The Rise Up Kings Podcast with Skylar Lewis
Skylar Lewis, the founder of Rise Up Kings in Dallas Texas is a successful entrepreneur who has scaled and systemized multiple million-dollar companies. He is a speaker, an author, and runs a world-class faith-based business intensive for men. On his journey to prosperity, he has found that the key to fulfillment and top performance comes through focusing on the 4 Pillars of Purpose; Faith, Family, Fitness, and Finance. On this podcast, he interviews experts from all over the country by diving deep into what the 4 Pillars are and refining what it means to reach your God-given potential. Be sure to listen, subscribe, and leave a review!
Episodes
Did you know visible 6-pack abs are rarer than being a millionaire? Only 2–3% of Americans have visible abs, while 7–10% are millionaires. In this episode, we break down discipline, health, nutrition, fitness, and what it means to steward your body as a Kingdom man.
Most men think getting in shape is about vanity…
But what if it’s actually about legacy, leadership, protection, confidence, and calling?
In this Rise Up Kings Podcast episode, Coach Mondo sits down with Coach Jon Wood (“Switch”) and Pastor David for a deep, unfiltered conversation about Jesus, politics, masculinity, sexual ethics, prophetic words, and hearing God’s voice in a divided culture.
This isn’t a surface-level debate.
The discussion breaks down how Jesus’ announcement of the Kingdom of God was a direct challenge to Rome’s pow...
If you are trapped in fear and anxiety, you are not alone. In this Rise Up Kings conversation, Green Beret Master Sergeant Jeremy McWilliams and former Marine bomb disposal Staff Sergeant John Wood break down why fear is universal, why most fear is tied to control and the unknown, and how to build real courage through stress inoculation, exposure, and disciplined action.
You will learn how to stop spiraling a...
If you’re a high achiever who loves Jesus, but still feels restless, anxious, and never at peace, this conversation will hit hard.
Scott Donnell breaks down what’s actually driving anxiety, performance, control, and burnout in entrepreneurs and Christian men — and why the pursuit of success can become a spiritual stronghold. We unpack the 3 core wounds (abandonment, betrayal, contempt), how they shape your id...
Christian men, masculinity, leadership, humility, ego, insecurity, confidence, identity in Christ. This episode exposes the “hidden problem” behind burnout, conflict, and self-sabotage (masked as success).
Most guys don’t realize the real issue isn’t anger, ambition, or even performance; it’s what’s operating beneath the surface. We unpack how ego shows up in leadership, marriage, and brotherhood, why “false humility” ...
Why do men chase success yet still feel empty? A Microsoft Exec shares why achievement, money, and status never feel like enough — and how surrendering ambition to God transforms fulfillment, identity, and purpose.
Microsoft Executive Chad Kammarad went from a trailer park to one of the highest levels inside Microsoft. He reached the top — the cars, the house, the title, the status — yet the night he achieved...
What happens when the thing you’ve built your whole identity on gets taken away?
In this episode, we sit down with Mondoe Davis to unpack one of the deepest traps men fall into: tying identity to performance. From the NFL to entrepreneurship, Mondoe shares how success can become a prison when it’s fueled by a need to feel worthy, and what happens internally when the platform disappears.
We talk about...
In this powerful, real-talk conversation, the guys unpack what actually makes a marriage thrive — especially when communication breaks down and intimacy feels hard. You’ll hear how different communication styles can create a downward spiral, and why the most emotionally mature person has to go first in forgiveness.
They share honestly about pride, ego, and the temptation to love transactionally — treating you...
In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, THINK Media Founder and CEO, Sean Cannell shares how being fired by all of his freelance clients became the catalyst for building a million-dollar YouTube empire. But this episode goes far beyond YouTube strategy — it dives into faith, fatherhood, character, spiritual warfare, discipline, addiction, and purpose.
Sean reveals:
- How God “kicked him of...
Ryan Michler, founder of Order of Man, joins Skylar Lewis to talk about the war on masculinity, fatherhood, and responsibility. Ryan shares how his own struggles with passivity, addiction, and divorce forged his mission to help men reclaim sovereignty, learning to lead, protect, and serve with purpose.
Together they confront the crisis of fatherless sons, the deception of “toxic masculinity,” and how hiding ...
From crack houses and an orphanage in Philly to Hollywood producer, Joe Knopp shares how God fathered him, why media moves culture, the Dennis Quaid “Who’s God?” moment from I Can Only Imagine, and why Andrew Tate isn’t the model for men. A raw conversation on sonship, strength, and Trojan-horsing truth into film.
Connect with Joe Knopp:
Website: https://www.joeknopp.com
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/na...
A rocket-propelled grenade exploded just 10 feet away from me in Afghanistan. My heart stopped — doctors shocked me back to life. That moment changed everything. This near death experience became the turning point that revealed my purpose and deepened my faith. In this powerful episode of the Rise Up Kings Coach’s Corner, we talk about how God can turn pain into purpose, tragedy into transformation, and how every battle ...
In this powerful episode, Skylar Lewis sits down with Ruslan KD to tackle one of the toughest questions Christians are facing today: Do we have to pick a side on Israel?
Within the first 90 seconds, they dive deep into the “I’m done choosing sides” moment — unpacking why Israel isn’t a monolith, what it really means to support a nation’s right to exist, and how believers can honor both truth and compassion. R...
In this Rise Up Kings episode, Skylar Lewis sits down with Don Manning, a seasoned fatherhood mentor and founder behind Crazy Cool Family. Don shares how chasing success nearly cost him what mattered most, why God’s design for family looks “crazy,” and the one shift that turned his marriage and kids’ hearts around. If you want to be a man who leads with strength, humility, and love, this conversation will recalibrate ...
Discover the hidden truths about America’s founding fathers, the Bible in schools, and the real story behind separation of church and state. David Barton reveals shocking documents and forgotten history…
From America’s 250-year legacy as the longest-running constitutional republic to the untold role of faith in shaping laws, education, and freedom, this conversation uncovers what most history books leave out....
The Rise Up Kings Coaches gathered and sat down to discuss Charlie Kirk’s assassination, sparking a powerful conversation on faith, courage, and the cost of standing for truth. Learn what it means to live fully, risk boldly, and make your life count and the powerful lesson Charlie left us with.
Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
00:15 – Faith over safety
00:33 – Never fully showed up
01:07 – Opening pra...
Christian Hip-Hop pioneer Tedashii goes from Christian rap stages to the edge of ending his life, then finds a raw, painful path back through faith, therapy, and purpose. In this Rise Up Kings episode, he tells the story of losing his son Chase, 12 suicide attempts, the intervention that saved him, and why emotional movement matters for men. Watch, share, and subscribe — full interview + resources below.
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The 5-Minute Rule: Live Like Today Is All You’ve Got
Life is short, and tomorrow isn’t promised. In this powerful conversation, the Rise Up Kings team unpacks what it means to “stay alive until you die” and why five intentional minutes with your family, your marriage, or your calling can transform everything.
From biblical wisdom in Psalm 90 to real-life stories of loss, resilience, and legacy, this ...
Trey Tucker is a licensed mental health therapist with over 10 years of experience helping people achieve fulfillment, joy, and satisfaction in their lives. He has worked with corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, parents, students, and various organizations to maximize their performance and results by improving their mental health.
Known for his ability to connect on a deep level with individuals and large groups,...
Rick Scarborough reveals how he confronted schools, exposed hidden agendas, and transformed his city with truth, courage, and faith.
Rick is a Christian political advocate and former Southern Baptist pastor from Pearland, Texas, who leads Recover America and Recover America Action.
Chapters:
00:00:01 Exposing Lies at a High School Assembly
00:01:39 Called to Leave Politics for the Pulpit
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