Win Today: Your Roadmap to Wholeness

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.

This week, we're talking about money. Understanding why you handle money the way you do changes everything. It means you can build on your strengths, change your bad habits for good, improve your relationships, and see some serious life change in the process. If you've ever asked "Why do I keep making the same money mistakes?" or "How do I make lasting progress with my money?" this is the conversation for you. And joining me is one of my favorite people, #1 NY Times Bestselling Author, Rachel Cruze. If you enjoyed this episode with Rachel, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 175: Get Through College Without Student Loans? (feat. Ramsey Solutions' Anthony O'Neal) Episode Links: Rachel'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.

Today's conversation is all about how to stay in the fight, choose hope, and reject the lies that so easily distract and discourage us from setting foot on an everyday life of purpose. So maybe today, even as we've begun a new year, you're battling crippling anxiety and depression and don't know what to do. And maybe, you've said, "It's a new year. And after 2020, I'm scared about what might happen next." Well, all of that is valid. And so today, my good friend, Hannah Brencher, joins the conversation to give you the boost you need to fight forward. If you enjoyed this episode with Hannah, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 197: Winning the War Within, Justice Warriors, the Danger of Avoiding Pain, and How to Live Fully-Alive (feat. Jason Vallotton) 215: Why Future-Tripping is Depressing and Why Transformation Destroys Self-Improvement (feat. Paul Young, author of "The Shack") Episode Links: Hannah'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.

In this week's encore episode, I'm joined by Banning Liebscher, the founder of Jesus Culture, and we're talking all about the blind spots that keep us from our purpose and how to develop the courage to take responsibility for our calling. Episode Links: Banning's Website | Facebook | Instagram | 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's encore conversation is with Jason Vallotton, whose life resonates with the proof that you can win the war against your inner critic and against the lies that keep you from living fully alive. Most people go through life trying not to get hit. But that reactionary posture of avoiding pain is exactly what will keep you from living a strong and successful life in the here and now. So, in today's conversation, you're going to walk away with some practical strategies to win in your mental and emotional health and stop the up-and-down inconsistencies that I know you wish you could change if you had a plan. Well today, you'll get that plan. Episode Links: Jason's Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Buy "Winning the War Within" on Amazon! Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

Today's conversation is all about living with mental illness, how to set boundaries for your mental health, and how to quiet down a noisy world. Maybe you're here today, and your mental and emotional health is teetering. The first thing I want to say to you is that there is no shame to be had in what you're experiencing. The second thing I want to say is that today's conversation with my friend, Jamie Grace, is going to validate you right where you're at and give you the courage to move forward in health and wholeness. If you enjoyed this episode with Jamie, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 197: Winning the War Within, Justice Warriors, the Danger of Avoiding Pain, and How to Live Fully-Alive (feat. Jason Vallotton) 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 | Twitter | Buy a copy of the book on Amazon! Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

Death. Loss. Infidelity. Betrayal. Abuse. How do you forgive what you can't forget? And when, after betrayal, hurt, infidelity, or great personal loss, you feel bitterness taking over your heart, how do you heal and move forward? This week, Lysa TerKeurst joins me to talk about a critical subject for all of us: forgiving what we can't forget. If you enjoyed this episode with Lysa, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 166: Narcissism (feat. Dr. David Strubler) 205: What to Do When You're Numb, Exhausted, and Doing Things that Don't Matter (feat. Jon Tyson) Episode Links: Lysa'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.

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.

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.

Have you thought to yourself, "I want my life to be impactful, but I don't know where to start?" Or maybe, "I'm afraid of wasting my life. I know I should be doing something other than what I'm doing right now. Where do I start to make the change?" Well today, bestselling author, John Bevere, joins us to talk exactly about how to know what you should be doing with your life and how to multiply your God-given potential. 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 214: Stop Hiding. Stop Playing Small. (feat. Sam Acho) 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.

Are you frustrated with life and your inability to create solutions for your everyday walk? Most of us tackle life using only two quotients: our I.Q. and our E.Q. But today's guest, Kris Vallotton, believes that in doing so, we are ignoring a deeper dimension, and that's spiritual intelligence. Because believers have the mind of Christ through the Holy Spirit, we have the capacity for brilliance; the capacity to leverage solutions for every area of our lives. And that's the conversation we're having today. If you enjoyed this episode with Kris, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 125: Jamie Winship on Your Perception of Yourself. Is it a Lie? Or is it Truth? 216: It's Time to Beat Cynicism, How to Wake-Up, and What Cancel Culture is Really Destroying (feat. Harris III) Episode Links: Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.