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Have you ever felt like one bad decision or wrong turn completely derailed your life's purpose? You might think you've missed your window, but the truth is: your calling hasn't been canceled.

In this episode, Jim introduces the concept of the "God Positioning System" (GPS). Just like the map on your phone doesn't yell at you when you miss an exit, God doesn't panic or condemn you when you stumble. Instead, He simply says, "Recalculating route". We explore why we need to stop letting our inner critic act as a Judge, and start trusting the Holy Spirit as our Guide.

If you're tired of feeling disqualified, if you are exhausted from carrying the weight of past mistakes, and if you are ready to put one foot in front of the other to finish the race, this episode will help you find your true north.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

The God Positioning System (GPS): How God responds to our wrong turns with grace instead of panic, and gently recalculates our route to get us back on track.

Guide vs. Judge: The critical difference between following a Guide who knows the way, and listening to an inner critic who just wants to hit the gavel and declare your trip canceled.

The Purpose of the Scenic Route: Why delays aren't denials. Discover how God uses detours as a training bootcamp for your character, just like He did with Joseph and Jonah.

The 50K Mindset: Lessons from a grueling Spartan race on why you just need to keep putting one foot in front of the other, even when your mind and body want to quit.

Certainty vs. Clarity: Why demanding a 10-year plan keeps you stuck in confusion, and how to embrace the friction of taking the next faithful step.

Muting the Comms: How doom scrolling and negative self-talk overcrowd your internal dialogue, and how to turn down the noise so you can hear the Guide.

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In this episode, Jim breaks down the critical difference between Guilt ("I made a mistake") and Shame ("I am a mistake"). We explore why high-performing leaders often default to a "Bunker Mentality" to hide their flaws, and why running from fear is a recipe for burnout.

If you are ready to trade your inner "Judge" for an inner "Coach" and finally take the pen back from shame, this episode is your roadmap out of the dark.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

Guilt vs. Shame: Why guilt can actually be healthy (it drives repair), while shame is always destructive (it drives hiding).

Sign #1: The Inner Judge: How to tell if your internal voice is coaching you to grow or sentencing you to life without parole.

Sign #2: The Bunker Mentality: Why we ghost friends, delete social posts, and pray vague prayers to keep people (and God) from seeing the "real" us.

Sign #3: Panic-Driven Hustle: The difference between climbing a mountain (purpose) and running from a bear (fear).

3 Tactical Shifts: Practical tools to "Pause and Name" the thought, reload with truth scripts, and build your "Safe Team

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Jim dives deep into the "I Got This" reflex, explaining how high-performing leaders often use over-functioning as a trauma response to feel safe or valued. We explore the critical difference between capacity (ability) and calling (stewardship), and why doing good things can sometimes be the enemy of doing the right things.

If you are tired of running on fumes while trying to save everyone else, this episode is your permission slip to stop, assess, and rest.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

The "I Got This" Reflex: Why hyper-independence is often a sign of unhealed trust issues rather than leadership strength.

Capacity vs. Calling: The two questions you must ask yourself before taking on any new task: Am I able to do this? vs. Is this mine to do?.

The Jethro Principle: Lessons from Moses on why sustainable leadership requires community, not just individual heroism.

Prayerful Yes vs. Automatic Yes: How to retrain your nervous system to pause and discern before committing.

The Cost of "Good": How being praised for the wrong things can drain your energy and lead to physical autoimmune responses.

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The hardest part isn't when this resistance comes from internet trolls; it’s when the sting comes from the people we respect and love .

In this episode, Jim dives into the anatomy of a "dream killer" and why the people closest to us often project their own fears onto our potential . We aren't just talking about ignoring the haters; we are breaking down how to distinguish between a "dream" and a "mandate," how to filter feedback without bitterness, and why movement is the only real cure for doubt.

If you are tired of waiting for consensus before you make your move, this episode is your permission slip to anchor yourself in your calling and leave the waiting room behind.

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It’s 2026. The novelty of AI has worn off, and the fear that robots would "take our jobs" turned out to be wrong. They didn't take our manual labor—they started taking our voice.

In this episode, Jim Burgoon draws a hard line in the sand between using a tool and surrendering to it. We are drowning in "good enough" content, but we are starving for human connection. Jim breaks down why "fast" content often leads to shallow impact and shares a wild personal story about the moment he had to "rebuke" ChatGPT for trying to give him a prophetic word (yes, really).

If you are a Christian creator or leader, the danger isn't that AI will make you obsolete. The danger is that it will make you hollow. Here is how to take back your authenticity and stay the master of the machine.

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Most people who feel stuck aren't lazy. They aren't faithless. And they aren't broken. They are usually repeating a few quiet patterns that feel responsible but are actually killing their momentum.

In this episode, Jim comes to you fresh from Podfest 2026 with a "Real Talk" update. He breaks down the 5 subtle mistakes that keep high-achievers circling the same mountain—from "waiting for clarity" to the spiritual bypass of "false peace."

If you feel like you are constantly starting, stopping, praying, and planning—but never actually moving—this episode is your wake-up call. We are trading the "hype" of transformation for the boring, faithful work of next steps.

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We live in a world of noise. Marketers tell you to build a 5-step funnel, hustle harder, and cancel your Netflix. But what if the secret to success isn't doing more, but finding the specific path that works for you?

In this episode, Jim sits down with Jamie Samples, owner of Yellow Barn Media. Jamie has spent 15 years running a successful marketing agency in a super-specific niche (the horse industry) while managing a hobby farm, a family, and high-functioning ADHD.

They have a raw, "clear as mud" conversation about the messy middle of entrepreneurship. Jamie opens up about the moment she realized her identity was too wrapped up in her business, the "red flag" of losing her peace, and the practical hacks she uses to manage a busy brain.

Mentioned Episode: Balance is a Myth (The Unshakable Life)

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Did you know that most resolutions die by January 17th? The reason is simple: Resolutions are just wishes attached to a calendar date. We treat January 1st like a magic portal that will change our personality, but by week three, the motivation fades and the old habits return.

In this first episode of 2026, Jim Burgoon breaks down why "hype" fails and gives you a boring, tactical plan that actually works. We are ditching the year-long promises and building a 90-Day System based on clarity, tiny actions, and real accountability.

If you want this year to look different than the last one, stop relying on willpower and start relying on a plan.

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We usually end the year with a victory lap. We talk about the wins, the revenue, and the growth. But if we’re being honest, the most important lessons usually come from a face-plant.

In this final episode of 2025, Jim Burgoon shares the "Ugly Truths" of the past year. From realizing that his "discipline" was actually fear dressed up as productivity, to a major health crash that came from ignoring his body's limits, Jim holds nothing back.

If you want to walk into 2026 with a new foundation instead of just a new calendar, this episode is for you. We are leaving the hustle, the people-pleasing, and the burnout in 2025.

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We have sanitized the Christmas story. We’ve turned it into a cozy postcard with silent nights, clean stables, and a glowing baby that never cries. But the real Christmas story wasn't cozy—it was chaotic, confusing, and messy.

In this special Christmas episode, Jim Burgoon offers a fresh perspective on the nativity. We dive into five principles hidden in the chaos of Christmas—from why God chose the night shift workers first, to why obedience often requires confusion.

If you are frantically trying to finish your year-end goals or just surviving the holiday travel, this episode is your permission slip to stop striving. God isn't allergic to your chaos; He was born right in the middle of it.

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