The Jamie & Donna Winship Podcast

Time Isn't Running Out | Chronos vs Kairos Time

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Dec 9, 2025
Explore the transformative views on time that shift your life's journey! Discover the differences between chronos, measured time, and kairos, the qualitative moments that can define our lives. Learn how kairos events can change perspectives, illustrated through historical examples like Columbus’s discovery. Dive into the idea that time isn’t the enemy; rather, your choices dictate your path toward divine moments. This discussion is perfect for anyone feeling overwhelmed, offering a fresh outlook on aligning life's purpose without the pressure of a ticking clock.
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INSIGHT

You Move Through Time, Time Doesn't Move

  • Jamie Winship reframes time as something we move through rather than a force acting on us.
  • Time itself holds no power over your future; your movement does.
INSIGHT

Chronos Versus Kairos Explained

  • Jamie contrasts the Greek words chronos and kairos to show two ways of experiencing time.
  • Chronos measures duration while kairos marks vertical, life-changing intersections.
ANECDOTE

Columbus As A Kairos Example

  • Jamie uses Columbus's voyage as an example of a kairos moment after a long chronos journey.
  • The discovery changed geography and worldview beyond the mere date it occurred.
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