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The Pivot

Andrew Osenga
Faith
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Thomas Merton
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Christianity
Trauma
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Tim Timmons
Personal Growth
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In an age of polarization and unyielding beliefs, the very idea of changing one’s mind can feel revolutionary. The Pivot with Andrew Osenga steps into this cultural moment, offering a space for honest, vulnerable, and intelligent conversations about the evolution of thought, belief, and life path. From personal growth to shifts in worldview, from navigating complex social issues to rediscovering s... more

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Thirteen years is a long time to be quiet, especially when music has been your whole life. Amy Grant joins Andrew Osenga on The Pivot to talk about what it took to come back: a bike wreck in the summer of 2022, hours of neurological testing at Vander... more

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What if the goal of the Christian life isn't to escape this world — but to welcome the next one into it? N.T. Wright, one of the world's foremost New Testament scholars and author of 87 books, joins Andrew Osenga on The Pivot for a conversation as wa... more

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What if the thing we're most trying to protect our kids from is exactly what they need? Sissy Goff and David Thomas — children's therapists, co-hosts of Raising Boys and Girls, and founders of Daystar Counseling — join Andrew Osenga on The Pivot to t... more

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Tim Timmons is a singer/songwriter, author, podcaster, pastor, cancer survivor, and—as of this year—the subject of a major motion picture. But this conversation isn’t really about the movie. It's about what it’s like to be Tim Timmons right now, in t... more

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Recent Guests

Amy Grant
Singer-songwriter and guest on The Pivot
Episode: Who Is Amy Grant Now?
NT Wright
World-renowned New Testament scholar
University of Oxford; various
Episode: N.T. Wright: What If Christianity Got Heaven Completely Wrong?
Sissy Goff
Children's therapist and author
Daystar Counseling Center
Episode: Sissy Goff & David Thomas: The Five Skills Every Kid Needs
David Thomas
Children's therapist and author
Daystar Counseling Center
Episode: Sissy Goff & David Thomas: The Five Skills Every Kid Needs
Tim Timmons
Singer‑songwriter, author, pastor; subject of a film
Tim Timmons Music / related projects
Episode: Tim Timmons: Stop Working for God and Start Joining Him
Curt Thompson
Counselor and author; focuses on spirituality, trauma, and brain neuropsychology
Curt Thompson (writer and clinician)
Episode: Dr. Curt Thompson: Overcoming Anxiety Through Connection
Lydia Dugdale
Author of The Lost Art of Dying, physician
Columbia University Medical Center
Episode: The Art of Dying with Dr. Lydia Dugdale
Reverend Father James Martin
Jesuit priest and editor at large at American Media
American Media
Episode: From Wall Street to the Jesuits: Father James Martin on Prayer & Pivoting with Peace
Kelsey Kramer McGinnis
Writer and author focused on Christian culture and parenting
Christianity Today
Episode: Kelsey McGinnis: When the Detour Becomes the Destination

Host

Andrew Osenga
Host of The Pivot

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 366 ratings
  • Relevant

    I have found the topics in this podcast to be really relevant to my life and also inspiring. As someone who is pivoting into a new career mid-life I love hearing stories of people who are also crazy enough to make big changes! I think about the episode with Bebo Norman often as I am a once- musician now going into the medical/ helping field. Thanks for this offering, Andrew. I look forward to every new episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RollyBaba
    United States3 months ago
  • I’M SO THANKFUL IT’S BACK

    I started listening to the podcast several years ago in my own season of “pivot.” I have been encouraged by all the stories of transformation through unexpected circumstances. I was so excited to see NEW EPISODES!!! This podcast is amazing and has been life giving to my own faith. Thanks for reminding us to lean in to the hard questions of faith in Jesus rather than running away from them.

    If your plans in life have ever been massively interrupted- or possibly demolished- and you are feeli... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    faithjaclyn
    United States6 months ago
  • The Pivot gets it!

    Andy knows how to expertly lead and accompany his guests in conversation . Just like he leads in playing music and accompanying other artists. Thoughtful and funny and he knows how to ask what we wouldn’t know to ask !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jaausc
    United States4 years ago
  • Simply wonderful

    There are soooooo many podcasts out there these days… way too many, but seriously I’d say these podcasts are some of the best out there.

    Andrew has the ability and really the gift to ask good questions and carry conversations with others in such a gentle and beautiful manner, he listens well, and is able to bring the person that he is interviewing to draw out the important life lessons of his/her life and recognize the divine intervention and gentle leading…

    We all need testimonies, and these... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    anajomarch
    Spain5 years ago
  • Encouraging Podcast

    Great concept with great execution.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    matumattdaddy
    United States5 years ago

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Guests are varied and the conversations feel intimate and mentorship-like.
Audience notes the host's thoughtful interviewing style and genuine care.
Listeners describe the show as relevant, inspiring, and a comforting space for hard questions.

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Who Is Amy Grant Now?
Q: How did the process of building The Me That Remains change your approach to making music?
She describes leaning into incremental progress, writing with collaborators, and approaching the project as a careful, patient evolution rather than a sprint, which allowed her to reconnect with her craft while managing health challenges.
Who Is Amy Grant Now?
Q: Why now for this album and this moment in your life?
Amy explains that a long recovery period, memory challenges, and a renewed openness to lyric-driven work led her to write and collaborate differently, treating music as personal therapy and a pathway to healing.
N.T. Wright: What If Christianity Got Heaven Completely Wrong?
Q: What role does dialogue and debate play in your work and in how you handle controversial topics?
He emphasizes civil discourse, learning from others like Marcus Borg and the Jesus Seminar, and the importance of presenting arguments clearly while defending others' right to speak and explore ideas.
N.T. Wright: What If Christianity Got Heaven Completely Wrong?
Q: As you began teaching and writing, did your theology change in the micro—how you practice ministry or interpret particular texts?
Yes, Wright describes evolving views through engagement with Pauline interpretation, the New Perspective on Paul, and historical Jesus research, which clarified and deepened his previous convictions rather than overturning them entirely.
N.T. Wright: What If Christianity Got Heaven Completely Wrong?
Q: So how did you get into this lifetime of work, and what was the story that leads to your life of being a priest and an author?
Wright recounts a family background steeped in church life, a long-standing calling to ministry, and a natural progression into theology, with ongoing curiosity that shaped his path toward Pauline scholarship and historical Jesus questions.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pivot

What is The Pivot about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on personal pivots—stories of changing mindsets, beliefs, careers, and life paths—framed through spirituality, faith, and everyday transformation. Guests span mental health, mortality, theology, parenting, and culture, with conversations that blend vulnerability, practical wisdom, and questions about how faith and reason inform lived experience. A notable strength is the host's ability to connect deeply with guests from diverse backgrounds (religious leaders, clinicians, authors, musicians) to illuminate how people re-evaluate and grow without abandoning core values. The format offers intimate, story-driven insights that help potential listeners assess whether they're seeking encouragement, accountability, and thoughtful ex... more

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1. Amy Grant
2. NT Wright
3. Sissy Goff
4. David Thomas
5. Tim Timmons
6. Curt Thompson
7. Lydia Dugdale
8. Reverend Father James Martin

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