

Mature Me w/ Rich Wilkerson Jr.
Rich Wilkerson Jr.
A podcast about life, faith, and leadership with Rich Wilkerson Jr., lead pastor of VOUS Church in Miami, FL.
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Jan 22, 2025 • 1h 45min
Ep 42 — Sage Steele Speaks Up: Being Canceled, Navigating Divorce, Finding Purpose — Rich Wilkerson Jr.
What does it mean to stand firm in your convictions, even when the world is against you? To kick off the new year, Rich sits down with Sage Steele—an icon in sports journalism whose story is one of courage, resilience, and purpose. From being canceled by mainstream media to walking through divorce and heartbreak, Sage shares how she found strength in her faith, family, and calling. Now, as the creator of The Sage Steele Show, she reflects on finding purpose in the pain and standing firm through life's storms. Her story will leave you inspired—don’t miss it.
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Dec 11, 2024 • 1h 51min
Ep 41 — John Cameron Opens Up: Facing Criticism, Learning To Rest & more — Rich Wilkerson Jr.
On ep 41, Rich sits with John Cameron–pastor, author, coach and more. After founding and leading the largest church in New Zealand, John & his wife Gillian are now based on the Gold Coast of Australia and travel the world preaching at Christian events and coaching pastors and leaders. They talk about facing crisis and opposition, learning the rhythms of each season, how to grow and scale what your sphere of influence and more.
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Dec 4, 2024 • 1h 19min
Ep 40 — Rich & DC Answer All Your Questions on Parenting, Raising Kids, Navigating New Seasons & more
On the verge of welcoming their 4th child, Rich & DawnCheré take some time to answer some of your questions on all things parenthood. From how they raise their kids, to confronting their fears and how they navigate new seasons, they share it all.
Whether you’re a parent, about to be, or just love a good, honest convo, this one’s for you.
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Nov 27, 2024 • 1h 44min
Ep 39 — The Church Tomorrow: Shaping The Next Gen, AI, Legacy & more — Rich Wilkerson Jr. & Rob Hoskins
What does leadership look like in a fast-changing world? On ep 39 Rich sits down with Rob Hoskins, President of OneHope and one of the most respected voices in global development. His work has impacted over 1.9 billion children worldwide. Rob has spent his life serving fellow NGO leaders, pouring into the next generation, and developing sustainable transformation initiatives, locally and globally. They talk about challenges and reflections that come from a life of service, how the next generation is reimagining church, and what tech and AI have to do with it all.
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Nov 20, 2024 • 1h 36min
Ep 38 — What Does The Bible REALLY Say About Women In Leadership? — Dr. Allen Tennison, Manouchka Charles & Rich Wilkerson Jr.
Can women lead in church? Can women preach? What does the Bible really say about it? On ep 38, we’re sitting down with Dr. Allen Tennison, Pastor and theologian who helps shape the big theological conversations for the Assemblies of God; and Manouchka Charles, VOUS Church’s location director, pastor and so much more. We’ll unpack scripture, break down leadership roles, and share real stories about women breaking barriers in ministry and life.
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Nov 13, 2024 • 1h 21min
Ep 37 — Chris Mendez: The Trials of Transition, Leading Hillsong South America & more — Rich Wilkerson Jr.
On ep 37, Rich welcomes Chris Mendez for a conversation on leadership, adjusting to big life transitions, following your calling and more. Searching for a way out of addiction, Chris turned to Jesus and experienced a radical transformation overnight. By age 20, he joined Hillsong College in Sydney as an intern and, today, he leads their locations in Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Mexico. In this conversation, they dive into his leap across continents, the highs and lows of ministry, staying rooted through crises, and the reality of leading his family amidst it all.
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Oct 29, 2024 • 1h 13min
Ep 36 — Chris Hodges Shares The Mentor Mindset: Building Leaders, Habits & Discipline — Rich Wilkerson Jr.
On ep 36 of Mature Me, Rich welcomes his own Pastor, Chris Hodges, who leads Church of The Highlands in Birmingham, Alabama. Chris, who also launched GrowLeader and co-founded ARC, shares his knowledge and insights on leadership, being a mentor, parenting tips, the journey of growth and more.
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Oct 22, 2024 • 1h 34min
Ep 35 — Holy Banter: Talking Dating, Calling & Youth Ministry — Charlie Hughes, Rich Wilkerson & Friends
On ep 35, Rich, along with Manouchka Charles and Dakota Duron, host Charlie Hughes. Charlie leads Church By The Glades' youth ministry "Rally", with hundreds of students attending each month. In this candid conversation, they talk through how to find and follow your calling, leadership methods, dating trends and their passion to bring the next generation closer to Jesus.
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Oct 15, 2024 • 1h 22min
Ep 34 — Mariah McManus Goss On All Things Calling, Marriage, Insecurities & more — Rich Wilkerson Jr.
Are you saying "yes" to God? On episode 34 of Mature Me, Rich is joined by worship leader, artist and songwriter Mariah McManus Goss for a conversation about calling, marriage, overcoming insecurities and more. If you've ever questioned whether you're truly following the path God has designed for you, this is an episode you won't want to miss.
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Oct 8, 2024 • 1h 6min
Ep 33 — Joel Tudman Gets Real: Submission, Vulnerability, Untold Stories & more — Rich Wilkerson Jr.
On episode 33 of Mature Me, Rich and The Faith Center’s Assistant Senior Pastor, Joel Tudman, share a candid conversation on submission, vulnerability as a path to healing, and manhood. Joel shares untold stories from his journey at The Potter’s House, valuable lessons he learned as a husband, father, preacher, author, and more. If you’re looking for insights on how to overcome setbacks and find the inspiration to walk in the calling God has for your life, this episode is for you.


