Typology

One major theme that operates as a thread in each of our lives is shame. Next to love, I believe shame is the most powerful force in the universe, but in the wrong direction. In today’s profoundly moving episode, Dr. Curt Thompson joins me for a deep conversation about shame and how it plays out as a human experience for all nine types. In this episode we cover: -What shame does as opposed to what it is -Ways shame manifests in each Enneagram type -How we can begin to heal shame through community

Today, psychologist, author, and spiritual director Chuck Degroat joins me for a killer episode about the nine faces of narcissism. We’re not talking about people with full-blown narcissistic personality disorder per se. We’re talking about narcissism on a continuum and what it looks like when each Enneagram type is manifesting a narcissistic style or type. In this episode you’ll learn: 1) What narcissism actually is 2) How narcissism shows up in each type 3) What the healing path is for each

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 had done some work and really dug into the Enneagram. Now, seven months later, she joins us to share how time and reflection have truly helped her slow down and shift her focus to chasing fulfillment rather than achievement. What does that look like for an Enneagram Three? Tune in to find out.

Today we wrap up our series on Enneagram and Parenting with parenting experts, Amy and Jeffrey Olrick, Ph.D. Together, they run GrowingConnected.com, offering scientifically grounded and faith-informed resources for parents. Today we discuss: - How the Enneagram can help parents identify and live into their strengths -What the 6 Needs of Every Child are and how they feather with the Enneagram -Co-parenting to meet the needs of your children with balance

Author of "Get Out of Your Own Way: A Skeptic’s Guide to Growth and Fulfillment," Dave Hollis joins Ian to talk honestly about the lies human beings tell themselves and how those lies feather with the Enneagram.  Together, Ian and Dave review the most common lies people tell themselves, offer tips for neutralizing those lies, and discuss the importance of rewriting our stories to become the best, truest version of our selves.

Dr. Russell Moore joins Typology to discuss ways the Enneagram helps him in his work, what his current existential angst is, and how he reconciles his world when he feels misunderstood. Dr. Moore is president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, the moral and public policy agency of the nations’ largest Protestant denomination.  He is an ethicist, theologian, award-winning writer, and head of the moral and public policy agency of the SBC. 

“How old should my child be before they start learning the Enneagram?”  Though I’m not prepared to provide a specific age, I do think it’s important to explore the Enneagram as a tool for young people. Today, I share a candid conversation with our youngest guest ever…Justice Skinner.  Justice is the eldest son of our very own, Anthony Skinner, and is an Enneagram Six.  Justice not only provides wisdom and clarity for Enneagram 6s of all ages but also models the impact the Enneagram can have

Today on Typology, I’m thrilled to welcome author Brian McLaren. Brian is an author, speaker, activist and theologian. Brian discusses how the Enneagram has: • helped him understand the ways that he sabotages himself • allowed him to have grace and appreciation for each of his children • given him permission to become a friend to himself You’ll also hear how Fours can use their gifts to find their way out of the tunnel at the end of the light.

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 News correspondent, Paula Faris, exudes a lot of energy from a few different Enneagram types.  Listen as Ian walks Paula through the Typing Interview Process to help her tease out the types she most strongly resonates with, then offers some “homework” for really unearthing her type on her own.

In Part Two, author, speaker, and pastor Louie Giglio gets vulnerable and shares his story of healing as an Enneagram Three. Today we cover: - How to recognize when you’re heading into dangerous territory for yourself - What it’s like when an Enneagram 3 hits their wall -Tune in as we continue to reflect on the inner story of an Enneagram Three.

Joining us today is Louie Giglio, national-bestselling author, and Pastor of Passion City Church. He and his wife Shelley lead the teams at Passion City Church, sixstepsrecords, Passion Publishing and the Passion Global Institute. Having just learned his type, today we address his Enneagram questions and touch on: • How to determine your dominant wing • Using the Enneagram as a “lane detection system” • Balancing the task list with true self-reflection

What happens when an Enneagram 9 stops overthinking and starts making decisions? The Enneagram 9s commitment to finding the best option in any circumstance consumes a lot of mental energy and can leave them exhausted and stuck. But, when they learn to stop overthinking they can start spending more time on things that bring peace, love and joy into their lives. Today, author and Enneagram 9, Anne Bogel, gets to the heart of decision-making and shares a few tips for getting out of analysis paralysis.

Today, Anthony pulls a few more audience questions from the bag for Ian to answer. Topics covered include: -Whether trauma in adulthood can lead to type repression -What the countertype 4 really looks like -Resources on how different types process grief Tune in to hear what Ian has to say about these topics plus a few more. And for a chance to have your questions answered on-air, leave us a comment on social OR submit your questions to typology@ianmorgancron.com.

Today’s Typology guest, PROPAGANDA is a Christian Hip Hop and spoken word artist/poet, political activist, husband, father, academic, emcee, and an Enneagram 3. He and his wife, University Professor Dr. Alma Zaragoza-Petty, also host The Red Couch podcast together. In this episode, we have a candid conversation about how the Enneagram has helped Prop identify his interior struggles, what “doing his work” looks like, and what he loves most about being a Three.

This week on Typology, I welcome my friend, Jill Phillips. Jill is a singer, songwriter & therapist based in Nashville who has been immersed in the Enneagram for some time now. She has a lot of wisdom to share, especially as it relates to the nuances of being a Six. Today we’ll touch on stances and how they influence how each type views the world; ways the Enneagram integrates with other things, such as therapy or recovery; and the Six’s defense mechanisms for managing fear/anxiety.