Meet Dr. Steve Poos-Benson | Speaker, Pastor, Author, Life Coach

We had the good fortune of connecting with Dr. Steve Poos-Benson and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Dr. Steve, what role has risk played in your life or career?
I take risks literally every time I step before a group to speak. I don’t believe in being an ordinary run of the mill speaker. I try to present issues, religion and spirituality is new and lively ways. I’m often controversial as I present theological and biblical concepts in progressive ways. I believe in pushing the norms or what it means to do church in a suburban setting.

In my new role as a life coach it’s been a huge step into my future. I’m taking risks venturing out into the secular world taking my concepts of mental, emotional, physical and spiritual balance into people’s individuals lives. It’s been fun going to school, learning, taking test and practicums at 63. I believe you’re never too young or old to take risks and start something new. I’m not ever going to retire, I’m going to re-fire my future.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
My art is my writing and speaking. My book Sent to Soar, published by Quest Books, was a work of creative art. Writing has always been a creative outlet allowing me to paint through words ideas and visions. What set’s me a part from other writers is I’m able to bring my understanding of the world religions and tie them together finding meaningful and common ground between them.

My second book, The Jesus Path, is a progressive view of religion. The book is based upon the concept if you want to follow Jesus you need to consider seven different paths to follow. What set this book a part from others was taking traditional christianity and presenting it in progressive ways.

I got to where I am today my writing and discovering new ways of taking old concepts and presenting them in new and different ways. It’s not always been easy as I’ve had a lot of dissenters over the years who have left my church over disagreements about doctrines and theology. I over came the challenges by holding on to my sense of vision of what I wanted to create, or what I was called to create.

I’ve learned along the way is I need to constantly stay in touch with my sense of purpose about my life and the vision I have for what I’m striving to accomplish. My purpose has always been my north start. It’s what keeps my driving into the future.

I want the world to know about my work is that there are always possibilities to expand your future. I want people to discover their purpose and be inspired to fulfill their vision.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I’m a country person and enjoy the wide open spaces of Colorado. I’d start with a mountain bike ride up outside of Red Rocks Park. We’d go back shower and make it back in time for a concert at Red Rocks. The next day we’d head up 1-70 to hike Grey’s and Torrey’s 14teener. The next day we’d bomb up to Frisco and fly fish the Blue River. After fishing we’d catch a late lunch in Breck and take the lift to the top of the mountain to catch the views from the top of peak 8. The next day we’d head to Buena Vista and white water raft the Arkansas in the morning and then chill in the afternoon at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs. We’d finish the day eating at Eddy Line Brewery in Buena Vista. The next day we wouldn’t go far, I’d take them to my cabin in Fairplay. I’d we’d go on a half day horse back ride through the Mosquito Range, then spend the rest of the afternoon on the front deck sitting in the sun and drinking some local IPA’s. I’d fire up the girl and I’d bar-b-q some Skanga meet out of Salida. We’d spend the evening sky watching identifying different constellations. The next day we’d head back down to Denver. We’d do a 70 mile ride starting at Carson Nature Center, riding the trail to Parker, down through Cherry Creek State Park, then ride the trail down to the city. We’d grab a coffee and light lunch at the down town REI, then head south along the platte river trail back towards Littleton. Dinner would be at the View House in Littleton. The final day would be with a realtor as he would be so enamored with Colorado that they’d want to move here.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
My shout out goes to my friend and colleague Mitch Samu. Mitch and I worked together for ten years. His creativity and support helped me step out of my pastor box and re-create me. He encourage me to write my first book, speak outside of the church setting, and push the envelope theologically. Now that he’s moved on to new things in his career his ongoing friendship keeps me sharp and inspired.

Website: www.senttosoarcoaching.com www.columbineunited.church.com

Linkedin: Steve Poos-Benson

Twitter: @SPoos-Benson

Facebook: RevSteve Poos-Benson

Youtube: Steve Poos-Benson

Other: My blog, Cowboy Jesus at www.stevescowboyjesus.blogspot.com My pod cast, Cowboy Jesus at www.cowboyjesus.podbean.com

Image Credits
All are personal photo’s. Logos generated from upworks.