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Episode 30 - The Checkpoint of Romance

Episode 29 - Checkpoints on the Road to a Happy Marriage

This week, Tom talks about 4 check points most couples go through on their way to a happy marriage.

Episode 28 - Move

Have you ever been in a rut in your life and sensed that it's time to make a change? Today, Tom gives us a few principles to follow when making a move to better align ourselves with God's will.

Episode 27 - Read the Room to Lead the Room

One of the foundational rules of public speaking is to know your audience. In order to effectively communicate, we must know to whom we are communicating. The same goes for leading meetings in your organization. If you want to lead the room, you must learn to read the room. Today, Tom gives us four questions to ask to help lead more effective meetings.

Episode 26 - What's the Big Deal?

There are things in our lives that are a big deal to God. Today, Tom talks about four of them a gives us some wisdom on how to take these areas of our lives more seriously.

Episode 25 - The Hardest Person to Lead

If you've been in leadership anytime at all, you've clearly identified the hardest person in the room to lead. Unfortunately, it's impossible to avoid this person. Today, Tom's going to give us some guidance on how to better grow and develop the hardest person to lead.

Episode 24 - Compatibility

Love is in the air on today's episode. If you're single, or single again, and contemplating marriage, Tom has some great advice for the next steps in your relationship. Listen to discover the 5 areas where all couples should be compatible.

Episode 23 - You are Opposed

There's one who opposes God's will in your life. The more you understand his tactics, the better equipped you'll be to guard yourself from his deception.

Episode 22 - The Building Blocks of a Healthy Family [PART 2]

Today, we continue part two of last week's episode, 'The Building Blocks of a Healthy Family.' If you missed it, be sure to go back and check it out. In this episode, Tom gives us some resources for how to develop the values we communicate to our children.

Episode 21 - The Building Blocks of a Healthy Family [PART 1]

Today, we start a two part series called “The Building Blocks of a Healthy Family.” Tom’s going to give us the crucial elements that show up in any healthy family unit. There are some great takeaways in this series and several strategies you can being to apply in your own family.

Episode 20 - R.E.A.L. Leadership

Today's show is all about leadership! There are four key competencies all leaders must possess to be effective. Using the world real, R.E.A.L., Tom walks us through each competency and gives us a few pointers on how to grow.

Episode 19 - The Importance of a Healthy Marriage

God uses our marriages to communicate to world. When we love our spouses well, everyone around us will begin to realize that's how God loves people.

Episode 18 - Daily Devotionals

Today's all about daily devotionals. After the show, check out Tom's new daily devotional on any of your favorite podcasting platforms. iTunes Spotify Stitcher TuneIn Google Play Music Soundcloud

Episode 17 - To Everything There Is A Season

Today, at the start of a new year, we wanted to take some time to talk about seasons. Everyone and everything in the world around us goes through seasons.  Your ability to discern what that season is will drastically impact how you spend your time and energy.

Bonus Episode - Axioms that Shape Culture

Happy New Year! Today's bonus episode is a recording from our December 2018 Leadership Luncheon. Tom talks about the axioms that drive the culture he's trying to build, and encourages us to take a look at the ideas underpinning our own organizations.

Episode 16 - Love

Today, Tom talks about where our ideas of love fall short, and how we can live out the robust vision of love Jesus presents to His followers.

Episode 15 - Crucial Conversations

We're all good at casual conversations. Most of us have dozens of them throughout the day. But how good are we at navigating relationships when it comes to having crucial conversations? If we're honest, probably not as good as we could be. Today, Tom gives some pointers to help you have a more favorable outcome in your next crucial conversation.

Episode 14 - The Importance of Fathers

The importance of fathers can't be overstated. As fathers go, so goes the family, and ultimately the culture. Today, Tom has some practical advice for fathers who desire to raise their children with excellence.

Episode 13 - Christmas Traditions

Today, we're joined in the studio by Rhonda Hufty as we discuss traditions around the Christmas season. Throughout the conversation she distinguishes between traditions that are mere holiday habits and traditions that teach values and shape family culture. We hope you find inspiration for your own family traditions this Christmas season.

Episode 12 - 5 Facts About Attitude

This week we're talking about attitude—the good, the bad, the ugly. Tom gives us 5 realities about attitude that shape our outcomes in life.

Episode 11 - The Grace Test

In The Cost of Discipleship, Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote, “by judging others we blind ourselves to our own evil and to the grace which others are just as entitled to as we are.” Today, Tom recounts an experience from 2002 in which 22 of his students were profoundly impacted by an unexpected encounter with grace.

Episode 10 - The Importance of Building Memories

In this episode, Tom discusses how he and Rhonda approach building memories with their family. You'll get some great, practical steps for intentionally creating your own memories this holiday season. You won't want to miss it!

Bonus Episode - Tribe of Mentors [PART 3]

In 2017, Tim Ferriss published a book called Tribe of Mentors where he interviewed 100+ top performers in every industry across the spectrum. Using 11 questions he developed on his podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show, Tim created a reference with "short life advice from the best in the world." Recently, Matt, Tom and Zac (Tom's son), sat down to talk through their own answers to these 11 questions. Over the next few months, we'll be releasing each question as a bonus episode. We hope you enjoy! ...

Episode 9 - How to be an Encourager

When was the last time someone really encouraged you? Do you remember the energy that gave you? Do you remember the extra jolt of motivation you felt the next 24 hours? Those within the purview of your leadership hunger for that same inspiration. Today, we’re going to talk about how you can deliver encouragement in a meaningful and authentic way.

Episode 8 - The Power of Your Influence

Everyone has someone in their life they want to influence. Whether it's parents who are trying to instill values to their children, or a boss who's pushing their team to bring their best efforts to the office, learning to positively influence those in your sphere of responsibility is an art. And like any artistic endeavor, focused practice can make you a master. In today's episode, Tom provides insight into how you can begin wielding your influence in a more productive way.

Episode 7 - How to Live a Life that Counts

Living a life that counts requires much more effort than merely wishing it'll happen. In today's episode, Tom and Zac draw lessons from the life of the biblical character Caleb that will guide us in our own pursuit of living a life that counts. After the show, head over to iTunes and Stitcher to leave us a rating.

Episode 6 - Living on Purpose

It's inevitable: at some point in your life, you're going to drift off course. Whether it's with your career, diet or family vacation, it takes intentional focus to remain pointed at your intended destination. In today's episode, Tom discusses the importance of having a vision for your life, and how to regain focus when you've drifted off course.

Episode 5 - The Art of Making Time with Tom Richter

Tom Richter is the pastor of a church located in North Alabama, called Cullman First Baptist Church. Cullman is friendly city located between Birmingham and Huntsville, and Cullman First Baptist has a rich history of ministry and missions. Before moving to Cullman, AL, Tom served for 14 years as a pastor in New York City at a church called New Hope Christian Church. New Hope is located in the Jamaica neighborhood of Queens, NYC. In today's episode, Tom provides some practical discipline...

Bonus Episode - Tribe of Mentors [PART 2]

In 2017, Tim Ferriss published a book called Tribe of Mentors where he interviewed 100+ top performers in every industry across the spectrum. Using 11 questions he developed on his podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show, Tim created a reference with "short life advice from the best in the world." Recently, Matt, Tom and Zac (Tom's son), sat down to talk through their own answers to these 11 questions. Over the next few months, we'll be releasing each question as a bonus episode. We hope you enjoy!

Episode 4 - Faith at Work: an interview with Dennis Muilenburg, CEO of The Boeing Company

This week, we're live from FBMaryville's leadership luncheon. Every month, Tom sits down with leaders from around the community to talk about challenges facing them in their businesses. At September's meeting, the CEO of The Boeing Company, Dennis Muilenburg, joined the conversation to discuss the integration of faith and work. He brings some great insights into navigating negotiations and surprises while maintaining integrity. If you enjoy today's episode, head over to iTunes and leave us...

Episode 3 - How to Make Decisions and Never Look Back [PART 2]

This week's episode is a continuation of the discussion we started last week called "How to Make Decisions and Never Look Back." Today, Tom gives us a 7-step process for evaluating decisions and gaining confidence moving forward. After the show, head over to iTunes and give us a rating. It'll help promote the podcast and give us the opportunity to make more great content.

Episode 2 - How to Make a Decision and Never Look Back [PART 1]

The next two weeks, we're going to be talking about principles for making wise decisions. Tom reminds us in the episode that our decisions determine our destiny.

Bonus Episode - Tribe of Mentors [PART 1]

In 2017, Tim Ferriss published a book called Tribe of Mentors where he interviewed 100+ top performers in every industry across the spectrum. Using 11 questions he developed on his podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show, Tim created a reference with "short life advice from the best in the world." Recently, Matt, Tom and Zac (Tom's son), sat down to talk through their own answers to these 11 questions. Over the next few months, we'll be releasing each question as a bonus episode. We hope you enjoy!

Episode 1 - This is PointTaken

Welcome to episode one of PointTaken! Today, Tom and Matt sit down to discuss the intent of the podcast and where they see the show going in the future. Stay tuned until the end so you learn where to get connected.