66 | Sammy Rodriguez – Leading in a Complex Culture

How can church leaders boldly share God’s truth while inspiring hope and love in a complex world? In this episode of the GrowLeader Podcast, Pastors Chris Hodges and Matt Minor sit down with Pastor Sammy Rodriguez to discuss how leaders can navigate today’s complex cultural landscape. They dive into the challenges of balancing truth and love while engaging with a rapidly changing world. Pastor Sammy shares powerful insights on the role of the Holy Spirit in leading with conviction and grace, and emphasizes the importance of investing in the next generation. The conversation explores how staying Spirit-led and empowering young leaders can position the Church to make a lasting impact in a complex culture. . . . . Episode Resources: - Learn More about Pastor Sammy Rodriguez: https://www.pastorsam.com - Book | Fresh Oil Holy Fire New Wine: https://www.pastorsam.com/books . . . . All things GrowLeader: - NEW GrowLeader One Days: https://www.growleader.com/onedays - Learn More and Register for GrowLeader Conference 2025: https://www.growleader.com/conference - Develop a Kingdom Builders or Legacy Team: https://www.growleader.com/kbvirtualintensive - Learn more about Monthly Mentoring with Pastor Chris: https://www.growleader.com/monthlymentoring - Access FREE church resources: https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/resources - Watch the GrowLeader Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@GrowLeaderTeam . . . . Follow along on Socials: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growleader - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growleader . . . . Thank you to our partners! - Wesleyan Investment Foundation: https://www.wifonline.com/growleader - OneHope: https://onehope.net/ - StudioC: https://www.thestudioc.org/growleader . . . . Timeline: 00:00 - Highlight 00:19 - Meet Pastor Sammy Rodriguez 08:26 - Balancing Truth and Love 21:13 - The Role of the Holy Spirit 28:02 - Thank You, Partners!