Whole Hearted Leadership with Lantz Howard

In this special 150th episode, host Lantz Howard steps away from guest interviews for a personal, reflective solo conversation. Five years after launching the podcast with John Eldredge’s Daily Prayer, Lantz shares honest thoughts on the journey so far, the power of slowing down, and the importance of stewarding the unique calling God has placed on each of us.Key topics include:The honor and responsibility of stewarding conversations with world-class leadersWhy generosity and emptying ourselves for others is at the heart of wholehearted leadershipThe danger of protecting our gifts instead of releasing them for kingdom impactA practical journaling framework that has sustained Lantz in this season:Lantz also shares how he’s currently reading The Bible Recap by Tara-Leigh Cobble alongside his wife Jessica and how this rhythm of Scripture, worship, and journaling helps him stay integrated in identity, marriage, and vocation.Whether you’ve been listening since episode 1 or just joined the journey, this episode is an invitation to stay curious about your own story and keep moving forward in wholehearted leadership.Resources Mentioned:The Bible Recap by Tara-Leigh Cobble (book + podcast)Past guests: Patrick Lencioni, John Eldredge, Henry Cloud, Jon Tyson, Dr. C (Heal Your Hurting Mind), and many moreCall to Action:If this podcast or any previous conversation has encouraged or equipped you:Leave a 5-star review and write a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify – it helps others discover the show.Text or email Lantz your feedback – what you love, what you want more of, or how the message can keep growing.Your voice helps shape the future of Wholehearted Leadership and points other leaders toward gospel-centered content, community, and coaching.Connect with Lantz:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramEmailThanks for listening. Peace and courage to you on your leadership journey.

In this inspiring episode of Whole Hearted Leadership, host and coach Lantz Howard sits down with mental performance coach Jim Murphy, author of Inner Excellence and the upcoming The Best Possible Life. Jim shares his remarkable journey from obscurity to fame after NFL star AJ Brown was spotted reading his book on the sidelines, leading to explosive sales and global recognition. Dive into discussions on overcoming anxiety, embracing suffering for growth, the power of visualization, and living a fully alive life through surrender and sacrificial love. Jim opens up about his recent thyroid cancer diagnosis, miraculous recovery, and how faith has shaped his resilience. Whether you're an athlete, executive, or anyone seeking deeper purpose, this conversation offers practical tools for mental toughness and wholehearted living. Learn more at Jim's Substack or join a Mexico retreat.--Ready to unlock your own inner excellence and lead wholeheartedly? If you're a leader, executive, or professional feeling stuck in anxiety or unfulfilled potential, book a discovery call with Lantz Howard today. As a therapist and coach, Lantz helps high-achievers align their identity, marriage, and vocation for lasting breakthrough. Visit lantzhoward.com or email lantz@lantzhoward.com to start your journey toward freedom and purpose.

In this powerful conversation, host Lantz Howard sits down with therapist, author, and New York City resident Jay Stringer, author of the award-winning Unwanted and the upcoming Desire: The Longings Inside Us and the New Science of How We Love, Heal, and Grow.Jay shares vulnerably about midlife chrysalis moments, the "provisional self" we create to survive family dynamics, the cost of suppressing or blindly following desire, and how our deepest longings—sexual and beyond—can become roadmaps to healing rather than sources of shame.Key highlights include:Navigating marriage and dating in the intensity of NYC life; saunas, cold plunges, bookstore dates, and the longing for wild nature.How unresolved family stories shape unwanted sexual behaviors—and why paying attention to them leads to freedomThe difference between suppressing desire, indulging it, and intentionally forming itMidlife as a time to honor "loyal soldiers," bury outdated roles, and listen for what Jesus is invitingBecoming a person "worth having sex with"—differentiation, self-soothing, and bringing a whole self to intimacy (not just seeking validation)Practical invitations: Honor the "albatross" (current struggles/loneliness) flying over your life + rediscover the "bells" (moments your heart rang true)Whether you're wrestling with intimacy, purpose, midlife transition, or leadership fatigue, this episode offers compassion, clinical wisdom, and spiritual depth to help you stop surviving and start truly living.---Work with Lantz Howard at www.lantzhoward.com I help high-performers align identity, marriage, and vocation– so they can lead wholeheartedly with the purpose that flows from a sound mind and a healthy soul.

I sat down with Morgan Snyder, author of Becoming a King and founder of Become Good Soil. At 50, Morgan opens up about his liminal season: turning 50, launching his adult kids, empty-nesting with Cherri, stepping away from 26 years with John Eldredge at Wild at Heart, and choosing a biblical Jubilee year of intentional pause, grief, and unlearning.He gets raw about excavating his false self, naming his deepest fear, redeeming 25 years of marriage from broken beginnings, and shifting from building big platforms to quietly serving the thirsty few as a spiritual father in the second half of life. This episode is my invitation to you—especially men (and the women who love them)—who are ready to slow down, grieve what must die, let fear become a guide, integrate your shattered parts, and apprentice yourself to God’s subversive, mustard-seed kingdom. Fewer people. Deeper relationships. Exponential impact over scale.If you’re in midlife transition, wrestling with identity, or craving wholehearted leadership that flows from being rather than doing, press play. It works. Slow and steady brings forth the kingdom.--Brother,If you're ready to align your identity, marriage, and vocation so you can lead wholeheartedly—from a sound mind and a healthy soul—I'm here to walk with you.I help high-performers (entrepreneurs, CEOs, founders, senior leaders, sales executives, and mission-driven men) get honest about their story, untangle limiting beliefs, renew their mind with truth, and live with clarity, confidence, and purpose that flows into every area of life.No more performing from a false self. No more disconnected marriage or vocation that drains your soul. Just real, wholehearted leadership that honors God and serves others deeply.Ready to explore what this could look like for you?Start with my free Unlock Intimacy Challenge: 7 days for Christ-following entrepreneurs to rebuild connection with your wife.Or book a no-pressure discovery conversation to talk confidentially about your story. lantzhoward.com and click "Work with Lantz."I'm selective with who I take on—spots are limited because this work is deep, personal, and life-changing. If you're thirsty for real alignment and maturity, reach out. I'd be honored to serve you.Peace and courage on your journey,Lantz Howardwww.lantzhoward.com

In this heartfelt episode of Whole Hearted Leadership Coaching Conversations, host Lantz Howard sits down with longtime friend Dr. Jay Raines, CEO of LeadersQ and author of the new book Culture Brand: A Proven Framework for Building a Culture That Wins.Jay traces his path from nonprofit leadership and launching a leadership development firm in India (working with Toyota and startups) to returning to the U.S. in 2016 and growing LeadersQ—where he and his team have delivered thousands of coaching hours to over 80 Chick-fil-A owner-operators and hundreds of other leaders.The conversation blends personal vulnerability and practical wisdom:Protecting marriage through weekly “Sunday night board meetings”The family-balanced, multi-year journey of writing his bookHow running brought mental clarity—and how a shattered shin during a half-marathon forced him to confront absence of presence, learn dependence, and cultivate peace and a victor mindsetJay unveils his Culture Brand framework—a Venn diagram that balances three essentials:Results — excellence, accountability, goal-driven performanceTeaming — collaboration, encouragement, developing othersCharacter — coachability, dependability, ownership, attitudeCharacter serves as the “glue,” integrating results and relationships. He illustrates this with stories from introducing servant leadership in hierarchical Indian business cultures and real client transformations.The episode closes with a striking metaphor: the Dodda Alada Mara (Big Banyan Tree) in Bangalore—a single tree spanning acres, thriving through interconnected “feeder” trunks long after the original center died—symbolizing cultures that endure and scale beyond the founder.Key TakeawaysGuard sacred relational time (weekly spouse check-ins) as a core leadership habit.Physical discipline sharpens mental clarity and reveals blind spots—suffering often exposes where we’re not truly present.Lead from an “empty cup” (building relational trust) rather than a “full cup” (relying on authority)—it multiplies impact through abundance instead of scarcity.Assess your team across Results, Teaming, and Character; celebrate strengths, but transparently tackle weaknesses—starting with yourself.Intentionally build cultures that scale and leave a living legacy.--Learn more about coaching with Lantz Howard and discover how you can lead wholeheartedly in your true identity.

Dr. Wayne Chappelle, a clinical and sports psychologist who’s worked with special operations and the OKC Thunder, talks about masculinity, marriage, sexual integrity, and thriving after trauma. He outlines the core wounds that derail high achievers. Conversations cover accountability, reframing anxiety, rhythms to avoid burnout, and how trauma can catalyze growth.

What does it mean to stand in total darkness and become a beacon for others? On September 11, 2001, former U.S. Secret Service agent Darin Kinder was inside the World Trade Center complex when the towers fell. He ran from collapsing buildings, guided desperate people toward light in pitch-black debris clouds, and survived one of history’s darkest days.But this episode isn’t just a 9/11 survival story.Twenty-four years later, Darin shares how that trauma became the backdrop for discovering true purpose, healing through obedience, and a lifelong vow: to live (and one day be buried) in a “dirty suit”—sleeves rolled up, getting into the mess of life for God’s glory instead of staying clean and comfortable.In this powerful conversation, Darin opens up about:The moment he stood in an alley amid screams and dust, calling strangers to safety—and the spiritual metaphor he only saw 10 years laterWhy stuffing down pain doesn’t work, and how sharing his story brought unexpected healingThe three core traits he’s instilling in his four sons (and every man listening): integrity, courage, and compassionProtecting marriage and family during high-stakes seasons (including post-9/11 chaos)His promise to God after seeing “clean suits” vs. “dirty suits” on 9/11—and why he wants every man to reject a passive, shiny lifeIf you’re a leader, father, husband, or man feeling the pull toward deeper purpose, this episode is your rallying cry.--Are you struggling to discover your true identity? Or experience deeper intimacy with your wife? Reach out to Lantz Howard to start the conversation. Or take the free assessment to scan the health of your marriage and leadership. www.lantzhoward.com

Join Lantz and Timothy in this conversation about navigating the sale of his generational business and the journey of coming into his true identity. Hear from Timothy on how identity coaching transformed not only the peace to sell his business but also took his marriage to the next level as well. Would you like to discover your true identity and have more intimacy in your marriage? Reach out to Lantz to start the conversation. www.lantzhoward.com

In this episode, Lantz Howard sits down with authors and marriage experts Jill and Mark Savage, and the author of 14 books, No More Perfect Marriage. Together, they explore how attachment styles shape our marriages, leadership, and emotional presence—often without us realizing it.Jill and Mark unpack the familiar “cat and dog” dynamic—anxious pursuit and avoidant withdrawal—and how these patterns quietly fuel conflict, distance, and misunderstanding. Drawing from decades of marriage ministry, personal story, and clinical insight, they invite couples and leaders to move beyond performance, perfection, and coping strategies into secure attachment, honest connection, and lasting intimacy.This conversation is especially relevant for high-capacity leaders and husbands who are successful externally but longing for a deeper connection at home. Rather than offering quick fixes, this episode calls men and women into courageous self-awareness, emotional maturity, and a marriage rooted in grace—not perfection.Join the FREE 30 Day Champion Husband Challenge at ChampionHusband.comGet your personalized High Performance Marriage Scorecard Learn more about coaching with Lantz Howard at www.lantzhoward.com

In this conversation, Lantz Howard sits down with Mark Moore, pastor, teacher, and author of Core 52 , Quest 52, Wisdom 52, and more to explore why biblical wisdom isn’t information to master—but formation to live into.Together, they unpack the difference between knowledge and wisdom, why so many leaders are spiritually informed yet inwardly exhausted, and how a slow, intentional engagement with Scripture can stabilize the soul in a distracted, accelerated world.Mark shares insights from decades of teaching and pastoring, emphasizing the power of weekly rhythms, long obedience, and letting God’s Word shape not just beliefs—but desires, decisions, and leadership presence.This episode is a call back to depth over hustle, formation over performance, and wisdom that actually holds when life and leadership get heavy.Perfect for leaders, husbands, pastors, and high-capacity men who want more than quick inspiration—they want lives that are rooted, resilient, and whole.Coaching that aligns identity, marriage, and vocation for extraordinary success. www.lantzhoward.com