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The Rise Up Kings Podcast with Skylar Lewis
Hosted by Skylar Lewis · EN
Skylar Lewis, the founder of Rise Up Kings in Dallas Texas is a successful entrepreneur who has scaled and systemized multiple million-dollar companies. He is a speaker, an author, and runs a world-class faith-based business intensive for men. On his journey to prosperity, he has found that the key to fulfillment and top performance comes through focusing on the 4 Pillars of Purpose; Faith, Family, Fitness, and Finance. On this podcast, he interviews experts from all over the country by diving deep into what the 4 Pillars are and refining what it means to reach your God-given potential. Be sure to listen, subscribe, and leave a review!
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Dr. Corey Miller: There's a Marxist Revolution Happening and Nobody Sees It!
3w ago00:49:02Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailAfter growing up as a seventh-generation Mormon whose ancestor was a bodyguard of Joseph Smith, philosopher Dr. Corey Miller converted to Christianity, spent 12 years teaching at Indiana University, and discovered that the greatest threat to the Christian faith is not atheism — it is the university system that Christians themselves built and then abandoned to Marxist ideology! Dr. Corey Miller is a philosopher, theologian, and President/CEO of Ratio Christi — a campus apologetics and evangelism ministry operating on 100 university campuses. He holds a PhD in Philosophical Theology from the University of Aberdeen and four graduate degrees. He has taught nearly 100 college courses in philosophy, theology, and comparative religions at Purdue and Indiana University. He is the author of "The Progressive Miseducation of America," "Leaving Mormonism," and "In Search of the Good Life." He explains: ◼️ How Harvard was founded by Christians for truth — and how it was captured by Marxist ideology within 200 years ◼️ Why the cultural revolution happening in America right now would be the greatest Marxist revolution in human history ◼️ The reason parents and grandparents are literally funding the apostasy of their own children through tuition dollars ◼️ How postmodern cultural Marxism moved from the French Communist Party into every American university ◼️ Why Peter Singer, the most famous moral philosopher alive, openly advocates for positions that destroy the sanctity of human life ◼️ The "Trojan horse" strategy Dr. Miller used to breach the walls of the secular university from the inside ◼️ Why the heart cannot embrace what the mind cannot believe — and how Christians abandoned the life of the mind For more information on Rise Up Kings, go to https://riseupkings.com/youtube Not ready to do an in-person event? Join our online community here riseupkings.com/4pillarman-yt
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Bestselling Author: Millions of Christians Love Jesus But Have No Fear of God!
3w ago00:40:59Tap to summarizeSend us Fan Mail After writing 25 books translated into over 150 languages and distributing 70 million resources across 240 nations, bestselling author John Bevere explains why millions of Christians have built their faith on only half of the gospel — and why the missing half is the reason so many leaders fall, marriages collapse, and believers live in comfortable disobedience!John Bevere is a New York Times bestselling author, international minister, and co-founder of Messenger International — a discipleship ministry that has equipped leaders in over 240 nations with more than 70 million resources. He has written 25 books including "The Awe of God," "The Bait of Satan," and "Driven by Eternity," and has been in full-time ministry for over 40 years. He and his wife Lisa have been married for 44 years.He explains:◼️ Why the fear of God and the love of God are two guardrails — and why most Christians are driving with only one◼️ The prison visit with the most famous pastor in America that revealed how entire ministries collapse overnight◼️ How Paul went from "least of the apostles" to "chief of sinners" — and why that progression was the point◼️ The reason God told a man who scored 16 in English on the ACT to write 25 books◼️ Why being filled with the Holy Spirit is not a one-time event — and the daily practice most believers skip◼️ The one-sentence parenting principle that changed his marriage after 44 years◼️ What a 1600s French woman imprisoned for her faith taught him about reading Scripture For more information on Rise Up Kings, go to https://riseupkings.com/youtube Not ready to do an in-person event? Join our online community here riseupkings.com/4pillarman-yt
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World Cup Dad: I Had 0.0001% Odds, Then God Put Me On Brazil's Roster
Apr 1600:43:09Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailAfter spending 6 years sick with a mystery illness and 15 years in full-time ministry, World Cup Dad Zach Duke reveals how a single prayer in a Virginia coffee shop led him from a rec league where 40-year-old women stole the ball from him to Brazil's 2026 World Cup roster — and why he almost didn't obey the one word God gave him! Zach Duke is a full-time missionary who has served in over 40 countries since 2010, a former Division 1 football player who had never played soccer, and a newly-signed member of Brazil's 2026 FIFA World Cup indoor team. He is the founder of World Cup Dad, a platform challenging men to push their bodies, faith, and discipline to the edge, and descends from the William Wallace clan. He explains: ◼️ The three-sentence "dangerous prayer" that ended 6 years of chronic illness in a single afternoon ◼️ Why he gave himself a 0.0001% chance of making the World Cup — and wrote the odds down on his phone ◼️ The two core lies that sabotage almost every man ("I'm not enough" and "it's too late") ◼️ How praying over a locker room — not his skill — got him drafted professionally ◼️ The Brazilian teammate he discipled who ended up handing him a World Cup contract ◼️ Why weak men, not politics or economics, are the real reason the country is collapsing ◼️ The exact 3 questions any man can ask to start hearing God's voice today For more information on Rise Up Kings, go to https://riseupkings.com/youtube Not ready to do an in-person event? Join our online community here riseupkings.com/4pillarman-yt
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AI Is Coming For Your Job (But Not Your Soul)
Apr 1000:45:48Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailAI is coming for your job… but it might also make you rich.In this conversation, we break down the truth about artificial intelligence, what it’s really doing to the world, and why it’s about to widen the gap between winners and losers. We talk about whether AI is killing creativity, if people are becoming dependent on machines, and the deeper question most aren’t asking… are we slowly replacing our thinking, our relationships, and even our faith?For more information on Rise Up Kings, go to https://riseupkings.com/youtube Not ready to do an in-person event? Join our online community here riseupkings.com/4pillarman-yt
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Christians Keep Dividing Over This… And It’s Hurting the Church | The Lord's Giant
Feb 2600:55:09Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailChristians keep dividing over secondary issues, and it’s hurting the Church. In this powerful conversation, we tackle why believers argue over theology, hell, deliverance, and denominational differences while people are walking away from the faith feeling unheard and hopeless.We discuss majors vs minors in Christianity, eternal conscious torment vs annihilationism, deconstruction, church hurt, spiritual warfare, and why asking hard questions should never get someone silenced. If Christians cannot disagree with humility, unity suffers, and the next generation leaves.This episode is a call for biblical courage, theological depth, and Christlike love. The world does not need louder Christian arguments. It needs Christians who reflect Jesus in truth, grace, and action.For more information on Rise Up Kings, go to https://riseupkings.com/youtube Not ready to do an in-person event? Join our online community here riseupkings.com/4pillarman-yt
Transcribe →Protection vs Freedom: The Debate That Divides Fathers
Feb 1300:40:43Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIn this Rise Up Kings conversation, we debate national sovereignty (Venezuela/Greenland), then zoom into fatherhood: protecting your kids from outside influence, how to navigate fear, the 3 phases of parenting (train → teach → trust), homeschool/co-op strategies, boundaries like no sleepovers, and raising spiritually grounded, capable young men.Watch if you’re a dad trying to lead with conviction, clarity, and wisdom in today’s culture.For more information on Rise Up Kings, go to https://riseupkings.com/youtube Not ready to do an in-person event? Join our online community here riseupkings.com/4pillarman-yt#RiseUpKingsFor more information on Rise Up Kings, go to https://riseupkings.com/youtube Not ready to do an in-person event? Join our online community here riseupkings.com/4pillarman-yt
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It’s Easier to Become a Millionaire Than Get Six-Pack Abs (Here’s Why)
Feb 1000:41:59Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailDid you know visible 6-pack abs are rarer than being a millionaire? Only 2–3% of Americans have visible abs, while 7–10% are millionaires. In this episode, we break down discipline, health, nutrition, fitness, and what it means to steward your body as a Kingdom man.Most men think getting in shape is about vanity…But what if it’s actually about legacy, leadership, protection, confidence, and calling?In this powerful Rise Up Kings conversation, we unpack:Why physical discipline mirrors financial disciplineHow to start from zero (even if you’re overweight or discouraged)The truth about nutrition, seed oils, and real healthWhy your body is the vehicle God gave you for purposeHow small daily steps compound into transformationThis isn’t about beach abs.It’s about becoming the man God designed you to be.For more information on Rise Up Kings, go to https://riseupkings.com/youtube Not ready to do an in-person event? Join our online community here riseupkings.com/4pillarman-yt
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Why 'God Told Me' Becomes Dangerous without Counsel
Jan 3001:21:12Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIn this Rise Up Kings Podcast episode, Coach Mondo sits down with Coach Jon Wood (“Switch”) and Pastor David for a deep, unfiltered conversation about Jesus, politics, masculinity, sexual ethics, prophetic words, and hearing God’s voice in a divided culture.This isn’t a surface-level debate.The discussion breaks down how Jesus’ announcement of the Kingdom of God was a direct challenge to Rome’s power, why modern political labels don’t fit a first-century Messiah, and how Jesus would likely be received today in conversations surrounding LGBTQ issues, cultural identity, and morality.The episode also unpacks:- Jesus’ teachings as nonviolent resistance, not passivity- Why “God told me” can become a spiritual manipulation tactic- How to discern a true word from God using Scripture, fruit, peace, and - maturity- Whether spiritual gifts can be developed or are only divinely assigned- The difference between meekness and weakness for strong Christian men- When force, self-defense, or protection may be morally justifiedThis conversation challenges both political sides because Jesus doesn’t fit modern categories. He confronts power, disrupts comfort, loves people without affirming sin, and calls men to strength under control.The episode closes with a sobering reminder from John 10:27:“My sheep hear My voice… the real question isn’t whether God is speaking — it’s whether you’re listening.”Chapters: 00:00:00 — Was Jesus conservative or liberal? Kingdom of God vs Caesar00:02:17 — A first-century Jew in 21st-century political categories00:03:18 — Social conservatism, fiscal generosity, and sexual ethics00:04:31 — “Turn the other cheek” as nonviolent resistance00:06:52 — How Jesus would be received today (LGBTQ + politics)00:10:16 — “I have a word from the Lord”: when to be cautious00:12:18 — Scripture as the filter: conviction vs condemnation00:14:23 — The fruit test: character, maturity, and relationship00:17:14 — Shocking real-life prophetic moments00:36:34 — How to hear God: Scripture, counsel, reason, tradition00:46:18 — Meekness vs weakness: the lion choosing restraint00:54:06 — Self-defense, force vs violence, and Christian ethicsFor more information on Rise Up Kings, go to https://riseupkings.com/youtube Not ready to do an in-person event? Join our online community here riseupkings.com/4pillarman-yt#Jesus #Politics #PropheticWordFor more information on Rise Up Kings, go to https://riseupkings.com/youtube Not ready to do an in-person event? Join our online community here riseupkings.com/4pillarman-yt
Transcribe →From PTSD to Healing: A Marine's Secret on Conquering Fear
Jan 2301:04:43Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIf you are trapped in fear and anxiety, you are not alone. In this Rise Up Kings conversation, Green Beret Master Sergeant Jeremy McWilliams and former Marine bomb disposal Staff Sergeant John Wood break down why fear is universal, why most fear is tied to control and the unknown, and how to build real courage through stress inoculation, exposure, and disciplined action.You will learn how to stop spiraling about worst case scenarios, why “90% of what you fear will never happen,” and how to get out of your head by carrying a load, staying in your business, and taking small steps toward the thing you fear. John shares a powerful testimony of PTSD, suicidal thoughts, and how God brought healing and restored identity in Christ. They also cover fear of AI, end times anxiety, Christian masculinity, parenting without helicopter fear, and why unconditional love and truth together change everything.If you want practical tools to overcome fear, stop overthinking, grow as a Christian man, and lead your family with strength and faith, this episode will help.For more information on Rise Up Kings, go to https://riseupkings.com/youtube Not ready to do an in-person event? Join our online community here riseupkings.com/4pillarman-yt
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The Hidden Reason High Achievers Never Find Peace | Scott Donnell
Jan 901:06:07Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIf you’re a high achiever who loves Jesus, but still feels restless, anxious, and never at peace, this conversation will hit hard.Scott Donnell breaks down what’s actually driving anxiety, performance, control, and burnout in entrepreneurs and Christian men — and why the pursuit of success can become a spiritual stronghold. We unpack the 3 core wounds (abandonment, betrayal, contempt), how they shape your identity, and why identity can’t be achieved — it can only be received.We also talk about cultural Christianity, lukewarm faith, sanctification, eternal rewards, taking faith risks, biblical stewardship, generosity that costs something, and the legacy you leave your kids — because what you don’t heal, you pass down.If you’re trying to build a life of purpose, lead your family well, and follow Jesus without white-knuckling everything, this episode is for you.For more information on Rise Up Kings, go to https://riseupkings.com/youtube Not ready to do an in-person event? Join our online community here riseupkings.com/4pillarman-yt
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