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11: Strengths, Struggles & The Challenger’s Heart with Enneagram 8 Pastor Jim Johnson

11: Strengths, Struggles & The Challenger’s Heart with Enneagram 8 Pastor Jim Johnson

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In this episode of Why Do I Do What I Do: Exploring the Enneagram, host Paul Basden interviews longtime friend and co–senior pastor Jim Johnson for an in-depth, engaging, and heartfelt look at the Enneagram Type 8 personality—the Challenger.

Jim shares his moving family story, including the life-altering accident that shaped his parents’ faith and filled his childhood with unconditional love. From leadership in the church to marriage and parenting, Jim offers real-life examples of how Type 8 traits show up in daily life.

Listeners will learn:

  • What drives an Enneagram 8

  • How Type 8s lead, love, work, and relate

  • Why Eights value independence, justice, and honesty

  • The common fears and anxieties of Type 8s

  • What healthy vs. unhealthy Type 8 behavior looks like

  • How the Eight’s passion for strength and protection can mirror the heart of Jesus

This conversation is rich with wisdom, humor, and practical takeaways for anyone who is a Type 8, loves a Type 8, or leads with a Type 8. If you're exploring personal growth, spiritual formation, or Enneagram wisdom, this episode will give you clarity, encouragement, and a deeper appreciation for the powerful, justice-oriented Enneagram Eight.

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