Townsend Institute Podcast Series

074 | Dr. Christi Myers and Dr. Mark Newmeyer: Running on Empty & How to Stop

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are You Running on Empty? Discover the Hidden Cost of Chronic Stress.On this installment of TIPS's power couple series, hosts Ashlie and Gilbert w...

073 | Jason & Elizabeth Settle: Settling Into Your Identity

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are You Leading from Exhaustion or from Your True Identity?On this episode of TIPS, hosts Ashlie and Gilbert welcome Jason and Elizabeth Settle—foun...

072 | John & Barbi Townsend: 37-Year Valentines

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What Does a 37-Year Marriage Actually Look Like? Ask the Townsends.On this special Valentine's episode of TIPS, hosts Ashlie and Gilbert sit down ...

071 | Lead Like Jesus Series: Heart of a Leader

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What If Your Greatest Leadership Challenge Is Your Own Heart?In this third and final installment of our "Lead Like Jesus" series, hosts Ashl...

070 | Lead Like Jesus Series: The Power of Identity & Purpose

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are You Leading from Insecurity or from Your True Identity?On this episode of TIPS, hosts Ashlie and Gilbert welcome Steve Rubado—President and CEO ...

069 | Lead Like Jesus Series: Recovering Your Identity

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is Your Leadership Driven by Fear or Freedom?On this episode of TIPS, hosts Ashlie and Gilbert welcome Lauren Miller—ICF certified professional coac...

068 | Chris McFarland: Leadership Pivots

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When Your Three-Year Plan Collapses in Six Hours—What Do You Do?On this final episode of TIPS for 2025, hosts Ashlie and Gilbert sit down with Chris...

067 | Rukiya Robinson: Equipping Your Leadership Team to Succeed

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is Your Executive Team a Hidden Business Risk?On this episode of TIPS, Ashlie and Gilbert welcome Rukiya Robinson—executive transformation strategis...

066 | Dr. Christine Murray: Healthy Relationships Initiative

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are Your Relationships Truly Healthy? And what if you could measure relationship health like a vital sign? On this episode of TIPS, Ashlie and Gilbert...

065 | Dr. Mike Haarer & Madeline Spring: Leading at Work and at Home

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you looking for a single model to revolutionize your leadership, relationships, and mental health?On this episode of TIPS, hosts Ashlie and Gilber...

064 | Anthony Flynn: The Amazing CEO

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if your biggest limitation could become your greatest leadership advantage? On this episode of TIPS, hosts Ashlie and Gilbert sit down with Antho...

063 | Dr. John Townsend: Parenting

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grasping for straws on parenting tips that actually work in real situations?You're in luck! In this episode of TIPS, Ashlie and Gilbert welcome ba...

062 | Bob Goff: Strategic Whimsy

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ashlie, Gilbert, and John are thrilled to once again welcome back to the podcast friend, Institute Fellow, and New York Times best...

061 | Bill & Kristi Gaultiere: Deeply Loved: Receiving & Reflecting God's Great Empathy for You

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello TIPS listeners! Join Ashlie and Gilbert as they chat with Dr. Bill and Dr. Kristi Gaultiere, founders of Soul Shepherding and authors of their n...

060 | Dr. Daniel Amen: Loving Your Brain

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of TIPS, hosts Ashlie and Gilbert are joined by Dr. John Townsend himself as they talk with Dr. Daniel Amen. Dr. Amen is a world-renow...

059 | Steve Young: The Music of Courageous Curiosity

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to TIPS! In this episode, hosts Ashlie and Gilbert sit down with Steve Young, the founder of the commercial music program at Concordia Un...

058 | Dr. Karen Bergstrom: TPRAT & The Power of Relationships

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, TIPS listeners! Join Ashlie and Gilbert as they sit down with Dr. Karen Bergstrom, longtime friend and colleague of Dr. Townsend. Dr. Be...

057 | Dr. Lori Doyle: Modeling Servant Leadership

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, TIPSters! We're excited to welcome Dr. Lori Doyle, Director of Concordia University Irvine's Masters in Educational Leadership Program a...

056 | Dr. Kent Schlichtemeier: Empowering Through Servant Leadership

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello TIPS listeners! Join Ashlie and Gilbert as they chat with Dr. Kent Schlichtemeier, Director of Concordia University Irvine’s Servant Leadershi...

055 | Dr. John Townsend: The Book Writing Process

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello TIPS listeners! Join Ashlie and Gilbert as they chat with our very own Dr. John Townsend, New York Times best-selling author of over 45 books an...

054 | Dr. Michele Fleming: Identifying & Combating Burnout

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello TIPS listeners! Join Ashlie and Gilbert as they chat with Dr. Michele Fleming, a clinical psychologist who utilizes the Townsend model in her co...

053 | Aubrey Redinger: Mental Health for Mothers

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello TIPS listeners! In this episode Ashlie and Gilbert sit down with Aubrey Redinger, a clinical counselor and former founding member of the Townsen...

052 | Dr. Jim Burns: A Student's Guide to Sexual Integrity

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to TIPS! In this episode, Ashlie and Gilbert chat with Dr. Jim Burns, best-selling author, founder of HomeWord, and well-known youth and ...

051 | Tim Odle: From Rallying Coach to Rooted Growth

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of TIPS, hosts Ashley and Gilbert sit down with Tim Odle, Concordia University Irvine's Vice President of University Operations. T...

050 | Scott Esswein: GOLDen TIPS with CUI’s “Graduate of the Last Decade”

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey TIPS listeners! Join Ashlie and Gilbert in this special 50th episode as they welcome Concordia University Irvine alum Scott Esswein, recipient of ...

049 | Dr. John Townsend: Organizational Change

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ready for some tips on navigating the twists and turns of the business world? Listen in as hosts Ashlie and Gilbert chat with our own Dr. John Townsen...

048 | Ryan Franklin: The Christian Leader Blueprint

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello TIPS listeners! Join Ashlie and Gilbert as they chat with Ryan Franklin - pastor, executive coach, and Townsend Institute alum dedicated to help...

047 | Presidential Series: Natalie Annunziato, Associated Students of CUI

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

TIPS is wrapping up our three-part Presidential Series by sitting down with Concordia University Irvine Student Union President Natalie Annunziato. In...

046 | Dr. Gary Chapman: 5 Love Languages

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there, TIPS listeners! Dr. Townsend, Ashlie, and Gilbert are taking a one-episode break in our ongoing Presidential Series to sit down with Dr. Ga...

045 | Presidential Series: Rev. Dr. Mike Gibson, Pacific Southwest District - Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our Presidential Series here at TIPS by sitting down with Rev. Dr. Mike Gibson, president of the Pacific Southwest District of the Luthera...

044 | Presidential Series: Dr. Michael Thomas, Concordia University Irvine

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In honor of our great country’s 60th Presidential Inauguration, TIPS is starting a three-part presidential series! Our first of three interviews is ...

043 | Matt Popovits: Junk Drawer Jesus

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year TIPSters! In the first TIPS episode of 2025, Ashlie and Gilbert welcome to the podcast Pastor Matt Popovits, founder of Make It Simple⁠...

042 | Dr. John Townsend: Thriving & Surviving in the Christmas Season

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this tips-packed Christmas episode of TIPS Dr. John Townsend sits down with Ashlie and Gilbert to walk through a variety of tools and skills to hel...

041 | Dr. Jeff Held: Snowballing Opportunities to Lead

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Ashlie and Gilbert talk with Concordia University Irvine's own Dr. Jeff Held. Dr. Held is a music professor, the Director of Arts Activities...

040 | Dr. Henry Cloud: A Long Time Coming

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

No other guest on TIPS has stronger professional and personal ties to Dr. Townsend than his close friend Dr. Henry Cloud. In their 40+ year history as...

039 | Dr. John Townsend: Halloween Episode on Fear!

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the spirit of Halloween, Ashlie and Gilbert sit down with Dr. Towsend to talk about fear. From best costumes and favorite candy to the psychology a...

038 | Dr. Shelley Coleman: Domestic Violence Awareness

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and to acknowledge the importance of this issue and raise awareness about the signs of abuse and ways to...

037 | Dr. Mary Scott: Perspectives on Leadership

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in this week as Ashlie and Gilbert talk with long-time friend Dr. Mary Scott about her highly diverse experiences in leadership. Starting by se...

036 | Dr. Heather Vezner: Grace & Growth in Leadership

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in as Ashlie and Gilbert talk with Dr. Heather Vezner about the blessings and challenges she has encountered in her leadership role as Dean of ...

035 | Eugene Kim: AI and Our Humanness

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in as Ashley and Gilbert talk with Dr. Eugene Kim about AI and its potential to allow education to regain its humanness. How is it possible for...

034 | OLYMPIC EPISODE: Mental Performance Consulting with Kaila Predney

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this final Olympics-themed episode, Ashlie and Gilbert talk with Professional Clinical Counselor, Mental Performance Consultant, and Townsend Insti...

033 | OLYMPIC EPISODE: Medal-Winning Athlete & Coach with Paula Weishoff

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another Olympic episode as we chat with three-time Olympian and CUI Women's Volleyball Coach Paula Weishoff! Weishoff is the all-time ...

032 | OLYMPIC EPISODE: The Big Business of Olympic Sports with Mark Francis

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this, the second of our Olympic-themed episodes, Ashlie and Gilbert interview Mark Francis, Sports Business professor, consultant and speaker with ...

031 | OLYMPIC EPISODE: Art, Heart and Soul with Amber Neben

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this special Olympic-themed episode of the podcast, 3-time Olympic cyclist Amber Neben shares how her strong faith in God and resilience has helped...

030 | Cindy Steinbeck: Voice in the Vineyard

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Townsend Institute fellow and friend of Concordia Irvine Cindy Steinbeck joins us on today’s podcast to share insights from her latest book, Father...

029 | Scott Keith: Being Dad

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special fathers-day themed episode, listen in as Dr. Scott Keith shares his insights on the importance of family relationships - especially fa...

028 | Dr. John Townsend: Milestones & The One-Year Anniversary of TIPS

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

TIPS is turning ONE! Join Ashlie and Gilbert as they talk with Dr. Townsend about what it means to have been doing TIPS for a year and, more important...

027 | Dr. Johnny Parker: Turn The Pages of Your Own Story (Live at AACC)

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for yet another special episode recorded LIVE at the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) conference in Nashville where we sat ...

026 | Dr. Ashlie Andrew: Motherhood & the Workplace

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Ashlie Andrew is an Associate Professor at Concordia University Irvine. She currently serves as program director for the Townsend Institute's ...

025 | Jonathan Reitz: Team Coaching

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Ashlie and Gilbert as they chat with Jonathan Reitz, an International Coaching Federation Master Certified Coach. He shares his story of how he c...

024 | Dr. Curt Thompson: The Deepest Place

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another special episode recorded LIVE at the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) conference in Nashville. We sat down with...

023 | Patti Cotton: Defining Your Ideal Client

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Patti Cotton, Founder and CEO of Cotton Group, LLC, is a sought-after leader and strategist whose background includes more than 25 years of multi-cult...

022 | Pernille Spiers-Lopez: People & Business Are Intertwined

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pernille Spiers-Lopez is a Global Director and serves on both corporate and non-profit boards. She is also the co-founder with her daughter of Good L...

021 | Lauren & Michael McAfee: Beyond Our Control

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We welcome Lauren and Michael McAfee onto TIPS to talk about the life experiences and resulting wisdom that led to their new book, Beyond Our Control:...

020 | Bob Goff: A Quarter Of A Turn (Recorded Live at AACC)

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for this special episode recorded LIVE at the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) conference in Nashville where we had the opp...

019 | Dr. Donna Washburn: Skills, Support, & Seats at the Table

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Donna Washburn is a 1998 graduate of Evangel University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. She went on to receive her master’s degree in...

018 | Jon Kidwell: Redefining Servant Leadership

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk with Jon Kidwell, the founder and leader of Leadwell, a leadership development company. For 20 years Jon has served in leadership r...

017 | John Townsend: New Year's Resolutions

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. John Townsend drops by TIPS for our first podcast of 2024 to talk New Year's Resolutions! He shares why they're such a big thing for peopl...

016 | Maureen Price: GrowthSkills

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Maureen Price is the Executive Director of GrowthSkills Foundation (GSF). She started (GSF) a non- profit, in 2017. GSF conducts 3 unique 5-day intens...

015 | Rev. Steve Zank: Leadership in Worship

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rev. Steve Zank serves as the Director of the Center for Worship Leadership and the Director of Parish Music Program at Concordia University Irvine, w...

014 | Clint Malarchuk: A Mental Health Conversation with the Cowboy Goalie

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Clint Malarchuk, a native of Grande Prairie, Alberta played junior hockey in the Western Hockey League. He went on to play in the NHL for the Quebec N...

013 | Dr. John Townsend: The Funnel

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr. John Townsend walks us through The Funnel, a structure he has developed to help explain the building blocks that make organizatio...

012 | Dr. Nancy Nguyen: Culture, Community & Animal Crossing: Using Video Games in Counseling Practice

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listeners, you are in for a real treat today as Dr. Ashlie Andrew and Dr. Gilbert Fugitt interview Dr. Nancy Nguyen, Core Faculty member in the Counse...

011 | Crystal Rosenthal: Coach's Corner: Leadership Lessons Off The Field

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Crystal Rosenthal is Concordia University Irvine’s Athletic Director and Head Coach for Women’s Softball. She holds a place in the University’s ...

010 | Ron Deal: Blended Families

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a conversation with Ron Deal on Blended Families! Ron Deal is one of the most widely read and viewed experts on stepfamilies in the cou...

009 | Dr. Margaret Christmas Thomas: Servant Leadership

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a conversation on Servant Leadership with Dr. Margaret Christmas Thomas, Dean of the Townsend Institute at Concordia University Irvine! ...

008 | Dr. Anita Phillips: The Garden Within

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Anita Phillips, the newest Core Faculty member of the Counseling Program at Concordia University Irvine, joins us on today’s episode! Listen in ...

007 | Dr. Gilbert Fugitt: Stretch Goals

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join the conversation with Dr. Gilbert Fugitt on Stretch Goals! Dr. Gilbert Fugitt holds a pivotal role in the Townsend Institute serving as Program D...