The Today Counts Show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, host Jim Piper and co-host Winston Harris tackle one of the most important responsibilities of leadership: building the right team. Whether you're leading a business, ministry, nonprofit, or growing organization, your success is ultimately limited by the people you surround yourself with. Great teams aren't built by accident—they're built through cl...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, host Jim Piper and co-host Winston Harris tackle one of the most important—and most avoided—skills in leadership: handling conflict and navigating difficult conversations. Most people view conflict as something to avoid. But conflict isn't the problem. Poorly handled conflict is. Whether you're leading a business, a team, a ministry, a family, or a relat...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, host Jim Piper sits down with author Gordon Goetsch to discuss his newly released book, A Long Way Home—the remarkable true story of his father, Clemence Goetsch, a teenage soldier who forged his father's signature to enlist in World War II and embarked on a journey that would change generations. From the battlefields of North Africa to the brutal conditions...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, host Jim Piper and co-host Winston Harris explore three unforgettable moments from sports history—and the timeless leadership lessons hidden within them. From hockey to golf to football, this conversation reveals how great leaders are forged long before the spotlight arrives. Because whether you're leading a team, a business, a ministry, or a family, the prin...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, host Jim Piper and co-host Winston Harris tackle one of the most important conversations happening in faith communities today: deconstruction, spiritual formation, and why people walk away from their faith. This isn't a debate. It's a conversation. Together, they explore how our beliefs are formed, what happens when those beliefs are challenged, and why...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Genesis Project, host Jim Piper and co-host Winston Harris continue their journey through the Book of Genesis by unpacking the tension, fear, and transformation found in Genesis 32. As Jacob prepares to reunite with Esau—the brother who once wanted to kill him—Jacob is overwhelmed with fear and uncertainty. In response, he sends gifts ahead, hoping to make p...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Genesis Project, host Jim Piper, co-host Winston Harris, and guests Matt Martin and Gary Harpst continue their deep dive through the Book of Genesis by unpacking the tension, leadership lessons, and spiritual themes found in Genesis 31. This chapter marks a major turning point for Jacob. After years of manipulation, pressure, and changing agreements under La...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, host Jim Piper and co-host Winston Harris unpack one of the most overlooked leadership skills in business and life: 360 Degree Leadership. Most people think leadership only flows downward—to a team, employees, or people under your authority. But real influence works in every direction. This conversation dives into what it means to lead: • UP — influencing those ab...

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—exploring the tension, complexity, and leadership lessons found in Genesis 30. This chapter reveals a unique contrast: emotional decision-making vs. strategic growth. As Rachel and Leah name their children out of deep emotional...

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...