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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.

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Ep. 208 - Why Most Startups Fail (And How to Do It...

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2026/04/06

Send us Fan Mail 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 starting and sustaining a business—from avoiding common pitfalls to making wise decisions early on. This conversation goes beyond surface-level advice and dives into the practical and leadership-driven principles that determine whether a business succeeds or fails. ...

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Ep. 207 - “If You Bless Me…” — Jacob’s Conditional...

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2026/03/30

Send us Fan Mail 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 pivotal moment in the life of Jacob—from receiving the blessing of Isaac to stepping into the unknown, where he has a life-altering encounter with God. In this conversation, they unpack: • The contrast between Jacob and Esau—and how a vic...

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Ep. 206 - Start the Business or Stay Safe? The...

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2026/03/23

Send us Fan Mail 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 entrepreneurs face: Should I finally start the business, or should I play it safe? Together, they unpack the real tension between entrepreneurship and security, exploring what’s actually at stake—financial risk, personal growth, purpose...

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Lasting Leadership for Large Organizations: Purpose,...

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2026/03/16

Send a text 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 lead well over the long haul. Together they explore the real challenges leaders face behind the scenes—from avoiding burnout to navigating negative thoughts, handling loss, and carrying the weight of responsibility that comes with influence. In...

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Ep. 204 - The Power of a Blessing: Leadership,...

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2026/03/09

Send a text 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 thought-provoking chapters in the story of Jacob, Esau, and their father Isaac. Together they explore the moral tension, leadership implications, and generational impact of a moment that would permanently shape a family—and ultimately a nation. I...

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Ep. 203 - Artificial Intelligence & the Future of...

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2026/03/02

Send a text 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 question is: are leaders ready? In this episode of The Today Counts Show, Jim Piper Jr. is joined by Preston Zeller to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming jobs, leadership strategy, company culture, and workforce developm...

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Ep. 202 - Why Everyone Is Burned Out (And It’s Not...

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2026/02/23

Send a text 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 why the common explanations often miss the real cause. This conversation challenges the assumption that burnout is simply about weak boundaries or low resilience. Instead, Jim and Winston explore how broken systems, misaligned expectations...

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Ep. 201 - Kingdom Principles, Corporate Impact:...

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2026/02/16

Send a text 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 principles—servant leadership, integrity, humility, accountability, and purpose—can radically transform the way leaders operate in business, culture, and influence. This conversation challenges the assumption that faith and business must be separate, and instead re...

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Ep. 200 - Algorithms & Integrity: Is AI Helping or...

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2026/02/09

Send us a text 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 artificial intelligence and algorithms on truth, trust, and integrity in today’s digital culture. As AI reshapes media, journalism, leadership, and communication, the question is no longer if it affects us—but how deeply. This conversation explores: How AI algorithms sh...

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Ep. 199 - Genesis 26 Explained: Isaac, Conflict, and...

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2026/02/02

Send us a text 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 lessons of Genesis 26, focusing on Isaac’s leadership, conflict, obedience, and trust in God. As Isaac faces opposition, scarcity, and repeated conflict over wells, this discussion unpacks what it means to lead with humility, perseverance, and f...

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Ep. 198 - How One Bad Decision Tore a Family Apart...

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2026/01/19

Send us a text 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 birth...

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Ep. 197 - Navigating Gender Dynamics: What Leaders...

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2026/01/11

Send us a text 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 misun...

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Ep. 196 - Leading the Church in a Different World:...

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2025/12/28

Send us a text 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, embra...

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Ep. 195 - How to Make Wise Decisions: A Genesis 24...

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2025/12/21

Send us a text 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...

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Ep. 194 - The Hidden Financial Beliefs That Shape...

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2025/12/14

Send us a text 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,...

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Ep. 193 - When Faith Meets Grief: Abraham’s Journey...

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2025/11/30

Send us a text 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 gri...

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Ep. 192 - Can You Build Your Worldview on the Bible?

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2025/11/23

Send us a text In this episode of The Today Counts Show, host Jim Piper Jr. sits down with Brett Kunkel, 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 do...

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Ep. 191 - From Capacity to Capital: Rethinking...

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2025/11/16

Send us a text 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...

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Ep. 190 - The Art of Making Deals (Genesis 21:22-34...

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2025/11/02

Send us a text In this episode of The Today Counts Show, hosts Jim Piper and Winston Harris unpack Genesis 21:22–34 to explore what Abraham’s treaty with Abimelek reveals about trust, integrity, and leadership in negotiations. In a world where deals are often driven by pressure and self-interest, this ancient story offers timeless wisdom on how to build trust in every deal—whether in business, ministry, or everyday relationships. Jim and Winston discuss how Abraham’s example teaches us to le...

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Ep. 189 - Obeying When It Doesn’t Make Sense (Genesis...

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2025/10/26

Send us a text In Genesis 22, God asks Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac—a command that defies logic, comfort, and human reasoning. Yet within this moment we discover one of the most powerful truths in Scripture: faith is proven through obedience. In this episode of The Today Counts Show with Jim Piper Jr., we explore what it really means to trust God when life doesn’t make sense. Obedience isn’t always easy, but it is always worth it—and it always leads to God’s provision in His timing and...

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