The Today Counts Show
The Today Counts Show is about leadership. It’s about shaping healthy leaders, relationships, and workplaces. It’s about re-imaging leadership within three dimensions: your person, your people, and your place. This triad of thought and life is informed by theology, psychology, biology, philosophy, sociology, and any discipline that contributes to the shaping of leadership character.
Episodes
218 episodes
The Art of Difficult Conversations: Conflict, Leadership & Trust | Ep. 219
In this episode, host Jim Piper and co-host Winston Harris tackle one of the most important—and most avoided—skills in leadership: handling conflict and navigating difficult conversations.Most people view conflict as something to avo...
Surviving WWII: An Untold Story of Courage, Leadership & Faith | "A Long Way Home" Ep.218
In this episode, host Jim Piper sits down with author Gordon Goetsch to discuss his newly released book, A Long Way Home—the remarkable true story of his father, Clemence Goetsch, a teenage soldier who forged his father's signature to enlist in...
Leadership Under Pressure: Lessons from Herb Brooks, Tiger Woods & Bill Belichick. Ep. 217
In this episode, host Jim Piper and co-host Winston Harris explore three unforgettable moments from sports history—and the timeless leadership lessons hidden within them.From hockey to golf to football, this conversation reveals how great l...
Why People Leave the Church | Faith, Doubt & Spiritual Formation Explained Ep.216
In this episode, host Jim Piper and co-host Winston Harris tackle one of the most important conversations happening in faith communities today: deconstruction, spiritual formation, and why people walk away from their faith.This isn't a deba...
Wrestling With God: Fear, Faith & the Cost of Growth | Genesis 32 Study. Ep. 215
In this episode of The Genesis Project, host Jim Piper and co-host Winston Harris continue their journey through the Book of Genesis by unpacking the tension, fear, and transformation found in Genesis 32.As Jacob prepares to reunite with...
Wisdom In Leaving: Jacob, Laban & Leadership Under Pressure (Genesis 31 Study) | Ep. 214
In this episode of The Genesis Project, host Jim Piper, co-host Winston Harris, and guests Matt Martin and Gary Harpst continue their deep dive through the Book of Genesis by unpacking the tension, leadership lessons, and spiritual themes found...
360 Degree Leadership: How to Lead Up, Across & Down | Business & Leadership Podcast
In this episode, host Jim Piper and co-host Winston Harris unpack one of the most overlooked leadership skills in business and life: 360 Degree Leadership.Most people think leadership only flows downward—to a team, employees, or people unde...
From Chaos to Strategy: Jacob’s Growth, Wealth & Hard Lessons | Genesis 30 | The Genesis Project
In this episode of The Genesis Project, host Jim Piper, co-host Winston Harris, and guest Matt Martin continue their deep dive through the Book of Genesis—exploring the tension, complexity, and leadership lessons found in Genesis 30.This ch...
Saying Yes to Too Much? How Leaders Burn Out & Lose Direction | Business & Leadership
Starting and leading a business comes with opportunity—but also pressure. And for many leaders, the biggest mistake isn’t a lack of effort… it’s saying yes to too much.In this episode, host Jim Piper and co-host Winston Harris take a deeper...
Discipleship That Lasts: Bridging Generations, Speaking with Purpose & Leading Like Jesus EP. 210
In this episode, host Jim Piper, co-host Winston Harris, and guest Carson Murphy dive into a powerful conversation on discipleship across generations—what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what truly matters.As cult...
Ep. 209 - The Deceiver Becomes Deceived: Hard Lessons in Leadership & Purpose | Genesis 29 Study
In this episode of The Genesis Project, host Jim Piper, co-host Winston Harris, and guest Matt Martin continue their deep dive through the Book of Genesis—unpacking the powerful leadership and life lessons found in Genesis 29.This chapter f...
Ep. 208 - Why Most Startups Fail (And How to Do It Right) | Business, Cash Flow & Leadership Principles.
Starting a business sounds exciting—but most people underestimate what it actually takes to build something that lasts.In this episode, host Jim Piper and co-host Winston Harris break down the real foundations of startin...
Ep. 207 - “If You Bless Me…” — Jacob’s Conditional Faith & Leadership Lessons | Genesis 28 Study
In this episode of The Genesis Project, host Jim Piper, co-host Winston Harris, and guest Matt Martin continue their journey through the Book of Genesis—diving into the depth and leadership implications of Genesis 28.This chapter captures a...
Ep. 206 - Start the Business or Stay Safe? The Decision That Changes Everything
Are you stuck between the desire to start your own business and the fear of losing stability? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Today Counts Show, Jim Piper Jr. and Winston Harris tackle one of the most life-altering questions aspiring e...
Ep. 205 - Lasting Leadership for Large Organizations: Purpose, Passion & Pressure | Jim Piper & Jonathan Moore
Leadership carries responsibility, pressure, and at times a heavy emotional weight. In this episode, host Jim Piper sits down with Jonathan Moore, Lead Pastor of Northrock Church, to have an honest conversation about what it really takes to lea...
Ep. 204 - The Power of a Blessing: Leadership, Deception & Consequences | Genesis 27 Study
In this episode of The Genesis Project, host Jim Piper is joined by co-hosts Winston Harris and Matt Martin as they continue their deep dive through the Book of Genesis.This conversation centers on Genesis 27, one of the most complex and th...
Ep. 203 - Artificial Intelligence & the Future of Work: AI Is Transforming Jobs
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future concept—it’s actively reshaping the workplace. From automation and machine learning to generative AI tools and data-driven decision-making, the future of work is being rewritten in real time. The qu...
Ep. 202 - Why Everyone Is Burned Out (And It’s Not What You Think)
Burnout isn’t just a personal problem—it’s a leadership, culture, and systems issue. In this episode of The Today Counts Show, Jim Piper Jr. and Winston Harris unpack why burnout has become so widespread across workplaces, and organizations—and...
Ep. 201 - Kingdom Principles, Corporate Impact: Jesus' Influence on Business
What if the most effective leadership model for today’s marketplace didn’t come from a business school—but from the life and teachings of Jesus?In this episode of The Today Counts Show, we explore how Jesus’ leadership principl...
Ep. 200 - Algorithms & Integrity: Is AI Helping or Hurting Truth?
Is artificial intelligence helping society discover truth—or is it eroding trust at every level?In this episode of The Today Counts Show, Jim Piper Jr. and co-host Winston Harris unpack the growing influence of ar...
Ep. 199 - Genesis 26 Explained: Isaac, Conflict, and God’s Blessing
Genesis 26 is more than a Bible story—it’s a leadership case study.In this episode of The Today Counts Show, Jim Piper Jr. is joined by Gary Harpst, Winston Harris, and Matt Martin for a roundtable conversation exploring the timeless le...
Ep. 198 - How One Bad Decision Tore a Family Apart (Genesis 25 Study)
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—ign...
Ep. 197 - Navigating Gender Dynamics: What Leaders Need to Know w/ Robin Goad
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 navigati...
Ep. 196 - Leading the Church in a Different World: Gen Z’s Challenge
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 differ...
Ep. 195 - How to Make Wise Decisions: A Genesis 24 Blueprint
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 servan...