Change is unavoidable, and as leaders, it’s our job to navigate it well. In this episode, Ben talks with Path for Growth coach and business owner Matt Aiken about 3 types of change: Change you navigate, change you create, and change you endure. Matt shares lessons he’s learned from other leaders about experiencing change, from Winston Churchill to Elon Musk, along with some hard-learned lessons from his own business and personal life.

Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.

Episode Recap:

• You cannot avoid change, and it’s dangerous to try
• What have you learned from times when change was difficult?
• Can you tell us about a time when change was a positive in your life?
• Some change is navigated, some is created, and some is endured
• How do you navigate change well?
• What have you learned from other leaders about navigating change?
• Who are some leaders who have created change well?
• What does it look like to endure change?
• A poem for navigating change

If you’re ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.

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“If” by Rudyard Kipling

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You can’t experience true freedom without also taking responsibility. In this episode, Alex and Ben share their perspectives on what freedom and responsibility mean and explain why you can’t have one without the other. They share practical advice for anyone who thinks their freedom and responsibility are out of balance, and Alex also explains why “freedom and responsibility” is one of Path for Growth’s core values.

Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.

Episode Recap:

• What is freedom, actually?
• Freedom is a gift, but we have to choose it
• Common misconceptions around responsibility
• There’s a big difference between “freedom for” and “freedom from”
• Freedom without commitment and structure is just hedonism
• Freedom and responsibility as a core value
• What would you say to someone who’s feeling stuck?
• How can freedom and responsibility transform your life?
• How to identify when freedom and responsibility are out of balance
• First steps for exploring freedom and responsibility
• What would you say to someone who’s not taking advantage of the freedom available to them?

If you’re ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.

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You never have to recover from a strong start, and taking time now to set the tone for the year ahead will pay off in dividends. In this episode, Alex talks with Ben about his 5-step process for starting each new year strong, from looking back at the past 12 months to casting a vision for the months ahead. For more of this content and some dedicated time to work on your own strong start, join us on January 5!

Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.

Episode Recap:

• You never have to recover from a strong start
• Your growth is your responsibility
• How do we balance taking responsibility and trusting God’s will?
• 5 steps for starting strong in 2026
• 1. Reflection: Look back at how 2025 went
• 2. Vision: Look forward to who you could become
• 3. Action: Establish habits, rhythms, and activities
• 4. Destination: Pray for the things you can’t control
• 5. Elimination: Decide what you want to leave in 2025
• Join us on January 5 to walk through our Start Strong planning activity

If you’re ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.

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“The Contemplative Pastor” by Eugene Peterson

Join us for Start Strong 2026

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