In this episode of Navigate, host Tim Austin reflects on one of the main ways we gain solid footing through uncertain seasons. For anyone whose ever wrestled with lack of clarity or confidence in seasons of change, Tim's insights will be a source of encouragment and a reminder that transition seasons are opportunities to align ourselves with what truly matters. Mentioned in this Podcast: With: Reimagining the Way You Relate to God, Skye Jethani Psalm 42 Genesis 26 Download Tim's Discernment Guid...
Feb 27, 2024•9 min•Season 5Ep. 57
In this episode of Navigate, Tim is reflecting on building trust through transition seasons. Navigating change requires trust building. But that’s not always easy. It can sometimes feel like digging a well in hostile or unknown territory. Tim compares the process of trust building with the ancient practice of digging wells. In the Bible, wells were regularly places of divine appointments and answers to prayer. They were places of provision, but also points of contact. A good well was reliable, l...
Jan 02, 2024•8 min•Season 5Ep. 56
How are you leaning into change in this season? What’s your posture like? Have you been resisting or embracing the changes in your life? In this episode of Navigate with Tim Austin , Tim reflects upon seasons of change and how these become opportunities to discover and embrace our true identities and live with greater purpose and fulfillment. Tim has a deep appreciation for the many creative ways seasonal change has helped him approach change on a personal level. Tim says, "Sometimes we might re...
Oct 31, 2023•13 min•Season 4Ep. 55
Welcome to Navigate! In this episode host Tim Austin challenges us with the idea there are three key milemarkers on the path toward resilience: Disruption, Reflection/Learning, and Action. In our current world, the need for resilience is greater than ever before. Resilience, the ability to bounce back from difficulty, is a skill that can transform individuals, leaders, and organizations. But the path to resilience isn't always easy to navigate, especially when faced with resistance, both interna...
Sep 19, 2023•10 min•Season 4Ep. 54
Welcome to Navigate with Tim Austin. In this episode we'll be exploring the art of managing turmoil in transition seasons. Transitions are naturally seasons of turmoil. They feel like storms passing over our lives, maybe more like hurricanes! But in the midst of the chaos and confusion, there are some approaches that will help us navigate even the most difficult of transitions. Join Tim as he discusses three key strategies to help keep you grounded and clear when transition threatens to overturn...
Sep 05, 2023•9 min•Season 4Ep. 53
Welcome to Navigate with Tim Austin. In this episode we'll be exploring the significance of what Tim calls anchor points, and how they can help us find stability in the winds and waves of change. Transitions are a natural part of life. They often come unexpectedly and can leave us feeling lost and unsure of where we stand. The steadiness and stability we once knew can seem like distant memories. But what if there was a way to navigate these uncertain times with more confidence and clarity? That'...
Jul 21, 2023•11 min•Season 4Ep. 52
In this first episode of a brand new season, Heidi Lewerenz introduces a strategy for navigating change she calls "microseasons." This values-based approach to doing what matters helps us measure impact and success in shorter intervals so we don't lose sight of our priorities and as Heidi puts it "sacrifice what's important on the altar of what gets noticed." Navigate is all about taking the guesswork out of transition. Ready to dive into a new season of Navigate? Let's go! About Heidi Lewerenz ...
Jan 31, 2023•35 min•Season 4Ep. 51
Can the disruption of this transition really be God's gift to me in disguise? Who am I apart from the work I do? How can I regain a sense purpose and calling? When the work we do feels so connected to our sense of purpose and identity, these are just a few of the questions we may ask. Join Tim and his guest Annie Perdue-Olson as they have a conversation about life's surprises which catapult us into transiton, and how to leverage the growth opportunities through them. Valuable insights await! Abo...
Aug 02, 2022•36 min•Season 3Ep. 50
What are some places where transition and life calling intersect? What's the potential for life calling discovery through transition seasons? Chris Heinz returns for another conversation with Tim to probe these questions and more. Learn why relationship is at the core of Life Calling Discovery. About Chris: Chris Heinz is a certified coach, professional development speaker, and founder of the Christian Life Calling Institute. He helps Christians find their life calling and live with intention. H...
Jul 26, 2022•44 min•Season 3Ep. 49
Transitions are a combination of disruption and recalibration, obstacles and opportunities. They can be resets with profound and lasting ripple effects. Nobody knows this like Heidi Lewerenz, Tim's guest for this episode of Navigate. You're in for a real treat as you get to know Heidi, listen to her insights, and learn about the tools and resources she offers. About Tim's Guest: Heidi Lewerenz is a Leadership Coach and Trainer from Wisconsin ---where you can mow your lawn and shovel snow all in ...
Jul 05, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 48
In this episode of Navigate Tim has the privilege of meeting up with a guy who lived and worked in Central Asia during the time he and his family were there. Although their paths never crossed through all those years, they recently met and now even collaborate on some work together. Tim and Bernie get to know each other through this conversation while discussing some themes and topics around core values, identity and business as mission. About Bernie Anderson: Bernie Anderson served as a senior ...
Jun 14, 2022•40 min•Season 3Ep. 47
The summer months bring unique opportunities for big moments. Breaks from routine, vacations, time with family and friends…it all comes with opportunities to experience those big moments that don’t present themselves every day. And so it’s appropriate to be having a conversation with our guest today, someone who not only recognizes the value and the growth potential in life’s Big moments; she’s taken it a step further to come alongside others in their moments...and does this for a living. About ...
Jun 03, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 46
Tim returns to the topic of Third Culture Kids with friend and TCK educationial specialist Bethany. Due to the sensitive nature of the region of the world where Bethany serves, we will be using her first name only. Bethany has been working in Central Eurasia with TCKs since 2005. She’s served as a teacher, principal, and an educational consultant for cross cultural workers serving throughout that part of the world. This includes countries such as Tajikistan and Turkey. She combines her passion o...
May 03, 2022•44 min•Season 3Ep. 45
Transition is a place where everything seems uncertain and up for grabs, especially when accompanied by loss. In this episode Tim has a real, raw conversation around grief and loss with his guests Matt and Kari Perkins. Woven into their story is a message of hope that we know will encourage you. About Matt and Kari Perkins Matt and Kari met while going through counseling following the loss of their spouses. They married in 2017 and have a blended family of seven kids. Together, they seek to insp...
Feb 25, 2022•54 min•Season 3Ep. 44
Transition stories are often characterized by illustrations and metaphors God gives us along the way. They become signposts to look back on a difficult season and be reminded of His goodness. Fear to Courage, Darkness to Light...these are part of Eric Vinson's journey of discovery and growth through a difficult transition. Join Navigate Podcast host Tim Austin and his guest Erica Vinson as they discuss some of the tools and resources they've found helpful in navigating both personal and professi...
Jan 19, 2022•32 min•Season 3Ep. 43
In this episode of Navigate with Tim Austin, join Tim and his guest Janna Thomason as they discuss the role that personal needs and values play in season of change. They talk about how an understanding of one's needs and values can get us unstuck and prepared to make major life and career decisions, with purpose and clarity. About Tim's Guest: Janna Thomason BSN RN-BC, is a REALIFE Process® Charter Facilitator and Certified Enneagram Coach. Janna has been a Registered Nurse for over 22 years wit...
Dec 07, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 42
Transition has a way of placing demands on us to be more open and welcoming to change. In order to embrace change, letting go must be part of navigating transition seasons. Join Tim Austin and Dr. Ally Butrous as they discuss the struggle which we must enter into in order to create space for new thoughts and approaches to change. You'll be reminded that relinquishing our plans in exchange for God’s greater plans and purposes can feel risky and uncomfortable, but it truly is the path to our best ...
Oct 12, 2021•48 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Welcome to this 40th episode of Navigate! This milestone episode marks the completion of three conversations -one with each of Tim's adult Third Culture Kids. By the way, if you’re unfamiliar with the term Third Culture Kid, or TCK for short, have a listen to episode 39, where podcast guest Chad Phillips does a great job of unpacking that for us. This episode conversation brings in Luke Austin. Luke has spent the majority of his life outside of the United States, which happens to be his passport...
Aug 17, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Third Culture Kids or TCK’s for short…Who are they and what defines them? How did the term originate? And why is it important for us to understand the unique opportunities and challenges they face? You'll hear about all of this and more with Tim's good friend and guest on the show, Chad Phillips. Chad Phillips is a TCK from South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and The Netherlands. He spent his first 18 years overseas. He also served TCKs internationally in Singapore and Belgium. Chad has been direc...
Aug 12, 2021•42 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Tim's guest for this episode is Emma Austin, a young adult TCK who has spent most of her life living in Central Asia and Turkey. She is also Tim's daughter. Navigating transition from high school to the next thing can be challenging for any young adult, but TCK's bring a unique set of challenges and strengths to the process. Join Tim and Emma as they talk about what it's like to journey with God and surrender to Him through big choices. Follow Emma's blog Support Emma Notes: The term third cultu...
Jul 27, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 38
In this episode of Navigate with Tim Austin, Mark Ross is welcomed back to be the host of the show while Tim shares some of his personal journey, providing the backdrop for this podcast and the other work he does. By nature, Tim prefers to shine the spotlight on others and lift others up. Consequently, he was not so sure about being on the other side of the conversation with someone else asking the questions. However, Mark sold Tim on the idea and this episode is the result. Hope you enjoy getti...
Jul 13, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Tim and his guest Lori Ferrell continue a conversation around the theme of rest. How do we become willing, open and active recipients to the rest we need? Lori Ferrell Lori Ferrell is a wife, mother of two boys, and a spiritual director. Her passion is to invite others into rhythms of rest and to know themselves as fully known and fully loved. Website: soulsala.org We are not defined by our ministry, our work, our roles—but delighting in God, in God’s creation, and in this place remembering who ...
Jun 15, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 36
In this Navigate conversation, Tim and his guest Lori Ferrell dive into the theme of rest. How do we become willing, open and active recipients to the rest we need? Lori Ferrell Lori Ferrell is a wife, mother of two boys, and a spiritual director. Her passion is to invite others into rhythms of rest and to know themselves as fully known and fully loved. Website: soulsala.org We are not defined by our ministry, our work, our roles—but delighting in God, in God’s creation, and in this place rememb...
Jun 08, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Join Tim Austin and his wife Eve Austin as they continue a conversation with Jeff and Sara Simons about their own personal approaches to navigating transition seasons. With over 35 years of cross-cultural experience collectively, the Austins and the Simons are just the ones to be talking about the do's and dont's of walking through challenging transitions. Jeff and Sara are both professional coaches and cross-cultural companions to global leaders in major transition. Sara is also a coach and fou...
May 18, 2021•16 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Join Tim Austin and his wife Eve Austin as they sit down with Jeff and Sara Simons to have a conversation about utilizing art and movement as a strategy for navigating transition seasons. With over 35 years of cross-cultural experience collectively, the Austins and the Simons are just the ones to be talking about the do's and dont's of walking through challenging transitions. Jeff and Sara are both professional coaches and cross-cultural companions to global leaders in major transition. Sara is ...
May 04, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Pastors who also work in field of professional counseling have a unique calling and set of challenges around that call. Join Tim and his guest Austin Pritchard as they discuss some of Austin's personal story of transition, his role as a Pastor and Marriage/Family Therapist, and keys to successful connection and communication in marriage and relationships. Austin Pritchard is a pastor and Marriage and Family therapist in south-central Pennsylvania. He has a passion for helping people reach their ...
Mar 16, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 32
In transition seasons, exploring one's life calling can be a rich area for discovery and growth. Join Tim and his guest Chris Heinz as they discuss some key principles of life calling, such as... How God might use disruption to get our attention focused on life calling The relationship between transition and life calling discovery Intentional and practical steps toward understanding our personal life callings Helpful resources and tools to aid us in the discovery process What intentional steps c...
Mar 02, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 31
What’s your relationship with money and how is it impacting your soul? Our relationship with money certainly affects our relationships, both horizontally with others and vertically with God. But it goes even beyond that. It impacts our own souls. Those of us who do personal support raising or raise funds for non-profits have a unique set of challenges when it comes to this interplay between money and the soul. Tim's guests for this episode are Amy Young, founder of Global Trellis, Lori Ferrell- ...
Feb 16, 2021•44 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Welcome to the podcast. This episode of Navigate is taking a slightly different approach as Tim shares his personal transition insights with the creator the The Realife Process®, Teresa McCloy. Teresa is also the host of The Realife Process® Podcast, which you’re going to hear about because Teresa and Tim actually partnered together to create this conversation for both of their podcasts. More about Teresa McCloy... Teresa is the creator of The Realife Process®, Keynote Speaker, Podcaster and a C...
Feb 02, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 29
In this episode of Navigate with Tim Austin, Tim invites Mark Ross to talk about discovering your next thing in transition seasons. Mark is a skilled professional certified coach who has his own personal story of finding purpose and fulfillment in the second half of life. What he brings in experience and skill as a coach allows professionals to walk with Ross in gaining greater clarity in life and work and, ultimately, design a pathway to prosper. If you or someone you know is looking for inspir...
Jan 12, 2021•47 min•Season 2Ep. 28
