The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast 1KHO 676: Life is a Long Game | Tim Timberlake, The Bumpy Road to Better
Jan 11, 2026
Tim Timberlake, a senior pastor and author of The Bumpy Road to Better, discusses the challenges of life and the importance of staying present through hardships. He explores the concept of 'destination addiction,' urging listeners to find joy in the now. Timberlake emphasizes the value of small beginnings and warns against shortcuts, illustrating his points with intriguing metaphors from sports and scripture. He shares personal stories that reflect on the lessons learned through pain and the significance of prioritizing God and family over fleeting balance.
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Happiness Isn’t Only At The Destination
- Destination addiction convinces us happiness is always 'later' and keeps us disengaged from now.
- Tim Timberlake urges finding joy and presence right where you are, even amid pain.
Uneven Steps Create Presence
- Uneven temple steps forced intentional, present steps toward God and remind us to slow down.
- Tim uses sensory examples to show familiarity dulls awareness until reminded.
Use The Pivot: Slow Before You Decide
- Slow down and use a life 'pivot' to choose dribble, pass, or shoot rather than reacting.
- Pause, ask God for plan and move at the speed of your obedience to avoid busy striving.
