Best Ian Morgan Cron Podcasts (2025)

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SUMMER BREAK: Jamie Winship on Getting Unstuck, The Lie of Being Alone, Radical Individualism, and Why Pain is Good 1:06:15

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We’re continuing a special encore series with Jamie Winship, one of the most powerful voices we’ve ever featured. These conversations aren’t just interviews; they’re invitations. Each episode is a call to trade fear for peace, performance for identity, and isolation for union with the Lord. If you’ve been wrestling with pain, confusion, or the ache…

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Marriage, Marriage, Marriage with Ann Wilson 33:39

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Ann Wilson is the host of the "Family Life" Podcast alongside her husband Dave. She is also the author of the new book How to Speak Life to Your Husband: When All You Want to Do is Yell at Him. This is an incredible podcast that strikes deep at some of the chronic negativity, condoned emasculation, and fault finding that so many women feel perfectl…

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CNLP 743 | Stuck Under a Bad Boss? Bree Groff on How to Thrive, Lead Up, and Transform Your Job 1:08:54

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One question church leaders keep asking is "what do I do about my boss/lead pastor? Enter Bree Groff, workplace expert who explains what to do when you have a bad boss, don't love your job, and the future of work. Plus, Bree talks about how to become a better boss and what kind of jobs are going to make the cut during the coming AI revolution. 🔗 Sh…

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What is Rest? 52:39

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Summer is a time of rest. But what is rest and how do we rest well? When is too much rest and when is not enough? References and resources: The trend toward valuing rest more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/01/05/brain-rest-breaks-vacation-benefits/ Benefits of rest: https://hbr.org/2023/08/why-we-glorify-overwork-and-refuse-to-rest h…

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How Jesus Christ's Atonement Compensates When Life Feels Cruel - BJ Allen | 99 1:01:11

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Send us a text BJ Allen is a Professor of Marketing & Sales at Brigham Young University - Provo, and is the author of the book 'The Compensating Power of Christ.' I wanted to speak to BJ to properly understand what it means to 'apply the Atonement' of Jesus Christ in our daily lives when we deal with the general unfairness of mortality. Some highli…

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A Sabbath Summer, Part 2: Play, Disappointment, and Daring to Hope 26:25

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Last week, we talked about dreaming—giving ourselves permission to hope for delight and rest this summer. But what happens when those dreams meet reality? In Part 2 of the Sabbath Summer series, Dr. Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton Chen explore the tension between desire and disappointment—the beautiful and the broken that live side by side in us, …

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Episode 1258: Sons of Sunday 1:08:49

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Today we're joined by Pat Barrett and Chris Brown from the new worship supergroup Sons of Sunday! They tell us how the unexpected project came together (and how Pat thought it was going to be a metal group). Plus, Emily is back from her Cowboy Carter trip and brings the week's RELEVANT Buzz — covering everything from the divided Superman reactions,…

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CNLP 742 | 2025 Church Trends UPDATE: The Gen Z Revival is Real (New Data) + The Mental Health Crisis is Shifting To A Whole New Front 26:12

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Major update to Carey's 2025 church trends with stunning new data. Gen Z church attendance has quadrupled (4% to 16%), with young men leading at 21%. US data shows similar revival patterns. Meanwhile, AI therapy/companionship has become the #1 use for ChatGPT, potentially worsening the mental health crisis. In this episode, Carey shares updates on …

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Desire, Longing and the Enneagram, feat. Tracey Gee 43:38

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In this episode of Typology, we welcome Tracey Gee, an Enneagram 3w2 and author of the new book, The Magic of Knowing What You Want: A Practical Guide to Unearthing the Wisdom of Your Desires. Tracey shares her journey of discovering the Enneagram in her late 20s while navigating the challenges of vocational ministry and familial expectations. She …

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Live By The Spirit 18:33

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James Bryan Smith’s thought for this week is, “Live By The Spirit.” In this episode, James quotes several passages from C.S. Lewis’s book Mere Christianity to help explain his thought. Interested in donating to the Things Above Podcast? Donate here! Learn more about the Christian Spiritual Formation degree Scholarship at Friends University! Related…

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SUMMER BREAK: Jamie Winship on Turning Chaos into Opportunity in Every Area of Life 1:07:08

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For the next three weeks, we’re diving into a special encore series with Jamie Winship, one of the most powerful voices we’ve ever featured. These conversations aren’t just interviews; they’re invitations. Each episode is a call to trade fear for peace, performance for identity, and isolation for union with the Lord. If you’ve been wrestling with p…

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Struggling Spiritually? Attachment Theory Might Explain Why With Geoff & Cyd Holsclaw 49:27

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Have you ever felt like you were doing all the right things spiritually—reading, praying, serving—but still felt disconnected from God? In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Geoff & Cyd Holsclaw—pastors, authors, and spiritual formation experts—walk us through the Landscapes of the Soul, a transformative framework rooted in attachment theory th…

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Turn Down the Noise with Sarah Boyd 27:48

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Sarah Boyd's book "Turn Down the Noise" addresses the neural breakdown that happens when we are overwhelmed, distracted, and depleting our pre-frontal cortex. It is an incredible conversation between Jennifer and Sarah about the limitations of our brain, the costs of devices on parents and children, the importance of rest, and 5 principles to rever…

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CNLP 741 | How To Know When You've Crossed A Moral Line: Max Lucado on Church Leadership, Moral Failure, and How to Tame Your Thoughts 1:09:37

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Max Lucado talks about his new role at Gateway Church, how to carry the trauma and disappointment of a congregation after the senior pastor has breached trust, how to know if and when you've crossed a moral line that requires resignation, and how to tame your thought life. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of …

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🧬 The Molecule That Changes Everything: Dr. Nathan S. Bryan on the Power of Nitric Oxide 💥 49:51

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What if the key to reversing high blood pressure, erectile dysfunction, insulin resistance, and even cognitive decline wasn’t a drug—but a molecule your body used to make naturally? 💊❌ Dr. Nathan S. Bryan joins Lisa Fischer to unpack the groundbreaking science behind nitric oxide, a vital signaling molecule responsible for blood flow, brain functio…

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Is Authenticity Overrated? 49:09

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Millennials and Gen Z love authenticity. But is authenticity all it's cracked up to be? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson investigate and give their takes. References and resources: Definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/authentic Definition and history: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/authenticity/ Present debates about authenti…

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Behind The Scenes: What's It Really Like To Serve A Temple Square Mission? - Olivia Whittaker | 98 56:42

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Send us a text Olivia Whittaker served in the Salt Lake City Temple Square Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 2017-19. I wanted to speak to Olivia to take a peek behind the curtain of how Temple Square missions work and to hear what she learned from this unique experience. Some highlights from this episode include the …

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A Sabbath Summer, Part 1: Anticipating Rest 27:46

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What if Sabbath isn’t just a day on your calendar—but a mindset you carry with you into every part of your life? In the first bite-sized episode of our 3-part summer series, Dr. Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton Chen invite us to anticipate rest and play, not just plan for it. They explore how Sabbath can be more than a scheduled pause—it can be a r…

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Episode 1257: Jon Keith 1:01:35

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Today we're joined by Jon Keith, who just released an innovative, vulnerable new album, GROW WINGS. He opens up about it and everything that's been going on in his life this past year—it's a can't-miss conversation. Plus, we mix things up this week and have Slices, from Brandon Lake's bold grooming decisions to a surprising Hollywood blockbuster th…

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Taming Your Money Monster: Understanding Finances Through the Lens of the Enneagram, feat. Doug Lynam 41:55

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In this episode of Typology, we welcome Doug Lynam, an Enneagram 3w4 and author of the new book "Taming Your Money Monster: Nine Paths to Money Mastery with the Enneagram." Doug shares his fascinating journey from Marine Corps officer to Benedictine monk and now money manager, exploring how the Enneagram can provide insights into our relationship w…

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What It's Really Like to Raise Kids With Special Needs on the Mission Field 47:32

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What happens when your missionary journey includes parenting a child with special needs?How do you handle therapy, schooling, and support in a cross-cultural setting? How do you balance your calling with your kid’s unique needs? In this very raw, hope-filled panel conversation, Stephanie, along with two missionary couples, the Maurers and Wurdemans…

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John Jantsch on Self-Reliance: How to Build Resilience, Perseverance, and Perspective (Shortcast) 11:17

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In this Shortcast edition, John Jantsch, author of The Self-Reliant Entrepreneur, draws wisdom from great American writers like Henry David Thoreau, Mark Twain, and William Wells Brown to explore three essential traits for thriving in life and business: perseverance, perspective, and resilience. Rather than chasing productivity hacks, John invites …

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449: YOU ARE NOT ENOUGH. Stop Hiding in Isolation. DawnCheré Wilkerson Opens Up About Walking the Furnace of Infertility, Emotional Regulation, Healing the Orphan Spirit, and the Vulnerability Lie No One ... 1:10:19

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You’ve been taught vulnerability is strength, but what if that’s half the truth—and it’s costing you more than you realize? This week, DawnCheré Wilkerson joins me to dismantle the hidden toll of isolation. She shares how walking through infertility, life’s furnace, and unsurfaced grief fractures the soul, and how secrets rob you of belonging befor…

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Vulnerable and Growth Oriented Families with Dr. Nicole Wilke 24:18

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Dr. Nicole Wilke joins Jennifer Pepito to talk about raising healthy, whole families with an emphasis on the unique needs and calling of adoption and being the parent an adopted child needs. It is an incredibly honest, and challenging conversation about the importance of healing, sacrifice, and vulnerability required when we become parents. Enjoy! …

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CNLP 740 | Overpoliticized and Undermoralized: David Brooks on the American Church, Culture, Becoming a Christian and Being Pastored By Tim Keller 1:09:05

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What if our culture’s biggest crisis isn’t political, but spiritual and relational? New York Times columnist, bestselling author, and Atlantic columnist David Brooks talks about how American culture has changed in our lifetime and why he thinks it's overpoliticized and undermoralized. Plus, he shares how he became a Christian, his friendship with T…

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Hot Flashes, Shrinking Ovaries & Wine Breakups: What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You 54:21

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Ever feel like you're going crazy, sweaty, sleepless, or just done with your family? 😩 You’re not broken — you’re likely hormonal! 🧬 In this jaw-dropping convo, Lisa Fischer teams up with hormone expert Dr. Tammy Tucker to expose why most doctors still don't understand women's hormone health 😠. From Dutch testing to disappearing ovaries (yep, that’…

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Why Do We Love Superheroes? (With Sean Gaffney) 1:06:37

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Why are superheroes seemingly always so popular? And is that a good thing? We discuss with screenwriter, professor, and author Sean Gaffney. References and resources List of billion dollar superhero movies: https://deadline.com/gallery/highest-grossing-movies-all-time/mcdjuwo-uv042/ Superhero dominance of the 2010s: https://www.statsignificant.com/…

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Kendall Berg on Winning the Career Game: The Rules No One Taught You 43:56

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In this episode, Kendall Berg, author of Secrets of the Career Game: 36 Simple Strategies to Win in the Workplace, shares how to navigate the hidden rules of career advancement. Kendall opens up about her journey from being a technically strong but overlooked employee to someone who rapidly rose through the ranks by learning to play the “career gam…

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Jay Osmond Exclusive: "We Shared The Gospel With Kings & Rulers" | 97 57:52

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Send us a text Jay Osmond is a global superstar and part of the Osmond family. He more recently created 'The Osmonds: A New Musical' and is a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I wanted to speak to Jay about the incredible impact that his family had on the Church of Jesus Christ specifically in the United Kingdom as…

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Episode 1256: Bodie 1:05:57

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Today we're joined by exciting new artist Bodie, who you probably remember from season 22 of 'The Voice.' We talk about his calling, crazy journey and more. Plus, after a deep dive into Jesse's Common Sense Party platform and a debate about the most cringe 'Office' episodes, we have RELEVANT Buzz, covering everything from NFL superstar Saquon Barkl…

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The Dynamics of DARVO 49:10

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DARVO—”Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender”—is a powerful manipulation tactic often used to silence those who speak up about harm. In this episode, Dan and Rachael unpack how DARVO shows up not only in personal relationships but also in churches, politics, and other systems where power is protected at all costs. Together, they explore the dee…

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CNLP 739 | Young and Fighting About Money, Sex and Power: Ashley and Jaime Wooldridge on How They Radically Transformed Their Marriage and Went On To Lead One of America's Fastest Growing Churches 1:07:50

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There's nothing like honesty when it comes to hearing people's stories. CCV Lead Pastor Ashley Wooldridge returns to the podcast with his wife, Jaime. In a raw conversation, they open up about their first decade of marriage in corporate life, how that almost did them in as a couple, and how a journey into radical generosity transformed their marria…

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Grace Yourself: How to Embrace Sobriety and Self-Acceptance, with Chris Janssen 45:30

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In this episode of Typology, I sit down with Chris Janssen, a USA Today best-selling author and board-certified coach, to explore the intersection of the Enneagram, recovery, and personal growth. Chris, an Enneagram 4, shares her journey of sobriety and the insights she gained from her experiences. Together, we discuss the unique challenges that En…

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Camilla Kring on Chronoleadership and Working With Your Body Clock 46:57

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In this episode, Camilla Kring, author of Chronoleadership: How to Create Healthier and More Productive Rhythms in Your Work and Life, explains how understanding your biological rhythms—and leading with them instead of against them—can unlock greater well-being and performance. Camilla shares how workplaces can become more inclusive by embracing ch…

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Habits For a Restored Home With Jennifer Pepito 24:40

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Jennifer Pepito is a homeschool mom of 7 with 30 years of homeschool experience, the author of Mothering by the Book, Habits for a Sacred Home, and the founder of the Peaceful Press. At the core of her homeschool ethos is a desire to learn language arts through living literature that inspires the dreamer, the warrior, and the creator in each of our…

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448: Stop Running from Your Life. Terry Crist Reveals Secrets That Fracture Your Soul, Healing the Orphan Spirit, and the Idolization of Therapy 59:40

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You’ve been told therapy is the answer to everything. That if you just unpack hard enough, you’ll finally be free. But what if that’s not the full story? This week, Terry Crist joins me to challenge beliefs that cause deeper destruction. He’s seen how long-standing secrets fracture the soul, how the orphan spirit grows in Christian homes, and how m…

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CNLP 738 | Don't Make the Pastor the Product: Ashley Wooldridge on Building One of America's Fastest-Growing Churches Through Team Empowerment 1:32:05

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Lessons from one of America's fastest-growing and largest churches, Christ Church of the Valley (CCV). Senior Pastor Ashley Wooldridge talks about lessons he learned from a decade at Intel before working at a church, how teamwork trumps talent, EQ as a key to success, and why the pastor can't be the product. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️…

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Sniff, Don’t Squeeze: The Pelvic Floor Awakening with Dr. Nicole Fleischmann 47:59

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In this mind-blowing episode of Lisa Fischer Said, urologist and author Dr. Nicole Fleischmann blows the lid off everything we thought we knew about women’s health, pelvic floor function, and yes—why Kegels might actually be hurting you. 💥👀 Discover the shocking truth behind toilet training, breathing, belly sucking (put down those Spanx!), and the…