Episodes 49
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Since Jul 2023
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The Tension Podcast equips leaders to embrace complexity, transform opposing ideas, and unlock powerful breakthroughs. Through thought-provoking interviews, insightful book reviews, and deep-dive explainers, we explore how mastering paradoxes can lead to clarity, alignment, and innovation in work and life.

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Episode #47: Trevor Hightower on Why Clarity of Identity Changes Everything

May 23, 2025 1h 14m

What if your greatest compulsions are the key to unlocking your calling?That question opened one of the most powerful conversations I’ve ever had—a deep dive into identity, leadership, pain, and…

Episode #46: Peter Greer on Staying Mission True, Leading with Prayer, and Not Losing Your Soul in the Process

Mar 27, 2025 50m

Peter Greer—CEO of HOPE International and one of the strongest voices in faith-driven leadership—dropped by to talk about what it really takes to lead something meaningful… without wrecking your…

Episode #45: Andrew Clark on Venturing Differently, Faith, and Founders

Jan 11, 2025 1h 3m

Throughout this conversation, Andrew Clark shares:* His personal faith journey* Insights on thriving in the paradoxes of business and ministry* Practical strategies for integrating spiritual…

Why I Quit.

Nov 26, 2024 4m

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Episode #44: The Soul of Starbucks —Howard Schultz on Crisis, Culture, and Comeback

Sep 09, 2024 38m

Episode Summary This episode explores Howard Schultz's book Onward: How Starbucks Fought for Its Life without Losing Its Soul, detailing Starbucks' journey through the 2008 financial crisis and its…

Episode #43: Viktor Frankl — Man's Search for Meaning

Jun 07, 2024 48m

In this episode, Tim Sweetman delves into the profound wisdom and insights from Viktor Frankl's influential book, "Man's Search for Meaning." As a Holocaust survivor and renowned psychiatrist,…

Episode #42: Jodie Hylkema — Embracing the "And"

May 24, 2024 1h 3m

Jodie’s passion is investing in people. She thrives helping clients process and gain perspective, moving them forward toward personal and professional goals.At Leadership Consultancy, Jodie coaches…

Episode #41: Truett Cathy — Chick-fil-A Founder's Essential Lessons from "It's Easier to Succeed Than Fail"

May 18, 2024 57m

I read It’s Easier to Succeed Than to Fail to share the essential lessons from the founder of Chick-fil-A. S. Truett Cathy was founder and chairman of Chick-fil-A, Inc. Cathy started the business in…

Episode #40: Jeff Bezos — Lessons from 1997-2023 Amazon.com Shareholder Letters

May 13, 2024 37m

I read every single shareholder letter written by Jeff Bezos from 1997-2023 in order to learn everything I could about how Bezos applies the concepts of integrative thinking and tension into Amazon.…

Episode #39: Austin Linney — Lessons from the Frontlines, Breaking Negative Mindsets, and What Real Success Looks Like

May 10, 2024 1h 14m

In this episode of the Tension podcast, host Tim Sweetman interviews Austin Linney, a serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, business and mindset coach. Austin shares his personal journey of…

Episode #38: Gretchen Heinen — Navigating the Tensions of Entrepreneurship

May 04, 2024 59m

(Originally released April 19, 2022 — links and resources may have changed) Gretchen Heinen is the Founder/CEO of Authsnap, a team of healthcare experts who have come together to create solutions for…

Episode #37: Daniel Darling — Cultivating Confidence in a Cynical Age

Apr 26, 2024 1h 16m

Daniel Darling is an author, pastor and Christian leader. He currently serves as the Director of The Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Assistant…

#36: Courtney Moore — Founder of Women & Work on Empowering Women in Faith and a Vision for Biblical Leadership

Apr 19, 2024 1h 5m

Courtney Moore is the founder and president of Women & Work, as well as co-host of the Women & Work Podcast. She holds a B.A. in Religious Studies from the University of Mobile and an M.A. in…

#35: Samuel James — Author of Digital Liturgies on Why You Aren't Getting Published, Embodiment in a Digital Age, and Becoming More Human

Apr 12, 2024 1h 11m

Samuel D. James serves as associate acquisitions editor at Crossway Books. He is a regular contributor to First Things and The Gospel Coalition, and his writing has appeared in The Wall Street…

#34: Desmond Lim — Co-Founder of Workstream, Harvard & MIT Graduate, and Immigrant Success Story

Apr 05, 2024 28m

Desmond Lim is co-founder and CEO of Workstream, an automated hiring platform for companies hiring hourly workers. He is a graduate of Harvard and MIT Media Lab, former product manager at WeChat,…

#33: Josh Etress — COO at Anchor Investments; Tactical Leadership Lessons, Life Planning, and 5 Key Elements of Time Management

Mar 29, 2024 1h 20m

Josh Etress is currently the Chief Operating Officer at Anchor Investments, America’s most generous Commercial Real Estate Company. He is also the COO of The Russell and The Gallatin Hotel. He brings…

#32: Alec McNayr — Searching for Who You Truly Are

Mar 22, 2024 1h 5m

Alec McNayr is the Founder of Spotlight & Co., and former founder and COO of McBeard which was acquired by FullScreen in 2015. He is an Entrepreneurial leader, storyteller, and builder of teams.…

#31: Derek Sloan — Leading With Vulnerability

Mar 15, 2024 1h 35m

Derek Sloan is a licensed professional clinical counselor, a certified master life coach, and a leading authority on integrating leadership effectiveness with mental health awareness. With years of…

#30: Dr. Josh Packard — The Future of Faith

Mar 08, 2024 1h 4m

Dr. Josh Packard is the Vice President of Strategy at @NCEATalk, the Founder at Future of Faith, and previously was the Founding Executive Director at Springtide. He is the author of Church Refugees…

#29: Michael Graham — The Great Dechurching

Mar 01, 2024 57m

Michael Graham (MDiv, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando) is program director for The Keller Center. He is the executive producer and writer of As in Heaven and coauthor of The Great Dechurching.…

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