Ryan Bailey

The Core Beliefs That Drive Pornography Addiction—And How to Displace Them

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-11-08 /

The Daily CHEW™Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals James sits in his counselor’s office, confessing for the hundredth time: “I used pornography again this week.” His counselor asks gently: “What were you feeling right before you turned to porn?” James pauses. “I… I felt like I wasn’t enough. Like I had…

Why Working on Your Core Belief Didn’t Stop the Behavior—And What to Do Next

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-11-08 /

The Daily CHEW™Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals David sits across from his counselor, frustrated and confused. “I’ve been working on this for months. I identified the core belief—’I’m not enough’—and I’ve been CHEWing on gospel truth, memorizing Scripture, reminding myself God loves me. But I still turn to pornography when…

Why Asking for Help Feels Impossible—And How to Break Free

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-11-08 /

The Daily CHEW™Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals Marcus sits in his car after work, staring at his phone. He knows he should call someone—his pastor, his accountability partner, even his wife—but the words won’t come. “I should be able to handle this. Real leaders don’t need help. If I admit I’m struggling,…

After the Storm: Staying Focused on God’s Love When Crisis Ends

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-11-07 /

The Daily CHEW™Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals Rachel, a healthcare executive, endured two years of financial crisis, praying fervently and trusting God daily. When the crisis resolved and her income stabilized, she stopped her morning prayer routine, binge-watched Netflix to “finally relax,” and within weeks was distant from God, irritable…

Growing Trust in God on Ordinary Days—Not Just in Crisis

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-11-07 /

The Daily CHEW™Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals David, a 42-year-old finance executive, confesses to his counselor: “I pray constantly when work is overwhelming or my marriage is rocky. But when life’s smooth? My Bible sits untouched for weeks. I know I should spend time with God, but…it doesn’t feel urgent. How do I…

How to Tell If Someone Is a High Performer in an Interview

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-11-06 /

The Daily CHEW™Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals You’re sitting across from a strong candidate. Resume looks great. They say all the right things. But will they actually perform, or just interview well? Hiring the wrong person costs up to 400% of their salary and 6-12 months of productivity loss—yet 50%…

Stuck Without Growth, Impact, or Learning? What High Performers Can Do Now

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-11-06 /

The Daily CHEW™Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals You’re excelling at work. You’ve mastered your role. But inside, you’re restless. No clear path for promotion. No visibility into your impact. No new challenges to stretch you. You’ve raised concerns, but nothing changes. The question nags: Should I stay and hope things…

What It Takes to Keep High Performers on Your Team: The GIL Framework

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-11-06 /

The Daily CHEW™Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals You’re a Christian leader who’s built a strong team. Your top performer—brilliant, driven, and effective—suddenly resigns. Shocked, you ask why. The answer stings: “I wasn’t growing anymore. I couldn’t see my impact. I stopped learning.” Research backs this up: high performers disengage within…

Family Dinners and Faith-Building Conversations

By Ryan Bailey / 2025-11-06 /

The Daily CHEW™Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals When Connection at the Table Feels Out of Reach You finally make it home after a day of hard leadership. The table’s set, but everyone’s drifting—phones out, eyes elsewhere, dinner more routine than real connection. Deep down, what you crave isn’t a perfect…