Living Wholehearted Podcast With Jeff and Terra
263 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 days ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsJoin the Mattsons, a dynamic husband-wife team, who are helping leaders live and lead with integrity at home, at work, and in the community. Whether you are a parent, a pastor, a CEO, or all three, the Living Wholehearted Podcast inspires and helps you shrink the gap between what you preach and how you live. Authors, speakers, business owners, social entrepreneurs, parents, and co-founders of Living Wholehearted and Courageous Girls, Jeff is a seasoned Executive Coach and Terra is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Their weekly conversations integrate trauma-informed clinical, biblical, and relational wisdom, offering practical tools and relatable insights to help you with the relationships that matter most. Living Wholehearted is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
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Episode 173: A Guide for Parents Questioning Their Faith with Bekah McNeel
March 21, 2023 05:00 - 50 minutes - 116 MBThere are many people who were raised in the Church (capital "C") and have walked away with doubts, questions, and major wounds. Our conversation with Bekah McNeel, journalist and author of Bringing Up Kids When Church Lets You Down, was an authentic look at what it means to stay open to the process. Whether someone is "deconstructing" their faith or what we might call "reconstructing" their faith, Bekah gives voice to those who love Jesus but are not sure how to reconcile their experience i...
Episode 173: A Guide for Parents Questioning Their Faith with Bekah McNeel
March 21, 2023 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBThere are many people who were raised in the Church (capital "C") and have walked away with doubts, questions, and major wounds. Our conversation with Bekah McNeel, journalist and author of Bringing Up Kids When Church Lets You Down, was an authentic look at what it means to stay open to the process. Whether someone is "deconstructing" their faith or what we might call "reconstructing" their faith, Bekah gives voice to those who love Jesus but are not sure how to reconcile their experience i...
Episode 172: Theology of Suffering & Spiritual Formation with Bo Stern-Brady
March 14, 2023 05:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBToday we are going to talk about moving through suffering and loss and finding meaning in life - the deep waters. With Bo Stern-Brady as my guest, I know you will find some gold in the midst of this conversation. Bo is the author of Beautiful Battlefields, When Holidays Hurt and Ruthless. She has been a pastor for a few decades and speaks nationally. She’s a mom, step-mom, and a grandma. Jeff and I have been through some deep waters of suffering lately, and after spending two decades helping...
Episode 171 Grace at Work: The Secret to Getting More from Your Job than a Paycheck with Dr. Tim Kimmel and Michael Tooker
March 07, 2023 06:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBSome consider work a part of the Fall. The toil. The hardship. It’s a means to an end. Others wake up and love what they get to do. It’s a call. A passion. It’s more than a paycheck. It definitely feels like a divine opportunity. Some are fighting for their identity at work and others are using it to numb out. We call that workaholism. Wherever you are on the spectrum, we think today’s conversation has something for you. We are going to talk about how to find grace at work and create a cultu...
Episode 170: A Conversation around Theology and the Roles of Women with Erin Lane
February 28, 2023 06:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB“Your biological clock is ticking.” “You’ll regret not having kids.” Any woman who even hints she is maybe questioning whether or not she wants to have kids has heard some form of these cultural scripts. Our guest today asks, “Is it possible to do something more meaningful than mothering?” (Hint: the answer is yes.) The conversation today is for anyone—whether mom or non-mom, stepparent or foster parent, infertile or ambivalent—who has been shamed, in particular by American Christianity, for...
Episode 169: Tips and Tricks for Raising Daughters with the Founders of Courageous Girls, Jeff & Terra Mattson
February 21, 2023 06:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBBeing a girl can be hard - especially in a world of confusing messages. We wanted to jump onto today's episode to share some insights from years of raising our own two daughters, teaching others about raising girls, and the deeper needs all women have (young and old). Whether you are raising daughters or working with girls (of any age), this episode is for you. From anxiety and big emotions to changing bodies, healthy boundaries and more…we hope to give you some tools you can use today! ...
What Makes a Healthy Marriage and Tips for Couples Who Work Together with Jeff & Terra Mattson
February 14, 2023 06:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBMarriage. Work. Life. It’s hard to juggle it all, especially if you have chosen to work together as husband and wife. Today, we are unpacking some of the myths around being a husband and wife team and looking at the layers of a healthy marriage through the lens of the Gottman’s Relationship Sound house. You want real insights about growing a healthy marriage? Listen in to this episode and then choose one thing to take into your world this week. We are Jeff and Terra Mattson, a husban...
Episode 167: Raising Amazing Kids Who Like Their Family and Do The Dishes Without Being Asked, with Dave and Monica Swanson (aka: Boy Mom)
February 07, 2023 06:00 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBParenting is not easy. Let’s just start there. And yet, being a parent is one of the most important leadership roles we can have. Parents remain the most powerful and important influence in their kids’ lives. Many parents lose sleep over their responsibility, wondering if they’re providing the right boundaries, discipline, and examples to ensure their children have a bright future. Commonly known as the GIRL MOM with Courageous Girls and the Helping Moms Raise Confident Daughters cour...
Episode 166: Wisdom for Parents of Gamers with Drew Dixon
January 31, 2023 06:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBThanks for being a part of our Living Wholehearted community, shrinking the gap between what we preach and how we live. This week, we are talking about video games! Are you a parent who is confused by all the controversial opinions about video games? Are they okay for our kids? When do they become a problem? Which games should our kids play? We have friends and clients who confront these questions daily. To shed some light and offer some wisdom on this topic, Drew Dixon is our guest for this...
Episode 165: The Unique Challenges of Female Leadership with Connie Armerding
January 24, 2023 06:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBHow familiar are you with the unique challenges of women in leadership? From childcare concerns, to re-entering the workforce after years devoted to parenting, to the lack of resources and training available for women leadership. This conversation is one we have in our coaching practices with female leaders over and over again. Today, we decided to bring one of our very own Living Wholehearted Executive Coaches on the podcast to talk more about this. Connie Armerding is an Executive Co...
Episode 164: The How and Why of Sabbaticals: Rhythms of Rest for Leaders with Rhonda Began
January 17, 2023 06:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBRest is a discipline. Sometimes we are so responsible, our leadership feels so important, that we forget that even God, Himself, rested. Really, who doesn’t need rest? And let’s be honest, we are not God. Rest is meant to be a gift to us. So why do we fight it so much? Today we are going to talk about Sabbath and taking Sabbaticals and how to do that well. We’ll discuss why organizations, especially those who profess to follow Jesus, should consider Sabbaticals as practice and how Sabbatical...
Episode 163: Boundaries & Leadership with Dr. Sasha Shillcutt
January 10, 2023 06:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBWhen someone asks you for help, what do you say? For many, the answer is typically “yes” - especially for women! And many of us have an “if not me, then who?” mindset - especially high-capacity leader types. Reality is that when we consistently say yes and prioritize the needs of others, we often find ourselves exhausted, overcommitted, and empty. Anyone? Today, we are talking about much-needed boundaries. Ironically, it’s a misunderstood concept. Dr. Sasha Shillcutt is with us today t...
Episode 162: Detoxing from Insecurity and Standing in Confidence with Amanda Pittman
January 03, 2023 06:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBAre you a woman who feels bombarded with narratives about how you should look, behave and live? Do you feel exhausted by trying to live up to opposing expectations from social media feeds, entertainment, and peer groups? Do you find yourself struggling with insecurity, self-doubt, and negative self-talk? You’ve come to a safe place… and if you are a guy tuning in today - stay with us! This might be just what you need to equip you to be a good partner and a strong advocate for the women in yo...
Episode 161: Detoxing from the Complicated and moving back to Loving God and Loving Others with Brittany Ann
December 27, 2022 06:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBThis conversation is a great refresher for busy moms who need to slow down and get back to a rhythm with God and His Word. Sometimes we overcomplicate things and it helps to go back to what Jesus says is the greatest commandment: to love God and love others. As you end your year, moms, consider your rhythms with God, His Word and those who help you grow toward Him. Our guest, Brittany Ann, speaks to how to discern God’s will, His voice, and how to not be a weird Christian or fight every batt...
Episode 160: Detoxing from a Digital World: For parents and kids alike with Arlene Pellicane
December 20, 2022 06:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBWe are in the middle of a short series on detoxing. Today, we are talking about detoxing from the digital world. Don’t worry, this is not a guilt-ridden episode on why all digital devices are bad and from the pit of hell. But it is timely as you consider what you are buying for your kids during the holiday season and as you think ahead about setting new healthy rhythms in your home for next year. We are personally still detoxing from habits we formed during the pandemic - hours of hallmark c...
Episode 159: Detoxing From a Hurried Life and Avoiding Burnout with John Mark Comer
December 13, 2022 06:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBDallas Willard once called hurry “the greatest enemy of spiritual life in our day.” We all thought the pandemic changed our pace of life forever. We begged for a time when restaurants would be open and schools would return to their normal patterns. But the truth is that we are back to hurry, with a large dose of trauma, and a twist of anxiety. So… what better way to end 2022 than with a flashback interview with the well known John Mark Comer, talking about his book, The Ruthless Elimin...
Episode 158: The Power of One Man with Dr. Ron Archer (the Mattson’s favorite from the LW podcast library)
December 06, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBFor years, the Mattsons have claimed that most high-capacity leaders have a trauma story (though many would never call it that). This episode is not only telling of this research, but it’s profoundly encouraging to anyone with a story who needs a reminder of how God uses it ALL. Jeff and Terra, co-hosts of the podcast, had an incredible time listening to Dr. Ron Archer share his powerful story. It first aired during Super Bowl week back in 2021. Though we generally stick with 30 minute inter...
Episode 157: Trauma-Informed Theology (part 2) with Kimi & Joel Harris (most popular episode from the LW archives)
November 29, 2022 06:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBWe are diving into an important topic today addressing abuse and how the church can grow in health and wholeness in our response to survivors. We talk about why victims do not speak up, helpful messages from the pulpit and not so helpful messages. We address how a person can find healing from their abuse and the compassion needed for the long journey. Listen to the first half of this vital conversation in last week’s episode #62. In part 2, we are talking specifically to leaders and ho...
Episode 157: Trauma-Informed Theology (part 2) with Kimi & Joel Harris (most popular episode from the LW archives)
November 29, 2022 06:00 - 40 minutes - 93.4 MBWe are diving into an important topic today addressing abuse and how the church can grow in health and wholeness in our response to survivors. We talk about why victims do not speak up, helpful messages from the pulpit and not so helpful messages. We address how a person can find healing from their abuse and the compassion needed for the long journey. Listen to the first half of this vital conversation in last week’s episode #62. In part 2, we are talking specifically to leaders and ho...
Episode 156: Trauma-Informed Theology (part 1) with Kimi & Joel Harris (most popular episode from the LW archives)
November 22, 2022 06:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBAfter launching the Living Wholehearted Podcast two years ago, the Mattsons are airing their first reruns. The Trauma-Informed Theology episodes from January 2021 were the most listened to podcasts of all time. It might seem odd, but the truth is, people are becoming more and more aware of how trauma is affecting all of who we are - even our understanding of God, the church, and our communities. Our guests on this episode help us dive into an important discussion; How do we help sex ab...
Episode 156: Trauma-Informed Theology (part 1) with Kimi & Joel Harris (most popular episode from the LW archives)
November 22, 2022 06:00 - 34 minutes - 79.9 MBAfter launching the Living Wholehearted Podcast two years ago, the Mattsons are airing their first reruns. The Trauma-Informed Theology episodes from January 2021 were the most listened to podcasts of all time. It might seem odd, but the truth is, people are becoming more and more aware of how trauma is affecting all of who we are - even our understanding of God, the church, and our communities. Our guests on this episode help us dive into an important discussion; How do we help sex ab...
Episode155: Fostering Being Still and Knowing God With Our Kids: Liturgies for Parents with Kayla Craig
November 15, 2022 06:00 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBHave you not known the words to pray? Have you been so exhausted in your parenting journey, all you needed or wanted was for someone to read your mind and care for you? Well, this conversation will not only be a breath of fresh air, but one that will nourish any season you are in as a parent. Whether you are changing diapers, teaching your child to drive, or preparing to send them off to college, there is a message for you. Terra and Kayla Craig explore the power of liturgy prayers. Te...
Episode 154: Boundaries: Loving Others Without Losing Who You Are with Lysa TerKeurst
November 08, 2022 06:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBDo you ever wonder if boundaries are unloving or selfish? Do you have trouble deciding if it’s time to bring closure or continue to work on a relationship? What does the Bible even say about relationships when they become unsafe or unsustainable? Then, once you discern it's time for change, how do you set boundaries? Based on our stories, our wirings, and our theology, we can get confused and stuck - and even lead others to paralysis. Our guest today, Lysa TerKeurst, deeply understands th...
Episode 152: Broken and Leading: When, how and who to be vulnerable with along the way with Toni Collier
October 25, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBThis is one of co-host, Jeff Mattson’s favorite interviews! The Mattsons want everyone to meet Toni Collier, a hope coach (don’t you just love that term?!) and founder of Broken Crayons Still Color, an international women’s ministry to help women process their brokenness and reclaim hope. Toni is full of passion and she talks about the moment she realized that God is in the business of using broken people. And yet, leading from a place of brokenness is not where He leaves us or wants us to s...
Episode 151: When Life Is More Than You Can Handle with Nicole Jacobsmeyer
October 18, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBDo you ever feel like God is giving you more than you can handle? In your trials and suffering, do you find yourself doubting and questioning His goodness, or even his existence? Where is God in the suffering? Maybe you are at a loss when it comes to figuring out how to walk alongside others who are in pain? Or maybe you are just tired of the myths around suffering and the trite sayings that come in replacement of true lament? You are not alone. Suffering is one of the number one reaso...
Episode 150: Shepherd of leaders: the Heart of the Father with Steve Witmer
October 11, 2022 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBAre you a pastor or ministry leader who is longing to have someone see you, understand your needs and remind you of who you are and to whom you belong? Sadly, pastors, ministry leaders and their families often find themselves isolated, struggling, and burned out. Everyone wants to be a healthy, wholehearted leader, who lives their life with integrity. Not just for a season, but for the long-haul. Some would say it’s not how you start, but how you finish the race that matters most. Thos...
Episode 149: Beyond Awkward Side-Hugs: Healthy Gender Relationships in a Sex-Crazed World with Bronwyn Lea
October 04, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBThe relationship between men and women in the church has some history, to say the least. Do you find yourself wondering why it's so much more complicated than it needs to be? Especially as we labor together in the workspace. Questions rise around stereotypes and gender roles, marriage and singleness. Confusion and frustration surround the conversation and it gets muddled as we continue to see the headlines about church leaders crossing sexual boundaries...again. That's why we invited Browny...
Episode 149: Beyond Awkward Side-Hugs: Healthy Gender Relationships in a Sex-Crazed World with Bronwyn Lea
October 04, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutes - 108 MBThe relationship between men and women in the church has some history, to say the least. Do you find yourself wondering why it's so much more complicated than it needs to be? Especially as we labor together in the workspace. Questions rise around stereotypes and gender roles, marriage and singleness. Confusion and frustration surround the conversation and it gets muddled as we continue to see the headlines about church leaders crossing sexual boundaries...again. That's why we invited Browny...
Episode 148: Building a Business Without Losing Your Integrity (or your sense of humor) Molly Stillman
September 27, 2022 05:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBIf you’ve seen Molly Stillman on social media, you know what you are in for. Her heart, passion, and humor is a gift to anyone who follows. Jeff and Terra enjoyed hearing the backside of Molly’s story, how she became a Christian and her journey to building a content driven business through blogs and podcasting, all with a purpose. If you are an entrepreneur, an aspiring creative, or a parent who has some desires in your heart but are not sure where to start, this episode is for you. Molly s...
Episode 148: Building a Business Without Losing Your Integrity (or your sense of humor) Molly Stillman
September 27, 2022 05:00 - 48 minutes - 110 MBIf you’ve seen Molly Stillman on social media, you know what you are in for. Her heart, passion, and humor is a gift to anyone who follows. Jeff and Terra enjoyed hearing the backside of Molly’s story, how she became a Christian and her journey to building a content driven business through blogs and podcasting, all with a purpose. If you are an entrepreneur, an aspiring creative, or a parent who has some desires in your heart but are not sure where to start, this episode is for you. Molly s...
Episode 147: Principles that shape a leader of integrity (and what runs interference) with Aubrey Sampson
September 20, 2022 05:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBThe Mattsons are speaking with a kindred heart in this episode as Aubrey shares her own leadership journey and the principles she believes shapes a leader of integrity. Aubrey speaks from her experience of trying to prove herself as a leader, achieving and hiding in the shadows of performance. She attributes much of this to the shame she felt from her story of sexual assault. She tells of a season of great accomplishment met with deep sorrow and how her healing and forced rest has become the...
Episode 147: Principles that shape a leader of integrity (and what runs interference) with Aubrey Sampson
September 20, 2022 05:00 - 42 minutes - 96.8 MBThe Mattsons are speaking with a kindred heart in this episode as Aubrey shares her own leadership journey and the principles she believes shapes a leader of integrity. Aubrey speaks from her experience of trying to prove herself as a leader, achieving and hiding in the shadows of performance. She attributes much of this to the shame she felt from her story of sexual assault. She tells of a season of great accomplishment met with deep sorrow and how her healing and forced rest has become the...
Episode 146: How Our Stories Fuel Our Leadership with Scott Hatley (Part 2 of 2)
September 13, 2022 05:00 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MBWhat beliefs do you hold about people with disabilities? Do you want to see positive change in education, the workplace, and the world for people with different abilities? Jeff Mattson hosts part 2 of a conversation with Scott Hatley. A native and resident of Portland, Oregon, Scott was born with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He is Co-Founder and Executive Director of INCIGHT. In this episode, you’ll hear how Scott’s story influenced his call as he wanted more than what he saw others with dis...
Episode 145: When Our Stories Fuel Our Leadership with Scott Hatley (Part 1 of 2)
September 06, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBWhat beliefs do you hold about people with disabilities? Do you want to see positive change in education, the workplace, and the world for people with different abilities? Jeff Mattson hosts part 1 of a 2 part conversation with Scott Hatley. A native and resident of Portland, Oregon, Scott was born with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He is Co-Founder and Executive Director of INCIGHT. In this episode, you’ll hear how Scott’s story influenced his call as he wanted more than what he saw others w...
Episode 144: Leadership at the University & Beyond with Joseph Clair
August 30, 2022 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBJeff Mattson sits down with Joseph Clair, Executive Dean at George Fox University, to discuss life and leadership on the university campus and beyond. Joseph shares how he has integrated his passion for faith and learning, stemming from his own story, finding Christ in high school and being hungry for knowledge and intellectual challenge. He wants students to have the same experience where they do not have to compromise one or the other. Joseph also shares his observations on the changing la...
Episode 143: How to become a more connected leader with Karen Hardwick
August 23, 2022 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBLeaders often operate like “lone rangers”. How about you? Do you desire to be more connected, to grow in healthy interdependence? Do you long to be seen, known, and understood? Listen in as Terra talks with her guest, Karen Hardwick, an author, leadership consultant, podcast host, and speaker. Karen shares years of wisdom about how to become a healthy, well-connected leader. The conversation draws from her new book, The Connected Leader: 7 Strategies to Empower Your True Self and Inspire Oth...
Episode 142: It’s Not Just Black and White: A Conversation About Race with Reggie Dabbs & John Driver
August 16, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBThe Mattsons loved this challenging and encouraging dialogue about race within the United States and the Church. Having a deeper understanding of racism and its effect on our communities is essential for every wholehearted leader. So, today we have two guests: friends and co-authors, Reggie Dabbs and John Driver, to discuss their new book, Not So Black and White: An Invitation to Honest Conversation. This episode is a must listen - full of wisdom, practical insights, and encouragement for e...
Episode 142: It’s Not Just Black and White: A Conversation About Race with Reggie Dabbs & John Driver
August 16, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 82.6 MBThe Mattsons loved this challenging and encouraging dialogue about race within the United States and the Church. Having a deeper understanding of racism and its effect on our communities is essential for every wholehearted leader. So, today we have two guests: friends and co-authors, Reggie Dabbs and John Driver, to discuss their new book, Not So Black and White: An Invitation to Honest Conversation. This episode is a must listen - full of wisdom, practical insights, and encouragement for e...
Episode 141: A roadmap for LESS conflict using the Core Values Index (part 2 of 2-part series)
August 09, 2022 05:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBThis second part of the Core Values Index series addresses the very heart of conflict. Did you know every wiring has a unique type of conflict strategy? Using the wisdom of the Core Values Index, Jeff and Terra explore how our unique wiring gives us clues about why we act the way we do and how we can better navigate our relationships - at home, at work and in the community. If you missed episode 140, make sure you listen before diving into this one. If you are not familiar with the Cor...
Episode 140: Living by our design through the lens of the Core Values Index (part 1 of 2-part series)
August 02, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBLiving with integrity is not just about living from the right motives. It’s about living within one’s design and learning to love your limits. Have you ever wondered how your wiring impacts the way you communicate, your energy levels, your passions, your anxieties and your greatest contributions to any community? This week, Jeff and Terra take time to share insights, based on their experience using the Core Values Index (CVI), that will impact every relationship that matters to you. If you a...
Episode 139: Why Leaders Need Rest & Play AND How We Actually Do It
July 12, 2022 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBJoin Jeff and Terra for a conversation about why it’s so hard for leaders to rest and play. They address two common lies leaders believe: The first, “If I don’t do it, no one else will … do it, do it right, or do it well.” The second lie, “I am what I do” and playing and rest feels outside my sense of self or identity. Though it’s common for leaders to regularly fire on all cylinders, to live in a constant state of busyness, the Mattsons are calling wholehearted leaders to LEARN how to rest ...
Episode 139: Why Leaders Need Rest & Play AND How We Actually Do It
July 12, 2022 05:00 - 37 minutes - 52.3 MBJoin Jeff and Terra for a conversation about why it’s so hard for leaders to rest and play. They address two common lies leaders believe: The first, “If I don’t do it, no one else will … do it, do it right, or do it well.” The second lie, “I am what I do” and playing and rest feels outside my sense of self or identity. Though it’s common for leaders to regularly fire on all cylinders, to live in a constant state of busyness, the Mattsons are calling wholehearted leaders to LEARN how to rest ...
Episode 138: Raising Girls in Today’s World: A Conversation with the Host’s Daughter
July 05, 2022 07:15 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBAdonia Mattson is Jeff and Terra Mattson's oldest daughter. She's 15 and just finishing her freshman year of public high school outside Portland, Oregon. Listen in as Terra interviews Adonia about the impact of their years having intentional conversations. She talks about confidence, identity, comparison, pressures, and she shares an inside peek at Jeff and Terra's marriage. Adonia leaves parents with a word of encouragement. Terra hopes that this open and honest conversation with Adonia wil...
Episode 137: Leadership & Marriage: The Choices We Have to Make to Thrive with Audra & Andy Mahoney
June 28, 2022 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBJeff and Terra are co-founders, co-leaders, and co-laborers at Living Wholehearted working with many leaders who are married to their ministry or business partner. In other cases, leaders are married to a supportive spouse but they find themselves going in completely separate directions due to career choices or leadership demands. It can be hard to balance the daily grind, trying to balance the many hats leaders wear. From home life, to parenting, to work, friendships, extended family, an...
Episode 136: How Fathers Can Shrink Their Integrity Gaps
June 21, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBDo you enjoy the episodes when the Mattsons jump on the podcast to share their own insights and the principles they live and lead from? Well today is one of those days. Terra and Jeff are honest about their own humanity as they come alongside leaders from all over the country. So, Terra thought it would be fun to interview Jeff about his own journey as a dad to their two daughters as well as the many struggles and triumphs he sees walking alongside men who are attempting to shrink thei...
Episode 136: How Fathers Can Shrink Their Integrity Gaps
June 21, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBDo you enjoy the episodes when the Mattsons jump on the podcast to share their own insights and the principles they live and lead from? Well today is one of those days. Terra and Jeff are honest about their own humanity as they come alongside leaders from all over the country. So, Terra thought it would be fun to interview Jeff about his own journey as a dad to their two daughters as well as the many struggles and triumphs he sees walking alongside men who are attempting to shrink thei...
Episode 135: What Christians Actually Think About the Value of Life with Natasha Smith
June 14, 2022 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBAt first glance, pro-life and pro-choice ideologies appear staunchly opposed to each other. But what if life and choice didn’t have to be in opposition to one another? What if a woman’s life, and the life of the unplanned unborn, could both thrive simultaneously? Terra flies solo today as she interviews Natasha Smith, co-author, with Brittany Smith, of Unplanned Grace: A Compassionate Conversation on Life and Choice (David C. Cook, 2021). Natasha also served on staff at Save the Storks...
Episode 135: What Christians Actually Think About the Value of Life with Natasha Smith
June 14, 2022 05:00 - 35 minutes - 49.5 MBAt first glance, pro-life and pro-choice ideologies appear staunchly opposed to each other. But what if life and choice didn’t have to be in opposition to one another? What if a woman’s life, and the life of the unplanned unborn, could both thrive simultaneously? Terra flies solo today as she interviews Natasha Smith, co-author, with Brittany Smith, of Unplanned Grace: A Compassionate Conversation on Life and Choice (David C. Cook, 2021). Natasha also served on staff at Save the Storks...
Episode 134: Faithfully Different: Living From a Biblical Worldview in a Secular World with Natasha Crain
June 07, 2022 05:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBIn an increasingly secular society, those who have a biblical worldview are now a shrinking minority. As mainstream culture grows more hostile toward the Bible’s truths and those who embrace them, how can Christians stand firm as they face the mounting pressures—from family, friends, media, academia, and government—to change or even abandon their beliefs? Today the Mattsons talk with Natasha Crain about leading well in the midst of our modern American culture, both in our homes and in our co...
Episode 134: Faithfully Different: Living From a Biblical Worldview in a Secular World with Natasha Crain
June 07, 2022 05:00 - 49 minutes - 67.9 MBIn an increasingly secular society, those who have a biblical worldview are now a shrinking minority. As mainstream culture grows more hostile toward the Bible’s truths and those who embrace them, how can Christians stand firm as they face the mounting pressures—from family, friends, media, academia, and government—to change or even abandon their beliefs? Today the Mattsons talk with Natasha Crain about leading well in the midst of our modern American culture, both in our homes and in our co...