In this powerful episode of The IMPACT Show, Jeremy Melton and Lem Durden sit down with Dean Sykes for a deeply honest conversation about identity, trauma, healing, forgiveness, humility, and the call of God.

Dean shares his personal story of brokenness, redemption, and the life-changing moments that led him into ministry in 1993. From surviving abuse and walking through years of healing, to reaching students around the world with the message that their life matters, Dean brings raw truth, bold faith, and a challenge for every listener to look beyond performance and into purpose.

This episode is a reminder that what you overcome can become your platform, that true leadership begins with dying to self, and that the most powerful message we may ever carry is simply this: you matter.

Jeremy and Lem also unpack what it means to live with calling, surrender your own vision for God’s vision, and lead through service, sacrifice, and humility.

To learn more about Dean Sykes and support his mission, visit: https://www.youmatter.us/

In this powerful episode of The IMPACT Show, Jeremy and Maddie sit down with Steve and Debbie Wilson to unpack the life-changing lessons they shared during a recent marriage retreat. Married for 47 years, Steve and Debbie bring both wisdom and experience to the conversation—Steve holds a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Counseling, and Debbie has a BA in Psychology. Together, they’ve built a life centered around faith, family, and intentional relationships, raising three children, welcoming two daughters-in-law and a son-in-law, and now enjoying life with six incredible grandchildren.

What starts as a conversation about marriage quickly expands into something much deeper—communication, leadership, emotional connection, conflict resolution, and forgiveness. Steve and Debbie walk through their powerful framework of the six levels of communication and share practical, real-life insights that apply not only to marriage, but to leadership, parenting, and everyday relationships.

Family is a major priority in their lives, and their passion for helping others grow in their relationships is evident in every story they share. Whether you’re married, leading a team, raising kids, or simply striving to become a better communicator, this episode will challenge you, encourage you, and give you tools you can apply immediately.

In this episode of The IMPACT Show, Jeremy and Lem reflect on the power of coaching, spiritual growth, and the kind of leadership that truly changes lives. After revisiting last week’s powerful coaching episode, Jeremy shares a message that has shaped his leadership journey for nearly a decade: “Men of Another Sort.”

Drawing inspiration from a sermon by David Wilkerson, the conversation explores the intensity, courage, and spiritual authority of the men of God found in Scripture. What made figures like Ezra, David, and Solomon so impactful? Were they extraordinary—or did they simply follow patterns that anyone can learn?

Jeremy introduces a new series that will examine the lives, decisions, and leadership of men and women in the Bible, starting with the wisdom of Solomon and the leadership legacy passed down from King David. Together, the hosts discuss how wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord, why Proverbs remains one of the most practical books for leadership, and how leaders today can strengthen themselves in difficult seasons—just as David did.

If you want to grow in leadership, character, and spiritual influence, this episode sets the foundation for discovering the patterns that produce lasting impact.