Eternal Leadership

Our guest this week is Pete Kettler. Pete had a long career in business but the most fulfilling part of his career was people development, both in the corporate world and in his own businesses. Pete's greatest motivation was helping his coworkers and employees develop their full potential. Join us for a deep, touching conversation about life, humility, the art of listening, and how mentoring can change lives.

Cherlyn Decker is a speaker, writer, coach, and spiritual director. Her signature process has helped hundreds of women turn their struggles into a source of strength to propel them forward and not hold them back. Cherlyn believes that it’s only when we face our challenges that we can take back control and triumph over them.  For the past 15 years, Cherlyn has helped hundreds of women not just survive their trials, but use them, learn from them and find confidence and peace so they can empower and uplift others . Join us for a great conversation on how to learn and grown from the struggles we encounter, ultimately becoming all the stronger for it.

In a world of constant change it’s becoming even more difficult for leaders to pick the right change at the precise time. Marc helps leaders overcome the barriers to change so they can “see around corners and far down the horizon”. Marc’s unique approach to leadership and purpose uncovers the key obstacles affecting individual and team performance and guides them to become the leaders they were created to be.  Join us for a conversation on what good coaching is and how to overcome imposter syndrome.

Shae Bynes is a passionate storyteller, bridge builder, and strategist who ignites and equips leaders to be catalysts for transformation in their spheres of influence. Shae co-founded the Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur movement in 2012 and her most popular book Grace Over Grind: How Grace Will Take Your Business Where Grinding Can’t is shifting the way people live, work, and engage the world around them. Whether she is sharing on platforms publicly or consulting privately, you can expect Shae to deliver an abundance of truth with love, grace, and contagious joy. Join us for an engaging conversation about how to apply a Kingdom lens to hard situations.

Sarah attended Grove City College and majored in Christian Thought and a got a Christian Ministry auxiliary. Following graduation she worked for a year at a children’s home in Tennessee for at-risk kids and then moved to Wyoming to work at a guest ranch in Jackson Hole for six months. Sarah cleaned cabins and washed dishes, and “thought Christian thoughts” but wasn’t sure what would come next until she unexpectedly landed an interview and then a job in the Children’s Ministry of North Point Community Church just outside Atlanta, Georgia. She worked there for two years, before transitioning into student ministry at DASH Student Ministry and then finally to the ReThink Group in 2008. Since then Sarah has worked as a writer and editor for the student curriculum and been a contributing writer to the Orange Parents blog since 2012.  Join us for a deep conversation about how to stand against the divisiveness we see today and come together with all people.

Ralph Reed is founder and chairman of the Faith & Freedom Coalition. He was senior advisor to the Bush-Cheney campaigns in both 2000 and 2004, and chairman of the Southeast Region for BC04. As chairman of the Georgia Republican Party he led the GOP to its biggest victory in history, helping to elect the first Republican Governor and third U.S. Senator since Reconstruction. Reed is chairman and CEO of Century Strategies, LLC, a public relations and public affairs firm. As executive director of the Christian Coalition from 1989-1997, he built one of the most effective public policy organizations in recent political history. He is the best-selling author and editor of six books. He is married to his wife Jo Anne and is the father of their four children. Join us for a conversation about the dual responsibility of Christians to the Kingdom of God and to their country.

Appointed 2019. After an original stint at Valor as head baseball coach and Assistant Athletic Director from 2007-2016, Coach Wahl served as the Athletic Director at Briarwood Christian before returning to Valor. Prior to his first appointment, he was the head baseball coach at Mountain Vista High School from 2001-2007. As a coach, he was named ABCA/Diamond Regional Coach of the Year (2011), Colorado State Coach of the Year (2016). His teams enjoyed success as well. At Valor, he coached State Champions (2016), Regional/District Champions (2011, 2013, 2014, 2016), League Champions (2009, 2010, 2011, 2016). At Mountain Vista, he coached State Runner-Up (2006) and League Champions (2006, 2007).  He has also written and published the Well Coached series, novels about the lessons and hardships of coaching. Coach Wahl’s purpose is to serve others so they can fulfill God’s destiny and design for their lives. He hopes to create cultures focused on building relationships, atmosphere, and habits through the living i

Kathryn and Michael Redman are sweethearts, best friends, and the husband-and-wife team behind Half a Bubble Out (HaBO), a marketing and business consulting firm. In the past 18 years they have built and run two successful 7-figure companies. They are the authors of Fulfilled: The Passion & Provision Strategy for Building a Business with Profit, Purpose & Legacy and have helped business leaders across the world grow Passion & Provision companies. They are excited about teaching their success framework to other small business owners so they are reconnecting with their passion, seeing financial success and once again loving their business.  Join us for a conversation about how to live and work in a fulfilling way. We also discuss the important Theology of Work!

Walt Rakowich is a leadership speaker and former executive of Prologis, a global real estate company that was near collapse when he took over as CEO in 2008. During the economic downturn, the Prologis stock had dropped from over $70 per share to approximately $2 per share in 10 months, making it the third-worst performing company in the S&P 500. After Walt joined as CEO, he quickly implemented a change in culture through transparency, orchestrating a dramatic turnaround and restoring its position in the industry. In addition to speaking to audiences on a range of leadership topics, Walt also serves on a number of corporate and philanthropic boards. Join us for a conversation on the most important thing a leader can do to start transforming a workplace, building trust.

This week the tables are turned! Cheryl Scanlan interviews John Ramstead on his journey and resilience. Join us for an inspirational conversation on making it through tough situations. Beyond that, learn how you can not only survive these tough times, but emerge stronger.

Growing up, Eric’s own family faced an unexpected tragedy that transpired in the loss of the family business and wealth. This loss fueled Eric’s passion for helping families and businesses be more intentional in how the live and give. It was during this time that Eric discovered that money doesn’t cause problems; it simply reveals and magnifies the issues we have been ignoring. Since 2007, Mr. Dunavant’s leadership of Paradiem has guided multiple families and businesses to discover the Greatness, Growth, Governance and Generosity in their story and how they can impact today, tomorrow and eternity. Join us as we discuss how to push past adversity towards a successful life.

Over the last decade, James has helped position hundreds of businesses into greater levels of growth and impact in their industries. With clients ranging from multi-billion-dollar companies to serial entrepreneurs, James has a proven track record in recognizing market opportunities and effective brand strategies. He believes Christians should be on the leading edge of technology, innovation and design and he wants to see Christians be preeminent in every sphere of culture. He and his beautiful bride, Anna, co-founded Pneuma33 Creative, World Changer Magazine, World Changer Foundation, Beulah Capital and Commissioned. James has been featured on Shawn Bolz’ Exploring the Prophetic Podcast, GodTV and Forbes’ 10 Talent LeaderTalk.  Join us for a conversation about how Christians can make a major impact in every facet of the cities in which we live.

In this episode, Craig Lemasters confronts the idea that, with an exponential amount of knowledge available at our fingertips, we should easily be able to overcome novel challenges. In fact, sometimes we suffer from information overload. What we really need in our stuck moments is wisdom.  In his new book, Unstuck, Craig illustrates how tapping into external wisdom has helped him and other leaders spark significant change in their organizations. 

In her new book, Awakening, Cindy Johnson shares about being rescued and set free by the love of Jesus and then set on fire by the power of Holy Spirit. Signs, wonders, miracles followed her and brought healing and breakthrough for many, at home, at work and wherever God chose to show Himself strongly.  Join us for an extraordinary story of faith and restoration through the Holy Spirit.

Tommy Breedlove is a Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling author and Atlanta-based business, relationship, and mindset coach who is a regular featured keynote speaker at global events.  Tommy started his 20-year corporate career at one of the largest financial consulting firms in the world, and eventually became a shareholder, the International Practice Leader, and a member of the board of directors for one of the largest public accounting and financial firms in the southeast U.S.  At the top of his career, Tommy experienced a transformational moment inspiring him to walk away from the corporate world to change his life and follow his true calling.  Tommy now serves clients and audiences everywhere by empowering them to build and live Legendary Lives. He guides people to discover a life of significance while building a lasting legacy. The simple tools he shares shows them how to work in their zone of brilliance, obtain financial confidence, and live with meaning and balance. The goal is to h

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Before Jed married his wife Jenny, he kept a conversation starters book in the glove compartment of his car. The two of them worked through these relationship questions–one by one–in coffee shops, while relaxing on the beach, and over dinner dates. These simple moments of connection drew them closer, and the two of them continue to value tiny moments of engagement every single day. Today, Jed is honored to help couples connect on a deeper level though writing, coaching, and speaking. So grab a cup of coffee, tea, or another favorite beverage as we dive into the many ways you can create a deeper connection with your loved one!

Stephen Arterburn is coauthor of the bestselling Every Man series and author of more than one hundred books. He’s the founder and chairman of New Life Ministries, host of the daily New Life Live! national radio program, creator of the Women of Faith conferences, and a nationally known speaker.  Join us for a conversation about how men and their children can hold on to their faith and maintain their purity in the modern age.

Alain Hunkins is a sought-after speaker, consultant, trainer, and coach. Over his twenty-year career, he has led over 2,000 groups in 25 countries. Alain’s clients include Wal-Mart, Pfizer, Citigroup, General Electric, State Farm Insurance, IBM, General Motors, and Microsoft. He has designed and facilitated seminars on numerous leadership topics, including teambuilding, conflict management, communication, peak performance, innovation, engagement, and culture change. Alain is Managing Director of Hunkins Leadership Group, serves on the faculty of Duke Corporate Education and has published over 400 articles on leadership.   Join us for a conversation about the leadership tips everyone needs to know!

Bill Cates is the founder of Referral Coach International, which works with organizations and individuals who want to acquire more clients/customers through word of mouth, referrals, and personal introductions.  All of their systems and programs have one overall goal in mind – to increase your revenue without increasing your marketing expenses. Join us for a conversation about how you can reach radical relevance in your life!