Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill welcome back Chris Cruz—Managing Director at Harbor + Union and Young Adult Pastor at Bethel Church—for a powerful conversation on leadership, action, and emotional clarity. With refreshing vulnerability, Chris shares how the phrase “clarity is found in motion” transformed his approach to decision-making, leadership, and connection. Listeners will hear how fear often paralyzes us into waiting, but motion—taking a first step—can lead to surprising clarity. Tying this into the Connection Codes framework, Chris explains how emotional insight comes not from planning but from engaging—especially in conversation. This is a must-listen for anyone navigating fear, change, or relational stuckness and looking for practical tools to move forward with authenticity.
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Chapters:
- 00:00:00 - A Warm Welcome + Why This Conversation Matters
- 00:00:38 - Meet Chris Cruz: Storyteller, Pastor, Creative Voice
- 00:00:55 - When Desire Isn’t Enough—Why Action Changes Everything
- 00:01:36 - Life Lately: Chris Reflects on the Journey
- 00:02:54 - “Clarity is Found in Motion”—The Quote That Sparked It All
- 00:09:52 - Sitting with Fear, Moving Anyway
- 00:14:19 - Processing in Real Time: What Happens When We Don’t Have it All Figured Out
- 00:22:34 - Why Imperfection Might Be the Key to Starting
- 00:23:09 - When Learning Becomes a Hiding Place—And How to Step Out
- 00:25:12 - What Therapy Taught Me About Growth and Patience
- 00:25:54 - Getting Honest About What’s Really Underneath: Fear, Shame, Guilt
- 00:33:29 - Motion Brings Clarity: Why We Can’t Stay Still
- 00:36:37 - Behind the Mic: Chris Shares His Podcast Journey
- 00:39:33 - A Quiet Nudge Forward: Encouragement to Move Gently
