The Summit Podcast

Serving Before The Seat: Driving your Gift with Marc Montgomery

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2020426/fan_mail/new] What if the seat you’re chasing is unlocked by the service you’ve been avoiding? Returning guest Marc Montgomery joins Just Clifton to get honest about the quiet work behind real influence—serving before leading, building character before chasing a title, and staying close to the Source so your gift doesn’t outrun your life. We pull back the curtain on our five-day masterclass, Driving Forward Your Gifts, walking through what it actually takes to steward your calling well. It starts with heart posture, because sustainable ministry begins with a life that can hold the gift—not just the skill to use it. From there, we get into what it really means to hear God in fragments: how to honor a ten-second vision, ask better questions, and steward pieces faithfully instead of waiting for the full picture to drop. We don’t skip the hard edges either. Marc opens up about a lifelong speech impediment that still tries to haunt new platforms—and how that pain became fuel for humility and dependence. We name perfectionism for what it is: not a standard, but a culture of fear. And we replace it with iteration, correction, and courage. Because growth sticks when your community tells you the truth, prays you forward, and keeps you moving when your confidence dips. If you’re ready to align your gift with  God, serve with joy, and build something that lasts, this conversation is your on-ramp. Follow Just on Instagram at JustCliftonRJ for the masterclass drop, grab Marc’s book Samuel’s Awakening on Amazon, and share this episode with someone who needs a nudge to start. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us—what gift are you ready to serve? Driving Forward Your Gifts Masterclass: Driving Forward Your Gift | 5-Day Masterclass by 5:23 Project [https://driving-yourgift.lovable.app/] Connect with us on Social Media Instagram: The Summit Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/the.summitpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/the.summitpodcast/] Clifton Ross Jr: https://www.instagram.com/justcliftonrj?igsh=MXB2ZG9xa2V2cnVvYQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/justcliftonrj?igsh=MXB2ZG9xa2V2cnVvYQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesummitpodcast1/membership?view_as=patron [https://www.patreon.com/thesummitpodcast1/membership?view_as=patron] Connect with our Guest: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcmontgomeryministries?igsh=MTh1ZmczaGcxOWdnMQ== [https://www.instagram.com/marcmontgomeryministries?igsh=MTh1ZmczaGcxOWdnMQ==] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/159GJd2zNV/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/159GJd2zNV/?mibextid=wwXIfr] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/thesummitpodcast1?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link]

Legacy Through Movement: Why We Train To Love, Persevere, And Grow with Caleb Ross

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2020426/fan_mail/new] What happens when a determined teen climbs the Taekwondo ranks while his dad laces up boxing gloves for the first time? That’s the question behind Built For Wholeness—a father–son series about shared practice, honest feedback, and the kind of connection that only comes from showing up together. Caleb went from white belt to junior red, earning local, state, and national titles along the way. His discipline lit my own fuse for boxing. Now he’s teaching me to block without flinching, I’m coaching him through combinations, and together we’re finding where Taekwondo’s reach meets boxing’s timing—sharpening balance, defense, and decision-making in the process. This isn’t just about martial arts. It’s about unconditional love, packed schedules, and choosing growth over comfort. A night at an MMA fight planted a new goal for Caleb and reminded us both: the black belt isn’t a finish line. It’s a promise to keep going. The series launches on YouTube three days after this episode drops, with early access on Patreon and more inside the 523 community. If you’re a parent craving real connection, an athlete aiming higher, or someone ready to move again—your corner is ready. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs a nudge, and leave a review so others can find us. Connect with us on Social Media Instagram: The Summit Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/the.summitpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/the.summitpodcast/] Clifton Ross Jr: https://www.instagram.com/justcliftonrj?igsh=MXB2ZG9xa2V2cnVvYQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/justcliftonrj?igsh=MXB2ZG9xa2V2cnVvYQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] MakeWellness Affiliate: Transform Your Wellness Routine with MAKE Wellness Peptides [https://meet.makewellness.com/?referral=527680] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesummitpodcast1/membership?view_as=patron [https://www.patreon.com/thesummitpodcast1/membership?view_as=patron] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/thesummitpodcast1?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link]

Sustained Greatness: We are Rising Together

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2020426/fan_mail/new] Join host Just Clifton, AKA Clifton Ross Jr., as he kicks off a new season of The Summit Podcast with a powerful theme: "Sustain Greatness." In this episode, Just Clifton reflects on personal growth, the importance of aligning mind, body, and spirit, and introduces the 523 Project—a transformative journey towards wholeness. Discover insights on faith, service, and character building, and get a sneak peek into upcoming content featuring experts in health, wellness, and personal development. Tune in to rise to new heights in 2026! Connect with us on Social Media Instagram: The Summit Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/the.summitpodcast/ Clifton Ross Jr: https://www.instagram.com/justcliftonrj?igsh=MXB2ZG9xa2V2cnVvYQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr MakeWellness Affiliate: Transform Your Wellness Routine with MAKE Wellness Peptides Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesummitpodcast1/membership?view_as=patron THREE DAY CLEANSE: https://the3daycleanse.lovable.app Whole Man Standing Tall Full Song: https://www.patreon.com/posts/149351511?utm_campaign=postshare_creator Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/thesummitpodcast1?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link]

Staying Grounded: Building A Life That Can Hold God’s Gifts

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2020426/fan_mail/new] What if the only thing keeping you from holding your blessings is the way you train for them? We get raw about discipline, alignment, and the quiet work that builds a life sturdy enough to carry what you’re asking God to place in your hands. No hype. No shortcuts. Just principles, reps, and a reset that starts now. We start with a theme that changed everything: stay grounded. That meant stripping away pressure, shrinking goals to daily non-negotiables, and letting consistency do the heavy lifting. A 45-minute boxing class exposes the myth of “I’m in shape,” replacing ego with breath, technique, and pace. The lesson translates: when the round gets tough, your conditioning carries you. From finances to health to mindset, simple reps compound into capacity—and capacity keeps you from fumbling gifts. By the end, you’ll have a practical map: define your non-negotiables, remove artificial pressure, set a theme for the year, and train your purpose like a muscle. Track reps, not vibes. Guard your inputs. Choose principles that stand when feelings fall. If you’re ready for December to be your reset, hit play, share this with someone who needs it, and tell us the one non-negotiable you’re committing to this week. Subscribe, leave a review, and let’s rise to new heights together. Connect with us on Social Media Instagram: The Summit Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/the.summitpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/the.summitpodcast/] Clifton Ross Jr: https://www.instagram.com/justcliftonrj?igsh=MXB2ZG9xa2V2cnVvYQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/justcliftonrj?igsh=MXB2ZG9xa2V2cnVvYQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] MakeWellness Affiliate: Transform Your Wellness Routine with MAKE Wellness Peptides [https://meet.makewellness.com/?referral=527680] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesummitpodcast1/membership?view_as=patron [https://www.patreon.com/thesummitpodcast1/membership?view_as=patron] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/thesummitpodcast1?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link]

Purpose isn't Free: What Does it Really Cost? With Maria Owusu

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2020426/fan_mail/new] What if the most expensive thing you’ll ever buy is your own purpose? That line sits at the heart of our time with Maria Owusu—The Purpose Doula Coach—whose story of service, surrender, and hard pivots challenges the easy narratives about calling. We open with where our friendship began: serving behind the scenes and discovering the quiet power of moving people from where they are to where they’re meant to be. From there, Maria lays out a bold claim: purpose isn’t missing; it’s muffled by noise, unhealed pain, and a culture that pushes checklists over clarity. Maria’s math metaphor hits hard: 1+1=2, even in storms. Your assignment is the constant. Goals should be written to hold under pressure, not evaporate with the week’s chaos. We unpack why God gives daily bread instead of the whole. The Doula model becomes a blueprint: no one can deliver your purpose for you, but the right guidance can coach your push through the messy middle. If you’re feeling stuck, behind, or pressured to perform, this conversation will give you practical language, storm-proof goal setting, and a grounded way to pursue calling with courage and peace. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a rating and review so more people can find these conversations. And if you’re ready to commit to the cost of your yes, tell us what imaginary number you’re dropping today. Connect with us on Social Media Instagram: The Summit Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/the.summitpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/the.summitpodcast/] Clifton Ross Jr: https://www.instagram.com/justcliftonrj?igsh=MXB2ZG9xa2V2cnVvYQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/justcliftonrj?igsh=MXB2ZG9xa2V2cnVvYQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] MakeWellness Affiliate: Transform Your Wellness Routine with MAKE Wellness Peptides [https://meet.makewellness.com/?referral=527680] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesummitpodcast1/membership?view_as=patron [https://www.patreon.com/thesummitpodcast1/membership?view_as=patron] Connect with our Guest: Instagram:  Maria Owusu https://www.instagram.com/himariaowusu?igsh=cDl3YzRtZjNtb [https://www.instagram.com/himariaowusu?igsh=cDl3YzRtZjNtb2c=]2c=35.6 °F Website: https://purposedoula.kit.com/a9bc91d31c?fbclid=PAVERFWANOjblleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpy7T3nQszkNKd0CUT6SqX0z2okJr1O6-ZKotVYRMhSQpPgKrMVKdlt6rgIZd_aem_dPkVuYg3pa4p_tk4EfSmiw [https://purposedoula.kit.com/a9bc91d31c?fbclid=PAVERFWANOjblleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpy7T3nQszkNKd0CUT6SqX0z2okJr1O6-ZKotVYRMhSQpPgKrMVKdlt6rgIZd_aem_dPkVuYg3pa4p_tk4EfSmiw] I don’t own rights to this music Music by Jamari Parish “Summit”  https://open.spotify.com/track/2vLlwPfl1qHtfjUdaZgT5e?si=DW-VlYn6SSOX5oH3RnPXbg [https://open.spotify.com/track/2vLlwPfl1qHtfjUdaZgT5e?si=DW-VlYn6SSOX5oH3RnPXbg] Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=199025] Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/thesummitpodcast1?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link]