The Kris Vallotton Podcast

Register for the free four-week Bethel Business Accelerator starting January 29th! https://www.bethel.com/calendar/bethel-business-accelerator In this week's episode of Cultural Catalysts, Kris Vallotton and co-host Ahab Alhindi welcome Tim Walls, founder of Kingdom Business Consulting. Tim shares powerful insights on bridging the gap between spiritual principles and practical business application. Discover how to maintain a constant connection with God throughout your workday, not just during designated prayer times. Tim reveals how redefining success, from outcome-based to obedience-focused, transforms business leadership and decision-making. The conversation explores the journey of developing spiritual intelligence in the marketplace, with practical examples...

Rite of Passage: A Clear Path Into Manhood register now: https://www.braveco.org/riteofpassage In this week's special edition episode of Cultural Catalysts collaborating with BraveCo, Kris Vallotton is joined by his son Jason Vallotton to discuss the growing crisis of fatherlessness and how to restore authentic manhood. Jason, founder of BraveCo, shares his powerful vision for helping boys become men through meaningful rites of passage. Together, they explore how our culture has substituted therapy and medication for true discipleship, leaving many young men without proper initiation into manhood. Jason shares inspiring stories of transformation from their BraveCo events...

On January 11th, 2026 Kris shared a powerful message about developing a wealth culture with a legacy mindset. In this sermon, he shares Joseph's story from a perspective you may have never considered, how his supernatural gifts were disconnected from God's eternal wisdom. We often celebrate Joseph's rise to power, but fail to see how his slave mentality and broken upbringing created solutions that enslaved future generations. Are your high values actually your core values? Kris challenges us to examine whether our supernatural experiences are paired with the mind of Christ, or if we’re making decisions based on past wounds. Li...

Register for the free Bethel Business Accelerator starting January 29th! https://www.bethel.com/calendar/bethel-business-accelerator In this week's episode of Cultural Catalysts, Kris sits down with Ahab Alhindi, a Chick-fil-A franchise owner, author, and leadership coach for a raw and inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship. Together they share vulnerable stories of their early business journeys, from repossessed cars and foreclosed homes to working 80-hour weeks with little financial return. Despite following God's clear direction into business, both faced years of struggle before experiencing breakthrough. "You're building a business, I'm building a man," Kris recalls God telling him during his darkest...

Join the Free 3-day Training https://www.plptraining.com/challenge In this week's episode of Cultural Catalyst, Kris and co-host Lindsey Reiman welcome Blake Healy, bestselling author and spiritual seer, to explore the fascinating realm of seeing in the spirit. Blake, a Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry graduate, shares his extraordinary journey of seeing angels and demons since childhood. Through powerful stories from his new book "Through the Veil," Blake reveals profound insights about discerning between demonic structures and human-built "empires" - systems constructed from our own understanding of good and evil rather than God's kingdom principles. Join us for...

It’s Time To Take New Territory || Sunday Sermon Kris Vallotton On December 29, 2024, Kris shared a timely message about spiritual warfare and fighting from victory as we approach the new year. Are you experiencing unusual spiritual attacks? You're not alone! Just as Nehemiah faced opposition when rebuilding Jerusalem's walls, our greatest breakthroughs often attract the fiercest resistance. Kris shares powerful personal stories from Bethel's early days and biblical insights from Nehemiah and Elijah that reveal how the enemy targets our identity and tries to make us forget our victories. Learn practical strategies to stand firm, including the surprising power of "ig...

Join us for the Free 31 Day Wisdom Challenge www.31daywisdomchallenge.com In this week's episode of Cultural Catalysts, Kris is joined by Pedro Adao, founder of 100X and creator of the Wisdom Challenge, to explore the powerful intersection of business and Kingdom principles. Pedro shares his remarkable journey from being "millions in the hole" and “shipwrecking his life” to becoming a successful Kingdom entrepreneur who now mentors others. With vulnerability and wisdom, Pedro reveals how heart wounds created blind spots in his business decisions and how learning to apply biblical wisdom transformed his approach to entrepreneurship. Join us as Pedro unpa...

In this week's episode of Cultural Catalysts, Kris Vallotton and Banning Liebscher welcome Bill Johnson for an enlightening conversation about the five-fold ministry. Bill shares profound insights on apostolic leadership, revealing how apostles carry the blueprint of heaven and work to implement it on earth. With decades of experience shepherding prophets and leaders, Bill offers wisdom on navigating prophetic words, emphasizing the importance of relational context and spiritual discernment. The discussion takes a fascinating turn as they explore the complementary relationship between apostles and prophets. Join us as we dive into this rich conversation that unpacks how apostolic thinking shapes...

In this week's episode of Cultural Catalysts, Kris and Banning are joined by Richard Gordon, Bethel's brilliant Chief Technology Officer from South Africa. Richard shares his remarkable journey from engineering to ministry, and together they dive into one of the most challenging tensions leaders face: balancing supernatural faith with practical wisdom. Richard offers a profound insight that "if you build on miracles alone, you'll burn out, and if you build on wisdom alone, you'll dry out," revealing how grace allows us to carry both. The conversation explores how to navigate prophetic words that don't unfold as expected, the importance of...

On this powerful evening, Kris shared a heart-stirring message about the radical compassion of Jesus. Are we extending mercy to both victims AND victimizers? Through personal stories of working with juvenile delinquents and his recent visit to juvenile hall, Kris challenges us to look beyond behavior to see the broken hearts beneath. Jesus wept with Mary at Lazarus's tomb. Knowing He would raise him moments later, he demonstrated to us that compassion isn't weakness but a revolutionary Kingdom value. When we understand people's stories, our judgment turns to mercy. Listen in as Kris shares how God is awakening compassion in...

In this week's episode of Cultural Catalysts, join Kris and Banning as they welcome Dann Farrelly, Bethel Church's lead teacher and Dean of Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry with over 34 years of ministry experience. Dann shares his unique perspective as a teacher within a prophetic environment, offering wisdom on maintaining biblical integrity while embracing supernatural ministry. The conversation explores the delicate balance between revelatory preaching and scriptural accuracy, with Dann highlighting the importance of knowing context before taking creative license with Scripture. Together, they discuss the pressure many ministers feel to be novel or entertaining rather than nourishing, and how...

On November 2nd, Kris delivered a powerful message about "Raising Royalty" and how we as believers must learn to behave as the royal priesthood God has called us to be. Many of us don't naturally know how to behave in the King's palace! Kris shares stories about his own family's journey and examines King David's royal dysfunction to reveal how our inability to confront lovingly creates generational damage. When we avoid healthy confrontation with our children and loved ones, we risk raising entitled rather than empowered heirs. This message will equip you with biblical wisdom to build a healthy royal...

On this Sunday, Kris shared a powerful message about discovering your divine purpose. Are you feeling stuck, bored, or unsure of what God has for you? The truth is that God created your purpose before He created you! Just like He formed Adam for the garden and called Jeremiah before birth, He's perfectly designed you for a specific calling. Kris walks through Scriptures to show how your greatest frustration might actually be pointing to your purpose. Moses was angry about oppression before becoming a deliverer, and Gideon was hiding from the very enemy he was called to defeat. When you...

In this week's episode of Cultural Catalysts, Kris is joined by his longtime friend and ministry leader Havilah Cunnington for a powerful conversation on persevering through life's toughest storms. Drawing from Kris's new book "Just Stand: What To Do When You Want To Give Up." They share raw, personal stories of navigating overwhelming challenges From COVID disruptions and financial crises to family heartbreaks and ministry pressures. Havilah, a respected author and teacher, offers profound insights on redefining success. Together, they explore the three types of storms we face, providing practical wisdom for each scenario. Whether you're currently weathering a personal...

In this week's episode of Cultural Catalysts, Kris sits down with longtime friend and ministry leader Danny Silk for a profound conversation about navigating life's storms. With over 47 years of friendship, these two leaders share intimate insights on maintaining covenant relationships through conflict, transition, and crisis. They also dive into themes from Kris’ new book, Just Stand, exploring what it really looks like to stay grounded in faith when life feels overwhelming. Danny, an accomplished author and respected voice in leadership development, unpacks the dangers of creating "king dynamics" in organizations and offers practical wisdom for leaders seeking to empower ra...

In this week's episode of Cultural Catalysts, Kris Vallotton is joined by Ed Rush, a former fighter pilot turned business consultant who shares powerful insights on integrating divine wisdom into business decisions. Ed recounts his remarkable journey from being "the worst pilot" to becoming the top instructor through persistent practicum, a principle he applies to hearing God's voice in business contexts. Ed passionately explains why God desires a partnership rather than a servant relationship with entrepreneurs, offering practical steps for engaging in meaningful conversations with God about business decisions both large and small. Join us for this inspiring conversation that...

On September 14th, 2025 Kris shared a powerful message about Bethel Church as a prophetic community and house of encounters. God named us "Bethel" for a purpose, just as Jacob encountered God at Bethel (the house of God) and Peniel (face to face with God), we're called to be a place where heaven opens and identities are transformed. When you come to Bethel, you don't just receive a prophetic word, you have an encounter that changes you into the person you need to be to fulfill your divine destiny. Get “Just Stand” Now: https://www.krisvallotton.com/books Connect with Kris Vall...

In this week's episode of Cultural Catalysts, Kris Vallotton is joined by Haley Braun and Banning Liebscher for a powerful conversation about the dynamic relationship between apostles and prophets in building healthy church culture. Together, they unpack how these two spiritual offices work in tandem - with apostles establishing core values and prophets bringing perception and clarity to God's heart. The discussion explores how prophetic ministry should function within mature communities and why spiritual leadership must be rooted in family values rather than just gifting. Discover why true spiritual authority comes not just from accurate prophecy but from living a...

In this week's episode of “Cultural Catalysts,” Kris Vallotton sits down with Banning Liebscher, founder of Jesus Culture, and Gabe Valenzuela, pastor at Bethel Church, for a candid conversation about how the fivefold ministry functions in real church leadership. These three leaders, who have known each other for many years, explore the dynamic relationship between apostolic, prophetic, and pastoral gifts within the body of Christ. With refreshing honesty, they discuss how each office brings unique perspectives that are essential for building healthy church cultures, and share personal stories of their journey from misunderstanding to deeply valuing each other's gifts. Join us a...

In this powerful Sunday message, Kris continues his "Developing a Wealth Mentality" series by exploring how our view of the future shapes our impact today. Are you living with a fatalistic eschatology that limits your influence, or embracing your role as the light of the world? Jesus didn't call us to huddle together waiting for rescue, He commissioned us as apostles to transform culture! Kris challenges the common belief that the world must get darker while the church gets brighter, showing how this mindset has robbed Christians of hope and influence. Discover what it truly means to be "the light...

In this powerful episode of Cultural Catalysts, we sit down with the Executive Director of the Center for Bioethics and Culture to explore the ethical questions surrounding gender transition medicine. Our guest, a former reproductive physiologist and perinatal nurse, shares her remarkable journey from asking critical questions about technologies to leading a global educational nonprofit. She discusses the center's groundbreaking documentary trilogy, "Transmission," "Detransition Diaries," and "The Lost Boys", which amplifies the voices of detransitioners and medical experts concerned about irreversible medical interventions for children. Join us for this thought-provoking conversation about parental rights, the medical risks of gender interventions...

On August 24th, 2025, Kris shared a powerful message about developing a wealth mentality that impacts nations. Have you ever felt unqualified for what God is calling you to do? In this sermon, Kris reveals how God has already given you dominion, glory, and a kingdom, just as He promised in Daniel 7. We explore how Jesus' command to "make disciples of nations" connects to Abraham's promise that he will be a father of nations, and how this inheritance now belongs to you! It's time to recognize who you truly are and step into the authority Christ has already given you! Connect...

Cultural Catalysts with Lyle Phillips || A Conversation On Addiction, Missions And The Church by Kris Vallotton

In this week's episode of Cultural Catalysts, Kris sits down with Christopher Cook, author of "Healing What You Can't Erase," for a powerful conversation about navigating grief and finding wholeness. Christopher vulnerably shares his journey through profound loss including his mother's death after an 18-year battle with cancer and his own MS diagnosis. Rather than experiencing instant breakthrough, Christopher discovered the transformative power of "walkthrough", the daily process of healing that comes through surrender rather than striving. Together, they explore how leaders can effectively support others in pain without rushing the process, and why sometimes the most powerful response is...

Developing a Wealth Mentality || Sunday Sermon Kris Vallotton On July 27th, Kris shared a powerful message about developing a wealth mentality that honors God. Growing up on welfare with a poverty mindset, he had to unlearn harmful beliefs about money before he could embrace God's perspective on wealth. The Bible shows us that wealth isn't inherently evil—it's a tool God uses to confirm His covenant with His people! Through stories of Moses, Jesus, and the parable of talents, Kris reveals how God defines true wealth: the ability to create positive outcomes in the midst of lack. Are you ready to...

In this week's episode of Cultural Catalysts, Kris sits down with Ukonwa, a remarkable business leader whose career spans executive roles at Amazon Prime Video, MAC Cosmetics, and CoverGirl. Ukonwa shares her fascinating journey from Nigeria to becoming a powerful leader in secular corporate environments. As the founder of Zaia Ventures, she reveals how she navigated the complex terrain of maintaining her faith while excelling in high-profile positions, often serving as what she calls "God's sleeper cell" in the business world. Ukonwa offers profound insights on bringing wisdom and balance to marketing decisions, advocating for understanding all customer perspectives rather...

In this week's episode of Cultural Catalysts, Kris sits down with George Kamel, co-host of The Ramsey Show and author of "Breaking Free from Broke." George shares his fascinating journey from growing up in an Arabic evangelical Baptist church to becoming a millionaire by following the Ramsey principles. Together, they explore the biblical perspective on wealth, challenging common misconceptions about money in Christian circles and unpacking the powerful difference between stewardship and ownership. George offers practical wisdom on breaking free from debt, making wise financial decisions, and building true wealth that extends beyond just money. Ready to break free from...

On July 6th, 2025, Kris shared a powerful message about keeping the awe and wonder of God in our life. Are you feeling comfortable in your faith journey, or are you still filled with childlike wonder at what God is doing? In this sermon, Kris challenges us all to avoid the trap of "lukewarm" Christianity where longevity becomes complacency. Through biblical examples like Peter stepping out of the boat, David losing his first love, and 85-year-old Caleb still ready to take on giants, Kris shows how God calls us to maintain our zeal regardless of how long we've been following Him...

In this week's episode of Cultural Catalysts, join Lindsey Reiman and Ben Armstrong for a School of the Prophets takeover as they introduce you to the powerful "blind method" of prophetic activation. This interactive episode demonstrates how to hear God's voice with measurable accuracy through a fun, practical exercise anyone can try at home. Lindsey and Ben share biblical foundations for this approach, drawing from examples like the prophet Jeremiah and Daniel's interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar's dream, while offering personal stories of how this method has revealed stunning prophetic insights in their own ministries. Experience this activation firsthand as they guide...

In this week's episode of Cultural Catalysts, Lindsey Reiman takes over hosting duties for a special School of Prophets edition with Kris Vallotton. Together they explore the delicate balance between honoring leadership and following God's unique calling on your life. Kris shares profound insights on navigating prophetic ministry when your church leadership may not fully understand or support your gifting. The conversation delves into how prophetic people can find community, the importance of accountability, and what healthy spiritual authority looks like in an age where leadership trust has been damaged. Lindsey and Kris also reflect on their first meeting, how...

In this week's episode of Cultural Catalysts, join Dan McCollam and Bethany Hicks, co-founders of Prophetic Company and key speakers atSchool of the Prophets, as they dive into practical applications and activations in the prophetic. Dano and Bethany share powerful insights on how to receive spiritual information through seeing, hearing, sensing, and knowing - just as Jesus did. They explore various ways to give prophetic words beyond just speaking, including prophetic acts, intercession, creativity, and giving. The highlight of this episode is their fascinating teaching on prophetic name activation, where they reveal how your name can be a treasure map...

On June 15, 2025, Kris delivered a powerful Father's Day message about the divine design for fatherhood. Men, we were created to protect, promote, and provide for our families - not just physically, but spiritually and emotionally too! Kris shares how marriage builds a man and initiates them into their calling, including his own story of how Kathy helped him through two nervous breakdowns. We need men who will train their senses to detect spiritual dangers and call out the God-given identity in their children. Are you ready to be the father your family needs? Get Uprising: https://www.amazon.com/Uprising-Battle-Fatherless-Generation-History...

In this week's episode of Cultural Catalysts: School of the Prophets Edition, join Kris Vallotton, Lindsey Reiman, Dan McCollam, and Bethany Hicks as they share about their supernatural encounters with God. In an age of AI and information overload, people are hungry for authentic, powerful stories of divine intervention that reveal the true nature of God's kingdom. Kris recounts a remarkable experience prophesying in a Latin American government building, while Bethany shares a touching encounter regarding her deceased brother that brought supernatural closure to grief. Dan and Lindsey add their own extraordinary testimonies of divine transportation and angelic visitations that...

In this week's episode of Cultural Catalysts, Kris welcomes Shon Hart, Founder and Executive Director of InvolvedDad, an organization dedicated to family reunification and fatherhood engagement. Shon shares his powerful journey from working as a prison chaplain for ten years to establishing a ministry that helps disconnected fathers rebuild relationships with their children. With raw honesty, Shon reveals how his own childhood wounds and tragic loss of his brother shaped his path toward healing and forgiveness. Throughout the conversation, Shon offers profound insights on accountability, meeting people where they are, and the universal challenge of fatherlessness that crosses all demographic...

In this powerful episode of Cultural Catalysts, Kris sits down with Jacob Coyne, a BSSM alumni and founder of Stay Here, a ministry dedicated to preventing suicide. Jacob shares his deeply personal journey through loss, including how his uncle's suicide and friend's death profoundly impacted his life's mission. With remarkable vulnerability, Jacob reveals how these experiences led him to create resources that have saved countless lives. The conversation explores the spiritual dimensions of mental health, the power of vulnerability in healing, and practical tools for suicide prevention. Jacob offers profound insights on how churches can effectively respond to mental health...

Mental Health Series: Cultural Catalysts with Dr. Henry Cloud || Why Leaders Fall by Kris Vallotton

On May 4th, 2025, Kris shared a powerful message about "Stewarding Favor" that reveals how our self-perception directly impacts our ability to love others. Do you struggle with truly loving yourself? Kris explains his personal journey of discovering that he couldn't properly love others until he learned to love himself the way God loves him. We explore how grace and favor are actually the same word in Greek, and how you've been given grace not just for yourself, but to release to others! When you sabotage your own favor through negative self-talk or destructive behaviors, you actually limit the grace you...

This episode is part of our special Mental Health Awareness Month series on Cultural Catalysts. All month long, we’re having honest, hope-filled conversations about the hidden battles so many people face, like anxiety, grief, burnout, and the journey toward healing. Our goal is to equip you with tools, truth, and encouragement to walk in greater freedom and wholeness. On this episode of Cultural Catalysts, Kris sits down with Pastor Levi Lusko for a powerful conversation about mental health, grief, and finding purpose in pain. Levi vulnerably shares his journey through the devastating loss of his 5-year-old daughter and a la...

In this week's episode of Cultural Catalysts, Kris welcomes Anne Ferrell Tata, a delegate in the Virginia House of Delegates who is making a profound impact through faith-driven legislation. Anne Ferrell shares her remarkable journey into politics, including a divine 3 a.m. wake-up call that changed her life's direction. As the daughter of an Army chaplain and now serving her third term, Anne Ferrell reveals how her faith guides her legislative priorities in foster care, human trafficking prevention, and education reform. Join us as Anne Ferrell explains how Isaiah 58 became her guiding scripture and witness how one person's "yes" to...

In this week's episode of Cultural Catalysts, Kris Vallotton sits down with Ahab, a successful Chick-fil-A franchise owner, for a powerful conversation about faith, business, and divine purpose. Ahab shares his remarkable journey from a radical salvation experience that led him from pre-med studies to Bible college, through seasons of spiritual growth and challenge. With refreshing honesty, he recounts how God orchestrated his meeting with his wife through a supernatural encounter and guided his path into business ownership. Discover how Ahab transformed his restaurant into a ministry field by creating a culture where nearly half of his staff have remained...