My dear friend, Jorja White, concludes this season with a transparent conversation about her journey of healing and her desire to bring healing to the world. Jorja leads with Enneagram Type Eight. Eights often have the rap of being angry and in

The Ongoing Journey with Ben DeLong

Mar 28th, 2024 48m 51s

Author, coach and spiritual director Ben DeLong explores the ongoing journey of spiritual formation and personal development. He courageously tackles the tasks of resolving trauma, pursuing emotional health and coming home to himself. Ben leads

"Coming Home to Myself," with Shawn Bay

Mar 21st, 2024 56m 27s

Shawn Bay joins me in an enlightening conversation about her process of accurately identifying her leading Enneagram Type. The Enneagram is a complex system integrating emotions, thoughts, beliefs, motives and behavior. The system is rooted in

"Relaxing My Wiring," with Alan Hodgetts

Mar 14th, 2024 41m 49s

My dear friend from across the pond, Alan Hogetts, and I sit down for a vulnerable and emotionally impactful conversation about moving into our elder years, facing death and bringing healing to our world. Alan, who leads as an Enneagram 4, is a

"Biking as a Spiritual Practice" with Abi Robins

Mar 7th, 2024 51m 21s

Author, speaker, coach and professional cyclist Abi Robins reveals their unexpected discovery how bicycling creates an opportunity for deep spiritual work. Abi leads as an Enneagram 8, and discloses how they're learning to embrace the vulnerabi

"A Unique Way to be Unique" with Ali Glaser

Feb 29th, 2024 39m 47s

Ali Glaser catches us up on her year of milestones. Ali is an excutive coach and models how to live life with passion and intention, or, as she puts it, "BE ALL IN!." Ali is professionally trained in the Enneagram and Positive Intelligence. Whi

Don't Be Afraid of My Passion with Rachel Leduc

Feb 22nd, 2024 48m 6s

I catch up with the amazing Rachel Leduc and review her journey with the Enneagram. Rachel is a marketing manager, speaker, author and coach. She leads with Type 8. Rachel is a great example of the gifts and natural superpowers of the Eight str

Unpacking Your Sexual Type with Dr. Sam E. Greenberg

Feb 15th, 2024 54m 50s

Dr. Sam E. Greenberg unpacks her research on the intersection of sexual desire/expression and the Enneagram. She masterfully describes how Enneagram Types differ in their styles of desire, meaning and behavior in regards to sexuality and sexual

Closing the Trust Gap with Cory Scheer

Feb 8th, 2024 30m 52s

Cory Scheer, PhD, kicks off Season Six of Nine Lives focusing on organizational trust. Cory's extensive research on trust in organizations convincingly demonstrates that trust is THE foundational trait in determining an organization's success,

Nine Panel: The Work of Harmonizing

Sep 1st, 2023 1h 6m

Wrapping up Season 5 of Nine Lives is a discussion of Enneagram Nine. Rachel Rudeen, Cherri Rodriguez and yours truly join forces to form this panel. Enneagram Nines are known as the peacemakers and mediators. While these roles are powerful gif

Eight Panel: Our Energy is Often Misunderstood

Aug 24th, 2023 54m 27s

Enneagram Eights are known for their outward moving energy. They have high levels of passion and determination to influence their environment, get things done and stand for justice. They also are determined to stand against what they deem unfai

Seven Panel: More About Meaning and Joy than Fun

Aug 17th, 2023 48m 10s

Kirsty Spence, Jeannie Armbruster and Michael Coupland combine forces on this panel to help us understand the personality type structure known as Enneagram Seven. While Enneagram Sevens often have the reputation as fun-seekers, the panel clarif

Six Panel: Jumping Off Cliffs

Aug 10th, 2023 54m 40s

This interview features panelists who identify as Counterphobic Sixes. While each Enneagram type has a "counter-type," the Counterphobic Six is perhaps the most fascinating example of this aspect of the Enneagram. Type Six teach us the universa

Five Panel: Creating a Way to Feel Safe in the World

Aug 3rd, 2023 54m 34s

Gathered for this panel of Enneagram Fives are Roger Hornbeck, Dr. Paul Fitzgerald and David Armbruster. Enneagram Five is typically pegged as the investigator, observer or analyzer. However, this panel represents another identifying characteri

Four Panel: It's Complicated

Jul 27th, 2023 44m 45s

What happens when a group of Enneagram 4s get together? A lot of great stories, keen insights, deep feels, and an incredibly meaningful time for all. Brandon Graves, Katie Gustafson-Hill and Kareen King form our Four Panel. They pool their expe

Three Panel: Harnessing Energy

Jul 20th, 2023 44m 15s

Nana Agyemang and Rhonda Magee form this panel of Enneagram Threes. Nana and Rhonda exhibit one of the key traits of the Three structure--energy. Threes' energy propels them to be industrious, efficient and goal-oriented. While sometimes stereo

Two Panel: Connecters and Matchmakers

Jul 13th, 2023 57m 46s

Janice Ariza, Darla Bailey and Chris Bay join forces on this panel discussion of Enneagram Twos. While Twos are traditionally considered helpers and givers, the panel introduces a deeper dimension of the Two-structure--the gift of creating coll

One Panel: Life Doesn't Have to be Perfect to be Wonderful

Jul 6th, 2023 1h 1m

Rustie Dimitriadis, Ryan Vaughn and Jamie Roach form this panel of Enneagram Ones. They masterfully unpack what it's like to live from the Enneagram 1 structure. They share struggles, provide insights and identify the liberating truth that "Lif

Introduction to Season Five: Enneagram Panels

Jun 29th, 2023 3m 5s

Announcing the launch of Season Five of Nine Lives with Jeff King. This season utilizes the teaching method of panels. Each episode features a panel interview of of 2-3 individuals who identify as leading with that episode's feature type. Pane

"Learning to Recognize and Give Up Control" with Ryan Vaughn

Oct 20th, 2022 45m 43s

My dear friend Ryan Vaughn closes out Season 4 with a masterful description of the spiritual journey and formation. Ryan traces the roots of his personality structure (Enneagram 1) and how it impacts the universal struggle to hold basic trust.

"Presence-Centered Spirituality" with Mike King

Oct 13th, 2022 55m 33s

Mike King joins me in a robust discussion of spirituality and faith formation. Mike is my first cousin, and our spiritual journeys parallel each other in many ways. In this episode, Mike traces his development of understanding and applying his

"Spirituality of Remaining Present" with Paul Young

Oct 6th, 2022 58m 54s

Paul Young recounts his autobiography that serves as the backdrop of his best-selling novel, The Shack. Paul, who thinks he most likely leads with Enneagram 9, shares his remarkable story of growing up as a missionary kid, suffering severe chil

"Premature Buddhahood" with Evan Turner

Sep 29th, 2022 46m 6s

Evan Turner explores the evolution of her spiritual journey and her understanding of faith. Evan, in true Enneagram 9 fashion, presents an honest, unassuming, yet profoundly insightful reflection of her life experiences and growth progression.

"Wisdom to Know Where to Do Stuff" with Rachel Keck

Sep 22nd, 2022 47m 35s

Author and culture-change catalyst, Rachel Keck, reflects on the events and influences that have shaped her spiritual journey, including the Enneagram. Rachel identifies the defining elements of her spirituality: connection, nurturing her life-

"How Much Do We Have to Edit?" with Susan Cottrell

Sep 15th, 2022 48m 19s

Embracing sexual orientation is one of the leading factors and catalysts for faith shifts and deconstruction. Susan Cottrell tells her own story that began when one of her children came out as queer. This launched a radical reevaluation of her