The Unshakable Life

Jim Burgoon
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Do you feel called to make a huge impact—to lead, create, and build what God has put on your heart—but find yourself feeling stuck, scattered, or spiritually off track? You are not alone. Welcome to The Unshakeable Life, the podcast for Christian leaders, entrepreneurs, and content creators who are ready to stop overthinking and start walking in their God-given calling. Hosted by Jim Burgoon, a 20+ year leader and transformational coach, this show is for the forgotten but called. It's for the leader who feels worthless because they don't fit the world's mold. It's for the defeated and the brokenhearted who still have a fire within them to create and impact the world. This is not another show about business tactics or hustle culture. This is your playbook for developing true inner strength and leading from the heart. Each week, we'll dive into the practical, biblical strategies to help you: 🎯 Build a Biblical Mindset: Overcome imposter syndrome, heal from past failures, and anchor your identity in Christ, not your performance. 🎯 Develop True Resilience: Learn to set boundaries that protect your peace, recover from burnout, and stand firm when life gets chaotic. 🎯 Take Courageous Action: Gain the confidence and clarity to find your voice, communicate your message, and lead with authentic, relational authority. If you're ready to break free from burnout and people-pleasing to become the Christian leader you were created to be, subscribe now. It's time to build an unshakeable life.

  1. 2d ago

    If You Can't Take a Day Off, Something Needs to Change With Joe Casabona

    What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy doing everything yourself eventually becomes a problem.How fatherhood changed Joe's approach to business and success.The importance of emotional health, boundaries, and asking for help.How to use automation without hiring a large team.Why small interruptions can cost you more time than you realize.How to use AI without losing your personal touch. Key Takeaways✓ Building a business that depends entirely on you makes it difficult to enjoy the freedom you started it for.✓ Asking for help and acknowledging your emotional struggles are signs of self-awareness, not weakness.✓ Delegating becomes easier when you recognize which tasks genuinely require your unique skills.✓ Automation can reduce mental overload by handling repetitive tasks and protecting your attention.✓ Saving time becomes more meaningful when you know what you want to do with that time.✓ AI works well as an assistant to your memory and judgment, but it still needs oversight.✓ Reliable systems and firm boundaries make it possible to be present with your family without constantly worrying about work. Timestamps & Highlights00:00 Building a business and a life that can thrive 01:52 The panic attack that changed Joe's approach to business 05:53 The emotional aftermath and learning to ask for help 11:11 Journaling, music, boundaries, and making room for rest 15:39 Letting go of the need to do everything yourself 20:12 Why Joe chose automation instead of hiring a large team 26:53 Getting your time back and understanding the cost of interruptions 32:57 Joe's favorite AI automation and how it helps him stay present 35:23 Why reliable automation still matters in the age of AI 38:28 Where to start fixing your business systems  Resources MentionedZapier  - Joe's preferred tool for dependable, task-based automation.Claude  - The AI assistant Joe uses to process meeting notes and manage follow-up tasks.Google Meet  and Gemini  - Tools used in Joe's meeting workflow.Fathom  - An AI meeting recorder that Joe uses to capture conversations.Todoist  - Joe's task management tool.Notion  - Mentioned as an example of a tool that can be connected through automation.   Free Resource From JoeJoe shares a free eight-question quiz to help you identify which business system to fix first, along with a playbook, automation ideas, and tool recommendations. Take Joe's free quiz. The episode-specific link Joe shared during the interview.  You Can Learn More About Joe Casabona HereJoe's Website :  Joe helps solo business owners save 25 hours per month without overreliance on AI or hiring a team. Streamlined Solopreneur Podcast: Solo operations to stop doing everything yourself      Connect with Jim 🌐 Website: http://www.leadwithjim.com 🎙️ Ask a Question: https://www.leadwithjim.com/ask 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadwithjim ▶️ YouTube: https://www.leadwithjim.live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadwithjim Support & Engage with the Show ✅ Subscribe to The Unshakable Life wherever you listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio ✅ Leave a 5-star review if this episode encouraged your faith. ✅ For more faith-driven leadership content, visit leadwithjim.com. Thanks for listening! Never miss an episode of The Unshakable Life. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. And if this conversation helped you think differently about joy, identity, or learning how to seize the day again, share it with a friend who needs the reminder that they are not stuck where they are. Affiliate Disclosure: Some of the links in the notes may be affiliate links, meaning we earn a small commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. Oct 15

    What Happens When You're No Longer Needed? with Chip Scholz

    What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy your identity can become dangerously tied to your career.How to recognize the hidden cost of chasing importance.What unexpected setbacks can teach us about purpose.Why leadership requires moving from doing to being.How to pursue success without sacrificing your health and relationships.What it means to develop people rather than collect followers.Why you should discover your purpose long before retirement. Key Takeaways✓ Borrowed importance disappears when the position or organization providing it is gone.✓ Being useful can bring deeper fulfillment than being recognized as important.✓ Success comes with trade-offs, including time, relationships, and opportunities you cannot recover.✓ Finding your purpose changes how you approach your work, relationships, and daily decisions.✓ Leadership requires developing people, not simply being the best at your previous job.✓ Becoming the healthiest version of yourself deserves more attention than chasing an undefined ideal of success.✓ Letting go of an old identity creates room to grow into a new season of leadership.✓ You don't have to wait for a crisis or retirement to ask what your life is really for. Timestamps & Highlights00:00 Who are you when your accomplishments disappear? 03:37 Borrowed importance and the need to feel important 07:18 How a stroke and a woodshop changed Chip's perspective 11:17 The personal price of success and ambition 18:06 Finding fulfillment, meaning, and purpose 22:59 Why leadership is about developing other leaders 24:38 Advice for those beginning their careers 27:00 Letting go of identity and navigating transitions 30:20 Becoming the healthiest version of yourself 33:46 Chip's books and recommended reading 36:13 Why you shouldn't wait until retirement to discover your purpose  Resources MentionedSmall Decisions, Big Shifts by Chip Scholz. How ordinary decisions shape the direction of our lives. (Amazon Link)Every Dog Has Its Day by Chip Scholz. Stories and reflections on the lessons found in everyday life. (Amazon Link)The Second Mountain by David Brooks. Exploring the shift from personal achievement toward meaning, commitment, and purpose. (Amazon Link)   You Can Learn More About Chip Scholz HereWhat's Chip Reading?  A collection of approximately 140 short book reviews and reading recommendations, available through the books section of Chip's website. Scholz & Associates | Official Website      Connect with Jim 🌐 Website: http://www.leadwithjim.com 🎙️ Ask a Question: https://www.leadwithjim.com/ask 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadwithjim ▶️ YouTube: https://www.leadwithjim.live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadwithjim Support & Engage with the Show ✅ Subscribe to The Unshakable Life wherever you listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio ✅ Leave a 5-star review if this episode encouraged your faith. ✅ For more faith-driven leadership content, visit leadwithjim.com. Thanks for listening! Never miss an episode of The Unshakable Life. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. And if this conversation helped you think differently about joy, identity, or learning how to seize the day again, share it with a friend who needs the reminder that they are not stuck where they are. Affiliate Disclosure: Some of the links in the notes may be affiliate links, meaning we earn a small commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. Oct 8

    What If You've Been Praying About the Wrong Thing? with Heather O'Brien

    What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy shame and fear can keep Christians isolated.The difference between emotional maturity and emotional suppression.How to recognize when fear is driving your decisions.Why slowing down matters when pursuing emotional healing.How Heather approaches prayer, listening to God, and identifying deeper struggles.The role of community in healing and spiritual growth.How to work through anger and disappointment with God. Key Takeaways✓ Shame can convince you that isolation is safer than asking for help.✓ Fear may feel protective while keeping you from meaningful relationships and opportunities.✓ Ignoring your emotions doesn't mean you've healed from them.✓ Changing a behavior doesn't always address the desire or beliefs behind it.✓ Prayer involves making time to listen as well as speaking.✓ Healing can happen gradually as you recognize and work through deeper layers.✓ You don't have to navigate your struggles alone. Community matters.✓ Being honest about disappointment with God can open the door to a deeper conversation about trust. Timestamps & Highlights00:00 Loving Jesus while struggling emotionally 02:00 How shame keeps Christians silent and isolated 06:00 When fear disguises itself as protection 08:00 Heather's personal battle with depression 12:00 Emotional maturity versus emotional suppression 15:00 Christian language, therapy speak, and accountability 19:00 Slowing down and learning to listen to God 22:00 Moving beyond symptoms to deeper struggles 27:00 Finding support when emotional noise is overwhelming 30:30 Working through anger and disappointment with God 34:00 Heather's Heal with God book and free workshop  Resources MentionedFree Heal with God Workshop  Join Heather's free monthly online workshop to learn her approach to prayer, identifying deeper struggles, and pursuing emotional healing with God. Heal with God ( Amazon ) Heather's book offers practical prayer exercises, guidance on hearing God's voice, and a step-by-step approach to inner healing. Find out more on Heather's website . Visit Heather's Podcast, Heal With God, and explore more of Heather's teaching on emotional healing, prayer, and developing a deeper relationship with God.  Podcast Link     Connect with Jim 🌐 Website: http://www.leadwithjim.com 🎙️ Ask a Question: https://www.leadwithjim.com/ask 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadwithjim ▶️ YouTube: https://www.leadwithjim.live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadwithjim Support & Engage with the Show ✅ Subscribe to The Unshakable Life wherever you listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio ✅ Leave a 5-star review if this episode encouraged your faith. ✅ For more faith-driven leadership content, visit leadwithjim.com. Thanks for listening! Never miss an episode of The Unshakable Life. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. And if this conversation helped you think differently about joy, identity, or learning how to seize the day again, share it with a friend who needs the reminder that they are not stuck where they are. Affiliate Disclosure: Some of the links in the notes may be affiliate links, meaning we earn a small commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. Oct 1

    When AI Has All the Answers, Are You Still Seeking God? With Christopher Benek

    What You'll Learn in This EpisodeHow AI is already shaping our everyday lives and decisions.Why Christians should participate in conversations about emerging technology.How to use AI without surrendering your critical thinking.The difference between having information and exercising wisdom.Why spiritual formation matters more as technology advances.How churches can better prepare people for an AI-driven world.Why Christopher believes AI could create opportunities for greater human connection. Key Takeaways✅ AI is already woven into our lives, whether we recognize it or not. ✅ Christians have a responsibility to help shape technology's ethical use. ✅ Fear often grows when we lack the information needed to make thoughtful decisions. ✅ AI can be a valuable collaborator, but it should never replace personal discernment. ✅ Biblical literacy and Christian community help us recognize when outside influences are shaping our beliefs. ✅ Leaders must take responsibility for the ethical consequences of the technology they adopt. ✅ The church needs to engage more deeply with scientists, technologists, and the questions emerging from their work. ✅ Christopher sees an opportunity for AI to help us recognize our shared humanity and grow in grace toward one another.  Timestamps & Highlights00:00 Who are we becoming in the age of AI? 01:10 Meet Christopher Benek and his work in faith and technology 03:55 A hopeful Christian perspective on technological progress 08:35 Overcoming fear and taking part in the AI conversation 13:20 Developing your own ethical framework for AI 15:44 Science fiction, AI safety, and human responsibility 21:01 Avoiding AI idolatry through biblical literacy and discipleship 26:47 AI echo chambers, critical thinking, and finding your own voice 33:48 Where the church needs to grow in its understanding of AI 38:11 Why AI may challenge us to show greater grace and love 41:02 Sharing human wisdom with the next generation  Resources MentionedBook: Church Leader's Guide to Artificial Intelligence ( Click Here )  Christopher's Personal Website: (Go Here)     Connect with Jim 🌐 Website: http://www.leadwithjim.com 🎙️ Ask a Question: https://www.leadwithjim.com/ask 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadwithjim ▶️ YouTube: https://www.leadwithjim.live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadwithjim Support & Engage with the Show ✅ Subscribe to The Unshakable Life wherever you listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio ✅ Leave a 5-star review if this episode encouraged your faith. ✅ For more faith-driven leadership content, visit leadwithjim.com. Thanks for listening! Never miss an episode of The Unshakable Life. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. And if this conversation helped you think differently about joy, identity, or learning how to seize the day again, share it with a friend who needs the reminder that they are not stuck where they are. Affiliate Disclosure: Some of the links in the notes may be affiliate links, meaning we earn a small commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. Sep 24

    Your Business Might Not Be Stuck. You Might Just Be Maxed Out with David Forster

    What You’ll Learn In This Episode Why entrepreneurs often hit a ceiling of complexity How overwhelm affects leadership and decision-making Why over-systemizing can become another form of control How to identify work you should no longer be doing Why movement can help restore mental clarity How your relationships can reveal when you are exceeding capacity What stewardship looks like in business and leadership   Key Takeaways ✓ Your ability to grow a business is partly limited by your capacity to handle its increasing complexity. ✓ Slowing down can give you enough clarity to recognize when you are making something harder than it needs to be. ✓ Over-systemizing often begins when a leader struggles to trust people, delegate, and allow others enough time to learn. ✓ A time and energy audit can reveal low-value activities that drain the energy you need for higher-level work. ✓ Changes in patience, anger, mental fog, and communication can be early signs that you are operating beyond a healthy capacity. ✓ David learned to build a business that fits his life instead of continually forcing his life to fit around the business. ✓ Movement, sleep, nutrition, timing, repetition, and community all play a role in maintaining brain performance. ✓ Christian stewardship includes asking whether the way you are running your business, relationships, and responsibilities reflects what God entrusted to you.   Timestamps & Highlights 0:00 — Is your brain becoming the limitation in your business? 1:30 — From Midwest farm kid and serial entrepreneur to brain performance coach 3:11 — Hitting the ceiling of complexity in business 6:25 — Faith, logic, systems, and seeing God through creation 9:13 — When business success begins costing you your relationships 11:29 — Building a business that fits your life 15:52 — Increasing your capacity to handle what you have been given 18:31 — Over-systemizing, delegation, and the entrepreneur’s need for control 20:14 — Using a time and energy audit to decide what needs to leave your plate 23:15 — What David does when overwhelm and mental fog begin showing up 25:22 — Faith, stewardship, and asking whether God would be pleased with how you are running what He gave you   Resources Mentioned   The Five Love Languages A framework David and his wife have used to better understand and communicate with one another.   Predictive Index A workplace assessment David uses to better understand working styles and communication.   David Forster’s Brain Performance Index A short assessment designed to help identify which area of brain performance may need attention first. David discusses movement, sleep, nutrition, timing, repetition, and community/social engagement as key areas. DM David “UNSHAKABLE” on Instagram to request the Brain Performance Index.   Instagram: @rdavidforsterhttps://instagram.com/rdavidforster     Connect with Jim 🌐 Website: http://www.leadwithjim.com 🎙️ Ask a Question: https://www.leadwithjim.com/ask 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadwithjim ▶️ YouTube: https://www.leadwithjim.live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadwithjim Support & Engage with the Show ✅ Subscribe to The Unshakable Life wherever you listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio ✅ Leave a 5-star review if this episode encouraged your faith. ✅ For more faith-driven leadership content, visit leadwithjim.com. Thanks for listening! Never miss an episode of The Unshakable Life. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. And if this conversation helped you think differently about joy, identity, or learning how to seize the day again, share it with a friend who needs the reminder that they are not stuck where they are. Affiliate Disclosure: Some of the links in the notes may be affiliate links, meaning we earn a small commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  6. Sep 17

    You Keep Saying You’ll Call them Later. What If Later Never Comes? with Mick Naples

    What You’ll Learn In This Episode Why important relationships can quietly slip onto autopilot How grief can reveal lessons we missed while someone was alive Why humility changes the way we see our parents How fatherhood can reshape your understanding of your own father The difference between experiencing emotion and being ruled by it Why reconciliation should not always be postponed How difficult parental relationships can still shape the way you parent   Key Takeaways ✓ Healthy relationships rarely develop by accident. They require deliberate attention and investment. ✓ Loss has a way of exposing what we valued but failed to fully appreciate while it was still available to us. ✓ Grief does not follow one predictable pattern, and its impact can surface years later through ordinary moments and major milestones. ✓ Maturity includes learning that relationships are about what we can give, not simply what another person can provide for us. ✓ Becoming a parent can reveal both what we received from our parents and what we want to do differently with our own children. ✓ Faith can give us perspective on mortality while still calling us to take responsibility for the choices and relationships in front of us. ✓ Reconciliation is not completely within our control, but we can take responsibility for the part that belongs to us. ✓ The assumption that there will always be another opportunity can become one of the most costly assumptions we make.   Timestamps & Highlights 00:00 The relationship you may regret putting off01:20 Mick’s story and Walking with Grizzlies04:03 How his father’s death became a catalyst06:27 Grief, emotion, and how men process loss12:13 The lessons Mick missed while his father was alive13:06 How losing his father changed the way Mick parents16:56 Youthful arrogance and realizing what you failed to appreciate19:49 Humility, selfishness, and becoming more relationally aware22:51 How Mick’s faith shaped his understanding of loss26:30 “I’ll call later” and the danger of assuming there is more time29:57 What reconciliation looks like when the relationship is complicated38:58 Walking with Grizzlies, The Walk, and the Grizzly Letters   Resources Mentioned   Walking with Grizzlies: Lessons for Those with Dads Mick Naples’s book exploring ten lessons drawn from his relationship with his father and the perspective he gained after his father’s death.https://www.walkingwithgrizzlies.com   The Grizzly Letters A project where people can share stories, memories, lessons, and experiences involving their fathers through the Walking with Grizzlies website.   The Walk A weekly resource from Mick designed to encourage people to take small, practical steps toward strengthening important relationships. Connect with Jim 🌐 Website: http://www.leadwithjim.com 🎙️ Ask a Question: https://www.leadwithjim.com/ask 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadwithjim ▶️ YouTube: https://www.leadwithjim.live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadwithjim Support & Engage with the Show ✅ Subscribe to The Unshakable Life wherever you listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio ✅ Leave a 5-star review if this episode encouraged your faith. ✅ For more faith-driven leadership content, visit leadwithjim.com. Thanks for listening! Never miss an episode of The Unshakable Life. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. And if this conversation helped you think differently about joy, identity, or learning how to seize the day again, share it with a friend who needs the reminder that they are not stuck where they are. Affiliate Disclosure: Some of the links in the notes may be affiliate links, meaning we earn a small commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  7. Sep 10

    What If Your Success Is Costing You What Matters Most? with Albert Butler

    What You’ll Learn In This Episode How stewardship affects far more than your finances Why your money reveals the decisions shaping your life How to separate your signal from the noise around you Why fatherhood changed Albert’s definition of success How to use a One Word SWOT to evaluate your current life Why failure can become fuel for future success How Plan, Act, Review creates a practical rhythm for growth   Key Takeaways ✓ Money is a tool that should help you move toward your purpose rather than become the purpose itself. ✓ Your bank statements and spending habits often reveal what you actually value more clearly than your intentions do. ✓ Identifying your signal gives you a clearer standard for deciding which opportunities deserve a yes and which require a no. ✓ Becoming a father forced Albert to recognize that his time and decisions affected people beyond himself. ✓ Legacy requires thinking beyond your own lifetime and considering what you are building for future generations. ✓ Failure becomes useful when you examine it, learn from it, and allow it to shape your next decision. ✓ Integrity is built through the decisions you make when nobody else is watching. ✓ Wisdom comes through evaluated experience, which is why reviewing your actions is essential to growth.   Timestamps & Highlights 0:00 — What if success is costing you what matters most? 1:06 — Albert Butler on accounting, strategy, and stewardship 3:11 — Identifying your signal versus the noise 4:39 — What your money reveals about your decisions 7:39 — Fatherhood changes Albert’s definition of responsibility 10:43 — The flight to Singapore that sparked his book 15:06 — The One Word SWOT and discovering your current reality 20:29 — Failure as an opportunity for future success 23:17 — Learning to say no and protecting your direction 25:11 — Integrity, conviction, and doing the right thing privately 28:43 — Family finances and the Plan, Act, Review framework   Resources Mentioned LIFE: Truth, Love, Loss, Success & Failure Albert Butler’s book combining fatherly wisdom, Scripture, personal stories, financial lessons, and practical guidance for building a meaningful life and legacy. https://amzn.to/4fXDFAv   You can learn more about Albert Butler here: https://albertbutler.com   Affiliate Disclosure Some of the links in the notes may be affiliate links, meaning we earn a small commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you. Connect with Jim 🌐 Website: http://www.leadwithjim.com 🎙️ Ask a Question: https://www.leadwithjim.com/ask 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadwithjim ▶️ YouTube: https://www.leadwithjim.live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadwithjim Support & Engage with the Show ✅ Subscribe to The Unshakable Life wherever you listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio ✅ Leave a 5-star review if this episode encouraged your faith. ✅ For more faith-driven leadership content, visit leadwithjim.com. Thanks for listening! Never miss an episode of The Unshakable Life. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. And if this conversation helped you think differently about joy, identity, or learning how to seize the day again, share it with a friend who needs the reminder that they are not stuck where they are. Affiliate Disclosure: Some of the links in the notes may be affiliate links, meaning we earn a small commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  8. Sep 3

    Can You Make Money Online Without Compromising Your Faith? with Jeff Ross

    What You’ll Learn In This Episode What affiliate marketing actually is How affiliate marketing differs from MLM Why influence requires maturity How money reveals character Why success without foundation can fall apart quickly What stewardship looks like in business and life Why inner work matters more than online tactics   Key Takeaways ✅ Affiliate marketing is essentially referral marketing, where you recommend something to your audience and earn a commission when people buy through your link. ✅ Faith and affiliate marketing can work together, but only when integrity, service, and stewardship lead the way. ✅ The real issue is not whether Christians can make money online, but whether they can handle money, influence, and opportunity without being ruled by them. ✅ Jeff’s early success taught him that money can come quickly, but without character and foundation, it can also disappear quickly. ✅ Sustainable success requires more than tactics, posts, links, funnels, or platforms. ✅ Leadership begins with self-leadership, because you cannot lead others well if you are not willing to be formed yourself. ✅ Stewardship means recognizing that everything belongs to God and our job is to manage it faithfully. ✅ Trust, respect, love, and integrity are the foundation of lasting influence.   Timestamps & Highlights 00:00 — Can Christians do affiliate marketing without compromise? 02:07 — Meet Jeff Ross and his life around faith, family, and business 03:37 — How a serious horse accident led Jeff into online marketing 05:36 — What affiliate marketing actually means 06:44 — Affiliate marketing vs. MLM 09:17 — Why frustration in affiliate marketing is really a leadership conversation 13:41 — Money, impact, and the lessons of early success 19:23 — From money-driven success to God-driven stewardship 21:39 — The emotional cost of failure and the long rebuild 28:00 — Why Jeff rejects prosperity doctrine and instant-gratification faith 32:47 — What stewardship means when God owns everything 38:27 — Control, pride, sin, responsibility, and surrender 48:04 — Where to connect with Jeff Ross 49:37 — Why real influence starts with inner transformation   Resources Mentioned You Don’t Need to Shout Jeff’s upcoming book on going from invisible to influential.   You can learn more about Jeff Ross here: Facebook: HERE Connect with Jim 🌐 Website: http://www.leadwithjim.com 🎙️ Ask a Question: https://www.leadwithjim.com/ask 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadwithjim ▶️ YouTube: https://www.leadwithjim.live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadwithjim Support & Engage with the Show ✅ Subscribe to The Unshakable Life wherever you listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio ✅ Leave a 5-star review if this episode encouraged your faith. ✅ For more faith-driven leadership content, visit leadwithjim.com. Thanks for listening! Never miss an episode of The Unshakable Life. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. And if this conversation helped you think differently about joy, identity, or learning how to seize the day again, share it with a friend who needs the reminder that they are not stuck where they are. Affiliate Disclosure: Some of the links in the notes may be affiliate links, meaning we earn a small commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Do you feel called to make a huge impact—to lead, create, and build what God has put on your heart—but find yourself feeling stuck, scattered, or spiritually off track? You are not alone. Welcome to The Unshakeable Life, the podcast for Christian leaders, entrepreneurs, and content creators who are ready to stop overthinking and start walking in their God-given calling. Hosted by Jim Burgoon, a 20+ year leader and transformational coach, this show is for the forgotten but called. It's for the leader who feels worthless because they don't fit the world's mold. It's for the defeated and the brokenhearted who still have a fire within them to create and impact the world. This is not another show about business tactics or hustle culture. This is your playbook for developing true inner strength and leading from the heart. Each week, we'll dive into the practical, biblical strategies to help you: 🎯 Build a Biblical Mindset: Overcome imposter syndrome, heal from past failures, and anchor your identity in Christ, not your performance. 🎯 Develop True Resilience: Learn to set boundaries that protect your peace, recover from burnout, and stand firm when life gets chaotic. 🎯 Take Courageous Action: Gain the confidence and clarity to find your voice, communicate your message, and lead with authentic, relational authority. If you're ready to break free from burnout and people-pleasing to become the Christian leader you were created to be, subscribe now. It's time to build an unshakeable life.

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  • Creator
    Jim Burgoon
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    113
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 Jim Burgoon
  • Show Website
    The Unshakable Life