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.

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00:00 Intro to the Podcast
Introduction 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 Calling
Discussion 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 Definition
Exploration 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 Podcast
Benjamin 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 Life
The 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.