• Ep. 144 - Gentle Parenting, Father Wounds, & the Surgeon General's Warning
    Dec 15 2024

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    In this episode of the Today Counts Show, Jim talks with friend, content creator, & church leader, Winston Harris. Jim and Winston address the Surgeon General's recent warning about the health hazard of "parenting."

    They share practical ways to navigate the tensions parents are facing in our culture today and explore the current trend of parenting known as "gentle parenting."

    If you are a parent or know a parent, share this helpful podcast on how to raise kids the right way!

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    47 mins
  • Ep. 143 - Nephilim, Fallen Angels, & Ancient Secrets (Genesis 6:1-8 Study)
    Dec 8 2024

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    In this episode of The Today Counts Show, we continue a collection of conversations on the book of Genesis. Jim talks with Gary Harpst, Matt Martin and Winston Harris on a really weird Bible story that leaves us with more questions than answers.

    They dive into the beginning of Genesis 6 where these highly polarizing creatures called the "Nephilim" are introduced. In this rich conversation about the brokenness of humanity and the supernatural occurrences of the ancient world, we explore the warnings of Genesis 6 and it's implications for us today.

    Tune in for a profound exploration of biblical wisdom and spiritual growth!

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    53 mins
  • Ep. 142 - Dave Rich on Battling Addiction, Tragedy, & His Spiritual Awakening
    Dec 1 2024

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    In this episode of the Today Counts Show, Jim talks with author, speaker, & church leader, Dave Rich. He shares his compelling and raw experience with addiction, surviving tragedy, and encountering God in a way that changed him forever.

    Dave and Jim unpack inspirational realities about faith, calling, legacy and how your life can truly matter.

    Discover Dave's book:
    https://www.amazon.com/You-Were-Meant-Climb-Summit-ebook/dp/B0CB79JKSJ

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  • Ep. 141 - Fighting For Your Family, Faith, & the Future (Genesis 5 Study)
    Nov 24 2024

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    In this episode of The Today Counts Show, we continue a collection of conversations on the book of Genesis. Jim talks with Gary Harpst and Winston Harris on the urgency we all should have about leading our families according to God's word.

    They dive into Genesis 5 and reveal the value behind the genealogies of scripture. We get a picture of why our legacies matter and how we should approach our life with a generational lense.

    Tune in for a profound exploration of biblical wisdom and spiritual growth!

    Follow Winston Harris on IG: @winstg

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    47 mins
  • Ep. 140 - Generational Curses, Humanism & Creativity (Genesis 4:17-25 Study)
    Nov 17 2024

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    In this episode of The Today Counts Show, we continue a collection of conversations on the book of Genesis. Jim talks with Matt Martin on the consequences of humanism as a religion, how sin passes through generations, and the power of worship in the early accounts of scripture.

    For listeners interested in deepening their understanding of biblical doctrine and a biblical perspective on the fall of humanity, this episode provides insightful discussions on these ideas and more. Tune in for a profound exploration of biblical wisdom and spiritual growth

    Follow Matt Martin on IG: @m_martin96

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    33 mins
  • Ep. 139 - Michael Anthony on Mind Mastery, Going Slow to Grow & the Power of Accountability
    Nov 10 2024

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    In this episode of the Today Counts Show, Jim talks with Michael Anthony who is an award-winning speaker, author, and mindset mentor. Michael shows people how to stop limiting themselves, so they become unstoppable.

    In this masterclass on self-mastery, they discuss the power of being held accountable for your decisions, how to practically master your mind, and growing through slowing your life down.

    You can reach Michael Anthony through his website: https://couragematters.com/

    Or through his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelAnthonyOfficial/videos

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    58 mins
  • Ep. 138 - Jon Chasteen on the Importance of Saying "No", Leading with an Orphan Heart, & the Dangers of Talent
    Nov 3 2024

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    In this episode of the Today Counts Show, Jim talks with Jon Chasteen who is the author of the book, "ReLeader: How To Fix What You Didn't Break". Jon Chasteen has been the Lead Pastor of Victory Church, a multicampus church with campuses in both Oklahoma and Texas, since 2014. Jon was also President of The King's University from 2018 to 2023.

    In this masterclass on leadership, they discuss the real, raw, and unfiltered truth most won't share on leadership. Jon talks about the dangers of leading with talent over character, leading with an orphan heart, and the value in saying "No" as a leader.

    Tune in to discover how to level up your leadership capacity and lead yourself well.

    You can reach Jon Chasteen through the Victory Church website - https://victory.church/

    Or, through his website - releader.co

    You can find Jon's Book, "ReLeader: How To Fix What You Didn't Break" on Amazon, as well as his other book, "Half the Battle: Healing Your Hidden Hurts".

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  • Ep. 137 - Become The Master Of Your Life (Genesis 4:1-16 Study)
    Nov 2 2024

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    In this episode of The Today Counts Show, we continue a collection of conversations on the book of Genesis. Jim talks with Gary Harpst, Matt Martin & Winston Harris. Gary is the founder and CEO of LeadFirst and author. His most recent book is titled "Built to Beat Chaos: Biblical Wisdom for Leading Yourself". Matt and Winston are Pastors and friends of Jim that share a passion for God's word.

    In this episode, they unpack the Genesis 4 and look at the story of Cain and Abel. They discuss self-mastery according to scripture, our issues with obeying God, how the gospel shows up in the old testament, and more!

    For listeners interested in deepening their understanding of biblical doctrine and a biblical perspective on the fall of humanity, this episode provides insightful discussions on these ideas and more. Tune in for a profound exploration of biblical wisdom and spiritual growth.

    Find Gary's book, "Built to Beat Chaos: Biblical Wisdom for Leading Yourself" on Amazon:
    https://www.amazon.com/Built-Beat-Chaos-Biblical-Yourself/dp/1394158408

    Gary's most recent podcast:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44CaaRIaYhM

    Follow Matt Martin on IG: @m_martin96

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    50 mins