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Episode 1429: Interview with Kat Newport About Why Conflict is Creativity

In today’s podcast episode I interview Kat Newport.  I ask Kat about her book Smart Conflict and why conflict is creativity. I also ask Kat about what we cand do to make conflict healthy instead of destructive. Kat also shares several tips on how you can handle conflict well.   Show Notes and Resources.

Episode 1428: We Purify in Hope

In today’s Spiritual Foundation Episode, I talk about 1 John 3: 1-7. I also share how we are not pure so we can find Christ but rather how by finding Christ we move towards purity. I also share how that is a constant journey we find ourselves on.   Show Notes and Resources.

Episode 1427: Interview with Lin Green About Advocacy and Faith

In today’s podcast episode, I interview Lin Green.  I ask Lin to share with you her unique journey that led her to become an advocate for others. I also ask Lin to share how her faith journey positions her to live her calling. Lin also shares how she’s still on a journey to identify her calling in full.   Show Notes and Resources.

Episode 1426: Interview with Matthew Sanjari About Finding Purpose in Your Pain

In today’s podcast I interview Matthew Sanjari. I ask Matthew about his journey from pastor to coach and how a horrible accident triggered it. Matthew also shares how you can find the purpose in whatever pain you have in your life. I also ask Matthew about how his faith journey affected his life journey.   Show Notes and Resources.

Episode 1425: We Walk in the Light

In today’s Spiritual Foundation Episode, I talk about 1 John 1: 1-10: 2  1-2.  I also share how after Easter comes a moment of a new reality. I also share how the metaphors we use can really change the frame by which we see the world.   Show Notes and Resources.

Episode 1424: Interview with Shawn Paul About His Journey from Business Builder to Missionary

Episode 1423: Interview with Roxanne Bocyck About What We Can Learn From The Past

Episode 1422: You Are Looking for Jesus

In today’s Spiritual Foundation Episode, I talk about Mark 16: 1-8.  I share how the Easter story shows us a path to looking for Jesus. I also share how the Jesus we are looking for may not always be the Jesus we find.   Show Notes and Resources.

Episode 1421: Interview with Jason Perry About Safety in the Christian Workplace

Episode 1420: Interview with Jon Kidwell About Redefining Servant Leadership

In today’s podcast I interview Jon Kidwell.  I ask Jon to share with you what brought him to write his book Redefine Your Servant Leadership.  I also ask Jon about what he sees as the biggest differences between leadership as it’s traditionally defined and his definition of leadership.  Jon also shares some tips on how you can begin to move from traditional leadership to true servant leadership.   Show Notes and Resources.

Episode 1419: Blessed is the One

In today’s Spiritual Foundation Episode, I talk about Mark 11: 1-11. I talk about why we raise palms in celebration and in supplication. I also share why we need to know that with the Palms comes the Passion.   Show Notes and Resources.

Episode 1418: Interview with Dom Teich About His Unique Journey from Fighter Pilot to Business Owner

In today’s podcast episode I interview Dom Teich.  I ask Dom to share with you about his journey from fighter pilot to business owner.  Dom also shares how his faith journey influenced his life journey. Dom also gives you some tips on how learning to think differently, like a fighter pilot, can help you succeed in life.   Show Notes and Resources.

Episode 1417: Interview with Rebekah Scott About Her Journey to Coaching Mom's that Want Both Kids and Career

Episode 1416: Whoever Serves

In today’s Spiritual Foundation Episode, I talk about John 12: 20-33.  I talk about how the world shows up in the narrative and shift the view of Jesus. I also share how we are called to hold ourselves lightly in our relationship with God and others.   Show Notes and Resources.

Episode 1415: Interview with Dr. David Chotka About his Books on Prayer

Episode 1414: Interview with Brandon Davis About Getting Over Yourself

In today’s #podcast episode, I interview Brandon Davis. I ask Brandon about his journey as a young entrepreneur to build several businesses. I also ask Brandon to share why he believes we often need to “Get Over Ourselves”.  Brandon also shares how his faith and experience leads him to focus on building others up.   Show Notes and Resources.

Episode 1413: Loving the Light

In today’s Spiritual Foundation Episode, I talk about John 3: 14-21. I share how choosing the light doesn’t mean we get to judge others. I also share how doing that helps invite others into the light far more than condemning differences.   Show Notes and Resources.

Episode 1412: Interview with Roger Pearson About his Journey from Business to Tax Expert

In today’s podcast episode I interview Roger Pearson. I ask Roger about his journey from building businesses for himself to becoming a tax expert focused on helping other business owners. I ask Roger to share how his faith journey intersected with this shift. Roger also shares with you some of the biggest mistakes that business owners make (and it’s not just about taxes).   Show Notes and Resources.

Episode 1411: Interview with Keith Conley About Biblical Financial Lessons

In today’s podcast episode I interview Keith Conley. I ask Keith to share with you how he uses his faith to inform the financial advice he gives to others. Keith also shares with you how his unique journey prepared him for helping you with your finances. Keith also talks with you about some of the biggest money myths that Christians have about money.   Show Notes and Resources.

Episode 1410: I Will Raise It Up

In today’s Spiritual Foundation Episode, I talk about John 2: 13-22.  I share how we are challenged by Jesus to do worship the “right” way. I also share how Jesus seems to be focused on the distraction we have from the “main thing”.   Show Notes and Resources.

Episode 1409: Interview with Paul Zolman on his book The Role of Love

In today’s podcast episode I interview Paul Zolman. I ask Paul to share with you his journey to writing the Role of Love. I also ask Paul about how his faith journey affected his life journey.  Paul also shares with you how this applies to more than just couples.   Show Notes and Resources.

Episode 1408: Interview with Michael Tate Barkley about his Book Sunday Dinners, Moonshine, and Men

Episode 1407: For the Sake of the Gospel

In today’s Spiritual Foundation Episode, I talk about Mark 9: 2-9 and Mark 8: 31-38.  I share how maybe there is a connection between the call to the mountain transformation and the rebuking of Peter. I share how we are called to find the truth of the gospel rather than the words of the Bible.   Show Notes and Resources.

Episode 1406: Interview with Wilk Wilkinson about the Message of Derate the Hate

Episode 1405: Interview with Ben Guttmann about Simply Put: Why Clear Messages Win

Episode 1404: Has Come Near

In today’s Spiritual Foundation Episode, I talk about Mark 1: 9-15.  I share how we all have moments where we are asked to do things we are not ready for.  I also share how this isn’t a punishment but a call to lean into the Spirit. Show Notes and Resources.

Episode 1403: Interview with Aaron Guyett about Having a Rite of Passage for Your Kids

Episode 1402: Interview with Scott Ritzheimer about the Founder's Journey

Episode 1401: Crossing Over

In today’s Spiritual Foundation Episode I talk about 2 Kings 2: 1-12 and Mark 9: 2-9.  I talk about how this is a time between times in the church calendar.  I also share how this in between time is to remind us to respond positively with ministry.   Show Notes and Resources.

Episode 1400: Interview with Karim Kerachni about His Journey to Running Mulitple Businesses as a Digital Nomad

Episode 1399: Interview with Morgan McCarver about How Her Pottery Journey and Faith Journey Connect

In today’s podcast I interview Morgan McCarver.  I ask Morgan about her journey from scoliosis surgery to potter. I also ask Morgan how her faith journey was affected by her physical journey and experiences as a potter.  Morgan also shares how this brought her to write her book God the Artist.    Show Notes and Resources.

Episode 1398: With Wings Like Eagles

In today’s Spiritual Foundation Episode, I talk about Isiah 40: 21-31 and Mark 1: 29-39. I talk about what it means to wait on the Lord. I also talk about how often waiting means trusting in what we are called to do.   Show Notes and Resources.

Episode 1397: Interview with Tom Kereszti about Biblical Leadership for the C-Suite

In today’s podcast episode I interview Tom Kereszti about his journey to discovering how his faith and life helped him lead others. I also ask Tom to share with you why we need to really answer the important questions for our life. Tom also shares some insights from his book C-Suite and Beyond.   Show Notes and Resources.

Episode 1396: Interview with Sean Tepper from Tykr

In today’s podcast I interview Sean Tepper. I ask Sean about his journey to creating Tykr.  Sean also shares with you why biblical principles are baked into everything he does.  Sean also shares with you why the key is confidence not knowledge.   Show Notes and Resources.

Episode 1395: Among your Own People

In today’s Spiritual Foundation Episode, I talk about Deuteronomy 18: 15-20 and Mark 1: 21-28.  I share how we often have a call within our community that we fear.  I also share how community is meant to support our call.   Show Notes and Resources.

Episode 1394: Interview with Sam Bennett About Getting it Done as a Creative Person

In today’s podcast episode I interview Sam Bennett.  I ask Sam to share with you how creative people (including entrepreneurs) can still be productive.  Sam also shares something about her faith journey.  Sam also shares why she believes that everyone is a creative person.   Show Notes and Resources.

Episode 1393: A Second Time

In today’s Spiritual Foundation Episode, I talk about Jonah 3: 1-5, 10 and Mark 1: 14-20.  I share how the question of call isn’t one of how many but one of when.  I also talk with you about how we have to recognize the need for second chances in everyone.   Show Notes and Resources.

Episode 1392: Interview With Nick Drivas About How You Can Change Your Life

Episode 1391: Your Servant is Listening

In today’s Spiritual Foundation Episode, I talk about 1 Samuel 3: 1-10 and John 1: 43-51.  I share how we often stop listening because of the silence or the noise.  I also share how we need to not assume but listen to really hear what God is calling us to do.   Show Notes and Resources.

Episode 1390: Interview with Amanda Blackwood About Surviving Human Trafficking

In today’s podcast I interview Amanda Blackwood. I ask Amanda about her journey from survivor to advocate for ending human trafficking. I also ask Amanda about how her faith journey evolved through her experiences. Amanda also shares with you what you can do to support others or support yourself if you see signs of human trafficking.   Show Notes and Resources.  

Episode 1389: And There Was Morning

In today’s Spiritual Foundation Episode, I talk about Genesis 1: 1-5 and Mark 1: 4-11. I share how we often find ourselves looking for what we already have. I also share how we strive for certainty despite our uncertainty.   Show Notes and Resources

Episode 1388: Interview with Brent Pohlman About His Book Leaders Look Within

Episode 1387: Watchnight

I today’s Spiritual Foundation Epsiode, I talk about Luke 2: 22-40.  I share how important it is to listen deeply.  I also share how we are called to sing into the new year.   Show Notes and Resources.

Episode 1386: Interview with Chris Meroff About Creating Fulfillment at Work

In today’s podcast episode I interview Chris Meroff.  I ask Chris about his book Align and what brought him to write this message.  I also ask Chris about how we can create engagement and success at work.  Chris also shares his faith journey and how that influenced the message he shares.   Show Notes and Resources.

Episode 1385: Love That Transforms Us

In today’s Spiritual Foundation Episode, I talk about Luke 1: 26-38.  I share how we have to say yes to the invitation from God.  I also share how saying yes to surrender calls us to action.   Show Notes and Resources.

Episode 1384: Interview with Katherine McCord About How Different is Not a Deficit

In today’s podcast, I Interview Katherine McCord.  I ask Katherine about how different is not a deficit.  I also ask Katherine about inclusion and neurodiversity and why it matters.   Show Notes and Resources.

Episode 1383: Our Fierce Joy

In today’s Spiritual Foundation Episode, I talk about Isaiah 61: 1-4, 8-11 and John 1: 6-8,  19-28.  I share how waiting doesn’t mean doing nothing.  I also share how we are called to action to create the hope that the world needs.   Show Notes and Resources.

Episode 1382: Interview with Dr. Ravi Iyer About His Leadership Journey During COVID

In today’s podcast I interview Dr. Ravi Iyer.  I ask Dr. Ravi about his journey and faith.  I also ask Dr. Ravi to share about his own journey through COVID as a physician.  Dr. Ravi also shares what he sees as the greatest challenge to humanity today.   Show Notes and Resources.

Episode 1381: Our Just Peace

In today’s Spiritual Foundation Episode, I talk about Isaiah 40: 1-11 and Mark 1: 1-8.  I share how advent is a time to refocus on community instead of consumerism. I also share how this is a chance to refocus from me or you to us and we.   Show Notes and Resources.

Episode 1380: Interview with Alexandra Renders About Living our Values in Our Business