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The Art of Paying Attention

The Art of Paying Attention

In a world filled with noise and distractions, The Art of Paying Attention is your guide to focusing on what truly matters. Hosted by writer, coach, and spiritual teacher Ryan J. Pelton, this podcast explores how applying time-tested wisdom can transform your life and work.

Each episode dives into the power of attention—how to harness it for creativity, leadership, and meaning and purpose in life. Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, parent, or seeker of truth, this podcast will help you invest your attention wisely, create with intention, and shape a life that counts. Because your attention matters.

Recent Episodes

March 19, 2025

TAOPA #028: Learning to Dance with Fear

Fear of failure holds many people back from pursuing their dreams, but what if failure is actually the key to success? In this episode, Ryan explores how shifting your perspective on failure can unlock creativity, build resil...
March 14, 2025

TAOPA #027: Fred von Kamecke on Busting Christian Myths

Fred von Kamecke is a writer, a Bible teacher, and minister at large. In this episode, Ryan and Fred discuss his story of coming to faith, how he became a theology professor, and why Fred now writes fiction. Be inspired by th...
March 9, 2025

TAOPA #026: Do We Need Philosophical Leadership?

What can we learn from the ancient philosophical tradition for today?
Feb. 5, 2025

TAOPA #025: Dustin Baker on the Priority of Health

In this episode, Ryan talks with Dustin Baker, the President and Founder of BioPro+. Dustin and his team created the first non-synthetic alternative to HGH - Human Growth Hormone and Peptide Treatments that works FASTER, EASI...
Jan. 18, 2025

TAOPA #024: To Goal or Not to Goal in 2025?

In this episode, Ryan discusses the place of goals, resolutions, living an intentional life. Do you set goals? It doesn’t matter. What matters is living with purpose and intentionality. Mentioned on the Show: * Questions to c...

About the Host

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Dr. Ryan J. Pelton

Author / Coach / Teacher

3x nonprofit founder > 3x business founder > 22x books published > a million failures and lessons learned > 300x coaching / spiritual direction clients > spiritual teacher > ordained pastor