What if the greatest reward of reaching the top isn't the view... but the perspective you gain?

After a long journey across Greece, our family finally climbed to the top of the Acropolis in Athens. Standing where philosophers, kings, and even the Apostle Paul once walked, I realized something that has stayed with me ever since: life looks very different when you climb above the chaos.

In this episode of Summit After the Storm, discover why perspective is one of the greatest gifts God gives us, how the Acropolis became a symbol of leadership and faith, and why sometimes the best way to solve today's problems is to step back and see the bigger picture.

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

🎙️ 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.

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Have you ever expected life to move faster... only to discover that the delays were part of God's plan?

Our ferry arrived in Patras, Greece, ahead of schedule, so I was convinced we'd be in Athens by mid-afternoon. Instead, a series of buses, trains, transfers, and unexpected delays turned our travel day into an adventure that lasted until late that evening.

Along the way, I discovered that life's most meaningful journeys rarely follow the itinerary we create. Sometimes God uses the transfers, the waiting, and even the uncertainty to prepare us for what's waiting at the destination.

In this episode of Summit After the Storm, learn why delays don't always mean you're off course—and why God's timing is often better than our own.

Scripture: Proverbs 16:9

🎙️ 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.

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Have you ever felt like you're stuck between where you've been and where God is leading you?

Our overnight ferry from Italy to Greece became much more than transportation. As we watched one shoreline disappear before the next came into view, I realized that faith often grows in life's transitions. Sometimes we can't see what's ahead, but that doesn't mean God isn't leading us there.

In this episode of Summit After the Storm, discover how one unforgettable night on the Adriatic Sea became a powerful reminder that God's presence is often most evident when we're between two shores.

Scripture: Isaiah 43:2

🎙️ 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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