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. 19H AGO

    Episode 68: “Your Mama” Jokes Turned Personal… So I Changed the Game | A Parenting & Leadership Lesson

    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. 🎙️ Follow Summit After the Storm on Spotify, Amazon, or whatever platform you're listening on.🌐 SummitAfterStorm.com Keep climbing. Pole pole. #parenting#leadership#mindset#personaldevelopment#growth #coaching #communication #family #faith #selfgrowth #inspiration #lifeadvice #positivevibes #mentorship

    5 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Episode 67: When the Valley Stings | The Loss That Changed My Perspective (Leadership, Parenting, Mindset, Faith)

    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. 🎙️ Follow Summit After the Storm on Spotify🌐 SummitAfterStorm.com Keep climbing. Pole pole. #leadership#mindset#parenting#personaldevelopment#motivation#coaching #youthsports #faith #growthmindset #resilience #success #inspiration #teamwork

    5 min

  3. 2D AGO

    Episode 66: Not One of Us | The Leadership Mistake That Almost Killed a Breakthrough (Faith, Trust, Outsiders, and Innovation)

    “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. 🎙️ Follow Summit After the Storm on Spotify🌐 SummitAfterStorm.com Keep climbing. Pole pole. #leadership#mindset#faith#personaldevelopment#success #innovation #growthmindset #trust #purpose #motivation

    7 min

  4. 3D AGO

    “24 Hours Until the Summit…” | What “Doable” Really Looked Like on Kilimanjaro | The Storm That Nearly Took Us | Summit After the Storm

    “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. 👉 https://summitafterstorm.com 📘 Get the Book: Summit After the Storm👉 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Summit-After-Storm-Strength-Turbulent/dp/B0GVX7ZM1L👉 Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/summit-after-the-storm-bart-a-wilbanks/1149826187?ean=9798895740583 🎯 What You’ll Experience in This Episode • The moment before the storm changed everything• What “doable” really looks like under pressure• The reality behind the Kilimanjaro summit push• Leadership, fear, and faith in the middle of chaos• Why the storm became the turning point 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. 🔁 Follow the Journey#SummitAfterTheStorm #Kilimanjaro #Storm #Resilience #Leadership #Mindset #Survival #Faith #Transformation #PersonalGrowth #Motivation #KeepClimbing #PolePole #Doable #RealStory

    1 min

  5. 5D AGO

    Episode 65: The Miracle in the Valley | From Loss to Grace, Parenting, Faith, and What a 9–3 Game Taught Me About Life

    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. 🎙️ Follow on Spotify🌐 SummitAfterStorm.com Keep climbing. Pole pole. #parenting#faith#leadership#mindset#personaldevelopment

    6 min

  6. 6D AGO

    Episode 64: The Valley Is Where It Shows | Why Character Is Built When No One Is Watching (Youth Sports, Leadership, Faith, Kilimanjaro Lessons)

    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. 🎙️ Follow Summit After the Storm on Spotify🌐 Learn more at SummitAfterStorm.com Keep climbing. Pole pole. #leadership#mindset#personaldevelopment#success#motivation

    3 min

  7. APR 8

    Episode 63: It’s Real Now… My Book Is Finally Live for Pre-Order | All-Nighters, Doubt, Refinement, and the Kilimanjaro Lesson on Finishing the Climb

    It’s real now. After months of writing, editing, restructuring, and pushing through doubt…my book is officially available for pre-order. 📖 Pre-order here: Amazon: https://a.co/d/0bWwanSG Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/summit-after-the-storm-bart-a-wilbanks/1149826187?ean=9798895740583 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. 🎙️ Follow Summit After the Storm and share this with someone who needs it. #Leadership #Resilience #MentalToughness #PersonalGrowth #FaithInAction #AuthorLife #EntrepreneurMindset #KeepClimbing #PurposeDriven #SummitAfterTheStorm

    4 min

  8. APR 7

    Episode 62: Down 5–0… Then One Step Changed Everything | Youth Baseball, Leadership, and the Kilimanjaro Lesson Most People Miss

    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. 🎙️ If this resonates, follow Summit After the Storm and share it with someone who needs this reminder. #Leadership #YouthSports #MentalToughness #Resilience #Mindset #BaseballLife #Coaching #PersonalGrowth #FaithInAction #NeverQuit #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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