Welcome to More Than Sunday - a weekly podcast where we'll take a deeper dive into the stories, themes, and questions of our faith. Each week we address a different topic, dig into scripture, and talk with some truly remarkable people about their experiences in faith and life.
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Can our differences make a difference? | Ashley Brundage
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In this season of the ‘More Than Sunday’ podcast, we're partnering with Austin Street Center to better understand homelessness, advocacy, and empowerment. Hosts Rohini Drake, Director of Online Ministry at First United Methodist Church Richardson, and Daniel Roby, CEO of Austin Street Center, are joined by a new guest each week. In this episode, we…
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How can we work together to help end homelessness? | Wayne Walker
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In this season of the ‘More Than Sunday’ podcast, we're partnering with Austin Street Center to better understand homelessness, advocacy, and empowerment. Hosts Rohini Drake, Director of Online Ministry at First United Methodist Church Richardson, and Daniel Roby, CEO of Austin Street Center, are joined by a new guest each week. In this episode, we…
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Homeless but not hopeless: A conversation with Norm Hitzges
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In this season of the ‘More Than Sunday’ podcast, we're partnering with Austin Street Center to better understand homelessness, advocacy, and empowerment. Hosts Rohini Drake, Director of Online Ministry at First United Methodist Church Richardson, and Daniel Roby, CEO of Austin Street Center, are joined by a new guest each week. In this episode, we…
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What can I do to help end homelessness? | Chris & Ashlee Kleinert
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In this season of the ‘More Than Sunday’ podcast, we're partnering with Austin Street Center to better understand homelessness, advocacy, and empowerment. Hosts Rohini Drake, Director of Online Ministry at First United Methodist Church Richardson, and Daniel Roby, CEO of Austin Street Center, are joined by a new guest each week. In this episode, we…
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What am I misunderstanding about homelessness? | Dustin Perkins
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In this season of the ‘More Than Sunday’ podcast, we're partnering with Austin Street Center to better understand homelessness, advocacy, and empowerment. Hosts Rohini Drake, Director of Online Ministry at First United Methodist Church Richardson, and Daniel Roby, CEO of Austin Street Center, are joined by a new guest each week. In this episode, we…
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What happens at Austin Street Center? | Anthony Proctor & Daniel Roby
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In this season of the ‘More Than Sunday’ podcast, we're partnering with Austin Street Center to better understand homelessness, advocacy, and empowerment. Hosts Rohini Drake, Director of Online Ministry at First United Methodist Church Richardson, and Daniel Roby, CEO of Austin Street Center, are joined by a new guest each week. In this episode, we…
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How can I become an influencer? | Dr. Clayton Oliphint
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The ‘More Than Sunday’ podcast, hosted by Rohini Drake, is dedicated to the stories, themes, and questions of our faith. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Clayton Oliphint and guest co-host Eric Czechowski to explore what it means to be an influencer and how our surroundings can be influencing us. Please join us for this exciting conversation a…
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How can I be curious and not judgemental? | Rev. Jessie Light-Wells
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The ‘More Than Sunday’ podcast, hosted by Rohini Drake, is dedicated to the stories, themes, and questions of our faith. In this episode, we sit down with Rev. Jessie Light-Wells and guest co-host Eric Czechowski to learn more about UKirk SMU and how providing grace, understanding and support can lead to beautiful growth both personally and in rela…
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How can I be more compassionate? | Daniel Roby & Dr. Clayton Oliphint
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The ‘More Than Sunday’ podcast, hosted by Rohini Drake, is dedicated to the stories, themes, and questions of our faith. In this episode, we sit down with Daniel Roby, CEO of Austin Street Center and Pastor Clayton to learn more about how Austin Street Center supports those in need of safe temporary housing as they work towards their goal of perman…
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How can I make this world more inclusive? | Hollis Owens & Blake Lindsay
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This episode of the ‘More Than Sunday’ podcast, hosted by Rohini Drake, is dedicated to the stories, themes, and questions of our faith. In this episode, we sit down with Hollis and Blake of the “To Be Like Me” organization, which is a trailblazing group dedicated to educating children about different types of disabilities. Please join us in this e…
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How can I find connection in a disconnected world? | Casper ter Kuile
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This episode of the ‘More Than Sunday’ podcast, hosted by Rohini Drake and Eric Czechowski, is dedicated to the stories, themes, and questions of our faith. In this episode, we explore how spiritual principles and relational meditation can enrich relationships and provide a deeper sense of purpose, empathy, and connection within our communities and…
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Celebrating Episode 100 | Feat. Rohini, Julie, Eric, and Josh
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The ‘More Than Sunday’ podcast, hosted by Rohini Drake, is dedicated to the stories, themes, and questions of our faith. As we kick off season 8 and celebrate our 100th episode, we want to take a trip back to the beginning of this journey and learn how the idea for ‘More Than Sunday’ started and how it’s evolved and adapted over each season since. …
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What does it look like when my church starts over? | Dr. Clayton Oliphint & Dr. Vic Casad
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In the More Than Sunday podcast, we tackle tough questions about faith that many people have but are often afraid to ask. In season 7, we asked our church family and listeners what questions they’ve been struggling with and each episode tackles a different tough question that came directly from you! In this episode our More Than Sunday host, Rohini…
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What can we learn from our church neighbors? | Rev. Allison Jean & Pastor Peter Casillas
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In the More Than Sunday podcast, we tackle tough questions about faith that many people have but are often afraid to ask. In season 7, we asked our church family and listeners what questions they’ve been struggling with and each episode tackles a different tough question that came directly from you! In this episode our More Than Sunday host, Rohini…
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Can serving others ever go wrong? | Rev. Allison Jean and Rev. Pavielle Jenkins
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In the More Than Sunday podcast, we tackle tough questions about faith that many people have but are often afraid to ask. In season 7, we asked our church family and listeners what questions they’ve been struggling with and each episode tackles a different tough question that came directly from you! In this episode, our More Than Sunday host, Rohin…
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What is spiritual formation? | Dr. Clayton Oliphint and Rev. Blair Thompson-White
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In the More Than Sunday podcast, we tackle tough questions about faith that many people have but are often afraid to ask. In season 7, we asked our church family and listeners what questions they’ve been struggling with and each episode tackles a different tough question that came directly from you! In each episode, our More Than Sunday host Rohini…
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Are Heaven and Hell real? | Dr. Clayton Oliphint and Rev. Allison Jean
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In the More Than Sunday podcast, we tackle tough questions about faith that many people have but are often afraid to ask. In season 7, we asked our church family and listeners what questions they’ve been struggling with and each episode tackles a different tough question that came directly from you! In each episode our More Than Sunday host, Rohini…
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What do United Methodists believe? - PART 2 | Rev. Jean and Dr. Oliphint
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In the More Than Sunday podcast, we are tackling tough questions about faith that many people have but are often afraid to ask. For our sixth season, we asked our church family and listeners what questions they’ve been struggling with and each episode tackles a different tough question that came directly from you! In every episode, host, Rohini Dra…
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What do United Methodists believe? | Rev. Jean and Dr. Oliphint
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In the More Than Sunday podcast, we are tackling tough questions about faith that many people have but are often afraid to ask. For our sixth season, we asked our church family and listeners what questions they’ve been struggling with and each episode tackles a different tough question that came directly from you! In every episode, host, Rohini Dra…
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How do we have difficult conversations? | Rev. Butler and Dr. Oliphint
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In the More Than Sunday podcast, we are tackling tough questions about faith that many people have but are often afraid to ask. For our sixth season, we asked our church family and listeners what questions they’ve been struggling with and each episode tackles a different tough question that came directly from you! In every episode, host, Rohini Dra…
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How do I find my purpose? | Dr. Oliphint and Rev. Marsalis-Luginbill
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In the More Than Sunday podcast, we are tackling tough questions about faith that many people have but are often afraid to ask. For our sixth season, we asked our church family and listeners what questions they’ve been struggling with and each episode tackles a different tough question that came directly from you! In every episode, host, Rohini Dra…
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What is the church of tomorrow? | Dr. Oliphint and Rev. Greenwood
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In the More Than Sunday podcast, we are tackling tough questions about faith that many people have but are often afraid to ask. For our sixth season, we asked our church family and listeners what questions they’ve been struggling with and each episode tackles a different tough question that came directly from you! In every episode, host, Rohini Dra…
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Why do bad things happen to good people? | Dr. Oliphint and Rev. Jean
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In the More Than Sunday podcast, we are tackling tough questions about faith that many people have but are often afraid to ask. For our sixth season, we asked our church family and listeners what questions they’ve been struggling with and each episode tackles a different tough question that came directly from you! In every episode, host, Rohini Dra…
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Can Christians believe in science? | With guests Dr. Michael Kilgard and Eric Czechowski
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In the season five finale of our More Than Sunday podcast, we are tackling a tough question about faith that many people have but are often afraid to ask. In this episode, we discuss the relationship between faith and science with guests Dr. Michael Kilgard, Eric Czechowski and host Rohini Drake. Dr. Michael shares the personal history of how his s…
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Can women be pastors? | With guests Rev. Sarah Marsalis-Luginbill and Dr. Josh Fitzpatrick
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In season five of the More Than Sunday podcast, we are tackling tough questions about faith that many people have but are often afraid to ask. In this episode, we dig deep into the question, “Can women be pastors?” Pastors Sarah and Josh join host Rohini Drake to share how their views on women in ministry were shaped based on their unique observati…
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Is it okay to not be okay? | With guests Pastor Clayton and Katy V.
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In season five of the More Than Sunday podcast, we are tackling tough questions about faith that many people have but are often afraid to ask. In this episode, we delve into the question, “Is it okay to not be okay?” Pastor Clayton and Katy V. join host Rohini Drake to share their unique perspectives on this very common question and offer their ins…
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Does anyone know what happens when we die? | With guests Terry Parsons and Eric Czechowski
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In season five of the More Than Sunday podcast, we are tackling tough questions about faith that many people have but are often afraid to ask. In this episode, we are diving into the question, “Does anyone know what happens when we die?” Dr. Terry Parsons and Eric Czechowski join host Rohini Drake to share their unique perspectives on this seemingl…
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What is deconstruction and should I be doing it? | With guests Dr. Clayton Oliphint and Dr. Josh Fitzpatrick
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In season five of the More Than Sunday podcast, we are tackling tough questions about faith that many people have but are often afraid to ask. In this episode, we are diving into the question, “What is deconstruction and should I be doing it?”. Pastor Clayton and Pastor Josh join host Rohini Drake to share their unique perspectives on this challeng…
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A Conversation on Race and Real Relationship - Fred Lynch [GARAGE EDITION #4]
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This interview is so jam-packed with wisdom, it's hard to know where to even start with the synopsis. Fred Lynch is a preacher, a church planter, an author, and a former Christian rapper, just to name a few. He felt the call of God on his life at a young age, and has since followed wherever God was leading. Today, he shares with us his passion for …
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A Life Of Worship - George Williamson [GARAGE EDITION #3]
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Often when we hear the word worship, we quickly narrow its definition to the music that happens during a church service. But even though he's a worship leader, George Williamson knows that it's so much more than that. It's a discipline. An attitude. A way of life. These are the lessons he hopes to instill as Director of Worship Ministries at Point …
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Real Talk About Drugs and Alcohol - Ray Lozano [GARAGE EDITION #2]
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It can be awkward and difficult to broach the subject of drugs and alcohol with your kids or someone that might have a problem. Thankfully, Ray Lozano is here to help. Ray has been speaking about the dangers of substance abuse for over thirty years. His curiosity and passion for this education is rooted in his own story and family history. And not …
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Two Bunk John - John Niemeyer [GARAGE EDITION #1]
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Welcome to the Garage Edition of More Than Sunday! Trust us, it's about as fancy as it sounds. As we continue to socially distance and work from home in the midst of the pandemic, we've left the recording studio behind. Instead, Josh Fitzpatrick has set up a microphone in his home garage, and is having conversations with all-new guests via Zoom. Fi…
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Network of Community Ministries - Kaylan VanPelt and Bonnie Edwards
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When looking around Richardson, Texas for organizations that are on the front lines of helping people in need, your eyes will quickly land on Network of Community Ministries. This wonderful nonprofit has made it its mission to care, coach and empower our neighbors in need as they seek an improved quality of life. It's about much more than providing…
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Kairos Prison Ministry - Mary Howard, Bob Diggs, and Albert Reyna
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In the 25th chapter of the book of Matthew, Jesus makes a bold claim; that whenever you visit someone in prison, it's as if you are visiting Jesus himself. "Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." Kairos Prison Ministry takes this charge quite literally. They reach out to incarcerated men, women…
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Hello podcast friends! We hope you and yours are healthy and safe. With necessary precautions, we are continuing to bring you new episodes. In addition to an update from Josh and Eric on how their respective quarantines are going, you will have the pleasure of meeting Ashley Elsey, the founder and CEO of Minerva Consulting. Minerva Consulting is a …
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First off, we'd like to say that while we've always been grateful for our More Than Sunday family and the ways this platform has allowed us to stay connected, we are especially so now. So thank you for engaging with us and continuing to seek to love and serve others in this unprecedented time. This week on the podcast, we have a conversation with s…
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Body & Soul - Rev. Joy Anderson and Jane Aitchison & Joe Olguin
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To Be Like Me - Hollis Owens and TJ Smelko
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Life is like a... roll of toilet paper? It sure is, according to Missy Buchanan. She is an accomplished author and speaker, bringing her message of encouragement to older adults wherever she goes. This conversation is no different; Missy wants to clue us into the struggles and blessings of living our later years. She joined our very own Josh Fitzpa…
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It's Not All "Joyful, Joyful" and "Jingle Bells" - Dr. Scot Bontrager
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Thanksgiving, Christmas... It's the most wonderful time of the year! Right? While it certainly is for some, it most certainly is not for others. The holidays have a way of deepening whatever emotional state you are in; the joys are even more joyful, but the sorrows can reach new lows. For those experiencing any sort of grief, especially this time o…
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As the American hip-hop trio Salt-n-Pepa put it way back in 1990, let's talk about sex. More specifically, let's talk about talking about sex. Broaching such conversations with our kids can be awkward and challenging, but is an absolutely essential part of parenting. Cheryl and Rod Bishop saw this necessity long ago, and have spent nearly the last …
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The Student Section - A Panel Discussion With Six Students From FUMCR
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"Kids these days..." It's a time-honored tradition for adults (former teenagers) to cast aspersions on the youth of the day (current teenagers), without giving much consideration to how things have changed or the new challenges they face. We thought it appropriate to let these students speak for themselves. What is it like to be a student today? Wh…
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On this season of More Than Sunday, we've made it our goal to highlight the heart-warming, life-changing stories that are happening in Richardson, TX. To keep a finger on the pulse of our community and learn from those who may have a different experience than ourselves. Today's interview touches on teamwork, determination, communication, and a sens…
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According to Dr. Michael Kilgard, the brain is a "complicated... miraculous... amazing" thing. And he should know - he's a professor of neuroscience at the University of Texas at Dallas, specializing in research in the fields of tinnitus, stroke recovery, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Dr. Kilgard is also a Christian, and attends First United …
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Deep friendship. Housing first. Reciprocal service. These are just a few of the radical ideas that have made CitySquare a massive force for good in the Dallas area. Since Larry James became CEO of this organization in 1994, he has led the charge to fight the causes and effects of poverty through service, advocacy and friendship. But he would tell y…
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Today's episode presents a challenging, but necessary discussion. Sex trafficking is a pervasive issue; not just abroad, but right here in the United States. Over 100,000 children are trafficked every year in America, with occurrences in Texas ranking second-highest in the country by state. Kim Robinson, our guest today, is part of the solution. Sh…
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Part Of The Family - Dr. Kit Mathes and Michael Lightfoot
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We know from the Bible that God cares for all of creation - including animals! Many people find companionship and comfort in their pets. They can become an important part of our family and a shining example of unconditional love. This week, we welcome two guests to the podcast that have a special love for animals. Dr. Katherine Mathes is a member a…
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An Unexpected Journey - Allyson Martin and Brenda Duckett
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Life never quite turns out the way we plan. And of all the possible situations that could throw us off-course, hearing the word "cancer" from a doctor is one of the most terrifying. As we approach October, we wanted to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month by spending some time with Allyson Martin and Brenda Duckett. Both of these women are breast ca…
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A Vision For Partnership - Dr. Jeannie Stone
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This week, we welcome Dr. Jeannie Stone, the superintendent of the Richardson Independent School District. While she sits at the top of an organization with over 5,000 employees and almost 40,000 students, she doesn't see it that way. She lets us in on her upside-down leadership strategy, and highlights why partnerships - like the one First United …
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