minJRC PodcastEpisode 6: Managing Ministry & MoneyJosh is a college friend of mine and currently serves in the Arab world with his family. Today we talk about money and ministry, an often taboo topic for many ministers and churches. Josh has spent a considerable amount of time raising funds for his ministry and organizations.
This show is for you if:
If you work in the nonprofit sector
Work in a ministry
Need help raising funds or gaining sponsorship
If you work in any of these areas you know that lack of funds can often be the greatest challenge in pursuing our...2019-05-2755 minJRC PodcastEpisode 5: Influencing The Social WorldMiranda Gloria is a social media influencer, specifically on Instagram, with a following of more than 30k people. Today we discuss different aspects of what that looks like.
Putting yourself out there
Dealing with haters
Being a CHRISTIAN influence in a non-Christians space
The difference between calling and passion
If you enjoy the show please leave a rating or review!Special Guest: Miranda Gloria .2019-05-2044 minJRC PodcastEpisode 4: Ups and Downs of Church PlantingMy guest today is a very good friend of mine, Matthew Hammersky. Matt just lancuhed a new church in Deer Park, Texas called Risen Nation Church. Today we discuss the ups and downs of church planting. What are the key differences from taking over an established chuch versus planting a new one? Before that conversation, we talk about his calling to Pastorship and his story leading up to this point in his life.
If you're looking to start a new church or a new ANYTHING, this is the episode for you! Enjoy!Special Guest: Matthew...2019-05-1358 min
JRC PodcastEpisode 3: Small Church ProblemsAbraham Guajardo and Milton Guardado join me today for a casual discussion on the many challenges small chruches face. As you will soon learn, small churches do not simply refer to the size of the church but rather it is a mindset that keeps churches from growing and thriving. Special Guests: Abraham Guajardo and Milton Guardado.2019-05-0658 min
JRC PodcastEpisode 2: Leading in the 21st CenturyGenerations tend to shape their culture, resulting in a constant need to adapt in order to better serve and communicate with that target generation. In my conversation with George Carballo, the District Youth Director for the Texas Louisiana Hispanic District, we talk about the current trends that appeal more to today's youth and how we can better reach them while staying true to the Gospel message. Special Guest: George Carballo .2019-04-2949 min
JRC PodcastEpisode 1: Intro ShowThis is the very first (unoffical) episode of the Leading Podcast! In this show I will introduce myself as your host as well as what you can expect from coming episodes and why I believe Christian leadership is increasingly more important today than ever before. The run time is much shorter than what the average show length will be, making for a short and sweet introduction. 2019-04-0910 min