Win Today: Your Roadmap to Wholeness

In today's episode, we're talking about how to develop the breakthrough muscle, fake positivity, and why everyone reaches the failure point of their most developed strength. Joining us is one of my best friends, NBA performance coach, David Nurse. From the day I met him, he has exuded a razor-sharp focus and energy for life, and his passion is to help develop people just like you. If you enjoy this episode with David, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 257: Burnout, Managing Energy, and How to Live at Your Best (feat. Carey Nieuwhof) 265: Dave Hollis on Courage When Your Character is Under Fire, Dating After Divorce, and Dumping Falsehood Episode Links: David's Website | Instagram | Twitter | Buy a copy of David's new book on Amazon! Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

This week, the holiday season begins, and along with that often comes wonderful holiday gatherings. But in many cases, those family gatherings might be awkward. If you're headed into this week thinking, "I hate how politically charged family gatherings become. How do I dodge these situations?" or "I love my family, but they drive me nuts at holiday dinners," this is the conversation for you. But we can't ignore the reality that for some of you, you're hiding tears, thinking, "I am alone during the holidays, and really get depressed. I'd give anything to have a family dinner, even if it's crazy." Joining us this week is my dear friend, Dr. John Delony, a regular co-host of "The Dave Ramsey Show." We're going to have some fun, but we're also going to equip you to step into this holiday season with confidence and empathy. If you enjoyed this episode with John, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 151: Why Your Relationships Keep Failing and How to Find the Right People to Fuel Longevity in Life (feat. Dr. John Townsend) 212: How to Let Go of Guilt (feat. Valorie Burton) Episode Links: John's Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Buy a copy of the book on Amazon! Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

This week, we're talking about how to develop a habit of uncomplicated prayer, and how to establish and live a deeply formed life. Rich Villodas joins us today. And in preparation for this conversation, I Googled the phrase "Why am I." And what followed was no surprise at all: "Why am I so tired" and "Why am I always tired." So, I'd like to propose that one of the contributing factors to our chronic exhaustion is the fact that we are carrying burdens we should be laying down. And learning how to do that consistently is at the foundation of the deeply formed life. If you enjoy this episode with Rich, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 260: Self-Defeating Behavior, Living a Lie, and the Path to Inner Peace (feat. John Mark Comer) 257: Burnout, Managing Energy, and How to Live at Your Best (feat. Carey Nieuwhof) Episode Links: Rich's Website | Instagram | Facebook | Buy Rich's new book on Amazon! Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

This week, we're talking about clinical depression and the downward spiral, but also, how to hold on when you want to let go. Sheila Walsh, our guest today, is going to share her story through clinical depression and even shed light on her experience with medication, therapy, and what resurfaced through the pandemic in 2020. In a profound statement, Sheila said, "We need the companionship of brokenness, of people who love God but don't have all the answers." Today's conversation is both raw and rich in its transparency, but I trust you'll walk away from it with hope. If you enjoy this episode with Sheila, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 267: Emotional Abuse (feat. Dr. Dave Strubler and Mark Strubler, M.A., L.P.C.) 259: Emotional Incarceration and How Men Win the War Within (feat. Jason Wilson) Episode Links: Sheila's Website | Instagram | Facebook | Buy Sheila's new book on Amazon! Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

This week, we're talking all about emotional abuse; the ins and outs of how to recognize the abuse, how to heal from the abuse, and how to protect others from its insidious effects. Joining me are two trusted friends, Dr. Dave Strubler, whose 40-plus years in organizational leadership and social work have given him an up-close view of emotional abuse at work in culture, as well as his son, another friend, Mark Strubler, a licensed professional counselor, who specializes in trauma recovery. If you enjoy this episode with Dave and Mark, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 221: The Soul of Shame and What Shame Does to You (feat. Curt Thompson, M.D.) 266: Core Issues of the Soul, a Fresh Perspective on Grief and Loss, and The Soul of Desire (feat. Curt Thompson, M.D.) Episode Links: Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

This week, we're joined by my good friend, psychiatrist, and author, Dr. Curt Thompson. About today's conversation, Curt said, "Most of our well-intended attempts to counter the storms of our inner and outer lives involve identifying our problems and devising solutions for them. But in our hurry to diagnose and treat our diseases of the soul, we are often outrun by the very fear that is driving us to identify and resolve them." This is perhaps one of the most emotional episodes I've ever recorded, but there's a holistic approach to understanding shame, loss, trauma, and our souls' deepest desire that I trust will bring a fresh perspective and hope to you today, so buckle up. If you enjoy this episode with Curt, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 221: The Soul of Shame and What Shame Does to You (feat. Curt Thompson, M.D.) 226: Jamie Winship on Turning Chaos into Opportunity in Every Area of Your Life Episode Links: Dr. Thompson's Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Buy Dr. Thompson's new book on Amazon! Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

This week we're talking about the exhaustion of explaining yourself and how to risk with courage. Today, Dave Hollis will unpack why "When we're feeling frustrated and unfulfilled, the source of our discontent can often be traced back to the gap that exists between who we are at our core and how we feel like we have to show up to get affirmation from outside sources." Also today, Dave will teach us how to handle criticism without going into self-protection or self-promotion mode. If you enjoy this episode with Dave, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 255: Triggered and Insecure? It's the Thing Beneath the Thing. (feat. Steve Carter) 250: Louie Giglio on The Battle for Your Mind Episode Links: Dave's Website | Instagram | Facebook | Buy Dave's New Book Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

This week, we're talking about how to develop courage when your character is under fire and how to grow in discernment and wisdom. This is so important because courage without boundaries, without identity, and without wisdom or discernment might be reckless. So, the key to knowing how and when to pull the trigger and fight back against accusation? Wisdom and discernment. I'm so excited for you to lean into today's conversation with Madison Prewett, who is an absolute powerhouse of practical advice and sound wisdom. If you enjoy this episode with Madison, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 260: Self-Defeating Behavior, Living a Lie, and the Path to Inner Peace (feat. John Mark Comer) 258: Erwin McManus on Experiencing and Expressing Genius Episode Links: Madison's Website | Instagram | Buy Madi's New Book Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

Today, we're talking with Rebekah and Gabe Lyons about surrender, control, and your emotional health. Gabe and Rebekah each bring unique perspectives to the conversation around mental and emotional health, with Rebekah as an author, and Gabe as the founder of Q Ideas, an initiative aimed at engaging faith and culture in helpful, value-adding conversations. So, today is all about the fear of losing control of life, the loss of critical thinking skills in culture today, and so much more. If you enjoy this episode with Rebekah and Gabe, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 260: Self-Defeating Behavior, Living a Lie, and the Path to Inner Peace (feat. John Mark Comer) 259: Emotional Incarceration and How Men Win the War Within (feat. Jason Wilson) Episode Links: Rebekah's Website | Facebook | Instagram | Buy Rebekah's Newest Book Gabe's Website | Q Ideas Instagram | Gabe's Instagram Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

Today, we're talking with my good friend, Jordan Raynor, about approval addiction, the dark side of discipline, and how to discern urgency. In fact, today, you'll learn that time management is not an exercise to achieve inner peace. Instead, because we have access to inner peace already, time management is an expression of the gift of peace we've been given. If you enjoy this episode with Jordan, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 261: The Illusion of Life Balance and How to Do What Really Matters (feat. Christy Wright) 260: Self-Defeating Behavior, Living a Lie, and the Path to Inner Peace (feat. John Mark Comer) Episode Links: Jordan's Website | Facebook | Instagram | Buy Jordan's New Book | Enter to Win a FREE trip to Israel Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

This week, we're talking about the illusion of life balance and how to order your life to do what really matters. For a lot of us listening today, we have a laundry list of "shoulds" that are weighed down by the feelings of guilt for not doing what we think we should be doing. But today, Christy Wright joins the conversation to teach why you don't have the right to say no. You have the responsibility to say no. If you enjoy this episode with Christy, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 257: Burnout, Managing Energy, and How to Live at Your Best (feat. Carey Nieuwhof) 254: Why You Need a Reset (feat. Lee Cummings) Episode Links: Christy's Website | Facebook | Instagram | Buy Christy's New Book Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

This week, we're talking about self-defeating behavior, living a lie, and the true path to inner peace. Have you wondered lately why your mind is under so much duress and why you keep returning to self-protecting, self-promoting reflexes in your day-to-day interaction with others? Well, according to today's guest, one of my favorite people, John Mark Comer, "The emotional/relational/familial/societal/political meltdown we've been living in for years now is daily proof of the fact that our mental maps are off, that we're drifting further and further into dangerous territory." What's the linchpin that's inhibiting our ability to course-correct? That's what we'll explore with John Mark today. If you enjoy this episode with John Mark, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 232: Dr. Caroline Leaf on Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess 255: Triggered and Insecure? It's the Thing Beneath the Thing. (feat. Steve Carter) Episode Links: John Mark's Website | Facebook | Instagram | Buy John Mark's New Book Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

Our guest today, Jason Wilson, is a prolific coach to many men, young and old, across the nation. He says, "Strength depends on the physical ability of the body, but power is based on the spiritual rule over the body." For decades, Jason Wilson was losing the war within—the internal battle that many men wage daily but were never taught how to win. As a result, he could not combat his toxic thoughts and emotions. Instead, he was conquered by them and communicated without composure—hurting those he loved and himself. This went on until he renewed his mind by releasing years of past trauma. His life and relationships were transformed when he learned how to master his emotions and express them with self-control. In the process, Jason became a better husband, father, and leader. And today, you'll hear from Jason and learn how to do the same. If you enjoy this episode with Jason, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 255: Triggered and Insecure? It's the Thing Beneath the Thing. (feat. Steve Carter) 250: Louie Giglio on The Battle for Your Mind Episode Links: Jason's Website | Facebook | Instagram | Buy Jason's New Book Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

Do you remember that at a young age, we had to be taught to color inside the lines? We had to be taught to think inside the box, too. But our natural instinct was to think outside the box. To express an innate genius through our lives. But here's the catch: genius is not transferrable. You could spend your life with Picasso and never become a great painter." But with Jesus, his genius is dramatically the reverse. His genius, it would seem, is contagious. Why? Find out this week with our guest, Erwin McManus. If you enjoy this episode with Erwin, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 253: How to Make Sure You're Dealing with Blind Spots, Hopelessness, and Why Emotions are a Bad Compass (feat. Daniel Harkavy) 241: How to Free Yourself from the Cult of Overwork and the Benefits of Non-Achievement (feat. Michael Hyatt) Episode Links: Erwin's Website | Facebook | Instagram | Buy Erwin's New Book Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

257: Burnout, Managing Energy, and How to Live at Your Best (feat. Carey Nieuwhof) Overwhelmed. Overcommitted. Overworked. That's the false script many people, maybe you, and definitely I, adopt to be successful. Does this sound familiar? Slammed is normal. Distractions are everywhere. Life gets reduced to going through the motions. To be candid, it's wildly familiar to me. And I don't like it. If you're tired of living that way, hold tight. This week, influential podcast host and thought leader Carey Nieuwhof joins us to talk about burnout, managing energy, and how to live at your best. If you enjoy this episode with Carey, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 237: Jon Acuff on The Surprise Solution to Overthinking 241: How to Free Yourself from the Cult of Overwork and the Benefits of Non-Achievement (feat. Michael Hyatt) Episode Links: Carey's Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Buy Carey's New Book Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

After 35 years in business and leadership at the top of Chick-fil-A, Dee Ann Turner knows a few things about culture, about hiring the right candidate, and about coaching people to win their interview, land the job, and crush their career. And that's exactly where we're headed today. If you enjoy this episode with Dee Ann, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 237: Jon Acuff on The Surprise Solution to Overthinking 227: Flipping the Script of Your Life, Healing Burnout, and How to Win the Day (feat. Mark Batterson) Episode Links: Dee Ann's Website | Facebook | Instagram | Buy Dee Ann's New Book Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

This week, we're talking about the thing...beneath the thing. The deeper issue. The root cause of the surface-level pain and anxiety you're experiencing today. This week, Steve Carter joins us and he will teach all of us how to identify and deal with the issues beneath the issues in life, how to recognize an over-extension of pleasure that serves as a dysfunctional tool for coping with pain, and why most people miss what's really keeping them stuck. If you enjoy this episode with Steve, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 245: John Eldredge on Healing the Masculine Soul and the Trauma of the Global Pandemic 241: How to Free Yourself from the Cult of Overwork and the Benefits of Non-Achievement (feat. Michael Hyatt) Episode Links: Steve's Website | Facebook | Instagram | Buy Steve's New Book Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

This week on the podcast, we're talking about why you need a reset in life. But today's conversation is more than practical; I believe it's going to be a spiritual deposit. From time to time, I like to invite friends, spiritual leaders, who will help us pause to receive perspective and wisdom about the bigger picture of what the Lord is doing in us and in the world. We need it. And that's exactly the conversation we're having today with my friend, senior pastor of Radiant Church, Lee Cummings. If you enjoy this episode with Lee, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 249: The Danger of Deception and Bitterness and Core Values that Will Shape Your Life (feat. Henry and Alex Seeley) 246: Christine Caine on Drifting in Your Purpose, Deconstruction, Irrational Fear, and Why She Almost Quit Episode Links: Lee's Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Buy Lee's New Book Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

Blind spots. We all have them, but the challenge is that we can't see them. So the task before us to is employ enough self-awareness and emotional maturity in order to seek wisdom from others about those blind spots so we can grow through them. Joining us today for this personal coaching conversation is a renowned executive coach and author, Daniel Harkavy. Also today, we're going to explore the issue of hopelessness and why emotions make a pretty poor compass for life. If you enjoy this episode with Daniel, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 241: How to Free Yourself from the Cult of Overwork and the Benefits of Non-Achievement (feat. Michael Hyatt) 237: Jon Acuff on The Surprise Solution to Overthinking Episode Links: Daniel's Website | Facebook | YouTube | Buy Daniel's New Book Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

This week, Ben Higgins, ABC's "The Bachelor," joins the conversation to share his experience with shame, guilt, and isolation. This week, we'll also talk about why singleness, according to Ben, is not a disease that needs to be cured. If you've felt stuck in any of your relationships, you'll want to buckle-in to this one. If you enjoy this episode with Ben, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 251: Emotional Unavailability, Rejection, and Why You Can't Heal Yourself (feat. The Bachelorette's Desiree Hartsock Siegfried) 247: How to Predict Happiness in Marriage and Why Attraction, Chemistry, and Compatibility Aren't Enough (feat. Gary Thomas) Episode Links: Ben's Facebook | Instagram | Buy Ben's New Book Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

Have you ever been in an emotionally unavailable and closed-off relationship? And in that relationship have you over-extended yourself to such a degree that the return on your investment was "crumbs of affection"? This week, we're talking about how to heal from rejection. You see, behind rejection is often underlying roots of unworthiness and abandonment. And that's the deep dive we're taking with ABC's The Bachelorette, Desiree Hartsock Siegfried. If you enjoy this episode with Desiree, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 230: Rejection in Relationships, Sexual Shame, and Why You Shouldn't Kiss Dating Goodbye (feat. Kait Warman) 247: How to Predict Happiness in Marriage and Why Attraction, Chemistry, and Compatibility Aren't Enough (feat. Gary Thomas) Episode Links: Desiree's Facebook | Instagram | Buy Desiree's New Book Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

For many people, stress, anxiety, and overwhelm are running full tilt right now. And as such, there's a common belief that there's no way out. But this week, the founder of the Passion movement, Louie Giglio, joins us to talk about the root issue: the battle for your mind. If you enjoy this episode with Louie, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 241: How to Free Yourself from the Cult of Overwork and the Benefits of Non-Achievement (feat. Michael Hyatt) 244: Destiny's Child's Michelle Williams on Checking In with Yourself, How to Not Live from Your Wounds, and Her Life-Threatening Battle with Depression Episode Links: Louie's Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Buy Louie's New Book Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

This week, we're talking about anxiety; why we need to redefine it, and how to do exactly that. While mental health is complex, our culture has made anxiety into something it's not. For the majority of people who face anxiety, the truth is simpler than we think: anxiety is an alarm. It's a signal—nothing more and nothing less. Anxiety is simply our body's way of telling us something is wrong. If we stop and listen, we can calm the alarm and move forward into healing and hope. If you enjoyed this episode with John, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 151: Why Your Relationships Keep Failing and How to Find the Right People to Fuel Longevity in Life (feat. Dr. John Townsend) 212: How to Let Go of Guilt (feat. Valorie Burton) Episode Links: John's Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Buy a copy of the book on Amazon! Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

Somehow, the unthinkable happened in your life: job loss, infidelity in your marriage, the loss of a parent far too early in life, the betrayal of a friend. Beyond the shock, grief and the sense of profound loss hits in an unpredictable way. And as we move through grief, not only does life change but we are changed in the process. And while a fatalistic view of life isn't helpful or even hopeful, we cannot ignore the fact that in this life, we will experience loss and pain. And that's what we're going to explore with marriage and family therapist, Nicole Zasowski. Today's focus isn't about how to look on the bright side or how to search for the silver lining in the cloud. It's how to leverage the unwanted pain in your life in a way that will lead you to emotional freedom and transformation. Episode Links: Nicole's Website | Instagram | Facebook | Buy a copy of the book on Amazon! Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

We're all infected with a spiritual disease. Its name is "shame." Whether we realize it or not, shame affects every aspect of our lives. In fact, shame causes us to hide. Yet God is not absent or separate from our hiding. He's with us in it. So why do we work so hard to believe He's not with us in our shame? Find out this week as we sit down with Dr. Curt Thompson, a renowned psychiatrist, whose insight on shame will help you identify your own pains and struggles and find freedom from the lifelong negative messages that bind you. It's time to embrace healing and wholeness as you discover and defeat shame's insidious agenda. If you enjoyed this episode with Dr. Thompson, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 196: What You Need to Know about Trauma, and the Transformation from Trauma to Wholeness (feat. Dr. James Gordon) 201: Self-Medicating, Inner Healing, and the Abundant Life (feat. Carlos Whittaker) Episode Links: Dr. Thompson's Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Buy a copy of the book on Amazon! Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

Living with an overshadowing feeling of guilt is exhausting. Guilt drives our decisions. Guilt is a source of distraction. And in relationships, guilt shows up as debt. How? Well, too often, we take far more responsibility than we should in a relationship. So, we may not have done something wrong, but we feel like we did, so we have to compensate. Today, we're taking a thorough look at how to let go of guilt in your life with author, speaker, and coach, Valorie Burton, whose own relationship with guilt has given her both perspective and tools we need. Episode Links: Valorie's Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Buy a copy of the book on Amazon! Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

This week on the podcast, Henry and Alex Seeley, pastors of "The Belonging Co." in Nashville are here to talk about the danger of deception and bitterness and core values that will shape your life. We'll also get under the hood of their personal journeys of risk and change, and what kept them anchored in truth and stability along the way. If you enjoy this episode with Henry and Alex, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 203: Sam Collier on The Transformation of the Mind, Deciding to Not Be Defined By Your Past, and How to Realize Your Greater Story 205: What to Do When You're Numb, Exhausted, and Doing Things that Don't Matter (feat. Jon Tyson) Episode Links: Henry and Alex's Website | Facebook | Henry's Instagram | Alex's Instagram | YouTube Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

There's no quicker way for you to lose focus and motivation in life than when you decide to live as a victim of your past. And the operative word here is "decide." This week, Anthony ONeal, host of "The Table," joins us to talk about dumping excuses, setting boundaries, and... how to stop living with a victim mentality. If you enjoy this episode with Anthony, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 241: How to Free Yourself from the Cult of Overwork and the Benefits of Non-Achievement (feat. Michael Hyatt) 246: Christine Caine on Drifting in Your Purpose, Deconstruction, Irrational Fear, and Why She Almost Quit Episode Links: Anthony's Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Buy Anthony's latest book on Amazon Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

Three things that lead people to get married are often romantic attraction, sexual chemistry, and relational compatibility. Yet research shows that they do not predict future marital happiness and fulfillment. And in 1967, a study of college-age women found at 76% of women said they would marry someone if the man had every trait they were looking for, even if they didn't feel "romantic love" toward him. In more recent research, 91% of women said, "absolutely not." So, what's the cultural shift? Well, this week, we're talking all things dating, marriage, compatibility, and conflict with Gary Thomas. If you enjoy this episode with Gary, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 238: The Top Relationship Mistakes We Make that We Don't Know We're Making (feat. Dave and Ann Wilson) 230: Rejection in Relationships, Sexual Shame, and Why You Shouldn't Kiss Dating Goodbye (feat. Kait Warman) Episode Links: Gary's Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Buy Sacred Marriage, The Sacred Search, A Lifelong Love Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

Throughout life, most of us ask, "How did I get here?" And loaded in the question is often disillusionment and disappointment about the subtle drift we had no idea was taking place. This week, Christine Caine teaches that the only way you can have a wider reach of effectiveness in life is contingent upon the degree to which we are prepared to go deeper in our walk with God. Christine shares candidly about the process of breaking, crushing, and healing in her own life that is so necessary for anointing to flow through our lives as well. If you enjoy this episode with Christine, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 239: Why Freedom Complicates Life, Avoiding Pain, and The Trap of Compartmentalizing Life (feat. Mark Clark) 231: Finding Happiness, Grief & Loss, and Why Your Scars Tell a Story (feat. Daniel Fusco) Episode Links: Christine's Website | Instagram | Facebook | Buy a copy of the book on Amazon! Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

This week, one of my personal heroes is back on the show to talk all about healing the masculine soul. And that's John Eldredge. About today's conversation, he said, "I am here to tell you that you can get your heart back. But I need to warn you—if you want your heart back if you want the wound healed and your strength restored and to find your true name, you're going to have to fight for it." This week, you're going to learn how to recover your true masculine heart, how to heal the wounds and trauma in your story, and how to delight in the strength you were created to offer the world. If you enjoy this episode with John, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 202: Masculinity on Fire and How to Predict a Moral Failure Before It Happens (feat. Stephen Mansfield) 209: When You Feel Behind in Life and Need Transformation (feat. Morgan Snyder) Episode Links: John's Website | Buy a copy of the new book on Amazon Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

This week, Michelle Williams from Destiny's Child is here, and we're talking about her never-before-told story of how, even amid enormous fame and success, she battled depression...and won. Michelle also shares powerful practices of checking in with yourself and how to not live from wounds of your past. If you enjoy this episode with Michelle, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 221: The Soul of Shame and What Shame Does to You (feat. Curt Thompson, M.D.) 229: Anxiety: What It Is, What It Isn't, and How to Get Your Life Back (feat. Dr. John Delony) Episode Links: Michelle's Instagram | Buy a copy of the new book on Amazon Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

It's pretty obvious that words can cut and destroy. Words can heal. And words have the ability to establish a precedent for the affection and focus of your life. Most certainly, however, words spoken contain the power of life and death. This week, Caitlin Crosby, founder of "The Giving Keys," joins us to talk about the inherent power of words and the words that are presently forming her world. But then, in a raw and candid fashion, Caitlin pivots from this theme to talk about her journey through a new life of single parenting and what happens when shame knocks on the door of her heart. If you enjoy this episode with Caitlin, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 214: Stop Hiding. Stop Playing Small. (feat. Sam Acho) 231: Finding Happiness, Grief & Loss, and Why Your Scars Tell a Story (feat. Daniel Fusco) Episode Links: Caitlin's Website | Facebook | Instagram | Buy a copy of the new book on Amazon Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

In a recent survey of workers, 82% of the respondents said they are overworked. And this has resulted in high burnout rates. And in the United States alone, 43% of the respondents indicated that staff morale was low because they are overworked. To make matters more complicated, almost half or 49% have left their company because they felt overwhelmed by the amount of work. Not only is overworking detrimental to long-term wellness, it is addictive. Too many people wrap their overall self-worth and identity in their performance. But what if there was another way? What if you could learn to win at work and succeed in life? That's the conversation we're having with New York Times bestselling author and leadership development expert, Michael Hyatt. If you enjoy this episode with Michael, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 190: Michael Hyatt on How to Live Your Life Driven by Vision 227: Flipping the Script of Your Life, Healing Burnout, and How to Win the Day (feat. Mark Batterson) Episode Links: Michael's Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Buy a copy of the new book on Amazon | FREE Exclusive Resources Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

Today's conversation goes the distance on a necessary subject: pornography. Porn stimulates the brain like other addictive drugs and is hooking a generation. In fact, no one is immune to the destructive power of porn. It's waging war against personal purpose, health, and is destroying relationships. Joining us for this deep dive is Ted Shimer. If you enjoy this episode with Ted, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 221: The Soul of Shame and What Shame Does to You (feat. Curt Thompson, M.D.) 192: Beat Sexual Addiction, Live Porn-Free, and Have Great Sex in Your Marriage (feat. Steve Arterburn) Episode Links: Ted's Website | Facebook | Buy a copy of the book on Amazon! Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

Some people don't want to be free because real, lasting freedom complicates life as we know it. And because Jesus brings with Him solutions to problems and empowerment to take responsibility for our own lives, that will introduce complications to the comfort of seeing life only through our limited paradigm. Freedom has a cost, but the payout will change your life and the lives of others. The question is whether or not you want to live in that freedom or stay trapped in ignorance of what is available to you. Mark Clark joins the conversation this week. If you enjoyed this episode with Mark, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 226: Jamie Winship on Turning Chaos into Opportunity in Every Area of Your Life 233: The Cost of Holding Back in Life, Faking Positivity, and The Hidden Power of Writing Things Down (feat. Ally Fallon) Episode Links: Mark's Website | Instagram | Facebook | Buy a copy of the book on Amazon! Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

One of the best pieces of advice I've ever been given, that I want to give to you, is to ask people for feedback about y our own blind spots. And this plays into every domain of life, from finances to personal growth, and especially to relationships. And that's exactly the target we're going to hit today: the top relationship mistakes we make that we don't know we're making. Dave and Ann Wilson join us today. In addition to being my pastors and leaders, they're the bestselling authors of Vertical Marriage and the hosts of the nationally syndicated radio program, Family Life Today. This is their space, and to be honest, I don't think anyone talks about it like they do. If you enjoyed this episode with Dave and Ann, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 222: Lysa TerKeurst on Forgiving What You Can't Forget 230: Rejection in Relationships, Sexual Shame, and Why You Shouldn't Kiss Dating Goodbye (feat. Kait Warman) Episode Links: Dave and Ann's Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Buy a copy of the book on Amazon! Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

According to today's guest, New York Times Bestselling Author, Jon Acuff, overthinking isn't a personality trait. It's the sneakiest form of fear. It steals your time, your creativity, and your ability to achieve your goals. And when we don't control our thoughts, our thoughts control us. But the solution to overthinking isn't to stop thinking. This week, Jon Acuff is here to walk us through revolutionary and scientific principles to pump the brakes on overthinking and re-focus your energy in a healthier, more productive manner. If you enjoyed this episode with Jon, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 232: Dr. Caroline Leaf on Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess 227: Flipping the Script of Your Life, Healing Burnout, and How to Win the Day (feat. Mark Batterson) Episode Links: Jon's Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Buy a copy of the book on Amazon! Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

Surveying culture today, it's pretty obvious that we're an incredibly divided, isolated society. And one of the resounding themes in this postmodern era has been around the search for truth. Why does this matter? What's at stake? Freedom, actually. Jesus said, "And you will know the Truth, and the Truth will set you free." Joining us today for this pivotal conversation is lead singer and founder of the 12-time platinum-selling band, Skillet, John Cooper. If you enjoyed this episode with John, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 208: Lisa Bevere on The Cure for Systemic Fear and How to Experience Longevity in Life 213: Lecrae on Discovering Your True Self After Trauma, Plastic Platitudes, and His Untold Story of Restoration Episode Links: John's Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Buy a copy of the book on Amazon! Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

A lot of times in life, we miss what's right in front of our eyes, not because we don't see it, but because we don't slow down to notice and invest. Renowned comedian Michael Jr. joins the podcast to teach us, through comedy, how he has learned to get out his own way, ask better questions, and flip the focus of his own life in such a way that his talents, abilities, and influence with others has experienced a remarkable uptick. And he'll teach you how to do the same. If you enjoyed this episode with Michael, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 216: It's Time to Beat Cynicism, How to Wake-Up, and What Cancel Culture is Really Destroying (feat. Harris III) 219: John Bevere on Why People Don't Fully Develop Their God-Given Potential (And How to Multiply Yours) Episode Links: Michael Jr.'s Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Buy a copy of the book on Amazon! Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

Join host Christopher Cook for a conversation about your emotional, spiritual, and physical health, your relationships, and essentially how to live a life of wholeness in your true identity. That kind of life is courageous, focused, overcoming, authentic, and vulnerable. And each week, we'll be joined by world-renowned leaders, bestselling authors, experts-in-field, and even friends, who will share their stories, their struggles, and their strategies for life, as if we were sitting down for coffee or dinner with them. You'll walk away from each conversation with takeaways and lessons for your everyday life. Let's Connect: Follow Christopher: WINTODAY.tv | Instagram | Facebook Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

Words are powerful. Even when they aren't true, they can begin to shape our perceptions of ourselves and the decisions we make. Yet the only labels that really matter to this generation are the ones with which God originally designated us. Today, we're talking about breaking negative labels and redefining your life with our guest, Arden Bevere. If you enjoyed this episode with Arden, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 214: Stop Hiding. Stop Playing Small. (feat. Sam Acho) 217: Living-Out Your True Identity in a World of Flimsy Secular Humanism (feat. Chip Ingram) Episode Links: Arden's Website | Instagram | Buy a copy of the book on Amazon! Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

You'll only make progress in life to the extent you have discipline in a specific area of life. What that means for all of us is that there are potentially undisciplined areas of our lives that are holding us back. And the scary part is that we might not be aware that we are holding ourselves back from making progress in life. Well, today, author Ally Fallon joins the conversation with you and me, and together, we're going to learn how the simple, yet layered practice of writing things down will produce huge gains for us in the short-term and in the long-term. If you enjoyed this episode with Ally, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 227: Flipping the Script of Your Life, Healing Burnout, and How to Win the Day (feat. Mark Batterson) 232: Dr. Caroline Leaf on Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess Episode Links: Ally's Website | Instagram | Buy a copy of the book on Amazon! Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

Do you ever find yourself stuck in a swamp of destructive, negative thoughts that eventually make you physically sick? Toxic thoughts, depression, anxiety–the things that create a "mental mess" are frequently aggravated by a chaotic world and sustained by an inability to manage our runaway thoughts. But we shouldn't settle into this mental mess as if it's just our new normal. There's hope and help available to us–and the road to healthier thoughts and peak happiness may actually be shorter than you think. That's the conversation we're having this week with a friend and personal hero, Dr. Caroline Leaf. If you enjoyed this episode with Dr. Leaf, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 211: Healing Old Wounds, Generational Trauma, and the Roots of Depression (feat. Dr. Christopher Motley) 218: Kris Vallotton on Unlocking Spiritual Intelligence that Will Transform Your Life Episode Links: Dr. Leaf's Website | Instagram | Facebook | Buy a copy of the book on Amazon! Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

This week, we're talking about how to find true happiness, even amidst grief and loss, and why your scars tell a story for others to hear. What does it mean for scars to tell a story? Quite obviously, they are evidence that a collision with difficulty led to their appearance. And while we aren't usually excited about what led to the scars, we can look back and see the Lord's faithfulness. And there is the story; it's the testimony of His promise to never leave. And that leads us to a shared desire: a desire to live happy lives. But after trying to make things happen by our own efforts, we often have a nagging feeling that our lives just aren't what they should be. So, we try to live better. We try to make adjustments to avoid future pain and loss. But with every attempt, we continually find ourselves not quite there, right? So, what are we to do? Find out this week in our conversation with Daniel Fusco. If you enjoyed this episode with Daniel, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 222: Lysa TerKeurst on Forgiving What You Can't Forget 224: How to Stay in the Fight, Choose Hope, and Reject the Lies (feat. Hannah Brencher) Episode Links: Daniel's Website | Instagram | Facebook | Buy a copy of the book on Amazon! Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

This week, we're talking about rejection in relationships. Maybe you've joined the conversation today and are thinking "I can't escape a deep feeling of rejection in my life, through my relationships" and "My past relationships mistakes are shaming me into not taking risks anymore." Whether it happened in grade school or last week, rejection can leave deep scars that affect our relationships, our self-worth, and our identities for years to come. And while we can't control when rejection appears, we can control how we react when it does. This week, popular relationship coach and podcaster Kait Warman joins us for a deep dive into rejection in relationships. If you enjoyed this episode with Kait, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 203: Sam Collier on The Transformation of the Mind, Deciding to Not Be Defined By Your Past, and How to Realize Your Greater Story 213: Lecrae on Discovering Your True Self After Trauma, Plastic Platitudes, and His Untold Story of Restoration Episode Links: Kait's Website | Instagram | Facebook | Buy a copy of the book on Amazon! Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

This week, we're talking about anxiety; why we need to redefine it, and how to do exactly that. While mental health is complex, our culture has made anxiety into something it's not. For the majority of people who face anxiety, the truth is simpler than we think: anxiety is an alarm. It's a signal—nothing more and nothing less. Anxiety is simply our body's way of telling us something is wrong. If we stop and listen, we can calm the alarm and move forward into healing and hope. If you enjoyed this episode with John, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 151: Why Your Relationships Keep Failing and How to Find the Right People to Fuel Longevity in Life (feat. Dr. John Townsend) 212: How to Let Go of Guilt (feat. Valorie Burton) Episode Links: John's Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Buy a copy of the book on Amazon! Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

What if there really was one habit that could change every area of your life? There's no doubt all of us would be interested in learning how to develop it. And what if we could gain wisdom from a seasoned leader about what key personal and cultural balloons need to be popped so that we can stay on-track to our core purpose? Well, that one habit does exist. And there are actually nine ways to develop that habit. Joining us today is renowned author, Gary Thomas, and I'm thrilled to share his wisdom with you today. If you enjoyed this episode with Gary, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 163: Speaking Truth to Crazy & When to Walk Away from Toxic People (feat. Gary Thomas) 214: Stop Hiding. Stop Playing Small. (feat. Sam Acho) Episode Links: Gary's Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Buy the book on Amazon now Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

Today's guest, New York Times bestselling author, Mark Batterson, says, "If your life isn't what you want it to be, it may be because you're telling yourself the wrong story! Your explanations are more important than your experiences. Your stories are more important than the situations you find yourself in." So, the point-blank question today is: what is the story you are telling yourself about your life and your potential? We're talking today about how to flip the script of your life, how to heal burnout, and seven key habits that will help you accomplish more and stress less. If you enjoyed this episode with Mark, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 214: Stop Hiding. Stop Playing Small. (feat. Sam Acho) 199: How to Do Things That Really Matter and Why You Must Get Better (feat. Britnie Turner) Episode Links: Mark's Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Buy a copy of Mark's book on Amazon now! Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

As we've stepped into 2021, many of us may be asking the question, "Now what?!" This week, we're talking with Jamie Winship about how chaos does indeed produce opportunity and innovation if we're willing to move with a natural process of change and growth. If you enjoyed this episode with Jamie, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 221: The Soul of Shame and What Shame Does to You (feat. Curt Thompson, M.D.) 215: Why Future-Tripping is Depressing and Why Transformation Destroys Self-Improvement (feat. Paul Young, author of "The Shack") Episode Links: Jamie's Website | Instagram | Facebook Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.