Episode Summary:
In this kickoff manifesto episode, Jim shares the story behind The Unshakable Life, why burnout and people-pleasing are crushing leaders, and the five pillars to build a life that cannot be shaken.
Episode Description:
Everything isn’t falling apart—it’s falling into place.
In this manifesto episode, Jim Burgoon unpacks the journey behind The Unshakable Life podcast and why he felt called to rebrand and refocus. From pastoral ministry to marketplace missions, from failures in business to building resilience through crisis, Jim shares his scars, his lessons, and his vision for helping Christian leaders and creators step into health instead of hustle.
You’ll hear about the three core realities of the Unshakable Life (our pain, our promise, our mission) and the five pillars that will guide every episode moving forward:
Five Pillars:
- Build Your Foundation (Resilience & Soul Care)
- Reclaim Your Peace (Boundaries & Burnout)
- Know Your Design (Identity & Calling)
- Find Your Voice (Communication & Courage)
- Lead with Heart (Relational Leadership)
This is not a podcast about perfection—it’s about wholeness, courage, and living rooted in Christ. If you’ve been exhausted by people-pleasing, burned out from hustle culture, or quietly wondering if your calling still matters, this episode is for you.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
- The story behind Jim’s rebrand from Grace in the Grind to The Unshakable Life
- Why interviews alone weren’t enough and why solo episodes matter
- How resilience has been forged through ministry, business, health struggles, and family challenges
- The three core truths behind the Unshakable Life model
- The five pillars that will shape this podcast moving forward
Scripture Anchor:
“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” — Matthew 7:24
Connect with Jim
- 🌐 Website: www.leadwithjim.com
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- 📱 Instagram: @leadwithjim
- ▶️ YouTube: Lead with Jim
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