Pillar Church is led by Preston Morrison and is located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Visit us at www.thePillar.com for more information or to learn more.
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A Kingdom conversation between Kingdom leaders, who are desiring to grow. From past experiences to practical tips to cheat codes in life, lean into the ‘cuts’ each week for Biblical principles and practical takeaways that you can apply to become the leader God created you to be. Watch the video episode each week on Youtube, search ’The Leader’s Cut’ Preston Morrison is the Senior Pastor of Pillar Church, located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Follow Preston on Instagram @prestonmorrison Follow Pres ...
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This podcast will air every Tuesday morning from here on out covering topics such as Leadership, Grit, Work Ethic, Relationships, Managing Anxiety and Depression, Isolation/Loneliness, Grief/Loss, Strengthening your Marriage & Family, Championship Mindset, Creating a Winning Culture, and so much more... Through meaningful interviews with some of America’s leading motivational speakers, athletes, counselors/psychologists, pastors, and more... Our heart and mission is to provide ENCOURAGEMENT, ...
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A Guide To Tearing Down Strongholds | Preston Morrison
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The #1 thing which makes the Christian life so difficult is not Satan, it is actually any door in a Christian’s life which is open to Satan. Open doors can lead to strongholds, and strongholds can lead to bondages. But how do we know we have open doors? What is a stronghold? How are bondages built? And how do we tear down a stronghold?…
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In a world where it's all too easy to become jaded and cynical, how do we hold on to an innocent and pure heart? First, we must get a clear picture of what innocence looks like — what is it?! Why should we pursue an innocent heart? What are its benefits? And how do we become innocent? Or what are the steps to restore that which was taken from us?…
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Policies Not Personalities: Faith, Culture, and Politics with Executive Director of the Standing for Freedom Center & Vice President of Communications and Public Engagement at Liberty University, Ryan ...
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In the midst of the craziness, chaos, and division surrounding the upcoming Presidential election, many are seeking discernment as well as praying for and over the future of this country. However, there remains an overwhelming amount of fear, stress, frustration, and more running rampantly throughout our country! So, with all of those things on the…
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When we get the full understanding of everything we have access to through Christ, it becomes increasingly obvious that the idea of “lacking” ANYTHING is a lie from the enemy. But how do we recognize it when the enemy tries to feed it to us? What does it take to fully realize all that we have access to? And what are some practical ways that we can …
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Cultivating Relationships The Enemy Hates (with Tim Ross)
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“A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.” — Ecclesiastes 4:12 NLT One of the enemy's greatest fears is seeing us united in divine relationships. But finding connections like these can often feel challenging—so where do we…
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The Perilous Fight: Overcoming Our Culture’s War on the American Family with Renowned Christian Leader & Political Figure, Dr. Ben Carson, Ep. 196
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There’s no question that this upcoming election has created a lot of fear, chaos, and division across the country. Therefore, in today’s episode we want to remind you that November 5th is not about personalities, but rather about policies that matter - policies that impact our everyday lives and issues of concern to all Americans including the econ…
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Celebration — some of us are great at, some of us are awful at it. But here’s what we have to remember, celebration is a habit of those who fixate on the goodness of God. So why don’t we celebrate more? What should we be celebrating? And how should we celebrate?By Preston Morrison
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My God Can: Choosing to Worship & Praise God Before Your Breakthrough with Award Winning Singer, Song Writer, & Worship Leader, Katy Nichole, Ep. 195
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It’s easy to praise God on the mountain, but the real question is whether or not you’ll praise Him in the valley. Join us today as award winning singer, song writer, and worship leader Katy Nichole joins us to share her testimony of faith and resilience. Although Katy has received several awards such as the 2022 K-LOVE Worship Song of the Year, GMA…
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The Christian Life In A Politically Polarized World | Preston Morrison
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In today's world, it's almost impossible to avoid politics, but as a Christian, how should we navigate the political landscape? How do we embrace biblical principals as we cast our votes? What does the Bible say about politics? And how do we tackle the most polarizing issues like Jesus?By Preston Morrison | Pillar Church
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Life Without Shame & Strongholds (with Rustin Rossello)
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Shame often creeps in when we allow our past to define us. And when the enemy grips our lives through strongholds, it can drag us into a spiral of deception, darkness, and doubt—making us question our identity and worth. So how do we break strongholds? How do we overcome shame? And how do we lean into our TRUE identity in Christ?…
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Gridiron Gospel: How an NFL Player has Turned the Playing Field into a Mission Field, with Author, Speaker, & Minnesota Vikings Offensive Lineman, Dalton Risner, Ep. 194
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Playing professional sports on the biggest stage is the ultimate goal for most athletes. But not for NFL player Dalton Risner. Listen as the Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman shares with us how a humble upbringing in a rural town, surrounded by loving parents and many siblings, drew him closer to Jesus. For Dalton, the real victory is the loving …
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Excruciatingly Obedient Sacrifice | Preston Morrison
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God does not always ask for the most expensive thing; He frequently asks for the most excruciating thing — and as followers of Christ, He calls for us to bear our cross daily. While that may look different for each one of us, one thing is for certain: it will cost you. So how do you prepare for it? What if it’s a direction you don’t want to take? W…
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Are you dealing with a victim mentality? Maybe you know someone who has a victim mentality? When someone is dealing with a victim mentality, what they see is simply what they need to see in order to reinforce what they feel and believe to be true. So how do we identify it? Where does it come from? What does it cause? And ultimately, how can we over…
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Bold as a Lion: How an NBA Superstar Developed the Faith & Courage to Stand with Orlando Magic’s Jonathan Isaac, Ep. 193
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On July 31, 2020, the Orlando Magic starting forward Jonathan Isaac was the lone NBA player not to kneel for the national anthem amid a league-wide demonstration in support of Black Lives Matter. Standing alone, knowing the scrutiny to come, Jonathan had a peace he at one time never could have imagined possible. In today’s conversation, Jonathan jo…
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Remembrance of the past is key to preparing you for the promise to come. But how do we remember? What should we remember? And what transformation can happen when choose to remember?By Preston Morrison | Pillar Church
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If you've ever experienced burnout, you know the feeling all too well—drained of energy, mentally exhausted, and ready to give up. But what if you could understand where burnout comes from and stop it before it starts? In this episode, we’re digging into the root causes of burnout, the risks it brings, and most importantly, how to overcome it and r…
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Habit Stacking: Developing the Discipline for Your Mind, Body, & Spirit with Personal Trainer & Ultra-Athlete, Bryan Pollard, Ep. 192
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Habit Stacking: Developing the Discpline for Your Mind, Body, & Spirit with Personal Trainer & Ultra-Athlete, Bryan Pollard Show Notes: The process of success is not hidden. It is on display for anyone to see. However, it is a daily grind that requires a great deal of work that is tedious and often uncomfortable. Successful people simply do the wor…
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Scripture makes it clear — God wants to be known for generosity. And if that’s HIS heart, why should it not be ours as well? What would it look like as believers, if we became famous for generosity? How do we practically care for those in need? And how can we reflect the heart of the Father in our everyday lives?…
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Help! I'm Exhausted (with Tim Ross)
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We’ve all been there before -- a season of exhaustion -- times when it seems like no matter what we do, we have nothing left in the tank. How do we fill back up? How do we not completely burnout? And how do we properly steward that season, when it seems like we have nothing left to give?By Preston Morrison
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Leading Through Pain: Finding Hope & God’s Blessing in the midst of Life’s Bruising with Senior Pastor of Pillar Church, Preston Morrison, Ep. 191
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It’s been said that burnout is not only a very real and present danger, but it has been estimated that over 60% of leaders will experience it. As the old saying goes, leadership can sometimes feel lonely. Prolonged seasons with heightened levels of stress, feeling unappreciated, and more can cause many leaders to grow tired, frustrated, and weary. …
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God doesn’t want to be first, He IS first. The question is, do we make Him that in our lives? When it comes to tithing, the Bible is clear. So what is the tithe? Why do we tithe? And how does the way we see it change the way we see everything else?By Preston Morrison | Pillar Church
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Compromise is a dangerous slippery slope. We can step into its path, and without even realizing it, we’re in places we never thought we would be, and situations we never thought were possible. So what does the path of compromise look like? How do we recognize it? And ultimately, how do we keep ourselves from going down it?…
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Faith, Family, & Football: A Holistic Perspective on Purpose, Preparation, and Performance with Host of “The NFL Today” on CBS, James “JB” Brown, Ep. 190
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With the first weekend of the 2024 NFL season behind us, we wanted to bring on a familiar face that could give us not only an inspirational story and testimony of faith, but also someone who has their pulse on the sporting arena and its impact on everyday life. If you’re an NFL fan you’ll know our guest well. Joining us today is James Brown or as m…
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If you don’t understand that money is a tool, the enemy will use money in your life to turn you into his own personal tool. So how do we use this tool that God has entrusted us with? What are some practical ways we can use it to invest in our relationships? And how can we use it to invest in ourselves and the life God has created for us to live?…
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The Power Of A Pure Heart (with Martin Smith)
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Fulfilling God’s calling on our lives requires more than just intention—it demands clean hands and a pure heart. But what does it truly take to achieve and maintain a heart posture of purity? What can happen through the transformative power of obedience? And how can God move when we fully commit to living a life wholly devoted to Him?…
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Fall Kickoff: Revival Night Hosted by Football Players at The Ohio State University with Former Star Running Back, Master Teague III, Ep. 189
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There seems to be a hunger and thirst for truth and the good news of the gospel spreading rampantly throughout the nation, but especially on college campuses. Many have seen the UNITE US revival nights that have taken place across several SEC college campuses, but on Sunday, August 25th, there was another unique and powerful event as current and fo…
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As followers of Christ, we are collectively called to be one thing: a light. However, it’s not as easy as it may seem. So how DO we become a light? What does a light look like? What are the barriers to becoming a light? And what happens when we all step into that calling?By Preston Morrison | Pillar Church
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Understanding The Why(s) Behind Pain
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In this lifetime, pain is inevitable, but it’s not always easy to understand why it happens. If God loves us, why must we experience pain? Why is pain inescapable? Why is pain necessary? What are the dangers of pain? And what steps can we take towards healing our pain?By Preston Morrison
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Impacting Culture: The New Release of Reagan & a Look Behind the Scenes at Dennis Quaid’s Personal Faith & Everyday Life, Ep. 188
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There’s no question that we live in unprecedented times. Everywhere one looks, they can easily find division and chaos. However, it was in similar circumstances years ago where a story arose of how one man who overcame the odds, sustained by the love of a woman who supported him in his journey could bring unity and resilience throughout a nation. F…
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How To Overcome The Darkness | Preston Morrison
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As believers, we must understand that spiritual warfare is real. And if a child of God does not understand they are a soldier at war, they are unknowingly living as a casualty of war. So then, how must we live in the midst of a fight? How do we recognize attacks from the enemy? How do we overcome darkness? And how can we partner with God through it…
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Because we live in a fallen world, it’s inevitable, at some point in our lifetime we all experience hurt. The impact and lasting effects of hurt all depend on how we handle and see the purpose in it all. Why do things happen a certain way? Where is God in the midst of it? What is He doing? Why must we go through this? And ultimately, how can we be …
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The Power of Resilience: Embracing Forgiveness on Your Healing Journey with Renowned Columnist & Broadcaster, Carrie Sheffield, Ep. 187
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There’s no question that resilience is rooted in relationship - with God and with others. Joining us today for an impactful discussion is someone who has experienced and endured a lot of pain, trauma, and suffering in life, yet by the grace of God has also experienced triumph, joy, and a testimony of resilience. Joining us today is Carrie Sheffield…
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How Does God See Debt? | Preston Morrison
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Understanding a biblical perspective of debt is crucial to living a healthy, Christian life. The effects of debt can not only handcuff what God wants to ultimately do through you, but if we don’t get it under control, it can be crippling. So where does debt come from? How does God actually feel about debt? And if you’re currently in debt, how do yo…
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The Beauty Of Divine Fellowship (with Megan Fate Marshman)
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As we walk throughout this life with the Creator of the Universe, we constantly get a greater understanding of just how good He is. What happens when we consistently walk in intimate fellowship? What is possible when we open up areas of our life that we may hold in shame? And what can God do when we bring the cares of our world into the sovereignty…
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Keys to Enhancing Your Mental Health: A Faith-Based Approach to Mental Health Care, Medication, & Decision Making with Renowned Speaker, Author, & Psychiatrist, Dr. Karl Benzio, Ep. 186
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There’s no question that we are in the midst of a mental health disaster in our country and world today. Statistics have revelaed that issues such as anxiety, depression, addiction, and suicide have sored to levels that we have never seen before. Yet, sadly there continues to be a large gap between those needing help and those receiving help. One o…
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How Does God See Money? | Preston Morrison
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Because we all have different experiences, we all see money in different ways. However, as believers in the body of Christ, the question is: how does God see money? What does the Bible say about it? And how can we better steward what God has placed in our hands once we grasp this new understanding?By Preston Morrison | Pillar Church
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Wisdom: the ability to judge correctly and apply the best course of action based on knowledge and understanding. Wisdom is a choice -- and it begins with overcoming the influence of the “fool” in our lives. This week, we explore the path to wisdom by identifying and understanding the key characteristics that define a truly wise person. What behavio…
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Winning at Love: Learning How to Overcome Complacency and Enhance Your Intimacy with Authors, Speakers, & Relationship Experts Chuck & Ashley Elliott, Ep. 185
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Recently, I was officiating a beautiful summer wedding when at the reception the Father of the Groom gave his toast to the couple and made a statement that stuck with me. He said, “Marriage won’t always be easy, but it’s also not that complicated. PURSUE each other every day and good things will happen.” As I sat and marinated on that statement, I …
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