Navigating The 4 Podcast

Matt Barker
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Join hosts Matt Barker, Jared Gott, Matt Cook, and Nathan Judd each week for "Navigating The 4 Podcast" where they discuss topics and strategies that lead to growth and understanding in the areas of Faith, Communication, Leadership, and Healing.

  1. Mar 11

    Biblical Character Draft (Season 3, Episode 4)

    Planting a church in New York City isn’t for the faint of heart. It takes vision, resilience, leadership, and a team that can navigate complexity, culture, and challenge. In this episode, the hosts of Navigating the 4 take a creative approach and hold a Biblical Character Draft—selecting people from Scripture they would want on their team if they were planting a church in one of the most influential and demanding cities in the world. Along the way, we explore what these biblical figures teach us about leadership, teamwork, courage, generosity, and faithfulness in ministry.

    27 min

  2. Mar 4

    Under Pressure: Navigating Life Through Challenges (Season 3, Episode 3)

    Join the hosts of Navigating the 4 for this podcast, as they dive into the art of handling pressure and overcoming life’s toughest challenges. From unexpected obstacles to high-stakes moments, we explore practical strategies to stay calm, focused, and resilient when life pushes back. Whether you’re facing career pressures, personal struggles, or everyday stress, this conversation will give you tools to navigate the storm with confidence and clarity.

    25 min

  3. Feb 25

    The Way Of The Shepherd Part 1 (Season 3, Episode 2)

    What does leading and shepherding have in common? Join the hosts of Navigating the 4, as they explore three principles from the book The Way of the Shepherd by Dr. Kevin Leman and William Pentak—and unpack how shepherd-style leadership transforms the way we communicate, influence, and care for others. Through the lens of communication, faith, leadership, and mental health, we discuss how these shepherding principles apply to businesses, organizations, churches, and families.

    34 min

  4. Feb 18

    Communicating Across Generations (Season 3, Episode 1)

    Join the hosts of Navigating the 4 for this episode, as we explore one of the biggest challenges and greatest opportunities of our time: Communicating Across Generations. From Boomers to Gen Z (and everyone in between), each generation brings its own values, assumptions, communication styles, and expectations to the table. But what happens when those differences create misunderstanding instead of connection? Throughout this episode, we discuss why generational miscommunication happens, how leaders can adapt without compromising their convictions, how faith calls us to listen before we speak, and how healthy communication directly impacts emotional and relational well-being.

    34 min

  5. 10/01/2025

    Accidental Pharisees Part 2 (Season 2, Episode 8)

    Sometimes without realizing it, we slip into the very role we criticize—becoming the rule-keepers instead of grace-givers. Join the hosts of Navigating the 4 for Part 2 of Accidental Pharisees, as they take a hard look at how binding our own traditions on others and judging those who do things differently can make us look a lot more like Jesus’ antagonists than His followers. Throughout the episode, we will explore how to recognize these traps, why they’re so tempting, and how to refocus our minds on the heart of the gospel, which involves loving God and His people.

    33 min

  6. 09/24/2025

    Attachment and our Relationship with God (Season 2, Episode 7)

    What happens when the way we bond with people spills over into the way we relate to God? In this episode, we unpack three powerful attachment styles—anxious, shutdown, and shame-filled—and how they can quietly shape our prayers, our worship, and our relationship with God. Do we cling too tightly, shut the door to protect ourselves, or shrink back in shame? Throughout the episode, we explore how each attachment style shows up in our faith and how God can lead us from fear and distance into trust and belonging.

    26 min

  7. 09/17/2025

    The Leadership Draft Part 2: Villains Edition (Season 2, Episode 6)

    What happens when you put the world’s most infamous villains in charge of a city park project? Join the hosts of Navigating the 4, as they draft the ultimate evil leadership team tasked with pitching a brand-new city park proposal. Who will handle logistics? Who’s in charge of PR? And which villain should never, under any circumstances, be trusted with the playground budget? Tune in for strategy, banter, and plenty of laughs as we discover what happens when leadership skills go to the dark side.

    22 min

  8. 09/10/2025

    Culture In Conversation (Season 2, Episode 5)

    In today’s world, conversations don’t stop at borders—they span cultures, languages, and traditions. But with that opportunity comes the challenge of truly understanding one another. Join the hosts of Navigating the 4 for this episode, as they explore the art of cross-cultural communication and why it matters now more than ever. From uncovering common mistakes people make to sharing practical strategies for building trust across cultural lines, we’ll look at how we can move beyond stereotypes and assumptions to foster real connection. Whether you’re leading a team, serving in your community, or simply building relationships, this conversation will help you interact with people from different cultures and backgrounds with empathy and respect.

    31 min
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Join hosts Matt Barker, Jared Gott, Matt Cook, and Nathan Judd each week for "Navigating The 4 Podcast" where they discuss topics and strategies that lead to growth and understanding in the areas of Faith, Communication, Leadership, and Healing.

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  • Creator
    Matt Barker
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Matt Barker
  • Show Website
    Navigating The 4 Podcast