The Influencers Podcast

How do you walk in a joy that lasts long after Christmas Season? Dave and Scott are joined by their wives, Kristy and Darla, and Pastors Wendell and Lynda Vinson to share Christmas memories of fun foods and traditions celebrated by their families while reminding us how generosity is connected to the joy of this season. Even if this is a difficult season in your life, they encourage you to let Jesu...

Finding purposeful balance in a world of responsibility and expectation requires boundaries. Havilah Cunnington, a sought-after communicator, author, top-rated podcaster, and women’s pastor at Bethel Church explains that we are responsible for our attitudes, choices, and feelings, how to set and protect healthy boundaries around our core values, that our assignments and identity are different, and...

Learn how one autistic boy’s miraculous story, reached millions and launched a ministry to special needs children and their families. Craig Johnson, an Associate Pastor at Lakewood Church in Houston, TX, and the founder of the Champions Club, a special needs ministry, discusses how families are transformed and kids and adults find their destiny. If your vision of the future has been changed by you...

Your biggest disappointments can often be preparation for God’s greater purpose. Tony Dungy, #1 New York Times bestselling author, who led the Indianapolis Colts to victory in Super Bowl XLI, the first such win for an African American head coach, and current studio analyst for NBC's Football Night in America discusses career highlights, faith, handling criticism, fatherhood, and the importance of...

Discover how gratefulness can activate the presence of God. Scott Young, co-host of The Influencers Podcast and lead pastor of Church of Hope in Sarasota, FL, shares three ways that we can live a life of thankfulness, no matter our circumstances. For Show Notes & Episode Details:  https://theinfluencerspodcast.org   Get more inspirational content all week: FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/thein...

This unbelievable story of perseverance will give you the tools to overcome anything. Elijah Stacy is 19 years old and suffers from Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a fatal muscle-wasting disease, but he has defied the odds and made progress never before seen in the medical field. Given less than ten years to live, Elijah reveals how he is living a life of extreme purpose and teaches us how to develop...

Have you ever felt lost, hopeless, or confused? Or maybe you have experienced the heaviness of anxiety or depression? You are not alone. Jonathan Seidl, founder, and president of The Veritas Creative, former editor-in-chief of the non-profit  I Am Second , and creator and overseer of Kirk Cameron’s media venture,  The Courage  understands as he too has experienced all of those feelings and emotion...

Do you know that there are over 450,000 children in the foster care system in America, waiting for a forever home? Lynn Johnson ,  former Assistant Secretary for the Administration for Children and Families in the US Department of Health and Human Services and current Vice President of Children & Youth Initiatives for CityServe, along with Trent Taylor, foster care reform advocate and Cofounder an...

Need something to celebrate amid a divisive and discouraging news cycle? Tim Goeglein, Former White House Public Liaison and Vice President of External and Government Relations for Focus on the Family, shares some of the great things taking place concerning the sanctity of life, the Supreme Court, and the Millennial and Gen Z Generations. Learn how to navigate the public square as a Christian, be...

Do you struggle with time management and work-life balance? Jordan Raynor, a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, and executive chairman of the tech startup Threshold 360, knows firsthand what it means to be busy yet peacefully productive. Raynor reveals how we can be the most productive versions of ourselves by embracing seven timeless time management principles drawn from the example of how...

How do you stay in a vibrant and dynamic relationship with Jesus through all the seasons of life? Justin Kendrick, lead pastor of Vox Church, with multiple locations across New England, joins Dave and Scott to discuss how we can pursue a heart that is fully alive, and what it takes to live a life of true discipleship. Kendrick reveals that we have the wrong idea when it comes to spending time with...

Andi Andrew, author, speaker, mom, and founding pastor of Liberty Church in New York sits down with Scott to talk about the challenges of moving from one country and city to the next, church planting with her husband and navigating complicated relationships. She discusses her new book  Friendship—It’s Complicated  and reveals how unresolved past wounds can sabotage our friendships and future. Disc...

Did you know videos of sex trafficking and rape are only a click away? Now, even children who fall victim to exposure to porn on the internet can see this kind of horrific content. This injustice is not in the shadows and cannot be ignored. Laila Mickelwait, Founder and CEO of the Justice Defense Fund and the global TraffickingHub movement, desires every person to know that they can impact and inf...

When it comes to money, do you have a scarcity or abundance mindset? Gil Baumgarten, one of the nation's top financial advisors, Founder, and President of Segment Wealth Management, joins the podcast to share an insider’s perspective on the brokerage world. He reveals that the current systems can leave investors confused and offers tips for better investing and stewardship. Discover why debt is an...

Addicted to drugs at the age of 10, Christine Soule knows firsthand the horrors of living in bondage. Supernaturally delivered from her addictions at 21, Christine—an author, philanthropist, inventor, and radio host—with God’s help turned her world around and today influences the lives of many by helping them discover their God-given purpose through her organization Providence Heights. Providence...

Are you overwhelmed by the magnitude of needs there are right now? This week Dave and Scott are joined by their wives, Kristy and Darla, to discuss current events, how we can combat compassion fatigue, and for a time of prayer. They share how the church and partner organizations are answering the call to provide help “to the least of these” from our neighborhoods to the nations. Even amid incredib...

Do you feel unqualified to fulfill the calling in your life? Dr. Alton Garrison reveals how God’s grace brought supernatural transformation to his family, and in God’s providence used their brokenness for His good. As the Executive Director of the Acts 2 initiative, former Assistant General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God, evangelist, former pastor, author, and musician, Garrison touches a...

What is influence? How do you gain it? What are the key characteristics of an influencer? Stephen Strang, the founder of Charisma Media, joins the podcast to discuss these questions and more. As Strang shares about his career, opportunities, and experiences we discover that each of us has influence, learn how we can use it to help and encourage others, and recognize that bad times can become openi...

From nearly losing their building to Paramount Pictures and navigating gang activity, a young Matthew Barnett took one step into the impossible and watched God provide miraculously when the church simply focused on the needs of their community. Pastor, author, and leader of the Dream Center, Matthew reveals how a three-month commitment turned into a 28-year adventure of the impossible. Sharing sto...

What began as a simple invitation to meet turned into years of friendship with America’s pastor—Billy Graham. Don Wilton, pastor author, and founder of the global network, The Encouraging Word, reveals personal stories, insights, and wisdom gained from his friendship with the man he affectionately called “Brother Billy.” As Wilton reflects on their time talking about life and faith, you will gain...

Should a calling outside of church ministry be called “secular?" Paul Manwaring, leadership coach, international speaker, and author challenges us with his perspective on the ultimate goal of success both in our lives and in our careers. Be encouraged to embrace your calling and cancel the lie of “second class”, as Paul opens our eyes to what it means to unite the secular and sacred. God has equip...

If I could live my life over again, I would dream bigger dreams, and I would take bigger risks.” Tommy Barnett well-known leader, author, and founder of the Dream Centers, joins Dave and guest cohost pastor Wendell Vinson to share how dreaming impossible dreams became the hallmark of his life and left a legacy of influence that continues to grow today. His dedication to the motto “find a need and...

Do you want to make a difference, but aren’t sure where to begin? Listen as Linda Znachko, founder of He Knows Your Name Ministries, shares with cohost, Dave Donaldson, how she was inspired and moved to action after hearing a news report of an abandoned baby. Linda explains how one phone call led to something much bigger than she ever expected. She now influences the lives of many and has even bro...

Does it feel like circumstances, beyond your control, are holding you back from all that you are meant to be? Or is it all perspective? Throughout his life, Nick Vujicic battled many of the same issues nearly all of us face but with one major setback, or so it would seem. Born without arms or legs, and despite growing up in a loving home with a supportive family, he struggled to discover his purpo...

Are you in a season of transition that has you feeling anxious about your next steps? Scott Wilson, leadership expert and global pastor of the Oaks Church in Dallas, Texas shares with us his secrets to healthy transition. This topic is close to his heart as he recently went through a major transition in his own church leadership. Through his story, you will discover transition is part of leaving a...