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 equipped us to do his work. It’s time to recognize that we have everything we need to be successful to br...
Aug 03, 2021•34 min
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 fill it” led to God-sized opportunities and miraculous provision that has resulted in a global impac...
Jul 27, 2021•53 min
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 brought legislative change to her home state as well as several others, but it all started with the fir...
Jul 20, 2021•34 min
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 purpose. His journey was not without hardships. For a long time, his lack of vision and frustration birth...
Jul 13, 2021•36 min
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 legacy of influence that is necessary to empower the next generation. His steps for effective decis...
Jul 06, 2021•30 min
Does the fear of failure keep you from achieving your full potential? Chuck Masek, Chairman of the Board of Orthopedic Designs North America, spent years chasing sales jobs around the country before starting a scrappy business that went up against the big dogs of corporate America. He refused to back down amid intense opposition, and in the process, launched a billion-dollar industry. Learn from Chuck how positive thinking will help you overcome your fears, even when it’s hard to believe. The pr...
Jun 29, 2021•24 min
Have you heard the saying “confession is good for the soul?" Anne Beiler reveals the true power of this statement as she shares how honest confession brought freedom to her life during a struggle with the weight of grief and shame. She admits that while the process was messy, that one step began her journey to wholeness and redemption of body, soul, and spirit. Learn how to persevere through personal and professional pain and move to a new level of influence and success. Anne also shares her pro...
Jun 22, 2021•27 min
Do you believe that God can use you to do big things regardless of your past? If you’ve ever felt inadequate about your role in God’s kingdom, listen in as Paula White-Cain, pastor and presidential advisor, shares how God called her out of a traumatic childhood filled with hunger, abuse, drugs, wild living, and brokenness to one of purpose. You will learn the importance of perspective, keeping your head on right, staying in the Word, and gratitude as she praises God for turning the rejection and...
Jun 15, 2021•34 min
Jonathan Cain member of the Hall of Fame rock n’ roll band Journey , rejoins the podcast to speak with Dave along with his wife, and guest co-host, Paula White-Cain, pastor and spiritual advisor to President Donald Trump. Jonathan talks about his influence as a rockstar and credits his father as his vision keeper, the person who kept him grounded and on track when discouragement set it with his career. He opens up about life on the road, the struggles, challenges, the sense of entitlement that c...
Jun 08, 2021•35 min
Jonathan Cain member of the Hall of Fame rock n’ roll band Journey , stopped by the podcast to speak with Dave along with his wife, and guest co-host, Paula White-Cain, pastor and spiritual advisor to President Donald Trump. He shares how surviving tragedy at a very young age motivated him to excel. Yet, despite the setbacks, he experienced during the early years of his career as a musician/songwriter he persevered and was invited to join the legendary group, of which he remains a member today. ...
Jun 01, 2021•29 min
Andy Mason—author, speaker, an expert in coaching businesses, and cofounder of Heaven in Business—took a huge step of faith moving his family from New Zealand to California for an uncertain future. He exchanged the safety of his career, church family, and community, moving beyond his comfort zone, and gained a deeper connection with God. Today he specializes in helping business leaders influence the culture in which they live through seeking the well-being of their cities. It’s about everyday pe...
May 25, 2021•28 min
Ivanka Trump, Paula White, and other influential ministry leaders share the amazing stories of how people and organizations working together have impacted their communities through the USDA’s Farmers to Families Program. The Farmers to Families Program is an incredible example of what’s possible when church and government collaborate in compassion. Through the program the faith-based community delivered over 15 million food boxes, reaching more than 60 million people. This episode will take you ...
May 18, 2021•29 min
Dave and Scott kick off a new season of the podcast by sharing their personal stories and talking about the people who influenced their life choices. You will learn that no matter the challenges you have experienced in life, God can use you to make a difference in His kingdom. If you have ever wondered how to become worthy of God’s trust, to have him fill your heart with vision and compassion, and desire to have him expand your abilities…then do not miss this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast....
May 11, 2021•22 min
Have you ever been inspired by generosity? You will be as you listen to Brad Formsma, author and founder of the organization I Like Giving. As you hear personal stories from Brad and Dave, you will be encouraged and moved to evaluate how you share your thoughts, words, money, influence, time, attention, and even your stuff. You will discover that true generosity is a lifestyle as Brad breaks down the seven ways to live generously in a practical, loving way. He reminds us that scripture says God ...
Jun 23, 2020•34 min
Mary Mahon, President of Child Hope, an amazing organization that provides food, clean water, medicine, education, and the power of the Gospel to needy children and their families in Latin America and the Caribbean, joins Dave and guest cohost John Johnson. With over 300 schools and more than six thousand teachers, Child Hope partners with churches to bring the love of Jesus into the lives of more than 100,000 children and teach them that they can do all things through Christ who strengthens the...
Jun 16, 2020•29 min
The wealth of information you will glean from this podcast comes from years of hands-on, personal experience. Terri Hasdorff is the President of Capitol Solutions Consulting, a boutique firm that assists faith-based organizations and non-profits in accessing private and government grant funding. She has served as Director for the Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives at USAID, the office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives for the Governor of Alabama, and with the White House O...
Jun 09, 2020•20 min
Have you ever worked toward a goal you thought would bring you happiness only to find something is missing once you achieve these external measures? Sit back and listen as Dr. Derwin Gray shares his thoughts and his story on finding true happiness. Dr. Gray is the founding and lead pastor of Transformation Church in South Carolina, a multiethnic, multi-generational, missions based church. A former professional football player in the NFL, he found the career happiness he perceived to be ‘The Good...
Jun 03, 2020•18 min
Pastor Scott Young, the pastor of the Church of Hope in Sarasota, FL, shares how daily discipline can help you make choices today for a better tomorrow. You can prepare your body, soul, and spirit during this season at home through prayer, meditation, and listening to the Holy Spirit. As you spend intentional time with God, you will gain a healthy attitude about the future He has for you as it strengthens your soul. Keeping your physical body active will create a healthier heart. You will be fil...
May 28, 2020•16 min
Chris Glynn, Senior VP of Transformation Engagement and Reed Slattery, National Director for US Programs for World Vision provide insight into the work of World Vision and their partners, such as CityServe, to provide for the needy and suffering during this pandemic. You will learn how local churches are being empowered through these donations to build long term relationships with families, and be inspired to participate as a ‘cheerful giver’ and donate from a heart of gratitude at www.worldvisi...
May 26, 2020•18 min
Be greatly encouraged as Scott Young, “Mr. Inspiration!” and founding pastor of Church of Hope in Sarasota, Florida and Church Planting and US Missions Director for a family of over 350 churches, reveals how to find the joy that God has for you daily. You will read the book of Philippians with a renewed perspective as you discover how choosing internal joy during trials can replace your anxieties, fears, and depression. As you shift your focus to one of gratitude for what God is doing in your li...
May 19, 2020•12 min
Be inspired and then join in as the church brings transformation to broken people and communities. CityServe is transforming lives and communities and increasing the Kingdom of God during this crisis, in ways that we have all been called to do, by loving our neighbor. With limited ability to handle all the social impacts and needs, local, state, and federal authorities are gratefully and willingly empowering the church, as it was meant to be. CityServe has been going from neighborhoods to the na...
May 12, 2020•23 min
George Hoskins, Executive Director of Equip and the John Maxwell Leadership Foundation, with over 25 years in the nonprofit sector for both Faith-based and secular leaders and communities, joins Dave to talk about the best way to get the future you want. Hoskins guides you through four crucial steps leaders can take to build their future. As a leader, you will learn the importance of mastering the art of pivot, being flexible and able to “shift”, and not lose focus on your vision and mission Hos...
May 07, 2020•18 min
Rich Guerra, self-proclaimed “Hope Peddler” and superintendent of the Assemblies of God SoCal district encourages and challenges pastors to create a new “front door” for their churches through social media. Guerra shows how the church is an essential business in the community that can lead to lower crime and poverty rates, meet needs, and restore families. You will be motivated to become more compassion-driven, develop routines that will keep you focused and on mission while warding off fear and...
May 05, 2020•30 min
Barry Meguiar, President of Meguiar’s Inc, the host of Car Crazy, and recipient of the Peterson’s Automotive Museum Icon Award is a passionate soul-winner. You will be moved as he shares how we can use every opportunity, including the current crisis, to reach people for Jesus; be encouraged to share your faith and love of Jesus with greater enthusiasm as he calls upon all believers to share the gospel of peace, and challenges pastors to take every opportunity to conduct an altar call. Barry remi...
Apr 30, 2020•29 min
At a time when you may be feeling sad and confused during this forced Sabbath, Chris Coli, Senior Pastor of Crosswinds Church in Livermore, CA brings an encouraging message of God’s love and grace. His inspiration, depth of knowledge, and humor will guide you on how to “live in the awareness” through the love of God. Know you can be strong and courageous, for God’s love does not depend on what you do in this world. You are not your job, your work, or your accomplishments. You matter, you are lov...
Apr 28, 2020•22 min
“God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power, love, and a sound mind,” shares Pastor Dan De Leon, Senior Pastor of Temple Calvario in Santa Ana, CA, one of the largest bilingual churches in the US, with nearly 100 campuses in the US and Latin America. He has been a frequent guest of the White House and Capitol Hill, speaking on the moral climate and matters concerning the Hispanic community. He is the President and founder of HABBM (Hispanic Association of Bilingual/Bicultural Ministries)...
Apr 23, 2020•25 min
Although recent news about Millennials not following “Social Distancing” policies have been less than kind, a recent survey revealed that 84% want to make a positive difference in the world. Danita Bye, a sought-after speaker, author, and business and sales leadership consultant who helps to equip business professionals to develop the next generation into high-capacity leaders, believes that Millennials have much to offer us in the way of technology and as a bridge between the older and younger ...
Apr 21, 2020•20 min
Are you a leader or business owner who had to lay off staff due to the COVID-19 crisis? Are you struggling with the decisions that affect your employees and business? Hear from Cary Summers, a former executive for Bass Pro, CEO of Herschend Family Entertainment and President Emeritus of Museum of the Bible as he shares proven principles that aided him to navigate his companies through crisis. Written more than 2,500 years ago and documented in the book of Nehemiah, Summers has seen firsthand tha...
Apr 16, 2020•26 min
Dr. Tim Clinton, president of the American Association of Christian Counselors serves as the Executive Director of the James Dobson Family Institute and recurring co-host of “Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk”, heard on nearly 1,300 radio outlets daily. Dr. Clinton talks about mental health and suicide as it relates to the fear and stress caused by COVID-19 and other traumas. He reveals the antidote to trauma, highlights the importance of togetherness, and believes that it is critical for us to not...
Apr 14, 2020•31 min
Paul Marc Goulet serves as Senior Pastor of the International Church of Las Vegas, a multi-site congregation in Las Vegas, Nevada. Almost overnight more than 200,000 people were laid off in Las Vegas and half of Goulet’s church congregation is now unemployed. Hear from Goulet what they are doing physically, emotionally, and spiritually to help in this crisis. No stranger to operating in difficult circumstances, he provides hope and encouragement and shares amazing stories of how God works in dif...
Apr 09, 2020•17 min
