Typology

By Ian Morgan Cron

What's Typology about?

Welcome to Typology, a podcast that explores the mystery of the human personality and how we can use the Enneagram typing system as a tool to become our most authentic selves. Hosted by author, speaker, and counselor, Ian Morgan Cron, Typology features interviews with recognized Enneagram teachers, bestselling authors, psychologists, theologians, artists, business leaders, neuroscientists, and others who are using the Enneagram as a path for personal transformation.

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MercyMe's Bart Millard Expl...

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Front man of the award-winning Chrisitan group, MercyMe, Bart Millard joins me for a great conversation about the complexities of personality and how fear plays into his daily life. In this episode, we discuss: -what let Bart to conclude his ...

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03.04.2021 MercyMe's Bart Millard Explores the Inner Workings of the Enneagram 6 [S04-037] Front man of the award-winning Chrisitan group, MercyMe, Bart Millard joins me for a great conversation about the complexities of personality and how fear plays into his daily life. In this episode, we discuss: -what let Bart to conclude his ...
02.25.2021 Hip-Hop Artist Lecrae's Restoration through Authenticity [S04-036] We’ve got another great interview today. An entrepreneur, actor, musician, singer-songwriter, and music executive...hip-hop artist Lecrae joins me in a personal conversation about shame and grief. We get really honest about his life, where he came from, what influenced his ...
02.18.2021 How Hidden Beliefs Impacted Toni and Carey Nieuwhof's Marriage [S04-035] What mud do you bring into your relationships? Each of us carries hidden beliefs we adopt in childhood into every relationship. And until we bring that mud, those self-limiting beliefs, to the surface they’re going to work against us as ...
02.11.2021 Audrey Assad Embodies the Intuitive Wisdom of an Enneagram 9 (S04-034) Enneagram Nines have an innate ability to foster peace with those around them. With their intuitive wisdom and great skill in listening to differences and understanding multiple perspectives, Nines seem to have a leg up on the rest of us ...
02.04.2021 Jordan Lee Dooley Owns Her Complex Emotions (Enneagram 3) [S04-033 National bestselling author, speaker, founder/CEO of the Own It Academy, and host of SHE, a top-rated podcast for women, Jordan Lee Dooley opens up about one of her most challenging struggles, how she is responding to the complex emotions surrounding ...
01.28.2021 Morgan Harper Nichols Illustrates the Beauty in Connection As we navigate the current climate it’s easy to become disconnected. But as humans, we’re actually wired for connection. Connection is fuel for the soul. And who better to explain the beauty of connection, of togetherness, than artist Morgan Harper ...
01.21.2021 Aura Bora Founders, Maddie and Paul Voge on the Power of the Enneagram in their Marriage and Work (Enneagram 9 and 7) [S04-031] Once you understand all nine types of the Enneagram, it becomes an invaluable tool for communication and support in any relationship, with any type-combination. Our special guests, Maddie and Paul Voge (owners of the sparkling water line, Aura Bora) share ...
01.14.2021 Chris Cook on Finding Your True Self After Trauma (Enneagram 1) [S04-030] I’m often asked how trauma affects your Enneagram type. The answer is: it’s complicated. But, your response to trauma largely determines the type toward which you gravitate as a little child as a way of coping in the world. In ...
01.07.2021 Dr. Sasha Shillcutt: Empowerment through the Enneagram (Type 8) [S04-029] We often think of Enneagram Eights as powerful, charismatic, and natural leaders. They're great mentors with an uncanny ability to inspire and uplift people. Our guest today, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt, is a wonderful example of a healthy Eight leader who ...
12.31.2020 REPLAY: Lisa-Jo Baker Sets Boundaries as an Enneagram Two (S04-028) At their best, Enneagram Twos radiate the unconditional, altruistic love of God. They just sort of signal love out into the world in a way that no other type can. But they also have a hard time being able to ...
12.23.2020 REPLAY: Anne Bogel Gets Decisive as an Enneagram 9 (S04-027) Decision making takes courage. But sometimes the commitment to find the best option consumes an enormous amount of mental energy and can leave any of us exhausted and stuck. However, when you learn to stop overthinking you can start spending ...
12.17.2020 Jelani Memory: What is Good Can be Gray (Enneagram 1) [S04-026] What is right? What is wrong? What is good? What is not good? We all tend to believe we know but each one of us would answer these questions differently. But Enneagram Ones tend to be pretty black and white ...
12.10.2020 Part 2: Leeann and Michelle Bring Humor to the Enneagram (Types 4 and 8) [S04-025] This week my conversation with Leeann and Michelle continues. Blending humor, motherhood, and the Enneagram, these women approach self-awareness and personal growth with lightheartedness and compassion towards themselves and others. Listen through the end to hear the advice they share ...
12.03.2020 Part 1: Leeann and Michelle Bring Humor to the Enneagram (Types 4 and 8) [S04-024] What happens when two comedians who love the Enneagram get together to make YouTube videos? You get over 50 amusing Enneagram-related videos to entertain you. With backgrounds in commercial acting, television news and comedy, Leeann Dearing and Michelle Fortin are ...
11.26.2020 Jamie Grace Quiets the Noise (Enneagram 7) [S04-023] Sevens are experts at finding the silver lining in any given situation in an attempt to avoid psychological and emotional discomfort. But if you scratch the paint just a little bit you’ll find a lot of anxiety and unattended sorrow ...
11.19.2020 Marcus Johns Learns He's Not in Control (Enneagram 8) [S04-022] The Enneagram is a wonderful instrument that helps us develop self-awareness and self-knowledge that allows us to move through the world more intelligently, with more love and compassion, but it doesn’t define us. It helps us develop an internal witness ...
11.12.2020 Lee and Laura Camp on Healing with the Enneagram (Enneagram 1 and 8) [S04-021] I’m often asked what it’s like for specific type-pairings to be in a relationship? I believe that any type can have a successful partnership as long as they are healthy in their type. That doesn’t mean there won’t be challenges ...
11.05.2020 Ben Higgins: Alone in Plain Sight as an Enneagram 4 (S04-020) We know that Enneagram Ones have a strong inner critic, but they're not alone. Just how loud is that inner critic for an Enneagram Four? What does it sound like? Tune in this week as former Bachelor, Ben Higgins talks ...
10.29.2020 Joshua Dubois on Leading with Self-Awareness and Empathy (Enneagram 8) [S04-019] Enneagram Eights are charismatic individuals who lead through strength, competence, stability, and control. When self-aware, they learn to balance their intensity with a strategic approach and bring community leaders together to execute big changes. One of our country’s top voices ...
10.22.2020 Alli Worthington on Standing Strong as an Enneagram 7 [S04-018] With all the craziness of 2020, it’s important to remember that life is full of struggles and, if we let them, our negative thoughts can take over. But, with a little self-awareness, we can learn to quiet those thoughts and ...
10.15.2020 Ken Coleman on Mistyping and the Enneagram [S04-018] When figuring out your Enneagram type it’s important to know all nine types so you don't do confirmation bias. When Ken Coleman joined me in July as an Enneagram 8, I kept thinking that something didn’t quite fit, So, I ...
10.08.2020 Part 2: Andy Stanley on Decision-Making and the Enneagram [S04-016] There’s no question that we’re living in a time where a lot of unprecedented decisions are being made all around us. In our current climate, it couldn’t be more evident that we all approach decision-making in different ways — even ...
10.01.2020 Andy Stanley on Decision-Making with the Enneagram, Part 1 [S04-015] How do you make decisions? We tend to think others make decisions the same way we do. But the reality is, we each receive and process information differently. This week, author of Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets, Andy Stanley takes over ...
09.24.2020 Bari Tessler: Why Every Type Needs a Financial Therapist (Enneagram 4) [S04-014] What is your relationship with money? Do you have a healthy one? Do you have a conscious one? Today's guest, Bari Tessler Linden, M.A., is a Financial Therapist, Mama-preneur, and Founder of The Art of Money. She joins me to ...
09.17.2020 What the Enneagram Says About Your Money Style w/ Rachel Cruze (Enneagram 3) [S04-013] Our underlying motivations play a large role in how we behave when it comes to money. When you understand the why behind how you handle money the way that you do, you can begin to make better choices that lead ...
09.10.2020 Power Under Control with Dave Ramsey (Enneagram 8) [S04-012] Healthy Eights are intelligent, self-confident, driven, and use their power in the right measure at the appropriate times. They are highly intuitive and read the world from their gut. And, today’s guest is no exception. Personal money-management expert Dave Ramsey ...
09.03.2020 Jamie Ivey on Living in the Present Moment (Enneagram 6) [S04-011] For Sixes, anxiety plays a role in all aspects of their life. They are constantly planning “what-if” scenarios, have thought through the contingencies, and know exactly what to do in any given situation. But healthy Sixes recognize their pattern of ...
08.27.2020 REPLAY: So Six-y It Hurts [S04-009] The more I know about life and people, the more I love Enneagram Sixes. Called Loyalists, Sixes are the most faithful and dependable people on the Enneagram. In my opinion, they're the glue that holds our world together. Today, Jill ...
08.20.2020 REPLAY: Author Jo Saxton Lives Out Loud Another one of my favorite episodes is my interview with Jo Saxton. She’s an author, speaker, podcast host, and leadership coach who has dedicated her career to growing leadership teams around the world and empowering women to find their purpose ...
08.13.2020 REPLAY: Richard Rohr on Getting Over Your "Self" with the Enneagram [S04-007] This week we revisit my interview with Fr. Richard Rohr. In this episode, you'll learn: • How Richard discovered the Enneagram • How to break the shackles of self-doubt with self-compassion • What exactly is the true self vs. false ...
08.06.2020 REPLAY: There's Power in Peace w/Lysa Terkeurst (Enneagram 9) [S04-006] In today's replay of one of Ian's favorite episodes, we take a look at the adaptable, caring, "go with the flow" nature of Enneagram 9s. To keep the peace, Nines can over-accommodate in an unconscious effort to avoid conflict and ...
07.30.2020 Jenni Catron and Identity Work as an Enneagram 3 [S04-005] Driven by the desire to appear successful and win admiration, image-focused Enneagram 3s often appear confident, ambitious, and goal-oriented. At their best, they are self-accepting, authentic role models who inspire others. Today, author and leadership coach, Jenni Catron explains the ...
07.23.2020 Blake Mycoskie on the Process of Renewal as an Enneagram 7 [S04-004] Known for their playful, high-spirited, and spontaneous personalities, Enneagram 7s infuse optimism and adventure into their daily interactions. But their fear of boredom can lead to impulsive decision making and difficulty committing to plans in advance. What happens when an ...
07.16.2020 Ken Coleman on Using Proximity and the Enneagram to Find Your Dream Job [S04-003] Enneagram Eights are incredibly energetic and hardworking. Their self-confidence and take-charge personality make it easy for them to make difficult decisions. So, when it comes to finding the job you love, Enneagram 8, Ken Coleman couldn’t be a better guide. ...
07.09.2020 Josh Radnor's Shift from the Outside In [S04-002] Most known for his role on the long-running sitcom, "How I Met Your Mother" and star alongside Al Pacino in Amazon's "Hunters," actor and musician, Josh Radnor talks about growing in his compassion for himself and others, evolving as an ...
07.02.2020 How the Enneagram Impacts Tori Kelly and André Murillo [S04-001] We're kicking off season 4 with a great episode! Today, Enneagram Four pop star Tori Kelly and former professional basketball player André Murillo join me to talk about how the Enneagram has impacted their relationship. Right out of the gate ...
06.25.2020 Kendra Adachi's Lazy Genius Way to Embrace What Matters as an Enneagram One [S03-048] How does an Enneagram One, who typically can’t stop working to perfect the world and relax, come to embrace laziness? In today’s episode, author Kendra Adachi explains why it’s so important to be a genius about the things that matter ...
06.18.2020 Michael Hyatt on Vision-Driven Leadership [S03-047] How do you effectively lead your team if you don’t have a clear vision of your future? Michael Hyatt explains what a Vision Driven Leader is and why a strategic vision is the most essential ingredient in leadership, not just ...
06.11.2020 Elizabeth Evans Flips the Script as an Enneagram 5 [S03-046] This week I’m thrilled to welcome podcast goddess and Enneagram Five, Elizabeth Evans. Having previously wrestled with a scarcity mindset that kept her wrapped up in her mind, she shares her powerful story of how she integrates the Enneagram into ...
06.04.2020 How to Apply the Enneagram in Your Business and Marriage with Tim and Beckie Farrant [S03-045] How many teams do you belong to? Personally, I am part of numerous teams. Be it my marriage, my friendships, my church, my AA group, or my business, I use the Enneagram with each of my teams to reduce conflict, ...
05.28.2020 Dr. Curt Thompson on the Enneagram and Shame One major theme that operates as a thread in each of our lives is shame. Next to love, I believe shame is the most powerful force in the universe, but in the wrong direction. In today’s profoundly moving episode, Dr. ...
05.21.2020 Chuck Degroat on the Nine Faces of Narcissism [S03-043] Today, psychologist, author, and spiritual director Chuck Degroat joins me for a killer episode about the nine faces of narcissism. We’re not talking about people with full-blown narcissistic personality disorder per se. We’re talking about narcissism on a continuum and ...
05.14.2020 Fulfillment NOT Achievement with Molly Fletcher (Enneagram 3) [S03-042] Earlier this season, Molly Fletcher and I talked about her struggle to relax and “turn it off”. At the end of our interview, I asked her to come back after she had done some work and really dug into the ...
05.07.2020 Enneagram and Parenting Insights from the Olricks [S03-041] Today we wrap up our series on Enneagram and Parenting with parenting experts, Amy and Jeffrey Olrick, Ph.D. Together, they run GrowingConnected.com, offering scientifically grounded and faith-informed resources for parents. Today we discuss: - How the Enneagram can help parents ...
04.30.2020 Dave Hollis on Growth and Fulfillment with the Enneagram [S03-040] Author of "Get Out of Your Own Way: A Skeptic’s Guide to Growth and Fulfillment," Dave Hollis joins Ian to talk honestly about the lies human beings tell themselves and how those lies feather with the Enneagram. Together, Ian and ...
04.23.2020 Dr. Russell Moore on the Enneagram and Morality [S03-039] Dr. Russell Moore joins Typology to discuss ways the Enneagram helps him in his work, what his current existential angst is, and how he reconciles his world when he feels misunderstood. Dr. Moore is president of the Ethics & Religious ...
04.17.2020 Enneagram as a Tool for Families with Justice Skinner (Enneagram 6) [S03-038] “How old should my child be before they start learning the Enneagram?” Though I’m not prepared to provide a specific age, I do think it’s important to explore the Enneagram as a tool for young people. Today, I share a ...
04.09.2020 Author Brian McLaren on Internal Friendship (Enneagram 4) [S03-037] Today on Typology, I’m thrilled to welcome author Brian McLaren. Brian is an author, speaker, activist and theologian. Brian discusses how the Enneagram has: • helped him understand the ways that he sabotages himself • allowed him to have grace ...
04.02.2020 ABC News' Paula Faris and the Typing Interview Process [S03-036] The Enneagram is complicated and nuanced, but human beings are infinitely more complex than the Enneagram. And today’s episode proves just that. Our guest, ABC News correspondent, Paula Faris, exudes a lot of energy from a few different Enneagram types. ...
03.26.2020 Part 2: Pastor Louie Giglio's Insights for an Enneagram 3 [S03-035] In Part Two, author, speaker, and pastor Louie Giglio gets vulnerable and shares his story of healing as an Enneagram Three. Today we cover: - How to recognize when you’re heading into dangerous territory for yourself - What it’s like ...

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Typology episodes:

MercyMe's Bart Millard Explores the Inner Workings of the Enneagram 6 [S04-037]

Hip-Hop Artist Lecrae's Restoration through Authenticity [S04-036]

How Hidden Beliefs Impacted Toni and Carey Nieuwhof's Marriage [S04-035]

Audrey Assad Embodies the Intuitive Wisdom of an Enneagram 9 (S04-034)

Jordan Lee Dooley Owns Her Complex Emotions (Enneagram 3) [S04-033

Morgan Harper Nichols Illustrates the Beauty in Connection

Aura Bora Founders, Maddie and Paul Voge on the Power of the Enneagram in their Marriage and Work (Enneagram 9 and 7) [S04-031]

Chris Cook on Finding Your True Self After Trauma (Enneagram 1) [S04-030]

Dr. Sasha Shillcutt: Empowerment through the Enneagram (Type 8) [S04-029]

REPLAY: Lisa-Jo Baker Sets Boundaries as an Enneagram Two (S04-028)

REPLAY: Anne Bogel Gets Decisive as an Enneagram 9 (S04-027)

Jelani Memory: What is Good Can be Gray (Enneagram 1) [S04-026]

Part 2: Leeann and Michelle Bring Humor to the Enneagram (Types 4 and 8) [S04-025]

Part 1: Leeann and Michelle Bring Humor to the Enneagram (Types 4 and 8) [S04-024]

Jamie Grace Quiets the Noise (Enneagram 7) [S04-023]

Marcus Johns Learns He's Not in Control (Enneagram 8) [S04-022]

Lee and Laura Camp on Healing with the Enneagram (Enneagram 1 and 8) [S04-021]

Ben Higgins: Alone in Plain Sight as an Enneagram 4 (S04-020)

Joshua Dubois on Leading with Self-Awareness and Empathy (Enneagram 8) [S04-019]

Alli Worthington on Standing Strong as an Enneagram 7 [S04-018]

Ken Coleman on Mistyping and the Enneagram [S04-018]

Part 2: Andy Stanley on Decision-Making and the Enneagram [S04-016]

Andy Stanley on Decision-Making with the Enneagram, Part 1 [S04-015]

Bari Tessler: Why Every Type Needs a Financial Therapist (Enneagram 4) [S04-014]

What the Enneagram Says About Your Money Style w/ Rachel Cruze (Enneagram 3) [S04-013]

Power Under Control with Dave Ramsey (Enneagram 8) [S04-012]

Jamie Ivey on Living in the Present Moment (Enneagram 6) [S04-011]

REPLAY: So Six-y It Hurts [S04-009]

REPLAY: Author Jo Saxton Lives Out Loud

REPLAY: Richard Rohr on Getting Over Your "Self" with the Enneagram [S04-007]

REPLAY: There's Power in Peace w/Lysa Terkeurst (Enneagram 9) [S04-006]

Jenni Catron and Identity Work as an Enneagram 3 [S04-005]

Blake Mycoskie on the Process of Renewal as an Enneagram 7 [S04-004]

Ken Coleman on Using Proximity and the Enneagram to Find Your Dream Job [S04-003]

Josh Radnor's Shift from the Outside In [S04-002]

How the Enneagram Impacts Tori Kelly and André Murillo [S04-001]

Kendra Adachi's Lazy Genius Way to Embrace What Matters as an Enneagram One [S03-048]

Michael Hyatt on Vision-Driven Leadership [S03-047]

Elizabeth Evans Flips the Script as an Enneagram 5 [S03-046]

How to Apply the Enneagram in Your Business and Marriage with Tim and Beckie Farrant [S03-045]

Dr. Curt Thompson on the Enneagram and Shame

Chuck Degroat on the Nine Faces of Narcissism [S03-043]

Fulfillment NOT Achievement with Molly Fletcher (Enneagram 3) [S03-042]

Enneagram and Parenting Insights from the Olricks [S03-041]

Dave Hollis on Growth and Fulfillment with the Enneagram [S03-040]

Dr. Russell Moore on the Enneagram and Morality [S03-039]

Enneagram as a Tool for Families with Justice Skinner (Enneagram 6) [S03-038]

Author Brian McLaren on Internal Friendship (Enneagram 4) [S03-037]

ABC News' Paula Faris and the Typing Interview Process [S03-036]

Part 2: Pastor Louie Giglio's Insights for an Enneagram 3 [S03-035]

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