Summit After the Storm | Leadership, Faith & Resilience Podcast

Bart Wilbanks
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Summit After the Storm is a leadership and faith podcast for anyone navigating adversity, transition, or rebuilding. Hosted by Bart Wilbanks, author of Summit After the Storm, the show explores real lessons forged through hardship—including climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, surviving a near-death experience on the mountain, leading through crisis, and rediscovering faith and purpose. Each episode blends personal storytelling, leadership insight, and spiritual reflection for leaders and professionals seeking clarity, resilience, and strength after the storm. Keep Climbing! Pole Pole.

  1. 5h ago

    Episode 114: The Older I Get, The More I Understand My Parents | Perspective, Parenting, Gratitude & The Wisdom We Miss When We’re Young

    “You’ll understand when you’re older.” Most kids hear that from their parents… and roll their eyes. In Episode 114 of Summit After the Storm, Bart reflects on growing older, parenting, perspective, maturity, and the realization that many of the things parents tried to teach us finally begin making sense later in life. From childhood memories…to becoming a parent himself…to the shifting perspective learned climbing Kilimanjaro… this episode explores how maturity changes the way people see sacrifice, responsibility, love, and gratitude. This episode explores:👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parenting, maturity, and generational perspective🙏 Gratitude for sacrifices children rarely understand⛰️ Kilimanjaro lessons about changing perspective during the climb💭 Why life looks different as people grow older🔥 The emotional realization that parents were often right📖 Wisdom, growth, and learning through life experience❤️ The unseen sacrifices parents quietly make for their children🌎 How perspective changes everything over time Because sometimes the greatest wisdom in life… is finally understanding what your parents were trying to teach you all along. 🎙️ Summit After the Storm with Bart WilbanksLeadership. Faith. Resilience. Perspective. 🌐 summitafterstorm.com And for those continuing to climb through life’s storms… you can learn more about the movement, my book, and see new merchandise by clicking the cart icon at SummitAfterStorm.com. #Parenting #Family #Leadership #Faith #PersonalGrowth #LifeLessons #Mindset #Resilience #KeepClimbing #SummitAfterTheStorm

    3 min

  2. 1d ago

    Episode 113: Marriage Is a Climb Too | Divorce, Blended Families, Commitment, Kilimanjaro & Fighting for the Same Summit

    Marriage isn’t a destination. It’s a climb. In Episode 113 of Summit After the Storm, Bart reflects on marriage, divorce, blended families, commitment, parenting differences, emotional strain, and why successful marriages require teamwork through difficult seasons. From the reality of second marriage challenges…to raising children in blended families…to the lessons learned climbing Kilimanjaro together… this episode explores how relationships survive when two people stop competing against each other and commit to climbing toward the same goal together. This episode explores:💍 Marriage, commitment, and emotional endurance💔 Divorce, blended families, and second marriage struggles👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parenting differences and navigating conflict together⛰️ Kilimanjaro lessons about teamwork, sacrifice, and shared goals🙏 Faith, forgiveness, patience, and perseverance in marriage📖 “Two are better than one…” — Ecclesiastes🔥 Why healthy marriages are built intentionally over time❤️ The importance of protecting the climb instead of “winning” arguments Because the strongest marriages aren’t perfect… they’re committed to continuing the climb together. 🎙️ Summit After the Storm with Bart WilbanksLeadership. Faith. Resilience. Perspective. 🌐 summitafterstorm.com And for those continuing to climb through life’s storms… you can learn more about the movement, my book, and see new merchandise by clicking the cart icon at SummitAfterStorm.com. #Marriage #Relationships #Leadership #Faith #BlendedFamily #PersonalGrowth #Resilience #LifeLessons #KeepClimbing #SummitAfterTheStorm

    4 min

  3. 2d ago

    Episode 112: Your Children Are Watching You Closely | Parenting, Leadership at Home, Generational Influence & The Example You Set Daily

    Even when you think they aren’t paying attention… your children are watching you closely. In Episode 112 of Summit After the Storm, Bart reflects on parenting, leadership at home, emotional influence, and the silent lessons children learn simply by observing the adults around them. From reactions and tone…to patience, kindness, stress, and consistency… this episode explores how children often imitate what parents model daily — even when parents don’t realize they’re teaching anything at all. This episode explores:👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parenting and the hidden influence of daily behavior🔥 Why children learn more from observation than lectures🙏 Faith, family leadership, and setting an example⛰️ Kilimanjaro lessons about modeled leadership and calmness💭 How children absorb emotional reactions and habits📖 “Impress them on your children…” — Deuteronomy 6❤️ Why presence, patience, and consistency matter deeply🌎 The sobering reality that children may someday speak like you, react like you, and lead like you Because even when you think they aren’t watching… they are. 🎙️ Summit After the Storm with Bart WilbanksLeadership. Faith. Resilience. Perspective. 🌐 summitafterstorm.com And for those continuing to climb through life’s storms… you can learn more about the movement, my book, and see new merchandise by clicking the cart icon at SummitAfterStorm.com. #Parenting #Leadership #Family #Faith #PersonalGrowth #Mindset #LifeLessons #Resilience #KeepClimbing #SummitAfterTheStorm

    3 min

  4. 3d ago

    Episode 111: Why So Many People Feel Empty | Social Media, Loneliness, Depression, Spiritual Drift & The Connection We’re Missing

    For all the ways modern life keeps people connected… many people have never felt more emotionally alone. In Episode 111 of Summit After the Storm, Bart reflects on emotional emptiness, loneliness, social media overload, spiritual drift, depression, and why so many people quietly feel disconnected in today’s world. From constant phone notifications…to endless scrolling…to losing real human connection… this episode explores how distraction slowly pulls people away from meaningful relationships, purpose, and emotional presence. Bart also shares a deeply personal reflection about the first time he truly felt emotionally empty after heartbreak in college — and why many people silently carry that same feeling today. This episode explores:📱 Social media, distraction, and emotional disconnection💔 Depression, heartbreak, loneliness, and emptiness🙏 Spiritual drift and losing meaningful connection⛰️ Kilimanjaro lessons about authentic human connection🔥 Why modern culture keeps people constantly distracted📖 “It is not good for man to be alone” — Genesis❤️ Why one phone call can matter more than you realize🌎 The difference between being digitally connected and emotionally connected Because distraction was never meant to replace connection. 🎙️ Summit After the Storm with Bart WilbanksLeadership. Faith. Resilience. Perspective. 🌐 summitafterstorm.com And for those continuing to climb through life’s storms… you can learn more about the movement, my book, and see new merchandise by clicking the cart icon at SummitAfterStorm.com. #MentalHealth #Loneliness #Depression #Faith #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #Mindset #Resilience #KeepClimbing #SummitAfterTheStorm

    4 min

  5. 6d ago

    Episode 110: The Most Dangerous Storms Aren’t Outside | Tornadoes, Anxiety, Fear, Internal Battles & The Storms That Destroy Souls

    Around 50,000 people die from storms every year. But the most dangerous storms in life… usually happen inside people. In Episode 110 of Summit After the Storm, Bart reflects on fear, anxiety, insecurity, emotional battles, and the invisible internal storms people quietly fight every day. From surviving a tornado warning as a child…to chasing storms outside…to confronting storms within… this episode explores why the battles nobody sees are often the most destructive. This episode explores:🌪️ A terrifying childhood tornado experience🧠 Anxiety, fear, pride, anger, and internal struggle🙏 Faith and confronting emotional storms honestly⛰️ Kilimanjaro lessons about internal battles during hardship🔥 Why invisible storms often damage people the most📖 “Above all else, guard your heart…” — Proverbs 4💭 The emotional storms many people hide from others❤️ Why grace matters because many battles are invisible Because storms outside can destroy buildings… but storms inside can quietly destroy peace, relationships, identity, and souls. 🎙️ Summit After the Storm with Bart WilbanksLeadership. Faith. Resilience. Perspective. 🌐 summitafterstorm.com And for those continuing to climb through life’s storms… you can learn more about the movement, my book, and see new merchandise by clicking the cart icon at SummitAfterStorm.com. #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Leadership #Faith #Resilience #PersonalGrowth #Mindset #LifeLessons #KeepClimbing #SummitAfterTheStorm

    4 min

  6. Jun 11

    Episode 109: Most People Are More Exhausted Than They Admit | Burnout, Anxiety, Hidden Stress & Why Nobody Says They’re Struggling

    Have you ever lied when someone asked: “How are you?” Most people answer:“I’m fine.” Even when they’re exhausted. In Episode 109 of Summit After the Storm, Bart reflects on emotional exhaustion, hidden stress, burnout, anxiety, and the silent burdens many people carry every single day while pretending everything is okay. From work pressure…to health fears…to family stress…to emotional overload… this episode explores why so many people feel drained physically, mentally, and spiritually in modern life. This episode explores:🧠 Emotional exhaustion and hidden burnout💭 The pressure of pretending you’re okay🙏 Faith, rest, and bringing burdens to God⛰️ Kilimanjaro lessons about fatigue building slowly over time🔥 Why modern life leaves so many people mentally overwhelmed📖 “Come to me, all who are weary…” — Matthew 11:28❤️ Why kindness matters more than people realize🌎 The emotional weight most people quietly carry internally Because sometimes the strongest-looking people… are actually the most exhausted. 🎙️ Summit After the Storm with Bart WilbanksLeadership. Faith. Resilience. Perspective. 🌐 summitafterstorm.com And for those continuing to climb through life’s storms… you can learn more about the movement, my book, and see new merchandise by clicking the cart icon at SummitAfterStorm.com. #MentalHealth #Burnout #Leadership #Faith #Anxiety #PersonalGrowth #Resilience #Mindset #KeepClimbing #SummitAfterTheStorm

    3 min

  7. Jun 10

    Episode 108: The Loneliness of Leadership | Carrying Confidential Burdens, Silent Pressure & The Weight Most Leaders Never Discuss

    One of the loneliest feelings in leadership… is carrying something you cannot talk about. In Episode 108 of Summit After the Storm, Bart reflects on the emotional isolation leaders quietly experience while carrying responsibility for others. From confidential company decisions…to difficult conversations…to silently carrying pressure nobody else fully sees… this episode explores the hidden emotional weight leadership often creates behind the scenes. This episode explores:💼 The hidden loneliness many leaders quietly carry🔥 Confidential burdens and silent emotional pressure🙏 Why leadership often feels isolating at higher levels⛰️ Kilimanjaro lessons about responsibility and trust💭 The emotional cost of carrying information you cannot share📖 “Carry each other’s burdens…” — Galatians 6❤️ Why even strong leaders still need support🌎 The difference between leadership appearing powerful versus feeling heavy Because people often see the confidence… but not the weight behind it. 🎙️ Summit After the Storm with Bart WilbanksLeadership. Faith. Resilience. Perspective. 🌐 summitafterstorm.com And for those continuing to climb through life’s storms… you can learn more about the movement, my book, and see new merchandise by clicking the cart icon at SummitAfterStorm.com. #Leadership #ExecutiveLeadership #MentalHealth #Resilience #Faith #PersonalGrowth #Mindset #LifeLessons #KeepClimbing #SummitAfterTheStorm

    3 min

  8. Jun 9

    Episode 107: Who Are You Without the Title? | LinkedIn, Identity, Career Pressure & The Question Most People Can’t Answer

    If someone asked you to describe yourself… without mentioning your job… could you do it? In Episode 107 of Summit After the Storm, Bart reflects on identity, ambition, burnout, career pressure, and the dangerous way modern culture ties self-worth to titles, accomplishments, and professional success. From resumes and LinkedIn profiles…to promotions, deadlines, and external validation… this episode asks a deeper question: Who are you when all the titles disappear? This episode explores:💼 Identity beyond careers and job titles🔥 The pressure of modern ambition and achievement🙏 Faith, purpose, and becoming more than your resume⛰️ Kilimanjaro lessons about character versus status📖 “What good is it to gain the whole world…” — Mark 8💭 Why most people answer “Tell me about yourself” with resume bullets❤️ The lasting importance of family, relationships, and character🌎 Why people remember who you were more than your title Because one day… the role changes. The title disappears. And what’s left is who you actually became. 🎙️ Summit After the Storm with Bart WilbanksLeadership. Faith. Resilience. Perspective. 🌐 summitafterstorm.com And for those continuing to climb through life’s storms… merchandise is now available at SummitAfterStorm.com. Just click the cart icon. #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #Mindset #Faith #Career #LinkedIn #LifeLessons #Resilience #KeepClimbing #SummitAfterTheStorm

    4 min
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Summit After the Storm is a leadership and faith podcast for anyone navigating adversity, transition, or rebuilding. Hosted by Bart Wilbanks, author of Summit After the Storm, the show explores real lessons forged through hardship—including climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, surviving a near-death experience on the mountain, leading through crisis, and rediscovering faith and purpose. Each episode blends personal storytelling, leadership insight, and spiritual reflection for leaders and professionals seeking clarity, resilience, and strength after the storm. Keep Climbing! Pole Pole.

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