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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Today Counts Show, we continue a collection of conversations on the book of Genesis. Jim talks with Gary Harpst and Winston Harris as they dive into the powerful story of Genesis 12. God calls Abram to step out of his comfort zone and embark on a journey that will change the course of history.  They explore the challenges Abram faced, the faith required to l...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Today Counts Show, we continue a collection of conversations on the book of Genesis. Jim talks with Gary Harpst and Winston Harris as they dive into an overlooked portion of scripture in Genesis 11.  At first glance, Genesis 11:10–31 looks like just another list of names — a genealogy most people skim or skip altogether. But what if this so-called "bori...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Today Counts Show, Jim talks with Richard Mireles, a transformational leader, speaker, and advocate committed to empowering justice-impacted individuals to rebuild their lives with dignity, purpose, and success. Richard is a sought-after public speaker, leadership coach, and consultant who has dedicated his life to creating pathways of opportunity for the fo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Today Counts Show, Jim talks with David Yeager, PhD, a professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and the cofounder of the Texas Behavioral Science and Policy Institute. In this masterclass on leading younger generations, Yeager explains how to adopt what he terms the "mentor mindset", which is a leadership style that’s attuned to...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Today Counts Show, Jim shares addresses the elephant in the room! How should we deal with difficult people in our lives? We all have them, but could we be missing the potential value there is for the jerks, jokers, and jackasses in our lives?  Jim helps us understand the secret to navigating difficult people, so we can have the peace and health we desire.  I...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Today Counts Show, we continue a collection of conversations on the book of Genesis. Jim talks with Gary Harpst and Winston Harris about the opening 9 verses of Genesis 11. We see God's people disobey his command to fill the earth and they attempt to build a tower to get to heaven. Jim, Gary, and Winston explore the realities human innovation, God'...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Today Counts Show, Jim talks with Britton Moore, a new music artist featured on NBC's "The Voice." Britton shares his experience auditioning for the national television music competition and his journey to launching a music career. Jim and Britton discuss navigating broken dreams, life lessons from sports, and the future for this young artist....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Today Counts Show, we continue a collection of conversations on the book of Genesis.  Jim talks with Matt Martin and Winston Harris about Chapter 10 of Genesis. This chapter is known as the "Table of Nations" and we learn the origin of the world nations. The guys unpack God's redemptive love, appreciation for diversity, and faithfulness throug...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Today Counts Show, we continue a collection of conversations on the book of Genesis.  Jim talks with Gary Harpst about the new world we find in Chapter 9 of Genesis. Is Capital Punishment a form of justice from God? Culture has hijacked the meaning of the rainbow, but what does God say about this natural phenomenon? What does it take to experience a whole an...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Today Counts Show, Jim talks with Dr. Kristin Meyer, a special education consultant and co-founder of Reach Educational Advocates. She is on a mission to open doors to high-quality education for students with disabilities and empower their families with the knowledge and support they need. Dr. Brian Baddick, an Assistant Superintendent in Pennsylvania, joins...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Today Counts Show, we continue a collection of conversations on the book of Genesis.  Jim talks with Gary Harpst, Matt Martin, and Winston Harris about the end of the world as we see it in Chapter 8 of Genesis. Hidden in the ancient scriptures are modern-day truths about surviving extreme circumstances through worship, sacrifice, and obedience. We finally se...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Today Counts Show, Jim talks with his best friend, partner, and wife, Rhonda Piper, about the principles and pitfalls of marriage. They cover the communication framework of 'Love Languages' and how this has impacted their marriage of over 40 years. Jim and Rhonda get real about the challenges and joys of marriage. No matter where you find yourself...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Today Counts Show, Jim talks with Dr. Kristin Meyer who is a special education consultant and co-founder of Reach Educational Advocates. She is on a mission to open doors to high-quality education for students with disabilities and empower their families with the knowledge and support they need.  Jim and Dr. Kristin unpack the challenges our society is facin...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Today Counts Show, we continue a collection of conversations on the book of Genesis.  Jim talks with Gary Harpst and Winston Harris about the very debated ancient story of "The Flood."   Our world looks very different than the time of this story, but Jesus said the end times would look like the days of Noah and the flood. Are we in the last days? ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Today Counts Show, Jim shares a timeless truth about the afterlife that will help you consider the value of your time.  He also helps us understand the secret to setting and crushing your goals.  If you are looking to become a more mindful and intentional person this year, lean in and listen up!  Get a copy of Jim's new book "Story: The Art Of Lear...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Today Counts Show, Jim talks with friend, content creator, & church leader, Winston Harris. Jim and Winston continue a conversation they started recently on the dangers of parenting.    Jim introduces the "5 P's of Parenting" which are principles that every parent can use to make a lasting impact on their family. Within this framework, Jim...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Today Counts Show, we continue a collection of conversations on the book of Genesis.  Jim talks with Gary Harpst, Matt Martin and Winston Harris about Chapter 6 of Genesis. They revisit the "Nephilim" conversation that was introduced in a recent podcast. Jim invites us all to consider why we may not enjoy the type of God we see in Genesis 6 and hel...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Today Counts Show, Jim talks with friend, content creator, & church leader, Winston Harris. Jim and Winston address the Surgeon General's recent warning about the health hazard of "parenting." They share practical ways to navigate the tensions parents are facing in our culture today and explore the current trend of parenting known as &quot...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Today Counts Show, we continue a collection of conversations on the book of Genesis.  Jim talks with Gary Harpst, Matt Martin and Winston Harris on a really weird Bible story that leaves us with more questions than answers. They dive into the beginning of Genesis 6 where these highly polarizing creatures called the "Nephilim" are introduced. In thi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Today Counts Show, Jim talks with author, speaker, & church leader, Dave Rich. He shares his compelling and raw experience with addiction, surviving tragedy, and encountering God in a way that changed him forever. Dave and Jim unpack inspirational realities about faith, calling, legacy and how your life can truly matter. Discover Dave's book: https:...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Today Counts Show, we continue a collection of conversations on the book of Genesis.  Jim talks with Gary Harpst and Winston Harris on the urgency we all should have about leading our families according to God's word.  They dive into Genesis 5 and reveal the value behind the genealogies of scripture. We get a picture of why our legacies matter and how w...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Today Counts Show, we continue a collection of conversations on the book of Genesis.  Jim talks with Matt Martin on the consequences of humanism as a religion, how sin passes through generations, and the power of worship in the early accounts of scripture. For listeners interested in deepening their understanding of biblical doctrine and a biblical perspecti...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Today Counts Show, Jim talks with Michael Anthony who is an award-winning speaker, author, and mindset mentor. Michael shows people how to stop limiting themselves, so they become unstoppable. In this masterclass on self-mastery, they discuss the power of being held accountable for your decisions, how to practically master your mind, and growing through slow...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Today Counts Show, Jim talks with Jon Chasteen who is the author of the book, " ReLeader: How To Fix What You Didn't Break ". Jon Chasteen has been the Lead Pastor of Victory Church, a multicampus church with campuses in both Oklahoma and Texas, since 2014.  Jon was also President of The King's University from 2018 to 2023. In this master...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Today Counts Show, we continue a collection of conversations on the book of Genesis.  Jim talks with Gary Harpst, Matt Martin & Winston Harris. Gary is the founder and CEO of LeadFirst and author.  His most recent book is titled "Built to Beat Chaos: Biblical Wisdom for Leading Yourself".  Matt and Winston are Pastors and friends of Jim that sh...