Unedited with Cameron Strang

2020 isn't normal. We're simultaneously dealing with a global pandemic, racial injustice, political tension, economic instability and climate disasters. That's why we wanted to do this special edition of 'Unedited' where Cameron Strang sits down with pastor Rick Warren. He's a leader to leaders, and Pastor Rick's wisdom and insight to navigating these unprecedented waters is something we all need to hear. Buckle up, he brings some much-needed clarity and truth. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Bianca Olthoff is a speaker, church planter and author of the new book, How to Have Your Life Not Suck: Becoming Today Who You Want to Be Tomorrow. She’s passionate about helping today's generation discover meaning and purpose in Jesus, navigate life, connect in community and live significantly. Listen as she talks to Cameron about her incredible story, struggling with self-worth and hearing God’s voice about her calling. It’s a wide-ranging conversation that touches on everything from the role of women in church leadership, to her passion for justice and a lot more. Don’t miss it.

Propaganda is an emcee, poet and activist, but he’s also one of those voices that can’t be put in a box. He challenges the status quo and is an outspoken activist for the Church to address important issues. In this illuminating conversation, Prop joins Cameron to talk about growing up in racially segregated Los Angeles, cultural identity—including his first trip to Africa that he just took—and yes, how he finds himself at a lot of white church conferences and what he thinks about that. It’s a transparent look into the story and perspective of someone who’s sitting at the intersection of a lot of things, and someone we should all be listening to.

Shauna Niequist is a sought-after speaker and The New York Times best-selling author of Cold Tangerines, Bittersweet, Present Over Perfect and others. This has been a year of change for Shauna. She and her husband Aaron decided to move their family from Chicago to New York City, she started seminary, and now she finds herself reimagining major aspects of her career and calling. Listen in as she talks to Cameron about starting over, handling difficult seasons, the Enneagram, and even the new book she’s just starting to write. It’s a vulnerable and open conversation, exactly what you’d expect from Shauna.

Author, speaker, activist—Christine Caine is a literal world changer. She founded A21, a nonprofit working to "abolish slavery everywhere, forever,” as well as Propel Women, an organization empowering women to lead and develop their sense of God-given purpose. She’s also written more than 20 books, has a daily TV show and leads a global preaching ministry. She sits down with Cameron to talk about how she keeps all those plates spinning without burning out, what she sees God doing in this generation and what’s next for her (hint: she’s not slowing down). It’s a conversation you don’t want to miss.

Joel Houston is the leader of influential worship group Hillsong United. After a three-year break, the band recently released the album People, which hit No. 2 on the Billboard charts. United is currently in the midst of a nationwide arena tour, which culminates in July at Madison Square Garden. After a recent stop, Joel sat down with Cameron to talk about his personal journey over those last few years. It’s a moving and vulnerable conversation, as Joel opens up about a personal crisis he went through, and the painful process of rediscovering, as he put it, the “wonder” again.

On this episode of “Unedited,” Jamie Tworkowski opens up about his mental health journey, the incredible and unexpected story of launching TWLOHA, how the conversation around mental health has shifted in recent years and what still needs to change in the way we talk about our struggles.

Andy Mineo is a rapper and producer known for the hit song “You Can’t Stop Me,” as well as a slew of Billboard-charting albums. He joins Cameron before one of the final stops on this spring’s sold-out Unashamed Forever Tour, which included his Reach Records labelmates Lecrae, Trip Lee, KB, Tedashii and others. Listen as they talk about Andy’s story coming up in Syracuse, New York, how he got his break in music, mental health, and as a self-professed sneaker head what he thinks about the @preachersnsneakers Instagram account that’s been getting attention the last few weeks.

Singer and songwriter Abner Ramirez is one-half of the popular R&B/folk duo Johnnyswim. With a highly anticipated new album releasing April 19th, Abner joins Cameron for a wide-ranging conversation. You’ll of course hear about the new project, of course, but also his faith journey, how he pursued Amanda (it’s a great story), what Chip and Jo are like in real life, and yes, what it’s like being friends with Steph Curry. And guys, pay attention—at one point Abner even gives some really good relationship advice.

Jerry Lorenzo is a fashion designer, entrepreneur and the mastermind behind the brand Fear of God. A favorite of everyone from Jay-Z and Justin Bieber to Kylie Jenner and Rihanna—the brand recently debuted their biggest collaboration to date: a collection of shoes with Nike. In an in-depth conversation with Cameron, Jerry opens up about his faith, the philosophy behind his creative process, his own personal story and how Fear of God became one of the biggest names in fashion.

Bryan and Katie Torwalt’s recent EP, Praise Before My Breakthrough, is a bit unusual for worship artists. It’s a deeply personal collection of songs talking about struggle, pain and trusting God in the midst of hard seasons. It doesn’t have the neatly tied up answers. It wasn’t written on the “victory” side of things. It’s vulnerable and a little bit messy. Listen in as the couple joins Cameron to talk about the project, their journeys—and even geeking out a little at the Grammys.

Caitlin Crosby is an artist, activist and founder of innovative fashion brand The Giving Keys. It all started when she had the idea to make custom jewelry from repurposed keys to connect people, share empowering messages and help lift people out of homelessness in Los Angeles. Listen as Cameron talks to her about the growth of The Giving Keys, what she’s learned leading it and the challenges and opportunities of her unique purpose-driven model.

Bob Goff is one of the world’s most inspiring people. That sounds like a bold claim, but the “recovering lawyer” (his words) not only travels the world as an activist and philanthropist, his best-selling books Love Does and Everybody Always have motivated millions of others to find ways that they too can change the world. On this episode of Unedited, Cameron talks to Bob about how to live a life of purpose, the importance of making margin, the power of meaningful relationships and a lot more.

Annie F. Downs is a best-selling author, popular podcaster and highly sought-after speaker. And, this week on an emotional Unedited, she and Cameron have a deep conversation about understanding God’s calling, making sense of unexpected turns in life, relationships and a lot more.

On today's episode of Unedited, Cameron sits down with Tyler Reagin. Tyler Reagin is the head of Christian leadership organization Catalyst. When he took over the position, Catalyst was about putting pastors in arena conferences, but Tyler's taken it upon himself to rebuild their entire strategy, one based on a nonprofit structure and a missional foundation. His new book, The Life-Giving Leader, explains some of it, but he explains more of it here, unedited as always.

On today’s episode, Cameron sits down with author and former World Vision president Rich Stearns. Rich was a very successful corporate CEO, which you’ll hear about, and he left it all for something more significant. For the last 20 years he’s led World Vision USA, the largest Christian humanitarian organization in the world. World Vision works in relief efforts, holistic development and advocacy—working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. World Vision has a unique strategy of holistic change. They work in communities to make sustainable impact affecting education, health care, economic development, and the promotion of justice. The goal is always to eventually hand the keys over and leave. They work with local leadership to give a hand-up, not just hand-outs. It’s not hyperbole to say that Rich Stearns’ vision, faith and leadership has literally saved millions of lives and changed the world. Rich’s story shows how the gospel—the whole gospel—was always meant to be a world changing social revolution. And it’s a revolution that begins with each of us.

Carl Lentz is the pastor of Hillsong New York City. He’s outspoken, passionate, stylish, and— probably because he’s outspoken, passionate and stylish—is no stranger to criticism. He pastors celebrities, athletes and one of the most influential churches in America. Listen in as he and Cameron talk candidly about the criticism after his appearance on The View, the pressure of representing the Church in mainstream culture, dealing with critics, his views on life issues, racism, justice, grace and truth. Get to know the man behind the leather jacket.

Continued from Part 1. On comedian Pete Holmes’ hit HBO show “Crashing”, he plays a guy who grew up in a conservative family, went to a Christian college, married his college sweetheart and then had his whole life turned upside down by a difficult divorce right as his standup career starts to take off. That story, as it happens, is based on Pete’s own life. Since then, he’s been on a wild spiritual journey, deconstructing and reconstructing his faith. And where he is today is a lot different from where he started. Don’t miss this exclusive and vulnerable conversation. _________________ Unedited with Cameron Strang is the new long-form interview podcast from RELEVANT. If you like the show, share it with your friends and don't forget to subscribe and review us on iTunes

On comedian Pete Holmes’ hit HBO show “Crashing”, he plays a guy who grew up in a conservative family, went to a Christian college, married his college sweetheart and then had his whole life turned upside down by a difficult divorce right as his standup career starts to take off. That story, as it happens, is based on Pete’s own life. Since then, he’s been on a wild spiritual journey, deconstructing and reconstructing his faith. And where he is today is a lot different from where he started. Don’t miss this exclusive and vulnerable conversation. _________________ Unedited with Cameron Strang is the new long-form interview podcast from RELEVANT. If you like the show, share it with your friends and don't forget to subscribe and review us on iTunes

He’s figuring it out. Pastor and author Levi Lusko joins RELEVANT founder Cameron Strang for a wide-ranging conversation about his story, planting a church in Montana of all places, success, loss, family — and keeping all the plates spinning while staying healthy. Levi’s honesty and insight about finding the balance is something you won’t want to miss.   __________________________________   Unedited with Cameron Strang is the new long-form interview podcast from RELEVANT. If you like the show, share it with your friends and don't forget to subscribe and review us on iTunes!

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