Podcasts about win today

We talk about healing as though it's inevitable. As though proximity to Scripture, therapy language, or Christian community automatically produces transformation. But God does not force anyone into wholeness. He invites. He confronts. He calls. And too many believers confuse awareness with growth. This week on Win Today, Debra Fileta joins me for a sober conversation about emotional health and spiritual maturity. We examine why so many Christians remain emotionally immature while sounding spiritually fluent, how "trauma-informed" has in some circles become trauma-defined identity, and why you cannot become spiritually mature if your mental and emotional life is neglected. Healing is not passive. It is participatory. If your faith is sincere but your reactions are volatile… if you know the right language but keep repeating the same patterns… or if you've mistaken self-protection for self-awareness, this episode will clarify what real growth actually requires. Guest Bio Debra Fileta is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in relationship, marital, mental, and emotional health. She is the author of five books, host of the Love + Relationships Podcast, and founder of TrueLoveDates.com, a widely read relationship advice platform reaching millions worldwide. Known for her candid yet compassionate voice, Debra integrates clinical insight with Christian faith to help individuals and couples pursue emotional health and stronger relationships. Her work has been featured in outlets including Christianity Today, Focus on the Family, Relevant Magazine, Crosswalk.com, Charisma Magazine, and more. 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.

Never satisfied? Always wanting more? Coach Sherri Kreps helps you put an end to discontentment with a change in focus, a change in perspective, and a change in attitude! Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift... ...Hope Filled Living in a Culture of Despair: A Study of 1 Peter  by Pastor Brian Clark.  Learn how to live with steadfast faith while sharing the life of Christ with others! Yours with a gift of any amount. Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

Anger, by design, alerts our senses and causes you to act. The question is, how will you act? Today Coach Seth Walker shows us how to use our anger to restore rather than wreck the situation at hand. Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift... ...Hope Filled Living in a Culture of Despair: A Study of 1 Peter  by Pastor Brian Clark.  Learn how to live with steadfast faith while sharing the life of Christ with others! Yours with a gift of any amount. Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

Learn how to send jealousy's ugly passions packing as Coach Jon Winkelman shares the truth of how God provides what you need when you need it! Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift......Hope Filled Living in a Culture of Despair: A Study of 1 Peter  by Pastor Brian Clark. Learn how to live with steadfast faith while sharing the life of Christ with others!Yours with a gift of any amount.Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

What do you do when you feel discouraged because of discouragement? Shannon shares about who you can count on to keep you from going under, even when you're flooded with despair.Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift......Hope Filled Living in a Culture of Despair: A Study of 1 Peter  by Pastor Brian Clark. Learn how to live with steadfast faith while sharing the life of Christ with others!Yours with a gift of any amount.Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

There are ways Christians escape that don't look like rebellion. They look like busyness. Performance. Endless content. Religious activity. We stay "engaged," but we are quietly numb. And over time, that numbness settles into the body as anxiety, irritability, and bitterness we don't know how to name. This week on Win Today, Stephen McWhirter joins me to discuss the socially acceptable ways believers avoid reality and why those patterns keep us stuck. Stephen's story is raw. He grew up in a violent home, ran hard from God through addiction and self-destruction, and encountered the presence of the Lord in a moment that changed everything. We explore how trauma and rebellion can coexist with spiritual language, how bitterness lodges itself in the body, and what it means to become a resting place for chaos rather than a reactor to it. This episode isn't about shame. It's about sobriety. If you've been medicating pain with distraction, ministry, content, or noise, this conversation will help you confront what you've been avoiding and rediscover what it means to be radically restored. Guest Bio Stephen McWhirter is a singer, songwriter, and worship leader known for his powerful testimony of transformation and his passion for helping others encounter the presence of God. After growing up in a tumultuous home and spending years in addiction and rebellion, Stephen experienced a radical encounter with Christ that reshaped his life and calling. He now leads worship and shares his story nationally, pointing people toward healing, identity, and freedom in Jesus. 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.

What makes you apathetic or lazy? What slows you down to the point of bringing your life to a halt? Today Coach Zane Sherrer helps you identify and shed the lies of laziness so you can get up and give glory to God!Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift......Hope Filled Living in a Culture of Despair: A Study of 1 Peter  by Pastor Brian Clark. Learn how to live with steadfast faith while sharing the life of Christ with others!Yours with a gift of any amount.Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

There's a healthy satisfaction that goes along with a do-it-yourself project. But when DIY means excluding God from all your decisions and deadlines, it means pride has taken over and it's time to learn to lean on God's strength! Donna Amidon shows that there's no harm in admitting you can't do it all yourself!Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift......Hope Filled Living in a Culture of Despair: A Study of 1 Peter  by Pastor Brian Clark. Learn how to live with steadfast faith while sharing the life of Christ with others!Yours with a gift of any amount.Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

Sometimes, the most dishonest things we wrestle with are our thoughts about our identity. Coach Alex shares how he knows this kind of struggle first-hand, and how God reminds him of the honest truth and helps him live accordingly! Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift......Hope Filled Living in a Culture of Despair: A Study of 1 Peter  by Pastor Brian Clark. Learn how to live with steadfast faith while sharing the life of Christ with others!Yours with a gift of any amount.Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

Would you be more patient if you knew that today is the day Jesus comes back? That's the challenge Coach Kate poses as she helps you reprioritize life and reset your heart with a little more patience.  Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift......Hope Filled Living in a Culture of Despair: A Study of 1 Peter  by Pastor Brian Clark. Learn how to live with steadfast faith while sharing the life of Christ with others!Yours with a gift of any amount.Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

Commandment doesn't sound like a word you'd find in a Valentine's poem, but Spiritual Fitness Coach Justus explains that loving each other as Christ commanded us to do is a high privilege that brings us to our knees and raises us and the people we love to new spiritual heights!Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift......Hope Filled Living in a Culture of Despair: A Study of 1 Peter  by Pastor Brian Clark. Learn how to live with steadfast faith while sharing the life of Christ with others!Yours with a gift of any amount.Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

We are living through a crisis of clarity. In the name of empathy, we have untethered compassion from truth, traded moral courage for slogans, and reduced identity to something endlessly self-constructed. The result is not freedom, but confusion, where words lose meaning, conviction is treated as cruelty, and the church often responds with language that sounds kind but forms no one. This week on Win Today, apologist and author Abdu Murray joins me for a sober, unflinching conversation about self-creation, gender ideology, and the liabilities of a post-truth culture. We examine how empathy becomes destructive when it is severed from reality, why identity collapses when it is built on feelings alone, and how the church's reliance on syrupy slogans leaves believers ill-equipped to engage the moment with wisdom and courage. This isn't reactionary, it's diagnostic. If you sense the ground shifting beneath basic definitions of personhood, truth, and meaning, this episode offers clarity without cruelty and conviction without caricature. Guest Bio Abdu Murray is an author, speaker, and apologist who explores the intellectual credibility of the Christian faith in a post-truth world. With a background in law and years of experience engaging questions of identity, meaning, and worldview, Abdu is widely respected for his clarity, charity, and ability to address complex cultural issues with reasoned conviction. 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 wish for willpower. We sometimes exhibit restraint. But how do you become a person known for self-control? Coach Sherri Kreps points us to the person, the power and the perfect example of self-control! Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift......Hope Filled Living in a Culture of Despair: A Study of 1 Peter  by Pastor Brian Clark. Learn how to live with steadfast faith while sharing the life of Christ with others!Yours with a gift of any amount.Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

There are over 8 billion people on earth, yet it's quite common to feel lonely! Coach Justus leads today's spiritual fitness workout to help you understand that even when you feel isolated, you are not alone. Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift......Hope Filled Living in a Culture of Despair: A Study of 1 Peter  by Pastor Brian Clark. Learn how to live with steadfast faith while sharing the life of Christ with others!Yours with a gift of any amount.Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

We live in a moment where difficulty is quickly labeled as damage and discomfort is often treated as pathology. While trauma is real and serious, not every hard moment is trauma—and confusing the two can quietly undermine resilience, clarity, and growth. When every struggle is interpreted as injury, we lose the ability to endure, discern, and respond wisely. This week on Win Today, Dr. Lee Warren returns to continue our Self-Brain Surgery conversation. We talk about what it actually means to take a thought captive, why anxiety spirals feel uncontrollable even when they're not, and how automatic thinking patterns quietly shape the brain. Dr. Warren also challenges common scientific blind spots that ignore meaning, responsibility, and agency in the healing process. This episode helps you separate pain from pathology, suffering from trauma, and awareness from action—so you can move from mental reactivity to intentional renewal. Guest Bio Dr. W. Lee Warren is a practicing neurosurgeon, author, and speaker known for integrating neuroscience, faith, and personal experience to help people heal from trauma and transform their lives. A survivor of profound personal loss, he has spent decades studying how thoughts shape the brain and how intentional mental practices can lead to lasting emotional and spiritual renewal. He is the author of multiple books, including The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery. 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.

Destructive thoughts come from a dark dangerous place. The Good News is that Jesus transfers you AND your thoughts to a new place. Coach Faith Sherrer explains how to access the freedom you'll find there. Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift......Hope Filled Living in a Culture of Despair: A Study of 1 Peter  by Pastor Brian Clark. Learn how to live with steadfast faith while sharing the life of Christ with others!Yours with a gift of any amount.Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

Does Jesus leave you behind in your sin addiction? Is He angry with you, or is He angry FOR you? Spiritual Fitness Coach John Comstock shares the good news of Jesus' presence, His love, and His willingness to heal your heart as well as your addiction! Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift......Hope Filled Living in a Culture of Despair: A Study of 1 Peter  by Pastor Brian Clark. Learn how to live with steadfast faith while sharing the life of Christ with others!Yours with a gift of any amount.Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

Ever wondered if prayer really makes a difference? Today Donna Amidon takes us into the life of a great prayer warrior to discover the importance and impact of asking others to pray for you. Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift......Hope Filled Living in a Culture of Despair: A Study of 1 Peter  by Pastor Brian Clark. Learn how to live with steadfast faith while sharing the life of Christ with others!Yours with a gift of any amount.Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

Anger itself isn't a sin. It's what you do with anger that matters. But what if you're angry ... at God? Is that ok? Jon Winkelman helps you see the balance between anger and honoring God. Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift......Hope Filled Living in a Culture of Despair: A Study of 1 Peter  by Pastor Brian Clark. Learn how to live with steadfast faith while sharing the life of Christ with others!Yours with a gift of any amount.Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

When people encountered Jesus, there was something irresistible about His gentle nature. There still is! Faith Sherrer encourages you to get to know “Jesus the Gentle” and let His peaceful spirit instill gentleness in you!Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift......Hope Filled Living in a Culture of Despair: A Study of 1 Peter  by Pastor Brian Clark. Learn how to live with steadfast faith while sharing the life of Christ with others!Yours with a gift of any amount.Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

Excellence isn't a personality trait or a hustle tactic. It's a way of becoming. And in a culture driven by distraction, convenience, and external validation, genuine excellence is quietly eroding. What replaces it looks productive but feels hollow, leaving many people burned out, scattered, or chasing intensity instead of depth. This week on Win Today, Brad Stulberg joins me to recover a truer vision of excellence—one rooted in biology, values, focus, and formation. We explore why rugged flexibility matters more than rigid discipline, how to curate your inputs so your attention serves what matters most, and why there are actually two different kinds of burnout. This conversation reframes excellence not as achievement alone, but as a deeply human process of becoming aligned, durable, and alive. If you're tired of pseudo-excellence, dopamine-driven ambition, or burnout disguised as growth, this episode will help you reorient toward a better path—one that connects mastery with meaning and performance with purpose. Guest Bio Brad Stulberg is an author, coach, and researcher focused on excellence, sustainable performance, and human flourishing. He has written multiple best-selling books exploring the intersection of science, philosophy, and practice, and his work is widely recognized for helping individuals and organizations pursue growth without burnout. Brad's writing and teaching challenge hustle culture while offering a grounded, humane path toward mastery, resilience, and meaningful achievement. Show Partners 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.

Today, Spiritual Fitness Coach Mark Geist uses two characters in the Bible – Peter and Judas – to show the importance of forgiving yourself; how to accept that forgiveness and how to live afterward. Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift......Hope Filled Living in a Culture of Despair: A Study of 1 Peter  by Pastor Brian Clark. Learn how to live with steadfast faith while sharing the life of Christ with others!Yours with a gift of any amount.Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

We are generally quick to want forgiveness. But giving forgiveness? Yes, it's hard. However, as Coach Shannon explains, with Christ, we have every reason and the ability to forgive.Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift......Hope Filled Living in a Culture of Despair: A Study of 1 Peter  by Pastor Brian Clark. Learn how to live with steadfast faith while sharing the life of Christ with others!Yours with a gift of any amount.Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

We are more self-aware than ever, and yet many people feel more stuck, anxious, and exhausted than before. Therapy culture has helped us name pain, but it often leaves us circling it. Insight increases, language expands, but healing stalls. What if the very frameworks meant to help us are quietly blocking our ability to change? This week on Win Today, Dr. Lee Warren joins me for a conversation that bridges neuroscience, faith, and lived experience. As a practicing neurosurgeon and trauma survivor, Dr. Warren explains why the brain resists healing, how survival mode hijacks our thinking, and why compulsive rumination feels productive while actually reinforcing pain. We explore the science behind neuroplasticity and the spiritual responsibility we carry to participate in our own renewal. This episode doesn't dismiss therapy, but it challenges passivity. Healing requires more than awareness. It requires agency, discipline, and the courage to rewire patterns that no longer serve life. Guest Bio Dr. W. Lee Warren is a practicing neurosurgeon, author, and speaker known for integrating neuroscience, faith, and personal experience to help people heal from trauma and transform their lives. A survivor of profound personal loss, he has spent decades studying how thoughts shape the brain and how intentional mental practices can lead to lasting emotional and spiritual renewal. He is the author of multiple books, including The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery. Show Partners 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 you've ever been shot down by someone's criticism, then you know the pain it causes. Today Coach Jonathan helps you take aim at your pride instead of other people's flaws! Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift......Hope Filled Living in a Culture of Despair: A Study of 1 Peter  by Pastor Brian Clark. Learn how to live with steadfast faith while sharing the life of Christ with others!Yours with a gift of any amount.Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

It's hard to move forward in life when you're stuck in guilt! Coach Donna Amidon shows you how to break ties with your past so you can be released to walk in freedom and forgiveness. Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift......Hope Filled Living in a Culture of Despair: A Study of 1 Peter  by Pastor Brian Clark. Learn how to live with steadfast faith while sharing the life of Christ with others!Yours with a gift of any amount.Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

When you face seasons of uncertainty, failure, or fatigue, you don't need to let discouragement define you! Coach Nat Crawford shares God's plan for strengthening you when your hopes are down.Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift......Hope Filled Living in a Culture of Despair: A Study of 1 Peter  by Pastor Brian Clark. Learn how to live with steadfast faith while sharing the life of Christ with others!Yours with a gift of any amount.Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

Are there days when you feel paralyzed by fear or worry? Spiritual Growth Coach Alejandro Duran shares three powerful reasons for you to have hope and courage in God! Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift......Hope Filled Living in a Culture of Despair: A Study of 1 Peter  by Pastor Brian Clark. Learn how to live with steadfast faith while sharing the life of Christ with others!Yours with a gift of any amount.Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

Why should you fear God? And how does this idea fit with growing in the wisdom and knowledge of the Lord? Coach Faith Sherrer explains this powerful spiritual connection for you in today's episode!  As a thank you for this month's donation... ...we'll send you The Significant Difference, by Arnie Cole.  It's 50 life changing lessons from God's Word in action. Yours with a gift of any amount. Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

Moses, a model of leadership and faith, shows us that no one is immune to the pitfalls of anger. Nat Crawford talks about what we can learn from Moses to help control our anger and reflect God's good name instead. As a thank you for this month's donation... ...we'll send you The Significant Difference, by Arnie Cole.  It's 50 life changing lessons from God's Word in action. Yours with a gift of any amount. Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

There is always an excuse NOT to do something. But God sees beyond our excuses! Donna Amidon encourages you to trust God's leading to step out in faith and accomplish His plans for you! As a thank you for this month's donation... ...we'll send you The Significant Difference, by Arnie Cole.  It's 50 life changing lessons from God's Word in action. Yours with a gift of any amount. Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

We live in a moment where spiritual language is everywhere, but formation is rare. Many people claim to be spiritual while rejecting authority, truth, and discipline. Others consume sermons built on slogans rather than Scripture, leaving their faith thin, sentimental, and easily shaken. The result is a generation that feels awakened but remains unformed. This week on Win Today, Lisa Bevere joins me for the final installment of the [Formed.] discipleship series to confront the cost of being spiritual but not anchored in truth. We talk about the rise of tarot and oracle cards, what an exorcist revealed about their spiritual danger, how progressive theology often drifts toward self-deification, and why the church has grown far too comfortable preaching phrases instead of the Word. This conversation is not reactionary; it is corrective. If you're hungry for real formation, grounded truth, and a faith that can withstand deception, offense, and cultural pressure, this episode brings the series to its necessary conclusion. Guest Bio Lisa Bevere is a bestselling author, speaker, and co-founder of Messenger International. Known for her prophetic clarity and uncompromising commitment to Scripture, Lisa has spent decades calling believers to spiritual maturity, courage, and wholehearted devotion to Jesus. Her books and teaching reach a global audience, challenging cultural Christianity and inviting the church back to truth, holiness, and biblical authority. Show Partners We spend a third of our lives asleep, so stop treating your bed like an afterthought. Cozy Earth's Bamboo Sheets are a game-changer. They're silky smooth, breathable, and cool to the touch. And they're more than bedding; Cozy Earth also makes bath essentials, pajamas, and men's and women's loungewear designed to bring calm and comfort to everyday life. Try their sheets risk-free with a 100-Night Sleep Trial and a 10-Year Warranty. Start the New Year right. Head to cozyearth.com and use code WINTODAY for up to 20% off. And if you see a post-purchase survey, tell them you heard about Cozy Earth on Win Today. 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.

The mightiest battlefield in the entire universe exists … in your mind! Spiritual fitness coach Jon Winkelman shares the weapons needed to strike down destructive thoughts that cloud our minds and imprison our lives. As a thank you for this month's donation... ...we'll send you The Significant Difference, by Arnie Cole.  It's 50 life changing lessons from God's Word in action. Yours with a gift of any amount. Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

Whether you're basking in blue skies or feeling a little like Eeyore with clouds of gloom hovering, coach Lydia Robertson assures us that God's joy is available! Discover how joy can be cultivated in your life. As a thank you for this month's donation......we'll send you The Significant Difference, by Arnie Cole.  It's 50 life changing lessons from God's Word in action.Yours with a gift of any amount.Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

Send us a textWhat if excellence isn't a finish line—but a way of living that shapes who you become?In this episode of Win Today, I sit down with Brad Stulberg, bestselling author of Peak Performance and The Practice of Groundedness, to unpack his brand-new book, The Way of Excellence.We explore how excellence has been hijacked by hustle culture—and how to reclaim it as a value-driven practice rooted in meaning, consistency, and personal integrity.Brad breaks down the core framework from The Way of Excellence, including:Why true excellence starts with engaged involvement, not performative effortHow to choose worthwhile pursuits that energize you instead of draining youThe role identity plays in sustaining long-term masteryWhy values—not vanity metrics—should guide your goalsWe also dive into:“Zombie burnout” and why it often comes from too little meaningful challengeHow to design systems that favor consistency over intensityProtecting focus from “attention vampires” in a noisy worldHolding outcome goals without letting them define your worthLetting failure sting just long enough to learn—and then returning to the craftBrad shares practical tools you can apply immediately: monthly and weekly goal setting, guarding deep focus, revisiting values at the right cadence, and reframing winning as giving your full effort in a way you respect.If you're tired of hustle theater and ready to build excellence that actually lasts, this conversation will reset how you think about success.Thank you for tuning in! If you feel led, please subscribe & share the show to others who you believe would benefit from it.Keep in touch below! Join The Unshakeable Discipline Community! Winning Is... Weekly Newsletter! LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/ryanacass/ Instagram | @ryanacass

Fitness coach Mark Geist tests the limits of what might annoy you as he trains you to share God's grace with others rather than your criticism!As a thank you for this month's donation......we'll send you The Significant Difference, by Arnie Cole.  It's 50 life changing lessons from God's Word in action.Yours with a gift of any amount.Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

Where do those tendencies to shift the blame or rationalize your sin come from? Coach Faith shines a light on the secretive life of pride! Find out where it lives, what it does, and how you can free yourself from its dangerous grip! As a thank you for this month's donation......we'll send you The Significant Difference, by Arnie Cole.  It's 50 life changing lessons from God's Word in action.Yours with a gift of any amount.Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

Does your mind have a mind of its own? Coach Gary reminds us that our own minds can turn against us unless we train them to think and believe only the truth!As a thank you for this month's donation......we'll send you The Significant Difference, by Arnie Cole.  It's 50 life changing lessons from God's Word in action.Yours with a gift of any amount.Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

Suffering exposes what we believe about God faster than success ever could. When affliction lingers, disappointment goes unresolved, and growth feels slower than we want, the question isn't whether God is present—it's whether our theology can carry the weight of real life. Too many believers inherit a framework that collapses under pressure, leaving them confused, bitter, or quietly disillusioned. This week on Win Today, Dr. Craig Keener joins me to rebuild a theology of suffering that can endure. We talk about why God is not in a hurry to mature us, how pressure actually forms spiritual resilience, and what it looks like to develop a mindset about affliction that produces endurance rather than erosion. This conversation doesn't minimize pain—it gives it meaning. If you're suffering, stalled, or carrying disappointment you haven't known how to name, this episode will help you reframe affliction as formation and discover the kind of maturity that only pressure can produce. Guest Bio Dr. Craig Keener is a leading New Testament scholar, historian, and theologian whose work has shaped global conversations on Scripture, the Holy Spirit, miracles, and suffering. He has authored dozens of academic and popular-level books and has taught and lectured internationally, bringing rigorous scholarship together with pastoral sensitivity and lived faith. Show Partners We spend a third of our lives asleep, so stop treating your bed like an afterthought. Cozy Earth's Bamboo Sheets are a game-changer. They're silky smooth, breathable, and cool to the touch. And they're more than bedding; Cozy Earth also makes bath essentials, pajamas, and men's and women's loungewear designed to bring calm and comfort to everyday life. Try their sheets risk-free with a 100-Night Sleep Trial and a 10-Year Warranty. Start the New Year right. Head to cozyearth.com and use code WINTODAY for up to 20% off. And if you see a post-purchase survey, tell them you heard about Cozy Earth on Win Today. 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 a lot of 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.

Coach Kelsey Coppinger, a recovering worry wart, helps us see the impact of worry and shares the simple, but profound wisdom of a Psalm to combat fear.As a thank you for this month's donation......we'll send you The Significant Difference, by Arnie Cole.  It's 50 life changing lessons from God's Word in action.Yours with a gift of any amount.Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

Have you ever felt spiritually stuck? Coach Justus Coppinger talks about life experiences that can baffle and bog you down in your spiritual walk. But with God there is an answer and an opportunity waiting for you! As a thank you for this month's donation......we'll send you The Significant Difference, by Arnie Cole.  It's 50 life changing lessons from God's Word in action.Yours with a gift of any amount.Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

It always helps to have something to look forward to, right?  So, if today or tomorrow or the next day seem a little bleak, Spiritual Fitness Coach Shannon Lenz will help you look up and discover the good news about all that is in store for you as you follow Christ!As a thank you for this month's donation......we'll send you The Significant Difference, by Arnie Cole.  It's 50 life changing lessons from God's Word in action.Yours with a gift of any amount.Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

Are you feeling spiritually stuck? Believe it or not, that's not a bad thing to admit. In fact, that's the first thing you need to do to get unstuck. John Comstock is here today to encourage, comfort and coach you out of the spiritual doldrums!As a thank you for this month's donation......we'll send you The Significant Difference, by Arnie Cole.  It's 50 life changing lessons from God's Word in action.Yours with a gift of any amount.Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

Have you ever considered that every time you speak, you can bring life and encouragement to someone? Coach Donna Amidon helps you weigh your words and be a voice of life and spiritual healing to others.As a thank you for this month's donation......we'll send you The Significant Difference, by Arnie Cole.  It's 50 life changing lessons from God's Word in action.Yours with a gift of any amount.Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

When things get stressful, your mind gets filled, and your pulse goes up, how do you find calmness of heart? Spiritual Fitness Coach Seth Walker helps you take a deep breath and breathe in the peace of God!As a thank you for this month's donation......we'll send you The Significant Difference, by Arnie Cole.  It's 50 life changing lessons from God's Word in action.Yours with a gift of any amount.Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

It's easy to become weary of doing good when we experience trials and see the evil that is present in the world. But, as Shannon Lenz reminds us today, persevering in faithfulness to Christ always matters, so don't grow weary!As a thank you for this month's donation......we'll send you The Significant Difference, by Arnie Cole.  It's 50 life changing lessons from God's Word in action.Yours with a gift of any amount.Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

Just as physical fitness requires discipline, proper nutrition, and regular exercise, spiritual fitness demands a similar approach. Nat Crawford offers coaching tips for the dedication, discipline, and nourishment of your spirit! As a thank you for this month's donation......we'll send you The Significant Difference, by Arnie Cole.  It's 50 life changing lessons from God's Word in action.Yours with a gift of any amount.Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

Comfort feels kind, but it keeps you immature. The wilderness is where God trains you for weight, yet most of us cheat the process by numbing pain, curating outcomes, and calling it wisdom, while our souls atrophy. This week on Win Today, Dr. Joel Tudman joins me to expose why "finding yourself inside yourself" is a dead end, how the Lord sometimes pulls us apart to make us whole, and how to stay spiritually agile when life is disruptive. If your faith has been built around feelings, not formation. And if you're tired of circling the same mountain with better language, this conversation will call you back to training for godliness, where it actually happens: in the desert. Guest Bio Dr. Joel A. Tudman is a pastor, communicator, and leadership coach who equips people to trade comfort for formation and preference for obedience. Known for clear, high-energy preaching and practical frameworks for spiritual growth, he serves churches and leaders across the country, training teams in character, resilience, and Spirit-led discipline. His work centers on courage, identity, and purpose, calling believers to be formed, not performed. Show Partners We spend a third of our lives asleep, so stop treating your bed like an afterthought. Cozy Earth's Bamboo Sheets are a game-changer. They're silky smooth, breathable, and cool to the touch. And they're more than bedding; Cozy Earth also makes bath essentials, pajamas, and men's and women's loungewear designed to bring calm and comfort to everyday life. Try their sheets risk-free with a 100-Night Sleep Trial and a 10-Year Warranty. Start the New Year right. Head to cozyearth.com and use code WINTODAY for up to 20% off. And if you see a post-purchase survey, tell them you heard about Cozy Earth on Win Today. 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.

There's a reason your hunger fades when life gets busy and your soul gets loud: boredom becomes a shortcut to numbing, entitlement masquerades as discernment, and self-pity convinces you that endurance is optional. This week on Win Today, Bethel Music's Kristene DiMarco joins me to confront the quiet habits that starve spiritual hunger and to show us how to train the soul when worship feels flat, prayer drags, and offense stands in the doorway of growth. We talk about the discipline of boredom, the anatomy of hunger, why entitlement and self-pity atrophy endurance, and how to lay down your "right" to be offended by everything in life so true formation can continue. If you feel dulled by distraction, easily offended, or tired of mistaking relief for transformation, this conversation will call you back to the long road of love. Guest Bio Kristene DiMarco is a songwriter and worship leader with Bethel Music, known for penning and recording modern hymns and congregational anthems and for leading worship at churches and conferences around the world. Her albums and collaborations with Bethel Music and Jesus Culture have introduced a wide range of songs to the global church, and she continues to write and lead with a focus on honest lyrics, theological clarity, and resilient faith. Show Partners We spend a third of our lives asleep, so stop treating your bed like an afterthought. Cozy Earth's Bamboo Sheets are a game-changer. They're silky smooth, breathable, and cool to the touch. And they're more than bedding; Cozy Earth also makes bath essentials, pajamas, and men's and women's loungewear designed to bring calm and comfort to everyday life. Try their sheets risk-free with a 100-Night Sleep Trial and a 10-Year Warranty. Start the New Year right. Head to cozyearth.com and use code WINTODAY for up to 20% off. And if you see a post-purchase survey, tell them you heard about Cozy Earth on Win Today. 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 a lot of 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 NEW 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.

You can admire spiritual maturity from a distance, or you can take your formation journey seriously. Many of us prefer the former. We outsource growth to personalities, call delayed obedience "wisdom," and bargain with God when surrender would cost too much. This week on Win Today, Dr. Eric Mason joins me to confront the quiet drift that hollows discipleship: the consumer posture that fuels bad teaching, the spiritual immaturity that bargains with God, and the confusion that happens when we make our assignment our purpose. If your faith has been built around sermons more than Scripture, preferences more than practices, or outcomes more than obedience, this conversation is your invitation to grow up on purpose, with the Spirit, for the long road of holiness. Guest Bio Dr. Eric Mason is the founder and lead pastor of Epiphany Fellowship in Philadelphia and the founder/president of Thriving, an urban ministry training leaders for city contexts. A pastor-theologian for nearly three decades, he has preached and trained nationally and internationally and authored several books. He holds a B.S. in Psychology (Bowie State), a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary—where he was mentored by Dr. Tony Evans at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship—and a D.Min. from Gordon-Conwell. Eric and his wife, Yvette, live in Philadelphia with their four children: Immanuel, Nehemiah, Ephraim, and Amalyah. Show Partner We spend a third of our lives asleep, so stop treating your bed like an afterthought. Cozy Earth's Bamboo Sheets are a game-changer. They're silky smooth, breathable, and cool to the touch. And they're more than bedding; Cozy Earth also makes bath essentials, pajamas, and men's and women's loungewear designed to bring calm and comfort to everyday life. Try their sheets risk-free with a 100-Night Sleep Trial and a 10-Year Warranty. Start the New Year right. Head to cozyearth.com and use code WINTODAY for up to 20% off. And if you see a post-purchase survey, tell them you heard about Cozy Earth on Win Today. Episode Links Show Notes Buy my NEW 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.