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At eighty-five, Caleb asked for the one piece of land everybody else was afraid of. Forty-five years after God promised it to him, Caleb still wanted the hill country with the giants on it, and he was still strong enough to go take it. In this Father's Day message from Joshua 14, Josh Fortney digs into what it looks like to follow God with your whole heart over the long haul, and why finishing strong has less to do with shortcuts than with simply showing up, day after day. If you're in a long season of waiting, this one is for you. Sermon notes and discussion questions available at: https://www.citybridgechurch.org/messages Subscribe for weekly Sunday Messages on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Questions or feedback? DM us @citybridgecc or email info@citybridgechurch.org. Enjoyed the message? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

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Have you ever left a church situation feeling like you couldn't quite shake it — even after time passed?In this episode, Jill sits down with a panel of three women who have all experienced some form of church hurt. But this conversation isn't about who was right or wrong. It's about what was happening inside them — the grief, the rejection, the slow shift from hurt to resentment — and what it actually took to process it without becoming someone they didn't want to be.These women are honest. One stayed at her church. One left. One was in leadership when everything fell apart. Their stories are different, but the inner work they each had to do looks more similar than you'd expect. If you've ever sat in a church pew watching someone through narrowed eyes, replaying a conversation you can't let go of, or felt like you left a church but carried it with you anyway — this episode is for you.In This Episode • What it looks like when hurt quietly shifts into seeing someone as an adversary • How three women processed church hurt in very different circumstances • Why staying and leaving can both leave things unresolved • What it means to reconcile your own heart when the other party won't • The role of community, counseling, and intentional inner work in healing • How church hurt can shape the way you trust, lead, and show up — without you realizing itKey Takeaways • You can leave a church without leaving the experience — healing requires intentional work either way • Forgiveness is a choice that doesn't require an apology to begin • The question isn't just what happened to you, but who you're becoming as a result • Processing hurt in community — not alone — makes a real difference • The pain doesn't have to write your story; God can redeem it if you let himSeries Note: This is part 3 of the Church Hurt series. Next week, the series closes with a look at the story of David and Absalom — and what it reveals about what happens when pain goes unprocessed.Keywords: church hurt healing, Christian women podcast, processing church trauma, forgiveness in the church, emotional health faith, leaving a church, church conflict recovery CLICK HERE to learn more and join me for Wholehearted live virtual workshop June 27, 10-1 pm CT.  Come by yourself or register with the women in your world. Discover ways to work with me at www.thehappiestlives.com or www.myhappyvault.comQuestions? Email Jill directly at Jill@thehappiestlives.com

Send us Fan MailWhat does a Six do when everything she's built her security on starts to shift at once?Wholehearted Enneagram: A Year Through the Types | Type 6 | Episode 2 of 4In this episode Amy talks with Samantha Compton; a Type Six financial wealth advisor, entrepreneur, and former client whose story is one of the most honest portraits of Six courage you'll hear. Samantha shares what it actually looked like to launch her youngest, step out of an institution to build her own business, and navigate community change... all while helping other people plan for their financial futures.You'll hear about:Why Samantha initially struggled to trust her own discernment when every external structure was shiftingThe breaking point that made her realize scanning for danger wasn't the same as being safeWhat it took to step out on her own professionally when security was her deepest longingHow community loss hit her Six core differently than she expectedThe practices that helped her move from anxiety to groundednessWhat she'd tell a Six who is standing at the edge of a transition that terrifies themThis isn't about having it all figured out. It's about discovering that the courage was there all along... even when the fear was louder.God is bigger than your fear. You don't have to scan the horizon aloneConnect with Samantha Compton:insightwealthkc.comorsamantha@insightwealthkc.com.Support the showRESOURCES FOR YOU:Join the Waitlist for 1:1 Coaching with Amy Wickshttps://www.simplywholehearted.com/callamywicksNot sure about your Enneagram Type? Start here: https://www.simplywholehearted.com/enneagramquizEnnea-what? The Beginners Guide to the Enneagram(free course + printables)https://bit.ly/Enneagram101GuideConnect with Amy:IGWebsite

Church hurt is real. And for many people, it becomes a barrier to faith, community, and healing. Whether you've experienced disappointment, betrayal, or conflict in the church, this message offers Biblical hope, practical wisdom, and an invitation to move toward restoration and deeper trust in Christ.

Teacher: Josh Wilson Text: Psalm 86:1-7 Psalm 86 reads as one of the most personal prayers in Scripture, yet it's almost entirely borrowed. It's a patchwork of older psalms and the words of Torah stitched together during Israel's exile. In this sermon, Pastor Josh asserts that ancient, handed-down tools of faith like this are exactly what our souls need. We don't have to keep manufacturing our spirituality from scratch; instead we can turn to handed-down words and practices — like Scripture, the Psalms, or the Lord's Prayer — to lead us back to God.

Mark Bolas preaches from Colossians 3:15-4:1.

Have you ever been in a church situation where something felt off, raised it, and had it go nowhere — and now you're trying to understand why?You can't have an honest conversation about church hurt without looking at leadership. The structure around leaders and the humanity inside them shapes everything. In this episode Jill starts with something that sounds obvious but rarely gets said honestly — pastors are human. Fully, vulnerably human. And when that reality doesn't have the right support around it, things drift. Slowly. In ways nobody sees coming.Jill walks through what church structure was actually designed to look like, what Scripture says about accountability in leadership, and what the story of Saul teaches us about how good people with real callings end up somewhere nobody intended.In This Episode•Why leadership is lonely in ways most congregations never see•What the New Testament actually says about church structure and accountability•How gradual drift happens — and why it's harder to catch than outright failure•Why the contrast between Saul and David is the most important part of the story•What “if you don't choose humility you will be humbled” looks like in real lifeKey Takeaways•The structure around a leader exists to protect them — not limit them•Drift looks like a series of small reasonable decisions until suddenly it doesn't•Scripture cares more about what happens after failure than whether failure happened•Anointed doesn't mean infallibleSeries NotePart 2 of the Church Hurt series.Keywordschurch hurt, pastor leadership, church accountability, spiritual drift, toxic church, Christian leadership CLICK HERE to learn more and join me for Wholehearted live virtual workshop June 27, 10-1 pm CT.  Come by yourself or register with the women in your world. Discover ways to work with me at www.thehappiestlives.com or www.myhappyvault.comQuestions? Email Jill directly at Jill@thehappiestlives.com

Recorded on June 6, 2026, at Boundless Mind Temple in Brooklyn, NY This dharma talk was given by guest teachers, Chodo Robert Campbell and Koshin Paley Ellison, of New York Zen Center. They spoke about how essential the practices of making atonement and taking responsibility are within Soto Zen practice. They addressed the challenge of working skillfully with these practices when questions arise within a community about a disconnection between responsibility and ethics. Zen teacher, bereavement specialist, and grief counselor, Chodo Robert Campbell is a recognized leader for those suffering with the complexities of death, dying, aging, and sobriety. With his husband, Koshin Paley Ellison, he co-founded the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care, integrating contemplative approaches with contemporary medicine. Under his leadership, NYZC developed the Foundations in Contemplative Care and Contemplative Medicine Fellowship, reaching tens of thousands internationally. Chodo is a recognized Soto Zen Teacher and serves on faculty at University of the West, University of Arizona Medical School's Center for Integrative Medicine, and the Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine. Author, Zen teacher, and Jungian psychotherapist, Koshin Paley Ellison is a leader in the contemplative medicine movement. With his husband, Chodo Campbell, he co-founded the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care, developing the Foundations in Contemplative Care and Contemplative Medicine Fellowship. Author of Untangled and Wholehearted, Koshin is a recognized Soto Zen Teacher who serves on faculty at University of Arizona Medical School's Center for Integrative Medicine, the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine, and University of the West, and is visiting professor at the McGovern Center for Humanities and Ethics at University of Texas Health Science Center. New York Zen Center: https://www.zencare.org/ The BZC Podcast is offered free of charge and made possible by the donations we receive. If these teachings have benefited your life, please consider supporting the program with a donation (suggested $2-7/episode, or whatever feels right for you!). You can donate to Brooklyn Zen Center at brooklynzen.org under ‘Giving.' Thank you for your generosity!

Teacher: Josh Wilson Text: Psalm 122:1-4 In this sermon from Psalm 122, Pastor Josh makes a quiet but unsettling claim: faith is deeply personal, but it was never meant to be private. We've been trained to treat the real thing as whatever happens inside us—just me and God—and to leave community, ritual, and shared worship as optional extras. But the people of this psalm sing in the plural; they journey toward God together, and that is exactly how we get formed too. You cannot become who God is calling you to be on your own.

We were never meant to follow Jesus alone. In this message, we will discover how Godly friendships and Christ-centered community help us grow, heal, endure hardship, and become the kind of people Jesus calls His friends.

Why is church hurt so hard to sort through—even when you're trying to approach it thoughtfully?In this episode, Jill begins a new series exploring the complexity of disappointment and tension within church communities. Not every situation is clear-cut. Sometimes something feels off, but there isn't full agreement on what's right or wrong—and that's where it becomes difficult to process.Rather than rushing to conclusions, this episode slows things down and looks at what may be happening underneath the experience. Jill walks through why these situations feel heavier than other types of conflict, why it's hard to talk about concerns without feeling like you're causing division, and how quickly our interpretations can start to shape what we believe is true.This episode isn't about assigning blame or figuring out who's right. It's about understanding the layers—so you can respond with more clarity, humility, and steadiness.In This Episode:Why church experiences often carry more emotional and spiritual weightThe tension between wanting to be careful and needing to process something that doesn't sit rightHow internal processing can shift into certainty without realizing itWhy these situations are rarely as simple as they first appearThe layers involved: leadership, culture, interpretation, and your own internal responseKey Takeaways:Church hurt often feels heavier because it involves trust, belonging, and shared faithNot every situation is clear—many involve differing perspectives rather than obvious right and wrongIt's possible to move too quickly toward silence or certainty without fully understanding what's happeningSlowing down your thinking creates space for clarity and wisdomYou don't have to resolve everything immediately to begin moving forward thoughtfullySeries Note:This episode is part of a four-part series on church hurt. In the coming weeks, we'll look more closely at leadership, hear from women who have walked through these experiences, and explore how to process what's happening in your own heart.Keywords:church hurt, Christian relationships, church conflict, spiritual discernment, emotional processing, Christian growth, navigating disappointment, faith and relationships, church leadership, Christian mindset CLICK HERE to learn more and join me for Wholehearted live virtual workshop June 27, 10-1 pm CT.  Come by yourself or register with the women in your world. Discover ways to work with me at www.thehappiestlives.com or www.myhappyvault.comQuestions? Email Jill directly at Jill@thehappiestlives.com

The gospel warns God's people not to presume on spiritual privilege, but to flee idolatry and live with wholehearted loyalty to Christ.

Teacher: Josh Wilson Text: Psalm 139:1-6, 23-24 Psalm 139 claims that God sees and knows us completely—but is being fully seen good news, or a threat? In Josh's first sermon of the Psalms series, he holds together the tension of this psalm: that the God who searches us is the same God who delights in and treasures us. He's a loving Father rather than a hostile watcher. The invitation is to stop hiding and performing, and instead bring what's real to the God who already knows us and holds us as beloved.

Singleness is not a waiting room for real life. In this message, we explore God's purpose for single-hood, the beauty of undivided devotion, and how every season of life can be lived with meaning, mission, and fulfillment in Christ.

Why do so many Christian women feel emotionally exhausted, internally divided, and disconnected from themselves even when they deeply love God?In this surprise standalone episode, Jill talks about the tension many Christian women quietly carry every day — knowing the truth while still feeling anxious, reactive, overwhelmed, shut down, lonely, or emotionally scattered inside. Many women have learned to either get stuck in their emotions or disconnect from them completely and perform faithfulness while exhausted underneath it all.This episode explores what Scripture means when it calls us to love God with our whole heart, soul, mind, and strength. Jill talks about emotional honesty, compartmentalization, authentic Christian community, and what it looks like to bring your mind, emotions, and will before God in a more integrated and wholehearted way. She also shares the deeper vision behind her upcoming Wholehearted workshop.In This Episode• Why many Christian women feel internally divided• The two emotional ditches women often fall into• Why emotions are not the enemy• What Scripture means by wholehearted living• How compartmentalization impacts emotional and spiritual health• Why shared language and authentic community matterKey Takeaways• Spiritual maturity is not about becoming less emotional• Many women are exhausted from performing faithfulness while disconnected internally• Emotions can become invitations to awareness, surrender, and growth• Wholehearted living means bringing your mind, emotions, and will before God honestly• Healing and growth often happen more deeply in honest communitySeries NoteThis is a standalone bonus episode outside Jill's normal monthly podcast series schedule.Keywords• Christian emotional health• Christian women and emotions• wholehearted living• faith and feelings• emotional healing for Christian women• Christian personal growthCLICK HERE to learn more and join me for Wholehearted live virtual workshop June 27, 10-1 pm CT.  Come by yourself or register with the women in your world. Discover ways to work with me at www.thehappiestlives.com or www.myhappyvault.comQuestions? Email Jill directly at Jill@thehappiestlives.com

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 7:25–40

Our recommitment to wholehearted worship begins with remembering.

Wholehearted devotion still has a reward. In Book of Joshua chapter 14, Caleb stands as a testimony that God honors those who fully follow Him. While others wandered in fear, Caleb remained faithful—and decades later, God fulfilled every promise. Don't grow weary in your waiting season. The same God who kept Caleb is still blessing wholehearted devotion today. 

Today we unpack the idea of the "wholehearted yes": what Scripture says about a wife's God-designed posture of responding and receiving, why wives are always communicating something whether they use words or not, and how the gutsy, faith-fueled story of Abigail — a woman who stopped a bloodbath without losing her composure — gives us one of the most powerful pictures of godly restraint in all of Scripture.RESOURCES:Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comTake the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.comPray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Raising kids isn't easy! Join us as we explore some biblical principles for directing kids onto the right path.

May 17, 2026 | Wholehearted Sermon Series | "The Art of Enough" | Ecclesiastes 4:4-8 | Dr. Tim Filston by

Wholehearted: A Mother's Prayer for Her Son EFCCL Download WHOLEHEARTED: A Mother's Prayer for Her SonPastor Marty Voltz (Psalm 86:11-12)1. The biblical use of the word “heart.”2. God's desire for wholehearted followers.3. Lesser alternatives frequently chosen by His children.4. The road to wholehearted devotion.

Send us Fan MailWholehearted Enneagram: A Year Through the Types | Type Seven | Episode 2 of 4What happens when the Enneagram Seven's greatest superpower becomes the very thing keeping her from healing?In this episode, Amy Wicks moves from host to guest, sitting in the heartseat as her spiritual director and friend, Deanna Sudom, leads the conversation. It's one of the most personal episodes in the entire series.Amy shares how she finally recognized herself as a Seven, what she most wanted to avoid about it, and how her gift of reframing quietly became a form of spiritual bypassing, a way of rushing past pain that still needed tending. She talks about the year joy was her word, and how the Lord used it to form something far deeper and more rooted than she expected. About EMDR, grief, Dark Saturday, and the season, she sat in stillness for two to three hours at a time — not doing anything, just being held.If you're a Seven who has ever wondered what it costs to slow down (and what's waiting on the other side), this conversation is for you.In this episode:How Amy finally recognized herself as a Seven and why she quietly sat on it for a whileThe family member who made her not want to claim the typeReframing as a superpower and as a spiritual bypass, but learning the differenceThe year joy was her word, and what the Lord did with itWhat it actually felt like to slow down, grieve, and stayEMDR, Dark Saturday, and the U diagramAmy's season of stillness: waking early, sitting with an open Bible and a cup of coffee, being heldDeanna's reflection on five years of walking with Amy and what growth really looks likeA closing word to every Seven who has been told they're too muchDeanna Sudom is a spiritual director and co-teacher on the Wholehearted Enneagram Podcast.Connect with Deanna: https://www.simplywholehearted.com/deanna-sudomSupport the showRESOURCES FOR YOU:Join the Waitlist for 1:1 Coaching with Amy Wickshttps://www.simplywholehearted.com/callamywicksNot sure about your Enneagram Type? Start here: https://www.simplywholehearted.com/enneagramquizEnnea-what? The Beginners Guide to the Enneagram(free course + printables)https://bit.ly/Enneagram101GuideConnect with Amy:IGWebsite

At Redeemer, we take seriously Jesus' call to "Go and make disciples of all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you." Apprenticeship to Jesus is not a one time decision, but a lifelong journey of following Jesus as our master-teacher. Since the goal of the Christian life is maturity in Jesus, apprenticeship must be deep and holistic, transforming the spiritual, physical, emotional, social, and vocational parts of men and women. Apprenticeship to Jesus is learning to practice the way of Jesus in our homes, relationships, neighborhoods, and jobs. We believe Christlikeness is cultivated as we implement spiritual practices, live in community with other believers, and submit to the Word and the Spirit. We agree with Dallas Willard who said, "that the gospel is opposed to earning, not effort." As we move towards cultivating a life of loving God and people, we trust Christ will mature us into his likeness. https://redeemerwichita.church/

May 10, 2026 | Wholehearted Sermon Series | "Eternity in Our Hearts" | Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 | Dr. Tim Filston by

Continuing Wholehearted, our short series looking at the range of emotions we see experienced by David in the Old Testament, Heidi Damon looks at stress. Bible texts: 1 Samuel 20-21, Psalm 142, Psalm 55:4-5

BreakthroughMay 3, 2026 Worship GatheringsPastor Mark SatterfieldThe Glade ChurchTo support this ministry and help us continue to reach people click here: http://www.thegladechurch.org/give—— Stay Connected Website: http://www.thegladechurch.org/The Glade Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGladeChurchThe Glade Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegladechurch

The Bible provides a healthy and holistic approach to marriage. We see this in several places, but the clearest in Paul's letter to the church in Ephesus. This message is for every married couple.

May 3, 2026 | Wholehearted Sermon Series | "A Weighty Life" | Ecc. 2:1-13 | Dr. Tim Filston by

If you read the stories of David in the Old Testament, it's fair to say that this was a guy who wore his heart on his sleeve. At one point in the Psalms he writes: "My heart is in anguish within me; the terrors of death have fallen on me. Fear and trembling have beset me; horror has overwhelmed me" - but at other times he's jealous, he's angry, he's joyful, he's disappointed, and he mourns so unreservedly that he rips his clothes off and collapses to the floor. Whatever David did, he did it Wholeheartedly – and over the next four weeks, we'll be exploring these emotions. Nathan Palmer introduces how we can see David and focuses in his disappointments and what we can learn for how we navigate those moments in our lives. Bible texts: 1 Samuel 16 through 1 Kings 2, 1 Chronicles 11–29, and the many of the Psalms.

Marriage is more than a piece of paper and its much more than a civil arrangement between two people. Marriage has deep theological meaning for both married and single people. Let's go deep and consider this meaning.

Everyone is talking about it. And denominations have split over the issue. Join us as we discuss what Scripture teaches on same sex marriage and relationships as well as the best way to position our hearts to love and serve others.

April 26, 2026 | Wholehearted Sermon Series | "The Necessity of Purpose" | Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 | Dr. Tim Filston by

The cultural view of sex is remarkably different from the Biblical view. This is an area many believers overlooks they also struggle with lust. Join us as we discuss what sex means in relation to the body/soul connection.

Beginning of the Wholehearted series - 2/9/25

Wednesday evening message from the pulpit of Shawano Baptist Church

Send us Fan MailWholehearted Enneagram: A Year Through the Types | Type 8  | Episode 2 of 4What does transformation actually look like for an Enneagram Eight?Not softer. Not smaller. Not less.In this episode, Amy talks with Melodie, a Type Eight, certified Wholehearted Enneagram Coach, and someone who has done the kind of honest, courageous inner work that changes everything. Melodie shares what it looked like to finally stop filling her plate as a way of avoiding what she couldn't control, what it cost her to keep pushing through when her body was telling her to stop, and how she's learning to trust God's timing when her instinct is to do everything herself, now.Her story will feel familiar if you've ever stayed up 48 hours to finish something that didn't need to be done. If you've ever said hallelujah when someone canceled on you, but couldn't bring yourself to cancel on them. If you've ever wondered whether your strength is carrying you or driving you.This conversation is warm, honest, and full of the kind of specific detail that only comes from someone who's actually done the work.In this episode:Why Melodie resisted the Eight label and what finally made it clickThe navy jet metaphor that reframes what Eight strength actually looks likeThe pattern of doing, doing, doing, and what it was really covering upHow chronic illness became an unexpected invitation to surrenderLearning to wait, rest, and trust God's timing as a Type EightThe "hallelujah when they cancel" story that perfectly captures the Eight's hidden struggleWhat Melodie would tell an Eight who's just starting this journeyYour strength is a gift, and you don't have to carry everything alone.Connect with Melodie Kenniebrew:Email: Instagram: Support the showRESOURCES FOR YOU:Join the Waitlist for 1:1 Coaching with Amy Wickshttps://www.simplywholehearted.com/callamywicksNot sure about your Enneagram Type? Start here: https://www.simplywholehearted.com/enneagramquizEnnea-what? The Beginners Guide to the Enneagram(free course + printables)https://bit.ly/Enneagram101GuideConnect with Amy:IGWebsite

The core of relationships are found in the ordering of our desires. Join us for the introduction of "Wholehearted" as we discuss the central nervous system of all relationships.

The Right Response To The Mercies Of God Is A Wonderful, Wholehearted, An Obedient Full Surrender Of Our Bodies And Minds To God

Psalm 86 will help you bring your whole heart before the Lord, allowing Him to fill you with His presence.No matter what kind of day you've had, rest in hope and peace tonight as you draw near to the heart of God. This short, uplifting meditation from His Word will create a space at the end of the day for you to refocus on the goodness and nearness of the Lord, entrust your burdens to Him and fill your mind with His promises and faithfulness towards you. Tonight's meditation is read by Howie. Meet the team at https://www.odbm.org/en-GB/about-us/meet-the-teamSend us a text message to let us know how we can make the Evening Meditations an even better experience for you! Please be aware, that while we read and value every message, your phone number is kept hidden so we cannot respond.Support the showYou can now share the Evening Meditations through the updated Our Daily Bread app! If you've not done so already, download it for free from your app store.We hope that you have enjoyed this Evening Meditation from Our Daily Bread Ministries! You can find more exciting content from Our Daily Bread Ministries by following us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. You can even sign up to receive Our Daily Bread Bible reading notes sent straight to your door for free: ourdailybread.org/meditation.All our funding comes from our listeners, like you, who value what we do and want to help us reach more people. You can make a donation towards our mission at eveningmeditations.org.

In this monologue episode, LDF host Dan Wotherspoon shares some of his recent thinking about the ways Western Christianity has  misinterpreted (or ignored) his actual teachings in such a way that we have the rise of Christian Nationalism, increased Patriarchy, name calling, scapegoating, devastating harm to individuals and families, and the notion that Christians have the right to pass judgment on everything! Dan approaches these issues by first asking if Christianity is right about its views that the primary problem in the world is sin (particularly individual sin), which therefore requires a "Savior" to overcome the effects of it and allow us to be "saved." Dan takes us through a fast survey of other religious traditions that don't see "sin" as the primary problem. Eastern traditions don't talk about it in any depth, naming instead things like people being out of harmony with the Tao, out of balance with one's surroundings, suffering because crave things to go the way we want them to but never will, etc. These traditions produce many adherents who are transformed, who see clearly, act harmoniously, are compassionate, eschew violence, and so forth. We Christians might say they are "Christlike," yet we know they became so without any thought of "sin" and "Saviors." So how do we see Jesus and his work differently? As we read scripture, we see that he proposed the two great commandments as forms of "Love." Wholehearted, fully conscious, love. He teaches of the virgins who were able to enter into his presence and why they were allowed. His responses to the temptations in the wilderness reveal much about him and what he is about, while also suggesting for us that we meet the challenges in our lives and fearfulness in the same way. He talks about the Kingdom of God being "within" us--not "out there" or a place to go to. And much more. Listen in! See if he makes a compelling argument that Christianity's ability to transform us in Godlike ways requires us to see Jesus and his actual messages in new ways.

In this special 150th episode, host Lantz Howard steps away from guest interviews for a personal, reflective solo conversation. Five years after launching the podcast with John Eldredge's Daily Prayer, Lantz shares honest thoughts on the journey so far, the power of slowing down, and the importance of stewarding the unique calling God has placed on each of us.Key topics include:The honor and responsibility of stewarding conversations with world-class leadersWhy generosity and emptying ourselves for others is at the heart of wholehearted leadershipThe danger of protecting our gifts instead of releasing them for kingdom impactA practical journaling framework that has sustained Lantz in this season:Lantz also shares how he's currently reading The Bible Recap by Tara-Leigh Cobble alongside his wife Jessica and how this rhythm of Scripture, worship, and journaling helps him stay integrated in identity, marriage, and vocation.Whether you've been listening since episode 1 or just joined the journey, this episode is an invitation to stay curious about your own story and keep moving forward in wholehearted leadership.Resources Mentioned:The Bible Recap by Tara-Leigh Cobble (book + podcast)Past guests: Patrick Lencioni, John Eldredge, Henry Cloud, Jon Tyson, Dr. C (Heal Your Hurting Mind), and many moreCall to Action:If this podcast or any previous conversation has encouraged or equipped you:Leave a 5-star review and write a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify – it helps others discover the show.Text or email Lantz your feedback – what you love, what you want more of, or how the message can keep growing.Your voice helps shape the future of Wholehearted Leadership and points other leaders toward gospel-centered content, community, and coaching.Connect with Lantz:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramEmailThanks for listening. Peace and courage to you on your leadership journey.

Special TopicWholehearted FaithMark Egerdahl03/22/26James 1:12-18

Send a textWholehearted Enneagram: A Year Through the Types | Type 9  | Episode 2 of 4What does transformation actually look like for an Enneagram Nine?In this episode, Amy talks with Meredith Davis, an Enneagram 9 who's been walking the Wholehearted Transformation Journey. Meredith shares honestly about the moment she stopped using the Enneagram as an excuse ("this is just how I am") and started doing the deeper work.You'll hear about: Why Meredith initially mistyped herself and how she finally landed on Type 9 The breaking point that made her realize she couldn't stay stuck anymore The surprising stubbornness of Type 9 (and how it shows up sideways) How her faith journey intersected with learning to find her voice A birthday story that perfectly illustrates what it looks like to claim agency as a Nine The practice of gratitude vs. rumination (and why Nines need this distinction) What she'd tell a Nine who's just starting this journeyThis isn't about having it all figured out. It's about taking brave steps, stumbling, growing, and discovering that your starting point doesn't have to be your stuck point.If you're a Nine (or you love one), Meredith's story will help you see that speaking up doesn't destroy connection, it creates the kind of honest relationship you've been longing for.Your presence brings peace. You don't have to go along to belong.Thank Meredith, for sharing her story: email: meredith.irene.davis@gmail.comInstagram:  meredith_irene_davis Support the showRESOURCES FOR YOU:Join the Waitlist for 1:1 Coaching with Amy Wickshttps://www.simplywholehearted.com/callamywicksNot sure about your Enneagram Type? Start here: https://www.simplywholehearted.com/enneagramquizEnnea-what? The Beginners Guide to the Enneagram(free course + printables)https://bit.ly/Enneagram101GuideThe Real History of the Enneagram Course(use code AMY for 40% OFF)https://bit.ly/EnneagramHistoryShould Christians Use the Enneagram? (Amy's book)https://amzn.to/3VB9PrxConnect with Amy:IGWebsite

After Jacob dies, the older brothers wonder if Joseph will finally turn his back on them and pay them back for what they did to them. When Joseph hears that his brothers are insecure and uncertain at their standing with him, it broke his heart.