In this powerful conversation, Dr. Zach Clinton sits down with Pastor Russell Johnson of Pursuit Church in the Pacific Northwest to talk about the courage required to lead with conviction in a culture that often pressures pastors to stay quiet. Russell shares the personal and pastoral cost of boldly standing for biblical truth…from facing threats and criticism to navigating the weight of public leadership…while remaining anchored in the calling God placed on his life. Together we explore what it means to offer costly praise, declaring that God is good even when life is difficult, and why clarity from God often matters more than certainty about the outcome. Russell also unpacks the heart behind three promises he has made to his church: that it will be a safe place, that it will remain safe, and that it will never back down from the truth. This episode is a candid and encouraging reminder that while salvation is free, following Jesus will cost us everything, and that courage in the Kingdom always comes with a price, but it’s a price worth paying.

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Find Out More About Pursuit Church: https://www.thepursuitnw.com/about
Listen to Some of Pastor Russell’s Recent Sermons: https://www.thepursuitnw.com/#recent-messages
Follow Russell on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/russellbjohnson/
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