In this Today Counts episode, we learn the power of partnerships as Jim Piper Jr. interviews married couple Melissa and Geren Andersons. They are the founders and owners of The Pillars Christian Learning Centers, a faith-based child-care center with the mission of providing high-quality early childhood education while instilling and exemplifying Christian values. They base and make decisions about their schools and their operation through a precise focus on their four foundational pillars: Development. Compassion. Integrity. Faith. Listen along as Melissa and Geren share the story of how they serendipitously

In this podcast, recognizing and addressing mental health issues is the focus of Jim Piper Jr.’s conversation with today’s guests. The discussion centers on depression, with James Simmons III, Jim’s friend, sharing his personal experiences of battling anxiety and PTSD, and Robin Finney, Jim’s sister, a psychiatric nurse practitioner with valuable insights into the field, as guests. Additionally, throughout the discussion, topics such as the importance of recognizing mental health issues and having a supportive environment, the need for self-awareness and positive self-talk to manage anxiety and panic, and the

In this week’s episode, Jim Piper Jr. interviews Erin Porteous, CEO of Boys and Girls Clubs in Metro Denver, a non-profit organization that serves around 10,000 kids annually in Denver and around 4 million kids across the United States. Erin shares how the organization started in Denver as a place for boys to be productive and get off the street during the early 1960s when there was a high amount of gang violence. Today, the Boys and Girls Clubs offer a wide range of programs for kids of all ages,

Welcome to the latest episode of The Today Counts podcast, where Jim is delighted to have David Kolar of MasTec on leadership. As the Vice President of Business Development of MasTec Utility Services, David is responsible for addressing the company’s core strategic initiatives and ensuring it achieves its goal of becoming a billion-dollar service unit in the next few years. In this episode, David shares his insights on leadership, drawing on his extensive experience in the utility and power industry. Also, he reflects on his transition from the oil and

In this episode, we will delve into the topic of navigating through today’s culture war with a Christian worldview, and how we can equip the next generation to do so. To help us navigate this complex subject, Jim has invited Brett and Erin Kunkle, the founders of Maven, as our guests today. They will share the story of how they met and started Maven four and a half years ago, which aims to equip the next generation and stakeholders like parents, educators, and youth workers with a deeper biblical worldview

Welcome to Part 2 of the Today Counts podcast on the 10 Commandments of Influence in Leadership, where Jim explores the most important aspect of gaining influence. As Jim discussed in Part 1, building trust and sustaining good leadership requires a combination of vision, focus, and influence. However, the most important aspect of gaining influence is your true motives as a leader. Join Jim as he offers his commentary on the last five commandments of influence, which are critical for anyone seeking to become a great leader. In this episode,