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You know the feeling. The world that once held shape around you — the role, the identity, the thing you built or pursued or believed about yourself — has come apart. And instead of leaning into the chaos and learning what it has to teach you, you've found a more comfortable option. You've constructed a story. A controlled version of events where you're still the hero, where the failure makes sense, where the disruption is somebody else's fault. The snow globe stays intact on the countertop. You shake it and admire the beauty. And you tell yourself the simulation is real.

Geoffrey Cain joins me for one of the most unusual and honestly riveting conversations this show has ever produced. Geoffrey is a national columnist and the author of Steve Jobs in Exile, the definitive account of the twelve wilderness years between Jobs's ousting from Apple in 1985 and his legendary return in 1997. What emerged from that research is something that has far less to do with Silicon Valley than it does with the interior architecture of every human being who has ever hit rock bottom and had to decide what to do next. We cover four lessons the wilderness teaches every person who enters it — how it harnesses potential, tests motivation, forces maturity, and compels you to finally confront yourself. We dig into ego death: what it actually is, why the ego is not the enemy it's made out to be, and why the unchecked ego eventually destroys every relationship it touches. We examine the moment Jobs stood at the edge of personal bankruptcy, nearly broken by his own brilliant volatility, and chose — slowly, painfully, imperfectly — to start releasing control and trusting the people around him. And we talk about the universal human tendency to choose fantasy over reality, comfort over confrontation, and the seductive lie that we can trick ourselves into maturity without ever doing the actual work of being transformed.

Here is what this conversation will ask of you: it will ask you to look honestly at the place where you are substituting the snow globe for the actual world. It will ask you to name the interior flaw you have been circling and avoiding rather than confronting. It will ask you to consider that the wilderness you are in right now is not a detour from your story but the very place where your story is being written. You can leave this conversation inspired, or you can leave it changed. Those are two very different exits.

Guest Bio

Geoffrey Cain is an award-winning author and national journalist whose work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Time, The Economist, Wired, and The Spectator. His previous books — Samsung Rising and The Perfect Police State — established him as one of the most rigorous and compelling chroniclers of technology, power, and human behavior writing today. His newest book, Steve Jobs in Exile, draws on previously unpublished documents, unbroadcast footage, and new interviews with Jobs's closest colleagues to tell the definitive story of the twelve years that transformed a volatile, brilliant young founder into one of the most consequential leaders in modern history. Geoffrey writes the Substack newsletter The Burner Files and is a managing partner at Alembic Partners.

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Sexual addiction is often treated as a behavior problem. Stop the behavior. Remove the temptation. Try harder next time. But what if the behavior is not the real issue? What if the patterns that bring shame, secrecy, and self-sabotage are actually revealing something deeper about the story you carry? This week on Win Today, therapist and researcher Jay Stringer joins me to unpack the anatomy of sexual addiction and unwanted sexual behavior. Drawing from research involving more than 3,800 men and women, Jay explains why these patterns are rarely random and how the unresolved parts of our past often shape them. We talk about why shame keeps people trapped in destructive cycles, why curiosity is often the first step toward healing, and why grief has the surprising power to reshape what we desire. Sexual struggles are not simply moral failures to suppress. They can become a roadmap that leads us toward the healing we have avoided. If you are stuck in patterns you cannot explain, if shame has kept you silent, or if you've tried to manage the behavior without understanding the story behind it, this episode will help you see why real freedom begins with honesty.

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Jay Stringer is a licensed therapist, minister, and researcher who helps men and women understand and outgrow unwanted sexual behaviors. He is the author of the award-winning book Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing, based on a multiyear research study involving more than 3,800 men and women exploring the roots of sexual addiction and compulsive sexual behavior. Jay is also the creator of the Sexual Behavior Self-Assessment and The Journey Course, a five-month program designed to help individuals identify and transform the deeper drivers behind destructive patterns. He holds an MDiv and a master's degree in counseling psychology from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology and completed post-graduate training under Dr. Dan Allender while serving as a Senior Fellow at The Allender Center.

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We talk about healing as though it's inevitable. As though proximity to Scripture, therapy language, or Christian community automatically produces transformation. But God does not force anyone into wholeness. He invites. He confronts. He calls. And too many believers confuse awareness with growth. This week on Win Today, Debra Fileta joins me for a sober conversation about emotional health and spiritual maturity. We examine why so many Christians remain emotionally immature while sounding spiritually fluent, how "trauma-informed" has in some circles become trauma-defined identity, and why you cannot become spiritually mature if your mental and emotional life is neglected. Healing is not passive. It is participatory. If your faith is sincere but your reactions are volatile… if you know the right language but keep repeating the same patterns… or if you've mistaken self-protection for self-awareness, this episode will clarify what real growth actually requires.

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Debra Fileta is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in relationship, marital, mental, and emotional health. She is the author of five books, host of the Love + Relationships Podcast, and founder of TrueLoveDates.com, a widely read relationship advice platform reaching millions worldwide. Known for her candid yet compassionate voice, Debra integrates clinical insight with Christian faith to help individuals and couples pursue emotional health and stronger relationships. Her work has been featured in outlets including Christianity Today, Focus on the Family, Relevant Magazine, Crosswalk.com, Charisma Magazine, and more.

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We live in a moment where difficulty is quickly labeled as damage and discomfort is often treated as pathology. While trauma is real and serious, not every hard moment is trauma—and confusing the two can quietly undermine resilience, clarity, and growth. When every struggle is interpreted as injury, we lose the ability to endure, discern, and respond wisely. This week on Win Today, Dr. Lee Warren returns to continue our Self-Brain Surgery conversation. We talk about what it actually means to take a thought captive, why anxiety spirals feel uncontrollable even when they're not, and how automatic thinking patterns quietly shape the brain. Dr. Warren also challenges common scientific blind spots that ignore meaning, responsibility, and agency in the healing process. This episode helps you separate pain from pathology, suffering from trauma, and awareness from action—so you can move from mental reactivity to intentional renewal.

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Dr. W. Lee Warren is a practicing neurosurgeon, author, and speaker known for integrating neuroscience, faith, and personal experience to help people heal from trauma and transform their lives. A survivor of profound personal loss, he has spent decades studying how thoughts shape the brain and how intentional mental practices can lead to lasting emotional and spiritual renewal. He is the author of multiple books, including The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery.

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We are more self-aware than ever, and yet many people feel more stuck, anxious, and exhausted than before. Therapy culture has helped us name pain, but it often leaves us circling it. Insight increases, language expands, but healing stalls. What if the very frameworks meant to help us are quietly blocking our ability to change? This week on Win Today, Dr. Lee Warren joins me for a conversation that bridges neuroscience, faith, and lived experience. As a practicing neurosurgeon and trauma survivor, Dr. Warren explains why the brain resists healing, how survival mode hijacks our thinking, and why compulsive rumination feels productive while actually reinforcing pain. We explore the science behind neuroplasticity and the spiritual responsibility we carry to participate in our own renewal. This episode doesn't dismiss therapy, but it challenges passivity. Healing requires more than awareness. It requires agency, discipline, and the courage to rewire patterns that no longer serve life.

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Dr. W. Lee Warren is a practicing neurosurgeon, author, and speaker known for integrating neuroscience, faith, and personal experience to help people heal from trauma and transform their lives. A survivor of profound personal loss, he has spent decades studying how thoughts shape the brain and how intentional mental practices can lead to lasting emotional and spiritual renewal. He is the author of multiple books, including The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery.

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Something happened that you cannot explain, and none of the explanations you have been handed since hold any weight. You prayed the prayer of faith. You declared the promise out loud. The outcome you were certain of never arrived. What you are left holding is a faith that worked exactly as it was supposed to and a grief it did nothing to prevent. Bethany Wohrle joins me for one of the rawest conversations this show has hosted. Bethany leads worship for Bethel Music, and in 2020 her family walked through the unthinkable: her five-month-old niece died suddenly, with no cause an autopsy could ever name. Bethany declared healing over her on the way to the hospital. She did not get her miracle. What she got instead was a confrontation with the difference between faith that manipulates outcomes and faith that survives losing them, and that confrontation is the spine of this conversation.

You know the pull toward turning Jesus into a good luck charm, a rabbit's foot you rub until He hands over the result you have decided you are owed. Bethany will not let either of us get away with that. We talk through what grief does to a body, what a sacrifice of praise actually costs, what to do the night foreboding fear shows up uninvited, and why surrendering your right to understand is not ignorance but wisdom. This conversation will not hand you a resolution. It will ask whether your faith can still worship in the room where the miracle did not happen.

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Bethany Wohrle is a worship leader with Bethel Music and has been part of the Collective since 2018. Originally from Florida, she began leading worship young in her local church before relocating with her family to Redding, California, and later serving on staff as a worship pastor in Lubbock, Texas. Bethany now lives in Nashville with her husband, Chris, and their two sons, and her debut solo album, Reason That I Sing, was written in the years following the sudden death of her infant niece.

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Something shifts in the middle of life that you were not warned about. The fervor you once had—the fire, the sense that God was close, and the faith was vivid—has gone flat. And the question underneath your silence, the one you are ashamed to admit, is not "What happened to my faith?" It is "What is wrong with me?" Nothing is wrong with you. But something is forming inside you, whether you know it or not. Whether it becomes maturity or bitterness depends on decisions you are probably not aware you are making right now.

Father Ronald Rolheiser—Missionary Oblate priest, theologian, and author of Insane for the Light and Sacred Fire—returns for a third conversation that opens the map most of us are missing.

He walks through the three phases of a maturing Christian life, explains why wilderness seasons are not a malfunction but a form of purification, and addresses why the grief you keep deferring is the precise bridge to everything the second half of life is supposed to be. Underneath all of it is the one question midlife forces everyone to answer: whether you are still operating out of the pleasure principle, asking what is in it for you, or whether you have begun the long work of moving from achievement to fruitfulness.

If you are in the flat middle stretch of life, this conversation will name exactly where you are. What comes after the naming is up to you. The Lord is not asking you to feel more. He is asking you to be honest, to grieve faithfully, and to hold with both hands whatever commitments He has already placed in yours.

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Father Ronald Rolheiser is a Missionary Oblate priest, theologian, and the author of Insane for the Light and Sacred Fire—among nearly twenty books exploring what it means to mature in a life with God. His weekly column on spirituality reaches readers in more than seventy countries. This is his third conversation on Win Today.

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Somewhere between the prayer requests, the small group answers, and the service rotation, you stopped following Jesus and started working for him. You know what this feels like: the quiet exhaustion under the faithfulness, the sense that God has become an employer and you have become an employee who can never clock enough hours. Tim Timmons joins me from a place most people never reach: 25 years into an incurable cancer diagnosis, months past the death of his best friend, and more alive in Jesus than he has ever been.

Tim is the co-writer of MercyMe's Grammy-nominated "Even If" and the subject of the film I Can Only Imagine 2. We move into the distinction Tim names plainly: working for God is exhausting, and he quit. What replaced it is not resignation; it is something wilder and more demanding, the daily decision to join Jesus in the present moment rather than perform for an audience of One who never asked for the performance. We confront the Christian platitudes that gaslight grieving people, the real distance between surrender and contentment (they are not the same thing, and one of them can be done in fury), and what it looks like to wrestle with God well without letting go.

If you have been managing God's opinion of you rather than following him, this conversation will not comfort you. It will ask you to stop performing and start joining, which is harder and more alive. The question Tim keeps returning to across 25 years of manure and mystery is available to you right now: what if Jesus is here, at work, and not asking for your performance? Stop pretending you have already answered it.

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Tim Timmons is a Nashville-based singer, songwriter, and worship leader who has spent 25 years living with an incurable stage four cancer diagnosis and has emerged not with answers but with something better: a practice. He co-wrote MercyMe's Grammy-nominated "Even If," is the subject of the film I Can Only Imagine 2 (portrayed by Milo Ventimiglia), and recently released Waking Up Again: A Journey of Grief and Gratitude with his wife Hillary. He leads 10,000 Minutes, a nonprofit and podcast built around the question of what happens when Jesus people actually join Jesus in the 10,000 minutes outside of Sunday.

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You already know something is off. The output is there. You're showing up, doing the work, performing at a level other people can see. But underneath all of it, there's a strain you can't quite name — a low-grade exhaustion that has nothing to do with how many hours you slept and everything to do with why you're doing what you're doing. You are working for your identity instead of from it. And no amount of productivity is going to fix a motivation problem. Pentatonix's Kevin Olusola and Donovan Dee Donnell join me today for a riveting conversation.

Kevin Olusola, Grammy-winning beatboxer and member of Pentatonix, and Donovan Dee Donnell, life coach, counselor, and co-author of Designed to Succeed, join me for one of the most theologically loaded conversations this show has ever had. Kevin names something with startling precision: he gave up the ghost — not as resignation, but as full surrender to the Father at the Hollywood Bowl in 2022, performing before thousands without needing their applause because his being was finally more secure than his doing.

Donovan unpacks the mechanics of fear with the clarity of someone who has lived in both the wreckage and the rebuild, walking us through what he and Kevin call the verify-purify-occupy framework, the three-move sequence for dismantling fear's claim before it ever gains a foothold. Together, they trace a thread that runs from identity through core values, through alignment and its guardrails, to the question every person of purpose will eventually have to answer: What are you willing to die for?

This is not a conversation about success. It is a conversation about what happens when your motivation is finally honest enough to be sanctified. It will ask you to do something you have probably been postponing — to go to God with the actual thing, not the acceptable version of it, and let Him work with what is true.

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Kevin Olusola is a three-time Grammy Award-winning musician and beatboxer best known as a member of Pentatonix, the a cappella group that has amassed nearly five billion streams on YouTube. A Yale University graduate who came within a semester of a pre-med track, Kevin traded the expectations of his immigrant Nigerian-Grenadian family for a music career built on the unconventional combination of classical cello and beatboxing — and paid for that leap in ways that eventually led him to something more costly than a career pivot: a genuine reckoning with why he was performing at all. He is also the founder of Imagine Faith Talk, where his platform merges high-performance principles with a Pentecostal-Charismatic faith, and the author of a solo musical project, Dawn of a Misfit.

Donovan Dee Donnell is a life coach, former counselor, and co-author of Designed to Succeed. A self-described introvert with an extrovert's calling, Donovan brings both the rigor of professional coaching and the honesty of someone who has navigated some dark places — including years as a stripper and a long reckoning with what it costs to build a life that isn't afraid of criticism. He is a founding collaborator on the Imagine Faith Talk platform alongside Kevin Olusola, and his coaching work centers on helping people identify the guardrails that protect alignment and do the internal work necessary to keep their motivation honest.

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You have found ways to make your wound productive. You turned the thing that broke you into the engine that drives you — and somewhere along the way, you started calling that a superpower. You are high-functioning and deeply exhausted, achieving without arriving, performing your way through life while something underneath quietly starves.

Patrick Lencioni is the founder of The Table Group and the author behind some of the most influential business books of the last twenty years, including The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. But this conversation goes somewhere his work rarely takes him. Patrick opens up about his own diagnosis with OCD — the fear-driven, control-seeking, maniacal cycle of obsession and compulsion — and the childhood wounds that fed it for decades before anyone named what was happening. He and Christopher go deep on the real definition of OCD, its subtypes, including scrupulosity, and the specific way anxiety disorders attach themselves to the things of God and masquerade as faith. They also walk through what the dark night of the soul actually strips from a person — and why that stripping is not punishment but surgery. And Patrick makes the case for something the culture cannot stomach: that refusing to speak truth to someone you love is not kindness. It is cruelty wearing a gentler name.

If you have been performing your faith without living it, checking instead of trusting, arranging your world in exchange for a sense of safety that never quite holds, this conversation is going to name something you have been carrying for a long time. Patrick is not talking from a safe distance. He is still at work. So is Christopher. And what they both know now is that the wound does not become anything worth having until surrender has gone all the way down. That kind of surrender is not passive. It is the hardest thing a person ever does. This conversation will ask you to begin it.

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Patrick Lencioni is the founder and president of The Table Group, a firm dedicated to helping leaders build healthy organizations, and the author of 10 books on leadership and teamwork, with over 3 million copies sold worldwide. His best-known work, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, has become one of the most widely used business texts in the world, applied by organizations ranging from the Fortune 500 to the military to the local church. He lives and works out of the Franklin, Tennessee area.

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You've been filling your days to the brim and calling it faithfulness. Every hour accounted for. Every margin eliminated. You pull it all off, too, and you reach the end of the day unable to say why it felt empty. The people you love most were technically present, but you couldn't really see them. You measured the day by what got done, not by who got loved. And underneath the productivity, if you're honest, there was a quieter engine running — the fear that if you slowed down, you'd have to sit with something you're not ready to face.

Tyler Staton, lead pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, author of Praying Like Monks Living Like Fools, The Familiar Stranger, and his newest book After Amen, joins me for what I believe is one of the most theologically precise and personally confronting conversations this show has produced. Tyler has walked through a stage-four cancer diagnosis and come through it with a startling clarity about what the soul actually needs. In this conversation we cover the holiness of unfinished things, how to distinguish Spirit-led submission from fear-driven people-pleasing, what it means to absorb the wrongs of another without becoming a doormat, why approval addiction and genuine love cannot coexist in the same moment, and what Jesus's own relationship to human limits reveals about how we were designed to live.

What Tyler says about the Kingdom of God is worth stopping on. The Kingdom only comes in the present, he argues, and when you're living in your head, toward the next thing, you cannot participate in it. This isn't a productivity hack. It's a diagnosis of a spiritual condition most of us have normalized. The hurry we've made peace with is the very thing severing us from the people we love, the voice of the Spirit we say we want, and the joy we keep expecting to find somewhere ahead. What you'll find in this conversation is not comfort. You'll find a mirror. Tyler names the lie that high-achievers and approval-seekers share in common: that more urgency and more effort will eventually produce the love and belonging we're chasing, and he tells you exactly why that trade will cost you your soul. This conversation will ask something of you. The question is whether you're ready to slow down enough to hear it.

Guest Bio

Tyler Staton is the lead pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon, and the national director of 24-7 Prayer USA. He is the author of Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools, The Familiar Stranger — a book about encountering the Holy Spirit as a living Person — and his newest release, After Amen: 50 Days of Poetry and Prayer, written in the aftermath of a stage-four cancer diagnosis and the particular clarity that kind of wilderness produces. Tyler lives in Portland with his wife Kirsten, and their three sons. His work sits at the intersection of contemplative prayer, Spirit-led formation, and the kind of pastoral honesty that refuses to separate theological depth from ordinary daily life.

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There is something underneath the anger you can't quite name. It sounds like disappointment. It feels like betrayal. And it has God's name on it. You prayed. You believed. You held on as long as you could. And then the thing you were afraid of happened anyway. So somewhere in the quiet, you decided — without maybe ever saying it out loud — that He let you down. That He was responsible. That if He were really good, really powerful, really in charge, this would have gone differently.

Ryan Maher joins me for a conversation that goes straight to the root of that wound. Ryan is the founder of The Prayer Channel and Trust God Bro, the most-followed Christian channels on Instagram, and the author of The God Worth Trusting — a book born out of losing his mother to addiction, losing his friend Brett, and losing his faith in the version of God he'd been handed. What he discovered in that wreckage was not a tidy theology but something far more durable: a distinction between a God who controls and a God who is sovereign, and why confusing those two things has done more damage to the church's trust than almost anything else. We cover the difference between sovereignty and control, what it actually means that God is good at the level of nature and not just activity, and why the phrase "everything happens for a reason" is not only unhelpful; it's a theological lie.

If you have walked through something that feels impossible to reconcile with a good God, this conversation will not give you easy answers. What it will give you is a more honest starting place — and the invitation to build a history with the Lord that holds when the circumstances don't. The question is not whether you can trust Him. The question is whether you are willing to let scripture define who He is rather than letting your worst moment do it.

Guest Bio

Ryan Maher is a pastor and evangelist who uses every digital tool available to share the Gospel, reaching hundreds of millions of people each month through the ministries he has founded and leads, including The Prayer Channel — the number one most popular broadcast channel on Instagram. He is the author of The God Worth Trusting: Restoring Faith in a Good God, a book he describes as the resource he wished someone had handed him in his own darkest seasons. Ryan and his wife, Brittany, are based in Michigan.

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You have more knowledge than you've ever had, and somehow you're more tired. More guarded. More prone to walk into a room and see everything wrong with it before you see anything right. You used to believe things would get better. Now you believe you've simply seen enough to know they probably won't. You call it wisdom. But it might be something else entirely.

Carey Nieuwhof joins me for a conversation I've been looking forward to for years, and he opens up in a way I did not expect. At 61, in the wake of 29 simultaneous external stressors, a rare blood disorder that nearly took his life, aging parents, the death of a father-in-law, and the loss of the physical sanctuary that had been his refuge, Carey is navigating what grief actually looks like for a leader who spent two decades not grieving anything. The phrase that has stayed with me since this conversation is one his mentor gave him 25 years ago: ministry is a series of ungrieved losses. We cover what that means in practice, why cynicism is not a character flaw but a predictable outcome of accumulated knowledge without adequate grief, how the shift from fluid to crystallized intelligence changes what leadership should ask of you in your 40s and beyond, and what Carey and his wife Toni are actually doing, not just saying, to finish well.

There is something here that will not comfort you the way you're hoping to be comforted. Carey is too honest for that, and this episode is too important for that. If you have been running at a pace that leaves no room to feel your losses, this conversation is going to cost you something. Sit with it. Let it do its work.

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Carey Nieuwhof is a former attorney and pastor who leads one of the most listened-to leadership podcasts in the Christian space, with more than 800 episodes and over 36 million downloads. He is the author of several books, including the bestselling At Your Best, and the founder of the Art of Leadership Academy, a growing community of more than 20,000 leaders. He spent over a decade as a lead pastor north of Toronto before stepping away to focus on helping leaders at scale. He has studied burnout, cynicism, moral failure, and the patterns that separate leaders who finish well from those who don't. He brings to this conversation more than two decades of pattern recognition built at the intersection of personal suffering and serious study.

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You have tried harder. You have read the books, made the commitments, restarted the plan, and believed — genuinely believed — that this time would be different. And yet, five years later, you are looking at the same patterns, the same walls, the same version of yourself you were trying to leave behind. The failure is not a motivation problem. It is not a willpower problem. It is something deeper, something that the self-help industry cannot name because naming it would dismantle the entire enterprise.

Dr. Henry Cloud joins me for his third conversation on Win Today, and what he brings to the table this time is a confrontation with one of the most quietly destructive lies inside Christian growth culture: that knowledge is enough, that effort is enough, that the right tips applied with sufficient sincerity will eventually produce the life you want. Cloud dismantles that lie at the root. He explains why strength always begins in weakness, why your limitations are not obstacles to your growth but the very doorway through it, and why the passage everyone quotes — "the truth shall set you free" — has been systematically separated from the condition that precedes it. We also go deep into the relational patterns that quietly destroy families, churches, and teams: the victim-rescuer-persecutor triangle and how triangulation turns ordinary conflict into a cycle of division no one can escape from the inside. And Cloud offers one of the sharpest cultural diagnoses I have heard in years — on what the word "triggered" has come to mean and why its inflation is itself a sign of something unhealed.

If you have been doing the work but not getting anywhere, this conversation will name what is actually going on underneath the surface. But it will not let you stay comfortable in the naming. Something is required of you: not more effort, but a different kind of openness — the kind that begins with admitting you cannot do this alone.

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Dr. Henry Cloud is a clinical psychologist, leadership consultant, and New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author whose books have sold nearly 20 million copies worldwide. His work integrates psychological science and biblical wisdom to address the deepest patterns that keep people and organizations from genuine growth. He consults with CEOs, Fortune 500 companies, and high-net-worth family offices, and he is the founder of drcloud.com, which hosts his personal growth platform.

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You can feel it, even if you have never named it. The tightness around not having enough, not being enough, not doing enough. The reflex to protect what you have before someone takes it. The way your relationships quietly become negotiations, your faith quietly becomes performance, and your inner life quietly becomes a war zone — all while you are calling it prudence, discernment, stewardship, responsibility. You have been living from a worldview. And you probably have no idea which one it is. Jamie Winship returns to Win Today, and this conversation cuts deeper than most

Jamie is the founder of Identity Exchange and author of the new book The War of Worldviews, and for decades, he has brought peaceful, identity-rooted solutions into some of the most dangerous conflict zones on earth. What he has learned in war-torn regions, maximum-security prisons, and international diplomacy is this: every conflict, without exception, is a worldview problem before it is a behavior problem. There are only two worldviews. The separation worldview, which is built on scarcity, runs on fear, and always ends in self-protection and self-promotion. And the connection worldview, which is grounded in abundance, operates from love and produces self-emptying, other-focused transformation. We also dig into why identity alone isn't enough if the worldview carrying it is toxic, the staggering difference between influence and production, what Moses was actually warning Israel about through the story of Joseph, and why Daniel's refusal to bow to the empire changed three dynasties while Joseph's compliance led to his own people's bondage.

If you have been calling your fear something else — and there is a good chance you have — this conversation is going to name it. You will have to decide what to do with what you hear. That decision will shape everything else.

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Jamie Winship is the co-founder of Identity Exchange and Identity Impact, training and consulting agencies that have helped leaders across professional sports, government, law enforcement, business, and international diplomacy discover their true identity and operate from it under pressure. After a distinguished career in law enforcement in the Washington DC metro area, Jamie earned a master's in English and spent years working in some of the world's most dangerous conflict zones — Indonesia, Jordan, Iraq, Palestine, and Israel — developing his Identity Method, a process of identity transformation that resolves inner conflict and opens new levels of creativity and resilience. He is the author of Living Fearless and the new book The War of Worldviews.

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You have been managing something for a long time. Maybe you don't call it that. Maybe it shows up as a low-grade restlessness, a reflexive reaching for the phone, a fullness in your chest that never quite resolves. You've done the spiritual things. You've prayed, you've worshipped, you've pressed through. And underneath all of it there is still something unresolved, something unnamed, something you have quietly agreed to just carry. And the most confronting possibility in the world is that the people closest to you have gotten comfortable with you carrying it, because a version of you that is fractured and functional and never-quite-well is a version of you they know how to manage. Tim Ross joins me for a conversation that is equal parts pastoral and surgical.

Tim is the host of The Basement podcast and the author of The Missing Peace: How to Be Held Together When You're Falling Apart, and what he brings to this conversation is not theory. In 2019, Tim's life was simultaneously at its most visible and its most misaligned, and what cracked the surface was not a catastrophic failure but something quieter and stranger than that, a spray-paint can and six cans from Home Depot on a Saturday night, and elders kind enough to hold a mirror up. We trace that inflection point all the way to a theology of nervous system regulation grounded not in Polyvagal theory alone but in Mark 4, in John 14, in the peace that Jesus left as a Person and not a feeling. We talk about dysregulation as detachment from peace, about why a regulated person can discern between the agitator and the agitated when a dysregulated one can only rebuke everything, about the narratives we have fallen in love with because the work of changing them is simply too much to want to face. We talk about what it costs to get free, and why some of the people in your life are quietly counting on you not to.

The free you will not tolerate what the bound you did. Tim said that near the end of our conversation, and it's the kind of sentence that doesn't settle quietly. This episode will not let you stay comfortable with a curated peace. It will ask whether what you're calling maturity is actually avoidance, whether what you're calling faith is cowardice dressed up, and whether you're ready to throw off the outer garment and run.

Guest Bio

Tim Ross is the host of The Basement podcast, one of the most widely followed voices at the intersection of faith, mental health, and honest human experience. Tim has spent more than 27 years in the work of formation, and his shift from the pews to podcasting has extended his reach to millions. His newest book, The Missing Peace: How to Be Held Together When You're Falling Apart (Thomas Nelson, 2025), is a theology of peace rooted in the person of the Holy Spirit and grounded in the lived reality of nervous system regulation. He lives in Dallas with his wife, Juliette, and their sons Nathan and Noah.

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You have already tried the conversations. You have tried slowing down, choosing better words, waiting for the right moment. And still something derails it — the same wall, the same disconnect, the same feeling that you are speaking into air. What you have probably not tried is understanding why you communicate the way you do, and more importantly, where that pattern came from.

Jason VanRuler is a licensed psychotherapist, author, and nationally recognized speaker whose new book, Discovering Your Communication Type, names a truth that changes everything: your communication style was not chosen — it was formed, shaped by the environment you needed to survive as a child. In this conversation, Jason introduces the PATHS model (Peacemaker, Advocate, Thinker, Harbor, Spark), but the framework is only the surface. Beneath it is something more confronting: most heated arguments are not about words. They are about wounds. And the same survival instincts that protected you then are likely the ones sabotaging your closest relationships now.

What does it cost a relationship when secrets corrode it slowly, the way carbon monoxide fills a room — undetectable until real damage is done? What happens when you lead with your explanation instead of your apology, and why does that single inversion invalidate everything that follows? If you have been in survival mode so long that dysregulation feels like Tuesday morning, this conversation names the path out — and the grief that comes with it. The question Jason puts to you, whether he says it directly or not, is this: do you actually want connection, or do you want validation for remaining exactly as you are? Only one of those is available here.

Guest Bio

Jason VanRuler is a licensed psychotherapist, author, and nationally recognized speaker based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, specializing in communication, attachment, and relationships. He is the author of Discovering Your Communication Type: The 5 Paths to Deeper Connections and Stronger Relationships and founder of a thriving private practice. Jason leads retreats, workshops, and intensives for couples and organizations, and hosts his own podcast, Ok, What's Next? He lives with his wife and three children.

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You have configured Jesus to fit your life. Not consciously, not maliciously, but you have done it nonetheless. The algorithm of your preferences, your comfort thresholds, your political loyalties, your financial anxieties — they all quietly shape the version of Jesus you bring to church, to prayer, and to your decisions. The result is a Jesus who agrees with you more than he challenges you, who blesses your plans more than he disrupts them, and who functions, if you are honest, more like a life coach than a Lord.

Kyle Idleman, Senior Pastor at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville and author of the new book The Missing Messiah, joins me for a conversation that will do exactly what you are afraid this kind of conversation will do: poke the box. Kyle draws a precise and unflinching distinction between Christian culture and kingdom culture, between a transactional faith built around what Jesus can do for you and a transformational discipleship built around following him wherever he goes. We cover the algorithm Jesus keeps breaking, the compartmentalized faith that lets him rummage in your "religion drawer" but not your finances, your politics, or your relationships, and the specific consequence no one wants to name: that a domesticated, comfortable, cushy Jesus is not going to hold you when the hardest seasons of your life arrive.

If your faith has never asked you to count the cost, that is not evidence of grace. It is evidence of a missing Messiah. This conversation will not make you feel better about where you are; it will make you want to go further. That is the invitation, and it requires something of you.

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You have a vague, unsettled sense that something is off—in the culture, in the church, maybe even in your own spiritual life—but you cannot quite name it, and so you keep moving, hoping it will clarify on its own. It will not clarify on its own. What you are sensing is real, and there is a name for it: you are living in the middle of a war you have not been trained to see. Dr. Joel Muddamalle, theologian and Director of Theology and Research at Proverbs 31 Ministries, joins me for a conversation that is as theologically rigorous as it is pastorally urgent.

Joel makes the case that the church in the West has been slowly desensitized to the spiritual climate it is swimming in—not through a dramatic assault, but through the gradual repositioning of our dependence, our loves, and our identity. We cover the three rebellions embedded in Genesis and what they reveal about the enemy's enduring strategy, why the surge of spirituality in our culture is not an opportunity but a crisis of discernment, and why the doctrine of Christ consciousness—is not an enlightened reading of Scripture but a doctrine of demons that hijacks the name of Jesus while quietly displacing him from his own story. We also walk through what deliverance actually looks like for believers, practically and biblically, without sensationalism and without the misplaced authority of any human administrator.

The most important line in this conversation is not about cosmic powers or exorcisms. It is this: the enemy does not gain ground by overpowering you—he gains ground because you are withdrawing. Every time you step back, he steps forward. That truth will require something of you. Come ready to receive it.

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You know what you're supposed to do. You've known for a while. And yet here you are, on the other side of another day that didn't deliver what you intended, wondering why you keep choosing the version of yourself that never has to be tested. The uncomfortable truth is that you're not failing because you're lazy. You're failing because procrastination is solving a problem for you—the problem of having to find out who you actually are when the pressure is on.

Jon Acuff joins me for a conversation that is equal parts diagnostic and liberating. Jon is one of the sharpest thinkers working in this space—a New York Times bestselling author whose new book, Procrastination Proof, makes the case that your delay is not a discipline problem. It's a fear problem. And until you understand what procrastination is actually protecting you from, no system, no strategy, and no surge of motivation will hold. We cover the lie that one breakthrough will change everything, why you keep giving advice to your past self while ignoring your future one, the pre-decision framework that removes the daily negotiation with yourself, and what it actually means to build a motivation portfolio instead of chasing a feeling.

What Jon names in this conversation is something most productivity content never gets close to: the invisible cost. Every day you delay is not a neutral act. It is a vote for the version of you that never has to be exposed, refined, or tested. And that version of you has been winning long enough.

This conversation will not let you stay comfortable. It will invite you to take an honest look at what you are actually protecting, who you are actually becoming, and what it would cost you to finally give yourself permission to start.

Guest Bio

Jon Acuff is a New York Times bestselling author of twelve books, including Soundtracks, Finish, and Procrastination Proof, which together have sold more than one million copies. Named one of Inc.'s Top 100 Leadership Speakers, he delivers keynotes to companies including Microsoft, Walmart, Comedy Central, and Chick-fil-A. He hosts the podcast All It Takes Is a Goal and lives outside Nashville with his wife and two daughters. In this conversation, Jon brings his signature combination of humor, forensic self-awareness, and hard-won practical frameworks to the question most productivity culture refuses to ask honestly: what is your procrastination actually protecting?

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Many people say they want freedom. They pray for it, talk about it, and surround themselves with language that sounds like transformation. But beneath the surface, there is often resistance. Patterns persist. Mindsets remain unchallenged. And responsibility is quietly avoided. This week on Win Today, Alex Seeley joins me for a direct and necessary conversation about the work of sanctification and what it actually requires. We examine why so many believers remain stuck in cycles they claim to want to leave, how unchallenged thinking reinforces spiritual stagnation, and why true freedom demands more than awareness. It requires participation.

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Alex Seeley is the co-lead pastor of The Belonging Co. in Nashville, Tennessee, a global church community known for its emphasis on worship, discipleship, and the presence of God. Originally from Australia, Alex has spent years leading, teaching, and equipping believers to grow in spiritual maturity and live lives marked by freedom and purpose. Through her leadership, speaking, and writing, she challenges individuals to confront limiting mindsets, embrace the process of sanctification, and walk in the fullness of what God has for them.

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You may be walking through disappointment. You may feel tempted to withdraw. You may not know how to trust God again. This conversation with Bart Millard from MercyMe will help you understand what it means to stay present, stay honest, and allow God to form something deeper in you through what you are facing.

You'll learn:

• Why suffering can deepen rather than destroy your faith
• How isolation quietly hinders the healing process
• Why vocalizing your struggles reduces their power
• The difference between giving up and true surrender
• How to trust God beyond specific outcomes

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Bart Millard is the lead singer of the multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated band MercyMe and a songwriter whose work has shaped modern worship music for decades. Known for the hit song "I Can Only Imagine," Bart has shared his story of pain, redemption, and faith through music, film, and writing. His journey—from a difficult childhood marked by abuse to becoming a voice of hope for millions—continues to inform his message about healing, resilience, and trusting God through adversity. Through his music, books, and storytelling, Bart invites people into an honest and grounded faith that holds both grief and gratitude.

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Many people today feel scattered. Attention is fractured, emotions are unsteady, and spiritual life feels more like survival than formation. We move from one demand to the next, one distraction to another, and somewhere along the way, the soul begins to splinter. This week on Win Today, Heath Hardesty joins me for a deeply clarifying conversation about what it means to live with an integrated soul in a fragmented world. We examine why so many believers struggle to actually receive the love of God, how discipleship has often been reduced to a subtle form of self-improvement, and why attempts to short-circuit suffering often delay the very formation God is trying to produce. Heath offers a compelling vision of apprenticeship to Jesus—not as a program to become your best self, but as a way of life where union with Him becomes the starting point, abiding and obeying Him becomes the essence, and reflecting Him becomes the aim. If you feel spiritually scattered, if your faith feels more performative than relational, or if you've realized you don't actually know how to receive the love of God, this conversation will help reorient what true discipleship is meant to form.

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Heath Hardesty serves as the lead pastor of Valley Community Church and is a founder of Inklings Coffee & Tea in downtown Pleasanton, California. Raised in a blue-collar home, Heath began his vocational journey as a plumber's apprentice in Colorado before transitioning into pastoral ministry on the edge of Silicon Valley, where he now lives with his family. He holds degrees in literature, leadership, biblical studies, and theology from the University of Colorado Boulder and Western Seminary in Portland. Through his teaching and writing, Heath invites people into a reimagined vision of apprenticeship to Jesus—one that cultivates wholeness, resilience, and a deeper experience of God's love.

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We are living in a moment where the language of self-care is everywhere. Protect your peace. Take a break. Treat yourself. But beneath the bubble baths and wellness rituals, something deeper is breaking down. People are absorbing quiet but powerful lies that they are useless, replaceable, or fundamentally unimportant. This week on Win Today, journalist and bestselling author Jennifer Breheny Wallace joins us to examine what she calls the modern crisis of "mattering." Drawing from extensive research and deeply human stories, Jennifer explains why the need to feel valued and to know that we add value is not optional—it is a core human need. When that need goes unmet, the consequences show up everywhere: fragile self-esteem, burnout, toxic achievement culture, and a constant search for validation that never quite satisfies.

We explore why self-esteem alone cannot sustain a healthy identity, how success-driven cultures quietly erode a sense of worth, and why the hyper-visible world of social media often produces the opposite of real connection. Jennifer also introduces the concept of a "mattering core"—the conditions that help people know they are valued and capable of contributing value to others. When those elements are present, resilience grows. When they disappear, people begin to doubt their place in the world.

If you've ever felt the pressure to prove your worth, if success has started to feel strangely empty, or if you've wondered why validation never seems to last, this conversation will help reframe what human flourishing actually requires.

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Jennifer Breheny Wallace is an acclaimed journalist and bestselling author whose work focuses on the intersection of mental health, achievement culture, and human flourishing. She is the author of Mattering: How to Create a Life of Meaning, Empathy, and Impact, a groundbreaking exploration of why the human need to feel valued and to add value is essential to well-being. Jennifer's writing has appeared in outlets including The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post, where she examines how modern pressures around success and validation shape the mental health of both adults and young people. Through her reporting and research, she helps readers understand how restoring a sense of mattering can strengthen resilience, deepen relationships, and restore purpose in an achievement-driven world.

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Every generation eventually faces moments when stability disappears, and the ground beneath our assumptions begins to shake. Cultural chaos, personal uncertainty, and unexpected upheaval have a way of revealing what our faith is actually built upon. In those moments, the question is no longer theoretical—it becomes deeply personal. This week on Win Today, my good friend Paige Collins joins me for a thoughtful conversation about preparing our lives for seasons of shaking and why surrendering to God is often far more costly than we expect. We explore the posture required to remain steady when circumstances become unpredictable, the spiritual maturity that grows through relinquishing control, and how God often forms resilience in environments that feel uncomfortable or uncertain. We also touch on the intriguing and often misunderstood topic of dreams and whether God can still speak through them today. Scripture includes moments where the Lord communicated through dreams—from Solomon's encounter in 1 Kings to Joel's prophetic declaration that in the last days people would dream dreams. At the same time, we make an important distinction: dreams are never equivalent to Scripture, never authoritative revelation, and never a replacement for the Word of God. Instead, if they occur at all, they must be tested, weighed, and submitted to the authority of Scripture and the wisdom of the Church.

If the cultural moment feels unstable, if you sense the Lord inviting you into deeper surrender, or if you're wondering how to remain grounded when life becomes unpredictable, this conversation will help clarify the posture that prepares a believer to endure seasons of shaking.

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Paige Collins is a lifelong dreamer and visionary, and the founding partner of Icon Media Group, a premier PR firm specializing in faith and family entertainment. She has led high-impact publicity campaigns for major faith-based films and Kingdom-driven brands, helping shape the public conversation around faith in media and culture. Paige also serves as a producer, screenwriter, and founder of Honeybee Entertainment, a company dedicated to elevating stories of women of faith across film, television, and other creative platforms.

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It is possible to practice the rhythms of faith and still miss the Person those rhythms were meant to lead us to. We can read Scripture, attend church, adopt the language of discipleship, and build entire spiritual lives around the habits of Jesus—while quietly drifting from intimacy with Jesus Himself. This week on Win Today, Hosanna Wong joins me for a clarifying and deeply confronting conversation about the difference between performing Christianity and actually knowing God. We examine how selective obedience slowly erodes intimacy with Him, why legalism has learned to rebrand itself as passion for holiness, and how seasons of hiddenness and crushing are often the environments where authentic discipleship is formed. Hosanna also unpacks six roadblocks that frequently prevent believers from experiencing genuine connection with God, revealing how easy it is to substitute religious activity for relational transformation. The invitation of Jesus has never been behavior management or spiritual performance—it is repentance, surrender, and relationship.

If you've been doing the practices of faith but still feel distant from God… if you've sensed the quiet conviction that something deeper is being asked of you, or if you're realizing that obedience in some areas has been selective rather than surrendered, this episode will bring needed clarity.

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Hosanna Wong is an international speaker, best-selling author, and spoken word artist known for helping everyday people know Jesus in a real and personal way. Widely recognized for her viral spoken word piece "I Have A New Name," Hosanna shares her message in churches, conferences, prisons, and ministries around the world, reaching across denominations, cultures, and backgrounds. Raised in an urban ministry on the streets of San Francisco, she later spent years traveling throughout the United States speaking and sharing the gospel through spoken word poetry while living out of suitcases. Through her speaking, writing, and creative work, Hosanna equips believers to deepen their relationship with God and pursue authentic discipleship.

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Sexual addiction is often treated as a behavior problem. Stop the behavior. Remove the temptation. Try harder next time. But what if the behavior is not the real issue? What if the patterns that bring shame, secrecy, and self-sabotage are actually revealing something deeper about the story you carry? This week on Win Today, therapist and researcher Jay Stringer joins me to unpack the anatomy of sexual addiction and unwanted sexual behavior. Drawing from research involving more than 3,800 men and women, Jay explains why these patterns are rarely random and how the unresolved parts of our past often shape them. We talk about why shame keeps people trapped in destructive cycles, why curiosity is often the first step toward healing, and why grief has the surprising power to reshape what we desire. Sexual struggles are not simply moral failures to suppress. They can become a roadmap that leads us toward the healing we have avoided. If you are stuck in patterns you cannot explain, if shame has kept you silent, or if you've tried to manage the behavior without understanding the story behind it, this episode will help you see why real freedom begins with honesty.

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Jay Stringer is a licensed therapist, minister, and researcher who helps men and women understand and outgrow unwanted sexual behaviors. He is the author of the award-winning book Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing, based on a multiyear research study involving more than 3,800 men and women exploring the roots of sexual addiction and compulsive sexual behavior. Jay is also the creator of the Sexual Behavior Self-Assessment and The Journey Course, a five-month program designed to help individuals identify and transform the deeper drivers behind destructive patterns. He holds an MDiv and a master's degree in counseling psychology from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology and completed post-graduate training under Dr. Dan Allender while serving as a Senior Fellow at The Allender Center.

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We talk about healing as though it's inevitable. As though proximity to Scripture, therapy language, or Christian community automatically produces transformation. But God does not force anyone into wholeness. He invites. He confronts. He calls. And too many believers confuse awareness with growth. This week on Win Today, Debra Fileta joins me for a sober conversation about emotional health and spiritual maturity. We examine why so many Christians remain emotionally immature while sounding spiritually fluent, how "trauma-informed" has in some circles become trauma-defined identity, and why you cannot become spiritually mature if your mental and emotional life is neglected. Healing is not passive. It is participatory. If your faith is sincere but your reactions are volatile… if you know the right language but keep repeating the same patterns… or if you've mistaken self-protection for self-awareness, this episode will clarify what real growth actually requires.

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Debra Fileta is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in relationship, marital, mental, and emotional health. She is the author of five books, host of the Love + Relationships Podcast, and founder of TrueLoveDates.com, a widely read relationship advice platform reaching millions worldwide. Known for her candid yet compassionate voice, Debra integrates clinical insight with Christian faith to help individuals and couples pursue emotional health and stronger relationships. Her work has been featured in outlets including Christianity Today, Focus on the Family, Relevant Magazine, Crosswalk.com, Charisma Magazine, and more.

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There are ways Christians escape that don't look like rebellion. They look like busyness. Performance. Endless content. Religious activity. We stay "engaged," but we are quietly numb. And over time, that numbness settles into the body as anxiety, irritability, and bitterness we don't know how to name. This week on Win Today, Stephen McWhirter joins me to discuss the socially acceptable ways believers avoid reality and why those patterns keep us stuck. Stephen's story is raw. He grew up in a violent home, ran hard from God through addiction and self-destruction, and encountered the presence of the Lord in a moment that changed everything. We explore how trauma and rebellion can coexist with spiritual language, how bitterness lodges itself in the body, and what it means to become a resting place for chaos rather than a reactor to it. This episode isn't about shame. It's about sobriety. If you've been medicating pain with distraction, ministry, content, or noise, this conversation will help you confront what you've been avoiding and rediscover what it means to be radically restored.

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Stephen McWhirter is a singer, songwriter, and worship leader known for his powerful testimony of transformation and his passion for helping others encounter the presence of God. After growing up in a tumultuous home and spending years in addiction and rebellion, Stephen experienced a radical encounter with Christ that reshaped his life and calling. He now leads worship and shares his story nationally, pointing people toward healing, identity, and freedom in Jesus.

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We are living through a crisis of clarity. In the name of empathy, we have untethered compassion from truth, traded moral courage for slogans, and reduced identity to something endlessly self-constructed. The result is not freedom, but confusion, where words lose meaning, conviction is treated as cruelty, and the church often responds with language that sounds kind but forms no one. This week on Win Today, apologist and author Abdu Murray joins me for a sober, unflinching conversation about self-creation, gender ideology, and the liabilities of a post-truth culture. We examine how empathy becomes destructive when it is severed from reality, why identity collapses when it is built on feelings alone, and how the church's reliance on syrupy slogans leaves believers ill-equipped to engage the moment with wisdom and courage. This isn't reactionary, it's diagnostic. If you sense the ground shifting beneath basic definitions of personhood, truth, and meaning, this episode offers clarity without cruelty and conviction without caricature.

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Abdu Murray is an author, speaker, and apologist who explores the intellectual credibility of the Christian faith in a post-truth world. With a background in law and years of experience engaging questions of identity, meaning, and worldview, Abdu is widely respected for his clarity, charity, and ability to address complex cultural issues with reasoned conviction.

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We live in a moment where difficulty is quickly labeled as damage and discomfort is often treated as pathology. While trauma is real and serious, not every hard moment is trauma—and confusing the two can quietly undermine resilience, clarity, and growth. When every struggle is interpreted as injury, we lose the ability to endure, discern, and respond wisely. This week on Win Today, Dr. Lee Warren returns to continue our Self-Brain Surgery conversation. We talk about what it actually means to take a thought captive, why anxiety spirals feel uncontrollable even when they're not, and how automatic thinking patterns quietly shape the brain. Dr. Warren also challenges common scientific blind spots that ignore meaning, responsibility, and agency in the healing process. This episode helps you separate pain from pathology, suffering from trauma, and awareness from action—so you can move from mental reactivity to intentional renewal.

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Dr. W. Lee Warren is a practicing neurosurgeon, author, and speaker known for integrating neuroscience, faith, and personal experience to help people heal from trauma and transform their lives. A survivor of profound personal loss, he has spent decades studying how thoughts shape the brain and how intentional mental practices can lead to lasting emotional and spiritual renewal. He is the author of multiple books, including The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery.

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Excellence isn't a personality trait or a hustle tactic. It's a way of becoming. And in a culture driven by distraction, convenience, and external validation, genuine excellence is quietly eroding. What replaces it looks productive but feels hollow, leaving many people burned out, scattered, or chasing intensity instead of depth. This week on Win Today, Brad Stulberg joins me to recover a truer vision of excellence—one rooted in biology, values, focus, and formation. We explore why rugged flexibility matters more than rigid discipline, how to curate your inputs so your attention serves what matters most, and why there are actually two different kinds of burnout. This conversation reframes excellence not as achievement alone, but as a deeply human process of becoming aligned, durable, and alive. If you're tired of pseudo-excellence, dopamine-driven ambition, or burnout disguised as growth, this episode will help you reorient toward a better path—one that connects mastery with meaning and performance with purpose.

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Brad Stulberg is an author, coach, and researcher focused on excellence, sustainable performance, and human flourishing. He has written multiple best-selling books exploring the intersection of science, philosophy, and practice, and his work is widely recognized for helping individuals and organizations pursue growth without burnout. Brad's writing and teaching challenge hustle culture while offering a grounded, humane path toward mastery, resilience, and meaningful achievement.

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We are more self-aware than ever, and yet many people feel more stuck, anxious, and exhausted than before. Therapy culture has helped us name pain, but it often leaves us circling it. Insight increases, language expands, but healing stalls. What if the very frameworks meant to help us are quietly blocking our ability to change? This week on Win Today, Dr. Lee Warren joins me for a conversation that bridges neuroscience, faith, and lived experience. As a practicing neurosurgeon and trauma survivor, Dr. Warren explains why the brain resists healing, how survival mode hijacks our thinking, and why compulsive rumination feels productive while actually reinforcing pain. We explore the science behind neuroplasticity and the spiritual responsibility we carry to participate in our own renewal. This episode doesn't dismiss therapy, but it challenges passivity. Healing requires more than awareness. It requires agency, discipline, and the courage to rewire patterns that no longer serve life.

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Dr. W. Lee Warren is a practicing neurosurgeon, author, and speaker known for integrating neuroscience, faith, and personal experience to help people heal from trauma and transform their lives. A survivor of profound personal loss, he has spent decades studying how thoughts shape the brain and how intentional mental practices can lead to lasting emotional and spiritual renewal. He is the author of multiple books, including The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery.

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We live in a moment where spiritual language is everywhere, but formation is rare. Many people claim to be spiritual while rejecting authority, truth, and discipline. Others consume sermons built on slogans rather than Scripture, leaving their faith thin, sentimental, and easily shaken. The result is a generation that feels awakened but remains unformed. This week on Win Today, Lisa Bevere joins me for the final installment of the [Formed.] discipleship series to confront the cost of being spiritual but not anchored in truth. We talk about the rise of tarot and oracle cards, what an exorcist revealed about their spiritual danger, how progressive theology often drifts toward self-deification, and why the church has grown far too comfortable preaching phrases instead of the Word. This conversation is not reactionary; it is corrective. If you're hungry for real formation, grounded truth, and a faith that can withstand deception, offense, and cultural pressure, this episode brings the series to its necessary conclusion.

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Lisa Bevere is a bestselling author, speaker, and co-founder of Messenger International. Known for her prophetic clarity and uncompromising commitment to Scripture, Lisa has spent decades calling believers to spiritual maturity, courage, and wholehearted devotion to Jesus. Her books and teaching reach a global audience, challenging cultural Christianity and inviting the church back to truth, holiness, and biblical authority.

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Suffering exposes what we believe about God faster than success ever could. When affliction lingers, disappointment goes unresolved, and growth feels slower than we want, the question isn't whether God is present—it's whether our theology can carry the weight of real life. Too many believers inherit a framework that collapses under pressure, leaving them confused, bitter, or quietly disillusioned. This week on Win Today, Dr. Craig Keener joins me to rebuild a theology of suffering that can endure. We talk about why God is not in a hurry to mature us, how pressure actually forms spiritual resilience, and what it looks like to develop a mindset about affliction that produces endurance rather than erosion. This conversation doesn't minimize pain—it gives it meaning. If you're suffering, stalled, or carrying disappointment you haven't known how to name, this episode will help you reframe affliction as formation and discover the kind of maturity that only pressure can produce.

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Dr. Craig Keener is a leading New Testament scholar, historian, and theologian whose work has shaped global conversations on Scripture, the Holy Spirit, miracles, and suffering. He has authored dozens of academic and popular-level books and has taught and lectured internationally, bringing rigorous scholarship together with pastoral sensitivity and lived faith.

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Spiritual drift rarely announces itself. It doesn't show up as rebellion or collapse. It shows up as subtle disorder, numbed discernment, and a slow loss of fire in the ordinary rhythms of life. Most people don't abandon discipleship; they simply stop training for it. This week on Win Today, Ian Simkins, lead pastor of The Bridge Church in Tennessee, joins me as part of our Formed discipleship series to expose the quiet ways formation breaks down and to recover the daily practices that restore spiritual clarity, hunger, and endurance. We talk about why the wilderness of everyday life—not the mountaintop—is where God does His deepest work, and how discernment must be trained intentionally if we're going to mature in godliness. If your faith feels cluttered, distracted, or quietly cooling, this conversation will help you recognize the fingerprints of disorder and reclaim the fire of discipleship to Jesus, right where you are.

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Ian Simkins is the lead pastor of The Bridge Church in Tennessee and a longtime pastor and teacher focused on spiritual formation, discernment, and everyday discipleship. Known for practical, Scripture-rooted teaching, he equips believers to develop resilient faith through disciplined rhythms, community, and faithful obedience to Jesus.

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Comfort feels kind, but it keeps you immature. The wilderness is where God trains you for weight, yet most of us cheat the process by numbing pain, curating outcomes, and calling it wisdom, while our souls atrophy. This week on Win Today, Dr. Joel Tudman joins me to expose why "finding yourself inside yourself" is a dead end, how the Lord sometimes pulls us apart to make us whole, and how to stay spiritually agile when life is disruptive. If your faith has been built around feelings, not formation. And if you're tired of circling the same mountain with better language, this conversation will call you back to training for godliness, where it actually happens: in the desert.

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Dr. Joel A. Tudman is a pastor, communicator, and leadership coach who equips people to trade comfort for formation and preference for obedience. Known for clear, high-energy preaching and practical frameworks for spiritual growth, he serves churches and leaders across the country, training teams in character, resilience, and Spirit-led discipline. His work centers on courage, identity, and purpose, calling believers to be formed, not performed.

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There's a reason your hunger fades when life gets busy and your soul gets loud: boredom becomes a shortcut to numbing, entitlement masquerades as discernment, and self-pity convinces you that endurance is optional. This week on Win Today, Bethel Music's Kristene DiMarco joins me to confront the quiet habits that starve spiritual hunger and to show us how to train the soul when worship feels flat, prayer drags, and offense stands in the doorway of growth. We talk about the discipline of boredom, the anatomy of hunger, why entitlement and self-pity atrophy endurance, and how to lay down your "right" to be offended by everything in life so true formation can continue. If you feel dulled by distraction, easily offended, or tired of mistaking relief for transformation, this conversation will call you back to the long road of love.

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Kristene DiMarco is a songwriter and worship leader with Bethel Music, known for penning and recording modern hymns and congregational anthems and for leading worship at churches and conferences around the world. Her albums and collaborations with Bethel Music and Jesus Culture have introduced a wide range of songs to the global church, and she continues to write and lead with a focus on honest lyrics, theological clarity, and resilient faith.

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You can admire spiritual maturity from a distance, or you can take your formation journey seriously. Many of us prefer the former. We outsource growth to personalities, call delayed obedience "wisdom," and bargain with God when surrender would cost too much. This week on Win Today, Dr. Eric Mason joins me to confront the quiet drift that hollows discipleship: the consumer posture that fuels bad teaching, the spiritual immaturity that bargains with God, and the confusion that happens when we make our assignment our purpose. If your faith has been built around sermons more than Scripture, preferences more than practices, or outcomes more than obedience, this conversation is your invitation to grow up on purpose, with the Spirit, for the long road of holiness.

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Dr. Eric Mason is the founder and lead pastor of Epiphany Fellowship in Philadelphia and the founder/president of Thriving, an urban ministry training leaders for city contexts. A pastor-theologian for nearly three decades, he has preached and trained nationally and internationally and authored several books. He holds a B.S. in Psychology (Bowie State), a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary—where he was mentored by Dr. Tony Evans at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship—and a D.Min. from Gordon-Conwell. Eric and his wife, Yvette, live in Philadelphia with their four children: Immanuel, Nehemiah, Ephraim, and Amalyah.

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We're told to trust God when life falls apart and to cling to hope when we feel abandoned. To pray louder when heaven feels silent. But what if the silence isn't a punishment…but a pathway straight to His presence? What if the wall you've hit isn't the end, but the beginning of a deeper formation? This week on Win Today, I'm re-airing a raw and timely conversation with Dr. Lee Warren—one that took an unexpected turn moments before we hit record. What followed was one of the most personal and Spirit-led conversations I've ever had about wilderness seasons, grief, intrusive thoughts, and what to do when you feel like God has gone quiet. I opened up about the last two years of my life. And yet, what I've discovered in the silence is this: God's silence is not His absence. And when everything else shakes, His Word still stands. If you've ever felt stuck between the pain of what happened and the fear that nothing will change…if you've ever cried out for clarity and heard nothing in return…this episode is for you.

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This week on Win Today, Jordan Rubin reveals how the body doesn't lie—and why the ancient wisdom of Scripture contains the keys to healing not just physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. After nearly dying from severe Crohn's disease, Jordan discovered that health isn't compartmentalized. Everything is connected—gut to brain, body to soul. And that the Bible had already mapped out the blueprint for healing. If you've tried to fix your body but stayed anxious… if you've addressed trauma but still feel inflamed… or if you're wondering why prayer isn't reversing depression, this episode will rewire your entire framework for healing and longevity.

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Jordan Rubin is one of America's most respected natural health experts and bestselling authors. After nearly dying from severe Crohn's disease at 19, Jordan discovered a life-saving health plan rooted in ancient biblical nutrition and supported by modern science. He's the founder of Ancient Nutrition and the New York Times bestselling author of The Maker's Diet. His latest book, The Biblio Diet, explores how God's original design for eating, moving, and living is the roadmap to lasting health. Jordan's message bridges faith and science to help people heal from the inside out.

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You love Jesus, and you want to love the Bible, but most days, life crowds it out. And when you do open the text, it can feel confusing, disjointed, even offensive; so you reach for personalities who make it feel easier. The problem is that celebrity clarity often replaces biblical clarity. This week on Win Today, Zach Windahl—creator of The Bible Study and founder of The Brand Sunday—joins me to recover the unified story of Scripture and to challenge a popular church slogan: "belong before you believe." Belonging matters, but the New Testament's pattern is belief that forms a people, not a people that replaces belief. We'll name the most common study mistakes, walk a simple observation–interpretation–application path, and give you a way to read when you're bored, confused, or offended—so you meet the Lord in the words he actually inspired.

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Zach Windahl is the author of The Bible Study. His work has introduced hundreds of thousands to practical, repeatable study rhythms that move from information to transformation. Today isn't about his résumé; it's about putting tools in your hands so you can read what's there and be formed by it.

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There's a difference between loving the Bible and learning how to read it. For many, study has felt complicated, clinical, or—worst of all—boring. Some of us were discipled by personalities instead of passages; others learned to chase quick application while skipping context. This week on Win Today, Faith Womack, author of No More Boring Bible Study, joins me to rediscover a way of reading Scripture that is honest, thoughtful, and engaging. We wrestle with tension instead of flattening it; we name the mistakes that teachers and pastors often make, and we rebuild a faithful hermeneutic that carries you from observation to interpretation to application without distorting the text. If you've wanted easy methods, renewed energy for the grand story, and a path to encounter the Lord in the Word—not just opinions about the Word—this conversation is your on-ramp.

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Faith Womack is the author of No More Boring Bible Study: Why Taking Scripture Seriously Is Easier—and More Exciting—Than You Think and the creator behind Bible Nerd Ministries. Her work translates serious hermeneutics into clear, repeatable practices for everyday disciples. Today isn't about academic showmanship; it's about putting tools in your hands so you can read what's there and be formed by it.

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There's a way to live that squanders pain while your heart hardens and your trust thins. Things like numbing, retelling the wound, and calling it wisdom. This week on Win Today, Shawn Johnson, lead pastor of Red Rocks Church and author of Attacking Anxiety, joins me to explore how people waste pain and how to steward the middle seasons when nothing seems to be moving, but everything inside you is being formed. We draw the line between rest and peace, why bitterness and distrust grow in the same soil, and how to turn waiting into worship without pretending the ache away. If you're stuck in the middle, angry at the delay, or exhausted from managing outcomes, this conversation will help you regain your presence and cultivate a hard-won hope that lasts.

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Shawn Johnson is the lead pastor and co-founder of Red Rocks Church (Denver, multi-site), and the author of Attacking Anxiety, where he chronicles his own fight with anxiety and depression and the practices that helped him rebuild. His ministry blends candor about suffering with a relentless call to faith and formation. Today isn't about his résumé; it's about your next faithful step in the middle.

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There's a way to discuss spiritual growth that ignores the body, and a way to treat the body like a god. Both break you. This week on Win Today, Justin Whitmel Earley joins me to recover a practical theology of the body: why your habits, hormones, posture, screens, meals, and sleep are discipling your soul every day. We confront the twin errors of ignoring the body and idolizing it, and we name what happens when we undo created order—when we chronically outrun limits, trade rest for hurry, and expect spiritual vitality while violating how God made us to live. This isn't theory. It's a path back to integrated life with God, where your body becomes a teacher, not a tyrant.

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Justin Whitmel Earley is a lawyer, author, and speaker known for The Common Rule and Habits of the Household, where he helps people build life-giving habits that form them in the love of God and neighbor. His work sits at the intersection of everyday rhythms and spiritual formation, translating theology into practices that families and churches can actually live.

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There's a moment when "endure it" becomes "end it," not because you stopped believing in God's power to heal, but because refusing to betray your God-given boundaries is how you stop betraying yourself. This week on Win Today, Lysa TerKeurst joins me to confront the realities so many live in silence: when it's biblically wise to end a marriage, how we talk ourselves out of our own boundaries, why loneliness is sometimes God's operating room, and what you must know about narcissistic abuse—gaslighting, trauma bonds, and DARVO—so you can name what's happening and get safe. If you've been praying for clarity while living in chaos, this conversation is a lifeline.

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Lysa TerKeurst is President and Chief Visionary Officer of Proverbs 31 Ministries and a #1 New York Times bestselling author. Having walked through public heartbreak and private rebuilding, she helps people leave destructive patterns with biblical clarity and practical courage. Today isn't about her résumé; it's about your safety, your sanity, and your future.

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There's a way to move through your forties that looks busy but stays small, a way to talk about calling while postponing obedience, and a way to live half-present in the present while telling yourself you're being "wise." This week on Win Today, Mark Batterson joins me to reclaim the middle decades as the beginning, not the end, and to confront why delayed obedience is still disobedience and why the slow, daily road of incremental growth produces what hurry never can. We'll name the subtle drift that fragments attention, why "later" sounds prudent but hollows character, and how gradual progress—received as a gift and practiced as a rhythm—forms a durable life.

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Mark Batterson is the lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, D.C., and the New York Times–bestselling author of The Circle Maker and more than twenty books. He writes and teaches about courageous obedience, holy imagination, and the long game of spiritual formation. Today's conversation isn't about his résumé—it's about your next act: recovering presence, refusing delay, and embracing the slow, durable gains that shape a life.

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This week on Win Today, esteemed restaurateur Kevin Boehm joins me to name the subtle drift from hope to heaviness: how fear hides under the guise of practicality, how the self‑help blueprint promises control but delivers unease, and why your plate of food may be less incidental than you think—it could be a peacemaker for your soul. We dismantle the lie that you must always surge forward; sometimes the bravest step is backward. We expose what happens when you stop lying to yourself and start living honestly. If you've ever felt stuck in performance, disguised your fear as "logic," or missed the meaning beneath the menu, this conversation will unsettle and re‑anchor you.

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Kevin Boehm is a restaurateur, author, and speaker whose work encompasses hospitality, culture, and the gospel of presence. As co‑founder of BOKA Restaurant Group and author of The Bottomless Cup, he has navigated the collision of excellence, exhaustion, fear, and hope, discovering that what feeds the body often reveals what starves the soul. Kevin's voice challenges the self‑help aesthetic and invites you into the broader story where life is for you, not to you.

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There's a kind of faith that performs instead of worships, and eventually, that kind of faith breaks down. This week on Win Today, Paul and Hannah McClure from Bethel Music join me to talk about the slow drift from softness to cynicism in the life of a believer. We talk about the orphan spirit, fake faith that looks right but can't hold weight, and how disappointment left untreated eventually hardens into disconnection. We also confront the myth that faith equals certainty, and why true worship isn't just a song; it's surrender in the absence of clarity. For anyone who's battled disillusionment in church, questioned the language of worship, or wondered whether they're singing words they don't believe anymore, this conversation offers both confrontation and comfort. Paul and Hannah don't sugarcoat the road. But they do point to healing. This isn't about emotional hype. It's about reclaiming your heart before it turns cold.

You'll learn:

• Why disappointment often precedes cynicism
• What the orphan spirit really is—and how it forms
• How fake faith is often learned, not chosen
• Why worship without surrender is just noise
• How to walk with God when certainty disappears

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Paul and Hannah McClure are worship leaders, songwriters, and pastors with Bethel Music. Known for their vulnerability, depth, and refusal to perform, their ministry helps people reconnect with a God who isn't afraid of pain. They've led a generation to encounter God through honesty, not hype. Their story is one of surrender, resilience, and the long journey back from burnout, cynicism, and emotional numbness.

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There's a way to sound spiritually mature while staying completely unformed, and therapy culture is helping people do just that. This week on Win Today, Matt Chandler joins us to confront the drift we're experiencing: where therapy culture replaces repentance, where identity confusion isn't grieved, and where safe Christian jargon sounds right but does nothing to transform the soul. We talk about why discipleship doesn't always feel safe. Why comfort doesn't heal—it sedates. And how complaining isn't just venting; it's forming your view of God. Matt names the thin theology that's left people chasing emotional relief instead of spiritual formation. This conversation doesn't throw stones at therapy. But it does confront what happens when comfort becomes your gospel and language becomes your liturgy. If you've traded formation for slogans, been discipled more by feelings than by truth, or confused Christian language with actual obedience, this conversation isn't just timely—it's necessary.

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We want God to come through, but on our terms. We demand ease, favor, instant breakthrough, and validation, and when those expectations aren’t met, we call it a trial. But what if the real trial is our refusal to lay down our entitlement? This week on Win Today, bestselling author Gary Thomas pulls no punches. He exposes the modern lie that faith means personal fulfillment, that comfort means favor, and that hardship means failure. And he shows how distraction is more than a bad habit—it’s a spiritual breakdown. Because when the soul loses its focus, bitterness, offense, and relational dysfunction are not far behind. If you’ve ever felt spiritually entitled, subtly bitter, or confused about why you’re still offended by things you “moved past,” this conversation is for you.

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You think you’re burned out, but what if you’re actually just emotionally disconnected? What if your body is paying the price for unprocessed emotions you never gave yourself permission to feel? In today’s episode of Win Today, married theologians and counselors Geoff and Cyd Holsclaw debunk the myths surrounding burnout, spiritual bypassing, and superficial healing. We’re talking about what’s really going on beneath the surface of emotional shutdown, how insecure attachment shows up in adult faith, and why your “soul senses” need to be reawakened if you want to actually experience wholeness. This isn’t about self-help. This is about becoming whole—from the inside out. If you’ve ever been told to “just push through” or have spiritualized your pain away, this conversation is going to hit you like a defibrillator.

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What if the deepest work God does in us happens when no one sees? When we feel forgotten, disillusioned, or unsure if our faith is still intact? Most of us would rather skip the wilderness. But what if the desert isn’t punishment—it’s preparation? This week on Win Today, international recording artist Evan Craft joins us for a raw and honest conversation about faith in the silence, finding God in the dark night of the soul, and what it means to serve when no one applauds. Together, we confront the cynicism that creeps in when life feels unfair, the pressure to perform for spiritual approval, and the questions we rarely admit we're asking, especially when God doesn't move how we expected. If you’ve ever felt forgotten by God or frustrated with the silence, this episode is for you.

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We say we want transformation, but often we create environments that protect people from pain instead of preparing them for growth. In the process, we enable spiritual stagnation, emotional fragility, and shallow discipleship. This week on Win Today, Katie Davis Majors exposes the hidden dangers of well-meaning empathy, the false security of “safe spaces,” and the clichés that erode authentic faith. In this conversation, we’ll also tackle how to live faithfully in the tension between what God has promised and what we see right now. If you’ve ever found yourself numbing pain instead of processing it, or if you’ve settled for comfort instead of maturity, this conversation will challenge you to grow, even when it costs you.

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We all want to overcome, but too often, we curate our pain out of view—tidy it up, slap a spiritual platitude on top, and hope time heals what we never confronted. This week on Win Today, ESPN’s Lauren Sisler reveals what happened when her life fell apart at 18. She buried both of her parents just hours apart. And in the wake of that trauma, she didn’t get a “hall pass” from grief. She didn’t get a spiritual fast-forward button. She had to live every moment of it, raw and real. In this powerful conversation, we take on the lies of “rah-rah Christianity,” the armor of image management, and the emotional expense of avoidance. If you’ve ever wondered why God didn’t spare you from the pain… or why it still lingers even though you “moved on,” this episode will meet you where you really live.

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There’s a kind of rest that is still ravenous, and comfort alone is costing your soul more than you think. This week on Win Today, Tim Timberlake joins me to name the central lie of our era: that convenience equals progress. God rarely fits into the narrative designed by self‑help culture, and grief is rarely the speed bump we’re told. When breakthrough is packaged and delivered, it disconnects you from the transformative power of pain. Tim unpacks why immediate comfort doesn’t heal—it anesthetizes. Why rushing through grief doesn’t preserve strength—it fractures your future. And why so many believers craft manufactured breakthroughs that collapse when real life tests them. If your fast-track faith feels flat…if comfort makes you morally weaker…or if you've chased progress more than presence, this episode confronts the real cost, and invites deeper formation.

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There’s a humility you carry like baggage, and it’s slowly wearing you down. This week, Dr. Les Parrott and Judah Smith join me to dismantle the false humility that masquerades as godliness while laundering shame. Humility becomes self-hatred when vulnerability is avoided and spiritual high-mindedness is mistaken for healing. Layer on top the epidemic of spiritual bypassing—pretending everything is okay—and you get a reluctance to ever speak pain. We unpack why your job is not to heal publicly, how real accountability looks different than performance, and why refusing to stay in the box of pretense is the most subversive spiritual act you can commit. Whether you’ve preached from the platform or hidden behind faith walls, this episode cuts through your shame fortress and lights a path to emotional and spiritual freedom.

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There’s a lie you’ve turned into identity—that you must perform vulnerability to earn belonging. This week, Toni Collier joins me to pull the veil off emotional infidelity hidden in silence, the orphan wounds we carry in isolation, and the spiritual manipulation we excuse as authenticity. She’s walked through heartbreaking betrayal, spiritual misuse, and the long deconstruction of self‑worth in ministry circles. And she has found that true vulnerability isn’t performative—it’s sacred, grounded, sacrificial, and healing.

In this episode, we dismantle the theology of emotional scarcity, expose spiritual control disguised as care, and confront the cost of emotional isolation. Toni challenges common assumptions: that therapy alone solves trauma, that forgiveness equals denial, that age or faith automatically heals wounds. This conversation calls you home to integrity, community, and emotional wholeness.

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There’s an architecture to dysfunction. It starts with broken beliefs about who you are, and it becomes lifestyle chaos. This week, Ed Latimore joins me to dismantle that architecture from the inside out. A former heavyweight boxer turned Stoic philosopher, physicist, and master of emotional discipline, Ed knows what happens when discipline outruns self-awareness and toughness becomes armor, not healing.

We go deep on how distorted thinking drives destructive behavior; how emotional regulation isn’t about feeling control—it’s predictive science; and why optimism without realism becomes denial. This episode is a surgical blueprint for rethinking how you think, feel, and engage with life’s stress.

If you're tired of overthinking, overdoing, and still not seeing change, listen closely. Because transformation begins the moment you question what you're telling yourself about your own strength, your pain, and your beliefs.

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This week, Jefferson Fisher—a trial lawyer turned communication expert—walks us through why the art of slowing down a conversation is more powerful than shouting louder. He unpacks the truth about overexplaining, reveals why emotional manipulation often hides in plain sight, and shows how minor shifts can resolve arguments faster than any volume ever could.

Jefferson also challenges the lie that talking proves knowledge. Instead, he shows why restraint builds trust, clarity, and real influence. If you’ve ever found yourself talking in circles, replaying conversations in your head, or trying to shout down someone else, this episode will give you the tools to stop reacting and start leading.

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This week, we're concluding a special encore series with Jamie Winship, one of the most powerful voices we’ve ever featured. These conversations aren’t just interviews; they’re invitations. Each episode is a call to trade fear for peace, performance for identity, and isolation for union with the Lord. If you’ve been wrestling with pain, confusion, or the ache to live from truth instead of striving, don’t miss this mini-series. It’s time to unlearn the lies that keep you stuck and rediscover the wholeness you were made for.

July 16: Turning Chaos into Opportunity July 23: The Lie of Being Alone, Radical Individualism, and Why Pain is Good July 30: Why Separation Creates Suffering, the Necessary Practice of Self-Emptying, and a Right View of God

Then join me August 6 for a brand-new conversation with communication expert and viral voice of reason, Jefferson Fisher.

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We’re continuing a special encore series with Jamie Winship, one of the most powerful voices we’ve ever featured. These conversations aren’t just interviews; they’re invitations. Each episode is a call to trade fear for peace, performance for identity, and isolation for union with the Lord. If you’ve been wrestling with pain, confusion, or the ache to live from truth instead of striving, don’t miss this mini-series. It’s time to unlearn the lies that keep you stuck and rediscover the wholeness you were made for.

July 16: Turning Chaos into Opportunity July 23: The Lie of Being Alone, Radical Individualism, and Why Pain is Good July 30: Why Separation Creates Suffering, the Necessary Practice of Self-Emptying, and a Right View of God

Then join me on August 6 for a brand-new conversation with communication expert and viral voice of reason, Jefferson Fisher.

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For the next three weeks, we’re diving into a special encore series with Jamie Winship, one of the most powerful voices we’ve ever featured. These conversations aren’t just interviews; they’re invitations. Each episode is a call to trade fear for peace, performance for identity, and isolation for union with the Lord. If you’ve been wrestling with pain, confusion, or the ache to live from truth instead of striving, don’t miss this mini-series. It’s time to unlearn the lies that keep you stuck and rediscover the wholeness you were made for.

July 16: Turning Chaos into Opportunity July 23: The Lie of Being Alone, Radical Individualism, and Why Pain is Good July 30: Why Separation Creates Suffering, the Necessary Practice of Self-Emptying, and a Right View of God

Then join me on August 6 for a brand-new conversation with communication expert and viral voice of reason, Jefferson Fisher.

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You’ve been taught vulnerability is strength, but what if that’s half the truth—and it’s costing you more than you realize? This week, DawnCheré Wilkerson joins me to dismantle the hidden toll of isolation. She shares how walking through infertility, life’s furnace, and unsurfaced grief fractures the soul, and how secrets rob you of belonging before you even realize it.

DawnCheré exposes why vulnerability isn’t a spotlight; it’s a sanctuary that demands integrity. She unpacks the orphan spirit every believer must resist, warns against idolizing therapy as the endpoint, and offers a path forward: a refusal to run, safety in community, and the spiritual grit to stay alive. If you’re tired of pretending you’re fine…if your pain feels invisible…and if you’ve mistaken therapy for healing, this episode is your call to come home.

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You’ve been told therapy is the answer to everything. That if you just unpack hard enough, you’ll finally be free. But what if that’s not the full story? This week, Terry Crist joins me to challenge beliefs that cause deeper destruction. He’s seen how long-standing secrets fracture the soul, how the orphan spirit grows in Christian homes, and how many believers never outgrow wounded identity, even into legacy years.

In this conversation, Terry decodes why running away from truth never works, how idolizing therapy can drain godly authority, and why healing is never finished, even if you’ve been in the room for decades. He brings the fight where healing meets holiness, and shows how to refuse lie-lay, stop hiding, and step into belonging. If you’ve ever carried a secret, felt disconnected in the Church, or believed your wounds had an expiry date, you need to hear this episode.

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You’ve hit the wall. You’ve circled the same fears, same failures, same question: Now what? This week, Craig Cooney joins me to map out the 7 Stages of Life Transition—that spiritual, emotional, relational journey we all face when momentum crashes into burnout. He’s walked past every threshold: loss, disillusionment, plateau, crisis. And he understands what happens when you blitz through “surviving” and find… something new on the other side. In this episode, Craig names the pain of transition: the loneliness of midsize dreams, the temptation to spin in place, the hidden grief behind “I’m tired,” and the silent desperation of burnout nobody talks about. And he exposes the breakthrough waiting when you refuse to stay stuck at the wall. If you’re in the pause, the plateau, the painful “In-Between”—this episode will help you understand what stage you’re in, give language to the hardship you’re living, and show you the transformation lurking on the other side.

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You’ve been sold a lie: that authenticity means spilling everything and bleeding on everyone. That your pain validates your platform and makes you more mature. This week, Levi Lusko joins us to dismantle that fallacy. He’s faced the brutal shock of grief and the hidden ruins of unsurfaced trauma. He’s walked through the disillusionment of midlife irrelevance. And he’s learned the hard truth: healing doesn’t include weaponizing your pain, and authenticity doesn’t mean emotional anarchy.

In this episode, Levi pulls back the curtain on what happens when grief blindsides you, why trauma must be surfaced before it surfaces on others, and how midlife loss of relevance can become the birthplace of greater purpose. We talk about the toxicity of “authenticity culture”—why sharing pain doesn’t always lead to healing, and why containment, resilience, and sacred boundaries are essential. If you’ve ever bared your struggle and felt worse… if you’re deep in grief or navigating a midlife low… this conversation will give you clarity, grace, and a restoration plan.

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You’ve been told addiction is a disease or a moral failing. That emotional pain is separate from your brain wiring. And that quantum physics is just science fiction jargon. This week on Win Today, Dr. Lee Warren—a neurosurgeon, Iraq War vet, and author—pushes back on all of that. He exposes how unraveling addiction requires more than therapy—it demands restructuring your neural pathways. He digs into how neurodivergent brains function, why most spiritual advice fails, and how quantum physics reveals that your brain isn't a victim—it’s a participant. Lee will show you why normal isn't enough, why passive hope is setting you up for failure, and why self‑brain‑surgery—rewiring your neural patterns—is the ultimate resistance. If you're wrestling with addictive patterns, feeling trapped in mental loops, or want hard science fused with spiritual hope, this conversation will light a fire under you. This isn't motivation—it's neuroscience applied. It's the answer buried inside your skull.

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In a culture obsessed with self-discovery, the pursuit of "finding yourself" often leads to more confusion than clarity. Preston Morrison, Senior Pastor of Pillar Church and host of The Leader's Cut, challenges this narrative by exposing the misconceptions that keep us spiritually immature. He delves into how pride creates distance and separation, the pain inherent in midlife transitions, and the transformative power of embracing life's wilderness seasons.

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You’ve been taught that spiritual maturity looks like control. Stoicism. Discipline. Measured responses. But what if that’s not maturity at all—just emotional suppression dressed in a Bible verse? This week on Win Today, Zach Meerkreebs, known for his role in the Asbury Outpouring, joins me to dismantle the cultural scorecard we’ve built around spiritual growth. We’re talking about the false belief that spiritual people don’t struggle. That leaders don’t wrestle with anxiety. That if you're in pain, you're just not “surrendered” enough.

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This week on Win Today, I’m joined by Kris Vallotton for a raw conversation about how well-meaning but bad theology is distorting our view of emotional health and creating systems of self-oppression inside the Church. From the stigma surrounding therapy and medication to the over-spiritualization of trauma, Kris pulls no punches. Together, we explore why real transformation can’t just be personal—it must be systemic. Because if the environment around you is sick, your health will always hit a ceiling. If you’ve ever been shamed for struggling, blamed for being anxious, or silenced when asking hard questions about healing, this conversation will set you free. It’s time to confront the beliefs that keep us stuck—and recover a theology that makes room for the whole person: body, soul, and spirit.

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We’ve mistaken platforms for purpose. We’ve idolized influence and sacrificed intimacy. And we’ve called it success when in reality, it’s just burnout in disguise. This week, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Tauren Wells joins Win Today for a brutally honest conversation about the danger of exposure growing faster than character. Together, we explore how influence without intimacy leads to insecurity, how image management becomes spiritual performance, and why pathologizing our struggles has kept us from doing the real work of healing.

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We’ve called it emotional intelligence. We’ve called it self-awareness. But what if the story you’re telling yourself—the one you rehearse in your head day after day—isn’t making you healthier? It’s keeping you sick. This week, Rita Springer joins Win Today for an unfiltered, emotionally disruptive conversation about the link between obedience and mental health. Because here’s the truth: peace doesn’t come from managing your anxiety better. Peace comes from surrender. And when we treat obedience like a suggestion instead of a lifeline, we stay stuck in cycles of emotional chaos, calling it healing when it’s really avoidance.

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We live in a culture of extremes—where the loudest voice wins, emotional manipulation masquerades as influence, and overcorrection has become the new dysfunction. We see it in our families. We feel it in our churches. And when it finally shows up in our relationships, we wonder why everything feels so chaotic. This week on Win Today, Manny Arango is here to pull the curtain back on the deeper issues no one wants to admit. Together, we’re talking about the generational cycles of chaos we’ve inherited, how manipulation uses fear to gain control, and why overcorrecting for past pain only produces more dysfunction. And at the center of it all? The worship of self, disguised as confidence, but rooted in pride.

In this conversation, Manny exposes:

• The hidden tactics of emotional manipulation that we normalize
• How to recognize and break generational cycles of chaos
• Why overcorrection is not healing—it’s reactionary bondage
• What it really means to dethrone the god of self and let Christ take His rightful place

If you’re tired of pretending, if you’re sick of spiritual language being used to control, and if you’re ready to break the cycles that have defined your family and your faith, this episode will confront you, challenge you, and call you higher. Listen now.

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There’s a moment, often quietly, when you realize life didn’t turn out the way you thought it would. The dreams you chased, the milestones you reached—they didn’t deliver the satisfaction you imagined. And somewhere along the way, loneliness crept in, success started to feel hollow, and the constant pressure to optimize every part of your life became a crushing weight. This week on Win Today, Ian Simkins joins us to talk about the uncomfortable truths no one tells you about midlife. In this conversation, we’ll unpack:

• Why midlife often exposes the false gods we've been serving
• The unique, often hidden loneliness of your 40s—and how to navigate it
• How spiritual abuse leaves scars that don’t just go away with time
• Why efficiency, while celebrated, makes a terrible master
• The freedom that comes when you stop demanding success from God

Midlife isn’t a crisis. It’s an invitation. An invitation to reevaluate what you’ve been chasing, to heal what’s still wounded, and to walk with God in a deeper, quieter way. If you’re feeling stuck, unseen, or frustrated by the gap between your expectations and your reality, this episode will speak directly to where you are.

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Marriage has a way of exposing the wounds we thought we had buried. The unresolved pain, the unspoken insecurities, the habits we hoped would disappear—they all surface in the crucible of intimacy.

In this final installment of our LOVE LIKE THIS series, Dave & Ann Wilson—hosts of FamilyLife Today® and authors of Vertical Marriage—join us to discuss:

• Why your unhealed wounds inevitably show up in your marriage
• The devastating impact of words and how they can either crush or cultivate your spouse
• How intimacy, when misused, turns into manipulation
• Practical steps to break free from destructive cycles and foster genuine connection

With over four decades of marriage and ministry experience, Dave & Ann offer raw, relatable insights that challenge and inspire. Whether you're newly married or decades in, this conversation will equip you to confront the hidden dynamics that hinder true intimacy.

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Many enter marriage believing it will be effortless—a seamless fusion of two souls destined for harmony. But what if this belief is the very thing setting couples up for disappointment? What if the key to a thriving marriage lies not in ease, but in intentional effort and understanding? This week on Win Today, Gabe and Rebekah Lyons join us to dismantle pervasive myths about marriage and intimacy. Drawing from their 28 years together, they offer candid insights into:

• The biggest lie about intimacy that's sabotaging relationships.
• Why viewing your spouse as a 'problem to solve' undermines connection.
• Understanding the anatomy of an affair and how to safeguard your marriage.
• The concept of marrying your emotional equivalent and its impact on relational dynamics.

In a culture that often glamorizes the idea of effortless romance, Gabe and Rebekah present a refreshing narrative—one that champions resilience, mutual growth, and the beauty of navigating challenges together. Whether you're single, engaged, or have been married for years, this conversation offers invaluable perspectives to cultivate a relationship that not only endures but flourishes.

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In today's swipe-right culture, many believe love is something you stumble upon—a serendipitous event. But what if that mindset is sabotaging your relationships? What if true love is less about finding and more about forging? This week on Win Today, Kait and JJ Tomlin, renowned dating coaches and hosts of the Heart of Dating podcast, join us to dismantle dating myths and offer raw insights into building intentional relationships.

They delve into:

• The myth of "the one" and why love is intentionally built, not passively found.
• Differentiating between red flags and deal-breakers—and why knowing the difference can save you heartache.
• The art of sliding into DMs with authenticity and respect in the digital age.
• Empowering women to "drop the hanky"—taking initiative without compromising femininity.

In an era where ghosting is rampant and commitment is fleeting, Kait and JJ provide a refreshing perspective rooted in authenticity, intentionality, and faith. Whether you're single, dating, or reevaluating your relationship approach, this conversation offers actionable insights to navigate modern romance with clarity and purpose.

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We’re in a relationship crisis. Everyone’s talking about chemistry and compatibility, but no one’s talking about maturity. And when emotional immaturity meets unaddressed shame, sexual frustration, and spiritual avoidance? It’s a recipe for dysfunction.

This week, Stephen Chandler joins Win Today to kick off a hard-hitting four-week series on relationships. In this conversation, we’re getting real about the deeper issues driving relational pain—and why surface-level fixes don’t work.

Stephen unpacks:

• Why emotional immaturity is sabotaging modern relationships
• How sexual frustration creates silent fractures in marriages
• The role shame plays in both intimacy and avoidance
• The subtle ways we use spiritual language to hide dysfunction

This isn’t another “five tips for better communication” episode. It’s a wake-up call. Whether you’re dating, married, engaged, or trying to get back into the relationship game, this conversation will expose the patterns keeping you stuck—and invite you into a maturity that transforms everything.

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Let’s be honest, when it comes to relationships, most of us are winging it. We chase chemistry, avoid conflict, and wonder why we keep repeating the same cycles. But what if the problem isn’t compatibility... it’s maturity? This month on Win Today, we’re tearing the lid off what no one wants to talk about—with a four-week series called LOVE LIKE THIS. These aren’t fluffy conversations. They’re real, raw, and disruptive—in the best way. * WEEK ONE (04/02): Stephen Chandler kicks us off with a hard-hitting conversation about emotional immaturity, sexual frustration, and how shame is sabotaging intimacy from the inside out. * WEEK TWO (04/09): Kait and JJ Tomlin are coming for your dating life—talking about red flags, deal-breakers, why love is forged, not found, and yes… why women should absolutely drop the hanky. * WEEK THREE (04/16): Gabe and Rebekah Lyons show up with the truth every married couple needs to hear—why your spouse isn’t a formula to solve, how emotional pain sets the stage for infidelity, and why the marriage you want is built, not wished for. * WEEK FOUR (04/23): Dave and Ann Wilson close out the series with a raw look at how your wounds are showing up in your marriage, the power of your words to either crush or restore, and how intimacy becomes manipulation when pain goes unhealed.

This is the series your relationship needs—even if it’s not the one you want. Whether you’re single, dating, married, or just trying to heal—LOVE LIKE THIS will call you up, not just call you out. Subscribe now on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or YouTube, and don’t miss a single week.

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We live in a culture that demands constant performance, even in our spiritual lives. We're pressured to present a curated faith—one that hides our doubts, fears, and grief. But what if this relentless pursuit of a flawless facade is keeping us from experiencing the depth of God's presence?

This week, Aubrey Sampson joins Win Today to explore the transformative power of lament—a practice often overlooked but deeply rooted in biblical tradition. She reveals:

• Why our obsession with performing for God leaves us spiritually empty
• The lost art of lament and how it draws us closer to the Lord
• The danger of avoiding grief and the mystery it holds for our formation
• Practical steps to embrace lament as a pathway to genuine faith

For centuries, lament has been a sacred practice, allowing believers to express raw emotions and find solace in God's presence. Yet, today's fast-paced world encourages us to suppress these feelings, leading to a shallow faith experience. If you've ever felt the weight of unexpressed sorrow, struggled with the need to appear 'okay,' or wondered how to connect deeply with God amidst pain, this conversation is for you. Aubrey guides us back—not to a performative faith—but to an authentic journey where every emotion has a place before God.

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What if the way you pay attention is shaping who you’re becoming? What if your deepest fears of being abandoned—whether real or anticipated—are keeping you locked in patterns of anxiety, shame, and self-protection? Today, Dr. Curt Thompson joins us to unpack the profound ways our minds and relationships shape our formation. We’re talking about anticipated abandonment, the neuroscience of attachment, and how to cultivate rugged flexibility in the face of life’s uncertainties. Dr. Thompson, a psychiatrist and expert in interpersonal neurobiology, reveals how the way we focus our attention—consciously or not—rewires our brains and forms our identity. If you’ve ever felt stuck in relational wounds or struggled to trust God and others, this conversation is for you.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why anticipated abandonment keeps us stuck in fear and self-protection
• The neuroscience behind shame and relational wounds
• How rugged flexibility helps us navigate pain without losing hope
• Why we become what we pay attention to—and how to shift our focus for transformation

This is a deep, thought-provoking conversation that will challenge how you see yourself, your relationships, and your faith.

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We live in a time where Christianity has been reduced to a formula for self-improvement. Faith is treated like a performance metric. And Jesus? For many, He’s become little more than a life coach—a spiritual consultant who exists to make life better, not new. But that’s not the real Jesus. That’s an illusion.

This week, Jamie Winship returns to Win Today with a message that will shake your understanding of faith. He reveals:

• Why most people unknowingly treat Jesus as a self-help guru—and how to break free
• The hidden reason why many Christians stay stuck in fear, anxiety, and control
• What it actually means to surrender—beyond just words
• The cost of real maturity, and why many people never step into their true identity

For centuries, the Church understood that following Jesus required more than belief—it demanded transformation. But today, we’ve substituted depth for comfort. We tweak our lives, make small improvements, and wonder why we feel unfulfilled.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in faith, frustrated by your lack of transformation, or trapped in cycles of striving, this conversation is for you. Jamie isn’t here to give you another spiritual hack. He’s here to help you finally step into the life you were made for.

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We live in an era where our attention is constantly hijacked. AI is replacing our ability to think deeply, faith is thinning out, and our addiction to instant information has left us drowning in noise but starving for wisdom. And in the midst of it all, trauma remains unhealed, relationships are fracturing, and many feel more disconnected from God than ever before. So, what’s really happening beneath the surface? And how do we reclaim a faith that’s deep, resilient, and transformative?

This week, John Eldredge joins Win Today with one of his most urgent messages yet. He reveals:

• Why trauma won’t heal through knowledge alone—and what actually works
• The hidden connection between shallow Christianity and the rising divorce epidemic
• How artificial intelligence is rewiring our brains and keeping us spiritually numb
• The critical practice that will restore your ability to hear God’s voice today

For centuries, the Church understood that deep transformation requires more than sermons and self-help tips—it demands practices that restore the soul, anchor the heart, and cultivate genuine encounters with God. But today, we’ve traded depth for distraction. We scroll endlessly, consume information without application, and wonder why we feel spiritually exhausted.

If you feel stuck in faith, weary from digital overload, or frustrated by an inability to truly heal, this conversation is for you. John is here to guide you back—not to more information, but to the kind of faith that actually changes your life. Listen now.

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Do you ever feel stuck in a version of life you never signed up for? Do you find yourself grasping for control when things don’t go according to plan? This week, award-winning artist and songwriter Amanda Cook joins us for an honest, soul-stirring conversation about:

• Living life on life’s terms (not your own)
• How powerless people act and how to reclaim agency
• Breaking free from the life you never wanted
• What it really means to be in the pocket of your purpose

Amanda’s journey—from growing up on a farm in Canada to becoming a leading voice in Christian music—has been one of deep personal transformation. In this episode, she shares how to navigate uncertainty, trust the process, and embrace the beauty of surrender.

Don’t miss this conversation—it’s one that just might change how you see your own story.

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At some point, almost everyone hits a wall in their faith. The emotional highs don’t last, the formulas stop working, and the deeper questions won’t stay buried. Midlife, in particular, isn’t just about aging—it’s about confronting what’s real, what’s broken, and what needs to change. And if we’re not careful, we settle for a faith that looks polished on the outside but leaves us spiritually depleted on the inside.

That’s why this conversation with Tim Ross is so crucial. Tim is known for his raw, unfiltered approach to faith and culture—challenging easy answers and pushing beyond surface-level spirituality. In this episode, we’re diving deep into:

• Why spiritual formation in midlife requires a different approach than in your 20s and 30s.
• The right way to heal your nervous system—and why emotional and spiritual health are inseparable.
• Why curiosity and offense cannot coexist—and how learning to sit with discomfort leads to real transformation.
• The deceptive side of being ‘spiritual’—why some of the most "mature" believers are actually the most fragile.

If you feel like your faith has stalled, if you're done chasing the next emotional high, or if you're wondering how to build true resilience in a culture addicted to outrage, this episode is for you.

Listen now and start rethinking what real spiritual growth looks like.

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Are you unknowingly addicted to relief? The truth about addiction, emotional numbing, and why real healing requires more than just self-control. This week on Win Today, Ian Cron exposes the truth about addiction, pain, and why we’re all hooked on something. Whether it’s work, achievement, relationships, control, or substances, we all have our own ways of numbing discomfort. But here’s the real question: Is relief keeping you from real change?

• Are we all addicts? The hidden ways we self-medicate pain
• Pain relief vs. transformation: Why numbing doesn’t work
• How the Twelve Steps can lead to lasting freedom—even if you’re not an addict
• Why addiction is a spiritual crisis—and how to find true healing

For over eight decades, the Twelve Steps have led millions out of addiction—not just from substances, but from self-sabotaging behaviors that keep us stuck. As someone who has walked the road of recovery firsthand, Ian knows that the real breakthrough isn’t just in quitting bad habits—it’s in having a spiritual awakening that radically reorients your life.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck in cycles of unhealthy coping, or if you long for real joy beyond self-help quick fixes, this episode is for you.

Listen now and take the first step toward real transformation.

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This week on Win Today, we’re peeling back the layers of masculinity, identity, and emotional resilience with Jason Wilson. If you’ve ever felt trapped in cycles of emotional suppression, struggled with the pressure to be strong at all costs, or wrestled with the tension between vulnerability and leadership, this conversation is for you.

Jason is here to expose the myth of the alpha male and reveal why true strength isn’t about dominance, but about wholeness. He’ll challenge us to stop running from the battles that make us feel weak—and instead, step into them with courage.

• Why emotional incarceration keeps so many men stuck
• How culture distorts masculinity—and what real manhood looks like
• Why avoiding pain makes us weak, and how to reclaim true resilience
• The foundation of comprehensive manhood and how it leads to freedom

If you’re tired of surface-level self-help and want real transformation, this episode will challenge you, stretch you, and equip you to pursue maturity in a way that lasts.

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This week on Win Today, we’re wrapping up the Formed series with Bethel Music’s Jenn Johnson. Together, we’re exploring the transformative power of worship during life’s chaos. Jenn shares profound insights on breaking free from toxic positivity, anchoring ourselves in God's unchanging nature, and discovering how worship shapes our spiritual resilience and wholeness.

🎧 What You’ll Learn:

• How worship transforms life’s chaos into growth.
• The danger of toxic positivity and the power of wholehearted gratitude.
• Why anchoring in God’s nature leads to lasting wholeness and resilience.

If you feel overwhelmed or struggle to find hope in difficult seasons, this episode will equip you with the tools to experience God’s presence and peace—even when life feels unsteady.

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This week, we’re diving deep into the theme of spiritual maturity with someone who has profoundly shaped my life: Pastor Loren Covarrubias. Pastor Loren has been a mentor and guide to me since I was a young boy, making this conversation incredibly personal and meaningful.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why people don’t mature and the obstacles that hold them back.
• How to develop spiritual perception to navigate life’s complexities.
• The dangers of mishandling the prophetic and its impact on spiritual growth.
• Why seasons of desolation are often where the Lord does His greatest work in transforming our hearts.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your faith or wondered how God works during life’s most challenging seasons, this conversation will provide clarity, encouragement, and hope.

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This week, we delve into the critical need for a robust theology of suffering in our postmodern culture of self-help and self-directed spirituality. Joining us is Tyler Staton, lead pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland. Tyler, having personally navigated the profound experience of losing control amidst his battle with cancer, offers invaluable insights. We'll explore how God works through our pain, inviting us into a deeper understanding of His redemptive purpose. Furthermore, Tyler will address the concerning trend of how we've often misconstrued the Holy Spirit, allowing Him to become a tool for self-aggrandizement rather than a source of genuine transformation.

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Are you stuck in frustration, wondering why growth feels so hard? This week, Fr. Ronald Rolheiser joins us to uncover the hard truth about maturity: it often leads us into the wilderness. But here’s the good news—those wilderness seasons can purify your faith, dismantle harmful self-sufficiency, and transform your emotional and spiritual health.

In this episode, we’ll discuss:

• Why maturity requires us to let go of control.
• How mystery becomes our greatest ally in navigating life’s challenges.
• The role of disillusionment in spiritual growth.
• What bitterness does to our emotional and spiritual health—and how to break free.
• Fr. Rolheiser’s reflections on life, faith, and wisdom from nearly 80 years of experience.

This conversation will inspire and equip you with the tools to embrace your wilderness season and experience breakthrough in your faith journey.

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This week, it's you and me. We’re unpacking how bitterness, cynicism, and unresolved pain can trap us in a cycle of frustration and blindness to God’s work in our lives. Drawing from Luke 4 and Mark 6, we’ll explore how the condition of your heart affects your ability to heal and mature. If you’re feeling stuck, weighed down by offense, or questioning why breakthrough feels out of reach, this conversation will give you practical tools and biblical wisdom to take the next step toward transformation. And I want to start our series here, because, in the weeks that follow, I want you to receive from our guests with an open mind and heart, unencumbered by issues like bitterness, cynicism, and unresolved disappointment.

🎙️ Joining us this month in our series: Father Ronald Rolheiser, Tyler Staton, Loren Covarrubias, and Jenn Johnson from Bethel Music.

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This week, we're joined by Rich Villodas, the Brooklyn-born lead pastor of New Life Fellowship and a key speaker for Emotionally Healthy Discipleship. Rich will be discussing how depersonalization, deception, and division are shaping our souls in a culture of contempt, how to honor people we don't respect, how to know if our souls are in danger, and the false images of God we often construct. Rich is a passionate advocate for emotional health and spiritual growth. He has a unique ability to connect with people from all walks of life and to challenge them to live authentic, fulfilling lives. I'm excited to have him here for the conversation to share his insights and wisdom with us. It's a great conversation.

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This week, we're joined by Chad Veach, founder and lead pastor of ZOE Church in Los Angeles, California. In this episode, we'll discuss the inflection point when self-care becomes selfish. We'll also talk about the prevalence of biblical illiteracy in an age of narcissism, and how complaining can sabotage our futures and the foundations of insecurity. This is an important conversation to have, especially in today's world where mental health is often overlooked.

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This week, I'm excited to be joined by Dr. Merry C. Lin, a psychologist, and author with over 30 years of clinical expertise. Dr. Lin is an expert on the topics of emotional intelligence, trauma, and self-awareness. She's going to help us understand how our emotions can both guide us and mislead us, and how to develop a healthy relationship with our emotions. We'll also learn about the shadow self, the hidden parts of ourselves that we're often afraid to acknowledge. And we'll explore why our memories are often distorted and incomplete. This is a really important conversation, and I think it will resonate with a lot of people.

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This week, Matt Chandler opens up about hitting a wall in 2022 and the emotional toll it took on him. We'll discuss the dangers of living a life emotionally muted, the anatomy of a moral failure, and the importance of a robust theology of suffering. As someone who's dedicated his life to serving others and building the Kingdom, Matt's insights offer a unique perspective on the challenges we all face. I'm thrilled you've joined us as we delve into these topics and explore what it means to finish well in life.

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This week, we're diving deep into the psychology of connection and healing with author and therapist, Chuck DeGroat. Chuck's insights on the root causes of disconnection, the role of trauma, and the power of self-compassion offer a profound perspective on personal growth. In this episode, you'll learn why our modern lives often leave us feeling isolated and overwhelmed. Chuck will guide us through practical strategies to calm our nervous systems, break free from self-hatred, and foster deeper connections with ourselves and others. Whether you're seeking to heal from past trauma, improve your relationships, or simply understand yourself better, this episode offers invaluable insights. Join us as we explore the transformative power of connection and self-compassion.

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People who crumble beneath the weight of rejection never realize their full potential, but people who learn to use rejection as a catalyst experience fulfillment in their lives. My friend Nona Jones is back on the podcast this week to discuss the roots of rejection, patterns of self-sabotage, and why positive thinking is a gimmick compared to the power of the renewed mind. She'll teach us about the two types of people in our lives.

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Dr. Henry Cloud is back, and this week, he and I will unpack why he hates the term "self-help" and why structure in life drives our performance. See, our brains are wired to form habits, which are automatic, unconscious behaviors that are triggered by specific cues. Structure can help us establish positive habits and routines, which can improve our performance over time. We're also going to discuss why, in the journey of transformation, things often get worse before they get better and how tears drain trauma from our neurophysiology. Crying is often accompanied by a release of hormones, including cortisol, which is often associated with stress. The release of cortisol can help to reduce stress levels, promoting a sense of calm and relaxation.

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It's episode 408 of the podcast, and today, Christy Osborne joins us to talk about addiction, specifically, how addiction forms us, why shame intercepts self-compassion, and the science of why alcohol isn't worth the use.

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It's episode 407 of the podcast, and this week, I'm excited to welcome back my friend, professional counselor Debra Fileta. In our fast-paced culture plagued with burnout, stress, and chronic fatigue, we often find that we’re functioning out of emptiness. What would it be like to experience fulfillment in our lives that was both lasting and regenerative? Well this week, Debra and I discuss self-neglect, why burnout is so prevalent, and the difference between self-care and soul care.

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This week, I'm excited to welcome back one of my closest friends, Hannah Brencher, to discuss why you can't manage what you can't measure and why we've swapped personal availability for being accessible all the time. We're also going to unpack the tactical side of breaking up well, why multitasking is inefficient, and why the private issues of our hearts are not pieces of content that must be published widely. This is, by far, not only the longest episode I've ever recorded, but I'd also like to suggest, one of the most vulnerable and thoughtful episodes. Hannah is a gift to all who know her, and if you're unfamiliar with her, I trust today's conversation will be a great introduction to an incredible person you're going to want to follow and learn from.

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I'm so glad to have Carlos Whittaker with us this week. A lot of people are languishing in their souls these days. Between the state of the economy, strain in relationships, lack of trust in leaders, and the landscape of our political scene, I've heard it said by many, "I just feel flat." Today, we're talking about overcoming dullness in our souls and how to let go of false responsibilities. We're also going to unpack Carlos's 7-week experiment of going completely screen-free, and, what the brain scans revealed both before and after the seven weeks.

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It's episode 404 of the podcast, and I'm thrilled to welcome my friend Graham Cochrane to the show. Graham is a successful entrepreneur, TEDx and keynote speaker, and bestselling author. His insights have been regularly featured in national media outlets like Forbes, CNBC, and Business Insider. And today, he's with us to discuss breaking scarcity thinking and what shame tells us in loss. We'll also unpack the question a lot of us face: How do we discern seasons of life? Graham and I also discuss minimalism and why we don't typically navigate disappointment well. It's a wide-reaching conversation, and I'm thrilled that you're here for it.

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If you grew up in the 90's, and watched TGIF every Friday night, I think you're going to love today's episode. Christine Lakin joins us today. Best known to us as Al Lambert from Step by Step, my conversation with Christine is anything but on the surface. It's intelligent, encouraging, and really challenging, as we discuss the value of repetition when no one else is watching and why embracing slow and steady development is the key to growth in life. Of course, we do have fun today, because, for many of you, she was your first TV crush. So, we get under the hood of what it was like to play Al on Step by Step and so much more.

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Preston Perry joins us today and we're taking a deep dive into relearning emotional safety after trauma, why grief is a gift to receive, how therapy has become trendy (but not automatically effective), and why suffering purifies and strengthens us. Preston has such a unique take on life. Growing up, the streets of Chicago were his home, and it was there that he encountered all sorts of people who had their own versions of the truth. That's where Preston discovered not only the importance of the truth but how to tell the truth in a way that speaks to someone’s heart and leads them to freedom and transformation.

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Google's first Chief Innovation Evangelist, Frederik Pferdt joins us to discuss the cost of resisting change. One of the guiding principles for life is that change is not the exception, it's the rule. So, therein is an opportunity to grow in our willingness to move with it, not against it. To that, we're going to talk about why every experience in life leads to learning, if we have a growth mindset. We're also diving into how to live future-ready and why radical optimism has nothing to do with toxic positivity. And so, according to our guest today, we don’t have to be afraid of what the future holds. Rather than bracing for what happens next, Dr. Frederik Pferdt argues that you can make what happens next.

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This week, we're celebrating episode 400 of the podcast. I'm thrilled you're here, and today, NYU Professor, TED Speaker Dr. Tessa West joins us to discuss the hidden symptoms of burnout and how to know when it's time to make a major change in life. I talk to more people whose lives are right here. They're burned out and wondering if it's time to make a change. Add to that, we're going to take a look at the myth of work-life balance. We're also going to talk about how to hurdle social awkwardness and why the modern dating scene is a dumpster fire.

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Are you ready to break free from negative thought patterns and experience a profound transformation? In this solo episode, we dive deep into the practical steps to renewing your mind. Discover the powerful SEED method, inspired by Scripture and neuroscience, that can revolutionize your life. Learn why consistent mental renewal is as essential as daily hygiene and how to overcome the deceptive nature of your thoughts. Get ready to embark on a journey of personal growth and spiritual transformation as we explore the power of a renewed mind.

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This week, I want to spend some time teaching from my book Healing What You Can't Erase. Last week, I taught you how to fight lies and strengthen yourself in the Lord whenever you face adversity. And two weeks ago, I taught you how to build resilience. But this week, I want to hone in on the central reason why we lose our inner drive and our courage to keep going when the fires of trial are blazing. And that reason is what Scripture describes as "the broken, crushed spirit."

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Feeling lost in doubt and fear? This week’s episode explores Psalm 42, a raw prayer from the Bible where the Psalmist wrestles with despair. We'll delve into scripture to understand why our perspective gets cloudy during challenges, and discover practical ways to refocus on God's faithfulness. Learn how remembering His past victories fuels present hope, and gain biblical insights on renewing your resilience with the Lord's strength. Perfect for anyone facing difficulties and seeking encouragement from scripture.

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My solo series for summer break begins this week. In this episode, we're talking about building a growth mindset for unbreakable resilience. The world needs more resilient individuals – people who can face challenges with courage, overcome adversity with grace, and build a better future for themselves and those around them. By internalizing the lessons of Joseph’s story, we can all embrace the power of resilience and embark on a journey of growth and transformation. Let Joseph’s unwavering faith, unwavering spirit, and unwavering commitment to forgiveness inspire us all.

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Too many of us are apathetic, busy, languishing, overwhelmed, distracted, and fearful. We're afraid of disappointing people. We struggle with people-pleasing. We work in a frenetic, unfocused manner. And so today, I want to talk about what I believe is a counter-tactic: living a focused, consecrated life. This week, I sit down with one of my key leaders, Dave, whom you met in chapter 6 of my book and also here on the podcast in late March. This is an important conversation for the day and hour we live. If you're burnt out, distracted, and fearful, we want to give you a roadmap back to focus and back to life.

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Bethel Music's Josh Baldwin joins us to talk about leaving and grieving seasons of life and reshaping our expectations for real peace. This is so important because peace isn't the absence of conflict. Josh and I will unpack this idea with you today. We're also going to talk about how anxiety affects relationships, and how it affected Josh and his wife's marriage, as well as the supreme value of worship in shaping our emotional health.

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Lee Cummings is back and this week, we're talking about why self-deception is the worst kind of deception, why fear is a vacuum to suffocate our potential, and why facts and truth aren't the same thing. You see, the greatest challenge you and I face, according to Lee, is staying awake in this present cultural moment of chaos. And so if the enemy can’t lull you into spiritual apathy, deception is often his weapon of choice against you. And if he can deceive you, he can keep you from living out your purpose—God’s purpose for your life.

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This week, Willie Robertson joins us, and we're going to unpack the backstory of Duck Dynasty and how he learned how to flourish in every decade of life, especially in the face of adversity. Many of you might be exhausted in life right now, and you might think that you have nothing left in the tank, especially if you've experienced a measure of failure. Willie is going to shed light on that specifically and offer some really helpful advice. We're also going to discuss why we need to develop agility in a constantly changing world (and how to do it).

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This week, writing coach and author Ally Fallon is back to talk about the transformative, scientific, healing power of writing, specifically, writing about your life experiences. Here's why: writing aids in organizing thoughts and emotions, which can help manage the distress from traumatic events. In many ways, this exercise is based upon the work of Dr. James Pennebaker, and requires nothing more than a pen, and paper, and between 15-30 minutes each day. Its efficacy is backed by over 200 peer-reviewed studies. And if you're like me, eager to move forward and experience transformation in life, it is a powerful tool to employ. We're also going to talk about the pain of resistance and how writing aided her healing of an autoimmune disease.

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One of my favorite guests is back this week, and that's Jon Tyson. Today, we're talking about breaking the hold of apathy over your life, navigating through a crisis of personal meaning, what it takes to be formed in private, and the joyful pursuit of sacrificial responsibility in an age of narcissism and self-obsession.

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Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Tasha Cobbs Leonard is here this week. Today, we're talking about unmasking the root of rejection, and freedom from self-hatred (a consistent theme for so many people I coach). A huge theme of the conversation centered around living a planted life, and then we talked about grieving with hope.

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Dr. Alison Cook is back on the podcast this week and let me tell you right now, she brought it. We're talking about the lifetime journey of healing, what stops guilt from turning into shame, why surrender positions us for wisdom, and how to emotionally attune to the people in our lives. One of my favorite parts of the conversation is when Alison took us down the road of talking about whole-body compassion. This is part and parcel of transformation, so I'm confident this conversation will add tremendous value to your life.

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All of us have experienced varying degrees of loss, betrayal, and heartbreak throughout life. And as such, I feel it necessary to double down on that topic. So today, Steve Carter joins us to discuss why forgiveness is a solo sport, the horrible positive spins we too often slap on tragedy, how we waste waiting seasons in life, and how to better-understand the trauma involved in betrayal.

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Joining us today is law professor and author John Inazu. We will unpack the deeper reasons why people don't trust mainstream media, government, and sadly, even many pastors. We're also going to discuss a common cultural lean toward anti-intellectualism, and the influence of AI and deep fakes upon our psyches which directly affect our mental and emotional health. And in an election year, we're going to take time to learn communication strategies to disagree with others more effectively...and respectively. All of these topics have an influence on our mental and emotional health, and that's why I brought John to the show.

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Joining us today is John Burke, author of "Imagine Heaven.” We're going to discuss near-death experiences, including one profound story of a Hindu man who met the Lord. We will also unpack the consistent order of common events in near-death experiences, the impact of free will on eternal destination, and a skeptic's take on NDEs. This is such a fascinating, inspiring conversation, and I trust you'll walk away from it intrigued and encouraged.

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Joining us today is a 26-year-old Gen-Z writer named Griffin Gooch. We met last year, and after a long conversation, his curious bent towards philosophy, discipleship, and our current cultural moment, fused with his intellectual sharpness and posture of humility, signaled to me an opportunity to share him with you all. So today, Griffin and I sit down to talk about his generation, specifically why Gen-Z wants truth and why they are burned out by conflicting narratives from the myriad of echo chambers in our society. Also, Griffin sheds light on fighting cynicism and why we need to train ourselves in discomfort.

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Joining us this week is Jeanine Amapola, a full-time YouTuber, Social Media Influencer, & Podcast Host from Dallas, Texas. Through her own journey to find freedom from her secret struggles, poor choices, and toxic relationships, she's here today to talk candidly about navigating unrealistic timelines for life, pretending present emotions aren't real, because denial is a devastating way to cope with life), secrecy and shame, and how we delay our healing.

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This week, we are continuing the launch of my brand new book, Healing What You Can't Erase. Joining us today is my good friend and professional counselor, Debra Fileta. Today, we're talking with Debra about holding grief and joy in tandem, navigating levels of depression, OCD and hypervigilance, and rewriting internal narratives.

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1. Get a copy of my new book, either in hardcover, Kindle, or audiobook format.
2. Follow me on Instagram. My handle is @WINTODAYChris. I started a brand new broadcast channel called Transformation Training. It'll be an under-the-hood conversation with you all about mental, emotional, and spiritual health.

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This week, we are continuing the launch of my brand new book, Healing What You Can't Erase. As I shared last week, this new series we're in will be unique. It's not as much an interview as it is a side-by-side conversation between me and some key people who have invested in my life. Today, we're diving into the content from chapters 9 and 10 of my book. Joining us is the one and only Jamie Winship to talk about inner healing and why emotions are valuable tools for transformation.

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2. Follow me on Instagram. My handle is @WINTODAYChris. This week, I'm giving away free Starbucks coffee as a simple "thank you" for your support of this show and my book. I'm also giving away a few signed copies of the book, and, I'll be hosting a few friends for Instagram live chats about Healing What You Can't Erase.

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Thanks for joining me for episode 384 where we are celebrating launch week of my brand new book, Healing What You Can't Erase. This new series we're in will be unique. It's not as much an interview as it is a side-by-side conversation between me and some key people who have invested in my life. Today, we're diving into the content from chapter 6 of my book, which is called "The Art of Surrender." Joining us is a man I talk about early on in the chapter. His name is Dave. He has counseled, mentored, and led me for almost 11 years, and together, we're going to talk about the art of surrender and why surrender releases power in our lives.

Now, ahead of our conversation, I want to invite you to do a few things:

1. Get a copy of my new book, either in hardcover, Kindle, or audiobook format.
2. Follow me on Instagram. My handle is @WINTODAYChris. This week on Instagram, I'm giving away free Starbucks coffee as a simple "thank you" for your support of this show and my book. I'm also giving away a few signed copies of the book, and, I'll be hosting a few friends for Instagram live chats about Healing What You Can't Erase.

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Today, I am really thankful to have my friend Terry Crist with us. We're talking about interrupting cancel culture, why we underestimate the driver of fear, radical individualism, and what it means to weaponize boundaries. As a pastor committed to building deep relationships with people whose life experiences are different than his own, Terry Crist knows the beauty and challenge of connecting with people across a multitude of dividing lines.

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Today, I am thrilled to introduce you to an incredible thinker, theologian, and teacher. Dr. Joel Muddamalle, Director of Theology and Research at Proverbs 31 Ministries joins us today to talk about the inescapable aspects of life we are all marked by. We have less control than we want, more anxiety than we're comfortable with and just enough insecurity to continually remind us of our shortcomings. To experience these things is to be human. We aren't superheroes and invincibility isn't an option. But humility is.

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Today, you better buckle your seatbelt. We're taking a deep dive into all-things relationships, my guests, Tim and Kathy Bush have a story to tell. Starting with, you know, why they had sex on their first date and what ensued in the early days of their relationship. But more specifically, their wisdom, after 42 years of marriage and enduring infidelity, drugs, and a myriad of other challenges, is a great gift to all of us today. We're going to hear their backstory, but also learn about the shadow side of attraction and chemistry, and why emotional affairs are even more devastating than a one-night stand.

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This week, my good friend Andi Andrew joins us to talk about misinterpreting personal shaking, why we need to grieve what didn't happen, the power of tears in releasing trauma from our bodies, and how to detach false belief systems from your life. Andi is a wellspring of wisdom, let alone a no-nonsense communicator, and so I'm confident our conversation today will help you move the needle in your own life.

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This week, Tim Ross joins us to talk about leaving and grieving seasons of life, emotional maturity, how to embrace being misunderstood, and why sexual sin is so insidious–why it takes people down so quickly. Many of you know about Tim and The Basement already, so I hope you'll lean in for the powerful and transparent conversation.

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This week, we're sitting down with Paul Daugherty, pastor of Victory Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to talk in raw and vulnerable fashion about his brush with considering suicide. And before I go on, I want to share that if you or anyone you know is considering suicide, please stop this podcast and dial 988 on your phone right now. It's a 24-hour crisis hotline and help is available. Aside from that part of the conversation, Paul and I discuss the strength of a lie to empower our lives and why we need to dump the plastic, sugar-coated platitudes when dealing with loss and pain. We'll also discuss fake prayers and why you can't just pray trauma away. In a culture so consumed by facades, I'm very thankful for Paul's transparency in our conversation and trust you'll receive great value from it.

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This week, Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett, Ph.D., a Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Northeastern University, who is a world expert in the science of emotions, joins us to talk about how to understand our emotions. We'll also dive into the topic of why emotions are "whole brain events," how to change the meaning of experiences to change our minds, the effect of PTSD on the brain, and so much more.

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This week is the final week of [Formed.], and this week, my good buddy, Ian Simkins is back. He's one of my favorite people, and a deep well at that. Today, we're talking about the cost of surrender, why control and clarity are cousins, embodied trust, and the necessary theology of suffering concerning effective spiritual formation.

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It's week five of [Formed.], and this week, Havilah Cunnington joins us to discuss what God's voice sounds like. We're also going to explore why some people don't want to hear God's voice and how this plays into our journeys of formation as disciples of Jesus. Of course, if you missed the first four weeks of [Formed.], go back and catch those episodes on your podcast feed or YouTube.

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It's week four of [Formed.], and one of our favorite people is back on the podcast: Jamie Winship. This week, Jamie talks to us about why separation creates suffering, the necessary practice of self-emptying according to Jesus's teaching in Matthew 5, how to develop a right view of God, and a brilliant concept called "closed-handed anxiety." As usual, it's a fascinating conversation, so prepare for some note-taking. And of course, if you missed the first three weeks of [Formed.], go back and catch those episodes on your podcast feed or YouTube.

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It's week three of [Formed.] and one of the foremost biblical scholars in the world, Dr. Craig Keener, joins us to talk about self-centered spirituality and how to read the Scripture well. We're also going to debunk our understanding and application of a few of our favorite Bible verses. Of course, if you missed the first two weeks of [Formed.], featuring Craig Cooney and Father Ronald Rolheiser, go back and catch those episodes on your podcast feed or on YouTube.

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Thanks for joining me this week for episode 372. It's week two of [Formed.], and today, the brilliant Father Ronald Rolheiser joins us to talk about the dark night of the soul, breaking the hold of self-sufficiency, the end game of spiritual formation, becoming aware of God, and the key to purity of heart. If you missed last week's episode with Craig Cooney, be sure and listen to our powerful conversation about walking through transition in life.

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[Formed.] is back to start a brand new year here on the podcast. Joining us in the series are Father Ronald Rolheiser, Dr. Craig Keener, Jamie Winship, Havilah Cunnington, Ian Simkins, and this week, Craig Cooney. Today, we're talking about how to embrace the tension of transition, how to steward our hearts after betrayal, and how to find freedom from the poison of unforgiveness.

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Happy New Year! Coming to the podcast this week and running for the next several weeks is Formed, our annual series on spiritual formation. This week, Craig Cooney joins us. We're talking all about how to navigate through the often turbulent waters of transition in life and how to find freedom from the poison of unforgiveness. Next week, Father Ronald Rolheiser joins us to discuss what's missing in the spiritual formation conversation and why pain is God's microphone to a deaf world. In two weeks, renowned scholar and author Dr. Craig Keener is here, followed by Jamie Winship, Havilah Cunnington, and Ian Simkins. No doubt, this will be a powerful series. So if you don’t yet follow the podcast, do so right now. And then, share this trailer with just one person. Someone you believe will be equipped by this new series to live a life marked by transformation from the inside out. Plus... * Start reading my NEW BOOK "Healing What You Can't Erase" here. * Connect with me @WINTODAYChris on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. * Get LMNT and a free gift with your purchase here!

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Today, we're revisiting an awesome conversation with Dr. Henry Cloud, who's here talk about when to withhold trust. Trust is key for relationships. It makes everything work. But at what point is it safe to say a person is unable to be trusted? Dr. Cloud will answer that question today. We'll also explore emotional regulation, how to develop discernment, and why "believing the best" might be bad advice.

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This week, researcher, author, and Wall Street Journal and Washington Post journalist Jennifer Breheny Wallace joins us to talk about how to break the hold of a toxic achievement culture, how deep relationships act as shock absorbers in hard times, why failure is necessary for emotional maturity, and why self-help mantras simply do not work.

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This week, Aaron Burke joins us for a conversation about how bitterness defiles us, why we can't fix ourselves, effective methods of grieving, and what internal healing requires when you've been betrayed and rejected. It's a pretty feisty back and forth conversation, but one that I believe will add great value to your life.

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This week, Gospel music artist Anthony Evans is back on the podcast. You'll remember him from episode 306 of the podcast. But this week, Anthony and I sat down for a candid conversation about signs we're experiencing inflammation in our souls, how dysfunction disguises itself, how grief changes us, and how to hold joy and sorrow simultaneously, which I find to be really relevant to this time of year.

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This week, the holiday season begins, and along with that often comes wonderful holiday gatherings. But in many cases, those family gatherings might be awkward. If you're headed into this week thinking, "I hate how politically charged family gatherings become. How do I dodge these situations?" or "I love my family, but they drive me nuts at holiday dinners," this is the conversation for you. But we can't ignore the reality that for some of you, you're hiding tears, thinking, "I am alone during the holidays, and really get depressed. I’d give anything to have a family dinner, even if it’s crazy." Joining us this week is my good friend, Dr. John Delony. We're going to have some fun, but we're also going to equip you to step into this holiday season with confidence and empathy.

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This week, we're continuing our two-part mini-series on forming godly men. As I shared last week on the show, I have a passion for seeing men rise up in purity, power, virtue, integrity, character, compassion, kindness, and strength. And so joining us today to continue the series is author, speaker, and pastor of Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Brian Tome. Today, he'll share about how to shun victimhood, harnessing your sexual appetite, why men aren't being raised well, and why marriage is the greatest team a man will ever join.

MATURE CONTENT ADVISORY: If you usually listen to the podcast in the presence of your younger kids and teens, some of the content shared today will be mature in nature, perhaps not suitable for their young ears, and as such, I want to be responsible to give you a heads-up.

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Today, we're starting a two-part miniseries on forming godly men. I have such a passion for seeing men rise up in purity, power, virtue, integrity, character, compassion, and strength. And so joining us today is Professor Nancy Pearcey. Heralded as "America's pre-eminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual" in The Economist, Pearcey earned a Master's degree from Covenant Theological Seminary and pursued further graduate work in the History of Philosophy at the Institute for Christian Studies in Toronto. Currently, she is a professor and scholar in residence at Houston Baptist University. Today, she'll share with us how men benefit from being fathers, how Darwin forged the secularization of the postmodern masculine script, how masculinity became "toxic," and why boys fail to launch.

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I’m thrilled to finally be able to tell you about my new book, Healing What You Can’t Erase: Transform Your Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Health from the Inside Out, available everywhere books are sold on March 19.

In Healing What You Can’t Erase, I leverage my personal story of adversity, loss, and healing to teach you how to forge your roadmap to wholeness from the inside out. This path doesn’t rely on willpower, self-help, or self-healing, but rather the daily transformative power of the Holy Spirit engaged with principles of neuroscience, psychology, and Scripture.

While the pain-filled memories from our past can’t be erased, we can experience mental, emotional, and spiritual healing that lasts.

My publisher has graciously made a sneak peek of the book available to you immediately. Go to HealingWhatYouCantErase.com right now to sign up and receive a FREE sneak peek of the book before it hits stores in March.

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While the main focus of the show is mental and emotional health and spiritual growth, we can't ignore the fact that we are spirit, soul, and body. And so I want to take time to have conversations about how our mental and emotional well-being interfaces with our physiology. That's the conversation we're having today with Dave Asprey, founder of Bulletproof, and widely considered the "father of biohacking." Today, we're going to explore biohacking with Dave, the scientific power of fear and forgiveness, why willpower is a sham (you know I'm here for that one!), and morning habits that will change your life.

Dive Deeper:

If you enjoy this episode with Dave, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

• 336: [heal.] Dr. Terry Wahls on How to Prevent and Heal Autoimmune Diseases with Food, Strengthening Your Mitochondria, The Power of Breastfeeding, and Why Sleep is Critical for Wellness
• 211: Healing Old Wounds, Generational Trauma, and the Roots of Depression (feat. Dr. Christopher Motley)

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This week, we're taking an in-depth look at the signs that indicate for all intents and purposes, that we're stuck in the past. But to that, we're going to talk about how to get past the past with therapist, coach, speaker, and author, Jason VanRuler, whose goal is to speak truth and grace into the life of every person he works with.

Dive Deeper:

If you enjoy this episode with Ian, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

• 353: Albert Tate on Adjusting Our Relationship with Pain & Failure, Stunting Our Emotional Growth, and What it Means to Do the Work of Untangling Our Dysfunctional Relationship with Pain
• 360: Dr. John Delony on The Cost of Living a Borrowed Life, Outsourcing Vulnerability, Practicing Resilience and Courage, and Why a Curated Life is a Fake Life

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This week, my friend Ian Simkins is back for part two of a conversation we started in the spring. And let me tell you right now: You aren't ready for what's about to go down in this conversation. Ian is such a wise, intentional, deliberate, thoughtful person, and as you'll hear today, we took out the shovels and dug deep. Here's where we're headed with Ian today: why grieving prevents bitterness, the costly invitation to intimacy, and the distorted rubric for readiness in life. In other words, our ability to bring lasting value to the world has little to do with gifting, talent, networking, or charisma. And to that, we're going to explore why public fruit is the result of private formation.

Dive Deeper:

If you enjoy this episode with Ian, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

• 353: Albert Tate on Adjusting Our Relationship with Pain & Failure, Stunting Our Emotional Growth, and What it Means to Do the Work of Untangling Our Dysfunctional Relationship with Pain
• 344: [Formed.] Ian Simkins on Developing Critical Thinking Skills, Why Echo Chambers Are Killing Us, Why Knowledge without Wisdom Leads to Arrogance, and the Importance of Embracing Mystery in Pain

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This week, the founder of UPPERROOM, Michael Freeland Miller, joins us to talk about why in life, "simple" doesn't always mean "easy." We'll also scratch the surface on the subject of walking through seasons of transition. This I know: many of you are in transition right now. Maybe it's from a job, a relationship, or just a stage of life. Suffice it to say, transition isn't easy. Michael's going to shed some helpful light on the subject. We're also going to unpack how to steward pain and transition well, as well as the unmistakable priority to host God's presence.

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If you enjoy this episode with Michael, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

• 353: Albert Tate on Adjusting Our Relationship with Pain & Failure, Stunting Our Emotional Growth, and What it Means to Do the Work of Untangling Our Dysfunctional Relationship with Pain
• 343: [Formed.] Lee Cummings on Self-Care vs. Self-Obsession, Spiritual Slow-Drift, and The Disciplined Pursuit of More

Resources Mentioned This Week

• His House, His Presence
• Give No Rest!: A Renewed Commitment to Pursue God's Presence in Prayer and Worship in the American Church by Lee Cummings

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This week, Dr. John Delony is back, and I'm so glad about it. No one needs to be told that our lives are filled with more anxiety than ever before. We know it. Our bodies can feel it. The questions we really need to answer "Why?" and "Is there anything we can do about it?" Well, this week, we're answering that question. We're also talking about the cost of living a borrowed life, outsourcing vulnerability, practicing resilience and courage, and why a curated life is a fake life.

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If you enjoy this episode with Delony, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

• 355: Curt Thompson, M.D. on Why We Don’t Remember Our Stories Truthfully, How to Take the Risk of Vulnerability, Why Amazon Has Made Us Fragile, and What Transformation Requires
• 348: Christine Caine on Why Many People Don’t Experience Lasting Healing, How to Stop Focusing on the Past, and How We Are Rendered Ineffective in Life

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I'm so glad to be able to bring this conversation with a new friend to you today. Dr. Lee Warren, a neurosurgeon, is here to talk about his own journey through PTSD. We'll also talk about why you can't selectively numb your pain, breaking generational trauma, and why "your truth" will never heal your trauma.

Dive Deeper:

If you enjoy this episode with Dr. Warren, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

• 355: Curt Thompson, M.D. on Why We Don’t Remember Our Stories Truthfully, How to Take the Risk of Vulnerability, Why Amazon Has Made Us Fragile, and What Transformation Requires
• 348: Christine Caine on Why Many People Don’t Experience Lasting Healing, How to Stop Focusing on the Past, and How We Are Rendered Ineffective in Life

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Listen, when I tell you to buckle up and get ready for today's episode, I'm not joking. I was not prepared for the dropkick Dr. Anita Phillips laid down. The subject matter of today's episode will not be unfamiliar to you, because it is my core message, too. But today, Dr. Anita Phillips, a licensed trauma therapist, is here to talk about what's missing in the mental health conversation, why science and faith are not in conflict, why we have to stop demonizing emotions, and how to heal the nervous system. What she's about to lay out will be a repudiation of the self-help, self-healing messaging so prevalent in culture. And do you know something? I'm here for it.

Dive Deeper:

If you enjoy this episode with Dr. Anita, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

• 355: Curt Thompson, M.D. on Why We Don’t Remember Our Stories Truthfully, How to Take the Risk of Vulnerability, Why Amazon Has Made Us Fragile, and What Transformation Requires
• 348: Christine Caine on Why Many People Don’t Experience Lasting Healing, How to Stop Focusing on the Past, and How We Are Rendered Ineffective in Life

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We're in for a treat this week because Max Lucado is here. In our candid conversation, Max opens up about self-deception, why secularism is on overdrive today, how we empower lies, what it means to wrestle with the Lord, and my favorite part of the conversation, how to finish well in life. I had a moment in our interview to go there with Max, so I latched onto the opportunity. And I'm so glad I did.

If you enjoy this episode with Max, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

• 333: Michele Cushatt on The Messiness of Grief, Why Numbing Our Pain Destroys Us, Why Faith Requires Struggle, and Why We Need Boundaries When Grieving
• 348: Christine Caine on Why Many People Don’t Experience Lasting Healing, How to Stop Focusing on the Past, and How We Are Rendered Ineffective in Life

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This week, I'm joined by my good friend Wade Joye to talk through lessons we all need to learn when we are in times of transition. Wade will also share candidly about why our dreams can be dysfunctional, how to navigate feelings of betrayal, and how, as a result, we might even manipulate God. It's a powerful, raw conversation today, and I trust you'll take a lot of inspiration, wisdom, and challenge away with you.

Dive Deeper:

If you enjoy this episode with Wade, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

• 333: Michele Cushatt on The Messiness of Grief, Why Numbing Our Pain Destroys Us, Why Faith Requires Struggle, and Why We Need Boundaries When Grieving
• 348: Christine Caine on Why Many People Don’t Experience Lasting Healing, How to Stop Focusing on the Past, and How We Are Rendered Ineffective in Life

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This week, one of my favorite people is back on the podcast, Dr. Curt Thompson. Today, we're talking about the role suffering plays in life, but more specifically, why we don't remember our stories truthfully, how to take the risk of vulnerability, why Amazon has made us fragile, and what the journey of transformation really requires.

Dive Deeper:

If you enjoy this episode with Curt, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

• 221: The Soul of Shame and What Shame Does to You (feat. Curt Thompson, M.D.)
• 226: Jamie Winship on Turning Chaos into Opportunity in Every Area of Your Life

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This week, licensed professional counselor and author Sissy Goff joins us to talk to parents about how anxious parents create anxious kids, intentionality in parenting versus a posture of hyper-vigilance, how to navigate trauma with children, and how to become a worry-free parent. What does that mean? As you know, anxiety has an amazing ability to spread. Time and time again, when Sissy Goff has an anxious child or teen in her office, she's found they have at least one very well-intentioned but anxious parent. And that anxiety is likely affecting your kids, distracting you in the present, and making you feel like it will define your family's future.

Dive Deeper:

If you enjoy this episode with Albert, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following:

• 299: John Eldredge on Getting Underneath Burnout, Powerlessness, and How to Build Resilience
• 301: Systemic Anxiety, Instability, Breaking Strongholds, and Becoming a Non-Anxious Presence (feat. Mark Sayers)

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This week on the podcast, Albert Tate joins us to talk about adjusting our relationship with pain and failure. Listen: You're going to want to lean in hard for this one, because in addition to talking about that important subject, Albert will unpack how too many of us stunt our emotional growth and what it means to do the work of untangling our dysfunctional relationship with pain.

Dive Deeper:

If you enjoy this episode with Albert, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following:

• 299: John Eldredge on Getting Underneath Burnout, Powerlessness, and How to Build Resilience
• 301: Systemic Anxiety, Instability, Breaking Strongholds, and Becoming a Non-Anxious Presence (feat. Mark Sayers)

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Today, we're diving into the topic of rejecting our God-given design, our identity. John Lovell from the Warrior Poet Society is our guest. We are zooming in on masculinity, and really, the cultural repudiation of it. As such, we're going to talk about how culture is reshuffling depravity, how men must reject passivity, and very specifically, why postmodernism has neutered masculinity.

Dive Deeper:

If you enjoy this episode with John, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following:

• 299: John Eldredge on Getting Underneath Burnout, Powerlessness, and How to Build Resilience
• 301: Systemic Anxiety, Instability, Breaking Strongholds, and Becoming a Non-Anxious Presence (feat. Mark Sayers)

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What does our desire for certainty and control have to do with our decision-making? According to behavioral economics pioneer Peter Atwater, the answer is simple: everything. Today, Peter joins us to talk about how to get comfortable without certainty or control, why powerlessness is a choice, and why the future we imagine is consistent with how we feel today. I'm really excited to talk with Peter about the hidden role of confidence in the choices we make, and why events described as being unprecedented are often entirely predictable—if we know what to look for.

Dive Deeper:

If you enjoy this episode with Peter, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following:

• 347: Dr. Henry Cloud on When to Withhold Trust, Emotional Regulation, Developing Discernment, and Why “Believing the Best” Might Be Bad Advice
• 349: Mark Batterson on How Science Proves that Our Words Create Our Worlds, Learning Non-Anxious Curiosity, and How to Become More Emotionally Intelligent

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Thanks for joining me for the final week of Summer Break here on Win Today. Four weeks. Four of your favorite conversations. This week, we're revisiting a conversation with Eric Johnson in which he talks about how he walked through his emotional breakdown in 2018. He'll also share about the danger of avoiding our emotions, and how to wrestle with the deep issues of the soul.

Dive Deeper:

If you enjoy this episode with Eric, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following:

• 318: Tyler Staton on Where Prayer Becomes Real and Reviving Prayer in a Culture Where Everyone’s Just “Spiritual”
• 260: Self-Defeating Behavior, Living a Lie, and the Path to Inner Peace (feat. John Mark Comer)

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Thanks for joining me this week for Summer Break here on Win Today. Four weeks. Four of your favorite conversations. This week, John Eldredge is back to talk about getting underneath burnout in an effort to heal its roots. We're also talking with John about powerlessness and how to build resilience in life. To that, a trauma researcher is noted as saying, "As hard as the initial trauma is, it’s the aftermath that destroys people." Why? That's what we're going to unpack with John.

If you enjoy this episode with John, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

• 202: Masculinity on Fire and How to Predict a Moral Failure Before It Happens (feat. Stephen Mansfield)
• 209: When You Feel Behind in Life and Need Transformation (feat. Morgan Snyder)

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Thanks for joining me this week for Summer Break here on Win Today. Four weeks. Four of your favorite conversations. And this week, author and pastor Dharius Daniels is here to talk about emotional intelligence, the consequences of living outside your identity, and the misguided pursuit of "your best self." Dharius has been poking a box labeled “You do you. Be true to yourself. Speak your truth. Become your best self.” But as we look at culture that is embracing this message, despair, anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation is rampant. We'll unpack the disconnect with Dharius today, along with a discussion about identity and significance. Dharius says, “God will not honor the direction of our lives when we are living outside of our unique identity.” In other words, God will not bless who we pretend to be. That's coming up in today's featured conversation.

If you enjoy this episode with Dharius, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

• 299: John Eldredge on Getting Underneath Burnout, Powerlessness, and How to Build Resilience
• 298: Jamie Winship on How Live Fearless in Your True Identity

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Thanks for joining me this week for the start of Summer Break here on Win Today. Four weeks. Four of your favorite conversations. And this week, Dr. Alison Cook joins me to talk about the cocktail of codependency, how to surrender well, and the dysfunction of spiritual bypassing. This was one of my favorite conversations this year on the show, and I'm excited to dive back into this great conversation with Alison.

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Today is going to be a fun episode. New York Times bestselling author, and popular podcast host Gretchen Rubin is here to talk about why training our five senses is critical for a meaningful life, how to become a minor expert in anything, and why ketchup is magic. About her work and today's episode, Gretchen said, "I wanted to appreciate the moments of my life more fully; I wanted to get out of my head and into my life; I wanted to deepen my knowledge of the world, of other people—and of myself."

Dive Deeper:

If you enjoy this episode with Gretchen, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following:

• 339: Debra Fileta, M.A., L.P.C. on Why We Are Not Self-Healers, Our Trigger-Avoidant Culture, Rejecting Passivity, and What it Takes to Reset Your Emotional Health
• 333: Michele Cushatt on The Messiness of Grief, Why Numbing Our Pain Destroys Us, Why Faith Requires Struggle, and Why We Need Boundaries When Grieving

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I'm so glad to have NY Times Bestselling author Mark Batterson back on the show this week. Mark always brings a lot of fresh insight, and today is no exception. This week, we're talking about how science proves that our words create our worlds, learning non-anxious curiosity, and how to become more emotionally intelligent.

Dive Deeper:

If you enjoy this episode with Mark, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following:

• 339: Debra Fileta, M.A., L.P.C. on Why We Are Not Self-Healers, Our Trigger-Avoidant Culture, Rejecting Passivity, and What it Takes to Reset Your Emotional Health
• 333: Michele Cushatt on The Messiness of Grief, Why Numbing Our Pain Destroys Us, Why Faith Requires Struggle, and Why We Need Boundaries When Grieving

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Christine Caine is back this week, and we're talking about a subject that all of us are familiar with: the temptation to look to the past, either out of longing and nostalgia or out of fear of the future. We're also going to explore why many people today don't experience deep healing and how we are rendered ineffective in life. Get ready to take some notes today.

Dive Deeper:

If you enjoy this episode with Christine, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following:

• 339: Debra Fileta, M.A., L.P.C. on Why We Are Not Self-Healers, Our Trigger-Avoidant Culture, Rejecting Passivity, and What it Takes to Reset Your Emotional Health
• 333: Michele Cushatt on The Messiness of Grief, Why Numbing Our Pain Destroys Us, Why Faith Requires Struggle, and Why We Need Boundaries When Grieving

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This week, Dr. Henry Cloud joins us to talk about when to withhold trust. Trust is key for relationships. It makes everything work. But at what point is it safe to say a person is unable to be trusted? Dr. Cloud will answer that question today. We'll also explore emotional regulation, how to develop discernment, and why "believing the best" might actually be bad advice.

Dive Deeper:

If you enjoy this episode with Dr. Cloud, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following:

• 339: Debra Fileta, M.A., L.P.C. on Why We Are Not Self-Healers, Our Trigger-Avoidant Culture, Rejecting Passivity, and What it Takes to Reset Your Emotional Health
• 346: Dr. Robin Stern on Gaslighting and Mental Health: The Far-Reaching Effects of Manipulative Psychological, Emotional Abuse

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Dr. Robin Stern joins us to talk about a subject you've been asking for specifically, and that's gaslighting. So today, we're talking about the far-reaching effects of manipulative psychological, and emotional abuse. Robin says, "Gaslighting undermines your confidence and self-esteem, robs you of your sense of self, and is often so subtle that you don't realize it's happening. It can cause you to question your own memory, perception, and sanity, and to feel powerless, helpless, and out of control."

Dive Deeper:

If you enjoy this episode with Dr. Robin Stern, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following:

• 339: Debra Fileta, M.A., L.P.C. on Why We Are Not Self-Healers, Our Trigger-Avoidant Culture, Rejecting Passivity, and What it Takes to Reset Your Emotional Health
• 323: Eric Johnson on Walking through an Emotional Breakdown, The Danger of Avoiding Emotions, and Wrestling with the Deep Issues of the Soul

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It's part three of [Formed.] and if you missed last week with Lee Cummings or earlier this week with Ian Simkins, listen as soon as you're finished with today's episode. Today, my good friend, Addison Bevere joins us to talk about what to do when it feels like you've been abandoned by God. We'll also talk about why we expect God to sound like the accuser, and what it takes to move from self-actualization to surrender. Here's a quick bio on Addison: he is the COO of Messenger International, an organization that impacts millions of people in over 150 countries through its various initiatives, and he serves as the co-founder of SonsAndDaughters.tv.

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If you enjoy this episode with Addison, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following:

• 343: [Formed.] Lee Cummings on Self-Care vs. Self-Obsession, Spiritual Slow-Drift, and The Disciplined Pursuit of More
• 344: [Formed.] Ian Simkins on Developing Critical Thinking Skills, Why Echo Chambers Are Killing Us, Why Knowledge without Wisdom Leads to Arrogance, and the Importance of Embracing Mystery in Pain

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It's week two of [Formed.] and if you missed last week with Lee Cummings, listen as soon as you're finished with today's episode. This week, we have a double-header, and today, my new friend Ian Simkins is here to talk about developing critical thinking skills, why echo chambers are killing us, why knowledge without wisdom leads to arrogance and the importance of embracing mystery in pain. Ian is a writer and the Lead Pastor of Teaching and Vision at a beautiful church called The Bridge just outside of Nashville, TN. Of note, Ian is an excellent follow on Instagram. He writes regularly about spiritual formation, emotional health, and personal growth. Follow him @iansimkins.

Dive Deeper:

If you enjoy this episode with Ian, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following:

• 326: [Formed.] Richard Foster on Time-Tested Principles of Spiritual Formation, Why We Need to Slow Down, The Enemies of Noise and Hurry, and Why Humility is the Preeminent Virtue, and His 40-Year Friendship with Dallas Willard
• 327: [Formed.] Jamie Winship on Why Spiritual Formation is a Filter, Why Transformation Requires Surrender, and The Questions God Asks

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[Formed.] is back, and this week, we're joined by my friend Lee Cummings, who's here to talk about self-care versus self-obsession, how spiritual slow-drift happens, and why Jesus isn't your life coach. After the overwhelmingly positive response to [Formed.] in January and February, with tens of thousands of you tuning in, I realized that this is a specific focus I want to delve deeper into on the podcast. Joining us this time will be not only Lee Cummings but also my friends Ian Simkins and Addison Bevere.

Dive Deeper:

If you enjoy this episode with Lee, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following:

• 326: [Formed.] Richard Foster on Time-Tested Principles of Spiritual Formation, Why We Need to Slow Down, The Enemies of Noise and Hurry, and Why Humility is the Preeminent Virtue, and His 40-Year Friendship with Dallas Willard
• 327: [Formed.] Jamie Winship on Why Spiritual Formation is a Filter, Why Transformation Requires Surrender, and The Questions God Asks

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Hey friends, it's Chris here, and I've got some exciting news to share. [Formed.] is BACK, starting this week! Each episode is laser-focused on spiritual formation. This week, Lee Cummings joins us. And next week, a double-header with Ian Simkins and Addison Bevere. Three distinct voices, one united mission: to empower you in your journey to maturity as a disciple of Jesus.

Now, here's what I need you to do: If you're not already following the podcast, hit that follow button right now, wherever you get your podcasts. And here's the kicker: Share this trailer with one person. Just one person who you know will be inspired, challenged, and equipped by this groundbreaking series to live a life of transformation and wholeness.

Get ready, because we're about to embark on an incredible journey together on Win Today. Join me this week as we kick off [Formed.] featuring my friend, Lee Cummings.

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This week, we sit down with one of my close friends, NBA performance coach, David Nurse, to discuss some of the most pressing topics in the world of psychology and personal development. David shares his insights on why the word "potential" can be a dangerous trap for individuals, how influence can have a devious side that we must be aware of, and the physiological impact of stress on our bodies and minds. Additionally, David explores the reasons why people quit, and offers practical tips and strategies for overcoming obstacles and achieving success. Whether you're looking to improve your own performance, lead a team, or are simply interested in the fascinating intersection of psychology and personal growth, you won't want to miss this insightful and thought-provoking conversation with one of the leading experts in the field.

Dive Deeper:

If you enjoy this episode with David, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following:

• 324: Katherine Morgan Schafler on What Perfectionism Really Is, Emotional Illiteracy, and How to Leverage Perfectionism for Your Good
• 316: Pat Lencioni on Discovering Your Working Genius, Quiet Quitting, and How to Work in Alignment

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This week on the podcast, we will discuss how to recognize when it's time to quit your job and how to handle a difficult boss. With insights on identifying your purpose and the telltale signs that it's time to move on, Ken Coleman, our guest today, offers actionable strategies for taking control of your career. Plus, he shares tips for dealing with a bad boss, including open communication, setting boundaries, and seeking mentorship. That's where we're headed today in this must-listen episode for expert advice on how to know when to quit your job and how to handle a challenging work environment.

Dive Deeper:

If you enjoy this episode with Ken, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following:

• 324: Katherine Morgan Schafler on What Perfectionism Really Is, Emotional Illiteracy, and How to Leverage Perfectionism for Your Good
• 316: Pat Lencioni on Discovering Your Working Genius, Quiet Quitting, and How to Work in Alignment

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This week is going to be fun. Levi and Jennie Lusko are here and I'm excited to talk to them about rejecting passivity in relationships, prolonged adolescence in men, how to suffer together in crisis within a marriage, and their keys to intimacy. This is Levi's fifth time on the podcast, but having Jennie here, too, is a real treat, so I hope you lean in with curiosity and receptivity. Levi Lusko is the lead pastor of Fresh Life Church, a multi-site church in Montana, Wyoming, Utah, and Oregon which he and his wife, Jennie, pioneered in 2007. He is also a public speaker and the author of six books. Jennie is also a speaker and a prolific author in her own right. Together, they have five children.

Dive Deeper:

If you enjoy this episode with Levi and Jennie, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following:

• 339: Debra Fileta, M.A., L.P.C. on Why We Are Not Self-Healers, Our Trigger-Avoidant Culture, Rejecting Passivity, and What it Really Takes to Reset Your Emotional Health
• 319: Dr. Alison Cook on The Cocktail of Codependency, Learning Surrender, and the Dysfunction of Spiritual Bypassing

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This week, my good friend, a professional counselor, Debra Fileta, joins us to talk about why we are not self-healers. We're also going to explore our trigger-avoidant culture, the need to reject passivity, and what it really takes to reset our emotional health. Debra is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in dating, marriage, and relationship issues, along with a spectrum of mental health disorders. She’s also the author of several books and the host of the Love + Relationships Podcast, a hotline-style show where people call in to get their relationship questions answered! Her popular relationship advice blog TrueLoveDates.com reaches millions of people each year with the message of healthy relationships!

Dive Deeper:

If you enjoy this episode with Debra, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following:

• 279: Dismantling “Project Self” and How to Transform a Generation (feat. Jon Tyson)
• 276: Victim Consciousness, Heartache, and How Coping Mechanisms Create a False Sense of Health (feat. Dr. Dan Allender)

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This week is week four of our series, [heal.], and today, Dr. Ian Smith is joining us to talk about metabolic flexibility, why it's important to take your muscles to failure in strength training, why you need more stress on your body, and four keys to experiencing better sleep. Dr. Ian K. Smith is a number one New York Times bestselling author and is a graduate of Harvard, Columbia, and the University of Chicago. Additionally, he is the medical contributor and cohost of The Rachael Ray Show.

Dive Deeper:

If you enjoy this episode with Dr. Ian, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following:

• 336: [heal.] Dr. Terry Wahls on How to Prevent and Heal Autoimmune Diseases with Food, Strengthening Your Mitochondria, The Power of Breastfeeding, and Why Sleep is Critical for Wellness
• 335: [heal.] Dr. Daniel Amen on Healing Your Brain to Change Your Mind, The Fallacy of Positive Thinking, Hidden Toxins That Are Destroying Your Health, and Why the News is Ruining Your Brain

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This week, Dr. Anna Lembke, a respected psychiatrist from Stanford University is back. This week, she'll unpack how victim narratives are built and why empathy has been taken too far. She'll also teach us why many people are afraid of radical honesty, and why the nuclear family is absolutely critical for emotional development. Dr. Anna Lembke is a professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. A clinician scholar, she has published more than a hundred peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and commentaries. She sits on the board of several state and national addiction-focused organizations, has testified before various committees in the United States House of Representatives and Senate, keeps an active speaking calendar, and maintains a thriving clinical practice.

Dive Deeper:

If you enjoy this episode with Dr. Lembke, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following:

• 336: [heal.] Dr. Terry Wahls on How to Prevent and Heal Autoimmune Diseases with Food, Strengthening Your Mitochondria, The Power of Breastfeeding, and Why Sleep is Critical for Wellness
• 335: [heal.] Dr. Daniel Amen on Healing Your Brain to Change Your Mind, The Fallacy of Positive Thinking, Hidden Toxins That Are Destroying Your Health, and Why the News is Ruining Your Brain

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It's week two of our new series, [heal.], and today, we're talking with one of my medical heroes, Dr. Terry Wahls, about how to prevent and heal autoimmune diseases with food and how to strengthen your mitochondria. We're also going to talk about the power of breastfeeding and why sleep is critical for wellness. Dr. Wahls is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in Iowa City, Iowa, USA, where she teaches internal medicine residents in their primary care clinics. She also does clinical research and has published over 60 peer-reviewed scientific abstracts, posters, and papers. But in addition to being a doctor, she is also a patient with a chronic, progressive disease, which you'll hear about in a few moments.

Dive Deeper:

If you enjoy this episode with Dr. Wahls, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following:

• 297: Robb Wolf on Why Food is Medicine, the Paleo Diet, Sleep Deprivation, and How to Feed Your Brain
• 335: [heal.] Dr. Daniel Amen on Healing Your Brain to Change Your Mind, The Fallacy of Positive Thinking, Hidden Toxins That Are Destroying Your Health, and Why the News is Ruining Your Brain

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It's week one of our new series, [heal.], and today, we're talking with renowned psychiatrist, Dr. Daniel Amen about how to heal your brain to change your mind, the fallacy of positive thinking, hidden toxins that are destroying your health, and why the news is ruining your brain. Dr. Daniel Amen aims to end mental illness by revolutionizing brain health. He is dedicated to providing the education, products, and services to accomplish this goal. Dr. Amen is a physician, adult, and child psychiatrist, and founder of Amen Clinics with 11 locations across the U.S. Dr. Amen is a 12-time New York Times bestselling author, including Change Your Brain, Change Your Life, The End of Mental Illness, Healing ADD, and many more.

Dive Deeper:

If you enjoy this episode with Dr. Amen, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following:

• 297: Robb Wolf on Why Food is Medicine, the Paleo Diet, Sleep Deprivation, and How to Feed Your Brain
• 290: Dr. John Delony on Grief, Trauma, the Physical Implications of Your Thoughts, and How to Own Your Past

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Coming to the podcast this week and running for the next three weeks is a brand-new series called [heal.] which is all about mind and body health. Joining us are three world-renowned medical doctors. This week, Dr. Daniel Amen, who's joining us to talk about how to heal your brain to change your mind. Next week, Dr. Terry Wahls joins us to talk about how to heal any chronic autoimmune disease with food. And in two weeks, Dr. Anna Lembke, a respected Stanford psychiatrist is back to talk about mindsets that either collapse our potential or propel us toward it.

So, here’s what I want you to do: if you don’t yet follow the podcast, do so right now. And then, share this trailer with just one person. Someone who you believe will be equipped by this new series to live a life marked by transformation and wholeness in their mind and body.

[heal.] begins this week with the world-renowned psychiatrist, Dr. Daniel Amen.

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Today, we're with talking with author, educator, and speaker, Jasmine L. Holmes about how shame compounds, the "gospel" of shame, and how resentment and grief shape our souls. Shame has been a dominant theme in our cultural conversation for decades, but today, Jasmine is bringing a fresh take to the table. About shame, she said "Sometimes shame is hoisted on our shoulders in one big traumatic event, like a big boulder. Other times it adds weight to our shoulders incrementally, one pebble at a time, to where we barely notice the escalating weight." I resonate with that description a lot, and I'm sure you do, too. So in just a minute, Jasmine will unpack that statement and so much more.

Dive Deeper:

If you enjoy this episode with Jasmine, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following:

• 323: Eric Johnson on Walking through an Emotional Breakdown, The Danger of Avoiding Emotions, and Wrestling with the Deep Issues of the Soul
• 319: Dr. Alison Cook on The Cocktail of Codependency, Learning Surrender, and the Dysfunction of Spiritual Bypassing

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This week, we're talking about grief with my longtime friend and confidante, Michele Cushatt. Michele, through her own story of pain and loss, is going to unpack the messiness of grief, why numbing our pain destroys us from the inside out, why faith requires struggle, and why we need boundaries when grieving. For more than 15 years, Michele Cushatt has inspired and challenged both corporate and faith-based audiences with her story of trauma, faith, and resilience. She has spoken internationally to a wide variety of audiences including Ramsey Solutions, Women of Faith, Compassion International, Michael Hyatt & Co (now Full Focus), Cru, LifeToday TV, and more.

Dive Deeper:

If you enjoy this episode with Michele, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following:

• 323: Eric Johnson on Walking through an Emotional Breakdown, The Danger of Avoiding Emotions, and Wrestling with the Deep Issues of the Soul
• 319: Dr. Alison Cook on The Cocktail of Codependency, Learning Surrender, and the Dysfunction of Spiritual Bypassing

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In today's conversation, Chris Hodges, pastor of Church of the Highlands, a multi-site church in Alabama, joins me to talk about how to discern safe people, the lie of going at life alone, spiritual warfare, and why we will always stay as sick as our secrets.

Dive Deeper:

If you enjoy this episode with John, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following:

• 327: [Formed.] Jamie Winship on Why Spiritual Formation is a Filter, Why Transformation Requires Surrender, and The Questions God Asks
• 326: [Formed.] Richard Foster on Time-Tested Principles of Spiritual Formation, Why We Need to Slow Down, The Enemies of Noise and Hurry, and Why Humility is the Preeminent Virtue, and His 40-Year Friendship with Dallas Willard

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Welcome to week six of our "Formed" series. In today's conversation, one of my favorite people is here, and that's John Bevere. I've been looking forward to sharing this conversation with you because I wholeheartedly believe it is the linchpin to formation. Today, we're talking about why the fear of the Lord will transform your life. John will also teach us why cynical people mock truth and how people create their own "Jesus." Buckle up today, folks. John's fired up and ready to share some powerful truths with you today.

Dive Deeper:

If you enjoy this episode with John, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following:

• 327: [Formed.] Jamie Winship on Why Spiritual Formation is a Filter, Why Transformation Requires Surrender, and The Questions God Asks
• 326: [Formed.] Richard Foster on Time-Tested Principles of Spiritual Formation, Why We Need to Slow Down, The Enemies of Noise and Hurry, and Why Humility is the Preeminent Virtue, and His 40-Year Friendship with Dallas Willard

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This is week five of our "Formed" series. In today's conversation, my new friend Strahan Coleman is here to talk about the cost of formation, how to negotiate with sorrow and silence, and why you can't perform your way to God's heart. Strahan is a writer, musician, and spiritual director from New Zealand. His work helps people to grow a deep friendship with God, seeing prayer as far more than conscious mental dialogue but as a way of existing with God in our everyday ordinary lives. His prayers and poems are invitations toward an honest, rested and open life lived in the Spirit and his dialogue around how we can incorporate ancient prayer forms into our modern lives has helped give language to a generation longing for a deeper living experience of God.

Dive Deeper:

If you enjoy this episode with Strahan, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following:

• 327: [Formed.] Jamie Winship on Why Spiritual Formation is a Filter, Why Transformation Requires Surrender, and The Questions God Asks
• 326: [Formed.] Richard Foster on Time-Tested Principles of Spiritual Formation, Why We Need to Slow Down, The Enemies of Noise and Hurry, and Why Humility is the Preeminent Virtue, and His 40-Year Friendship with Dallas Willard

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Welcome to week four of our [Formed.] series. In today's conversation, my good friend Anthony Skinner is here to talk about what it means to be formed in our heart, our soul, our mind, and our strength. We'll also talk about how to develop a hearing ear; how to hear and then respond quickly to the Lord's direction in our lives, and also what it takes to heal the orphan heart. Anthony Skinner is a Spiritual Director, music and podcast producer, award-winning songwriter, recording artist, worship leader, and cohost of the popular Typology Podcast with Ian Cron. Additionally, he is a principal and co-creator of the devotional and meditation app “Shamah Way.”

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If you enjoy this episode with Anthony, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following:

• 327: [Formed.] Jamie Winship on Why Spiritual Formation is a Filter, Why Transformation Requires Surrender, and The Questions God Asks
• 326: [Formed.] Richard Foster on Time-Tested Principles of Spiritual Formation, Why We Need to Slow Down, The Enemies of Noise and Hurry, and Why Humility is the Preeminent Virtue, and His 40-Year Friendship with Dallas Willard

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In today's conversation, Ruth Haley Barton is here to talk about silence and solitude, ordering your true desires, why the sabbath isn't simply a "day off," and why there are no emergencies with God. Ruth Haley Barton is the founder of the Transforming Center, a ministry dedicated to strengthening the souls of pastors, Christian leaders, and the congregations and organizations they serve. A sought-after teacher, retreat leader, and trained spiritual director, Ruth is the author of numerous books and articles on spiritual life.

I hope you've enjoyed the spiritual formation series thus far. If you've missed an episode, go back and listen to episode 326 with Richard Foster and episode 327 with Jamie Winship. We've spent time talking about why we need to slow down, why humility is the preeminent virtue in life, why transformation requires surrender, and so much more. And as I said last week, if you want a visual recap of the series, follow me on Instagram @00ChrisCook. Every week, I post a visual carousel of key thoughts and quotes from each guest.

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• 327: [Formed.] Jamie Winship on Why Spiritual Formation is a Filter, Why Transformation Requires Surrender, and The Questions God Asks
• 326: [Formed.] Richard Foster on Time-Tested Principles of Spiritual Formation, Why We Need to Slow Down, The Enemies of Noise and Hurry, and Why Humility is the Preeminent Virtue, and His 40-Year Friendship with Dallas Willard

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This week is week two of our "Formed" series. In today's conversation, Jamie Winship is back for a fresh discussion about why spiritual formation is a filter, why transformation requires our surrender, and the questions God asks us in our journeys to formation.

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If you enjoy this episode with Richard, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following:

• 279: Jon Tyson on Dismantling “Project Self” and How to Transform a Generation
• 282: Jamie Winship on Getting Unstuck, The Lie of Being Alone, Radical Individualism, and Why Pain is Good

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In today's conversation, we're stepping into our month-long series on spiritual formation. And joining us today is Richard Foster, author of the iconic book, Celebration of Discipline. We'll be talking with Richard and his colleague, Brenda Quinn, about his time-tested principles for spiritual formation, why we need to slow down in life, how to mitigate noise and hurry, and why humility is the preeminent virtue. I really hope you'll stay locked in for this entire series, because next week, Jamie Winship is back, followed by Ruth Haley Barton, Anthony Skinner, John Bevere, Chris Hodges, and more.

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If you enjoy this episode with Richard, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following:

• 279: Jon Tyson on Dismantling “Project Self” and How to Transform a Generation
• 282: Jamie Winship on Getting Unstuck, The Lie of Being Alone, Radical Individualism, and Why Pain is Good

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I’m really excited to tell you about a brand-new series coming to the podcast this week and running through the entire month of February. It’s called “Formed,” in which every episode will be focused on spiritual formation. Joining us this week, is Richard Foster, followed by Jamie Winship, Ruth Haley Barton, John Bevere, Anthony Skinner, Chris Hodges, and more.   Transformation is the singular focus of my work and my passion for you. Transformation in your spirit, soul, and body. Transformation that beats self-help all day long.   So here’s what I want you to do: if you don’t yet follow the podcast, do so right now, wherever you listen to your podcasts. And then, share this trailer with one person right now. Just one person who you believe will be encouraged, challenged, and equipped by this new series to live a life marked by transformation and wholeness.   I’m excited about what’s ahead here on Win Today, and I look forward to being with you this week as we begin a brand-new podcast series called "Formed" with a true hero, Richard Foster.   I'll talk to you soon.

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Today's conversation discusses why resilience is not a quick fix, how to develop cognitive agility, and anti-fragility, the power of daydreaming, and how to grow after trauma. Joining us is Dr. Gabriella Kellerman, our guest, who has served as chief product officer and chief innovation officer at BetterUp, founding CEO of LifeLink, and an advisor to healthcare, coaching, and behavior change technology companies. Trained in psychiatry and fMRI research, she holds an MD with honors from Mount Sinai School of Medicine and a BA summa cum laude from Harvard University. Her work has been published and featured in The Atlantic Online, Harvard Business Review, Inc., Forbes, and many more. Suffice it to say, her expertise in today's conversation is sure to add value to you.

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If you enjoy this episode with Gabriella, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following:

• 319: Dr. Alison Cook on The Cocktail of Codependency, Learning Surrender, and the Dysfunction of Spiritual Bypassing
• 320: Dr. Casey Halpern on Understanding the Roots of OCD and Compulsive Behaviors and How They Relate to Anxiety and Trauma

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This week, we're talking about perfectionism, losing control, emotional illiteracy, and what Wall Street, Google, and children have in common. Joining us is Katherine Morgan Schafler, a psychotherapist based in New York City, who regularly contributes to The Huffington Post, Forbes, ELLE, Glamour, Good Housekeeping, Reader's Digest, Bloomberg Businessweek, and In Style. Additionally, she was the on-site therapist at Google.

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If you enjoy this episode with Katherine, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following:

• 319: Dr. Alison Cook on The Cocktail of Codependency, Learning Surrender, and the Dysfunction of Spiritual Bypassing
• 260: Self-Defeating Behavior, Living a Lie, and the Path to Inner Peace (feat. John Mark Comer)

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Eric Johnson joins us this week to talk about how he walked through his emotional breakdown in 2018. He'll also share about the danger of avoiding our emotions, and how to wrestle with the deep issues of the soul. Currently, Eric and his wife, Candace, are the senior leaders of Studio in Greenville, South Carolina, and previously, they served as the senior pastors of Bethel Church in Redding, California. I believe Eric's wisdom will challenge and encourage you in your own walk today.

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If you enjoy this episode with Eric, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following:

• 318: Tyler Staton on Where Prayer Becomes Real and Reviving Prayer in a Culture Where Everyone’s Just “Spiritual”
• 260: Self-Defeating Behavior, Living a Lie, and the Path to Inner Peace (feat. John Mark Comer)

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This week, Chris Palmer, a New Testament Scholar who specializes in Greek studies, joins us to talk about spiritual formation, trusting God in mystery, why the marriage of Word and Spirit is so vital, and how to study the Scriptures effectively. I wanted to begin the new year by aiming our hearts toward spiritual growth, and I trust our conversation today will do that. Also of note, starting January 25 and continuing through February on the podcast, we're doing a series called "Formed," which is all on spiritual formation, featuring Richard Foster, Ruth Haley Barton, Jamie Winship, John Bevere, and more.

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• 318: Tyler Staton on Where Prayer Becomes Real and Reviving Prayer in a Culture Where Everyone’s Just “Spiritual”
• 260: Self-Defeating Behavior, Living a Lie, and the Path to Inner Peace (feat. John Mark Comer)

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This week, author and pastor Dharius Daniels is here to talk about emotional intelligence and the misguided pursuit of "your best self." Dharius has been poking a box called “You do you. Be true to yourself. Speak your truth. Become your best self.” But as we look at culture that is embracing that message, despair, anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation is rampant. We'll unpack the disconnect with Dharius today, along with a discussion about identity and significance. Dharius says, “God will not honor the direction of our lives when we are living outside of our unique identity.” In other words, God will not bless who we pretend to be. That's coming up in today's featured conversation.

If you enjoy this episode with Dharius, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

• 299: John Eldredge on Getting Underneath Burnout, Powerlessness, and How to Build Resilience
• 298: Jamie Winship on How Live Fearless in Your True Identity

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This week on the podcast, our favorite guest (actually, our most popular guest of all time), Jamie Winship is back to talk about how to live fearlessly in your true identity. Of all the conversations we've had with Jamie, this one is the cornerstone. One of the main messages I want you to extrapolate from the conversation is understanding why we so easily lean toward behavior modification instead of heart transformation.

If you enjoy this episode with Jamie, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

221: The Soul of Shame and What Shame Does to You (feat. Curt Thompson, M.D.)

215: Why Future-Tripping is Depressing and Why Transformation Destroys Self-Improvement (feat. Paul Young, author of “The Shack”)

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Marilyn Vancil, a 30-year Enneagram veteran, joins us today to talk about growing beyond the Enneagram, understanding your inner story, how to navigate the middle passage of life, and why you can't change yourself by yourself. To that, Marilyn said, “True transformation happens not on the outside but in our inner being where the Spirit of Christ dwells, guides, and restores us.” Marilyn is a good friend of Jamie Winship, whom you all love and value, so I was eager to have this conversation with her.

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If you enjoy this episode with Marilyn, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following:

• 298: Jamie Winship on How Live Fearless in Your True Identity
• 260: Self-Defeating Behavior, Living a Lie, and the Path to Inner Peace (feat. John Mark Comer)

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A few months ago, I found the research and work of Dr. Casey Halpern, who is the Professor of Neurosurgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Halpern’s research and clinical practice focus on using deep brain stimulation to treat compulsive and movement disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, as well as other neurologic conditions. My goal in speaking with Dr. Halpern was to understand the roots of compulsive behaviors and how they are related to anxiety and trauma, and my hope is that after listening, you'll receive greater education about this very relevant subject.

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If you enjoy this episode with Dr. Halpern, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following:

• 307: NYU’s Dr. Wendy Suzuki on The Superpower of Anxiety, Flow, Breath Work, and Why Our Brains Need Stress to Grow
• 277: Why the Relentless Pursuit of Pleasure Leads to Pain, Narcissism, and Dopamine Addiction (feat. Dr. Anna Lembke)

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Dr. Alison Cook joins me this week to talk about the cocktail of codependency, how to surrender well, and the dysfunction of spiritual bypassing. Dr. Alison Cook is a psychologist and the author of two books. For 20 years, Alison has helped women, ministry leaders, couples, and families learn how to heal painful emotions, develop confidence from the inside out, forge healthy relationships, and fully live out their God-given potential.

If you enjoy this episode with Alison, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following:

• 311: Gary Thomas on Grieving Expectations, Affair-Proofing Your Marriage, and How to Make Your Marriage a Fortress
• 310: Dharius Daniels on Emotional Intelligence, Living Outside Your Identity, and the Misguided Pursuit of “Your Best Self”

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This week, Tyler Staton joins us to talk about reviving a culture of prayer in a post-Christian world. Prayer is the source of Jesus's most astonishing miracles and the subject of Jesus's most audacious promises, and yet, most people--even most Bible-believing Christians--find prayer to be boring, obligatory, disappointing, confusing, or, most often, all of the above. If you've ever felt this way, today's conversation is hopefully going to turn your conceptions around.

If you enjoy this episode with Tyler, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following:

• 246: Christine Caine on Drifting in Your Purpose, Deconstruction, Irrational Fear, and Why She Almost Quit
• 310: Dharius Daniels on Emotional Intelligence, Living Outside Your Identity, and the Misguided Pursuit of “Your Best Self”

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This week on the podcast, author and popular speaker, Toni Collier joins us to talk about healing from trauma, EMDR, dumping spirituality and "Christian Buddhism," and why you can't heal yourself by yourself. After a lifetime of childhood trauma, navigating a toxic marriage and divorce, an unhealthy church, becoming a single parent and feeling betrayed, Toni felt shame-filled and used. Because of her brokenness, she believed she was unworthy and unqualified to have a life of meaning and purpose. Many of us have felt the same thing if we're honest. So, in today's conversation, we'll unpack the truth that leads to freedom.

If you enjoy this episode with Pat, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following:

• 246: Christine Caine on Drifting in Your Purpose, Deconstruction, Irrational Fear, and Why She Almost Quit
• 222: Lysa TerKeurst on Forgiving What You Can’t Forget

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This week, Pat Lencioni joins us to discuss how to understand our individual working "genius," which, according to Pat, is the fastest way to help people identify the type of work that brings them joy and energy and avoid work that leads to frustration and burnout. Pat is the author of ten business books with over three million copies sold worldwide. His work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, Fortune, Bloomberg Businessweek, and USA Today.

If you enjoy this episode with Pat, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following:

• 310: Dharius Daniels on Emotional Intelligence, Living Outside Your Identity, and the Misguided Pursuit of “Your Best Self”
• 298: Jamie Winship on How Live Fearless in Your True Identity

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Joining us today is one of the winningest poker players in the world, Annie Duke. But today, Annie combines her experience as a professional poker player with the most advanced thinking on decision-making, integrating psychology, economics, game theory, and neuroscience. And that's why she's here today, to talk about how to know when to quit, why our lived experiences don't necessarily validate truth, and get this...why people stay in cults. You're in for a treat today.

If you enjoy this episode with Annie, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following:

• 310: Dharius Daniels on Emotional Intelligence, Living Outside Your Identity, and the Misguided Pursuit of “Your Best Self”
• 298: Jamie Winship on How Live Fearless in Your True Identity

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About a year ago, I watched a documentary on Netflix called Seven Days Out, and was captivated by one of the episodes featuring a restaurateur named Will Guidara. Well, this week, Will is here, and he joins me to talk about trust, loyalty, hard conversations, and why adversity is a terrible thing to waste. Will is the former co-owner of Eleven Madison Park in New York City, which received four stars from the New York Times, earned three Michelin stars, and was named the number-one restaurant in the world. Add to that Will is married to renowned pastry chef, Christina Tosi, also seen on Netflix's Chef's Table. This conversation was one of my favorites this year, so I'm excited to share it with you in just a moment.

If you enjoy this episode with Will, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following:

• 310: Dharius Daniels on Emotional Intelligence, Living Outside Your Identity, and the Misguided Pursuit of “Your Best Self”
• 298: Jamie Winship on How Live Fearless in Your True Identity

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This week, my good friend, Nona Jones is back to talk about why people consistently fall prey to insecurity and toxic comparison, and along with that, she will unpack her strategy for renewing the mind.

If you enjoy this episode with Nona, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

• 310: Dharius Daniels on Emotional Intelligence, Living Outside Your Identity, and the Misguided Pursuit of “Your Best Self”
• 308: Two Narratives that Shape Us, Core Motivations, and Why We are More Than Our Enneagram Type (feat. Beth & Jeff McCord, Your Enneagram Coach)

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Joining me this week is Diego Perez, otherwise known by his pen name, yung pueblo. Diego says, "Healing does not erase the past, and the point of healing is not to forget what has happened." As you probably know, I totally agree. You guys, scars tell a story, and scars form after healing happens. But too many of us unknowingly live life through emblematic "open wounds" of the soul. We've done so for so long that we don't recognize the dysfunction and pain for what it really is. What's the path out? And how do we begin the process of transformation? That's where we're headed in today's featured conversation.

If you enjoy this episode with Diego, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

• 260: Self-Defeating Behavior, Living a Lie, and the Path to Inner Peace (feat. John Mark Comer)
• 279: Dismantling “Project Self” and How to Transform a Generation (feat. Jon Tyson)

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This week, Gary Thomas is back, and he's joining us to talk about grieving expectations in your relationship, how to affair-proof your marriage, and how to make your marriage a fortress. Gary said, "Learning to live without what you once thought was a primary purpose of marriage is necessary to find happiness in marriage." That's obviously a huge statement. Therein is vision, expectations for outcomes, and factors for decision-making. So how do we do it? That's what Gary will unpack in this week's featured conversation.

If you enjoy this episode with Gary, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

• 238: The Top Relationship Mistakes We Make that We Don’t Know We’re Making (feat. Dave and Ann Wilson)
• 230: Rejection in Relationships, Sexual Shame, and Why You Shouldn’t Kiss Dating Goodbye (feat. Kait Warman)

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This week, author and pastor Dharius Daniels is here to talk about emotional intelligence and the misguided pursuit of "your best self." Dharius has been poking a box called “You do you. Be true to yourself. Speak your truth. Become your best self.” But as we look at culture that is embracing that message, despair, anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation is rampant. We'll unpack the disconnect with Dharius today, along with a discussion about identity and significance. Dharius says, “God will not honor the direction of our lives when we are living outside of our unique identity.” In other words, God will not bless who we pretend to be. That's coming up in today's featured conversation.

If you enjoy this episode with Dharius, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

• 299: John Eldredge on Getting Underneath Burnout, Powerlessness, and How to Build Resilience
• 298: Jamie Winship on How Live Fearless in Your True Identity

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This week on the podcast, author and pastor Stephen Chandler joins me to talk about what most people confuse about ambition, the consequences of being driven by insecurity, and why discipline beats inspiration. within the conversation, Stephen will also speak to those who have been obliterated by shame, disappointment, or even betrayal, providing some clear steps back to living in confidence.

If you enjoy this episode with Stephen, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

• 299: John Eldredge on Getting Underneath Burnout, Powerlessness, and How to Build Resilience
• 298: Jamie Winship on How Live Fearless in Your True Identity

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Most, if not all, self-help tools lead us back to ourselves. But as believers, we’re not to live limited by the human condition. We’re on a spiritual journey of transformation from the inside out. And one of the tools we can use to understand our motivations in life is the Enneagram. This week, Beth and Jeff McCord, from Your Enneagram Coach, join me for a deeper dive into the world of the Enneagram by moving past the quickly assigned and sometimes stereotypical Enneagram Types to consider and engage your unique, multidimensional personality that makes you so much more complex than just a number.

If you enjoy this episode with Beth and Jeff, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

• 279: Dismantling “Project Self” and How to Transform a Generation (feat. Jon Tyson)
• 275: Rewrite Your Self-Sabotaging Story and Overcome Self-Defeating Behavior (feat. Ian Morgan Cron)

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If 90% of the population struggles with anxiety, what are we missing in our approach to understanding and treating it?

This week, Dr. Wendy Suzuki joins us to talk about why anxiety just might be helpful in our growth. She said, “When you adopt strategies that harness the neural networks of anxiety, you open the door to activating your brain-body at an even deeper, more meaningful level. Instead of feeling at the mercy of anxiety, we can take charge of it in concrete ways. Anxiety becomes a tool to supercharge our brains and bodies in ways that will resound in every dimension of our lives.”

Dr. Wendy Suzuki is a Professor of Neural Science and Psychology in the Center for Neural Science at New York University. She received her undergraduate degree in physiology and human anatomy at the University of California, Berkeley in 1987 studying with Prof. Marion C. Diamond, a leader in the field of brain plasticity. She went on to earn her Ph.D. in Neuroscience from U.C. San Diego in 1993 and completed her doctoral fellowship at the National Institutes of Health before accepting her faculty position at New York University in 1998. In addition, she is a bestselling author and has graced TED stages across the globe.

If you enjoy this episode with Dr. Suzuki, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

• 285: Training Your Body and Brain to Thrive During Stress and Recover from Trauma (feat. Dr. Elizabeth Stanley)
• 297: Robb Wolf on Why Food is Medicine, the Paleo Diet, Sleep Deprivation, and How to Feed Your Brain

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This week, we're doing something we've never done on the podcast, and that's hosting a professional counselor and her client to unpack the dynamics of effective therapy, how to pick a counselor, as well as grief, boundaries, emotional addiction, and leaving survival mode. Joining us is Anthony Evans, Jr., a Grammy-nominated Gospel music artist who has topped the Billboard music charts and was on NBC's "The Voice." With Anthony today is his counselor, Stacy Kaiser. Stacy is a successful Southern California–based licensed psychotherapist, relationship expert, media personality, and author of How to Be a Grown Up. With hundreds of television appearances on major networks, including NBC, CBS, ABC, CNN, and HLN, Stacy has built a reputation for offering thoughtful and provocative insight into a wide range of topics. She maintains a thriving private practice and is a much sought-after public speaker who addresses work, family, and personal relationship issues as well as trauma, emotional growth, and community-related issues.

If you enjoy this episode with Anthony and Stacy, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

• 298: Jamie Winship on How Live Fearless in Your True Identity
• 301: Systemic Anxiety, Instability, Breaking Strongholds, and Becoming a Non-Anxious Presence (feat. Mark Sayers)

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Change is inevitable in life. But how do you know when it's time to make a change?

This week, leadership consultant and author, Jeff Henderson, joins us to provide a masterclass on change and dealing with uncertainty. He says, "What's behind you has shaped you, good and bad. What's behind you becomes dangerous when it shackles you. What's behind you becomes helpful when you embrace where you are as a starting point, not a conclusion." Jeff Henderson has spent decades in executive leadership and is here today to help prepare you for your next inevitable change in life. And here's how I want to set up the conversation, with more wisdom from Jeff. He says, "We didn't sign up for easy. We signed up for worthwhile." Making a change in uncertainty sure isn't easy, but it is worthwhile.

If you enjoy this episode with Jeff, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

• 260: Self-Defeating Behavior, Living a Lie, and the Path to Inner Peace (feat. John Mark Comer)
• 257: Burnout, Managing Energy, and How to Live at Your Best (feat. Carey Nieuwhof)

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How's the state of your soul?

This week, we're talking about the complexities of the inner life, the foundation of effectual prayer, and how to deconstruct lies. Joining us today is Rich Villodas, who said, "To talk meaningfully about wholeness and love begins with a reappraisal of our prayer because in so doing, we will be taking stock of what our souls deeply long for." Rich is an author and pastor who lives in Queens, New York, and is passionate about helping people develop a full life of formation, so that's where we're headed today.

If you enjoy this episode with Rich, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

• 260: Self-Defeating Behavior, Living a Lie, and the Path to Inner Peace (feat. John Mark Comer)
• 257: Burnout, Managing Energy, and How to Live at Your Best (feat. Carey Nieuwhof)

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How does addiction affect mental health?

That's exactly what we're talking about today, and also talking about reframing shame. Joining us this week is Irene Rollins, a dynamic speaker, certified intelligence coach, author, and marriage coach, along with her husband, Jimmy. Together, navigated many difficulties in their relationship which included food and alcohol addiction, family dysfunction, and communication issues. In today's conversation, you'll hear from Irene about breaking addictive cycles and reframing the shame that's often associated with it.

If you enjoy this episode with Irene, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

• 299: John Eldredge on Getting Underneath Burnout, Powerlessness, and How to Build Resilience
• 295: Bitterness, Blame, Denial, Grief, and What to Do About it All (feat. Jeanne Stevens)

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Will recession happen in 2022?

Today, we're talking about how to navigate financial recession and financial uncertainty with peace. You know that we rarely talk about money here on the podcast, but considering the present state of our economy, I wanted to host my friend, Bob Lotich, and give you habits and tips to keep your peace and stay afloat in these uncertain times.

And speaking of peace, I'd love for you to receive my weekly email, Win the Week, which is all about getting under the hood of your heart so that incremental steps towards transformation can be made in your mental and emotional health, and in your spiritual growth. I'm so encouraged by your feedback about how it's helping you and why it feels like you and I are sitting down for coffee to chat. So, if you don't yet receive Win the Week, go sign-up today. It's a quick-win, quick-read, no-frills weekly email designed to be read and applied in less than five minutes. I simply want to help you grow deeper. Go to WINTODAY.tv to sign-up today.

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• 293: Rachel Cruze on How to Navigate Inflation without Going Crazy
• 299: John Eldredge on Getting Underneath Burnout, Powerlessness, and How to Build Resilience

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This week, we're talking about this present cultural moment where a lot of people are stressed out, anxious, and lacking focus. Crisis is a great revealer. What has crisis revealed about this cultural moment and the state of our souls? Mark Sayers joins us today to talk about emotional instability, breaking strongholds, and how to become a non-anxious presence.

If you enjoy this episode with Mark, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

• 260: Self-Defeating Behavior, Living a Lie, and the Path to Inner Peace (feat. John Mark Comer)
• 279: Dismantling “Project Self” and How to Transform a Generation (feat. Jon Tyson)

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This week, we’re talking about training your body and brain to thrive during stress and how to recover from trauma. Joining us is Dr. Elizabeth Stanley, author of the acclaimed book, "Widen the Window." By day, she's a political scientist who specializes in international security. But today, you'll hear about her personal experience of moving through trauma into wholeness.

If you enjoy this episode with Dr. Stanley, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

277: Why the Relentless Pursuit of Pleasure Leads to Pain, Narcissism, and Dopamine Addiction (feat. Dr. Anna Lembke)

282: Jamie Winship on Getting Unstuck, The Lie of Being Alone, Radical Individualism, and Why Pain is Good

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Our guest today, Jason Wilson, is a prolific coach to many men, young and old, across the nation. He says, "Strength depends on the physical ability of the body, but power is based on the spiritual rule over the body." For decades, Jason Wilson was losing the war within—the internal battle that many men wage daily but were never taught how to win. As a result, he could not combat his toxic thoughts and emotions. Instead, he was conquered by them and communicated without composure—hurting those he loved and himself. This went on until he renewed his mind by releasing years of past trauma. His life and relationships were transformed when he learned how to master his emotions and express them with self-control. In the process, Jason became a better husband, father, and leader. And today, you'll hear from Jason and learn how to do the same.

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255: Triggered and Insecure? It’s the Thing Beneath the Thing. (feat. Steve Carter)

250: Louie Giglio on The Battle for Your Mind

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This week, we're revisiting a riveting conversation I had with Dr. Anna Lembke, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. We’re living in a time of unprecedented access to high-reward, high-dopamine stimuli: drugs, food, news, gambling, shopping, gaming, texting, and social media. Dr. Lembke says that "the increased numbers, variety, and potency is staggering. The smartphone is the modern-day hypodermic needle, delivering digital dopamine 24/7 for a wired generation. As such we’ve all become vulnerable to compulsive overconsumption." So today, Dr. Lembke is going to explain why the relentless pursuit of pleasure leads to pain…and what to do about it.

If you enjoy this episode with Dr. Lembke, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

257: Burnout, Managing Energy, and How to Live at Your Best (feat. Carey Nieuwhof)

260: Self-Defeating Behavior, Living a Lie, and the Path to Inner Peace (feat. John Mark Comer)

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This week, we're revisiting a conversation with my good friend, psychiatrist, and author, Dr. Curt Thompson. About today's conversation, Curt said, "Most of our well-intended attempts to counter the storms of our inner and outer lives involve identifying our problems and devising solutions for them. But in our hurry to diagnose and treat our diseases of the soul, we are often outrun by the very fear that is driving us to identify and resolve them.” This is perhaps one of the most emotional episodes I've ever recorded, but there's a holistic approach to understanding shame, loss, trauma, and our souls' deepest desire that I trust will bring a fresh perspective and hope to you today, so buckle-up.

If you enjoy this episode with Curt, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

221: The Soul of Shame and What Shame Does to You (feat. Curt Thompson, M.D.)

226: Jamie Winship on Turning Chaos into Opportunity in Every Area of Your Life

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This week, we're talking with a neurosurgeon who was a Rhodes Scholar and an NFL defensive back about how to think and make decisions in life when we're facing obstacles and lacking important details. Dr. Myron Rolle is an award-winning neurosurgeon at Harvard Medical, who said "Let your burning desire to do something meaningful destroy pressure. Let your actions be driven by your expectations for yourself, not external forces.”

If you enjoy this episode with Dr. Rolle, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

292: Working from Rest, Breaking the Deficit Mindset, and What Real Balance Is (feat. Touré Roberts)

297: Robb Wolf on Why Food is Medicine, the Paleo Diet, Sleep Deprivation, and How to Feed Your Brain

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This week on the podcast, my friend and mentor, John Eldredge, is back to talk about getting underneath burnout to heal its roots. We're also talking with John about powerlessness and how to build resilience in life. To that, a trauma researcher is noted as saying, "As hard as the initial trauma is, it’s the aftermath that destroys people." Why? That's what we're going to unpack with John.

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202: Masculinity on Fire and How to Predict a Moral Failure Before It Happens (feat. Stephen Mansfield)

209: When You Feel Behind in Life and Need Transformation (feat. Morgan Snyder)

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This week on the podcast, our favorite guest (actually, our most popular guest of all time), Jamie Winship is back to talk about how to live fearless in your true identity. Of all the conversations we've had with Jamie, this one is the cornerstone. One of the main messages I want you to extrapolate from the conversation is understanding why we so easily lean toward behavior modification instead of heart transformation.

If you enjoy this episode with Jamie, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

221: The Soul of Shame and What Shame Does to You (feat. Curt Thompson, M.D.)

215: Why Future-Tripping is Depressing and Why Transformation Destroys Self-Improvement (feat. Paul Young, author of “The Shack”)

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Hippocrates said, “Let food be thy medicine and let thy medicine be food.” Hey friends, thanks for joining me this week for episode 297 where today, godfather of the modern Paleo movement, Robb Wolf, is here to talk about why food is medicine, how to feed your brain for long-term health, and why sleep deprivation will crash every other positive effort you're making toward a healthy lifestyle. An anti-inflammatory diet has changed my life and I'm excited to share some of those core principles with you today.

If you enjoy this episode with Robb, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

287: Why You’re Not as Healthy as You Think You Are (feat. Debra Fileta)

285: Training Your Body and Brain to Thrive During Stress and Recover from Trauma (feat. Dr. Elizabeth Stanley)

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This week, pastor and author Scott Sauls is here to talk all about how defeat shapes us, why self-esteem is bad for society, why the "you are enough" message keeps people stuck in emotional immaturity and his own battle with hypochondria. Famed researcher and writer Elisabeth Kübler-Ross said, “The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths.” And that's where we're headed today.

If you enjoy this episode with Scott, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

290: Dr. John Delony on Grief, Trauma, the Physical Implications of Your Thoughts, and How to Own Your Past

276: Victim Consciousness, Heartache, and How Coping Mechanisms Create a False Sense of Health (feat. Dr. Dan Allender)

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Have you ever thought, I can’t stop rehashing my past. I’m resentful about the way things have turned out and angry at the people who betrayed me? Honestly, I think most of us have at one time or another. Hey friends, thanks for joining me this week for episode 295 where today, Jeanne Stevens joins us to talk about bitterness, blame, denial, grief, and what to do about it all. If you enjoy this episode with Jeanne, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 290: Dr. John Delony on Grief, Trauma, the Physical Implications of Your Thoughts, and How to Own Your Past 276: Victim Consciousness, Heartache, and How Coping Mechanisms Create a False Sense of Health (feat. Dr. Dan Allender)

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This week, an incredible man named Mako Fujimara joins us to talk about how to face our darkness, make sense of brokenness, and why there are certain aspects of growth and maturity that will only happen through failure. Yes, failure. In our conversation, you'll hear Mako remark that trauma isn't something we get over. Instead, we move with it. That's a profound concept and exactly where we're headed today.

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Inflation is the highest it has been in 40 years, and it’s affecting more than peoples’ wallets; it’s affecting their peace. #1 New York Times Bestselling author Rachel Cruze is here this week to give us practical advice about how to navigate the financial challenges that are affecting all of us. And the reason I wanted to have Rachel on the podcast again is not only for the financial tips but also because financial stress can take a toll on our mental and emotional health as well. But it doesn't have to, and that's exactly what we're talking with Rachel about today. If you enjoy this episode with Rachel, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 225: Know Yourself. Know Your Money. (feat. Rachel Cruze)

285: Training Your Body and Brain to Thrive During Stress and Recover from Trauma (feat. Dr. Elizabeth Stanley)

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In a lot of ways, I think the idea of balance—managing the weight of the various areas of life—is a bit of a fallacy. So where does life balance begin? That's where our conversation is headed today with bestselling author, Touré Roberts. Touré's own experiences with overwhelm really qualify him to get under the hood of what balance really is, how to work from rest (not for rest), and also how to break a deficit mindset in your life. If you enjoy this episode with Touré, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

285: Training Your Body and Brain to Thrive During Stress and Recover from Trauma (feat. Dr. Elizabeth Stanley)

257: Burnout, Managing Energy, and How to Live at Your Best (feat. Carey Nieuwhof)

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According to today's guest, Ben Stuart, the pastor of Passion City Church in Washington D.C., a lot of us underestimate the complexity of what’s happening beneath the surface in our soul and spirit and then never find peace and victory that’s sustainable. That's why he argues that we must fight for rest and why struggle in life is so necessary for our development. For Ben, this struggle, this fight, was true when he had to lay face down and lived sick each day because of the side effects of the medications after major back surgery. And it took a toll on his emotional health. You'll hear more about that and more in today's conversation with Ben Stuart. If you enjoy this episode with Ben, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

290: Dr. John Delony on Grief, Trauma, the Physical Implications of Your Thoughts, and How to Own Your Past

280: Levi Lusko on Inner Pace, Faithfulness vs. Ambition, Cold Therapy, and Why We Need to Do Hard Things

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As a society, we are trending toward dying younger, more miserable, more in debt, and more mentally, physically, spiritually, and relationally unwell. This week, my good friend, Dr. John Delony, is here to talk about grief, trauma, the physical implications of your thoughts, and how to own your past so you can change your future.

If you enjoy this episode with Dr. Delony, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

151: Why Your Relationships Keep Failing and How to Find the Right People to Fuel Longevity in Life (feat. Dr. John Townsend)

212: How to Let Go of Guilt (feat. Valorie Burton)

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This week, my good friend, Jordan Lee Dooley is here to talk about how she and her husband, Matt, have navigated unmet expectations, deferred hope, health crises, and what happened when she found herself in a place of reevaluating everything in her life. Disrupted, delayed, or even seemingly destroyed dreams have a way of making us rethink everything. But perhaps that's not always the worst thing. In those moments, you and I have a chance to pause and consider what matters most to us in a world that’s constantly telling us what we should want or should do.

If you enjoy this episode with Jordan, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

286: Clingy? Angry? Anxious? Understanding Your Attachment Style (feat. Krispin Mayfield)

285: Training Your Body and Brain to Thrive During Stress and Recover from Trauma (feat. Dr. Elizabeth Stanley)

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This week on the podcast, New York Times bestselling author Shauna Niequist is here to talk about her experiences with chaos, change, loss, and how to practice self-compassion through it all. We're also going to explore how heartbreak and disappointment have the opportunity to shape us as well as why establishing boundaries in relationships is critical during times of change.

If you enjoy this episode with Shauna, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

279: Dismantling “Project Self” and How to Transform a Generation (feat. Jon Tyson)

276: Victim Consciousness, Heartache, and How Coping Mechanisms Create a False Sense of Health (feat. Dr. Dan Allender)

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This week on the podcast, we're talking with licensed professional counselor and author, Debra Fileta, about why we are not as healthy as we think we are. Now, there's a lot loading that statement, and we'll unpack all of it today with Debra. This mental and emotional health conversation is so relevant to all of us, especially in our present moment where society declares “do what feels good, live your truth.”

If you enjoy this episode with Debra, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

279: Dismantling “Project Self” and How to Transform a Generation (feat. Jon Tyson)

276: Victim Consciousness, Heartache, and How Coping Mechanisms Create a False Sense of Health (feat. Dr. Dan Allender)

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This week, we are talking licensed professional counselor, Krispin Mayfield, all about understanding your attachment style in relationships. Have you ever felt an overriding sense of shame that motivates you to work harder, strive, and operate outside your temperament and identity in order to belong? I definitely have, and that's just one aspect of the conversation we're tackling today.

If you enjoy this episode with Krispin, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

277: Why the Relentless Pursuit of Pleasure Leads to Pain, Narcissism, and Dopamine Addiction (feat. Dr. Anna Lembke)

282: Jamie Winship on Getting Unstuck, The Lie of Being Alone, Radical Individualism, and Why Pain is Good

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Trauma has been front and center in a lot of conversations, from trauma therapy to trauma bonding, to the trauma brain’s response to life and relationships. This week, we are talking about training your body and brain to thrive during stress and how to recover from trauma. Joining us is Dr. Elizabeth Stanley, who is a political scientist, teaches about international security, and has a stunning military background.

If you enjoy this episode with Dr. Stanley, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

277: Why the Relentless Pursuit of Pleasure Leads to Pain, Narcissism, and Dopamine Addiction (feat. Dr. Anna Lembke)

282: Jamie Winship on Getting Unstuck, The Lie of Being Alone, Radical Individualism, and Why Pain is Good

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This week, marriage and family therapist Nicole Zasowski joins us to talk about the fear of disappointment and loss and why shame is as self-absorbed as pride. I think a common experience for many of us is the fear of enjoying a moment of life too much because history tells us that loss or pain must be on the way. What’s behind that? That's exactly where we're headed with Nicole.

If you enjoy this episode with Nicole, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

207: What to Do with Your Unwanted Pain and Why Pretending Keeps You from Transformation (feat. Nicole Zasowski)

211: Healing Old Wounds, Generational Trauma, and the Roots of Depression (feat. Dr. Christopher Motley)

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Brooke Ligertwood joins the conversation to talk all about how to live a life of longevity, why self-protection stymies our growth, and how she makes quality decisions that shaper her life. Brooke, a Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter, is known around the world, but today's conversation pulls the curtain back on her brand-new album, Seven, and will reveal her key motivations that inform the decisions she's made and the path she's walking.

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280: Levi Lusko on Inner Pace, Faithfulness vs. Ambition, Cold Therapy, and Why We Need to Do Hard Things

249: The Danger of Deception and Bitterness and Core Values that Will Shape Your Life (feat. Henry and Alex Seeley)

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This week, the most downloaded guest of all time is back, and that's Jamie Winship. Today, we're talking about how to get unstuck, why pain is good and living from our true identity versus this current cultural obsession with radical individualism, finding yourself inside yourself, speaking "your truth," and getting your power back.

If you enjoy this episode with Jamie, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

221: The Soul of Shame and What Shame Does to You (feat. Curt Thompson, M.D.)

215: Why Future-Tripping is Depressing and Why Transformation Destroys Self-Improvement (feat. Paul Young, author of “The Shack”)

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If the pathway to peace is often found through pain, not around pain, in the presence of discomfort, there's an opportunity to grow and develop in any season we face. This week, the incredible Morgan Harper Nichols joins us to talk about the practice of peace and learning how to exhale in uncertainty. If you feel overwhelmed with anxiety about the future, you're far from alone. For many of us, when we're not worrying about what is to come, we find ourselves wrestling with things from the past. Where does that leave us today? Stay tuned because that's exactly what Morgan is going to walk us through today.

If you enjoy this episode with Morgan, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

263: Surrender, Control, and Your Emotional Health (feat. Rebekah and Gabe Lyons)

269: How to Un-Complicate Prayer and What’s in a Deeply Formed Life (feat. Rich Villodas)

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In today's encore conversation, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Atomic Habits, James Clear is going to teach us all about how to get one percent better every day by building systems and habits that last. Today, you’ll learn a plan that can take you to new heights in your personal growth by getting down to one word: habits. So, whether you’re looking to reduce stress, quit a bad habit, lose weight, or achieve the success that lasts for the long haul, you’re not going to get the silver bullet fix to manifest everything you want, but. Instead, you’re going to learn how to get 1% better every day by developing atomic habits.

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257: Burnout, Managing Energy, and How to Live at Your Best (feat. Carey Nieuwhof)

258: Erwin McManus on Experiencing and Expressing Genius

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Learning how to gauge and guide our inner pace takes discipline, but the result is our ability to say "yes" to what matters in life. Hey, friends. Thanks for joining me this week for episode 280 where my friend, Levi Lusko, joins us to talk about inner pace, faithfulness vs. ambition, and why we need to do hard things. Maybe you've been asking yourself, "How do I make decisions when I'm overwhelmed by fear that keeps me trapped in indecision?" Be honest. Many of you are overwhelmed. And the stats prove that nearly 40% of people have considered quitting their jobs in the last year. The pace is unsustainable. What's the solution? That's what we will unpack with Levi today.

And before we head to the conversation with Levi, maybe you missed my big announcement last week, but Win Today is now part of The Art of Leadership Network, led by my friend, top podcaster, and author, Carey Nieuwhof. The Art of Leadership Network is a group of leaders dedicated to helping you live in a way today that will help you thrive tomorrow. And our seat at the podcast network table is what you've enjoyed thus far: conversations all about mental health, emotional health, and spiritual growth. You can learn more about our various podcasters and their shows at theartofleadershipnetwork.com.

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279: Dismantling "Project Self” and How to Transform a Generation (feat. Jon Tyson)

271: Codependency, Betrayal, and Why Relationships are Just Hard (feat. Andi Andrew)

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We are living in a culture obsessed with self. Fortune cookie Freudian slogans that started as a trend have now become truth. “Self” has become the soul’s port of authority in our postmodern culture. Hey, friends. Thanks for joining me this week for episode 279, where today, Jon Tyson joins us to talk about dismantling "project self" and what it's going to take to transform a generation. Now, don’t be mistaken, living a life of wholeness, spirit, soul, and body, is of vital necessity. It’s just that we aren’t the point of our own story. "Project self" has no footing in the presence of true transformation. And that's exactly what we're talking about today.

If you enjoy this episode with Jon, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

260: Self-Defeating Behavior, Living a Lie, and the Path to Inner Peace (feat. John Mark Comer)

276: Victim Consciousness, Heartache, and How Coping Mechanisms Create a False Sense of Health (feat. Dr. Dan Allender)

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Maybe you showed up today and are thinking, "My life doesn’t look anything like I wanted it to. How do I even keep going?" Well, that's the conversation we're having today with visual artist, Scott Erickson, who's going to teach us what to do when life doesn't look anything like our dreams. Maybe a question you're wrestling with today is how to know when you should let go of a dream. Scott's here to talk candidly about exactly that with you and me.

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233: The Cost of Holding Back in Life, Faking Positivity, and The Hidden Power of Writing Things Down (feat. Ally Fallon)

235: Get Out of Your Way, Ask Better Questions, and Flip Your Focus (feat. Comedian Michael Jr.)

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According to our guest today, the relentless pursuit of pleasure leads to pain. And this isn't hyperbole, it's science. This week, we're joined by Dr. Anna Lembke, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. We’re living in a time of unprecedented access to high-reward, high-dopamine stimuli: drugs, food, news, gambling, shopping, gaming, texting, and social media. Dr. Lembke says that "the increased numbers, variety, and potency is staggering. The smartphone is the modern-day hypodermic needle, delivering digital dopamine 24/7 for a wired generation. As such we’ve all become vulnerable to compulsive overconsumption." So today, Dr. Lembke is going to explain why the relentless pursuit of pleasure leads to pain…and what to do about it.

If you enjoy this episode with Dr. Lembke, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

257: Burnout, Managing Energy, and How to Live at Your Best (feat. Carey Nieuwhof)

260: Self-Defeating Behavior, Living a Lie, and the Path to Inner Peace (feat. John Mark Comer)

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Tragedy and pain inevitably touch our lives in some way. We long to feel whole, but more often than not, the way we've learned to deal with our wounds pushes us away from the very restoration we need most. This week, we're joined by Dr. Dan Allender, who's going to teach us all about redeeming heartache and how our very familiar coping mechanisms create a false sense of health. If you've experienced any sort of loss or pain recently, I really want you to buckle into this conversation. Please take notes. Please rewind and listen to sections of the conversation again as you need.

If you enjoy this episode with Dan, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

266: Core Issues of the Soul, a Fresh Perspective on Grief and Loss, and The Soul of Desire (feat. Curt Thompson, M.D.)

260: Self-Defeating Behavior, Living a Lie, and the Path to Inner Peace (feat. John Mark Comer)

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This week on the podcast, we're talking about how to rewrite your self-sabotaging story and how to overcome self-defeating behavior using the incredible tool that is the Enneagram. Joining us is Ian Cron, bestselling author, speaker, and Enneagram expert. After leaving today's conversation with Ian, I trust you will have clear steps to free your mind from the outdated messages you learned years ago, which will unlock blocks to personal and spiritual growth, which will empower you to take another step further in becoming the person God designed you to be.

If you enjoy this episode with Ian, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

266: Core Issues of the Soul, a Fresh Perspective on Grief and Loss, and The Soul of Desire (feat. Curt Thompson, M.D.)

262: Approval Addiction, The Dark Side of Discipline, and How to Discern Urgency (feat. Jordan Raynor)

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Do you remember that at a young age, we had to be taught to color inside the lines? We had to be taught to think inside the box, too. But our natural instinct was to think outside the box. To express an innate genius through our lives. But here's the catch: genius is not transferrable. You could spend your life with Picasso and never become a great painter." But with Jesus, his genius is dramatically the reverse. His genius, it would seem, is contagious. Why? Find out this week with our guest, Erwin McManus.

If you enjoy this episode with Erwin, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

253: How to Make Sure You’re Dealing with Blind Spots, Hopelessness, and Why Emotions are a Bad Compass (feat. Daniel Harkavy)

241: How to Free Yourself from the Cult of Overwork and the Benefits of Non-Achievement (feat. Michael Hyatt)

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One of the best pieces of advice I've ever been given, that I want to give to you, is to ask people for feedback about y our own blind spots. And this plays into every domain of life, from finances to personal growth, and especially to relationships. And that's exactly the target we're going to hit today: the top relationship mistakes we make that we don't know we're making. Dave and Ann Wilson join us today. In addition to being my pastors and leaders, they're the bestselling authors of Vertical Marriage and the hosts of the nationally syndicated radio program, Family Life Today. This is their space, and to be honest, I don't think anyone talks about it like they do.

If you enjoyed this episode with Dave and Ann, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

222: Lysa TerKeurst on Forgiving What You Can’t Forget

230: Rejection in Relationships, Sexual Shame, and Why You Shouldn’t Kiss Dating Goodbye (feat. Kait Warman)

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Two years into marriage, my friends, Chris and Megan Rea, were done. They went from being high school sweethearts where they said, "We can't keep our hands off each other" to "We're just roommates." This week, we're talking with Chris and Megan all about how to keep your marriage flourishing and out of "roommate mode."

If you enjoy this episode with Chris and Meg, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

238: The Top Relationship Mistakes We Make that We Don’t Know We’re Making (feat. Dave and Ann Wilson)

247: How to Predict Happiness in Marriage and Why Attraction, Chemistry, and Compatibility Aren’t Enough (feat. Gary Thomas)

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The Great Resignation. It isn’t just because people want to work from home. People aren’t fleeing the office; they are fleeing the status quo. People are fed up with glass ceilings and empty promises of pay raises with little to no professional development opportunities. Hey, friends. Welcome to the podcast. Thanks for joining me again this week for episode 273 where today, we're talking with my friend Ken Coleman, host of The Ken Coleman Show about The Great Resignation, why too many people feel stuck in jobs they hate, and how to carve a clear path to do work you love; to move from paycheck...to purpose.

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262: Approval Addiction, The Dark Side of Discipline, and How to Discern Urgency (feat. Jordan Raynor)

258: Erwin McManus on Experiencing and Expressing Genius

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Today, we're talking about how to create better habits for everyday life. Goal setting is failing, and it's often because habits and systems are unstructured. Justin Kendrick, today's guest will unpack the mechanics of focus and he will also talk about why too many people stay busy as a defense mechanism for a deeper issue looming in their hearts.

If you enjoy this episode with Justin, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

266: Core Issues of the Soul, a Fresh Perspective on Grief and Loss, and The Soul of Desire (feat. Curt Thompson, M.D.)

262: Approval Addiction, The Dark Side of Discipline, and How to Discern Urgency (feat. Jordan Raynor)

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Today, we're talking about codependency, betrayal, the exes from our past, and why relationships are as hard as they are wonderful. Joining us today is Andi Andrew, whose own history of codependency in relationships has given her wisdom through experience for all of us in our own lives.

If you enjoy this episode with Andi, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

253: How to Make Sure You’re Dealing with Blind Spots, Hopelessness, and Why Emotions are a Bad Compass (feat. Daniel Harkavy)

247: How to Predict Happiness in Marriage and Why Attraction, Chemistry, and Compatibility Aren’t Enough (feat. Gary Thomas)

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In today’s episode, we're talking about how to develop the breakthrough muscle, fake positivity, and why everyone reaches the failure point of their most developed strength. Joining us is one of my best friends, NBA performance coach, David Nurse. From the day I met him, he has exuded a razor-sharp focus and energy for life, and his passion is to help develop people just like you.

If you enjoy this episode with David, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

257: Burnout, Managing Energy, and How to Live at Your Best (feat. Carey Nieuwhof)

265: Dave Hollis on Courage When Your Character is Under Fire, Dating After Divorce, and Dumping Falsehood

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This week, the holiday season begins, and along with that often comes wonderful holiday gatherings. But in many cases, those family gatherings might be awkward. If you're headed into this week thinking, "I hate how politically charged family gatherings become. How do I dodge these situations?" or “I love my family, but they drive me nuts at holiday dinners," this is the conversation for you. But we can't ignore the reality that for some of you, you're hiding tears, thinking, "I am alone during the holidays, and really get depressed. I’d give anything to have a family dinner, even if it’s crazy." Joining us this week is my dear friend, Dr. John Delony, a regular co-host of "The Dave Ramsey Show." We're going to have some fun, but we're also going to equip you to step into this holiday season with confidence and empathy.

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151: Why Your Relationships Keep Failing and How to Find the Right People to Fuel Longevity in Life (feat. Dr. John Townsend)

212: How to Let Go of Guilt (feat. Valorie Burton)

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This week, we're talking about how to develop a habit of uncomplicated prayer, and how to establish and live a deeply formed life. Rich Villodas joins us today. And in preparation for this conversation, I Googled the phrase "Why am I." And what followed was no surprise at all: "Why am I so tired" and "Why am I always tired." So, I'd like to propose that one of the contributing factors to our chronic exhaustion is the fact that we are carrying burdens we should be laying down. And learning how to do that consistently is at the foundation of the deeply formed life.

If you enjoy this episode with Rich, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

260: Self-Defeating Behavior, Living a Lie, and the Path to Inner Peace (feat. John Mark Comer)

257: Burnout, Managing Energy, and How to Live at Your Best (feat. Carey Nieuwhof)

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This week, we're talking about clinical depression and the downward spiral, but also, how to hold on when you want to let go. Sheila Walsh, our guest today, is going to share her story through clinical depression and even shed light on her experience with medication, therapy, and what resurfaced through the pandemic in 2020. In a profound statement, Sheila said, "We need the companionship of brokenness, of people who love God but don't have all the answers." Today's conversation is both raw and rich in its transparency, but I trust you'll walk away from it with hope.

If you enjoy this episode with Sheila, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

267: Emotional Abuse (feat. Dr. Dave Strubler and Mark Strubler, M.A., L.P.C.)

259: Emotional Incarceration and How Men Win the War Within (feat. Jason Wilson)

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This week, we're talking all about emotional abuse; the ins and outs of how to recognize the abuse, how to heal from the abuse, and how to protect others from its insidious effects. Joining me are two trusted friends, Dr. Dave Strubler, whose 40-plus years in organizational leadership and social work have given him an up-close view of emotional abuse at work in culture, as well as his son, another friend, Mark Strubler, a licensed professional counselor, who specializes in trauma recovery.

If you enjoy this episode with Dave and Mark, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

221: The Soul of Shame and What Shame Does to You (feat. Curt Thompson, M.D.)

266: Core Issues of the Soul, a Fresh Perspective on Grief and Loss, and The Soul of Desire (feat. Curt Thompson, M.D.)

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This week, we're joined by my good friend, psychiatrist, and author, Dr. Curt Thompson. About today's conversation, Curt said, "Most of our well-intended attempts to counter the storms of our inner and outer lives involve identifying our problems and devising solutions for them. But in our hurry to diagnose and treat our diseases of the soul, we are often outrun by the very fear that is driving us to identify and resolve them.” This is perhaps one of the most emotional episodes I've ever recorded, but there's a holistic approach to understanding shame, loss, trauma, and our souls' deepest desire that I trust will bring a fresh perspective and hope to you today, so buckle up.

If you enjoy this episode with Curt, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

221: The Soul of Shame and What Shame Does to You (feat. Curt Thompson, M.D.)

226: Jamie Winship on Turning Chaos into Opportunity in Every Area of Your Life

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This week we're talking about the exhaustion of explaining yourself and how to risk with courage. Today, Dave Hollis will unpack why "When we're feeling frustrated and unfulfilled, the source of our discontent can often be traced back to the gap that exists between who we are at our core and how we feel like we have to show up to get affirmation from outside sources." Also today, Dave will teach us how to handle criticism without going into self-protection or self-promotion mode.

If you enjoy this episode with Dave, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

255: Triggered and Insecure? It’s the Thing Beneath the Thing. (feat. Steve Carter)

250: Louie Giglio on The Battle for Your Mind

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This week, we're talking about how to develop courage when your character is under fire and how to grow in discernment and wisdom. This is so important because courage without boundaries, without identity, and without wisdom or discernment might be reckless. So, the key to knowing how and when to pull the trigger and fight back against accusation? Wisdom and discernment. I'm so excited for you to lean into today's conversation with Madison Prewett, who is an absolute powerhouse of practical advice and sound wisdom.

If you enjoy this episode with Madison, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

260: Self-Defeating Behavior, Living a Lie, and the Path to Inner Peace (feat. John Mark Comer)

258: Erwin McManus on Experiencing and Expressing Genius

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Today, we're talking with Rebekah and Gabe Lyons about surrender, control, and your emotional health. Gabe and Rebekah each bring unique perspectives to the conversation around mental and emotional health, with Rebekah as an author, and Gabe as the founder of Q Ideas, an initiative aimed at engaging faith and culture in helpful, value-adding conversations. So, today is all about the fear of losing control of life, the loss of critical thinking skills in culture today, and so much more.

If you enjoy this episode with Rebekah and Gabe, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

260: Self-Defeating Behavior, Living a Lie, and the Path to Inner Peace (feat. John Mark Comer)

259: Emotional Incarceration and How Men Win the War Within (feat. Jason Wilson)

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Today, we're talking with my good friend, Jordan Raynor, about approval addiction, the dark side of discipline, and how to discern urgency. In fact, today, you'll learn that time management is not an exercise to achieve inner peace. Instead, because we have access to inner peace already, time management is an expression of the gift of peace we've been given.

If you enjoy this episode with Jordan, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

261: The Illusion of Life Balance and How to Do What Really Matters (feat. Christy Wright)

260: Self-Defeating Behavior, Living a Lie, and the Path to Inner Peace (feat. John Mark Comer)

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This week, we're talking about the illusion of life balance and how to order your life to do what really matters. For a lot of us listening today, we have a laundry list of "shoulds" that are weighed down by the feelings of guilt for not doing what we think we should be doing. But today, Christy Wright joins the conversation to teach why you don't have the right to say no. You have the responsibility to say no.

If you enjoy this episode with Christy, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

257: Burnout, Managing Energy, and How to Live at Your Best (feat. Carey Nieuwhof)

254: Why You Need a Reset (feat. Lee Cummings)

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This week, we're talking about self-defeating behavior, living a lie, and the true path to inner peace. Have you wondered lately why your mind is under so much duress and why you keep returning to self-protecting, self-promoting reflexes in your day-to-day interaction with others? Well, according to today's guest, one of my favorite people, John Mark Comer, “The emotional/relational/familial/societal/political meltdown we’ve been living in for years now is daily proof of the fact that our mental maps are off, that we're drifting further and further into dangerous territory.” What’s the linchpin that’s inhibiting our ability to course-correct? That's what we'll explore with John Mark today.

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232: Dr. Caroline Leaf on Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess

255: Triggered and Insecure? It’s the Thing Beneath the Thing. (feat. Steve Carter)

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Our guest today, Jason Wilson, is a prolific coach to many men, young and old, across the nation. He says, "Strength depends on the physical ability of the body, but power is based on the spiritual rule over the body." For decades, Jason Wilson was losing the war within—the internal battle that many men wage daily but were never taught how to win. As a result, he could not combat his toxic thoughts and emotions. Instead, he was conquered by them and communicated without composure—hurting those he loved and himself. This went on until he renewed his mind by releasing years of past trauma. His life and relationships were transformed when he learned how to master his emotions and express them with self-control. In the process, Jason became a better husband, father, and leader. And today, you'll hear from Jason and learn how to do the same.

If you enjoy this episode with Jason, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

255: Triggered and Insecure? It’s the Thing Beneath the Thing. (feat. Steve Carter)

250: Louie Giglio on The Battle for Your Mind

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Do you remember that at a young age, we had to be taught to color inside the lines? We had to be taught to think inside the box, too. But our natural instinct was to think outside the box. To express an innate genius through our lives. But here's the catch: genius is not transferrable. You could spend your life with Picasso and never become a great painter." But with Jesus, his genius is dramatically the reverse. His genius, it would seem, is contagious. Why? Find out this week with our guest, Erwin McManus.

If you enjoy this episode with Erwin, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

253: How to Make Sure You’re Dealing with Blind Spots, Hopelessness, and Why Emotions are a Bad Compass (feat. Daniel Harkavy)

241: How to Free Yourself from the Cult of Overwork and the Benefits of Non-Achievement (feat. Michael Hyatt)

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257: Burnout, Managing Energy, and How to Live at Your Best (feat. Carey Nieuwhof)

Overwhelmed. Overcommitted. Overworked. That’s the false script many people, maybe you, and definitely I, adopt to be successful. Does this sound familiar? Slammed is normal. Distractions are everywhere. Life gets reduced to going through the motions. To be candid, it's wildly familiar to me. And I don't like it. If you're tired of living that way, hold tight. This week, influential podcast host and thought leader Carey Nieuwhof joins us to talk about burnout, managing energy, and how to live at your best.

If you enjoy this episode with Carey, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

237: Jon Acuff on The Surprise Solution to Overthinking

241: How to Free Yourself from the Cult of Overwork and the Benefits of Non-Achievement (feat. Michael Hyatt)

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After 35 years in business and leadership at the top of Chick-fil-A, Dee Ann Turner knows a few things about culture, about hiring the right candidate, and about coaching people to win their interview, land the job, and crush their career. And that's exactly where we're headed today.

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237: Jon Acuff on The Surprise Solution to Overthinking

227: Flipping the Script of Your Life, Healing Burnout, and How to Win the Day (feat. Mark Batterson)

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This week, we're talking about the thing...beneath the thing. The deeper issue. The root cause of the surface-level pain and anxiety you're experiencing today. This week, Steve Carter joins us and he will teach all of us how to identify and deal with the issues beneath the issues in life, how to recognize an over-extension of pleasure that serves as a dysfunctional tool for coping with pain, and why most people miss what's really keeping them stuck.

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245: John Eldredge on Healing the Masculine Soul and the Trauma of the Global Pandemic

241: How to Free Yourself from the Cult of Overwork and the Benefits of Non-Achievement (feat. Michael Hyatt)

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This week on the podcast, we're talking about why you need a reset in life. But today's conversation is more than practical; I believe it's going to be a spiritual deposit. From time to time, I like to invite friends, spiritual leaders, who will help us pause to receive perspective and wisdom about the bigger picture of what the Lord is doing in us and in the world. We need it. And that's exactly the conversation we're having today with my friend, senior pastor of Radiant Church, Lee Cummings.

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249: The Danger of Deception and Bitterness and Core Values that Will Shape Your Life (feat. Henry and Alex Seeley)

246: Christine Caine on Drifting in Your Purpose, Deconstruction, Irrational Fear, and Why She Almost Quit

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Blind spots. We all have them, but the challenge is that we can't see them. So the task before us to is employ enough self-awareness and emotional maturity in order to seek wisdom from others about those blind spots so we can grow through them. Joining us today for this personal coaching conversation is a renowned executive coach and author, Daniel Harkavy. Also today, we're going to explore the issue of hopelessness and why emotions make a pretty poor compass for life.

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241: How to Free Yourself from the Cult of Overwork and the Benefits of Non-Achievement (feat. Michael Hyatt)

237: Jon Acuff on The Surprise Solution to Overthinking

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This week, Ben Higgins, ABC's "The Bachelor," joins the conversation to share his experience with shame, guilt, and isolation. This week, we'll also talk about why singleness, according to Ben, is not a disease that needs to be cured. If you've felt stuck in any of your relationships, you'll want to buckle-in to this one.

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251: Emotional Unavailability, Rejection, and Why You Can't Heal Yourself (feat. The Bachelorette's Desiree Hartsock Siegfried)

247: How to Predict Happiness in Marriage and Why Attraction, Chemistry, and Compatibility Aren’t Enough (feat. Gary Thomas)

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Have you ever been in an emotionally unavailable and closed-off relationship? And in that relationship have you over-extended yourself to such a degree that the return on your investment was "crumbs of affection"? This week, we're talking about how to heal from rejection. You see, behind rejection is often underlying roots of unworthiness and abandonment. And that's the deep dive we're taking with ABC's The Bachelorette, Desiree Hartsock Siegfried.

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230: Rejection in Relationships, Sexual Shame, and Why You Shouldn’t Kiss Dating Goodbye (feat. Kait Warman)

247: How to Predict Happiness in Marriage and Why Attraction, Chemistry, and Compatibility Aren’t Enough (feat. Gary Thomas)

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For many people, stress, anxiety, and overwhelm are running full tilt right now. And as such, there's a common belief that there’s no way out. But this week, the founder of the Passion movement, Louie Giglio, joins us to talk about the root issue: the battle for your mind.

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241: How to Free Yourself from the Cult of Overwork and the Benefits of Non-Achievement (feat. Michael Hyatt)

244: Destiny’s Child’s Michelle Williams on Checking In with Yourself, How to Not Live from Your Wounds, and Her Life-Threatening Battle with Depression

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This week, we're talking about anxiety; why we need to redefine it, and how to do exactly that. While mental health is complex, our culture has made anxiety into something it’s not. For the majority of people who face anxiety, the truth is simpler than we think: anxiety is an alarm. It’s a signal—nothing more and nothing less. Anxiety is simply our body’s way of telling us something is wrong. If we stop and listen, we can calm the alarm and move forward into healing and hope.

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151: Why Your Relationships Keep Failing and How to Find the Right People to Fuel Longevity in Life (feat. Dr. John Townsend)

212: How to Let Go of Guilt (feat. Valorie Burton)

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Somehow, the unthinkable happened in your life: job loss, infidelity in your marriage, the loss of a parent far too early in life, the betrayal of a friend.

Beyond the shock, grief and the sense of profound loss hits in an unpredictable way. And as we move through grief, not only does life change but we are changed in the process. And while a fatalistic view of life isn’t helpful or even hopeful, we cannot ignore the fact that in this life, we will experience loss and pain. And that’s what we’re going to explore with marriage and family therapist, Nicole Zasowski. Today’s focus isn’t about how to look on the bright side or how to search for the silver lining in the cloud. It’s how to leverage the unwanted pain in your life in a way that will lead you to emotional freedom and transformation.

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We're all infected with a spiritual disease. Its name is "shame." Whether we realize it or not, shame affects every aspect of our lives. In fact, shame causes us to hide. Yet God is not absent or separate from our hiding. He's with us in it. So why do we work so hard to believe He's not with us in our shame? Find out this week as we sit down with Dr. Curt Thompson, a renowned psychiatrist, whose insight on shame will help you identify your own pains and struggles and find freedom from the lifelong negative messages that bind you. It's time to embrace healing and wholeness as you discover and defeat shame's insidious agenda.

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196: What You Need to Know about Trauma, and the Transformation from Trauma to Wholeness (feat. Dr. James Gordon)

201: Self-Medicating, Inner Healing, and the Abundant Life (feat. Carlos Whittaker)

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Living with an overshadowing feeling of guilt is exhausting. Guilt drives our decisions. Guilt is a source of distraction. And in relationships, guilt shows up as debt. How? Well, too often, we take far more responsibility than we should in a relationship. So, we may not have done something wrong, but we feel like we did, so we have to compensate. Today, we’re taking a thorough look at how to let go of guilt in your life with author, speaker, and coach, Valorie Burton, whose own relationship with guilt has given her both perspective and tools we need.

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This week on the podcast, Henry and Alex Seeley, pastors of "The Belonging Co." in Nashville are here to talk about the danger of deception and bitterness and core values that will shape your life. We'll also get under the hood of their personal journeys of risk and change, and what kept them anchored in truth and stability along the way.

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203: Sam Collier on The Transformation of the Mind, Deciding to Not Be Defined By Your Past, and How to Realize Your Greater Story

205: What to Do When You’re Numb, Exhausted, and Doing Things that Don’t Matter (feat. Jon Tyson)

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There's no quicker way for you to lose focus and motivation in life than when you decide to live as a victim of your past. And the operative word here is "decide." This week, Anthony ONeal, host of "The Table," joins us to talk about dumping excuses, setting boundaries, and... how to stop living with a victim mentality.

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241: How to Free Yourself from the Cult of Overwork and the Benefits of Non-Achievement (feat. Michael Hyatt)

246: Christine Caine on Drifting in Your Purpose, Deconstruction, Irrational Fear, and Why She Almost Quit

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Three things that lead people to get married are often romantic attraction, sexual chemistry, and relational compatibility. Yet research shows that they do not predict future marital happiness and fulfillment. And in 1967, a study of college-age women found at 76% of women said they would marry someone if the man had every trait they were looking for, even if they didn’t feel “romantic love” toward him. In more recent research, 91% of women said, “absolutely not.” So, what’s the cultural shift? Well, this week, we're talking all things dating, marriage, compatibility, and conflict with Gary Thomas.

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238: The Top Relationship Mistakes We Make that We Don’t Know We’re Making (feat. Dave and Ann Wilson)

230: Rejection in Relationships, Sexual Shame, and Why You Shouldn’t Kiss Dating Goodbye (feat. Kait Warman)

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Throughout life, most of us ask, "How did I get here?" And loaded in the question is often disillusionment and disappointment about the subtle drift we had no idea was taking place. This week, Christine Caine teaches that the only way you can have a wider reach of effectiveness in life is contingent upon the degree to which we are prepared to go deeper in our walk with God. Christine shares candidly about the process of breaking, crushing, and healing in her own life that is so necessary for anointing to flow through our lives as well.

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239: Why Freedom Complicates Life, Avoiding Pain, and The Trap of Compartmentalizing Life (feat. Mark Clark)

231: Finding Happiness, Grief & Loss, and Why Your Scars Tell a Story (feat. Daniel Fusco)

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This week, one of my personal heroes is back on the show to talk all about healing the masculine soul. And that's John Eldredge. About today's conversation, he said, "I am here to tell you that you can get your heart back. But I need to warn you—if you want your heart back if you want the wound healed and your strength restored and to find your true name, you’re going to have to fight for it." This week, you're going to learn how to recover your true masculine heart, how to heal the wounds and trauma in your story, and how to delight in the strength you were created to offer the world.

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202: Masculinity on Fire and How to Predict a Moral Failure Before It Happens (feat. Stephen Mansfield)

209: When You Feel Behind in Life and Need Transformation (feat. Morgan Snyder)

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This week, Michelle Williams from Destiny's Child is here, and we're talking about her never-before-told story of how, even amid enormous fame and success, she battled depression...and won. Michelle also shares powerful practices of checking in with yourself and how to not live from wounds of your past.

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221: The Soul of Shame and What Shame Does to You (feat. Curt Thompson, M.D.)

229: Anxiety: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and How to Get Your Life Back (feat. Dr. John Delony)

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Learning how to discern God's voice is critical for life. But many people ask questions like, "How do I know it's God's voice" and "How do I know the difference between my intuition and the voice of the Lord? Will they be at odds with one another?" This week, Shawn Bolz, a respected voice around the world joins us to tackle this exact subject. If you've ever wondered how to hear God's voice for your life and for your purpose, today's conversation will help answer that question.

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218: Kris Vallotton on Unlocking Spiritual Intelligence that Will Transform Your Life

228: Gary Thomas on The One Habit that Will Change Every Area of Your Life (and Nine Ways to Get There)

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It's pretty obvious that words can cut and destroy. Words can heal. And words have the ability to establish a precedent for the affection and focus of your life. Most certainly, however, words spoken contain the power of life and death. This week, Caitlin Crosby, founder of "The Giving Keys," joins us to talk about the inherent power of words and the words that are presently forming her world. But then, in a raw and candid fashion, Caitlin pivots from this theme to talk about her journey through a new life of single parenting and what happens when shame knocks on the door of her heart.

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214: Stop Hiding. Stop Playing Small. (feat. Sam Acho)

231: Finding Happiness, Grief & Loss, and Why Your Scars Tell a Story (feat. Daniel Fusco)

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In a recent survey of workers, 82% of the respondents said they are overworked. And this has resulted in high burnout rates. And in the United States alone, 43% of the respondents indicated that staff morale was low because they are overworked. To make matters more complicated, almost half or 49% have left their company because they felt overwhelmed by the amount of work. Not only is overworking detrimental to long-term wellness, it is addictive. Too many people wrap their overall self-worth and identity in their performance. But what if there was another way? What if you could learn to win at work and succeed in life? That's the conversation we're having with New York Times bestselling author and leadership development expert, Michael Hyatt.

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190: Michael Hyatt on How to Live Your Life Driven by Vision

227: Flipping the Script of Your Life, Healing Burnout, and How to Win the Day (feat. Mark Batterson)

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Today’s conversation goes the distance on a necessary subject: pornography. Porn stimulates the brain like other addictive drugs and is hooking a generation. In fact, no one is immune to the destructive power of porn. It's waging war against personal purpose, health, and is destroying relationships. Joining us for this deep dive is Ted Shimer.

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221: The Soul of Shame and What Shame Does to You (feat. Curt Thompson, M.D.)

192: Beat Sexual Addiction, Live Porn-Free, and Have Great Sex in Your Marriage (feat. Steve Arterburn)

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Some people don't want to be free because real, lasting freedom complicates life as we know it. And because Jesus brings with Him solutions to problems and empowerment to take responsibility for our own lives, that will introduce complications to the comfort of seeing life only through our limited paradigm. Freedom has a cost, but the payout will change your life and the lives of others. The question is whether or not you want to live in that freedom or stay trapped in ignorance of what is available to you. Mark Clark joins the conversation this week.

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226: Jamie Winship on Turning Chaos into Opportunity in Every Area of Your Life

233: The Cost of Holding Back in Life, Faking Positivity, and The Hidden Power of Writing Things Down (feat. Ally Fallon)

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One of the best pieces of advice I've ever been given, that I want to give to you, is to ask people for feedback about y our own blind spots. And this plays into every domain of life, from finances to personal growth, and especially to relationships. And that's exactly the target we're going to hit today: the top relationship mistakes we make that we don't know we're making. Dave and Ann Wilson join us today. In addition to being my pastors and leaders, they're the bestselling authors of Vertical Marriage and the hosts of the nationally syndicated radio program, Family Life Today. This is their space, and to be honest, I don't think anyone talks about it like they do.

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222: Lysa TerKeurst on Forgiving What You Can’t Forget

230: Rejection in Relationships, Sexual Shame, and Why You Shouldn’t Kiss Dating Goodbye (feat. Kait Warman)

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According to today's guest, New York Times Bestselling Author, Jon Acuff, overthinking isn't a personality trait. It's the sneakiest form of fear. It steals your time, your creativity, and your ability to achieve your goals. And when we don't control our thoughts, our thoughts control us. But the solution to overthinking isn't to stop thinking. This week, Jon Acuff is here to walk us through revolutionary and scientific principles to pump the brakes on overthinking and re-focus your energy in a healthier, more productive manner.

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232: Dr. Caroline Leaf on Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess

227: Flipping the Script of Your Life, Healing Burnout, and How to Win the Day (feat. Mark Batterson)

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Surveying culture today, it's pretty obvious that we're an incredibly divided, isolated society. And one of the resounding themes in this postmodern era has been around the search for truth. Why does this matter? What's at stake? Freedom, actually. Jesus said, "And you will know the Truth, and the Truth will set you free." Joining us today for this pivotal conversation is lead singer and founder of the 12-time platinum-selling band, Skillet, John Cooper.

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208: Lisa Bevere on The Cure for Systemic Fear and How to Experience Longevity in Life

213: Lecrae on Discovering Your True Self After Trauma, Plastic Platitudes, and His Untold Story of Restoration

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A lot of times in life, we miss what's right in front of our eyes, not because we don't see it, but because we don't slow down to notice and invest. Renowned comedian Michael Jr. joins the podcast to teach us, through comedy, how he has learned to get out his own way, ask better questions, and flip the focus of his own life in such a way that his talents, abilities, and influence with others has experienced a remarkable uptick. And he'll teach you how to do the same.

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216: It’s Time to Beat Cynicism, How to Wake-Up, and What Cancel Culture is Really Destroying (feat. Harris III)

219: John Bevere on Why People Don’t Fully Develop Their God-Given Potential (And How to Multiply Yours)

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Join host Christopher Cook for a conversation about your emotional, spiritual, and physical health, your relationships, and essentially how to live a life of wholeness in your true identity. That kind of life is courageous, focused, overcoming, authentic, and vulnerable. And each week, we'll be joined by world-renowned leaders, bestselling authors, experts-in-field, and even friends, who will share their stories, their struggles, and their strategies for life, as if we were sitting down for coffee or dinner with them. You'll walk away from each conversation with takeaways and lessons for your everyday life.

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Words are powerful. Even when they aren't true, they can begin to shape our perceptions of ourselves and the decisions we make. Yet the only labels that really matter to this generation are the ones with which God originally designated us. Today, we're talking about breaking negative labels and redefining your life with our guest, Arden Bevere.

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214: Stop Hiding. Stop Playing Small. (feat. Sam Acho)

217: Living-Out Your True Identity in a World of Flimsy Secular Humanism (feat. Chip Ingram)

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You'll only make progress in life to the extent you have discipline in a specific area of life. What that means for all of us is that there are potentially undisciplined areas of our lives that are holding us back. And the scary part is that we might not be aware that we are holding ourselves back from making progress in life. Well, today, author Ally Fallon joins the conversation with you and me, and together, we're going to learn how the simple, yet layered practice of writing things down will produce huge gains for us in the short-term and in the long-term.

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227: Flipping the Script of Your Life, Healing Burnout, and How to Win the Day (feat. Mark Batterson)

232: Dr. Caroline Leaf on Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess

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Do you ever find yourself stuck in a swamp of destructive, negative thoughts that eventually make you physically sick? Toxic thoughts, depression, anxiety–the things that create a “mental mess” are frequently aggravated by a chaotic world and sustained by an inability to manage our runaway thoughts. But we shouldn't settle into this mental mess as if it's just our new normal. There's hope and help available to us–and the road to healthier thoughts and peak happiness may actually be shorter than you think. That’s the conversation we’re having this week with a friend and personal hero, Dr. Caroline Leaf.

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211: Healing Old Wounds, Generational Trauma, and the Roots of Depression (feat. Dr. Christopher Motley)

218: Kris Vallotton on Unlocking Spiritual Intelligence that Will Transform Your Life

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This week, we're talking about how to find true happiness, even amidst grief and loss, and why your scars tell a story for others to hear. What does it mean for scars to tell a story? Quite obviously, they are evidence that a collision with difficulty led to their appearance. And while we aren’t usually excited about what led to the scars, we can look back and see the Lord’s faithfulness.

And there is the story; it’s the testimony of His promise to never leave. And that leads us to a shared desire: a desire to live happy lives. But after trying to make things happen by our own efforts, we often have a nagging feeling that our lives just aren’t what they should be. So, we try to live better. We try to make adjustments to avoid future pain and loss. But with every attempt, we continually find ourselves not quite there, right? So, what are we to do? Find out this week in our conversation with Daniel Fusco.

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222: Lysa TerKeurst on Forgiving What You Can’t Forget

224: How to Stay in the Fight, Choose Hope, and Reject the Lies (feat. Hannah Brencher)

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This week, we're talking about rejection in relationships. Maybe you've joined the conversation today and are thinking "I can’t escape a deep feeling of rejection in my life, through my relationships" and "My past relationships mistakes are shaming me into not taking risks anymore." Whether it happened in grade school or last week, rejection can leave deep scars that affect our relationships, our self-worth, and our identities for years to come. And while we can't control when rejection appears, we can control how we react when it does. This week, popular relationship coach and podcaster Kait Warman joins us for a deep dive into rejection in relationships.

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203: Sam Collier on The Transformation of the Mind, Deciding to Not Be Defined By Your Past, and How to Realize Your Greater Story

213: Lecrae on Discovering Your True Self After Trauma, Plastic Platitudes, and His Untold Story of Restoration

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This week, we're talking about anxiety; why we need to redefine it, and how to do exactly that. While mental health is complex, our culture has made anxiety into something it’s not. For the majority of people who face anxiety, the truth is simpler than we think: anxiety is an alarm. It’s a signal—nothing more and nothing less. Anxiety is simply our body’s way of telling us something is wrong. If we stop and listen, we can calm the alarm and move forward into healing and hope.

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151: Why Your Relationships Keep Failing and How to Find the Right People to Fuel Longevity in Life (feat. Dr. John Townsend)

212: How to Let Go of Guilt (feat. Valorie Burton)

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What if there really was one habit that could change every area of your life? There's no doubt all of us would be interested in learning how to develop it. And what if we could gain wisdom from a seasoned leader about what key personal and cultural balloons need to be popped so that we can stay on-track to our core purpose? Well, that one habit does exist. And there are actually nine ways to develop that habit. Joining us today is renowned author, Gary Thomas, and I'm thrilled to share his wisdom with you today.

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163: Speaking Truth to Crazy & When to Walk Away from Toxic People (feat. Gary Thomas)

214: Stop Hiding. Stop Playing Small. (feat. Sam Acho)

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Today's guest, New York Times bestselling author, Mark Batterson, says, "If your life isn’t what you want it to be, it may be because you’re telling yourself the wrong story! Your explanations are more important than your experiences. Your stories are more important than the situations you find yourself in." So, the point-blank question today is: what is the story you are telling yourself about your life and your potential? We're talking today about how to flip the script of your life, how to heal burnout, and seven key habits that will help you accomplish more and stress less.

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214: Stop Hiding. Stop Playing Small. (feat. Sam Acho)

199: How to Do Things That Really Matter and Why You Must Get Better (feat. Britnie Turner)

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As we've stepped into 2021, many of us may be asking the question, "Now what?!" This week, we're talking with Jamie Winship about how chaos does indeed produce opportunity and innovation if we're willing to move with a natural process of change and growth.

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221: The Soul of Shame and What Shame Does to You (feat. Curt Thompson, M.D.)

215: Why Future-Tripping is Depressing and Why Transformation Destroys Self-Improvement (feat. Paul Young, author of “The Shack”)

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This week, we're talking about money. Understanding why you handle money the way you do changes everything. It means you can build on your strengths, change your bad habits for good, improve your relationships, and see some serious life change in the process. If you've ever asked "Why do I keep making the same money mistakes?" or "How do I make lasting progress with my money?" this is the conversation for you. And joining me is one of my favorite people, #1 NY Times Bestselling Author, Rachel Cruze.

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175: Get Through College Without Student Loans? (feat. Ramsey Solutions’ Anthony O’Neal)

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Today's conversation is all about how to stay in the fight, choose hope, and reject the lies that so easily distract and discourage us from setting foot on an everyday life of purpose. So maybe today, even as we've begun a new year, you're battling crippling anxiety and depression and don't know what to do. And maybe, you've said, "It's a new year. And after 2020, I'm scared about what might happen next." Well, all of that is valid. And so today, my good friend, Hannah Brencher, joins the conversation to give you the boost you need to fight forward.

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197: Winning the War Within, Justice Warriors, the Danger of Avoiding Pain, and How to Live Fully-Alive (feat. Jason Vallotton)

215: Why Future-Tripping is Depressing and Why Transformation Destroys Self-Improvement (feat. Paul Young, author of “The Shack”)

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In this week's encore episode, I’m joined by Banning Liebscher, the founder of Jesus Culture, and we’re talking all about the blind spots that keep us from our purpose and how to develop the courage to take responsibility for our calling.

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This week’s encore conversation is with Jason Vallotton, whose life resonates with the proof that you can win the war against your inner critic and against the lies that keep you from living fully alive. Most people go through life trying not to get hit. But that reactionary posture of avoiding pain is exactly what will keep you from living a strong and successful life in the here and now. So, in today’s conversation, you’re going to walk away with some practical strategies to win in your mental and emotional health and stop the up-and-down inconsistencies that I know you wish you could change if you had a plan. Well today, you’ll get that plan.

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Today's conversation is all about living with mental illness, how to set boundaries for your mental health, and how to quiet down a noisy world. Maybe you're here today, and your mental and emotional health is teetering. The first thing I want to say to you is that there is no shame to be had in what you're experiencing. The second thing I want to say is that today's conversation with my friend, Jamie Grace, is going to validate you right where you're at and give you the courage to move forward in health and wholeness.

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197: Winning the War Within, Justice Warriors, the Danger of Avoiding Pain, and How to Live Fully-Alive (feat. Jason Vallotton)

215: Why Future-Tripping is Depressing and Why Transformation Destroys Self-Improvement (feat. Paul Young, author of “The Shack”)

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Death. Loss. Infidelity. Betrayal. Abuse.

How do you forgive what you can't forget? And when, after betrayal, hurt, infidelity, or great personal loss, you feel bitterness taking over your heart, how do you heal and move forward? This week, Lysa TerKeurst joins me to talk about a critical subject for all of us: forgiving what we can’t forget.

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166: Narcissism (feat. Dr. David Strubler)

205: What to Do When You’re Numb, Exhausted, and Doing Things that Don’t Matter (feat. Jon Tyson)

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We're all infected with a spiritual disease. Its name is "shame." Whether we realize it or not, shame affects every aspect of our lives. In fact, shame causes us to hide. Yet God is not absent or separate from our hiding. He's with us in it. So why do we work so hard to believe He's not with us in our shame? Find out this week as we sit down with Dr. Curt Thompson, a renowned psychiatrist, whose insight on shame will help you identify your own pains and struggles and find freedom from the lifelong negative messages that bind you. It's time to embrace healing and wholeness as you discover and defeat shame's insidious agenda.

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196: What You Need to Know about Trauma, and the Transformation from Trauma to Wholeness (feat. Dr. James Gordon)

201: Self-Medicating, Inner Healing, and the Abundant Life (feat. Carlos Whittaker)

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This week, the holiday season begins, and along with that often comes wonderful holiday gatherings. But in many cases, those family gatherings might be awkward. If you're headed into this week thinking, "I hate how politically charged family gatherings become. How do I dodge these situations?" or “I love my family, but they drive me nuts at holiday dinners," this is the conversation for you. But we can't ignore the reality that for some of you, you're hiding tears, thinking, "I am alone during the holidays, and really get depressed. I’d give anything to have a family dinner, even if it’s crazy." Joining us this week is my dear friend, Dr. John Delony, a regular co-host of "The Dave Ramsey Show." We're going to have some fun, but we're also going to equip you to step into this holiday season with confidence and empathy.

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151: Why Your Relationships Keep Failing and How to Find the Right People to Fuel Longevity in Life (feat. Dr. John Townsend)

212: How to Let Go of Guilt (feat. Valorie Burton)

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Have you thought to yourself, "I want my life to be impactful, but I don't know where to start?" Or maybe, "I'm afraid of wasting my life. I know I should be doing something other than what I'm doing right now. Where do I start to make the change?" Well today, bestselling author, John Bevere, joins us to talk exactly about how to know what you should be doing with your life and how to multiply your God-given potential.

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208: Lisa Bevere on The Cure for Systemic Fear and How to Experience Longevity in Life

214: Stop Hiding. Stop Playing Small. (feat. Sam Acho)

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Are you frustrated with life and your inability to create solutions for your everyday walk? Most of us tackle life using only two quotients: our I.Q. and our E.Q. But today's guest, Kris Vallotton, believes that in doing so, we are ignoring a deeper dimension, and that's spiritual intelligence. Because believers have the mind of Christ through the Holy Spirit, we have the capacity for brilliance; the capacity to leverage solutions for every area of our lives. And that's the conversation we're having today.

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125: Jamie Winship on Your Perception of Yourself. Is it a Lie? Or is it Truth?

216: It’s Time to Beat Cynicism, How to Wake-Up, and What Cancel Culture is Really Destroying (feat. Harris III)

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I want to continue to hammer this message of discovering and receiving our true identity. Now, perhaps more than ever, we're fed a steady diet of secular humanism, whose narrative points opposite of the Kingdom. Now, this isn't about waging war on people, but instead, standing up in the midst of the spirit of the age that seeks to distract you and discourage you from the purpose-filled, solutions-driven life you and I are called to live. So, joining us today is a new friend, Chip Ingram, whose life experience and wisdom is both refreshing and challenging.

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173: Jamie Winship on Living a Transformed Life in Your True Self

125: Jamie Winship on Your Perception of Yourself. Is it a Lie? Or is it Truth?

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More and more people are developing a cynical attitude toward life, especially after this year. But before we can wake-up to the uniqueness and wonder for which we were created, we have to deal with the inner critics and inner demons of cynicism. Why do so many people fall prey to cynicism? How do we wake-up the wonder in our lives? And why is cancel culture contributing to this diminished way of living? That's the conversation we're having this week with renowned illusionist, Harris III.

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207: What to Do with Your Unwanted Pain and Why Pretending Keeps You from Transformation (feat. Nicole Zasowski)

205: What to Do When You’re Numb, Exhausted, and Doing Things that Don’t Matter (feat. Jon Tyson)

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In the words of today's guest, "Life is about being fully present and alive in the embrace of relentless affection, dealing with the world as it really is, not in a non-existent future trip." Wholeness is when the way of our person matches the truth of our being. It's exactly why future-tripping is so futile. Today, my dear friend, Paul Young joins us. Paul is the author of the iconic book, "The Shack," and his life has inspired me more times than I can count. So today, we're diving deeply into the experience of transformation from the inside out and why our beloved self-improvement tactics keep us from seeing the truth of who we are and from receiving love that compels us out of the self-inflicted prison of the soul we call "home."

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197: Winning the War Within, Justice Warriors, the Danger of Avoiding Pain, and How to Live Fully-Alive (feat. Jason Vallotton)

160: “The Shack” Author Wm. Paul Young on Lies We Believe About God, Intimacy, Being Known, and Why the Unexposed Remains Unhealed

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Our greatest fear isn't that we're weak, but that we're powerful beyond measure. This week, NFL pro, Sam Acho, joins me to talk about how to stop hiding and how to stop playing small. In our conversation, you'll learn how to recognize and relinquish the masks we wear and why you, the real you, is worth getting to know. If you're tired of hiding or are dealing with a profound sense of rejection, this conversation, I believe, will be a catalyst to your freedom.

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Today, Lecrae’s here. And we’re diving head-first into his story of restoration after sexual abuse and trauma. I really believe you’re going to hear his story and then be able to superimpose the wisdom he shares upon your own journey to wholeness. I’m so glad you’re here and can’t wait to introduce you to a side of Lecrae you probably haven’t heard yet.

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Living with an overshadowing feeling of guilt is exhausting. Guilt drives our decisions. Guilt is a source of distraction. And in relationships, guilt shows-up as debt. How? Well, too often, we take far more responsibility than we should in a relationship. So, we may not have done something wrong, but we feel like we did, so we have to compensate. Today, we’re taking a thorough look at how to let go of guilt in your life with author, speaker, and coach, Valorie Burton, whose own relationship with guilt has given her both perspective and tools we need.

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Have you ever wondered why, as you look through your family, you can see common threads of both physical and emotional difficulties? Have you ever asked yourself why it seems your brother or sister, or even a parent, is triggered by the same situations as you? Well today, we’re talking about healing old wounds, generational trauma, and how to uncover and heal the roots of depression with my good friend, Dr. Christopher Motley. I can tell you, as someone who has dealt with both autoimmune issues and related emotional trauma, this conversation hit home.

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If there’s one thing that will cripple our potential and hold us captive to the “what ifs” of life, it’s fear. This week, we’re getting under the hood and learning how to change the narrative of fear that imprisons so many of us. Joining us is Nik Wallenda, world record-holding tightrope walker, who’s known for his daring walk over Niagara Falls and the Grand Canyon on a two-inch wire with no support.

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Are you feeling behind in any area of your life? If so, there is a process of transformation that will refocus and refuel your joy and your sense of personal purpose. And that’s the conversation we’re having today with Morgan Snyder. Traveling this path of transformation isn’t cheap. It isn’t easy. And it isn’t quick. But it is worth it.

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Because of normalized anxiety in our culture today, many people are making choices from a place of emotional deficit. And while we can take steps to mitigate these surface-level responses, we must get to the root of the issue, to heal a systemic problem, caused by fear. The underlying problem? Fatherlessness and motherless-ness.

Fathers and mothers, biological and spiritual, leave an inheritance of intellectual, spiritual, and character/integrity capital to two generations following. But because we don’t understand this void for what it really is, we continue to chase surface level, symptomatic cures.

Joining us today is New York Times bestselling author, Lisa Bevere, who’s going to share about the cure for systemic fear and how to experience longevity in your life.

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Somehow, the unthinkable happened in your life: job loss, infidelity in your marriage, the loss of a parent far too early in life, the betrayal of a friend.

Beyond the shock, grief and the sense of profound loss hits in an unpredictable way. And as we move through grief, not only does life change, but we are changed in the process. And while a fatalistic view of life isn’t helpful or even hopeful, we cannot ignore the fact that in this life, we will experience loss and pain. And that’s what we’re going to explore with marriage and family therapist, Nicole Zasowski. Today’s focus isn’t about how to look on the bright side or how to search for the silver lining in the cloud. It’s how to leverage the unwanted pain in your life in a way that will lead you to emotional freedom and transformation.

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Have you ever been at a place in life in which you’ve been energized, doing the things that have brought fulfillment to you and added value to others, and then, seemingly out of the blue, you feel like you hit a wall? You probably know comes next:

Exhaustion.

Overwhelm.

Confusion…to say the least.

Well in today’s conversation with Levi Lusko, he’s going to teach you how to get out of your own way, adjust your thinking, and create new sustainable rhythms that will equip you to take back your life.

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There’s a chance that right now, you’re distracted and discouraged by what’s not happening in your life, and depressed by what you think should be happening in life right now. You feel like your hands are tied, and you’re even exhausting yourself by doing things that don’t actually matter in the long-run. But in the midst of this, there is a way to combat the numbing that’s keeping you down. And that’s exactly what we’re talking about with Jon Tyson this week.

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A lot of us feel stuck in our day-to-day routine, without the proper tools to effect change. So in today’s conversation with my good friend, NBA performance coach, David Nurse, you’re going to get a behind-the-scenes look at the strategies and tools David uses with world-class athletes to achieve peak performance on a regular basis. His central key is to make mindset pivots that allow you to shift your perspective by incremental yet powerful degrees. I believe today’s conversation will help you find your genuine rhythm in your unique identity as you pivot and go toward your purpose.

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We all have a unique story that’s certainly filled with moments of chaos and confusion, as well as success and joy. But the key to longevity in life, as you’ll hear in today’s conversation with Sam, is whether or not we’re actually willing to partner with God through every season, not simply the moments that make sense from our perspective. We often get in our own way, because of fear and because of our justice-demanding “should-be this way” desires. But what if there was another way? What if there was a way to live-out your greater story, not after you bring closure to the struggles in your life, but actually in the midst of them…today. That’s where we’re headed with my good friend, Sam Collier.

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This week on the show, we’re talking all about how your emotions affect your body and why it’s critically important to be aware of the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and overall wellness in your body. And joining us today to talk about this subject is my friend, Dr. Christopher Motley.

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In today’s conversation, you’re going to learn how to elevate your thinking, renew your mind, and live in your true identity in such a way that the very same situations you face, people you work with, and experiences you have each and every day will now have solutions you didn’t previously know could ever exist. This conversation could very well change your life without any of the circumstances in your life directly changing. As you think, in your heart so are you.

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It’s time to dump the toxic relationships in your life. Learn how (and when) to do it in this week’s conversation with Gary Thomas.

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Today, we’re revisiting a conversation we had with #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of “Atomic Habits,” James Clear. Today, you’ll learn a plan that can take you to new heights in your personal growth by getting down to one word: habits, and good habits begin by getting 1% better every single day.

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Your greatest dream is just beyond your greatest fear. Tune-in to this classic conversation with Jamie Winship.

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Today, we’re talking to men about men. Many men in culture today are in crisis. From every direction, they are presented with a deformed masculinity. One that sees women as conquests rather than partners. One that values success at work over success at home. One that hinders true and open friendships with other men who hold them up and hold them accountable. But we were made for more than this. It's time to rekindle the fire living inside of them and awaken them to the value of valiant, righteous manhood. Adding a lot of value to the conversation this week is New York Times bestselling author, Stephen Mansfield.

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This week, we’re sitting down with Carlos Whittaker, whose journey of chronic anxiety and self-medicating behaviors led him to a place of deep inner healing where he discovered the abundant life. In today’s conversation, we’ll talk about chronic anxiety, how to beat self-medicating behaviors, and what the abundant life is all about. We’ll also uncover the believed lies that keep a lot of us trapped in mediocrity and disappointment.

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This week, I’m joined by Banning Liebscher, the founder of Jesus Culture, and we’re talking all about the blind spots that keep us from our purpose and how to develop the courage to take responsibility for our calling.

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