Best Tim Austin, PCC Podcasts (2024)

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The Well of Identity with Tim Austin 9:06

4M ago9:06

9:06

In this episode of Navigate, host Tim Austin reflects on one of the main ways we gain solid footing through uncertain seasons. For anyone whose ever wrestled with lack of clarity or confidence in seasons of change, Tim's insights will be a source of encouragment and a reminder that transition seasons are opportunities to align ourselves with what t…

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Digging Wells of Trust with Tim Austin 7:46

6M ago7:46

7:46

In this episode of Navigate, Tim is reflecting on building trust through transition seasons. Navigating change requires trust building. But that’s not always easy. It can sometimes feel like digging a well in hostile or unknown territory. Tim compares the process of trust building with the ancient practice of digging wells. In the Bible, wells were…

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Identity in Transition with Tim Austin 13:15

8M ago13:15

13:15

How are you leaning into change in this season? What’s your posture like? Have you been resisting or embracing the changes in your life? In this episode of Navigate with Tim Austin, Tim reflects upon seasons of change and how these become opportunities to discover and embrace our true identities and live with greater purpose and fulfillment. Tim ha…

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The Path to Resilience 10:08

10M ago10:08

10:08

Welcome to Navigate! In this episode host Tim Austin challenges us with the idea there are three key milemarkers on the path toward resilience: Disruption, Reflection/Learning, and Action. In our current world, the need for resilience is greater than ever before. Resilience, the ability to bounce back from difficulty, is a skill that can transform …

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Managing Turmoil in Transition 8:59

10M ago8:59

8:59

Welcome to Navigate with Tim Austin. In this episode we'll be exploring the art of managing turmoil in transition seasons. Transitions are naturally seasons of turmoil. They feel like storms passing over our lives, maybe more like hurricanes! But in the midst of the chaos and confusion, there are some approaches that will help us navigate even the …

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Anchor Points with Tim Austin 10:31

12M ago10:31

10:31

Welcome to Navigate with Tim Austin. In this episode we'll be exploring the significance of what Tim calls anchor points, and how they can help us find stability in the winds and waves of change. Transitions are a natural part of life. They often come unexpectedly and can leave us feeling lost and unsure of where we stand. The steadiness and stabil…

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Microseasons with Heidi Lewerenz 34:55

1+ y ago34:55

34:55

In this first episode of a brand new season, Heidi Lewerenz introduces a strategy for navigating change she calls "microseasons." This values-based approach to doing what matters helps us measure impact and success in shorter intervals so we don't lose sight of our priorities and as Heidi puts it "sacrifice what's important on the altar of what get…

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The Gift of Disruption with Annie Perdue-Olson 36:16

2y ago36:16

36:16

Can the disruption of this transition really be God's gift to me in disguise? Who am I apart from the work I do? How can I regain a sense purpose and calling? When the work we do feels so connected to our sense of purpose and identity, these are just a few of the questions we may ask. Join Tim and his guest Annie Perdue-Olson as they have a convers…

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The Gift of Calling with Chris Heinz 43:58

2y ago43:58

43:58

What are some places where transition and life calling intersect? What's the potential for life calling discovery through transition seasons? Chris Heinz returns for another conversation with Tim to probe these questions and more. Learn why relationship is at the core of Life Calling Discovery. About Chris: Chris Heinz is a certified coach, profess…

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Resets and Ripple Effects with Heidi Lewerenz 34:14

2y ago34:14

34:14

Transitions are a combination of disruption and recalibration, obstacles and opportunities. They can be resets with profound and lasting ripple effects. Nobody knows this like Heidi Lewerenz, Tim's guest for this episode of Navigate. You're in for a real treat as you get to know Heidi, listen to her insights, and learn about the tools and resources…

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Where Mission and Business Intersect with Bernie Anderson 40:27

2y ago40:27

40:27

In this episode of Navigate Tim has the privilege of meeting up with a guy who lived and worked in Central Asia during the time he and his family were there. Although their paths never crossed through all those years, they recently met and now even collaborate on some work together. Tim and Bernie get to know each other through this conversation wh…

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Big Moments with Sonja Wallenbeck 36:57

2y ago36:57

36:57

The summer months bring unique opportunities for big moments. Breaks from routine, vacations, time with family and friends…it all comes with opportunities to experience those big moments that don’t present themselves every day. And so it’s appropriate to be having a conversation with our guest today, someone who not only recognizes the value and th…

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Resourcing Third Culture Kids 43:55

2y ago43:55

43:55

Tim returns to the topic of Third Culture Kids with friend and TCK educationial specialist Bethany. Due to the sensitive nature of the region of the world where Bethany serves, we will be using her first name only. Bethany has been working in Central Eurasia with TCKs since 2005. She’s served as a teacher, principal, and an educational consultant f…

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Grief to Growth with Matt and Kari Perkins 54:12

2+ y ago54:12

54:12

Transition is a place where everything seems uncertain and up for grabs, especially when accompanied by loss. In this episode Tim has a real, raw conversation around grief and loss with his guests Matt and Kari Perkins. Woven into their story is a message of hope that we know will encourage you. About Matt and Kari Perkins Matt and Kari met while g…

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Fear to Courage with Erica Vinson 32:06

2+ y ago32:06

32:06

Transition stories are often characterized by illustrations and metaphors God gives us along the way. They become signposts to look back on a difficult season and be reminded of His goodness. Fear to Courage, Darkness to Light...these are part of Eric Vinson's journey of discovery and growth through a difficult transition. Join Navigate Podcast hos…

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Needs and Values with Janna Thomason 27:32

2+ y ago27:32

27:32

In this episode of Navigate with Tim Austin, join Tim and his guest Janna Thomason as they discuss the role that personal needs and values play in season of change. They talk about how an understanding of one's needs and values can get us unstuck and prepared to make major life and career decisions, with purpose and clarity. About Tim's Guest: Jann…

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Planning and Relinquishing with Dr. Ally Butrous 48:09

2+ y ago48:09

48:09

Transition has a way of placing demands on us to be more open and welcoming to change. In order to embrace change, letting go must be part of navigating transition seasons. Join Tim Austin and Dr. Ally Butrous as they discuss the struggle which we must enter into in order to create space for new thoughts and approaches to change. You'll be reminded…

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Third Culture Kid Insights with Luke Austin 36:57

3y ago36:57

36:57

Welcome to this 40th episode of Navigate! This milestone episode marks the completion of three conversations -one with each of Tim's adult Third Culture Kids. By the way, if you’re unfamiliar with the term Third Culture Kid, or TCK for short, have a listen to episode 39, where podcast guest Chad Phillips does a great job of unpacking that for us. T…

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Third Culture Kids and Transition with Chad Phillips 42:12

3y ago42:12

42:12

Third Culture Kids or TCK’s for short…Who are they and what defines them? How did the term originate? And why is it important for us to understand the unique opportunities and challenges they face? You'll hear about all of this and more with Tim's good friend and guest on the show, Chad Phillips. Chad Phillips is a TCK from South Africa, Botswana, …

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Third Culture Kids with Emma Austin 23:28

3y ago23:28

23:28

Tim's guest for this episode is Emma Austin, a young adult TCK who has spent most of her life living in Central Asia and Turkey. She is also Tim's daughter. Navigating transition from high school to the next thing can be challenging for any young adult, but TCK's bring a unique set of challenges and strengths to the process. Join Tim and Emma as th…

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The Backstory with Guest Host Mark Ross 39:05

3y ago39:05

39:05

In this episode of Navigate with Tim Austin, Mark Ross is welcomed back to be the host of the show while Tim shares some of his personal journey, providing the backdrop for this podcast and the other work he does. By nature, Tim prefers to shine the spotlight on others and lift others up. Consequently, he was not so sure about being on the other si…

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Rhythms of Rest Part 2 29:03

3y ago29:03

29:03

Tim and his guest Lori Ferrell continue a conversation around the theme of rest. How do we become willing, open and active recipients to the rest we need? Lori Ferrell Lori Ferrell is a wife, mother of two boys, and a spiritual director. Her passion is to invite others into rhythms of rest and to know themselves as fully known and fully loved. Webs…

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Rhythms of Rest Part 1 31:54

3y ago31:54

31:54

In this Navigate conversation, Tim and his guest Lori Ferrell dive into the theme of rest. How do we become willing, open and active recipients to the rest we need? Lori Ferrell Lori Ferrell is a wife, mother of two boys, and a spiritual director. Her passion is to invite others into rhythms of rest and to know themselves as fully known and fully l…

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The Art of Transition Part 2 15:47

3y ago15:47

15:47

Join Tim Austin and his wife Eve Austin as they continue a conversation with Jeff and Sara Simons about their own personal approaches to navigating transition seasons. With over 35 years of cross-cultural experience collectively, the Austins and the Simons are just the ones to be talking about the do's and dont's of walking through challenging tran…

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The Art of Transition - Part One 45:06

3y ago45:06

45:06

Join Tim Austin and his wife Eve Austin as they sit down with Jeff and Sara Simons to have a conversation about utilizing art and movement as a strategy for navigating transition seasons. With over 35 years of cross-cultural experience collectively, the Austins and the Simons are just the ones to be talking about the do's and dont's of walking thro…

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Marriage and Relationships with Austin Pritchard 49:36

3+ y ago49:36

49:36

Pastors who also work in field of professional counseling have a unique calling and set of challenges around that call. Join Tim and his guest Austin Pritchard as they discuss some of Austin's personal story of transition, his role as a Pastor and Marriage/Family Therapist, and keys to successful connection and communication in marriage and relatio…

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Life Calling Discovery with Chris Heinz 36:29

3+ y ago36:29

36:29

In transition seasons, exploring one's life calling can be a rich area for discovery and growth. Join Tim and his guest Chris Heinz as they discuss some key principles of life calling, such as... How God might use disruption to get our attention focused on life calling The relationship between transition and life calling discovery Intentional and p…

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Finances and the Soul 44:02

3+ y ago44:02

44:02

What’s your relationship with money and how is it impacting your soul? Our relationship with money certainly affects our relationships, both horizontally with others and vertically with God. But it goes even beyond that. It impacts our own souls. Those of us who do personal support raising or raise funds for non-profits have a unique set of challen…

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Transition with Teresa McCloy 35:09

3+ y ago35:09

35:09

Welcome to the podcast. This episode of Navigate is taking a slightly different approach as Tim shares his personal transition insights with the creator the The Realife Process®, Teresa McCloy. Teresa is also the host of The Realife Process® Podcast, which you’re going to hear about because Teresa and Tim actually partnered together to create this …

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Discovering your Next Thing with Mark Ross 47:18

3+ y ago47:18

47:18

In this episode of Navigate with Tim Austin, Tim invites Mark Ross to talk about discovering your next thing in transition seasons. Mark is a skilled professional certified coach who has his own personal story of finding purpose and fulfillment in the second half of life. What he brings in experience and skill as a coach allows professionals to wal…

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Balancing Vision with Dave Lovett 44:26

3+ y ago44:26

44:26

In this episode of Navigate, Tim has a conversation with Dave Lovett about their overlapping years living in Central Asia and some of the life lessons they've learned. Vision, when left untamed, can have a way of crowding out our enjoyment of the simple things in life. It has the potential to sabotage relationships, drying up an otherwise fruitful …

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Landing and Setting up Well with Jeff Simons 59:06

3+ y ago59:06

59:06

There’s so much that goes into processing and planning major transitions. So many areas need our attention. We can fall prey to blind spots if not careful. It can definitely feel overwhelming. But what would it look like to have a map and a compass for the journey? Guest Jeff Simons returns for a conversation with Tim to help equip us with a struct…

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Counseling, Coaching and Spiritual Direction with Global Trellis 44:36

3+ y ago44:36

44:36

Join Tim and Global Trellis guests as they discuss the differences between coaching, counseling, and spiritual direction, as well as places where there is overlap. This episode will increase your understanding of these services and the vital role each one plays in moving us toward wholeness. Equip yourself with the tools to navigate choices when it…

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Missions Mapping with Jeff Simons 47:37

4y ago47:37

47:37

What do we need to consider when processing and planning a major transition? There are so many areas that need attention. It can feel overwhelming. Are you considering the right things as you walk through this season of change? Is there something you're missing? Transition is multi-faceted. There is probably more to this transition than meets the e…

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Dealing with Diminished Capacity 52:55

4y ago52:55

52:55

Have you struggled with personal diminished capacity in this season of transition? This is a real problem, especially when there are so many unknowns. But you are never alone. Tina Stoltzfus Horst is Tim's guest on this episode of Navigate. She has a personal story of walking through a season of diminished capacity before and during COVID-19. She a…

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Hope in Suffering with Tracy and Brandi Welterlen 59:23

4+ y ago59:23

59:23

In this episode of Navigate with Tim Austin, Tim talks with Tracy and Brandi Welterlen about finding hope in suffering. Making sense out of difficult transitions is never easy. When the transition involves human suffering, the challenges grow exponentially. The Welterlens share from their experience a unique story that will grab your attention and …

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Freedom through Desperation with Char Blair 55:08

4+ y ago55:08

55:08

In this episode of Navigate with Tim Austin, Tim talks with Char Blair about finding true freedom through pivotal moments of desperation in our lives. Listen and be challenged, encouraged and inspired by Char's personal story. Char Blair is a gifted communicator. Her witty sense of humor and willingness to speak truth from God’s Word into real life…

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Culture Specific Churches with Dennis Conrad 51:47

4+ y ago51:47

51:47

Episode 20 of Navigate features a conversation with Dennis Conrad about embracing cultural and ethnic diversity among our churches. Culture-specific churches present a unique set of challenges and opportunities. Tim and Dennis talk about what characterizes a culture-specific church and the multi-generational families within these churches. Ministry…

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Introducing Field Life with Sean and Celia (not their real names) 48:07

4+ y ago48:07

48:07

Kicking off Navigate for 2020 is a conversation Tim and Eve Austin had with Sean and Celia (not their real names) about a new resource for global workers called Field Life. Sean and Celia have spent nearly 20 years in cross-cultural mission. They’ve lead small frontier teams, given national leadership to a large global mission organization in East …

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Culture of Honor with Dr. Samuel Huddleston 50:07

4+ y ago50:07

50:07

Tim wraps up this first year of Navigate talking to Dr. Sam Huddleston about cultivating honor in the places we live and serve as leaders. While there are many components to healthy culture, honor is certainly an important one which often gets neglected in the rush to get things done. Discover how cultivating a culture of honor can transform your r…

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Creating New with Sara Simons Part 2 48:09

5y ago48:09

48:09

How do you pay attention to the creative opportunities in transition when there is so much to do, logistically and practically? Join Tim in a follow-up conversation with Sara Simons about creating new in transition seasons. Gain valuable insights and resources for engaging your creative side while navigating change. Sara has spent the last 10 years…

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Global Trellis with Amy Young 58:05

5y ago58:05

58:05

Join Tim and his guest Amy Young as they talk about some resources that are available to you right where you’re at – no travel needed - resources that can help equip and connect you to the broader global community. Amy Young is a writer, speaker, and advocate for embracing the messy middle in life. After nearly twenty years in China, she co-founded…

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Olive Tree Counseling with John Leverington 57:20

5y ago57:20

57:20

Once again, Tim strikes up a conversation with another transition specialist, this time by the name of John Leverington. Tim was introduced to John and his ministry while both of their families were living and serving in the country of Turkey. John and his wife Becky have tons of experience serving the global worker community as member care provide…

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The Grace for Leaving with Jennifer Davis Pt 2 46:19

5y ago46:19

46:19

When life and ministry is good and you have a lot invested, where do you go with that internal shift, that feeling that change is looming around the corner? Just the thought of walking away onto a blank canvas can sound terrifying. At times leaders are called to take big risks, leaps of faith into the unknown. And it's in those times that we can fe…

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The Grace for Leaving with Jennifer Davis, Pt 1 38:01

5y ago38:01

38:01

What should you do when it's hard to stay? How can we stay well when it's not our time to leave? Transition is as much about learning good strategies for surviving when it's hard as it is about leaning into the new God has for us. You might say this episode is about transition for survivalists! Listen in as Tim talks with former college classmate a…

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Leaders in Transition with Bret Allen, Part 2 29:43

5y ago29:43

29:43

We've all seen the fallout when transitions aren't navigated purposefully. The impact on relationships and ministries can be disastrous, taking months, even years, to recover. Let's change the story and leave behind a legacy! Join Tim for part two of his conversation with Bret Allen as they talk about change as a process and what gets in the way of…

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Leaders in Transition with Bret Allen, Part 1 28:56

5y ago28:56

28:56

We've all seen the fallout when transitions aren't navigated purposefully. The impact on relationships and ministries can be disastrous, taking months, even years, to recover. Let's change the story and leave behind a legacy! Listen to Bret Allen as he talks about prioritizing relationships through transition seasons and preparing the next generati…

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Creating New with Sara Simons 48:28

5y ago48:28

48:28

Some transitions can take the wind out of our sails and leave us lacking in motivation and creativity. Yet we somehow believe that forging ahead to the next thing is our only option. Is it? Join Tim as he has a conversation with Sara Simons about creating new in transition seasons. Sara has spent the last 10 years working as a cross-cultural transi…

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Transition and Relationships with Dick Foth 43:15

5y ago43:15

43:15

Dick Foth is Tim's featured guest on this episode of Navigate. With Jesus of Nazareth at the center, Dick invests his time encouraging and discipling individuals, privately, across the spectrum of personal, social, religious, and political lines that separate people from each other. He is often described as “a collector of people, a connector, and …

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Worth it Transitions from Timberline Church 47:10

5y ago47:10

47:10

Global worker families face challenges on many fronts when it comes to navigating successful transitions. Are the rewards worth the effort? In this episode Tim has a conversation with Norm Edwards and Shahan and Tyra Teberian about how complex transitions challenge faith and family. And why, in the end, it's worth it. Listen in to gain valuable ins…

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