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Send us Fan Mail Starting and leading a business comes with opportunity—but also pressure. And for many leaders, the biggest mistake isn’t a lack of effort… it’s saying yes to too much. In this episode, host Jim Piper and co-host Winston Harris take a deeper look at what it really means to lead well—especially when life and business both demand more of you. This conversation unpacks the tension ma...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, host Jim Piper , co-host Winston Harris , and guest Carson Murphy dive into a powerful conversation on discipleship across generations —what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what truly matters. As culture shifts and leadership evolves, the call to disciple others remains the same—but the approach often looks different. This episode unpacks how each generation has engag...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Genesis Project, host Jim Piper, co-host Winston Harris, and guest Matt Martin continue their deep dive through the Book of Genesis—unpacking the powerful leadership and life lessons found in Genesis 29. This chapter follows Jacob as he steps into a new season—seeking a wife, building a future, and ultimately encountering the consequences of his past actions...

Send us Fan Mail Starting a business sounds exciting—but most people underestimate what it actually takes to build something that lasts. In this episode, host Jim Piper and co-host Winston Harris break down the real foundations of starting and sustaining a business —from avoiding common pitfalls to making wise decisions early on. This conversation goes beyond surface-level advice and dives into th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Genesis Project, host Jim Piper, co-host Winston Harris, and guest Matt Martin continue their journey through the Book of Genesis—diving into the depth and leadership implications of Genesis 28. This chapter captures a pivotal moment in the life of Jacob—from receiving the blessing of Isaac to stepping into the unknown, where he has a life-altering encounter...

Send us Fan Mail Are you stuck between the desire to start your own business and the fear of losing stability? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Today Counts Show, Jim Piper Jr. and Winston Harris tackle one of the most life-altering questions aspiring entrepreneurs face: Should I finally start the business, or should I play it safe? Together, they unpack the real tension between entreprene...

Send us Fan Mail Leadership carries responsibility, pressure, and at times a heavy emotional weight. In this episode, host Jim Piper sits down with Jonathan Moore, Lead Pastor of Northrock Church, to have an honest conversation about what it really takes to lead well over the long haul. Together they explore the real challenges leaders face behind the scenes—from avoiding burnout to navigating neg...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Genesis Project, host Jim Piper is joined by co-hosts Winston Harris and Matt Martin as they continue their deep dive through the Book of Genesis. This conversation centers on Genesis 27, one of the most complex and thought-provoking chapters in the story of Jacob, Esau, and their father Isaac. Together they explore the moral tension, leadership implications...

Send us Fan Mail Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future concept—it’s actively reshaping the workplace. From automation and machine learning to generative AI tools and data-driven decision-making, the future of work is being rewritten in real time. The question is: are leaders ready? In this episode of The Today Counts Show, Jim Piper Jr. is joined by Preston Zeller to explore how artificial...

Send us Fan Mail Burnout isn’t just a personal problem—it’s a leadership, culture, and systems issue. In this episode of The Today Counts Show, Jim Piper Jr. and Winston Harris unpack why burnout has become so widespread across workplaces, and organizations—and why the common explanations often miss the real cause. This conversation challenges the assumption that burnout is simply about weak bound...

Send us Fan Mail What if the most effective leadership model for today’s marketplace didn’t come from a business school—but from the life and teachings of Jesus? In this episode of The Today Counts Show , we explore how Jesus’ leadership principles —servant leadership, integrity, humility, accountability, and purpose—can radically transform the way leaders operate in business, culture, and influen...

Send us Fan Mail Is artificial intelligence helping society discover truth—or is it eroding trust at every level? In this episode of The Today Counts Show , Jim Piper Jr. and co-host Winston Harris unpack the growing influence of artificial intelligence and algorithms on truth, trust, and integrity in today’s digital culture. As AI reshapes media, journalism, leadership, and communication, the que...

Send us Fan Mail Genesis 26 is more than a Bible story—it’s a leadership case study. In this episode of The Today Counts Show, Jim Piper Jr. is joined by Gary Harpst, Winston Harris, and Matt Martin for a roundtable conversation exploring the timeless lessons of Genesis 26, focusing on Isaac’s leadership, conflict, obedience, and trust in God. As Isaac faces opposition, scarcity, and repeated conf...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Today Counts Show, host Jim Piper Jr. is joined by co-hosts Winston Harris and Gary Harpst for a powerful conversation through Genesis 25, uncovering how a single impulsive decision between two brothers—Jacob and Esau—ignited generations of conflict and reshaped an entire family legacy. Together, they explore how family dysfunction, unchecked emotion, favori...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Today Counts Show, host Jim Piper Jr. is joined by Robin Goad, author of Girl by Birth, Woman by Fire: The Get Real Guide to Becoming the Woman You Were Meant to Be, for a thoughtful and practical conversation on navigating gender dynamics in the workplace. As teams become more diverse and expectations continue to evolve, leaders must learn how awareness, co...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Today Counts Show, host Jim Piper Jr. sits down with Mason Moore, Worship Pastor at NorthRock Church, and Dr. Chris Juarez, Campus Pastor at NorthRock Church, to explore what it really means to lead the Church in a different world as a Gen Z leader. As ministry continues to change at a rapid pace, Gen Z leaders are navigating new pressures while learning tim...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Today Counts Show, host Jim Piper Jr. unpacks Genesis 24 to reveal a practical, faith-centered blueprint for making wise decisions in seasons of uncertainty, transition, and pressure. Through the story of Abraham’s servant seeking a wife for Isaac, this chapter offers timeless principles on prayer, preparation, patience, and discernment. Jim walks through ho...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Today Counts Show, host Jim Piper Jr. sits down with Darryl Lyons, CEO of Pax Financial Group, to uncover one of the most overlooked forces in leadership: the hidden financial beliefs that shape how great (and bad) leaders think, decide, and influence others. Every leader—whether in business, ministry, or the public sector—operates from a philosophy of money...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Today Counts Show, host Jim Piper Jr, Matt Martin, and Winston Harris walk through Genesis 23, one of the most emotional and significant chapters in Abraham’s life—the death of Sarah. This episode explores what happens when faith meets grief, and how Abraham models strength, honor, and clarity during one of the deepest losses a person can face. The guys unpa...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Today Counts Show, host Jim Piper Jr. sits down with Brett Kunkle, founder of Maven and one of today’s leading voices on Christian worldview and apologetics, to tackle a foundational question: Can you really build your worldview on the Bible? Together, Jim and Brett explore what makes the Bible historically reliable, philosophically sound, and personally tru...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Today Counts Show, host Jim Piper Jr. unpacks the 5 C’s of leadership—character, capacity, capital, collateral, and conditions—and explores how each one shapes a leader’s ability to influence, adapt, and thrive. Most leadership conversations focus on vision and strategy, but few dig into the deeper frameworks that actually determine effectiveness. Jim breaks...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Today Counts Show, hosts Jim Piper and Winston Harris unpack Genesis 21:22–34 to explore what Abraham’s treaty with Abimelek reveals about trust, integrity, and leadership in negotiations. In a world where deals are often driven by pressure and self-interest, this ancient story offers timeless wisdom on how to build trust in every deal—whether in business, m...

Send us Fan Mail In Genesis 22, God asks Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac—a command that defies logic, comfort, and human reasoning. Yet within this moment we discover one of the most powerful truths in Scripture: faith is proven through obedience. In this episode of The Today Counts Show with Jim Piper Jr., we explore what it really means to trust God when life doesn’t make sense. Obedience isn...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Today Counts Show , hosts Jim Piper sits down with author and theologian Brian Crawford to explore one of the most controversial and world-shaping claims in history—the belief in a Divine Messiah . Drawing from his book, The Scandal of a Divine Messiah , Brian unpacks why the message of Jesus was considered radical and offensive in the first century and why...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Today Counts Show, Jim Piper Jr., Matt Martin, and Winston Harris dive deep into Genesis 21 to uncover powerful leadership lessons for today. When God fulfills His promises in His timing, leaders are revealed — not by force or haste, but by their faith, patience, and obedience. Join us as we explore: - Why waiting is part of leadership growth - How Abraham a...