Navigate with Tim Austin
by Tim Austin, PCC
Navigate with Tim Austin is a podcast for anyone navigating a season of change and wondering how to move forward with greater clarity, courage, and hope. In these short, personal coaching conversations, Tim explores the questions that often surface when life is changing—questions about direction, identity, purpose, relationships, faith, and what comes next. Each episode combines personal stories, practical coaching insights, and thoughtful questions to help you slow down, pay attention to what matters most, and take your next faithful step. Tim Austin is a professional coach who has spent more than 30 years walking alongside people through seasons of change—as a coach, pastor, missionary, leader, husband, and dad. His own life has included numerous transitions across cultures, careers, roles, and seasons of family life. Those experiences have shaped a simple conviction at the heart of Navigate: transition isn't something to rush through or s
Episodes
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How Do I Know What My Next Step Is?
When you're in a season of transition, one question can feel especially pressing: How do I know what my next step is? We often think we need complete clarity before we move forward. But sometimes what we're really looking for is certainty—the assurance that we're making the right decision and…
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Why We Resist the Seasons We Need Most
What are you resisting right now—and what might that resistance be telling you? In this episode of Navigate, Tim shares from his own experience of stepping away from a ministry role to pursue coaching more fully—and the resistance that surfaced along the way. What looked like a career decision…
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The Three Core Tensions We All Navigate
Transition often creates tension—but tension isn’t necessarily a problem to solve. In this episode, Tim explores three core tensions we all navigate during seasons of change and how they affect us both internally and externally. You’ll learn how to identify the tension that feels most present for...
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The Truth About Transition: It's More Than Change
Transition is about more than changing jobs, moving to a new city, retiring, or facing a major life event. Those are the visible changes. The deeper work happens beneath the surface. In this episode, Tim Austin explores the difference between change and transition, explaining why so many people...
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Why Navigate Is Back
After an extended break, the Navigate Podcast is back—but this is more than simply picking up where we left off. In this episode, Tim shares why he is rebooting the podcast, how years of coaching people through change have shaped his thinking, and how writing his recent blog series helped a…
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The Well of Identity with Tim Austin
In this episode of Navigate, host Tim Austin reflects on one of the main ways we gain solid footing through uncertain seasons. For anyone whose ever wrestled with lack of clarity or confidence in seasons of change, Tim's insights will be a source of encouragment and a reminder that transition...
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Digging Wells of Trust with Tim Austin
In this episode of Navigate, Tim is reflecting on building trust through transition seasons. Navigating change requires trust building. But that’s not always easy. It can sometimes feel like digging a well in hostile or unknown territory. Tim compares the process of trust building with the…
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Identity in Transition with Tim Austin
How are you leaning into change in this season? What’s your posture like? Have you been resisting or embracing the changes in your life? In this episode of Navigate with Tim Austin, Tim reflects upon seasons of change and how these become opportunities to discover and embrace our true identities...
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The Path to Resilience
Welcome to Navigate! In this episode host Tim Austin challenges us with the idea there are three key milemarkers on the path toward resilience: Disruption, Reflection/Learning, and Action. In our current world, the need for resilience is greater than ever before. Resilience, the ability to bounce...
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Managing Turmoil in Transition
Welcome to Navigate with Tim Austin. In this episode we'll be exploring the art of managing turmoil in transition seasons. Transitions are naturally seasons of turmoil. They feel like storms passing over our lives, maybe more like hurricanes! But in the midst of the chaos and confusion, there are...
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Anchor Points with Tim Austin
Welcome to Navigate with Tim Austin. In this episode we'll be exploring the significance of what Tim calls anchor points, and how they can help us find stability in the winds and waves of change. Transitions are a natural part of life. They often come unexpectedly and can leave us feeling lost…
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Microseasons with Heidi Lewerenz
In this first episode of a brand new season, Heidi Lewerenz introduces a strategy for navigating change she calls "microseasons." This values-based approach to doing what matters helps us measure impact and success in shorter intervals so we don't lose sight of our priorities and as Heidi puts it...
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The Gift of Disruption with Annie Perdue-Olson
Can the disruption of this transition really be God's gift to me in disguise? Who am I apart from the work I do? How can I regain a sense purpose and calling? When the work we do feels so connected to our sense of purpose and identity, these are just a few of the questions we may ask. Join Tim…
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The Gift of Calling with Chris Heinz
What are some places where transition and life calling intersect? What's the potential for life calling discovery through transition seasons? Chris Heinz returns for another conversation with Tim to probe these questions and more. Learn why relationship is at the core of Life Calling Discovery....
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Resets and Ripple Effects with Heidi Lewerenz
Transitions are a combination of disruption and recalibration, obstacles and opportunities. They can be resets with profound and lasting ripple effects. Nobody knows this like Heidi Lewerenz, Tim's guest for this episode of Navigate. You're in for a real treat as you get to know Heidi, listen to...
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Where Mission and Business Intersect with Bernie Anderson
In this episode of Navigate Tim has the privilege of meeting up with a guy who lived and worked in Central Asia during the time he and his family were there. Although their paths never crossed through all those years, they recently met and now even collaborate on some work together. Tim and…
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Big Moments with Sonja Wallenbeck
The summer months bring unique opportunities for big moments. Breaks from routine, vacations, time with family and friends…it all comes with opportunities to experience those big moments that don’t present themselves every day. And so it’s appropriate to be having a conversation with our guest...
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Resourcing Third Culture Kids
Tim returns to the topic of Third Culture Kids with friend and TCK educationial specialist Bethany. Due to the sensitive nature of the region of the world where Bethany serves, we will be using her first name only. Bethany has been working in Central Eurasia with TCKs since 2005. She’s served as…
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Grief to Growth with Matt and Kari Perkins
Transition is a place where everything seems uncertain and up for grabs, especially when accompanied by loss. In this episode Tim has a real, raw conversation around grief and loss with his guests Matt and Kari Perkins. Woven into their story is a message of hope that we know will encourage you....
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Fear to Courage with Erica Vinson
Transition stories are often characterized by illustrations and metaphors God gives us along the way. They become signposts to look back on a difficult season and be reminded of His goodness. Fear to Courage, Darkness to Light...these are part of Eric Vinson's journey of discovery and growth...
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Needs and Values with Janna Thomason
In this episode of Navigate with Tim Austin, join Tim and his guest Janna Thomason as they discuss the role that personal needs and values play in season of change. They talk about how an understanding of one's needs and values can get us unstuck and prepared to make major life and career...
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Planning and Relinquishing with Dr. Ally Butrous
Transition has a way of placing demands on us to be more open and welcoming to change. In order to embrace change, letting go must be part of navigating transition seasons. Join Tim Austin and Dr. Ally Butrous as they discuss the struggle which we must enter into in order to create space for new...
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Third Culture Kid Insights with Luke Austin
Welcome to this 40th episode of Navigate! This milestone episode marks the completion of three conversations -one with each of Tim's adult Third Culture Kids. By the way, if you’re unfamiliar with the term Third Culture Kid, or TCK for short, have a listen to episode 39, where podcast guest Chad...
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Third Culture Kids and Transition with Chad Phillips
Third Culture Kids or TCK’s for short…Who are they and what defines them? How did the term originate? And why is it important for us to understand the unique opportunities and challenges they face? You'll hear about all of this and more with Tim's good friend and guest on the show, Chad Phillips....
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Third Culture Kids with Emma Austin
Tim's guest for this episode is Emma Austin, a young adult TCK who has spent most of her life living in Central Asia and Turkey. She is also Tim's daughter. Navigating transition from high school to the next thing can be challenging for any young adult, but TCK's bring a unique set of challenges...
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The Backstory with Guest Host Mark Ross
In this episode of Navigate with Tim Austin, Mark Ross is welcomed back to be the host of the show while Tim shares some of his personal journey, providing the backdrop for this podcast and the other work he does. By nature, Tim prefers to shine the spotlight on others and lift others up....
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Rhythms of Rest Part 2
Tim and his guest Lori Ferrell continue a conversation around the theme of rest. How do we become willing, open and active recipients to the rest we need? Lori Ferrell Lori Ferrell is a wife, mother of two boys, and a spiritual director. Her passion is to invite others into rhythms of rest and to...
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Rhythms of Rest Part 1
In this Navigate conversation, Tim and his guest Lori Ferrell dive into the theme of rest. How do we become willing, open and active recipients to the rest we need? Lori Ferrell Lori Ferrell is a wife, mother of two boys, and a spiritual director. Her passion is to invite others into rhythms of...
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The Art of Transition Part 2
Join Tim Austin and his wife Eve Austin as they continue a conversation with Jeff and Sara Simons about their own personal approaches to navigating transition seasons. With over 35 years of cross-cultural experience collectively, the Austins and the Simons are just the ones to be talking about…
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The Art of Transition - Part One
Join Tim Austin and his wife Eve Austin as they sit down with Jeff and Sara Simons to have a conversation about utilizing art and movement as a strategy for navigating transition seasons. With over 35 years of cross-cultural experience collectively, the Austins and the Simons are just the ones to...
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Marriage and Relationships with Austin Pritchard
Pastors who also work in field of professional counseling have a unique calling and set of challenges around that call. Join Tim and his guest Austin Pritchard as they discuss some of Austin's personal story of transition, his role as a Pastor and Marriage/Family Therapist, and keys to successful...
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Life Calling Discovery with Chris Heinz
In transition seasons, exploring one's life calling can be a rich area for discovery and growth. Join Tim and his guest Chris Heinz as they discuss some key principles of life calling, such as... How God might use disruption to get our attention focused on life calling The relationship between...
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Finances and the Soul
What’s your relationship with money and how is it impacting your soul? Our relationship with money certainly affects our relationships, both horizontally with others and vertically with God. But it goes even beyond that. It impacts our own souls. Those of us who do personal support raising or…
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Transition with Teresa McCloy
Welcome to the podcast. This episode of Navigate is taking a slightly different approach as Tim shares his personal transition insights with the creator the The Realife Process®, Teresa McCloy. Teresa is also the host of The Realife Process® Podcast, which you’re going to hear about because…
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Discovering your Next Thing with Mark Ross
In this episode of Navigate with Tim Austin, Tim invites Mark Ross to talk about discovering your next thing in transition seasons. Mark is a skilled professional certified coach who has his own personal story of finding purpose and fulfillment in the second half of life. What he brings in...
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Balancing Vision with Dave Lovett
In this episode of Navigate, Tim has a conversation with Dave Lovett about their overlapping years living in Central Asia and some of the life lessons they've learned. Vision, when left untamed, can have a way of crowding out our enjoyment of the simple things in life. It has the potential to...
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Landing and Setting up Well with Jeff Simons
There’s so much that goes into processing and planning major transitions. So many areas need our attention. We can fall prey to blind spots if not careful. It can definitely feel overwhelming. But what would it look like to have a map and a compass for the journey? Guest Jeff Simons returns for a...
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Counseling, Coaching and Spiritual Direction with Global Trellis
Join Tim and Global Trellis guests as they discuss the differences between coaching, counseling, and spiritual direction, as well as places where there is overlap. This episode will increase your understanding of these services and the vital role each one plays in moving us toward wholeness.…
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Missions Mapping with Jeff Simons
What do we need to consider when processing and planning a major transition? There are so many areas that need attention. It can feel overwhelming. Are you considering the right things as you walk through this season of change? Is there something you're missing? Transition is multi-faceted. There...
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Dealing with Diminished Capacity
Have you struggled with personal diminished capacity in this season of transition? This is a real problem, especially when there are so many unknowns. But you are never alone. Tina Stoltzfus Horst is Tim's guest on this episode of Navigate. She has a personal story of walking through a season of...
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Hope in Suffering with Tracy and Brandi Welterlen
In this episode of Navigate with Tim Austin, Tim talks with Tracy and Brandi Welterlen about finding hope in suffering. Making sense out of difficult transitions is never easy. When the transition involves human suffering, the challenges grow exponentially. The Welterlens share from their...
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Freedom through Desperation with Char Blair
In this episode of Navigate with Tim Austin, Tim talks with Char Blair about finding true freedom through pivotal moments of desperation in our lives. Listen and be challenged, encouraged and inspired by Char's personal story. Char Blair is a gifted communicator. Her witty sense of humor and...
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Culture Specific Churches with Dennis Conrad
Episode 20 of Navigate features a conversation with Dennis Conrad about embracing cultural and ethnic diversity among our churches. Culture-specific churches present a unique set of challenges and opportunities. Tim and Dennis talk about what characterizes a culture-specific church and the...
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Introducing Field Life with Sean and Celia (not their real names)
Kicking off Navigate for 2020 is a conversation Tim and Eve Austin had with Sean and Celia (not their real names) about a new resource for global workers called Field Life. Sean and Celia have spent nearly 20 years in cross-cultural mission. They’ve lead small frontier teams, given national...
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Culture of Honor with Dr. Samuel Huddleston
Tim wraps up this first year of Navigate talking to Dr. Sam Huddleston about cultivating honor in the places we live and serve as leaders. While there are many components to healthy culture, honor is certainly an important one which often gets neglected in the rush to get things done. Discover…
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Creating New with Sara Simons Part 2
How do you pay attention to the creative opportunities in transition when there is so much to do, logistically and practically? Join Tim in a follow-up conversation with Sara Simons about creating new in transition seasons. Gain valuable insights and resources for engaging your creative side…
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Global Trellis with Amy Young
Join Tim and his guest Amy Young as they talk about some resources that are available to you right where you’re at – no travel needed - resources that can help equip and connect you to the broader global community. Amy Young is a writer, speaker, and advocate for embracing the messy middle in…
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Olive Tree Counseling with John Leverington
Once again, Tim strikes up a conversation with another transition specialist, this time by the name of John Leverington. Tim was introduced to John and his ministry while both of their families were living and serving in the country of Turkey. John and his wife Becky have tons of experience…
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The Grace for Leaving with Jennifer Davis Pt 2
When life and ministry is good and you have a lot invested, where do you go with that internal shift, that feeling that change is looming around the corner? Just the thought of walking away onto a blank canvas can sound terrifying. At times leaders are called to take big risks, leaps of faith…
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The Grace for Leaving with Jennifer Davis, Pt 1
What should you do when it's hard to stay? How can we stay well when it's not our time to leave? Transition is as much about learning good strategies for surviving when it's hard as it is about leaning into the new God has for us. You might say this episode is about transition for survivalists!...
About this show
Navigate with Tim Austin is a podcast for anyone navigating a season of change and wondering how to move forward with greater clarity, courage, and hope.
In these short, personal coaching conversations, Tim explores the questions that often surface when life is changing—questions about direction, identity, purpose, relationships, faith, and what comes next. Each episode combines personal stories, practical coaching insights, and thoughtful questions to help you slow down, pay attention to what matters most, and take your next faithful step.
Tim Austin is a professional coach who has spent more than 30 years walking alongside people through seasons of change—as a coach, pastor, missionary, leader, husband, and dad. His own life has included numerous transitions across cultures, careers, roles, and seasons of family life. Those experiences have shaped a simple conviction at the heart of Navigate: transition isn't something to rush through or s
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