Stop Trying to Do It Alone: Identity, Calling, and the Power of Community
In a world that has never been more connected digitally, why do so many people still feel isolated? In this episode of Passing the Pulpit, Matt sits down with author, CEO, and community builder Johnny Levy to talk about our growing hunger for genuine relationships—and what it actually takes to build communities that last. Johnny shares lessons from years of bringing people together, including the communities that flourished, the ones that failed, and why clarity of vision matters when asking people to invest their time and trust.
Along the way, they explore the relationship between identity, design, calling, and assignment; the importance of recognizing the gifts God has placed in others; and why healthy community moves beyond networking toward encouragement, advice, connection, and ultimately collaboration.
Whether you’re a pastor building a church community, a leader gathering people around a shared mission, or simply someone longing for deeper relationships, this conversation is a reminder that God never designed us to do meaningful work alone.
We are so much better, together.
My guest today - Johnny Levy is a CEO, Author, Poet, Connector, Dreamer. He creates communities of authentic connection for mutual progress and writes about his passions: Superpowers, Faith, Identity, Creativity, Human Stories.
Links; You can find Johnny here —> https://substack.com/@johnnylevy or pickup his book HERE and you can get involved with his growing community of Kingdom-minded humans HERE.