Podcast Guests
Explore the leaders, pastors, and professionals who have joined the conversation.
Michael Skomba
Michael Skomba is the owner of NIC Group, a trusted Managed Service Provider specializing in guiding companies through significant transitions. Known for their expertise in what they call the “slingshot effect,” Michael and his team help organizations move through pressure points with clarity, strategic planning, and seamless implementation. Their proven process accelerates a company’s ability to stabilize, adapt, and gain a faster return on their investment.
Beyond his professional leadership, Michael, aka Mike Dear, is a devoted husband, father, and grandfather whose steady faith and character have shaped over forty years of marriage with Dr. Deborah Skomba. His life reflects integrity, wisdom, and a deep commitment to supporting strong families and strong businesses.
Pastor Lorraine Blum
Pastor Lorraine Blum is a dedicated minister, teacher, and prophetic voice serving with Body of Christ Ministries. Known for her deep love for the Lord and her unwavering commitment to preparing the Bride of Christ, Pastor Lorraine carries a passion for equipping believers to walk in purity, readiness, and wholehearted devotion. Her teaching blends biblical truth with practical wisdom, helping individuals and families align their lives with God’s Kingdom purposes.
With a heart for restoration and spiritual awakening, Pastor Lorraine’s ministry encourages believers to grow in intimacy with Jesus, strengthen their homes, and live with expectation for the King’s return.
Contact info: pastorlorraine15@gmail.com
Scott Stone
I used to be a police officer in Colorado and was involved in a shooting in 2018, which left me permanently disabled. Following the incident, my agency sent me to polygraph school. After leaving law enforcement in 2021, I began offering polygraph services privately, including work with therapy clients and couples in marriage counseling. In addition to that, I’ve been involved in ministry and have served as an associate pastor at Springs Lighthouse since 2020. Last year, a friend approached me with the idea of starting a Managed Service Provider (MSP). I’m now a minority owner in the company, where I focus primarily on marketing and customer acquisition.
Contact Info:
Phone: (719) 351-5598
Email: scott.stone@hawesomeinc.com
John DeJarnette
John DeJarnette is a strengths-based executive and life coach who brings over 20 years of leadership experience in law enforcement, training, and strategic development. He is passionate about helping high-performing individuals grow into their full potential—professionally, personally, and spiritually.
With a Master’s in Strategic Leadership and certifications in relationship and leadership coaching, John combines practical tools with a deeply relational approach. His coaching integrates faith as a foundation for transformation, offering clients a grounded, purpose-driven path toward growth.
Whether working with executives, first responders, or couples, John walks alongside clients to help them clarify goals, cultivate resilience, and develop sustainable rhythms of success and well-being. His approach is personalized, action-oriented, and rooted in grace, truth, and accountability.
Specialties:
- Strengths-Based Coaching & Strategic Planning
- Leadership & Team Development
- Faith-Integrated Growth & Mindset Renewal
- Relationship Coaching (Prepare-Enrich, Gottman-trained)
- Law Enforcement & First Responder Support
- Certified Facilitator of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Contact info: johndejarnette@gmail.com
Dr. Philip Reid – Ministerial Bio
Dr. Philip Reid was born in Jamaica to Overseer Albert Esmay Reid, Founder of Calvary Temple International, and Sybil Reid, a teacher and minister of the Gospel. He accepted Christ at the age of nine, was baptized, and began a lifelong commitment to serving God and working in ministry. At the age of fourteen, Dr. Reid migrated to the United States with his mother and sisters, continuing his journey with Christ. He attended Saunders High School in Yonkers, New York, and later earned an Associate Degree in Arts and Marketing from Mercy College.
The anointing and gifting of God upon Dr. Reid became evident early through music ministry. At the age of fifteen, he began leading Praise and Worship, ministering to both small gatherings and congregations of thousands. He served faithfully in his local church, ministered alongside Pastor Danny Chambers in Tennessee, and shared platforms with Phil Driscoll and other notable figures. In 1997, Dr. Reid traveled internationally to the Philippines, serving in the mission field under Morris Cerullo’s Christ Revealed Ministry, led by Pastor Paul Sherill. This experience deepened his love for missions and strengthened his passion for fulfilling the will of God with sincerity, excellence, and faithfulness.
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In 2008, Dr. Reid became a member of Faith Gospel Tabernacle, where he served in various ministries for approximately fourteen years. He was ordained as an Evangelist in 2012 and served in multiple leadership roles, including Worship Leader, Sound and Media Engineer, President of the Greeters’ Ministry, New Believers Class Instructor, Assistant Men’s Ministry Leader, and guest preacher as needed. Between 2016 and 2019, he taught Evangelism at Liberty Hall Bible Institute and Seminary, where he also earned his Bachelor of Theology. His teaching ministry focused on equipping, encouraging, and enlightening believers through sound biblical instruction and practical application.
Alongside his ministerial calling, Dr. Reid has developed extensive leadership experience in the secular marketplace, which has strengthened his capacity for organizational leadership within ministry. With over fifteen years of experience in sales, business operations, and administration, he has held executive and managerial roles across the corporate, retail, and real estate sectors. His background includes leadership positions in B2B sales, inventory and operations
management, digital marketing, and business development. These experiences have equipped him with strong skills in governance, strategic planning, team development, financial stewardship, and operational excellence—tools he intentionally applies to ministry administration and media outreach.
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, while furloughed from a senior corporate role at Neiman Marcus, Dr. Reid responded to the leading of God to establish The Bishop’s Corner International LLC, a faith-based dialogue and media ministry. Hosted by Bishop Dr. Herbert N. Scott with a distinguished panel of clergy and professionals, the platform addressed challenging and timely topics, including racism, mental health, human trafficking, abuse, marriage and relationships, finances, health and wellness, leadership succession, and public health concerns. Through transparent dialogue and biblical insight, lives were transformed, healing and deliverance took place, marriages were restored, and vital community resources were shared. The ministry also extended international compassion through prayer and support for Ukraine, including the participation of a Ukrainian priest.
Dr. Philip Reid has served under Bishop Dr. Herbert N. Scott as an Evangelist and Minister in Training.
He is the President and CEO of Phoenix National Business Group LLC, also known as Phoenix National Network, which he founded in 2009, and the President and Visionary of The Bishop’s Corner International LLC. Through these platforms, Dr. Reid provides leadership in digital media, podcast production, and marketing services, and has co-produced more than fifteen programs focused on faith, leadership, business, and personal development.
Dr. Reid is a devoted husband to Minister Dr. Dornelle Reid and a proud father of three children—two sons and a daughter, Emily. He is a servant of God, a committed husband, a devoted father, and a loyal friend, continuing to serve with humility, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to God’s purpose.