In this podcast episode, host Kymone Hinds, welcomes motivational speaker, pastor, and coach Benjamin Lundquist. They discuss the importance of finding and using one's unique voice as part of one's Christian calling. Benjamin shares his journey from fearing public speaking to becoming a leading voice in leadership development. He emphasizes serving others as a pathway to discovering one's calling and leadership potential. Benjamin also highlights the significance of surrounding oneself with the right people and understanding one's worth. The episode encourages listeners to embrace their fears, serve consistently, and recognize their influence as leaders. Follow the podcast on IG: / monetizeyourministrypodcast Follow Kymone on IG: / kymonehinds Follow Benjamin on IG: / benjaminlundquist Visit our website: http://monetizeyourministrypodcast.com/ Visit Benjamin’s website: Riseandlead.com TIMESTAMP: 00:00 Intro to the PodcastIntroduction to the episode's theme of finding and using one's unique voice in faith and leadership. 00:47 Guest Introduction Benjamin Lundquist shares his excitement to join the podcast and acknowledges the host's coaching efforts. 01:08 Benjamin's Background Overview of Benjamin's credentials as a motivational speaker, pastor, and leadership coach. 02:47 Surprising Aspects of Benjamin Benjamin reveals his past fear of public speaking and social anxiety before becoming a speaker. 07:00 Heartbreak and CallingDiscussion on how personal heartbreak led Benjamin to pursue a calling in leadership and mentoring. 12:03 Service and Clarity of Calling Benjamin explains how serving others helps clarify one's calling and purpose. 17:55 Leadership DefinitionExploration of leadership as influence rather than just titles, emphasizing everyone’s potential to lead. 21:18 Leading for a Lifetime Discussion on the importance of lifelong leadership and navigating life differently for lasting influence. 21:56 Passion for Leading Leaders Emphasis on the importance of sharing messages beyond the faith community, especially with the younger generation. 23:01 Recognizing Your Potential Encouragement to stop limiting one's impact and to broaden the reach of personal messages. 23:31 Surrounding Yourself with Leaders Advice on the importance of connecting with top leaders to unlock potential and opportunities. 24:43 Serving the Room Encouragement to enter professional spaces with a mindset of service rather than self-promotion. 27:13 Understanding Your Worth Discussion on knowing your identity and value to make a real impact as a leader. 28:28 Building Relationships for Service Importance of fostering long-term relationships based on genuine service and understanding others' needs. 28:36 Launching a PodcastBenjamin shares his journey of overcoming insecurities to start his podcast and its impact. 32:13 Consistency in Content Creation Strategies for managing multiple roles while creating consistent and valuable content. 32:37 Prioritizing Your LifeThe necessity of knowing your priorities to maintain balance and avoid burnout. 33:47 The Importance of Identity Discussion on how misplaced identity can lead to burnout and the importance of recognizing personal worth. 34:55 Life Balance vs. Priorities Clarification that life balance is a myth; focus on ensuring highest priorities remain prioritized. 36:00 Personal Health and Relationships Benjamin shares his top priorities: health, marriage, and being an engaged father. 37:06 Navigating Opportunities Importance of saying no to maintain focus on highest priorities and avoid burnout. 38:23 Creating Life-Giving Content The necessity of being in a life-giving space to produce meaningful content for others. 39:25 Crafting Impactful Episodes Benjamin discusses how personal experiences shape his podcast content and resonate with others. 41:38 Podcast Introduction Benjamin shares his website and invites listeners to reach out for speaking engagements. 42:47 The Power of Service He emphasizes the importance of service and how it can lead to unexpected opportunities. 43:37 Speaking Opportunity with University of Colorado Benjamin recounts a significant speaking engagement with the Colorado football program. 45:09 Faith and Leadership Discussion He describes the unique permission to discuss faith during his talk with the team. 45:09 Creating a Tailored Podcast Episode Benjamin explains how he created a podcast episode specifically for the Colorado team. 46:12 Networking and Future Connections He reflects on a recent meeting with a Seattle Seahawks player connected to his Colorado experience. 47:26 Encouragement to Overcome Fear Benjamin poses a thought-provoking question about confronting fears in pursuing one's calling. 47:46 Closing Remarks and Call to Action The host encourages listeners to check out the Rise and Lead platform and emphasizes the importance of serving.
