Simply Wholehearted

Today we’re kicking off our 8th annual Advent Christmas series where together we create space for intentionality and make more room for Christ in our lives.

In this first episode, I’m joined by AJ Sherrill, a well-known teacher and author in the Enneagram and Spiritual Direction space. He authored a new Advent book, Rediscovering Christmas: Surprising Insights into the Story You Thought You Knew.

We’re talking about his journey of unearthing the ancient ways of Jesus that many modern Christians are unaware of, spiritual direction and formation with the Enneagram, and orienting our hearts around the Advent season.

Purchase AJ’s book:
Rediscovering Christmas

RESOURCES FOR YOU:

Wholehearted Enneagram Coaching
https://bit.ly/SWcoachingcollective

Ennea-what? The Beginners Guide to the Enneagram
(free course + printables)
https://bit.ly/Enneagram101Guide

The Real History of the Enneagram Course
(use code AMY for 40% OFF)
https://bit.ly/EnneagramHistory

Should Christians Use the Enneagram? (Amy's book)
https://amzn.to/3VB9Prx

Connect with Amy:
IG
Website

Today I’m excited to share how my return guest, Carlos Whittaker, has lived out the message of his new book, Reconnected: How Seven Screen-Free Weeks with Monks and Amish Farmers Helped Me Recover the Lost Art of Being Human.

As you prep for the holiday season and make goals for 2025, this conversation is full of big ideas, stories, and practical tips to help align your heart and your mind.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Carlos' book
Carlos' website

RESOURCES FOR YOU:

Wholehearted Enneagram Coaching
https://bit.ly/SWcoachingcollective

Ennea-what? The Beginners Guide to the Enneagram
(free course + printables)
https://bit.ly/Enneagram101Guide

The Real History of the Enneagram Course
(use code AMY for 40% OFF)
https://bit.ly/EnneagramHistory

Should Christians Use the Enneagram? (Amy's book)
https://amzn.to/3VB9Prx

Connect with Amy:
IG
Website

With the upcoming holidays come all the feelings, right? 

Today I’m welcoming Anjuli Paschall to the show. She’s a spiritual formation and soul care director, a pastor’s wife, a mom of 5 and the author of Feel: A Collection of Liturgies Offering Hope for Every Complicated Emotion. 

Sometimes it’s hard to find the words for how hurt feels. Anjuli helps you describe those feelings, and take them to God with prayers she provides in her book.

I can't wait for you to hear why she wrote this book (and how long ago it started), a little bit about her personality as an Enneagram 3, and a sample of one of her prayers in her book.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Anjuli's book
Anjuli's Instagram

RESOURCES FOR YOU:

Wholehearted Enneagram Coaching
https://bit.ly/SWcoachingcollective

Ennea-what? The Beginners Guide to the Enneagram
(free course + printables)
https://bit.ly/Enneagram101Guide

The Real History of the Enneagram Course
(use code AMY for 40% OFF)
https://bit.ly/EnneagramHistory

Should Christians Use the Enneagram? (Amy's book)
https://amzn.to/3VB9Prx

Connect with Amy:
IG
Website

One of my favorite podcast guests is back! Lisa Jo Baker is a national speaker and bestselling author of several books including her most recent book, It Wasn't Roaring, It Was Weeping: Interpreting the Language of Our Fathers Without Repeating Their Stories.

Lisa shares about her story, her father's story, and how you can write new plotlines in your bloodlines. It's really powerful.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Lisa Jo's book
Lisa Jo's website
Lisa Jo's Instagram

RESOURCES FOR YOU:

Wholehearted Enneagram Coaching
https://bit.ly/SWcoachingcollective

Ennea-what? The Beginners Guide to the Enneagram
(free course + printables)
https://bit.ly/Enneagram101Guide

The Real History of the Enneagram Course
(use code AMY for 40% OFF)
https://bit.ly/EnneagramHistory

Should Christians Use the Enneagram? (Amy's book)
https://amzn.to/3VB9Prx

Connect with Amy:
IG
Website

With the stress, busyness, hustle, and emotions of the holiday season, it can be hard to muster up gratitude. 

One of my Wholehearted coaches, Kristen Yeh, is here to help you find and explore the spirit of gratitude, with practical ways to engage in that rhythm in this next month.

Plus, check out her free 21-day gratitude challenge with unique daily prompts to help you explore the many different facets of gratitude this holiday season and all throughout the year.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Kristen's Gratitude Challenge
Kristen's website
Kristen's Instagram

RESOURCES FOR YOU:

Wholehearted Enneagram Coaching
https://bit.ly/SWcoachingcollective

Ennea-what? The Beginners Guide to the Enneagram
(free course + printables)
https://bit.ly/Enneagram101Guide

The Real History of the Enneagram Course
(use code AMY for 40% OFF)
https://bit.ly/EnneagramHistory

Should Christians Use the Enneagram? (Amy's book)
https://amzn.to/3VB9Prx

Connect with Amy:
IG
Website

Discovering your Enneagram type can be complicated and not as straightforward and simple as you hope. This is especially true for the Enneagram threes.

So I've invited three of my Wholehearted coaches, Dr. Jera Nelson-Cunningham, Brandi Myree, and Christina Sheer, to share their unique Enneagram journey and story as it relates to discovering that their core motivations reflect the Enneagram 3.


RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Dr. Jera's Nelson-Cunningham
Ep 295 with Jera (What to Know About Enneagram Three)

Brandi Myree
Ep 350 with Brandi (Enneasummer - Enneagram 3 Achiever)

Christina Sheer
Ep 277 with Christina (when she thought she was  type 2)

RESOURCES FOR YOU:

Wholehearted Enneagram Coaching
https://bit.ly/SWcoachingcollective

Ennea-what? The Beginners Guide to the Enneagram
(free course + printables)
https://bit.ly/Enneagram101Guide

The Real History of the Enneagram Course
(use code AMY for 40% OFF)
https://bit.ly/EnneagramHistory

Should Christians Use the Enneagram? (Amy's book)
https://amzn.to/3VB9Prx

Connect with Amy:
IG
Website

My daughter Payge joins me virtually from her college campus to talk about one of our favorite fall movies, Dan in Real Life, and to make our best guess at each of this fictional family members' Enneagram type.

Dan in Real Life (Disney)

Related Episode:

The Enneagram Goes to the Movies (Little Women)

RESOURCES FOR YOU:

Wholehearted Enneagram Coaching
https://bit.ly/SWcoachingcollective

Ennea-what? The Beginners Guide to the Enneagram
(free course + printables)
https://bit.ly/Enneagram101Guide

The Real History of the Enneagram Course
(use code AMY for 40% OFF)
https://bit.ly/EnneagramHistory

Should Christians Use the Enneagram? (Amy's book)
https://amzn.to/3VB9Prx

Connect with Amy:
IG
Website

Today I have the BEST guest on the show...  my husband! He's an Enneagram type 9 and a tree climbing, chainsaw swinging arborist, thus the topic of trees and how we can tie the Enneagram into that topic.

Are you ready to have the curtain peeled back a little on our marriage and get a sneak peek into our marriage dynamics? I can wholeheartedly say this one was also a fun one to record as we get a little silly and tie the Enneagram into trees! But rest assured we do also have lots of serious things to say in this episode about powerful analogies you can learn from trees that relate to our personal walks with the Lord. Enjoy!

Past episodes with Spencer:

Part 1 with our family
Part 2 with our family
The Money Episode

RESOURCES FOR YOU:

Wholehearted Enneagram Coaching
https://bit.ly/SWcoachingcollective

Ennea-what? The Beginners Guide to the Enneagram
(free course + printables)
https://bit.ly/Enneagram101Guide

The Real History of the Enneagram Course
(use code AMY for 40% OFF)
https://bit.ly/EnneagramHistory

Should Christians Use the Enneagram? (Amy's book)
https://amzn.to/3VB9Prx

Connect with Amy:
IG
Website

Ever get into a thinking loop that keeps you stuck? Wish you had a healthier way of thinking to approach your struggles and relationships? 

In part 3 of our series, “Your starting point doesn’t have to be your stuck point”, we’re exploring the either/or thinking of each Enneagram Type.

When you identify your either-or viewpoint and exchange it for perspective with the help of the Lord, you can find a greater connection in your relationships, more joy in the present, and freedom to celebrate.

Related Episodes:

Part 2: Try This Not That (5 Ways to Get Where You Want To Be)

Part 1: The Best and Worst of Each Enneagram Type

RESOURCES FOR YOU:

Wholehearted Enneagram Coaching
https://bit.ly/SWcoachingcollective

Ennea-what? The Beginners Guide to the Enneagram
(free course + printables)
https://bit.ly/Enneagram101Guide

The Real History of the Enneagram Course
(use code AMY for 40% OFF)
https://bit.ly/EnneagramHistory

Should Christians Use the Enneagram? (Amy's book)
https://amzn.to/3VB9Prx

Connect with Amy:
IG
Website

In part 2 of our series, “Your starting point doesn’t have to be your stuck point”, I’m offering five practical ways for each Enneagram type to move from where they are to where they want to be.

Related Episode:
Part 1: The Best and Worst of Each Enneagram Type

RESOURCES FOR YOU:

Wholehearted Enneagram Coaching
https://bit.ly/SWcoachingcollective

Ennea-what? The Beginners Guide to the Enneagram
(free course + printables)
https://bit.ly/Enneagram101Guide

The Real History of the Enneagram Course
(use code AMY for 40% OFF)
https://bit.ly/EnneagramHistory

Should Christians Use the Enneagram? (Amy's book)
https://amzn.to/3VB9Prx

Connect with Amy:
IG
Website