Mature Me w/ Rich Wilkerson Jr.

I love conversations that challenge the way we think about leadership and who we’re becoming.On this episode of Mature Me, I sit down with my friend @ryanleak, a husband and father of two, New York Times best selling author and speaker.We talk about the moments that shape you- from his surprise wedding that gained national attention to his connection to Kobe and practicing with the NBA. We talk what it looks like to actually process loss and how stillness before God becomes essential in seasons of pressure.Ryan shares the shift that changed everything. Moving from chasing success to chasing failure. Letting go of fear and stepping into rooms believing God has already gone before you.If your communication is about you, it’s ego. If it’s for others, it’s impact. Maturing is learning how to lay down the crown you were never meant to carry.

This week I sat down with one of the coolest people I’ve ever met. @scottharrsion is the founder and CEO of @charitywater, a nonprofit organization that hasfunded over $1 Billion for clean and safe drinking water projects for over 20 million peoplearound the worldFrom being a top nightclub promoter to becoming the recipient of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award in 2024 Scott is one of the most influential social entrepreneurs of our timeWe talk about how calling often finds you when you stop chasing it, why proximity to pain changes everything, and how a simple ideas can make the biggest impact. His idea of “what if 100% of donations went straight to the work” helped spark a global movement bringing clean water to millions of people Scott shares about building a culture of generosity, raising kids with perspective, dreaming again at 50, and why comfort might give you everything except your callingThis conversation is about purpose, conviction, and refusing to live in apathy when the need is so great.Tune into the premiere tonight at 7:30PM on the Rich Wilkerson Jr. YouTube Channel 🔗

On this episode of Mature Me, I sit down with a longtime friend in the faith @markpettusMark preached his first sermon just one month after getting saved and now serves as lead pastor of one of the biggest churches in America @churchofthehighlands. His life has been marked by faith, obedience, and a quiet commitment to stay planted when many people would move on.We talk about 15 years of friendship, the power of staying, and the transition to the role of lead pastor. Sometimes you’re the quarterback… sometimes you’re the long snapper 🤣 Either way, the goal is the same: serve the mission.Mark shares stories about trusting spiritual authority, learning to lead through “no,” and discovering the grace God gives for today. Because maturity isn’t about chasing position — it’s about stewardship.This conversation is about planting your life in God’s purpose, embracing the challenge, and becoming more like Jesus along the way.Tune into the premiere tonight at 7:30PM on the Rich Wilkerson Jr. YouTube Channel 🔗

On this episode of Mature Me, I sit down with my friend @annagoldenmusic, worship leader, artist, wife, and someone who has chosen obedience again and again.At a young age she stepped into the entertainment industry working with Disney alongside her family. As she stepped in to be a light she learned that influence means nothing if you don’t first know how to be still in the presence of God. We talk about worship culture, the local church, kingdom success versus worldly success, and how God’s mercy pulls us even when we’ve been disobedient. The evidence that God is over something isn’t numbers. It’s fruit.This conversation is about becoming a child of God first, valuing the seeds you sow, and bringing people to the feet of Jesus.Tune into the premiere tonight at 7:30PM on the Rich Wilkerson Jr. YouTube Channel 🔗

I love conversations with friends who have walked through fire.On this episode of Mature Me, I sit down with my good friend Levi LuskoFrom serving as a youth pastor and planting a church at 22 to losing his daughter and Dad - Levi’s life has been marked by bold faith and big transitions.We also talk about what happened at 38. The midlife crisis. The anxiety attacks. An 18 month season that felt messy and disorienting. A detangling of identity, pace, and pressure.We talk about manhood and suffering. About grief and how to handle death. Growing your no. Changing your pace. Being present. One thing at time. Maturing is not avoiding pain. It’s learning how to walk through it without losing your soul.Tune into the premiere tonight at 7:30PM on the Rich Wilkerson Jr. YouTube Channel 🔗

This episode is unique and timely. Shah Ahmadi was born and raised in Iran in a devout Muslim family, under a system where Islam functions as state law, not just personal faith.He grew up memorizing the Quran for hours at a time. Believing his good deeds had to outweigh his bad. Never hearing the word grace.As he began questioning and searching for truth, anxiety followed him. Fear of punishment. Spiritual resistance when he stepped toward church.Then he encountered Jesus not as an idea, but as peace .His decision cost him. His family faced arrest. And still he says, “I love Muslims. I would die for them.”This conversation is about truth, compassion, and courage. It gives insight into the climate of Iran and other Middle Eastern countries right now. Listen with an open heart. Tune into the premiere tonight at 7:30PM on the Rich Wilkerson Jr. YouTube Channel 🔗

Love, marriage, sex, dating… you all had QUESTIONS😅 I brought my favorite person, my best friend, my wife of almost 20 years @dawnchere on for a special Valentines episode of Mature Me ❤️We answered your questions honestly, laughed a lot, and I even pulled out the list I wrote on our 15th anniversary: 15 Things to Do to Keep Your Marriage on Fire🔥This one’s for the married, the dating, the hopeful, and the healing.Tune into the premiere at 7:30PM on the Rich Wilkerson Jr. YouTube Channel

This week on Mature Me, I sit down with one of the funniest and anointed people I know - @natediaz We talk about nearness, faith as intimacy and not performance, and staying rooted. We get into worship, songwriting, and why theology matters when you’re leading people. We also talk about touring, pruning seasons, and what it looks like to stay close to the cross through it all.This is a conversation about maturity, devotion, and letting the Father’s love keep your heart alive.
Tune into the premiere tonight at 7:30PM on the Rich Wilkerson Jr. YouTube Channel 🔗

Imagine having your best friend and one of his best friend’s on your podcast… that’s exactly what I did with @thejasonkennedy @mattcutshallFrom E! News & Vine to being married in your 40s- both Jason and Matt have never stopped evolving. We talk about friendships, the early days of content creation, burnout, pressure, and pivoting as media keeps changing. We also talk strategy, longevity, and trusting God when the path isn’t clear.This is a real conversation about life, work, and growth. If you want a good laugh or feel like a fly on the wall into an authentic conversation between three dudes- tune into the premiere tonight at 7:30PM on the Rich Wilkerson Jr. YouTube Channel 🔗

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