Unleashing Your Leadership

The data is clear: the vast majority of Christians spend precious little time reading their Bibles, and there are a whole host of reasons.  In this episode our guest describes for us how a different approach to reading and digesting the Bible, one that has taken five years to develop, can open up the Scriptures in as little as five minutes at a time. Doug Hamm's bio. PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2019/04/ul-podcast-52/

What did Jesus really mean when he said to Peter, “and upon this rock I will build my church?” Listen as Lonnie Gienger unpacks what the Greek word that Jesus used, commonly translated “church,” actually meant to His disciples.  Here’s a hint:  Jesus didn’t say, “and upon this rock I will build my synagogue.” The implications for your leadership for the kingdom of God in the marketplace will never be the same! Lonnie Gienger's bio. PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2019/03/ul-podcast-51/

Kelvin Cochran, who was terminated from his position as the Atlanta Fire Chief in 2015, discusses the ramifications of his victory in court and what he learned about himself and the calling to servant-leadership during the nearly four-year ordeal he experienced. Kelvin Cochran's bio. PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2019/03/ul-podcast-50/

Are certain vocations more “holy” than others?  Is work more than just a means to an end, like a paycheck?  Is there a biblical calling for work that isn’t typically recognized as “spiritual?”  Our good friend Os Hillman answers these questions, and more, in this important, timely episode. Os Hillman's bio. PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2019/03/ul-podcast-49/

No doubt most of us have heard a lot about communication, but we promise you at least one, if not several, “ah ha” moments in this walk through how to communicate more effectively. Chris Rollins bio. PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2019/03/ul-podcast-48/

Dr. Ramona walks us through her 20 year experience as a victim of abuse, how that tragedy has become a triumph for the release of God’s calling in her life, and how loss due to domestic abuse encompasses everything from severe personal suffering to the heartbreaking loss of God-given human potential. Dr. Ramona Probasco's bio. PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2019/02/ul-podcast-47/

Servant-leadership. Stewardship of influence.  The presence of the kingdom of God.  Pastor Grant Powell shares how the almost indescribable destruction caused by Hurricane Michael inspired the unleashing of leadership in Panama City, Florida. Grant Powell's bio. PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2019/02/ul-podcast-46/

Why have podcasts become so integral to communication in the digital age?  Why is “adapt or die” even more true than it was in the past?  And how do the answers to these questions empower us to be better servant-leaders? Steve Reiter's bio. PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2019/02/ul-podcast-45/

The vast majority of American Christians today are operating within a framework that undermines their belief in their value to God, the calling He has given them, and the way they live out their faith.  Joseph Mattera, who is a keynote speaker at our upcoming National Conference, gives us a glimpse into why this is and what we can do about it.  You don’t want to miss this episode! Joseph Mattera's bio. PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2019/02/ul-podcast-44/

Pastor Craig Moore has intentionally stepped outside the walls of his church to engage his community, and especially leaders in his community.  By doing so he has provided an example to the people in his congregations and a perspective for us on how our church leaders can think, act and lead differently in the marketplace than is so frequently the case. Craig Moore's bio. PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2019/01/ul-podcast-43/

A faulty misunderstanding of “the gospel” by a Christian leader will limit and even squash the influence of that leader.  In this episode, John Stonestreet zeroes in on how the “the four chapter gospel” is often reduced to two chapters – and how this serious misunderstanding has had and has today enormous ramifications for Christian leadership and the condition of our culture. John Stonestreet's bio. PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2019/01/ul-podcast-42/

In this short message, Pinnacle Forum President & CEO Guy Rodgers talks about the need for a significant course correction in how we live out Christianity here in America, and how this will positively impact our calling to advance the kingdom of God and influence the culture around us for Christ. Guy Rodger's bio. PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2019/01/ul-podcast-41/

Pinnacle Forum Partner Chuck Stetson heard and followed God’s call for his life, and as a result the “Bible as Literature” program he developed is in nearly 700 high schools in the U.S. and gaining traction in countries around the world.  Listen as Chuck shares how God called him, what happened, and how hearing and knowing our calling, purpose and passion unleashes leadership and influence we may not even know we have. Chuck Stetson's bio. PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2019/01/ul-podcast-40/

The Bible warns that “without a vision, the people perish.”  Michael Scott, the CEO of Pure Flix, provides answers to questions such as:  How do we pursue God’s vision for us?  How do we navigate the inevitable obstacles? How does pursuing God’s vision unleash our leadership? Michael Scott's bio. PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2018/12/ul-podcast-39/

Research on the brain now reveals what works to inspire us and bring out our best, and what doesn’t. In this must-listen-to episode, Dr. Tim Irwin unpacks for us concepts ranging from “affirmation of our core” to “alliance feedback,” and how we as leaders can in fact exercise extraordinary influence in the lives of others. Dr. Tim Irwin's bio. PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2018/12/ul-podcast-38/

Wellness is much more than the absence of illness, and as Michael Ellison explains, being intentional about maintaining holistic wellness is essential for fully living out the purposes God has called us to. Michael Ellison's bio. PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2018/12/ul-podcast-37/

Michele Cushatt, a three-time survivor of cancer, describes for us how the darkest, most painful times in our lives are the incubators for God’s greatest work in us and position us for paths of leadership and influence we could not have known otherwise. Michele Cushatt's bio. PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2018/11/ul-podcast-36/

Knowing how God created and gifted us unlocks enormous potential for leadership that advances His kingdom.  In this episode we discuss practical steps we can take to understand our unique identity in order to better live out our unique calling. Don Ankenbrandt's bio. PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2018/11/ul-podcast-35/

Leaders for whom God has destined for significant influence invariably suffer loss, tragedy, and adversity, typically in greater amounts than would be considered “normal.” Os Hillman takes us through how God uses such seasons in our lives to prepare us for the fulfillment of our leadership callings. Os Hillman's bio. PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2018/11/ul-podcast-34/

In this episode with renowned leadership authority Ken Blanchard, we unpack some of the compelling and practical insights that will guide us to “lead like Jesus.” Ken Blanchard's bio. PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2018/11/ul-podcast-33/