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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, favoritism, and short-term thinking can lead to long-term consequences. Esau’s choice to trade his birthright for a temporary meal reveals how spiritual priorities, identity, and leadership responsibility can be lost in moments of pressure and weakness.

This episode connects ancient Scripture to modern life, showing how everyday choices impact families, marriages, siblings, leadership, and generational health. Jim, Winston, and Gary offer biblical insight and practical wisdom on decision-making, conflict resolution, and protecting what matters most when emotions run high.

Whether you’re navigating family tension, leadership challenges, or major life decisions, this conversation provides clarity, conviction, and hope for building a healthier future.

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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, communication, and emotional intelligence shape healthy cultures. Jim and Robin explore common misunderstandings, unspoken tensions, and leadership blind spots that often emerge around gender dynamics. Drawing from Robin’s experience as an author, speaker, and leader, the conversation highlights how clarity, maturity, and respect can transform team dynamics.

This episode equips leaders to foster trust, strengthen collaboration, and lead with integrity—without fear, confusion, or unnecessary tension. Whether you lead a business, ministry, nonprofit, or team, this discussion offers practical insight for leading well in today’s workplace.

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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 timeless lessons in real time. Mason and Chris share honest insights on learning from mistakes, embracing collaboration across generations, and leading with authenticity in a culture that quickly detects what isn’t real. They discuss how failure can become a formative teacher, why shared leadership is essential for sustainable ministry, and how authenticity builds trust with both teams and congregations.

This episode isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about growing through experience, leading with humility, and creating healthy ministry environments where people can thrive. Whether you’re a Gen Z leader, a pastor developing young leaders, or someone invested in the future of the Church, this conversation offers clarity, encouragement, and practical wisdom.

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In this episode of The Today Counts Show, host Jim Piper Jr. unpacks Genesis 24 to reveal a practical, faith-centered blueprint for making wise decisions in seasons of uncertainty, transition, and pressure. Through the story of Abraham’s servant seeking a wife for Isaac, this chapter offers timeless principles on prayer, preparation, patience, and discernment.

Jim walks through how having clear values, dependence on God, discernment, and active faith that shapes decisions that honor God and serve others well. Rather than rushing outcomes or relying on emotion alone, Genesis 24 shows us how wisdom is formed through obedience, humility, and trust in God’s guidance.

Whether you’re facing a major life choice, leadership decision, or everyday crossroads, this episode will equip you with biblical insight and practical tools to help you choose wisely and move forward with confidence.

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In this episode of The Today Counts Show, host Jim Piper Jr. sits down with Darryl Lyons, CEO of Pax Financial Group, to uncover one of the most overlooked forces in leadership: the hidden financial beliefs that shape how great (and bad) leaders think, decide, and influence others. Every leader—whether in business, ministry, or the public sector—operates from a philosophy of money, and that mindset impacts everything from budgeting and stewardship to generosity, risk tolerance, and organizational culture.

Jim and Darryl explore the difference between healthy financial beliefs that strengthen leadership and unhealthy money mindsets that quietly sabotage decision-making and credibility. Drawing from Darryl’s experience leading a national financial firm, this episode blends biblical wisdom, real-world leadership insights, and practical examples to help you recognize the financial assumptions shaping your leadership style.

If you’re ready to grow as a leader, steward resources wisely, and build a healthier relationship with money, this conversation will challenge your perspective and give you tools to lead with confidence and integrity.

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In this episode of The Today Counts Show, host Jim Piper Jr, Matt Martin, and Winston Harris walk through Genesis 23, one of the most emotional and significant chapters in Abraham’s life—the death of Sarah. This episode explores what happens when faith meets grief, and how Abraham models strength, honor, and clarity during one of the deepest losses a person can face.

The guys unpack the spiritual, cultural, and leadership implications of Abraham’s response: his intentional grieving, his integrity in securing a burial place, and the way he honors both God and Sarah in a moment of sorrow. This story invites us to consider how our own faith holds up in seasons of pain, transition, and decision-making.

Whether you’re navigating loss or leading others through difficult seasons, this conversation offers perspective, wisdom, and hope rooted in Scripture.

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In this episode of The Today Counts Show, host Jim Piper Jr. sits down with Brett Kunkle, founder of Maven and one of today’s leading voices on Christian worldview and apologetics, to tackle a foundational question: Can you really build your worldview on the Bible?

Together, Jim and Brett explore what makes the Bible historically reliable, philosophically sound, and personally trustworthy as the lens through which we understand life, truth, morality, and purpose. They break down common objections, cultural pressures, and the modern tendency to separate faith from everyday thinking.

This conversation will strengthen your confidence in Scripture, challenge how you see the world, and equip you to form a worldview that’s not just inspirational—but rooted, rational, and resilient.

If you’ve ever wrestled with how the Bible speaks into real life, leadership, culture, and decision-making, this episode will give you clarity and direction.

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In this episode of The Today Counts Show, host Jim Piper Jr. unpacks the 5 C’s of leadership—character, capacity, capital, collateral, and conditions—and explores how each one shapes a leader’s ability to influence, adapt, and thrive.

Most leadership conversations focus on vision and strategy, but few dig into the deeper frameworks that actually determine effectiveness. Jim breaks down why capacity matters as much as character, how leaders can steward their capital (relational, financial, and intellectual), and why understanding your conditions and collateral gives you a strategic advantage in decision-making.

Whether you lead a business, a team, a ministry, or a family, this conversation will help you rethink what effective leadership really requires—and how you can grow in all five areas starting today.

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