No Neutral Moments

What an incredible launch day. Today we officially released my new book, The Middle: How the Quiet Majority Can Mend a Divided Nation, and I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you. The response has been overwhelming. From online orders across the country to the two book signings we held today where we actually ran out of books, I’m incredibly grateful for the support. I’ve received messages...

In this special episode of No Neutral Moments, Patrick Payton announces the release of his new book, The Middle: How the Quiet Majority Can Mend a Divided Nation. Drawing from his journey through business, ministry, and politics, Patrick shares the heart behind the project — a call for the “quiet majority” to rise above today’s polarizing extremes and rediscover how to stand for truth while also s...

In this compelling episode of No Neutral Moments, Patrick Payton introduces the powerful idea behind his upcoming book, The Majority Middle: Rescuing America from the Political Extremes (Spring 2026). This episode is a call to action for those who believe in the strength of civility, honest dialogue, and mutual respect. Patrick unpacks how "the majority middle" can become a movement—one...

Hosted by Patrick Payton, this episode features a profound conversation with our special guest, Cindy Payton, the driving force behind " Every Neighbor " in Midland TX. Every Neighbor is a Midland-based initiative striving to boost community engagement. By simplifying how individuals discover opportunities to serve, they're bridging gaps and fostering connections among Midland reside...

Join Patrick Payton as he sits down with Bob Fu, the renowned founder of China Aid, for an in-depth and eye-opening interview. In this exclusive session, Bob Fu sheds light on the crucial work that China Aid is doing to promote religious freedom and human rights in China. Learn about the challenges they face, their incredible journey, and the impact they have made over the years. Throughout the in...

Join us on a profound episode of the No Neutral Moments podcast with Patrick Payton, featuring a panel of courageous survivors of sex trafficking: Lisa Bownds - Reflection Ministries Bekah Charleston - Bekah Speaks Out Rachel Thomas - Rachel C Thomas Rebecca Bender - Rebecca Bender Initiative In this gripping and insightful discussion, these remarkable women open up about their harrowing experienc...

In this eye-opening interview, join us as we dive into the grim realities of human trafficking with the insightful Lisa Bownds, the driving force behind Reflection Ministries. Lisa shares her profound experiences and the critical work her organization is doing to combat this heinous crime. Lisa Bownds shares her invaluable insights on what constitutes genuine friendship, emphasizing the importance...

In this episode, Patrick speaks to Enes Kanter Freedom, a professional basketball player and activist. Kanter discusses his experiences in the NBA, his activism for human rights, and his plans for the future. He shares memorable moments playing against well-known NBA superstars such as Kobe Bryant and others and delves into his efforts to raise awareness about the oppression faced by various group...

Former football player Joshua Norman talks about his journey from high school to the NFL, emphasizing the importance of building players' character off the field and consistent hard work.

Continuing in our lessons from 2022, Patrick takes you through lessons 9–13 in this third part of the series.

In part 2 of this multi-part series, Patrick dives into lesson 5–8 of his reflections from 2022.

In part 1 of a multi-part series, Patrick takes us through four lessons he learned or recognized throughout 2022. We hope they bring some insight into your life as well.

In this episode, Patrick wants to refer you to a podcast where he was a guest: Broken Catholic with Joseph Warren. This episode aired in October and works through the toxic extremes in politics. Listen to this brief intro and then you can access the full original episode at the link in the show notes.

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In one of our longest episodes, Patrick interviews his good friend, Dr. Kathy Koch. Dr. Kathy brings insight, wisdom, and knowledge about a variety of subjects but particularly in the world related to children. Dr. Kathy is the founder and CEO of Celebrate Kids, Inc, and a co-founder of Ignite the Family. We hope you enjoy this conversation between friends.

After a nice summer break, Patrick is back with part 4 of the Sacred Space of Work. As we continue to press into the sacredness of the moments around us, Patrick also dives in to what he is reading and what's been on his mind lately.

In this episode, Patrick finishes up the conversation between the sacred and the secular with a look at what we say we value with what we actually value—and what we shame—with our words and actions.

On this episode, Patrick takes us through part 2 of the Sacred Space of Work and how to return the sacred to the secular marketplace.

In this episode, Patrick unpacks the changing landscape of the soul in business—which goes beyond vision statements and board room expressions—in order to have a company that is as healthy as it is profitable.

WARNING: this episode may be sensitive for some listeners. In this episode, Patrick interviews Lisa Bownds—director and founder of Reflections Ministries, an emergency assessment center with aftercare programs for victims of sex trafficking.

In this episode, Patrick interviews Bob Fu, one of the leading voices in the world for persecuted faith communities in China. ChinaAid, based in Midland, Texas and founded in 2002, is an international Christian non-profit organization committed to promoting religious freedom, human rights, and rule of law in China.

In this episode, Patrick walks us through how to get intentional on 'leveling up'. He takes us through six different challenges to this idea and five pieces of advice to implement the process.