Episodes
June 28, 2022
Start Experiencing the Intimate and Satisfying Sex God Intended for Your Marriage (90)
How’s your love life? Can you and your spouse talk openly about sex, or does it create more conflict than unity? Dr. Juli Slattery a clinical psychologist, author, and co-founder of Authentic Intimacy, a ministry dedicated t…
June 21, 2022
New, Eye-Opening Film on Alzheimer’s Gives Hope and Encouragement to Families (89)
With over six million people in the US diagnosed with Alzheimer’s/Dementia, most of us have someone in our life that has struggled with this disease. Greg O’Brien, award-winning journalist, and bestselling author speaks with…
June 14, 2022
Dads, Feeling Tired and Stuck? Here are Practical Ways to Lead Your Family Well (88)
With Father's Day approaching, do you feel like you’re stumbling your way through being a dad? Jerrad Lopes, best-selling author, speaker, business owner, and founder of Dad Tired, joins Dave and Scott to talk about what it …
June 7, 2022
How Should the Church Respond to the Tragedy at Uvalde, Texas and Other Mass Shootings? (87)
Do the continual reports of mass shootings leave you feeling helpless and questioning if there is anything you can do? Join co-host Scott Young and our guest, Oletha Barnett, theologian, lawyer, and conflict resolution speci…
May 31, 2022
Ukraine in Crisis, Pt. 4: Ivanka Trump Joins CityServe to Meet with Pastors and Refugees Amidst Russia-Ukraine War (86)
Dave Donaldson, co-founder of CityServe International returns from a recent trip to Poland and Ukraine and provides an update on the ongoing work, stories, and miracles from the frontlines. Joined on the trip by Ivanka Trump…
May 24, 2022
How to Go From Conflict to Peacemaking in Four Surprising Steps (85)
How can you find personal peace amid conflict in your relationships, jobs, or even church? Brian Noble, pastor and Executive Director/CEO of Peacemaker Ministries says that it is possible to live in peace in the midst of con…
May 17, 2022
One Woman's Inspiring Journey with Mental Health, Attempted Suicide, and God's Redemption (84)
Allie Marie Smith seemed to have it all, yet she made plans to end it. Listen as Allie talks about her story, struggles, and journey with mental illness, and how she has learned to thrive despite living with a mental health …
May 10, 2022
How the Church Can Prepare for Overturn of Roe v. Wade and Resulting Changes to Adoption and Abortion (83)
What would the overturning of Roe v. Wade mean for the American church? Scott Young, co-host of The Influencers Podcast and lead pastor of Church of Hope in Sarasota, FL, shares his thoughts and reflections on the leaked dra…
May 3, 2022
4 Uncommon Habits You Need to Become an Emotionally Healthy and Effective Leader (82)
What would our businesses, organizations, or ministries look like if we combined emotional maturity with effective leadership practices? That is what this episode is all about. Healthy teams begin with healthy leaders, and a…
April 26, 2022
Empowering Healthy Masculinity in a Culture that Calls it "Toxic" (81)
What are the characteristics of healthy masculinity that create the fathers and leaders our world desperately needs today? Chase Replogle, pastor of Bent Oak Church in Springfield, Missouri, and host of the Pastor Writer pod…
April 19, 2022
Ukraine in Crisis, Part 3: CityServe Reports on Amazing Miracles Taking Place Amidst Russia-Ukraine War (80)
As refugees continue to seek safety from war-torn Ukraine, hear how the ongoing work of the local church continues to bring hope and support to those in need. Co-hosts Dave Donaldson and Scott Young are joined by Todd Lamphe…
April 12, 2022
Escape Anxiety and Performance Through the Spiritual Rhythm of Rest (79)
How can you find true rest in a culture of working more, experiencing more, and achieving more? Escape the anxiety and pressure of the times with Scott Young, co-host of The Influencers Podcast and lead pastor of Church of H…
April 5, 2022
Unlock the Road Map to Your Personal Calling (78)
Did you know our calling usually isn't revealed in a moment but unfolds over our lifetime? Brian Sanders, a social entrepreneur and the founder and former Executive Director of the Underground Network, explains what he calls…
March 29, 2022
How to Identify an Abusive Relationship and Plan the Right Way to Leave (77)
While physical abuse is obvious, unfortunately many live in emotionally abusive relationships with no plan to protect themselves or their kids. Dave E. Clarke, Ph.D., Christian psychologist, speaker, and author joins us to t…
March 22, 2022
Don't Ignore Lie-knots That Could Be Keeping You Stuck, Wounded, and Lacking Purpose (76)
How do you identify lie-knots and unravel them? Sheryl Giesbrecht Turner, an award-winning author, speaker, radio, and television personality, understands firsthand how trauma in childhood, or adulthood, can create soul woun…
March 15, 2022
Ukraine in Crisis, Part 2: CityServe Reports from the Frontlines (75)
Listen to this special report as CityServe team members share what is happening firsthand at the Ukrainian border and how the body of Christ is rising up to offer hope, help, and security. Hear of the miracles that are takin…
March 8, 2022
Ukraine in Crisis: How the Church is Responding (74)
As bombs explode and refugees flee to safety, hear how the local church is bringing hope and help in Ukraine’s great time of need. Co-hosts, Dave Donaldson and Scott Young, are joined by pastor Wendell Vinson and Karl Harges…
March 1, 2022
Leaving a Legacy of Influence: A Tribute to Presidential Historian Doug Wead (73)
What can we learn from the life and legacy of a legend? Reminisce with Dave Donaldson, Scott Young, Wendell Vinson, and Scott Wead as they talk about the influence and impact of Doug Wead on their lives and our nation. As a …
Feb. 22, 2022
When Saying “I’m Sorry” is Not Enough (72)
Do you have those relationships at work that are easier to avoid than confront? We’ve probably all said the words, “I’m sorry,” but that’s not always enough. Jennifer Thomas, Ph.D., clinical and community psychologist, autho…
Feb. 15, 2022
Make Your Business a Kingdom-Minded Company (71)
What does a Kingdom-minded business look like? John Houston, serial entrepreneur, founder, and CEO of John Houston Custom Homes shares his story to reveal how all the hardships and successes of his life led him to the realiz…
Feb. 8, 2022
How the Church Can Care for God’s Kids in Crisis with Dr. John DeGarmo (70)
You cannot change the world, but you can change a child’s world. Dr. DeGarmo international expert in parenting and foster care, founder and director of The Foster Care Institute, speaker, and trainer joins the podcast to dis…
Feb. 1, 2022
How To Choose Faith Over Fear When It Counts With Coach Mark Richt (69)
Have you ever felt paralyzed by fear? Coach Mark Richt, former head football coach at the University of Georgia and the University of Miami, and longtime assistant coach at Florida State University has been there. Richt has …
Jan. 25, 2022
Use Your Talent For The Gospel With Hollywood Screenwriter Turned Evangelistic Filmmaker (68)
Do you use the talents God gave you for His glory or your own? Hollywood filmmaker and screenwriter, Peter Craig, was successful but broken. His work was his idol. After a time of much prayer and soul-searching, God led him …
Jan. 19, 2022
How to Engage the Next Generation in Community Transformation (67)
What would our world look like if the next generation committed to reviving and restoring their communities? Brian Mueller, President of Grand Canyon University in Arizona, one of the nation's largest private Christian unive…