Off The Wire

📝 Show Notes with Time Stamps 00:00 – Why Dreaming Matters Opening reflections on why dreaming feels risky, unrealistic, or even foolish for many adults. 02:45 – The Cultural Drift Toward Cynicism How modern life, media, and comparison slowly train us to stop imagining better futures. 06:00 – When Life Becomes Survival Mode The shift from vision-driven living to simply paying bills and getting th...

Episode Guest: Pastor & author Jeff Kapusta (Life Point Church, Wilmington NC) Core Theme: Living fully alive in Christ – integrated life, calling, leadership, and personal growth [00:00:15 – 00:03:35] Intro, Jeff’s Story & Sneakerhead Side Matt introduces the Off the Wire podcast and his integrated approach to coaching: mind, body, and soul . Guest intro: Pastor Jeff Kapusta , church planter in W...

[0:00:56] Welcoming Guest Jeff Hancher Matt welcomes Jeff, who just released his book “Firm Feedback in a Fragile World.” Discussion about the unique difficulties leaders face when giving firm feedback due to the desire to be liked. [0:02:29] Jeff’s Passion for Leadership Jeff shares his passion for equipping future leaders, gratitude for mentorship he received, and his mission to help others reac...

Guest Bio **Josh Bradley** is the Lead Coach at Heart the Mission, where he helps leaders discover clarity and confidence in their calling. With a background in ministry, church planting, and executive coaching, Josh specializes in guiding individuals and teams toward authentic leadership and purpose-driven impact. -- Detailed Timestamps & Key Topics 0:00:00 – Introduction & Theme Matt introduces...

Give us a rating to help others grow in their lives! [0:00:01 ] Introduction & Setting the Stage  - Host Matt Wireman introduces the episode and guest, Edwin Arroyave.  - Overview of Edwin’s background: entrepreneur, faith-driven leader, and his journey of resilience. [0:02:00] The Power of Words and Faith  - Edwin shares the influence of his mother and the importance of positive confession.  - Di...

0:00:00 – Introduction and Background of Dr. Ron Reese Matthew Wireman introduces the podcast and Dr. Ron Reese, highlighting his extensive coaching and psychology experience. Dr. Reese shares his journey into psychology and his educational background. 0:04:35 – Distinction Between Psychotherapy and Coaching Dr. Reese explains the difference between psychotherapy (focused on pain/pathology) and co...

0:02:00 – Personal Stories & The Power of Influence Ray shares his background, referencing his new book The Boy in the Yellow House , which details his upbringing in a challenging environment. Theme: The power of personal influence and how various people (coaches, neighbors, mentors) shaped his life. Discussion on how everyone is a coach or leader in some capacity. 0:08:00 – Coaching, Mentorship,...

Christian Leadership and Engagement: Importance of leading with love, patience, and integrity [0:35:16 - 0:42:39] Speaking truth while maintaining compassion [0:42:39 - 0:50:15] Avoiding anger and tribalism in cultural and political discourse [0:25:19 - 0:28:34] Religious Liberty and Social Issues: Defending religious freedom [0:43:30 - 0:49:09] Pro-life perspectives and support for crisis pregnan...

How do you intend to make a difference with the passion you have? So many people unfortunately think that they were created just to pay their bills, live for the weekend, and retire as soon as they can. You were made for so much more than that! You were made to be creative and to see the intricate linking of your passions and God's calling in your life. In this episode I sit down with podcast extr...

Matt, hey, my friends, welcome to the off the wire podcast. My name is Matt Wireman, and with over 25 years of coaching experience, I bring to you a an integrated approach to coaching where we look at mind, body and soul. So this being my little corner of the universe, welcome we cover everything from spiritual formation or the interior life all the way to goal setting and how to make your life be...

Podcast: Off the Wire with Matt Wireman Guest: Dan Creed, Business Coach and Entrepreneur Episode Overview: In this inspiring episode, Matt Wireman interviews Dan Creed, a seasoned entrepreneur and business coach with over 15 successful startup experiences, discussing business growth, personal development, and overcoming challenges. Key Timestamps and Themes: 0:00-10:00: Dan's Entrepreneurial Jour...

0:00 – Welcome & Introduction Matt introduces the Off the Wire Podcast , an integrated approach to mind, body, and soul Guest introduction: Bobo Beck , founder of Wisdom Calling 1:07 – How Matt & Bobo Met Their story of friendship and shared passion for faith-based leadership coaching Exploring how faith and personal growth intersect 2:48 – Bobo’s Personal Journey & Upbringing Growing up as the yo...

Join me as I sit down with Doug Wood to unpack his compelling transformation from a life of limitations to one of incredible success and fulfillment. Doug shares his personal journey as detailed in his book "From Church Boy to Millionaire," offering an inspirational look at how he harmonized mind, body, and soul to achieve remarkable personal and professional growth. Taking personal responsibility...

In this second part of a two-part interview with Dan "Kill Mode" Long, Dan shares how we can move past our past. The difficulties that we experience in life can actually be the very thing God uses for us to help others. Thank you for listening! If you want to find out more about Matt and how you can get coached toward your better self, visit www.matthewwireman.com and check out his LinkedIn and In...

00:00 Introduction and Background 03:00 Growing Up in Turmoil 11:41 The Impact of Divorce 20:10 Moving Forward and Making Choices 28:11 Negative Coping Mechanisms 37:48 Recognizing the Need for Change 42:09 Learning from Others' Mistakes 43:37 Making a Decision for Change 45:03 Using Distractions to Cover Up Pain 45:29 The Turning Point: A Near-Death Experience     Off the Wire (00:10) Welcome bac...

00:00 Introduction and Background 03:53 Challenging False Dichotomies 08:06 The Journey of Deconstructing Sectarianism 10:27 Moving from Rigid Beliefs to Charitable Living 16:12 Understanding Virtue Ethics 21:57 The Change in Definition of Freedom 28:05 The Role of Authority in Virtue Ethics 32:21 Virtue Ethics as a Way Forward for the Church 34:17 Addressing Deconstruction and Hypocrisy 37:41 Vir...

Matt Wireman00:00:23 - 00:01:00 Welcome to another episode of Off the Wire. This is Matt Wireman and I am so thankful to have with me Dr. Brian Arnold, who is currently serving as the president of Phoenix Seminary. And that is really fun to say. I met Brian while he and I were students at Southern Seminary together. And I believe we had an early church history class on Augustine together, if I'm n...

Thank you for listening! If you want to find out more about Matt and how you can get coached toward your better self, visit www.matthewwireman.com and check out his LinkedIn and Instagram accounts @matt.wireman. 

In this episode, Matthew Wireman interviews Dr. Duane Garrett, a former professor of his and current professor at Southern Seminary in Old Testament, Hebrew, Old Testament exegesis, and hermeneutics. Dr. Garrett shares his story of his journey to faith and how he became an Old Testament professor. He addresses the misconception of the God of the Old Testament being wrathful while the God of the Ne...

In today's episode of Off the Wire I interview Dr. Tom Schreiner. Listen to hear what he has to say about the book of Romans. Thank you for listening! If you want to find out more about Matt and how you can get coached toward your better self, visit www.matthewwireman.com and check out his LinkedIn and Instagram accounts @matt.wireman. 

Today I interview pastor and author Mike Breen. We discuss the important aspects of helping those in the church become adept disciples and maintain a life that is something others can look at and aim for. Thank you for listening! If you want to find out more about Matt and how you can get coached toward your better self, visit www.matthewwireman.com and check out his LinkedIn and Instagram account...

In today's episode of Off the Wire I interview Dr. Nicholas Wolterstorff. Together we discuss the Christian life and the challenges that we will face and how to handle different scenarios and concepts. Thank you for listening! If you want to find out more about Matt and how you can get coached toward your better self, visit www.matthewwireman.com and check out his LinkedIn and Instagram accounts @...

Today I interview artist and speaker Makoto Fuijmura. Our discussion focuses primarily on his book Culture Care and the valuable lessons and questions that can arise from the content. Thank you for listening! If you want to find out more about Matt and how you can get coached toward your better self, visit www.matthewwireman.com and check out his LinkedIn and Instagram accounts @matt.wireman. 

In this episode of Off the Wire I interview the president of Blackaby Ministries International in Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Richard Blackaby. Together we discuss the topic of spiritual leadership and what is necessary for successful leadership. Dr. Blackaby gives great advice on how to resist pride, focus on God, and be successful in one's leadership progress. Thank you for listening! If you want to f...

In this episode I interview Dr. Kirk Wellum, the principal of Toronto Baptist seminary and Bible College in Toronto, Canada. We discuss the challenges of ministry and how that affects the time before seminary, after seminary, and during one's ministry. We also dive into the difficulties of today that are presented to use through the media, technology and entertainment and how Christians can handle...