

The Enneagram Journey
Suzanne Stabile
Using the wisdom of the Enneagram, and ongoing discussion and conversation, we will grow compassion for ourselves and others, as well as a better understanding for why we do what we do!
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Aug 29, 2023 • 54min
August 2023 Q&A
Its your monthly Q&A session with Suzanne!
I'm struggling between knowing if I'm a 1 or a 2
Question from a 6 and 9 in relationship and new to the enneagram
Several questions about Enneagram 4s and relationships
How can a 5 and 9 get stuff done?
A parenting question
AND MORE
"It's never really a matter of the withdrawing stance not knowing what to do. It's a matter of wanting to do what needs to be done."
PLUG TIME
Its a quick plug, but a great one! The Road Back to You has sold over 1 MILLION copies!!! Join LTM and The Enneagram Journey podcast in celebrating on Friday, October 20th at The Ivy Tavern in Dallas. There will be a live recording of the podcast and you'll get to be around the LTM community as well as other enneagram enthusiasts in a really fun cool atmosphere. You can find all of the information as it is made available at lifeinthetrinityministry.com
Congratulations Suzanne!!
TODAY'S INTRO:
Family Guy (S16, E12)
"Just Breathe", Pearl Jam (2009)
The Office (S9, E18)
Just Friends (New Line Cinema, 2005)

Aug 18, 2023 • 1h 14min
Jasmine Miller (6) - Layered Thinking & Doing Things Afraid
Jasmine Miller, Enneagram 6, discusses fear, anxiety, parenting, church planting challenges, decision-making processes, and confronting uncomfortable situations. They analyze a scene from Lost and share personal experiences. They also emphasize the importance of teaching children their address and prioritizing personal and professional growth. Plus, a friendly conversation and a preview of the next episode.

Aug 8, 2023 • 1h 46min
Back to School with the Enneagram Parents
It is that time!
Joey and Billy Schewee ,aka the Enneagram Parents, join Suzanne and Joel at The Micah Center to talk about this magical time of the year that is: BACK TO SCHOOL TIME!
They're going to share some of their experiences, what they've learned from others on The Journey and help us to better understand our children during this transitional period as well as help us make some better parenting choices. After listening, we're sure you'll want to find them on social media. They're most active on Instagram and Facebook @enneagramparents.
PLUG TIME
2023 Enneagram Bootcamp: Naming and Navigating was so wonderful. You can still register to watch the replay of all 3 days of teaching at lifeinthetrinityministry.com.
Apply today for the 2024 LTM Cohort Program! In 2024 LTM will offer 4 Cohorts: The Enneagram Cohort, The Contemplative Cohort, The Family Systems Cohort, and the Deconstruction/Reconstruction Cohort. Click here to find the dates, descriptions, and expectations as well as the application. LTM is a place for solitary work that cannot be done alone!
Lifeinthetrinityministry.com
TODAY'S INTRO
South Park (Season 24, Episode 1)
Big Daddy (1999, Columbia Pictures)
Billy Madison (1995, Universal Pictures)
"What I Go To School For", Jonas Brothers

Jun 5, 2023 • 1h 3min
June 2023 Q&A
A lot packed into today's episode!
This Q&A conversation was recorded in front of a live audience on The Table. Suzanne answers questions that have been sent in via the voicemail app on theenneagramjourney.com as well as some that were submitted live during the recording.
What is her experience with twins and enneagram numbers?
Comparing a 7 in stress vs. an 8 in low space
Mistyping between a 1 and 4
2s and altruistic giving
aaaaand more!
PLUG TIME!
Kansas City, June 23-24, The Enneagram with Suzanne Stabile.
Find your enneagram number and explore the role it plays in your life and in your relationships.
Tickets are only $30 at Resurrection UMC. Click here for more information and registration.
2023 Enneagram Bootcamp: Naming and Navigating, August 3-5
The flagship event each year for LTM. This 3 day teaching event is for everyone no matter where you are on your Enneagram Journey. Suzanne will be combining Enneagram Triad teaching with Enneagram Stance wisdom to help participants better name and navigate their way in the world. Join us in Dallas for an incredible opportinity of growth and community, but if you cannot be with us in person, join online from where you are in the world!
lifeinthetrinityministry.com/23bc
Todays INTRO:
"Nobody Like Me (Think I'll Go Eat Worms)" ABC Kids
The Office - S6: E4
Daily Affirmations with Stuart Smalley, SNL (NBC)

May 17, 2023 • 1h 12min
Sandra Van Opstal (8) & Karl Ostroski (1) - Getting Things Done
A groundbreaking show! TEJ's first 8 and 1 conversation!
You probably know Sandra from the Enneagram Daily Reflections Series, she authored 40 Days on Being an 8. If you don't know her yet, get to meet her and her husband Karl in today's episode.
Don't get distracted by the frog talk in the start of this conversation, it's going somewhere...
The importance of Intentionality
"Let's make it happen."
Justice
Parenting
“I have a motivation of how do I make sure no one can scold me for anything.” - Karl (1)
“Rest feels like a choice to me, and I’ve had to undo that.” - Sandra (8)
PLUG TIME!
Know Your Number with Suzanne in Kansas City at Resurrection UMC this June!
June 23-24 at their Leawood Campus, tickets are only! $30!!! What a great weekend vacation getaway! CLICK HERE for all the information and to get your tickets. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Is it time for you to join an LTM Cohort? While you're discerning, click on the link below for all of the info, dates, expectations, and the application. Don't wait until it is too late to apply for the De/Re-Construction Cohort! The deadline is June 30th!
Apply for the LTM Cohort Program
TODAY's INTRO:
Wedding Crashers (2005 New Line Cinema)
Sandra Van Opstal on TEJ podcast (January 2022)
Brooklyn 99 - S3: E13
The Office - S5: E15

May 8, 2023 • 1h 20min
Kendra Adachi (1) - The Lazy Genius
"How can we 'Lazy Genius' this?"
Find out in this episode of The Enneagram Journey with enneagram 1, Kendra Adachi!
Kendra and Suzanne talk about:
their perspectives as a 1 and a 2 in the world
The Dependent Stance and their relationship with Childhood Wounds
is Joel a man-child? (Spoiler: his is)
Anger, Connection, and Acceptance
After today's show you'll be wanting to visit thelazygeniuscollective.com
And be sure and subscribe to The Lazy Genius podcast!
PLUG TIME!
Enneagram Bootcamp registration is OPEN!!!
August 3-5 in Dallas, TX join Suzanne and LTM as we learn how to best Name and Navigate our experience. This three day weekend is the flagship event for Life in the Trinity Ministry each year where members of the growing LTM and enneagram community, both new and old, come together to grow compassion and understanding.
You can find all of the important information and registration at lifeinthetrinityministry.com/23bc
We're thrilled this year that Courtney Perry (yennneagram.com) will be leading a preconference workshop on Yoga and the Enneagram. Space is limited for the preconference workshop, so don't delay! For all of the teaching of the weekend there is a virtual option if you cannot attend in person in Dallas.
2023 Enneagram Bootcamp - August 3-5, 2023 - Naming and Navigating
TODAY'S INTRO:
"Just Breathe", Pearl Jam
"No. 1", Nelly
Super Troopers, 2001 Fox Searchlight
Family Guy, S5: E7
The Office, S6: E4
The Sopranos, S5: E13

Apr 21, 2023 • 1h 1min
KJ Ramsey (4) - Common Courage
Have you asked yourself recently the question, "Am I currently whole?".
If you have, what then did you do? Suzanne and KJ are going to unpack what courage is, what it isn't, and talk about so much more. If you're new to KJ Ramsey (enneagram 4), you can find out more about her at kjramsey.com where you can also get your copy of The Book of Common Courage. You can also listen to KJ and Suzanne from their first conversation on The Journey back in May of 2022.
PLUG TIME!
Broken to Beloved online Summit
The Gospel for Enneagram online Summit
The 2024 LTM Cohort Program
Support LTM
TODAY'S INTRO:
Family Guy (Seahorse Seashell Party S10 E2 FOX)
Parks and Recreation (Go Big or Go Home S3 E1 NBC)
Gangster's Paradise (feat. L.V.), Coolio
KJ Ramsey on TEJ Podcast (May 2022)

Apr 7, 2023 • 1h 7min
Melissa Corkum (7) and Lisa Qualls (3) - Reclaim Compassion and Blocked Care
The authors of Reclaim Compassion and hosts of The Adoption Connection podcast, Melissa Corkum (enneagram 7) and Lisa Qualls (enneagram 3) join Suzanne and Joel on The Journey this week!
Parenting is HARD
Working together as a 3 and 7 and how they relate differently to feelings
Blocked Care
What is hand lettering?
You can find out more about Melissa and Lisa at theadoptionconnection.com as well as the great resources they have to offer.
Save the date!
August 3-5, the first Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of August 2023 is the Enneagram Event of the year! Suzanne will be teaching on Enneagram Triads and Enneagram Stances and where they intersect. More details and information will be available soon, but for now, lock it in your calendar. It will be in Dallas, TX with an online option.
While you're waiting for those details, go ahead and click on over to lifeinthetrinityministry.com and apply for the 2024 LTM Cohort Program! Applications for The Enneagram Cohort, The Contemplative Cohort, and The Family Systems Cohort are now being accepted. You can get all of the information, dates, and application at lifeinthetrinityministry.com.
Today's INTRO:
The Office (NBC, Season 3 EP 24)
Compilation from How I Met Your Mother (CBS)
Jamie Ivey on TEJ Podcast (November 2018)
G.I. Joe theme

Mar 27, 2023 • 1h 33min
David Thomas (1) - Raising Emotionally Strong Boys
Who should listen to this episode? EVERYONE.
Enneagram 1, David Thomas, joined Suzanne and Joel at the Micah Center to discuss parenting, especially from the perspective of men and fathers who are raising boys.
Empathy Ninjas
Where do your children experience community that doesn't involve competition?
Fear vs. Anxiety
The gifts already on board each enneagram personality in raising children
more, so much more
David is the director of family counseling at Daystar Counseling ministries.
Learn more and find more resources at daystarcounseling.com and raisingboysandgirls.com
PLUG TIME!
April 1 through August 30, applications are being accepted for the 2024 LTM Cohorts.
The Enneagram Cohort
The Contemplative Cohort
The Family Systems Cohort
You will not find a better space or community to grow in these areas than the LTM Cohort program. Find out more and apply at lifeinthetrinityministry.com
TODAY'S INTRO:
Mike Alexander on The Enneagram Journey podcast (June 2022)
YMCA, Village People
Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg, The Other Guys (2010 Columbia Pictures)

Feb 21, 2023 • 47min
Shannan (8) & Cory (6) Martin - Part 2
The Journey with Shannan and Cory Martin continues today with Part 2 of their conversation with Suzanne and Joel!
Let's get into some Phobic/Counter Phobic Enneagram 6 talk, as well as confront our own biases, lean into mystery, and more.
Odds are you're going to want to check out more about what Shannan and Cory are up to and here are two good places to look:
shannanmartin.com and elkhartcountyjailministry.org
And if you caught it in the intro, find your way to lifeinthetrinityministry.com to see where Suzanne will be teaching next! You'll also find The Table an online subscription with hundreds of hours of content, and more audio workshops then your spiritual life can handle at once!
TODAY'S INTRO:
It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia, Season 14: Ep 7
Jamie Ivey on TEJ Podcast (November 2018)
New Girl, Season 4: Ep 2