The Rise Up Kings Podcast with Skylar Lewis

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/youtubeFor more information on our 3 Day experience for Christian Men, go to https://www.riseupkings.com/event Rise Up Kings Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Rise Up Kings Podcast on Spotify: ...

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/youtubeFor more information on our 3 Day experience for Christian Men, go to https://www.riseupkings.com/event Rise Up Kings Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Rise Up Kings Podcast on Spotify: ...

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/youtubeFor more information on our 3 Day experience for Christian Men, go to https://www.riseupkings.com/event Rise Up Kings Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Rise Up Kings Podcast on Spotify: ...

Send us a textEvery man's battle with adulterous sin, lust, and temptation is real. Coach Mondoe and Coach David dive deep into biblical manhood, intimacy, and self-control in this powerful Coach's Corner edition of The Rise Up Kings Podcast. Struggling with this issue? You're not alone, join us: 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/youtubeFor more information on our 3 Day experience for Christian Men, go to https://www.riseupkings.com/event Rise Up Kings Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Rise Up Kings Podcast on Spotify: ...

Send us a textWhat’s really dividing America isn’t race—it’s the lie of victimhood.In this explosive episode, Skylar Lewis sits down with entrepreneur, political leader, and potential Ohio governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to expose the truth behind reverse racism, the collapse of masculinity, and the cultural incentives that reward weakness over responsibility.From calling out DEI and woke ideology to breaking down the real crisis facing modern men and families, this conversation pulls no punches.If you're tired of the noise and ready for truth, don’t miss this.Connect with Vivek Ramaswamy and get his book "Nation of Victims":Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1546002960Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/VivekGRamaswamyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivekgramaswamy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VivekGRamaswamy/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivekgramaswamy/Website: https://www.vivekramaswamy.comConnect with Skylar Lewis and get his book "The 2 Day CEO":Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WZ789GCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skylarlewisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SkylarLewisOCLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skylarlewisOfficial Website: https://www.skylarlewis.comRise Up Kings: https://riseupkings.comLinktree (all links): https://linktr.ee/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#RiseUpKings #SkylarLewis #VivekRamaswamy For more information on Rise Up Kings, go to https://riseupkings.com/youtubeFor more information on our 3 Day experience for Christian Men, go to https://www.riseupkings.com/event Rise Up Kings Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Rise Up Kings Podcast on Spotify: ...

Send us a textSteve Weatherford, Super Bowl Champion turned Kingdom warrior, opens up about the darkest night of his life—the night he won it all and felt more empty than ever, from addiction to painkillers, s*icidal thoughts, and a broken identity, to a radical encounter with The Holy Spirit that changed everything. This episode isn’t just a testimony; it’s a spiritual awakening for every man stuck in a mission-driven life instead of a purpose-driven one. Steve shares the moment God found him in the darkest place, how childhood trauma and religious confusion planted lies that nearly destroyed him, and what happened when he surrendered completely to Jesus. If you’ve ever felt “not enough,” this is your wake-up call. This is the most vulnerable, powerful, and life-changing conversation you’ll hear all year. It's time to walk in full authority. It's time to go from distracted to activated. 👊 Men will cry. Chains will break. Legacies will shift.Chapters:00:00 - Winning the Super Bowl... and Feeling Empty  01:00 - Addicted, Depressed, and Hiding from the World  02:00 - A Pastor Calls Me Out by Name  05:00 - Everything I Achieved Still Left Me Broken  07:00 - Signing a Multi-Million Dollar Deal While Suicidal  09:00 - The Church Moment That Changed Everything  11:00 - Prophesied Over After 15 Years Away from God  13:00 - The Power Team: My First Encounter with Radical Faith  16:00 - S*xual Abuse and the Seeds of Shame  21:00 - P*rn, Escape, and the Silent Spiral  26:00 - The Hamster Wheel of Success That Never Satisfies  33:00 - A Lightning Bolt from the Holy Spirit  36:00 - My Son Gets Saved—Same Age, Same Pastor  39:00 - The Dangerous Prayer That Changed My Life  47:00 - Living On Purpose, Not Just on Mission  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/youtubeFor more information on our 3 Day experience for Christian Men, go to https://www.riseupkings.com/event Rise Up Kings Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Rise Up Kings Podcast on Spotify: ...

Send us a textTestosterone is crashing, estrogen is rising, and men are being poisoned—spiritually and physically. In this Rise Up Kings episode, Dr. Austin Lake exposes the war on masculinity through food, fluoride, and fear.Dr. Austin Lake, a top functional medicine expert, breaks down how modern culture is destroying men’s health—from glyphosate in your food and fluoride in your water to low-fat diets, hormone disruptors, and spiritual complacency. This is a raw, unfiltered conversation every man needs to hear. Wake up, fight back, and rise up.For more about Dr. Austin Lake, his book, and his practice, check out the links below!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.austin.lake/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.austin.lakeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/dr-austin-lakeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8d-M8Ma-wxvgEQnnRi-angWebsite: https://wholly.health/discoverBook: https://stan.store/Draustinlake/p/whollyhealthChapters:00:00 - Culture is a death cult  01:36 - Meet Dr. Austin Lake  03:28 - Stewarding your body as God’s temple  05:08 - Women’s hormones vs men’s hormones  09:06 - Testosterone crash since 1981  14:08 - You can't outwork a bad diet  16:14 - Fluoride and the pineal gland  20:16 - Chlorine and hidden toxins  24:04 - Why women suffer more than men  28:10 - Respect and the root of imbalance  31:22 - Depopulation and the healthcare agenda  36:13 - Why Dr. Lake stopped vaccinating his kids  41:22 - Autism, heavy metals, and gut-brain link  46:44 - Detoxing parasites and heavy metals  57:15 - Dr. Lake’s personal storyFor 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 #AustinLake #Testosterone #ManhoodFor more information on Rise Up Kings, go to https://riseupkings.com/youtubeFor more information on our 3 Day experience for Christian Men, go to https://www.riseupkings.com/event Rise Up Kings Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Rise Up Kings Podcast on Spotify: ...

Send us a textMost men let fear control their lives. Popular actor and former Marine Rob Riggle didn’t — and it changed everything. From the Marines to "Step Brothers" to Saturday Night Live to a powerful acting career, Rob shares how breaking past fear reshaped his life. This Rise Up Kings episode is a masterclass in mental toughness, identity, faith, and what it really means to become a man in today’s world.Whether you’re stuck, soft, or seeking purpose, this episode will wake you up.Subscribe for more breakthrough conversations like this.00:00 - Rob Riggle’s Life-Changing Moment01:12 - From Comedy to Combat: His Unlikely Path03:20 - The Power of Perceived Limits05:18 - How the Marines Destroy Fear07:45 - Becoming a Man: Real Masculine Breakthroughs10:10 - Why Most Men Stay Stuck12:02 - Rob’s First Time on Stage: Brutal Truth14:33 - How to Punch Through Fear17:20 - The Drift: Why Men Quit Too Soon19:10 - Skylar’s Rise Up Method Revealed22:45 - Faith That Creates Peace25:00 - Men Without Peace Are Dangerous28:18 - Rob’s Routine for Mental Strength30:40 - Laughing Through the Pain (Step Brothers)34:12 - Final Words to Men Who Feel LostFor more information on Rise Up Kings, go to https://riseupkings.com/youtube Join our virtual program here: riseupkings.com/4pillarman-yt#RiseUpKings #Men #RobRiggle For more information on Rise Up Kings, go to https://riseupkings.com/youtubeFor more information on our 3 Day experience for Christian Men, go to https://www.riseupkings.com/event Rise Up Kings Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Rise Up Kings Podcast on Spotify: ...

Send us a textMost fathers think that providing and showing up is enough… but what if it’s not?In this episode of the Rise Up Kings Podcast, Skylar Lewis sits down with his wife Jessica Lewis for one of their most raw and emotional conversations to date. Jessica opens up about a traumatic childhood experience she kept hidden for decades, and how it shaped her view of intimacy, trust, and family based on a video Jessica watched with Skylar from Mel Robbins and Dr. Gabor Mate. You can watch the original video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tool-R8VJ2YSkylar reflects on what it truly means to protect your children's hearts, minds, and bodies—and where most men are silently falling short. They discuss the unseen emotional wounds so many kids carry, the role of the father in creating safety, and the dangers that arise when that space is left unguarded.This episode is a wake-up call to every man who calls himself a father, a husband, and a leader. If your child was abused… would they tell you?Chapters:00:00 - Intro: Are You Really Protecting Your Kids?00:38 - Jessica Shares Her Childhood Trauma01:22 - The Pain of Staying Silent as a Child02:10 - Why Kids Don’t Open Up to Their Parents03:00 - The Real Source of Childhood Trauma04:00 - How Abuse Impacts Marriage and Intimacy05:15 - What Fathers Miss About Emotional Safety06:24 - The Cost of Disconnection in the Home07:45 - A Father’s Role: Provider vs Protector09:06 - The Call to Rise Up as a Father TodayFor more information on Rise Up Kings, go to https://riseupkings.com/youtube #RiseUpKings #SkylarLewis #TalkMarriageToMe #Fatherhood For more information on Rise Up Kings, go to https://riseupkings.com/youtubeFor more information on our 3 Day experience for Christian Men, go to https://www.riseupkings.com/event Rise Up Kings Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Rise Up Kings Podcast on Spotify: ...

Send us a textMost men never stop to ask the question that could change their legacy forever.In today’s Rise Up Kings episode, Nick J Freitas — veteran, father, legislator, and leader — joins us for a raw conversation about biblical masculinity, raising godly children, building family culture, and why weak men are fueling the downfall of our society.We dive deep into how real men lead, the crisis facing young men today, and the exact steps to becoming the father, husband, and leader your family desperately needs.If you care about your family, your faith, and your future, this is the conversation you cannot afford to miss.Topics We Cover:- The war against masculinity and how to fight back- Biblical fatherhood and why your home is your greatest battlefield- How to build a family culture rooted in truth, not fear- Why most men aren’t worthy of their daughters’ respect — and how to change that- Leadership lessons from Special Forces and politics- Why real strength starts with obedience to God, not success in the worldChapters: 00:00 - The Real Battle Is at Home  05:15 - How Nick Freitas Went Viral Defending a Green Beret  10:13 - From Politics to Fatherhood: Where the Real War Is  20:11 - Would You Let Your Daughter Marry a Man Like You?  28:21 - What Biblical Masculinity Actually Looks Like  34:02 - The Crisis of Young Men and What’s Fueling It  41:05 - Why Christians Must Lead in Politics and Culture  46:47 - Reclaiming the Role of Father as Primary Educator  53:45 - How to Build Culture That Outlives You  01:00:58 - Victim Mentality vs. Godly Responsibility  01:09:10 - You Don’t Change the World Until You Lead at Home  For more information on Rise Up Kings, go to https://riseupkings.com/youtubeFor more information on our 3 Day experience for Christian Men, go to https://www.riseupkings.com/event Rise Up Kings Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Rise Up Kings Podcast on Spotify: ...