Episode 130: The Hidden Treasure of Bari, Italy | The Best Lessons Aren't Always on the Itinerary

Episode 130: The Hidden Treasure of Bari, Italy | The Best Lessons Aren't Always on the Itinerary

What if the most meaningful moments of your life aren't found in the places everyone talks about? After leaving Rome, our family spent a day exploring Bari, Italy, before boarding an overnight ferry to Greece. What we expected to be a simple stopover became one of the most memorable days of our journey. Watching local women make fresh pasta by hand, exploring centuries-old streets, and slowing down reminded me that life's greatest treasures often aren't found on the itinerary. In this episode of Summit After the Storm, discover why the places we almost overlook often leave the biggest impact, and how God uses ordinary moments to teach extraordinary lessons. Scripture: Matthew 6:26 🎙️ Summit After the Storm is a weekday podcast where true stories from life's mountains become practical lessons for faith, leadership, family, and personal growth. Whether the lesson comes from Mount Kilimanjaro, a journey across Europe, or everyday life, every destination has a story, and every story has a lesson. #ChristianPodcast #TravelPodcast #ItalyTravel #PersonalGrowth #SummitAfterTheStorm

Episode 129: Every Journey Begins with a Goodbye | Leaving Rome and Learning to Trust What's Next

Have you ever realized that every new chapter in life begins with saying goodbye to the last one? After four unforgettable days exploring Rome, our family boarded a train bound for Bari. As the Eternal City disappeared through the window, I realized that growth often begins the moment we're willing to leave something familiar behind. In this episode of Summit After the Storm, discover how one simple train ride across Italy became a reminder that God works in seasons. Sometimes we can't embrace what's ahead until we're willing to let go of what's behind. Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1 🎙️ Summit After the Storm is a weekday podcast where true stories from life's mountains become practical lessons for faith, leadership, family, and personal growth. Whether the lesson comes from Mount Kilimanjaro, a journey across Europe, or everyday life, every destination has a story, and every story has a lesson. #ChristianPodcast #FaithOverFear #PersonalGrowth #Leadership #KeepClimbing #SummitAfterTheStorm

Episode 128: The Colosseum | Returning to the Same Place, but a Different Man | What the Colosseum Taught Me About What Really Lasts

Have you ever returned to a place from your past and realized the place hadn't changed... but you had? Years before returning to Rome with my family, I had visited the Colosseum during a stressful business trip. This time was different. Walking through one of history's most iconic landmarks with Amanda and our kids reminded me that God doesn't just change our circumstances. Sometimes He changes us, then brings us back to familiar places so we can see them with new eyes. In this episode of Summit After the Storm, discover how the rise and fall of the Roman Empire became a powerful reminder that success, recognition, and earthly accomplishments fade, but faith, family, and what we build for eternity truly last. Scripture: Matthew 6:19-20 🎙️ Summit After the Storm is a weekday podcast where true stories from life's mountains become practical lessons for faith, leadership, family, and personal growth. Whether the lesson comes from Mount Kilimanjaro, a journey across Europe, or everyday life, every destination has a story, and every story has a lesson. #ChristianPodcast #FaithOverFear #PersonalGrowth #KeepClimbing #SummitAfterTheStorm

Episode 127: Some Things Are Worth Standing in the Rain | What Thousands of People in St. Peter's Square Taught Me About Faith

Have you ever watched thousands of people endure pouring rain without leaving? During Pope Francis' Wednesday Papal Audience in St. Peter's Square, our family experienced one of the wettest mornings of our entire trip through Europe. After getting separated from Amanda and the kids in a sea of people, I found myself soaked to the bone, sitting alone near the front, watching something remarkable unfold. That rainy morning reminded me that the things we value most are revealed by what we're willing to endure. In this episode of Summit After the Storm, discover how one unforgettable morning at the Vatican became a lesson in perseverance, faith, and staying committed even when life gets uncomfortable. Scripture: Galatians 6:9 🎙️ Summit After the Storm is a weekly podcast where true stories from life's mountains become practical lessons for faith, leadership, family, and personal growth. Whether the lesson comes from Mount Kilimanjaro, a journey across Europe, or everyday life, every destination has a story, and every story has a lesson. #FaithOverFear #ChristianPodcast #PersonalGrowth #KeepClimbing #SummitAfterTheStorm

Episode 126: Three Birthdays. Three Countries. One Story God Was Writing All Along.

What if the moments that shaped your life didn't seem important when they happened? In this episode, I look back at three birthdays spanning more than three decades: 🎂 Turning 21 after teaching English in Sopot, Poland and celebrating in London. ✈️ Celebrating another birthday over the Nile River on a flight to Tanzania, when a KLM flight attendant surprised Amanda and me with champagne as we traveled toward Mount Kilimanjaro. 🙏 And yesterday... another birthday that reminded me to stop counting years and start recognizing God's faithfulness. Looking back, I realized something. The most meaningful milestones aren't measured by age. They're measured by how God quietly shapes us through ordinary moments we don't fully understand until years later. If you've ever wondered whether God is working in your life when you can't yet see the bigger picture, this episode is for you. Keep climbing. #Motivation #Faith #PersonalGrowth #Leadership #Inspiration