The Rise Up Kings Podcast with Skylar Lewis

Send us a textIn this episode of the Rise Up Kings Coaches Corner Podcast, Skylar Lewis and Mondoe Davis sit down with powerful Christian men — including a former Marine, Jon wood, a Green Beret, Jeremy McWilliams and a high-level business leader Jared Hellums, CEO of Constructuable — to uncover the truth about pain, faith, masculinity, and spiritual growth.We explore why pain is the path for men, how the Bible is the ultimate compass for navigating life’s chaos, and why every man must face suffering instead of running from it. From personal tragedy to overcoming addiction, this conversation exposes what it means to be a man of God under pressure.If you’ve ever wondered:– Why does God allow pain?– How do strong men break down and rebuild?– Can Scripture truly rewire your life?– What does it look like when a Green Beret cries out to God?This conversation will change the way you see pain, purpose, and manhood.🔔 Subscribe for more powerful conversations on faith, masculinity, leadership, and becoming the man God created 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#RiseUpKings #SkylarLewis #ManhoodFor 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

Send us a textIs there more to the gospel than you’ve been told? In this powerful conversation, author David Gregory reveals “The Rest of the Gospel” — how freedom in Christ comes not from striving but from Christ living in you. We dive into breaking shame, ending guilt, and experiencing the peace and joy God intended.David shares how most Christians unknowingly strive to earn grace, why Jesus’ yoke is truly easy, and how to live daily from the reality of “Christ in you.” If you’ve wrestled with guilt, burnout, or spiritual frustration, this will completely shift your paradigm.Books by David GregoryOne of Us (2024) – Amazon.com/dp/B0CWRYP8JHBeyond Rules (2023) – Amazon.com/dp/B0CJLX4Y4XAwesome (2020) – Amazon.com/dp/B08MF9KCKMIf Jesus Loves Me, Why Isn’t This Working? (2018) – Amazon.com/dp/B07H5X17M7The Marvelous Exchange (2018) – Amazon.com/dp/0989623200Open: Get Ready for the Adventure of a Lifetime (2016) – Amazon.com/dp/1631465321How’s Your Faith? (2015) – Amazon.com/dp/B00PM2QO7ONight with a Perfect Stranger (2012) – Amazon.com/dp/0307732142The Last Christian (2010) – Amazon.com/dp/1401687129The Next Level (2008) – Amazon.com/dp/1578569859A Day with a Perfect Stranger (2006) – Amazon.com/dp/1578569050Dinner with a Perfect Stranger (2005) – Amazon.com/dp/1578569050The Rest of the Gospel (2000) – Amazon.com/dp/0962902660For 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

Send us a textIn this powerful episode of Rise Up Kings, Martin and Millicent Sedra expose the real crisis within the modern church — a silent pulpit, passive men, and the loud takeover of feminism — and the need for revival. What happens when pastors avoid the hard truth?What happens when men stop leading… and women are forced to?This conversation isn’t comfortable — it’s convicting, biblical, and necessary. If you’re a man who feels stuck, silenced, or spiritually asleep… this episode is your wake-up call.We confront:- Soft Christianity vs. biblical masculinity- How feminism rewired marriage roles- Why women are angry and men are afraid- The rise of nice guys and the fall of strong fathers- The spiritual war for your home, your wife, and your legacy This isn’t about culture wars.It’s about God’s original design for manhood, marriage, and mission.📲 Connect with Martin & Millicent Sedra on Social:Martin Sedra – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martinsedraMillicent Sedra – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/millicentsedraMillicent Sedra – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MillicentSedraMillicent Sedra – TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@millicentsedraMartin Sedra – TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@martinsedraFor 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

Send us a textMen aren’t just lost — they’ve been slowly erased.In this episode of the Rise Up Kings podcast, Skylar Lewis sits down with Shane Winnings, CEO of Promise Keepers, to unpack the REAL reasons men feel lost today.From the rise of modern feminism to the cultural rejection of masculinity, we’ve gone so far left that men don’t know who they are anymore. We've traded leadership for passivity, purpose for comfort, and truth for tolerance.This isn’t just about politics — it’s spiritual.Fatherlessness is rising. Marriage is crumbling. Boys are growing up without a map. And men? We’re told to sit down, be quiet, and stop being “too much.”But God’s design for manhood hasn’t changed. It’s time to return to it.If you’ve been feeling distracted, numb, or unsure of your place in the world, this conversation will give you clarity, conviction, and the courage to lead again.Shane Winnings is the CEO of Promise Keepers, a global men's ministry committed to raising up godly men who lead with courage, conviction, and purpose. He’s a former law enforcement officer, military veteran, speaker, and content creator reaching millions across social media with messages of faith, truth, and masculine leadership.🔗 Connect with Shane WinningsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shanewinningsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shanewinnings/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shanewinningsWebsite: https://www.shanewinnings.comPromise Keepers: https://promisekeepers.orgFor 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

Send us a textWhat happens when God breaks into the darkest places—literally behind bars?In this powerful episode of the Rise Up Kings podcast, Skylar Lewis sits down with the founder of God Behind Bars, one of the largest prison ministries in America, reaching over 1 million inmates for Christ. From planting churches inside maximum security prisons to interviewing death row inmates who surrendered their gang affiliations for Jesus, this conversation will leave you stunned, inspired, and awakened.They talk redemption, identity, pain, leadership, and the incredible transformations happening behind prison walls. Real stories. Real change. One of the most gripping and raw interviews we’ve ever done.Topics Covered:- How hardened hearts are transformed in prison- The truth about trauma and identity in men- A death row inmate lays down his gang patch for Jesus- 2.4 million prisoners accessing faith-based content- Why passivity in men is destroying homes- What forgiveness actually means when you’re serving lifeIf you’ve ever doubted what God can do through pain, watch this.👇 Subscribe for more bold conversations around masculinity, leadership, and faith.Connect with God Behind Bars: Website:https://www.godbehindbars.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/godbehindbarsFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/GodBehindBarsYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@GodBehindBarsTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@godbehindbarsTwitter / X:https://twitter.com/GodBehindBarsContact Email (from website):info@godbehindbars.comDonation Page:https://www.godbehindbars.com/donateFor 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

Send us a textWhat if the safety of your children came down to one question—Would a predator view YOU as dangerous enough to protect them?In this powerful episode of the Rise Up Kings podcast, Skylar Lewis, Coach Mondoe, and a panel of elite men, including a Green Beret, a Marine, and a former state trooper break down what it truly means to be a protector in today’s world. From childhood trauma to raising daughters in a broken culture, they expose why men must become spiritually and physically dangerous to shield their families.This is not about toxic masculinity. This is about righteous strength.▶ Discover why predators look for weak fathers▶ Learn how to raise dangerous sons and safe daughters▶ How to lead your home with spiritual authority▶ Why every Christian man must be a warrior at heartIf you're a father, husband, or leader—this episode will shake you to your core.Join our community now and join the movement to reclaim biblical masculinity.#RiseUpKings #ChristianMen #Fatherhood 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-ytFor 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

Send us a textFormer Chief of Staff of Mr.Beast enterprises and current multi-media business owner, Shawn Hendrix, opens up about his brother’s suic*de, walking away from MrBeast, and finding faith, family, and purpose. This is a powerful story every man needs to hear.🔗 Connect with Shawn HendrixInstagram:   / theshawnhendrix  X (Twitter):   / theshawnhendrix  YouTube:    / producershawn  LinkedIn:   / producershawn  Barbarianfoundation.orgFor more information on Rise Up Kings, go to https://riseupkings.com/youtube 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

Send us a textRandy Adams survival story, face reconstruction, trauma, military PTSD, faith in God, depression, and purpose. Army veteran Randy Adams nearly died—then God gave him a new mission. In this powerful Rise Up Kings podcast, Randy shares his near-death trauma, coma survival, and miraculous reconstructive journey. After being brutally attacked and left for de@d his battle wasn’t just physical—it was spiritual. Skylar Lewis dives into Randy’s darkest moments, his healing process, and how God turned his pain into purpose.This episode will challenge your view of masculinity, resilience, and what it means to live for Christ after unimaginable loss.➡️ Subscribe for more real Christian men’s stories of pain, purpose, and rising up.Connect with Randy Adams on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ran_riseupTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@riseupranYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ran_riseupShop Rise Up Clothing: https://www.theriseupstore.comLink Hub: https://linktr.ee/weriseupFor 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#RiseUpKings #SkylarLewis #ManhoodFor 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

Send us a textIn this power-packed episode of the Rise Up Kings Podcast, Skylar Lewis sits down with Ryan Pineda, former pro baseball player turned real estate mogul, serial entrepreneur, and Kingdom-driven leader. Ryan shares his powerful testimony of how he went from flipping couches to flipping hundreds of homes, building multiple 7- 8 figure businesses, and stewarding massive wealth while staying radically aligned with his faith.They dive into the REAL mindset shifts required for men to build without being owned by money, how to lead a faith-first family while scaling fast, and what it truly means to operate from biblical standards in business. This is a must-watch for any man called to build, lead, and multiply — without losing his soul.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-ytFor 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

Send us a textNik Keswani, once known as "Big Nik" on Vine, had it all—fame, followers, and fortune. But behind the scenes, he was entangled in darkness, depression, and deception. Raised in Hinduism and immersed in Hollywood's allure, Nik's life took a drastic turn when he encountered the stark realities of the spiritual realm.In this gripping episode, Nik unveils:His journey in finding the truth in ChristianityThe emptiness behind his social media fameEncounters with occult practices in HollywoodA life-changing experience that led him to JesusNik's testimony is a powerful reminder that true peace and freedom are found not in the world's offerings but in a relationship with Jesus Christ.Chapters: 0:00:00 Intro: From Hinduism to Jesus  0:05:26 Fame, Success & Feeling Empty  0:11:16 Childhood Pain and Physical Struggles  0:16:47 Rejecting Victimhood, Embracing Strength  0:22:27 Building Faith Through Adversity  0:28:11 Encountering Demonic Realities  0:34:23 Radical Salvation and the Holy Spirit  0:40:04 The Truth About Deliverance  0:46:10 Can Christians Have Demons?  0:51:33 Exposing the New Age Deception  0:57:33 Faith Over Personal Development  1:03:24 Becoming a Dangerous Man of God  👉 Subscribe for more transformative stories and teachings. 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-ytFor 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