The X Podcast

This week is special. There’s more cake and a little reminiscing as they look back on almost a year of weekly podcasts and all we’ve been through together. And then such an important, timely conversation. The crew weighs into the cultural moment of mass deconstruction of faith. Is there hope for us if we’re losing our faith? How can we deconstruct in a positive way and not a destructive way? All t...

In this special episode, Gina Woods - both a CNO and VP of Patient Care - peels back the curtains to give us a glimpse of what’s happening right now in the hospital system. She walks us through the different waves of the pandemic, what nurses and doctors are facing, what it’s like to lead through controversy over vaccines and mandates, and much more. It’s a special one. Dive in with us. As always,...

Part 2 might even be a bit dicier. What does it mean to be presidential, who are some favorite presidents of the past and why, and what are future predictions? All of the above and much more, all a treat in this week’s fun convo. As always, if you find these helpful, share them around. And as always, rate and review! Click one of the links below to dive in. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3...

It’s a fun one, for sure. Tim brings a surprise question to the table and Tim, Kevin and Russ talk about what they resonate and dislike about conservative and liberal parties and policies. We can’t wait for you to join the discussion! As always, if you find these helpful, share them around. And as always, rate and review! Click one of the links below to dive in. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/s...

In this week's episode, Russ and Tim finally go in more detail about their upcoming book projects. Kevin teases out the journey that got them there, their writing process, the struggles, tools, and tricks. Also, how important is writing for the rest of us? Could there be a book in us all? Dive in to join that conversation. As always, if you find these helpful, share them around. And always, rate,...

Coming off the tail end of a leadership talk Tim recently gave, the crew wade into the possibility we all have to grow in the areas of our lives. Is it possible to expand our capacity and potential and skills? If so, how? And why is that important? Dive in to find out. As always, if you find these helpful, share them around. And as always, rate and review! Click one of the links below to dive in....

Tim, Kevin, and Russ wade into the tumultuous waters of the unfolding events in Afghanistan. Together they process initial reactions, the humanitarian crisis, political response, spiritual perspective, leadership lessons, personal takeaways, and more. Welcome to the conversation. If you find these helpful, share them around. And as always, rate and review! Click one of the links below to dive in....

The crew settles in for a conversation around all things Olympics, before finally diving into what it looks like to apply an Olympic spirit to own our lives, tapping into our own discipline and potential. If you haven’t yet, rate and leave a review! Would mean the world to us for you to help get these conversations out there. Click one of the links below to dive in. Spotify: https://open.spotify.c...

As the Delta variant spreads and the world debates vaccine mandates, the crew weighs in. Kevin also gives an update on his new venture and what’s new in his world! It’s a good one, and we can’t wait for you to dig in. If you haven’t yet, rate and leave a review! Would mean the world to us for you to help get these conversations out there. We’re passionate about creating a new tone and way for peop...

In this week's discussion, we are joined with special guests Jessica Castles and Zach Brown. They are here to announce some new and exciting things that are happening in our church! Be inspired today as you jump into this episode and as they talk about the importance of intentionally surrounding yourself with people who can inspire you. And of course, share this if you found it encouraging! Rate a...

This week’s discussion is all over the board. The crew dives into a lot of what’s at the forefront of society at the moment - cancel culture, people not going back to work and why, free speech, big tech, and much more. Also - discover Tim’s famous relative. It’s a fun one. Can’t wait for you to dive in. And as always, share this around! And if you haven’t yet, rate and leave a review! Means the wo...

This week’s discussion is deep and a little spicy. We respond to an e-mail about how to view the conflict in the Middle East, specifically around the current events between Israel and Palestine. Also how DO we view the Old Testament? And doesn’t God seem violent and angry in passages? What do we do with that? The crew dives into all this and more. As always, if you find this discussion helpful, do...

Part 2 of a conversation on next steps for Kevin. What might the future hold? How has him and his family’s journey through anxiety and depression prepared him for what he might create? And what DOES the future conversation of mental health look like? Let’s talk about it. As always, if you find this discussion helpful, do us a favor and share it around! Rate and review and send us any feedback you...

The original podcast home crew talk about some major developments in life. A new, exciting project for Tim and an exciting, bittersweet announcement from Kevin. Join this raw and meaningful conversation as they unwrap the heart behind the journey they’re on, and the scary, unpredictable adventure of chasing dreams and following God into the unknown. Even why perhaps some of us are settling for com...

Part 2 of a conversation with Joel Leggett. This episode documents the incredible chain of events that took place when he spoke to our community of faith. What is the power of generosity? What if following Jesus really could be the most exciting adventure on earth? Let’s talk about it. As always, if you find this discussion helpful, do us a favor and share it around! Rate and review and send us an...

This week‘s convo is with an extra special guest from Atlanta who risked it all to create a meaningful community of faith. What does it look like to start something new? What are the necessary ingredients? How do sacrifice and risk contribute to a life of meaning? The crew interviews Pastor Joel Leggett to dive into all of this and more. As always, if you find this discussion helpful, do us a favo...

We are so excited for this week! Our Creative Team (with the exception of a few) sit down to talk about how you can be creative in any sphere. What attributes does a creative person display? What are the strengths of any good team? How to you create when your budget restricts you? All of this and more for this episode of the podcast. As always, we are so thankful for our X Podcast family! Send us...

Is there anything from this ancient concept of "sabbath" that could be impactful for our modern, fast-paced lives? Join this week's life-giving concept as the crew talks about their own journey of rest and margin. What does it look like to have a "soul day"? And how might this be a missing ingredient in all of our mental health? As always, if you find this discussion helpful, do us a favor and sha...

In this week's episode, Kevin is back with Terry and Kristi Johnson for a part 2. How do you use pain and grief to strengthen and help the community around you? How can God use you and your story to help others? Thank you so much for every like, share, and review! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZsPouNA2yCh9vMjZ5DqFq?si=E1dKnDDySnK8WA9uvyk6Kg Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/p...

Kevin is back with two very special guests - Terry & Kristi Johnson. How do you handle life when the unimaginable happens? This trio takes a deep dive into grief… and what this couple learned through losing their son. This one is going to be special. As always, thank you so much to our podcast family for every like, share, and review! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZsPouNA2yCh9vMjZ5DqFq?s...

Zach join Tim and Russ for a second round of Q+A from listeners. Suicide and eternity. Talking animals and flying humans. Faith in God but ongoing sin. As they dive into all these and more, this round gets a bit deeper than the first! Dive in the convo by clicking one of the links below. As always, if you find these convos helpful, share with a friend! And send us any and all feedback to podcast@t...

How do we handle conflict? Why is that important? Are we losing our people skills? How do we change our “connotation of confrontation”? It’s just Tim and Russ this week as they dive into a frank discussion on the dwindling people skills of current society. Join the convo as they give some practical handles for becoming better at confrontation and tough conversations. If you find this discussion he...

Matt is back for part two of a discussion on digital media and its affects. This time the conversation turns political. How did we get so divided as a nation? What is the history of political polarization in our country and how has digital media amplified it? Is there any turning back? Where do we go from here? Join the convo below. And as always, rate and review, and send us some feedback at podc...

Matt, an out-of-town guest, joins Tim and Russ for a timely and provocative discussion. Drawing on his doctorate studies, Matt brings some insight and expertise to how technology and social media might truly be affecting our attention spans, our mental health, and the next generation. What can we do? And what does the future look like? Join the convo below. And as always, rate and review, and send...