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No Neutral Moments

by Patrick Payton

The No Neutral Moments podcast challenges each one of us to be fully aware and engage to the fullest everything we have been Designed, Called, and Gifted to be. The show covers topics ranging from the five key categories of the Ideal Life, Servant Leadership, personal growth and interesting topics, and maybe even a little social commentary is thrown in as well. Thanks for joining us!

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Episodes

  1. Thank You for an Incredible Book Launch Day

    What an incredible launch day.Today we officially released my new book, The Middle: How the Quiet Majority Can Mend a Divided Nation, and I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you. The response has been overwhelming. From online orders across the country to the two book signings we held…

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  2. Preorder My New Book: The Middle

    In this special episode of No Neutral Moments, Patrick Payton announces the release of his new book, The Middle: How the Quiet Majority Can Mend a Divided Nation. Drawing from his journey through business, ministry, and politics, Patrick shares the heart behind the project — a call for the “quiet...

  3. Majority Middle: Rescuing America from Political Extremes

    In this compelling episode of No Neutral Moments, Patrick Payton introduces the powerful idea behind his upcoming book, The Majority Middle: Rescuing America from the Political Extremes (Spring 2026). This episode is a call to action for those who believe in the strength of civility, honest...

  4. Connecting Communities with Cindy Payton of Every Neighbor

    Hosted by Patrick Payton, this episode features a profound conversation with our special guest, Cindy Payton, the driving force behind "Every Neighbor" in Midland TX. Every Neighbor is a Midland-based initiative striving to boost community engagement. By simplifying how individuals discover...

  5. Fighting for Human Rights with Bob Fu of China Aid

    Join Patrick Payton as he sits down with Bob Fu, the renowned founder of China Aid, for an in-depth and eye-opening interview. In this exclusive session, Bob Fu sheds light on the crucial work that China Aid is doing to promote religious freedom and human rights in China. Learn about the…

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  6. The Shocking Truth About Sex Trafficking: Survivors Speak Out

    Join us on a profound episode of the No Neutral Moments podcast with Patrick Payton, featuring a panel of courageous survivors of sex trafficking: Lisa Bownds - Reflection Ministries Bekah Charleston - Bekah Speaks Out Rachel Thomas - Rachel C Thomas Rebecca Bender - Rebecca Bender Initiative In...

  7. The Alarming Truth Behind Human Trafficking with Lisa Bownds

    In this eye-opening interview, join us as we dive into the grim realities of human trafficking with the insightful Lisa Bownds, the driving force behind Reflection Ministries. Lisa shares her profound experiences and the critical work her organization is doing to combat this heinous crime. Lisa...

  8. Interview: Enes Kanter Freedom

    In this episode, Patrick speaks to Enes Kanter Freedom, a professional basketball player and activist. Kanter discusses his experiences in the NBA, his activism for human rights, and his plans for the future. He shares memorable moments playing against well-known NBA superstars such as Kobe…

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  9. Josh Norman Interview

    Former football player Joshua Norman talks about his journey from high school to the NFL, emphasizing the importance of building players' character off the field and consistent hard work.

  10. Lessons from 2022, Part 3

    Continuing in our lessons from 2022, Patrick takes you through lessons 9–13 in this third part of the series.

  11. Lessons from 2022, Part 2

    In part 2 of this multi-part series, Patrick dives into lesson 5–8 of his reflections from 2022.

  12. Lessons from 2022, Part 1

    In part 1 of a multi-part series, Patrick takes us through four lessons he learned or recognized throughout 2022. We hope they bring some insight into your life as well.

  13. Broken Catholic

    In this episode, Patrick wants to refer you to a podcast where he was a guest: Broken Catholic with Joseph Warren. This episode aired in October and works through the toxic extremes in politics. Listen to this brief intro and then you can access the full original episode at the link in the show...

  14. Willing To Win

    Today's episode is brought to you by Admarc: The foundation of a product or company is its logo. Along with your brand identity it shapes how people define your company. For over three decades Admarc has designed logos for companies small and large across the Permian Basin and the country. After...

  15. Interview: Dr. Kathy Koch

    In one of our longest episodes, Patrick interviews his good friend, Dr. Kathy Koch. Dr. Kathy brings insight, wisdom, and knowledge about a variety of subjects but particularly in the world related to children. Dr. Kathy is the founder and CEO of Celebrate Kids, Inc, and a co-founder of Ignite…

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  16. Sacred Space of Work, Part 4

    After a nice summer break, Patrick is back with part 4 of the Sacred Space of Work. As we continue to press into the sacredness of the moments around us, Patrick also dives in to what he is reading and what's been on his mind lately.

  17. Sacred Space of Work, Part 3

    In this episode, Patrick finishes up the conversation between the sacred and the secular with a look at what we say we value with what we actually value—and what we shame—with our words and actions.

  18. Sacred Space of Work, Part 2

    On this episode, Patrick takes us through part 2 of the Sacred Space of Work and how to return the sacred to the secular marketplace.

  19. Sacred Space of Work

    In this episode, Patrick unpacks the changing landscape of the soul in business—which goes beyond vision statements and board room expressions—in order to have a company that is as healthy as it is profitable.

  20. Interview: Reflection Ministries

    WARNING: this episode may be sensitive for some listeners. In this episode, Patrick interviews Lisa Bownds—director and founder of Reflections Ministries, an emergency assessment center with aftercare programs for victims of sex trafficking.

  21. Interview: Bob Fu, ChinaAid

    In this episode, Patrick interviews Bob Fu, one of the leading voices in the world for persecuted faith communities in China. ChinaAid, based in Midland, Texas and founded in 2002, is an international Christian non-profit organization committed to promoting religious freedom, human rights, and…

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  22. Level Up

    In this episode, Patrick walks us through how to get intentional on 'leveling up'. He takes us through six different challenges to this idea and five pieces of advice to implement the process.

  23. Lessons from 2021

    In this episode, Patrick takes us through nine lessons he has learned and observed throughout 2021 as well as some reading recommendations from this year. He also encourages all of us to take a yearly audit of ourselves and the last year to look through what we did, what we wanted to do, how we…

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  24. Culture

    Today's episode is brought to you by Admarc: The foundation of a product or company is its logo. Along with your brand identity it shapes how people define your company. For over three decades Admarc has designed logos for companies small and large across the Permian Basin and the country. After...

  25. Consensus

    In this episode Patrick presses into the concensus culture that exists all around us and to us. He offers ways to lead us through how to see it, observe it, challenge it, and move through it to our best life and practice both personally and professionally.

  26. Your Narrative

    In this episode, Patrick takes us through determining what our narrative is. As he helps us work through our values and roles, he reminds us that our narrative is something that can change over time and is something that we can and should revisit, refine, and revise.

  27. Purpose

    In this episode, Patrick walks through what purpose really means, and how it's become an overused and misunderstood buzz word. With your purpose in line and defined, you can avoid the confusion that often comes along with the popular phrase of 'finding your purpose' and get to work living out…

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  28. Interview: Dr. Henry P. Barham

    In this interview, Patrick talks with Dr. Henry P. Barham, whose research into the association between taste receptors and COVID-19 was recently published. Dr. Barham is a board-certified ENT who works as a dedicated rhinologist at the Sinus & Nasal Specialists of Louisiana. We think you'll enjoy...

  29. The Leader and Reading

    In this episode, Patrick takes you into a chapter of J. Oswald Sanders' book, Spiritual Leadership. This overview gives you some practical insight into why, what, and how we should read.

  30. Roles

    In this episode, Patrick takes us through five ways to define the roles that we hold in our lives. When we look at our roles, we need to understand that these are the lens through which our goals are set (along with our values). When we clearly define our roles—and maybe claim some lost ones…

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  31. Consider the Possibilities

    In this episode, Patrick unpacks the concept behind the statement, “Are you willing to explore the possibilities of who you can become?”. Nearly all of us have yet to truly tap into our design, call and gifting to the extent to which we should. Join us to press into this life-altering question…

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  32. Don't Go Back

    In this episode, Patrick addresses life as we move forward in a post-COVID era and what it looks like for us to all recover and grieve amidst a global experience.

  33. The Process

    With the speed of change and challenge taking place all around us, Patrick will lead you through an active process of planning to harness the opportunity inherent in the flurry of change and challenge. Taking into consideration the various ways our brains work and the nature of the planning…

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  34. Lincoln Values

    In this episode, Patrick shows us that great leadership values are consistent over time. Join in to hear how Patrick takes us through nine principles found throughout the book "Leadership in Turbulent Times", by Doris Kearns Goodwin, and sets them side-by-side against the values outlined in one…

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  35. Fight Like Hell

    In this episode, Patrick talks through the often quoted Teddy Roosevelt speech, given in 1910. As Patrick zooms out to look at the context surrounding the popularly shared portion, we can be reminded what it looks to fight with character.

  36. The Power of Disagreements

    In this episode, Patrick walks us through five benefits of disagreement as well as some best practices for the art of disagreeing. During a time when respect during disagreement is hard to come by, we could all use a little reminder on how beneficial it can be when done correctly.

  37. Navigating Extremes

    In this week's episode, Patrick touches on how to navigate the extremes that we are exposed to. In a season when everyone seems way too mad, way too anxious, and completely unwilling to listen—and sometimes, even to think—Patrick takes us through how to navigate the extremes and gives…

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  38. 11 Lessons from 2020

    In this episode, Patrick takes us through 11 lessons he learned from an unprecedented year. In a time with so much of the unexpected, Patrick challenges us to take some time to reflect so that we can look ahead to 2021 with a plan from all we learned this past year.

  39. Control

    In this final episode of 2020, Patrick takes a very personal look at the three areas of life that have helped him maintain a general sense of calm in such a volatile season of life in which we all find ourselves.

  40. Drawing in the Dirt

    In this episode Patrick takes you on a journey into the discipline and practice of the purposeful pause. Sounds crazy, and even a little corny; but in the end, it might just be something we all need.

  41. Interview: Brandy Bell

    In this episode, Patrick introduces you to his good friend Brandy Bell. There is no better way to describe this episode then simply “don’t miss it”!

  42. Churn

    In this episode Patrick takes you on a quick 16-minute journey into a personal and corporate planning strategy he has been refining in his own areas of interest and pursuit. Focusing on reasonable time constraints and an aggressive commitment to accountability in the form of intentional “churn”,...

  43. Lead Or Get Regulated

    In this episode Patrick takes you back in time to hear a business prophet of the 70’s in order to challenge us with how we lead and why we lead in the first quarter of the 21st century.

  44. Current Books

    Taking a page out of previous popular podcasts, Patrick reviews the books he is reading and has read and thinks worthy to pass on to you the listener.

  45. Servant Leadership - The Calling of the Soulish Leader

    In this episode, Patrick picks up on the topic of the leader as shepherd (see Episode 58) and discusses the necessary, timely, and critical calling of servant leadership. Even though the term servant leadership is often thrown around in corporate circles, few take the time to dig into what it...

  46. The Leader as Shepherd

    In this episode Patrick takes an impassioned journey into the new calling of leadership in the first quarter of the 21st century: a calling to leadership that pushes us back to the foundation of capitalism and a way forward that a new generation is rightly calling for and looking for.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The No Neutral Moments podcast challenges each one of us to be fully aware and engage to the fullest everything we have been Designed, Called, and Gifted to be. The show covers topics ranging from the five key categories of the Ideal Life, Servant Leadership, personal growth and interesting topics, and maybe even a little social commentary is thrown in as well. Thanks for joining us!

HOSTED BY

Patrick Payton

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The No Neutral Moments podcast challenges each one of us to be fully aware and engage to the fullest everything we have been Designed, Called, and Gifted to be. The show covers topics ranging from the five key categories of the Ideal Life, Servant Leadership, personal growth and interesting topics,...

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