Partner, John Scroggins , knows there is 'beautiful growth through struggle.' It is most often that God cultivates character in difficult times, using it to elevate one to the kind of influential leadership He desires. Learn why John started The Baton Exchange to provide the community and development for young emerging leaders and how it creates a segue to becoming a Young Successful Leader in Pinnacle Forum. John Scroggin's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2022/01/u...
Jan 11, 2022•41 min•Ep. 182
Partner, Michael Player , is using his gifting of pastoral care and skills in marketing to connect church and ministry leaders together for a greater Kingdom work. Michael now works for Focus on the Family, and you'll want to hear about his journey and the exciting projects he is blessed to be participating in through this ministry. Michael Player's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2022/01/ul-podcast-181/...
Jan 04, 2022•24 min•Ep. 181
Whatever season you're in...in work or in retirement...God has a calling on your life. Partner Jim Brangenberg and wife, Martha, have interviewed over 3,000 guests in their iWork4Him ministry and have released book resources appropriate to each season. Listen to their story, and learn the myths about retirement and how much God values bringing generations together through His purposes for us in each season. Jim & Martha's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2021/12/...
Dec 28, 2021•32 min•Ep. 180
Covid strikes a family and gives rise to a year of struggle, triumph and loss for Partner, Rev. Nick Marica's family. After death overtakes Nick, God brings him back and reinforces Nick's passion to influence people for the Kingdom. After also losing his daughter during this year of struggle, Nick knows and reassures us that "this is only the first phase of our existence." Nick Marica's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2021/12/ul-podcast-179/...
Dec 14, 2021•27 min•Ep. 179
Partner Ed Delph is the founder of Nation Strategy -an international ministry that focuses on community transformation via equipping local churches to instigate citywide collaboration and resource their Christian leaders for impact in the marketplace. As a business owner, pastor and writer, Ed's faithful stewardship of his influence has impacted 1,000s of leaders in dozens of nations, and his story will encourage you as well. Ed Delph's bio . Pinnacle Forum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum....
Dec 07, 2021•42 min•Ep. 178
Partner, Kevin Youngblood , has found it to be a worthy investment to pour into aspiring young entrepreneurs. He shares his own entrepreneurial story and how God is using his experience, influence and desire to please Him to raise up successful business minded college graduates, teaching them about side hustles and how to turn them into enterprises. Kevin Youngblood's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2021/11/ul-podcast-177/...
Nov 30, 2021•34 min•Ep. 177
Partner Sandy Wheeler previously shared his story , and we brought him back to talk about his TimeCapsulesApp.com project. Many years ago, Sandy experienced the deep loss of his best friend when he did not return home to his family from Vietnam. Sandy's new mission is to protect the legacies of our service men and women by recording videos for loved ones, delivered at just the right time in the future. Sandy Wheeler's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2021/11/ul-podca...
Nov 09, 2021•35 min•Ep. 176
Determined, Partner, Ret. Lt. Col. Brian Searcy followed his dream into the airforce. In his journey God was preparing him with the knowledge and heart to develop Paratus Group, a program that trains high school and college students, as well as churches and businesses in the skills of situational awareness. This has been a lost art for 35-40 years. Learn the key components of Brian's process for recognizing threats and developing critical skills. Brian Searcy's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes...
Nov 02, 2021•45 min•Ep. 175
Partner, Larry Wiens , has lived a diverse life, experiencing quite a career spectrum. You'll want to listen to his fascinating journey and hear how God gave him a ministry mindset early on in life. However, it would be many years before a light bulb would go off in an incredible way, driving the trajectory of a mission to impact culture and to help others understand culture from a biblical context. Larry Wiens' bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2021/10/ul-podcast-174...
Oct 26, 2021•36 min•Ep. 174
Partner Debra Van Essen exercised her confidence in Christ to make a shift in her career to create more time for her family and more time to say yes to God's promptings to serve her community. Learn how she processed through decisions with wisdom and how her small steps of obedience to stand alone on the truth led to big outcomes in her city. Debra Van Essen's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2021/10/ul-podcast-173/...
Oct 12, 2021•29 min•Ep. 173
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 bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2021/10/ul-podcast-172/...
Oct 07, 2021•37 min•Ep. 172
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 Billups' bio . Eric Bents, Field Operations Executive Director, co-hosts the discussion. PinnacleForum....
Oct 05, 2021•33 min•Ep. 171
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 of the inspiration and support from his group... The Monkey and The Maize. Steve Marble's bio . Pinnac...
Sep 28, 2021•42 min•Ep. 170
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 Gospel to life. Eric Smith's bio . PinnacleForum.com ShowNotes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2021/09/ul-...
Sep 21, 2021•33 min•Ep. 169
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 overcome by His presence and greater plan... which is always to give us hope and a future. PinnacleForum.com S...
Sep 14, 2021•43 min•Ep. 168
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 . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2021/09/ul-podcast-167/...
Sep 07, 2021•30 min•Ep. 167
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 antagonistic vulnerabilities in Christian run businesses. Nick Logan's bio. PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: htt...
Aug 31, 2021•32 min•Ep. 166
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 . Justin Erickson's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2021/08/ul-podcast-165/...
Aug 24, 2021•35 min•Ep. 165
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's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2021/08/ul-podcast-164/...
Aug 17, 2021•35 min•Ep. 164
Colossians 2:2...'being knit together in love' exemplifies the connection made between Partners, Sue Okarma and JessicaDe 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 lives they touch. Sue's bio . Jessica's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/...
Aug 10, 2021•28 min•Ep. 163
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't want to miss this one! Aamon Ross' bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2...
Aug 03, 2021•32 min•Ep. 162
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 Batterman's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2021/07/ul-podcast-161/...
Jul 27, 2021•23 min•Ep. 161
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 this. Derren Burrell's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2021/07/ul-po...
Jul 20, 2021•34 min•Ep. 160
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! Listen to learn more. Phil Carlson's bio . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/20...
Jul 13, 2021•48 min•Ep. 159
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.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2021/07/ul-podcast-158/...
Jul 06, 2021•34 min•Ep. 158
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 . PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2021/06/ul-podcast-157/...
Jun 29, 2021•36 min•Ep. 157
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 Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2021/06/ul-podcast-156/...
Jun 22, 2021•47 min•Ep. 156
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 Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2021/06/ul-podcast-155/...
Jun 15, 2021•43 min•Ep. 155
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 Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2021/06/ul-podcast-154/...
Jun 08, 2021•43 min•Ep. 154
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://pinnacleforum.com/2021/05/ul-podcast-153/...
Jun 01, 2021•38 min•Ep. 153
