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No Neutral MomentsPreorder My New Book: The MiddleIn this special episode of No Neutral Moments, Patrick Payton announces the release of his new book, The Middle: How the Quiet Majority Can Mend a Divided Nation. Drawing from his journey through business, ministry, and politics, Patrick shares the heart behind the project — a call for the “quiet majority” to rise above today’s polarizing extremes and rediscover how to stand for truth while also standing for one another.Be among the first to order your copy of The Middle:Simon & Schusterhttps://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Middle/Patrick-Payton/9781637634943Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1637634943?tag=simonsayscomBarnes & Noblehttps://www.barn...
2025-09-2405 min
No Neutral MomentsMajority Middle: Rescuing America from Political ExtremesIn this compelling episode of No Neutral Moments, Patrick Payton introduces the powerful idea behind his upcoming book, The Majority Middle: Rescuing America from the Political Extremes (Spring 2026). This episode is a call to action for those who believe in the strength of civility, honest dialogue, and mutual respect.Patrick unpacks how "the majority middle" can become a movement—one rooted in love over hate, unity over division, and courage over silence. He explores how life’s tests and trials build stronger convictions and why it’s time to stop seeing people as enemies just because they think differently.If you...
2025-04-0346 minNo Neutral MomentsConnecting Communities with Cindy Payton of Every NeighborHosted by Patrick Payton, this episode features a profound conversation with our special guest, Cindy Payton, the driving force behind "Every Neighbor" in Midland TX.
Every Neighbor is a Midland-based initiative striving to boost community engagement. By simplifying how individuals discover opportunities to serve, they're bridging gaps and fostering connections among Midland residents. Their guiding principles are:
1. Recognizing the unique value in every person.
2. Emphasizing the essence of community connections.
3. Advocating that service can bring about transformative shifts in individuals and the broader community.
Join us to learn more about their cutting-edge volunteer platform that champions the belief that...
2024-08-231h 13No Neutral MomentsFighting for Human Rights with Bob Fu of China AidJoin Patrick Payton as he sits down with Bob Fu, the renowned founder of China Aid, for an in-depth and eye-opening interview. In this exclusive session, Bob Fu sheds light on the crucial work that China Aid is doing to promote religious freedom and human rights in China. Learn about the challenges they face, their incredible journey, and the impact they have made over the years.
Throughout the interview, Bob shares personal stories, insights, and the motivations behind his unwavering commitment to this cause.
Whether you are passionate about human rights, interested in the situation in China, or looking...
2024-08-151h 16No Neutral MomentsThe Shocking Truth About Sex Trafficking: Survivors Speak OutJoin us on a profound episode of the No Neutral Moments podcast with Patrick Payton, featuring a panel of courageous survivors of sex trafficking:
Lisa Bownds - Reflection Ministries
Bekah Charleston - Bekah Speaks Out
Rachel Thomas - Rachel C Thomas
Rebecca Bender - Rebecca Bender Initiative
In this gripping and insightful discussion, these remarkable women open up about their harrowing experiences and the journey to overcome the trauma of sex trafficking. They delve into the nuances of victim recruitment, societal misconceptions, and the complex path to recovery and empowerment.
This episode not only highlights the personal stories of...
2024-08-141h 00
Best of MidlandEXCLUSIVE: Former Mayor of Midland Texas, Patrick Payton Tells AllIn this episode of the Best of Midland Texas Podcast, hosts Ryan Shewchuk and Terra Avery sit down with former mayor of Midland Texas, Patrick Payton. Join us as we delve into Patrick's journey from Oklahoma to Midland, his impactful role in the local community, and his insights into the city's growth and development over the years.
Packed with insights and personal anecdotes, Patrick shares stories of his time in Midland, including the challenges and triumphs he faced during his tenure as mayor. From navigating the complexities of the oil and gas industry to taking office right before a global...
2023-11-1456 minNo Neutral MomentsInterview: Enes Kanter FreedomIn this episode, Patrick speaks to Enes Kanter Freedom, a professional basketball player and activist. Kanter discusses his experiences in the NBA, his activism for human rights, and his plans for the future. He shares memorable moments playing against well-known NBA superstars such as Kobe Bryant and others and delves into his efforts to raise awareness about the oppression faced by various groups in China. Kanter emphasizes the importance of standing up for values, even at great risk, and advocates for being aware of the origins of products made with slave labor and to avoid the complicity that comes with...
2023-10-1746 min
Take Off • Der New York Jets PodcastRodgers verzichtet auf 35 Mio! + Saleh kontert Sean Payton und Dalvin Cook Visit • Take Off • Der Deutsche Jets PodcastBusy Week in Florham Park bei den NY Jets: Aaron Rodgers' Vertrag wurde restructured, und er verzichtet auf 35 Mio (!) Dollar. Zudem kontert Robert Saleh gekonnt einige direkte 'Shots' aus Denver von Sean Payton. Also buckle-up!
(00:00) Start
(00:30) Andere Sportarten!
(07:00) Die neuen Throwback-Jerseys
(16:40) Aaron Rodgers neuer Vertrag
(28:58) Dalvin Cook besucht die Jets
(39:09) Robert Saleh vs Sean Payton
(49:39) Outro
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2023-07-2951 minNo Neutral MomentsLessons from 2022, Part 3Continuing in our lessons from 2022, Patrick takes you through lessons 9–13 in this third part of the series.
2023-03-2134 minNo Neutral MomentsLessons from 2022, Part 2In part 2 of this multi-part series, Patrick dives into lesson 5–8 of his reflections from 2022.
2023-02-2738 minNo Neutral MomentsLessons from 2022, Part 1In part 1 of a multi-part series, Patrick takes us through four lessons he learned or recognized throughout 2022. We hope they bring some insight into your life as well.
2023-02-0638 minNo Neutral MomentsBroken CatholicIn this episode, Patrick wants to refer you to a podcast where he was a guest: Broken Catholic with Joseph Warren. This episode aired in October and works through the toxic extremes in politics. Listen to this brief intro and then you can access the full original episode at the link in the show notes.
2023-01-0401 minNo Neutral MomentsInterview: Dr. Kathy KochIn one of our longest episodes, Patrick interviews his good friend, Dr. Kathy Koch. Dr. Kathy brings insight, wisdom, and knowledge about a variety of subjects but particularly in the world related to children. Dr. Kathy is the founder and CEO of Celebrate Kids, Inc, and a co-founder of Ignite the Family. We hope you enjoy this conversation between friends.
2022-09-261h 26No Neutral MomentsSacred Space of Work, Part 4After a nice summer break, Patrick is back with part 4 of the Sacred Space of Work. As we continue to press into the sacredness of the moments around us, Patrick also dives in to what he is reading and what's been on his mind lately.
2022-08-1032 minNo Neutral MomentsSacred Space of Work, Part 3In this episode, Patrick finishes up the conversation between the sacred and the secular with a look at what we say we value with what we actually value—and what we shame—with our words and actions.
2022-06-1323 minNo Neutral MomentsSacred Space of Work, Part 2On this episode, Patrick takes us through part 2 of the Sacred Space of Work and how to return the sacred to the secular marketplace.
2022-05-0932 minNo Neutral MomentsSacred Space of WorkIn this episode, Patrick unpacks the changing landscape of the soul in business—which goes beyond vision statements and board room expressions—in order to have a company that is as healthy as it is profitable.
2022-04-2224 minNo Neutral MomentsInterview: Reflection MinistriesWARNING: this episode may be sensitive for some listeners.
In this episode, Patrick interviews Lisa Bownds—director and founder of Reflections Ministries, an emergency assessment center with aftercare programs for victims of sex trafficking.
2022-03-071h 00No Neutral MomentsInterview: Bob Fu, ChinaAidIn this episode, Patrick interviews Bob Fu, one of the leading voices in the world for persecuted faith communities in China. ChinaAid, based in Midland, Texas and founded in 2002, is an international Christian non-profit organization committed to promoting religious freedom, human rights, and rule of law in China.
2022-02-071h 19No Neutral MomentsLevel UpIn this episode, Patrick walks us through how to get intentional on 'leveling up'. He takes us through six different challenges to this idea and five pieces of advice to implement the process.
2022-01-2439 minNo Neutral MomentsLessons from 2021In this episode, Patrick takes us through nine lessons he has learned and observed throughout 2021 as well as some reading recommendations from this year. He also encourages all of us to take a yearly audit of ourselves and the last year to look through what we did, what we wanted to do, how we did it, and what we want to do next year.
2021-12-2137 minNo Neutral MomentsCultureToday's episode is brought to you by Admarc:The foundation of a product or company is its logo. Along with your brand identity it shapes how people define your company. For over three decades Admarc has designed logos for companies small and large across the Permian Basin and the country. After all, your identity is by design.Visit Admarc online at admarc.com or email Darrell, darrell@admarc.comToday's episode is also brought to you by Luchini & Mertz Land Surveying Co., a resilient business on a mission to faithfully serve clients & empower e...
2021-11-0128 minNo Neutral MomentsConsensusIn this episode Patrick presses into the concensus culture that exists all around us and to us. He offers ways to lead us through how to see it, observe it, challenge it, and move through it to our best life and practice both personally and professionally.
2021-10-0532 minNo Neutral MomentsYour NarrativeIn this episode, Patrick takes us through determining what our narrative is. As he helps us work through our values and roles, he reminds us that our narrative is something that can change over time and is something that we can and should revisit, refine, and revise.
2021-08-3029 minNo Neutral MomentsPurposeIn this episode, Patrick walks through what purpose really means, and how it's become an overused and misunderstood buzz word. With your purpose in line and defined, you can avoid the confusion that often comes along with the popular phrase of 'finding your purpose' and get to work living out what you're designed, called, and gifted to be.
2021-08-1226 minNo Neutral MomentsInterview: Dr. Henry P. BarhamIn this interview, Patrick talks with Dr. Henry P. Barham, whose research into the association between taste receptors and COVID-19 was recently published. Dr. Barham is a board-certified ENT who works as a dedicated rhinologist at the Sinus & Nasal Specialists of Louisiana. We think you'll enjoy this fascinating conversation and learn a lot in the process!
2021-07-0652 minNo Neutral MomentsThe Leader and ReadingIn this episode, Patrick takes you into a chapter of J. Oswald Sanders' book, Spiritual Leadership. This overview gives you some practical insight into why, what, and how we should read.
2021-06-2828 minNo Neutral MomentsRolesIn this episode, Patrick takes us through five ways to define the roles that we hold in our lives. When we look at our roles, we need to understand that these are the lens through which our goals are set (along with our values). When we clearly define our roles—and maybe claim some lost ones along the way—we have a distinct view of who we are and how these roles influence all other areas of our lives.
2021-06-0830 minNo Neutral MomentsConsider the PossibilitiesIn this episode, Patrick unpacks the concept behind the statement, “Are you willing to explore the possibilities of who you can become?”. Nearly all of us have yet to truly tap into our design, call and gifting to the extent to which we should. Join us to press into this life-altering question and why we have a hard time at 'becoming better'.
2021-05-2424 minNo Neutral MomentsDon't Go BackIn this episode, Patrick addresses life as we move forward in a post-COVID era and what it looks like for us to all recover and grieve amidst a global experience.
2021-05-1029 minNo Neutral MomentsThe ProcessWith the speed of change and challenge taking place all around us, Patrick will lead you through an active process of planning to harness the opportunity inherent in the flurry of change and challenge. Taking into consideration the various ways our brains work and the nature of the planning process this episode will take you through planning, to action, and to adjustment in a way that honors your personal mental processes while at the same time successfully navigating a culture that demands the attributes of the quick and nimble.
2021-04-2634 minNo Neutral MomentsLincoln ValuesIn this episode, Patrick shows us that great leadership values are consistent over time. Join in to hear how Patrick takes us through nine principles found throughout the book "Leadership in Turbulent Times", by Doris Kearns Goodwin, and sets them side-by-side against the values outlined in one of his favorite books, "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People", by Steven. R. Covey.
2021-04-1922 minNo Neutral MomentsFight Like HellIn this episode, Patrick talks through the often quoted Teddy Roosevelt speech, given in 1910. As Patrick zooms out to look at the context surrounding the popularly shared portion, we can be reminded what it looks to fight with character.
2021-03-0835 minNo Neutral MomentsThe Power of DisagreementsIn this episode, Patrick walks us through five benefits of disagreement as well as some best practices for the art of disagreeing. During a time when respect during disagreement is hard to come by, we could all use a little reminder on how beneficial it can be when done correctly.
2021-02-1525 minNo Neutral MomentsNavigating ExtremesIn this week's episode, Patrick touches on how to navigate the extremes that we are exposed to. In a season when everyone seems way too mad, way too anxious, and completely unwilling to listen—and sometimes, even to think—Patrick takes us through how to navigate the extremes and gives encouragement on how to not give in to the polarizations.
2021-02-0119 minNo Neutral Moments11 Lessons from 2020In this episode, Patrick takes us through 11 lessons he learned from an unprecedented year. In a time with so much of the unexpected, Patrick challenges us to take some time to reflect so that we can look ahead to 2021 with a plan from all we learned this past year.
2021-01-1836 minNo Neutral MomentsControlIn this final episode of 2020, Patrick takes a very personal look at the three areas of life that have helped him maintain a general sense of calm in such a volatile season of life in which we all find ourselves.
2020-12-1435 minNo Neutral MomentsDrawing in the DirtIn this episode Patrick takes you on a journey into the discipline and practice of the purposeful pause. Sounds crazy, and even a little corny; but in the end, it might just be something we all need.
2020-11-0923 minNo Neutral MomentsInterview: Brandy BellIn this episode, Patrick introduces you to his good friend Brandy Bell. There is no better way to describe this episode then simply “don’t miss it”!
2020-10-2635 minNo Neutral MomentsChurnIn this episode Patrick takes you on a quick 16-minute journey into a personal and corporate planning strategy he has been refining in his own areas of interest and pursuit. Focusing on reasonable time constraints and an aggressive commitment to accountability in the form of intentional “churn”, the planning process—and eventually accomplishment—can be relevant, up to date, more effective, and ultimately more successful.
2020-10-2016 minNo Neutral MomentsLead Or Get RegulatedIn this episode Patrick takes you back in time to hear a business prophet of the 70’s in order to challenge us with how we lead and why we lead in the first quarter of the 21st century.
2020-10-1222 minNo Neutral MomentsCurrent BooksTaking a page out of previous popular podcasts, Patrick reviews the books he is reading and has read and thinks worthy to pass on to you the listener.
2020-10-0124 minNo Neutral MomentsServant Leadership - The Calling of the Soulish LeaderIn this episode, Patrick picks up on the topic of the leader as shepherd (see Episode 58) and discusses the necessary, timely, and critical calling of servant leadership. Even though the term servant leadership is often thrown around in corporate circles, few take the time to dig into what it really is. Patrick hopes to shed some light on this topic and encourage leaders to take the next step into soulish leadership and practice servant leadership.
2020-09-1638 minNo Neutral MomentsThe Leader as ShepherdIn this episode Patrick takes an impassioned journey into the new calling of leadership in the first quarter of the 21st century: a calling to leadership that pushes us back to the foundation of capitalism and a way forward that a new generation is rightly calling for and looking for.
2020-09-0221 minNo Neutral MomentsInterview: Tony GonzalesIn the true spirit of No Neutral Moments, Patrick interviews Congressional Candidate Tony Gonzales whom he met – by chance – at dinner several week ago. After listening to Mr. Gonzales’ amazing life story Patrick believed that this story of hardship, persistence, and victory had to be heard. It is beyond politics. It’s all about capturing a moment – because no moment is neutral – to encourage and motivate us all to never give up and to always strive to be all we are designed, called and gifted to be.
2020-08-2440 minNo Neutral MomentsReplay | Episode 39: Just TalkingThis week, we take a look back at Episode 39: Just Talking for a replay of one of our most downloaded episodes here at No Neutral Moments. Original air date was March 20, 2020. Take a listen again as Patrick takes you through what he was learning at the beginning of a very different season for all of us.
2020-08-1735 minNo Neutral MomentsWhat Holds You BackIn this week’s episode Patrick takes us on an inward journey into what holds us back from the personal pursuit of our dreams and ambitions. With a personal conviction that all of us are designed, called and gifted for more than we would dare even hope or imagine, Patrick attempts to push us to think and dream differently for our greatest inward joy and ultimate gift of service to others.
2020-08-0547 minNo Neutral MomentsTransformation Challenge: Part 5Patrick wraps up this teaching on the challenge and process towards holistic transformation in the lives of people we work with and that work for us. Moving into application and the nature of exponential change, Patrick leaves us with applicational strategies to think through and a challenge to churn every single day.
2020-07-2728 minNo Neutral MomentsTransformation Challenge: Part 4Patrick continues to unpack the Transformation Challenge for the corporate environment. Bridging the gap between the secular and the sacred, the journey continues as we unpack the soul of leadership in the day-to-day work world of the 21st century.
2020-07-2030 minNo Neutral MomentsTransformation Challenge: Part 3Continuing through the transformation challenge, Patrick takes us further into the thought processes of those we lead and how we lead them. With a unique perspective developed from years of pastoring and lessons learned from failures and a few successes, Patrick enables the listener to develop a more holistic approach to leadership.
2020-07-1328 minNo Neutral MomentsTransformation Challenge: Part 2Picking up where he left off with episode 50, Patrick takes us on the soul-ish journey of professional performance and the responsibility we have as leaders to see what we are doing as well as improve upon what we are offering as leaders in our various areas of influence.
2020-07-0627 minNo Neutral MomentsTransformation Challenge: Part 1In this episode Patrick takes a page out of his pastoral work and applies it the leadership of the souls we work with on a daily basis. Every change, challenge and choice is met with certain attitudes and beliefs; the more we know about the responses of others towards our efforts of improvement the better we will be able to serve one another and grow together.
2020-06-2927 minNo Neutral MomentsSages or GuidesIn this episode Patrick takes you on a journey through his journal to uncover the lessons learned through the non-neutral moments of the last three months. Finding common themes and personal challenges, Patrick uses
this journey to ask each one us what have been learning about our life and ourselves through this unprecedented time in our shared history.
2020-06-2228 minNo Neutral MomentsTim Ferriss Interviews George RavelingIn this episode, Patrick introduces you to an interview with coaching legend George Raveling by Tim Ferriss. The message is timely. The delivery is powerful. The challenge is personal. The time spent to listen will be invaluably invested. It is the hope of No Neutral Moments that you, the listener, will be as blessed with this “random” podcast as we have been.
2020-06-1506 minNo Neutral MomentsConnective Communication, Part 2In this episode, Patrick finishes up this two-part series on effective communication that is clear, breeds security, and fights for trust.
2020-05-2928 minNo Neutral MomentsConnective Communication, Part 1In this episode, Patrick introduces Connective Communication and walks us through the first of a two-part series discussing communication that reaches beyond a simple exchange of clarity, details, and data and works into the feelings of those we are seeking to lead.
2020-05-2231 minNo Neutral MomentsWho and WhatIn this episode Patrick ponders a quote appropriate for this season in which we are living. With questions and assignments to help you – the listener – work through personal application Patrick takes us on a seventeen-minute journey asking ourselves the question, “Who and what?”
2020-05-0817 minNo Neutral MomentsThe SilenceIn the true spirit of No Neutral Moments, we present to you something of a re-run. No, it is not a podcast you have heard before, but rather a past teaching from Patrick as he was in his final weeks of service at Stonegate Fellowship. Patrick recently came across this teaching through a series of events and though it is directed specifically to a men’s Bible study group he decided the content was worth sharing to the wider No Neutral Moments audience. We hope you not only enjoy but find some encouragement in these tough days we find ourselves in...
2020-04-2749 minNo Neutral MomentsJust Talking: Part 2 (Easter Weekend)In this episode Patrick goes on a short journey with you regarding what keeps his faith in tact in times like we find ourselves. Recognizing that Holy Week is a Non Neutral Moment Patrick takes a few minutes to explain the one simple answer to some very large questions that keeps his faith strong.
2020-04-1020 minNo Neutral MomentsFulcrum LeadershipUsing a teeter-totter as his word picture Patrick takes you on a journey to discover what it means to balance the extremes and lead to something better…to synergy.
2020-04-0325 minNo Neutral MomentsHearing What You Need To HearIn this episode Patrick reviews lessons on leadership listening he learned the hard way. Many times our team members tell us what they think we want to hear rather than what we need to hear. It takes practice and developed skill to empower people to tell you what you need to hear.
2020-03-2821 minNo Neutral MomentsJust TalkingIn this episode Patrick just sits down and has a talk with you in the midst of such historic and perilous times. In a much more intimate and personal manner Patrick shares what this season is doing to his faith and life and what he hopes you might be learning as well.
2020-03-2035 minNo Neutral MomentsCritical Check UpIn this episode Patrick takes us back to six critical life markers we often need to review in times of turmoil and uncertainty. When the world around us is filled with uncertainty, and even fear, the time is right to pause and check how you are doing in six vital arenas of daily life.
2020-03-1124 minNo Neutral MomentsWhat’s Your ExcuseIn this episode, Patrick shares with us two stories – one recent and one from a few years back – in order to ask us one simple question. So get ready to listen quickly and answer slowly as Patrick challenges you to take a good hard look inside yourself and your self-imposed limitations.
2020-03-0414 minNo Neutral MomentsThe Pit of I Quit: Part 3In this final episode in the “Pit of I Quit” series Patrick walks us through a series of checkpoints and practices to assist in navigating our way out of the pit we might find ourselves in.
2020-02-2615 minNo Neutral MomentsThe Pit of I Quit: Part 2In this episode, Patrick picks up where he left off in episode 34 and guides us through the feelings and emotions of the pit. Patrick’s insights will help you discern the difference between normal levels of stress and other levels of anxiety that you might want to pay more attention to.
2020-02-1920 minNo Neutral MomentsThe Pit of I QuitIn this episode, Patrick begins the discussion of the path often leading us to a dark place where we simply want to quit everything we are doing and check out. In this first episode, Patrick outlines for us three warning signs of the busy life that can end up in this dark place we never planned for and that can take us by surprise.
2020-02-1219 minNo Neutral MomentsRest, Ready, Change: Part 4Patrick finishes up this series of podcasts on change with five reasons why we choose to change. With the backdrop of realizing for personal growth to occur change has to happen; Patrick weaves together five drivers to embrace personal change.
2020-02-0615 minNo Neutral MomentsRest, Ready, Change: Part 3In this episode Patrick picks up where he left off preparing us, and challenging us, to pursue rest, change and growth in all areas of life. Specifically, Patrick pushes into how tradition either helps or hurts us as we engage life and choose to move towards growth and change.
Pay attention at the end for Patrick’s most recent book recommendation!
2020-01-2917 minNo Neutral MomentsRest, Ready, Change: Part 2In this episode Patrick picks up where he left off preparing us, and challenging us, to pursue rest, change and growth in all areas of life. Patrick begins to push deeper into why we resist change and helps us to identify where we push back against change personally.
2020-01-2215 minNo Neutral MomentsRest, Ready, Change!In this episode Patrick begins a multi-part teaching on the subject of rest, readiness and change as we move into a new year and new decade. Asking us to consider where we need personal and professional change, Patrick then moves into principles of change we can all apply in all levels of our practice of life.
2020-01-1519 minNo Neutral MomentsNew Year and New OpportunityIn this first episode of 2020 Patrick takes some time to review where we have been as a start-up podcast, where we are planning on going, and finally, three quick reminders of how leadership is intentionally molded within us throughout our lives past, present and future.
2020-01-0618 minNo Neutral MomentsTransition TestsIn this episode Patrick takes you on a journey through eight questions you can ask yourself as you consider a career or life change. Whether one question, three or all eight, this podcast will guide you through an in depth personal journey of testing personal change and transition.
2019-12-2222 minNo Neutral MomentsServant LeadershipIn this episode Patrick presses into the paradigm shifting practice of Servant Leadership. Many people talk about Servant Leadership but often we don’t think about what it really means. Through this episode it is our hope that you will take a deeper look into your leadership paradigm and begin the needed shift into Servant Leadership
2019-12-1620 minNo Neutral MomentsSlow Your ChurnAlmost everyone describes their lives as very busy. We move so fast and churn and burn in so many directions we begin to believe we will get behind or even fail if we are not churning and burning at a break-neck pace. In this episode Patrick talks about practical ways we can slow ourselves down in order to be better thinkers and leaders.
2019-12-1020 minNo Neutral MomentsThe Fruit of Leadership: Part 2In this episode Patrick defines the fruit of leadership introduced in Episode 24. While defining the fruit of leadership Patrick then challenges us to look deep inside and ask ourselves what areas we need to work on so we are leading from the inside out.
2019-12-0220 minNo Neutral MomentsThe Fruit of Leadership: Part 1In this episode Patrick argues that an often taught concept in the church of the “Fruit of the Spirit” is actually a foundational concept for leaders. Patrick will argue that the fruit of leadership is necessary if we will lead in such a way that the character of our lives gives life to the marketplace.
2019-11-2517 minNo Neutral MomentsCultural Kick Back: Part 3In this episode Patrick finishes unpacking his observations regarding a leadership cultural kick back taking place in the market. Patrick describes how one generation of leading will not suffice for the next generation of leadership because leadership is based in core needs and not just what we do for a living.
2019-11-1824 minNo Neutral MomentsCultural Kick Back: Part 2In this podcast Patrick continues to unpack his observations about what is happening in the work place. Specifically, the cultural kick-back – or adjustments – Patrick asserts is at the heart of the tension between Millennials and the generations of leaders who have come before them.
2019-11-1220 minNo Neutral MomentsCultural Kick-BackIn this series of pod-casts Patrick unpacks his observations about what is happening in the work place. Specifically, the cultural kick-back – or adjustment – Patrick asserts is at the heart of the tension between Millennials and the generations of leaders who have come before them.
2019-11-0418 minNo Neutral MomentsParadigms: Part 3In this final installment of paradigms Patrick explores three things that can drive us to want to change our paradigms and seven ways we can take control of our mental maps and create brand new paradigms that enable us to move closer to everything we are designed, called and gifted to be.
2019-10-2820 minNo Neutral MomentsParadigms: Part 2In this episode, Patrick continues to press into the issue of our controlling paradigms. With more insight and more examples Patrick continues to challenge us to discover our own controlling ways of thinking about, and seeing, our world before he helps us to see how we might change our paradigms for a better, more engaged, life.
2019-10-2118 minNo Neutral MomentsParadigmsIn this first of several episodes Patrick begins to explore how powerful paradigms are in our daily lives. From defining what paradigms are to discovering how to change them, this series of episodes will assist you in identifying your paradigms and maybe even changing some of them.
2019-10-1418 minNo Neutral MomentsInfluenceIn this episode Patrick discusses the power of influence we have in the lives of others and how to be prepared for these engaged season of life. Using stories, bible based guidelines and personal challenge Patrick’s aim is to remind us we matter in the lives of others.
2019-10-0617 minNo Neutral MomentsFear: Part 3In this final installment of Patrick’s series on fear he not only finishes the teaching but takes the time to share with you an amazing No Neutral Moments story that just took place in his own life .
2019-09-3020 minNo Neutral MomentsFear: Part 2In this episode Patrick continues to unpack some of the reasons we have fear in our lives, what might be driving those fears and how we can recognize if we are operating out of a hindering sense of fear.
2019-09-1517 minNo Neutral MomentsFear: Part 1In this episode Patrick reaches back over five years to teaching he did in how to deal with fear. In a very stressful season marked by tragedy and fear Patrick takes this time to help us process what we are feeling and fearing and hopefully find a healthy path out of fear and into a greater hope.
2019-09-0820 minNo Neutral MomentsThe LibraryIn this Labor Day week episode Patrick seeks to answer a question he is often asked, “What books are you reading or would recommend?” So get something to take notes with, sit back and listen as Patrick takes you through his top 15 reads (for now!).
2019-09-0226 minNo Neutral MomentsGiants: Part 4In this episode Patrick revisits the topic of Killing Giants. Over the last few weeks many have asked for a little more detail on what to do; so, Patrick presses into the small matters that make for giant victories.
2019-08-2620 minNo Neutral MomentsYour SongIn this episode of No Neutral Moments Patrick takes us on a challenging journey to write and sing the song of our lives. A song we might be tired of, or even try to run from; but a song filled with life and lyrics those around us long to hear and might even join us in singing.
2019-08-1916 minNo Neutral MomentsGiants: Part 3In this episode, Patrick puts the finishing touches on this three-part discussion about defeating the giants that hold us back from becoming everything we are designed, called and gifted to be.
2019-08-1218 minNo Neutral MomentsGiants: Part 2In this episode Patrick picks up where he left off in episode 8, discussing how to deal with the giants in our lives that seem to hold us back from becoming everything we are designed, called and gifted to be.
2019-08-0517 minNo Neutral MomentsGiantsIn this first of two episodes Patrick discusses an old, but relevant, favorite of his – the killing of personal giants in our lives that keep us from winning. From old family struggles to recent battles, Patrick helps us identify the giants and then go about working towards being the giant killer we are designed, called and gifted to be.
2019-08-0219 minNo Neutral MomentsThe Yellow BikeIn this episode of the No Neutral Moments Podcast Patrick takes us on a different type of journey through an old story filled with lessons about “reclaiming what is rightfully yours”. In the ongoing mission to help you unpack, discover and enjoy all you are designed, called and gifted to be, sometimes you have to make a move to reclaim what is yours. Hopefully, through this story you will be encouraged to cross the street and go get it.
2019-07-2119 minNo Neutral MomentsFaithIn this episode of the No Neutral Moments podcast Patrick explores the reality that everyone is a person of faith. Patrick outlines a clear definition of what faith really is – detaching it from a purely religious idea – and how all of us choose to trust, believe and place our faith in a person, place or thing. Finally, Patrick outlines what an adequate object of faith must do for us while encouraging each of us to truly consider if the object of our faith, belief and trust is adequate for the No Neutral Moments lifestyle.
2019-07-1517 minNo Neutral MomentsScriptsIn this episode of No Neutral Moments Patrick presses into the matter of how powerful our personal, self-written script is. Spurred on by the challenge of whether our self-worth and self-identity are separate from our jobs and careers Patrick unpacks how self-limiting our personal scripts are and how we can go about re-writing the script in order to unpack and become all that we are designed, called and gifted to be.
2019-07-0818 minNo Neutral MomentsFundamentalsIn this episode, Patrick explores four fundamental practices of every leader. Having been personally challenged by the lack of these practices over two decades ago Patrick has adopted, adapted and made his own this revised list of the four power practices of the No Neutral Moments lifestyle.
2019-06-3021 minNo Neutral MomentsDiana Mao InterviewPatrick interviews Diana Mao, Co-Founder and President of the Nomi Network, a non-profit organization working to create economic opportunities for survivors and women at risk of human trafficking (www.nominetwork.org) and discovers what fueled Diana to live a no-neutral lifestyle in the face of overwhelming odds.
2019-06-2348 min
No Neutral MomentsValuePatrick continues to set up the idea that your life holds great value and how important that is to understand for this idea of no-neutral-living to take effect. When you know you are valued, you can value others and this is the no-neutral lifestyle that we talk about!
2019-06-1717 min
No Neutral MomentsIntroductionPatrick Payton introduces this new podcast by discussing the initial idea of living life "non-neutrally" and identifying the influence that comes from that.
2019-06-1224 min