Prospera

Pam King, the Executive Director of Thrive Center, discusses the interplay between spirituality and psychology in living a purposeful life. In this conversation with PJ Simmons, Pam suggests that being attuned to our emotions and relationships, practicing mindfulness, and prioritizing connection with others are essential for holistic thriving.  Takeaways Understanding how people change and grow is essential in living a purposeful life. There is often tension and misunderstanding between spirituality and psychology within the Christian community. Psychology plays a significant role in understanding and pursuing personal growth and thriving. Being attuned to our emotions and relationships, practicing mindfulness, and prioritizing connection with others are essential for holistic thriving. Babies' brains require interaction with others for proper growth and development. Teenagers find meaning and values through relationships with caring adults. Congregations need to provide genuine community and meaningful connections. Technology should be used to deepen established relationships, not replace them. Vulnerability, transcendence, and purpose are important in relationships and community.  

CEO and Editor-In-Chief of The Pour Over, Jason Woodruff joins PJ Simmons to discuss our relationship with the news. He believes that creating a politically neautral summary is valuable in journalism, and The Pour Over's goal is to provide a politacally neutral, Christ-first, news source - telling the biggest news of the day, summarized in a way that you'll understand and enjoy, paired with brief Christian perspectives.    The truth is, what you consume is what you are discipled by. It carries out in your relationships, your worldview, and your work. In this episode we discuss ideas such as: If we can get our relationship with the news right, can it help create peace in every other area of life? CNN vs. Fox News…Where does the Bible belong here? How to think “rightly” through a gospel-centric lens when encountering the news. What you are consuming is what you are being discipled by. What gets poured in comes out. Ideas have consequences. What we believe determines how we behave. We must stop bying Angry and Anxious in no direction.

Many people have an internal desire to become more, but lack the knowledge of resources to make it happen. As a life coach, speaker, and author - BJ Thompson, Founder of Build a Better Us shares why interdependence is vital in any growth pursuit. In this episode, we break down: Self-Actualization The chasm between faith and personal stewardship Why many Christians may struggle with personal growth Living life through an integrated worldview vs. a segregated life

The foundational need for a healthy home is emotional safety. In this episode, PJ Simmons and Joshua Straub delve into the often overlooked but crucial concept of emotional safety in the realm of parenting and in marriage. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to foster a healthier, more emotionally secure family life. Whether you are a new parent struggling to navigate the complexities of child-rearing or an experienced one seeking to enhance your family's emotional wellbeing, this episode offers valuable insights into creating a safer, more nurturing home environment.

Many high performers aren't getting the help they need with their mental health. Many high performers neglect that they have pain and trauma in their life. When something hurts, we have to tend to it. It means we have to slow down. Are we fooling ourselves by burying it? Or will we take the courageous step in addressing it? Neal Samudre joins us on the podcast.

On this journy of self discovery and personal growth, we come to the complex space of self-worth. Eryn Eddy Adkins and PJ Simmons dive deep into into understanding how self-worth shapes our lives. How childhood voices and experiences embed themselves in our psyche. And the importance of boundaries (amongst other topics) Eryn Eddy Adkins serves as the Founder and CEO of So Worth Loving, a lifestyle brand that uses apparel and community to bridge pain and shame towards an awareness of self-worth.  

Joey Odom is the Co-Founder of Aro and Host of The Aro Podcast. It’s no secret that screen time is one of the biggest issues facing families today. And that's not just for the kids! We all struggle with this amazing, captivating, infinitely-powerful tool that we call a smartphone. Aro leverages the science of habit formation and motivational design to ensure parents and kids don’t miss out on what’s most important by helping reclaim time spent on their phones. PJ and Joey sit down to discuss the rewards of being present, creating magic moments at home, and the value of our children's feedback.

Tara Halliday, is a specialist Imposter Syndrome Coach. She guides high-achieving leaders to eliminate imposter syndrome and develop energy, focus, calm resilience and effortless confidence. She has a PhD in Engineering and over 20 years’ experience as a qualified holistic therapist and certified coach. Tara brings a practical and scientific approach to helping high-performers reach their highest potential. She is the author of Amazon #1 best-sellers ‘Unmasking: The Coach’s Guide to Imposter Syndrome’ (2018) and ‘Outsmart Imposter Syndrome’ (September 2023) Her mission and passion are to free high-achievers and leaders from unnecessary, internal suffering so they can live happy, meaningful, successful lives.

Alex Judd is Founder & CEO of Path for Growth, providing teaching, training, and coaching that help impact-driven leaders practice healthy growth. He has also formerly served as Host of Dave Ramsey's EntreLeadership Podcast, is a 24x Marathon Finisher, 2x Ironman Triathlete, and a 50M Ultra-Marathon Finisher. Needless to say, one thing Alex Judd does not lack is his desire to be intentional in all areas of life.