Episode 158: Dr. David Yeager on the Science of Motivating Gen Z, Alpha, & Beta 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 young people’s need for status and respect....
11 days ago • 2 min read
Dealing with a difficult person? Be watching for our new episode entitled “The Jerk, the Joker, and the Jackass” on the Today Counts show and podcast! Episode 157: Jerks, Jokers, and Jackasses: How To Deal With Difficult People In this episode of The Today Counts Show, Jim 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 they bring—even from the jerks, jokers, and jackasses in our lives?...
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Episode 156: The Tower of Babel, Spirit of Babylon, & Human Innovation (Genesis 11:1-9 Study) 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 of human innovation, God's response to disobedience,...
25 days ago • 2 min read
Episode 155: Britton Moore Talks Music, Pain of Broken Dreams & Performing on NBC's "The Voice" 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. SUBSCRIBE AND WATCH/LISTEN ON...
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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK If you want to accomplish more than survival, more than the average person, you’re going to have to get stronger. Stronger in mind, emotions, and best and appropriate behaviors. You have to get better every day. I don’t know that this is possible without faith. Faith in what? That’s the question because your faith is only as strong as the object of your faith. No exceptions. 🎧 Episode 154: Divided Nations, Divine Diversity & God's Sovereign Plan (Genesis 10 Study) In this...
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Five Principles of Parenting: 1. Prepare them 2. Protect them 3. Praise them 4. Play with them 5. Pray with them 🎧 Episode 153: The Real Rainbow Meaning, God's View On Capital Punishment, & Relationship Issues (Genesis 9 Study) 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...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
God has an amazing plan for your life. Are you cooperating with the plan or frustrating it? 🎧 Episode 152: The State Of Emergency In The American School System, Family Support, & Understanding Student Disabilities 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...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
When you hold young people to high standards and make it clear that you believe they can meet those standards, you are respecting them because you are taking them seriously. Young people rise to meet the challenge because being respected is motivating. David Yeager, PhD, 10-25; The Science of Motivating Young People 🎧 Episode 151: Surviving The End Of The World??? (Genesis 8 Study) In this episode of The Today Counts Show, we continue a collection of conversations on the book of Genesis. Jim...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Instead of asking for a raise, ask for more work. 🎧 Episode 150: Making Marriage Work 40-Plus Years of Marriage Wisdom For Any Marital Stage 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...
2 months ago • 2 min read