Hey, friends! Welcome back to the Insider Journal, where we wrestle with how to maximize our eternal outcomes as Christian leaders. Today, we’re launching a six-part series on money — a topic we often skirt but need to tackle head on. Here’s the lineup: Part 1, “Money Is Not the Problem”Part 2, “What They Don’t […]

What’s the right time for your calling? Seasons change — graduations, career shifts, family milestones — but are you ready for what’s next? Timing is everything and knowing when to move forward, or let go, can make or break your fruitfulness. A few years ago, my wife Heather was wrestling with God. “What do You

What are you known for? In business, we call it “brand” — your reputation, the demand you attract. As followers of Christ, your personal brand shapes how you live your calling. If you don’t define it, others will, and you’ll serve below your God-given capacity. In 2015, after finishing Session 12 of The Master’s Program,

Parenting isn’t just a role — it’s a calling. When I say that, most people feel like it’s a calling because “my heart told me I should do this.” Or, “I like it” or “It’s what I’m good at.” But that’s not a calling. It’s certainly a worthy and honorable desire to want to be

There’s a reason entrepreneurs resonate with the idea of calling. You’re wired to build, risk, create something from nothing. You see a problem, you corner the market with a solution no one saw coming!  But that same wiring can quietly hijack your life. The traits that make you great at building can blind you to

There’s something uniquely dangerous about being at the top as an executive in high demand. I was in an executive meeting, surrounded by sharp minds, driving big decisions, when my phone buzzed. My wife. I ignored it—voicemail could wait. But, then it buzzed again. You know that feeling of urgency. When your spouse calls twice,

I get this question all the time: “Is my career my calling?” Maybe. Maybe not. Years ago, I worked at a global medical device company where I oversaw labeling and instructions for use with our products. One of our responsibilities was translating English instructions into 34 other languages so we could distribute globally. This was

I’m going to tackle an issue, and there’s a high chance you’re already battling it. However, to my knowledge we’ve never put any ideas out on this topic. Let me explain. When I was growing up, two phrases were everywhere: “Just say no,” and “Because I said so.” You remember those? “Just say no” was the go-to

Last month, I was speaking with someone in TMP who confessed something that stopped me in my tracks. “Jeff,” he said, “I’ve consumed so much content about leadership and faith that I can predict what the speaker will say next. But I realized yesterday that I’m not actually doing half of what I already know.”

Last week, I was reminded of a powerful story about Randy Alcorn, the author of many books including the one we prescribe called “Heaven”. In the late 1980s, as a pastor deeply convicted about the sanctity of human life, Randy participated in nonviolent protests at abortion clinics. This led to multiple arrests and, eventually, massive