Navigate with Tim Austin

In this episode of Navigate, Tim is reflecting on building trust through transition seasons. Navigating change requires trust building. But that’s not always easy. It can sometimes feel like digging a well in hostile or unknown territory. 
Tim compares the process of trust building with the ancient practice of digging wells. In the Bible, wells were regularly places of divine appointments and answers to prayer. They were places...

How are you leaning into change in this season? What’s your posture like? Have you been resisting or embracing the changes in your life?
In this episode of Navigate with Tim Austin, Tim reflects upon seasons of change and how these become opportunities to discover and embrace our true identities and live with greater purpose and fulfillment.
Tim has a deep appreciation for the many creative ways seasonal change has helped h...

Welcome to Navigate! In this episode host Tim Austin challenges us with the idea there are three key milemarkers on the path toward resilience: Disruption, Reflection/Learning, and Action.
In our current world, the need for resilience is greater than ever before. Resilience, the ability to bounce back from difficulty, is a skill that can transform individuals, leaders, and organizations. But the path to resilience isn't al...

Welcome to Navigate with Tim Austin. In this episode we'll be exploring the art of managing turmoil in transition seasons. 

Transitions are naturally seasons of turmoil. They feel like storms passing over our lives, maybe more like hurricanes! But in the midst of the chaos and confusion, there are some approaches that will help us navigate even the most difficult of transitions.
Join Tim as he discusses three key strategie...

Welcome to Navigate with Tim Austin. In this episode we'll be exploring the significance of what Tim calls anchor points, and how they can help us find stability in the winds and waves of change.

Transitions are a natural part of life. They often come unexpectedly and can leave us feeling lost and unsure of where we stand. The steadiness and stability we once knew can seem like distant memories. But what if there was a way to n...

In this first episode of a brand new season, Heidi Lewerenz introduces a strategy for navigating change she calls "microseasons." This values-based approach to doing what matters  helps us measure impact and success in shorter intervals so we don't lose sight of our priorities and as Heidi puts it "sacrifice what's important on the altar of what gets noticed."
Navigate is all about taking the guess...

Can the disruption of this transition really be God's gift to me in disguise?
Who am I apart from the work I do?  How can I regain a sense purpose and calling?

When the work we do feels so connected to our sense of purpose and identity, these are just a few of the questions we may ask.

Join Tim and his guest Annie Perdue-Olson as they have a conversation about life's surprises which catapult us int...

What are some places where transition and life calling intersect? What's the potential for life calling discovery through transition seasons?
Chris Heinz returns for another conversation with Tim to probe these questions and more.
Learn why relationship is at the core of Life Calling Discovery.

About Chris:

Chris Heinz is a certified coach, professional development speaker, and founder of the Christian Life Ca...

Transitions are a combination of disruption and recalibration, obstacles and opportunities. They can be resets with profound and lasting ripple effects.
Nobody knows this like Heidi Lewerenz, Tim's guest for this episode of Navigate. You're in for a real treat as you get to know Heidi, listen to her insights, and learn about the tools and resources she offers.

About Tim's Guest:
Heidi Lewerenz is a ...

In this episode of Navigate Tim has the privilege of meeting up with a guy who lived and worked in Central Asia during the time he and his family were there. Although their paths never crossed through all those years,  they recently met and now even collaborate on some work together. Tim and Bernie get to know each other through this conversation while discussing some themes and topics  around core values, identity and business as ...

The summer months bring unique opportunities for big moments.  Breaks from routine, vacations, time with family and friends…it all comes with opportunities to experience those big moments that don’t present themselves every day. 

And so it’s appropriate to be having a conversation with our guest today, someone who not only recognizes the value and the growth potential in life’s Big moments; she’s taken it a step further to come alon...

Tim returns to the topic of Third Culture Kids with friend and TCK educationial specialist Bethany. Due to the sensitive nature of the region of the world where Bethany serves, we will be using her first name only. 
Bethany has been working in Central Eurasia with TCKs since 2005.  She’s served as a teacher, principal, and an educational consultant for cross cultural workers serving throughout that part of the world. This inclu...

Transition is a place where everything seems uncertain and up for grabs, especially when accompanied by loss. In this episode Tim has a  real, raw conversation around grief and loss with his guests Matt and Kari Perkins. Woven into their story is a message of hope that we know will encourage you.

About Matt and Kari Perkins
Matt and Kari met while going through counseling following the loss of their spouses. They married in 2017...

Transition stories are often characterized by illustrations and metaphors God gives us along the way. They become signposts to look back on a difficult season and be reminded of His goodness. Fear to Courage, Darkness to Light...these are part of Eric Vinson's journey of discovery and growth through a difficult transition.
Join Navigate Podcast host Tim Austin and his guest Erica Vinson as they discuss some of the tools an...

In this episode of Navigate with Tim Austin, join Tim and his guest Janna Thomason as they discuss the role that personal needs and values play in season of change.  They talk about how an understanding of one's needs and values can get us unstuck and prepared to make major life and career decisions, with purpose and clarity.

About Tim's Guest:
Janna Thomason BSN RN-BC, is a REALIFE Process® Charter Facilita...

Transition has a way of placing demands on us to be more open and welcoming to change. 
In order to embrace change, letting go must be part of navigating transition seasons.  Join Tim Austin and Dr. Ally Butrous as they discuss the struggle which we must enter into in order to create space for new thoughts and approaches to change.
You'll be reminded that relinquishing our plans in exchange for God’s greater plans and ...

Welcome to this 40th episode of Navigate! This milestone episode marks the completion of three conversations -one with each of Tim's adult Third Culture Kids. By the way, if you’re unfamiliar with the term Third Culture Kid, or TCK for short, have a listen to episode 39, where podcast guest  Chad Phillips does a great job of unpacking that for us.

This episode conversation brings in Luke Austin. Luke has spent the majority  of ...

Third Culture Kids or TCK’s for short…Who are they and what defines them? How did the term originate? And why is it important for us to understand the unique opportunities and challenges they face? You'll hear about all of this and more with Tim's good friend and guest on the show, Chad Phillips. 

Chad Phillips is a TCK from South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and The Netherlands. He spent his first 18 years overse...

Tim's guest for this episode is Emma Austin, a young adult TCK who has spent most of her life living in Central Asia and Turkey. She is also Tim's daughter.
Navigating transition from high school to the next thing can be challenging for any young adult, but TCK's bring a unique set of challenges and strengths to the process. Join Tim and Emma as they talk about what it's like to journey with God and surrende...