The Today Counts Show

Jim Piper Jr.
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The Today Counts Show is about leadership. It’s about shaping healthy leaders, relationships, and workplaces. It’s about re-imaging leadership within three dimensions: your person, your people, and your place. This triad of thought and life is informed by theology, psychology, biology, philosophy, sociology, and any discipline that contributes to the shaping of leadership character.

  1. 5D AGO

    Ep. 200 - Algorithms & Integrity: Is AI Helping or Hurting Truth?

    Send us a text Is artificial intelligence helping society discover truth—or is it eroding trust at every level? In this episode of The Today Counts Show, Jim Piper Jr. and co-host Winston Harris unpack the growing influence of artificial intelligence and algorithms on truth, trust, and integrity in today’s digital culture. As AI reshapes media, journalism, leadership, and communication, the question is no longer if it affects us—but how deeply. This conversation explores: How AI algorithms shape news, social media feeds, and public opinionThe impact of artificial intelligence on truth, misinformation, and trustEthical challenges surrounding AI-generated content, deepfakes, and automationWhat integrity and accountability look like in an algorithm-driven worldHow leaders, churches, and organizations can engage AI with wisdom and discernmentRather than reacting in fear or blind optimism, this episode offers a balanced, thoughtful discussion on AI ethics, digital trust, leadership responsibility, and cultural influence. Listeners will gain practical insight into navigating emerging technology while remaining grounded in truth, values, and faith. If you’re interested in artificial intelligence ethics, media literacy, leadership in the digital age, or understanding how technology is reshaping culture and belief, this episode will challenge and equip you. 🎙️ Subscribe to The Today Counts Show for conversations at the intersection of faith, culture, leadership, artificial intelligence, and the issues shaping our world today. 📌 Subscribe, share, and join the discussion—because every part counts. Get a copy of Jim's book "Story: The Art Of Learning From Your Past" Follow for more content on IG:  @leadtodaycommunity  @jimpiper_jr Support the show

    59 min

  2. FEB 2

    Ep. 199 - Genesis 26 Explained: Isaac, Conflict, and God’s Blessing

    Send us a text Genesis 26 is more than a Bible story—it’s a leadership case study. In this episode of The Today Counts Show, Jim Piper Jr. is joined by Gary Harpst, Winston Harris, and Matt Martin for a roundtable conversation exploring the timeless lessons of Genesis 26, focusing on Isaac’s leadership, conflict, obedience, and trust in God. As Isaac faces opposition, scarcity, and repeated conflict over wells, this discussion unpacks what it means to lead with humility, perseverance, and faith under pressure. The group examines how God’s blessing often attracts resistance—and why wisdom sometimes means knowing when to contend and when to move on. Whether you’re a leader, pastor, entrepreneur, or Bible student, this episode connects biblical wisdom to modern leadership challenges, including: Navigating conflict without losing character Trusting God’s promises in seasons of resistance Leading with integrity when success creates tension Learning when persistence matters—and when peace matters more If you’re searching for a Genesis 26 Bible study, Christian leadership insights, or practical lessons on faith, conflict resolution, and obedience, this episode offers clarity, depth, and real-world application. 🎙️ The Today Counts Show exists to help leaders think deeper, live wiser, and lead better—because today counts. 📌 Subscribe, share, and join the discussion—because every part counts. Get a copy of Jim's book "Story: The Art Of Learning From Your Past" Follow for more content on IG:  @leadtodaycommunity  @jimpiper_jr Support the show

    37 min

  3. JAN 19

    Ep. 198 - How One Bad Decision Tore a Family Apart (Genesis 25 Study)

    Send us a text In this episode of The Today Counts Show, host Jim Piper Jr. is joined by co-hosts Winston Harris and Gary Harpst for a powerful conversation through Genesis 25, uncovering how a single impulsive decision between two brothers—Jacob and Esau—ignited generations of conflict and reshaped an entire family legacy. Together, they explore how family dysfunction, unchecked emotion, favoritism, and short-term thinking can lead to long-term consequences. Esau’s choice to trade his birthright for a temporary meal reveals how spiritual priorities, identity, and leadership responsibility can be lost in moments of pressure and weakness. This episode connects ancient Scripture to modern life, showing how everyday choices impact families, marriages, siblings, leadership, and generational health. Jim, Winston, and Gary offer biblical insight and practical wisdom on decision-making, conflict resolution, and protecting what matters most when emotions run high. Whether you’re navigating family tension, leadership challenges, or major life decisions, this conversation provides clarity, conviction, and hope for building a healthier future. 📌 Subscribe, share, and join the discussion—because every part counts. Get a copy of Jim's book "Story: The Art Of Learning From Your Past" Follow for more content on IG:  @leadtodaycommunity  @jimpiper_jr Support the show

    49 min

  4. JAN 11

    Ep. 197 - Navigating Gender Dynamics: What Leaders Need to Know w/ Robin Goad

    Send us a text In this episode of The Today Counts Show, host Jim Piper Jr. is joined by Robin Goad, author of Girl by Birth, Woman by Fire: The Get Real Guide to Becoming the Woman You Were Meant to Be, for a thoughtful and practical conversation on navigating gender dynamics in the workplace. As teams become more diverse and expectations continue to evolve, leaders must learn how awareness, communication, and emotional intelligence shape healthy cultures. Jim and Robin explore common misunderstandings, unspoken tensions, and leadership blind spots that often emerge around gender dynamics. Drawing from Robin’s experience as an author, speaker, and leader, the conversation highlights how clarity, maturity, and respect can transform team dynamics. This episode equips leaders to foster trust, strengthen collaboration, and lead with integrity—without fear, confusion, or unnecessary tension. Whether you lead a business, ministry, nonprofit, or team, this discussion offers practical insight for leading well in today’s workplace. 📌 Subscribe, share, and join the discussion—because every part counts. Get a copy of Jim's book "Story: The Art Of Learning From Your Past" Get a copy of Robin's book: "Girl by Birth, Woman by Fire: The Get Real Guide to Becoming the Woman You Were Meant to Be" Follow for more content on IG:  @leadtodaycommunity  @jimpiper_jr Support the show

    55 min

  5. 12/28/2025

    Ep. 196 - Leading the Church in a Different World: Gen Z’s Challenge

    Send us a text In this episode of The Today Counts Show, host Jim Piper Jr. sits down with Mason Moore, Worship Pastor at NorthRock Church, and Dr. Chris Juarez, Campus Pastor at NorthRock Church, to explore what it really means to lead the Church in a different world as a Gen Z leader. As ministry continues to change at a rapid pace, Gen Z leaders are navigating new pressures while learning timeless lessons in real time. Mason and Chris share honest insights on learning from mistakes, embracing collaboration across generations, and leading with authenticity in a culture that quickly detects what isn’t real. They discuss how failure can become a formative teacher, why shared leadership is essential for sustainable ministry, and how authenticity builds trust with both teams and congregations. This episode isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about growing through experience, leading with humility, and creating healthy ministry environments where people can thrive. Whether you’re a Gen Z leader, a pastor developing young leaders, or someone invested in the future of the Church, this conversation offers clarity, encouragement, and practical wisdom. 📌 Subscribe, share, and join the discussion—because today counts. Follow Mason and Chris at NorthRock Church by CLICKING HERE Click here to follow Chris Juarez on Instagram  Click here to follow Mason Moore on Instagram  Get a copy of Jim's book "Story: The Art Of Learning From Your Past" Follow for more content on IG:  @leadtodaycommunity  @jimpiper_jr Support the show

    1h 16m

  6. 12/21/2025

    Ep. 195 - How to Make Wise Decisions: A Genesis 24 Blueprint

    Send us a text In this episode of The Today Counts Show, host Jim Piper Jr. unpacks Genesis 24 to reveal a practical, faith-centered blueprint for making wise decisions in seasons of uncertainty, transition, and pressure. Through the story of Abraham’s servant seeking a wife for Isaac, this chapter offers timeless principles on prayer, preparation, patience, and discernment. Jim walks through how having clear values, dependence on God, discernment, and active faith that shapes decisions that honor God and serve others well. Rather than rushing outcomes or relying on emotion alone, Genesis 24 shows us how wisdom is formed through obedience, humility, and trust in God’s guidance. Whether you’re facing a major life choice, leadership decision, or everyday crossroads, this episode will equip you with biblical insight and practical tools to help you choose wisely and move forward with confidence. 📌 Subscribe, share, and join the discussion—because every part counts. Get a copy of Jim's book "Story: The Art Of Learning From Your Past" Follow for more content on IG:  @leadtodaycommunity  @jimpiper_jr Support the show

    31 min

  7. 12/14/2025

    Ep. 194 - The Hidden Financial Beliefs That Shape Great (and Bad) Leaders

    Send us a text In this episode of The Today Counts Show, host Jim Piper Jr. sits down with Darryl Lyons, CEO of Pax Financial Group, to uncover one of the most overlooked forces in leadership: the hidden financial beliefs that shape how great (and bad) leaders think, decide, and influence others. Every leader—whether in business, ministry, or the public sector—operates from a philosophy of money, and that mindset impacts everything from budgeting and stewardship to generosity, risk tolerance, and organizational culture. Jim and Darryl explore the difference between healthy financial beliefs that strengthen leadership and unhealthy money mindsets that quietly sabotage decision-making and credibility. Drawing from Darryl’s experience leading a national financial firm, this episode blends biblical wisdom, real-world leadership insights, and practical examples to help you recognize the financial assumptions shaping your leadership style. If you’re ready to grow as a leader, steward resources wisely, and build a healthier relationship with money, this conversation will challenge your perspective and give you tools to lead with confidence and integrity. 📌 Subscribe, share, and join the discussion—because every part counts. Connect with Darryl Lyons by clicking here! Get a copy of Jim's book "Story: The Art Of Learning From Your Past" Follow for more content on IG:  @leadtodaycommunity  @jimpiper_jr Support the show

    1h 8m

  8. 11/30/2025

    Ep. 193 - When Faith Meets Grief: Abraham’s Journey in Genesis 23

    Send us a text In this episode of The Today Counts Show, host Jim Piper Jr, Matt Martin, and Winston Harris walk through Genesis 23, one of the most emotional and significant chapters in Abraham’s life—the death of Sarah. This episode explores what happens when faith meets grief, and how Abraham models strength, honor, and clarity during one of the deepest losses a person can face. The guys unpack the spiritual, cultural, and leadership implications of Abraham’s response: his intentional grieving, his integrity in securing a burial place, and the way he honors both God and Sarah in a moment of sorrow. This story invites us to consider how our own faith holds up in seasons of pain, transition, and decision-making. Whether you’re navigating loss or leading others through difficult seasons, this conversation offers perspective, wisdom, and hope rooted in Scripture. 📌 Subscribe, share, and join the discussion as we face the hard parts of Scripture—because every part counts. Follow Winston Harris on IG: @winstg Get a copy of Jim's book "Story: The Art Of Learning From Your Past" Order Matt Martin's New Book "Notice What Matters": Follow for more content on IG:  @leadtodaycommunity  @jimpiper_jr Support the show

    42 min
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The Today Counts Show is about leadership. It’s about shaping healthy leaders, relationships, and workplaces. It’s about re-imaging leadership within three dimensions: your person, your people, and your place. This triad of thought and life is informed by theology, psychology, biology, philosophy, sociology, and any discipline that contributes to the shaping of leadership character.

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  • Creator
    Jim Piper Jr.
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    199
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    © 2026 The Today Counts Show
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