UpNext with Tommy Lee

What does it mean to lead with courage, integrity, and faith?

In this episode of UpNext, Tommy Lee sits down with Nicky Gumbel, the pioneer of Alpha, for a deeply personal conversation about faith, leadership, and discovering the stories that shape us.

Nicky shares the remarkable story of his father's hidden past, including his escape from Nazi Germany and involvement in secret intelligence operations during World War II. He reflects on how uncovering his family's history has deepened his understanding of courage, sacrifice, and integrity.

The conversation also explores Nicky's journey from atheism to faith, the growth of Alpha into a global movement, and why authentic relationships remain at the heart of sharing the gospel.

Drawing on lessons from his family, John Stott, and decades of ministry, Nicky offers valuable insights for the next generation of Christian leaders seeking purpose in their work and everyday lives.

Join us for an inspiring conversation about the power of faith, the importance of remembering our history, and what it truly means to live a life of courage and integrity!

What does it mean to work with God, not just for Him?

In this episode of UpNext, Tommy Lee sits down with Shae Bynes, author, speaker, and entrepreneur, to explore how faith, grace, and obedience shape the way we work and live. Shae shares her journey from a career at IBM to entrepreneurship, and how a powerful encounter with Matthew 11 transformed her understanding of success, rest, and working in partnership with God.

Together, they discuss breaking free from the grind, discerning God's direction, navigating career pivots, and learning to take small steps of faith. Shae also shares about her work with Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur, her heart for South Africa, and the importance of building meaningful partnerships that empower local communities.

Whether you're navigating your career, building a business, or discerning what's next, this conversation offers a reminder that you don't have to figure everything out on your own.Learn to work with God, embrace the unforced rhythms of grace, and discover what it means to live and work from a place of partnership with Him.

In this episode of UpNext, Tommy Lee sits down with Samuel de Lima, São Paulo City Director for Resource Global, to discuss faith, work, and leadership in the marketplace. Drawing from his experience working with young marketplace leaders and citywide ministry initiatives, Samuel shares insights on integrating faith into the workplace, building partnerships across churches and organizations, and working toward a shared vision for city transformation. They also explore the challenges of leadership, from building effective teams and learning to delegate to navigating criticism and maintaining a Christ-centered identity. Together, they reflect on what it means to lead with humility, empower others, and keep the gospel at the center of their work.

What does it look like to live on mission right where God has placed you?

In this episode of UpNext, Tommy Lee sits down with Andrew Scott, author of Scatter and founder of Scatter Global, for a conversation about faith, work, and the changing landscape of the global church.

Andrew shares the experiences that challenged his traditional understanding of missions and led him to see everyday followers of Jesus, including business leaders, entrepreneurs, engineers, doctors, and professionals, as vital participants in God’s work around the world. Tommy and Andrew discuss the importance of empowering local leaders, shifting power away from Western-led models, building relationships rooted in trust, and creating sustainable approaches that allow leaders to serve and transform their own communities.

They also explore why the workplace matters to our calling, what the story of David can teach us about using the skills God has already given us, and why serving God doesn’t require becoming a pastor or missionary.

Tune in now to be encouraged to see your work, calling, and everyday influence in a new way!

In this episode, Tommy, Jed, and Jimmy break down the biggest Week 2 takeaways, quarterback injuries, breakout candidates, busts, and the players you should be starting, stashing, trading for, or benching.

They also dive into Week 3 matchups, player props, betting angles, and the latest trends around teams like the Chiefs, Bills, Chargers, Bengals, and Seahawks.

In this special re-release of UpNext, Tommy Lee sits down with Paul Amos, founder of The Redeemed and former president of Aflac, for an honest conversation about faith, leadership, purpose, and the lessons we learn along the way.

Paul shares openly about his journey through the corporate world, the pressures and insecurities he experienced as a young leader, and the personal crisis that ultimately led him to a deeper understanding of faith, family, and redemption. He also reflects on what it means to lead well, embrace self-reflection, and recognize when God is calling us to pivot.

Tune in for a meaningful conversation about faithful leadership, learning from our past, and living out our calling in both work and life.

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What happens when faith, engineering, and innovation come together to solve some of the world’s biggest challenges?

On this episode of UpNext, Tommy Lee sits down with Greg Bixler, PhD, PE, Co-Founder and CEO of Design Outreach.

After witnessing extreme poverty firsthand in Central Asia, Greg realized he could use his background in engineering to help alleviate suffering and create sustainable solutions for communities around the world.

From reliable water systems to medical technology, Greg shares his journey, lessons from failure, the challenges of leadership, and how faith continues to shape his work.

His work has taken him to over 30 countries across five continents, and his story is a powerful reminder that our skills and passions can be used to make a meaningful impact.

Tune in to hear this inspiring conversation about faith, innovation, leadership, and engineering hope!

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In this episode of UpNext, Tommy Lee sits down with Floyed Mabasa of Triga Ventures in Stellenbosch, South Africa, to explore the intersection of entrepreneurship, faith, discipleship, and the Kingdom of God.

Floyed shares how his journey through Campus Outreach shaped his approach to mentoring entrepreneurs and why he believes Christian entrepreneurs have an important role to play in restoring human dignity through meaningful work and economic opportunity. Tommy and Floyed also discuss the changing role of technology and AI, the influence of Silicon Valley, and the importance of building businesses that are rooted in the cultures and communities they serve.

The conversation goes deeper into the challenges of money, power, success, and insecurity, and why discipleship and genuine relationships are essential for entrepreneurs who want to lead faithfully. They also explore what it means for people from outside Africa to partner with local entrepreneurs with humility, patience, and a willingness to listen.

Tune in now to hear how faith-driven entrepreneurs can build for good, lead with humility, and use their work to contribute to the flourishing of others.

What happens when we take a fresh look at the women of Scripture?

In this week's episode of UpNext, Tommy Lee sits down with Joyce Dalrymple and Ingrid Faro to discuss their book, Redeeming Eden: How Women in the Bible Advance the Story of Salvation, and the often-overlooked women whose faith and courage helped shape God’s redemptive story.

They explore how Hebrew language, historical context, and deeper study of Scripture can reveal perspectives we may have missed, including fresh insights into Eve, Tamar, Rahab, and Bathsheba. They also discuss the power of collaboration, the importance of recognizing the dignity and gifts of both women and men, and the recurring theme of God’s “great reversal” throughout Scripture.

Listen in for a thoughtful conversation about Scripture, faith, and seeing the stories of women in the Bible with fresh eyes!

In this episode of UpNext, our host Tommy Lee sits down with Dr. James Borishade, CEO of Circle Urban Ministries and author of Connecting Across Differences, for a conversation about faith, leadership, failure, reflection, and learning to understand people who are different from us.

James shares how a professor taught him not simply what to think, but how to think, a lesson that has shaped how he leads his family, ministry, and organization. They discuss failing forward, immigrant family expectations, self-reflection, leadership, cultural differences, and the importance of understanding someone’s story.

Together, Tommy and James explore how the way we think shapes the way we lead, connect, and serve others, and why learning to ask better questions can transform our relationships and communities.