Seek Go Create with Tim Winders

Tim Winders
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What changes when we read Scripture in its original context, question inherited assumptions, and become willing to follow the conversation wherever it leads? Seek Go Create with Tim Winders is a long-form podcast exploring faith, leadership, Scripture in context, the Kingdom of God, purpose, and the questions that shape how we live and lead. Tim is an author, executive leader, longtime student and teacher of Scripture, and genuinely curious questioner. Drawing from more than four decades of experience in business, leadership, coaching, ministry, success, loss, and rebuilding, he brings a practical perspective to conversations about faith and everyday life. Recent episodes take a deep look at the New Testament through its first-century setting and original audiences. Tim examines familiar passages, challenges inherited interpretations, and asks what these writings meant to the people who first received them before applying them to our lives today. Seek Go Create also includes thoughtful, long-form interviews with leaders, entrepreneurs, authors, teachers, ministry leaders, and unconventional thinkers. These conversations move beyond rehearsed talking points through deep listening, honest curiosity, and questions others may overlook—or hesitate to ask. Whether the subject is Scripture, leadership, success, failure, purpose, work, or personal reinvention, Seek Go Create creates space to think more deeply, question honestly, and pursue a life marked by greater faith, clarity, peace, and purpose. Follow Seek Go Create and join the conversation.

  1. 3d ago

    We Built Churches and Missed the Spirit

    What if the real church was never meant to be a building, a program, or a Sunday morning production? This episode of Seek Go Create dives into a challenging reexamination of what the New Testament actually says about the church, the Spirit, and the true center of Christian life. Explore how structures, roles, and routines often overshadow the spirit-filled people they’re supposed to serve—and why rediscovering this truth might just transform the way we gather, lead, and love. If you’ve ever questioned whether church should be more than the systems we’ve built, this conversation is for you. "If the people are the temple, then the building is not and really should not be at the center." - Tim Winders Access all show and episode resources HERE Episode Resources:NT90 Hub – This is the central website for the 90-day New Testament reading plan, with downloadable, printable plans, background information, and links to all episodes and resources. Episode Highlights:00:00 People Are the Temple 00:38 Welcome and Reading Plan 02:12 Spirit to Temple Shift 02:56 Structures Serving Spirit 06:23 Old System Returns 09:14 Weekend Machine Problem 13:27 Body Not Machine 15:48 Leadership Without Celebrity 19:33 First Century Revolution 21:05 Implications for Today 23:18 Wrap Up and Next Episode

    We Built Churches and Missed the Spirit

  2. Aug 31

    The Spirit Was There All Along

    Have you ever wondered if the Holy Spirit has been overlooked in our understanding of the New Testament? This episode explores how the Spirit was present all along—before, during, and after the ministry of Jesus—shaping the story far beyond dramatic moments or church buildings. Discover why recognizing the Spirit as foundational, not peripheral, can transform how we see ourselves, our faith communities, and the boundaries we create. If you’re ready to rethink what it means to truly be the temple of God, this episode will challenge and inspire you. "The people are the temple. The Spirit is the life." - Tim Winders Access all show and episode resources HERE Episode Resources:NT90 Hub – This is the central website for the 90-day New Testament reading plan, with downloadable, printable plans, background information, and links to all episodes and resources. Episode Highlights:00:00 Don’t Miss the Spirit 00:47 NT90 Reading Plan 02:10 From Correction to Spirit 03:54 Spirit in Jesus’ Birth 04:42 Baptism and Mission 06:11 Promise of the Helper 07:47 Acts Power and Pentecost 10:34 Spirit Breaks Boundaries 13:11 Life and Fruit 15:30 People as God’s Temple 18:53 Modern Misreads and Practice 20:32 Closing Challenge

    The Spirit Was There All Along

  3. Aug 24

    I Found the Kingdom. Did I Miss the Spirit?

    Have you ever wondered how it's possible to explore the depths of faith, find the kingdom, and yet overlook the role of the Holy Spirit? This episode of Seek Go Create challenges common assumptions about religion, correction, and the true center of the Christian life. The discussion explores how visible structures, traditions, and politics can distract from the transforming presence of the Spirit—and asks what it really means to live as a Spirit-filled people. If you've ever felt like something central is missing in your spiritual journey, this episode will invite you to look again. “Correction is not the center. Jesus Christ is the center.” - Tim Winders Access all show and episode resources HERE Episode Resources:NT90 Hub – This is the central website for the 90-day New Testament reading plan, with downloadable, printable plans, background information, and links to all episodes and resources. Episode Highlights:00:00 Correction Is Not Center 00:45 NT90 Series Setup 02:33 Kingdom Beyond Structures 04:21 Limits of Correction 07:10 Spirit Holds Story 09:52 Threads of the Spirit 11:48 Familiar Spirit Overlooked 13:56 Unseen Reality vs Substitutes 16:45 Spirit Filled People 18:25 Spirit for Daily Life 19:50 Look Again Next Steps 20:56 Download Plan Farewell

    I Found the Kingdom. Did I Miss the Spirit?

  4. Aug 17

    Religion Is Not God's Kingdom. Neither Is Rome.

    What happens when the church trades spiritual authority for political power? This episode of Seek Go Create dives deep into the historic and ongoing tension between religion, politics, and the true nature of God’s kingdom. Explore why merging faith with worldly structures often leads to confusion, disappointment, and spiritual decline—and discover what Jesus and the early church can teach us about living out the kingdom, no matter who holds the power. If you’re questioning the role of faith in today’s polarized landscape, this conversation will challenge and inspire you. "Religion is not the kingdom. Politics, that's not God's kingdom either." - Tim Winders Access all show and episode resources HERE Episode Resources & Action Steps:NT90 Hub – This is the central website for the 90-day New Testament reading plan, with downloadable, printable plans, background information, and links to all episodes and resources. Episode Highlights:00:00 Spirit Power Not Empire 00:55 NT90 Reading Journey 03:12 Religion And Rome Rebuilt 05:11 My Political Past 07:43 Rise Of Religious Right 13:25 2016 Gods Candidate 20:00 Kingdom Religion Rome Defined 25:35 Scoreboards And Confusion 29:10 Three Operating Systems 33:25 Why Power Cant Produce Fruit 39:02 Constantine And Christendom 41:53 Imperialized Christianity 42:54 Violence in Jesus Name 43:39 Growth Then Nominal Faith 45:54 Why Power Keeps Calling 46:15 Become What You Fight 48:03 Suffering Versus Self Reliance 50:05 American Religious Right Results 53:18 Jesus Refused Political Power 58:12 Eschatology Trap Today 01:00:37 Kingdom Without Access 01:03:55 Three Moves To Wrap Up 01:07:53 Kingdom Transforms All 01:10:41 Tangled Signal To Outsiders 01:14:12 Final Challenge And Next

    Religion Is Not God's Kingdom. Neither Is Rome.

  5. Aug 10

    Old Wineskins: The Shadow Rebuilt Again

    Have you ever wondered why so many Christian traditions look so much like the systems they supposedly replaced? In this episode, the conversation focused on how the early church’s dynamic beginnings gradually drifted back toward old, familiar religious structures, rebuilding what the writer of Hebrews declared finished. By exploring the transformation from house churches to cathedrals, Sabbath to Sunday, and elders to priests, this discussion challenges us to recognize where old “wineskins” still shape modern faith. If you’re curious about the difference between spiritual substance and religious shadow—and want to rethink what really matters—this episode is for you. "The church has spent 2,000 years trying to pour new wine right back into old wineskins." - Tim Winders Access all show and episode resources HERE Episode Resources:NT90 Hub – This is the central website for the 90-day New Testament reading plan, with downloadable, printable plans, background information, and links to all episodes and resources. Episode Highlights:00:00 Finished Work Rebuilt 01:10 Episode Setup Old Wineskins 04:58 Why Drift Happened 07:26 Domino Chain Explained 08:28 Sabbath Shift To Sunday 12:39 Buildings Become Sacred 16:33 Elders Turned Priests 21:32 Tithing Becomes Law 24:59 Tithing Guilt Trap 26:15 Giving Without Requirement 27:17 More Rebuild Dominoes 27:31 Sacred Clothes and Altars 28:18 Calendars Sacraments Confession 31:10 How Traditions Drift 34:21 Why We Prefer Old 38:40 Misreading Through Tradition 40:36 What Still Matters Today 41:35 Four Practical Moves 44:08 New Wine Next Steps

    Old Wineskins: The Shadow Rebuilt Again

  6. Aug 3

    New Wine, Old Wineskins: Hebrews Explored

    Have you ever wondered why ancient religious systems faded away and what that means for faith today? This episode of Seek Go Create dives deep into the book of Hebrews, exploring the powerful transition from the Old Covenant to the New, and why Jesus’ arrival changed everything. The discussion explores the metaphors of "new wine in old wineskins," the meaning of shadow and substance, and how these ideas challenge both first-century believers and the modern church. If you're curious about the roots of Christianity and the relevance of ancient practices, this episode will open your eyes to the surprising connections and warnings found in scripture. "You cannot patch the gospel onto the old covenant; you cannot pour the new covenant into the old wineskins." - Tim Winders Access all show and episode resources HERE Episode Resources:NT90 Hub – This is the central website for the 90-day New Testament reading plan, with downloadable, printable plans, background information, and links to all episodes and resources. Episode Highlights:00:00 System Ready to Vanish 00:58 NT90 Reading Plan 03:23 New Wine Theme 05:06 Jesus New Wineskins 09:06 Furniture Moving Analogy 12:29 Old Covenant Overview 15:46 Shadow and Substance 19:29 Jesus Sat Down 21:36 Better Than Everything 24:49 Hebrews Warning Passages 28:03 AD 70 Temple Fall 32:57 Modern Misreads 34:38 What It Means Today 37:26 Next Week Old Wineskins 39:04 Final Challenge and Wrap

    New Wine, Old Wineskins: Hebrews Explored

  7. Jul 27

    Two Letters, One Gospel: Romans & Hebrews Frontlines

    What happens when two powerful letters confront the pressures of empire and old religion in the first-century church? This episode explores Romans and Hebrews as bookends for understanding how early believers navigated the clash between Rome’s kingdom and the temple system, each letter addressing the unique struggles of Gentile and Jewish audiences. Discover how the same gospel spoke to two very different front lines—and why reading these letters in context changes everything. If you’ve ever wondered about the roots of faith and how history shapes belief, this conversation will challenge and inspire you. "Romans and Hebrews are not two random books—they are the gospel speaking into two pressures, two battlefronts." - Tim Winders Access all show and episode resources HERE. Episode Resources:NT90 Hub – This is the central website for the 90-day New Testament reading plan, with downloadable, printable plans, background information, and links to all episodes and resources. Episode Highlights:00:00 Two Letters One Gospel 00:45 Why Read In Order 03:56 Episode Focus Romans Hebrews 06:21 Two Kingdom Pressures 10:41 Dating Authors Audiences 15:06 Rome Church Backstory 18:08 Romans Unites Jew Gentile 19:37 Abraham Olive Tree Argument 23:51 Romans 16 Mixed Family 24:58 Hebrews Era Rising Persecution 26:34 Temple Looks Safer 28:21 Who Wrote Hebrews 28:57 Rome Destination Clues 31:21 Jesus Is Better 33:09 Severe Warning Passages 34:36 Faith Heroes Context 36:30 Two Letters Two Fronts 39:03 Common Anchor Faith 42:44 Modern Misreadings 44:45 Four Lenses Today 48:10 One Gospel Takeaway 48:56 Next Episodes Preview 50:31 Reading Plan Sendoff

    Two Letters, One Gospel: Romans & Hebrews Frontlines

  8. Jul 20

    Paul From Prison Part 2: The Letters That Sound Like Goodbye

    What if you could read someone’s final words, knowing they were written from a cold, Roman dungeon as the world shifted around them? This episode of Seek Go Create explores the last letters of Paul—messages that sound like goodbyes, written to those who would carry his mission beyond his life. Discover the human side of leadership, faith under persecution, and the turning point when movements must survive without their founders. If you’re curious about resilience, legacy, and how real lives shaped early Christianity, this conversation will challenge what you think you know. “The gospel is not yours to edit or improve. It is yours to protect and pass on.” - Tim Winders Access all show and episode resources HERE Episode Resources:NT90 Hub – This is the central website for the 90-day New Testament reading plan, with downloadable, printable plans, background information, and links to all episodes and resources. Episode Highlights:00:00 Two Prisons Setup 00:42 Series Intro Context 02:32 Episode Focus Overview 03:52 Between Imprisonments Timeline 08:22 First Timothy Field Manual 15:09 Titus Troubleshooter Mission 20:28 Rome Burns Second Arrest 22:22 Second Timothy Farewell Charge 31:21 Final Names Cloak Scrolls 36:34 Modern Misreads Takeaways 37:57 Grace Legacy Next Episode

    Paul From Prison Part 2: The Letters That Sound Like Goodbye
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What changes when we read Scripture in its original context, question inherited assumptions, and become willing to follow the conversation wherever it leads? Seek Go Create with Tim Winders is a long-form podcast exploring faith, leadership, Scripture in context, the Kingdom of God, purpose, and the questions that shape how we live and lead. Tim is an author, executive leader, longtime student and teacher of Scripture, and genuinely curious questioner. Drawing from more than four decades of experience in business, leadership, coaching, ministry, success, loss, and rebuilding, he brings a practical perspective to conversations about faith and everyday life. Recent episodes take a deep look at the New Testament through its first-century setting and original audiences. Tim examines familiar passages, challenges inherited interpretations, and asks what these writings meant to the people who first received them before applying them to our lives today. Seek Go Create also includes thoughtful, long-form interviews with leaders, entrepreneurs, authors, teachers, ministry leaders, and unconventional thinkers. These conversations move beyond rehearsed talking points through deep listening, honest curiosity, and questions others may overlook—or hesitate to ask. Whether the subject is Scripture, leadership, success, failure, purpose, work, or personal reinvention, Seek Go Create creates space to think more deeply, question honestly, and pursue a life marked by greater faith, clarity, peace, and purpose. Follow Seek Go Create and join the conversation.

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