S07E16 The 7 Primal Questions for Missionaries: What's Yours? with Mike Foster

Have you ever found yourself reacting bigger than the moment called for—and not really knowing why? Or maybe you’re trying to be the best parent, teammate, or leader you can be, but something keeps tripping you up. 

In this episode, we talk with Mike Foster about the seven primal questions that shape how we show up in life and relationships. This conversation is full of lightbulb moments and honest reflections, helping you name the need behind the scramble, and find language for what’s been stirring in you for a while. It’s a conversation about self-leadership, grace, and the surprising strengths that come from our deepest needs.

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Chapters

• 0:58 Meet Mike Foster
• 1:39 Introducing the 7 Primal Questions
• 2:14 The Origin and Research Behind the Primal Questions
• 5:01 Exploring the 7 Primal Questions
• 13:17 Understanding the Impact of Primal Questions
• 21:02 Communicating and Customizing Around Primal Questions
• 24:15 Self-Leadership and Managing Primal Questions
• 28:12 Understanding the Scramble: Kid Logic in Adult Problems
• 30:39 Communicating Needs in Relationships
• 32:10 Examples of Primal Questions in Action
• 38:25 Strategies for Meeting Primal Needs
• 44:52 The Power of Primal Questions in Relationships
• 47:15 Conclusion and Resources