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Breaking BarriersBreaking BarriersE66 - The Discipline of Focus: How to Build a True Flywheel in Your Church or OrganizationWhat if your church could generate unstoppable momentum? In this episode, we break down the flywheel concept from Jim Collins' "Good to Great" and apply it to church growth. Learn why some churches struggle with isolated wins while others create compound growth through the flywheel model. Discover practical strategies to identify your church's key momentum drivers, maintain disciplined focus, and reinvest energy where it matters most. Perfect for pastors and church leaders who want to move from sporadic growth to sustainable momentum.Church Merger 1-Day - The Church Merger Playbook: ⁠https://breakinggrowthbarriers.com/#Events⁠2025-06-0232 minThe Leader\'s Journey PodcastThe Leader's Journey PodcastFamily of OriginIn this episode of The Leader’s Journey Podcast, Trisha and Jim sit down with coach and educator Dawn Bird to explore the deep emotional and spiritual transformation that can come through Family of Origin work. Through vulnerable storytelling and honest reflection, Dawn shares how doing this work helped her uncover grief, reshape her understanding of her family, and show up differently in every area of her life—from her marriage and parenting to her leadership and coaching. This conversation is a rich, compassionate look at how healing the past creates new freedom in the present—and new hope for the...2025-04-2630 minThe Leader\'s Journey PodcastThe Leader's Journey PodcastBuilding and Restoring Trust: Part 1"Trust is like the air we breathe -- when it's present, nobody really notices it. When it's absent, everybody notices." Warren Buffett, quoted in Forbes Magazine Trust is the bedrock of every successful relationship—whether personal, professional, or within a community. In this episode, Jim and Trisha dive deep into what trust really means, why it’s essential, and how to cultivate it. Through real-life stories and insightful discussion, they explore the complexities of trust and how it impacts our daily lives.  Key Topics Covered: The definition of trust and why it’s crucial for rela...2025-03-2934 minThe Leader\'s Journey PodcastThe Leader's Journey PodcastApprenticing to Jesus In this episode of The Leaders Journey podcast, Jim and Trisha are joined by Reverend Dr. Timothy Scoonover, senior pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. With over a decade of pastoral experience, Timothy shares how, as an unlikely nomade, he has led his congregation through a journey of adaptive leadership, emotional health, and spiritual formation. Timothy’s story is a powerful reminder that leadership in today’s world is a long, slow process. Through cultivating emotional and spiritual health, investing in personal practices, and creating a community culture that supports one another, leaders can...2025-01-2534 minThe Leader\'s Journey PodcastThe Leader's Journey PodcastRiding the Waves of ReactivityJoin The Leader's Journey team as they explore what it means to ride the waevs of reactivity and and how those waves have shaped their experiences and goals to improve.  a reflective conversation about reactivity—how it shows up in our lives, how we manage it, and what we’re learning in the process. Tricia and the team explore personal stories of how they’ve navigated emotional waves in their own lives—from time management struggles to family dynamics and professional challenges. With reflections from team members Jim Herrington, Rick Rarick, Dawn Bird, Chad Jaeger, and Edie Lenz, this episode o...2025-01-1125 minThe Leader\'s Journey PodcastThe Leader's Journey PodcastThe Leader As Coach: Five Essential Skills for CoachingThe following episode originally aired in July of 2022. You can find the rest of that coaching series here:  The Leader as a Coach: Developing People The Leader as a Coach: Being Coachable    The five skills that leaders can start to work on today to become more effective leaders through coaching are deep listening, inquiry, giving clear feedback, guiding focus, and doing your own work.  Subscribe to our newsletter! Leaders who learn to lead through coaching and who develop a culture of coaching in their organization will effectively rais...2024-11-2343 minWe Are VineyardWe Are VineyardLeadership Under Pressure: Jim HerringtonIn this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Jim Herrington about reconciling his call to ministry with some traumatic early experiences, and the career path that led him to leadership coaching and starting The Leader’s Journey. Jim shares about some of the ideas they’ve further cultivated since writing the first version of The Leader’s Journey and some of the things he learned throughout the process that changed the way he sees the world. Jay and Jim also discuss the difference between discipleship and spiritual formation, and the value of counselors and pastors having a counselor to tal...2024-11-131h 10The Leader\'s Journey PodcastThe Leader's Journey PodcastCreating a Healthy Organizational CultureIn this episode, Jim and Rick Rarick dive into the essential role of values in organizational culture and the importance of leadership integrity. They discuss the concept of the Employee Value Proposition (EVP) and how it can shape a meaningful workplace experience. By acknowledging imperfections and fostering a supportive environment, leaders can build stronger connections with their teams and enhance employee loyalty. Rick Rarick is an experienced organizational coach with a background in both for-profit and nonprofit sectors. He specializes in helping leaders understand and improve workplace culture, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, accountability, and meaningful engagement...2024-10-2732 minThe Leader\'s Journey PodcastThe Leader's Journey PodcastThe Tired Leader In this episode, the Jim and Trisha host guests Chris and Kurt from Brimstone coaching to engage in a deep conversation about leadership, self-awareness, and the mental models that shape our approach to work and relationships. They explore the importance of slowing down, reflecting, and questioning existing assumptions about what it means to be an effective leader. This episode wraps up with a powerful reminder: “You don’t have to be as tired as you are.” Chris Godfredson and Kurt Bash have both come out of leadership and supervisory roles in a variety of bus...2024-10-1227 minHeartland ChurchHeartland ChurchOld Self to New Self - Dr. Jim HerringtonHeartland Church Sermon:  July 14, 2024Speaker: Dr. Jim Herrington2024-07-1533 minHeartland Church EspañolHeartland Church EspañolViejo yo al Nuevo yo - Dr. Jim HerringtonSermón de Heartland Church: 14 de Julio de 2024Orador: Dr. Jim Herrington2024-07-1533 minThe Leader\'s Journey PodcastThe Leader's Journey PodcastThe Misuse and Abuse of Authority - Part ThreeIn the latest episode of The Leader's Journey Podcast, explore the nuances of navigating misuse and abuse of authority with Jim and Trisha. In a candid discussion, they delve into crucial topics: from recognizing various forms of abuse to implementing proactive measures for prevention. With clarity and empathy, they outline practical steps and resources every leader should consider to create safer environments. Whether you're new to these discussions or well-versed, their approachable style and wealth of experience make this episode a must-listen. Join Jim and Trisha as they equip listeners with tools to foster healthier, more informed organizational cultures.2024-06-2943 minThe Leader\'s Journey PodcastThe Leader's Journey PodcastThe Misuse and Abuse of Authority - Part TwoJoin Jim and Trisha as they discuss how assigned authority affects our lives with their guest Ryan Donovan. Take the time to listen to the hard questions being asked about how the role of authority in today's world has shifted and changed.    Ryan Donovan is a licensed counselor who lives in Austin, Texas who loves the outdoors. He plays fastpitch softball in his free time, and his life experience has equipped him in some really important ways to join in this conversation. Ryan is also involved in coaching with The Leader's Journey.   Conversation Overview:   Recognizing Blind Spots Assigned Authority The Para...2024-06-1734 minThe Urbanaut PodcastThe Urbanaut PodcastEp. #26: Photographing Icons - Jim Herrington's Adventures in Music and Mountaineering🎙️ Welcome to Ep. #26 of The Urbanaut Podcast! In this captivating episode, we sit down with the legendary photographer Jim Herrington. From iconic album covers to stunning portraits of mountaineering legends, Jim's work has made a significant mark in the world of photography. About Our Guest: Jim Herrington Jim Herrington's portraits of musicians and celebrities have been featured in Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, Esquire, GQ, Outside, and The New York Times for over three decades. His work includes album covers for renowned artists and a notable portrait series of early-to-mid 20th Century mountain climbing legends, culminating in his acclaimed book, *The C...2024-06-022h 01The Leader\'s Journey PodcastThe Leader's Journey PodcastThe Misuse and Abuse of Authority - Part OneAuthority is inherent in leadership roles, and that inherent authority can be misused and abused. In part one of this series, Jim and Trisha discuss the reality of abuse, the questions surrounding it, and the way leaders are called to respond.    Conversation Overview None of This is New Authority is Inherent in Leadership What is Authority and Where Does it Come From? The Legitimate Uses of Authority A Focus on Spiritual Abuse The Impact Outweighs the Intention Responding to the Critical Mirror Conflict and Disagreement vs. Abuse Taking a Victim Centric Approach   G...2024-05-2536 minThe Leader\'s Journey PodcastThe Leader's Journey PodcastEngaging with Artificial Intelligence with Curiosity and Intentionality In this episode, dive into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on various aspects of life, including leadership, sermon writing, and more. Join us as we explore the innovative ways in which AI is being integrated into everyday tasks and decision-making processes. For this special podcast, Jim and Trisha hear some insightful points from multiple guests on how they use AI and how they have seen it impact the world around them. Podcasts guests include Scott Hescht is enthusiastic advocate for...2024-05-1154 minThe Leader\'s Journey PodcastThe Leader's Journey PodcastThe Equations of Ministry: Imagining Beyond the Traditional Church ModelJim talks with Mike Whang about how his shift away from the traditional church model opened up avenues of ministry that can be limited for those in Christian leadership. Mike explains how working out the equations of ministry, the balancing of values, the realities of day to day life, and the needs of the Church, has been a challenge and a blessing as he grows in his walk with God and leadership position.   Mike Whang is an ordained elder of the United Methodist Church. He serves Oikon and Wesley as an extension minister of the Texas Annual Co...2024-04-2731 minThe Leader\'s Journey PodcastThe Leader's Journey PodcastMaintaining Our BoundariesTrisha and Jim continue their insightful discussion on boundaries in this week's podcast. Join them as they discuss your questions about boundaries and the benefits and struggles of implementing them in personal and professional leadership roles.  Conversation Overview Flourishing Within Boundaries Boundaries and Emotional Maturity Working Within a Broken System The Cost of Boundaries Managing Guilt Christ's Example of Boundaries Staying On Your Side of the Line and Allowing God to Work Communication is Key Creating a Culture of Healthy Boundaries The Value of Pain 2024-03-2536 minThe Probate PodcastThe Probate PodcastRising to the Challenge: Leadership in Probate and Inheritance with Leadership Coach Jim HerringtonIn this episode, Jim Herrington explores the role of leadership in navigating the probate process and managing family dynamics during times of transition and stress. Drawing from his extensive experience in coaching and organizational consulting, Jim shares valuable insights on personal development, communication strategies, and the principles of family systems thinking. From dealing with disagreements to practicing self-leadership, you’ll gain practical tips for better communication, collaboration, and compromise in challenging situations. If you need, help hop over to https://willowwoodsolutions.com to contact Sherri Lund.2024-03-2141 minThe Leader\'s Journey PodcastThe Leader's Journey PodcastTending Our Boundaries Join Trisha and Jim as they discuss the importance of respecting boundaries not just for the benefit of ourselves, but for the benefit of those around us. Together they discuss the complexities of setting and keeping boundaries while maintianing healthy relationships.  "Boundaries are not something we put on others, boundaries are something that we maintain for ourselves. " -Trisha Taylor Conversation Overview Reconciling healthy boundaries with Jesus' message.   Articulating Our Limits   What Boundaries Are - and What They Aren't    Playing Tennis with Emotional Boundaries   Myths About Boundaries   Boundar...2024-03-0943 minThe Leader\'s Journey PodcastThe Leader's Journey PodcastNomads in the Changing ChurchJoin Jim and Trisha as they discuss how we as the church can embrace the paradigm shift to a new structure in a church without walls. Their insightful conversation with this week’s guest, Terry Walling, offers a unique perspective on how nomadic believers are truly helping grow the church as they act as disciples within the community. Terry Walling is a pastor, professor, and author of Unlikely Nomads: In Search of the New Church. He has also launched a podcast series in which he has conversations with a variety of people who are in search of a...2024-02-2743 minThe Leader\'s Journey PodcastThe Leader's Journey PodcastExploring Vulnerability as a Leader with Jacob MorganJoin Jim and Trisha as they discuss the concept of being vulnerable as a leader with author and keynote speaker, Jacob Morgan. Listen as they explore how the skill of balancing vulnerability and competency can empower leaders in both personal and professional settings.  Jacob Morgan is a remarkable and successful leader,keynote speaker, trained futurist, and author. His most recent book, Leading With Vulnerability, was published last year. Jacob pulls from his personal and professional experience as well as the results of many leadership polls and studies as he speaks to tens of thousands of leaders each y...2024-02-1632 minThe Nomad ChroniclesThe Nomad ChroniclesSeason 1: Nomad Episode #4 - Unlikely (Jim Herrington)Listen in on a great conversation as Terry & Dan talk with Jim Herrington, and his journey in becoming an "unlikely" nomad. Jim has served churches and leaders in the greater Houston area for many years, only to discover the new work God wanted to do in his life! He is author and co-creator of the podcast, "The Leaders' Journey."2024-02-0531 minThe Leader\'s Journey PodcastThe Leader's Journey PodcastNavigating Change and Embracing Values with Pastors Ted and Jess from Evanston Vineyard ChurchJoin Jim and Trisha as they speak with pastors Ted and Jess from Evanston Vineyard Church about intentional change. Discover how their approach to transformation involves coaching, diverse perspectives, and the formation of clear, shared values. Ted Kim, who has been pastoring and ministering in churches for more than 20 years in Washington, California, New York, and areas outside of the US, is the lead pastor at Evanston Vineyard Church. He is passionate about leading people's hearts and minds toward Jesus. Jess, once an intern, is now also a pastor at Evanston Vineyard Church. She has been a b...2024-01-2540 minThe Leader\'s Journey PodcastThe Leader's Journey PodcastGet Unstuck in 2024Being stuck in problems and situations can be a significant hindrance to your ability to effectively lead and inspire those around you. Rather than move forward, you may find yourself focused on problems that prevent you from reaching your goals. Learn to resolve those situations so that they become a source of growth. Listen in this latest podcast as Trisha, Jim, and multiple other members of The Leader's Journey share their solutions to getting unstuck. Start your new year off with resolving to not allow the muddy moments in life to dictate the way you lead Getting...2024-01-0428 minThe Leader\'s Journey PodcastThe Leader's Journey PodcastLeadership, Focus and the Art of Paying Attention with Ann KansfieldWhat if leadership is mostly about paying attention? In this episode, Trisha and Jim engage in a thought-provoking conversation with their guest, Ann Kansfield. Ann delves into her personal experiences with leadership and how important a role focus and attentiveness plays. A primary task of leadership is to direct attention for ourselves and those we lead. At the same time, in today's world, paying attention is hard and sustaining attention in the face of distractions and anxiety is even harder.  Listen as they discuss the simple but complex leadership principle in this conversation: We lead when we are able t...2023-11-1043 minThe Leader\'s Journey PodcastThe Leader's Journey PodcastTogetherness and Individuality with Dr. Michael DeRuyterJoin host Jim Herrington and Dr. Michael DeRuyter in an enlightening discussion as they uncover the delicate interplay between individuality and togetherness forces within leadership environments. Dr. DeRuyter is a distinguished expert in Bowen Family Systems Theory and leadership development, offers profound insights and practical strategies to help leaders and organizations understand the intricacies of group dynamics. Explore the impacts of these forces on decision-making, team dynamics, and organizational relationships, providing invaluable guidance for leaders in complex settings. With practical strategies for managing heightened togetherness and fostering open communication, leaders are empowered to cultivate an environment of...2023-10-2733 minThe Leader\'s Journey PodcastThe Leader's Journey PodcastSystems Thinking with Chris FieldIn this episode, Jim and Trisha talk with Chris Field, founder of Mercy Project, author, and speaker. They dive into the significance of systems thinking for leaders, emphasizing how it can address complex problems and instill hope within their organizations. Through his own journey, Chris highlights the value of long-term commitment, warns against the allure of quick fixes, and champions the enduring power of persistence. Chris's story underscores the importance of understanding the intricacies of a problem before attempting to solve it. By identifying the root cause and working towards a sustainable solution, real and lasting change...2023-10-1740 minThe In BetweenThe In BetweenLeadership Anxiety - How to notice it and learn a different way-with Jim HerringtonSeason 4, Episode 18Jim Herrington has been a pastor and pastor to pastors for 35 years. He is the co-author of three books, including The Leader's Journey, and he is the co-founder of Faithwalking, a spiritual formation process that equips people to live missionally. He is the co-owner of a leadership development/coaching company also called The Leader's Journey. He and his wife, Betty, live in Houston, Texas, and have five children and six grandchildren.Books and Social Media:• The Leader's Journey: Accepting the Call to Personal and Congregational Transformation• Lead...2023-10-0139 minLiving RichlyLiving RichlyKickstarting Your Healing Journey with Dr. Jim HerringtonText us your questions or comments. In this second episode with special guest Dr. Jim Herrington, Eric & Rob explore crucial steps to kickstarting your healing. Discover how owning your story, improving your meaning-making, and interrupting your autopilot can help you overcome childhood trauma and become the best version of yourself. Get ready for life-changing insights in this thought-provoking conversation!Watch the VIDEO now. For the transcript and show notes, visit https://liverichly.me/33👉 Search for #LivingRichly to connect with us on social media.👉 Join our private Facebook Group now for exclus...2023-07-0547 minLiving RichlyLiving RichlyBreaking the Chains That Bind You with Dr. Jim HerringtonText us your questions or comments. In this powerful episode of the Living Richly Podcast, Eric and Rob interview special guest Jim Herrington, a mentor and significant influence on the Living Richly movement. They discuss overcoming trauma, embracing healing, and breaking free from unhealthy family ties. Jim shares his wisdom and practical insights on transforming your life. You will discover effective strategies, empowering mindset shifts, and actionable steps to break free from the chains that bind you and become the best version of yourself. Don't miss this enlightening conversation that will inspire you to create a life...2023-06-2843 minThe Leader\'s Journey PodcastThe Leader's Journey PodcastEpisode 100: The Leader's Journey StoryIn this episode, Jim and Trisha look back on The Leader's Journey, discuss key lessons and express gratitude for their clients, listeners, and the growth they've experienced through their work. We hope you'll connect with this authentic conversation.  Conversation Overview: Jim & Trisha discuss their history working together The context, culture, and spaces they work in The value of collaboration in their work The learning community they have developed The importance of learning The challenges of changing behavior Accountability in the learning process References & Links:  Tim McGee (personal, agency) Faithwalking The Podcast series on race Li...2023-05-0439 minThe Leader\'s Journey PodcastThe Leader's Journey PodcastPractices for Courage: Growing Courage in Leadership Knowing and doing the right thing is hard. Staying calm and saying the course in the face of the resulting opposition can be even harder, and requires us to practice courage intentionally.  In this episode, the third in our series on courage, Jim and Trisha are joined by Jessica Shults and Mac McCarthy who discuss their unique, yet similar, pastoral stories about leading congregations through hard things in different ways. Together they talk about different practices that can be used to help grow courage in challenging circumstances. Conversation Overview Being courageous in challenging established m...2023-04-1546 minThe Leader\'s Journey PodcastThe Leader's Journey PodcastPractices for Courage: Facing Trauma & Pain Facing trauma and pain in constructive and redemptive ways requires us to practice courage intentionally. With David Zailer, author of Death of a Fisherman, Trisha and Jim continue their series on courage. Together they discuss an important question from David’s life and book: “How will you and I grow through hardship and suffering?” Conversation Overview It takes courage to face our past traumas in order to grow emotionally The path to healing from addiction Connection and heal from pain The willingness to do small things Links & References Death of a Fisherman by David Zailer...2023-03-2737 minThe Leader\'s Journey PodcastThe Leader's Journey PodcastPractices for Courage: Saying Yes, Saying NoPodcast guest Nathan Herrington helps Jim and Trisha explore practices that can sustain courage in the third episode of a series that focuses on growing our emotional maturity. By saying yes to life on its own terms we lean into how we can learn to be courageous, and essentially more effective leaders through working on intentional focused practices. Conversation Overview Demonstrating courage by saying yes without knowing the outcome How body-based practices and body awareness can help our reactivity First action steps when starting a yoga or meditation practice Living a fully alive life by being...2023-03-1035 minListening (to) LeadersListening (to) LeadersJim Herrington on ListeningMy first guest is a leadership coach, an author, a thought-leader, and an entrepreneur, and perhaps most importantly, my dad! That’s right. We’re setting the bar very high with this first guest- Jim Herrington.  He’s co-authored 3 books with a 4th on the way, started several non-profit organizations, and is currently rocking it with the coaching and consulting company called “The Leaders Journey” which he co-founded with another amazing leader, the one and only Trisha Taylor.  With almost 50 years of leadership experience, he has more than a story or two to share about the powerful, inspiring and sometimes pa...2023-02-011h 19The Leader\'s Journey PodcastThe Leader's Journey PodcastBetter Together: A Conversation about Men and Women Working TogetherWe believe that it is God’s design for men and women to collaborate as equals in the missional life. We believe living according to God’s design is a matter of justice and a matter of missional effectiveness. Learn more and get access to Better Together here. Conversation Overview How Jim & Trisha started working together Some of what we've learned over more than 20 years of working together Our commitment to an egalitarian vision  What if our church isn’t egalitarian? What about the risks? 2022-11-1226 minGuy ShrinkGuy Shrink“Infobesity”—How To Deal With Too Much Information | Jim Herrington | Episode 24Jim Herrington is an inspirational voice of authority in the millions of other voices claiming leadership knowledge. Jim has a significant track record of over four decades of sustained, creative, and engaged transformational leadership in the most precarious of places—the church. His career spans the work of a pastor, author, conference leader, coach, and podcast producer. He teams up with Trish Taylor on the highly successful podcast The Leader’s Journey.  Jim and Bill talk about how to equip people to grow in their capacity of emotional intelligence, adapt to change, and work for the common good. Most of us...2022-11-0748 min10,000 Depositions Later Podcast10,000 Depositions Later PodcastEpisode 107 - Do Your Non-Party Subpoenas List the Remote Location as “Zoom Video?” You May Have a Problem.If you're like most litigators, you now regularly issue subpoenas that command the deponent to appear “Via Zoom Videoconference,” or something similar. In this episode, Jim Garrity explains why doing that - rather than listing a physical location for the deposition - may render your subpoena fatally defective and unenforceable.SHOW NOTESOrder Denying Plaintiffs Motion to Compel General Dynamics’ Compliance with Subpoena, Fed. Ins. Co. v. Tungsten Heavy Powder & Parts, Inc., No. 21CV1197-W-MDD (Pacer Doc. 53), 2022 WL 2820667 (S.D. Cal. July 18, 2022) (denying motion to compel compliance with subpoena in part because subpoena failed to command...2022-10-2105 minThe Leader\'s Journey PodcastThe Leader's Journey PodcastThe Leader As Coach: Five essential skills for coachingThe five skills that leaders can start to work on today to become more effective leaders through coaching are deep listening, inquiry, giving clear feedback, guiding focus, and doing your own work.  Subscribe to our newsletter! Leaders who learn to lead through coaching and who develop a culture of coaching in their organization will effectively raise up people who can consistently be the healthiest, most effective version of themselves and do their best work. Conversation Overview Coaching is "deliberately providing a safe and challenging environment where change is possible" Deep listening "Being p...2022-07-1942 minThe Leader\'s Journey PodcastThe Leader's Journey PodcastIs it over yet? Post-pandemic considerationsIn this episode of The Leader's Journey Podcast, Trisha and Jim are reflecting on the past two years, what they've learned, how things have changed, and what they can see differently now from a different vantage point. In part of the episode, Jim and Trisha reflect on a few podcasts and blog posts they shared during the early stages of the pandemic. We wanted to encourage you to review those resources and reflect on the leadership challenges you've faced in the last two years to learn from them and take that learning into the future. Here are...2022-06-0934 minBridge to the BurghBridge to the BurghJim Herrington, CFA, talks the CFA presidency, trolleys, and investment consultingIn this month’s episode, we talk to Jim Herrington, CFA, CAIA, who has been a CFA Pittsburgh local celebrity. We find out why he values the CAIA designation so much and how he applies it to his job nearly every day. What path led him back to Pittsburgh? And why does he love trolleys so much? He shares some great insight into projects and initiatives that the local CFA Pittsburgh board has been working on.  You can connect with Jim here! https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-w-herrington-cfa-caia-9b92326/2022-05-021h 04The Leader\'s Journey PodcastThe Leader's Journey PodcastApplying Systems ThinkingToday Jim is joined by our colleague and fellow coach, Dr. Michael De Ruyter. Mike and Jim are facilitating a learning community for 10 pastors this fall and today's podcast is a conversation between us that we prepared for one of the gatherings of this group of pastors, the topic is systems thinking and how we utilize this way of thinking and highly complex and emotionally charged leadership situations. We invite you to listen. Conversation overview: - The mental model of systems thinking - Cause and effect thinking - What is a system?2021-12-0245 minThe Character Network Presents: Beginning of a Hero by Jim LordThe Character Network Presents: Beginning of a Hero by Jim LordThe Science NerdPlease visit us at www.Patreon.com/TheCharacterNetwork to help support TCN and help us keep providing these unique and extremely effective research based Bully and Violence Prevention and Character Education Programs to schools around the world, and help more kids who desperately need special intervention. Go to www.TheCharacterNetwork.org to learn more and get involved. Thank you! Public use in schools requires a site license, please visit The Character Network to find out how your school can get these life changing program as a part of the TCN METHOD for school violence and bully prevention....2021-11-2002 minThe Reformed Journal PodcastThe Reformed Journal PodcastJim Herrington and Trisha TaylorIn this episode, Steve Mathonnet-VanderWell talks with Jim Herrington and Trisha Taylor of The Leader's Journey, an organization that helps leaders and organizations grow their emotional intelligence so that they can be the healthiest, most effective versions of themselves. In this conversation, they discuss their Enneagram numbers, the evolving challenges facing the RCA and other Christian denominations in North America, and The Leader's Journey's work with pastors, congregations, and denominations. 2021-08-2946 minThe Leader\'s Journey PodcastThe Leader's Journey PodcastTwo Feet Walking: Part 3 Two Feet Walking: Part 3 APRIL 21, 2021 By The Leader's Journey (Edit) Between the pace of change and the complexity of modern life, congregational leadership isn’t just one thing and can’t be done by just one person. In order to stay balanced and effective, leaders must learn to engage the complexity of both making individual disciples and mobilizing a group of people to engage a shared mission. We call this Two Feet Walking. In this episode, we talk about integration–the ability to walk with both feet in a natural cadence and rhythm of leadership. We also a...2021-04-2234 minThe Leader\'s Journey PodcastThe Leader's Journey PodcastTwo Feet Walking: Part 2 Between the pace of change and the complexity of modern life, congregational leadership isn’t just one thing and can’t be done by just one person. In order to stay balanced and effective, leaders must learn to engage the complexity of both making individual disciples and mobilizing a group of people to engage a shared mission. We call this Two Feet Walking. In this episode, we explore the skills that leaders must have to mobilize a group of people to engage a shared mission in a rapidly changing cultural and religious context.  Subscribe | Rate & Review2021-04-0934 minThe Leader\'s Journey PodcastThe Leader's Journey PodcastBowen Family Systems Theory #3How did the role you played in your family shape who you became? How does it shape your leadership? How do the people in your organization express the role they learned in their families? We invite you to consider how your family helped you shape the self that you bring to your leadership as well as how these concepts show up in the organization that you lead.  This is the third in a series of conversations about Bowen Family System Theory, a theory that has deeply influenced us and our book The Leader’s Journey.  In this epis...2021-01-2734 minGravity Commons PodcastGravity Commons PodcastLeading in Times of Anxiety and Uncertainty with Jim HerringtonRecorded back when the pandemic first hit us, this conversation with Jim Herrington on leading in the midst of anxiety and uncertainty is rich, and still so applicable 9 months into the pandemic. Jim Herrington has been a pastor for 45 years. He has served as a denominational executive and pastor to pastors since 1989 where he […] The post Leading in Times of Anxiety and Uncertainty with Jim Herrington appeared first on Gravity Leadership.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gravity-leadership-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2020-12-0146 minThe In BetweenThe In BetweenS1E28 Bridging Our Differences: with author Jim HerringtonEric and Julia interview Jim Herrington, developer of Faithwalking and co-author of Leading Congregational Change: A Practical Guide to the Transformational Journey, The Leader’s Journey: Accepting the Call to Personal and Congregational Transformation, and Learning Change: Congregational Transformation Fueled by Personal Renewal. For more information, visit theleadersjourney.us2020-09-1951 minOutdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastOutdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastPhotographer Jim Herrington talks about his iconic portraits from Benny Goodman to Climber Fred Beckey [EP 229]Today I’m speaking with Photographer Jim Herrington. Jim’s celebrity portraits include Willie Nelson, Morgan Freeman, Dolly Parton, and his images have appeared in magazines like Rolling Stone and Esquire. He has a fabulous portrait series of many of the climbing legends such as Ricardo Cassin, Royal Robbins, Fred Beckey, and many more in his acclaimed book The Climbers which was awarded the grand prize at the 2017 Banff Book Awards.   Facebook Twitter Instagram   The Outdoor Biz Podcast   Please give us a rating and review HERE   Show Notes Jim Herrington.com The Climbers Book When did you pick up...2020-08-0455 minBleav: Dropping In with Omar Etcheverry and Cyrus SaatsazBleav: Dropping In with Omar Etcheverry and Cyrus SaatsazEpisode 17 - Jim HerringtonIn Episode 17 of Dropping In former professional surfer Omar Etcheverry and award winning journalist Cyrus Saatsaz welcomed world renowned photography Jim Herrington who talked about his friendship with Cyrus' favorite musician ever Tom Petty and this legendary photograph of Tom skateboarding. Jim talked about how they met, his book The Climbers and his perspective on the current world of photography.2020-06-1800 minPsychoverticalPsychoverticalEpisode 3: Andy Kirkpatrick: Jim HerringtonClimber, writer and monologist (Google it), Andy Kirkpatrick talks to climber and photographer Jim Herrington about a wide range of subjects, including mastery, money and Dolly Parton.Website: https://andy-kirkpatrick.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/psychoverticalMusic by PogoSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2019-12-121h 29PsychoverticalPsychoverticalEpisode 3: Andy Kirkpatrick: Jim HerringtonClimber, writer and monologist (Google it), Andy Kirkpatrick talks to climber and photographer Jim Herrington about a wide range of subjects, including mastery, money and Dolly Parton.Website: https://andy-kirkpatrick.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/psychoverticalMusic by PogoSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical) Get full access to Kirkpatrick's Climbing Notes at andykirkpatrick.substack.com/subscribe2019-12-121h 29Afterglow, A Mountain Storytelling PodcastAfterglow, A Mountain Storytelling PodcastS3:E3 Jim HerringtonImagine spending nearly 20 years traveling to remote corners of the globe, on a non-existent budget, in order to compile images of famous climbers and mountaineers. Jim Herrington has committed a large portion of his life to accomplish just this. In the process he has created a staggering work of photographic beauty that will be cherished by climbers for many generations to come. Herrington's seminal work "The Climbers," captures portraits, in stunning black and white analog film, of prominent climbers from the "Golden Age." These iconic pioneers were primarily active from 1920 to 1970 and pushed the ceiling on a fringe and dangerous...2019-12-021h 25The Candid Frame: Conversations on PhotographyThe Candid Frame: Conversations on PhotographyJim HerringtonJim Herrington is a photographer whose portraits of celebrities including Benny Goodman, Willie Nelson, The Rolling Stones, Cormac McCarthy, Morgan Freeman and Dolly Parton have appeared on the pages of Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, Esquire, GQ, Outside and Men’s Journal as well as on scores of album covers for more than three decades. He has photographed international ad campaigns for clients such as Thule, Trek Bikes, Gibson Guitars, and Wild Turkey Bourbon.For nearly two decades, he worked on a portrait series of early-to-mid 20th Century mountain climbing legends. The result is the recently published 'The Climbers', a collection of...2018-12-0555 minAccess UtahAccess UtahRevisiting 'The Climbers' With Photographer Jim Herrington On Wednesday's Access UtahFor nearly 2 decades, professional photographer Jim Herrington has been working on a portrait series of influential rock and mountain climbers. The resulting book, “The Climbers” documents these rugged individualists who, from roughly the 1930s to 1970s, used primitive gear along with their wits, talent, and fortitude to tackle unscaled peaks around the world. Today, these men and women are renowned for their accomplishments and, in many cases, are the last of the remaining practitioners from the so‐called “Golden Age” of 20th century climbing.2018-08-2900 minJam Crack - The Niall Grimes Climbing PodcastJam Crack - The Niall Grimes Climbing PodcastJCPC 046 Jim HerringtonAmerican photographer Jim Herrington talks about getting the images for his book, The Climbers. Yarns about Ricardo Cassin, Warren Harding, Jeff Lowe and Dolly Parton.2018-08-281h 19The Fretboard Journal Guitar PodcastThe Fretboard Journal Guitar PodcastJim HerringtonJim Herrington is one of the most accomplished music photographers of our time and the guy behind iconic shots of Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard and other legends of country, blues and rock & roll. He’s been a longtime contributor to the Fretboard Journal; you may remember the incredible short story and photograph he contributed on tracking down Mickey Baker in rural France. Herrington has his first coffee table book out and, no, it’s not on music heroes. The Climbers is a photo-laden book that features unforgettable portraits of the icons of the climbing/mountaineering world...2018-02-1636 minAlpinistAlpinistThe Climbers: Jim Herrington and Fred BeckeyIn the 1990s, after more than a decade of climbing in the Sierra Nevada, Jim Herrington embarked on a journey to photograph some of the most formidable mountaineers of the past generation. In this episode, rock-and-roll photographer Herrington discusses his recently released coffee-table book The Climbers and some of the stories from behind the scenes. Plus, a tribute to Fred Beckey. More at alpinist.com/podcast2017-12-0636 minMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMFJP 24: What Does it Mean to Love?- "To love someone is not first of all to do things for them, but to reveal to them their beauty and value, to say to them through our attitude: 'You are beautiful. You are important. I trust you. You can trust yourself.' We all know well that we can do things for others and in the process crush them, making them feel that they are incapable of doing things by themselves. To love someone is to reveal to them their capacities for life, the light that is shining in them." - Jean Vanier, founder of the L'Arche...2017-04-2733 minMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMFJP 23: What Role Does the Bible Play in Building Loving Communities?In this conversation, Jim and Trisha consider the impact of how we read the bible on how we love. It is possible for people who are committed to the authority of the Scriptures to come to different conclusions about important social issues? And when that to happens how do they relate to one another? How do you love another person who reads the Bible really differently than you do?2017-04-1235 minMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMFJP 23: What Role Does the Bible Play in Building Loving Communities?In this conversation, Jim and Trisha consider the impact of how we read the bible on how we love. It is possible for people who are committed to the authority of the Scriptures to come to different conclusions about important social issues? And when that to happens how do they relate to one another? How do you love another person who reads the Bible really differently than you do?2017-04-1235 minMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMFJP 22: The Challenge of Loving Others Who See Things Differently"I believe that Jesus says in multiple, unequivocal ways that love is the supreme value. I believe It is more important than theology . . . more important than preference or tradition . . . more important than politics . . . more important than race or culture or context. It's more important than anything. Yet across the country, congregations are divided and dividing because they have differing views of politics, of same-sex-marriage, of immigration reform, of black-lives-matter, and of so many other things. By their actions many congregations are saying that it is more important to be right (often based on their personal interpretation of...2017-03-2329 minMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMFJP 21: Exploring the Grief in Change2017-02-0936 minMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMFJP 20: A Conversation About Love in Action2017-01-3038 minMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMFJP 19: Counterintuitive Strategies for Fighting InjusticeIt’s a normal impulse to want to work for justice. How do you do that in a way that actually brings change? In this episode, Jim and Trisha explore a very counter-intuitive way of bringing about the change you want to see. And, they assert that to engage this counter-intuitive strategy will require you to continue growing your emotional maturity. "Three Laws of Performance" by Steve Zafforn and Dave Logan Peter Rollins "To Change The World" by James Davidson Hunter If you enjoy listening to My Faithwalking Journey Podcast, the best way to support the show is to...2017-01-0537 minMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMFJP 19: Counterintuitive Strategies for Fighting InjusticeIt’s a normal impulse to want to work for justice. How do you do that in a way that actually brings change? In this episode, Jim and Trisha explore a very counter-intuitive way of bringing about the change you want to see. And, they assert that to engage this counter-intuitive strategy will require you to continue growing your emotional maturity. "Three Laws of Performance" by Steve Zafforn and Dave Logan Peter Rollins "To Change The World" by James Davidson Hunter If you enjoy listening to My Faithwalking Journey Podcast, the best way to support the show is to...2017-01-0537 minMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMFJP 18: Following Jesus Right Where You AreIn this episode, Jim talks with Marty Troyer, author of The Gospel Next Door. Overview of the book on Amazon: "As Christians, we pray for God’s kingdom to come “on earth as it is in heaven.” But what does that even mean? Would we recognize God’s kingdom if it moved in next door? Learn to see God’s work in your neighborhood, city, and the world—and learn how to join it. With stories from his own city of Houston, Texas, author Marty Troyer introduces a theology of place that empowers us to truly see th...2016-12-1436 minMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMFJP 18: Following Jesus Right Where You AreIn this episode, Jim talks with Marty Troyer, author of The Gospel Next Door. Overview of the book on Amazon: "As Christians, we pray for God’s kingdom to come “on earth as it is in heaven.” But what does that even mean? Would we recognize God’s kingdom if it moved in next door? Learn to see God’s work in your neighborhood, city, and the world—and learn how to join it. With stories from his own city of Houston, Texas, author Marty Troyer introduces a theology of place that empowers us to truly see th...2016-12-1436 minMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMFJP 17: The Presidential Election - a conversation between two friends2016-12-0134 minMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMFJP 16: A Conversation with Marilyn LeeMarilyn describes herself as an "MBA graduate and perpetual learner committed to helping the Church love their neighbors, with a background in corporate recruiting and event planning." After receiving a BA from Rice and an MBA from the University of San Fransico with some time in the workforce in-between, Marilyn found her way back to Texas where she now works to advance community transformation by helping churches serve local schools as the Communications Manager at Loving Houston.  You can learn more about Loving Houston on their website, by visiting their Twitter page, or you can reach out b...2016-08-2934 minMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMFJP 15: A Conversation with Kevin Palau"Kevin Palau is president of the Luis Palau Association, a Portland, Oregon based ministry that has shared the Good News of Jesus Christ with 1 billion people around the world through Kevin’s father, evangelist Luis Palau. The first CityServe in Portland, Oregon has developed into a long term movement for the Gospel and city transformation around the Portland-metro area. Cities across the country have begun to take notice, and now similar movements are taking place under Kevin and the Palau Association’s guidance, with or without a Palau festival." (Palau Organization) Kevin is also the auth...2016-08-0236 minMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMFJP 14: A conversation with Dr. Chuck Degroat author of WholeheartednessAbout Dr. Chuck Degroat: "I am Associate Professor of Counseling and Pastoral Care at Western Theological Seminary Holland MI, and Co-Founder and a Senior Fellow at Newbigin House of Studies, San Francisco. I’ve spent the last 15 years in a fluid combination of pastoral ministry, seminary teaching, and clinical counseling.  I write mostly about the intersections of psychology, theology, and Christian spirituality. Most recently, I was a teaching pastor at City Church San Francisco, where I co-founded Newbigin House of Studies, an urban and missional training center with M.Div. and M.A. offerings through Western Theological Seminary...2016-07-1334 minMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMFJP 13: Q&A with Jim and TrishaFor nearly 15 years Trisha and I have worked together closely to equip people to live missionally. We have written a book, developed materials for training pastors and congregational leaders, and have traveled together to cities across the country to implement the training. We both hold deep convictions that the relationships between men and women present one of the systemic challenges that we face in our families and communities. We believe It is in the design of God for men and women to collaborate as equals in the missional life. As we have worked here in Houston and...2016-06-1636 minMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMFJP 13: Q&A with Jim and TrishaFor nearly 15 years Trisha and I have worked together closely to equip people to live missionally. We have written a book, developed materials for training pastors and congregational leaders, and have traveled together to cities across the country to implement the training. We both hold deep convictions that the relationships between men and women present one of the systemic challenges that we face in our families and communities. We believe It is in the design of God for men and women to collaborate as equals in the missional life. As we have worked here in Houston and...2016-06-1636 minMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMFJP 12: How Can Men and Women Support Each Other in this Journey?For nearly 15 years Trisha and I have worked together closely to equip people to live missionally. We have written a book, developed materials for training pastors and congregational leaders, and have traveled together to cities across the country to implement the training. We both hold deep convictions that the relationships between men and women present one of the systemic challenges that we face in our families and communities. We believe It is in the design of God for men and women to collaborate as equals in the missional life. As we have worked here in Houston and...2016-05-2537 minMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMFJP 12: How Can Men and Women Support Each Other in this Journey?For nearly 15 years Trisha and I have worked together closely to equip people to live missionally. We have written a book, developed materials for training pastors and congregational leaders, and have traveled together to cities across the country to implement the training. We both hold deep convictions that the relationships between men and women present one of the systemic challenges that we face in our families and communities. We believe It is in the design of God for men and women to collaborate as equals in the missional life. As we have worked here in Houston and...2016-05-2537 minMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMFJP 11: Can You Hear What I Am Saying?For nearly 15 years Trisha and I have worked together closely to equip people to live missionally. We have written a book, developed materials for training pastors and congregational leaders, and have traveled together to cities across the country to implement the training. We both hold deep convictions that the relationships between men and women present one of the systemic challenges that we face in our families and communities. We believe It is in the design of God for men and women to collaborate as equals in the missional life. As we have worked here in Houston and in congregations...2016-04-2140 minMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMFJP 10: What About the Billy Graham Rule? For nearly 15 years Trisha and I have worked together closely to equip people to live missionally. We have written a book, developed materials for training pastors and congregational leaders, and have traveled together to cities across the country to implement the training. We both hold deep convictions that the relationships between men and women present one of the systemic challenges that we face in our families and communities. We believe It is in the design of God for men and women to collaborate as equals in the missional life. As we have worked here in Houston and...2016-04-0841 minMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMFJP 10: What About the Billy Graham Rule? For nearly 15 years Trisha and I have worked together closely to equip people to live missionally. We have written a book, developed materials for training pastors and congregational leaders, and have traveled together to cities across the country to implement the training. We both hold deep convictions that the relationships between men and women present one of the systemic challenges that we face in our families and communities. We believe It is in the design of God for men and women to collaborate as equals in the missional life. As we have worked here in Houston and...2016-04-0841 minMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMFJP 09: What is God’s Design for Men and Women as They Work Together?For nearly 15 years Trisha and I have worked together closely to equip people to live missionally. We have written a book, developed materials for training pastors and congregational leaders, and have traveled together to cities across the country to implement the training. We both hold deep convictions that the relationships between men and women present one of the systemic challenges that we face in our families and communities. We believe It is in the design of God for men and women to collaborate as equals in the missional life. As we have worked here in Houston and...2016-03-3140 minMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMFJP 09: What is God’s Design for Men and Women as They Work Together?For nearly 15 years Trisha and I have worked together closely to equip people to live missionally. We have written a book, developed materials for training pastors and congregational leaders, and have traveled together to cities across the country to implement the training. We both hold deep convictions that the relationships between men and women present one of the systemic challenges that we face in our families and communities. We believe It is in the design of God for men and women to collaborate as equals in the missional life. As we have worked here in Houston and...2016-03-3140 minMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMFJP 08: A Conversation with Matt Russell  Matt Russell is a pastor, activist and professor. Currently, he is on staff at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, working in the area of faith formation and community development, and is an affiliate professor at Fuller Theological Seminary in Practical Theology. Prior to joining St. Paul’s, he was on faculty at Duke Divinity. Matt recently completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Cambridge, where he explored redemptive narratives and models of reconciliation, particularly that of Coventry Cathedral. Matt is married to Michele and they have 3 crazy boys: Miguel, Lucas, and Gabriel. [This is Matt’s bio from the Pro...2016-03-1633 minMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMFJP 07: A Conversation with Nate FosterNate Foster is Assistant Professor of Social Work at Spring Arbor University as well as a writer, and pastor. Nate is the author of "The Making of Ordinary Saints" where he "explores the classic spiritual disciplines in fresh, creative ways, sharing engaging personal stories that show how these ancient practices can help us live more like Jesus in everyday life." He frequently contributes to Renovare through blogs and podcasts. He is currently lives in Jackson, Michigan with his wife of 21 years and two children.  (6:00) Introduction to the difference between spiritual disciplines and spiritual formation  (6:35) What does the word sai...2016-02-1927 minMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMFJP 07: A Conversation with Nate FosterNate Foster is Assistant Professor of Social Work at Spring Arbor University as well as a writer, and pastor. Nate is the author of "The Making of Ordinary Saints" where he "explores the classic spiritual disciplines in fresh, creative ways, sharing engaging personal stories that show how these ancient practices can help us live more like Jesus in everyday life." He frequently contributes to Renovare through blogs and podcasts. He is currently lives in Jackson, Michigan with his wife of 21 years and two children.  (6:00) Introduction to the difference between spiritual disciplines and spiritual formation  (6:35) What does the word sai...2016-02-1927 minMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMFJP 06: A Conversation with Michael De RuyterMichael De Ruyter is a husband, father, and pastor who lives and serves in Midland, Michigan. Mike serves his city and his church by focusing his ministry on pastoring the city. In this episode Mike shares how he and his church increasingly saw a need to not only pastor their congregation but pastor the city from within the congregation. Thank you for listening to this conversation!  Show Notes: (4:30) Introduction to the story of how Mike moved into the roll of pastoring his city (6:25) Mike shares what God revealed to him during a Faithwalking retreat  (7:18) “The fruitfulness come...2016-01-2833 minMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMFJP 06: A Conversation with Michael De RuyterMichael De Ruyter is a husband, father, and pastor who lives and serves in Midland, Michigan. Mike serves his city and his church by focusing his ministry on pastoring the city. In this episode Mike shares how he and his church increasingly saw a need to not only pastor their congregation but pastor the city from within the congregation. Thank you for listening to this conversation!  Show Notes: (4:30) Introduction to the story of how Mike moved into the roll of pastoring his city (6:25) Mike shares what God revealed to him during a Faithwalking retreat  (7:18) “The fruitfulness come...2016-01-2833 minMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMFJP 05: A Conversation with Dave RunyonDave Runyon has served the city of Denver as a high school teach, a pastor, and has spent the last 6 years of his life as bridge builder--building relationships between different leaders in his community then helping them work towards the common good. He is a husband and a father of 4. Dave is a coauthor of The Art of Neighboring.  (3:10) We have found that if you are gonna go after a city the size of Denver you need to break it into small pieces. (4:05) When we talk about going after the city we are talking about trying to demonstrate the gospel (5:20) A...2016-01-0726 minMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMFJP 04: A conversation with Nate PyleNate Pyle serves as Lead Pastor at Christ’s Community Church in Fishers, Indiana. Nate has written, "As I follow Jesus, I have found that I need to unlearn how to live in the world in order to learn a new way of living. The way Jesus lived.” He shares his thoughts on this new way of living through his blog and his new book “Man Enough.” Thank you for listening to this conversation with Nate.  Show Notes; (3:00) The importance of intentionality in building community (6:35) What can I take off my plate so I can focus on relation...2015-12-0223 minMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMFJP 03: How shame and trauma impact our ability to build loving communities with Trisha TaylorShow notes:  We learn how to ​do relationships​ by the age of 5 years old Trauma changes our brains and makes loving self and others much more challenging​ ​A​bout 40% of American children will have at least one potentially traumatizing experience by age 18* Our level of person safety ​in key relationships impacts our capacity for intimacy We need to develop a deep level of compassion for what we see around us Building loving communities is almost impossible to do solo Missional marriage - our culture gets healthier as our families get healthier** *The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind and Body in...2015-11-1222 minMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastEpisode 2: A Pastor’s Perspective on Building Loving Communities in the Face of Tragedy and Injustice with John OgletreeFor over 25 years Jim has been serving the church in Houston Texas by working to mobilize individuals and congregations into collaborative efforts that are designed to serve the common good. In this podcast series Jim is talking to community leaders in Houston and across the country who are working to build more loving communities as a systemic solution to the big challenges that our communities face today.  Today's conversation is with John Ogletree, Pastor at First Metropolitan Church in Houston, Texas. (1:40) Is it obtainable to live in a world where everyone is safe and everyone has en...2015-10-2922 minMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastEpisode 2: A Pastor’s Perspective on Building Loving Communities in the Face of Tragedy and Injustice with John OgletreeFor over 25 years Jim has been serving the church in Houston Texas by working to mobilize individuals and congregations into collaborative efforts that are designed to serve the common good. In this podcast series Jim is talking to community leaders in Houston and across the country who are working to build more loving communities as a systemic solution to the big challenges that our communities face today.  Today's conversation is with John Ogletree, Pastor at First Metropolitan Church in Houston, Texas. (1:40) Is it obtainable to live in a world where everyone is safe and everyone has en...2015-10-2922 minMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastEpisode 01: Building Loving Communities by Being Fully Present and Fully Committed with Cindy WuFor over 25 years Jim has been serving the church in Houston Texas by working to mobilize individuals and congregations into collaborative efforts that are designed to serve the common good. In this podcast series Jim is talking to community leaders in Houston and across the country who are working to build more loving communities as a systemic solution to the big challenges that our communities face today.  In this podcast Jim and Cindy Wu explore the what it looks like when we are fully present and fully committed to our communities.  Our Global Families: Christians Emb...2015-10-1429 minMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastMy Faithwalking Journey PodcastEpisode 01: Building Loving Communities by Being Fully Present and Fully Committed with Cindy WuFor over 25 years Jim has been serving the church in Houston Texas by working to mobilize individuals and congregations into collaborative efforts that are designed to serve the common good. In this podcast series Jim is talking to community leaders in Houston and across the country who are working to build more loving communities as a systemic solution to the big challenges that our communities face today.  In this podcast Jim and Cindy Wu explore the what it looks like when we are fully present and fully committed to our communities.  Our Global Families: Christians Emb...2015-10-1429 minChrist Community Church of Cherokee County, NCChrist Community Church of Cherokee County, NC6.08.14 The Lord’s SupperMessage by Jim Jenkins. 6/08/14 The Lord’s Supper 2014-06-1500 minChrist Community Church of Cherokee County, NCChrist Community Church of Cherokee County, NC4.13.14 Palm SundayMessage by Jim Jenkins. 4/13/14 Palm Sunday 2014-04-1400 minChrist Community Church of Cherokee County, NCChrist Community Church of Cherokee County, NC10.13.13 1 John 4:7–12Message by Jim Jenkins. 10/13/13 1 John 4:7–12 2013-10-2100 min