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Before the playoff game even started…

I brought a huge cooler full of ice and water because I believed we’d still be playing Monday night in the championship game.

We didn’t make it.

But that’s not the part I can’t stop thinking about.

In Episode 91 of Summit After the Storm, Bart reflects on youth baseball, leadership, belief, disappointment, and why great leaders often believe in people before the scoreboard ever does.

This episode explores:
⚾ Speaking confidence into others before results appear⚾ Leadership during uncertainty⚾ Why belief changes teams and people⚾ The emotional reality of playoff sports⚾ Why relationships matter more than records

And after the season-ending loss…

the kids grabbed the cooler anyway.

Ice water everywhere.
Parents laughing.
Kids celebrating.
One final moment together.

Because sometimes belief still matters…
even when the outcome doesn’t go your way.

🎙️ Summit After the Storm with Bart Wilbanks
Leadership. Faith. Resilience. Perspective.

#Leadership #Baseball #YouthSports #Motivation #Faith #Resilience #Mindset #PersonalGrowth #Coaching #LifeLessons

Everyone expected us to lose.

We were the 5 seed facing the #1 team in the league.

And after falling behind 5–0 early…

even our own players started believing the game was over.

But then something changed.

In Episode 90 of Summit After the Storm, Bart shares the emotional rollercoaster of a dramatic 13–13 tie against the best team in the league and the leadership lesson hidden inside it:

Sometimes the greatest victory isn’t the scoreboard…

it’s belief.

This episode explores:
⚾ Leadership under pressure⚾ Youth sports and confidence⚾ Momentum swings and resilience⚾ Why belief changes performance⚾ The mental side of competition⚾ How adversity reveals identity

From bases-loaded pressure to a game-saving catch in foul territory, this became more than a baseball game.

It became proof.

Proof that fear can be overcome.
Proof that underdogs can compete.
Proof that sometimes a tie feels like a breakthrough.

Because before people can win difficult battles…

they first have to believe they belong in them.

🎙️ Summit After the Storm with Bart Wilbanks
Leadership. Faith. Resilience. Perspective.

#Leadership #Baseball #YouthSports #Resilience #Motivation #Mindset #PersonalGrowth #Faith #Sports #LifeLessons

I almost checked my son out of school early for baseball practice.

And honestly…

it turned into a much bigger conversation about childhood, parenting, memories, and what really matters years later.

In Episode 89 of Summit After the Storm, Bart shares a story about balancing academics, dyslexia support, baseball, and family priorities after a local coach invited Noah, Rhys, and Skyler to a special practice session.

That moment triggered a childhood memory Bart never forgot:

A fishing trip with his father…
an argument about homework…
and one simple sentence:

“The homework can wait.”

This episode explores:
⚾ Parenting and balancing priorities⚾ Childhood memories that shape us forever⚾ Why connection matters more than productivity⚾ Raising kids in a high-pressure world⚾ Leadership lessons from family and baseball

Because years later…

kids may not remember every assignment.

But they will remember how we made them feel.

🎙️ Summit After the Storm with Bart Wilbanks
Leadership. Faith. Resilience. Perspective.

#Parenting #Leadership #Baseball #Family #Dyslexia #LifeLessons #PersonalGrowth #Faith #Motivation #ChildhoodMemories

A former player quit our baseball team a little over a week ago.

Yesterday…

I stayed at his school event just to tell him something simple:

“I still care about you.”

In Episode 88 of Summit After the Storm, Bart shares a deeply personal story about youth sports, anxiety, leadership, compassion, and why people need to know they matter beyond performance.

After learning the quiet battle one young athlete had been fighting internally, Bart reflects on:
⚾ Anxiety and hidden struggles in kids⚾ Leadership beyond wins and losses⚾ Why encouragement matters more than we realize⚾ The importance of showing up for people⚾ Caring about the person more than the performance

Because sometimes the most important moments in leadership happen far away from the scoreboard.

And sometimes the greatest thing we can give someone…

is simply presence.

🎙️ Summit After the Storm with Bart Wilbanks
Leadership. Faith. Resilience. Perspective.

#Leadership #YouthSports #Anxiety #MentalHealth #Parenting #Coaching #Faith #PersonalGrowth #Resilience #LifeLessons

Yesterday I discovered something I never expected.

35% of Summit After the Storm listeners are from Japan.

And across all podcast platforms, ~45% of this audience is from Asia.

Honestly… it stunned me.

This podcast started as simple stories about storms, mountains, leadership, faith, resilience, family, and the lessons I learned climbing Kilimanjaro.

And somehow…

those stories traveled halfway across the world.

In this special short episode, Bart reflects on:
🌍 The unexpected global reach of the podcast⛰️ Why struggle connects people across cultures🙏 Faith, resilience, and universal human storms✈️ Traveling the world while never having visited Asia… yet🎙️ An invitation for listeners across Asia to share their stories

Because mountains may separate us geographically…

but storms connect all of us.

If you’re listening from Japan or anywhere in Asia, Bart would love to hear from you:
bart@summitafterstorm.com

🎙️ Summit After the Storm with Bart Wilbanks
Leadership. Faith. Resilience. Perspective.

#Japan #Asia #Leadership #Faith #PersonalGrowth #Motivation #Resilience #Podcast #Kilimanjaro #LifeLessons

We were three outs away from winning.

Up 6–4.

Then everything unraveled.

Routine mistakes.
Missed fundamentals.
Carelessness under pressure.

In Episode 87 of Summit After the Storm, Bart reflects on a heartbreaking 8–7 baseball loss that became a deeper lesson about leadership, discipline, focus, and life in the valley between the summits.

Because most failures in life don’t begin with catastrophic moments.

They begin with small lapses repeated over time.

And eventually…

pressure exposes everything underneath.

This episode explores:
⚾ Leadership during setbacks
⚾ Why fundamentals matter in sports and life
⚾ How adversity reveals character
⚾ The danger of losing focus
⚾ Why valleys often shape us more than victories

From youth baseball to Kilimanjaro, this is a conversation about perseverance when life gets harder and the climb gets steeper.

Because the summit may get the picture…

but the valley builds the climber.

🎙️ Summit After the Storm with Bart Wilbanks
Leadership. Faith. Resilience. Perspective.

#Leadership #Baseball #PersonalGrowth #Resilience #Mindset #Motivation #LifeLessons #Faith #Sports #SelfImprovement

We celebrate the milestones.

21

30

40

50

But what about everything in between?

In Episode 86 of Summit After the Storm, Bart reflects on Mother’s Day, celebrating his mom, helping host a hilarious 40th birthday party, and the realization that life is mostly lived in the valley between the summits.

The laughter.
The memories.
The people around the table.

Too often we become so focused on achievement, success, leadership, and reaching the next mountain that we forget to enjoy the climb itself.

This episode is about slowing down, being present, celebrating the people beside you, and remembering that joy is part of the journey too.

Because one day, the moments we treasure most may not be the summits at all…

but the laughter in between them.

🎙️ Summit After the Storm with Bart Wilbanks

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Leadership. Faith. Resilience. Perspective.

#Leadership #PersonalGrowth #MothersDay #Mindset #Faith #Resilience #LifeLessons #Motivation #SelfImprovement #SummitAfterTheStorm

Down 8–7 in the final inning.
Time expired.
One run ties it. Two runs wins it.

In one of the most intense youth baseball endings I’ve ever coached, everything came down to pressure, trust, split-second decisions, and the courage to commit before certainty arrived.

After Noah steals home to tie the game, Asa takes over with a clutch single, steals second, steals third, and stands ninety feet away from victory with two outs and a 1–2 count at the plate.

One more strike… and the game ends in a tie.

Then came the pitch.

This episode isn’t really about baseball.

It’s about leadership under pressure.
Trust built over time.
Faith in uncertain moments.
And the reality that sometimes the biggest decisions in life happen before you know if you’re right.

If you’re a coach, parent, leader, athlete, entrepreneur, or simply someone trying to lead well when the pressure rises, this episode is for you.

⚾ Walk-off win
⚾ Stealing home
⚾ Leadership lessons from youth sports
⚾ Trust and pressure in coaching
⚾ Parenting and leadership
⚾ Faith under pressure
⚾ Summit After the Storm podcast

Hebrews 11:1 — “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”

Keep Climbing. Pole Pole.

#Leadership #Baseball #YouthSports #Faith #Coaching #Parenting #MentalToughness #SportsPodcast #ChristianPodcast #Motivation #Resilience #SummitAfterTheStorm#YouthBaseball

I opened the dryer yesterday…

and a lot of clothes were ruined.

Yesterday started strong.

I got in a hard workout.
Pushed myself.
Stayed disciplined.

Trying to keep moving toward my fitness goals.

Then I came inside…

and found a purple ink pen in the dryer.

And immediately…

I knew.

Something had gone very wrong.

One by one…

I started pulling clothes out.

Purple ink everywhere.

Shirts.
Shorts.
Laundry covered in stains.

Including my favorite Peter Millar golf shirt.

Completely ruined.

And then I looked inside the dryer.

Purple ink…

all over the drum.
The walls.
The door.

For a second…

I honestly thought:

“It would be easier to just buy another dryer.”

But instead…

I grabbed hand sanitizer, scrubbing pads, and went to work.

An hour later…

the dryer survived.

The clothes didn’t.

And honestly…

there was probably enough value in the ruined clothes to buy a cheaper dryer.

But that’s life in the valley.

You work hard.
You stay disciplined.
You try to move forward.

And sometimes…

something completely unexpected knocks you backward.

In this episode of Summit After the Storm, we talk about:

• Why progress rarely feels smooth• How setbacks test your mindset• The reality of “life in the valley”• And why momentum matters more than perfection

📖 Galatians 6:9 — “Let us not grow weary in doing good…”

Because life is messy.

You can do everything right…

and still take a hit.

But the goal isn’t perfection.

It’s persistence.

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Keep climbing. Pole pole.

#mindset#resilience#leadership#personalgrowth#lifelessons

#discipline #growthmindset #keepgoing #selfleadership #motivation

I cancelled practice last night.

And the truth is…

we needed it.

We had a kid quit the team after the first game Thursday.

We’re still figuring things out.

We need the reps.
We need the time together.

And this week?

Practice matters.

But it rained all day.

The fields never officially closed…

so we could have practiced.

But I knew what it would be.

A mess.

Parents forced to decide.
Kids slipping in the mud.
Trying to force something…

that wasn’t right.

So I made the call.

Cancelled it.

Not because we couldn’t…

But because we shouldn’t.

And that’s where the lesson is.

Because life does the same thing.

Sometimes the conditions…

just aren’t right.

And you’ve got a choice:

Force it…

Or have the discipline…

to wait.

In this episode of Summit After the Storm, we talk about:

• Why timing matters more than effort• The danger of forcing the wrong conditions• How great leaders read the moment• And when to hold back vs. when to push forward

📖 Ecclesiastes 3:1 — “There is a time for everything…”

Because wisdom isn’t just knowing how hard to go.

It’s knowing when.

And sometimes the best decision you can make…

Is not yet.

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Keep climbing. Pole pole.

#leadership#discipline#mindset#decisionmaking#personalgrowth

#timing #selfleadership #growthmindset #consistency #lifelessons

My son came over for dinner last night.

And it hit me.

Jackson turns 22 this summer.

And somehow…

it doesn’t feel that long ago…

that he was just a kid running around the house.

But life moves fast.

He’s grown now.

Got his own life.

His own schedule.

And when he comes over…

it means something.

Because it doesn’t happen every day anymore.

And the younger kids?

They light up.

They love it when their big brother walks through the door.

There’s just a different energy in the house.

More laughter.

More life.

More connection.

And last night…

I caught myself just watching it.

Taking it in.

Because too often…

we don’t.

We assume there will always be another dinner.

Another conversation.

Another moment.

But the truth is…

those moments are limited.

And they go faster than we think.

In this episode of Summit After the Storm, we talk about:

• Why we take the best moments for granted• The importance of being present at home• How success means nothing if you miss what matters• And what the mountain taught me about slowing down

📖 Psalm 118:24 — “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”

Because we spend so much time chasing what’s next…

That we forget to appreciate what’s now.

So maybe this is your reminder:

Slow down tonight.

Put the phone down.

Be present.

Because one day…

you’ll realize…

these were the moments that mattered most.

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Keep climbing. Pole pole.

#family#gratitude#mindset#lifelessons#personalgrowth

🚀 OPTIONAL HASHTAGS (IF PLATFORM SUPPORTS)

I ran 11 laps around the field on Saturday.

No walking.

Because before the game Thursday night…

a deal was made.

For every hit the team got…

I’d run a lap.

Sounded simple enough.

Until they showed up…

and got 11 hits.

So after practice…

it was time to pay up.

Lap after lap.

Just under an 8-minute mile pace.

Not trying to set records…

but not taking shortcuts either.

All the way to the back fence…

around the outfield…

and back again.

And the whole team was watching.

Cheering.

High fives at home plate.

But the moment I didn’t expect?

After lap 10…

they joined me.

That final lap…

they ran it with me.

And that’s when it hit me.

Leadership isn’t about what you say.

It’s about what you’re willing to do.

In this episode of Summit After the Storm, we talk about:

• Why leaders must go first• How actions build trust faster than words• The power of discipline under pressure• And why people follow what they see—not what they hear

📖 1 Corinthians 11:1 — “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.”

Because if you want more from your team…

You have to show them what that looks like.

Even when it costs you.

Even when it’s uncomfortable.

Even when it means running the lap.

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Keep climbing. Pole pole.

#leadership#discipline#mindset#coaching#resilience

#leadbyexample #growthmindset #youthsports #consistency #hardwork

We broke the losing streak.

And I’ll tell you…

it felt good.

But this game?

This was about more than the score.

We jumped out early.

They answered.

We took the lead.

They tied it back up.

8–8.

And we knew…

this game was going to come down to one inning.

The boys stepped up.

Put up five runs.

Gave us a shot.

But that’s not what made this game special.

Because the entire game…

we were being tested.

Interference calls.

Dirty plays.

Taunting.

Trying to get in our heads.

And our boys saw it.

But they didn’t take the bait.

They stayed composed.

They stayed focused.

And when the moment came…

they delivered.

Bases tight.

Pressure building.

Strike three.

Game over.

We won 13–11.

And I ran out there…

hugged our closer…

and those boys walked off the field like champions.

And I’ll be honest…

I’m still hoarse.

From yelling.
Coaching.
Celebrating with the team.

But it was worth it.

Because this wasn’t just a win.

This was proof of who we are.

📖 Galatians 6:9 — “Let us not grow weary in doing good…”

In this episode of Summit After the Storm, we talk about:

• Why composure matters more than talent under pressure• How character is revealed when you’re tested• What it means to win the right way• And why discipline always outlasts chaos

Because anyone can win when things go their way.

But the real test?

Is how you respond when they don’t.

If you’re in a season where you’re being tested…

this one’s for you.

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#leadership#mindset#resilience#character#coaching

#growthmindset #mentalstrength #youthsports #discipline #keepgoing

I bought test tubes the other day.

Not for work.

Not for science.

For my wife.

Life in the valley can get routine.

Work.
Kids.
Schedules.
Responsibilities.

And if you’re not intentional…

you start going through the motions.

So I decided to mix it up.

I started leaving clues around the house for Amanda.

Hidden messages.
Playful notes.
A little flirty.

And if you know us…

chemistry is kind of our thing.

So the other day…

I turned the periodic table into a cipher.

She had to decode it…

to figure out the message.

And it made us laugh.

But it also reminded me of something deeper.

Great relationships don’t drift because something big happens.

They drift because nothing happens.

In this episode of Summit After the Storm, we talk about:

• Why relationships require intentional investment• How small moments create lasting connection• The danger of routine without purpose• And what the mountain teaches us about staying connected

📖 Song of Solomon 2:15 — “Catch for us the little foxes… the little foxes that ruin the vineyards.”

Because it’s not the big things that usually break relationships.

It’s the small things we ignore.

So maybe this is your reminder:

Do something intentional today.

Send the text.
Leave the note.
Create the moment.

Because the best relationships?

They’re built on purpose.

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#relationships#marriage#love#mindset#personaldevelopment

#intentionality #connection #growth #faith #leadership #husbandlife #keepclimbing

I worked out again today.

Part of it?

I might have to run a lot of laps Thursday.

But something happened today I didn’t expect.

An old friend from college called me.

We hadn’t talked in seven years.

Before COVID.
Before life got busy.
Before everything started moving so fast.

And just like that…

we picked up right where we left off.

We laughed.
Talked about the old days.
Remembered some of the fun—and honestly crazy—things we used to do.

And it hit me…

how fast time really moves.

One minute you’re in college…

living in the moment…

not thinking about anything beyond tomorrow.

And the next…

you’re working, raising kids, coaching, training…

and wondering where the time went.

In this episode of Summit After the Storm, we talk about:

• Why preparing for what’s next isn’t enough• The importance of reconnecting with where you’ve been• How relationships shape who you become• And why sometimes the best thing you can do… is pick up the phone

📖 Ecclesiastes 3:1 — “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”

Because life doesn’t slow down.

But you can.

If there’s someone you’ve been meaning to call…

this might be your sign.

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Keep climbing. Pole pole.

#leadership#mindset#personalgrowth#relationships#lifelessons

We got swept.

But we’re getting better.

Before the game, my wife told the team:

“Coach Bart is running a lap for every hit.”

And I’ll be honest…

it worked.

We started swinging the bats.

Putting the ball in play.

Competing differently.

We only had one official hit…

but that doesn’t tell the full story.

Because we were making contact.

Applying pressure.

Getting closer.

And then came the moment.

Top of the last inning.

Two outs.

Bases loaded.

Their power hitter at the plate.

One more run… and we’re fighting just to tie.
Two runs… game over.

I handed the ball to a kid who’s been putting in the work behind the scenes.

Looked him in the eye and said:

“I believe in you.”

Full count.

One pitch.

Strike three.

We didn’t win the game.

But that moment?

That was the win.

And then after the game…

the boys reminded me of something.

“One hit, Coach… time to run.”

So I took off.

Gate locked.

Had to run the entire complex.

Four fields.

One big lap.

And I felt every step of it.

But it was worth it.

Because they earned it.

📖 2 Timothy 1:7 — “God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.”

In this episode of Summit After the Storm, we talk about:

• What composure under pressure really looks like• Why belief can change performance in a moment• How leaders build confidence when it matters most• And why sometimes the biggest win… isn’t on the scoreboard

Because pressure doesn’t break you.

It reveals you.

If you’re in a moment where everything feels on the line…

this one’s for you.

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Keep climbing. Pole pole.

#leadership#mindset#resilience#coaching#personaldevelopment

#pressure #growthmindset #mentalstrength #youthsports #parenting #faith #confidence #grit #keepgoing

It’s easy to see what everyone else is doing wrong.

Harder to look in the mirror…

and realize it might be you.

We just wrapped up a relationship series at church…

and I’ll be honest—

it forced me to take a long, hard look at myself.

Because most of the time…

we don’t treat people the way we want to be treated.

We treat people the way they treat us.

Short with us?
We get short back.

Disrespect us?
We match it.

Hurt us?
We hold onto it.

And we justify it.

Because that’s the culture we live in.

A culture that says:

“Get even.”
“Don’t let them get away with that.”

But Jesus said something different.

📖 Luke 6:31 — “Do to others as you would have them do to you.”

Not react.

Not mirror.

Choose.

In this episode of Summit After the Storm, we talk about:

• Why revenge culture is so easy to fall into• How reaction destroys relationships• What it actually means to “do unto others”• And why the hardest person to change… might be you

Because the biggest breakthrough in your relationships…

won’t come from changing other people.

It comes from changing how you show up.

If you’ve been frustrated with someone lately…

this one might hit closer than you expect.

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#relationships#mindset#leadership#personaldevelopment
#faith

#selfawareness #growthmindset #emotionalintelligence #communication #mentalstrength #forgiveness #motivation

We’re 1–5.

And we lost another tough one.

We were leading early.

Played better defense.
Pitched well enough.
Made fewer mistakes.

And still…

we lost.

After the game, I asked the team:

“What did we do well?”

And one of the boys said:

“Nothing.”

And honestly…

I could relate.

Because in the valley…

when you’re not winning…

it doesn’t just feel like you’re losing.

It feels like nothing is working.

Not at work.
Not at home.
Not on the field.

But here’s the truth:

That’s not reality.

That’s frustration talking.

📖 Galatians 6:9 — “Let us not grow weary in doing good…”

In this episode of Summit After the Storm, we talk about:

• Why progress doesn’t always show up in the results• How to lead when your team is frustrated• The balance between truth and encouragement• And what to do when it feels like nothing is working

Because sometimes…

you’re closer than you think.

Even when the scoreboard says otherwise.

If you’re in a season where you’re improving…

but not seeing results yet…

this one’s for you.

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Keep climbing. Pole pole.

#mindset#leadership#personaldevelopment#growthmindset#resilience

#coaching #parenting #youthsports #mentalstrength #keepgoing #faith #motivation #selfgrowth #grit

I’ve got a lot going on right now.

And none of it feels easy.

I’m learning something new…

App development.

And I’ll be honest…

there’s a real learning curve.

New systems.
New language.
New way of thinking.

And at the same time…

life doesn’t slow down.

Last night I was out hitting baseballs with Noah and Rhys.

One of the boys wanted extra reps.

So we showed up.

Put in the work.

And then there’s the book.

Working with my publisher…

getting ready to record the audiobook.

Which feels like a whole new challenge too.

Different pace.
Different pressure.

Different kind of growth.

And when I step back…

I realize something:

I’m not overwhelmed…

I’m being stretched.

📖 Proverbs 4:18 — “The path of the righteous is like the morning sun…”

In this episode of Summit After the Storm, we talk about:

• What it means to grow in multiple areas at once• Why being a beginner again is part of the process• How to stay consistent when nothing feels easy• And why the valley isn’t where you’re stuck…it’s where you’re being shaped

Because growth doesn’t happen when things slow down.

It happens when you decide to keep going…

anyway.

If you’re in a season where everything feels like a stretch…

this one’s for you.

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#selfgrowth #resilience #motivation #learning #keepgoing #faith #mentalstrength #successmindset #grind

I’m not going to lie…

I’m feeling it today.

Sore.
Tired.
Slower than I used to be.

And the truth is…

I’m not doing less.

I’ve been pushing more.

Running.
Workouts.
Trying to get in shape for what’s ahead.

But this morning…

my body reminded me of something.

I’m not getting younger.

And I feel it more than I used to.

And that took me back to Kilimanjaro.

Because there were mornings on that mountain…

where your body didn’t feel ready.

Where everything hurt.

Where you questioned how you were going to keep going.

But you didn’t stop.

You took one step.

Then another.

Pole pole.

📖 2 Corinthians 4:16–18 — “Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day…”

In this episode of Summit After the Storm, we talk about:

• What it means to keep going when your body feels it
• Why discipline matters more than motivation
• How aging shifts your mindset—not your purpose
• And why the strongest people aren’t the ones who feel the best…
they’re the ones who keep moving forward anyway

Because the goal isn’t to feel perfect.

It’s to keep climbing.

If you’ve been feeling it lately…

physically, mentally, or emotionally…

this one’s for you.

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#mindset
#discipline
#resilience
#personaldevelopment
#keepgoing

#aging #fitnessmotivation #mentalstrength #growthmindset #selfdiscipline #faith #motivationdaily #stayhard #grit

We couldn’t hit the ball.

Not all night.

They had a pitcher throwing heat…

and we just couldn’t catch up.

One single.
That was it.

And still…

we almost won.

So we had to find another way.

We got aggressive.

Stealing bases.
Pushing the pace.
Creating pressure.

We stole home.
Forced mistakes.
Got runners in the pitcher’s head.

And it worked.

Until it didn’t.

I sent two runners home…

both got out at the plate.

Close plays.

But outs.

We lost…

8–7.

And after the game…

the questions started.

Was I too aggressive?
Did I cost us runs?
Should I have held them?

Or was that the only reason we even had a chance?

📖 Ecclesiastes 9:11 — “The race is not to the swift or the battle to the strong… but time and chance happen to them all.”

In this episode of Summit After the Storm, we talk about:

• What it means to lead when nothing is working
• The risks you take when you have no easy option
• How pressure changes the game—and the leader
• And why sometimes… you can do everything right… and still lose

Because leadership isn’t about avoiding risk.

It’s about choosing it…

and living with the outcome.

If you’ve ever made a tough call and questioned it later…

this one’s for you.

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It rained Friday night.

So Saturday morning…

the messages started coming in.

“Are we still practicing?”
“Is the field open?”

We only had one practice scheduled this week.

And by the time I had a chance to cancel…

it was already too late.

Parents were on the way.
Kids were getting ready.

So I said,

“We’re practicing.”

And if I’m being honest…

if I wasn’t coaching…

I probably wouldn’t have gone either.

I would’ve assumed it was canceled.

Waited it out.

But I also knew this—

if even one kid showed up…

I didn’t want them standing there wondering where everyone was.

So I went.

And when I got there…

it was just me…

and my two boys.

That was it.

No team.
No crowd.
No noise.

Just work.

We ran.
We practiced.
We kept going.

And it turned into one of the best workouts—and one of the best lessons—of the season.

📖 Colossians 3:23 — “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart…”

In this episode of Summit After the Storm, we talk about:

• What it means to show up when no one else does• Why discipline is built in the quiet moments• The difference between motivation and consistency• And how the valley reveals who’s really committed

Because it’s easy to show up when everyone’s watching.

But who are you…

when no one is?

If you’re in a season where it feels like you’re the only one showing up…

this one’s for you.

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We’re 1–3.

And if I’m being honest…

there have been moments this season where I wasn’t sure I was the right guy for the job.

I didn’t plan to be a head coach this year.

I prefer being the loud parent in the stands.
Cheering. Encouraging.
Maybe questioning an umpire call from the peanut gallery.

But when the season needed coaches…

I stepped in.

And I’ve questioned that decision more than once.

But then something happened after practice.

A kid ran up to me and asked,

“Are you going to coach again next season?”

I said,

“I don’t know… maybe… why?”

And he said,

“Good… because I want to play for you again next year.”

And I smiled.

Told him I appreciated that.

But as I walked away…

my eyes started to water.

And I tried to hold it in…

hoping he didn’t see it.

📖 1 Samuel 16:7 — “People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

In this episode of Summit After the Storm, we talk about:

• What leadership looks like when the results don’t match the effort
• The moments that make you question yourself• Why impact matters more than record• And how sometimes… the clearest sign you’re doing it right…
comes when you least expect it

Because leadership isn’t measured in wins and losses.

It’s measured in people.

If you’re in a season where you’re questioning yourself…

this one’s for you.

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Did I cost us the game?

That’s the question I couldn’t shake after Monday night.

We only have one game this week…

so I’ve had a lot of time to think about it.

One moment.
One decision.

A kid hits a bomb.
I’m coaching third.
I send him home.

I knew it would be close.

At this age… most of the time that play works.
Bad throw. Dropped ball. Something goes your way.

But this time… it didn’t.

He hesitated.
Didn’t slide.
Tagged out.

Inning over.

And just like that…

the “what ifs” started.

What if I held him?
What if I trusted the next batter?
What if I made a different call?

I wasn’t mad.

I wasn’t bitter.

I was just…

questioning myself.

📖 Proverbs 3:5–6 reminds us to trust beyond our own understanding.

In this episode of Summit After the Storm, we talk about:

• The decisions leaders replay in their heads• The risks we take—and the ones we question• Why “what if” moments stick with us• And how to keep leading… even when you don’t have the answer

Because sometimes…

growth isn’t having certainty.

It’s being willing to carry the question forward.

If you’ve ever second-guessed a decision as a parent, coach, or leader…

this one’s for you.

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It started as a joke.

A “yo’ mama” roasting contest between my boys.

And at first… it was funny.

Rhys is 10.
Noah turns 12 next month.

So when they asked me to judge…

I wasn’t sure how I felt about it.

But I listened.

And I’ll be honest…

a couple of them made me laugh.

“Your mama is so fat… the earth was flat until they buried her.”
“Your mama is so fat… she sat on an iPhone and turned it into an iPad.”

It stayed light…

for a moment.

Then it shifted.

It got personal.

And I stopped it.

Because that’s how it happens.

Not all at once.

But one comment at a time…
one step at a time…

until you’re somewhere you never meant to go.

So I changed the game.

Instead of roasting…

I told them:

“Let’s see who can give the best ‘your mama’ compliment.”

And everything changed.

Same boys.
Same energy.
Same moment.

Different direction.

“Your mama is so pretty… the flowers blush.”
“Your mama is so hot… the sun feels cold next to her.”

And just like that…

what could’ve turned negative…

became something that built each other up.

📖 The tongue has the power of life and death.

In this episode of Summit After the Storm, we talk about:

• How quickly tone can shift in the valley• Why small words matter more than we think• The leadership power of redirection• And how to turn negative energy into something meaningful

Because sometimes…

you don’t need to shut something down.

You just need to change the direction.

If you’re a parent, leader, or anyone navigating tough moments…

this one’s for you.

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We lost 10–9 last night.

And this one stung.

Down 9–4 late…
we fought back.
Five runs.
Tied it up.

One baserunner at a time.
One hit at a time.

It felt like we were going to pull it off.

And then… we didn’t.

Game over.

Below .500.
Two-game losing streak.

And that “we were right there” feeling hit hard.

But something was different.

Because the younger version of me…

would’ve let that loss ruin the night.

Instead, I found myself encouraging the team.
Telling them I was proud.
Reminding them what they just built in that moment.

📖 2 Corinthians 4:16 — “Therefore we do not lose heart… inwardly we are being renewed day by day.”

In this episode of Summit After the Storm, we talk about:

• Why the valley doesn’t always feel like growth
• How small wins build big momentum
• The leadership shift from outcome → development
• And what it really means to not lose heart when it stings

Because not everything that matters shows up on the scoreboard.

If you’re a parent, coach, leader—or just someone in a tough season—

this one’s for you.

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“I wasn’t one of them.”

And that almost stopped something great from happening.

In this episode of Summit After the Storm, I share a real story from my time in the automotive industry—where a breakthrough innovation almost didn’t happen… not because it wouldn’t work…

…but because I wasn’t part of the group.

What followed led to a published paper, a global innovation award, and technology that’s still on cars driving today.

But the real lesson?

It wasn’t about innovation.

It was about mindset.

Because too often in leadership… and even in faith… we ask the wrong question:

“Are they one of us?”

Instead of:

“Are they for the mission?”

📖 Mark 9:38–40 — “Whoever is not against us is for us.”

But here’s the part we don’t talk about:

Jesus didn’t tell them to stop someone doing good in His name…
He corrected them for trying to.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why leaders struggle with trust
• How “outsider thinking” can unlock breakthroughs
• The danger of protecting your circle too tightly
• And how this same mindset shows up in the Church today

If you’ve ever felt overlooked, questioned, or like you didn’t belong—

this one is for you.

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“24 hours… and we’ll be up there.”

That’s what I said… pointing at the summit behind me.

Confident. Focused. Ready.

And then our guide said something I’ll never forget:

“I hope your friend tells you this is difficult… but doable.”

At the time, that word sounded reassuring.

Doable.

But I had no idea what “doable” actually looked like.

Because just hours later…
doable looked like exhaustion.
It looked like struggle.
It looked like pushing when everything in your body says stop.

And then the storm came.

The wind didn’t just hit us…
it moved us.

Our tent… anchored with rocks…
started rolling toward the edge of a cliff.

In that moment, this wasn’t about summiting anymore.

It was about surviving.

This episode is the real story behind that moment.

The one you don’t see in the summit photos.
The one that strips away pride, exposes truth, and forces you to face who you really are.

Because sometimes the mountain doesn’t test you…

It reveals you.

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If this resonates, follow Summit After the Storm and share it with someone who’s in their own storm.

Because the summit may be the goal…

But the storm is where the transformation happens.

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We lost 9–3 tonight.

But that’s not the story.

Because in the middle of that loss…
a young pitcher stepped up…
threw heat…
and showed growth you can’t measure on a scoreboard.

And it reminded me of something deeper.

This weekend, I’m taking my 17-year-old daughter on a college visit.

And as I think about that moment…

I don’t just see who she is today.

I see the valley she came through before she was ever born.

Three miscarriages.
Seasons of loss.
Moments where we almost gave up.

And then…

a miracle.

In this episode of Summit After the Storm, we talk about:

• Why the valley doesn’t mean you’re losing
• How God works in seasons you don’t understand
• What parenting teaches you about time, faith, and letting go
• And why some of the greatest blessings in your life come from the hardest moments

📖 Psalm 126:5 — “Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.”

If you’re a parent…
a leader…
or walking through a season that doesn’t make sense yet—

this episode is for you.

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We’ve got a game tonight.

And yeah… I hope the boys do well.

But not for the reason you think.

Because the scoreboard isn’t the real test.

The valley is.

In this episode of Summit After the Storm, we talk about what actually matters when life isn’t a highlight reel. When it’s just practice, pressure, mistakes, and moments no one sees.

From youth baseball…
to leadership…
to lessons learned on Kilimanjaro…

this episode will challenge how you define success.

Because character isn’t built when you’re winning.

It’s built in the valley:

When you’re tired but still give effort.
When you mess up but stay engaged.
When no one is watching… but you still show up right.

📖 Psalm 23:4 reminds us we walk through the valley—not get stuck in it.

And how you move in that valley…

determines who you become when your moment comes.

If you’re a parent, coach, leader, or just someone trying to do life the right way—

this one is for you.

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It’s real now.

After months of writing, editing, restructuring, and pushing through doubt…my book is officially available for pre-order.

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But what most people won’t see…are the nights behind it.

The all-nighters.The 4 AM and 5 AM deadlines.The moments I thought I was done—only to get feedback that forced me to rethink everything.

Reorder chapters.Restructure the message.Refine the story.

There were nights Amanda walked into my office and asked if I was going to bed…and I didn’t have an answer.

Because I was in it.

Trying to get it right.Trying to make sure this book wasn’t just written…but worth it.

And it reminded me of Kilimanjaro.

Because the summit isn’t built in one moment.It’s built in the unseen steps… the long nights… the perseverance when you feel like stopping.

📖 James 1:4 — “Let perseverance finish its work…”

This episode is about finishing the climb.

Not when it’s easy.Not when it’s perfect.But when the work is complete.

If you’re in a season where you feel stretched, refined, or pushed further than you expected…

this one’s for you.

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We were down 5–0 before we even got started.

Walks. Errors. Missed plays. You could see it on their faces — they knew we hadn’t played well.

It felt like the game was already slipping away.

So I pulled them in and gave them something simple:

“Just get on base.”

Not a big speech.
Not a full solution.
Just the next step.

What happened next changed everything.

In this episode, I break down a wild 11–10 comeback win, the moment belief returned to the dugout, and how one small shift sparked momentum.

Because I’ve seen this before…

High on Kilimanjaro, when the summit felt out of reach, the guides didn’t tell us how to finish.

They just said:

“Take one more step.”

This isn’t just about baseball.

It’s about leadership, pressure, and what to do when everything feels like it’s getting away from you.

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What matters more… winning, or how you play?

After practice, I asked my 12U stepson Noah a simple question — and his answer stopped me.

Because what he said about failure, pressure, and being a good teammate… is something most adults still haven’t figured out.

In this episode, I sit down with Noah Jackson from the Orioles and unpack a powerful leadership lesson straight from the field:

• Why kids feel the weight of letting others down
• What real resilience actually looks like
• And why the scoreboard never tells the full story

This isn’t just about baseball.

It’s about how we respond when we fall short — at work, at home, and in life.

Because leadership isn’t built in the win…

It’s revealed in the response.

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If your life feels like it’s falling apart right now… this message is for you.

There’s a moment in life when everything feels like it’s falling apart.

The plan fails.
The future looks uncertain.
And the silence feels louder than the storm.

That moment… is your Good Friday.

In this special Summit After the Storm episode, Bart Wilbanks unpacks one of the most powerful truths of the Gospel:

👉 The day that looked like defeat… was actually the beginning of victory.

Through raw storytelling, mountain parallels, and faith-driven leadership insight, this episode speaks directly to anyone walking through:

• Loss
• Uncertainty
• Setbacks in business or life
• Moments where God feels silent

Because what happened on Good Friday wasn’t the end of the story…

It was the turning point.

If you’re in a season where nothing makes sense yet—this episode will remind you:

Just because it looks finished… doesn’t mean God is done.

🎯 Perfect for leaders, entrepreneurs, parents, and anyone navigating a storm and searching for purpose on the other side.

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We lost 7–0.

And honestly…

I’ve never been more proud of a team after a loss.

This was our first real baseball game.

We struggled at the plate.
Left the bases loaded.
Stranded runners.
And one defensive inning cost us five runs.

The scoreboard wasn’t kind.

But that’s not what stood out.

Because in the pouring rain…
late in the game…
down big…

we picked off a runner.

Still locked in.
Still competing.

And not one kid quit.

That’s what I saw.

And that’s what this episode is about.

Because real leadership isn’t revealed when you’re winning…

It shows up when:

• The scoreboard is against you
• The outcome isn’t what you wanted
• The mistakes are obvious
• And it would be easy to check out

In this episode, I break down:

• Why character matters more than results in the long run
• The leadership balance between encouragement and standards
• What effort proves… and what it doesn’t
• How great teams are built after losses, not wins

Because anyone can stay engaged when they’re ahead.

But when you’re down…

That’s when you find out who you are.

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“Bart… this isn’t the way.”

That’s what my son told me as we biked to school.

We took a different route that morning…
and the more we rode, the more unsure he became.

It didn’t look familiar.
It didn’t feel right.
It didn’t match what he expected.

And he kept saying it…

“This isn’t the way.”

Until one turn later…

he recognized where we were.

And said,

“You’re right… this is the way.”

That moment stuck with me.

Because it’s exactly what we do in life.

This episode is about what happens when:

• The path doesn’t look familiar
• The direction doesn’t make sense
• The outcome isn’t clear yet
• And everything in you wants to push back

Because we don’t struggle trusting the destination…

We struggle trusting the route.

In this episode, I break down:

• Why we resist paths that don’t match our expectations
• The leadership challenge of trusting without clarity
• How this shows up in business, family, and decision-making
• What it means to trust… before you recognize where you are

Because sometimes…

You don’t understand the path at the beginning.

Or even in the middle.

Only when you get close enough…

to finally see it.

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#LeadershipDevelopment
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#Resilience
#DoHardThings
#StayTheCourse
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#MindsetShift
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#PurposeDriven
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Amanda and I were sitting in the dark… watching a movie…

and we were both crying.

I told her it was just my allergies.

It wasn’t.

This episode was inspired by I Can Only Imagine 2—and the powerful stories behind two songs:

It Is Well with My Soul
and
Even If by MercyMe

Both written in moments of deep pain, uncertainty, and loss.

Not on the summit…

but in the valley.

And that’s where this episode lives.

Because this isn’t just about faith.

It’s about leadership.

The kind of leadership that shows up when:

• The plan isn’t working
• The outcome isn’t clear
• The pressure is high
• And people are watching how you respond

Anyone can lead when things are going well.

But real leadership is revealed…

when nothing is.

In this episode, I break down:

• Why the valley is where real leadership is builtThe difference between conditional faith and conviction
• What “Even If” leadership looks like in business, life, and family
• How to lead when results, clarity, and momentum are missing

Because the real test isn’t whether things work out.

It’s whether you keep showing up…

even if they don’t.

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#ChristianLeadership
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#Resilience
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#StayTheCourse
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#ConsistencyWins
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#PurposeDriven
#LeadByExample

You ever wake up so sore you question everything you did the day before?

That was me.

After a hard workout—rowing, pushups, abs—I felt strong in the moment…
but the next day?

Every muscle was screaming.

And today… I’m doing it again.

This episode isn’t about fitness.

It’s about what happens in the valley—
when the results aren’t visible yet,
when the pain shows up before the progress,
and when discipline has to carry you where motivation won’t.

Because the truth is…

You don’t get stronger by accident anymore.
You get stronger on purpose.

In this episode, I break down:

• Why pain is part of the process, not a problem to avoid
• The difference between feeling ready and showing up anyway
• What aging teaches us about discipline and intention
• How the valley is where real strength is built

If you’re in a season where showing up feels harder than it should…

This one’s for you.

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#PolePole
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#LifeInTheValley
#MentalToughness
#GrowthMindset
#Resilience
#StayHard
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#ChristianLeadership
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#NoExcuses
#DoHardThings
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#StrongerEveryday

This weekend, the house was quiet.

After a Saturday scrimmage where everything started to click… the bats, the timing, the confidence… I saw something every leader and parent hopes for:

The training is working.

But later that weekend, when everything slowed down, a harder question surfaced:

👉 What are they really learning from me?

Because whether we realize it or not…
we are all running a training program.

Not just at work.
Not just on the field.
But at home.
In pressure.
In frustration.
In the valley.

Your kids… your team… the people around you…
they’re not just watching what you say.

They’re watching how you live.

How you respond when things go wrong.
How you handle stress.
What you prioritize.
What you value most.

And one day…

they’ll reflect exactly what they’ve been shown.

In this episode, we unpack:

• Why you don’t see results during training… only when the “game” shows up
• How everyday moments are shaping the next generation
• The leadership responsibility we carry at home, not just at work
• What the valley reveals about your character
• Why it’s not too late to change what you’re teaching

📖 Scriptural Anchor: Luke 6:45 — “Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.”

If you’ve ever felt like your effort isn’t paying off…
or wondered what kind of impact you’re really making…

this episode is for you.

🎯 Because the question isn’t: Are you training someone?
The question is: What are you training them to become?

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👉 You can do everything right… and still fail.

What do you do when you’ve done everything right… and it still doesn’t work?

In this episode of Summit After the Storm, Bart Wilbanks shares a real-life moment trying to help his daughter fix her car—tracking down parts, solving problems, and doing everything possible… only to have it fail anyway.

And that’s where the real lesson begins.

Because in life and leadership:
👉 Effort doesn’t always guarantee results
👉 Doing your best doesn’t always fix the problem

But it does reveal something deeper.

This episode explores:

• Leadership when outcomes don’t match effort
• Parenting through failure and frustrationHow to respond when things don’t go your way
• Why the valley is where real growth happens

If you’ve ever felt frustrated after doing everything you could… this episode will hit home.

🎯 You’ll learn:

• Why failure isn’t always a sign you did something wrong
• How to lead through disappointment and setbacks
• What your response teaches the people watching you
• How to find purpose when the outcome falls short

📖 Scripture: James 1:2–4

Summit After the Storm is a leadership podcast focused on resilience, faith, and real-life lessons learned in both the climb and the valley.

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👉 You think you're building your career…
👉 But you're actually training your replacement.The best leaders train their replacement.

But what if your replacement isn’t who you think it is?

In Episode 54 of Summit After the Storm, Bart Wilbanks starts with a powerful leadership principle from business (succession planning, developing talent, and building leaders) and then delivers a perspective-shifting realization:

👉 You are already training your replacement… every single day.

And it’s not just happening at work.

This episode explores how your daily actions are shaping:

• Your children
• The next generation
• Your team, friends, and those watching your life

Through real-life leadership, parenting, and faith-based perspective, Bart challenges listeners to consider:

What are you teaching… without even realizing it?

🎯 In this episode:

• Leadership and succession planning beyond the workplace
• Parenting through example, not just instruction
• How habits, stress, and priorities are passed down
• Why it’s not too late to change your “training program”

📖 Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6–7

Summit After the Storm is a leadership podcast focused on resilience, faith, personal growth, and navigating life in the valley—not just the summit.

#Leadership#PersonalGrowth#SelfDevelopment#LeadershipDevelopment

#Parenting#FaithAndLeadership#ChristianLeadership#NextGeneration

#Legacy#YouAreNotAlone#GrowthMindset#LifeLessons

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What happens when you’re forced to lead… without your usual support system?

In this episode of Summit After the Storm, Bart Wilbanks shares a real-life leadership moment from youth baseball practice when his wife Amanda, the team’s strength and conditioning coach, was out of town.

With a full practice plan, three training stations (pitching, hitting, and catcher drills), and growing pressure to manage it all alone, Bart quickly realized something powerful:

👉 Great leaders don’t do it all themselves.
👉 Great teams step up.

As parents jumped in, kids stayed engaged, and the practice turned into one of the best yet, a deeper lesson emerged about teamwork, trust, leadership, and letting go of control.

This episode connects lessons from:

• Leadership and team building
• Coaching and youth sports
• Faith and community
• Real life in the valley, not just the summit

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, carried too much, or struggled to ask for help—this episode is for you.

🎯 You’ll learn:

• Why strong teams don’t wait to be asked
• How to build a culture of ownership and trust
• The leadership shift from control to collaboration
• Why you were never meant to carry it all alone

📖 Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9–10

🎙️ Summit After the Storm is a leadership podcast about resilience, faith, personal growth, and finding strength in life’s everyday challenges.

Use a mix of broad + niche + emotional + identity-based:

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#StrongerTogether
#GrowthMindset
#LifeLessons

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#PolePole

I met my wife on a flight.

Not planned. Not expected. Just a changed seat assignment that turned into something much bigger.

In this episode, I share the story of how Amanda and I met on a flight from Houston to Memphis after two completely different conferences, and how a simple moment led to a life we never saw coming.

We talk about timing, shared experiences, second chances, and how some of the most important moments in life happen when you are simply showing up and moving forward.

If you have ever wondered whether the right things can come together at the right time, this episode is for you.

Proverbs 16:9 reminds us,
“The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.”

Follow the podcast on Spotify and share this with someone who needs a reminder that not everything in life has to be perfectly planned.

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#LifeInTheValley

Sometimes life doesn’t just get hard. It gets messy.

In this episode of Summit After the Storm, Bart Wilbanks shares a moment that was shocking, frustrating, and unexpectedly funny when his Goldendoodle, Olive, created a situation he definitely did not see coming.

What started as a normal routine quickly turned into one of those moments that reminds you how little control you actually have and how sometimes things work themselves out in ways you never expected.

Later that same weekend, Bart reflects on a completely different moment celebrating his wife Amanda’s birthday, stalling for time while a surprise was being prepared, and realizing how quickly life can shift from chaos to meaningful connection.

This episode explores
Finding humor in unexpected moments
Trusting God in everyday situations
Parenting and family leadership in real life
Letting go of control and learning to respond instead of react
Recognizing that growth does not always look clean or polished

Anchored in real life and Scripture, this episode is a reminder that sometimes the most meaningful lessons come from the most unexpected situations.

And sometimes the prayer gets answered before you even have to act.

If you have ever had a moment where life felt unpredictable, frustrating, or just plain messy, this one will feel very real.

Follow the podcast on Spotify for more leadership, faith, and personal growth grounded in real life.

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He wanted #2.
He wanted #6.

Because those were the numbers of his heroes.

But sometimes… the number you’re given means more than the one you want.

In Episode 50 of Summit After the Storm, Bart Wilbanks shares a powerful moment coaching youth baseball with his son Noah—when a simple jersey number turned into a lesson about leadership, legacy, and what we choose to honor.

When Noah didn’t get the number he asked for, Bart introduced him to the story behind #38—Chucky Mullins—a symbol of courage, sacrifice, and what it truly means to lead.

This episode is for parents, coaches, and leaders who want to teach something deeper than performance.

Because real leadership isn’t about the number people recognize.
It’s about what you represent when you wear it.

🎙 Topics:
Youth sports parenting
Leadership and legacy
Baseball life lessons
Raising kids with character
Chucky Mullins #38 meaning
Faith and stewardship

🔗 Learn more: summitafterstorm.com

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#Parenting
#YouthSports
#LifeLessons
#Legacy

The uniforms came in. Parents had questions for weeks. Pants, belts, colors, details. Everyone wanted it to look right.

But somewhere between the planning and the pressure, a simple truth showed up.

Kids don’t care about perfect. They just want to play.

In Episode 49 of Summit After the Storm, Bart Wilbanks shares a real moment from youth baseball that turns into a powerful leadership lesson about parenting, expectations, and letting go of perfection.

This episode is for parents, coaches, and leaders who feel the pressure to get everything right before showing up.

Because the game isn’t won in perfect conditions. It’s won when you show up.

🎙 Topics:Youth sports parentingBaseball life lessonsLeadership mindsetLetting go of perfectionFamily and coaching

🔗 Learn more: summitafterstorm.com

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Planning a European vacation sounds exciting… until you’re deep in flights, train schedules, ferry routes, budgets, and decisions that don’t line up.

In this episode of Summit After the Storm, Bart Wilbanks shares the real behind-the-scenes of planning a multi-country family trip to Europe—and how the stress, complexity, and decision fatigue mirror leadership and life in the valley.

If you’re navigating uncertainty, making tough decisions, or trying to create something meaningful for your family or career, this episode will meet you where you are.

You’ll learn:

• How to handle decision fatigue and complex planning

• Leadership lessons from real-life stress

• Why preparation is part of the climb

• How to keep moving forward when nothing feels simple

Because the hardest part of the climb often happens before you ever take the first step.

🎧 Follow the podcast for weekly leadership insights grounded in real life.

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Sometimes life hits you… without warning.

A moment at baseball practice turns into a black eye in seconds.
A child walks into a new school carrying quiet nerves they won’t admit out loud.

In this episode of Summit After the Storm, Bart Wilbanks reflects on two powerful realities:

• The unexpected hits we can’t prepare for

• The anticipation and anxiety of stepping into something new

Whether it’s a sudden setback, a difficult conversation, or walking into the unknown, leadership isn’t about avoiding these moments — it’s about how you respond when they come.

Through real-life parenting, youth sports, and leadership lessons, this episode explores resilience, courage, emotional awareness, and showing up when it’s uncomfortable.

Anchored in Joshua 1:9, this message is a reminder that strength isn’t about certainty — it’s about stepping forward anyway.

If you’ve ever dealt with:

• Unexpected challenges

• Anxiety about change

• Parenting through uncertainty

• Leadership under pressure

this episode will resonate.

Because sometimes the hardest part isn’t the hit…

…it’s what you think might be coming next.

And either way — you still show up.

Sometimes life hits you… without warning.

A moment at baseball practice turns into a black eye in seconds.
A child walks into a new school carrying quiet nerves they won’t admit out loud.

In this episode of Summit After the Storm, Bart Wilbanks reflects on two powerful realities:

• The unexpected hits we can’t prepare for

• The anticipation and anxiety of stepping into something new

Whether it’s a sudden setback, a difficult conversation, or walking into the unknown, leadership isn’t about avoiding these moments — it’s about how you respond when they come.

Through real-life parenting, youth sports, and leadership lessons, this episode explores resilience, courage, emotional awareness, and showing up when it’s uncomfortable.

Anchored in Joshua 1:9, this message is a reminder that strength isn’t about certainty — it’s about stepping forward anyway.

If you’ve ever dealt with:

• Unexpected challenges

• Anxiety about change

• Parenting through uncertainty

• Leadership under pressure

this episode will resonate.

Because sometimes the hardest part isn’t the hit…

…it’s what you think might be coming next.

And either way — you still show up.

Spring has arrived in the South… and so has allergy season.

The pollen count is high, the sinuses are congested, and breathing sometimes feels like climbing a mountain through a straw.

In this episode of Summit After the Storm, Bart Wilbanks talks about something surprisingly relatable: hay fever, allergies, and the small frustrations that test our patience every day.

Not every valley in life is dramatic.
Sometimes the struggle looks like lack of sleep, constant congestion, and just feeling worn down.

But even the small trials shape our character, leadership, and perseverance.

Drawing on lessons from Kilimanjaro, leadership, and Scripture (James 1:2–3), Bart explores how the small irritations in life often build the endurance we need for bigger climbs ahead.

If you’ve ever battled seasonal allergies, high pollen counts, sinus congestion, or hay fever, this episode might feel very familiar.

And if you have something that actually works for you during allergy season, share it — because we’re all navigating the valley together.

Sometimes the climb isn’t dramatic.

Sometimes it’s just one uncomfortable step at a time.

Pole pole.

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#Resilience

#PersonalGrowth

#PodcastLife

Not every season of life feels like a summit.

Sometimes you find yourself back in the valley.

In this episode of Summit After the Storm, Bart Wilbanks shares an honest reflection about leadership during difficult seasons of life — when plans take longer than expected, uncertainty grows heavier, and the next summit isn’t visible yet.

Drawing on lessons from climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and the timeless wisdom of Psalm 23, this episode explores how real leadership is revealed not on the summit, but in the valley.

Because the valley is where endurance is built.

It’s where faith is tested.

And it’s where character is formed.

This episode explores:

• Leadership during difficult seasons
• Faith and perseverance in uncertain times
• Personal growth through adversity
• The leadership lessons hidden in life’s valleys
• Why the summit is temporary but character lasts
• How resilience and faith guide us through hard seasons

Whether you’re navigating challenges in your career, relationships, leadership journey, or personal life, this conversation is a reminder that valleys are part of every climb — and they are never the end of the story.

Because every valley sits between two climbs.

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#Faith

#Resilience

#PersonalGrowth

#Mindset

#ChristianLeadership

#Motivation

#Purpose

#Hope

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