Lantz joins the CEO and Founder of Thrive Farmers Michael Jones for a fast-moving conversation about his marriage, redemption story, a story about what a thriving farmer is, and why keeping real success in perspective matters. Thrive Farmers distributes coffee and tea for international brands including Chick-fil-A and Delta Airlines. Thrive Farmers has been recognized as #19 on Inc 500 list. https://thrivefarmers.com/ -- Lantz Howard is a professional coach helping leaders build strong relations...
Dec 10, 2024•31 min
Lantz and Jon discussed their personal and professional lives, including their experiences in ministry roles, career transitions, and the importance of relationships in understanding oneself. They also explored the significance of patience, longevity, and faith in relationships, as well as the importance of deep listening and presence in tense environments. Lastly, they discussed the use of the Enneagram in coaching and personal development, emphasizing the need for self-improvement, understandi...
Dec 03, 2024•45 min
Lantz and Jeff discussed emotional struggles, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability and honesty in personal and professional relationships. The value of this conversation is deep as Jeff models what it sounds like to communicate with his wife with his true emotions. They also explored the concept of shame versus healthy shame and its role in human behavior. The conversation concluded with Jeff emphasizing the importance of emotional awareness, secure attachment, and being present with one'...
Nov 26, 2024•48 min
Lantz and Geoff discussed the importance of maintaining trust and connection in relationships, and addressing challenges such as anxiety, betrayal, and infidelity. They emphasized the need for personal boundaries, moral integrity, and open communication, as well as the importance of secure attachment and humility in relationships. The conversation also touched on the dynamics of power imbalances, the process of repair after betrayal, and the timeline for recovery in such situations. Geoff Steure...
Nov 19, 2024•43 min
Join Lantz Howard and Alex Judd to have a deep dive conversation on the realties of startups, the tension of being a high performer, and how to have a secure attachment to your true identity. Alex Judd is the Founder of Path for Growth We exist to help impact-driven leaders step into who they were created to be so that others benefit and God is glorified. https://www.pathforgrowth.com/ Decision Making and The Will of God Podcast with Alex -- Lantz Howard is a professional coach serving high-perf...
Nov 12, 2024•36 min
Lantz Howard and Dr. Richard Beck, author of The Shape of Joy dive deep into the psychology and theology of joy, exploring how faith intersects with happiness in profound and unexpected ways. Dr. Beck shares insights on joy as a discipline and its power to transform our lives and communities. Summary of The Shape of Joy Subscribe to Experimental Theology and learn more about Dr. Richard Beck. Order the Shape of Joy: The Transformative Power of Moving Beyond Yourself -- Lantz Howard is a professi...
Nov 05, 2024•59 min
Lantz Howard and Jim Martin discussed the concept of growing up and maturity in the context of a long-lasting marriage, with Jim sharing his personal journey of self-discovery and differentiation. They also emphasized the importance of intentionality, relationships, and asking questions in growing in wisdom and leadership. The conversation concluded with a discussion on the significance of mentoring and seeking guidance from others, with Jim encouraging people to put their hope in God during cha...
Oct 29, 2024•46 min
Lantz Howard and Dr. Jake Smith, the president of Plumline, shared personal stories and discussed the importance of leadership, personal growth, and emotional awareness in everyday life. They also discussed the challenges faced by leaders with influence and affluence, particularly in the context of their Christian faith, and the need for spiritual formation beyond just learning and doing. Jake emphasized the importance of self-awareness, understanding one's emotions, and taking responsibility fo...
Oct 22, 2024•46 min
Lantz Howard and Alan Briggs discussed their personal experiences and perspectives on leadership, marriage, and self-care, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing personal time. They also discussed the benefits of walks in fostering emotional and mental connection, and the importance of structuring one's life to achieve personal goals and avoid burnout. The conversation concluded with discussions on discerning one's unique calling, the inspiration behind Alan's book on ...
Oct 16, 2024•44 min
Lantz Howard and Chuck DeGroat discussed the importance of curiosity and self-reflection in personal growth and development. Chuck emphasized that curiosity may arise at different stages of life, such as when transitioning from one's twenties to thirties or forties, and that it's essential to confront larger questions about meaning, purpose, and mortality. He also highlighted the significance of having courageous conversations with others, even if they may not be ready for them immediately. Chuc...
Oct 11, 2024•46 min
Lantz and Michael Mitchell discussed their personal journeys of spiritual growth and self-discovery. Michael shared his experience of waking up to the Holy Spirit's presence and his own desires, which he described as a central theme in Jesus's message. The conversation was framed around the idea of nurturing the heart and paying attention to one's own experiences, inviting Jesus into them. https://simplesoulcare.myflodesk.com/saturday -- Lantz Howard is a professional coach for high-performing m...
Oct 01, 2024•34 min
Lantz and Mindy Caliguire discussed the importance of soul care and self-reflection in leadership, with Mindy sharing her journey of realizing the need for soul care and its central role in her work. We discussed the challenges faced by individuals in both the ministry and corporate worlds, with Mindy highlighting the unique pressures of vocational ministry. The conversation also touched on the importance of spiritual formation, the context and meaning of Jesus's words in Matthew 16:26, and the ...
Sep 24, 2024•51 min
Join Lantz Howard and Jon Tyson for a deep, rich, and meaningful conversation about what it means to raise resilient daughters who know the love of Christ and have a solid identity as a daughter of God. Jon shares why he created Resilient Daughters and insights about what you can do right now to cultivate emotional safety and a Kingdom presence in your home and the heart of your daughter. From Raising Resilient Daughters... "Your daughters need you... When you have a daughter, something differen...
Sep 17, 2024•49 min
Lantz and Randy discussed the importance of fatherhood, emotional intimacy, and a holistic approach to leadership in today's podcast. They emphasized the need for intentionality, communication, and selflessness in building strong relationships, both in personal and professional contexts. Lastly, they discussed strategies for overcoming feelings of being stuck and the importance of having a robust bench of trusted advisors in leadership. -- If you win at work, but lose at home, you still lose. Wh...
Sep 10, 2024•46 min
Chase Replogle, a pastor and author of A Sharp Compassion, believes all this offense is making it harder to hear the truth. It even prevents us from hearing Jesus’s good, but sometimes hard, words. A Sharp Compassion offers readers a closer look at Jesus’ most challenging words. Through a careful study of the conversations in which Jesus offended, you will discover a savior willing to risk offending you to save you from your deepest insecurities. https://asharpcompassion.com/ Chase has been the ...
Sep 03, 2024•47 min
Warning authentic conversation follows. Be prepared to talk to your kids about sex if they are listening. -- Meaning Making is for those who have laughed and cried and loved and lost and are now staring down the decades that remain, wondering how to ensure they don’t miss out on the exquisite chaos of the here and now. No one is broken, everyone is worthy of being known, and we’re all a collection of complex, beautiful messes. These are the core truths that drive this gritty and authentic book f...
Aug 27, 2024•45 min
Lantz and Tod Bolsinger discussed the role of leadership in facilitating transformation, with a focus on personal growth, adaptive leadership, and the importance of transformation. They also explored the differences and similarities between the marketplace and ministry worlds, the concept of sabotage in leadership, the importance of mentorship in personal and professional growth, and how if you don't have a mentor you are committing leadership malpractice. Additionally, they delved into the clas...
Aug 21, 2024•40 min
Ricky Dixonson, former CEO of Bluebell Ice Cream, shared his leadership journey, emphasizing the importance of empathy, intentionality, and faith in navigating through challenges and building a supportive team. He also discussed his personal experiences with crisis, the significance of staying true to the company's culture, and the role ice cream plays in people's lives. Lastly, he shared updates on Bluebell's current status and future plans, and the release of his book, "One Scoop at a Time." -...
Aug 13, 2024•47 min
Lantz and Luke had a comprehensive discussion on various aspects of personal growth, leadership, and spirituality. They emphasized the importance of healthy relationships, physical fitness, and integrating mind, body, and spirit. Additionally, they explored the challenges and opportunities of midlife, the significance of embracing life's grief, and the need for authenticity and vulnerability in leadership roles. Check out Luke's latest book on Amazon . -- Lantz Howard helps executives Lead Whole...
Aug 06, 2024•47 min
Lantz and former professional ice hockey player Jimmy Dow discussed Jim's athletic career, faith journey, and the principles he applied in his family life and leadership. They also explored the challenges and turning points in Jim's life, the importance of daily spiritual practice, and the negative impact of constant news and media consumption on people's well-being. Lastly, they discussed Jim's work as a sports mindset coach for young athletes and his future aspirations. https://jimdowd.com/ --...
Jul 02, 2024•38 min
Lantz and Ryan, the author of " Wounds: How Hurt, Heartache, and Tragedy Become the Keys to Unlocking Greatness ," engage in a conversation about Ryan's personal and professional life. Ryan shares how he nearly destroyed his marriage four and a half years in, but with the help of faith, has been able to maintain a strong 23-year marriage with his wife. He also discusses his approach to leadership, focusing on curiosity and learning from his wife. Additionally, Ryan talks about his professional l...
Jun 25, 2024•42 min
I sit down with Cutting Edge Firewood Founder and CEO to hear his story of being fired after fasting to pursue a hidden aspiration. https://www.cuttingedgefirewood.com/ -- Welcome to the Whole Hearted Leader. I am Lantz Howard. I am here to help faith-driven entrepreneurs have a killer business, a passionate marriage, and live with purpose. My goal is your flourishing. One conversation could shift everything right now. Lantz is a trained marriage therapist, professional executive business coach,...
Jun 18, 2024•47 min
Men today are starved for sexual formation. They've been failed by parents, churches, and culture alike, leading to widespread shame, confusion, and brokenness in the area of sexuality. In The Sex Talk You Never Got, therapist Sam Jolman helps men reconnect their God-given sexuality with innocence, awe, and joy, and shows readers how to celebrate--instead of struggle against--the gift of sexual desire. In our sex-saturated world, it might seem surprising that men need more talk about sex. But th...
Jun 11, 2024•53 min
John Lowry is a recognized authority on negotiation through his experience as a lawyer, management consultant, entrepreneur, negotiation coach, and university administrator. His results-focused, systematic approach to negotiation has been successfully implemented by thousands of professionals across the United States. Business and organizational leaders spend well over half of their professional time engaged in this process. It is the way they do deals, lead employees, and manage relationships. ...
Jun 04, 2024•46 min
Join me in a real-time coaching conversation with one of the primary problems I hear about from married men. How do I be present, pursue my wife, and build a business? This coaching conversation jumps right in after I ask, "What would be meaningful for you to work on right now?" -- Welcome to the Whole Hearted Leader. I am Lantz Howard. I am here to help faith-driven entrepreneurs have a killer business, a passionate marriage, and live with purpose. My goal is your flourishing. One conversation ...
May 28, 2024•33 min
We hunt traffickers who use your business to conduct their business. Our risk intelligence platform combines global corporate and human trafficking data, organized network intelligence, and complex risk-scoring models to identify illicit actors threatening your business. At Dark Watch, our mission is to eradicate human trafficking by making it impossible for traffickers to use commercial entities to conduct their illicit business. https://darkwatch.io/ Dark Watch collaborates with corporate alli...
May 21, 2024•42 min
Join this real coaching conversation to explore how to unlock your hidden aspirations and live a limitless life. - Welcome to the Wholehearted Leader hosted by Lantz Howard. I am here to help faith-driven entrepreneurs have a killer business, a passionate marriage, and live with purpose. My goal is your flourishing. One conversation could shift everything right now. Lantz is a trained marriage therapist, professional executive business coach, and organizational health leader. Reach out before yo...
May 14, 2024•43 min
Jarrod Brown is the Founder and President of Mission Lazarus , a nonprofit organization focused on development initiatives in isolated and remote villages in Honduras and Haiti. Jarrod shares his journey and his passion for finding sustainable solutions in ministry and business to transform lives. Join the conversation to learn about a holistic and integrated approach to for-profit and non-profit principles that is rooted in the Sermon on the Mount. www.missionlazarus.org -- Welcome to the Whole...
May 07, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Today I host a coaching conversation with Jon. Jon is the Founder of Solace Cup Coffee . Jon is on a mission to provide clean water around the globe by using his business as a mission. Through our deep coaching conversation, Jon clarifies his purpose and finds clarity to stay strategic in the next phase of his business growth. -- Welcome to the Wholehearted Leader hosted by Lantz Howard. I am here to help faith-driven entrepreneurs have a killer business, a passionate marriage, and live with p...
May 01, 2024•49 min
Every week I get asked about my coaching journey. Soon I will offer official coach training and a pathway into the gold standard for coach training with the International Coaching Federation. The truth is that this question is rarely about "how to..." The deeper question is rooted in beliefs, values, and motives of overcoming fears and self-protection to walk as a wholehearted leader. A few questions to consider: Where do you want to be in 3 years? How are you self-protecting? What would it feel...
Apr 23, 2024•53 min
