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: https://pinnacleforum.com/2021/05/ul-podcast-152/...
May 25, 2021•38 min•Ep. 152
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 . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2021/05/ul-podcast-151/...
May 18, 2021•30 min•Ep. 151
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://pinnacleforum.com/2021/05/ul-podcast-150/...
May 11, 2021•34 min•Ep. 150
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://pinnacleforum.com/2021/04/ul-podcast-149/...
May 04, 2021•30 min•Ep. 149
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-podcast-148/...
Apr 27, 2021•30 min•Ep. 148
Partner John Ramstead overcame the brink of death twice and is equipping and inspiring leaders through his story to live for the Kingdom. He just authored a book, On Purpose With Purpose... Listen and be encouraged knowing that tomorrow can also be your "second chance" to begin your best life. John Ramstead's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2021/04/ul-podcast-147/...
Apr 20, 2021•40 min•Ep. 147
It is honorable to be loyal and dedicated to the same company for many years. Such was the case for our Partner, Joe Slawek . After he and his wife became Christ followers, it was clear God wanted to shake things up. Hear Joe's successful entrepreneurial pursuit and how his company boldly blessed their employees as God closed another chapter in Joe's life. Joe Slawek's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2021/04/ul-podcast-146/...
Apr 13, 2021•40 min•Ep. 146
As a Christian immersed in business you could grow your company through conventional strategies. You may even be highly successful. But have you considered the costs of such methods? Our Partner & guest, Harry Plack , shares a better way to grow your business, be one complete person, and to maintain the key relationships central to your life and calling. Harry Plack's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2021/04/ul-podcast-145/...
Apr 06, 2021•30 min•Ep. 145
Partner Kendall Qualls narrowly lost a 2020 MN race for Congressman to a well-funded incumbent. However, he discovered a wellspring of citizen support and founded a new organization, TakeChargeMN.com. Kendall shares the story behind his new mission to inspire minority groups to take charge of their own lives, their families and their communities. Kendall Qualls' bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2021/03/ul-podcast-144/...
Mar 30, 2021•33 min•Ep. 144
What if you had a way to encourage yourself to do good in your community? Well, there is! Our Partner and guest, Nicole Sdao shares her story and about her free app, Altruize. It tracks both an individual's and even an entire organization's journey of volunteer/service projects. It is a way to spur us on to good deeds. Nicole Sdao's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2021/03/ul-podcast-143/...
Mar 23, 2021•36 min•Ep. 143
Many times the gift of wisdom comes wrapped in a journey of wrong choices, trials and a lonely path of self-sufficiency. Our Partner and Guest, Andy Wyatt shows us that during these times, God is pursuing us, revealing Himself, and leading us to the promised land. Andy Wyatt's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2021/03/ul-podcast-142/...
Mar 16, 2021•40 min•Ep. 142
Partner and guest, Mike Frank , held top leadership roles for several household names such as Walt Disney and went on to build two TeleCom companies. God changed Mike's trajectory through the loss of his daughter and blessed him to steward his time and financial blessing in 25 non-profit ministries and churches to bring about positive change and healing. Mike Frank's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2021/03/ul-podcast-141/...
Mar 09, 2021•36 min•Ep. 141
Guest and Partner, Dr. Jannah Scott , pulls back the curtain so we can peek into the halls of Washington, DC. Her prayer ministry goal is to reach all 535 congressmen and senators. Jannah also shares about the power of bringing her God-assignment into a Pinnacle Forum, where she received the clarity needed from her peers to execute it. Jannah Scott's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2021/03/ul-podcast-140/...
Mar 02, 2021•34 min•Ep. 140
...A lot of insight to unpack in this episode. Partner and guest, Robert Chin , understands the connection of pursuing a dream in service to God. It only served to greatly enhance his medical practice's patient care and operations. Robert also takes us behind the scenes in 'all things' vaccines. Listen and be encouraged. Robert Chin's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2021/02/ul-podcast-139/...
Feb 23, 2021•32 min•Ep. 139
Sandy Wheeler's story is a great example of how God allows major trials to steer us back to Him and to what's truly important. Maybe our Partner's journey will lend perspective to that blessing in disguise in your own life. Sandy also shares an exciting vision God gave him, which you can explore on mychapters.org . Sandy Wheeler's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2021/02/ul-podcast-138/...
Feb 16, 2021•45 min•Ep. 138
What if you approached your day with more confidence because you knew you had "back up?" And what if you knew how to connect all the moving parts in your life together for your true purpose? Listen to this special episode and meet a group of young successful leaders who challenge one another to grow in significant ways. Connor Hillard, Pinnacle Forum's Director of Young Successful Leader (YSL) Forums co-hosts this discussion. PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2021/02/ul-pod...
Feb 09, 2021•39 min•Ep. 137
Our Partner and guest, Nichole Henderson , is executing her calling in therapy to encourage Christians and to encourage others. Learn how her faith-based practice, Victorious Beginnings, is using divinely-inspired equine therapy to heal broken souls. Nichole Henderson's bio . Caroline Mendez, Pinnacle Forum's Director of Women's Forums co-hosts the discussion. PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2021/02/ul-podcast-136/...
Feb 02, 2021•41 min•Ep. 136
Our Partner/guest/staff member, Doug Hunter , shares his journey from running an elevator company to lifting people up spiritually. He is moderating many Pinnacle Forum groups and making special one-on-one connections for Partners in our network. It is an honor for us to introduce you to him. Doug Hunter's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2021/01/ul-podcast-135/...
Jan 26, 2021•35 min•Ep. 135
True discipleship has been absent in America and in many places around the globe, and yet this is THE GREAT COMMISSION from our Lord. Our Partner, Brad Bright , poses a challenge to the body of Christ this year. Listen as he keys us in to the model God intended for Spirit filled transformation and a transition from isolation to an investment into the lives of others. Brad Bright's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2021/01/ul-podcast-134/...
Jan 12, 2021•30 min•Ep. 134
Our Partner, John Decker , shares his story and his life passion. The seven mountains of influence need energized and Kingdom-minded workers. Learn how your city can produce many more believers on college campuses, who will then graduate with a strategy to impact the workplace and society. John Decker's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2021/01/ul-podcast-133/...
Jan 05, 2021•27 min•Ep. 133
An adventurous soul, our Partner Michelle Mojica , experienced God's calling on her life in remarkable ways. Listen to find out how God used a friend's literal dream, time-shares, and an unexpected encounter at a leadership conference to unfold His plans for blessing families through His purposes for Michelle. Michelle Mojica's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2020/12/ul-podcast-132/...
Dec 07, 2020•36 min•Ep. 132
Our Partner, Ron Henry , Executive Director of Expansion for Marketplace Chaplains, shares his story and passion. In a year in which depression has skyrocketed, employees can regain wholeness with access to a chaplain. Learn how you, your company or organization can participate. Ron Henry's bio . PinnacleForum.com https://pinnacleforum.com/2020/11/ul-podcast-131/...
Dec 01, 2020•29 min•Ep. 131
Pinnacle Forum Partner, Laura Bonsness , knew something was missing in her life. It wasn't God, and she was successful. By all appearances everything was going well. But listen as she shares how God was speaking to her and about the leap of faith He was asking her to take. Laura Bonsness' bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2020/11/ul-podcast-130/...
Nov 24, 2020•36 min•Ep. 130
What do nail biting elections say about the hearts of the people? Do we realize that where we are as a society is a reflection of how people are educated? What can we do to tip the scales towards unity and to educate society on crucial principles? Join expert and Partner, Mike Winther , as he shares his story and answers many of our questions. Mike Winther's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2020/11/ul-podcast-129/...
Nov 17, 2020•41 min•Ep. 129
The hearts of these two veterans to serve and to mend even when the risks were so high. They knew the risk was not just from the frontlines, but from the spiritual enemy within. Listen to Pinnacle Forum Partners, Justin Roberts and Ricardo Pacheco tell their story and how God led them, shaped them and prepared them for life beyond service. Justin Robert's bio . Ricardo Pacheco's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2020/11/ul-podcast-128/...
Nov 10, 2020•44 min•Ep. 128
Experience the power of community in a Forum group as our CEO, Chuck Bryant, joins in on a men's video Forum to ask them about their recent mountaintop retreat. Listen to their adventure...feel their connection...visualize the intentionality of the rich scriptural symbolism of their time together. And know, the oneness they share is not reserved just for them. PinnacleForum.com ShowNotes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2020/11/ul-podcast-127/...
Nov 03, 2020•23 min•Ep. 127
Our Partner and guest, Denise Johnson , learned that she was gifted with a business aptitude and multi-faceted skills. Her faith and story lead us through the sharing of her core values, her principles for success in business, and what made her a successful woman in leadership. Caroline Mendez, PF's Director of Women's Forums co-hosts this discussion. Denise Johnson's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2020/10/ul-podcast-126/...
Oct 27, 2020•39 min•Ep. 126
Why do many of us do things we hate? Our guest/Partner, Garry Ingraham , and co-host/Partner, Mike Manzie share about the statistical epidemic around intimacy brokenness. Garry’s ministry https://www.loveandtruthnetwork.com and Mike Manzie’s New Creation Ministry ( https://ncmfresno.org ) expose the God level breakthroughs to sexual addiction in the context of community. Garry Ingraham's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2020/10/ul-podcast-125/...
Oct 20, 2020•38 min•Ep. 125
God was dropping clues for Mary Conley Eggert about His Kingdom assignment for her since childhood. Listen to our Partner as she shares her passion for water and her love of bringing people together in collaboration. You'll learn about some creative technologies that can be leveraged around the world. Caroline Mendez, PF Director of Women's Forums, guest-hosts the discussion. Mary Conley Eggert's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2020/10/ul-podcast-124/...
Oct 13, 2020•38 min•Ep. 124
Our Partner and guest, John Ramstead , shares how God used a life-threatening trial to draw him closer to God and give his life a purpose aligned with God's plans. John's story is a remarkable one. One that will encourage and inspire your own. John Ramstead's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2020/10/ul-podcast-123/...
Oct 06, 2020•43 min•Ep. 123
