From 24 to CEO: How I Built a Thriving Church & Career | Pastor Lucas Miles DSH #1046

From starting a church at age 24 to becoming a CEO, Pastor Lucas Miles shares his extraordinary journey of faith, leadership, and unwavering conviction. 🙏 Get an insider's look at how he built a thriving church in Indiana while standing firm against cultural pressures and maintaining biblical truth. In this powerful conversation, discover how Pastor Miles navigated challenging times, including losing half his congregation for speaking biblical truth, and emerged stronger than ever. Learn about his innovative approach to church leadership, his perspective on modern challenges facing Christianity, and his mission to help other pastors stay true to their calling. As the Senior Director of Faith at Turning Point USA, Miles reveals his strategy for combating wokeism in churches and shares candid insights about maintaining authenticity in ministry. Whether you're interested in faith, leadership, or building something meaningful, this conversation offers practical wisdom for anyone seeking to make an impact while staying true to their values. Watch now for an honest, unfiltered discussion about faith, leadership, and standing strong in challenging times. This episode is packed with practical insights for both spiritual and professional growth. 🎯 #ChurchLeadership #Faith #Leadership #Ministry #Christianity #PersonalGrowth #Success #ministrystaffing #turningpointfaith #churchgrowth #churchelders #pastoralleadership CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Eradicating Wokeism 00:33 - Involvement with TPUSA 02:27 - Wokeism in the Church 05:42 - Politics and the Church 09:35 - Discipleship vs. Celebrity Culture 13:28 - Qualifications for Pastors 16:27 - Bible and Cannabis Perspectives 19:15 - Debating Atheists 21:00 - Gen Z's View on Religion 22:54 - Engaging Younger Generations 23:51 - Addressing Ageism 25:10 - Keeping Ego in Check 26:54 - Finding Lucas Miles APPLY TO BE ON THE PODCAST: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application BUSINESS INQUIRIES/SPONSORS: jenna@digitalsocialhour.com GUEST: Pastor Lucas Miles https://www.instagram.com/mrlucasmiles LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 Sean Kelly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmikekelly/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .