The Today Counts Show

Send us a text In this episode of The Today Counts Show, host Jim Piper Jr. sits down with Darryl Lyons, CEO of Pax Financial Group, to uncover one of the most overlooked forces in leadership: the hidden financial...

Send us a text In this episode of The Today Counts Show, host Jim Piper Jr, Matt Martin, and Winston Harris walk through Genesis 23, one of the most emotional and significant chapters in Abraham’s life—the death of...

Send us a text In this episode of The Today Counts Show, host Jim Piper Jr. sits down with Brett Kunkle, founder of Maven and one of today’s leading voices on Christian worldview and apologetics, to tackle a...

Send us a text In this episode of The Today Counts Show, host Jim Piper Jr. unpacks the 5 C’s of leadership—character, capacity, capital, collateral, and conditions—and explores how each one shapes a leader’s ability to...

Send us a text In this episode of The Today Counts Show, hosts Jim Piper and Winston Harris unpack Genesis 21:22–34 to explore what Abraham’s treaty with Abimelek reveals about trust, integrity, and leadership in...

Send us a text In Genesis 22, God asks Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac—a command that defies logic, comfort, and human reasoning. Yet within this moment we discover one of the most powerful truths in Scripture: faith...

Send us a text In this episode of The Today Counts Show, hosts Jim Piper sits down with author and theologian Brian Crawford to explore one of the most controversial and world-shaping claims in history—the belief in a...

Send us a text In this episode of The Today Counts Show, Jim Piper Jr., Matt Martin, and Winston Harris dive deep into Genesis 21 to uncover powerful leadership lessons for today. When God fulfills His promises in His...

Send us a text In this episode of The Today Counts Show, host Jim Piper unpacks The President’s Briefing with Stephanie Sellers and explains what it really means for everyday citizens, leaders, and decision-makers...

Send us a text On this episode of The Today Counts Show, Jim, Winston, and Gary dive into Genesis 20 and uncover how Abraham’s story reveals the tension between faith and human flaws. Even God’s chosen leaders wrestled...

Send us a text The headlines around Charlie Kirk’s death have sent shockwaves through social media feeds and Gen Z conversations. But beyond the headlines, what does this moment reveal about how young people process...

Send us a text In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get distracted by the urgent and overlook the important. In this episode of The Today Counts Show, we sit down with Matt Martin—author of Notice What Matters —to...

Send us a text Great executive leadership doesn’t happen overnight—it’s developed over years of intentional growth, challenges, and key decisions. In this episode of Lead Today, we sit down with Zach McGuire, President...

Send us a text What does it really take to grow a business from the ground up? In this episode of The Today Counts Show, we sit down with CEO of Lantern Learning Group, Geren Anderson as he shares the real story behind...

Send us a text How does mental health impact student success? In this episode of The Today Counts Show, we uncover why prioritizing mental health in adolescent education is essential for better learning, stronger...

Send us a text Genesis 19 doesn’t end with fire falling on Sodom—it ends with a story so troubling that many Bible readers skip right past it. Lot, his daughters, a cave, and choices that leave us asking, Why is this...

Send us a text Have you ever asked yourself, “Am I leading as well as I could be?” In this reflective and practical episode of The Today Counts Show, Jim explores how to take an honest, constructive look at your...

Send us a text Genesis 19 is one of the most intense and controversial chapters in the Bible—but it’s also one of the most revealing. In this episode, Jim and Winston unpack the dramatic story of Sodom and Gomorrah...

Send us a text Life doesn’t always play fair. There are moments when challenges pile up, clarity disappears, and the weight of circumstances can feel unbearable. In this episode of The Today Counts Show, Jim Piper takes...

Send us a text In one of the most daring and intimate moments in Scripture, Abraham steps into a bold back-and-forth with God Himself. But what’s really happening in Genesis 18? Is Abraham negotiating… or interceding?...

Send us a text In this episode of the Today Counts Show, we delve into the critical issue of mental health and its profound impact on student vulnerability. Join us as we explore the challenges faced by today's youth...

Send us a text Growing old is inevitable—but growing apart doesn’t have to be. In this honest and hope-filled episode of The Today Counts Show, Jim and Rhonda sit down as a seasoned married couple who have weathered...

Send us a text Let’s face it—most leaders aren’t lacking in work ethic. But somewhere between the back-to-back meetings, never-ending to-do lists, and inbox overload… true leadership gets lost. In this episode of The...

Send us a text What does it mean when God gives you a new name? And why does He renew His promise before it’s fulfilled? In this episode of The Today Counts Show, Jim Piper Jr., Winston Harris, Gary Harpst, and Matt...

Send us a text Waiting on God is never easy—especially when His promises feel delayed and our plans seem more efficient. In this episode, Jim and Gary Harpst unpack the tension in Genesis 16, where Sarai and Abram take...