Special Episode: Ian reads, "The Story of You," - Chapter One
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As you can imagine, when you're in the middle of a book launch, you talk to your publisher quite fre...
Embracing the Practically Divine in Ordinary Experiences, feat. Becca Stevens,
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Becca Stevens joins me for a conversation about embracing the divine in our ever...
The Rhythms of Marriage and the Enneagram, feat. Chris and Jenni Graebe [S05-024]
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you long to enjoy your spouse over a lifetime but you don't know how to get there? How do you ide...
Empowering Your Imagination with the Dynamic Type 7 Duo, Nathan and Joy Clarkson [S05-023]
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a first! In five seasons of Typology, we finally have our first pair of siblings….who shar...
REPLAY: Dr. Curt Thompson on the Enneagram and Shame [S05-022]
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Enneagram provides nine consistent, fairly predictable ways for us to understand and tell our na...
REPLAY: Chuck Degroat on the Nine Faces of Narcissism {S05-021]
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're taking a break to be with family over the holiday so we wanted to replay two topic-based episo...
Scott Harrison Writes His Next Chapter [S05-020]
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After spending 10 years as a successful nightclub promoter in New York, Scott Harrison made a huge p...
Why I Wrote My New Book (The Story of You) [S05-019]
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Anthony and I drop by the studio to talk about my new book, The Story of Yo...
James Clear Discusses Personality Styles and Atomic Habits [S05-018]
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all have stories that we tell ourselves and others about who we are and how we think the world wo...
REPLAY: Is Your Story True? Exploring Narrative Through the Enneagram [S05-017]
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever stopped to ask yourself, "What if the story I tell myself and others about who I am an...
Master Class: The Challenger Moving to Grace, feat. Kirsten Powers
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
CNN senior political analyst and USA Today columnist, Kirsten Powers, is back to talk about her ne...
Aging Faithfully with Alice and Bob Fryling [S04-015]
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alice and Bob Fryling join me for a wonderful conversation about aging together faithfully. This sho...
Exploring the Soul of the Enneagram Eight w/Kayla Craig [S05-014]
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Enneagram tells us that there are nine basic personality types, one of which we each gravitate t...
Author John Driver on Honest Conversations about Race and Faith [S02-013]
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
John Driver is an award-winning writer and collaborator of more than twenty-five books. In our con...
Enneagram Mailbag: Ian Answers Your Questions [S05-012]
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I receive so many questions from our listeners via email and social media that I don't get to respon...
Healing from Past Sufferings, feat. Dr. Dan Allender [S05-011]
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How has your past uniquely prepared you to experience more joy? Dr. Dan Allender and I explore this ...
Amy Porterfield on the Gifts of Self-Awareness [S05-010]
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've got another great guest for you today. Amy Porterfield, host of the top-ranked podcast, Onli...
Soundtracks, feat. Jon Acuff and His Solution to Overthinking [S05-009]
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
New York Times bestselling author Jon Acuff joins me for an in-depth conversation about the power of...
What Were You Made For? feat. Max and Denalyn Lucado [S05-008]
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week pastor, speaker, and bestselling author, Max Lucado and his wife Denalyn join me to talk a...
Escaping Burnout and Living At Your Best, feat. Carey Nieuwhof [S05-007]
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Overworked? Overwhelmed? Overcommitted? How do you balance your time, energy, and priorities to bu...
Overcoming Crippling Codependency, feat. Taylor Tippett [S05-006]
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let's face it...people are complicated. Our personalities are shaped by multiple factors, including...
Can Joy and Sorrow Coexist? feat. Author K.J. Ramsey [S05-005]
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joy and sorrow can coexist. But how do you live within the intersection of the two? KJ Ramsey, Enn...
Author Rebekah Lyons on Surrender and Acceptance [S05-004]
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To surrender is to accept what is...and until you surrender, you can't find healing. In today's epis...
Living Lighter w/Allie Casazza [S05-003]
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you stop meeting the expectations and pressures of others and start living your life the way ...
Finding Identity and Belonging, feat. Author Bonnie Gray (S05-002)
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Loneliness. Brokenness. The desire to belong. These are feelings we all share. But how do these em...
The Minimalists on Minimizing to Maximize What Truly Matters [S05-001]
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the studio today, we welcome Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus of The Minimalists. Th...
Kara Powell Shares the 3 Pivotal Questions We All Should Answer (Enneagram 3) [S04-058]
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wouldn't it be great if you had an arsenal of conversation starters for the young adults in your lif...
Darren Tyler Connects with his Feelings (Enneagram 5) [S04-057]
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've got another great guest today. Darren Tyler is the Founder of Conduit Church of Franklin, TN...
Transforming Leaders w/Police Chief Mike Alexander (Enneagram 6) [S04-056]
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With over 40 years in law enforcement, Mike Alexander, MA, C.I.S.M. is a principal partner at LION S...
Special Mailbag Episode: Ian answers your Enneagram questions [S05-055]
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We received such a great response from all of you after our last mailbag episode, that we're doing ...
What's Her Enneagram Type? featuring Actress Brooklyn Sudano (S04-054)
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you've known your type for years or just can't seem to nail it down, typing is not always ea...
Centering on What Matters Most, feat. Brett Hagler (Enneagram 3) [S04-053]
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does it look like when a young entrepreneur discovers his Enneagram type and commits to doing h...
Discovering the Authentic Self feat. Bill Haslam (Enneagram 3) [S04-052]
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Former Governor of Tennessee, Bill Haslam returns to the show. This time we talk about ...
Breaking the Stigma Mental Health with Ryan Casey Waller [S04-051]
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"Mental health is health. We all have it. We can ignore it. We can mistreat it. We can take care of ...
Special Mailbag Episode: Ian answers your Enneagram questions
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I'm answering a few carryover questions from our monthly Typology Institute Membership Town H...
Why Emily Ley No Longer Keeps Score (Enneagram 2) [S04-049]
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's amazing guest, Emily Ley, is the Founder of Simplified, a brand of planners and organiza...
Let's Talk Enneagram Nines, feat. Beatrice Chestnut (S04-048)
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Enneagram Nines appear to be so uncomplicated, and yet they're actually very complicated. Enneagra...
Amy Downs' Radical Transformation (S04-047)
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How does a traumatic incident shape the narrative you tell about yourself? Our guest today, Amy Do...
Recovering Your Authentic Self feat. Holly Hayes [S04-046]
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Holly Hayes, award-winning author, founder and CEO of Sanctuary Project, and Enneagram 3 join...
Let's Talk Enneagram 1 w/Beatrice Chestnut [S04-045]
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Enneagram Ones value principles and integrity and are driven by the need to be good. They are consci...
A Framework for Wholeness w/Seth Abram (Enneagram 9) [S04-044]
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I know many of you are looking forward to today's show and I'm thrilled to share this rich conversat...
David Nurse on Optimizing Your Potential with the Enneagram [S04-043]
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest, NBA Life Optimization Coach and former professional basketball player, David Nurse jo...
Let's Talk Enneagram 6 with Beatrice Chestnut [S04-042]
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In general, Enneagram Sixes focus on scanning for threats and risks, being prepared in case the wors...
The Enneagram in Business [S04-041]
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What are the benefits of using the Enneagram in the corporate space? The Enneagram helps grow self-a...
The Holderness Family Rules of Engagement and the Enneagram (S04-040)
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Everybody fights, so why not get better at it? But how? One of the great things about the Enne...
Jonathan Pitts' Journey Through Grief [S04-039]
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Each of us digests or metabolizes grief in separate ways. It's important to understand how different...
Journey Into the Heart of the Enneagram Two with Beatrice Chestnut (S04-038)
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Relationships are extremely important to Enneagram Twos. They are the most interpersonal number on...
MercyMe's Bart Millard Explores the Inner Workings of the Enneagram 6 [S04-037]
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The journey of self-understanding isn't easy. Each of us are deep, mysterious, and complex beings wh...
Hip-Hop Artist Lecrae's Restoration through Authenticity [S04-036]
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've got another great interview today. An entrepreneur, actor, musician, singer-songwriter, and ...
How Hidden Beliefs Impacted Toni and Carey Nieuwhof's Marriage [S04-035]
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What mud do you bring into your relationships? Though we're often unaware of them until we can no ...
Audrey Assad Embodies the Intuitive Wisdom of an Enneagram 9 (S04-034)
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Enneagram Nines have an innate ability to foster peace with those around them. With their intuitiv...
Jordan Lee Dooley Owns Her Complex Emotions (Enneagram 3) [S04-033
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you do the things within your control without falling under the illusion that you are in cont...
Morgan Harper Nichols Illustrates the Beauty in Connection
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As we navigate the current climate it's easy to become disconnected. But as humans, we're actually w...
Aura Bora Founders, Maddie and Paul Voge on the Power of the Enneagram in their Marriage and Work (Enneagram 9 and 7) [S04-031]
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I often get emails from our listeners asking how the Enneagram can help their marriage. And usuall...
Chris Cook on Finding Your True Self After Trauma (Enneagram 1) [S04-030]
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm often asked how trauma affects your Enneagram type. The answer is: it's complicated. Trauma ...
Dr. Sasha Shillcutt: Empowerment through the Enneagram (Type 8) [S04-029]
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We often think of Enneagram Eights as powerful, charismatic, and natural leaders. They make great ...
REPLAY: Lisa-Jo Baker Sets Boundaries as an Enneagram Two (S04-028)
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
At their best, Enneagram Twos truly radiate the unconditional, altruistic love of God. They just sor...
REPLAY: Anne Bogel Gets Decisive as an Enneagram 9 (S04-027)
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Decision making takes courage. But sometimes the commitment to find the best option consumes an e...
Jelani Memory: What is Good Can be Gray (Enneagram 1) [S04-026]
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is right and what is wrong? What is good? What is not good? We all tend to believe we know, but...
Part 2: Leeann and Michelle Bring Humor to the Enneagram (Types 4 and 8) [S04-025]
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I continue the conversation with Leeann and Michelle. Blending humor, motherhood, and the ...
Part 1: Leeann and Michelle Bring Humor to the Enneagram (Types 4 and 8) [S04-024]
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when two comedians who love the Enneagram get together to make YouTube videos? You ge...
Jamie Grace Quiets the Noise (Enneagram 7) [S04-023]
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Enneagram Sevens typically appear confident, optimistic, and sunny. They're experts at finding the...
Marcus Johns Learns He's Not in Control (Enneagram 8) [S04-022]
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Enneagram is a wonderful instrument that helps us develop self-awareness and self-knowledge that...
Lee and Laura Camp on Healing with the Enneagram (Enneagram 1 and 8) [S04-021]
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I'm often asked what it's like for specific type-pairings to be in a relationship? I believe that ...
Ben Higgins: Alone in Plain Sight as an Enneagram 4 (S04-020)
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We know that Enneagram Ones have a strong inner critic, but they're not alone. Just how loud is th...
Joshua Dubois on Leading with Self-Awareness and Empathy (Enneagram 8) [S04-019]
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Enneagram Eights are charismatic individuals who lead through strength, competence, stability, and c...
Alli Worthington on Standing Strong as an Enneagram 7 [S04-018]
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of my favorite quotes by M. Scott Peck is, "Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the...
Ken Coleman on Mistyping and the Enneagram [S04-018]
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When trying to figure out your Enneagram type it's important to know all nine types. If you think yo...
Part 2: Andy Stanley on Decision-Making and the Enneagram [S04-016]
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There's no question that we're living in a time where a lot of unprecedented decisions are being mad...
Andy Stanley on Decision-Making with the Enneagram, Part 1 [S04-015]
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do you make decisions? Does your initial response come from the head, heart, or gut? Our nat...
Bari Tessler: Why Every Type Needs a Financial Therapist (Enneagram 4) [S04-014]
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is your relationship with money? Do you have a healthy one? Do you have a conscious one? Most...
What the Enneagram Says About Your Money Style w/ Rachel Cruze (Enneagram 3) [S04-013]
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all view the world through a different lens and the motivations that drive the decisions we make ...
Jamie Ivey on Living in the Present Moment (Enneagram 6) [S04-011]
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The ever-present passion (fear) that drives the Enneagram Six's way of acting, thinking, and feeling...
REPLAY: So Six-y It Hurts [S04-009]
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The more I know about life and people, the more I love Enneagram Sixes. Called Loyalists, Sixes are ...
REPLAY: Author Jo Saxton Lives Out Loud
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Another one of my favorite episodes is my interview from Season 1 with Jo Saxton. She's an author,...
REPLAY: Richard Rohr on Getting Over Your "Self" with the Enneagram [S04-007]
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As we continue to celebrate reaching over 11 Million downloads, I'd like to revisit my interview wit...
REPLAY: There's Power in Peace w/Lysa Terkeurst (Enneagram 9) [S04-006]
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We want to thank all of our listeners for tuning in and sharing our episodes -- helping us reach our...
Jenni Catron and Identity Work as an Enneagram 3 [S04-005]
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Driven by the desire to appear successful and distinguish themselves through their achievements, ima...
Blake Mycoskie on the Process of Renewal as an Enneagram 7 [S04-004]
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Known for their playful, high-spirited, and spontaneous personalities, Enneagram Sevens infuse optim...
Ken Coleman on Using Proximity and the Enneagram to Find Your Dream Job [S04-003]
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Enneagram Eights are real forces of nature. They are incredibly hardworking with a great deal of e...
Josh Radnor's Shift from the Outside In [S04-002]
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As a map of our interior world, the Enneagram is meant to bring about or enable spiritual transforma...
How the Enneagram Impacts Tori Kelly and André Murillo [S04-001]
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're kicking off season 4 with a great episode! Today, Enneagram Four pop star Tori Kelly and forme...
Kendra Adachi's Lazy Genius Way to Embrace What Matters as an Enneagram One [S03-048]
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When I first heard an Improver wrote a book titled, The Lazy Genius Way, I had to get her on the sho...
Michael Hyatt on Vision-Driven Leadership [S03-047]
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a great leader? We typically think of a strong leader as someone who knows where they are...
Elizabeth Evans Flips the Script as an Enneagram 5 [S03-046]
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I'm thrilled to welcome podcast goddess and Enneagram Five, Elizabeth Evans. Having previo...
How to Apply the Enneagram in Your Business and Marriage with Tim and Beckie Farrant [S03-045]
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How many teams do you belong to? Personally, I am part of numerous teams. Be it my marriage, my fr...
Dr. Curt Thompson on the Enneagram and Shame
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Enneagram provides nine consistent, fairly predictable ways for us to understand and tell our na...
Chuck Degroat on the Nine Faces of Narcissism [S03-043]
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, psychologist, author, and spiritual director Chuck Degroat joins me for a killer episode abou...
Fulfillment NOT Achievement with Molly Fletcher (Enneagram 3) [S03-042]
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this season, Molly Fletcher and I talked about her struggle to relax and turn it off. At the...
Enneagram and Parenting Insights from the Olricks [S03-041]
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What better way to wrap up our series on Enneagram and Parenting, than with a rich conversation with...
Dave Hollis on Growth and Fulfillment with the Enneagram [S03-040]
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Author of Get Out of Your Own Way: A Skeptic's Guide to Growth and Fulfillment, Dave Hollis joins m...
Dr. Russell Moore on the Enneagram and Morality [S03-039]
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Dr. Russell Moore joins Ian Cron for a rich discussion on morality and authenticity. Dr. M...
Enneagram as a Tool for Families with Justice Skinner (Enneagram 6) [S03-038]
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Enneagram is a great tool for integration for yourself, but I'd like to encourage you to think o...
Author Brian McLaren on Internal Friendship (Enneagram 4) [S03-037]
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Typology, I'm thrilled to welcome author Brian McLaren. Brian is an author, speaker, activi...
ABC News' Paula Faris and the Typing Interview Process [S03-036]
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Enneagram is complicated and nuanced, but human beings are infinitely more complex than the Enne...
Part 2: Pastor Louie Giglio's Insights for an Enneagram 3 [S03-035]
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we continue our conversation with author, speaker, and pastor Louie Giglio. Louie is the P...
Pastor Louie Giglio: New Insights for an Enneagram 3 [S03-034]
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I'm thrilled to welcome Pastor Louie Giglio to the Typology Studio. Louie is the Pastor of Passion C...
Anne Bogel: How an Enneagram 9 Gets Decisive
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when an Enneagram 9 stops overthinking and starts making decisions? Enneagram Nines hav...
Mailbag Thursday: An Enneagram Q&A with Ian Cron [S03-032]
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We received such a great response from all of you after our first "Mailbag Thursday," that we're doi...
Hip Hop Artist PROPAGANDA reflects on the Enneagram 3 [S03-031]
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I'm thrilled to welcome today's Typology guest, PROPAGANDA. Prop is a Christian Hip Hop and spoken w...