A podcast to help you navigate faith in the modern world. Luke Norsworthy interviews academics, artists, authors, pastor, and more about spirituality, faith, and anything else that's newsworthy.
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Using the wisdom of the Enneagram, and ongoing discussion and conversation, we will grow compassion for ourselves and others, as well as a better understanding for why we do what we do!
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As a preacher, are you just transferring information or speaking from a transformed place? No one can preach God’s Word well without first being personally transformed by it.
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The Whole Hearted Leadership is a deep dive into real-time coaching conversations with today's top-performing faith-driven leaders. The goal is to create space to have authentic conversations that move you forward. Lantz has coaching conversations with leaders like John Delony, John Eldredge, Garrett Unclebach, Jordan Raynor, Brent Beshore, Jon Tyson, William Vanderblomen, Shawn Tolleson, Ben Dozier, Ryan Michler, Morgan Snyder, and Josh Straub. To work with Lantz and receive his weekly Lead ...
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Building Emotional Intimacy is a Pathway to Winning at Home and How Being an Integrated Leader will Build Your Legacy | Author and Coach Randy Gravitt
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Lantz and Randy discussed the importance of fatherhood, emotional intimacy, and a holistic approach to leadership in today's podcast. They emphasized the need for intentionality, communication, and selflessness in building strong relationships, both in personal and professional contexts. Lastly, they discussed strategies for overcoming feelings of …
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Your Offended Because of Your Insecurity | A Sharp Compassion | Author Chase Replogle
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Chase Replogle, a pastor and author of A Sharp Compassion, believes all this offense is making it harder to hear the truth. It even prevents us from hearing Jesus’s good, but sometimes hard, words. A Sharp Compassion offers readers a closer look at Jesus’ most challenging words. Through a careful study of the conversations in which Jesus offended, …
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On this episode of Craft & Character, Steve Carter talks with pastor, founder of Capable Life, and author Steve Cuss about the tiny gap for preachers between our beliefs and experiences of God. Steve Cuss unpacks why this matters from theological, emotional, and character fronts, so we can begin to confront these gaps with curiosity and openness. S…
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Learning to Be Human Halfway Through Life | Author Chris Field
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Warning authentic conversation follows. Be prepared to talk to your kids about sex if they are listening. -- Meaning Making is for those who have laughed and cried and loved and lost and are now staring down the decades that remain, wondering how to ensure they don’t miss out on the exquisite chaos of the here and now. No one is broken, everyone is…
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Darnell (1) and Alex (8) - Be Right or In Relationship?, Triggers, Enneagram Cohort
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The second half of 2024 is well underway and so is the second half of the 2024 Cohort Program. Welcome back Alex Reegan (enneagram 8) and Darnell Young (enneagram 1)! Our third guest, Matt Lesser (8), couldn't join us for this conversation, but he'll be back at the end of the year for sure! Today's episode is fantastic: Is "triggered" still a term …
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Are You Committing Leadership Malpractice? | Practicing Change Leadership Series with Author Tod Bolsinger
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Lantz and Tod Bolsinger discussed the role of leadership in facilitating transformation, with a focus on personal growth, adaptive leadership, and the importance of transformation. They also explored the differences and similarities between the marketplace and ministry worlds, the concept of sabotage in leadership, the importance of mentorship in p…
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Building a Culture that Endures a Crisis and Makes a Strong Comeback | Former Blue Bell CEO and Author Ricky Dickson
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Ricky Dixonson, former CEO of Bluebell Ice Cream, shared his leadership journey, emphasizing the importance of empathy, intentionality, and faith in navigating through challenges and building a supportive team. He also discussed his personal experiences with crisis, the significance of staying true to the company's culture, and the role ice cream p…
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The Discipleship Opportunity with Daniel Im
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There is a discipleship opportunity right now that pastors and preachers must take advantage of. Pastor Daniel Im and Steve Carter discuss how we must understand the audience is different in our congregations than from 10, 20, 40 years ago. They’re asking different kinds of questions. They’re more cynical in some ways and wildly curious in others. …
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How to Love the Life You Already Have | Author Luke Norsworthy
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Lantz and Luke had a comprehensive discussion on various aspects of personal growth, leadership, and spirituality. They emphasized the importance of healthy relationships, physical fitness, and integrating mind, body, and spirit. Additionally, they explored the challenges and opportunities of midlife, the significance of embracing life's grief, and…
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Micky ScottBey Jones (1) - Accompaniment, Doula, Burnout
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Meet The Justice Doula, Micky ScottBey Jones! Originally mistyped as an 8, which makes a ton of sense, she found her inner critic and her "inner BFF" as an Enneagram 1, and no accompanies others as they birth precious things into the world like love, empathy, self-compassion, liberation, healing and resilience. You can find out more about Micky at …
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The Mindset of NHL Championship Player | 17 Year Professional Hockey Player and Performance Mindset Coach Jimmy Dow
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Lantz and former professional ice hockey player Jimmy Dow discussed Jim's athletic career, faith journey, and the principles he applied in his family life and leadership. They also explored the challenges and turning points in Jim's life, the importance of daily spiritual practice, and the negative impact of constant news and media consumption on p…
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Luke Norsworthy (7) - How to Love the Life You Already Have
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We've officially named Luke the first member of The Enneagram Journey 5 Timer Club! It's a big deal. Not as big a deal though as his latest book, How To Love The Life You Already Have. If you're looking for the Richard Rohr books Suzanne suggests to read in order (he has many more great ones!) here they are: Everything Belongs, The Naked Now, Falli…
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Wounds: How Hurt, Heartache, and Tragedy Become the Keys to Unlocking Greatness | Author Ryan James Miller
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Lantz and Ryan, the author of "Wounds: How Hurt, Heartache, and Tragedy Become the Keys to Unlocking Greatness," engage in a conversation about Ryan's personal and professional life. Ryan shares how he nearly destroyed his marriage four and a half years in, but with the help of faith, has been able to maintain a strong 23-year marriage with his wif…
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Josh Ross returns to the show to discuss how to survive an election and his new book Coreology.By Luke Norsworthy
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Life Changes Around a Fire | From Fasting to Fired to Firewood | Cutting Edge Firewood Founder and CEO Leroy Hite
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I sit down with Cutting Edge Firewood Founder and CEO to hear his story of being fired after fasting to pursue a hidden aspiration. https://www.cuttingedgefirewood.com/ -- Welcome to the Whole Hearted Leader. I am Lantz Howard. I am here to help faith-driven entrepreneurs have a killer business, a passionate marriage, and live with purpose. My goal…
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Tony Jones (8) - The God of Wild Places
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Enneagram 8, Tony Jones, steps out of the woods and into The Micah Center to sit down with Suzanne and her husband, Rev. Joseph Stabile, to talk about his latest book, The God of Wild Places. “One of the things I like about the wilderness is that it is not controllable. We’ve paved too many wild places.” If you haven't read The God of Wild Places y…
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The Sex Talk You Never Got: Reclaiming the Heart of Masculine Sexuality | Author and Therapist Sam Jolman
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Men today are starved for sexual formation. They've been failed by parents, churches, and culture alike, leading to widespread shame, confusion, and brokenness in the area of sexuality. In The Sex Talk You Never Got, therapist Sam Jolman helps men reconnect their God-given sexuality with innocence, awe, and joy, and shows readers how to celebrate--…
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Healing What You Can’t Erase with Christopher Cook
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In this episode of Craft & Character, Steve Carter interviews the Win Today Podcast host Christopher Cook about how leaders can transform their mental, emotional, and spiritual health from the inside out. Christopher shares wisdom he has learned, how the reliance on the Holy Spirit is everything, and what courage looks like as you face past trauma.…
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Steve Cuss returns to the show to discuss his new book The Expectation GapBy Luke Norsworthy
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Negotiation Made Simple | Author Dr. John Lowry
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John Lowry is a recognized authority on negotiation through his experience as a lawyer, management consultant, entrepreneur, negotiation coach, and university administrator. His results-focused, systematic approach to negotiation has been successfully implemented by thousands of professionals across the United States. Business and organizational le…
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Intentionally Pursue Your Wife, Identity Reformation, and Building a Business | Real Coaching Conversation
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Join me in a real-time coaching conversation with one of the primary problems I hear about from married men. How do I be present, pursue my wife, and build a business? This coaching conversation jumps right in after I ask, "What would be meaningful for you to work on right now?" -- Welcome to the Whole Hearted Leader. I am Lantz Howard. I am here t…
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How to Avoid Pastoral Burnout with Alan Briggs
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In this episode of Craft & Character, Steve Carter interviews leader, coach, and author Alan Briggs about avoiding burnout and finishing the race well. Alan recently released a new book called AntiBurnout that will help you lead for the long haul by sharing practical steps that he has learned advising pastors and business leaders. This episode is s…
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Chanel Dokun (1) - Binding Wounds, Liturgies, Reclaim the Morning
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"You can’t treat what you haven’t diagnosed and you can’t diagnose what you haven’t assessed." - Chanel Dokun "You can't fix what you can't name." - Suzanne Stabile Yeah, the two of them could talk for way longer than an hour! But, for today, let's meet Enneagram One, Chanel Dokun. She is a mother of two, life coach, speaker, and author of Life Sta…
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Dark Traffic: The Dangerous Intersection of Technology, Crime, Money, Sex, and Humanity | Co-Founder and CEO of Dark Watch Noel Thomas
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We hunt traffickers who use your business to conduct their business. Our risk intelligence platform combines global corporate and human trafficking data, organized network intelligence, and complex risk-scoring models to identify illicit actors threatening your business. At Dark Watch, our mission is to eradicate human trafficking by making it impo…
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A sermon on the character of suffering. For more check out Luke's new book.By Luke Norsworthy
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Unlock Your Hidden Aspirations and Pursue Your Limitless Potential | Real Coaching Conversation with Dylan
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Join this real coaching conversation to explore how to unlock your hidden aspirations and live a limitless life. - Welcome to the Wholehearted Leader hosted by Lantz Howard. I am here to help faith-driven entrepreneurs have a killer business, a passionate marriage, and live with purpose. My goal is your flourishing. One conversation could shift eve…
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How to Love the Life You Already Have with Luke Norsworthy
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In this episode of Craft & Character, Steve Carter interviews Westover Hills Senior Pastor Luke Norsworthy about having the internal character to meet the six demands of life. It can be so easy to give time and energy wondering if my life would be better if I was in a new role or at a new church; but Luke beautifully articulate to love the life you…
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Alison McCrary (3) Part Two - Calling and Community
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The highly anticipated second part of our conversation with Alison McCrary (enneagram 3) is here! The Reverend (Joseph Stabile) takes host duties in today's episode as he and Alison talk about their callings and their journey. Alison started Methodist and now is Catholic. Joe started Catholic and now is Methodist. Wow, the journey they've been on! …
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Grieve, Breathe, Receive with Steve Carter
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In this special episode, the host of the Craft & Character, Steve Carter, unpacks how holy weekend is an incredible gift to anyone walking out a grief journey. Steve opens up about what led to him writing these words, what his hope is for Grieve, Breathe, Receive, and how to honor what comes up when change shows up. This is a book that will help yo…
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Inside the Transformative Ecosystem of Ministry and Business | Founder and President of Mission Lazarus Jarrod Brown
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Jarrod Brown is the Founder and President of Mission Lazarus, a nonprofit organization focused on development initiatives in isolated and remote villages in Honduras and Haiti. Jarrod shares his journey and his passion for finding sustainable solutions in ministry and business to transform lives. Join the conversation to learn about a holistic and …
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563: Steve Carter: Grieve, Breathe, Receive
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Steve Carter returns to the show to discuss the transformative power of grieving, the struggle to forgiveness, and his new book Grieve, Breathe, Receive.By Luke Norsworthy
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Clarity is the Strategic Energy for Your Business | Coaching Conversation with Founder
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Today I host a coaching conversation with Jon. Jon is the Founder of Solace Cup Coffee. Jon is on a mission to provide clean water around the globe by using his business as a mission. Through our deep coaching conversation, Jon clarifies his purpose and finds clarity to stay strategic in the next phase of his business growth. -- Welcome to the Wh…
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562. How to Love the Life You Already Have
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A podcast about my new book How to Love the Life You Already Have.By Luke Norsworthy
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In this Craft & Character episode, Steve Carter interviews author and youth pastor Micha Boyett about her new book Blessed Are The Rest Of Us. Micha talks about how she discovered the slow way when her son was born with Down Syndrome and later diagnosed with autism, she was drawn into the ancient teachings of the Beatitudes. In a culture that value…
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How do I become a a coach? | Coaching Conversation
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Every week I get asked about my coaching journey. Soon I will offer official coach training and a pathway into the gold standard for coach training with the International Coaching Federation. The truth is that this question is rarely about "how to..." The deeper question is rooted in beliefs, values, and motives of overcoming fears and self-protect…
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Intentional Living and Marriage Planning in a Frantic World | Julie Baumgardner Senior Director of WinShape Marriage
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Julie Baumgardner’s love for all things marriage and family comes from her own experience trying to navigate life after her parents’ divorce. Her passion to help people create healthy, vibrant relationships has taken her on an incredible 35+ year journey from counseling teens and at risk couples to speaking nationally and internationally, creating …
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Alison McCrary (3) - Big 3 Energy, Spiritual Practices, Queer Eye
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"A contemplative practice is any act, habitually entered into with your whole heart, as a way of awakening, deepening, and sustaining a contemplative experience of the inherent holiness of the present moment." -James Finley What an honor it is to have Alison McCrary join us on The Enneagram Journey! Who knows the people you might get to talk to whe…
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Guardrails to Growing Your Kingdom Business and How to Earn More without Becoming Greedy | Founder Brent Beshore with Permanent Equity
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Today's conversation is with Founder Brent Beshore from Permanent Equity. Are you curious about acquiring your first business or need a healthy view of how to earn more money without becoming greedy? How does our view of God impact our relationship to building a business? Why making decisions with a legacy mindset can help your anxious heart? Go to…
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Why Every Pastor Must Learn to Listen, Listen, Speak with Jay Kim
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In this episode of Craft & Character, Steve Carter interviews author and pastor Jay Kim about how to hear God’s voice and communicate truth in a noisy world. Jay unpacks what led him to write his new book that comes out on April 16th called Listen, Listen, Speak. He talks about how discernment, mastering the art of listening well to God and one ano…
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Beyond the Battle: A Man’s Guide to His Identity in Christ in an Oversexualized World | Noah Fliplack
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Beyond the Battle: A Man’s Guide to His Identity in Christ in an Oversexualized World with author and speaker Noah Fliplack. "All men face some degree of temptation or discontentment. Here is your guide to get you past frustration into freedom. We live in a culture where 55% of married men and 70% of single men look at porn at least once a month an…
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Matt Lesser (8) - Enneagram Cohort, Assessments, his Dark Night of the Soul
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Meet Enneagram Eight, Matt Lesser, the third third of the first third of our series with three members of the 2024 Enneagram Cohort! The man has done some work, and he shares his journey with us beginning with a life threatening illness when he was 15, depression in his twenties, and his dark night of the soul. He left the corporate world in 2021 a…
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The relationship between a worship pastor and the preacher is crucial, especially on holiday weekends. In the latest episode of the Craft and Character podcast, Steve Carter interviews the worship pastor at Forest City Church, Carrington Gaines about how to work well together. Steve and Carrington serve together and breakdown how they planned out t…
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