Rise and Lead

On 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. He walks through powerful biblical case studies—Joseph, Moses, David, even Jesus - and reveals the pattern God uses over and over again. You’ll receive real, practical direction on what to do in that middle season when nothing seems to be happening, when you feel overlooked, and when you’re tempted to quit. Because the truth is, you’re not stuck, you’re being built. You are not buried, you’re planted. This episode is all about understanding the process of calling so you can stay rooted, stay faithful, and stay fruitful even when the vision hasn’t come to fruition yet. Episode Quote: "That tension you feel, that gap between what you saw and what you’re living, that’s not failure, that’s formation. You are not buried, you are planted. And planted things don’t grow overnight. They grow in hidden places, in dark places, in quiet places, but growth is still happening." This episode, like all Rise and Lead Podcast episodes, is highly practical and motivating. Don't forget to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release every month. When you share about the podcast, make sure and tag @benjaminlundquist, and he'll always try and give you a re-post. Remember, the best time to rise and lead is now!

In 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 invisible line separating you from the people who write the book, launch the podcast, build the platform, step into purpose, and show up for the relationships that matter most. Through powerful biblical case studies (Gideon, Peter, the woman with the issue of blood), practical psychology, and straight-up truth, you’ll discover why self-disqualification is costing people their calling and how to break free from the mindset of “not me.” If you’ve ever felt overlooked, underestimated, delayed, or unsure whether you’re allowed to step into more, this episode is for you. Because there is no difference between you and them - except belief, consistency, and the courage to take the next step. So let me ask you the question that might change everything: Why not you? Episode Quote: "God rarely gives you confidence before obedience. Confidence is the reward of movement. It’s competence, from repeated action, that builds confidence. You become confident because you do it again and again. Each time you step forward your faith grows because you see God show up." This episode, like all Rise and Lead Podcast episodes, is highly practical and motivating. Don't forget to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release every month. When you share about the podcast, make sure and tag @benjaminlundquist, and he'll always try and give you a re-post. Remember, the best time to rise and lead is now!

On 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 override God’s grace. If God did it before, He can do it again and there is no reason it can’t be for you. You've spent a lot of your life, believing for other people, and now is the time that you start believing that God's promises are actually for you. Why not you? This episode this teaching has the potential to shift everything. Episode Quote: "Somebody has to be the story people point to and say, “Only God could have done that." Somebody has to be the evidence that prayer still works, obedience still matters, and surrender still unlocks what striving never could. Somebody has to be the reminder that God is still in the business of rewriting stories. Why not you?" This episode, like all Rise and Lead Podcast episodes, is highly practical and motivating. Don't forget to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release every month. When you share about the podcast, make sure and tag @benjaminlundquist, and he'll always try and give you a re-post. Remember, the best time to rise and lead is now!

On 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 start seeing them as sacred opportunities. When you know who you are and whose you are, you don’t just enter rooms - you bring hope, clarity, and light with you. This episode is a reminder that your availability matters more than your perfection, your obedience carries eternal weight, and God is always working through willing hearts. If you’ve been feeling discouraged, overlooked, or unsure of your impact, my prayer is that this message re-anchors you in truth and reignites your sense of calling. You are not here by accident.Your presence is intentional.Your assignment is active right now. Stay aligned. Stay faithful. And remember - every room is an assignment, and every moment is on mission. Episode Quote: "God put breath in your lungs today. You’re still here. That means your assignment is still active. Stop waiting for perfect conditions. Stop outsourcing responsibility. Stop minimizing your influence. Every room is an assignment. Your family is an assignment.Your workplace is an assignment. our community is an assignment.Your healing is an assignment.Your growth is an assignment." This episode, like all Rise and Lead Podcast episodes, is highly practical and motivating. Don't forget to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release every month. When you share about the podcast, make sure and tag @benjaminlundquist, and he'll always try and give you a re-post. Remember, the best time to rise and lead is now!

On 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, and resilience long before He reveals outcomes. This will help you let go of hurry, stop comparing your life to lives you don’t even know, and trust that God has you exactly where you need to be. Your assignment is sacred. This moment is holy. And your story is still unfolding. Really lean into this episode, it'll change your life and transform your future. Episode Quote: "One of the most freeing and necessary decisions you will ever make is detaching your self-worth from society’s stopwatch. The world is constantly measuring your value by speed, milestones, productivity, and comparison. But your worth was never meant to be earned by how fast you arrive or how much you produce. When you tie your identity to the clock, you live in perpetual anxiety. Always feeling behind.Always feeling late. Always feeling like you’re not enough. But when your worth is anchored in who God says you are and the relationship you have with him in Jesus, time becomes a tool instead of a tyrant." This episode, like all Rise and Lead Podcast episodes, is highly practical and motivating. Don't forget to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release every month. When you share about the podcast, make sure and tag @benjaminlundquist, and he'll always try and give you a re-post. Remember, the best time to rise and lead is now!

On 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 real assignments to anchor your identity, strengthen your character, and step boldly into your calling. Whether you’re a college student figuring out your future or a seasoned leader carrying responsibility - this episode will ground you, guide you, and remind you who you really are. Episode Quote: "When your life stays rooted in Jesus, everything changes. You stop living shaken by circumstances and start living anchored by truth. Your strength doesn’t come from what’s happening around you, it flows from Who is living within you. And when you choose to serve people every single day, you step into the very heartbeat of God. Serving isn’t small - it's kingdom impact in motion. It’s how you shine light in dark places, heal broken spaces, and carry hope into rooms that desperately need it. Stay rooted. Stay surrendered. Stay available. God will use a life like that to change the world." This episode, like all Rise and Lead Podcast episodes, is highly practical and motivating. Don't forget to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release every month. When you share about the podcast, make sure and tag @benjaminlundquist, and he'll always try and give you a re-post. Remember, the best time to rise and lead is now!

On 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 reminder that you are not alone, God is with you in the middle of your struggle. And with a perspective shift and few tools things can and will get better. Anxiety is not your identity and not your future. Episode Quote: "Every ounce of energy you pour into things outside your control is energy stolen from what God actually put in your hands - your habits, your faith, your assignment. That's the heart of this teaching - you need to surrender what is out of your control and give your full focus and attention to the assignment in front of you. If you can't do anything about it, why are you wasting time obsessing about it. “Your time is too valuable and your calling too sacred to waste it on what you can’t change.” This episode, like all Rise and Lead Podcast episodes, is highly practical and motivating. Don't forget to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release every month. When you share about the podcast, make sure and tag @benjaminlundquist, and he'll always try and give you a re-post. Remember, the best time to rise and lead is now!

On this episode, Beyond the Broadcast: What Really Matters When Everything Falls Apart, Benjamin sits down with Mike Barrett, the longtime play-by-play voice of the Portland Trail Blazers, whose career and story have inspired countless fans and leaders across the country and around the world. They dive deep into what it takes to prepare at the highest level, how to lead under pressure, and why relational capital is one of the greatest currencies you can carry through life. Mike opens up about seasons of transition, being fired from his career as an NBA broadcaster, and the powerful reminder that our identity is never anchored in titles, positions, or platforms - it’s anchored in God. Whether you’re leading a team, navigating change, or simply trying to show up faithfully in your own story, this episode will challenge and encourage you to rise with resilience and lead with confidence. Episode Quote: "What you thought buried you was actually planting you for purpose. What you thought was breaking you is actually building you. Pressure is forming resilience. Loss is awakening compassion. Pain is preparing you for greater authority and deeper impact. God wastes nothing—not even your tears." This episode, like all Rise and Lead Podcast episodes, is highly practical and motivating. Don't forget to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release every month. When you share about the podcast, make sure and tag @benjaminlundquist, and he'll always try and give you a re-post. Remember, the best time to rise and lead is now! Reach out to Mike by email: 22mikeb@gmail.com

On 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 already carry. It’s not about who’s coming to save you - it’s about who you’re becoming. Episode Quote: "That rescue fantasy is killing your progress and crippling your calling. A life of faith has always been a partnership. God doing what only he can do while you do everything you can do with everything he has already given you. Sometimes we’re praying for deliverance, but God is waiting for movement. You’ve been asking for a breakthrough, but heaven is waiting on you to take the next step. For many of you, it’s not a lack of clarity—it’s a lack of courage. You already know what needs to change. You feel the pull. You’ve heard the whisper. Now it’s time to move." This episode, like all Rise and Lead Podcast episodes, is highly practical and motivating. Don't forget to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release every month. When you share about the podcast, make sure and tag @benjaminlundquist, and he'll always try and give you a re-post. Remember, the best time to rise and lead is now!

On 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. Episode Quote: "Just because it feels like God is silent doesn’t mean He’s absent. The waiting season is not punishment - it’s preparation. When it seems like nothing is moving, God is actually moving everything into place. He’s developing your strength, sharpening your faith, and molding your character for what He already has planned. You haven’t been abandoned—you’re being equipped." This episode, like all Rise and Lead Podcast episodes, is highly practical and motivating. Don't forget to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release every month. When you share about the podcast, make sure and tag @benjaminlundquist, and he'll always try and give you a re-post. Remember, the best time to rise and lead is now!

On 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 —stronger, bolder, and more focused than ever. Don’t count yourself out. You’re closer than you think. Episode Quote: "Grit is what keeps you going when you're tired, unseen, and un-celebrated. Grit says, “God’s not finished with me, so I won’t quit now.” People who achieve great things aren’t always the most talented - but they are the ones who don’t quit. They show up. They stay committed. They push through resistance and hardship. You don’t need to be the smartest in the room. You just need to be the one who refuses to give up." This episode, like all Rise and Lead Podcast episodes, is highly practical and motivating. Don't forget to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release every month. When you share about the podcast, make sure and tag @benjaminlundquist, and he'll always try and give you a re-post. Remember, the best time to rise and lead is now!

On this episode, Overcoming Insecurity to Reach Your Fullest Potential. I want 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, you miss out on what you are: chosen, equipped, and destined for impact. Insecurity keeps you surviving, not thriving—but you were made for more. That is what this episode is all about. Episode Quote: "Insecurity keeps your gifts locked inside, buried beneath fear, doubt, and comparison. When you question your worth, you withhold what the world desperately needs - your voice, your wisdom, your impact. You can’t release your value when you don’t believe you have any. You will sit at tables and not speak up. You will stand at the threshold of opportunities and not move forward. You will dream of what the future could be like and not take action. The antidote for insecurity is identity and action." This episode, like all Rise and Lead Podcast episodes, is highly practical and motivating. Don't forget to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release every month. When you share about the podcast, make sure and tag @benjaminlundquist, and he'll always try and give you a re-post. Remember, the best time to rise and lead is now!

On 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 profound concept, drawing from the powerful insights of Viktor Frankl and stories of those who have turned their struggles into strengths. In this heartfelt episode, Benjamin opens up about the loss of my sister to cancer, exploring how our deepest sorrows can lay the groundwork for leadership and personal growth. By embracing our responsibility to heal, we unlock the possibility to transform pain into a force for good, creating a legacy that resonates beyond our own lives. Episode Quote: "You know this,—pain does not discriminate, but neither does purpose. The key lies in how you respond to that pain and what you do with your pain over time." This episode, like all Rise and Lead Podcast episodes, is highly practical and motivating. Don't forget to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release every month. When you share about the podcast, make sure and tag @benjaminlundquist, and he'll always try and give you a re-post. Remember, the best time to rise and lead is now!

On 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. imposter syndrome isn’t a flaw; it’s a sign of growth, ambition, and caring deeply about your work and God’s calling in your life. The fact that you recognize and care is good thing. Let's get into this episode! Episode Quote: "Imposter syndrome is that voice in your head that whispers, ‘You’re not good enough,’ or, ‘You don’t belong here.’ It makes you doubt your skills, your decisions, and your worth. It makes you question your success and fuels your fear that others will discover you’re not as capable as they think you are. And I’ve been there too." This episode, like all Rise and Lead Podcast episodes, is highly practical and motivating. Don't forget to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release every month. When you share about the podcast, make sure and tag @benjaminlundquist, and he'll always try and give you a re-post. Remember, the best time to rise and lead is now!

In 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 has been featured on NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, and Essence Magazine. This conversation explores the critical importance of self-care as the foundation for mental health and personal growth and tackles the societal stigmas that often equate expressing personal needs with weakness, highlighting a positive shift towards mental health awareness and self-love. This episode empowers you to see self-care not as a luxury, but as an essential tool to become the best version of yourself, ultimately benefiting those who depend on your well-being. Episode Quote: "Self-leadership is not selfish, it's essential to your health and well-being. By leading yourself well first you position yourself to maximize your impact on others." This episode, like all Rise and Lead Podcast episodes, is highly practical and motivating. Don't forget to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release every month. When you share about the podcast, make sure and tag @benjaminlundquist, and he'll always try and give you a re-post. Remember, the best time to rise and lead is now!

On 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 from the day before, and 80% of those are negative. The life you want starts in your head. This episode is all about helping you control your thoughts so your thoughts to control you. Episode Quote: "If you can identify what is feeding a negative and toxic thought you can address it at the root instead of trying to constantly manage the branches. " This episode, like all Rise and Lead Podcast episodes, is highly practical and motivating. Don't forget to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release every month. When you share about the podcast, make sure and tag @benjaminlundquist, and he'll always try and give you a re-post. Remember, the best time to rise and lead is now!

In this episode Benjamin speaks into the heart of leaders about forgiveness. So many leaders are trying to make their impact on world while carrying around the heavy weight of pain, regret, and shame connected to things they have done or things that have been done to them. Forgiveness is a gift that releases everyone to be who they have been created and called to be. He shares a three- step approach to forgiveness, healing, and greater impact that has worked for him and it will work for you....