Pivotal Decisions

Stan interviews Dr. Jim Burns. Jim Burns is the founder of HomeWord. He speaks to thousands of people around the world each year. He has more than 3 million resources in print in over 20 languages. His popular HomeWord...

<p>What you believe about God shapes everything, your thinking, your decisions, and your future.</p><p>In this episode, Stan unpacks 10 common lies people believe about God and replaces them with truth from...

<p>We are living in a time of uncertainty—global conflict, political division, economic pressure, and cultural confusion. The weight of it all is creating anxiety and instability for many people.</p><p>Even the secular...

<p>Most of life isn’t shaped by dramatic failures—but by quiet patterns we stop paying attention to.</p><p>In this episode of Pivotal Decisions, Stan explores how unhealthy habits form gradually, why we often don’t...

<p>A winter storm moved through, forecasts were issued—and when the storm didn’t match expectations, frustration exploded. Weather forecasters were blamed, mocked, and accused of getting it wrong.</p><p>But was this...

<p>Choosing a church is one of the most formative decisions a believer will ever make—yet it’s often approached casually or based on preferences rather than biblical principles. </p><p>In this episode of the Pivotal...

<p>Stan and his son, Briggs, make their College Basketball predictions for 2026.</p>

<p>In today’s episode, Stan continues our conversation on one of the most powerful forces shaping our lives: influence — especially in our digital age.</p><p>With endless voices competing for attention online, the...

<p>In this episode, Stan explores one of the most important — and often overlooked — areas of the Christian life: the stewardship of influence. You don’t need a title, a platform, or a stage to impact the world for...

<p>In this episode, Stan sits down with Jimbo Stewart, Replant Specialist with the North American Mission Board (NAMB), to talk about the critical moments that define ministry leadership. Together, they unpack what it...

<p>In this episode of Pivotal Decisions, Stan sits down with Mark Clifton, Senior Director of Replanting at the North American Mission Board (NAMB), to explore the hard but holy work of revitalizing dying churches. Mark...

<p>In this special episode, Stan sits down with his son, Briggs, for a fun and insightful conversation about the upcoming college football season. Together, they look at the storylines, players, and teams that could...

<p>In this episode of Pivotal Decisions, Stan tackles a struggle we all face from time to time—a bad attitude. Whether it's negativity, bitterness, or frustration, your mindset can shape your life more than you realize...

<p>Your attitude shapes how you see the world—and how the world sees you. In this episode, Stan takes a deep dive into 17 clear signs that reveal when your attitude may be out of alignment. Based on insights from Sarah...

<p>Welcome back to the Pivotal Decisions Podcast! I’m your host, Stan Parris.</p><p>When you hear the word success, what comes to mind? Is it wealth, recognition, status, or achievement? In this episode, we explore our...