EQLife with Baron Sovory

This week I got to sit down with Will Penick , Ministerial Director for the Southeastern California Conference (SECC) — one of the largest Adventist conferences in the country, serving close to 70,000 members across Southern California. Will stepped into the Ministerial Director role in November 2023, but his journey to get there? Far from traditional. Raised in a pastor's home, Will spent years t...

In this deeply moving episode of EQ Life , Pastor Baron sits down with Robert L. Hawkins —NRT artist, songwriter, and founder of The Recovery Gathering —for an honest conversation about deliverance, emotional healing, and living one day at a time. Robert shares his powerful journey from drug addiction to lasting recovery, and how an unshakable hope in Jesus Christ reshaped his identity, purpose, a...

In this engaging episode of  EQLife , Dr. Baron Sovory talks with  Dr. Alphonso Greene ,  Senior Pastor of the Mt. Rubidoux Seventh-day Adventist Church in Riverside, California , about what it means to  lead with faith and courage in today’s changing culture . Dr. Greene shares his journey of  transitioning his family across the country  and stepping into a new minis...

In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode of  EQLife , Dr. Baron Sovory sits down with  Dr. Delroy Brooks ,  staff pastor at Kansas Avenue Seventh-day Adventist Church in Riverside, California , and a  community and justice advocate  whose work champions strong families and authentic leadership. Together, they explore the deep connection between  fatherhood, int...

In this inspiring episode of  EQLife , Dr. Baron Sovory sits down with  Patty Maruffo , Executive Secretary of the  Southeastern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists —one of the largest and most diverse conferences in the North American Division. Patty opens up about her remarkable journey from local ministry to executive leadership, offering an honest and insightful look...

In this powerful episode of  EQLife , Dr. Baron Sovory sits down with  Fredrick Russell —a dynamic leadership strategist, executive coach, and former pastor whose voice has shaped leaders across continents. As President and CEO of  True North Leadership Group , Fredrick has spent nearly two decades helping executives, entrepreneurs, and faith leaders align their influence with their...

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with  Pastor Wade Forde , Senior Pastor of the 16th Street SDA Church in San Bernardino. Together, we revisit his journey of faith—from his formative upbringing to the moment he embraced his call to ministry. Pastor Forde reflects on the unique bond of friendship we shared as college roommates during our freshman year, and how those early experiences shap...

Hosted by Dr. Baron Sovory,  EQLife  explores how emotional intelligence, compassion, and authentic leadership shape the way we live, work, and thrive. Through conversations with pastors, leaders, and voices from a variety of fields, this podcast uncovers insights, stories, and practical tools to help you flourish in faith, family, and personal growth. If you’re ready to live with more w...

In this inspiring conversation, I sit down with  Pastor Damian Chandler , a dynamic leader in the South Central Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. We explore his journey of faith and family, his calling to ministry, and how creativity has shaped his work as both a songwriter and author. Pastor Chandler shares what it was like to speak at the  largest youth gathering in the SDA Church—...