Next Up with Grant Skeldon

Do you find yourself overwhelmed by the upcoming election? With all the tension surrounding this year's presidential candidates, some of you may feel politically homeless.In this episode, Grant Skeldon and Will Chung talk with Michael Wear, author and CEO of Center for Christianity and Public Life. They discuss dealing with this feeling by gaining a new vision to navigate this unique election year.Listen in and learn how to go into this year's election with more confidence and context. Resources: Michael Wear: Instagram: @MichaelWear Michael's Book: The Spirit of Our Politics: Spiritual Formation and the Renovation of Public Life Grant Skeldon: @GrantSkeldon Will Chung: @WillKChung

Do you feel like you're overflowing with questions? Are you longing to be more spiritually connected? If so, this podcast is for you. In this episode, Grant Skeldon and Will Chung discuss everything from controversial parts of scripture to practical ways of living out your faith with Dr. Joel Muddamalle and Pastor Jonathan Pokluda. They offer guidance on topics the next generation wrestles with. Tune in and discover how you can navigate God's word thoughtfully, using both spirit and truth. Resources: Dr. Joel Muddamalle: Instagram: @muddamalle (Send in your questions to Joel on Tuesdays) Joel's Book: The Hidden Peace: Finding True Security, Strength, and Confidence Through Humility Instagram Pastor Jonathan Pokluda (JP) Instagram: @jpokluda (Tune in on Fridays for JP's Q&A)

Do you ever feel guilty that you don't pray enough? Or that when you do pray, your prayers are bad, boring or empty? In this episode of NextUp, Grant Skeldon and Will Chung talk all things prayer with brothers Addison and Alec Bevere from Messenger International. They uncover the disconnect many of us have about prayer, helping us understand it's not a formula to solve, but an experience to share. Listen in and discover how you can trade boring, empty prayers for real connection with God. — Resources: Check out Addison's new book: Words with God

Does your faith rest in the wisdom of men or the power of God? In this episode of NextUp, podcast hosts Grant Skeldon and Will Chung wrestle with questions like this, prompted by 1 Corinthians 2:5, alongside special guests Jenessa Wait of Bethel Church and Mariela Rosario of She Speaks Fire. Don't miss this lively deep-dive on the topic of the Holy Spirit—from speaking in tongues to understanding the role of the Holy Spirit and the cost of cultivating the Holy Spirit's presence in our lives. Listen and be encouraged to make room in your faith life to encounter the power of the Holy Spirit. New episodes every Thursday. __ Resources: Check out Mariela's new book: She Speaks Fire: Battling Shame, Reigniting Your Faith, and Claiming Your Purpose

Depending on who you talk to, the Enneagram can be a dicey topic–especially if it's used as an excuse, not a tool. In this episode, Jenn Jett Barrett, Founder of the Well Summit, discusses the Enneagram with Will, Grant and Cheyanne and outlines how to use this system of personality typing to bring clarity about how we, as individuals and as leaders, relate to the world.Tune in to discover how the Enneagram can give you direction but doesn't have to cage you. New episodes every Thursday. Resources: Learn more about Jenn's Well Summit and Enneagram workshops.

If your mind is racing with all the things you have to do, but your heart is tugging at you to slow down, then this episode is for you! Grant and Will talk with authors Alicia Britt Chole and Jeff Vanderstelt about the shifts in values and priorities that leaders need to make in order to lead with God, not for God. They give profound insight into building emotional and spiritual wealth for long-lasting impact. Tune in now and watch for new episodes every Thursday.Resources: Check out Alicia's book: The Sacred Slow: A Holy Departure from Fast Faith Check out Jeff's book: Gospel Fluency: Speaking the Truths of Jesus into the Everyday Stuff of Life

In a time when pastors are falling all around us and there are more and more examples of the Church embedded in politics, these next gen ministry leaders from New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago cut to the chase and challenge us as believers to go to the darkness and be a light. To show up and be consistent with a generation skeptical of Christians. To redefine success in ministry by going long with vulnerability and authenticity. Tune in now and watch for new episodes every Thursday.

As a leader, do you find your schedule controlling you more than you are controlling it? In this episode, Grant and Will lead a powerful Q&A with rapper, CEO, New York Times bestselling author, investor, and activist, Lecrae, about how to prioritize and keep your soul intact while leading and pioneering new spaces. Tune in today and watch for new episodes every Thursday.

To kick off Season 2, Grant and Will interview Jonathan "JP" Pokluda, lead pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church and author of Why Do I Do What I Don't Want To Do. They do a deep dive on how to guard your mind, fortify your confidence, and get over what other people think.

Zach Love and Trent Jackson are Next Up with Grant Skeldon and Will Chung. In this Episode: Private vs. public creatives. Inner Monologue of an Evangelist. Music lyrics and mourning. Fav stories: How did I end up here? Loving people better where they are.