Win Today: Your Roadmap to Wholeness

This week is the final week of [Formed.], and this week, my good buddy, Ian Simkins is back. He's one of my favorite people, and a deep well at that. Today, we're talking about the cost of surrender, why control and clarity are cousins, embodied trust, and the necessary theology of suffering concerning effective spiritual formation. Episode Links: Show Notes Start reading my NEW BOOK "Healing What You Can't Erase" here. Connect with me @WINTODAYChris on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Get LMNT and a free gift with your purchase here!

Havilah Cunnington discusses what God's voice sounds like and why some people don't want to hear from Him. They explore the rise of spirituality, the impact of COVID-19 on faith, and the challenges of discerning God's voice. The importance of regular scripture consumption and cultivating a steadfast relationship with the Lord is emphasized.

Jamie Winship, expert on separation, self-emptying, and developing a right view of God, discusses the suffering caused by separation, the practice of self-emptying according to Jesus's teaching, and the concept of closed-handed anxiety. The podcast also explores the importance of having a right view of God, the significance of the beatitudes rooted in connection and trust, and the practice of self-emptying during prayer for joyful relationship and connectedness in community. Additionally, the concept of being makers and maintainers of peace is discussed, highlighting the importance of believing in peace and making sacrifices for it. The chapter concludes by encouraging reflection and emptying oneself to be filled with their true identity and God's calling.

Dr. Craig Keener, foremost biblical scholar in the world, discusses self-centered spirituality and successful scripture interpretation. They challenge common misinterpretations and misapplications of favorite Bible verses. They also emphasize the importance of scripture in Christian formation, exploring its significance in transformation and honoring different perspectives within the body of Christ. Additionally, they delve into the fear of the Lord, the significance of different Bible translations, and the impact of idioms and figu

Father Ronald Rolheiser, a brilliant priest, discusses the dark night of the soul, breaking the hold of self-sufficiency, the end game of spiritual formation, becoming aware of God, and the key to purity of heart.

This week's guest, Craig Cooney, discusses embracing the tension of transition, stewarding our hearts after betrayal, and finding freedom from the poison of unforgiveness. They also explore the transformative power of forgiveness, strategies for overcoming bitterness and unforgiveness, and the importance of personal devotional time with Jesus.

Happy New Year! Coming to the podcast this week and running for the next several weeks is Formed, our annual series on spiritual formation. This week, Craig Cooney joins us. We're talking all about how to navigate through the often turbulent waters of transition in life and how to find freedom from the poison of unforgiveness. Next week, Father Ronald Rolheiser joins us to discuss what's missing in the spiritual formation conversation and why pain is God's microphone to a deaf world. In two weeks, renowned scholar and author Dr. Craig Keener is here, followed by Jamie Winship, Havilah Cunnington, and Ian Simkins. No doubt, this will be a powerful series.   So if you don’t yet follow the podcast, do so right now. And then, share this trailer with just one person. Someone you believe will be equipped by this new series to live a life marked by transformation from the inside out.   Plus... Start reading my NEW BOOK "Healing What You Can't Erase" here. Connect with me @WINTODAYChris on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Get LMNT and a free gift with your purchase here!

Today, we're revisiting an awesome conversation with Dr. Henry Cloud, who's here talk about when to withhold trust. Trust is key for relationships. It makes everything work. But at what point is it safe to say a person is unable to be trusted? Dr. Cloud will answer that question today. We'll also explore emotional regulation, how to develop discernment, and why "believing the best" might be bad advice. Episode Links: Show Notes Start reading my NEW BOOK "Healing What You Can't Erase" here. Connect with me @WINTODAYChris on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Get LMNT and a free gift with your purchase here!

This week, researcher, author, and Wall Street Journal and Washington Post journalist Jennifer Breheny Wallace joins us to talk about how to break the hold of a toxic achievement culture, how deep relationships act as shock absorbers in hard times, why failure is necessary for emotional maturity, and why self-help mantras simply do not work. Episode Links: Show Notes Start reading my NEW BOOK "Healing What You Can't Erase" here. Connect with me @WINTODAYChris on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

This week, Aaron Burke joins us for a conversation about how bitterness defiles us, why we can't fix ourselves, effective methods of grieving, and what internal healing requires when you've been betrayed and rejected. It's a pretty feisty back and forth conversation, but one that I believe will add great value to your life. Episode Links: Show Notes Start reading my NEW BOOK "Healing What You Can't Erase" here. Connect with me @WINTODAYChris on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Get LMNT and a free gift with your purchase here!