Win Today: Your Roadmap to Wholeness

This week, we're talking all about emotional abuse; the ins and outs of how to recognize the abuse, how to heal from the abuse, and how to protect others from its insidious effects. Joining me are two trusted friends, Dr. Dave Strubler, whose 40-plus years in organizational leadership and social work have given him an up-close view of emotional abuse at work in culture, as well as his son, another friend, Mark Strubler, a licensed professional counselor, who specializes in trauma recovery. If you enjoy this episode with Dave and Mark, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 221: The Soul of Shame and What Shame Does to You (feat. Curt Thompson, M.D.) 266: Core Issues of the Soul, a Fresh Perspective on Grief and Loss, and The Soul of Desire (feat. Curt Thompson, M.D.) Episode Links: Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

This week, we're joined by my good friend, psychiatrist, and author, Dr. Curt Thompson. About today's conversation, Curt said, "Most of our well-intended attempts to counter the storms of our inner and outer lives involve identifying our problems and devising solutions for them. But in our hurry to diagnose and treat our diseases of the soul, we are often outrun by the very fear that is driving us to identify and resolve them.” This is perhaps one of the most emotional episodes I've ever recorded, but there's a holistic approach to understanding shame, loss, trauma, and our souls' deepest desire that I trust will bring a fresh perspective and hope to you today, so buckle up. If you enjoy this episode with Curt, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 221: The Soul of Shame and What Shame Does to You (feat. Curt Thompson, M.D.) 226: Jamie Winship on Turning Chaos into Opportunity in Every Area of Your Life Episode Links: Dr. Thompson's Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Buy Dr. Thompson's new book on Amazon! Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

This week we're talking about the exhaustion of explaining yourself and how to risk with courage. Today, Dave Hollis will unpack why "When we're feeling frustrated and unfulfilled, the source of our discontent can often be traced back to the gap that exists between who we are at our core and how we feel like we have to show up to get affirmation from outside sources." Also today, Dave will teach us how to handle criticism without going into self-protection or self-promotion mode. If you enjoy this episode with Dave, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 255: Triggered and Insecure? It’s the Thing Beneath the Thing. (feat. Steve Carter) 250: Louie Giglio on The Battle for Your Mind Episode Links: Dave's Website | Instagram | Facebook | Buy Dave's New Book Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.  

This week, we're talking about how to develop courage when your character is under fire and how to grow in discernment and wisdom. This is so important because courage without boundaries, without identity, and without wisdom or discernment might be reckless. So, the key to knowing how and when to pull the trigger and fight back against accusation? Wisdom and discernment. I'm so excited for you to lean into today's conversation with Madison Prewett, who is an absolute powerhouse of practical advice and sound wisdom. If you enjoy this episode with Madison, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 260: Self-Defeating Behavior, Living a Lie, and the Path to Inner Peace (feat. John Mark Comer) 258: Erwin McManus on Experiencing and Expressing Genius Episode Links: Madison's Website | Instagram | Buy Madi's New Book Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

Today, we're talking with Rebekah and Gabe Lyons about surrender, control, and your emotional health. Gabe and Rebekah each bring unique perspectives to the conversation around mental and emotional health, with Rebekah as an author, and Gabe as the founder of Q Ideas, an initiative aimed at engaging faith and culture in helpful, value-adding conversations. So, today is all about the fear of losing control of life, the loss of critical thinking skills in culture today, and so much more. If you enjoy this episode with Rebekah and Gabe, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 260: Self-Defeating Behavior, Living a Lie, and the Path to Inner Peace (feat. John Mark Comer) 259: Emotional Incarceration and How Men Win the War Within (feat. Jason Wilson) Episode Links: Rebekah's Website | Facebook | Instagram | Buy Rebekah's Newest Book Gabe's Website | Q Ideas Instagram | Gabe's Instagram Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

Today, we're talking with my good friend, Jordan Raynor, about approval addiction, the dark side of discipline, and how to discern urgency. In fact, today, you'll learn that time management is not an exercise to achieve inner peace. Instead, because we have access to inner peace already, time management is an expression of the gift of peace we've been given. If you enjoy this episode with Jordan, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 261: The Illusion of Life Balance and How to Do What Really Matters (feat. Christy Wright) 260: Self-Defeating Behavior, Living a Lie, and the Path to Inner Peace (feat. John Mark Comer) Episode Links: Jordan's Website | Facebook | Instagram | Buy Jordan's New Book | Enter to Win a FREE trip to Israel Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.  

This week, we're talking about the illusion of life balance and how to order your life to do what really matters. For a lot of us listening today, we have a laundry list of "shoulds" that are weighed down by the feelings of guilt for not doing what we think we should be doing. But today, Christy Wright joins the conversation to teach why you don't have the right to say no. You have the responsibility to say no. If you enjoy this episode with Christy, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 257: Burnout, Managing Energy, and How to Live at Your Best (feat. Carey Nieuwhof) 254: Why You Need a Reset (feat. Lee Cummings) Episode Links: Christy's Website | Facebook | Instagram | Buy Christy's New Book Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

This week, we're talking about self-defeating behavior, living a lie, and the true path to inner peace. Have you wondered lately why your mind is under so much duress and why you keep returning to self-protecting, self-promoting reflexes in your day-to-day interaction with others? Well, according to today's guest, one of my favorite people, John Mark Comer, “The emotional/relational/familial/societal/political meltdown we’ve been living in for years now is daily proof of the fact that our mental maps are off, that we're drifting further and further into dangerous territory.” What’s the linchpin that’s inhibiting our ability to course-correct? That's what we'll explore with John Mark today. If you enjoy this episode with John Mark, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 232: Dr. Caroline Leaf on Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess 255: Triggered and Insecure? It’s the Thing Beneath the Thing. (feat. Steve Carter) Episode Links: John Mark's Website | Facebook | Instagram | Buy John Mark's New Book Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

Our guest today, Jason Wilson, is a prolific coach to many men, young and old, across the nation. He says, "Strength depends on the physical ability of the body, but power is based on the spiritual rule over the body." For decades, Jason Wilson was losing the war within—the internal battle that many men wage daily but were never taught how to win. As a result, he could not combat his toxic thoughts and emotions. Instead, he was conquered by them and communicated without composure—hurting those he loved and himself. This went on until he renewed his mind by releasing years of past trauma. His life and relationships were transformed when he learned how to master his emotions and express them with self-control. In the process, Jason became a better husband, father, and leader. And today, you'll hear from Jason and learn how to do the same. If you enjoy this episode with Jason, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 255: Triggered and Insecure? It’s the Thing Beneath the Thing. (feat. Steve Carter) 250: Louie Giglio on The Battle for Your Mind Episode Links: Jason's Website | Facebook | Instagram | Buy Jason's New Book Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.

Do you remember that at a young age, we had to be taught to color inside the lines? We had to be taught to think inside the box, too. But our natural instinct was to think outside the box. To express an innate genius through our lives. But here's the catch: genius is not transferrable. You could spend your life with Picasso and never become a great painter." But with Jesus, his genius is dramatically the reverse. His genius, it would seem, is contagious. Why? Find out this week with our guest, Erwin McManus. If you enjoy this episode with Erwin, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 253: How to Make Sure You’re Dealing with Blind Spots, Hopelessness, and Why Emotions are a Bad Compass (feat. Daniel Harkavy) 241: How to Free Yourself from the Cult of Overwork and the Benefits of Non-Achievement (feat. Michael Hyatt) Episode Links: Erwin's Website | Facebook | Instagram | Buy Erwin's New Book Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow.