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You've reached the end of the Listening Chair >> for now(?).
Meg & Miranda have some news. We're going on hiatus for an undetermined amount of time. We had a conversation featuring Miranda's daughter (hooray!), Meg's dogs, and some great SNL reminiscing.
We've absolutely loved our time podcasting together and hope that you have found ways to listen to and for God from our episodes.
Here's to the next chapter!
This episode is part 2 of 3!
We've absolutely loved our time podcasting together and hope that you have found ways to listen to and for God from our episodes.
Here's to the next chapter - especially yours!
Hey there, listener!
Meg & Miranda have some news. We're going on hiatus for an undetermined amount of time. We had a conversation featuring Miranda's daughter (hooray!), Meg's dogs, and some great SNL reminiscing.
We've absolutely loved our time podcasting together and hope that you have found ways to listen to and for God from our episodes.
Here's to the next chapter!
Hosts (meg and miranda) and Intern (editing guru,Carly) explore their top lessons learned around life calling from
season three guests in the season 3 finale. Enjoy!
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The Listening Chair Podcast is a ministry of the Institute for Discipleship at Southwestern College of Kansas.
Professors and authors, Phil and Justus share on a tweet that sparked a small movement, why Ross on 'Friends' doesn't portray the role of professor well, and how the arts help us to better understand God.
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How can horror films help to strengthen our Christian walk?
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How does one eliminate self-doubt?
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What did Justus Hunter tweet that led to a small movement that is preventing burnout among pastors one tired soul at a time?
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CS Lewis and bad dreams?
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How many words a week fo each of these authors commit to writing?
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Can ones vocation just happen? What does this feel like?
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In what ways is ‘Ross’ from ‘Friends’ a horrible portrayal of a professor?
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What is one thing that Justus always makes time for even when he does not feel balanced?
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All of this and more as authors and professors, Dr. Justus Hunter and Dr. Phil Tallon got cozy in the listening chair podcast.
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Find comfort, courage and clarity in your own life purpose by subscribing to each episode and keep reading for more on Justus and Phill.
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Justus Hunter is the Assistant Professor of Church History at United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio.
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Phil Tallon is the Assistant Professor of Theology and Interim Dean of the School of Christian Thought at Houston Baptist University.
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They co-authored the new book with Seebed, The Absolute Basics of the Wesleyan Way. It’s an equipping read for new Christians, confirmation courses, families, and membership courses at your local church.
Coach to entrepreneurs, @Tamrluc helps you to let go of the unrealistic standard that your journey is supposed to be linear and SO much more in this episode. . How do you learn to trust your intuition? . How does she see her first business failing in 2008 now? . What is the perk of taking college classes just for fun? . How did her mom leaving an abusive marriage help Tam to be sustainable as an entrepreneur? .
Why did her parents tell her to bypass college altogether? . Get cozy in the listening chair and find courage and clarity around your own life purpose and keep reading for more on @tamrluc: . Tam helps entrepreneurs create a bestselling book super fast and use it as a tool to help them make more sales (no matter what they sell). Imagine... enjoying more credibility, and standing out from the crowd. Yes, we can help you with that. Tam started her story as the child of very successful entrepreneurs. Their family business was where she learned about the benefits and freedom of owning a business. But after starting her own , she couldn't figure out why hers was so mediocre. Then she lost everything. Her marriage tanked. Parents passed. She was bankrupt, sleeping on a friend's couch and completely lost. What saved her was writing her first book. What she learned from that experience taught her everything she had missed in all the years of business. Now she will teach you how to build a 6-figure business with the same knowledge. . Explore Tam Luc's Work here: https://www.delucslife.com/about-tam
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Counselors, Hilda and Danica, explore the five stages of life-change, how to feel more in control, the differences between ritual and a routine, and the necessity of both.
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How do we gradually get rid of the negative stigma around therapy?
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What does the kid's movie, 'Leap' have to do with mental health?
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How does one know that he/she/they are made to go into the field of social work?
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How do counselors stay sustainable through stressful days?
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What steps do Hilda and Danica take to turn up the volume of the Holy Spirit in their lives?
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All of this and more is explored as Hilda Davis and Danica Moore got cozy in the listening chair. Find comfort, courage and clarity in your own life purpose by popping in those earbuds and keep reading for more on Hilda and Danica.
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Dr. Hilda R. Davis is Founder of Hilda R Davis Creative Wellness: wellness for the whole person. She believes that wellness is what God intends for her clients. Through spiritual resources, supportive counseling, and interactive training Dr. Davis offers men and women a sacred space where the integration of their faith with their wellness goals lead to their flourishing. She works with clients face to face and long distance through technology to offer programs and ministries to congregations, government and private agencies, and educational institutions. Her work in local congregations led to the publication of her book for African American women, Live Healthy & Be Well: Create an Action Plan, which offers Bible stories, meditation, and activities that lead to a wellness action plan. She has also written a health and spirituality blog for the Upper Room, an agency of the United Methodist Church called This Joy I Have. Please visit her website: www.hildardavis.com Davis received her doctorate in Religion and Psychology from Vanderbilt University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and an ordained Deacon in the United Methodist Church. She has a daughter, Erin A. Grimes, who makes her proud and a “pure-joy” four-year-old granddaughter, Ryan Liliana.
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Danica D. Moore, MSW, LSW is a licensed social worker, having graduated with her Masters from Temple University School of Social Work, and is also the Founder of Therapeutic and Wellness Consulting (TAWC). She believes that healing and happiness are the birthright of everyone and has spent the last nearly 20 years creating safe spaces to support clients pursue that path. As an expert in trauma and wellness, Danica’s work crosses a variety of settings with diverse clients including community, corporate, non-profit and faith-based. She has worked with individuals, groups and couples. She operates within a strength-based framework, using evidence-based practices such as CBT to promote transformation and healing. The work that Danica does is life-changing and transformational that all begins with taking the first step to connect. From there, she walks the path with you that arrives at your best healed self.
Owners of @AllegoryGoods, Jess & Chad share on how working with your spouse improves intimacy, the top mistakes of entrepreneurs, and how beautifully they create with leather and wood. . Where is the fun in uncertainty? . What is the perk of arguing with your spouse in the car? . Does Leather have memories? . Why does only 1 idea from Chad's 25 actually come to fruition? . Are there really customers that you don't want? . Is it possible to not hear God, while also seeing how God is at work? . How is the Christian faith carried out differently when one is an entrepreneur? . Does planning meals and journaling actually affect your income? . What are some top mistakes that entrepreneurs make? . All of this and more is explored as Jess and Chad got cozy in @thelisteningchair podcast. Join us on your fave platform and find comfort, courage, and clarity around your own life's purpose today. .
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BeADisciple.com Instructor, non-profit founder, Author and podcast host of 'Progressive Southern Theologians', Marc shares on being a first-generation college student, teaching on race and racism and how harmful theologies made him afraid to pray.
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In what ways have churches got it all wrong when it comes to race?
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What never made sense to him a kid that ended up leading to his career?
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Do those who live in Louisiana always wear Marti Gras beads? ;)
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What is one pivotal step to eradicating poverty in the Delta?
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What drives him to help make higher education more accessible to disadvantaged youth?
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What happened at a revival when Marc was a teen that offered much clarity?
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All of this and more as Marc Boswell got cozy in the Listening Chair podcast.
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Explore more or Marc's work including his upcoming book here: https://progressivesoutherntheologians.com/
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The Listening Chair is a ministry of the Institute For Discipleship at Southwestern College of Winfield, KS.
Are all HR people annoying like Toby from ‘The Office’? . What surprising lesson did serving under a weak boss teach Jamie? . How did Jamie find faith in God after he lost it as a marine? . What advice from his mom does he wish more folks would adhere to? . Is HR work a form of ministry? . In what ways is Cowley County arguably THE best place to live? . All of this and more is explored as the HR Director of Winfield, KS Jamie Chism got cozy in @thelisteningechair podcast. Pop in those earbuds and find courage, comfort and clarity on your life purpose today as well! . [KEEP READING FOR MORE ON JAMIE] . Jamie Chism serves as Director of Human Resources for The City of Winfield, and is a member of IPMA-HR and SHRM boards. He received his Bachelor of Science from Southwestern College in Pastoral Studies and Business Management before getting his Master of Science in Human Resources and Organization Development from Friends University. He has been an adjunct professor teaching business and psychology courses at both Friends University and Southwestern College. A strong advocate for promoting the strategic value of people in the achievement of organizational goals, and a strong supporter of maximizing everyone’s potential through the use of performance management techniques and tools.
What do the comedian Hannah Gadsby and a bike have to do with Kristin's spiritual life? . Is it possible to not know the mission of your life but still have a strong relationship with Jesus? . How did Kristin know that it was time to leave her 20+-year-career in higher education and become a life-coach? . How is life coaching different than therapy? How do you know when you need which one? . Does it serve us or hinder us to believe that each person has one life purpose? . How does one keep their faith as a central part of their life while understanding/wrestling with their sexual orientation? . What matters way more than the college major that you choose? . What is one popular Christian view that could potentially hurt one's view of God? . All of this and more as life coach, @kristinandersonwolff got cozy in @thelisteningchair podcast. Find comfort, courage and clarity around your own life purpose today on your fave podcast platform or in the link in our bio today.
How does God speak to us when we are afraid?
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What is the main fear of potential foster parents?
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What is a helpful reframe for ‘learning-disability’?
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Are we all closer to becoming addicts than we think?
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What does one have to choose to maintain sanity while fostering 20 kids in two years, while serving a caseload of 42 kids as a Special Education teacher?
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What steps can a parent take when schools are closed down to show up well for their kids as teacher/employee/parent?
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All of this and more explored as foster care mom and SpEd teacher, Lacey Whetstone got cozy in the listening chair podcast.
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Pop in those earbuds and find comfort, courage and clarity in your own life’s purpose today on your fave podcast platform.
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[KEEP READIN’ for MORE on LACEY]
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Lacey is a wife, mother, and teacher. She has 6 children ranging in age from 1-16. She works full-time as a Special Education Teacher. In her free time, she enjoys traveling with her family, singing with her husband, reading, and attending her children's sporting events. Her goal in life is to leave the world a little bit better than she found it many years ago.
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The Listening Chair podcast is a ministry of the Institute for Discipleship at Southwestern Collge of Winfield, KS.
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What is one thing that makes Christians uncomfy, but Jesus’ life was full of it?
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Why is it dangerous to be an activist?
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How did Carol know that it was time to leave her role as an art teacher and evolve vocationally?
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When is age a deterrent to walking through different doors of opportunity?
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About what subject do christians needs to be louder?
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How did a judgy pastor change everything for Carol?
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What mindset greatly hinders one’s spiritual journey?
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All of this and more is explored as Micah Corp founder, Carol Windrum got cozy in the listening chair podcast. Pop in those earbuds and pull up a seat to find comfort, courage and clarity around how God is calling you on your fave podcast platform.
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Carol Windrum is an ordained United Methodist clergy who served in social justice ministries in the Nebraska Conference and then the Great Plains Conference of the UMC until she retired in 2013. As creator of the Micah Corps, Carol has mentored many young adults in how to link faith with social justice. She remains active in advocacy efforts addressing the climate crisis, immigration, peace/nonviolence, economic and racial justice. She and her spouse live in the inner city of Omaha and enjoy kayaking, camping and movies.
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Explore Micah Corp Here: https://www.greatplainsumc.org/micahcorps
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The Listening Chair Podcast is a ministry of The Institute For Discipleship at Southwestern College of Winfield, KS.
How do we know when God is speaking to us through prayer? . Does the Holy Spirit move through patterns in our life? . What is a sustainable motivation for missionaries to stay the course? . How many days can a family with 2 kids last living in a trailer? . What is a perk of coming alongside those of different religions in missionary work? . How does growing up in Kenya give one a unique worldview? . All of this and more is explored as (@crazyshermans and @mosaic_intl) Brittany, Mark, Francis and Vickie got cozy in @ThelisteningChair podcast. Pop in those earbuds and find comfort, courage, and clarity in your own life purpose on your fave podcast platform today. . Mosaic International Ministries Founders of Mosaic International Ministries - Work side by side with pastors in developing countries to help them meet concrete needs in their communities.
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The Listening Chair Podcast is a ministry of the Institute for Discipleship at Southwestern College of Winfield, KS.
What changes within us when we challenge the system?
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What steps can the church take to dismantle racism?
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Why is Sunday school scary for some?
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What happens when lawmakers and churches partner together to serve their community?
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What mystical experience changed everything for Eliezer when he was 14?
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What was the worst advice he got when he was choosing his career?
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All of this and more is explored as Rev. Dr. Eliezer Valentín-Castañón got cozy in the listening chair. Keep reading for more on him and how he serves.
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The Rev. Dr. Eliezer Valentín-Castañón, an Elder in the United Methodist Church since 1994, has served churches in Maryland, New York, and New Jersey. In 2013, Pastor Eliezer was appointed as the Senior Pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church in Frederick, Maryland, where he currently serves. Prior to coming to Frederick, he served the Monrovia Charge in the Central Maryland District. In 1994 he was appointed to the General Board of Church and Society in Washington, DC, where he worked on public policy issues. In 2005 he was appointed to the General Commission on Religion and Race, where he worked with local churches, annual conferences, and jurisdictions on developing a greater appreciation for the Church’s diversity, and to dismantle racism.
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Pastor Eliezer enjoys preaching and teaching God’s word, leading people to a deeper relationship with the living God and a commitment to transforming the world. For him there is nothing more rewarding than sharing God’s message of personal and social holiness and praying for those hurting in church and in society.
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The Listening Chair podcast is a ministry of The Institute for Discipleship at Southwestern College of Winfield, KS.
What is at stake when we don't hold high standards for our news sources? . What is the greatest gift teens give our society? . How do you know how God might be calling you to serve others? . Why will we always need libraries even though we have Google? . What could go wrong if communities don't have libraries? . What type of wiring is needed to be a successful librarian? . All of this and more is explored as Tabitha Hogan (@thoganlib) , got cozy in @thelisteningchair podcast. Tune in w/ the link in the bio or on your fave podcast platform and find comfort, courage and clarity in your own life purpose today! :) . KEEP READIN' FOR MORE ON TABITHA: Tabitha Hogan is the School Library Media and Technology Specialist at a public school in Kansas. She has a Masters in Library Science from Emporia State University, with an undergraduate from Newman University in Management Information Systems. Her first career was in Information Technology for a large manufacturing organization.
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In order to seek a more meaningful purpose, she completed the ‘Transition to Teaching’ program, gained experience as a Computer Technology teacher and now has found her professional home as a librarian and technology coach. Her focus is on nurturing curiosity, teaching students to make use of the complex and limitless information landscape to form knowledge, and to become ethical contributors to the world of ideas. She lives in Winfield with her husband, a fellow teacher and rancher, and three children.
What are some songwriting tips to get your songs featured on @Freeform, @ABC and @NBC shows? . How do you know that you are creating something along with the Divine? . Are there more pros than cons to having a super-unique sound as a singer-songwriter? . Where does one find grit and stay determined with a long-term illness? . Is lockdown during a pandemic the ideal time to make a music video on the empty streets of LA? . Why would Barrett make a horrible but hilarious life coach? . All of this and more is explored as @_motelparadise_ (Barrett Johnson) got cozy in @thelisteningchair podcast. . Hop over to your fave podcast platform today and find courage, comfort, and clarity in your own life's purpose today. . Three years ago, Southern California based songwriter Barrett Johnson had a mystical experience that changed his life. He sold all of his possessions except a guitar and a suitcase.
Recently, the nomadic songwriter took to the empty streets of Los Angeles for the music video, “Desert Island Living Room,” to tackle why we’re so lonely when we’re only a wall away. His latest project is called Motel Paradise.
Barrett’s songs have been heard on ABC’s Nashville, NBC’s Parenthood, and ABC’s Private Practice. Johnson's second band—Man of Leisure—with longtime friend Josh Hanson, released their first single, “You Are My Home,” which played on Freeform's The Fosters. The song has since been heard over 2.5 million times on Spotify alone.
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This episode is sponsored by the What If Project Podcast.
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The Listening Chair is a ministry of the Institute For Discipleship at Southwestern College of Winfield, KS.
What is one question that Christians should always be asking, but aren't asking it often enough? . How can you cultivate a feeling of belonging when you feel so different than others? . In what ways did God point her toward serving others by researching Muscular Dystrophy? . How can our differences with others serve our relationships? . What unique thing about COVID jumped out at her long before the general public in the US noticed? . What is one easy step to take during this odd time that helps your fellow neighbor?
All of this & more w/ @NyashaGracious in this ep. Read below for more on her and then pop in those earbuds for courage&clarity in your life purpose! :) . She studied Physics at Fort Hays State University in Hays, KS and received her Bachelors of Science in 2015. After graduating with her BS she spent a year in Chicago to participate in an NIH funded Post-Baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) at the University of Chicago.
. While there she was involved in a quantitative radiomics research of multi-parametric breast MRI. Following her postbacc, she went to UCLA to pursue her PhD in the Physics and Biology in Medicine (PBM) program.
. Her research interests lie in the design and analysis of diffusion cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (cMRI) techniques with a focus on cardiac biomarkers that may aid in the diagnosis and prognosis of cardiac disease. Her current work aims to determine cardiac biomarkers most sensitive to microstructural remodeling in Duchenne (doo-shen) (Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), and more specifically, biomarkers that are indicative of early disease progression in this population.
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Can we mishear God? . What sustains you in hard days when you start nonprofit organizations on two different continents? . Are African villages just like small Kansas farming towns? . What is one thing that Pastors should never feel bad about, but often do? . How does one make time for the thing that causes them the most inspiration? . What makes the song 'Abide With Me' extra influential to Jacob? . All of this and more is explored as United Methodist Pastor, missionary and non-profit founder, Rev. Jacob Maforo got cozy in @thelisteningchair podcast. . Are yous seeking clarity around what God wired you to do on your time on earth? Then pop in those earbuds and find that comfort and courage that you seek! .
Connect with Jacob and the Building For The Future Conference here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1550858948502200
What does family life look like when both your parents are in and out of prison and drugs are in the mix? . What is a benefit of sharing our wounds of others? . Does God speak through bugs? Through flowers? Through frogs? . How would you celebrate guesting on Good Morning America? . What are 2 steps to unleash your creativity? . All of this and more is explored as writer and photographer, Amiee Berry got cozy in @thelisteningchair podcast. . Find comfort, courage and clarity around your life's purpose on your favorite platform today and keep reading for more on Aimee. . Amiee Berry is an innovative, intuitive and fun-loving creator with words and photographs. Her photography business is Amiee Berry, Photography + Film and she has an upcoming inspiring memoir which is a book for adults who were once kids of broken homes who are hungry to heal their brokenness. As a child of one addict and two incarcerated parents, she shares how God heals even the deepest of wounds around abuse, neglect and broken promises.
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Be in the know of Amiee's upcoming book today.
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Follow her on Instagram here: @amieeberry.photography
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The listening chair is a ministry of the Institute for Discipleship at Southwestern Collge of Winfield, KS.
How do you know if it's time to take a less conventional path? . How do you make different choices than what your parents would prefer without losing their respect? . What good can come from underused cattle pastures? . How did sheep and rollerblades bring host, Miranda, and Brandon together as kids? . Can sheep wear roller-skates? . How is FFA spiritual for kids and teens? . What do soil and the coming kingdom of Christ have to do with each other? . All of this and more is explored as restoration ecologist, Brandon Hall got cozy in @thelisteningchair podcast. . Find courage, comfort and clarity in your own life purpose on your fave platform today!
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This episode is sponsored by the Things Not Seen Radio Show.
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The Listening Chair is a ministry of the Institute for Discipleship at Southwestern College of Winfield, KS.
What teaching in the church is most harmful to how we view our talents? . What is behind one limiting belief around money for those entering a career around the arts and entertainment? . How can you find your next big idea? . What do you kids need from us in order to find their own life callings? . How does podcast Magazine serve podcasters? . All of this and more is explored as @eric_nevins got cozy in @thelisteningchair podcast! :) . Pop in those earbuds and find comfort, clarity, and courage in your own life purpose today and keep reading for more on Eric and his work! . After years of working in the financial industry, Eric Nevins launched his podcast, Halfway There, to tell the whole story about the spiritual journey. He quickly found the community podcasting is known for and started a group to bring Christian podcasters together.
Eric founded Get Curious Media to serve Christian businesses and ministries launching their own audio content platforms. He holds a Master of Divinity from Denver Seminary and still lives in Denver with his wife, four kids, and a wonder dog. .
This episode is sponsored by the Things Not Seen Radio Show with Dr. David Dault.
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The Listening Chair is a ministry of the Institute for Discipleship.
How did Sandra know to lead her faith community as only an 8-year-old? . How do we feel the comfort of God after the loss of a child? . What steps do you take toward success when you are working for someone whose actions are immoral? . What are some signs to look for when it is time to change your career? . How is the church viewed differently in the Congo as compared to the church in America? . Does God really not waste any of our pain? Can a victory be found in every heartache? . What steps will be taken to bring her dream of a clinic for kids with sickle cell disease to life? . All of this and more is explored as Bishop Scholar of Southwestern College, teacher, and future medical student, Sandra got cozy in @thelisteningchair podcast. . Pop in those earbuds and find courage, comfort and courage in who God made you to be today!
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Today's episode is sponsored by the Things Not Seen Radio Show with Dr. David Dault.
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The Listening Chair is a ministry of the Institute for Discipleship at Southwestern College of Windfield, KS.
What does a mystical moment with God look and feel like? . How was life as a New Yorker back in the early spring of 2020 with COVID? . How can we avoid spiritual and professional burnout? . What are some unique needs for women in ministry in 2020? . How can the matriarch of the Christian faith, Julian of Norwich's advice help us during COVID-19? . What is a HUGE perk of a pandemic when it comes to our spiritual life? . Does Beth give lessons on being the coolest modern-day mystic we know? . All of this and more was explored as consultant, BeADisciple.com instructor, pastor and content creator, @revbethperry got cozy in @thelisteningchair podcast. . We're a podcast that's all about exploring the spiritual undertones of all careers and helping you find courage, comfort and clarity around your own life's purpose. . Earn a practical ministry certification in Women's Ministries with Beth: https://www.beadisciple.com/ifd-certifications/#women
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Stay connected with Beth on Instagram at @RevBethPerry or at https://revbethperry.wordpress.com/.
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This episode is sponsored by the Things Not Seen Radio Show with Dr. David Dault. Explore it today www.thingsnotseenradio.com/.
Can the skill of play be taught? . What strengths make an effective youth minister? . When is silence the smartest response? . How do churches waste a lot of money? . How much fun can one have with gum and a laundry basket? . How do you know that you are near professional burnout? . All of these and an AWESOME opportunity for those who want to serve teens in their community is shared as Brian Lawson got cozy in @thelistentingchair podcast. . Brian Lawson, has spent over 16 years serving in youth ministry and in the last few years, he has sought to create healthy youth and children's ministers who lead thriving programs. . Brian Lawson is a writer, content developer, host of the Making Sense of Ministry podcast, and serves as the Director of Student Development at the Youth Ministry Institute. Brian is a graduate of Warner University, where he received a Master of Ministry with a focus in organization culture, team-based leadership, change, conflict, and peacemaking. . In this episode, Brian invites you to earn a Certification in Youth Ministry in January 2021. . This episode is sponsored by the Things Not Seen Radio show with Dr.David Dault.
It's our 2nd live homecoming show here at Southwestern College but our first live-streamed podcast episode. . There was ALOT more audience participation this time as we went live on Facebook and a lot less charcuterie, because, well, you know--COVID. :P . We were so thankful that the following Builder alumni agreed to get cozy in @ThelisteningChair: Marquis Hodge ’19 (@quis_25_), Gayla Rapp ‘85, and Steve Short ’78.
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They shared their favorite memories as students, how their time at SC strengthened their faith, and how they’ve been innovatively tending to others in COVID-19 as one who works in contact tracing in Texas, as a minister in Kansas, and as a doctor who served in New York. . Pop in those earbuds and find comfort, courage and clarity in your life purpose through diverse stories of others today!
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This episode is sponsored by Things Not Seen Radio.
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The Listening Chair Podcast is a ministry of the Institute For Discipleship at Southwestern College of Winfield, KS.
Does God use ALL of our crises for good? . If all doors that were opened by others seem to be closing, does that mean that it's time for you to build your own door?
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What is one thing that God is calling each of us to give? . How can the spiritual practice of biblical storytelling help you to better hear God? And how is it different than just reading the Bible? . What goes wrong when we view Christian spirituality in a 'one-size-fits-all' kind of way? . When is seminary NOT the right choice? . How do you know that it's time to change jobs? . Can any of us be free to be who God made us to be if we aren't all free to do so? . Does God care about our varying personalities? . All of this and more is explored as author, Biblical storyteller, computer programmer, BeADisciple.com registrar and instructor, and sixth-career clergyperson, Beth Galbreath got cozy in @thelisteningchair. . She also has a gift for you with a FREE biblical storytelling course at www.BethGalbreath.com/nbsmobile. Enjoy! . Pop in those earbuds and find comfort, courage, and clarity in who God made you to be. .
This episode is sponsored by the What If Project Podcast with Dr. Glen Seipert. The Listening Chair podcast is a ministry of the Institute For Discipleship at Southwestern College of Winfield, KS.
Just in time for Halloween, @Etsy artist, 'Elaborate Deceptions' owner, Tyler is here with your ideal, one-of-a-kind Rat Fink mask AND MORE! . As he got cozy in @ThelisteningChair podcast, we explored the following: . Is God the real "monster maker"? . What characteristic makes the best Rat Fink mask? . What does a hands-on faith look like? . How do you enhance your creative process? . What impact does playing guitar at a rehab facility have on your life? . Is there such a thing as 'safe fear'? . What does Tyler believe is central to the good news that Jesus taught? . Join us on your fave platform for podz, and find comfort, courage in clarity with your life purpose today.
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This episode is sponsored by the Youth Ministry Institute. Explore how they can serve you at https://yminstitute.com/ today.
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The Listening Chair Podcast is a ministry of the Institute For Discipleship at Southwestern College of Winfield, KS. Explore more at https://www.institutefordiscipleship.org/.
@kaileemykels got cozy in @thelisteningchair podcast and, Lord, have mercy, things.Got.Real. (Real quick!) . We got real around the following: . Why some Christians struggle to accept the drag community and cohost, Meg (BFFs with Kai since high school show choir) shares openly about her discomfort with it.
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What are some signs to look for if you were made to be a conductor? . What does the creative process look like for one who was the first drag entertainer to perform on the south steps of the Texas State Capitol building (May 2012) and the Red Rock Amphitheatre stage (July 2017)? . What can most churches learn about the vulnerable hospitality created within the drag community? . What guidance did their Grandma give them that helped them to love and fully accept themselves as queer? . What are the unique needs of music educators in order to be sustainable professionally? . What is spiritual about the classical composer Hans Shubert? . And so much more! . Keep readin' for more on Kai, friend. Joshua Kai Brown AKA Kai Lee Mykels, or simply Kai, (they/them) is a non-binary queer conductor, drag entertainer, comedian, and lover of life. . They serve as the Music Director and Lay Pastor of Mission and Innovation at 1st Christian Church COlarado Springs. Kai has been the Artistic Director of Out Loud since January 2017. Kai is proud to be part of GALA Choruses and a member of the American Choral Director Association. . This episode is sponsored by the Youth Ministry Institute. Explore how they can best equip you for you in youth and children's ministry here: https://yminstitute.com/.
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The Listening Chair Podcast is a ministry of the Institute For Discipleship at Southwestern College.
How do you choose the perfect college major? . Can Don Draper teach us anything about feminism? . What are some signs in your life that you might have been made to be a college professor? . What beliefs around motherhood and pregnancy have been passed down to us from our religious upbringing? . If your life purpose has more to do with just your job, of what else does it consist? . What systems of support in America do working Moms sometimes forget to take advantage of? . Get cozy in@thelisteningchair with Dr. Ann Duncan of @gouchercollege for these and keep reading for more on her and her work! .
Follow her on Twitter at: @ann_w_duncan.
. Ann W. Duncan (Ph.D., University of Virginia) is Associate Professor of American Studies and Religion at Goucher College in Baltimore, MD. Her research and teaching focus on intersections of religion and public life including religion and politics, new religious movements, the religious “nones” and motherhood and American Christianity. She has authored articles in various journals including the Journal of the American Academy of Religion and Nova Religo and is co-editor of Church-State Issues in America Today, 3 vols. (Praeger, 2007) and The Universe is Indifferent: Philosophical and Theological Perspectives on Mad Men (Cascade, 2016). She is currently working on a book manuscript about spiritual birth movements in the United States. . This episode is sponsored by the What If Project podcast with Dr. Glenn Seifert! Check it out today!
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The Listening Chair is a ministry of the Institute For Discipleship at Southwestern College of Kansas.
What happens when we argue with God? .
How can the sting of gentrification be lessened in urban areas?
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What is one thing that would benefit churches to do, but very few know how? . What spiritual lesson awaits us in pulling weeds? . Why do so many Christians view investing in real-estate as the opposite of good stewardship? . How can local churches reimagine and maximize the use of their space in 2020? . What does it mean if a child likes to invent contraptions that make life easier? . All of this and more is explored as we get cozy in the listening chair with Ram Gonzales. . Head on over to your favorite platform and find comfort, courage and clarity in your own life purpose today.
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Connect with Ram and his non-profit, Urban Lazarus.
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Support us now on Patreon!
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Today's episode is sponsored by The What If Project Podcast with Dr. Glenn Siepert. . [KEEP READING FOR MORE ON RAM:] Ramiro is the CEO of Westside Development Corporation and Managing Partner of Urban Lazarus Real Estate Partners which invests in small-scale inner-city real estate projects to advance neighborhood revitalization, accomplish community objectives, and provide partnership opportunities for property owners looking to sell their distressed properties. . Ramiro has spent most of his career in public service as a policy analyst and leader in developing programs and policies to facilitate the redevelopment of Downtown San Antonio. . He’s facilitated over $80 million in real estate redevelopment projects and has employed creative strategies to remove regulatory and financial barriers to ensure project success. He’s advised elected officials on appropriate strategies for redevelopment and has presented to various community stakeholders as an advocate for the continued support of urban revitalization projects for the benefit of the city as a whole.
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The Listening Chair Podcast is part of the work of the Institute For Discipleship.
Here's what we'll explore with author and podcaster, Casey alexis: . How does the Holy Spirit speak to us through dreams? . What are some practical tips to have more confidence? . What can Eve from the Bible teach us about thriving as a woman in 2020? . How do you tell if you are just part of a religion or if you are in an authentic relationship with Jesus? . How can you grow while having hard times in your marriage? . All this and more in explored with Casey Alexis who runs the @Being.Eve podcast. . Being Eve is a digital gathering spot for the everyday woman who seeks to do more than survive, she wants to thrive! Our goal is to inspire, encourage and equip you as you find commonalities within the lives of everyday extraordinary women who share their stories on God, life, love, purpose, and everything else in between. Join them as they celebrate the authenticity of our womanhood in sisterhood! . Casey's book, 'Being Eve in Adam's World' just dropped on Sept 17. Grab a copy of that as well. . A huge thank you to this week's sponsor, 'The What If Project' Podcast with Dr. Glenn Siepert. .
This week's sponsor is The What If Project. ^^ Check them out!
How does one hear God while grieving the loss of a parent?
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What is spiritual about a CNC machine shop?
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Can a high school teacher's feedback point us toward our life's purpose?
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How does one cultivate more positivity in his life?
This and more is explored as we got cozy in the Listening Chair for SEASON 3!
. Please enjoy our interview with CNC Machinist and Programmer, Dustin Lingle. WHOA, did he bring some major wisdom for us around how our parent's defined Christianity affects us more than we know.
Dustin graduated from Stephenville High School in 2010, the same year as Miranda. He is a CNC machinist/programmer at MetalTek International in Waukesha, Wisconsin. He has been in machining for 6 years, and has also worked in oilfield, aerospace, and other various industries. He also spent 2 years working as a conductor for Union Pacific Railroad. Father of two boys and husband of 8 years to Meagan, he grew up in a small baptist church north of Stephenville. Both of his parents were very active in the church and spent most of his youth heavily involved in that church. Soccer is his go to happy place. Both of his boys play as well.
The Listening Chair is an outlet of the Institute for Discipleship (IFD).
Please rate, leave a review, and SUBSCRIBE! We're also hoping you'll consider supporting us on Patreon!
What does it mean when you have a growing number of questions in your faith life? . What guests most surprised us this past season?
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Which guest gave us the silent treatment and we're still mad? ;) . Which answers were the most perplexing? . How many letters are in Miranda's full legal name? 15? 32? . How will season 3 be different? . What career field are we most excited to explore? . Should YOU get cozy in the LIstening Chair?
. . Join us in this season 2 finale as we share our hopes for season 3 and what brought us the most joy and surprise from season 2. .
. Sadly, COVID-19 kept us away from our studio at Southwestern College, so we had to record from our home. Oh, yes there were plenty of interruptions from offsprings and our k9 loves, but like all of us who are now working from home--we stayed positive, stayed the course and GOT IT DONE! (And edited out the interruptions to assure a pleasant experience for your ears.
. . Thank you, Dear Listener, for joining us on this journey as we explore how stories of career, vocation and God's voice intertwine and new episodes will start dropping again in September. (We'll be back in the studio recording new ones in July.)
. Comment or DM us on the ole' social media if you or someone you know needs to get cozy in the Listening Chair as a guest and Listen with you soon! .
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Could you imagine being an eleven-year-old in your mom’s clinic and prescribing meds when your mom stepped out?
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How would you move differently if you lived in a place where it was looked down on to be a Christian?
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How are pediatricians different from other doctors?
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Could the root of all of our greatest challenges in life be the same issue/trigger?
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What is one thing that God always does no matter what life is throwing at us?
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How can we take professional risks even when we are nervous?
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All of this and more is explored as Dr. Hilary Mawia gets cozy in The Listening Chair. Please your ears on Spotify, iTunes, or wherever else you get your podcasts on. Want to know about Hilary and her work, keep readin’!
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Dr. Hilary Mawia is a believer, wife, Pediatrician, and alumni of Southwestern College who was born and raised in Yangon, Myanmar. She moved to Winfield at age 18 to attend Southwestern where she majored in Biology.
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After graduating, she studied medicine at Ben Gurion University, Medical School for International Health in Beer Sheva, Israel where she met her now-husband, Jenya Shavkov while volunteering at a Messianic Jewish Church. Upon graduating from medical school, she moved to New York City to pursue her residency training in Pediatrics at Harlem Hospital, New York.
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After residency, as a new wife, she felt God directing her to return to Israel to support her husband while he finished his studies in Architecture. Currently, Hilary is preparing to start her fellowship in Neonatal Intensive Care at Soroka Hospital in Israel and loving her life as a housewife to her husband, Jenya and dog-mom to their Shar-pei-Pitbull mix, Macho.
Could you imagine being a pre-teen who drove a hearse for your Dad’s funeral home?
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Was the church more or less political 40+ years ago?
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Why do so many young clergy professionally burn-out too soon?
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What can go wrong when you get distracted and begin doing work that God didn’t make you to do?
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When does it pay off to play small professionally?
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Could the author of 6 books that have sold over 2 million copies really have been the underdog in the ‘race’ for the seat of Bishop?
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All of this and more is explored as the co-author of DISCIPLE Bible Study and the founder of our Institute for Discipleship, Bishop Richard Wilke gets cozy in the Listening Chair Podcast.
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Want to know more about him? Keep reading and listen on spotify, itunes, or wherever else you get your podcast on.
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Bishop Richard Wilke (Dick) is a retired UM bishop and is the author of 6 books including DISCIPLE Bible Study which he co-authored with his late wife Julia Wilke. It has nearly two million graduates in more than 10,000 congregations from 30 denominations and is available in several languages.
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Dick served thirty years in ministry in Kansas, leading rural, suburban, and university congregations. For eleven years, he was the senior pastor at First United Methodist Church in Wichita, a downtown congregation with a statewide televised ministry.
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He is currently serving as Bishop-in-Residence at Southwestern College in Winfield KS, which also holds the Institution that he and Julia founded (that also hosts this podcast).
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The Institute for Discipleship was formed as an extension of the Wilkes’ life-long ministry and service to the Church immediately after the Wilkes finished writing the fourth and final DISCIPLE manual. Richard resides in Winfield, Kansas, and the couple has four children, nine grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
What can go wrong if we separate the secular and sacred in our life?
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What is an impressive amount to squat at the gym?
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Can the gym be therapy?
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Is grief involved when you outgrow a church?
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How many books can one read in one week?
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What makes the podcast,'Book Ish' different than any other podcast out there?
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All of this and more is explored as Michelle Collins got cozy in the Listening Chair podcast.
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Michelle is a Budding Psychologist, Podcaster and Gym Rat.
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She is a wife and mother to 4 grown children. She served in the US Marine Corps and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Psychology as well as additional degrees in Biblical Studies and Christian Counseling. An introvert dedicated to fitness of both body and mind, Michelle possesses the rare ability to participate in a discussion and see both sides without disparaging those with whom she might disagree.
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She is currently writing a book on the grief cycle applied to religious deconstruction. Her book comes out in 2020. She hosts the podcast, “Book Ish: The Cannon Continues” that's dismantling the sacred/secular divide book by book.
*This episode includes a SUPER-SWEET giveaway for listeners! :)*
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What would it be like to be in business with a good friend who's skills are different than yours?
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What is Alpha & Omega Con and why is it more fun than Comic-Con?
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What is one thing that all great storytellers do?
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How can X-men develop our spiritual health?
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What is this I hear about a giveaway? Can you tell us more about that?
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All of this and more is explored as co-founders of the illustrated novel and comic book company, Eggizo Entertainment, Jerrell Conner and Jeroll Rodgers got cozy in the Listening Chair.
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They also want to invite listeners to join them in a special sampling of their first novel; “The Trials of Samson”. Available as a FREE download on our website, or pre-order a copy of the full paperback version today.
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Connect with them and their work here: https://www.eggizoentertainment.com/ and to know more about them, keep readin'.
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Jeroll Rodgers / Creative Director - new to the world of Comics, Rodgers’ background actually began working with in a low-income housing development with at-risk youth. Having always been a fan of Batman, X Men and so many other legendary Superhero genres, Rodgers envisions the Eggizo universe full of characters that people of all ages and backgrounds can connect with. Working alongside Conner, Rodgers assists in the creative and business development of Eggizo.
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Jerrell Conner / Art Director / Visual Development / Branding - Creator of the graphic novel series Revelations: The Prophets. Conner has worked in the Arts & Entertainment industry for over 15 years with clients such as; EA Games, IMAX, Machinima, MTV, Interscope, Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Reach Records, Universal, Starbucks, and Disney.
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WHO IS EGGIZO?
Eggizo Entertainment was co-founded by Jeroll Rodgers, Jerrell Conner, and Frederick K Price Jr in 2015 when the three came together and combined concepts and stories that Rodgers + Conner had been developing for a couple of years with stories that Price had been writing since 2010. All to form one massive universe of characters and story-lines that showcase dozens of significant historical figures with an authentic and completely fresh approach. Today Rodgers + Conner continues to expand on the Eggizo universe. Telling new stories across the medium of Comics, Novels, and Educational books!
What does a German pastor think of the patriotism of most American churches?
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What is this religious movement that started in the UK and now is in the US known as the 'Fresh Expressions' movement and what do yoga mats have to do with it?
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What is one easy way to hear God?
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What do millennial pastors do things differently than former generations?
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All of these and more are explored as Rev. Damian Carruthers got cozy in the Listening Chair podcast.
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Connect with Damian on Insta today at @Damian_1989 and to know more about him and his work, keep readin'!
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Damian Carruthers is a Pastor in the UMC Germany and is a graduate of Wesley Theological Seminary of Washington DC. He was appointed as a pastor of probation to a three-point charge in the North of the Black Forest and was ordained in May 2019.
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During his studies at the Theological (methodist) School of Reutlingen he found is calling in a special ministry called Fresh Expressions of Church. He loves to think about different ways of being Church especially for people outside the church. His superintendent saw his love for this kind of ministry and gave him a special appointment for this kind of work in the Black Forest.
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He is 30 years old now and lives alone, but he loves to share his free time with other people and to show them where God is already at work in their lives.
Does dub-step belong in sanctuaries?
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How does one worship in the midst of losing a loved one to suicide?
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What is the one thing that is missing from most contemporary Christian songs?
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How does the venue affect the performance of the musician?
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All this and more is explored as a solo pop-artist turned band frontwoman, Andrea Hamilton Binley got cozy in the Listening Chair podcast. Join the conversation on Spotify, apple podcast or wherever else you get your podcast on.
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Listen to Binley on Spotify today keep readin’ to know more about their work.
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Southern California-based worship band Binley exists to serve the global Church by creating energetic, genuine worship experiences. Lead singer Dre (Andrea Hamilton Binley), who works as a part-time worship leader at Inland Hills Church in Chino, Calif., started the band to serve local churches and young adult events with relevant, upbeat music. Observing for years that fresh, catchy songs could draw people in and create real encounters with Jesus, Dre recruited co-singer Brandon Gill, and the two began to co-write and lead together. The band’s first two singles have been placed on more than 20 Christian pop playlists including Spotify’s Official New Christian, and Premier Christian Radio in the UK.
A film guru, critic, and pastor joins us in the chair. Rev. Jacob Sahms shares about his work with Dove.org , ChristianCinema.com and ScreenFish.net, hosting film viewings at his church to promote social activism, and his interviews with Harry Connick Jr., Ann Curry and others!
What does the author John C. Maxwell have to do with serving at-risk teens on the streets in the Philippines? . . Are Church people apathetic on such issues as environment and poverty? . . What skills are needed to crush it as a Community Development Worker? . . What does modern-day evangelism with Gen Z teens look like? . .
All of this and more is explored as LJ Basilio got cozy in the Listening Chair.
LJ is a Community Development worker—Education Officer at Kapatiran -Kaunlaran Foundation Inc. and President of National United Methodist Youth Fellowship in the Philippines. He shares on teaching literacy to at-risk teens, how author, John C. Maxwell helped him, and what modern-day evangelism on the streets could look like.
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Connect with LJ today!
What do the great outdoors have to do with your ability to forgive?
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How do those who serve in the funeral industry deal with the emotionally difficult parts of the job?
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What are the differences between the funerals of those who have a religious faith and those that don’t? (Hint: there are 2 main differences.)
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What is spiritual about the famous Cliffs of Moher in Ireland?
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When training to be a mortician, what do the assignments look like?
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How does the show ‘family plots’ affect our faith lives?
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All of this and more is explored as our friend, Graham Donals got cozy in the listening chair.
We love to explore the spiritual undertones of all skill sets, the journey that folks take in choosing their career, and we learned so much as we had our second guest who serves in the funeral industry join us in the studio. Listen to our friend and mortician, Chandra Snively from season 1 share here.
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Graham is a husband and dog-dad who has always enjoyed religion and theology.
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However, the weight of his sins and his lack of biblical knowledge kept him from pursuing religion directly. It wasn’t until he entered the funeral industry that he determined that you don’t have to major in religion in order to do the work of God.
He has a heart through his work as a Funeral Assistant at Miles Funeral Home, for working with folks of all religions in their times of grief. When he’s not serving as a Funeral Director, he is in school to become a mortician. He finds that being able to be there at a family’s hardest time is a rewarding and spiritual calling.
Can first impressions always be trusted?
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How should our kids explore their vocational calling?
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What’s the downfall of listening to music while dirt biking?
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What is the one surprising thing that host, Miranda has in common with Matt?
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Is the meaning of life really relative to one’s talents?
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Is there any better last name than ‘Machuga’?
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All of these and more are explored as BFFs, Matt & Mike got cozy in the Listening Chair. Enjoy on your favorite podcast platform today.
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Matthew Distefano is the author of 5 books and co-hosts the Heretic Happy Hour and The Bonfire Sessions podcasts. He blogs for Patheos and can be reached at allsetfree.com. He is also a rapper and has an EP coming out soon.
Michael Machuga is the co-author of A Journey With Two Mystics with and co-hosts The Bonfire Sessions podcast.
He also is pretty rad at dirt biking.
Are you working more hours than you prefer? . Would you take some tips on how to make more memories with your family and work fewer hours? . Would you like one tip for your business to stay ahead of the ever-evolving technologies? . Do you want to be more creative than you currently feel? . If so, then you need to get cozy in the Listening Chair Podcast with @LeeMatthewJackson. :) . Lee’s a speaker, podcaster, and WordPress guru who builds community through education and martec (marketing technologies). He shares on leading worship at church, tips for your biz to stay ahead of the ever-evolving technology, and one way that Walt Disney boosts our creativity. . . Connect with him at AgencyTrailblazer.com. today. . .
Is the modeling industry about more than just vanity?
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Is there anything spiritual about this type of work?
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What are some hilarious moments that go on backstage during a runway show?
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What is one of the quickest ways to fail as a model?
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Alleigh has modeled in Kansas, New York, and Italy, and also owns a modeling agency . She shares how modeling is not all about vanity, the quickest way for one to fail at this type of work, and her most helpful line of self-talk.
Connect with her agency today at
https://www.modelsandimages.com/.
Do you view the role of a lawyer as spiritual? Theological?
. . What life lessons can we learn from sailing?
. . Do you have a loved one in your family that is aging and you want to make sure that you preserve their dignity in their final years of life?
. . All of these questions and more are explored as Adam Dees got cozy in the Listening Chair Podcast. .
. Adam Dees is an elder care attorney practicing in Hays, Kansas.
. . He is a 2011 graduate of the University of Kansas, School of Law. Adam was a general practitioner of law for five years in Goodland, Kansas before joining the team at Clinkscales Elder Law Practice, P.A. . Adam’s practice focuses on preserving families’ assets and efficiently transferring those assets from one generation to the next. He is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the Elder Law Section of the Kansas Bar Association. . Adam presents seminars to the public about estate planning for families in all situations. He enjoys spending time with his spouse, Alyssa; their children, Rachel and Kay; and their dog, Simon. He also enjoys camping and sailing. . The focus at Clinkscales Elder Law Practice is to help families not only with their current needs, but also plan for the future. Clinkscales emphasizes Life Care Planning and Long Term Planning—holistic approaches to assisting families dealing with chronic illness, issues of aging, and preparing for the future. . Connect with more at www.elderlawkansas.com.
“America’s manufacturing economy, if it was measured by itself when compared to other country’s entire economies, our manufacturing economy alone would rank #8 in the world. Manufacturing is way more significant than we realize and our culture needs to make a shift to realize this.”
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Machinist, author, 501c3 founder, and owner of Iverson & Co., a Des Plaines machine tool distributorship & rebuilder, Terry brings the heat in this episode as he shares the best kept secret in manufacturing today is the abundance of opportunities that await a new generation. He also shares the most helpful thing that parents could do as their kids begin to seek their career and several inspiring stories of young entrepreneurs that are crushing it in the manufacturing industry.
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Connect with Terry’s non-profit that was built to “Change How American Manufacturing’s Perceived In Our Nation”, ChampionNow at https://championnow.org/.
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Explore the work of some of his partners at www.EdgeFactor.com.
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Buy Terry’s book here.
What is one of the oddest pieces of advice that you could get as a parent?
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How is a spiritual director different than a pastor?
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If you’re entering into a career field that is less common, what is the biggest roadblock and how do you overcome it?
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All of this and more is explored as musician and spiritual director, Ann Chua got cozy in the listening chair podcast.
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Connect with her at anna.chua37@hotmail.com.
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Anna holds a Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation from Asbury Theological Seminary and is a certified Spiritual Director through the Center for Spiritual Formation in Pennsylvania. She is a wife, mom, Spiritual Director, teacher, and musician.
Though native to Kansas, Anna currently lives in northeast Nebraska where her husband is appointed in the Great Plains UMC. Aside from work or study, a few things that she enjoys giving her time to are spending time with family and friends, singing and playing music, laughing and playing with her daughter, listening to podcasts, reading, and traveling.
What are two things you should do to find community if you are experiencing a life transition?
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What does faith lived out in the public school system look like when you are a teacher?
A graduate of Southwestern College and math teacher a Truesdale Middle School in Wichita, KS, Myron answers these and also shares the one thing that all teachers should do the first week of class, the weekly Skype sesh he never misses, and his college basketball coach's advice that still follows him.
Connect with Myron today on Instagram.
We had a blast guesting on their podcast this past summer, and our title of this episode is sweet revenge for the title they gave our episode. :P
Dust and Fish host the Bible Belt Bros Podcast. It is a Funny and sometimes informative podcast about church culture and stuff. These two friends live in Tulsa, Oklahoma in what some people may call the Buckle of the Bible Belt.
Dusty is a former Youth Pastor, former Small Business Owner, and now an SEO Website Guru. Fish is kind of a preacher's kid, a Veteran of War, and now a nerdy Real Estate Agent.
In this episode, we share on why Kansas is superior to Oklahoma,are hobbies usually opposite of our careers, how to thrive in fantasy football and what there is to learn about God while serving in the military.
Connect with the Bible Belt Bros wherever you get your podcast on!
And join Fish in caring for our veterans at https://www.vetsthatmatter.org/.
Take the Listening Chair Podcast team with you on your holiday travels and hear a sneak-peek of upcoming shows, the intern's attempt to stump us in a round of rapid-fire questions and why there are so many podcasts on Harry Potter.
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Do your earbuds want more? Join us back here Saturday for our hilarious conversation with the Bible Belt Bros (from the podcast by the same name), Dusty and Fish.
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As the General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church's Program Executive for Youth Engagement at the World Council of Churches in Switzerland, Joy shares on the hilarity of talking in her sleep, the out-of-date mission practices of most churches, and on how becoming a missionary has just left her with more questions for God than ever before.
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Connect with her and her work today.
How do you know when God is pushing you to change careers? . What’s the biggest difference between a Creative who is successful and one who is not? . What did the NakedPastor’s (David’s) first painting sell for? $0.99, $50, or $1,350? . How often should you “read above your head”? . What life situations call for you to go against your conscience? . All of these questions and more are explored as cartoonist, author and coach, @NakedPastor, David Hayward got cozy in the Listening Chair Podcast.
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Connect with him and his art at http://nakedpastor.com/ .
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David Hayward was ordained to the ministry in 1987 and left in 2010.
He’s been running the nakedpastor blog since 2005 where he posts his provocative cartoons and articles.
He launched an online community called The Lasting Supper, a place for people to change without being judged or instructed, and where they can learn to become spiritually independent.
He’s been cartooning, making art, writing, speaking, and coaching around his core passions: personal authentic freedom, the power to change our own lives, and the creative spirit to make our world a better place.
He and his wife live in eastern Canada. They have three adult children.
What is holding scientists back from eliminating ALL mosquitos? (Hint: ethics.)
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What is a placenta milkshake?
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What's riveting about the inside of a cell?
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When one moves a lot as a kid, how does this benefit her?
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If one is thinking of also becoming a molecular biologist, what steps should he/she take?
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All of this and more is explored as retired molecular biologist, Joann gets cozy in the Listening Chair. Join us on Spotify, apple podcast, podbean or wherever else you get your podcast on.
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Learn more about Women4Change.org today.
JoAnn Hoskins is a graduate of the University of Kansas and graduated from Indiana University with an MS in Microbiology and Immunology. She worked for Eli Lilly as a senior scientist in molecular biology for 27 years. During that tenure, she was awarded 27 patents, published 27 scientific papers, and presented at several international conferences. Since retirement, she has become an inaugural board member of Women4Change, a non-partisan group of women working to educate and engage women in the civic process to make positive changes in the community.
What is theological about the show 'Arrested Development'?
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Is there a special VIP spot at airports that's JUST for flight attendants?
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How does becoming a parent change one's creative process?
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All this and more is explored as the founders of Quoir Publishing Co., Rafael and Teighlor Polendo, got cozy in the Listening Chair. She's also a flight attendant and he is a graphic designer.
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Get cozy in the Listening Chair Podcast on Spotify, Podbean, Apple Podcast, or wherever else you get your podcast on. Connect with the many books and podcasts of Quoir at Quoir.com today.
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Rafael Polendo is an award-winning creative with over 19 years of experience in design and marketing. Teighlor Polendo is a flight attendant with a background in interpersonal and organizational communication studies. Together, they founded and own Quoir—a boutique publishing company whose books and podcasts aren't afraid to challenge assumptions, see beyond comfort zones, and expand the collective Christian consciousness. They live with their son, Leonidas, in Orange, California.
What is the most important thing that United Methodists need to keep in mind during this season of dissension?
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How many languages does one need to know to conduct seminars on conflict management, peace, sustainable development, and interfaith dialogue on a global scale?
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How does God's voice sound different in the midst of turmoil?
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All of these and more are answered in our RICH conversation with Rev. Collins Etchi Ako.
Collins is a missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church providing administrative and liaison support in the East Congo Episcopal Area in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
He holds four degrees from the Protestant University of Central Africa in Yaounde and fromUniversity of Yaounde: a bachelor’s in political science, a bachelor’s in theology, a master’s in social science and international relations, and a master’s in theology. Collins is presently enrolled in his second year for a Doctor of Ministry in Organizational Leadership at Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore – Kentucky, USA
Born into a Presbyterian family and orphaned at an early age, Collins became a United Methodist in 2001 and began working closely with the Cameroon Mission in 2007. Missionary service has been on his spiritual radar since that time. He has a special interest in ministries of justice and reconciliation.
Collins is married to Anne Greta Nkondock Mbondy and the couple has four children.
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Connect with him and his work at umcmission.org.
How frequently in a stand-up act does a good comedian make the audience laugh? (The answer will shock you.) Have you ever wondered what it takes to write a good Hallmark film? (Hint: Puppies.) Can miracles really happen in comedy clubs?? . . Find out all of this and more as Comedian, Actress, and Author, Kerri Pomarolli gets cozy in the Listening Chair. . . Also, Kerri’s latest book, ‘Confessions of a Proverbs 32 Woman: How I Went from Messed Up to Blessed Up Without Changing a Single Thing’ with its companion devotional JUST Dropped. Buy it today on Amazon. . . Kerri Pomarolli is a stand up comedian, author, actress and supermodel wannabe. She has been on The Tonight Show 29 times, General Hospital, Young and the Restless, Comedy Central and many more. She has been on Nick at Nite, Netflix, and enjoys touring the country with her clean comedy and Christian events. She's worked with everyone from Jay Leno to Carol Channing and is passionate about writing. She's written several books including "Moms Night Out And Other Things I Miss" that came out with the hit motion picture. She is so excited to be a writer for the Hallmark Channel as well. She is also a screenwriter and works in television writing and lives with her two comedy inspirations; Lucy and Ruby in California. . More info at kerripom.com @kerripom https://www.facebook.com/KerriPomarolli/
Do you ever wonder what the church of the future will look like?
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Are all personality tests the same?
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What do bears have to do with banjos?
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How many organizations can one couple start?
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All these and more are explored in this witty and wise episode with Adam and Ashley.
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Ashley and Adam Barlow-Thompson are United Methodist Clergy serving in Wichita, KS. Ashley is a Deacon is the Director of Outreach at Calvary UMC. She works to connect her local church with the world. She is also involved in the UMC on a denominational level as a jurisdictional delegate. Adam works at the Neighboring Movement a nonprofit that works to encourage great neighboring. Together they started the Neighboring Movement and are also co-owners of Servants By Design a personality and communication curriculum used in thousands of churches across the globe.
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Connect with them at https://www.servantsbydesign.com/
and https://neighboringmovement.org/.
Meg & Miranda sat down with seven different teens during the 2019 Summit Youth Academy.
We asked the questions - What is your earliest memory of God?
What's your earliest memory of being asked what you want to be when you grow up?
What have you learned this week?
In the mix of all of this, other fun topics came up such as the moon landing, teenage Meg's job at Brookshires, and the possible conspiracy of birds not being real.
We had a blast. Hope you think so, too!
The Listening Chair is an outlet of the Institute for Discipleship (IFD).
This episode is sponsored by the Summit Youth Academy - a week for high school juniors and seniors to explore their faith, learn Wesleyan theology, and connect with other youth.
How is the mentality of a golfer different than that of a baseball player? What are some lies that grief tell us? Where is God in tragedy? What is the role of connections in career opportunities? How is a sports journalist similar to a pastor?
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All these questions and more are explored in this interview with Rev. Billy Byler.
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He's in first year as the lead pastor at First Church of the Nazarene in Winfield, Kansas. He answered the call to ministry in 2012 after a seven-year career as a sportswriter in Augusta, Ga. He is an ordained minister in the Church of the Nazarene and graduated from Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville with a degree in Mass Communications in 2005. He is also the chaplain of the Winfield Fire and EMS Department, and he lives with his wife (CJ) and 1-year-old daughter (Hazel) in Winfield.
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Connect with him and the ministry that he is a part of at https://www.winfieldnaz.org/.
We are so fortunate to have another special edition of the Listening Chair! As a part of Southwestern College Homecoming, we moved our equipment downstairs in Deets Library, pulled out the Listening Chair from Rev. Wendy Mohler-Seib's office, had the kind folks at Fresh Ideas put together some snacks for us, and had our FIRST audience for our THIRD live show! T'was a blast!
What does Mr. Rogers have to say about the job you chose? Can any good come from singing hungover in a church choir? What can we learn from the things grief takes from us?
All of these and more are explored with our guest, Dr. David Dault.
Dr. David Dault is the host and executive producer of the award-winning radio program Things Not Seen: Conversations about Culture and Faith. The show is distributed nationwide through PRX, the Public Radio Exchange. Along with Fr. Dan Horan, he co-hosts The Francis Effect, a podcast that explores contemporary political issues through a lens of Catholic faith. He is a graduate of Columbia Theological Seminary and received his Ph.D. in theological studies from Vanderbilt University. Dr. Dault currently holds teaching appointments at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary and Loyola University Chicago, and serves as a visiting scholar for theology and media at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. His book, The Accessorized Bible: Scripture as Commodity and Ubiquity, is forthcoming from Yale University Press, and Dr. Dault is the authorized biographer of Old Testament scholar Walter Brueggemann. He lives with his family in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago.
Connect with him at thingsnotseenradio.com/ and follow him @NotSeenRadio
The Listening Chair is an outlet of the Institute for Discipleship (IFD).
We took the show on the road! Meg & Miranda (along with guest hosts Molly Just, Wendy Mohler-Seib, and Carly Redding) interviewed teens, young adults, volunteers, and youth leaders during Youth 2019.
As guests joined us in the Listening Chair, we asked them: How do you know God loves you? How do you share your love back with God? What do you love to do or make?
Youth 2019 had several thousand United Methodists come together for 4 days of discipleship, worship, Bible study, service opportunities, and life-changing fun! They were able to experience inspiration, support, and challenges to grow authentically as a world-changing disciple of Jesus Christ. It was a highly engaging time for young people to explore the variety of ministries of the United Methodist Church.
You'll ALSO hear us ask things like - What's your favorite thing to get from Buc-ees? Where did you get your tshirt that has Jesus riding a velociraptor? What's the opposite of fear?
The Listening Chair is an outlet of the Institute for Discipleship (IFD).
This episode is sponsored by the Summit Youth Academy - a week for high school juniors and seniors to explore their faith, learn Wesleyan theology, and connect with other youth.
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Amp It Up! Worship Band Camp - Where for or five life-changing days, high school students will be mentored and taught by local worship leaders and will have the opportunity to perform with other Christian bands, artists, and high school and college worship leaders.
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Southwestern College - a private liberal arts college, founded in 1885 by Methodists in south central Kansas. Today its Winfield campus is the residential hub that guides students to lives of meaning and service, with well-rounded academic and extra-curricular offerings attracting traditional-aged students from throughout the nation and world. Southwestern College Professional Studies provides options for online students in any location and has been named a top provider for persons serving in the military. The college continues to be affiliated with the United Methodist Church and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission to offer bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
How does becoming a parent change your faith life? How does one get wifi in the park? What moments call for crankin’ up the stereo? All of these questions and more are unpacked in this episode with Karl.
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Karl J. Forehand was a bi-vocational pastor for 20 years and has training in spiritual leadership coaching, plant-based nutrition, and spiritual direction. He lives in Missouri with his wife, Laura, and dog, Winston. He has three grown children and two grandchildren. Check out his website! You can also order his book- "Apparent Faith: What Fatherhood Taught Me About the Father's Heart"
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This episode is sponsored by BeADisciple.com - a hub for Christian Online Education. The Listening Chair is an outlet of the Institute for Discipleship (IFD).
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No animals were harmed in the making of this episode ;)
What is God trying to tell us through our dreams? What can we gain from reflecting on our ancestor’s choices? What can we find in feeding the ducks? What if we didn’t shy away from hard questions over the systemic issues of racism, classicism and sexism?
. . These questions and more are unpacked with Dr. Ellison in this episode. Dr.Ellison is a professor at Emory University in Atlanta and is the founder of Fearless Dialogues.
. . Fearless Dialogues is a grassroots organization committed to creating unique spaces for unlikely partners to engage in hard heartfelt conversations that see gifts in others, hear value in stories, and work for change and positive transformation in self and other. .
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Ellison is author of Fearless Dialogues: A New Movement for Justice and Cut Dead But Still Alive: Caring for African American Young Men. Ellison’s research focuses on caring with marginalized populations, pastoral care as social activism, and 20th and 21st century mysticism.
. . Connect with him at www.gregoryellisonii.com/.
"The funniest question I get from people about our online courses is , 'do I have to be online the entire length of the course?" Shares this matriarch of the explosively formative, and ecumenical online learning hub, BeADisciple.Com. . For the past 14 years, Lisa Buffum has been growing an online greenhouse for all spiritual quandaries, and during this interview, she shares its origin story. You'll hear how one moment of holy discontent for her led to her taking BeADisciple from 1 online course to a platform that has served over 14,000 people in nearly 1,400 courses with their CEU needs. . . Get spiritual formation on your schedule at www.BeADisciple.com today. . .@GreatplainsUMC @UnitedMethodistChurch #beadisciple.com #onlinelearning #christianformation #onlinechristianlearning #CEUs
The hosts of the ever-enlightening, uber-popular and hilarious podcast, "The Heretic Happy Hour" add some real spunk to the launch of season 2. Keith Giles, Matthew Distefano and Jamal Jivanjee share laughter and deep thoughts from their own unexpected vocational experiences.
We know you will want more time with them when this episode ends, so head on over to https://heretichappyhour.com/.
"Sometimes your confidence takes a while to catch up to your desire." ~Mitch Michael Herman . . With nearly 400 shows a year, @MitchMichael knows music. Not only does he know it, but he knows how to make it through a variety of genres and instruments. With an insane range and mad guitar skills, this worship leader and adult -alternative artist shares the most underrated musicians (hint: purple rain) and stories of recognizing that a plan B was not needed EVEN as a musician. Are you teetering between your plan A and your plan B in your professional choices? Give this ep. a listen and find encouragement, fellow listener. .
"You are born with something, something you can't control, something you must figure out. I love being part of the figuring out." ~Tavinia
Starting our Season 2 strong is caseworker and Southwestern College Alumnus, Tavinia Tucker. Do you feel like you are still figuring out your talents? Your purpose? Then give this one a listen and allow her to shower you with wisdom. She explores times in her life when one should trust intuition and decisions that call for a figurative round table of mentors and loved ones. Also....she hosts the podcast, 'Coddiewomplers', so give that a listen too! . .
vocation #caseworker #mentalhealth #collegegrad #recentcollegegrad #irishtravels #ireland #travellove #lovetotravel #jobsearch #deptofmentalhealth #wisdom #inspire #christianpodcast #podcaststhatinspire #whatsmynextstep #mynextstep #whatsmypurpose #lifepurpose #lifecall #calling #coddiewompler
Friends, sadness filled our studio this week as Miranda’s hard drive crashed losing the final edited version of this episode. As the episode was saved in two different places, the version you are about to enjoy was salvaged. We apologize that the sound quality won’t be as stellar as our other episodes, but we assure you that the content and the talent are topnotch.
Many moons ago while studying theater at McMurry University of Texas, co-host and producer, Miranda Priddy wrote this one-act play, Suit. It had three performances on campus and then recessed into the crevices of a Microsoft Word folder until the time came for it to tell its tale once again.
That time has come.
Its tale is one of the expectations, confused priorities, and heartache of our professional and personal dreams. Its a tale that asks all the right questions and it’s a tale of nuanced wit and blatant wisdom. Its a tale that will leave you thinking, “Why did this only have one-act; for I could listen to seven more.”
You’ll meet Peter and Greg who think differently about the suits that life has put them in. When an opportunity presents for a wardrobe change, will they take it or not? Listen in to find out.
This readers theatre piece was brought to life by students, a staff person and an alum of the Southwestern College Theatre Department. This podcast is recorded in the Southwestern College library, so while some of them had a short walk to our studio, two joined us from two different states. We hope the fun that was had rings through in your earbuds.
The cast and how to connect with them is as follows:
GREG, Tanner Schartz - Late twenties, early thirties. Loves his job, wife, and life.
PETER, Matthew Porter - Early twenties, college dropout, has great aspirations.
BRIANNA, Miranda Nation Hofmeister - Young, beautiful, and an idealist.
MAYA, Offspring of co-host, Meg, Henley June Calvin- Contains an imagination almost as big as her heart.
HEATH, William Wade - Quiet, reserved, silent strength.
Stick around after the play, for there is a Q&A with the actors where they share on their pet peeves as audience members, upcoming projects and their favorite roles which they someday hope to play.
This is the final episode of season 1, so be looking for a few special episodes this summer (2019) and then we are back to every other Saturday this September. Got a guest suggestion? Message us on Instagram. Did you love this episode and want more convos on the search of one's life purpose? Well scroll on down, ‘cause you got 29 other episodes just waiting for ya! :)
Support us on Patreon so we can keep bringin’ you some clarity, courage and comfort with your career-based decisions. Even a dollar a month makes a huge difference!
Listen with you soon!
Singer-songwriter, Jordan shares on the inspiration he finds in Third Eye Blind and Ryan Adams, the power of keeping one's ego in check, and debuts a song in the Listening Chair Studio.
He shares, “Songwriting is like speaking a foreign language.” It takes him to a very unique place mentally and cautions, “there is great danger in focusing on ones creativity as opposed to what God wishes to do through him/her.”
Does angst have a role to play in creativity? Listen in to find the answer!
Prepare to be encouraged and enjoy the lyrically inspiring sounds of his song, “Love, People, Love”.
His first single also just dropped on iTunes.
Connect with Jordan on Instagram and his first single just dropped yesterday!
The Listening Chair is an outlet of the Institute for Discipleship (IFD).
The CEO of Watson Innovative Group, Chris shares on his favorite reads for go-getters, helpful tips for today’s educators, and how one’s environment cultivates mindset.
“We must find strength in humility.” Chris says.
“We have to understand that when we show humility it means that we are secure and are coming from a place of strength. It really is backwards if you think about it, most people think that they need to talk about their accomplishments & success. They also feel the need to criticize others to feel better about themselves. When we can use our humility to build others up then we now are using our strength for impact.”
Chris is author of the book Earn Your Story, producer of two podcasts, and speaks regularly at education conferences, business organizations, and sales meetings. He currently is pursuing his vision and passion to empower leaders to earn the greatest story ever told.
In college while competing as a collegiate soccer player he learned first-hand the importance of sound leadership, competition, and teamwork. Chris graduated with a degree in business administration. After college Mr. Watson worked for two Fortune 500 companies as a sales manager. In 2009 Chris and his wife Carol moved to Texas where Chris would begin his new career as a secondary educator and varsity soccer coach.
Chris has traveled the world, as well as breaking a world record traveling to all 50 states in 6 days 17 hours and 31 minutes. Chris Watson lives in Frisco, TX with his wife Carol and 2-year-old son Carmichael.
Connect with him further at his site, on his YouTube Channel, or with his book.
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“I would tell my younger self to be present right where I was and to make more time to sit at the feet of mentors and soak in their wisdom,” says the gregarious and wise Youth Ministry guru, Rev. Wendy Mohler-Seib, when asked on what she would tell her teenage self.
Wendy is the Director of Faith Formation for Youth and Young Adults. She directs The Summit Youth Academy, a summer retreat for high school junior and seniors about vocational discernment, hearing God’s voice, and Wesleyan theology. Wendy is also a Denman Fellow and is pursuing her PhD in youth ministry through Nazarene Theological College at the University of Manchester in Manchester, England.
She’s a graduate of Southwestern College, where she received a B.A. in religion and philosophy. She attended Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, N.J., where she earned both a M.Div. and a M.A. in youth ministry. She is married to Chris Seib, and parents three kids.
In this episode, she seeks to correct some with their belief that, “The starting place with vocation is where we get it all wrong. It’s not about what I do, it’s about who I am.”
She also shares on why wacky fun is integrated in youth ministry, her professional evolution, and one step you can take to assist the teens in your life to hear God better. Prepare to chuckle and have your perspective stretched in episode 27.
The Listening Chair is an outlet of the Institute for Discipleship (IFD).
This episode is sponsored by the Summit Youth Academy - a week for high school juniors and seniors to explore their faith, learn Wesleyan theology, and connect with other youth.
Sometimes, one’s vocational journey sways from studying dance, to serving as a youth pastor to becoming the Director of Vocational Networking at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Chicago, and this is exactly the case for Rev. Katye Chambers.
At Garrett, they believe that a sense of calling and vocation is always being refined and strengthened, and that one’s need for community and relationship never ends.
In this episode, Katye shares the tips and tactics involved in guiding seminarians in making their vocational choices. She also shares the questions that she wishes more would ask as they seek God’s guidance in their careers. Are you asking the right kind of questions? Listen to this episode and find out.
Katye also invites anyone who is feeling a nudge to attend Seminary to come and visit her at Garrett. Click here to find out how they can meet your vocational needs.
“When you sell all of your belongings, and start your own travel business in Europe, you quickly realize that you can survive on a lot less than you thought you could,” say founders and owners of Euro Travel Coach, Greg and Betsy Ball.
Theirs is a family run business focused on making travel dreams come true by offering travel coaching services, custom itinerary planning, and small-group guided tours. Before founding Euro Travel Coach in 2016, Betsy was a business professor and Greg was the Jazz Band Director, both at Tarleton State University.
When they retired from teaching, they sold their house and most of their stuff and are now traveling full time. They spend most of the year in Europe. They volunteer for wineries, housesit, teach English as a second language and altogether believe that, “Committing to traveling, and sacrificing materialistic things is a way to trust, and store up treasures in heaven.”
Greg and Betsy have two children, Chelsea, who is also a member of Euro Travel Coach and currently lives in Bristol, England, and David, who is an actor living in Kentucky. Beyond travel, the Ball family loves music, cooking, and hiking together. If you’d like to find out more about their adventures, you can find them on Facebook & Instagram, or at EuroTravelCoach.com
This episode will leave you shocked to hear of how few pants they own, encouraged by their tales of religion in different cultures and inspired to take a leap of faith of your own. And if your leap of faith involves Europe, shoot her an email at Betsy@eurotravelcoach.com. She would love to hear from you.
The Listening Chair is an outlet of the Institute for Discipleship (IFD).
This episode is sponsored by the Summit Youth Academy - a week for high school juniors and seniors to explore their faith, learn Wesleyan theology, and connect with other youth.
Previously an editor for Scholastic Inc., Callie Grant founded Graham Blanchard publishing company to create Christian content for new families. Callie co-founded the Newborn Promise Project, which serves expecting and new parents and their children. She lives in Austin, Texas with her husband and daughter.
“When you feel God wants a goal, the roadblocks are less scary”, Callie says during tales of the setbacks of starting a publishing company. She goes on to share of the grit that she found in her morning walks and studying the scriptures. Her daughter also joined her on these morning walks in utero and assisted her mom in writing many praise songs.
You will definitely want to give this episode a listen to hear the formative role that her daughter played in the company, the Holy Spirit-dream that she had, and encouragement for your own professional and personal setbacks. Callie’s a wordsmith by trade and by heart and with that said, your ears are in for a real treat!
Episode 24 teaches us that in writing and in life, one must “know when to leave some ambiguity, [and] know when to wrestle.”
The Listening Chair is an outlet of the Institute for Discipleship (IFD).
This episode is sponsored by the Summit Youth Academy - a week for high school juniors and seniors to explore their faith, learn Wesleyan theology, and connect with other youth.
At The One Event in Salina, KS we invited anyone and everyone to get cozy in the Listening Chair podcast and discuss questions from the Five Cups of Coffee created by Rev. Ashlee Alley Crawford.
We interviewed 30 teens and adults over how they hear God, what talents they feel God gave them, and how they use these talents to serve others, and man, did we enter some holy ground!
We were surprised at how quickly folks we just met got real and deep with us.
In this episode, you will hear from the following world-changers: the event’s keynote, Rev. Michelle Manuel from the Woodlands Loft church in Texas, Megan Briggs who is studying to be a social worker in hospitals with kids who are clinically ill, Taylor Wood who serves in the aerospace industry and Russ Plock who is an artistic handyman.
May their stories help you find comfort, courage, or clarity in your vocational journey.
The Listening Chair is an outlet of the Institute for Discipleship (IFD).
This episode is sponsored by the Summit Youth Academy - a week for high school juniors and seniors to explore their faith, learn Wesleyan theology, and connect with other youth.
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Amp It Up! Worship Band Camp - Where for or five life-changing days, high school students will be mentored and taught by local worship leaders and will have the opportunity to perform with other Christian bands, artists, and high school and college worship leaders.
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Southwestern College - a private liberal arts college, founded in 1885 by Methodists in south central Kansas. Today its Winfield campus is the residential hub that guides students to lives of meaning and service, with well-rounded academic and extra-curricular offerings attracting traditional-aged students from throughout the nation and world. Southwestern College Professional Studies provides options for online students in any location and has been named a top provider for persons serving in the military. The college continues to be affiliated with the United Methodist Church and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission to offer bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
At The One Event in Salina, KS we invited anyone and everyone to get cozy in the Listening Chair podcast (with guest host, Rev. Molly Just) and discuss questions from the Five Cups of Coffee created by Rev. Ashlee Alley Crawford.
We interviewed 30 teens and adults over how they hear God, what talents they feel God gave them, and how they use these talents to serve others, and man, did we enter some holy ground!
We were surprised at how quickly folks that we just met got real and deep with us.
In this episode, you will hear from the following world-changers: Nyasha Maforo is studying to be a medical physicist at UCLA, Jayna McFarland is the Social Media and Website Specialist for the Great Plains Annual Conference, and Penny Shulz is a Pastor and magician from Nebraska.
May their stories help you find comfort, courage, or clarity in your vocational journey.
The Listening Chair is an outlet of the Institute for Discipleship (IFD).
This episode is sponsored by the Summit Youth Academy - a week for high school juniors and seniors to explore their faith, learn Wesleyan theology, and connect with other youth.
AND
Amp It Up! Worship Band Camp - Where for or five life-changing days, high school students will be mentored and taught by local worship leaders and will have the opportunity to perform with other Christian bands, artists, and high school and college worship leaders.
AND
Southwestern College - a private liberal arts college, founded in 1885 by Methodists in south central Kansas. Today its Winfield campus is the residential hub that guides students to lives of meaning and service, with well-rounded academic and extra-curricular offerings attracting traditional-aged students from throughout the nation and world. Southwestern College Professional Studies provides options for online students in any location and has been named a top provider for persons serving in the military. The college continues to be affiliated with the United Methodist Church and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission to offer bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
At The One Event in Salina, KS we invited anyone and everyone to get cozy in the Listening Chair podcast (with guest hosts, Rev. Molly Just and Victoria Lybarger) and discuss questions from the Five Cups of Coffee created by Rev. Ashlee Alley Crawford.
We interviewed 30 youth and adults over how they hear God, what talents they feel God gave them, and how they use these talents to serve others, and man, did we enter some holy ground!
We were surprised at how quickly folks that we just met got real and deep with us.
Teens shared about using their talents to care for friends after a classmate took his life last year.
Another holy moment was with a middle school guest who said when God speaks to him, it's like his soul or his instincts are talking back to him. He spoke with such conviction that I was taken aback and deeply touched.
One young woman shared on how whenever she paints with her late grandma's favorite color scheme, she feels close to God.
In this episode, we will hear from teens who...
Got cozy,
Got real,
And got deep.
May their stories help you find comfort, courage, or clarity in your vocational journey.
Check out Episode 20, 22, and 23 for more from the One Event!
The Listening Chair is an outlet of the Institute for Discipleship (IFD).
This episode is sponsored by the Summit Youth Academy - a week for high school juniors and seniors to explore their faith, learn Wesleyan theology, and connect with other youth.
AND
Amp It Up! Worship Band Camp - Where for or five life-changing days, high school students will be mentored and taught by local worship leaders and will have the opportunity to perform with other Christian bands, artists, and high school and college worship leaders.
AND
Southwestern College - a private liberal arts college, founded in 1885 by Methodists in south central Kansas. Today its Winfield campus is the residential hub that guides students to lives of meaning and service, with well-rounded academic and extra-curricular offerings attracting traditional-aged students from throughout the nation and world. Southwestern College Professional Studies provides options for online students in any location and has been named a top provider for persons serving in the military. The college continues to be affiliated with the United Methodist Church and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission to offer bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
At The One Event in Salina, KS we invited anyone and everyone to get cozy in the Listening Chair podcast (with guest hosts, Rev. Molly Just and Victoria Lybarger) and discuss questions from the Five Cups of Coffee created by Rev. Ashlee Alley Crawford.
We interviewed 30 youth and adults over how they hear God, what talents they feel God gave them, and how they use these talents to serve others, and man, did we enter some holy ground!
We were surprised at how quickly folks we just met got real and deep with us.
Teens shared about using their talents to care for friends after a classmate took his life last year.
Another holy moment was with a middle school guest who said when God speaks to him, it's like his soul or his instincts are talking back to him. He spoke with such conviction that I was taken aback and deeply touched.
One young woman shared on how whenever she paints with her late grandma's favorite color scheme, she feels close to God.
In this episode, we will hear from teens who...
Got cozy,
Got real,
And got deep.
May their stories help you find comfort, courage, or clarity in your vocational journey.
The Listening Chair is an outlet of the Institute for Discipleship (IFD).
This episode is sponsored by the Summit Youth Academy - a week for high school juniors and seniors to explore their faith, learn Wesleyan theology, and connect with other youth.
AND
Amp It Up! Worship Band Camp - Where for or five life-changing days, high school students will be mentored and taught by local worship leaders and will have the opportunity to perform with other Christian bands, artists, and high school and college worship leaders.
AND
Southwestern College - a private liberal arts college, founded in 1885 by Methodists in south central Kansas. Today its Winfield campus is the residential hub that guides students to lives of meaning and service, with well-rounded academic and extra-curricular offerings attracting traditional-aged students from throughout the nation and world. Southwestern College Professional Studies provides options for online students in any location and has been named a top provider for persons serving in the military. The college continues to be affiliated with the United Methodist Church and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission to offer bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
“Perceptions are so important in leadership,” Dr. Rude says, “It doesn’t matter how encouraging or forward thinking you might be if your followers do not perceive you as such.”
Dr. Cheryl Rude is a professor of Leadership Studies and Academic Director of Leadership at Southwestern College in Winfield, KS. She earned her Ph.D. at Union Institute & University of Cincinnati, Ohio in Leadership Education and has an M.Ed. in Counseling and School Psychology from Wichita State University. She also earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Kansas. Before entering the higher education world, she served as a youth minister. She’s a grandma, mom, and wife while she and her husband also run a bed and breakfast called The Barns At Timber Creek.
From working with middle school to college students, her goal has always been to help students flourish as they lead in their own lives.
“There are no exact leadership traits.” She says, “People have capacities and they can learn behaviors instead of focusing on traits. It’s not about traits. The two most important behaviors that leaders can learn are to be effective and ethical.”
If you want to assure your sustainability as a leader and an educator, you are going to love the tips and strategies that Cheryl shares in this nourishing episode. She speaks from a place of great courage and wisdom: we pray that your own self-awareness will be greatly enhanced by her words.
The Listening Chair is an outlet of the Institute for Discipleship (IFD).
This episode is sponsored by the Summit Youth Academy - a week for high school juniors and seniors to explore their faith, learn Wesleyan theology, and connect with other youth.
“All of my fishing and hunting stories are true”, Marlin says right off the bat in this episode before sharing some of the most hilariously unbelievable tales from his time in nature.
Dr. Marlin Priddy is in his 29th year as an Agriculture teacher. He received his bachelor and master degrees from Tarleton State University, and his doctorate from Texas Tech and Texas A&M. He teaches at Ben Barber Innovation Academy in Mansfield, Texas, where the courses he teaches includes Wildlife Fisheries, Principles of Ag: Food and Natural Resources, Ag Mechanics, and Principles of Construction. His passions include shorthorn cattle, making smores, playing 42 and going to Coldplay concerts. He has the privilege of fathering three kids including host, Miranda.
Our conversation with him sheds light on the different worlds of rural and urban school teachers, his moments of childhood that led him to serving as an Ag Teacher, and the steps he takes to remain grounded in in his identity as a beloved child of God.
The Listening Chair is an outlet of the Institute for Discipleship (IFD).
This episode is sponsored by the Summit Youth Academy - a week for high school juniors and seniors to explore their faith, learn Wesleyan theology, and connect with other youth.
Joel Wilke puts the “happy” in “happy camper” as the Camp Director at Camp Horizon, in Arkansas City, Kansas (a position he’s held since July of 2010). He’s a jack-of-all-trades, a dad, husband, and a comedian to boot. He enjoys painting, disc golf, playing guitar and building healthy teams of counselors.
What sets Joel apart from the crowd is that he doesn’t believe that God called him to be a camp director. In fact, he shares how he does not believe God cares about what specific job one takes as long as he/she is serving others with his/her gifts. Joel shares a list of other careers he feels he could’ve found just as much joy in.
He says, “Being a camp director was never my dream job, but years later as I applied, it immediately felt like a dream job.”
His unique stance on vocation and his jokes make this an episode that is most definitely worth a listen. You'll also want to hear him get on his "soapbox" about creativity, how parenting has helped him appreciate laughter, and the family's love of a local ant hill.
Connect with Joel and his ministry at the Camp Horizon and Retreat Center.
The Listening Chair is an outlet of the Institute for Discipleship (IFD).
This episode is sponsored by the Summit Youth Academy - a week for high school juniors and seniors to explore their faith, learn Wesleyan theology, and connect with other youth.
From Taco Bell to Panda Express, numerous companies have benefited from the artistic gifts of graphic designer, Rafael (Ralph) Polendo over the past nineteen years. And a few years back he began using his skills to help authors by enhancing their book designs and branding. He and his wife, Teighlor, now own Quoir Publishing Company, and to them every piece of the book is part of the artistic experience and must be pleasing to the eye.
With every author they sign on and every conversation they host on their podcasts (they are releasing a second one soon), Quoir’s goal is to model respectful dialogue between those from different schools of theological thought.
Along with the under-girding motive of their company, he tells an enduring story from his childhood that foreshadowed his artistic career, and the origin story of his ever-popular, ever-enlightening podcast, The Heretic Happy Hour. Ralph also shares of the unhealthiest assumption about Christian authors that he works to correct.
He shares that, “An assumption about the Christian marketplace that I would like to correct is that not all Christian authors are cheesy or inauthentic. I would love for folks to understand that Christian authors wrestle with the realities of life as well and desire to challenge the reader.”
Connect with Ralph and Teighlor at Quoir Publishing.
Connect with Ralph as a graphic designer here.
Join the Heretic Happy Hour podcast community where there are burning questions, not people, and enjoy the tunes of Barrett Johnson (creator of the Heretic Happy Hour theme song) here.
The Listening Chair is an outlet of the Institute for Discipleship (IFD).
This episode is sponsored by the Timothy Circle.
Chandra Snively is a witty organista, who has the energy of an efficient hummingbird.
She's a wife,a mom, a friend, a painter, a wood burner, and pays the bills through her serve as a mortician.
Upon meeting her, one quickly notices that Chandra's got jokes, and even though this interview creates space for darker topics, her jokes accompany her bravery.
In this episode, she shares on grieving the loss her twins, the medical diagnosis that led her back to church, the power of ministering to atheist families through a funeral home.
How does one gather her grit through such a life? According to Chandra, it takes lots of prayer, lots of study, and valuing mentoring relationships.
Like many of us, there were foreshadowing moments in her childhood that beautifully pointed to her career as an adult. Her vocational calling is to care for the bodies of the deceased and their families as they grieve, and the story she shares is a testament to God's holy bread crumbs. Don't worry, it's nothing like the show "Dexter" :P! Just like Chandra, it's enduring and witty.
The Listening Chair is an outlet of the Institute for Discipleship (IFD).
This episode is sponsored by the Summit Youth Academy - a week for high school juniors and seniors to explore their faith, learn Wesleyan theology, and connect with other youth.
Keith Giles is a former pastor who abandoned the pulpit to follow Jesus, and ended up founding a church where 100% of the offering is given away to help the poor in his surrounding community.
He lives in Boise, Idaho with his wife and two sons. He is the author of Jesus Untangled:Crucifying Our politics to Pledge Allegiance to the Lamb, and Jesus Unbound: Liberating the Word of God from the Bible. He’s also one of the hosts of the hilariously thought-provoking podcast, the Heretic Happy Hour.
In this episode, Keith shares how he made a deal with God as a 1st grader to become a pastor if God saved his parent’s marriage, the unhealthy assumptions some make about gifts/talents, and of how after years of serving in a church his biggest spiritual epiphany was that he had misunderstood the gospel.
Keith would like to offer you a gift of his [FREE] eBook, "This Is My Body:Ekklesia As God Intended" but FYI, he’s in the process of republishing this book with a new title, new expanded content [about 50 extra pages] and a new Foreword by Neil Cole.
The new revised/updated version will be called "Jesus Unveiled: Forsaking Church As We Know It To Reclaim Community As God Intended".
To get your hands on this book and other great content by Keith, connect with him at www.KeithGiles.com , or on Facebook and Twitter .
Also, join the hilariously thought-provoking conversation with Jamal, Matt, and him on their podcast,The Heretic Happy Hour.
The Listening Chair is an outlet of the Institute for Discipleship (IFD).
This episode is sponsored by the Timothy Circle.
“It’s really exciting, those times of the unknown when you are fully open and trusting God [toward your vocation]. It’s a place of deep trust. It’s scary, but exciting.”
After 12+ years of assisting others in discovering their vocational calling in campus ministry, Rev. Ashlee Alley Crawford now does similar work as the Clergy Recruitment and Development Coordinator for the Great Plains Annual United Methodist Conference.
She’s a high energy-planner who enjoys running, reading, and making time to pray in her beloved turquoise chair.
This episode kicks off with a hilarious story of her ten year high school reunion and the responses she got as she shared that she was a pastor, then Miranda asks why these ridiculous reactions that are sadly all too common for those who serve in ministry.
Ashlee goes on to encourage us that while we may struggle in moments of discernment, we will recognize God’s voice when we hear it. Like the sheep in John 10:27 who hear and recognize the voice of the Shepherd, so shall we.
She challenges us not to fear moments of doubt and questioning, for those are simply guiding us as our vocational callings evolve. Ashlee lets us in on the dark moments in her story that let us know we’re not alone in questioning God.
Exploring this idea of vocational calling is as area that Ashlee loves, nay-- has mastered, and she writes about it in her, 5 Cups of Coffee.
Want more Ashlee? (We know we sure do!) You can check out her blog.
The Listening Chair is an outlet of the Institute for Discipleship (IFD).
This episode is sponsored by the Summit Youth Academy - a week for high school juniors and seniors to explore their faith, learn Wesleyan theology, and connect with other youth.
Miranda Here!
Our podcast has been on the air now for three months and we have stepped on some truly holy ground as folks have shared on the divine nudges that led them to serving others with their talents.
As weeks go by, we realize that we have more left to learn about this medium--this artform--that we love so deeply. We were thankful that our friend (and Episode 4 guest), Aj Amyx connected us with a podcast guru named Chris Cerrone for an conference call to help us learn all of the stuff.
On this conference call Chris pointed out that we don’t have to interview the BIG names, the people that are used to having their names in lights. Keeping it personal and honest is the way to truly connect. Podcasts are meant to be informal, vulnerable, raw and a lil’ messy.
After the call, I took Chris’ advice, and suggested that we interview each other over a time when we lost our faith. Though Meg was hesitant, I persisted. And with some cake and hot beverages, we scheduled these interviews!
Last year I went through the biggest breakdown of my personhood when I went through a divorce. All of who I was and who I thought I would be was questioned. But as Meg encouraged - “Sometimes in sharing our hardest of stories, we help one another find healing.”
I still feel like God is healing me and the parts of my life that I label as broken.
I share on the timeline of grief, or more of my desire for a timeline. You’ll hear about the community that I leaned on, and the scripture that I grasped on to and haven’t let go of since.
You’ll also get to hear the story of the commencement address that I HATED at the time, but turned out to be some of the best encouragement I’ve received.
God’s imagination and storytelling is better than our own.
And to steal a benediction from Meg, “May this episode encourage and empower you, and may you be thankful that it’s just an audio file so you don’t see me ugly cry.”
The Listening Chair is an outlet of the Institute for Discipleship (IFD).
This episode is sponsored by the Timothy Circle.
Meg here!
Our podcast has been on the air now for three months and we have stepped on some truly holy ground as folks have shared on the divine nudges that led them to serving others with their talents.
As weeks go by, we realize that we have more left to learn about this medium--this artform--that we love so deeply. We were thankful that our friend (and Episode 4 guest), Aj Amyx connected us with a podcast guru named Chris Cerrone for an conference call to help us learn all of the stuff.
On this conference call Chris pointed out that I was mistaken in my goal to interview like Oprah or Larry King, because podcasts are not overly-produced, formal shows. Podcasts are meant to be informal, vulnerable, raw and a lil’ messy.
After the call, Miranda boldly took Chris’ advice, and suggested that we interview each other over a time when we lost our faith.
I thought the idea was dumb.
And I use the word ‘dumb’ here to immaturity mask my true feelings, which were fear and discomfort. I disagreed with the idea, because I was uncomfortable with getting that real and weak. (Ain’t nobody got time for that!?)
But no matter how much I whined, Miranda stood her ground, convinced me that my ugly crying would not be seen through earbuds, and these “Rocking Chair Episodes: When Our Faith Was Rocked” are the fruit of her being right. Sometimes in sharing our hardest of stories, we help one another find healing.
In my episode I share on my funky chromosomes and my issue of infertility.
In this time of heartache, I wondered why would God put a desire in my heart for something I could not have?
I share on the different weight the words “therapeutic termination” carry when it’s about your body, and your baby and how it’s hard to hear the doctor and genetic counselor tell you it’s best while others in your social circle disagree.
All in all, I share my realization of just how courageous the Holy Spirit can empower us to be during frightening moments, and my belief that most us (myself included) are stronger than we’ll ever know.
May this episode encourage and empower you, and may you be thankful that it’s just an audio file so you don’t see me ugly cry. And remember that God can bring forth light regardless of any darkness.
The Listening Chair is an outlet of the Institute for Discipleship (IFD).
This episode is sponsored by the Timothy Circle.
Meg & Miranda have two heretics take a seat in the Listening Chair this week. Matt & Jamal co-host the Heretic Happy Hour with Keith Giles, but this week they are our guests - We're the ones asking the burning questions.
Exploring topics from taboo language to divorce to vocational calling, neither Matt or Jamal shy away from giving honest and occasionally hysterical answers. Jamal talks about how to "align with the why" of a persons life on earth while Matt talks about how God will put you where you belong without need for sticking to a perfectly bullet-pointed plan.
We know you're wondering, "Meg and Miranda, did you guys talk about suffering?" Yes, listener. We went there.
Matt speaks from past life experience on how listening to "actual people who are suffering" will change the way that we perceive others and God's nature.
We hope you enjoy this longer than usual episode and check out the Heretic Happy Hour!
Matthew J. Distefano is the author of "Heretic!" and 3 other books. His blog, All Set Free, can be found on the Progressive Christian channel on Patheos. He is also a co-host of the Heretic Happy Hour podcast and lives in Chico, Ca with his wife and daughter.
Jamal Jivanjee is a graduate of Liberty University where he studied religion. Originally from the Columbus, Ohio area, Jamal now travels on a regular basis. Jamal is passionate about the church and relationships—especially as they relate to community—and enjoys encouraging others toward that end through writing, speaking, and coaching. Get your hands on his book , “Free to Love” now and his his upcoming book, “Living for a Living” will be released soon.
The Listening Chair is an outlet of the Institute for Discipleship (IFD).
This episode is sponsored by the Summit Youth Academy - a week for high school juniors and seniors to explore their faith, learn Wesleyan theology, and connect with other youth.
Airforce veteran, homeless shelter president, and great outdoorsman, Greg Smtih shares war stories on renouncing evil in all forms and the healing power of Psalm 23. Hope you're strapped in good and tight in your listening chair, because it's gonna be a rough ride!
Starting at a young age, Greg has witnessed death, tragedy, and darkness--and through it all, he remains firmly grounded in his faith and seeks to empower others to remember that darkness cannot overcome the light - John 1:5
We go deep into how Greg gained his faith, served his country, and uses his gifts to serve others. His involvement as a United Methodist Lay Servant and the way he gives back to his community is inspiring to Meg & Miranda, yet he remains a jovial jokester the whole time!
Is Greg secretly Superman? Fighting for "Truth, Justice, & the American Way?" He tells while he wears an American flag on his lapel, he wears something totally different on his heart.
On this podcast stories of all ages, stages and skill sets will be shared. Guests will share on how they live into the calling of being a beloved child of God, and on how they live out of this through their career/vocation.
So if you are doubting what next steps to take towards a career, think you chose the "wrong" career, or are sick of people telling you that there is no money in that line work/ that the insurance plan would suck at that type of company/ or that that job does not exist, come on over and get cozy for a listen. Chances are that their stories will help you in writing yours.
The Listening Chair is an outlet of the Institute for Discipleship (IFD).
This episode is sponsored by BeADisciple.com - a hub for Christian Online Education.
Check out Henderson Wilds!
As one who trains leaders in ministry settings, Jack Shitama joins us in the Listening Chair and teaches us about how to avoid complacency in life and leadership. We ask him hard hitting questions (related to TV and his journal preferences), and he does not hold back!
Jack talks about finding his faith in his late 20s, and how if he was able to give advice to his younger self, he would have started some habits sooner! "In creating healthy habits, you preserve your willpower and will transform your work."
On this podcast stories of all ages, stages and skill sets will be shared. Guests will share on how they live into the calling of being a beloved child of God, and on how they live out of this through their career/vocation.
So if you are doubting what next steps to take towards a career, think you chose the "wrong" career, or are sick of people telling you that there is no money in that line work/ that the insurance plan would suck at that type of company/ or that that job does not exist, come on over and get cozy for a listen. Chances are that their stories will help you in writing yours.
The Listening Chair is an outlet of the Institute for Discipleship (IFD).
This episode is sponsored by BeADisciple.com - a hub for Christian Online Education.
Check out Jack's Book - Anxious Church, Anxious People!
Pecometh Camp & Retreat Ministries
And then Jack's information on BeADisciple!
Shannon Sigler joins us in the Listening Chair, coming full circle as we share a bit of podcast trivia with you! (You'll hear what Shannon has contributed to this lil dream!)
She goes deeper in exploring healthy boundaries, the integration of family and work, and dangerous assumptions made about artists. She talks about her work in partnering churches and artists, explaining how often churches are places for answers, and how instead artists can make it a place to ask questions.
Join with us and listen on how sometimes the path to land your dream job may include a few steps in an unexpected direction!
On this podcast stories of all ages, stages and skill sets will be shared. Guests will share on how they live into the calling of being a beloved child of God, and on how they live out of this through their career/vocation.
So if you are doubting what next steps to take towards a career, think you chose the "wrong" career, or are sick of people telling you that there is no money in that line work/ that the insurance plan would suck at that type of company/ or that that job does not exist, come on over and get cozy for a listen. Chances are that their stories will help you in writing yours.
The Listening Chair is an outlet of the Institute for Discipleship (IFD).
This episode is sponsored by the Summit Youth Academy - a week for high school juniors and seniors to explore their faith, learn Wesleyan theology, and connect with other youth.
Connect with Shannon at -
Her website
or
The Story Show Studio (listen to the episode for a discount code!)
or
The Cascadia Residency
The founder of a retail, resale store that enables all women to become productive citizens of their community shares on the importance of not waiting for things to be perfect to follow a dream. Gayle McPherson and the Eagle Nest are examples of persistence, the power of prayer, and why its important to take on the problems that you notice in the community.
In this episode, you'll hear a snippet of the "on hold" music of Eagle Nest, hear stories of how God talks to her through dreams, and what helped her decide to start a non-profit in her community.
On this podcast stories of all ages, stages and skill sets will be shared. Guests will share on how they live into the calling of being a beloved child of God, and on how they live out of this through their career/vocation.
So if you are doubting what next steps to take towards a career, think you chose the "wrong" career, or are sick of people telling you that there is no money in that line work/ that the insurance plan would suck at that type of company/ or that that job does not exist, come on over and get cozy for a listen. Chances are that their stories will help you in writing yours.
The Listening Chair is an outlet of the Institute for Discipleship (IFD).
This episode is sponsored by BeADisciple.com - a hub for Christian Online Education.
Check out the Eagle Nest!
On this podcast stories of all ages, stages and skill sets will be shared. Guests will share on how they live into the calling of being a beloved child of God, and on how they live out of this through their career/vocation.
So if you are doubting what next steps to take towards a career, think you chose the "wrong" career, or are sick of people telling you that there is no money in that line work/ that the insurance plan would suck at that type of company/ or that that job does not exist, come on over and get cozy for a listen. Chances are that their stories will help you in writing yours.
Kaely Harrod, a former Kansan now living in Washington, DC, joins Meg & Miranda on the Listening Chair this week. She discusses how lessons she learned in her childhood influenced her choice to homeschool, why she is passionate about teaching history in depth, and how she has discovered a new passion to help women with labor and lactation as a pre-certified doula. BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE! Kaely explains how she had a door unexpectedly open when she began teaching Spanish. It's a rich episode, listener. Let us know what you find relateable in her story.
The Listening Chair is an outlet of the Institute for Discipleship (IFD).
This episode is sponsored by BeADisciple.com - a hub for Christian Online Education.
On this podcast stories of all ages, stages and skill sets will be shared. Guests will share on how they live into the calling of being a beloved child of God, and on how they live out of this through their career/vocation.
So if you are doubting what next steps to take towards a career, think you chose the "wrong" career, or are sick of people telling you that there is no money in that line work/ that the insurance plan would suck at that type of company/ or that that job does not exist, come on over and get cozy for a listen. Chances are that their stories will help you in writing yours.
A fellow Texan, AJ Amyx (a life and business coach) walks Meg and Miranda through a medicine journey that he went on that brought him closer to God, as well as helped him work through a few barriers in his faith. He shares how hushing criticism is of the upmost imprtance in acheiving personal and professional goals.
The Listening Chair is an outlet of the Institute for Discipleship (IFD)
On this podcast stories of all ages, stages and skill sets will be shared. Guests will share on how they live into the calling of being a beloved child of God, and on how they live out of this through their career/vocation.
So if you are doubting what next steps to take towards a career, think you chose the "wrong" career, or are sick of people telling you that there is no money in that line work/ that the insurance plan would suck at that type of company/ or that that job does not exist, come on over and get cozy for a listen. Chances are that their stories will help you in writing yours.
Rev. Molly Just, Director of Discipleship at Southwestern College, schools us on the latin roots of vocation and shares her journey from Catholocism to clergy in the United Methodist Church. Molly shares, "When you run into a wall where you need more than your gifts to carry you, your grounding as a beloved child of God will carry you."
The Listening Chair is an outlet of the Institute for Discipleship (IFD)
On this podcast stories of all ages, stages and skill sets will be shared. Guests will share on how they live into the calling of being a beloved child of God, and on how they live out of this through their career/vocation.
So if you are doubting what next steps to take towards a career, think you chose the "wrong" career, or are sick of people telling you that there is no money in that line work/ that the insurance plan would suck at that type of company/ or that that job does not exist, come on over and get cozy for a listen. Chances are that their stories will help you in writing yours.
This episode features Bob Morgan, a retired teacher/coach now working as a groundskeeper at Camp Horizon. He discusses how his faith influenced his work with students, the importance of having a team-mate in a spouse, and the joy of finding God in nature. Bob talks to Meg & Miranda about how his community guided him into his career path - one that he may not have found for himself.
The Listening Chair is an outlet of the Institute for Discipleship (IFD)
"The Listening Chair" is an outlet of the Institute for Discipleship (IFD). With your hosts, Meg Calvin and Miranda Priddy, you'll hear interviews with people from all walks of life over their call stories--what led them to their current vocation. ✌💪😁💗👏
What’s the IFD, you ask? Well, it is dedicated to providing Christian resources and education that build disciples and strengthen ministries. Being housed at Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas, we have many initiatives that assist persons in discovering and carrying out their vocational callings. This podcast is one of those initiatives.
On this podcast stories of all ages, stages and skill sets will be shared. Guests will share on how they live into the calling of being a beloved child of God, and on how they live out of this love through their vocational calling. As one “sits” in the Listening Chair, we will be listening to him/her share on how he/she has listened to the holy hums of the Spirit over the years.
So if you are doubting what next steps to take towards a career, think you chose the "wrong" career, or are sick of people telling you that there is no money in that line work/ that the insurance plan would suck at that type of company/ or that that job does not exist, come on over and get cozy for a listen. Chances are that their stories will help you in writing yours.
Our first guest is Danielle Shroyer. We’ll listen for stories about crescendo moments of when gifts and calling evolve and find permission for plans to change.
We’ll hear about how God yelled at our guest twice in her life and we hope by the end of today’s episode, you, too will know the importance of silence.
Are you struggling with how your faith, career, and what you feel God's purpose for your life is?
Join us in the Listening Chair to hear from a wide array of people about how their career, vocation, and calling are intertwined.
Hosts Meg Calvin and Miranda Priddy have pulled up a chair for you - are you ready to listen?
In our pilot episode, we discuss what our first season will be like, what our similarities and differences are, and talk about how we're currently living into our individual callings.