From Success to Significance: Skylar Lewis on Faith, Leadership, and the Rise Up Kings Movement
Release Date: 09/16/2025
From Success to Significance: Skylar Lewis on Faith, Leadership, and the Rise Up Kings Movement
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In this episode of the Big Hitters podcast, Skylar Lewis shares his journey of founding Rise Up Kings, a movement aimed at empowering men to grow in their roles as fathers, husbands, and leaders in faith. He discusses the transition from seeking personal success to pursuing significance, the importance of strategic relationships for growth, and the challenges of moving from tactical execution to strategic planning. The conversation also touches on the impact of societal events, such as the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and the need for boldness in faith. Skylar emphasizes the importance of...
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info_outlineIn this episode of the Big Hitters podcast, Skylar Lewis shares his journey of founding Rise Up Kings, a movement aimed at empowering men to grow in their roles as fathers, husbands, and leaders in faith. He discusses the transition from seeking personal success to pursuing significance, the importance of strategic relationships for growth, and the challenges of moving from tactical execution to strategic planning. The conversation also touches on the impact of societal events, such as the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and the need for boldness in faith. Skylar emphasizes the importance of activating men to step into their potential and the vision for expanding Rise Up Kings through local chapters.
Takeaways:
- Skylar Lewis started Rise Up Kings to empower men.
- Success can lead to a search for deeper significance.
- Personal development is crucial for overcoming past trauma.
- Strategic relationships are key to organizational growth.
- Tactical execution alone won't lead to success.
- The assassination of Charlie Kirk highlights societal issues.
- Activating men in faith can lead to community transformation.
- Local chapters will help expand the reach of Rise Up Kings.
- Big visions require faith and divine intervention.
- Small groups can create significant change in communities.
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