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The Unshakeable LifeWhy Your Feelings Might Mislead You: A New PerspectiveEpisode Summary:We live in a culture that disciples us daily with the advice to "follow your heart" and "live your truth." But for a leader carrying real responsibility, this advice is dangerous. If you only did what you felt like doing, your inbox, your marriage, and your walk with God would likely be a dumpster fire.In this episode, Jim challenges the cultural mantra of "follow your heart" and breaks down why your emotions are meant to be gauges, not guides. Jim dives into the theology of the heart, the psychology of self-sabotage, and...
2025-12-0221 minThe Unshakeable LifeLeading on Empty: Showing Up on Low-Energy DaysEpisode SummaryOn the days when your mind is foggy, your body is tired, and your energy runs thin, leadership feels heavier than usual. In this honest, unpolished, and deeply human episode, Jim speaks from a place of real exhaustion to answer a question every faith-driven creator and leader faces: What do you do when your capacity is low, but responsibilities remain?If you're navigating chronic illness, mental fatigue, autoimmune flare days, or simply the weight of life, this conversation will steady your spirit. Jim unpacks the cultural pressure to be “always on,” the internal guil...
2025-11-1822 minThe Unshakeable LifeIt's Okay Not to Be Okay: Embracing Radical Acceptance and Building Your Life with Richard KaufmanEpisode Summary:What does it take to lead when you feel like you're falling apart? In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Jim sits down with Richard Kaufman—The Comeback Coach, a veteran, and a Christian leader who has navigated a 36-year recovery journey, bipolar disorder, and a past suicide attempt to build a life of profound impact.This episode is a masterclass in resilience for any leader who feels broken, burnt out, or alone. Richard shares his powerful story of how a moment of crisis became the catalyst for his calling, how he manages his me...
2025-11-1124 minThe Unshakeable LifeFrom Burnout to Bliss: Reclaiming Your Life One Step at a TimeEpisode Summary:Are you living in "functional burnout"—doing the motions but feeling empty inside? This episode is a lifeline for Christian leaders, entrepreneurs, and creators caught in the cycle of hustle culture and over-functioning. Jim Burgoon breaks down the signs of burnout, shares his personal experience with trauma and C-PTSD, and reveals why you can't just "rest your way" out of exhaustion.Discover a powerful 4-part framework for recovery, learn why Jesus is the ultimate model for stress management, and understand the difference between being "fixed" and being "made whole." The antidote to burnout is...
2025-10-2815 minThe Unshakeable LifeThe Unshakable Life: Why This Podcast Exists and Who It’s ForEpisode Summary:In this kickoff manifesto episode, Jim shares the story behind The Unshakable Life, why burnout and people-pleasing are crushing leaders, and the five pillars to build a life that cannot be shaken.Episode Description:Everything isn’t falling apart—it’s falling into place.In this manifesto episode, Jim Burgoon unpacks the journey behind The Unshakable Life podcast and why he felt called to rebrand and refocus. From pastoral ministry to marketplace missions, from failures in business to building resilience throug...
2025-09-2317 minThe Unshakeable LifeInfluencer Secrets: What They Won't Tell You!Episode Summary:Influence looks shiny on Instagram—but what you don’t see are the hidden costs. In this episode of Online Business for Christian Creators, Jim exposes 7 dark realities of chasing influence—from applause addiction to curated vulnerability, clout-chasing, burnout, and brand silencing.But this isn’t just a takedown of influencers. You’ll also hear the flipside: how to build influence that actually lasts, rooted in relational leadership, Kingdom purpose, and integrity.If you’ve ever wondered “Am I chasing influence the wrong way?”—this episode will give you the clarity and courage to lea...
2025-08-2620 minThe Unshakeable LifeLife Feels Too Heavy? What Nobody Tells You About Burnout & CallingDescription:If you’ve ever felt like life was unbearably heavy—so heavy you wanted to quit—you’re not alone. In this raw and practical episode, Jim Burgoon opens up about depression, burnout, and what Scripture and psychology both reveal about navigating soul-tired seasons.Through biblical truth, psychological research, and lived experience, Jim shares why heaviness doesn’t disqualify you from your calling—and the surprising truth nobody tells you about depression and burnout.This isn’t a pep talk. This is a roadmap to rise again.🔑 E...
2025-08-1923 minThe Unshakeable LifeYou’re Not Lazy—You’re Just MisalignedDescription:What if your exhaustion isn't because you're lazy… but because you're misaligned?In this raw and eye-opening episode, Jim Burgoon challenges the productivity-obsessed mindset so many faith-driven leaders carry—and offers a better way. Through Scripture, real talk, and lived experience, Jim unpacks the 3 types of misalignment that keep Christian creators burned out, unfocused, and disconnected from God’s rhythm.Whether you feel like you're failing your calling, falling behind, or just plain tired… this episode is your permission to pause—and recalibrate with God.🔑 Key I...
2025-07-2220 minThe Unshakeable LifeThe Lie of More — Why Doing Less Leads to Greater Impact🔥 Episode Summary“If the algorithm is your master, then burnout will be your reward.”In this raw and timely episode, Jim Burgoon exposes the hidden cost of hustle culture for Christian creators—and offers a better way. You’ll discover why doing less, with more intentionality, leads to deeper impact, greater clarity, and Spirit-led momentum in your business.Whether you're overwhelmed by content pressure, burned out by trying to "stay consistent," or wondering if rest is even allowed—this episode gives you permission to stop striving and start building from a place of pe...
2025-07-0820 minThe Unshakeable LifeTurning Overwhelm into Opportunity with Matthew Arau🎧 Episode OverviewWhat if burnout wasn’t a sign of weakness—but a signal to shift?Dr. Matthew Arau knows what it’s like to carry the weight of expectations, excellence, and exhaustion. From directing award-winning bands to leading educators through a global crisis, he looked like he had it all together. But inside? He was breaking.In this soul-deep conversation, we talk about the birth of Upbeat Global, how mindfulness practices saved his sanity, and how the simple act of writing “GET” on a to-do list became the spiritual spark that reignited his life and...
2025-03-2433 min
Matt Uses His History Degree10. Matt Uses His History Degree on the 1st Minnesota RegimentMatt finally goes into his first passion and talks about the 1st Minnesota Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War and their actions at the battle of Gettysburg. He neglects to talk about his childhood where he had a civil war uniform he made along with a sword made out of a hockey stick but is including that in the show description. If you wanna read more on this, check out The Last Full Measure by Richard Moe and Pale Horse at Plum Orchard by Leehan. Anyways. I did a lot of editing on it, it came o...
2024-12-171h 26
Matt Uses His History Degree9. Matt Uses His History Degree on the Erie Railroad WarWow, another episode, heroic. Anyways, this is on the Erie Railroad War, features a lot of hilariously expensive gilded age financial flim-flams, scams, double-backs, cons, swindles, bunkos, hoaxes over control of a railroad that takes you to Niagara Falls. Ties in nicely with recent crypto scams, Elon Musk, and other SEO terms (supreme court). I forgot how to log into the website for awhile to upload this.
2023-11-0351 min
Matt Uses His History DegreeMatt Uses His History Degree on the Battle of AthensHi, wow, a year. anyways, surprise! I still do these. This one is on the 1946 Battle of Athens Tennessee and how some people stood up to corrupt law enforcement and could be a good thing to think about. Anyways, whatever.
2022-11-251h 18
Matt Uses His History Degree7. Matt Uses His History Degree on the Last DuelHey, I did an episode on the Last Duel, it's an hour and a half of me trying and failing to pronounce French names. Enjoy if you like.
2021-12-231h 30
Matt Uses His History DegreeMatt Uses His History Degree on the Bonus ArmyHi, after a few months I finally got another episode out. This one is on the Bonus Army from the 1930's. It runs 2 hours long, that's my bad, I had a lot to say. Anyways, the main books I read for this are: - The Bonus Army by Paul Dickson/Thomas B. Allen - Marching on Washington by Barber There's more but its mostly NYT articles, pdf's, memoirs from MacArthur, Eisenhower, etc. Thanks for listening if you did
2021-04-152h 05
Matt Uses His History Degree5. Matt uses his history degree on Cassius ClayHey, I used my history degree on Cassius Clay, the abolitionist, not the boxer. He fought against racists, slaveholders, and stabbed people with a big knife and also was kind of dumb. listen if you like or dont. the books I used are: Lion of White Hall by David Smiley Cassius Clay: Firebrand of Freedom by H. Edward Richardson. The intro was done by Greg Rowland. kudos to him! Anyways, here it is.
2020-12-0156 min
Matt Uses His History DegreeMatt Uses His History Degree on the Bay of PigsHi, here is an episode on the Bay of Pigs. listen to it if you wish, if not that is fine. Books and sources are The Bay of Pigs by Rodriguez Bay of Pigs by Peter Wyden the Bay of Pigs by Johnson, Artime, San Roman, Olivia The Cuban Revolution by Perez-Stable Inspector General's Survey of the Cuban Operation (CIA) Guerrilla Prince by Geyer Reflections of a Cold Warrior by Bissell History of the Cuban Revolution by Chomsky
2020-08-281h 07
Matt Uses His History DegreeMatt uses his history degree on police militarizationHey there, If you would like to support the protestors, might I suggest giving a donation here. It'll split it equally between all the charities and funds that are helping the protestors across the country. also, there are a ton of sources for this one, so if you want the notes for all of those, let me know and I'll get them for you. but for now, to get your feet wet check out "The Rise of the Warrior Cop" by Radley Balko, and "Do Not Resist" a documentary. they're both good. Anyways, this on...
2020-06-081h 08
Matt Uses His History Degree2. Matt Uses His History Degree on the Black DeathMatt uses his history degree on the black death. I'm sorry I'm unable to pronounce middle eastern, italian, french, spanish, german, scandinavian, names. Sources: The Black Death, a Complete History, by Ole J. Benedictow The Great Mortality, by John Kelly In the Wake of the Plague, by Norman F. Cantor The Black Death: A Brief History with Documents, by John Aberth PLAGUE READINGS from P. M. Rogers, Aspects of Western Civilization Encyclopedia of the Black Death, by Joseph P. Byrne Black Death and Ta...
2020-05-0159 min
Matt Uses His History DegreeMatt Uses His Degree on the Franklin ExpeditionMatt decides to use his history degree on telling the tale of the Franklin Expedition. Sources cited: "Buried in Ice: A Time Quest Book", by Owen Beattie and John Geiger "Frozen in Time: The Fate of the Franklin Expedition" by Owen Beattie and John Geiger "The Man Who Ate His Boots: The Tragic History of the Search for the Northwest Passage" by Anthony Brandt Inuit Testimonies website collected by various Franklin Expedition rescuers and searchers
2020-04-051h 15