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Rise and LeadThe 3 Stages of God’s Calling: Why the Wait Is Not Wasted with Benjamin Lundquist - RAL 100On this episode, Benjamin is talking to the person who knows God showed you something, but your life looks nothing like it. You’ve seen the vision. You’ve felt the calling. But now you’re in a season that feels slow, unclear, and maybe even painful. And you’re asking, “God, where is it?” In this episode, Benjamin breaks down the three stages of God’s calling: how He awakens a vision in your heart, how He develops you through seasons of waiting, stretching, and refining, and how He ultimately brings you into the assignment He showed you years earlier...
2026-04-1321 minRise and LeadWhy Not You? Believe Again - In God, in Yourself, and in What’s Possible with Benjamin Lundquist - RAL 99In this episode - Benjamin confront one of the most dangerous lies people live with: God can do incredible things…just not for someone like me. And for others, the belief sounds like this: Other people grow, lead, and succeed - but I’m the exception - I'm just going to settle, because what's possible for other people is not possible for me. He's going after both. This episode is about learning how to believe again or believe for the first time.Believe in what God can do. Believe in who you’re becoming. Believe that there is no invisib...
2026-03-0228 minRise and LeadWhy Not You: It’s Time to Believe Again with Benjamin Lundquist - RAL 99On this episode, Why Not You: It’s Time to Believe Again, Benjamin talks about how people often believe healing, breakthrough, purpose, and miracles are possible for other people - but quietly disqualify themselves. Somewhere along the way, they didn’t stop believing in God’s power, they stopped believing they were included in the promise. But Scripture makes this clear: God doesn’t reserve His best for the perfect, the polished, or the most qualified - He releases it through the willing, the obedient, and the available. Your past doesn’t cancel your calling. Your mistakes don’t over...
2026-02-2222 minRise and LeadEvery Room Is An Assignment and Every Moment Is On Mission with Benjamin Lundquist - RAL 98On this episode, Every Room Is An Assignment and Every Moment Is On Mission, Benjamin shares what it truly means to walk with spiritual awareness, purpose, and courage in everyday life. This isn’t just about leadership, it’s about living sent. From boardrooms to classrooms, hospital hallways to living rooms, God places us in spaces on purpose. He teaches from real-life stories, Biblical truth, and practical insight to help you recognize your divine assignments, steward your presence, and shift rooms through faith, obedience, and identity in Christ. He will challenge you to stop underestimating ordinary moments and...
2026-02-0218 minRise and LeadGive Me 20 Minutes and You'll Realize You're Not Late, You're Not Behind, and You Haven't Missed It with Benjamin Lundquist - RAL 97On this episode, Give Me 20 Minutes and You'll Realize You're Not Late, You're Not Behind, and You Haven't Missed It, Benjamin speaks directly to the quiet and constant pressure that you should be further along by now. In a world obsessed with speed, comparison, and highlight reels, it’s easy to believe the lie that you’re falling behind or that you missed your moment. In this teaching, he dismantles the comparison trap, unpacks why feeling “late” is so common, and re-frames struggle as a sign of growth, not failure. You’ll discover how God develops character, skills, an...
2025-12-2525 minRise and LeadLead From Who You Are, Not From What You Do with Benjamin Lundquist - RAL 96On this episode, Lead From Who You Are, Not From What You Do, Benjamin speaks straight to the core of who you are. We’re living in a time with more noise, more pressure, and more confusion than ever and at the center of it all is an identity crisis most people don’t even realize they’re in. You’ll learn a simple, but powerful framework that will help you move from confusion to confidence. You’ll understand how God forms leaders in the quiet places, not the spotlight. And you’ll walk away with practical steps and re...
2025-11-2424 minRise and LeadOvercoming Anxiety: Letting Go of What You Can't Control with Benjamin Lundquist - RAL 95On this episode, Overcoming Anxiety: Letting Go of What You Can't Control, Benjamin talks about what is feels like to battle anxiety - those moments when you’re sitting in your car, frozen by fear, feeling unseen, overwhelmed, and unsure how to move forward. He unpacks how to re-frame anxiety, anchor your identity in God, clarify control, and find hope by simply doing the next right thing. You’ll learn how to stop obsessing over what you can’t control, take responsibility for what you can, and walk by faith even when it’s hard. This episode is a rem...
2025-10-1524 minRise and LeadNo One Is Coming to Save You and That's Not a Bad Thing with Benjamin Lundquist - RAL 93On this episode, No One Is Coming to Save You and That's Not a Bad Thing, Benjamin shares a bold and honest wake-up call for anyone waiting on permission, rescue, or the perfect moment. In this episode. He dives deep into what it means to take radical ownership of your life. You’ll learn how to stop waiting and start leading - yourself, your family, your calling. Blending powerful biblical wisdom, raw personal truth, and practical strategies, this episode will challenge you to rise from passivity, break free from excuses, and step into the God-given authority you alr...
2025-08-1124 minRise and LeadWaiting Seasons Are Not Wasted - Stay Focused and Faithful: New Perspective and Strategy with Benjamin Lundquist - RAL 92On this episode, Waiting Seasons Are Not Wasted - Stay Focused and Faithful, Benjamin unpacks what to do when God feels silent and your prayers seem unanswered. Through the story of Hannah, David, insights from neuroscience, and the example of Jesus Himself, you’ll discover how waiting seasons are not wasted - they’re where God does His most transformative work. Whether you’re waiting on a breakthrough, healing, or clarity, this episode will reignite your hope, give you five practical steps to grow in the silence, and remind you that God is still working behind the scenes...
2025-06-2523 minRise and LeadYou Are Closer Than You Think - Don't Quit Now: How to Build Grit and Resilience with Benjamin Lundquist - RAL 91On this episode, You Are Closer Than You Think - Don't Quit Now, Benjamin dives deep into how to re-frame your current chapter - through powerful case studies, proven research, and practical teaching. This is more than motivation. It’s about fueling your faith, strengthening your courage, and unlocking the grit you need to keep going. If you’re wrestling with fear, if the pressure feels heavy, if hope feels out of reach - this episode was made for you. I’m going to show you how resilient leaders are made, and how you can rise again...
2025-05-2624 minRise and LeadOvercoming Insecurity to Reach Your Fullest Potential with Benjamin Lundquist - RAL 90On this episode, Overcoming Insecurity to Reach Your Fullest Potential, Benjamin wants to help you push past your insecurities so you can lead powerfully, make a greater impact, and fulfill the call God has placed on your life. Insecurity is a silent thief - it robs you of confidence, clouds your judgment, and convinces you that you're not enough, even when God says you are. It causes you to second-guess your gifts, shrink in rooms you were called to lead, and hesitate when you should be taking bold, faith-filled action. When you're focused on what you're not...
2025-04-1418 minRise and LeadHow to Turn Your Pain Into Your Purpose with Benjamin Lundquist - RAL 89On this episode, How to Turn Your Pain Into Your Purpose , Benjamin helps you acknowledge the pain of what you've been through, find hope through a simple plan to process your pain points and start healing, and teaches you how to leverage your pain for purpose. You clicked on this episode because you have been through some very painful things in life, and Benjamin wants to encourage you that you can use that pain to help other people. What if the pain you carry could be the very catalyst for your greatest purpose? This teaching unravels this...
2025-02-2321 minRise and LeadImposter Syndrome: What is it and how to Overcome it with Benjamin Lundquist - RAL 88On this episode, Imposter Syndrome: What is it and how to Overcome It, Benjamin explores a topic that hits home for even the most capable leaders and that topic is imposter syndrome. If you’ve ever felt like you don’t deserve your success, that you’re ‘faking it,’ or that you’re just waiting for someone to find out you’re not as competent as they think, this episode is for you. This teaching breaks down what imposter syndrome is, why it’s so prevalent for leaders, and most importantly, provides you with a step-by-step approach to overcome it...
2024-12-2221 minRise and LeadMindset Training: Conquer Your Mind and Rest Will Follow with Dr. Nekeshia Hammond - RAL 87In this episode, Mindset Training: Conquer Your Mind and Rest Will Follow, Benjamin and Dr. Nekeshia Hammond talk about self-leadership, burnout, making life pivots, and how to get more out of life than you are experiencing right now. Dr. Hammond is a psychologist and author of the newly released book, Mindset Training: Conquer Your Mind and the Rest Will Follow. She is a mental wellness expert and is highly recognized for her expertise in mental health, burnout prevention, and leadership development. She has held influential leadership roles, including President of the Florida Psychological Association. Her thought leadership h...
2024-11-2740 minRise and LeadHow to Win the War In Your Mind: Simple Filter and Three Bucket Tool - RAL 86On this episode, How to Win the War In Your Mind: Simple Filter and Three Bucket Tool, Benjamin explores the transformative power of reshaping your mindset for personal growth and leadership success. Drawing inspiration from the story of the prodigal son, he discusses the profound impact of self-perception and thought patterns on our potential. By taking responsibility for your thoughts, you can cultivate a healthier mindset that propels you toward greater achievements in both personal and professional realms. On any given day you have over 60,000-80,000 thoughts that run through your head, 95% of those thoughts are repeated...
2024-10-1523 minRise and LeadLife’s 7 Doors of Opportunity and How to Choose the Right Door to Walk Through - RAL 85On this episode, Life’s 7 Doors of Opportunity and How to Choose the Right Door to Walk Through, Benjamin brings you massive clarity and a proven approach to navigate opportunities (doors) with confidence. How do you know which doors you should stay away from, which doors you should lean into, and what you should do when there seems to be no open doors at all? Learn the secrets to navigating these doors, understanding which ones to embrace, and which to steer clear of to transform your life’s trajectory. Discover how persistence, the right connections, and divine timi...
2024-07-3030 minRise and Lead7 Things Young Need to Stop Doing In Order to Develop Mentally Strong Young Leaders - RAL 83On this episode, 7 Things Young Need to Stop Doing In Order to Develop Mentally Strong Young Leaders , Benjamin teaches you what stop doing and what start doing to build leaders who are prepared for the challenges of the world. Mental strength isn't about acting tough or suppressing emotions. Instead, mentally strong leaders are resilient and they have the courage and confidence to reach their full potential for the service of others. This episode is a call to action for every mentor, parent, and educator determined to leave a legacy of strength and leadership. This episode discusses the...
2024-03-3119 minRise and Lead5 Steps to Becoming a Fully Present Leader with Benjamin Lundquist - RAL 82On this episode, 5 Step to Becoming a Fully Present Leader, Benjamin teaches you how to maximize your moments for greater impact and how you can focus your attention better on the person in front of you, your team, your family, and the relationships that matter most. Most people underestimate how important it is to be fully present. Mastering this skill will change your life as a leader and the lives of those around you. No more blank stares, constant distractions, multitasking, or day dreaming, this is your time to step into the moments that matter, many of w...
2024-01-1721 minRise and LeadLeading While Grieving with Hannah Wachter - RAL 81In this episode, Leading While Grieving with Hannah Wachter, Benjamin and Hannah start off exploring her transformation from a grieving daughter to an executive grief coach. She bravely shared how the loss of her mother influenced her leadership and prompted her to challenge the misconceptions of grief in Western society. Hannah stressed the importance of acknowledging and accepting grief, and she offered some invaluable advice on how leaders can honor their loved ones while also processing their grief. The conversation took a deeper turn as they began to discuss fear as a manifestation of grief, and how...
2023-11-2232 minRise and LeadManifesting Dreams into Reality through Faith with Benjamin Lundquiat - RAL 80On this episode, Manifesting by Faith, Benjamin talks about what manifesting is, he dives into weather or not manifesting really works, and reflects on the intersection of manifesting and faith. This teaching includes a step by step strategy to help your dreams become a reality, and concludes with a story of a young leader who took an idea and built a platform that is now impacting thousands of people. There is something in this episode for you, specially if you have dreams collecting dust on a shelf, dreams hat you once hoped would happen for yo...
2023-10-1622 minRise and LeadSo What, Now What with Coach Mike Sanford - RAL 79On this episode, So What, Now What with Coach Mike Sanford, Benjamin and Mike talk about the reality of being a college football coach at the highest level, the weight and pressure that comes with this profession, and the immense responsibility of raising up the next generations of young leaders to win in all areas of life, on the field and beyond. Mike Sanford has submitted the apexes of college football coaching, most recently as the Interim Head Coach for the University of Colorado. He has coached numerous players who have earned All-American honors and have gone...
2023-09-1139 minRise and LeadBreak Every Chain with Benjamin Lundquist - RAL 78On this episode, Break Every Chain, Benjamin will be teaching you how to overcome the chains that are holding you back, the same chains that could potentially affect generations to come. THIS IS SUCH AN IMPORTANT EPISODE. What ran in your family for generations can stop with you, with God’s help, you can usher in a new chapter and new future. You are listening to this episode by accident. You are here for a reason. You are a chain-breaker. Episode Quote: "A Chain breaker is the fork in the fam...
2023-08-2120 minRise and Lead7 Steps to a More Disciplined Life with Benjamin Lundquist - RAL 77On this episode, 7 Steps to a More Disciplined Life, Benjamin will be sharing a proven approach to help you achieve more of the life you want. There is one special quality that you can develop guaranteeing you greater success, accomplishment, and happiness in life. This quality is essential for reaching your fullest potential. It’s discipline and that’s what this teaching is all about. This episode is short, practical, and packed with value. Episode Quote: "Discipline is not a burden, it’s the key that unlocks freedom. The more discip...
2023-07-1620 minRise and LeadYou Are Burned Out Because You Are Doing Too Little with Benjamin Lundquist - RAL 75On this episode, You Are Burned Out Because You Are Doing Too Little, Benjamin will talking about one of the main causes of burnout and it may not be what you think. What if the root of burnout is not about you doing too much, but instead it's about doing too little of what actually fuels you and makes you come alive. For most, the solution to burnout is not rest, but realignment. This short practical teaching is a game-changer! Episode Quote: I believe we are created to give our all...
2023-05-0819 minRise and Lead5 Strategies to Crush Self-Doubt with Benjamin Lundquist - RAL 74On this episode, 5 Strategies to Crush Self-Doubt, Benjamin will be sharing a strategic approach to help you believe in yourself, walk with more confidence, and accomplish the goals and aspiration you can't shake. How many of us are sitting on untapped potential held back by a lack a belief in what we are capable of achieving? You are listening right now because there is something you want to do, something you can’t shake off that you have never done before, this might even be something no one in your family has done before, or you need to...
2023-03-3123 minRise and LeadSuccess is Faithfulness with Benjamin Lundquist - RAL 73On this episode, Success is Faithfulness, Benjamin redefines success and talks about four areas of faithfulness in your life that matter. When it comes to success, most of us don’t feel successful and are carrying around the weight of feeling like we have not achieved enough, are not measuring up to the success of others, and are not reaching our fullest potential. According to a research study out of University of Scranton only 8% of people achieve their goals, which leaves 92% who don't believe they are successful. So many of us have bought into the lie of, “I am n...
2023-02-2720 minRise and LeadBe Present, Not Perfect (Father Figures) with Reggie George - RAL 72On this episode, Be Present, Not Perfect (Father Figures), Benjamin sits down for powerful conversation with Reggie George. Reggie is the founder of Father Figure Apparel, a husband, a father of twin daughters, an entrepreneur, a coach, and FATHER FIGURE to many. In 2019, one of his twins (Kam) was violently stabbed in the head with a pair of scissors by a young man at school, completely unprovoked. Together, they talk about his traumatic story and the great purpose that came out of great pain. This episode is a call for every man to step up and be a...
2023-01-2436 minRise and LeadYour 5 Step Strategy for the New Year with Benjamin Lundquist - RAL 71On this episode, Your 5 Step Strategy for the New Year, Benjamin gives you a proven and straightforward personal growth strategy for 2023. There is nothing magical about the ending of one year and starting of another when it comes to taking full ownership of life, leading your yourself well first, and maximizing your influence for the service and empowerment of others. Great leaders are focused and dedicated to this all the time. That being said, the start of a new year is always an excellent time to refocus, assess, and set a trajectory. Rather than having to stress...
2023-01-0125 minRise and Lead3 Things You Should Be Doing When You Have No Idea About Your Life-Direction with Benjamin Lundquist - RAL 70On this episode, 3 Things You Should Be Doing When You Have No Idea About Your Life-Direction, Benjamin gives you a strategy to follow that will help you build momentum and gain a new and more hopeful perspective. Have you ever said out loud or to yourself, "What am I doing with my life, If I only knew what I was suppose to be doing, I would do it. " Benjamin has heard this said over a thousand times by different people and he's said it too. If that is you, you aren’t alone. Trust us, you need th...
2022-12-0618 minRise and LeadI'll See You Tomorrow: Building Relational Resilience When You Want to Quit with Dr. Heather Thompson Day and Seth Day - RAL 69On this episode entitled, I'll See You Tomorrow: Building Relational Resilience When You Want to Quit , Benjamin sits down for a power-packed conversation with Dr. Heather Thompson Day and Seth Day. Dr. Heather Thompson Day is an interdenominational speaker and has been a contributor for Religion News Service, Christianity Today, Newsweek and the Barna Group. She is also a Professor of Communication at Andrews University. She is a friend of the Rise and Lead Podcast, make sure to checkout her previous episode: It's Not Your Turn: What to Do While You are Waiting for Your Breakthrough. Her hu...
2022-11-2041 minRise and LeadCalling, Character, and Courage: David and Goliath with Benjamin Lundquist - RAL 68On this episode entitled, Calling, Character, and Courage: David and Goliath, Benjamin shares a high-value teaching on life and leadership from one of the greatest stories of all time. Benjamin originally shared this message live with the players and coaching staff of the Colorado University Football Team and compressed that message into an episode. You may have heard this battle account before, but this episode will share it in a completely different way that will have you relating to so many aspects of this story. This is a foundational episode for anyone in leadership. This e...
2022-10-2726 minRise and LeadWhat is More Important Than How with Benjamin Lundquist - RAL 67On this episode entitled, What is More Important Than How, Benjamin shares why so many hopes, dreams, and opportunities die because we focus on the "how" more than the "what". He talks about 4 common experiences when the "what" is right and he lays out a simple three step strategy for those who don't know what their "what" is, they're confused about their next step, and they feel stuck. Here is one powerful quote by Jim Rohn shared on this episode: “If you really want to do something, you’ll find a way, if not you’ll fin...
2022-10-0616 minRise and LeadHow to Have a Healthier Relationship with Time with Benjamin Lundquist - RAL 66On this episode entitled, How to Have a Healthier Relationship with Time, Benjamin share a three step approach to help you relate to time better, focus on what matters most, and maximize the time you do have to live your purpose and impact more people. Many people have a toxic relationship with time believing they they are too old, too late, or have missed their opportunity. It's time to declare a truce with time and start doing what you have been created and called to do. "Other than physical limitations, most everything else has...
2022-09-0419 minRise and Lead5 Daily Hacks to Be More Confident with Benjamin Lundquist - RAL 65On this episode entitled, 5 Daily Hacks to Be More Confident , Benjamin shares 5 practical daily habits you can implement to step up your confidence and expand your impact. Remember, it’s not the things you do occasionally that will increase your confidence, but the things you do consistently. Research supports that almost every person wishes they were more confident in who they are and what they are capable of accomplishing and this teaching is guaranteed to move you in that direction. This episode, like all Rise and Lead Podcast episodes, is highly practical and motivating. Don't forget to sub...
2022-08-0816 minRise and LeadMental Health and Anxiety Among Teenagers and Young Adults, What You Need To Know and How You Need to Respond with Dr. Aaron Rosales - RAL 64In this episode Benjamin sits down for a powerful conversation with Dr. Aaron Rosales. Their conversation is all about the mental health crises among teenagers and young adults today, and how we as leaders can better engage, respond, and support the next generation. Aaron is the Director of Mental Health at Brio, a non-profit that partners with communities to design and launch well-being initiatives in low-resource contexts globally. He is passionate about promoting mental health for all people, Aaron has a wealth of experience applying psychological research and skills into real-world practice in churches, universities, police departments, a...
2022-07-1848 minRise and LeadRise Up and Build - Life and Leadership Lessons from Nehemiah with Benjamin Lundquist - RAL 63On this episode entitled, Rise Up and Build - Life and Leadership Lessons from Nehemiah, Benjamin shares timeless lessons about the call of leadership, what to do when your heart is broken, owning the moment, building a solid foundation, effective teamwork, and saying "no" to good so you can say "yes" to great. The story of Nehemiah in the Bible is one of the greatest rebuilding stories in history and is guaranteed to level up your life and expand your impact. This episode, like all Rise and Lead Podcast episodes, is highly practical and motivating. Don't forget...
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