Wisdom to Know

James discusses and uses a psychological bias and idea to explain why it's harder to change and learn new things as you age.

What does the Bible mean when it says that we should die to ourselves daily? James gives his opinion how to give a practical sense, and not the literal idea of dying.

James uses general psychological ideas as principles to explain the process to form relationships and have genuine authentic connections.

What does becoming a Christian mean for people's past self? Is it something that immediately goes away? James discusses the process after believing in Christ.

What struggles do Pastor kids and Missionary kids face when growing up in the church?

Although not raised Christian himself, James discusses a danger in children who grow up in church, especially pastor and missionary children, if they are not taught how to be real and authentic.

James discusses the false self vs the real self, and why it's important to "tend" your heart; he uses the Bible parable of the 4 Soils and relates it to heart issues. Just like gardening, every day one needs to remove weeds that grow, and keep the soil soft so seed can rest, die, and sprout. The heart is the similar that requires gardening.

James gave a presentation to the local Schaumburg Business Association event, Coffee and Contacts, and spoke on the key business ingredient in culture and effective teams. Not only does he discuss Leadership, but developing a growth mindset, self awareness, EQ, and soft skills.

In this short video clip, James talks how to best affect culture. By being an example, and being confident in your actions. You may not be the boss, but you still influence your peers, colleagues, and managers. He also speaks on the reality that nobody can force anyone do to anything. But people can influence and inspire, which is the definition of leadership.

James talks how EQ is just as important as IQ in leadership, and the five elements of EQ from the classic 1998 article Harvard Business Review to the hottest skill in 2024 by Linked in.

James describes Love from the 1 Corinthians 13 in the Bible through the lens of psychology.

How have you been invalidated as a man? James talks about what men want.

Famous Ted Talk by Brene Brown that discusses authentic connection through revealing shame. James discusses why it's so difficult to connect that way, especially men.

There are different words for love in the Bible, and what is the differences between them? At the end of the book of John, why does Peter and Jesus use both to describe love?

How do we differentiate between the false self and the true self, and how can we operate out of a true, authentic self?

What is the false self? We all have an image that we want everyone to perceive; however, you cannot genuinely connect with people with a false self.

2024 James was invited to a Chinese Church to share his testimony, and his growth in the Christian life. English with Chinese translation

Steve Garrett is the founder and sole owner of Garrett Consulting, a consulting group that offers personalized leadership development coaching, consulting & training in Chicago & nationwide. He joins James to talk career change, being a solopreneur/entreprenur, and his personal life of faith. Those that was to reach out to Steve can contact him at: steve.garrett@garrettconsulting or check...

Someone asked James how he is experiencing God. James answers by describing the maturing process of the Christian life, and the road is not easy. But if the assumption is God is good and he is in control, then what is He doing in a person's life when they don't "feel" Him anymore.

What is the mindset of most people? Many are humanists and Gnostics, but do these things go with spiritual matters and the Bible?

What does God desire? No matter how good a person's parent were/are, they will ultimately fail in an area. Where does God come in when parents cannot.

Where does the spiritual battle begin in a person? James discusses why thinking and speaking things are important in directing a persons path.

What is a person made of? James discusses the whole person is made of several parts: physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual. He also talks on how his parents and parents in general affect development in children.

A common saying in Christian circles is to say, "We are sinners saved by Grace." Is this saying correct, and should Christians be saying it? James gives his thoughts.

James discusses the old passage from the Bible about turning the other cheek? But there is a difference between doing saw out of requirement vs doing so because you freely desire to forgive and not seek retribution.