Stewarding Your Influence

Dr. Ramona  walks us through her 20 year experience as a victim of abuse, how that tragedy has become a triumph for the release of God's calling in her life, and how loss due to domestic abuse encompasses everything from severe personal suffering to the heartbreaking loss of God-given human potential. Dr. Ramona Probasco's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes:  https://pinnacleforum.com/2019/02/ ul-...

Servant-leadership. Stewardship of influence.  The presence of the kingdom of God.  Pastor Grant  Powell  shares how the almost indescribable destruction caused by Hurricane Michael inspired the unleashing of leadership in Panama City, Florida. Grant Powell's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes:  https://pinnacleforum.com/2019/02/ ul-podcast-46 /

Why have podcasts become so integral to communication in the digital age?  Why is "adapt or die" even more true than it was in the past?  And how do the answers to these questions empower us to be better servant-leaders? Steve Reiter's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes:  https://pinnacleforum.com/2019/02/ ul-podcast-45 /

The vast majority of American Christians today are operating within a framework that undermines their belief in their value to God, the calling He has given them, and the way they live out their faith.  Joseph  Mattera , who is a keynote speaker at our upcoming National Conference, gives us a glimpse into why this is and what we can do about it.  You don't want to miss this episode! Joseph Mattera...

Pastor Craig  Moore  has intentionally stepped outside the walls of his church to engage his community, and especially leaders in his community.  By doing so he has provided an example to the people in his congregations and a perspective for us on how our church leaders can think, act and lead differently in the marketplace than is so frequently the case. Craig Moore's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show...

A faulty misunderstanding of "the gospel" by a Christian leader will limit and even squash the influence of that leader.  In this episode, John  Stonestreet  zeroes in on how the "the four chapter gospel" is often reduced to two chapters – and how this serious misunderstanding has had and has today enormous ramifications for Christian leadership and the condition of our culture. John Stonestreet's...

In this short message, Pinnacle Forum President & CEO Guy Rodgers talks about the need for a significant course correction in how we live out Christianity here in America, and how this will positively impact our calling to advance the kingdom of God and influence the culture around us for Christ. Guy Rodger's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes:  https://pinnacleforum.com/2019/01/ ul-podcast-41 /

Pinnacle Forum Partner Chuck  Stetson  heard and followed God's call for his life, and as a result the "Bible as Literature" program he developed is in nearly 700 high schools in the U.S. and gaining traction in countries around the world.  Listen as Chuck  shares how God called him, what happened, and how hearing and knowing our calling, purpose and passion unleashes leadership and influence we m...

The Bible warns that "without a vision, the people perish."  Michael  Scott , the CEO of Pure Flix, provides answers to questions such as:  How do we pursue God's vision for us?  How do we navigate the inevitable obstacles? How does pursuing God's vision unleash our leadership? Michael Scott's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes:  https://pinnacleforum.com/2018/12/ ul-podcast-39 /

Research on the brain now reveals what works to inspire us and bring out our best, and what doesn't. In this must-listen-to episode, Dr. Tim  Irwin  unpacks for us concepts ranging from "affirmation of our core" to "alliance feedback," and how we as leaders can in fact exercise extraordinary influence in the lives of others. Dr. Tim Irwin's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes:  https://pinnacleforu...

Wellness is much more than the absence of illness, and as Michael  Ellison  explains, being intentional about maintaining holistic wellness is essential for fully living out the purposes God has called us to. Michael Ellison's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes:  https://pinnacleforum.com/2018/12/ ul-podcast-37 /

Michele  Cushatt , a three-time survivor of cancer, describes for us how the darkest, most painful times in our lives are the incubators for God's greatest work in us and position us for paths of leadership and influence we could not have known otherwise. Michele Cushatt's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes:  https://pinnacleforum.com/2018/11/ ul-podcast-36 /

Knowing how God created and gifted us unlocks enormous potential for leadership that advances His kingdom.  In this episode we discuss practical steps we can take to understand our unique identity in order to better live out our unique calling. Don Ankenbrandt's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes:  https://pinnacleforum.com/2018/11/ ul-podcast-35 /

Leaders for whom God has destined for significant influence invariably suffer loss, tragedy, and adversity, typically in greater amounts than would be considered "normal."  Os  Hillman  takes us through how God uses such seasons in our lives to prepare us for the fulfillment of our leadership callings. Os Hillman's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes:  https://pinnacleforum.com/2018/11/ ul-podcast-...

In this episode with renowned leadership authority Ken  Blanchard , we unpack some of the compelling and practical insights that will guide us to "lead like Jesus." Ken Blanchard's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes:  https://pinnacleforum.com/2018/11/ ul-podcast-33 /

Years ago Michael Stallard  realized he was leaving the Holy Spirit at the front door as he headed to work as a performance-driven leader in the marketplace. This led him on a journey to apply biblical truth to organizational cultures, and how the "connection culture" is the most conducive to the unleashing of leadership. Here is a complimentary link from Michael for receiving the  100 Ways to Con...

In an increasingly polarized culture where the civil discourse continues to deteriorate, how can we engage this culture in a way that faithfully honors God and balances truth and love? Dr. Darrell Bock's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes:  https://pinnacleforum.com/2018/10/ ul-podcast-31 /

Guy Rodgers  walks us through the biblical truths of "kingdom" and "calling," how a proper understanding of these affects everything from our understanding of God to our unique identity, and how this will change how you approach everything from work to recreation. Guy Rodgers' bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes:  https://pinnacleforum.com/2018/10/ ul-podcast-30 /

In this episode Sarah Sumner  unpacks for us why we absolutely need a personal mission statement that reflects who we are uniquely in Christ, what this looks like, and how it helps us overcome adversity and explodes our leadership potential. Sarah Sumner's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes:  https://pinnacleforum.com/2018/10/ ul-podcast-29 /

George Barna  has sold more books based on survey research related to matters of faith than any author in American history.  In this episode, he not only unpacks what the data tell us about the state of our culture, he walks us through how Christian leaders in these darkening times can be instrumental in the advancement of God's kingdom. George Barna's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes:  https://...

Alignment. Trust. Feedback. Trials. In this episode,  Tami   Heim  shares with us how we can navigate these four aspects through the crucible of leadership God places us in. Tami Heim's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes:  https://pinnacleforum.com/2018/09/ ul-podcast-27 /

Bev Upton , CEO of a global ministry organization, answers questions such as "how do I know I'm called?" and "why is a healthy culture in an organization essential to the release of the leadership of its team members?" Bev Upton's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes:  https://pinnacleforum.com/2018/09/ ul-podcast-26 /

Leadership has been defined as having a positive influence on another.  In this episode we explore with  John   Ramstead , whose life is a remarkable story of triumph out of tragedy, how to live out "kingdom leadership," leadership that literally goes beyond influence. John Ramstead's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes:  https://pinnacleforum.com/2018/09/ ul-podcast-25 /

Education leaders and Pinnacle Forum Partners Len Munsil and Ben Merkle discuss why both the apprehension of biblical truth and living it out courageously are so essential for the advancement of Christian servant-leadership in our increasingly secular culture. Len Munsil's & Ben Merkle's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes:  https://pinnacleforum.com/2018/09/ ul-podcast-24 /

Kevin Harris , who has benefited from being mentored and mentoring others, discusses with us how purposeful mentoring unleashes the leadership in both the mentee and the mentor. Kevin Harris' bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes:  https://pinnacleforum.com/2018/08/ ul-podcast-23 /