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Typology

Ian Morgan Cron

Health & Fitness

Religion & Spirituality

Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 483

Who are we? Why do we act, think and feel the way we do? How can we become our best, most authentic selves? Welcome to Typology, a podcast that explores the mystery of the human personality and how we can use the Enneagram typing system as a tool to become our best, most authentic selves. Hosted by author, speaker and counselor, Ian Morgan Cron, Typology features interviews with thought leaders from every sphere of life, including renowned Enneagram authors and teachers, psychologists, theologians, artists, business leaders, neuroscientists, philosophers, and more. In other words, we'll be talking with people who are trying to become the best version of themselves in the world.

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The Search for Belonging: Cindy Morgan on Creativity, Identity, and the Enneagram Four

Season 10 · Episode 20

Thursday, November 12, 2026 • Duration 50:03

What happens when the person everyone sees on the outside doesn't quite match the person you know yourself to be?

Award-winning singer, songwriter, and author Cindy Morgan joins me for a heartfelt conversation about belonging, authenticity, creativity, and the inner world of the Enneagram Four.

Cindy shares how growing up poor and isolated in East Tennessee shaped her identity, why success in the Christian music industry didn't resolve her feelings of being an outsider, and how she eventually began finding her people and embracing her own story.

Together, we explore the often-overlooked self-preservation subtype of the Enneagram Four, including its remarkable resilience, fierce work ethic, and tendency to suffer quietly.

We also discuss Cindy's novel, The Dogwood Gospel, and how it explores childhood trauma, identity, and the longing to know where we come from.

We share plenty of laughs, stories from our songwriting friendship, and a beautiful reflection on why gratitude may be one of the greatest gifts of growing older.

Whether you're a Four or simply someone who's ever struggled to feel at home in your own skin, this conversation is for you.

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Shame Is a Compass: Dr. Frank Spinelli on Trauma, Healing, and the Enneagram Eight

Season 10 · Episode 19

Friday, November 6, 2026 • Duration 53:51

What if shame isn't the enemy we've always thought it was? What if, instead of trying to silence it, we learned to listen for what it might be telling us?

This week, I sat down with Dr. Frank Spinelli, an Enneagram Eight and the author of The Shame Compass: A Radical Framework for Trauma Healing and Self-Acceptance. Frank has spent years thinking about the ways trauma and shame shape our lives and he knows this territory personally. In our conversation, he shares how the armor we build to protect ourselves can help us survive, but can also keep the people who love us from ever seeing who we really a

Dr. Spinelli offers a different way to understand shame. Rather than treating it as proof that something is wrong with us, he invites us to see it as information: a signal that something deserves our attention. We talk about his COMPASS framework for working with shame, why learning to pause can change the course of a difficult moment, and how to separate the facts of a situation from the harsh stories we tell ourselves.

We also get into the Enneagram Eight's relationship with strength, anger, control, and vulnerability. Frank makes a point I think many of us need to hear: our strength may not be the problem. The belief that we have to carry everything alone might be.

And underneath all of it is the importance of connection. Shame thrives in isolation. Healing asks us to risk being known.

Whether shame is something you've wrestled with for years or you're only beginning to recognize its voice, I hope this conversation helps you meet yourself with a little more honesty, compassion, and courage.

In this episode:
• Why the armor we build to survive can eventually keep us from being fully known
• How shame can function as a signal rather than an indictment
• The difference between toxic shame and the kind of shame that calls us back to our values
• Frank's seven-stage COMPASS framework for developing shame literacy
• Why pausing is a skill we can—and should—practice before we're activated

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Who Are You Becoming? The Slow Work of Cultivating Character with Chuck DeGroat

Season 10 · Episode 17

Thursday, October 29, 2026 • Duration 56:06

What does it actually mean to become a person of deep character in a culture obsessed with personality, platform, and performance?

On this episode of Typology, Ian Morgan Cron sits down with therapist, spiritual director, professor, and author Dr. Chuck DeGroat to explore the slow and courageous work of becoming whole.

Drawing on his new book, Who You're Becoming: The Slow and Courageous Work of Cultivating Character in a Narcissistic Age, Chuck invites us to look beneath the image we present to the world and consider the person we are becoming.

Together, Ian and Chuck explore authenticity, vulnerability, spiritual formation, leadership, and the challenge of cultivating genuine character in a world that often rewards the opposite. It's a conversation about telling ourselves the truth, moving beyond performance, and embracing the deeper work of growth.

Because becoming whole isn't about building a better image. It's about becoming a more integrated, honest, and courageous human being.

In this episode, we explore:

What it means to cultivate deep character in a culture of performance
The difference between appearing authentic and doing the work of becoming whole
Why vulnerability and honest self-examination matter
The relationship between spiritual formation, leadership, and character
How we can become more intentional about the people we are becoming

Chuck DeGroat serves at Western Theological Seminary and is the founder of the Soul Care Collaborative. He is a therapist, spiritual director, professor, and author whose work explores the intersection of psychology, spiritual formation, trauma, leadership, and faith.

Listen in, reflect on who you're becoming, and join us for another conversation about the mystery of personality and the great human adventure.

Subscribe to for more conversations about the Enneagram, self-awareness, and the work of becoming who we were created to be.

We Are Made of Us: Family, Grief, and the Stories We Carry (with J.S. Park)

Season 10 · Episode 16

Thursday, October 15, 2026 • Duration 55:35

None of us becomes who we are on our own. We carry the stories, wounds, wisdom, and unfinished hopes of the people who came before us. Sometimes we recognize those inheritances; sometimes they show up in us before we even have words for them.

This week on Typology, Anthony and I sit down with J.S. Park, hospital chaplain and author of We Are Made of Us, to talk about the complicated, beautiful truth that understanding ourselves means getting curious about the people and stories that shape us. Joon's work has brought him alongside people at life's most vulnerable thresholds, where family histories and old patterns often come into view. He invites us to look at our own stories with a little more curiosity and a little less judgment.

Whether you're a Two, a Four, or simply someone whose family story is still unfolding, I hope this conversation offers you a little insight, compassion, and room to breathe.

In this episode:

How culture and family shape the way we understand our Enneagram type
The "June bow": why we sometimes rush people through grief
Moving beyond codependence and independence toward interdependence
A more compassionate question to ask about difficult family relationships
Listening to our aging parents and honoring the stories they carry

Resources:
We Are Made of Us by J.S. Park (releases 10/20/26)
J.S. Park on Instagram
J.S. Park Website

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The Long Arc of Forgiveness with Wm. Paul Young

Season 10 · Episode 15

Thursday, October 8, 2026 • Duration 01:10:40

Wm. Paul Young returns to Typology for a wide-ranging conversation about forgiveness, redemption, regret, grief, and hope. Paul shares what he's learned from his friendships with men on death row, the surprising story of how he came to release expectations of his father, and why forgiveness and reconciliation aren't the same thing. We also talk about forgiving ourselves, having "sorrow days," staying present instead of future-tripping, and the redemptive ways God can meet us in the middle of our biggest mistakes. Plus, Paul shares the story behind The Return of the Shack, his long-awaited continuation of the story that began with The Shack.

ABOUT PAUL YOUNG

Wm. Paul Young was born in Canada and raised among a Stone Age tribe by his missionary parents in the highlands of former New Guinea. He suffered great loss as a child and young adult and now enjoys the "wastefulness of grace" with his family in the Pacific Northwest. He is the author of Lies We Believe About God and the New York Times bestsellers The Shack, Cross Roads, and Eve.

The Return of the Shack
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You Are Here: Love, Restraint, and the State of Your Heart with Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott (Type 8 and 2)

Season 10 · Episode 14

Thursday, October 1, 2026 • Duration 01:07:34

This week I sat down with Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, an Enneagram Eight and Two who have been married for more than forty years, for a fun and personal conversation about love, mental health, and self-awareness.

We talked honestly about what it actually takes to stay curious, connected, and growing in our relationships. And, we explored the ways our best qualities can sometimes get distorted, what anxiety can teach us about ourselves, and why self-awareness is often the beginning of real change.

I noticed that nearly every story we shared came back to the same thing. Les has a phrase for it: awareness is curative. He talked about the anxiety he's carried since he was young, and how simply naming it "is like putting a handle on a hot tea kettle; suddenly you can pick it up." Leslie spoke with tenderness about the seasons of her life where she has struggled and her long road back.

Their experiences are why they wrote their new book, The One Year Positive Mental Health Devotional (Tyndale, October 6, 2026). With society leaning into the mental health crisis, especially among young people, Les and Leslie felt it in their personal lives and daily work and wanted to provide a companion for all of us holding it together on the outside while something unravels underneath. It's an invitation to recognize and sit with where you really are.

At the same time, their MyHeartChart quiz grows from the same root. While the Enneagram describes who you are, your traits, your wiring, MyHeartChart tells you where you are right now in the relationship that matters most to you. It's an opportunity to take the pulse of the state of your relationship, alone…for free.

This is a conversation about marriage, parenting, mental health, the Enneagram, and the ongoing work of becoming more present to the people we love. But more than anything, it's about learning to notice ourselves so we can show up differently for each other.

The Missing Key to Intimacy: Learning to Be Known with Suzanne Dion

Season 10 · Episode 13

Thursday, September 24, 2026 • Duration 37:51

What if intimacy with another person begins with learning how to be intimate with yourself?

Ian talks with Enneagram teacher and transformational coach Suzanne Dion, co-author with the late Dr. David Daniels of The Enneagram: Relationships and Intimacy, about vulnerability, self-acceptance, defense mechanisms, and the ways our personality patterns can keep us disconnected from ourselves and the people we love.

Suzanne introduces David Daniels' Five A's of the Universal Growth Process—awareness, acceptance, appreciation, right action, and adherence—and explains how this practice can help us stay present when we're confronted with fear, shame, mistakes, and the painful gap between who we are and who we think we're supposed to be.

It's a conversation about the undefended heart, the courage to be known, and what it means to cultivate a more spacious, magnanimous presence in our relationships.

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Parenting Teens Through the Lens of the Enneagram, feat. Ainsley Britain (REVISIT)

Season 10 · Episode 12

Thursday, September 17, 2026 • Duration 40:51

What if you had learned the Enneagram when you were a teenager?

In this replay of my conversation with Ainsley Britton, author of The Enneagram for Teens, we explore what self-awareness can look like during adolescence and how parents can use the Enneagram without turning it into another way of labeling or controlling their kids.

Ainsley and I talk about why she believes teenagers can benefit from learning the Enneagram, why it should be held loosely, and why parents should never force it on a teenager who isn't interested.

We also discuss parenting, curiosity, vulnerability, mental health, relationships, and one of the most important things we can remember about the Enneagram:

We are more than our numbers.

In this episode:

The significance of the Enneagram for teens and its potential to aid in self-discovery.
The challenges and joys of being an Enneagram Type 2.
Practical advice for parents on introducing the Enneagram to their children without forcing it.
The role of mental health awareness in today's youth and how the Enneagram can facilitate important conversations.

Whether you're a parent, educator, or simply curious about the Enneagram, this episode is packed with insights and laughter that you won't want to miss!

*This episode is a replay of an earlier conversation with Ainsley.

ABOUT AINSLEY BRITAIN:
Ainsley Britain is an Author, Podcast Host, and Enneagram Coach dedicated to helping young adults build confidence and foster healthy relationships. A Cajun at heart and native of Lafayette, Louisiana, Ainsley's journey took her through New York City and Nashville, shaping her relationships, experiences, and career. Her book, The Enneagram for Teens, offers young adults an introduction to the Enneagram during formative years of their lives and her podcast, , shares insights from Ainsley's experiences, aiming to empower others. Now residing in Baton Rouge with her family, Ainsley embraces the vibrant culture of South Louisiana.

From the NFL to the Pulpit: Derwin Gray on Forgiveness, Fear, and Finding Your Father

Season 10 · Episode 11

Friday, September 11, 2026 • Duration 58:53

There's a particular kind of loneliness that comes from caring about something before anyone else in the room does. My guest today knows that loneliness intimately.

Rev. Dr. Derwin L. Gray played in the NFL before founding Transformation Church in 2010. He's also an Enneagram Eight — and in this conversation, we get into what it actually feels like to live inside that number: the passion that gets mistaken for anger, the instinct to protect people before they've asked to be protected, and the particular ache of caring more than the room does.

We explore the difference between using pain as fuel and actually healing it, because as he puts it, vengeance has a way of burning you up on its way out. He walks us through the HEAL framework from his new book, It's Time to Heal: Four God-Given Steps to Restore What Life Has Shattered and names his own core wound in three words I haven't stopped thinking about since we recorded.

If you've ever confused surviving a wound with healing it, this episode's for you.

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The Spark Three: Stephanie Barron Hall on Chemistry, Performance, and the Search for Self

Season 10 · Episode 10

Thursday, September 3, 2026 • Duration 55:12

What happens when a Three stops performing and starts telling the truth, even to herself?

Anthony and I sat down with Stephanie Barron Hall, author of Enneagram in Real Life and host of the Enneagram in Real Life podcast, for a conversation that starts with instinctual stacking and ends up somewhere much deeper. Steph, a sexual (or what she calls a "spark") dominant Three, unpacks how the sexual instinct differs from the social Three most people picture, why she was so often mistaken for a Four, and how she's learned to notice the exact moment she starts performing instead of being present.

We move through the difference between achieving your identity and receiving it, the religious trauma that shaped Steph's relationship to spirituality, and why she's going back to school in her late thirties to become a therapist. We also talk honestly about what it actually costs to tell yourself the truth, not just other people.

Steph is the author of Enneagram in Real Life, available wherever books are sold. Find her at ninetypes.co and on her own podcast, Enneagram in Real Life.

ABOUT STEPHANIE BARRON HALL

Stephanie Barron Hall (M.A. Organizational Communication & Leadership) is an Accredited Enneagram Practitioner, author of The Enneagram in Love (2020) and Enneagram in Real Life (2025), creator of @NineTypesCo, and host of the Enneagram in Real Life podcast. Stephanie has been facilitating personality-centric team development for years as an outside consultant for organizations ranging from small businesses to Fortune 100 companies. Stephanie's approach to the Enneagram is grounded in communication theory and emphasizes deep personal work through application, curiosity, and self-awareness.

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