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Typology
Who are we? Why do we act, think and feel the way we do? How can we become our best, most authentic selves? Welcome to Typology, a podcast that explores the mystery of the human personality and how we can use the Enneagram typing system as a tool to become our best, most authentic selves. Hosted by author, speaker and counselor, Ian Morgan Cron, Typology features interviews with thought leaders from every sphere of life, including renowned Enneagram authors and teachers, psychologists…
Episodes
TypologyDr. Sasha Shillcutt: Empowerment through the Enneagram (Type 8) [S04-029]
We often think of Enneagram Eights as powerful, charismatic, and natural leaders. They make great mentors with an uncanny ability to inspire and uplift people…
TypologyREPLAY: Lisa-Jo Baker Sets Boundaries as an Enneagram Two (S04-028)
At their best, Enneagram Twos truly radiate the unconditional, altruistic love of God. They just sort of signal love out into the world in a way that no other…
TypologyREPLAY: Anne Bogel Gets Decisive as an Enneagram 9 (S04-027)
Decision making takes courage. But sometimes the commitment to find the best option consumes an enormous amount of mental energy and can leave any of us…
TypologyJelani Memory: What is Good Can be Gray (Enneagram 1) [S04-026]
What is right and what is wrong? What is good? What is not good? We all tend to believe we know, but each one of us would answer these questions differently…
TypologyPart 2: Leeann and Michelle Bring Humor to the Enneagram (Types 4 and 8) [S04-025]
This week I continue the conversation with Leeann and Michelle. Blending humor, motherhood, and the Enneagram, Leeann and Michelle show how they approach…
TypologyPart 1: Leeann and Michelle Bring Humor to the Enneagram (Types 4 and 8) [S04-024]
What happens when two comedians who love the Enneagram get together to make YouTube videos? You get over 50 amusing Enneagram-related videos to entertain you…
TypologyJamie Grace Quiets the Noise (Enneagram 7) [S04-023]
Enneagram Sevens typically appear confident, optimistic, and sunny. They're experts at finding the silver lining in any given situation in an attempt to avoid…
TypologyMarcus Johns Learns He's Not in Control (Enneagram 8) [S04-022]
The Enneagram is a wonderful instrument that helps us develop self-awareness and self-knowledge that allows us to move through the world more intelligently…
TypologyLee and Laura Camp on Healing with the Enneagram (Enneagram 1 and 8) [S04-021]
I'm often asked what it's like for specific type-pairings to be in a relationship? I believe that any type can have a successful partnership as long as they…
TypologyBen Higgins: Alone in Plain Sight as an Enneagram 4 (S04-020)
We know that Enneagram Ones have a strong inner critic, but they're not alone. Just how loud is that inner critic for an Enneagram Four? What does it sound…
TypologyJoshua Dubois on Leading with Self-Awareness and Empathy (Enneagram 8) [S04-019]
Enneagram Eights are charismatic individuals who lead through strength, competence, stability, and control. When self-aware, they learn to balance their…
TypologyAlli Worthington on Standing Strong as an Enneagram 7 [S04-018]
One of my favorite quotes by M. Scott Peck is, "Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths." Once you accept that life is hard, and…
TypologyKen Coleman on Mistyping and the Enneagram [S04-018]
When trying to figure out your Enneagram type it's important to know all nine types. If you think you know your type and just read up on that type, you may…
TypologyPart 2: Andy Stanley on Decision-Making and the Enneagram [S04-016]
There's no question that we're living in a time where a lot of unprecedented decisions are being made all around us. In our current climate, it couldn't be…
TypologyAndy Stanley on Decision-Making with the Enneagram, Part 1 [S04-015]
How do you make decisions? Does your initial response come from the head, heart, or gut? Our natural tendency is to think that everyone makes decisions the…
TypologyBari Tessler: Why Every Type Needs a Financial Therapist (Enneagram 4) [S04-014]
What is your relationship with money? Do you have a healthy one? Do you have a conscious one? Most of us don't receive a financial education or an emotional…
TypologyWhat the Enneagram Says About Your Money Style w/ Rachel Cruze (Enneagram 3) [S04-013]
We all view the world through a different lens and the motivations that drive the decisions we make also vary. The Enneagram is a valuable tool for helping us…
TypologyJamie Ivey on Living in the Present Moment (Enneagram 6) [S04-011]
The ever-present passion (fear) that drives the Enneagram Six's way of acting, thinking, and feeling, is actually experienced as anxiety. Fear is what arises…
TypologyREPLAY: So Six-y It Hurts [S04-009]
The more I know about life and people, the more I love Enneagram Sixes. Called Loyalists, Sixes are the most faithful and dependable people on the Enneagram…
TypologyREPLAY: Author Jo Saxton Lives Out Loud
Another one of my favorite episodes is my interview from Season 1 with Jo Saxton. She's an author, speaker, podcast host, and leadership coach who has…
TypologyREPLAY: Richard Rohr on Getting Over Your "Self" with the Enneagram [S04-007]
As we continue to celebrate reaching over 11 Million downloads, I'd like to revisit my interview with Fr. Richard Rohr. I first encountered the Enneagram when…
TypologyREPLAY: There's Power in Peace w/Lysa Terkeurst (Enneagram 9) [S04-006]
We want to thank all of our listeners for tuning in and sharing our episodes -- helping us reach our biggest milestone yet -- 11 million downloads! As we…
TypologyJenni Catron and Identity Work as an Enneagram 3 [S04-005]
Driven by the desire to appear successful and distinguish themselves through their achievements, image-focused Enneagram Threes often appear confident…
TypologyBlake Mycoskie on the Process of Renewal as an Enneagram 7 [S04-004]
Known for their playful, high-spirited, and spontaneous personalities, Enneagram Sevens infuse optimism and adventure in their daily interactions. But their…
TypologyKen Coleman on Using Proximity and the Enneagram to Find Your Dream Job [S04-003]
Enneagram Eights are real forces of nature. They are incredibly hardworking with a great deal of energy, and their self-confidence and take-charge personality…
TypologyJosh Radnor's Shift from the Outside In [S04-002]
As a map of our interior world, the Enneagram is meant to bring about or enable spiritual transformation. But what does it look like when we are far enough…
TypologyHow the Enneagram Impacts Tori Kelly and André Murillo [S04-001]
We're kicking off season 4 with a great episode! Today, Enneagram Four pop star Tori Kelly and former professional basketball player André Murillo join me to…
TypologyKendra Adachi's Lazy Genius Way to Embrace What Matters as an Enneagram One [S03-048]
When I first heard an Improver wrote a book titled, The Lazy Genius Way, I had to get her on the show. How on earth does an Enneagram One, who typically can't…
TypologyMichael Hyatt on Vision-Driven Leadership [S03-047]
What makes a great leader? We typically think of a strong leader as someone who knows where they are going and how to motivate others to get there. But how do…
TypologyElizabeth Evans Flips the Script as an Enneagram 5 [S03-046]
This week I'm thrilled to welcome podcast goddess and Enneagram Five, Elizabeth Evans. Having previously wrestled with a scarcity mindset that kept her wrapped…
TypologyHow to Apply the Enneagram in Your Business and Marriage with Tim and Beckie Farrant [S03-045]
How many teams do you belong to? Personally, I am part of numerous teams. Be it my marriage, my friendships, my church, my AA group, or my business, I use the…
TypologyDr. Curt Thompson on the Enneagram and Shame
The Enneagram provides nine consistent, fairly predictable ways for us to understand and tell our narrative of how we operate in the world and make sense of…
TypologyChuck Degroat on the Nine Faces of Narcissism [S03-043]
Today, psychologist, author, and spiritual director Chuck Degroat joins me for a killer episode about the nine faces of narcissism. And we're not talking about…
TypologyFulfillment NOT Achievement with Molly Fletcher (Enneagram 3) [S03-042]
Earlier this season, Molly Fletcher and I talked about her struggle to relax and turn it off. At the end of our interview, I asked her to come back after she…
TypologyEnneagram and Parenting Insights from the Olricks [S03-041]
What better way to wrap up our series on Enneagram and Parenting, than with a rich conversation with parenting experts, Amy and Jeffrey Olrick, Ph.D. Dr…
TypologyDave Hollis on Growth and Fulfillment with the Enneagram [S03-040]
Author of Get Out of Your Own Way: A Skeptic's Guide to Growth and Fulfillment, Dave Hollis joins me to talk honestly about the lies human beings tell…
TypologyDr. Russell Moore on the Enneagram and Morality [S03-039]
This week Dr. Russell Moore joins Ian Cron for a rich discussion on morality and authenticity. Dr. Moore is president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty…
TypologyEnneagram as a Tool for Families with Justice Skinner (Enneagram 6) [S03-038]
The Enneagram is a great tool for integration for yourself, but I'd like to encourage you to think of it as a tool that can really impact family dynamics…
TypologyAuthor Brian McLaren on Internal Friendship (Enneagram 4) [S03-037]
Today on Typology, I'm thrilled to welcome author Brian McLaren. Brian is an author, speaker, activist and theologian. A former college English teacher and…
TypologyABC News' Paula Faris and the Typing Interview Process [S03-036]
The Enneagram is complicated and nuanced, but human beings are infinitely more complex than the Enneagram. And today's episode proves just that. Our guest, ABC…
TypologyPart 2: Pastor Louie Giglio's Insights for an Enneagram 3 [S03-035]
This week we continue our conversation with author, speaker, and pastor Louie Giglio. Louie is the Pastor of Passion City Church and the original visionary of…
TypologyPastor Louie Giglio: New Insights for an Enneagram 3 [S03-034]
I'm thrilled to welcome Pastor Louie Giglio to the Typology Studio. Louie is the Pastor of Passion City Church and the original visionary of the Passion…
TypologyAnne Bogel: How an Enneagram 9 Gets Decisive
What happens when an Enneagram 9 stops overthinking and starts making decisions? Enneagram Nines have an incredible ability to see all sides of any given…
TypologyMailbag Thursday: An Enneagram Q&A with Ian Cron [S03-032]
We received such a great response from all of you after our first "Mailbag Thursday," that we're doing it again. Today, Anthony pulls a few more audience…
TypologyHip Hop Artist PROPAGANDA reflects on the Enneagram 3 [S03-031]
I'm thrilled to welcome today's Typology guest, PROPAGANDA. Prop is a Christian Hip Hop and spoken word artist/poet, political activist, husband, father…
TypologyJill Phillips on the Resilience of an Enneagram 6 [S03-030]
This week on Typology, I'm excited to welcome my friend, Jill Phillips. Jill is a singer, songwriter and therapist based in Nashville who has been immersed in…
TypologyPart 2: Author Jennie Allen on Toxic Thoughts and the Enneagram (Enneagram 7) [S03-029]
We all walk around thinking toxic thoughts but just because we think something doesn't make it true. Our thoughts are charged with emotions and energy, but…
TypologyPart 1: Author Jennie Allen on Toxic Thoughts and the Enneagram (Enneagram 7) [S03-028]
This week on Typology, I'm excited to welcome author, Jennie Allen. Jennie is the founder and visionary behind IF:Gathering, an organization that equips women…
TypologyPart 2: Former Governor Bill Haslam on how to live and lead as an Enneagram 3 (S03-027)
Each Enneagram Type is beautiful and in its healthy expression is truly fantastic. When Threes are healthy, they no longer find it important to credentialize…
TypologyFormer Governor Bill Haslam: How to Live and Lead as an Enneagram 3 (S03-026)
This week on Typology, I'm excited to welcome my friend and former Governor of Tennessee, Bill Haslam. Bill began his career in business joining his father…
TypologyAuthor Lisa-Jo Baker Sets Boundaries as an Enneagram Two [S03-025]
This week on Typology, I'm excited to welcome Lisa-Jo Baker, a former attorney and longtime Community Manager at (in)courage, podcast host, best-selling author…
TypologyMailbag Thursday: An Enneagram Q&A [S03-024]
We love providing you with new content and great guests each week. But, as you might imagine, the interviews often spark a lot of questions from our listeners…
TypologyBetsy Miller on Accepting Fear and Anxiety (Enneagram 6) [S03-023]
Happy New Year! This week on Typology, I'm thrilled to welcome my friend, Betsy Miller. Betsy is the Director of Finance for Storybrand and also serves as the…
TypologyLife, Family and the Enneagram with the Crons (REPLAY) [S03-022]
The Enneagram allows us to build and sustain healthy relationships by appreciating and understanding our own motivations and behaviors as well as those of our…
TypologyHoliday Gift Ideas for each Enneagram Type (REPLAY) [S03-021]
This week we're taking a break to enjoy the holidays with our friends and families. So, we're replaying last year's episode where we give suggestions for the…
TypologyPart 2: Amanda Cook on the Sacred Rhythm of an Enneagram Five [S03-020]
This week I continue my insightful conversation with singer-songwriter, Amanda Cook. Amanda is a worship leader at Bethel Church and with Bethel Music, GMA…
TypologyAmanda Cook on the Sacred Rhythm of an Enneagram 5 [S03-019]
This week on Typology, I welcome a very special Enneagram Five who has done her work and beautifully wraps her words around her experience as a Five. Our…
TypologyPart 2: John Mark Comer on Focusing his Attention (Enneagram 1) [S03-018]
In Part two of my conversation with John Mark Comer—author, speaker, pastor, and Enneagram One—we continue our discussion about the Enneagram and why it's so…
TypologyPart 1: John Mark Comer on Focusing his Attention (Enneagram One) [S03-017)
What do you pay attention to? When each of us walks into a room, the focus of our attention is different. An Enneagram Two might look for who they can connect…
TypologyAl Andrews on Facing Your Sorrows with the Enneagram (Enneagram 2) [S03-016]
This week on Typology, I'm excited to welcome my friend, Al Andrews. Al is not only a great counselor, author, and speaker, but he is also the director of…