In this episode of the Tim Ahlman Podcast, Tim sits down with Dr. Bruce Hartung—former seminary professor, counselor, and expert in family systems—to unpack one of the biggest challenges facing the Church today: polarization, anxiety in leadership, breakdown of empathy, and the subtle ways spiritual warfare is dividing believers.

Drawing from decades of experience in pastoral care and leadership development, Dr. Hartung explains why:

- Pastors today feel like they have a “target on their back”
- Political identity is reshaping theological conversations
- “Neural overload” is exhausting our ability to love people well
- And why triangulation (gossip) is quietly destroying church unity

This conversation dives deep into family systems theory, anxious leadership, and the call for Christians to become truly countercultural—not just in belief, but in behavior.

If you care about the future of the Church, pastoral health, or navigating conflict with wisdom and love—this episode is essential.

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What if the biggest thing holding you back… is the phrase “I could never”?

In this episode of the Tim Ahlman Podcast, Tim sits down with Dr. Cole Braun and Dr. Ryan Bredow to unpack a powerful mindset shift: “Why wouldn’t you?” — and how curiosity can transform your leadership, faith, and everyday life.

From entrepreneurship and education to Ironmans and ministry, this conversation dives deep into:

Why leaders lose curiosity over time
How fear quietly limits your growth
The difference between boldness and recklessness
Why identity in Christ unlocks real risk-taking
And how small shifts in thinking can completely change your future

If you’re feeling stuck, hesitant, or unsure of your next step — this episode will challenge and inspire you to think differently.

Book: Why Wouldn’t You? How Curiosity Can Transform the Way You Live, Learn, and Grow
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What is the Mazaroth? Did God leave a message in the stars? In this episode of The Tim Ahlman Podcast, Tim sits down with Rev. Eric Eichinger — pastor, author, and creative voice in the LCMS — to talk about his new theological thriller, Blood of the Mazaroth.

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They explore the biblical mystery behind the Mazaroth in Job, the Magi, the resurrection of Jesus, biblical numerology, the descent into hell, Christian art, and why storytelling still matters for the Church today. They also get into Eric’s work connected to the Reagan film, his book on Eric Liddell, and how Christians can engage culture through beauty, imagination, and truth. If you care about theology, the resurrection, Lutheran thought, Christian storytelling, or the future of the arts in the Church, this is a rich conversation.

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