Holly Packiam

Steve chats with Glenn and Holly Packiam about leadership transition, establishing trust as a new leader, the challenge a leader’s spouse faces in ‘second hand criticism’ and their recent book and upcoming journal, Intentional Year and the soon to be released Intentional Year Journal.     Glenn is an essential voice in these times. He brings a rare combination of compassion, academia, creativity, and thoughtfulness to his role as Lead Pastor at Rockharbor Church and so many of us have benefited from his voice. Holly is a pastor with a Master in Counseling degree and has built two decades of faithful leadership and ministry in the local church.    Learn more or purchase tickets for Unlocking Faith Conference. 

Steve chats with Glenn and Holly Packiam about leadership transition, establishing trust as a new leader, the challenge a leader’s spouse faces in ‘second hand criticism’ and their recent book and upcoming journal, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Intentional-Year-Rhythms-Finding-Freedom/dp/B0BNJW4WK4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=22BWPEXF46XGI&amp;keywords=Intentional+Year&amp;qid=1687795061&amp;sprefix=intentional+year,aps,127&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Intentional Year</a> and the soon to be released <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Intentional-Year-Journal-Journey-Freedom/dp/1641586567/ref=sr_1_2?crid=22BWPEXF46XGI&amp;keywords=Intentional+Year&amp;qid=1687795061&amp;sprefix=intentional+year,aps,127&amp;sr=8-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Intentional Year Journal</a>.   Glenn is an essential voice in these times. He brings a rare combination of compassion, academia, creativity, and thoughtfulness to his role as Lead Pastor at Rockharbor Church and so many of us have benefited from his voice. Holly is a pastor with a Master in Counseling degree and has built two decades of faithful leadership and ministry in the local church.  <a href="https://capablelife.me/unlocking-faith/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more or purchase tickets for Unlocking Faith Conference</a>.

Ep 177: Glenn and Holly Packiam

Jimmy Carnes is a Capable Life trainer who has worked with Steve for over ten years. He joins Steve on the pod to chat:   - What do you do when you don't know what to do. - Leadership as 'taking responsibility' rather than 'knowing what to do.' - How many milliseconds do you need to know if a worship band member is not ok? And much more.    To get info and tickets for our upcoming Unlocking Faith conference, click here. 

Jimmy Carnes is a Capable Life trainer who has worked with Steve for over ten years. He joins Steve on the pod to chat: - What do you do when you don't know what to do. - Leadership as 'taking responsibility' rather than 'knowing what to do.' - How many milliseconds do you need to know if a worship band member is not ok? And much more.  To get info and tickets for our upcoming <a href="https://capablelife.me/unlocking-faith/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unlocking Faith conference, click here</a>.

Ep 176: Jimmy Carnes

Sometimes it is easier to SEE Differentiation before you TRY it! We frequently recommend first watching it, then noticing a time you're anxious and debriefing after and then trying it for yourself.    To that end, in this episode Steve spends time clarifying what differentiation is and then shows how it shows up in: Hidden Figures, The Crown, The Princess Bride, Toy Story and Spotlight.    Coming in Oct 2-4, Unlocking Faith conference. Early bird pricing ends June 30th. Join us in person, live stream or watch later on demand Tickets and more info here. 

Sometimes it is easier to SEE Differentiation before you TRY it! We frequently recommend first watching it, then noticing a time you're anxious and debriefing after and then trying it for yourself.  To that end, in this episode Steve spends time clarifying what differentiation is and then shows how it shows up in: Hidden Figures, The Crown, The Princess Bride, Toy Story and Spotlight.  Coming in Oct 2-4, Unlocking Faith conference. Early bird pricing ends June 30th. Join us in person, live stream or watch later on demand <a href="https://capablelife.me/unlocking-faith/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tickets and more info here</a>.

Ep: 175: Differentiation At The Movies

This week Lisa and Steve dive into the 4 styles of attachment, we help you locate your own attachment styles and then we talk through some characters from the show and their attachment. We also dig into differentiation, how some people mis use it and where we see characters differentiating well.    Unlocking Faith is coming! We'll help you locate and unlock beliefs that block your enjoyment of God. Oct 2-4 in person in CO, or live stream or watch on demand. Early Bird pricing ends June 30

This week Lisa and Steve dive into the 4 styles of attachment, we help you locate your own attachment styles and then we talk through some characters from the show and their attachment. We also dig into differentiation, how some people mis use it and where we see characters differentiating well.  Unlocking Faith is coming! We'll help you locate and unlock beliefs that block your enjoyment of God. Oct 2-4 in person in CO, or<a href="https://capablelife.me/unlocking-faith/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> live stream or watch on demand. Early Bird pricing ends June 30</a>

Ep 174: Ted Lasso and Attachment Theory

In the first of a two part series, Steve and his wife Lisa look at the elements of Ted Lasso through Systems Theory and Attachment. In this episode they focus on how change happens, the slow, steady chipping away and four of the core elements that caused characters to grow.    Unlocking Faith is Oct 2-4th. If you'd like help locating and then unlocking beliefs you hold or beliefs that hold you that are blocking your connection to God's peace, freedom and love, this conference is for you.    You can join in person in Colorado, or by live stream or watch on demand.    Early Bird pricing ends June 30th. More info and tickets here. 

In the first of a two part series, Steve and his wife Lisa look at the elements of Ted Lasso through Systems Theory and Attachment. In this episode they focus on how change happens, the slow, steady chipping away and four of the core elements that caused characters to grow.  Unlocking Faith is Oct 2-4th. If you'd like help locating and then unlocking beliefs you hold or beliefs that hold you that are blocking your connection to God's peace, freedom and love, this conference is for you.  You can join in person in Colorado, or by live stream or watch on demand.  Early Bird pricing ends June 30th. <a href="https://capablelife.me/unlocking-faith/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">More info and tickets here</a>.

Ep 173: Ted Lasso and Slow Transformation

We all have beliefs that lay deeper than our belief in God and these beliefs block our connection to God. In this episode, Steve is joined by his trauma and attachment therapist wife, Lisa to chat the nature of beliefs and tools to dislodge core beliefs so our precious belief can soak deeper into our lives.    Our Unlocking Faith conference is approaching! Early bird prices end June 30th. To come in person or buy a live stream or on demand video access, click here. 

We all have beliefs that lay deeper than our belief in God and these beliefs block our connection to God. In this episode, Steve is joined by his trauma and attachment therapist wife, Lisa to chat the nature of beliefs and tools to dislodge core beliefs so our precious belief can soak deeper into our lives.  Our Unlocking Faith conference is approaching! Early bird prices end June 30th. To come in person or buy a live stream or on demand video access, <a href="https://capablelife.me/unlocking-faith/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>.

EP: 172: Precious Beliefs vs Deepest Core Beliefs

Jessie Cruickshank’s new book is Ordinary DIscipleshipship - an incredible and fresh approach to the way we change and help others change.  I loved this interview where Jessie digs into attachment theory, the way God wired our brains for change, the power of truth and assumptions and her favorite way to die while being outdoors.    Jessie is Director of Certification for Future Church, an ordained Foursquare minister and a nationally recognized leader in the fields of Experiential Education and Educational Neuroscience. She holds a Master’s from Harvard in Mind, Brain, and Education. Jessie is passionate about creating organic systems that facilitate holistic human and organizational development.   Jessie hosts cohorts for individuals and churches looking to integrate Ordinary Discipleship into their context. You can access that here.    For tickets to our Unlocking Faith Conference, either in person, live stream or on demand, click here. 

Jessie Cruickshank’s new book is <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ordinary-Discipleship-Wires-Adventure-Transformation/dp/B0C3F59RQJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DU5TFE1XRTUN&amp;keywords=ordinary+discipleship+jessie+cruickshank&amp;qid=1683826219&amp;sprefix=ordinary+disciple,aps,137&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ordinary DIscipleshipship</a> - an incredible and fresh approach to the way we change and help others change.  I loved this interview where Jessie digs into attachment theory, the way God wired our brains for change, the power of truth and assumptions and her favorite way to die while being outdoors.  Jessie is Director of Certification for Future Church, an ordained Foursquare minister and a nationally recognized leader in the fields of Experiential Education and Educational Neuroscience. She holds a Master’s from Harvard in Mind, Brain, and Education. Jessie is passionate about creating organic systems that facilitate holistic human and organizational development. Jessie hosts cohorts for individuals and churches looking to integrate Ordinary Discipleship into their context. <a href="https://www.whoology.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You can access that here</a>.  For tickets to our <a href="https://capablelife.me/unlocking-faith/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unlocking Faith Conference</a>, either in person, live stream or on demand, click here.

Ep 171: Jessie Cruickshank

Christine Caine

Nick and Christine Caine are two of the most phenomenal people I know. Christine is an evangelist, gifted preacher and author. She and Nick lead Equip and Empower, an organization dedicated to helping women thrive in faith and leadership. They also lead A21, a global anti human trafficking organization. A21 is a full service organization from advocacy to rescue and recovery and operates in a dozen countries.    In this rare treat, we hear from Nick and Christine together on the early days of A21, how they hear from God, the importance of concrete action and on Christine’s latest book.    Don’t Look Back was released a few days ago and is available for purchase now. 

Nick and Christine Caine are two of the most phenomenal people I know. Christine is an evangelist, gifted preacher and author. She and Nick lead Equip and Empower, an organization dedicated to helping women thrive in faith and leadership. They also lead <a href="http://www.a21.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A21, a global anti human trafficking organization.</a> A21 is a full service organization from advocacy to rescue and recovery and operates in a dozen countries.  In this rare treat, we hear from Nick and Christine together on the early days of A21, how they hear from God, the importance of concrete action and on Christine’s latest book.  <a href="https://christinecaine.com/content/books/gk14sg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Don’t Look Back </a>was released a few days ago and is available for purchase now.

Ep 170: Nick and Christine Caine

If you'd like to get more intentional about working on these, you can join Capable Life either by yourself or with a group of peers. Some entire teams are joining together to work through these tools together.    For more info on our Unlocking Faith conference in Oct, click here. 

If you'd like to get more intentional about working on these, you can join <a href="http://www.capablelife.me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Capable Life</a> either by yourself or with a group of peers. Some entire teams are joining together to work through these tools together.  For more info on our Unlocking Faith conference in Oct, <a href="https://capablelife.me/unlocking-faith/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>.

Ep 169: Brave Practice and Testing Assumptions

Steve Solo

For more resources as well as tickets to the upcoming Unlocking Faith conference, visit www.stevecusswords.com

For more resources as well as tickets to the upcoming Unlocking Faith conference, visit <a href="http://www.stevecusswords.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.stevecusswords.com</a>

Ep 168: Steve Solo McCabe and Sin

Tools to help you lower reactivity and increase connectedness in the work place and home place. Guest Interviews.

This podcast has been SO HELPFUL for me in breaking down the sources of anxiety in my leadership.    Thanks for helping me to be a more self-aware leader!

Thanks for the help!

We need to be having these conversations!!

So timely!!

Tools to help you lower reactivity and increase connectedness in the work place and home place. Guest Interviews.

Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs

Murray Bowen, founder of Family Systems Theory developed 8 concepts to guide and explain how we think and act. Understanding and putting into practice these 8 concepts can really revolutionize your relationship with people and with anxiety.  This episode is part 1 of 2 as we cover 4 of the 8 concepts. Hosted by Steve Cuss and Brendan Reed.  Links referenced in both episodes:  How to make and lead a Genogram Video kit (Use PODCAST coupon code for discount)  MLA Episode featuring Rich Villodas MLA Episode featuring Jim Herrington MLA Episode featuring Trisha Taylor Emotionally Healthy Leadership The Leader’s Journey 8 Concepts of Bowen Theory book Generation to Generation

Murray Bowen, founder of Family Systems Theory developed 8 concepts to guide and explain how we think and act. Understanding and putting into practice these 8 concepts can really revolutionize your relationship with people and with anxiety. This episode is part 1 of 2 as we cover 4 of the 8 concepts. Hosted by Steve Cuss and Brendan Reed. Links referenced in both episodes: <a href="https://store.stevecusswords.com/how-to-construct-a-genogram" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to make and lead a Genogram Video kit</a> (Use PODCAST coupon code for discount) <a href="https://stevecusswords.podbean.com/mf/play/vht6cs/MLA_S4_E6_final_mixdown.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MLA Episode featuring Rich Villodas</a> <a href="https://stevecusswords.podbean.com/mf/play/gzqbww/Jim_Herrington.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MLA Episode featuring Jim Herrington</a> <a href="https://stevecusswords.podbean.com/mf/play/jz6k89/S03E04Trish.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MLA Episode featuring Trisha Taylor</a> <a href="https://theleadersjourney.us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emotionally Healthy Leadership</a> <a href="https://theleadersjourney.us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Leader’s Journey</a> <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Eight-Concepts-Bowen-Theory/dp/097634551X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=8+concepts+bowen&amp;qid=1582835477&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">8 Concepts of Bowen Theory book</a> <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Eight-Concepts-Bowen-Theory/dp/097634551X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=8+concepts+bowen&amp;qid=1582835477&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Generation to Generation</a>

S4E08 8 Concepts of Bowen Theory, Pt 1

Second Order Change is a powerful tool a leader can use to break stuck, recurring patterns in yourself, your relationships and your organization. I first learned it through two books: Change: Principles of Problem Formation and Problem Resolution and Brief Therapy with Intimidating Cases.    In this episode, Brendan Reed and Steve chat through what it is and share some examples of how it can work. 

Second Order Change is a powerful tool a leader can use to break stuck, recurring patterns in yourself, your relationships and your organization. I first learned it through two books: <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Change-Principles-Problem-Formation-Resolution/dp/0393707067/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=change+weakland&amp;qid=1572555170&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Change: Principles of Problem Formation and Problem Resolution</a> and <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Brief-Therapy-Intimidating-Cases-Unchangeable/dp/0787943649/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=brief+therapy+with+intimidating&amp;qid=1572555205&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brief Therapy with Intimidating Cases</a>.  In this episode, Brendan Reed and Steve chat through what it is and share some examples of how it can work.

S03E05 Second Order Change

Wade Mullen

S02E13: Dr. Wade Mullen

Kay Warren

Kay Warren is our inaugural guest and she dives in deep as she covers acute anxiety, how a leader manages personal tragedy while leading, how trauma forever shifts a person and of course, my gauntlet of questions on her own anxiety triggers and what brings her life and joy. Note, I had some audio issues, so I overdubbed my questions for better audio clarity, but it can sound as if I am a little disconnected since it is an overdub. Kay was compelling from start to finish. 

Kay Warren is our inaugural guest and she dives in deep as she covers acute anxiety, how a leader manages personal tragedy while leading, how trauma forever shifts a person and of course, my gauntlet of questions on her own anxiety triggers and what brings her life and joy. Note, I had some audio issues, so I overdubbed my questions for better audio clarity, but it can sound as if I am a little disconnected since it is an overdub. Kay was compelling from start to finish.

S01E03: Kay Warren 

Robbie Seay

Robbie Seay is a worship leader, songwriter, touring professional musician, pastor and church consultant. A Renaissance man! I have been a fan of Robbie's craft for years - his songwriting, vocal and the tones he puts on his albums....I just love all of it.   Robbie brings a wealth of experience and wisdom to this interview. We cover a range of topics - making space for creativity, the cost of excellence, the theology of worship and of course, my gauntlet. Also, it bears mentioning, Robbie's dog visited us a few times throughout the interview even though she didn't always show up in the edits. HOWEVER, I affirm her cuteness, her Australianness and her tale.  Other links:   MLA Workshop Info   Monday Morning Podcast featuring Dave Bindewald   Seminary Dropout Featuring Latasha Morrison

<a href="/stevecusswords/episode/robbieseayband.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Robbie Seay</a> is a worship leader, songwriter, touring professional musician, pastor and church consultant. A Renaissance man! I have been a fan of Robbie's craft for years - his songwriting, vocal and the tones he puts on his albums....I just love all of it. Robbie brings a wealth of experience and wisdom to this interview. We cover a range of topics - making space for creativity, the cost of excellence, the theology of worship and of course, my gauntlet. Also, it bears mentioning, Robbie's dog visited us a few times throughout the interview even though she didn't always show up in the edits. HOWEVER, I affirm her cuteness, her Australianness and her tale.  Other links: <a href="https://mla.ticketspice.com/managing-leadership-anxiety-facilitated-experience" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MLA Workshop Info</a> <a href="https://www.missioalliance.org/podcasts/s2e4-dave-bindewald-curiosity-driven-exploration-of-hidden-goodness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Monday Morning Podcast featuring Dave Bindewald</a> <a href="https://www.missioalliance.org/podcasts/latashamorrison/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seminary Dropout Featuring Latasha Morrison</a>

S3E12 Robbie Seay

Scot McKnight

Scot shares about his decision to speak out over Willow Creek and Bill Hybels, he also addresses gender issues and he talks about how an academic experiences anxiety. 

Scot shares about his decision to speak out over Willow Creek and Bill Hybels, he also addresses gender issues and he talks about how an academic experiences anxiety.

S02E02:Scot McKnight

Chuck DeGroat

Internal Family Systems, Narcissism in leaders and pastors (oh my!) and how to begin to notice the parts of yourself that need attention. Loneliness, rage, impact on others. Chuck covers a lot of ground in this fantastic interview. https://chuckdegroat.net

Internal Family Systems, Narcissism in leaders and pastors (oh my!) and how to begin to notice the parts of yourself that need attention. Loneliness, rage, impact on others. Chuck covers a lot of ground in this fantastic interview. <a href="https://chuckdegroat.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chuckdegroat.net</a>

S02E01 Chuck Degroat

Dr. JP Moreland is most known as one of the world's pre eminent Christian philosophers and apologists. He has written countless books on the topic and has taught at Biola University for decades. Most recently, his focus has moved to the nature of anxiety, a topic deeply personal to him. I highly recommend his incredible book Finding Quiet. Not only is his own personal journey gripping, but he offers many concrete tools to help us get unstuck and free. I have loved and benefited from JP's work for years and was honored to hear his thoughts on anxiety.  JP references You Are Not Your Brain by Dr. Jeffrey Schwartz. 2 Day Workshop early bird rate ends Dec 22nd. 

<a href="http://www.jpmoreland.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. JP Moreland</a> is most known as one of the world's pre eminent Christian philosophers and apologists. He has written countless books on the topic and has taught at <a href="https://www.biola.edu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Biola University</a> for decades. Most recently, his focus has moved to the nature of anxiety, a topic deeply personal to him. I highly recommend his incredible book <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Finding-Quiet-Overcoming-Anxiety-Practices/dp/031059720X/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=jp+moreland&amp;qid=1575082551&amp;sr=8-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Finding Quiet</a>. Not only is his own personal journey gripping, but he offers many concrete tools to help us get unstuck and free. I have loved and benefited from JP's work for years and was honored to hear his thoughts on anxiety.  JP references <a href="https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Not-Your-Brain/dp/1583334831" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You Are Not Your Brain</a> by Dr. Jeffrey Schwartz. <a href="https://mla.ticketspice.com/managing-leadership-anxiety-facilitated-experience" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2 Day Workshop</a> early bird rate ends Dec 22nd.

S3E11 Dr. JP Moreland

Sources of Internal Anxiety Part 1: Public mistakes, vulnerability and blindspot knowledge. A conversation between producer Brendan Reed and Steve Cuss

Sources of Internal Anxiety Part 1: Public mistakes, vulnerability and blindspot knowledge. A conversation between producer Brendan Reed and Steve Cuss

S01E08: Recovering From Mistakes and Blindspot Knowledge

Nancy Ortberg

Nancy talks anxiety in groups, phantom strikes and the importance of losing track of time to refresh your soul. Oh, and surfing and of course, anxiety triggers. 

Nancy talks anxiety in groups, phantom strikes and the importance of losing track of time to refresh your soul. Oh, and surfing and of course, anxiety triggers.

S01E07: Nancy Ortberg

Russell Moore

Dr Russell Moore is the President of the Southern Baptist Convention Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, a position he has held since 2013. He is also the author of many excellent books including Adopted For Life and his latest, The Storm Tossed Family.  Speaking of storms, it seems that Dr Moore has been navigating non stop storms in his role and his does it with tremendous poise, grace and thoughtfulness. I appreciate his posture and clarity, he is a necessary voice in these anxious times.  Also, coming March 2020, a 2 day facilitated workshop for those wanting to dig deep into pressures and triggers that bubble under the surface in you and others. 

<a href="https://www.russellmoore.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr Russell Moore</a> is the President of the Southern Baptist Convention <a href="https://erlc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission</a>, a position he has held since 2013. He is also the author of many excellent books including <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/1433549212/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adopted For Life</a> and his latest, <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GL9Z9ZN/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Storm Tossed Family</a>.  Speaking of storms, it seems that Dr Moore has been navigating non stop storms in his role and his does it with tremendous poise, grace and thoughtfulness. I appreciate his posture and clarity, he is a necessary voice in these anxious times.  Also, coming March 2020, <a href="https://mla.ticketspice.com/managing-leadership-anxiety-facilitated-experience" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a 2 day facilitated workshop</a> for those wanting to dig deep into pressures and triggers that bubble under the surface in you and others.

S3E09 Russell Moore

Steve discusses Ed Friedman and why he thinks Friedman's Fables is his best work. Steve also reads two fables from the book. 

Steve discusses Ed Friedman and why he thinks Friedman's Fables is his best work. Steve also reads two fables from the book.

S02E20 Friedman's Fables

Kadi Cole

Kadi Cole is a world class leadership consultant and developer. With a background in medical leadership, a master's in Human Resources and a recently published excellent book Developing Female Leaders, Kadi brings a ton of wisdom to the topic of men and women in leadership. Regardless of your theological point of view, Kadi has something to teach all of us on this episode. 

<a href="http://kadicole.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kadi Cole</a> is a world class leadership consultant and developer. With a background in medical leadership, a master's in Human Resources and a recently published excellent book <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Developing-Female-Leaders-Minefields-Potential/dp/1400210925/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UQAT0OKAWCBE&amp;keywords=developing+female+leaders&amp;qid=1570309187&amp;sprefix=developing+female%2Caps%2C166&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Developing Female Leaders</a>, Kadi brings a ton of wisdom to the topic of men and women in leadership. Regardless of your theological point of view, Kadi has something to teach all of us on this episode.

S3E06 Kadi Cole

Shane Wood

Shane is a New Testament theologian who teaches at Ozark Christian College and is author of Between Two Trees, an exception book on life, pain and redemption that lies between the trees of Genesis and Revelation. Shane tackles that, his own healing, the challenge of technology on our anxiety and many other topics in this episode. 

Shane is a New Testament theologian who teaches at Ozark Christian College and is author of <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Between-Two-Trees-Transformation-Death/dp/1684260701/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Shane+Wood+between+two+trees&amp;qid=1552878533&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Between Two Trees</a>, an exception book on life, pain and redemption that lies between the trees of Genesis and Revelation. Shane tackles that, his own healing, the challenge of technology on our anxiety and many other topics in this episode.

S02E11: Shane Wood

Robert Creech

Dr Robert Creech is a professor and author who has spent decades helping faith leaders integrate Family Systems Theory into their work. His recent book Family Systems And Congregational Life is a creative and highly practical application of Bowen Theory for any faith leader, specifically pastoral leaders.

Dr Robert Creech is a professor and author who has spent decades helping faith leaders integrate Family Systems Theory into their work. His recent book <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Family-Systems-Congregational-Life-Ministry/dp/1540960374/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Robert+creech&amp;qid=1560120061&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Family Systems And Congregational Life</a> is a creative and highly practical application of Bowen Theory for any faith leader, specifically pastoral leaders.

S02E17: Dr. Robert Creech

Another reading from Ed Friedman's wonderful book of fables. Today, "The Bridge" and Cinderella's Step Mother addressing a national association of Therapists.    For more, check out www.stevecusswords.com

Another reading from Ed Friedman's wonderful book of fables. Today, "The Bridge" and Cinderella's Step Mother addressing a national association of Therapists.  For more, check out <a href="http://www.stevecusswords.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.stevecusswords.com</a>

S3E05 Friedman's Fable 2

Richard Beck

Richard Beck is Professor and Department Chair of Psychology at Abilene Christian University, blogger extraordinaire at Experimental Theology and author of numerous fascinating books that you can find here. Seriously, just pick one that strikes you and read it. You'll be better for it.  We chatted all things leadership, the pressure millennials face and why Richard doesn't like being asked about getting away from it all. A super fun episode with a brilliant thinker. 

Richard Beck is Professor and Department Chair of Psychology at Abilene Christian University, blogger extraordinaire at <a href="http://experimentaltheology.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Experimental Theology</a> and author of numerous fascinating books that you can find <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Richard-Beck/e/B001KC9OWW?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&amp;qid=1552262666&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Seriously, just pick one that strikes you and read it. You'll be better for it.  We chatted all things leadership, the pressure millennials face and why Richard doesn't like being asked about getting away from it all. A super fun episode with a brilliant thinker.

S02E10: Richard Beck

Tod Bolsinger

My guest Tod Bolsinger is Vice President and Chief of Leadership Formation and Associate Professor of Leadership Formation at Fuller Seminary and holds a M.Div and PhD from Fuller. He is author of numerous books, most famously Canoeing The Mountains an outstanding leadership book and, in my opinion, one of the best of all time! Also, coming in March 2020, the Managing Leadership Anxiety Workshop. Click for tickets and more details. 

My guest <a href="https://bolsinger.blogs.com/weblog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tod Bolsinger</a> is Vice President and Chief of Leadership Formation and Associate Professor of Leadership Formation at Fuller Seminary and holds a M.Div and PhD from Fuller. He is author of numerous books, most famously <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Canoeing-Mountains-Christian-Leadership-Uncharted/dp/0830841474/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2K9IHRPBU9E27&amp;keywords=canoeing+the+mountains&amp;qid=1572206353&amp;sprefix=canoing+the+mountains%2Caps%2C194&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE4RFhMRDdBRFZOOUgmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAxOTAyMzlZMFAxSVQyNlE2VFQmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDAxMTE1ODJHUVNXQkY4QlVNTlgmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Canoeing The Mountains </a>an outstanding leadership book and, in my opinion, one of the best of all time! <a href="https://mla.ticketspice.com/managing-leadership-anxiety-facilitated-experience" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Also, coming in March 2020, the Managing Leadership Anxiety Workshop.</a> Click for tickets and more details.

S3E06 Tod Bolsinger

Part 2 of our ongoing conversation of "Source of Internal Anxiety." We believe that if you can name the source of anxiety, you can gain power over it and move through it. Today we cover 3 sources: values violation, judgement and the giants on your shoulders. 

Part 2 of our ongoing conversation of "Source of Internal Anxiety." We believe that if you can name the source of anxiety, you can gain power over it and move through it. Today we cover 3 sources: values violation, judgement and the giants on your shoulders.

S02E04: Values, Judgment, and Giants On Your Shoulders

Todd Hunter

The Rt. Rev. Dr. Todd Hunter is the founding bishop of The Diocese of Churches for the Sake of Others and founder and leader of The Telos Collective. He is past President of Alpha USA, former National Director for the Association of Vineyard Churches, retired founding pastor of Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Costa Mesa, CA. Todd has written a number of books including The Accidental Anglican, Our Favorite Sins, and Our Character at Work.   Todd holds a Doctor of Ministry degree and serves as an adjunct professor of evangelism, leadership in contemporary culture and spiritual formation at George Fox University, Fuller Seminary, Western Seminary, Vanguard University, Azusa Pacific University and Wheaton College. Todd and his wife, Debbie, have two adult children and live in Franklin, Tennessee.

The Rt. Rev. Dr. Todd Hunter is the founding bishop of <a href="https://www.c4so.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Diocese of Churches for the Sake of Others</a> and founder and leader of <a href="https://www.teloscollective.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Telos Collective</a>. He is past President of Alpha USA, former National Director for the Association of Vineyard Churches, retired founding pastor of Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Costa Mesa, CA. Todd has written a number of books including <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Todd-D-Hunter/e/B001JS6C9K?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&amp;qid=1582222757&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Accidental Anglican, Our Favorite Sins, and Our Character at Work</a>. Todd holds a Doctor of Ministry degree and serves as an adjunct professor of evangelism, leadership in contemporary culture and spiritual formation at George Fox University, Fuller Seminary, Western Seminary, Vanguard University, Azusa Pacific University and Wheaton College. Todd and his wife, Debbie, have two adult children and live in Franklin, Tennessee.

S4E11 - Todd Hunter

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