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Faith-driven leaders often win at work while quietly running a deficit at home. In this conversation, C12 CEO Mike Sharrow joins Lantz Howard to unpack why so many high-capacity Christian CEOs experience “artificial buoyancy” in marriage—appearing stable because of spiritual convictions and financial margin, while intimacy atrophies.
Mike shares C12’s peer-advisor model, their marriage check-in, and a vision for business as ministry that re-centers the CEO to stay focused on Jesus. From the “locker room vs. field of play” church metaphor to a military-grade picture of vulnerability in marriage, this episode invites leaders to run into the storm, tell the truth, and build the only enterprise guaranteed to outlast the P&L: the family.
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In this episode of The Wholehearted Leadership Coaching Conversation, Lantz Howard sits down with Peter Greer, CEO of Hope International and author of more than a dozen books including Mission Drift and Lead with Prayer.
Together, they explore the challenges leaders face in staying aligned with their true calling, how to avoid mission drift, and the practical rhythms that help leaders finish the race .
Top 5 Learnings
1. Mission Drift is Subtle but Inevitable Without Guardrails
Organizations and leaders don’t wake up one day far off track — it happens through slow drift unless intentional practices anchor them to mission.
2. Prayer is Leadership’s Lifeline
Leadership isn’t just about strategy and execution. Sustained influence requires cultivating intimacy with God through prayer as the first work, not the afterthought.
3. Marriage Reveals Leadership Health
The way leaders engage their spouse and family is often the most honest reflection of how aligned their leadership truly is.
4. Leaders Must Finish Well, Not Just Start Strong
Many leaders begin with passion and vision but burn out or compromise later. The goal is long obedience in the same direction, finishing the race with integrity.
5. Alignment Requires Community and Accountability
Isolation is a risk for leaders. Having trusted guides, peers, and rhythms of accountability keeps the heart calibrated to God’s purposes.
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Jessica and I sit down to unpack the difference between resistance and rejection in marriage. Resistance isn’t always a “no”; often it’s an invitation to slow down, draw out the deep desires, and find deeper alignment.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to share your desires clearly, navigate mismatched expectations, and turn tension into deeper connection.
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In today's conversation, we are going to share how to resolve preferences and desires before they turn into a relational conflict. We will share with you one way to ensure that love keeps no records of wrongs, and ways you can identify what you feel and learn to communicate quickly to repair your relationships.
The Intimacy Challenge is designed with intentional questions in each podcast to help you build a closer connection with your husband or wife.
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Welcome to the Whole Hearted Leadership Coaching Conversation. Today, I invited my wife, Jessica, to begin a conversation on marriage. This will be an ongoing conversation, and today, we unpack a framework for you on intimacy. These questions are designed to help you create space for you and your spouse to connect with one another as you listen to how we are currently processing these questions as well. Our goal is to help you grow your marriage.
The questions we explore will help you untangle your emotions, name your fears, and have language to connect with one another in deeper ways.
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I am honored to bring you this conversation with my friend and long-time client, Hunter Clinton. Hunter is the Owner/Operator of Chick-fil-A in Anna, TX. In our conversation together we discussed how to stay engaged with your wife even when adding a fourth child, building a team culture to be the salt and light in the community, and how your leadership evolves throughout the years if you stay committed to be a lifelong learner.
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Join Lantz Howard and guests Rich and Patty Green, authors of "Devoted for a Marriage Miracle," as they explore the underlying causes of intimacy drift and offer practical advice for rekindling.
Discover how open communication, understanding God's design for marriage, and creating an affectionate environment can transform relationships.
Rich and Patty reflect on their early years of ministry busyness, how burnout and disconnection crept into their relationship, and the transformation that began when they chose to slow down, seek healing, and rediscover intimacy through God's design.
Insights from our conversation together
1) I learned that a marriage rooted in ministry can still drift if emotional connection isn’t intentionally nurtured.
2) I learned that daily prayer together—even if it starts awkwardly—can rekindle both spiritual and physical intimacy.
3) I learned that healing begins when one spouse takes ownership and invites God to do deep, personal work.
4) I learned that laughter, playfulness, and even “sex for breakfast” can become signs of a thriving, grace-filled marriage.
5) I learned that the most powerful mentoring often comes not from perfection, but from the story of restoration you’ve lived through.
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In this episode of Whole Hearted Leadership, host Lantz Howard welcomes Dave Munson, founder and CEO of Saddleback Leather Company, for an inspiring conversation around legacy, leadership, faith, and family. Together, they explore Dave’s new book, They'll Fight Over It When You're Dead: The True Story of How I Survived Terrorists, Morons and an Assassin to Build One of the Coolest Leather Companies in the World, unpacking stories of risk, resilience, and radical generosity. Dave shares how building a purpose-driven business aligned with eternal values has shaped his leadership and life, offering wisdom on fatherhood, discipleship, and loving people deeply, even in business.
Favorite Quote: "Love people so much that they’ll feel weird about it."
Here are six insights and learning from the conversation:
1) Legacy is not about stuff—it’s about the stories and spiritual substance you leave behind.
2) You don’t need to be perfect to disciple your kids; you just need to be present and point them to Jesus.
3) Building a business with eternity in mind shifts decisions from self-centered to soul-centered.
4) Risk is a requirement for faith-filled leadership—not a liability to avoid.
5) Generosity isn’t just giving money; it’s choosing to love people radically and sacrificially.
5) Leading wholeheartedly begins by aligning your internal compass with God’s eternal purpose.
6) Your marriage and family should never be the cost of your mission—they are your first mission.
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In this powerful episode, Lantz Howard sits down with Tim and Kathy Bush to discuss their journey from brokenness to breakthrough in marriage. The conversation centers around their book Sex on the First Date, which explores rebuilding trust, intimacy, and spiritual connection after betrayal.
As leaders of War Room Ministries, they share the raw truth about restoration, how couples can start again, and why wholehearted leadership begins at home.
If you are a business owner who has it all, I would encourage you to slow down and consider what Tim and Kathy have to offer.
What I learned from our conversation:
1) Tim and Kathy’s story is a living testimony that marriages can be restored even after infidelity and broken trust. But it requires surrender, truth-telling, and courageous vulnerability.
2) Couples often expect restored connection without doing the emotional and spiritual work. True intimacy comes through a long obedience in the same direction—marked by confession, forgiveness, and intentional growth.
3) Tim and Kathy emphasize that you cannot compartmentalize life—your leadership in the home will impact your leadership in business, ministry, and beyond.
4) At the core of healing is the human desire to be known. Tim’s confession was the start of Kathy’s freedom to begin again—with God and with him.
5) The most dangerous position is being comfortably disconnected. The Bushes urge couples to do the hard conversations now—before the bottom falls out.
6) Their story challenges men especially to step out of isolation and into radical honesty. True strength is shown in the willingness to be weak before God and your spouse.
7) War Room Ministries wasn’t a goal—it was birthed from ashes. Tim and Kathy now guide other couples through similar restoration, showing that purpose often grows from our deepest wounds.
8) Even as empty nesters, they prioritize intentional time together. Dates aren’t just romantic—they’re acts of leadership and connection.
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In this episode of Whole Hearted Leadership, Lantz sits down with renowned cognitive neuroscientist and author Dr. Caroline Leaf to explore the connection between brain health, mental resilience, and faith. Together, they unpack how leaders can rewire toxic thought patterns, renew their minds, and take ownership of their inner world. If you're a purpose-driven leader looking to think, live, and lead more intentionally, this conversation is a must-listen.
We get into the foundation of her work and the new research that supports her latest book Help in a Hurry: Simple Tools for Finding Peace When You're Overwhelmed, Anxious, or Stressed
Here is what I learned from my conversation with Dr. Leaf:
You Are Not Your Brain
You are not your brain—you’re the mind using the brain. This truth gives you the power to change your thinking and take control of your mental health.
Mind Renewal Takes Time and Intentionality
True transformation doesn’t happen overnight. Dr. Leaf shares a 63-day Neurocycle process for rewiring the brain and forming lasting habits.
Mental Health Requires Daily Work
Just like physical fitness, mental health is a discipline. Simple, consistent mind management practices each day can lead to real transformation.
Toxic Thoughts Physically Damage the Brain
Unchecked negative thinking increases inflammation and affects brain health. Toxic thoughts manifest in emotional, relational, and physical dysfunction.
Honest Self-Reflection Is a Leadership Superpower
Leaders must slow down and examine their inner dialogue. Without awareness, subconscious thoughts will drive decisions and behavior.
Emotions Are Messengers, Not Masters
Emotions shouldn’t be suppressed or ignored. They’re signals to embrace, explore, and reconceptualize for growth.
Trauma is Stored—But It Can Be Rewired
Past pain doesn't have to define you. With structure and grace, trauma can be processed, healed, and transformed.
Faith and Science Go Hand in Hand
Dr. Leaf bridges neuroscience and Scripture, showing how renewing the mind (Romans 12:2) is both a spiritual and scientific truth.
The Neurocycle is a Practical, Repeatable Tool
Her 5-step Neurocycle—Gather, Reflect, Write, Reframe, and Active Reach—is a daily method for mental clarity and emotional resilience.
Leaders Must Lead Their Minds Before Leading Others
Great leadership starts with self-leadership. If you don’t govern your inner world, you’ll lead from reaction instead of responsibility.
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John Eldredge is back for our third conversation together. We talk about his latest book, Experience Jesus Really, and how to find refuge in the summer and restore the strength of your leadership.
What I learned from John in our conversation:
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Patrick Lencioni Founder of The Table Group. TG focus is on leading a movement to make organizational health a reality in companies and organizations everywhere. That's because we are utterly convinced that a healthy organization achieves greater results, builds a more loyal customer base, and develops fulfilled employees.
What I learned in my conversation with Pat:
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William Norvell Co-Founder of Forte. Forte is the proactive mental fitness service strengthening culture through human connection, interactive resources, and actionable data.
What I learned in my conversation with William.
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Donna Winship left the American dream with her husband, Jamie and their three boys and spent 25 years raising their family in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. This was a journey that would forever change her life.
Living overseas in a predominantly Muslim country, Donna discovered the principles of the Kingdom of God as demonstrated by Jesus and learned to live fearlessly in her true identity. When put into daily practice, these principles result in peace that surpasses understanding and truth that results in genuine freedom, even in an atmosphere of war, terrorism and death.
Donna Winship is the CEO of Identity Exchange and the wife of Jamie Winship, who is the author of Living Fearlessly.
What I learned from Donna in our conversation:
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Kevin Goodnight is a testimony of faithful obedience to God and pursuing the dream hidden in your heart.
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Daniel Harkavy is the Founder and CEO of Building Champions and SetPath. Building Champions is an executive coaching and leadership development firm focused on helping leaders achieve success in business and life. SetPath is a community benefit nonprofit that helps young adults discover their true potential through life planning and mentoring.
What I learned from my conversation with Daniel:
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Nathan Woods is the Founder of Beloved Hospitality, who helps businesses build trust, loyalty, and meaningful growth through leadership development, customer journey innovation, and a culture of hospitality. Nathan is an Unreasonable Hospitality Certified Consultant.
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John Ortberg, a well-known author and pastor, joined Lantz Howard on the Whole Hearted Leadership podcast to discuss personal growth, spiritual journeys, and the importance of meaningful relationships. They explored topics such as mentorship, character formation, and the significance of the 12-step program in personal transformation and spiritual growth. The conversation also touched on the value of authenticity, vulnerability, and embracing life's challenges as opportunities for growth and deeper connection with God.
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Steps: A Guide to Transforming Your Life When Will Power Isn't Enough
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Lantz Howard and Adam Young, counselor and author of Making Sense of Your Story: Why Engaging Your Past with Kindness Changes Everything, dive into the power of personal reflection, storytelling, and play in leadership, marriage, and life. Adam shares how understanding our past, especially through the lens of neuroscience, frees us to lead with creativity and emotional intelligence. They discuss the importance of self-kindness in leadership, the impact of childhood experiences on leadership style, and the healing power of forgiveness.
Key insights include:
Neuroscience and Leadership: How early experiences shape leadership potential.
Kindness in Healing: The importance of self-compassion in leadership growth.
Storytelling: Understanding your family of origin to clarify your leadership calling.
The Role of Play: How play fosters connection and emotional resilience.
Forgiveness and Wounds: Acknowledging past hurts for deeper healing.
This episode encourages leaders to reflect, embrace their story, and lead more wholeheartedly.
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Lantz Howard and Bobby Jamieson author of Everything is Never Enough: Surprising Path to Resilent Happiness, explore how leaders can cultivate a healthier work-life balance and deeper relationships by embracing receptivity and contentment. Bobby shares practical habits like intentional date nights and reflects on how the Book of Ecclesiastes has shaped his view of leadership—not as striving, but as receiving life as a gift. This conversation is a reminder to lead with presence, patience, and gratitude.
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