Send us a text With summer upon us, I want to offer you some breath prayers as you face the storms of life or as life turns up the heat. These short prayers will help you start your mornings, provide a midday break to cool you off, or help you end your busy day. RESOURCES FOR YOU: Book a High-Value Clarity Call with Amy Wicks https://www.simplywholehearted.com/callamywicks Wholehearted Enneagram Coaching https://bit.ly/SWcoachingcollective Ennea-what? The Beginners Guide to the Enneagram (free c...
May 27, 2024•12 min•Ep. 345
Send us a text It’s bittersweet with my daughter Payge on the show to celebrate Graduation. We talk through thoughtful questions and encouragement for each Enneagram type that you can ask and pass along to the graduate in your life, including: -- What are you excited about, nervous about? -- What advice would you give to incoming high school students or younger siblings? -- Who influenced you or helped shape your high school experience? -- Looking back, is there anything you wish you had done di...
May 20, 2024•25 min•Ep. 344
Send us a text Enneagram mistyping is super common. If you thought you were one type and are now wondering if that first number was wrong, you’re not alone. Joining me on the show is my friend and fellow Wholehearted Coach, Sonja Scott, to talk about: -- how she first came to identify (and mistype) as a six -- challenges she faced during self-reflection and mistyping -- how self-discovery through the Enneagram impacted her as a wife and mom -- how she uses her understanding of being a type four ...
May 13, 2024•43 min•Ep. 343
Send us a text Are you struggling to find your Enneagram type, or know someone who is? Today's conversation will help normalize the process of finding your type while also sharing how coaching can benefit you even if you do not know your dominant type yet. Joining me on the show is my friend and Wholehearted coaching client, Shannon Renee, to talk about: – what prompted her to look for an Enneagram coach – what Type she thought she’d be and what Types she “tried on” – the benefits of getting coa...
May 06, 2024•34 min•Ep. 342
Send us a text Even after all you’ve learned about the Enneagram in this 101 series, there are still dangers to your spiritual growth and relationships if you use it in a certain way. In this series finale, we’re covering these five dangers: -- Allowing the Enneagram to bring division when discussing whether or not believers should use it -- The Enneagram replaces the priority of the gospel in your life -- You use your personality type as an excuse to behave badly -- You become obsessed with sel...
Apr 29, 2024•13 min•Ep. 341
Send us a text In this fourth episode of our new five-part Enneagram 101 series, let’s focus on five benefits of using the Enneagram for spiritual direction and to experience transformation in your spiritual life: -- The Enneagram helps you appreciate God -- The Enneagram defines the three core emotional struggles -- The Enneagram helps you identify the message your heart longs to hear -- The Enneagram helps you have more humility -- The Enneagram helps you develop compassion and empathy for oth...
Apr 22, 2024•22 min•Ep. 340
Send us a text It's time to clear the air on misconceptions, and set the record straight on using the Enneagram. In this third episode of our new five-part Enneagram 101 series, we'll debunk these five common myths: -- Myth #1: The Enneagram is just another personality test -- Myth #2: The Enneagram boxes people in -- Myth #3: The Enneagram is based on pseudoscience -- Myth #4: The Enneagram is the same as astrology -- Myth #5: The Enneagram's origins are satanic Whether you're new to the Enneag...
Apr 15, 2024•8 min•Ep. 339
Send us a text Is the Enneagram evil? This second episode of our new five-part Enneagram 101 series was inspired by a text I received from a friend. So let's dive in to: -- Can you love Jesus and use the Enneagram? -- a historical timeline and key contributors to the Enneagram -- how the Enneagram is used in professional fields and personal growth spaces -- who should avoid using the Enneagram Catch up on the series: Ennea-what? (Part 1) RESOURCES FOR YOU: Book a High-Value Clarity Call with Amy...
Apr 08, 2024•23 min•Ep. 338
Send us a text Curious what this Enneagram is that you keep hearing about? Wondering if or how it can really benefit you? I'm kicking off a new five-part series all about the Enneagram: what it is, what it's not, and what it can do for you. In this first episode, we'll talk about: -- how the Enneagram is different from other personality tests -- an overview of the nine Enneagram types -- the traits and behaviors of each type at their best and worst -- how to engage in self awareness with a bibli...
Apr 01, 2024•17 min•Ep. 337
Send us a text Are you experiencing Thursday’s betrayal, Friday’s loss or Saturday’s ache this Holy Week? If so, you are not alone. Here are nine Breath prayers, including a scripture reminding each Enneagram type how Christ is the perfect embodiment of their personality, and how you can look to Him to get all of your needs met. RESOURCES FOR YOU: Book a High-Value Clarity Call with Amy Wicks https://www.simplywholehearted.com/callamywicks Wholehearted Enneagram Coaching https://bit.ly/SWcoachin...
Mar 25, 2024•12 min•Ep. 336
Send us a text With Easter just around the corner, I can’t think of a better time for us to study the life of Jesus. Here to equip us is author and pastor, Dr. Shane Stanford. His book, Jesus with Us: Meeting Him Where He Began , is part of the Life Along the Way Series, four incredible books that take you chronologically through studying the life of Jesus. Dr. Shane shares about: learning more about Jesus through studying and writing on Christ's life then and now how his faith inspires his opti...
Mar 18, 2024•40 min•Ep. 335
Send us a text Have you experienced a hard trial in your life? Ever felt like giving up? Or feel ready to burn everything down and run far away? We all face resistance at one time or another causing us to back out on a dream or give up on our thing. How can we choose persistence instead? That’s what we’re talking about today with pastor Nick Connolly, author of Don’t Give Up Just Yet: Choosing Persistence in a World of Overwhelming Resistance. Resources mentioned: Nick's book Nick's Instagram Th...
Mar 11, 2024•47 min•Ep. 334
Send us a text I’m excited to have my friend Sara Hagerty back on the show! We're talking about how her new book is tackling a much-needed topic for so many of us facing the reality of our human limitations. Sara shares about: the most challenging aspect of book writing and launching for her personality type the moment that birthed this specific message on limitations the journey readers will experience through The Gift of Limitations RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Gift of Limitations, Finding Beauty ...
Mar 04, 2024•33 min•Ep. 333
Send us a text Are you thinking of turning your passion for helping others into a business in 2024? One of the terms I often use in my Wholehearted training and coaching is being a guide by the side. We aren’t meant to be another person's hero. Instead, we get the privilege of guiding someone else to be the hero in their story and point them to the most perfect Hero and Guide, Jesus Christ. So what is a guide by the side? And how do you become one? That’s what I’m sharing today along with nine w...
Feb 26, 2024•46 min•Ep. 332
Send us a text This week I’m sharing my hard, but real, wholehearted healing journey with you. This conversation was originally recorded with my friend Brian Lee as a guest speaker in his Broken to Beloved Summit in April of 2023. He gave me permission to share it with you. The decision to share my painful journey is not an easy one, and I hope and pray you hold my story with care. In this episode, I'm sharing: How the U diagram (from Allender Center) helps process our stories and guide others t...
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 331
Send us a text Are a faith-forward coach and entrepreneur, or aspire to be one? If so, I can’t wait for you to hear a sneak peek from some of our speakers at our annual Wholehearted Equip and Activate Online Conference. It's coming up February 7-9 and I don't want you to miss it! Stop the guesswork and get the clarity you need to grow your business and simplify your life! You’ll hear a sneak peek from these conference sessions: Shepherding in the Marketplace with Carla H. Hayden Margin for the L...
Jan 29, 2024•18 min•Ep. 330
Send us a text ** Join us for the Wholehearted Equip and Activate Online Conference February 7-9, 2024 ** WRITE is one of three Wholehearted Rhythm pillars we are covering this month and I can’t wait for you to hear from my friend, Glenn Packiam. Glenn is lead pastor of RockHarbor Church in California, and author of “The Intentional Year”. He shares about: What it’s like as an Enneagram 3 wing 4 married to a nine wing 8 Writing to take inventory of prayer rest, renewal, relationships, and work I...
Jan 22, 2024•27 min•Ep. 329
Send us a text ** Join us for the Wholehearted Equip and Activate Online Conference February 7-9, 2024 ** Worship is one of three Wholehearted Rhythm pillars we are covering this month and I can’t wait for you to hear what my friend and worship leader, Katie Reed has to share, including: Worship is reaping what you haven't sown Seeing the possibilities and beauty of God's design in your Enneagram number How self discovery is important for social interactions Leading worship vs. knowing and feeli...
Jan 15, 2024•40 min•Ep. 328
Send us a text ** Join us for the Wholehearted Equip and Activate Online Conference February 7-9, 2024 ** When you hear the phrase “quiet time” what does it make you think? Punishment, maybe a timeout on the corner? A dream that you have and it never happens. An item on your to-do list that you tend to put off? Let’s look at quiet time as getting in the Word of God, however that looks for you. Word is one of three Wholehearted Rhythm pillars we are going to cover this month and I can’t wait to t...
Jan 08, 2024•33 min•Ep. 327
Send us a text ** Join us for the Wholehearted Equip and Activate Online Conference February 7-9, 2024 ** Honest question: how did 2023 go for you? Full of fun? Blessings? Frustration? Hardship? Or maybe a little bit of both hard and good? Today I'm going to walk you through my LEARN process, to help you reflect on the past and plan for the future with life giving rhythms. This is the process I personally use at the end of the year and in this episode, I will share my own answers to these reflec...
Jan 01, 2024•37 min•Season 25Ep. 326
Send us a text It's hard but true, the holiday season still doesn’t make all our relational issues disappear. So, that's why I would like to invite you to step into a story for this special Advent episode. A story that will provide perspective on what triggers you and what triggers the other personalities around you. It’s true that some personalities naturally click more than others. Still, the desire I have for you and the wholehearted community is not just to tolerate the differences but inste...
Dec 18, 2023•40 min•Season 24Ep. 325
Send us a text Show Notes Today, I am going to talk you through a breath prayer for each Enneagram Type that you can write down and practice yourself, or just listen to this episode as many times as you want and enjoy all the breath prayers. So whether you are driving around town, walking an indoor track, or making a mess in the kitchen, may the peace of Christ envelop you today amongst the hustle and bustle of the season. RESOURCES FOR YOU: Book a High-Value Clarity Call with Amy Wicks https://...
Dec 11, 2023•10 min•Season 24Ep. 324
Send us a text This year, I’ve invited nine previous podcast guests to share what lights them up most with joy when it comes to all things Christmas. They’ll be sharing things like: What does their Type add to the celebration table? What is their favorite ornament or decoration? The gift on their list that most reflects growth for their personality? Something they’ve done this year that reflects their personality Type? Connect with guests: Bonnie Gray's previous episode, The Problem of Lonelines...
Dec 04, 2023•32 min•Season 24Ep. 323
Send us a text This year, I’ve invited nine previous podcast guests to share what lights them up most with joy when it comes to all things Christmas. They’ll be sharing things like: What their Type adds to the celebration table? Their favorite ornament or decoration? The gift on their list that most reflect growth for their personality? Something they’ve done this year that reflects their personality Type? Connect with guests: Krystal Ribble previous episode: Love Me in the Waiting https://podca...
Nov 27, 2023•35 min•Season 24Ep. 322
Send us a text When you read the word “expectation,” what comes to mind? A feeling of hope? A sense of disappointment? Or a point of frustration? Expectations- we’ve all got ‘em whether we want to or not- and that’s why I wanted to take time with fellow Wholehearted Coach Deanna Sudom to unpack the word expectation specifically in light of the holiday season. We will offer five practical tips to help you navigate expectations, which you can implement today, and a specific action for each Enneagr...
Nov 20, 2023•45 min•Season 24Ep. 321
Send us a text What is advent? It’s personal, yet communal. Traditional yet varied. And ultimately is about the anticipation and preparation for the arrival of Christ. Author Jen Ludwig joins me on today's episode to share her personal experience on reclaiming Advent in her own life. She is also the author of the Christian devotion, "Embracing Advent: Rediscovering Christmas in the Chaos". Connect with Jen: Website Book RESOURCES FOR YOU: Book a High-Value Clarity Call with Amy Wicks https://www...
Nov 13, 2023•43 min•Season 24Ep. 320
Send us a text When I got the email about a new Christmas musical coming to theaters with big names like Antonio Banderas, I knew I had to do some investigation. While it was a little strange for this midwesterner to watch a Christmas movie when it was 90 degrees outside, I was so delighted to have the opportunity to preview this phenomenal work. I truly got chills and tears as I pushed the volume on my computer screen to the max and immersed myself in the story. The Journey to Bethlehem score a...
Nov 06, 2023•38 min•Season 24Ep. 319
Send us a text While we are going to spend ample time this Advent season preparing for the celebration and taking in the joys and the goodness we have available, I did want to share this special conversation to equip you to care for your community and your own heart if you are facing grief, illness or loss this holiday. Jane Butler and Christy Knutson have traversed many tragedies and joys together over the years. They will share more about their supportive resources throughout the conversation....
Oct 30, 2023•44 min•Season 23Ep. 318
Send us a text Are you enjoying this relationship series month? I’m really enjoying these conversations with voices I trust and with some new friends as well. Today’s guest, Ahn Lin, is one of those new friends and newer to my IG feed, but she has a very influential DIY account my teen girls have enjoyed following for a while. Ahn recently released a debut Book FOREVER HOME, A Transformative Journey of Healing, Empowerment, and Inner Peace- throughout it’s pages, she shares Her Inspiring Story o...
Oct 23, 2023•40 min•Season 23Ep. 317
Send us a text Do you lie awake at night thinking about how you are probably messing up your kids? Is your mind swimming with all the places you must go and things you need to do with and for your kids? Or how you used to be a certain kind of person and enjoy different things, but now you aren’t sure who you are after having kids? Well, you aren’t alone. That’s why I’m so grateful a good friend, fellow entrepreneur, and author has written a book to help you throw off the guilt and strip away the...
Oct 16, 2023•49 min•Season 23Ep. 316
