https://simplecast.com Lead the Way Lead the Way is a podcast from WorldServe International that explores powerful stories from some of the world’s most inspiring people. Do you want to take your generosity to the next level? Do you have a dream in your heart waiting to come out? Are you looking to grow in your life and career? Each month we sit down with business leaders, faith leaders, and philanthropists who share their experiences, lessons, and wisdom to help you grow, live generously, and lead with purpose. Join us as we discover what it means to lead the way to more in your life. 2026 WorldServe International en Mon, 6 Jul 2026 21:13:03 +0000 Mon, 6 Jul 2026 21:16:00 +0000 https://lead-the-way-c48afa0f.simplecast.com Lead the Way https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/8a303382-7450-4494-b8ab-2820cd8fdf5f/276058b2-5dab-4f44-95ec-58a157f72503/3000x3000/podcast2.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://lead-the-way-c48afa0f.simplecast.com episodic Lead the Way is a podcast from WorldServe International that explores powerful stories from some of the world’s most inspiring people. Do you want to take your generosity to the next level? Do you have a dream in your heart waiting to come out? Are you looking to grow in your life and career? Each month we sit down with business leaders, faith leaders, and philanthropists who share their experiences, lessons, and wisdom to help you grow, live generously, and lead with purpose. Join us as we discover what it means to lead the way to more in your life. WorldServe International false https://feeds.simplecast.com/w7jplpG_ giving tuesday,john bongiorno,kenya,philanthropy,worldserve international WorldServe International media@worldserveintl.org 79a302d0-63e4-4a56-9207-b8b7d96475da Doing What Chooses You | Doug Pitt Life is full of opportunities, but which one is choosing you? In this episode, legendary entrepreneur and philanthropist Doug Pitt shares why the most meaningful work in life isn't always what we choose, but what chooses us.Doug talks about becoming the first American on record to ride a mountain bike down Mt. Kilimanjaro, his more than two decades of involvement with WorldServe International, and why each of us has a role to play in changing lives around the world.

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]]> Mon, 6 Jul 2026 21:13:03 +0000 media@worldserveintl.org (Michael Gibson, Doug Pitt) https://lead-the-way-c48afa0f.simplecast.com/episodes/doing-what-chooses-you-doug-pitt-_RApcxnX Life is full of opportunities, but which one is choosing you? In this episode, legendary entrepreneur and philanthropist Doug Pitt shares why the most meaningful work in life isn't always what we choose, but what chooses us.Doug talks about becoming the first American on record to ride a mountain bike down Mt. Kilimanjaro, his more than two decades of involvement with WorldServe International, and why each of us has a role to play in changing lives around the world.

Join WorldServe International in bringing clean water to communities in need. Become part of The Well by giving just $20 a month and help change lives. Sign up at worldserveintl.org/thewell.

 

]]> Doing What Chooses You | Doug Pitt Michael Gibson, Doug Pitt 00:34:20 Life is full of opportunities, but which one is choosing you? In this episode, legendary entrepreneur and philanthropist Doug Pitt shares why the most meaningful work in life isn't always what we choose, but what chooses us.Doug talks about becoming the first American on record to ride a mountain bike down Mt. Kilimanjaro, his more than two decades of involvement with WorldServe International, and why each of us has a role to play in changing lives around the world. Join WorldServe International in bringing clean water to communities in need. Become part of The Well by giving just $20 a month and help change lives. Sign up at worldserveintl.org/thewell. Life is full of opportunities, but which one is choosing you? In this episode, legendary entrepreneur and philanthropist Doug Pitt shares why the most meaningful work in life isn't always what we choose, but what chooses us.Doug talks about becoming the first American on record to ride a mountain bike down Mt. Kilimanjaro, his more than two decades of involvement with WorldServe International, and why each of us has a role to play in changing lives around the world. Join WorldServe International in bringing clean water to communities in need. Become part of The Well by giving just $20 a month and help change lives. Sign up at worldserveintl.org/thewell. christian entrepreneur, wisdom, missouri, kilimanjaro, faith and entrepreneurship, corporate, business, springfield, christian living, africa, worldserve international, goodwill ambassador, tanzania, philanthropy, doug pitt false full 4 13957bf0-11ac-4b81-a485-642b9fd838e4 When a Dream Changes the World | Lewis Lux Do you have a dream in your heart? Have you ever wondered if your idea could really make a difference, or if it's time to take the next step of faith? If so, this episode is for you. This month on the Lead the Way Podcast, we're joined by Lewis Lux. Lewis and his wife, Stacey, are pastors, ministry entrepreneurs, and creative leaders whose work has impacted churches and ministries around the world. In this inspiring conversation, Lewis shares the remarkable story behind the BGMC Trading Cards, a simple idea that grew into a movement that has helped the next generation of children become passionate about missions and making a difference around the world. Whether you're leading a ministry, building a business, or simply carrying a dream that God has placed on your heart, this episode will encourage you to take the next step and trust what God can do through one idea surrendered to Him.

Support the mission of WorldServe International by joining The Well, our community of monthly donors helping provide sustainable, clean water to communities across Africa. Learn more and become a member today: The Well Monthly Giving Program

Learn more about the BGMC Trading Card Game, explore the cards, and discover how kids are engaging with missions through this innovative project: BGMC Trading Cards

]]> Fri, 29 May 2026 19:10:34 +0000 media@worldserveintl.org (Michael Gibson, Lewis Lux) https://lead-the-way-c48afa0f.simplecast.com/episodes/when-a-dream-changes-the-world-lewis-lux-frhuYo8t Do you have a dream in your heart? Have you ever wondered if your idea could really make a difference, or if it's time to take the next step of faith? If so, this episode is for you. This month on the Lead the Way Podcast, we're joined by Lewis Lux. Lewis and his wife, Stacey, are pastors, ministry entrepreneurs, and creative leaders whose work has impacted churches and ministries around the world. In this inspiring conversation, Lewis shares the remarkable story behind the BGMC Trading Cards, a simple idea that grew into a movement that has helped the next generation of children become passionate about missions and making a difference around the world. Whether you're leading a ministry, building a business, or simply carrying a dream that God has placed on your heart, this episode will encourage you to take the next step and trust what God can do through one idea surrendered to Him.

Support the mission of WorldServe International by joining The Well, our community of monthly donors helping provide sustainable, clean water to communities across Africa. Learn more and become a member today: The Well Monthly Giving Program

Learn more about the BGMC Trading Card Game, explore the cards, and discover how kids are engaging with missions through this innovative project: BGMC Trading Cards

]]> When a Dream Changes the World | Lewis Lux Michael Gibson, Lewis Lux 00:33:55 Do you have a dream in your heart? Have you ever wondered if your idea could really make a difference, or if it's time to take the next step of faith? If so, this episode is for you. This month on the Lead the Way Podcast, we're joined by Lewis Lux. Lewis and his wife, Stacey, are pastors, ministry entrepreneurs, and creative leaders whose work has impacted churches and ministries around the world. In this inspiring conversation, Lewis shares the remarkable story behind the BGMC Trading Cards, a simple idea that grew into a movement that has helped the next generation of children become passionate about missions and making a difference around the world. Whether you're leading a ministry, building a business, or simply carrying a dream that God has placed on your heart, this episode will encourage you to take the next step and trust what God can do through one idea surrendered to Him. Do you have a dream in your heart? Have you ever wondered if your idea could really make a difference, or if it's time to take the next step of faith? If so, this episode is for you. This month on the Lead the Way Podcast, we're joined by Lewis Lux. Lewis and his wife, Stacey, are pastors, ministry entrepreneurs, and creative leaders whose work has impacted churches and ministries around the world. In this inspiring conversation, Lewis shares the remarkable story behind the BGMC Trading Cards, a simple idea that grew into a movement that has helped the next generation of children become passionate about missions and making a difference around the world. Whether you're leading a ministry, building a business, or simply carrying a dream that God has placed on your heart, this episode will encourage you to take the next step and trust what God can do through one idea surrendered to Him. christian entrepreneur, business dream, the well, christian leadership, assemblies of god missions, idea, charity: water, faith and entrepreneurship, business, water mission, missions, dream, clean water, bgmc false full 3 d14ee624-498c-4a2f-b1b2-89746e3476a4 Rest That Leads to Success | Micah Mac Did you know that being intentional about rest can actually lead to greater success? In this episode, we’re joined by Micah Mac, a pastor, one of the most in-demand speakers in the country, an entrepreneur, and an author. Micah shares about a medical emergency two years ago that forced him off the road and into an unexpected season of rest. What he discovered in that season did not set him back. Instead, it led to greater success and a renewed sense of peace.

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]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:13:46 +0000 media@worldserveintl.org (Michael Gibson, Micah Mac) https://lead-the-way-c48afa0f.simplecast.com/episodes/resting-to-success-micah-mac-Wy8UUGKs Did you know that being intentional about rest can actually lead to greater success? In this episode, we’re joined by Micah Mac, a pastor, one of the most in-demand speakers in the country, an entrepreneur, and an author. Micah shares about a medical emergency two years ago that forced him off the road and into an unexpected season of rest. What he discovered in that season did not set him back. Instead, it led to greater success and a renewed sense of peace.

Join WorldServe International in bringing clean water to communities in need. Become part of The Well by giving just $20 a month and help change lives. Sign up at worldserveintl.org/thewell.

 

]]> Rest That Leads to Success | Micah Mac Michael Gibson, Micah Mac 00:29:26 Did you know that being intentional about rest can actually lead to greater success? In this episode, we’re joined by Micah Mac, a pastor, one of the most in-demand speakers in the country, an entrepreneur, and an author. Micah shares about a medical emergency two years ago that forced him off the road and into an unexpected season of rest. What he discovered in that season did not set him back. Instead, it led to greater success and a renewed sense of peace. Join WorldServe International in bringing clean water to communities in need. Become part of The Well by giving just $20 a month and help change lives. Sign up at worldserveintl.org/thewell. Did you know that being intentional about rest can actually lead to greater success? In this episode, we’re joined by Micah Mac, a pastor, one of the most in-demand speakers in the country, an entrepreneur, and an author. Micah shares about a medical emergency two years ago that forced him off the road and into an unexpected season of rest. What he discovered in that season did not set him back. Instead, it led to greater success and a renewed sense of peace. Join WorldServe International in bringing clean water to communities in need. Become part of The Well by giving just $20 a month and help change lives. Sign up at worldserveintl.org/thewell. leadership, giving tuesday, anxiety, wisdom, pastor, rest, john bongiorno, burn out, micah mac, mental health, christian living, kenya, worldserve international, clean water, philanthropy false full 2 16b36d26-2419-49d4-aeec-28a0cfa4b920 How Failure Can Unlock Your Future | Anthony Tolliver Businessman, philanthropist, and former NBA star Anthony Tolliver opens up on his journey from the basketball court to the boardroom, and shares how when failure is used as a tool, it can transform your future. Sign up and be part of changing lives in Africa by being part of The Well for just $20 a month. 

Sign up and be part of changing lives in Africa by being part of The Well for just $20 a month. Click this link to begin - https://www.worldserveintl.org/thewell/

]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 media@worldserveintl.org (Michael Gibson, Anthony Tolliver) https://lead-the-way-c48afa0f.simplecast.com/episodes/how-failure-can-unlock-your-future-anthony-tolliver-SM_2UWBG Businessman, philanthropist, and former NBA star Anthony Tolliver opens up on his journey from the basketball court to the boardroom, and shares how when failure is used as a tool, it can transform your future. Sign up and be part of changing lives in Africa by being part of The Well for just $20 a month. 

Sign up and be part of changing lives in Africa by being part of The Well for just $20 a month. Click this link to begin - https://www.worldserveintl.org/thewell/

]]> How Failure Can Unlock Your Future | Anthony Tolliver Michael Gibson, Anthony Tolliver 00:26:33 Businessman, philanthropist, and former NBA star Anthony Tolliver opens up on his journey from the basketball court to the boardroom, and shares how when failure is used as a tool, it can transform your future. Sign up and be part of changing lives in Africa by being part of The Well for just $20 a month. Click this link to begin - https://www.worldserveintl.org/thewell/ Businessman, philanthropist, and former NBA star Anthony Tolliver opens up on his journey from the basketball court to the boardroom, and shares how when failure is used as a tool, it can transform your future. Sign up and be part of changing lives in Africa by being part of The Well for just $20 a month. Click this link to begin - https://www.worldserveintl.org/thewell/ leadership, basketball, worldserve, failure, sanitation, sports, nba, business, anthony tolliver, africa, worldserve international, clean water, basketball arenas false full 1