PODCAST | JOIN OUR COMMUNITY | HIRE JIM | SUPPORT | SHOP SHAPING LEADERS Episode 171: Genesis 17 Explained - God Renames Abram and Renews the Promise What does it mean when God gives you a new name? And why does He renew His promise before it’s fulfilled? In this episode of The Today Counts Show, Jim Piper Jr., Winston Harris, Gary Harpst, and Matt Martin unpack the powerful covenant moment in Genesis 17—where God changes Abram’s name to Abraham and confirms His everlasting promise. You’ll...
11 days ago • 1 min read
PODCAST | JOIN OUR COMMUNITY | HIRE JIM | SUPPORT | SHOP SHAPING LEADERS Episode 170: When God’s Timing Feels Too Slow (Genesis 16 Study) Waiting on God is never easy—especially when His promises feel delayed and our plans seem more efficient. In this episode, Jim and Gary Harpst unpack the tension in Genesis 16, where Sarai and Abram take matters into their own hands… and the consequences that follow. Through the story of Hagar, we explore: What happens when we rush ahead of God The...
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PODCAST | JOIN OUR COMMUNITY | HIRE JIM | SUPPORT | SHOP SHAPING LEADERS Episode 169: The #1 Trait of Great Leaders: Are You Coachable? What separates average leaders from great ones? It’s not talent, charisma, or even experience—it’s coachability. In this episode, Jim and Dr. Gary Rohrmayer unpack why being coachable is the most underrated leadership superpower and how it impacts your growth, your influence, and your legacy. You’ll learn: What coachability really looks like in action Why...
25 days ago • 1 min read
PODCAST | JOIN OUR COMMUNITY | HIRE JIM | SUPPORT | SHOP SHAPING LEADERS Episode 168: Genesis 15 - The Stars, the Sacrifice, and the Smoking Firepot??? What do a starry sky, a strange sacrifice, and a smoking firepot have to do with God's unshakable promise? In this episode, Jim and Winston dive deep into one of the most mysterious and foundational chapters of the Bible—Genesis 15. You'll discover why this moment between God and Abram is more than just ancient history. It’s a turning point in...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
PODCAST | JOIN OUR COMMUNITY | HIRE JIM | SUPPORT | SHOP LEADERSHIP Episode 167: Educating with Purpose: A Leadership Perspective on School Reform In this episode of The Today Counts Show, Jim Piper Jr. is joined by two dynamic leaders in education—Dr. Kristin Meyer and Dr. Brian Baddick—for a powerful conversation on the future of our schools. Together, they explore the challenges facing today's education system and offer practical, purpose-driven solutions rooted in leadership, innovation,...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
LEADERSHIP Episode 166: Stop Living on Autopilot—Here’s How to Take Your Life Back! Ever feel like you're just going through the motions—day after day, week after week—without really living? In this powerful episode, Jim Piper, Winston Harris, and Greyson Hanna, who is a Financial Advisor and friend of the podcast, tackle the silent drift so many people experience when life gets busy, noisy, and overwhelming. They unpack what it means to live with true intentionality, how to recognize when...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
LEADERSHIP Episode 165: Kings Clash, Abram Attacks, and Who is Melchizedek??? In this episode of The Today Counts Show, we dive into the action-packed chapter 14 of Genesis. Genesis 14 reads like a blockbuster script—rival kings go to war, Abram launches a daring rescue mission, and out of nowhere, a mysterious priest named Melchizedek steps onto the scene. In this episode, Jim and Winston break down the wild twists of this often-overlooked chapter. Why does Abram risk it all to save Lot?...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
LEADERSHIP Episode 164: Leadership or Passivity? Rethinking Abram’s Decisions (Genesis 13 Study) In this episode of The Today Counts Show, we dive into the tension-packed story of Genesis 13 where Abram does something that still challenges leaders today—he lets Lot choose first. Was it wisdom… or weakness? Strategic leadership… or passive surrender? Join us as we unpack the surprising power in stepping back, the faith it takes to not fight for position, and why true leadership sometimes looks...
2 months ago • 1 min read
LEADERSHIP Episode 163: The Forgotten Spirit of Rabshakeh—Is It Influencing You Right Now? In this eye-opening episode of The Today Counts Show, we uncover the mystery behind the little-known “Spirit of Rabshakeh” mentioned in biblical context. Could this ancient spirit still be at work in modern-day culture, relationships, and even the Church? You might be surprised at the signs and influences you’ve overlooked. Join us as we dive into Scripture, explore the characteristics of this forgotten...
2 months ago • 1 min read