Episode 57

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23rd Sep 2025

The Unshakable Life: Why This Podcast Exists and Who It’s For

Episode Summary:

In this kickoff manifesto episode, Jim shares the story behind The Unshakable Life, why burnout and people-pleasing are crushing leaders, and the five pillars to build a life that cannot be shaken.


Episode Description:


Everything isn’t falling apart—it’s falling into place.


In this manifesto episode, Jim Burgoon unpacks the journey behind The Unshakable Life podcast and why he felt called to rebrand and refocus. From pastoral ministry to marketplace missions, from failures in business to building resilience through crisis, Jim shares his scars, his lessons, and his vision for helping Christian leaders and creators step into health instead of hustle.


You’ll hear about the three core realities of the Unshakable Life (our pain, our promise, our mission) and the five pillars that will guide every episode moving forward:


Five Pillars:


  • Build Your Foundation (Resilience & Soul Care)
  • Reclaim Your Peace (Boundaries & Burnout)
  • Know Your Design (Identity & Calling)
  • Find Your Voice (Communication & Courage)
  • Lead with Heart (Relational Leadership)


This is not a podcast about perfection—it’s about wholeness, courage, and living rooted in Christ. If you’ve been exhausted by people-pleasing, burned out from hustle culture, or quietly wondering if your calling still matters, this episode is for you.


In This Episode, You’ll Learn:


  • The story behind Jim’s rebrand from Grace in the Grind to The Unshakable Life
  • Why interviews alone weren’t enough and why solo episodes matter
  • How resilience has been forged through ministry, business, health struggles, and family challenges
  • The three core truths behind the Unshakable Life model
  • The five pillars that will shape this podcast moving forward


Scripture Anchor:


“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” — Matthew 7:24


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About the Podcast

The Unshakeable Life
Biblical Mindset, Resilience, and Courageous Action for Your God-Given Calling.
Do you feel called to make a huge impact—to lead, create, and build what God has put on your heart—but find yourself feeling stuck, scattered, or spiritually off track?

You are not alone.

Welcome to The Unshakeable Life, the podcast for Christian leaders, entrepreneurs, and content creators who are ready to stop overthinking and start walking in their God-given calling.

Hosted by Jim Burgoon, a 20+ year leader and transformational coach, this show is for the forgotten but called. It's for the leader who feels worthless because they don't fit the world's mold. It's for the defeated and the brokenhearted who still have a fire within them to create and impact the world.

This is not another show about business tactics or hustle culture. This is your playbook for developing true inner strength and leading from the heart.

Each week, we'll dive into the practical, biblical strategies to help you:

🎯 Build a Biblical Mindset: Overcome imposter syndrome, heal from past failures, and anchor your identity in Christ, not your performance.

🎯 Develop True Resilience: Learn to set boundaries that protect your peace, recover from burnout, and stand firm when life gets chaotic.

🎯 Take Courageous Action: Gain the confidence and clarity to find your voice, communicate your message, and lead with authentic, relational authority.

If you're ready to break free from burnout and people-pleasing to become the Christian leader you were created to be, subscribe now. It's time to build an unshakeable life.

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