Living Wholehearted Podcast With Jeff and Terra

If you’ve seen Molly Stillman on social media, you know what you are in for. Her heart, passion, and humor is a gift to anyone who follows. Jeff and Terra enjoyed hearing the backside of Molly’s story, how she became a Christian and her journey to building a content driven business through blogs and podcasting, all with a purpose.  If you are an entrepreneur, an aspiring creative, or a parent who...

The Mattsons are speaking with a kindred heart in this episode as Aubrey shares her own leadership journey and the principles she believes shapes a leader of integrity. Aubrey speaks from her experience of trying to prove herself as a leader, achieving and hiding in the shadows of performance. She attributes much of this to the shame she felt from her story of sexual assault. She tells of a season...

What beliefs do you hold about people with disabilities? Do you want to see positive change in education, the workplace, and the world for people with different abilities? Jeff Mattson hosts part 2 of a conversation with Scott Hatley. A native and resident of Portland, Oregon, Scott was born with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He is Co-Founder and Executive Director of INCIGHT. In this episode, you’...

What beliefs do you hold about people with disabilities? Do you want to see positive change in education, the workplace, and the world for people with different abilities? Jeff Mattson hosts part 1 of a 2 part conversation with Scott Hatley. A native and resident of Portland, Oregon, Scott was born with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He is Co-Founder and Executive Director of INCIGHT. In this episod...

Jeff Mattson sits down with Joseph Clair, Executive Dean at George Fox University, to discuss life and leadership on the university campus and beyond. Joseph shares how he has integrated his passion for faith and learning, stemming from his own story, finding Christ in high school and being hungry for knowledge and intellectual challenge. He wants students to have the same experience where they do...

Leaders often operate like “lone rangers”. How about you? Do you desire to be more connected, to grow in healthy interdependence? Do you long to be seen, known, and understood? Listen in as Terra talks with her guest, Karen Hardwick, an author, leadership consultant, podcast host, and speaker. Karen shares years of wisdom about how to become a healthy, well-connected leader. The conversation draws...

The Mattsons loved this challenging and encouraging dialogue about race within the United States and the Church. Having a deeper understanding of racism and its effect on our communities is essential for every wholehearted leader. So, today we have two guests:  friends and co-authors, Reggie Dabbs and John Driver, to discuss their new book, Not So Black and White: An Invitation to Honest Conversat...

This second part of the Core Values Index series addresses the very heart of conflict. Did you know every wiring has a unique type of conflict strategy? Using the wisdom of the Core Values Index, Jeff and Terra explore how our unique wiring gives us clues about why we act the way we do and how we can better navigate our relationships - at home, at work and in the community. If you missed episode 1...

Living with integrity is not just about living from the right motives. It’s about living within one’s design and learning to love your limits. Have you ever wondered how your wiring impacts the way you communicate, your energy levels, your passions, your anxieties and your greatest contributions to any community? This week, Jeff and Terra take time to share insights, based on their experience usin...

Join Jeff and Terra for a conversation about why it’s so hard for leaders to rest and play. They address two common lies leaders believe: The first, “If I don’t do it, no one else will … do it, do it right, or do it well.” The second lie, “I am what I do” and playing and rest feels outside my sense of self or identity. Though it’s common for leaders to regularly fire on all cylinders, to live in a...

Adonia Mattson is Jeff and Terra Mattson's oldest daughter. She's 15 and just finishing her freshman year of public high school outside Portland, Oregon. Listen in as Terra interviews Adonia about the impact of their years having intentional conversations. She talks about confidence, identity, comparison, pressures, and she shares an inside peek at Jeff and Terra's marriage. Adonia lea...

Do you enjoy the episodes when the Mattsons jump on the podcast to share their own insights and the principles they live and lead from? Well today is one of those days.   Terra and Jeff are honest about their own humanity as they come alongside leaders from all over the country. So, Terra thought it would be fun to interview Jeff about his own journey as a dad to their two daughters as well as the...

At first glance, pro-life and pro-choice ideologies appear staunchly opposed to each other. But what if life and choice didn’t have to be in opposition to one another? What if a woman’s life, and the life of the unplanned unborn, could both thrive simultaneously?   Terra flies solo today as she interviews Natasha Smith, co-author, with Brittany Smith, of Unplanned Grace: A Compassionate Conversati...

In an increasingly secular society, those who have a biblical worldview are now a shrinking minority. As mainstream culture grows more hostile toward the Bible’s truths and those who embrace them, how can Christians stand firm as they face the mounting pressures—from family, friends, media, academia, and government—to change or even abandon their beliefs? Today the Mattsons talk with Natasha Crain...

Have you lost hope in the midst of all the “crazy” in the world today? Are you looking for some insight into how we got here? Jim Denison, who wakes up every morning to write a reflection on the current culture and politics of the world, joins us to share his insights. After decades of leading from a global platform, Jim's perspective might sharpen your awareness and give you clarity about you...

One of the greatest questions for many is, “If God is a loving God, why is there so much suffering in the world?” Though we would love to answer this question in a 30 minute episode and set the record straight for us all…this is a complex question that many more qualified individuals have tried to explain, including C.S. Lewis, Tim Keller, and Max Lucado. Instead, we are going to look at suffering...

Spiritual abuse and church wounds are far too prevalent. The question for many is how does one not leave their faith altogether or how do they avoid carrying such toxicity to others? With stories like the one told in the The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Podcast, many wonder if they can ever trust again.   Today’s conversation is about a story of spiritual abuse and the grace found when we choose to...

At the end of our parenting journey, there are so many things we hope to have said, done, and passed on to our kids. Are you a parent or grandparent who needs a little extra inspiration and courage to share your heart with your kids? This is the show for you!   The Mattsons had a powerful conversation with Dr. John Sowers about his crazy love for his daughters, intentional parenting, and his lates...

Conflict. You either stir it up or avoid it. But few of us know how to move through it well. What if we told you that conflict is a necessary ingredient for healthy relationships?   Jeff and Terra Mattson interview Jay Payleitner with a focus on his most recent book, " Don’t Take the Bait to Escalate: Conflict is Inevitable. Being a Jerk is Optional. " Jay unpacks four factors anyone can u...

When it comes to healthy communication and conflict resolution, we believe there is one vital ingredient - EMPATHY! This is a skill that every leader needs to develop and yet, it’s one of the hardest to integrate into our everyday lives.    If you are looking for some practical ways to grow your empathy IQ, this episode is for you. Michael Andrews shares his wisdom and insight about the power of e...

Suffering is not something we long for. In fact, we often run, avoid, hide, and pretend all day long. But when someone hears the big C diagnosis - CANCER - suffering is no longer a word or a concept they can ignore. It becomes a new reality. That is why our guest, Dr. Reverend Percy McCray started the award-winning Health, Hope & Inspiration podcast and pursued a life of ministry - dedicated t...

Michael O'Brien would take his place, front and center stage, leading thousands in worship as the lead singer of Newsong. Then he would run to the back of the bus with shame and awareness of the hidden life he was trying to bury. Those "dark ages" in his life, where he believed the lie that God needed him to keep doing “all the things” almost led to the end of his marriage and the brea...

Living Wholehearted cares deeply for leaders because we know when a leader lives and leads with integrity, everyone in their wake benefits. When they don’t, everyone in their wake pays. It’s just a matter of time. The news headlines continue to be filled with stories of leaders who waited too long to do their own inner life work and we think it’s time to reverse the trend.   In episode 125, Jeff t...

The Mattsons sit down with Nicole Zasowski to talk about cultivating joy. Life can be hard. Trauma interferes with our hope. We start to expect the next disappointment or “the next shoe to drop”. Nicole Zasowski, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and author of What If It’s Wonderful?: An Invitation to Release Your Fears, Choose Joy, and Find the Courage to Celebrate (Thomas Nelson, March 8...

If you’ve been keeping up with our podcasts, you will notice that this is the third episode in our March series about women in leadership. We have been taking time to talk about the various topics that are near and dear to many women and those who are leading the way. Do you ever wonder how you can make a difference, use your voice, or be used by God? This episode is for you.   Today’s guest is Li...