Typology

New York Times bestselling author Jon Acuff joins me for an in-depth conversation about the power of our thoughts, the harmful effects of overthinking, and the importance of changing our negative, repetitive thoughts into positive soundtracks.

In this episode, Jon:

• Shares valuable insights into the mind of an Enneagram 7
• Identifies the top 3 negative thoughts he's still working on
• Lists the top 10 hits for popular broken soundtracks, and
• Outlines 3 questions to ask yourself to change your thinking

ABOUT JON ACUFF

Jon Acuff is the New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including his most recent Wall Street Journal #1 bestseller, Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done. He's an INC Magazine Top 100 Leadership speaker and has spoken to hundreds of thousands of people at conferences and companies around the world including FedEx, Nissan, Microsoft, Lockheed Martin, Chick-fil-A, Nokia and Comedy Central. His large and highly engaged social media following includes nearly 300,000 Twitter followers, more than 187,000 Facebook followers, more than 125,000 Instagram followers, and more than 90,000 email subscribers who look to him for his unique blend of humor, honesty, and hope. He lives outside of Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife and two teenage daughters. His latest book, Soundtracks, was released in April 2021 and is already a bestseller.

This week pastor, speaker, and bestselling author, Max Lucado and his wife Denalyn join me to talk about Max's new book, You Were Made for This Moment: Courage for Today and Hope for Tomorrow. We discuss how each of us is created specifically for this moment in time and dig into the nuances of the Enneagram.

In this episode, we explore:

• How the Enneagram has had helped them better understand each other and their children
• The differences between an Enneagram 3 and an Enneagram 9
• What it means to live into what we are made for

Max Lucado is a pastor, speaker, and bestselling author who, in his own words, "writes books for people who don't read books." His newest book, You Were Made for This Moment: Courage for Today and Hope for Tomorrow is a relevant and timely release for a society still reeling from racial divides, political strife, and a global pandemic. He encourages others to live fully in the grace and love of God, to step out in bold courage and faith, and to trust God for victory over all injustices. As a writer, Max is known for combining poetic storytelling and homespun humor with the heart of a pastor.

Overworked? Overwhelmed? Overcommitted? How do you balance your time, energy, and priorities to build the life you want? Today's guest, Carey Nieuwhof returns to Typology to share the strategy that works for him (and countless others) to set a new, sustainable pace for thriving tomorrow.

Carey explains what the Stress Cycle and Thrive Cycle look like, and how to use the Energy Clock as a roadmap for escaping burnout.

Not only do we discuss Carey's new book, At Your Best, but we kick off our conversation with a brief typing interview to help distinguish between the overlap of types 3 and 8.

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Today's guest, Taylor Tippett is a great example of how this plays out. Taylor is a flight attendant nationally known for leaving random notes of kindness on airplanes to make people's day. She joins me in an open conversation about how the Enneagram has helped her love herself better and the impact it has had on her personal journey of growth.

In this conversation, you'll discover:

• how codependency can show up for an Enneagram 7

• ways anxiety and control can influence our personalities, and

• the importance of showing up just as we are

We also make a special announcement today you won't want to miss!

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Joy and sorrow can coexist. But how do you live within the intersection of the two? KJ Ramsey, Enneagram 4w5 and Author of This Too Shall Last: Finding Grace When Suffering Lingers, joins me for a vulnerable conversation about suffering and faith, the tension between joy and sorrow, and finding redemption when we learn to truly live in the middle.

K.J. Ramsey is a licensed therapist, writer, and recovering idealist who believes sorrow and joy coexist. Her writing has been published in The Huffington Post, Health Central, Catalyst, and Fathom Magazine on the integration of theology, psychology, and spiritual formation. She and her husband live in Denver, Colorado. Follow K.J.'s writing at kjramsey.com and across social media at @kjramseywrites.

To surrender is to accept what is...and until you surrender, you can't find healing. In today's episode, author Rebekah Lyons joins me to talk about the power of acceptance, using your time and energy to live a life of intention, and cultivating a space that allows you to embrace what is.

Throughout our conversation we cover:

• What it truly means to surrender
• Daily practices to open yourself to acceptance
• Tools for managing anxiety and fostering joy

Rebekah Lyons is the author of A Surrendered Yes, Rhythms of Renewal and Freefall to Fly. She is a mother of four, wife of one, and dog walker of two living in Nashville. An old soul with a contemporary, honest voice, Rebekah reveals her own battles to overcome anxiety, depression, and consumer impulses. Finding joy in raising two special needs children—she invites everyone to embrace the unique calling God has for each of us. Rebekah wears her heart on her sleeve, a benefit to friends and readers alike.

Alongside her husband, Gabe, Rebekah serves as co-founder of Q Ideas, an organization that equips Christians on how to winsomely engage culture. Her favorite hours are spent with her nose in a book and a discriminating cup of coffee in hand.

How do you stop meeting the expectations and pressures of others and start living your life the way you want? In this empowering conversation, author Allie Casazza shares the importance of challenging the beliefs you grew up with and aligning your environment with your new story.

In today's episode we talk about:

• Why she stopped cleaning up after her life and instead began living it.
• The toxic nature of self-suppression and self-betrayal.
• How the Enneagram helped her reclaim her true self.

Allie Casazza is an author and businesswoman who empowers other women to take control of their own lives and start living lighter. She's been featured on Good Morning America, The Today Show, Scary Mommy, and The New York Times. She hosts the popular podcast The Purpose Show and her new book Declutter Like a Mother: A Guilt-Free, No Stress Way to Transform Your Home and Life drops on September 7.

Loneliness. Brokenness. The desire to belong. These are feelings we all share. But how do these emotions inhibit you from living as your most authentic self? So often we forget that true belonging can only arise when we "accept that brokenness is beautiful" and embrace our own story. That's where the true treasure lies.

This week, Bonnie Gray and I talk about finding identity in a culture of loneliness, making peace with her difficult past, and the transformation she's experienced by embracing the narrative she ran away from for so long.

We explore her journey of self-discovery and end up challenging Bonnie to be curious about whether or not she's truly an Enneagram 7.

In the studio today, we welcome Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus of The Minimalists.

They've been featured in New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, and of course, they have their own podcast. Their popular documentaries Minimalism and Less is Now are featured on Netflix and now they've got a brand new book that you have got to read.

We have a great conversation about clearing the clutter to make room for what's actually important and how understanding your Enneagram type ties into their philosophy on minimalism. You're going to love this show.

Wouldn't it be great if you had an arsenal of conversation starters for the young adults in your life? Today's guest, Dr. Kara E. Powell joins me for an important conversation on how to best communicate with teenagers and young adults. We explore the 3 pivotal questions to ask young adults and share strategies for developing better, more life-giving answers to those questions. In their new book, Dr. Kara Powell and Brad Griffin offer 300 conversation starters and connection ideas that are crucial not only for young people to be able to answer but also for our own development and personal growth as adults.

Listen as we weave the role of the Enneagram throughout the conversation then share this episode with your friends and family.

And as a special offer, visit https://3bigquestionsbook.com/typology to get 40 additional conversation starters PLUS a free chapter of 3 Big Questions to help better connect with teenagers and young adults.