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Today on the Faithly Podcast, Alicia Lee sits down with Janice Rosser Allen, President and CEO of International Cooperating Ministries (ICM), to explore her journey into global ministry and ICM’s mission to place a healthy church within walking distance of everyone in the world. Janice shares how a childhood desire to serve through medical missions led her into oncology nursing before God brought her calling full circle through the ministry founded by her father, Dois Rosser. Following the loss...

This week, Alicia Lee is joined by Pastor Corey Hise, founding pastor of Hope Collective Church (HopeCo) in Manhattan’s West Village, for an honest and encouraging conversation about what it means to follow God one faithful step at a time. Corey reflects on the defining moments that shaped his journey—from growing up as a pastor’s son in Kentucky to sensing God’s call to ministry as a young teenager. He shares the remarkable story of how both he and his wife, Ashley, were independently led towa...

Today on the Faithly Podcast, join Alicia Lee and Pennie Morgan, Executive Director of Hephzibah House, as they engage in a warm and inspiring conversation on Christian hospitality and the importance of creating spaces where ministry leaders can truly rest and be refreshed. Pennie shares the remarkable story of Hephzibah House, a ministry that has served New York City for more than 130 years. Originally founded in 1893 as a missionary training school for young women, Hephzibah House today offer...

In this episode, Alicia Lee is joined by Josh Newell, Executive Director of the Jesus Film Project, to discuss what it takes to faithfully serve God's mission over the long haul. Drawing from his 26 years with the Jesus Film Project, Josh reflects on the unexpected journey that led him from pursuing a career in sports broadcasting to helping bring the story of Jesus to people around the world through one of the most translated film projects in history. He shares how technology, combined with a ...

Women Shaping Generosity in the Church: A Conversation with Julie Wilson In this compelling episode of the Faithly Podcast, host Alicia Lee sits down with Julie Wilson, CEO of Women Doing Well, for an insightful discussion that delves into the critical role of women in financial stewardship and its profound impact on the future of the Church. Julie brings to light groundbreaking research that reveals a significant, yet often overlooked, shift in philanthropy: the escalating influence of women i...

In today’s episode, Rev. Adam Durso is joined by J.P. De Gance, founder and president of Communio, as they engage in a compelling conversation on the double helix of faith and family. Drawing from both personal experience and extensive research, J.P. shares how a family crisis reshaped his understanding of ministry and ultimately led him to create Communio—a ministry dedicated to helping churches strengthen relationships, support families, and reach their communities through practical, Christ-c...

Today on the Faithly Podcast, Rev. Adam Durso is joined by Bishop Robert Stearns, founder and executive director of Eagles’ Wings, for a wide-ranging conversation on faith and leadership, exploring the responsibility of Christians to engage the world with both conviction and compassion. Drawing from more than three decades of ministry, Bishop Stearns reflects on the experiences that shaped his calling—from a life-changing trip to Israel in his early twenties to becoming a respected voice in Chr...

In today’s episode of the Faithly Podcast, Alicia Lee is joined by Guy Wasko, Executive Director of FOR.NYC, for a thought-provoking discussion on church unity and the unique opportunities facing the Church in New York City today. Guy reflects on his journey from a childhood call to ministry to planting a church in Manhattan’s East Village, sharing both the joys and challenges of building community in one of the world’s most transient cities. Along the way, he offers honest insights into sustai...

In this episode of the Faithly Podcast, Alicia Lee is joined by Christopher Lim, founder of TheoTech and Spiffio, to explore what happens when a passion for technology collides with a calling to serve the global Church. Chris reflects on his journey from studying computer science and working at Amazon to building technology designed specifically to serve gospel-centered mission. Along the way, he shares the personal and spiritual challenges of leaving behind stability, status, and professional ...

What actually creates a healthy organizational culture, and why does it matter so much? In this episode of The Imperfect CEO, Rev. Adam Durso and Jim Brown welcome Jimmy Mellado, President and CEO of Compassion International, for a rich conversation on leadership, trust, and the kind of culture that helps both people and mission thrive. Rather than stepping into leadership with a need to immediately change everything, Jimmy reflects on approaching Compassion with a posture of listening first—l...

In this episode of The Imperfect CEO, a special series from the Faithly Podcast, Rev. Adam Durso is joined once more by Jim Brown and their guest bestselling author Stephen M.R. Covey for a compelling conversation on trust, accountability, and the hidden dynamics that shape organizational culture. Together, they challenge the idea that agreement automatically equals unity, exploring how many leadership teams appear aligned on the surface while quietly struggling with artificial harmony or unspo...

Living with intention in uncertain times is one of the greatest challenges we can face.Today on the Faithly Podcast, Alicia Lee is joined by Jill Thompson from Inheritance of Hope—a ministry supporting families facing the reality of a parent’s terminal illness—for a deeply moving conversation about legacy and hope in the midst of overwhelming grief. Jill shares the powerful story behind the ministry’s founding, shaped by her close friend Kristen Milligan’s terminal cancer diagnosis at just 30 y...

In this episode of the Faithly Podcast, Alicia Lee is joined by Tensley Almand, President and CEO of Atlanta Mission, for a deeply insightful conversation on the realities and misconceptions surrounding homelessness. Tensley shares his unexpected journey from pastoring a thriving church to leading one of the largest faith-based organizations serving individuals experiencing homelessness in Atlanta. Together, they unpack a critical fallacy: that homelessness is simply a housing issue. Instead, T...

In today’s episode of the Faithly Podcast, Alicia Lee is joined by Dr. John Plake, Chief Innovation Officer at the American Bible Society, for a data-driven and thought-provoking conversation on Bible engagement, cultural shifts, and what they reveal about the spiritual landscape today. Drawing from the latest State of the Bible research, Dr. Plake shares surprising trends—including a rise in Scripture engagement among younger generations and what some are calling a “quiet revival.” But alongsi...

In this episode of The Imperfect CEO, Rev. Adam Durso is joined once again by Jim Brown for a practical and deeply relevant conversation on leadership, humility, and building a healthy church culture with guest Pastor Dan Underhill of Cornerstone Church ATX. Together, they explore the pressure many leaders feel to appear strong, polished, and certain at all times, and how that mindset can quietly limit collaboration and growth. At the center of the conversation is Jim’s “Ascent Model,” outlinin...

In this episode of The Imperfect CEO series on the Faithly Podcast, Rev. Adam Durso and Jim Brown are joined by Scott Green, President of the University of Idaho, for a practical and insightful conversation on leadership, organizational health, and navigating institutional turnaround. Drawing from his background as a CFO and COO in the private sector, Scott shares how he applied the principles from The Imperfect CEO to lead a remarkable transformation—guiding a university facing significant fin...

Welcome to The Imperfect CEO, a special series by the Faithly Podcast, where Rev. Adam Durso is joined by guest host Jim Brown—author of The Imperfect CEO and founder of OrgHealth, a firm dedicated to helping leaders build healthy, life-giving organizational cultures. In this debut episode, Rev. Adam and Jim sit down with Garry Ridge, former CEO of the WD-40 Company, for a candid and deeply practical conversation on what it really takes to lead well. Together, they challenge the traditional mod...

Join Rev. Adam Durso on today’s episode of the Faithly Podcast as he sits down with Reverend Vandalyn Kennedy—leadership strategist, youth ministry leader, and author of ‘First Things First’—as they dive into calling and leadership within ministry, as well as the formation required to serve the next generation well. Vandalyn shares her journey from a strong church upbringing through personal challenges to becoming a globally influential voice in youth leadership. Along the way, she reflects on ...

In this episode of the Faithly Podcast, Alicia Lee is joined by Chris Larson, President and CEO of Ligonier Ministries, for a thought-provoking discussion on the findings of the 2025 State of Theology report and what it reveals about the beliefs shaping today’s church. Drawing from the survey’s results, Chris explains how many American evangelicals are wrestling with confusion around foundational doctrines—including sin, salvation, the Trinity, and even the uniqueness of Christ. While the data ...

Today on the Faithly podcast, host Alicia Lee sits down with Jurie Kriel—leader of NXT Move, executive team member at Shoreline Church, Lausanne Movement contributor, and author of Hitting the Ball You Cannot See—for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, cultural change, and the future of the Church. Drawing from ministry experience spanning apartheid South Africa to church planting in downtown Austin, Jurie unpacks the core metaphor behind his book: just as elite athletes learn to anticip...

What does Gen Z really want from faith and from the Church? In this episode of the Faithly Podcast, Augustine Mendoza of Oral Roberts University joins Alicia Lee for a timely conversation to explore how this rising generation is navigating identity and discipleship in a digitally saturated world. As both an ORU alum and Senior Director of Spiritual Life & Student Experience, Augustine brings a rare full-circle perspective having wrestled through his own questions of faith and now walking alongs...

What happens when the dream you built your life around suddenly dissolves? In this episode of The Faithly Podcast, Alicia Lee sits down with Kelsey O’Connor as she shares her journey from Division I athlete to nationally recognized speaker after a career-ending concussion changed everything. When injury forced her into months of recovery—stripping away her ability to compete, study, and even function as she once had—Kelsey was confronted with a deeper question: who am I without my performance? ...

Recorded live at Jubilee Christian Church on the morning of Pastor Matthew Thompson Jr.’s (“Rev”) ordination as a fifth-generation pastor, this episode of the Faithly Podcast captures a powerful and deeply personal conversation on generational prayer and spiritual legacy. Joining Pastor Adam Durso are Rev and his father Pastor Matthew K. Thompson for a rich dialogue about cultivating a culture that outlives a single leader. From decades of early-morning prayer gatherings to the vibrant youth mo...

In this episode of the Faithly Podcast, Pastor Adam Durso sits down with longtime friend Pastor Dan Underhill for a heartfelt conversation about spiritual obedience, leadership under pressure, and the kind of friendships that breathe life into your soul. Pastor Dan opens up about the years-long journey that led to the launch of Cornerstone Church ATX, sharing how a word from God demanded not just action, but patience and submission. Together, Pastor Adam and Pastor Dan reflect on what gets reve...