Podcasts by Typology
Who are we? Why do we act, think and feel the way we do? How can we become our best, most authentic selves? Welcome to Typology, a podcast that explores the mystery of the human personality and how we can use the Enneagram typing system as a tool to become our best, most authentic selves. Hosted by author, speaker and counselor, Ian Morgan Cron, Typology features interviews with thought leaders from every sphere of life, including renowned Enneagram authors and teachers, psychologists, theologians, artists, business leaders, neuroscientists, philosophers, and more. In other words, we’ll be talking with people who are trying to become the best version of themselves in the world.
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What are the Five Marks of a Man? feat. Brian Tome (Type 8w7) from 2023-12-07T18:13
What does it mean to be a man? It can be an incendiary question in some circles. But Brian Tome brings his Enneagram Eight energy to the topic as we explore his new book, Listen
Living Fully through the Voice of the Heart, feat. Chip Dodd from 2023-11-30T17:15
In today's episode, distinguished guest Dr. Chip Dodd, a beacon of guidance and hope, joins me for a beautiful conversation abou...
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Curiosity is a profound expression of love, feat. Scott Shigeoka (Type 7) from 2023-11-23T08:00
Curiosity is something we’re all born with…it’s a desire to know, a search for understanding. In today’s episode, Enneagram 7, Scott Shigeoka shares how his innately inquisitive nature...
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How Enneagram Types 7-9 Can Mitigate Stress [S07-017] from 2023-11-16T14:48
Part 2: How Enneagram Types 4-6 Can Mitigate Stress from 2023-11-09T15:42
How do you manage the weight of what’s going on in the world these days? Each of us handle stress differently, but when we take the time to recognize our triggers and automatic reactio...
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How Enneagram Types 1-3 Can Mitigate Stress from 2023-11-02T14:04
There’s a lot going on in the world right now and we’re all feeling different types of pressures. Each of us handle stress in different ways, and if we’re not careful, we can let our ...
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How to Process Grief Based on Your Enneagram Type [S01-015] from 2023-10-26T21:01
Grief is not something you do. It’s something you go through. All of us experience different types of grief and each of us grieve in different ways. But if we allow grief to consume u...
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Living a life of purpose, feat. Jay Hewitt (Enneagram 3) [S07-014] from 2023-10-19T16:33
Our greatest legacies are not just in what we achieve, but in the indomitable spirit we demonstrate and pass on to the ones we love. Living a life of purpose could be the greatest gift...
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Growing Emotionally and Spiritually through the Enneagram, with Drs. Bill and Kristi Gaultiere (Types 1 and 2) [S07-013] from 2023-10-12T14:54
How can we use the Enneagram to understand and navigate our emotions? Each of us has a unique emotional wiring that has shaped our personality. But oftentimes, we undervalue the import...
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Finding Success Without A Recipe, feat. Mignon Francois (Enneagram 2) [S07-012] from 2023-10-05T16:00
The metric of success is not tied to money or fame, it’s living up to what you’re called to do. Founder and CEO of The Cupcake Collection, Mignon Francois, joins us for a delightful co...
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Loneliness and the Power of True Connection, feat. Justin Whitmel Earley [S07-011] from 2023-09-28T19:52
As human beings we’re wired for connection – to be seen and known fully – yet loved anyway. When we lack this true connection, we begin to drift into a feeling of loneliness or isolat...
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What's So Amazing About Grace?, feat. Philip Yancey [S07-010] from 2023-09-21T13:39
Philip Yancey is an award-winning author, renowned theologian, and influential speaker who has written 13 Gold Medallion award-winning books and won two ECPA Book of the Year awards fo...
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Living in Alignment with Dr. Julia DiGangi from 2023-09-14T15:15
“We have three energetic engines of what it means to be human. One is our feeling, one is our thinking, and one is our behaving. When those three things are integrated, the way that we...
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Trusting Your Self, feat. Jeff Chu (Enneagram 6) [S07-008] from 2023-09-07T15:00
Sixes have excellent analytical minds, are great strategists, troubleshooters, problem-solvers, and of course, see worst-case scenarios that other people don't see. The passion of the ...
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Balancing the Contradictory Elements of an Enneagram 5w4, feat. Jason Adam Miller [S07-007] from 2023-08-31T15:50
There’s no such thing as a pure personality type. We’re all a m...
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From Burned Out to Fully Charged, feat. Dr. Neha Sangwan (Type 1w2) from 2023-08-24T16:41
Burnout is more common than you think and the rates continue to rise. So, what constitutes burnout and how do we combat it? First, we need to understand the stressors that lead to bur...
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Gut Feelings with Functional Medicine Expert, Dr. Will Cole (Enneagram 5w4) [S07-005] from 2023-08-17T20:06
What is the gut-brain connection, and what role does it play in living a healthy and fulfilling life? Functional medicine expert Dr. Will Cole joins us to talk about his newest book, Listen
Dr. Curt Thompson on Suffering and the Formation of Hope (Enneagram 4) [S07-004] from 2023-08-10T17:24
To be human is to suffer. Most people try to bypass suffering or live with it in isolation. But true healing happens when you acknowlege its presence, learn to be with it, and allow ot...
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Harnessing Your Intuition to Achieve Personal and Professional Success, feat. Liz Tran [Enneagram 7] (S07-003) from 2023-08-03T14:34
Does your internal world align with your external world? If not, how can the Enneagram help you harness the vast treasures of instinctual insights and inspirations on a regular basis t...
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Gifts from the Unexpected, feat. Jillian Benfield (Enneagram 3) [S07-002) from 2023-07-27T14:49
We live in a world where we are faced with profound suffering on the news all day long and we see too much suffering of the world. But how do we take the unexpected things that happen to us and ...
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Renée Rosario on Holy Ideas and the Enneagram [S07-001] from 2023-07-20T13:01
We’re kicking off Season 7 with a topic I’ve not yet discussed on the show: Holy Ideas. Holy Ideas remind us of the powerful spiritual roots of the Enneagram. They are great, universa...
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Revisit: Finding Your Inner Encourager with Julianne Cusick (Enneagram 1) from 2023-07-13T13:50
As Richard Rohr says, Ones are childlike and full of joy and wonder at the world and creation. But for Ones, that sense of joy has been lost. Instead, they supp...
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Revisit: Becoming Lisa Whelchel from 2023-07-06T15:00
Enneagram Threes focus on outstanding performance, being perceived as successful, and avoiding failure at all costs. They believe that love comes from achievement...
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Bittersweet State of Mind, feat. Susan Cain (Enneagram 4) from 2023-06-29T15:36
Have you ever wondered why you like sad music, find ...
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Embracing Human Connection with Carlos Whittaker from 2023-06-23T17:37
Some of my favorite interviews on Typology happen when a guest comes on think...
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Using Art to Inspire Healthy Conversations, feat. Craig Lamar Brown and Andrea Summer (Type 4) [S06-050] from 2023-06-15T15:28:36
When human language can no longer carry the freight of an idea or a spiritual truth, you have to default to metaphor or to another language that can do that job. That language might be...
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Relationship Dynamics of an Enneagram 6 and Enneagram 1, feat. Chief Mike Alexander and Cheryl Alexander [S06-048] from 2023-06-08T08:00
Let’s face it, relationships are complicated. But the more you know about yourself and your partner, the easier it is to communicate and navigate conflict. This week, Mike Alexander, ...
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Healing an Addiction to Drama, feat. Dr. Scott Lyons (Enneagram 4) from 2023-06-01T14:37
Whether we’re watching it play out on social media or experiencing it in our relationships and workplaces, all of us know someone who is addicted to drama. But how do you recognize a ...
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Find What Drives You, feat. Kevin Miller (Enneagram 7) [S06-046] from 2023-05-25T17:03
What roadblocks keep you from reaching your true potential? How can you shift your mindset to find true inspiration and fulfillment? CEO of SelfHelp(ful) and host of the SelfHelp(ful)...
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Part 2: Practicing Vulnerability as an Enneagram 8, feat. David Gungor from 2023-05-18T15:33
Last week David Gungor shared his struggle in determining his type, how he embraces his “chaotic intentionality,” and what it means to need others to “get out of his face.” Today we c...
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Part 1: Practicing Vulnerability as an Enneagram 8, feat. David Gungor (Replay) from 2023-05-11T07:03
Enneagram Eights are called The Challenger for a good reason. Eights don’t like to feel controlled and avoid any appearance of vulnerability. They are naturally confrontational and t...
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How Can Enneagram Stances Help You Move Through the World? feat. Dr. Jerome Wagner [S06-043] from 2023-05-04T14:36
The Enneagram is complex and dynamic and is itself, this act of self-curiousity, a portal to growth. With that in mind, how do we use it in an intentional way to achieve more integrati...
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Kelli Thompson Closes the Confidence Gap (Type 5) from 2023-04-27T14:11
Discovering the Enneagram was the key to helping Kelli Thompson get out of her head, move through doubt and rumination, and take action.
“It was really just a journey...
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How an Enneagram 4 and Enneagram 8 Balance Their Relationship, feat. Makoto and Haejin Fujimura from 2023-04-20T13:50
Are an Enneagram 4 and an Enneagram 8 compatible? While both bring a fierce intensity to the world, they each bring different gifts to the table.
Helen Palmer descri...
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What’s Your Instinctual Stack? feat. EnneaApp Creator Elan Benami (Type 6) from 2023-04-13T15:19
What is an Instinctual Stack? Do you know yours? We all have three instincts. None of us are absent one. However, one does tend to be dominant. But what are instincts and how do they ...
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Replay: Healing from past sufferings, feat. Dr. Dan Allender (Type 8) from 2023-04-06T08:00
How has your past uniquely prepared you to experience more joy? In today’s replay of one of my favorite episodes, Dr. Dan Allender and I explore this question in an insightful conversa...
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How the Enneagram Can Help You Build Emotional Intelligence, feat. Scott Allender (Type 3) from 2023-03-30T07:15
Research has shown that Emotional Intelligence (EI) is one of the biggest predictors of personal and professional success. But how do you develop it?
Today’s guest,...
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Singer-Songwriter Cindy Morgan on the Enneagram (Type 4) from 2023-03-23T15:36
This week, my dear friend and gifted songwriter, Cindy Morgan, joins me for a great conversation about Enneagram Fours, including the push-pull dance of fours in relationships, the wel...
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Three Words That Change Everything, feat. Mark Batterson (Type 3) from 2023-03-16T08:00
As the New York Times bestselling author of 23 books and lead pastor of National Community Church, Mark Batterson believes that the foundation of all healthy relationships and successf...
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Permission to be honest, feat. Kate Bowler (Type 2) from 2023-03-09T13:37
When Kate Bowler was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer, she was forced to grapple with the cultural scripts that box us into a tidy story about how we “earn our lives and get what we dese...
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What actually makes and happy and healthy life? feat. Dr. Robert Waldinger (Type 3) from 2023-03-02T14:30
What actually makes a fulfilling and meaningful life? Today, Dr. Robert Waldinger, Director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development...
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How to 'Get It Right,' with Andy and Sandra Stanley (Type 1s) from 2023-02-23T14:27
What are your parenting goals? What does a “win” look like for you? Andy and Sandra Stanley determined years ago that their primary goal as parents was to build strong, healthy relat...
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How to set boundaries without losing your self, with Lysa TerKeurst (Type 9) from 2023-02-16T17:57
Several years ago we had Lysa TerKeurst on our show and discussed not confusing the desire for peace with the disease to please. Today, Lysa joins us again for a deep conversation abou...
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Letting Hope Abound with Dr. Greg Jones, President of Belmont University (Type 3) from 2023-02-09T10:00
As President of Belmont University, Dr. Greg Jones sees the importance of connection and community and puts a strong emphasis on molding character through storytelling.
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Preempting Pain as a Counterphobic Six with Josh Shipp (Type 6) from 2023-02-02T11:30
As a former at-risk foster kid, Shipp found it difficult to trust adults: “The way I defined trustworthiness was: are you g...
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Bo Rinehart Teams Up with His Inner Child to Reframe Past Trauma (Type 4) from 2023-01-26T14:35
Two years following his departure from the band, NEEDTOBREATHE, Bo is releasing a candid look at his past with childlike w...
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For Bonnie Smith Whitehouse, Wonder is An Antidote to Toxic Certainty (Type 2) from 2023-01-19T15:26
Throughout her 20+ years of teaching, Professor Bonnie Smith Whitehouse, has seen a significant change in her students' ties to religion.
Sissy Goff on Why We Should Name Our Worries (Type 1) from 2023-01-12T14:37
As the director of adolescent counseling at Daystar Counseling in Nashville, TN, Sissy Goff has seen first-hand how anxious behavior in children has been fueled b...
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4 questions to start off 2023 from 2023-01-05T14:42
No matter where we fall on the Enneagram, intentionality is a crucial posture to take into the new year. This week, we model how you can think ahead in the new ye...
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5 Questions for Reflecting on the Year from 2022-12-29T14:30
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Return of the Mailbag: Ian Answers Even More of Your Questions from 2022-12-22T15:43
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Unlocked: Anxiety and the Enneagram from 2022-12-15T16:09
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Mailbag: Ian Answers Your Questions from 2022-12-08T09:00
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Best Of: Part 2 of Andy Stanley on Decision-Making with the Enneagram from 2022-12-01T14:43
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Best Of: Andy Stanley on Decision-Making with the Enneagram from 2022-11-24T02:00
We’re off for Thanksgiving, but while we’re gone, I wanted to share one of my favorite conversations I’ve been a part of about the Enneagram. Make sure to check u...
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Unlocked: Mindfulness and the Enneagram, A Members-Only Podcast Episode from 2022-11-17T14:50
We’ve got a special treat for you this week. Every month, we record a secret podcast episode exclusively for
Nancy and Samantha Tell a New Story about the Church (Type 3) from 2022-11-10T14:24
Mother & Daughter duo Nancy and Samantha Beach are both leaning into their Enneagram number by tackling one of the most audacious goals possible: addressing the m...
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Irene Rollins Stops Living on Autopilot (Type 9) [S06-0018] from 2022-11-03T13:10
For years, Irene Rollins lived on auto-pilot. Unaware of just how motivated by shame she was, it took a jolt to wake her up to the fact that she didn’t have to li...
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David Thomas on What Makes a Healthy Parent (Type 1) [S06-0017] from 2022-10-27T13:51
As the director of family counseling at Daystar Counseling in Nashville, TN, David Thomas has seen some patterns develop over the years.
Finding Meaning Beyond Motherhood with Erin S. Lane (Type 5) [S06-0016] from 2022-10-20T13:33
Is motherhood really the hardest job in the world? Is there such a thing as a biological clock? Is motherhood the highest calling? And is it true that you can’t t...
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Colin O’Brady Achieves It All (Type 3) [S06-0015] from 2022-10-13T13:38
In addition to breaking ten world records, Colin O’Brady’s feats include the world’s first solo, unsupported, and fully human-powered crossing of Antarctica, spee...
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Pantsuit Politics’ Sarah and Beth Explore the Divide (Types 1 and 2 ) [S06-0014] from 2022-10-06T13:17
This week, we step bravely into the world of politics, investigating the reasons it feels more divided than ever, and how we can truly listen to one another. Listen
Maud Newton on the Repetitions in Her Family (Type 4) [S06-0013] from 2022-09-29T13:55
When Maud Newton read about the traits of the Enneagram Four, she had to laugh out of pure recognition. “On my mother's side, there was this impulse toward larger...
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Mattie Jackson Wanted to Be The Best 28-Year Old Widow (Type 3) [S06-0012] from 2022-09-22T15:42:53
Just three weeks shy of their one-year anniversary, the unthinkable happened. Mattie’s 28-year-old husband died unexpectedly, leaving her with a massive hole in h...
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Mary Gauthier Has Six Decades Worth of Story (Type 8) [S06-0011] from 2022-09-15T16:01:40
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier has experienced abandonment from her mother, put herself in positions where she would inevitably be betrayed, com...
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Success is Never Enough with Steve Taylor (Type 7) [S06-0010] from 2022-09-08T17:07:09
Every creative has a dream project: something they’d love to do if they had infinite time and resources. But what if you got the chance to pull off that dream pro...
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Spiritual Bypassing with AJ Sherrill (Type 3) [S06-009] from 2022-09-01T10:00:47
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After Grief, Shauna Niequest Finds a Deeper Empathy (Type 7) [S06-008] from 2022-08-25T12:00:11
In the span of a few years, Shauna Niequest found herself experiencing a series of changes and heartbreaks that left her feeling like a completely different perso...
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Julie Solomon’s Search for Acceptance (Type 3) [S06-007] from 2022-08-18T12:00:30
When her husband discovered Julie Solomon’s thirty thousand dollars of credit card debt, she became acutely aware of how her narrative about herself had failed her. But that moment also kicked o...
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Living in the Present with Jeanne Stevens (Type 8) [S06-006] from 2022-08-11T14:26:55
For Jeanne Stevens, it didn't take long to see herself in her Enneagram type. But it took the experience of facing three deep losses in a short period of time to ...
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Mallory Ervin Shares the Blessing of Her Crash (Type 3) [S06-005] from 2022-08-04T17:10:05
Known for exuding energy, joy, and laughter, former Miss Kentucky and three-time contestant of The Amazing Race<...
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Identify Your Origin Story with S.O.A.R. (Step 4: Rewrite) [S06-004] from 2022-07-28T21:07
What is the life that you want to live? The final step of S.O.A.R. is to rewrite your old story and write a new one that is fulfilling and true to who you are. T...
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Identify Your Origin Story with S.O.A.R. (Step 3: Awaken) [S06-003] from 2022-07-21T16:28:11
This week, we’re talking about Step 3 of S.O.A.R. and what it means to awaken. We’ll explore mindfulness practice, why all of us need to develop this muscle, and ...
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Identify Your Origin Story with S.O.A.R. (Step 2: Own) [S06-002) from 2022-07-14T14:51:33
What has your broken narrative cost you? This week, we're moving on to step 2 of the acronym S.O.A.R. from Listen
Identify Your Origin Story with S.O.A.R. (Step 1: See) [S06-001] from 2022-07-07T18:10:11
For the next four weeks, I’m going to walk you through each step of the acronym S.O.A.R. to help you identify and rewrite your origin story. The S.O.A.R. acronym ...
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Feeding Your Brain to Become Your Best Self, feat. Max Lugavere, Type 3 [S05-049] from 2022-06-30T03:46:19
When growing in self-awareness, it’s important to be able to recognize, or identify, what your triggers are. If you’re a regular listener, you’ve heard me talk ab...
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Pathological: More than a Diagnosis, feat. Sarah Fay (Type 5) [05-048] from 2022-06-23T14:33:04
After reading Pathological: T...
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The Resilience of the Mind, feat. Dr. Caroline Leaf [S05-047] from 2022-06-16T14:31:47
This week we’re continuing our series on feeding the brain. There’s an ample amount of research about the importance of tapping into the mind-body connection, or...
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Unveiling Wholeness through Neuroscience and the Enneagram, feat. Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest Hanson (S05-046) from 2022-06-09T14:24:47
Your brain is a fascinating place that makes you who you are. It is also an endless source of information about how all of humanity not only organizes information...
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Couples' Insights from Ian and Anne Cron from 2022-06-02T13:14:14
Today, our longtime friends, Michael and Julianne Cusick, join us as special co-hosts to interview Anne and ...
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Couples Insights from Ian w/Jon and Tristen Collins [S05-044] from 2022-05-26T16:49:36
Expressing our emotions is vulnerable, and vulnerability is the secret sauce of relationships. So how do an Enneagram Two and an Enneagram 5, who approach emotion...
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Couples Insights from Ian w/Abner and Amanda Ramirez (Johnnyswim) [S05-043] from 2022-05-19T17:20:55
This week we continue our focus on couples and the Enneagram by taking another look at my conversation with Abner and Amanda Ramirez (better known as Johnnyswim)....
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Couples Insights from Ian w/Kim and Penn Holderness [S05-042] from 2022-05-12T15:00
Taking an Enneagram assessment is a great first step in learning about yourself and how you relate to others and the world. So, how do you use that information to explore who you are in relation...
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Saying Yes to the Truth About Yourself (Enneagram 4) [S05-041] from 2022-05-05T08:00
Life doesn't always go as we plan. As we grow up, we develop certain expectations about who we are and what we'll become. But sometimes those dreams don't come true. So, what do you do when th...
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Finding Self-Worth as an Enneagram 3 with Pat Flynn [S05-040] from 2022-04-28T16:20:16
Enneagram Threes tether their identity and self-worth to how others see them and strive for validation through their accomplishments. So, how does the Achiever se...
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Quiet the Mind, Awaken the Soul, feat. Rick Hamlin (Enneagram 2) [S05-039] from 2022-04-21T16:50:20
As most of you know, I have long been an evangelist for a daily meditative practice if for no other reason than to help people on their journey of self-discovery....
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Redefining Masculinity with Enneagram 5, Brant Hansen [S05-E38] from 2022-04-14T17:52:26
What does it mean to be “masculine.” Unfortunately, there are a lot of conflicting ideas and messages about what a “real man” is (and is not). In today’s episode,...
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7 Courageous Questions from Ian Cron [S05-037] from 2022-04-07T13:45:24
When was the last time someone asked you a question that set you back on your heels?
I've always been more intereste...
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Processing Trauma through the Mind-Body Connection, feat. Aundi Kolber (Enneagram 4) [S05-036] from 2022-03-31T15:25:23
Trauma impacts not just our mental state, but also our emotional and physical health. So, in a world that teaches us to just “try harder” and keep pretending “we’...
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Thriving in the marriage-business relationship between Type 8 and Type 9, feat. Christine and Steve Bailey [S05-035] from 2022-03-24T14:50:05
What happens when an unstoppable force meets an unmovable object? Well, it can either be a recipe for a really great relationship…or a not-so-great one. But when a Peacemaker and a Challenger ...
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Exploring Enneagram Ones with Ian's Editor, Jana Riess [S05-033] from 2022-03-17T04:00
We have a very special guest for you today…author, editor, and Enneagram One, Jana Riess joins me for an in-depth discussion about The Improvers. As the very talented editor of both
Finding Deeper Meaning with Enneagram 7, Bob Goff (S05-033] from 2022-03-10T14:04:04
This week, attorney, author and Enneagram 7, Bob Goff shares how committing to therapy gave him a common language to better understand and communicate with others...
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From Felon to Fitness to Freedom, feat. Doug Bopst (Enneagram 3) [S05-032] from 2022-03-03T17:30:39
Every personality style has a story that includes a catalog of false beliefs about themselves and the world. But what happens when you take those false beliefs an...
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Working Together to Rewrite Your Story [S05-031] from 2022-02-24T19:24:36
If we're trying to change a million things about ourselves at once, we're only going to find ourselves feeling overwhelmed and discouraged. So, what do we do? Listen
Using the Enneagram to Help Find Your Perfect Match, feat. Melissa Hobley, OkCupid [S05-030] from 2022-02-17T15:37:35
How do you find your “perfect match” during a pandemic?
Over the past two years, dating etiquette has changed and transpare...
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Truth-telling, Reparations, and Forgiveness w/Lisa Sharon Harper (Type 3) [S05-029] from 2022-02-11T00:54
How do you repair that which is broken? You must first be willing to see the truth.
We all have broken stories that directly impact the choices we make today. But, when we take the time t...
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Enneagram Expert and Author AJ Sherrill [S05-028] from 2022-02-03T14:45:22
How does the Enneagram help you grow spiritually? We’ve indirectly touched on this on Typology but I’ve always wanted to specifically explore the Enneagram as a ...
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Forming My Own Opinion as an Enneagram 9, feat. Andy Gullahorn [S05-027] from 2022-01-27T18:25:29
Each Enneagram Type occupies a story about who they are and how they think the world works. The Enneagram Nine’s story is built around the mistaken belief that t...
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Special Episode: Ian reads, "The Story of You," - Chapter One from 2022-01-24T15:18:01
As you can imagine, when you’re in the middle of a book launch, you talk to your publisher quite frequently. O...
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Embracing the Practically Divine in Ordinary Experiences, feat. Becca Stevens, from 2022-01-20T15:49:06
In today’s episode, Becca Stevens joins me for a conversation about embracing the divine in our everyday ordinary and extraordinary experiences. She recounts her ...
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The Rhythms of Marriage and the Enneagram, feat. Chris and Jenni Graebe [S05-024] from 2022-01-14T06:00
Do you long to enjoy your spouse over a lifetime but you don’t know how to get there? How do you identify where you want to be in your relationship and what pract...
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Empowering Your Imagination with the Dynamic Type 7 Duo, Nathan and Joy Clarkson [S05-023] from 2022-01-06T20:54:22
This is a first! In five seasons of Typology, we finally have our first pair of siblings….who share the same type!
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REPLAY: Dr. Curt Thompson on the Enneagram and Shame [S05-022] from 2021-12-30T07:00
The Enneagram provides nine consistent, fairly predictable ways for us to understand and tell our narrative of how we operate in the world and make sense of our l...
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REPLAY: Chuck Degroat on the Nine Faces of Narcissism {S05-021] from 2021-12-23T06:00
We’re taking a break to be with family over the holiday so we wanted to replay two topic-based episodes that have gone over extremely well with our listeners.
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Scott Harrison Writes His Next Chapter [S05-020] from 2021-12-16T15:37:08
After spending 10 years as a successful nightclub promoter in New York, Scott Harrison made a huge pivot to volunteer as a photojournalist on a hospital ship off ...
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Why I Wrote My New Book (The Story of You) [S05-019] from 2021-12-09T06:00
In this special episode, Anthony and I drop by the studio to talk about my new book, Listen
James Clear Discusses Personality Styles and Atomic Habits [S05-018] from 2021-12-02T05:00
We all have stories that we tell ourselves and others about who we are and how we think the world works. Our daily behaviors and habits follow suit. Part of chang...
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REPLAY: Is Your Story True? Exploring Narrative Through the Enneagram [S05-017] from 2021-11-25T05:00
Have you ever stopped to ask yourself, “What if the story I tell myself and others about who I am and who I'm becoming isn't true?” As children, we all construct...
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Master Class: The Challenger Moving to Grace, feat. Kirsten Powers from 2021-11-18T16:39:43
CNN senior political analyst and USA Today columnist, Kirsten Pow...
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Aging Faithfully with Alice and Bob Fryling [S04-015] from 2021-11-11T18:56:11
Alice and Bob Fryling join me for a wonderful conversation about aging together faithfully. This show is for people of all ages as we talk about better understand...
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Exploring the Soul of the Enneagram Eight w/Kayla Craig [S05-014] from 2021-11-04T15:46:29
The Enneagram tells us that there are nine basic personality types, one of which we each gravitate towards in childhood. But if you dig a little deeper, each typ...
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Author John Driver on Honest Conversations about Race and Faith [S02-013] from 2021-10-28T15:17:12
John Driver is an award-winning writer and collaborator of more than twenty-five books. In our conversation, we explore how understanding himself through the len...
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Enneagram Mailbag: Ian Answers Your Questions [S05-012] from 2021-10-21T08:00
I receive so many questions from our listeners via email and social media that I don’t get to respond to them all. But I want you to know I’m paying attention! Listen
Healing from Past Sufferings, feat. Dr. Dan Allender [S05-011] from 2021-10-14T14:33:48
How has your past uniquely prepared you to experience more joy? Dr. Dan Allender and I explore this question today in an insightful conversation about healing the...
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Amy Porterfield on the Gifts of Self-Awareness [S05-010] from 2021-10-07T14:24:52
We’ve got another great guest for you today. Amy Porterfield, host of the top-ranked podcast, Online Marketing Made Easy, joins me for an insightful conversation...
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Soundtracks, feat. Jon Acuff and His Solution to Overthinking [S05-009] from 2021-09-30T05:00
New York Times bestselling author Jon Acuff joins me for an in-depth conversation about the power of our thoughts, the harmful effects of overthinking, and the im...
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What Were You Made For? feat. Max and Denalyn Lucado [S05-008] from 2021-09-23T14:28:48
This week pastor, speaker, and bestselling author, Max Lucado and his wife Denalyn join me to talk about Max’s new book, Listen
Escaping Burnout and Living At Your Best, feat. Carey Nieuwhof [S05-007] from 2021-09-16T16:12:56
Overworked? Overwhelmed? Overcommitted? How do you balance your time, energy, and priorities to build the life you want? Today’s guest, Carey Nieuwhof returns to...
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Overcoming Crippling Codependency, feat. Taylor Tippett [S05-006] from 2021-09-09T14:12
Can Joy and Sorrow Coexist? feat. Author K.J. Ramsey [S05-005] from 2021-09-02T05:00
Joy and sorrow can coexist. But how do you live within the intersection of the two? KJ Ramsey, Enneagram 4w5 and Author of Listen
Author Rebekah Lyons on Surrender and Acceptance [S05-004] from 2021-08-26T15:45:27
To surrender is to accept what is...and until you surrender, you can’t find healing. In today’s episode, author Rebekah Lyons joins me to talk about the power of ...
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Living Lighter w/Allie Casazza [S05-003] from 2021-08-19T06:00
How do you stop meeting the expectations and pressures of others and start living your life the way you want? In this empowering conversation, author Allie Casazz...
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Finding Identity and Belonging, feat. Author Bonnie Gray (S05-002) from 2021-08-12T08:00
Loneliness. Brokenness. The desire to belong. These are feelings we all share. But how do these emotions inhibit you from living as your most authentic self? So ...
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The Minimalists on Minimizing to Maximize What Truly Matters [S05-001] from 2021-08-05T14:35:29
In the studio today, we welcome Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus of The Minimalists.
They've been feature...
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Kara Powell Shares the 3 Pivotal Questions We All Should Answer (Enneagram 3) [S04-058] from 2021-07-29T17:45:15
Wouldn’t it be great if you had an arsenal of conversation starters for the young adults in your life? Today’s guest, Dr. Kara E. Powell joins me for an importan...
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Darren Tyler Connects with his Feelings (Enneagram 5) [S04-057] from 2021-07-22T15:47:54
We’ve got another great guest today. Darren Tyler is the Founder of Conduit Church of Franklin, TN. Conduit Church has been the vehicle of generosity to people in Asia, Africa and The ...
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Transforming Leaders w/Police Chief Mike Alexander (Enneagram 6) [S04-056] from 2021-07-15T05:00
With over 40 years in law enforcement, Mike Alexander, MA, C.I.S.M. is a principal partner at LION Strategy Group which focuses on leadership development, healthy...
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Special Mailbag Episode: Ian answers your Enneagram questions [S05-055] from 2021-07-08T12:00
We received such a great response from all of you after our last mailbag episode...
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What's Her Enneagram Type? featuring Actress Brooklyn Sudano (S04-054) from 2021-07-01T14:14:50
Whether you’ve known your type for years or just can’t seem to nail it down, typing is not always easy. The Enneagram can be complicated and really uncovers the c...
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Centering on What Matters Most, feat. Brett Hagler (Enneagram 3) [S04-053] from 2021-06-24T15:01:36
What does it look like when a young entrepreneur discovers his Enneagram type and commits to doing his work and encourages his team to do the same? Today’s guest,...
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Discovering the Authentic Self feat. Bill Haslam (Enneagram 3) [S04-052] from 2021-06-17T14:41:14
This week, Former Governor of Tennessee, Bill Haslam returns to the show. This time we talk about his new book, Listen
Breaking the Stigma Mental Health with Ryan Casey Waller [S04-051] from 2021-06-10T15:59:43
“Mental health is health. We all have it. We can ignore it. We can mistreat it. We can take care of it. No matter what though, we can't deny that it exists.” This...
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Special Mailbag Episode: Ian answers your Enneagram questions from 2021-06-03T05:00
Today, I'm answering a few carryover questions from our monthly Typology Institute Membership Town Hall. Each month I host a live Town Hall for members where we go beyond Q&A because members g...
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Why Emily Ley No Longer Keeps Score (Enneagram 2) [S04-049] from 2021-05-27T08:00
This week’s amazing guest, Emily Ley, is the Founder of Simplified, a brand of planners and organizational tools for busy women. She's been featured in Forbes, Fa...
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Let's Talk Enneagram Nines, feat. Beatrice Chestnut (S04-048) from 2021-05-20T14:17:29
Enneagram Nines appear to be so uncomplicated, and yet they’re actually very complicated. Enneagram Nines share a tendency to be other-referencing or more tuned ...
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Amy Downs' Radical Transformation (S04-047) from 2021-05-13T17:28:11
How does a traumatic incident shape the narrative you tell about yourself? Our guest today, Amy Downs, shares her incredible transformation that occurred as a re...
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Recovering Your Authentic Self feat. Holly Hayes [S04-046] from 2021-05-06T17:39:46
Today, Holly Hayes, award-winning author, founder and CEO of Sanctuary Project, and Enneagram 3 joins me to explore the Enneagram as it relates to healing and rec...
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Let's Talk Enneagram 1 w/Beatrice Chestnut [S04-045] from 2021-04-29T14:19:14
Enneagram Ones value principles and integrity and are driven by the need to be good. They are conscientious and ethical and self-controlled.
But a...
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A Framework for Wholeness w/Seth Abram (Enneagram 9) [S04-044] from 2021-04-22T08:00
I know many of you are looking forward to today’s show and I’m thrilled to share this rich conversation with Enneagram Nine, Seth Abram. Seth is a long-time frien...
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David Nurse on Optimizing Your Potential with the Enneagram [S04-043] from 2021-04-15T14:25:53
Today’s guest, NBA Life Optimization Coach and former professional basketball player, David Nurse joins me to talk about the importance of self-awareness and the ...
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Let's Talk Enneagram 6 with Beatrice Chestnut [S04-042] from 2021-04-08T14:41:26
In general, Enneagram Sixes focus on scanning for threats and risks, being prepared in case the worst happens, and predicting and anticipating what might happen n...
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The Enneagram in Business [S04-041] from 2021-04-01T16:40:53
What are the benefits of using the Enneagram in the corporate space? The Enneagram helps grow self-awareness and self-knowledge among team members and executives ...
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The Holderness Family Rules of Engagement and the Enneagram (S04-040) from 2021-03-25T14:42:53
Everybody fights, so why not get better at it? But how?
One of the great things about the Enneagram is it’s a won...
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Jonathan Pitts' Journey Through Grief [S04-039] from 2021-03-18T14:24:47
Each of us digests or metabolizes grief in separate ways. It's important to understand how differently people grieve and allow others the space to grieve in the way that i...
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Journey Into the Heart of the Enneagram Two with Beatrice Chestnut (S04-038) from 2021-03-11T08:00
Relationships are extremely important to Enneagram Twos. They are the most interpersonal number on the Enneagram. They are other referencing -- focusing their a...
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MercyMe's Bart Millard Explores the Inner Workings of the Enneagram 6 [S04-037] from 2021-03-04T16:08:25
The journey of self-understanding isn’t easy. Each of us are deep, mysterious, and complex beings who don’t fit into one specific box. Those complexities can som...
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Hip-Hop Artist Lecrae's Restoration through Authenticity [S04-036] from 2021-02-25T07:30
We’ve got another great interview today. An entrepreneur, actor, musician, singer-songwriter, and music executive...hip-hop artist Lecrae joins me in a personal ...
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How Hidden Beliefs Impacted Toni and Carey Nieuwhof's Marriage [S04-035] from 2021-02-18T14:24:07
What mud do you bring into your relationships? Though we’re often unaware of them until we can no longer ignore them, each of us carries hidden beliefs adopted i...
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Audrey Assad Embodies the Intuitive Wisdom of an Enneagram 9 (S04-034) from 2021-02-11T18:38:26
Enneagram Nines have an innate ability to foster peace with those around them. With their intuitive wisdom and great skill in listening to differences and understanding multiple perspectives, N...
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Jordan Lee Dooley Owns Her Complex Emotions (Enneagram 3) [S04-033 from 2021-02-04T15:40:35
How do you do the things within your control without falling under the illusion that you are in control? Control is a big theme in all of our lives...it just sho...
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Morgan Harper Nichols Illustrates the Beauty in Connection from 2021-01-28T14:43:21
As we navigate the current climate it’s easy to become disconnected. But as humans, we’re actually wired for connection. We must look for opportunities to connect with each other. Con...
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Aura Bora Founders, Maddie and Paul Voge on the Power of the Enneagram in their Marriage and Work (Enneagram 9 and 7) [S04-031] from 2021-01-21T13:49:52
I often get emails from our listeners asking how the Enneagram can help their marriage. And usually, the email is asking for advice on a specific type-combination. That can be difficult to ans...
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Chris Cook on Finding Your True Self After Trauma (Enneagram 1) [S04-030] from 2021-01-14T17:06:51
I’m often asked how trauma affects your Enneagram type. The answer is: it’s complicated.
Trauma is the result of an extraordinarily stressful event that shatters your sense of security ...
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Dr. Sasha Shillcutt: Empowerment through the Enneagram (Type 8) [S04-029] from 2021-01-07T13:28:32
We often think of Enneagram Eights as powerful, charismatic, and natural leaders. They make great mentors with an uncanny ability to inspire and uplift people. <...
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REPLAY: Lisa-Jo Baker Sets Boundaries as an Enneagram Two (S04-028) from 2020-12-31T14:49:57
REPLAY: Anne Bogel Gets Decisive as an Enneagram 9 (S04-027) from 2020-12-23T21:13:20
Jelani Memory: What is Good Can be Gray (Enneagram 1) [S04-026] from 2020-12-17T15:20:48
What is right and what is wrong? What is good? What is not good? We all tend to believe we know, but each one of us would answer these questions differently. Enneagram Ones, in particular, tend ...
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Part 2: Leeann and Michelle Bring Humor to the Enneagram (Types 4 and 8) [S04-025] from 2020-12-10T13:47:38
This week I continue the conversation with Leeann and Michelle. Blending humor, motherhood, and the Enneagram, Leeann and Michelle show how they approach self-awa...
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Part 1: Leeann and Michelle Bring Humor to the Enneagram (Types 4 and 8) [S04-024] from 2020-12-03T10:00
What happens when two comedians who love the Enneagram get together to make YouTube videos? You get over 50 amusing Enneagram-related videos to entertain you. With backgrounds in commercial act...
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Jamie Grace Quiets the Noise (Enneagram 7) [S04-023] from 2020-11-26T01:00
Enneagram Sevens typically appear confident, optimistic, and sunny. They’re experts at finding the silver lining in any given situation in an attempt to avoid psychological and emotional or eve...
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Marcus Johns Learns He's Not in Control (Enneagram 8) [S04-022] from 2020-11-19T17:17:38
The Enneagram is a wonderful instrument that helps us develop self-awareness and self-knowledge that allows us to move through the world more intelligently, with more love and compassion, but it...
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Lee and Laura Camp on Healing with the Enneagram (Enneagram 1 and 8) [S04-021] from 2020-11-12T14:57:07
I’m often asked what it’s like for specific type-pairings to be in a relationship? I believe that any type can have a successful partnership as long as they are healthy in their type. That doe...
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Ben Higgins: Alone in Plain Sight as an Enneagram 4 (S04-020) from 2020-11-05T10:30
We know that Enneagram Ones have a strong inner critic, but they're not alone. Just how loud is that inner critic for an Enneagram Four? What does it sound like?
Tune in this week as f...
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Joshua Dubois on Leading with Self-Awareness and Empathy (Enneagram 8) [S04-019] from 2020-10-29T15:06:30
Enneagram Eights are charismatic individuals who lead through strength, competence, stability, and control. When self-aware, they learn to balance their intensity with a strategic approach and b...
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Alli Worthington on Standing Strong as an Enneagram 7 [S04-018] from 2020-10-22T20:58:05
One of my favorite quotes by M. Scott Peck is, “Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths.” Once you accept that life is hard, and the sooner that you accept ...
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Ken Coleman on Mistyping and the Enneagram [S04-018] from 2020-10-15T15:04:42
When trying to figure out your Enneagram type it’s important to know all nine types. If you think you know your type and just read up on that type, you may actually do confirmation bias and just...
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Part 2: Andy Stanley on Decision-Making and the Enneagram [S04-016] from 2020-10-08T16:10:23
There’s no question that we’re living in a time where a lot of unprecedented decisions are being made all around us. In our current climate, it couldn’t be more evident that we all appr...
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Andy Stanley on Decision-Making with the Enneagram, Part 1 [S04-015] from 2020-10-01T13:39:58
How do you make decisions? Does your initial response come from the head, heart, or gut? Our natural tendency is to think that everyone makes decisions the same way that we do. But the realit...
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Bari Tessler: Why Every Type Needs a Financial Therapist (Enneagram 4) [S04-014] from 2020-09-24T14:22:53
What is your relationship with money? Do you have a healthy one? Do you have a conscious one?
Most of us don’t receive a financial education or an emotional literacy education as we are ...
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What the Enneagram Says About Your Money Style w/ Rachel Cruze (Enneagram 3) [S04-013] from 2020-09-17T02:46:50
We all view the world through a different lens and the motivations that drive the decisions we make also vary. The Enneagram is a valuable tool for helping us understand those motivations so we...
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Power Under Control with Dave Ramsey (Enneagram 8) [S04-012] from 2020-09-10T08:00
Healthy Eights are intelligent, self-confident, driven, and use their power in the right measure at the appropriate times. They are highly intuitive and read the world from their gut. And, today’s...
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Jamie Ivey on Living in the Present Moment (Enneagram 6) [S04-011] from 2020-09-03T13:11:17
The ever-present passion (fear) that drives the Enneagram Six’s way of acting, thinking, and feeling, is actually experienced as anxiety. Fear is what arises when you’re in the presence of a cle...
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REPLAY: So Six-y It Hurts [S04-009] from 2020-08-27T13:54:23
The more I know about life and people, the more I love Enneagram Sixes. Called Loyalists, Sixes are the most faithful and dependable people on the Enneagram. They keep a watchful eye over us. Th...
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REPLAY: Author Jo Saxton Lives Out Loud from 2020-08-20T13:39:12
Another one of my favorite episodes is my interview from Season 1 with Jo Saxton. She’s an author, speaker, podcast host, and leadership coach who has dedicated her career to growing leadership...
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REPLAY: Richard Rohr on Getting Over Your "Self" with the Enneagram [S04-007] from 2020-08-13T13:32:35
As we continue to celebrate reaching over 11 Million downloads, I’d like to revisit my interview with Fr. Richard Rohr. I first encountered the Enneagram when I was a graduate student at a cons...
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REPLAY: There's Power in Peace w/Lysa Terkeurst (Enneagram 9) [S04-006] from 2020-08-06T14:21:41
We want to thank all of our listeners for tuning in and sharing our episodes -- helping us reach our biggest milestone yet -- 11 million downloads! As we celebrate this month, we'll be revisitin...
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Jenni Catron and Identity Work as an Enneagram 3 [S04-005] from 2020-07-30T12:59:20
Driven by the desire to appear successful and distinguish themselves through their achievements, image-focused Enneagram Threes often appear confident, ambitious, and goal-oriented. At their bes...
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Blake Mycoskie on the Process of Renewal as an Enneagram 7 [S04-004] from 2020-07-23T14:38:30
Known for their playful, high-spirited, and spontaneous personalities, Enneagram Sevens infuse optimism and adventure in their daily interactions. But their fear of boredom can lead to impulsiv...
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Ken Coleman on Using Proximity and the Enneagram to Find Your Dream Job [S04-003] from 2020-07-16T16:09:40
Enneagram Eights are real forces of nature. They are incredibly hardworking with a great deal of energy, and their self-confidence and take-charge personality make it easy for them to make diff...
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Josh Radnor's Shift from the Outside In [S04-002] from 2020-07-09T15:33:11
As a map of our interior world, the Enneagram is meant to bring about or enable spiritual transformation. But what does it look like when we are far enough down o...
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How the Enneagram Impacts Tori Kelly and André Murillo [S04-001] from 2020-07-02T20:35:35
We're kicking off season 4 with a great episode! Today, Enneagram Four pop star Tori Kelly and former professional basketball player André Murillo join me to talk about how the Enneagram has imp...
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Kendra Adachi's Lazy Genius Way to Embrace What Matters as an Enneagram One [S03-048] from 2020-06-25T15:18:58
When I first heard an Improver wrote a book titled, The Lazy Genius Way, I had to get her on the show. How on earth does an Enneagram One, who typically can’t stop working to perfect t...
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Michael Hyatt on Vision-Driven Leadership [S03-047] from 2020-06-18T15:03:57
What makes a great leader? We typically think of a strong leader as someone who knows where they are going and how to motivate others to get there. But how do you effectively lead your...
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Elizabeth Evans Flips the Script as an Enneagram 5 [S03-046] from 2020-06-11T02:16:25
This week I’m thrilled to welcome podcast goddess and Enneagram Five, Elizabeth Evans. Having previously wrestled with a scarcity mindset that kept her wrapped up in her mind, she shares her pow...
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How to Apply the Enneagram in Your Business and Marriage with Tim and Beckie Farrant [S03-045] from 2020-06-04T13:53:25
How many teams do you belong to? Personally, I am part of numerous teams. Be it my marriage, my friendships, my church, my AA group, or my business, I use the Enneagram with each of my teams to...
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Dr. Curt Thompson on the Enneagram and Shame from 2020-05-28T13:01:31
The Enneagram provides nine consistent, fairly predictable ways for us to understand and tell our narrative of how we operate in the world and make sense of our lives. It’s a tool that helps us ...
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Chuck Degroat on the Nine Faces of Narcissism [S03-043] from 2020-05-21T16:00
Today, psychologist, author, and spiritual director Chuck Degroat joins me for a killer episode about the nine faces of narcissism. And we’re not talking about people with full-blown narcissist...
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Fulfillment NOT Achievement with Molly Fletcher (Enneagram 3) [S03-042] from 2020-05-14T06:00
Earlier this season, Molly Fletcher and I talked about her struggle to relax and turn it off. At the end of our interview, I asked her to come back after she had done some work and really dug in...
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Enneagram and Parenting Insights from the Olricks [S03-041] from 2020-05-07T14:49:38
What better way to wrap up our series on Enneagram and Parenting, than with a rich conversation with parenting experts, Amy and Jeffrey Olrick, Ph.D. Dr. Olrick is a clinical psychologi...
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Dr. Russell Moore on the Enneagram and Morality [S03-039] from 2020-04-23T14:21:29
This week Dr. Russell Moore joins Ian Cron for a rich discussion on morality and authenticity. Dr. Moore is president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convent...
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Enneagram as a Tool for Families with Justice Skinner (Enneagram 6) [S03-038] from 2020-04-17T12:47:49
The Enneagram is a great tool for integration for yourself, but I’d like to encourage you to think of it as a tool that can really impact family dynamics, including strengthening your relationsh...
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Author Brian McLaren on Internal Friendship (Enneagram 4) [S03-037] from 2020-04-09T17:48:41
Today on Typology, I’m thrilled to welcome author Brian McLaren. Brian is an author, speaker, activist and theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate fo...
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ABC News' Paula Faris and the Typing Interview Process [S03-036] from 2020-04-02T14:18:35
The Enneagram is complicated and nuanced, but human beings are infinitely more complex than the Enneagram. And today’s episode proves just that. Our guest, ABC News correspondent, Paula Faris, e...
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Part 2: Pastor Louie Giglio's Insights for an Enneagram 3 [S03-035] from 2020-03-26T13:10:10
This week we continue our conversation with author, speaker, and pastor Louie Giglio. Louie is the Pastor of Passion City Church and the original visionary of the...
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Pastor Louie Giglio: New Insights for an Enneagram 3 [S03-034] from 2020-03-19T14:04:04
I'm thrilled to welcome Pastor Louie Giglio to the Typology Studio. Louie is the Pastor of Passion City Church and the original visionary of the Passion movement, which exists to call a generati...
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Anne Bogel: How an Enneagram 9 Gets Decisive from 2020-03-12T16:42:08
What happens when an Enneagram 9 stops overthinking and starts making decisions? Enneagram Nines have an incredible ability to see all sides of any given circumstance, but that commitment to fin...
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Mailbag Thursday: An Enneagram Q&A with Ian Cron [S03-032] from 2020-03-05T12:00
We received such a great response from all of you after our first “Mailbag Thursday,” that we’re doing it again. Today, Anthony pulls a few more audience question...
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Hip Hop Artist PROPAGANDA reflects on the Enneagram 3 [S03-031] from 2020-02-27T15:55:27
I’m thrilled to welcome today’s Typology guest, PROPAGANDA. Prop is a Christian Hip Hop and spoken word artist/poet, political activist, husband, father, academic, emcee, and an Enneagram Three....
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Jill Phillips on the Resilience of an Enneagram 6 [S03-030] from 2020-02-20T08:00
This week on Typology, I’m excited to welcome my friend, Jill Phillips. Jill is a singer, songwriter and therapist based in Nashville who has been immersed in the Enneagram for some time now. S...
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Part 2: Author Jennie Allen on Toxic Thoughts and the Enneagram (Enneagram 7) [S03-029] from 2020-02-13T09:00
We all walk around thinking toxic thoughts but just because we think something doesn’t make it true. Our thoughts are charged with emotions and energy, but they are not our enemies. If you trea...
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Part 1: Author Jennie Allen on Toxic Thoughts and the Enneagram (Enneagram 7) [S03-028] from 2020-02-06T08:00
This week on Typology, I’m excited to welcome author, Jennie Allen. Jennie is the founder and visionary behind IF:Gathering, an organization that equips women with gospel-centered resources, eve...
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Part 2: Former Governor Bill Haslam on how to live and lead as an Enneagram 3 (S03-027) from 2020-01-30T15:26:30
Each Enneagram Type is beautiful and in its healthy expression is truly fantastic. When Threes are healthy, they no longer find it important to credentialize their achievements, they become mor...
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Former Governor Bill Haslam: How to Live and Lead as an Enneagram 3 (S03-026) from 2020-01-23T15:56:42
This week on Typology, I’m excited to welcome my friend and former Governor of Tennessee, Bill Haslam. Bill began his career in business joining his father, Jim Haslam, who was the founder of t...
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Author Lisa-Jo Baker Sets Boundaries as an Enneagram Two [S03-025] from 2020-01-16T08:00
This week on Typology, I’m excited to welcome Lisa-Jo Baker, a former attorney and longtime Community Manager at (in)courage, podcast host, best-selling author of The Middle Matters, Never Unfr...
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Mailbag Thursday: An Enneagram Q&A [S03-024] from 2020-01-09T09:00
We love providing you with new content and great guests each week. But, as you might imagine, the interviews often spark a lot of questions from our listeners. In fact, we receive tons of ques...
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Betsy Miller on Accepting Fear and Anxiety (Enneagram 6) [S03-023] from 2020-01-02T14:45:48
Happy New Year! This week on Typology, I’m thrilled to welcome my friend, Betsy Miller. Betsy is the Director of Finance for Storybrand and also serves as the chairman of the Board of Directors ...
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Life, Family and the Enneagram with the Crons (REPLAY) [S03-022] from 2019-12-26T14:28:49
The Enneagram allows us to build and sustain healthy relationships by appreciating and understanding our own motivations and behaviors as well as those of our friends and family.
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Holiday Gift Ideas for each Enneagram Type (REPLAY) [S03-021] from 2019-12-19T12:43:08
This week we’re taking a break to enjoy the holidays with our friends and families. So, we're replaying last year’s episode where we give suggestions for the perfect Christmas gift for each Enn...
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Part 2: Amanda Cook on the Sacred Rhythm of an Enneagram Five [S03-020] from 2019-12-12T15:16:21
This week I continue my insightful conversation with singer-songwriter, Amanda Cook. Amanda is a worship leader at Bethel Church and with Bethel Music, GMA Dove Award Winner for Inspirational Al...
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Amanda Cook on the Sacred Rhythm of an Enneagram 5 [S03-019] from 2019-12-05T06:00
This week on Typology, I welcome a very special Enneagram Five who has done her work and beautifully wraps her words around her experience as a Five. Our guest, Amanda Lindsey Cook is ...
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Part 2: John Mark Comer on Focusing his Attention (Enneagram 1) [S03-018] from 2019-11-27T22:19:27
In Part two of my conversation with John Mark Comer—author, speaker, pastor, and Enneagram One—we continue our discussion about the Enneagram and why it’s so important to eliminate hurry from ou...
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Part 1: John Mark Comer on Focusing his Attention (Enneagram One) [S03-017) from 2019-11-21T06:00
What do you pay attention to? When each of us walks into a room, the focus of our attention is different. An Enneagram Two might look for who they can connect with, an Enneagram Four might focu...
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Al Andrews on Facing Your Sorrows with the Enneagram (Enneagram 2) [S03-016] from 2019-11-14T15:04:04
This week on Typology, I’m excited to welcome my friend, Al Andrews. Al is not only a great counselor, author, and speaker, but he is also the director of Porter’s Call, a non-p...
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Andrew Peterson and the true gifts of an Enneagram 4 (S03-015) from 2019-11-07T15:44:40
This week on Typology, I’m excited to welcome my good friend, Andrew Peterson—award-winning singer-songwriter and author. His newest book, Adorning the Dark, just released on Oc...
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The Enneagram Made Simple with Don Miller (Enneagram 3) [S03-014] from 2019-10-31T11:22:28
This week on Typology, I’m thrilled to welcome my good friend, Donald Miller—best-selling author of Building a StoryBrand, creator of th...
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Part 2, Rev. Becca Stevens on Resisting the Enneagram [S03-012] from 2019-10-17T05:00
This week Ian welcomes back Becca Stevens--author, priest, and founder/president of Thistle Farms. Last week, they began to explore Becca’s resistance to the Enn...
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Mark Batterson on the Blessings of the Enneagram (Enneagram 3) [S03-013] from 2019-10-17T01:43:19
This week on Typology, I’m excited to welcome my friend, Mark Batterson—author of 17 books including The New York Times bestseller The Circle Maker, f...
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Part 1, Reverend Becca Stevens on Resisting the Enneagram [S03-011] from 2019-10-10T12:33:16
Not everyone will rush toward the Enneagram with enthusiasm. In fact, afraid of being labeled, some people can be really resistant to exploring the Enneagram at all. A...
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Molly Fletcher on the Enneagram as a Game-Changer (Enneagram 3) {s03-010] from 2019-10-03T12:47:38
We live in a world where productivity is a huge emphasis on the lives of lots of people. But as productivity guru, Mike Hyatt advocates, the point of productivity...
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Jon and Tristen Collins on the Enneagram and Why Emotions Matter (Enneagram 5 and 2) [S03-009] from 2019-09-26T13:17:31
Each Enneagram type approaches feelings from a different angle. Some types can be really in touch with their feelings, while others seem out of touch with their feelings. On today’s episode, ou...
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Enneagram and Coffee with Sarajane Case (Enneagram 7) [S03-008] from 2019-09-19T09:00
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Allison Fallon on Articulating Your Inner Landscape with the Enneagram (Enneagram 4) [S03-007] from 2019-09-12T16:46:29
Enneagram Fours have a unique awareness of their feelings and are highly attuned to their environment. Their gift of connecting deeply with others allows them to see the beauty in all things and...
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Knox and Jamie on Pop Culture and the Personality (Enneagram 5 and 7) from 2019-09-05T15:33:25
Our guests today are hilarious, smart and up on the Enneagram. Cohosts of the popular Popcast, Knox McCoy and Jamie Golden join Ian in a conversation about self-awareness, the dynamics...
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Part 2, Mike Pacchione on Public Speaking and the Enneagram [S03-005] from 2019-08-29T12:21:32
Last week, speaking coach Mike Pacchione walked through the speaking, or the communication styles, of the first three Enneagram types and how each type can levera...
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Mike Pacchione on Public Speaking and the Enneagram, pt. 1 (Enneagram 9) [S03-004] from 2019-08-22T14:10:56
Have you ever thought about what makes a great speech or presentation? Whether you’re speaking to thousands this weekend, you're speaking to the Rotary Club, or you just want to be a better comm...
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Best of Season 2: Challenging Your Narrative with Ryan Stevenson [S03-003] from 2019-08-15T14:55:56
Though we can’t manufacture great conversations here on Typology, every now and then we do get to experience something deeply vulnerable and truly magical as we did in this episode with...
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Best of Season 2: Instincts and Subtypes with Aaron Niequist [S03-002] from 2019-08-08T12:43:07
With so many of our listeners asking about subtypes on a daily basis, we thought we'd celebrate the end of Season 2 with this replay of Aaron Niequist and Ian discussing instincts and subtypes a...
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Dr. Richard Lindroth, Developing Your Emotional Side as an Enneagram Five [S03-001] from 2019-08-01T12:16:47
Others often perceive the interior world of the Enneagram Five, or The Observer, as mysterious. Known to use the pursuit of knowledge as a defense against a world that seems unpredictable, The ...
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Part 2 of Johnnyswim: The Enneagram and Abner (Type 7) and Manager Jay King (Type 4) [S02-052] from 2019-07-25T08:00
In part two of our interview with JOHNNYSWIM, Abner and Amanda’s manager Jay King joins the conversation and shares how the Enneagram has impacted their personal ...
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Part 1 of Johnnyswim: The Enneagram and Abner (Type 7) and Amanda (Type 9) [S02-051] from 2019-07-18T08:00
What does it sound like when an Enneagram 7 (The Enthusiast) feels safe enough to reveal his true vulnerability? Tune in as Johnnyswim’s Abner and Amanda explore their deeper side and talk with...
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Carey Nieuwhof on the Enneagram and Self-Leadership, part 2 (Enneagram 8) [S-2-050] from 2019-07-11T12:32:54
Last week we began our conversation on self-leadership with former lawyer and founding pastor of Connexus Church, Carey Nieuwhof. In part two, Carey and Ian continue their discussion with tips ...
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Seven Core Challenges of Leadership, feat. Carey Nieuwhof (Enneagram 8) [S02-049] from 2019-07-03T16:16:16
How can leaders understand themselves and the world in which they live so they can be optimal in their various roles? One of the first steps is to strengthen self-leadership because you can’t s...
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There's Power in Peace, feat. Lysa Terkeurst (Enneagram 9) [S02-048] from 2019-06-27T05:28:53
Enneagram Nines, or The Peacemakers, are adaptable, caring, supportive, and easygoing. Their "go with the flow" attitude acts as the manifestation of their need for i...
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Leveraging Differences to Motivate Your Team with the Enneagram, Boosterthon's feat. Chris Carneal and Stan Holcombe (Enneagram 7 and 6) [S02-047] from 2019-06-20T14:38:36
Chris Carneal, founder and CEO of Boosterthon (Enneagram 7) plans for adventure while his CFO, Stan Holcombe (Enneagram 6) plans for dis-adventure. So how have these two leveraged their differe...
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Michael Hyatt, Your Leadership Mentor and the Enneagram (Enneagram 3) [S02-046] from 2019-06-13T13:51:31
How do you measure success? What does it look like and feel like? Often, we measure success by how we appear to others or by the things we accomplish. But for Enneagram Three, Michael Hyatt, s...
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Summer Vacation and the Enneagram with Ian Morgan Cron [S02-045] from 2019-06-06T11:47:53
Have you ever stopped to think about your travel personality? Or how the ideal vacation for your Enneagram type may be different than others? We all look for different things when choosing our ...
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Balancing Your Centers of Intelligence, feat. Beatrice Chestnut [S02-044] from 2019-05-30T12:23:45
One of the elements about the Enneagram that makes it different than other typologies is the principles behind working with Centers of Intelligence. The three cen...
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Moving Toward Wholeness, part 2 feat. Drew and Ellie Holcomb (Enneagram 8 and 7) [S02-043] from 2019-05-23T06:00
Drew and Ellie Holcomb return this week for part two of our two-part series. Today, Drew shares how he has learned to let go of his need to be in charge and is le...
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Moving Toward Wholeness, feat. Drew and Ellie Holcomb (Enneagram 8 and 7) [S02-042] from 2019-05-16T15:14:26
Enneagram Eights and Enneagram Sevens make a high-energy couple. Both types are strong-willed, independent, love adventure, and find happiness in the moment.
BONUS REPLAY: Beatrice Chestnut, An Enneagram Two’s Journey Toward Finding Real Love [S02-041] from 2019-05-09T06:00
In today’s episode, we share a big announcement then replay Ian’s interview with renowned Enneagram teacher, author, consultant, and Enneagram Two, Dr. Beatrice Chestnut Ph.D. A studen...
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Trusting Your Gut as an Enneagram Two, feat. J.J. Peterson (Enneagram Two) from 2019-05-02T14:14:27
What do you need in a relationship? When it comes to relationships, how do you interact with and love other people? It’s often in our most intimate relationships that our most true self shows up...
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Transforming Relationships with the Enneagram, feat. Jeremy and Audrey Roloff (Enneagram 9 and 8) [S02-039] from 2019-04-25T15:14
How does the Enneagram affect how you communicate with your spouse? Each Enneagram type has a different communication style which impacts the power dynamic in ev...
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Balancing Intellect with Emotion, feat. Dan Haseltine (Enneagram 5) [S02-038] from 2019-04-18T07:00
Enneagram Fives, or the Observers, operate from a withdrawing stance and value their privacy. Their unconscious strategy consists of collecting knowledge and information t...
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Facing Anxiety and Depression with the Enneagram, feat. Scott Sauls (Enneagram 3) [S02-037] from 2019-04-11T12:38:21
Often when we approach the Enneagram we tend to think that everybody can fit neatly into one category. But the Enneagram is more like a color wheel than it is a set of boxes around a circle. The...
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The Enneagram and The Next Right Thing, feat. Emily P. Freeman (Enneagram 4) [S02-036] from 2019-04-04T12:35:13
How does your Enneagram type affect your decision making? Each Enneagram type has different motivations and makes decisions in different ways. So, when faced with making a decision, sometimes ...
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Addiction and Recovery with the Enneagram, feat. Nate Larkin and David Hampton [S02-035] from 2019-03-27T20:14:07
What are you addicted to? I don’t believe there is one person on this planet who isn’t addicted to something. And when I say addiction, I don’t necessarily mean addiction to substances. Addict...
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Top 25 Enneagram Resources [S02-034] from 2019-03-21T08:00
The Enneagram is a transformational tool for self-awareness and self-knowledge. It helps uncover the most unconscious parts of who we are. But how? Once you identify your Enneagram type, what’...
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Honoring Our Differences, feat. Rabbi Evan Moffic (Enneagram 3) [S02-033] from 2019-03-14T13:33:14
How do we use the Enneagram to honor our differences? First, we have to be willing to look at our own story and bravely explore our own dark side. One of the beauties of the Enneagram is that i...
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Is Your Story True? Exploring Narrative through the Enneagram from 2019-03-07T12:10
Have you ever stopped to ask yourself, “What if the story I tell myself and others about who I am and who I'm becoming isn't true?” As children, we all construct stories, or narratives, to help...
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Part 2: How the Enneagram Impacts Emotional Intelligence and Leadership, with Scott Allender [S02-031] from 2019-02-28T07:00
Last week, Scott and Ian talked about how the Enneagram can help you in the workplace. This week, they continue the conversation highlighting the way the Enneagram feeds e...
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How the Enneagram Impacts Emotional Intelligence and Leadership, pt. 1 with Scott Allender [S02-030] from 2019-02-21T07:00
How can the Enneagram help you in the workplace? How does knowing a person’s personality style help you in leadership development? In today’s episode, Scott Allender, Sen...
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What's Your Stance? Part 2, feat. Amy Grant (Enneagram 9) [S02-029] from 2019-02-14T07:00
In Part 2 of our conversation with singer/songwriter Amy Grant, we continue to explore stances to hone in on whether or not she’s actually an Enneagram Nine. Discussing the differences between t...
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What's Your Stance? feat. Amy Grant, part 1 of 2 [S02-028] from 2019-02-07T07:00
The Enneagram is by far the most effective tool for deepening self-knowledge, sharpening self-awareness, and improving relationships. It helps to identify your unique personality and guides you ...
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Challenging Your Narrative, with Ryan Stevenson [S02-027] from 2019-01-31T10:00
In order to make sense or find meaning in our lives in early childhood, we develop narratives that sort of explain our life experiences. We often choose specific incidents that we string togethe...
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The Challenger or The Perfectionist? Part 2 of 2 with Kirsten Powers, CNN Political Analyst [S02-026] from 2019-01-24T06:00
In order to truly use the Enneagram to better understand our own personality, it is important to have an understanding of, not just the unconscious motivations, but also t...
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The Challenger or The Perfectionist? Part 1 of 2 with Kirsten Powers [S02-025] from 2019-01-17T06:00
Let’s face it…there’s a deep complexity to the Enneagram. Yes, for some, it is extremely easy to nail down their type. But for others…well, it’s more complicated. Why? First, everyone ex...
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Leveraging Your "Weird" for Success, feat. CJ Casciotta (Enneagram 3) [S02-024] from 2019-01-10T13:58:49
In today’s episode, Enneagram Four and author of “Get Weird: Discover the Surprising Secret to Making a Difference,” CJ Casciotta joins us to talk about becoming more comfortable in your own uni...
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Finding Beauty in Imperfection, feat. Amy Julia Becker (Enneagram 1) [S02-023] from 2019-01-03T07:00
Enneagram Ones, or the Perfectionists, often have an idealized view of how things should be and constantly strive to improve themselves, others, and the world. With a str...
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Replay: Moving from Happy to Joy, feat. Annie Downs (Enneagram 7) [S02-022] from 2018-12-27T15:52:38
This week we're taking a break to spend time with our families over the holidays and hope you are doing the same. Enjoy this replay of one of our most downloaded episodes. Annie F. Downs, discu...
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Running Your Own Race, part 2, feat. Darren Whitehead (Enneagram 3) [S02-021] from 2018-12-20T06:00
This week Ian continues the conversation with pastor, author, and leader at Church of the City, Darren Whitehead, as he discusses where he gets stuck as an Enneagram 3, why he learned to say no,...
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Running Your Own Race, pt.1, feat. Darren Whitehead (Enneagram 3) [S02-020] from 2018-12-13T15:33:02
Enneagram Threes, when not self-aware, are plagued with comparison. They compare themselves to other people who seem to be more successful and feel some sense of shame abo...
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Bonus Christmas Episode! Hilarious and Legit Gifts for Every Number from 2018-12-10T14:57:23
On this episode, Ian and Anthony drink WAY too much egg nog and start calling unsuspecting (former) friends to ask for the perfect gift for their type!
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Living Awake and Balanced, feat. David Dark and Sarah Masen (Enneagram 9 and 6) [S02-018] from 2018-12-06T16:33:07
Not only is the Enneagram a great tool for gaining self-knowledge, but it is also a gateway for building strong relationships. When you understand that your way of seeing the world is not the on...
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Exploring the Shadow with Jonathan Merritt (Enneagram 3) from 2018-11-29T14:05:15
Whether there’s a three in your life or you are a three yourself, you’re probably aware that threes are not naturally self-reflective. They tend to be externally focused r...
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Courage in Vulnerability, feat. Chris Cruz (Enneagram 8) [S02-016] from 2018-11-15T13:22:43
Eights are motivated by a powerful need to be strong and, when unhealthy, can have a hard time lowering their guard in fear of appearing weak or vulnerable. Healthy Eight...
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Part 2: Don Miller on Directing Your New Story (Enneagram 3) [S02-015] from 2018-11-08T06:00
Last week, StoryBrand's Don Miller joined Ian to discuss the importance of directing your own story. Tune in today as the conversation turns toward understanding how each Enneagram type tends to...
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Part 1: Don Miller on Directing Your New Story (Enneagram 3) [S02-014] from 2018-11-01T13:20:25
The Enneagram is not just meant to help people understand themselves and then do nothing about it. Rather it is a tool for fostering deep, inner work. In order to make lasting changes in your li...
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Embracing Wilderlove as an Enneagram Four, feat. John Mark McMillan [S02-013] from 2018-10-24T19:29:26
One of the gifts of the Enneagram -- the wisdom that we can gain from it -- is self-knowledge. No matter your Enneagram type, self-knowledge can help you dis-identify with those aspects of your ...
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Emotional Wellness and the Enneagram, feat. Miles Adcox (Enneagram 3) [S02-012] from 2018-10-18T14:15:13
Enneagram Threes, or The Achievers, see a world in which people only value others for what they can do versus for who they are. They tend to be driven, task-oriented, visi...
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Moving from Happy to Joy, feat. Annie F. Downs (Enneagram 7) [S02-011] from 2018-10-11T12:15:07
Sevens have a core belief that in order for them to be secure, loved and valued they have to bring the energy and excitement into every situation. There’s this expectation and pressure to be on...
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A Thirst for Redemption, feat. Scott Harrison (Enneagram 8w7) [S02-010] from 2018-10-04T09:00
For those of you who are new to the Enneagram and listening, Eights are called the Challengers. Sometimes they're called the Boss. Eights are typically people who are real forces of nature in th...
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Navigating Friendship with the Enneagram, feat. The Liturgists (Enneagram 5&9) [S02-009] from 2018-09-27T14:06:30
What's your best friend's number? Understanding the Enneagram can profoundly impact how you relate to others and help you build strong friendships. Knowing your friends' n...
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Name It...then Tame It, Part 2, feat. Mark Scandrette [S02-008] from 2018-09-19T19:22:32
In last week's episode, Mark Scandrette shared some simple steps to help you begin using the Enneagram to move from unconscious to conscious living. In part two, Mark and Ian continue their conv...
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Name It...then Tame It, feat. Mark Scandrette, pt 1 of 2 [S02-007] from 2018-09-13T09:00
Every day listeners email asking, “I know my type, now what?” Well, the truth is that simply knowing your Enneagram type doesn’t change anything in and of itself other tha...
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We Can Laugh: Life with Dave Barnes (Enneagram 7) [S02-006] from 2018-09-06T05:00
Open to new experiences, Sevens are self-confident, optimistic and joyful people who exude loads of energy. They bring a sense of adventure and energy to th...
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The Bible Project, feat. Tim Mackie and Jon Collins (Enneagram 5) [S02-005] from 2018-08-30T13:03:45
The Enneagram is a great tool for discovering why we feel the way we feel, act the way we act, and think the way we think. For Fives, who are unconsciously motivated by Avarice (or Greed), the ...
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Trusting Your Self, feat. Jeff Chu (Enneagram 6) [S02-004] from 2018-08-23T04:15:08
Sixes have excellent analytical minds, are great strategists, troubleshooters, problem-solvers, and of course, see worst-case scenarios that other people do...
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Part 2 of 2: Looking into the Shadow...A Hero's Journey, feat. Claire Diaz-Ortiz (Enneagram 3) [S02-003] from 2018-08-15T18:24:01
When you truly begin doing your work, the Enneagram really should mess with you. It should dis-equilibrate you, throw you back on your heals, make you wonder...
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Instincts and Subtypes with Aaron Niequist [S02-002] from 2018-08-09T12:39:09
Welcome back to Season 2 of Typology. I'm thrilled to continue Season Two with a really great friend who I've known for many years, Aaron Niequist.
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Looking into the Shadow...A Hero's Journey, feat. Claire Diaz-Ortiz Part 1 of 2 (Enneagram 3) [S02-001] from 2018-08-02T14:14:20
Claire Diaz-Ortiz first discovered the Enneagram in 2005 and typed herself as an Enneagram One. When Ian first interviewed Claire in Season One, she came onto the show sharing her life through t...
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054: [Revisited] :: Here, Hold My Beer...A Panel of Enneagram Twos from 2018-07-26T05:00
Enneagram Twos are called The Helpers. They are some of the most loving, kind, supportive, upbeat, and—when healthy—genuinely helpful to other people. The...
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053: Rob Bell (Enneagram 7), Author, Speaker&Gracious Provocateur, Revisited from 2018-07-19T11:56:34
Discovering the Enneagram was a game-changer for Rob. His knowledge and enthusiasm for the Enneagram runs deep, and as you’ll discover while we revisit this episode, Rob is an Enneagram "7 with ...
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052: Science Mike Hacks the Enneagram, Revisited from 2018-07-12T11:00
This week we are revisiting Ian's interview with 'Science Mike' McHargue as he shares his journey through the inner sanctum of an Enneagram Nine and his process of building a healthy connection ...
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051: [REVISITED] :: Sarah Thebarge, Moving Out of Fear Into Love as an Enneagram 6 from 2018-07-05T13:21:06
For the month of July we will be revisiting some of Typology's most downloaded episodes. This week we revisit Ian's interview with Sarah Thebarge.
Sarah shares how she approaches the wor...
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050: Bob&Maria Goff, the Beautifully Imperfect Marriage of an Enneagram 9&7, Revisited from 2018-06-28T04:05:40
Today we are revisiting Ian's interview with celebrated Author, Speaker Bob Goff and his wife Maria. Bob is an Enneagram 7 and Maria is a 9. And even though ...
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049: Julianne Cusick (Enneagram 1) Finds Her Inner Encourager from 2018-06-21T04:54:38
As Richard Rohr says, Ones are childlike and full of joy and wonder at the world and creation. But for Ones, that sense of joy has been lost. Instead, they suppress their own feelings and focu...
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048: Surrender and Acceptance, feat. Ashley Cleveland from 2018-06-14T02:36:19
Every single day I receive multiple emails from listeners saying they are stuck and can’t figure out their Enneagram type. Usually, my first recommendation ...
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047: Self to Lose, Self to Find, feat. Marilyn Vancil from 2018-06-07T05:00
Our guest today is an Enneagram professional, spiritual director, coach, facilitator, and author who is passionate about the Enneagram personality model and...
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046: How an Enneagram 8 learns to be vulnerable, feat. Patrick Chappell from 2018-05-31T03:50:52
Eights are often called the Challengers, but I like to call them the Protectors or Defenders. Every type has a basic fear and desire coloring the waters of ...
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045: An Enneagram 7 Lets Go of His Expectations, feat. Luke Norsworthy from 2018-05-24T02:30:18
Sevens are the joy bombs of the Enneagram. The energy they give off is energetic, fun-loving and naturally cheerful. They are optimistic by nature and seiz...
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044: Jen Hatmaker’s Fight for Grace using the Enneagram from 2018-05-17T08:55:21
The last time I spoke with Jen Hatmaker on her “For of Love” podcast, we talked about how she identifies as a Three. As our conversation continued I began to think, “Man, you’ve got a lot of fea...
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043: An Enneagram 8's Process of Defrosting, part 2 with David Gungor from 2018-05-10T10:57:07
Last week David Gungor shared his struggle in determining his type, how he embraces his “chaotic intentionality,” and what it means to need others to “get out of his face.” Today we continue th...
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042: Practicing Vulnerability as an Enneagram 8, feat. David Gungor from 2018-05-03T03:13:54
Enneagram Eights are called The Challenger for a good reason. Eights don’t like to feel controlled and avoid any appearance of vulnerability. They are naturally confrontational and their combat...
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041: Who am I if I can't DO anything? feat. Michele Cushatt (Enneagram 2) from 2018-04-26T12:28:39
Twos have an amazing way of making other people feel safe and comfortable. They are some of the most caring, supportive and upbeat people I know. They acce...
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040: Part 2, May the Fours Be with You: A Panel of Enneagram Fours from 2018-04-19T07:30
This week we continue with our panel of Fours -- Sandra McCracken, Megan Miller, Matthew Perryman Jones, and Don Chaffer. Tune in as we discuss the strengths and challenges of being a Four, and ...
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039: May the Fours Be with You: A Panel of Enneagram Fours from 2018-04-12T12:35:23
For those who are new to the Enneagram or to what life is like as an Enneagram Four, let me just give a 50,000-foot fly-by of the Enneagram Four. Fours, called the Individualists, sometimes cal...
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038: How the Enneagram Unexpectedly Rocked Our World, feat. research psychologist Dr. Richard Beck and his wife, Jana from 2018-04-05T02:55
After a knee-jerk reaction of skepticism, Dr. Richard Beck and his wife, Jana, share how the Enneagram has had a profound effect on their family. In today’s show, we talk about the disjoint of h...
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037: Part 2 of Exploring "The Shack" with the Enneagram and author Wm Paul Young from 2018-03-29T10:45:26
This week we jump back into our conversation with Paul Young to help nail down his type. Figuring out his type was hard, as it can be for many. But I think...
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036: Exploring "The Shack" with the Enneagram and author Paul Young, pt 1 from 2018-03-22T11:57:24
When learning the Enneagram and figuring out your number, one of the things that complicates the process is trauma and the effect of trauma on personality development and theory. I always say, I...
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035: Sarah Thebarge, Moving Out of Fear Into Love as an Enneagram 6 from 2018-03-15T07:00
I’ve said it before, Sixes are wonderful. They have a strong need for security and consistency. They appreciate order, plans and rules and like the comfort an...
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034: How to fix your broken record with the Enneagram, Feat. Amena Brown (Type 2) from 2018-03-07T12:26:54
Every type on the Enneagram has misbeliefs and errant unconscious motivations that get us to do and think and feel things that just are not in our best interests. We all have these broken messa...
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033: The Enneagram on Tour with Tenth Avenue North from 2018-03-01T02:34:39
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go on tour with a band? It sounds exciting, right? You’d hop on a tour bus, travel coast to coast seeing the...
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032: Reading People through the Lens of the Enneagram, with author Anne Bogel (Enneagram 9) from 2018-02-22T10:00
When Nines are healthy and self-aware, they learn to feel special and important. They get in touch with their own passions and feel secure enough to stand be...
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031: Here, Hold My Beer...A Panel of Enneagram Twos from 2018-02-14T02:12:03
In Enneagram-speak, Enneagram Twos are called The Helpers. They are some of the most loving, kind, supportive, upbeat, and—when healthy—genuinely helpful to other people. Their underlying moti...
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030: Blowing up the Personality Box, feat. Brian Hardin, creator of the Daily Audio Bible podcast from 2018-02-08T12:51:34
Our personality types can put us into an almost hypnotic trance, something I’d call the shadow. We relegate to the shadow those parts of ourselves we don't want to see. What the Enneagram does i...
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029: An Enneagram State of the Union, feat. Author&Former White House staffer Michael Wear from 2018-02-01T13:08:53
About a month ago, I sat down with author and former White House staffer, Michael Wear, to talk about personality, power, and politics. And I know this is ...
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028: The Grace of Letting Go—the conversation continues with Michael Cusick (Enneagram 2), Part 2 from 2018-01-25T02:38:53
Enneagram Twos are part of the shame triad which, for those who are just getting started with the Enneagram, means that ‘shame’ is the go-to emotion for Two...
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027: "I'm OK if you're OK" A conversation with Michael Cusick (Enneagram 2) Part 1 from 2018-01-17T22:03:32
Known as The Helper, or as Michael Cusick prefers to call them, The Giver, Twos can be really great therapists and are maybe the most natural to move into t...
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026: Living Out Loud - A Conversation with Jo Saxton from 2018-01-11T10:00
Healthy Eights are great friends, exceptional leaders and champions of those who cannot fight on their own behalf. They have the intelligence, courage and s...
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025: Life, Family and the Enneagram with the Crons from 2018-01-04T15:09:33
"Compassion is a verb." - Thich Nhat Hanh
The Enneagram helps us recognize and overcome self-defeating patterns of behavi...
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Episode 24: Part 2 - Science Mike hacks the Enneagram from 2017-12-21T14:01:19
This week on Typology, we continue our conversation with 'Science Mike' McHargue. This show is bursting with wisdom about Nines. You'll learn how Nines can s...
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Episode 23: Science Mike hacks the Enneagram from 2017-12-14T05:04:47
Enneagram Nines, or The Peacemakers, are open and receptive in every way. They can see both sides to everything and they have a profound awareness of the in...
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Episode 22: Claire Diaz-Ortiz, Sorry...wrong number? from 2017-12-07T12:00
Episode 21: Why Didn’t Matthew Perryman Jones Get the Memo? from 2017-11-30T06:15:05
Fours are the most complex of all the types on the Enneagram. They spend their lives feeling different and separate from others and long to be understood and appreciated for their authentic self...
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Episode 20: Becoming Lisa Whelchel from 2017-11-16T05:59:11
Enneagram Threes focus on outstanding performance, being perceived as successful and avoiding failure at all costs. They believe that love comes from achievement, image, and status and have the ...
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Episode 19: Andy Root, The Hysterical Analytical Enneagram Five" from 2017-11-09T15:03:19
Enneagram Fives are known as the Investigators, or the Observers. They see the world as intrusive, overwhelming and draining. They prefer to observe life...
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Episode 18: Matt Carter, An Enneagram Skeptic Finds His Number (And So Can You!) from 2017-11-02T13:18:51
I’ve received lots of emails and messages from folks on social media who are struggling to nail down their Enneagram number. Well, let me tell you, if that’s the case for you, this show is spot ...
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Episode 17: Take Five! A Panel of Enneagram 5s with Lori Chaffer, Kenny Benge and Joel Miller from 2017-10-26T08:15:24
On this week’s show we invited a panel of Enneagram Fives into the studio to describe how they see and experience the world. Called the Investigators, or the Observers, Fives are kind, perceptiv...
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Episode 16: Sleeping At Last, Grace Requires Nothing of You from 2017-10-17T04:09
I think there are truths which reveal the limitations of human language. And when this happens we have to rely on artists to express these great spiritual insights through an alternative languag...
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Episode 15: Richard Rohr, Finally Getting Over Your "Self" with the Enneagram, pt. 2 (Enneagram 1) from 2017-10-12T05:06:24
On last week’s episode of Typology, I had an amazing conversation with my friend, Fr. Richard Rohr, renowned Enneagram expert and Franciscan Priest, and Executive Director for the Center for Act...
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Episode 14: Richard Rohr, Finally Getting Over Your "Self" with the Enneagram, pt. I (Enneagram 1) from 2017-10-05T06:59:04
I first encountered the Enneagram when I was a graduate student at a conservative seminary. While on a weekend retreat I came across a copy of Fr. Richard Roh...
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Shauna and Aaron Niequist on Nurturing Relationships with the Enneagram (Enneagram 4 and 7) from 2017-09-28T08:00
Recently I came across an intriguing article in the Huffington Post about a group of Harvard researchers who undertook a longitudinal study to answer the question...
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Episode 12: I Know My Type...Now What? Continuing Our Conversation with Beatrice Chestnut from 2017-09-21T07:00
A few weeks ago, renowned Enneagram teacher and author Dr. Beatrice Chestnut joined me on our show to discuss how Enneagram Twos see and relate to the world. Beatrice...
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Episode 10: So Six-y it Hurts (A Panel of Sixes) from 2017-09-07T21:59:21
The more I know about life and people, the more I love Enneagram Sixes. Called Loyalists, Sixes are the most faithful and dependable people on the Enneagram. They keep a watchful eye o...
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Episode 9: Beatrice Chestnut, An Enneagram Two’s Journey Toward Finding Real Love from 2017-08-31T19:53:21
Enneagram Twos are some of the most caring, kind, supportive, upbeat, and tenderhearted people on God’s good green earth. Three of my closest friends are Twos, and to...
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Episode 8: Jeff Goins, Image Isn’t Everything (Enneagram 3) from 2017-08-24T07:00
In 1991, tennis superstar Andre Agassi appeared in a television ad for a camera called the Canon Rebel. On the set, the fashionably dressed Agassi steps out of a ...
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Episode 7: Give Peace(makers) A Chance. A Panel of Four Enneagram 9's from 2017-08-17T08:00
I’m not kidding when I say Enneagram Nines (The Peacemakers) are well represented in my universe of relationships. My wife Anne is a Nine. My daughter Maddie is a Nine, and as you’ll soon learn,...
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Episode 6: Enneagram 8 Melissa Greene, The Velvet Hammer from 2017-08-10T07:00
Enneagram Eights (The Challengers) are hard driving, tough, decisive, innovative, and resourceful people who make things happen. They’re larger than life presence and bound...
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Episode 5: Lee C. Camp, An Enneagram 1's Journey toward Embracing Progress, Not Perfection from 2017-08-03T10:50:56
"Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor, the enemy of the people,” writes author Anne Lamott in her beautiful book, Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life. Whether you struggle...
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Episode 4: Tsh Oxenreider (Enneagram 4), The Art (and Angst) of Living an Unconventional Life from 2017-07-27T07:00
Episode 3: Rabbi Evan Moffic (Enneagram 3), Shalom&Success from 2017-07-20T11:59:35
Episode 2: Bob&Maria Goff, the Beautifully Imperfect Marriage of an Enneagram 9&7 from 2017-07-13T07:00
Episode 1: Rob Bell (Enneagram 7), Author, Speaker&Gracious Provocateur from 2017-07-06T18:15:39