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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. Guest Bio 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. Show Partner SafeSleeve designs a phone case that blocks up to 99% of harmful EMF radiation—so I'm not carrying that kind of exposure next to my body all day. It's sleek, durable, and most importantly, lab-tested by third parties. The results aren't hidden—they're published right on their site. And that matters because many so-called EMF blockers on the market either don't work or can't prove they do. We protect our hearts and minds—why wouldn't we protect our bodies too? Head to safesleevecases.com and use the code WINTODAY10 for 10% off your order. Episode Links Show Notes Buy my book "Healing What You Can't Erase" here! Invite me to speak at your church or event. Connect with me @WINTODAYChris on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
We just launched our new book! You can grab The Power of Your Personal Brand: A Playbook for Struggling Middle Managers Who Want to Do Big Things on Amazon or at ForthRight-People.com It is often said one of the biggest indicators of success is mindset. Attributes like resilience, focus, and managing negative thoughts have long been heralded as the mental skills needed to achieve Big Things. Just like any skill, they can be acquired through practice. In this Quick Hit, you'll hear from an expert who knows all things mental fitness. He's Joshua Lifrak, the Author of WIN TODAY and the Director of Performance & Coaching at Limitless Minds. Hit a grand slam with the full episode here
The race of life is a marathon, so be sure to train for spiritual endurance! Coach Faith Sherrer talks from experience about what it's like to run a long-distance race and how it compares to running and winning your spiritual race! We would love for you to come alongside us and help spread the Word of God each and every day. As a thank-you for your partnership, we will send you The Over 50 Advantage by Dr. Arnie Cole & Rick Lawrence, and for gifts of $50 or more, you'll also receive Hebrews: Daily Scriptures to Receive, Reflect, and Respond by Dr. Harold J. Berry, featuring 140 insight-filled studies through the Book of Hebrews Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.
Inflation, health costs, taxes – 70% of the people in the U.S. say money is a significant stress in their lives. Are you included in this group? Justus Coppinger takes us to one of Jesus' teachings to help loosen our grip on money and grab hold of the hope we find in God! We would love for you to come alongside us and help spread the Word of God each and every day. As a thank-you for your partnership, we will send you The Over 50 Advantage by Dr. Arnie Cole & Rick Lawrence, and for gifts of $50 or more, you'll also receive Hebrews: Daily Scriptures to Receive, Reflect, and Respond by Dr. Harold J. Berry, featuring 140 insight-filled studies through the Book of Hebrews Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.
You can't sustain a daily sprint through life. It's distance that counts! Today fitness coach Mark Geist introduces you to spiritual marathon training for the race that is set before you. We would love for you to come alongside us and help spread the Word of God each and every day. As a thank-you for your partnership, we will send you The Over 50 Advantage by Dr. Arnie Cole & Rick Lawrence, and for gifts of $50 or more, you'll also receive Hebrews: Daily Scriptures to Receive, Reflect, and Respond by Dr. Harold J. Berry, featuring 140 insight-filled studies through the Book of Hebrews Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.
You can climb the ladder of self-promotion, but you'll never reach the top! Thankfully, there is a better way – learning how to walk in the humility of Christ. Today, Coach Caleb White gives us a foothold for revealing pride and growing in humility. We would love for you to come alongside us and help spread the Word of God each and every day. As a thank-you for your partnership, we will send you The Over 50 Advantage by Dr. Arnie Cole & Rick Lawrence, and for gifts of $50 or more, you'll also receive Hebrews: Daily Scriptures to Receive, Reflect, and Respond by Dr. Harold J. Berry, featuring 140 insight-filled studies through the Book of Hebrews Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.
Some of our most important lessons from God are learned while ... waiting. Shannon explains that having patience for the big things requires our attention for the little things as well! We would love for you to come alongside us and help spread the Word of God each and every day. As a thank-you for your partnership, we will send you The Over 50 Advantage by Dr. Arnie Cole & Rick Lawrence, and for gifts of $50 or more, you'll also receive Hebrews: Daily Scriptures to Receive, Reflect, and Respond by Dr. Harold J. Berry, featuring 140 insight-filled studies through the Book of Hebrews Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.
It's always something! Even if you're not experiencing a catastrophe, there are constant interruptions to your life and fires you're always busy putting out. So, where's the peace? Coach Gary Dunker points you to the source of true peace and eternal certainty. We would love for you to come alongside us and help spread the Word of God each and every day. As a thank-you for your partnership, we will send you The Over 50 Advantage by Dr. Arnie Cole & Rick Lawrence, and for gifts of $50 or more, you'll also receive Hebrews: Daily Scriptures to Receive, Reflect, and Respond by Dr. Harold J. Berry, featuring 140 insight-filled studies through the Book of Hebrews Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.
Need some inspiration? Spiritual Fitness Coach Sherri Kreps encourages you to face life, not halfheartedly, but with ALL your heart by giving yourself to God's plan and His power. Discover motivation that will change your work life, your relationships, and your faith! We would love for you to come alongside us and help spread the Word of God each and every day. As a thank-you for your partnership, we will send you The Over 50 Advantage by Dr. Arnie Cole & Rick Lawrence, and for gifts of $50 or more, you'll also receive Hebrews: Daily Scriptures to Receive, Reflect, and Respond by Dr. Harold J. Berry, featuring 140 insight-filled studies through the Book of Hebrews Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.
Turn Setbacks Into Wins With Neutral Thinking Success does not protect you from feeling stuck. In fact, for many high achievers, the pressure to keep performing can bury the deeper questions that actually matter. This conversation with Joshua Lifrak is about what happens when the old way of thinking stops working and you need a more honest framework for resilience, growth, and living with intention. Joshua knows this terrain from both sides. He grew up around financial scarcity, built a career in elite performance, and lived through bankruptcy before rebuilding. Along the way, he worked with top athletes and organizations, including the Chicago Cubs during their 2016 World Series run, and built a framework for performing under pressure that now serves business leaders as well. In This Episode: How childhood scarcity shaped Joshua's early relationship with money Why bankruptcy became a turning point instead of an ending What elite athletes understand about mental preparation that most executives do not The power of neutral thinking in high-pressure moments Why knowledge without action changes nothing How to stop living by default and start living by design What "Mile Zero" means for your next chapter Key Insights: The story you attach to a setback often creates more damage than the setback itself. Neutral thinking creates space for better decisions. Real performance is built before the pressure moment arrives. Growth comes from repetition, not occasional inspiration. The past only controls the future if you keep giving it that power. Money Learnings from Joshua: He grew up with a scarcity-based relationship to money and remembers what it felt like when finances were tight at home. School did not teach him much about money, and he says he did not truly begin to understand how money could work for you until later in life. He credits his wife, Karen, with helping shape a more thoughtful financial approach through long-term planning, investing, and thinking differently about how to use money to create freedom and better choices. Why This Conversation Matters: It speaks directly to entrepreneurs and high achievers who know what pressure feels like. Success does not eliminate setbacks, self-doubt, or emotional overreaction. In many cases, it raises the stakes. Joshua brings a rare perspective because he connects personal financial struggle, elite athletic performance, and business leadership into one practical framework. For anyone building a company, leading a team, or trying to grow through a difficult season, this episode is a reminder that better results often begin with better thinking. This is what makes the conversation so relevant for entrepreneurs and high achievers. Success does not remove pressure. It often amplifies it. And when pressure rises, the real question is whether you will react emotionally or respond with intention. Joshua's concept of neutral thinking offers a grounded way forward. About Joshua Lifrak: Joshua Lifrak, M.S., author of WIN TODAY, is Director of Performance and Coaching at Limitless Minds, a mental performance consultancy, delivering keynotes and advising individuals, small businesses, and top multinationals including McDonalds, Novartis, Pfizer, KPMG, and Amazon. He started his career as a mental conditioning consultant with IMG Academy, working with MLB players, NBA and NFL draft picks, the US Soccer U-17 Men's National Team and many elite college programs. He then joined the Chicago Cubs as director of their mental skills program. His work there culminated in the Cubs' 2016 World Series victory. After his stint with the Cubs, he went on to be the Major League Mental Skills Coach for the New York Mets. Lifrak, who has a Master's Degree in Exercise Science with a specialization in Sports Psychology from Ithaca College, lives in Sarasota, Florida. Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-lifrak-59ab5442/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jlifrak/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshualifrak/ And here's a link to an advance copy of the book: https://app.box.com/s/qgi7q7093iaqmh0twvhlyx877y8xs9t9 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@richersoul Richer Soul Life Beyond Money. You got rich, now what? Let's talk about your journey to purposeful, intentional, amazing life. Where are you going to go and how are you going to get there? Let's figure that out together. At the core is the financial well being to be able to do what you want, when you want, how you want. It's about personal freedom! Thanks for listening! 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Your generosity isn't measured by what you give but how you give. Spiritual Fitness Coach Seth Walker shares Jesus' perspective for seeing and filling the needs of those around you. We would love for you to come alongside us and help spread the Word of God each and every day. As a thank-you for your partnership, we will send you The Over 50 Advantage by Dr. Arnie Cole & Rick Lawrence, and for gifts of $50 or more, you'll also receive Hebrews: Daily Scriptures to Receive, Reflect, and Respond by Dr. Harold J. Berry, featuring 140 insight-filled studies through the Book of Hebrews Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.
Jealousy, envy, and discontentment—the Bible warns us about these feelings, but they're hard to overcome unless you understand the cause. Coach Donna Amidon helps us get to the root of the problem with Scripture. We would love for you to come alongside us and help spread the Word of God each and every day. As a thank-you for your partnership, we will send you The Over 50 Advantage by Dr. Arnie Cole & Rick Lawrence, and for gifts of $50 or more, you'll also receive Hebrews: Daily Scriptures to Receive, Reflect, and Respond by Dr. Harold J. Berry, featuring 140 insight-filled studies through the Book of Hebrews Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.
Do things that used to bring you joy now seem stale? Do you constantly need more or crave something different? Spiritual Fitness Coach Zane Sherrer addresses this common snag in our lives and gives us a new way to see, celebrate, and appreciate God's blessings! We would love for you to come alongside us and help spread the Word of God each and every day. As a thank-you for your partnership, we will send you The Over 50 Advantage by Dr. Arnie Cole & Rick Lawrence, and for gifts of $50 or more, you'll also receive Hebrews: Daily Scriptures to Receive, Reflect, and Respond by Dr. Harold J. Berry, featuring 140 insight-filled studies through the Book of Hebrews Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.
Coach Shannon Lenz is no stranger to pain and pity-parties. But she also knows the reality of renewal and all that Jesus has planned for His family now, and in the future! Enjoy this encouraging message and share it with someone you know! We would love for you to come alongside us and help spread the Word of God each and every day. As a thank-you for your partnership, we will send you The Over 50 Advantage by Dr. Arnie Cole & Rick Lawrence, and for gifts of $50 or more, you'll also receive Hebrews: Daily Scriptures to Receive, Reflect, and Respond by Dr. Harold J. Berry, featuring 140 insight-filled studies through the Book of Hebrews Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.
Spiritual Fitness Coach Jon Winkelman reminds us that living life with others is like holding an egg -- it requires gentleness and self-control! Discover how to exercise these two key characteristics of a Christ Follower! We would love for you to come alongside us and help spread the Word of God each and every day. As a thank-you for your partnership, we will send you The Over 50 Advantage by Dr. Arnie Cole & Rick Lawrence, and for gifts of $50 or more, you'll also receive Hebrews: Daily Scriptures to Receive, Reflect, and Respond by Dr. Harold J. Berry, featuring 140 insight-filled studies through the Book of Hebrews Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.
Win today with a spiritual lifeline that will hold your head and heart above the tough waters of discouragement. Coach Kate Dreesen shares words of wisdom to help you remember God will take care of you every day! We would love for you to come alongside us and help spread the Word of God each and every day. As a thank-you for your partnership, we will send you The Over 50 Advantage by Dr. Arnie Cole & Rick Lawrence, and for gifts of $50 or more, you'll also receive Hebrews: Daily Scriptures to Receive, Reflect, and Respond by Dr. Harold J. Berry, featuring 140 insight-filled studies through the Book of Hebrews Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.
In today's spiritual fitness workout, Coach Caleb White explains the biblical plan for how to grow in the fruit of the Spirit with a look at grapes and the goodness of God! We would love for you to come alongside us and help spread the Word of God each and every day. As a thank-you for your partnership, we will send you The Over 50 Advantage by Dr. Arnie Cole & Rick Lawrence, and for gifts of $50 or more, you'll also receive Hebrews: Daily Scriptures to Receive, Reflect, and Respond by Dr. Harold J. Berry, featuring 140 insight-filled studies through the Book of Hebrews Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.
Imagine being a teenage girl, engaged, and pregnant – with the Son of God! Through this difficult situation, Mary demonstrated a very important part of spiritual fitness – perseverance. Sherri Kreps talks about the importance and the blessings of humbly and continually pursuing God in all things! We would love for you to come alongside us and help spread the Word of God each and every day. As a thank-you for your partnership, we will send you The Over 50 Advantage by Dr. Arnie Cole & Rick Lawrence, and for gifts of $50 or more, you'll also receive Hebrews: Daily Scriptures to Receive, Reflect, and Respond by Dr. Harold J. Berry, featuring 140 insight-filled studies through the Book of Hebrews Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.
Today, Coach Ricky Kennedy introduces you to “quick, slow, slow” – an important spiritual fitness principle that sets the pace for patience and understanding rather than anger! We would love for you to come alongside us and help spread the Word of God each and every day. As a thank-you for your partnership, we will send you The Over 50 Advantage by Dr. Arnie Cole & Rick Lawrence, and for gifts of $50 or more, you'll also receive Hebrews: Daily Scriptures to Receive, Reflect, and Respond by Dr. Harold J. Berry, featuring 140 insight-filled studies through the Book of Hebrews Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.
We're used to fast food, one-minute rice, and same-day shipping. We're NOT used to waiting. Coach Caleb White shows us the importance of patience and the role it plays in our spiritual maturity. We would love for you to come alongside us and help spread the Word of God each and every day. As a thank-you for your partnership, we will send you The Over 50 Advantage by Dr. Arnie Cole & Rick Lawrence, and for gifts of $50 or more, you'll also receive Hebrews: Daily Scriptures to Receive, Reflect, and Respond by Dr. Harold J. Berry, featuring 140 insight-filled studies through the Book of Hebrews Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.
Have you ever been spiritually stuck; feeling like you're going through the motions without getting anywhere? Coach Lydia Robertson addresses this common problem with an exercise to help you look behind, around, and ahead at God's faithfulness in your life. We would love for you to come alongside us and help spread the Word of God each and every day. As a thank-you for your partnership, we will send you The Over 50 Advantage by Dr. Arnie Cole & Rick Lawrence, and for gifts of $50 or more, you'll also receive Hebrews: Daily Scriptures to Receive, Reflect, and Respond by Dr. Harold J. Berry, featuring 140 insight-filled studies through the Book of Hebrews Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.
Are you honest with yourself? With God? With others? Today Mark Geist shares a personal story of how Scripture helped him break free from the lies that controlled how he lived. We would love for you to come alongside us and help spread the Word of God each and every day. As a thank-you for your partnership, we will send you The Over 50 Advantage by Dr. Arnie Cole & Rick Lawrence, and for gifts of $50 or more, you'll also receive Hebrews: Daily Scriptures to Receive, Reflect, and Respond by Dr. Harold J. Berry, featuring 140 insight-filled studies through the Book of Hebrews Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.
Self-control is a valuable gift, so don't let it sit around gathering dust! Coach Kate Dreesen shares real-life examples and wise words from the Bible to give you plenty of reasons and ways to live a life of self-control. We would love for you to come alongside us and help spread the Word of God each and every day. As a thank-you for your partnership, we will send you The Over 50 Advantage by Dr. Arnie Cole & Rick Lawrence, and for gifts of $50 or more, you'll also receive Hebrews: Daily Scriptures to Receive, Reflect, and Respond by Dr. Harold J. Berry, featuring 140 insight-filled studies through the Book of Hebrews Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.
What are you saying about yourself when you criticize others? Today Spiritual Fitness Coach Jon Winkelman looks at what often hides inside a critical heart, and what Jesus said was the cure. We would love for you to come alongside us and help spread the Word of God each and every day. As a thank-you for your partnership, we will send you The Over 50 Advantage by Dr. Arnie Cole & Rick Lawrence, and for gifts of $50 or more, you'll also receive Hebrews: Daily Scriptures to Receive, Reflect, and Respond by Dr. Harold J. Berry, featuring 140 insight-filled studies through the Book of Hebrews Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.
Join us on today's episode as we freak out over the fact that Taylor Swift will have an original song in the Toy Story 5 movie!Then another classic episode is coming your way today as we do our "Lover" album draft. Who will end up with Cruel Summer and who will have to realize they never get to listen to that incredible song again? Listen as we go through the entire Lover album and alternate picking which songs we want on our "team". Then don't forget to head to our social media to vote for which team YOU would choose to have to listen to for the rest of your life.SPONSORS:Love Olive Co 10% off (TTNPODCAST-SPRING) https://loveoliveco.com/?ref=TTNPODGet Away Today $10 off (TTN10) https://www.getawaytoday.com/?referrerid=9380Taylor Swift Podcast || Taylor Swift || Taylor Swift Lover AlbumSend us Fan MailSupport the showFollow along to hear a new Taylor Swift related episode every single Tuesday.Watch our episodes on YouTube!Follow Us On Social Media:Typical Tuesday Night Podcast @typicaltuesdaynight.podcastKarli @everyday_ellisJess @jess.taitJoin our Patreon for bonus episodes and exclusive Taylor Swift group chat!Shop Our Merch!Feel free to contact us at typicaltuesdaynightpodcast@gmail.com
Where does your anger come from? Spiritual Fitness Coach Sherri Kreps shares her personal story of discovering the source of her anger and how the Lord helped her. We would love for you to come alongside us and help spread the Word of God each and every day. As a thank-you for your partnership, we will send you The Over 50 Advantage by Dr. Arnie Cole & Rick Lawrence, and for gifts of $50 or more, you'll also receive Hebrews: Daily Scriptures to Receive, Reflect, and Respond by Dr. Harold J. Berry, featuring 140 insight-filled studies through the Book of Hebrews Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.
You weren't made to be alone. Or lonely. So, what can you do about loneliness? What do you need to know about it? Who do you need to reach out to? In today's episode, John Comstock invites you to be known and accepted into a deep fellowship with Jesus. We would love for you to come alongside us and help spread the Word of God each and every day. As a thank-you for your partnership, we will send you The Over 50 Advantage by Dr. Arnie Cole & Rick Lawrence, and for gifts of $50 or more, you'll also receive Hebrews: Daily Scriptures to Receive, Reflect, and Respond by Dr. Harold J. Berry, featuring 140 insight-filled studies through the Book of Hebrews Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.
How do you get past your past? How do you forgive yourself? Spiritual Fitness Coach Seth Walker leads today's training session on one of the mainstays of spiritual health – receiving God's forgiveness. When faith feels distant, people don't need more noise. They need something they can return to each day. Something that brings them back to God's Word. Your Gift Today helps: Provide daily Bible-centered teaching Reach people in difficult seasons Keep truth accessible and consistent Your gift helps someone, somewhere, hear a steady voice of truth when they need it most!
No one is immune to discouragement. In fact, discouragement existed in the lives of many biblical heroes! Join Donna Amidon for a look at how God led Elijah through deep discouragement and back into a life of hope and service. He'll do the same for you! When faith feels distant, people don't need more noise. They need something they can return to each day. Something that brings them back to God's Word. Your Gift Today helps: Provide daily Bible-centered teaching Reach people in difficult seasons Keep truth accessible and consistent Your gift helps someone, somewhere, hear a steady voice of truth when they need it most!
Sometimes we confuse criticizing others with being truthful. And the line between the two can get pretty grey. So what are we to do? Caleb helps us understand. When faith feels distant, people don't need more noise. They need something they can return to each day. Something that brings them back to God's Word. Your Gift Today helps: Provide daily Bible-centered teaching Reach people in difficult seasons Keep truth accessible and consistent Your gift helps someone, somewhere, hear a steady voice of truth when they need it most!
"What is success? It is being able to go to bed each night with your soul at peace." – Paulo CoelhoDoes your life feel like a bit more of a slog than it should be?In this minisode, we're going to explore the Apathy Epidemic that is destroying the world — and, most importantly, what you can do about it.Onward,JamesPS — Join 25K+ other subscribers on YouTube
Today, fitness coach Mark Geist trains you in the practice of kindness. Learn how to be ready so when you're tempted to be cruel, you're strong enough to be kind instead! When faith feels distant, people don't need more noise. They need something they can return to each day. Something that brings them back to God's Word. Your Gift Today helps: Provide daily Bible-centered teaching Reach people in difficult seasons Keep truth accessible and consistent Your gift helps someone, somewhere, hear a steady voice of truth when they need it most!
When “if only” takes over your thoughts, it's time to remember God's goodness in Christ! Lydia Robertson calls on us to find contentment by identifying what we have because of Jesus. When faith feels distant, people don't need more noise. They need something they can return to each day. Something that brings them back to God's Word. Your Gift Today helps: Provide daily Bible-centered teaching Reach people in difficult seasons Keep truth accessible and consistent Your gift helps someone, somewhere, hear a steady voice of truth when they need it most!
Do you hide your grief? Your loss? What if you opened the door to these emotions and told God exactly how you feel? Jon Winkelman coaches you through what it means to pour out your heart to God and others. When faith feels distant, people don't need more noise. They need something they can return to each day. Something that brings them back to God's Word. Your Gift Today helps: Provide daily Bible-centered teaching Reach people in difficult seasons Keep truth accessible and consistent Your gift helps someone, somewhere, hear a steady voice of truth when they need it most!
You go on the trip of a lifetime but come back wanting more. You finally finish remodeling, but it's still not enough. Looking for something that lasts? Kate Dreesen reveals the perfect, complete, forever joy of the Lord! When faith feels distant, people don't need more noise. They need something they can return to each day. Something that brings them back to God's Word. Your Gift Today helps: Provide daily Bible-centered teaching Reach people in difficult seasons Keep truth accessible and consistent Your gift helps someone, somewhere, hear a steady voice of truth when they need it most!
Shoes are not something we put on once and never worry about again. Forgiveness is similar. It's a daily decision. A choice that Jon Winkelman explains is patterned for us by Christ! When faith feels distant, people don't need more noise. They need something they can return to each day. Something that brings them back to God's Word. Your Gift Today helps: Provide daily Bible-centered teaching Reach people in difficult seasons Keep truth accessible and consistent Your gift helps someone, somewhere, hear a steady voice of truth when they need it most!
A lazy mind leaves you open to deception. That's why knowing the truth keeps you spiritually fit and prepared for the surprises that come with life. Sherri Kreps shares some spiritual coaching tips to help you win today over the traps that lurk within lazy thinking. When faith feels distant, people don't need more noise. They need something they can return to each day. Something that brings them back to God's Word. Your Gift Today helps: Provide daily Bible-centered teaching Reach people in difficult seasons Keep truth accessible and consistent Your gift helps someone, somewhere, hear a steady voice of truth when they need it most!
Jesus knew our worries and promised a peace that would overcome them. Not any kind of peace, but a personal peace directly from Him to you! Spiritual Fitness Coach, Alejandro explains this amazing gift. When faith feels distant, people don't need more noise. They need something they can return to each day. Something that brings them back to God's Word. Your Gift Today helps: Provide daily Bible-centered teaching Reach people in difficult seasons Keep truth accessible and consistent Your gift helps someone, somewhere, hear a steady voice of truth when they need it most!
SHOW NOTES DESCRIPTION: 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. Guest Bio 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. Show Partner SafeSleeve designs a phone case that blocks up to 99% of harmful EMF radiation—so I'm not carrying that kind of exposure next to my body all day. It's sleek, durable, and most importantly, lab-tested by third parties. The results aren't hidden—they're published right on their site. And that matters because many so-called EMF blockers on the market either don't work or can't prove they do. We protect our hearts and minds—why wouldn't we protect our bodies too? Head to safesleevecases.com and use the code WINTODAY10 for 10% off your order. Episode Links Show Notes Buy my book "Healing What You Can't Erase" here! Invite me to speak at your church or event. Connect with me @WINTODAYChris on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
If the thought of praying seems complicated right now or you just don't know where to start, today's episode will give you a jump start! Spiritual Fitness Coach Donna Amidon shares a powerful story that will help you put your worry in God's hands. When faith feels distant, people don't need more noise. They need something they can return to each day. Something that brings them back to God's Word. Your Gift Today helps: Provide daily Bible-centered teaching Reach people in difficult seasons Keep truth accessible and consistent Your gift helps someone, somewhere, hear a steady voice of truth when they need it most!
What is spiritual growth and why is it so important? Coach Justus Coppinger shares a biblical answer to these questions that will grow your spiritual life in incredible ways. How will you seek the things above today? When faith feels distant, people don't need more noise. They need something they can return to each day. Something that brings them back to God's Word. Your Gift Today helps: Provide daily Bible-centered teaching Reach people in difficult seasons Keep truth accessible and consistent Your gift helps someone, somewhere, hear a steady voice of truth when they need it most!
In this powerful conversation, we sit down with performance psychologist and mental performance coach Joshua Lifrak to explore the neuroscience of conscious leadership, mental resilience, and thriving under pressure.From helping elite athletes and the Chicago Cubs navigate championship-level pressure to coaching high-performing leaders through burnout, uncertainty, and peak performance, Josh shares the mindset strategies that separate those who survive pressure from those who grow through it.Together, we unpack: ✔️ Conscious leadership and living with purpose ✔️ The mental training habits of elite performers ✔️ How to stay present under pressure ✔️ Why “Be Present, Not Perfect” changes everything ✔️ Burnout, boundaries, and sustainable success ✔️ Brain training, mindfulness, and emotional resilience ✔️ The mindset behind flow state and peak performanceIf you're a leader, entrepreneur, athlete, coach, or high achiever navigating uncertainty, stress, or the demands of modern performance culture — this episode is for you.
In this episode, Joshua Lifrak shares how leadership and performance are shaped by mental preparation, self-awareness, and the choices we make in everyday moments. Drawing on his background in sports psychology, he discusses the importance of setting daily intentions, mentally preparing before important conversations, and returning to "mile zero" so that past experiences don't negatively influence the next interaction. Joshua also emphasizes the value of being "present, not perfect," explaining how greater awareness of our thoughts and emotions creates space between stimulus and response, leading to more intentional leadership and better decision-making. He also explores visualization as a practical tool for building confidence, sharpening focus, and improving execution in both sports and business environments. Episode Highlights & Time Stamps 6:43 Rapid Change Happens 9:27 Define Your Story 13:48 Begin Before It Begins 17:23 Be Present, Not Perfect 19:27 The Power of Visualization 25:02 Where to Find the Book Key Takeaways ✔️ Leadership starts with mindset before action. ✔️ Intentional daily focus can dramatically shift performance. ✔️ Rapid transformation is possible when people choose who they want to become. ✔️ Presence and self-awareness create better decision-making under pressure. ✔️ Visualization strengthens confidence, focus, and execution. ✔️ Preparation before important moments creates separation in performance. ✔️ Leaders do not have to carry past failures into future opportunities. This episode is a must-listen for CEOs and executives looking to lead innovation with purpose, scale responsibly with AI, and build cultures where people feel empowered to think boldly and grow. About Joshua Lifrak Joshua Lifrak is a sports psychology expert, speaker, and author of Win Today. Over the past 20 years, he has worked with elite athletes and organizations, including the Chicago Cubs during their championship era, Olympic medalists, Wimbledon finalists, and professional athletes across multiple sports. Joshua specializes in helping individuals improve performance through mindset, mental preparation, visualization, and intentional leadership practices that translate from sports into business and everyday life. How to Connect with Joshua Lifrak: LinkedIn: Joshua Lifrak https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-lifrak-59ab5442/ Company Website: joshualifrak.com – to learn more about his work and platform Resources & Next Steps Ready to take your leadership energy to the next level? Explore free training and resources at https://training.coreelevation.com/ to help you identify energy leaks, strengthen your leadership presence, and elevate your team's performance.
Have you ever thought, I'm a loser, I don't matter, I'm not enough? Today Sherri Kreps helps you weed out those thoughts so you can say yes to God's truth about you and no to the lies of the evil one. Learn to free yourself from destructive thoughts! When faith feels distant, people don't need more noise. They need something they can return to each day. Something that brings them back to God's Word. Your Gift Today helps: Provide daily Bible-centered teaching Reach people in difficult seasons Keep truth accessible and consistent Your gift helps someone, somewhere, hear a steady voice of truth when they need it most!
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Trying to get your spiritual life moving again after being stuck is sort of like trying to fix your broken-down screen door -- you don't always know where to start! Thankfully, Alex Leyva has some firsthand experience and encouraging tips to help coach you out of a spiritual rut! When faith feels distant, people don't need more noise. They need something they can return to each day. Something that brings them back to God's Word. Your Gift Today helps: Provide daily Bible-centered teaching Reach people in difficult seasons Keep truth accessible and consistent Your gift helps someone, somewhere, hear a steady voice of truth when they need it most!
How does isolation happen in a culture where we are more connected than ever? Spiritual Fitness Coach Sherri Kreps offers Biblical insight and inspiration to help break through this impactful issue. When faith feels distant, people don't need more noise. They need something they can return to each day. Something that brings them back to God's Word. Your Gift Today helps: Provide daily Bible-centered teaching Reach people in difficult seasons Keep truth accessible and consistent Your gift helps someone, somewhere, hear a steady voice of truth when they need it most!
“I did it my way!” “Look what I did!” Spiritual Fitness Coach Gary Dunker talks about self-pride and shows us a better, more powerful way to think and speak of accomplishments. When faith feels distant, people don't need more noise. They need something they can return to each day. Something that brings them back to God's Word. Your Gift Today helps: Provide daily Bible-centered teaching Reach people in difficult seasons Keep truth accessible and consistent Your gift helps someone, somewhere, hear a steady voice of truth when they need it most!
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. Guest Bio 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. Show Partner SafeSleeve designs a phone case that blocks up to 99% of harmful EMF radiation—so I'm not carrying that kind of exposure next to my body all day. It's sleek, durable, and most importantly, lab-tested by third parties. The results aren't hidden—they're published right on their site. And that matters because many so-called EMF blockers on the market either don't work or can't prove they do. We protect our hearts and minds—why wouldn't we protect our bodies too? Head to safesleevecases.com and use the code WINTODAY10 for 10% off your order. Episode Links Show Notes Buy my book "Healing What You Can't Erase" here! Invite me to speak at your church or event. Connect with me @WINTODAYChris on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
We just launched our new book! You can grab The Power of Your Personal Brand: A Playbook for Struggling Middle Managers Who Want to Do Big Things on Amazon or at ForthRight-People.com It is often said that one of the biggest indicators of success is mindset. Attributes like resilience, focus, and managing negative thoughts have long been heralded as the mental skills needed to achieve Big Things. Just like any skill, they can be acquired through practice. We wanted you to learn from an expert who knows all things mental fitness, so we welcomed on Joshua Lifrak. He's the Author of WIN TODAY, and the Director of Performance & Coaching at Limitless Minds. For more about ForthRight Business by ForthRight People or for 1:1 consultation, check us out at ForthRight-Business.com And as always, if you need Strategic Counsel, don't hesitate to reach out to us at: ForthRight-People.com FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/forthrightpeople.marketingagency INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/forthrightpeople/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/forthright-people/ RESOURCES https://www.forthright-people.com/resources VIRTUAL CONSULTANCY https://www.forthright-people.com/shop