Stewarding Your Influence

Time Sensitive. Listen today! Partner Dr. Joy Dahl shares her God-calling and about the first virtual Boldy Conference for like-minded professional women on October 8th. Hear Joy's heart regarding the challenges women face and register for an opportunity to join thousands of other women looking for community and real practical solutions to boldly live for Christ in the workplace. Dr. Joy Dahl's bi...

Learn how Partner, Brett Billups , was inspired to transform a career in human resources into a ministry to counsel other companies and individuals in critical staff related situations based on biblical principles.  It's amazing what God's wisdom can do in reshaping the perspective of one's career. Hear Brett 's story and about his available resources, including his new book, Biblical HR .   Brett...

I expect a good learning mistake everyday," says Partner Steve Marble . Steve describes the secrets of building others up and setting them up for success, including for himself. He also knows he needs the proper oxygen from other leaders who are brothers in Christ to vault him to the next level. And that is exactly what his weekly group does for him. Learn about Steve 's unique book, birthed out o...

Partner, Eric Smith , thought he had landed the perfect marketing career.  He was using his talents and was well respected at the company where he worked. Then one conversation changed his eternal perspective and opened up an opportunity to unite business and ministry together...what he had always hoped to do one day. Learn about Eric and his business partner's ministry to bring the Bible and the...

We all have a LIST... a trauma list.  Our list can make us stronger, more resilient, more equipped, and more compassionate.  Or it can literally destroy us.  Partner, Laurie Sanders , has a very difficult and lengthy list, but through her griefs and hardships, she decided to believe that God could heal, sustain, and give her hope that would enable her to help others also look to Him. To be overcom...

Partner, Eric Johnsen , wanted to make his own 'half-time' count by exercising his God-given calling to serve those needing a second chance, such as the homeless, prisoners, veterans and more. Hear Eric's story and learn how his R3 ministry is bringing rehabilitation, restoration and respite care to many in need. Perhaps this will also resonate with your own calling. Eric Johnsen's bio . PinnacleF...

Partner, Nick Logan , made a pivotal decision in his career to not compromise his relationship with God. What may have appeared to be a crushing financial move turned out to be a highly favored blessing from God. Learn how Nick 's uncompromising stance and entrepreneurial move paved the way for him to bless ministries and to start ground breaking projects to protect against the culturally antagoni...

Partners, Vaughn Baker and Justin Erickson were introduced to one another in Pinnacle Forum and have become close brothers in Christ and associates in their work. These are two men with different histories and different core value identities brought together by God to align their missions in helping others understand and excel in the specific wiring God instilled in them.   Vaughn Baker's bio .  ...

After years of career success, Partner Bob Pruitt encountered a new and unexpected direction from God.  Being blessed to be an attorney for various large companies prepared Bob for his current role at Alliance Defending Freedom.  Hear Bob's story, gain insights into some of the current religious liberty battles being litigated, and understand the importance of standing by your faith.   Bob Pruitt'...

Colossians 2:2...'being knit together in love' exemplifies the connection made between Partners, Sue Okarma and Jessica De La Cruz . They've experienced the richly resourced Pinnacle Forum community and were introduced by another Partner due to their mutual love for teachers and students.  Together, and in their own ways, they're blessing teachers and being an example of Christ's character in the...

With over 500,000 elected offices in the US from school board to President Christians can have a major influence on the nation by becoming candidates. But there is a high reluctance to say "Yes" to the challenge, and many churches have abdicated their role in encouraging Kingdom involvement in Politics. Hear from Partner, Aamon Ross ...about his calling and ministry to change all of this. You don'...

Partner Nancy Batterman had a gift set planted in her by God. Only she wasn't using it, nor did she know she had it. Despite Nancy 's stubbornness, God didn't stop trying to get her attention and finally had to shake up her world to reveal the next open door. Listen to Nancy 's story, how she learned to listen and to teach the art of listening as part of God's divine plan for her life. Nancy Batte...

Did you realize that veterans are highly successful entrepreneurs, even more so than their non-veteran counterparts? They apply principles and disciplines from their military service, as well as their higher education afforded by their service. However, Partner & veteran Derren Burrell also knows that access to startup capital is a huge roadblock for them. He'll share what he is doing to change th...

Today culture wants you to believe that God is unknowable and unreal. Logic is a thing of the past, and feelings and relativism are highly praised. How did we get to this point? Young Successful Leader Forum member and Partner Phil  Carlson takes us on an intriguing journey over the last century, revealing how Christians have been convinced to believe that they are the problem. But there is hope!...

Partner Kris Castro learned to listen for the Holy Spirit's voice. She decided to respond in faith to His promptings and began an adventure that would take her places she needed to be and to people He wanted to bless. Through it God would demonstrate His divine faithfulness and provision. Kris promises that there is no better approach than embracing the unknown. Kris Castro's bio . PinnacleForum.c...

God's calling for everyone is as unique as a fingerprint. Partner Timothy Morgan knows this and is using his marketing business to help individuals and entities shine a light on their mission. Learn some valuable tips and how Timothy aligns his expertise with his own calling to make a great Kingdom impact, particularly in helping churches and ministries thrive. Timothy's Morgan's bio . PinnacleFor...

When your vision is stifled and the doors keep closing, is it time to step out and cast a new net? Pinnacle Forum Partner and former board member Rick Stephens shares about this very thing through the journey of his career and building his own business with an upside-down leadership pyramid approach. Explore the biblical values he instilled in Horizon Hobby. Rick Stephen's bio . PinnacleForum.com...

When all seemed lost for JT and Mary Patton's marriage, the light began to steadily dawn. Despite all of the counseling and programs, God was gently waiting to be personally sought after. He is the God of restoration. Listen as our Partner JT unpacks a very personal story of brokenness and healing and shares about his and Mary's Ten09 Effect marriage ministry. JT Patton's bio . PinnacleForum.com S...

Partner Terry Beatley unveils the abortion industry, its beginnings and the lies deeply seeded in our culture and among Christians. A divinely orchestrated interview with the former "Abortion King" Dr. Bernard Nathanson has spurred her on to courageously share truth with the churches and the masses to see God's promise to heal our land come to fruition. Terry Beatley's bio . Pinnacle Forum Show No...

By God's grace the YSL Forum is answering the hunger of young successful leaders to learn what it means to actively live out their God-calling in a culture that needs their influence TODAY. Meet the Wise Owls that come alongside these leaders in the Forum every week to help activate their faith, and learn how you can be a part of the transformation taking place. PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https...

Pinnacle Forum's Field Executive Director, Eric Bents reveals how a well-done Forum uniquely taps into God's design for character growth primarily via deep relationships.  New developments in brain science have immensely sharpened our understanding of how to apply Scripture pertaining to genuine community, identity formation and overcoming evil. Eric Bent's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: http...

A gentle soul, Partner Terrilyn Miller gets real with us about challenges she has faced in life.  Along the way her faith and trust in God grew wildly dim, but her faith was restored to an overflowing joy and desire to answer His call a day at a time.  She finds ways to encourage others to move forward and to see their strengths and giftings in the midst of storms. Terrilyn Miller's bio . Pinnacle...

Our Partner Blake Mattocks has a beautiful story of "falling forward." Initially closed off from the world due to the cruelty of others, Christ healed Blake's angry and broken soul and called him to be a pastor for a time. Learn how God's grace mightily showed up again in Blake's life and spurred him to minister to hurting people through sharing others' stories. PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https...

Craig Fry, President & CEO of Christian Leadership Concepts (CLC), joins our Partner  Leigh Gerstenberger to discuss CLC's 2-year program for preparing leaders to use their influence for the Kingdom. You'll hear about Leigh's story and the tie into mentorship and how all of this compliments the leader's journey with Pinnacle Forum. Leigh Gerstenberger's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://...

Partner Gwendolyn Bork was pronounced dead as a young woman. But God's light and His voice let her know that her life's purpose was just beginning. He radically transformed her, set her feet in motion to transform the lives of youth with addictions and to be a confident example and hope to other women. Gwendolyn Bork's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2021/04/ul-podcas...