Want to get better at work? At managing others? Managing yourself? Gayle Allen interviews experts who take your performance to the next level. Each episode features a book with insights to help you achieve your goals.
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CROOKED RIVER is a fictional podcast narrative that spans the five-year period between September 1934 and August 1939 in post-Prohibition Cleveland, Ohio at the height of the Great Depression. During this politically turbulent time, an elusive killer decapitated and dismembered thirteen victims—seven men and six women—all under the watch of newly appointed Public Safety Director Eliot Ness, the famed G-man from Al Capone’s Chicago glory days. The disturbing crimes, the setting, and the perip ...
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Ministry leadership is about more than just growing your church or organization. It’s about participating in God’s mission in the world. But how can leaders know God’s mission or their unique place in it? Faithful ministry leadership is rooted in a life of deep and abiding faithfulness to Jesus. In “Spiritual Life and Leadership,” Markus Watson and his guests explore what it means to be faithful leaders whose ministry flows from their ever-deepening relationship with God.
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The QBG Podcast is hosted by two Queer Black Girlfriends, India and Brittany, who met in a whirlwind friendmance that included charcuterie boards with the finest meats and cheeses, a shared love of books, and most importantly the genuine desire to be the next Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King. Bittersweet news came when India announced she was moving to the West Coast in the winter of 2020 and their friendmance turned into a long distance friendship and partnership. Together the two have hosted C ...
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On the Insurance Claims Innovation podcast, your host, Chris Tidball, encourages entrepreneurs to share their expertise, stories, and hearts. We cover a wide range of topics – From insurance claims to subrogation that our guests are thought leaders in. We believe that every person has a unique message which can positively impact the world. We let our guests share on the subjects they’re well-known for. No matter the topic, you’ll be hearing real stories from real people.
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229. The Fear-Driven Church, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson
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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss a quote from episode 216 with guests Brad Strawn and Warren Brown. The quote highlights the perception that contemporary Christianity in the United States is more known for what it opposes than for what it supports. Tod Bolsinger explores this phenomenon,…
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CM 272: Julia Hotz on the Connection Cure
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Each day, millions of doctors write prescriptions for drugs intended to help their patients. But what if many of our modern health ailments, like depression, anxiety, and chronic pain, would benefit as much, if not more, from a social prescription?What if nature, art, movement, and service could reduce our symptoms, decrease doctor visits, and impr…
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228. Dismantling the Myth of the White God, with Grace Ji-Sun Kim, author of When God Became White
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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Grace Ji-Sun Kim, theology professor at Earlham School of Religion and the author of When God Became White, discusses how cultural forces throughout history have shaped the portrayal of both God and Jesus as white males, and how that portrayal has hurt our ability to be the leaders we need to b…
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227. Effective Team Management, a Quick Conversation withTod Bolsinger and Markus Watson
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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss a quote from Mike Bonem, which underscores the importance of empowering team members to fulfill their roles. They explore the necessity of recruiting the right people and then giving them the freedom to execute their tasks effectively. Tod emphasizes the …
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CM 271: Anna Goldfarb on Modern Friendship
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We know how important friendships are. At the very least, for our health and well-being. But we also know how hard it gets to make and keep friends over the course of a lifetime, especially as we move, change jobs, and have families.That’s why Anna Goldfarb’s book, Modern Friendship: How to Nurture Our Most Valued Connections, is so important. We n…
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226. Tackling Toxic Polarization in Your Church, with Allen Hilton and Andrew Hanauer
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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Allen Hilton, Executive Director of A House United, and Andrew Hanauer, CEO of One America Movement, bring a wealth of experience and practical insight into how our churches can navigate political and cultural division, especially during this very divisive election season. We explore their stra…
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225. God's Work in the In-Between, a Quick Conversation withTod Bolsinger and Markus Watson
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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss the importance of transitions in both individual and organizational life, as highlighted by a quote from Terry Walling. They explore the concept of the "in between," likening it to the liminal space where significant transformation occurs. Bolsinger empha…
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CM 270: Alex Budak Helps Us Become Changemakers
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Most of us believe we can make a difference in the world. That we can have an impact. What holds us back from acting on those beliefs are often the doubts. Doubts about our skills, our credentials, even our roles at work.Alex Budak studied the research and interviewed the changemakers, and he argues we can all be changemakers, no matter our resumes…
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224. Leadership Through the Lens of Hebrews, with Amy Peeler, author of Hebrews: Commentaries for Christian Formation
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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Amy Peeler, author of Hebrews: Commentaries for Christian Formation, shares her insights on leadership through the lens of the book of Hebrews, drawing parallels between Jesus’ steadfast priesthood and the role of modern pastors and leaders. Her reflections on enduring hope, resilience, and the…
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223. Discovering Where God is Already at Work, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson
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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Markus Watson and Tod Bolsinger engage in a discerning conversation about the leadership and mission implications of the idea that God is already pesent in every culture. They consider the respect and humility required when entering new cultures and relationships, especially with the understand…
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CM 269: Dacher Keltner on How Awe Helps Us Thrive
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This year, we witnessed a solar eclipse. Walking the streets of my neighborhood that day, looking through my solar eclipse glasses and sharing them with others, I felt a profound sense of awe.And I saw that awe, that wonder, reflected in the faces of the people around me. For one or two hours, we were part of something bigger than ourselves. And th…
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222. Building a Multi-Inclusive Church, with Efrem Smith and Dan Kreiss, authors of Church for Everyone
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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Efrem Smith and Dan Kreiss, the authors of Church For Everyone: Building a Multi-Inclusive Community, explore the importance of multi-inclusivity in church leadership, the need to empower young people in decision-making, and the steps required to break down socio-economic and cultural barriers …
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221. Miroslav Volf's Take on Moving Forward, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson
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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Tod Bolsinger brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this conversation, challenging us to resist nostalgia and the allure of a past era—like the 1960s, when the church thrived in a very different context. Reflecting on a quote from Miroslav Volf, Bolsinger, together with Markus Watson, …
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Social connections are one of the keys to a happy and healthy life, yet few of us learn how to build them.If we’re lucky, we have family and friends who model them. But even then, our biology equips us with cognitive biases that can get in the way.Fortunately, award-winning science writer David Robson has studied the research. He shares what he’s l…
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220. Leading Through Tragedy, Adversity, and Crisis, with Gayle Beebe, author of The Crucibles that Shape Us
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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! In ministry leadership, how we respond to crises significantly impacts not just our journey, but also the communities we serve. Painful experiences like this can be crucibles that mold our character, highlight the importance of emotional presence, and underscore the need for institutional stami…
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30 - Exploring the Future of Claims Management: AI, Efficiency, and Customer Experience with Sapiens' Gayle Herbkersman
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Your host, Chris Tidball, talks with the Senior Vice President of Sapiens, Gayle Herbkersman. Gayle's path into the insurance industry is a testament to the power of experience and the drive for process efficiency. With a rich background in insurance software, Gayle has witnessed first-hand the pivotal role emerging technologies play in shaping the…
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219. The Role of Joy in Effective Church Leadership, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson
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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! This episode explores the critical role of joy in fostering deep connections within our communities. As Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson consider how an atmosphere of joy can be crafted and communicated through our actions, they discuss how this translates to effective ministry and church leader…
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There are many good reasons to look to others. For example, you might need expert advice or feedback to improve your performance. But there’s one reason not to, and, that is, to determine your self-worth.When you look to someone else to define you or tell you how to live your life, you lose a lot. And if you find it hard to believe you’d ever let s…
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218. Trust, Teams, and Transformational Leadership, with Mike Bonem, author of The Art of Leading Change
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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Strong sermons, pastoral care and counseling, leading Bible studies. These are all really important for effective ministry leadership. But leading a church or organization is more than just that, isn’t it? In this episode, Mike Bonem--consultant, coach, and author of The Art of Leading Change--…
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217. Holding on or Venturing Forth, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson
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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Markus Watson and Tod Bolsinger reflect on their passion for exploration as an essential element of leadership, discussing the current crisis where the church often resists change and clings to the past rather than venturing into the unknown. Together, they explore the challenges in embracing e…
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CM 266: Jeff Wetzler on Deepening Connections
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We’re surrounded by people with knowledge. The manager who can provide expert feedback or the colleague who has important information. These kinds of insights can help us achieve our goals.Yet as much as we need that knowledge, we often don’t act in ways that invite it. It’s when the project runs behind or we can’t make our numbers that we realize,…
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216. Overcoming 'Puny' Spirituality, with Warren Brown and Brad Strawn, authors of Enhancing Christian Life
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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! In this episode, Warren Brown and Brad Strawn, authors of Enhancing Christian Life, explain how contemporary Christian practices can often lead to what they call a 'puny' experience of Christianity that elevates personal feelings of closeness to God over outward expressions of faith. They argue…
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29 - Understanding the Impact of Nuclear Verdicts on the Insurance Market with Vernis & Bowling's Ian Matthes
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Your host, Chris Tidball, talks with the Regional Managing Attorney and General Counsel of Vernis & Bowling, Ian Matthes. Ian's path into the insurance world was both intriguing and instructive. He began his career at an insurance defense litigation firm in Atlanta, Georgia, which laid the foundation for his deep understanding of the industry. His …
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215. The Contagion of Anxiety in Spiritual Leadership, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson
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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! This episode unpacks the concept of differentiation—how it allows us to recognize when someone else's anxiety affects us and vice versa, and the significance of maintaining our personal identity while staying connected in relationships. With vivid examples and relatable scenarios, we'll explore…
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CM 265: Tali Sharot on How to Rekindle Happiness
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We all want to be happy. In fact, it’s our desire for happiness that drives most of our decisions, like our friendships, our activities, even our purchases. Yet, over time, we find that the things that made us so happy at the start – that new car or delicious meal – end up losing their luster. I was curious about why this happens and what, if anyth…
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28 - Navigating the Changing Landscape of Insurance Defense with Suite 200 Solutions' Taylor Smith
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Your host, Chris Tidball, talks with the Founder and President of Suite 200 Solutions, Taylor Smith. The conversation began with an exploration of the study conducted by Suite 200 Solutions—the research aimed to understand the hurdles that insurance defense attorneys encounter in their practice. Taylor delved into the findings, it became clear that…
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214. Leading with Purpose and Authenticity, with Tommy Nixon, CEO of Urban Youth Workers Initiative
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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Healthy leadership is about paying attention to what God is up to in the people we’re leading. Our job, then, is not to force people to be something they’re not so they can support our own initiatives. Our job is to take note of how our people are wired and then help them live that out for the …
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27 - Unveiling the Complexities of Insurance Defense and Fraud Preventing with Wood Smith Henning & Berman's Frances OMeara
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Your host, Chris Tidball, talks with the Partner of Wood Smith Henning & Berman, Frances OMeara. Frances' path to law was as dynamic as the cases she handled. With a background in sports, particularly basketball, she earned a scholarship to play at Stanford. However, her trajectory took a turn toward law school, leading her to specialize in insuran…
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26 - Transforming Insurance Claims Management with Innovative Negotiation Strategies with Cruser & Mitchell's Bill Mitchell
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Your host, Chris Tidball, talks with the Founding Partner of Cruser & Mitchell, Bill Mitchell. Bill's story is a testament to the power of vision and determination. Growing up as a blue-collar kid in Detroit, his future was shaped early on by his father's aspirations for his children. Despite not having a high school diploma, Bill's father envision…
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25 - Unleashing the Power of Negotiation: Insights from Insurance and Legal Experts with SECURA Insurance Companies and DunbarMonroe's Taylor Rawal and Chris Dunnells
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Your host, Chris Tidball, talks with the Litigation Specialist of SECURA Insurance Companies, Taylor Rawal, and the Attorney of DunbarMonroe, Chris Dunnells. Taylor has carved a niche for herself at SECURA Insurance Companies, climbing the ranks from the call center to handling litigation files. Her expertise spans personal lines, commercial lines,…
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24 - Innovating Claims Handling: Navigating Legislative Changes and Trial Lawyer Tactics with First Acceptance Insurance's Sarannah McMurtry
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your host, Chris Tidball, talks with the Executive Vice President and General Counsel of First Acceptance Insurance, Sarannah McMurtry. Sarannah's career trajectory is as fascinating as it is instructive. She began in the legal field, focusing on insurance defense, coverage-related litigation, and the thorny issue of bad faith claims. Her expertise…
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23 - Unveiling the Truth: Exploring Fraud and Recurring Injuries in Insurance Claims with Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP's Kelly Petter
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Your host, Chris Tidball, talks with the Partner of Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP, Kelly Petter. Like many of her peers, Kelly's entry into the insurance sector was somewhat accidental. After graduating from law school during the recession, job opportunities were scarce. She was unaware of insurance defense as a field until she received a job offer …
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22 - Streamlining Insurance Claim Adjustments: The Impact of Digital Owl with DigitalOwl's Sean Allen
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Your host, Chris Tidball, talks with the SVP of Sales and Marketing of DigitalOwl, Sean Allen. Sean's journey into the insurance world was quite serendipitous. Nearly three decades ago, he was asked to manage the insurance vertical at a company where he worked. Despite the industry's reputation for slow decision-making, Sean took on the challenge a…
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21 - Navigating Change and Championing Diversity with Marsh & McLennan Agency's Angela Lee
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Your host, Chris Tidball, talks with the Director of National Claims Operations of Marsh & McLennan Agency, Angela Lee. Angela's entry into the insurance world was serendipitous. After graduating college during a challenging job market, she found her first role as a claims assistant at Travelers. Here, Angela discovered her passion for the technica…
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20 - The Impact of Increasing Insurance Limits on Owner-Operator Truck Drivers with OOIDA's James Luce
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Your host, Chris Tidball, talks with the Senior Claims Counsel of OOIDA, James Luce. OOIDA stands out as a unique organization dedicated to representing the interests of truck drivers. Unlike the Trucking Insurance Defense Association (TIDA), which focuses on trucking companies, OOIDA is committed to individual truck drivers whether they are compan…
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19 - The Bottom Line Impact: Recovering Missed Third-Party Deductibles in Commercial Insurance with Paragon's Sean Garret
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Your host, Chris Tidball, talks with the VP of Business Development of Paragon, Sean Garret. Sean's path to the insurance sector is as intriguing as it is inspiring. Transitioning from the hospitality industry, he found his niche in insurance, where he now plays a pivotal role at Paragon. His story is a testament to the dynamic nature of career pat…
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18 - Unveiling the Power of Relationships in the Insurance Industry with CLM Alliance's Ronna Ruppelt
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Your host, Chris Tidball, talks with the CEO of CLM Alliance, Ronna Ruppelt. Ronna's career is a testament to the dynamic nature of the insurance industry. Her journey is filled with valuable lessons for professionals at any stage of their careers. Ronna's rise to the top echelons of the industry wasn't just about hard work and expertise; it was al…
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213. Embracing Limitations as a Ministry Resource, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson
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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! In this episode, Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson explore the powerful reminder that as pastors and leaders, we are not God and that recognizing our human limitations can prevent dysfunction within our ministries. This conversation will shed light on the protective nature of limitations for both…
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CM 264: Michael Norton on How Rituals Improve Our Lives
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We crave meaning and purpose, yet obtaining them can feel beyond our control, like they're merely products of luck and circumstance. Fortunately, researchers who’ve studied the power of ritual have found they’re more in our control than we think. In this interview, I talk to one of these researchers, psychologist Michael Norton. He shares how ritua…
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17 - Unveiling the Untold Stories of Insurance with Gallagher Bassett's Caryn Siebert
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Your host, Chris Tidball, talks with the Director of Carrier Engagement and Vice President of Carrier Practice of Gallagher Bassett, Caryn Siebert. Caryn's path into the insurance industry was as unexpected as fascinating. Initially aspiring to be a veterinarian, she quickly realized that fainting at the sight of blood was a clear sign that it wasn…
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212. Unlearning Old Paradigms for Kingdom Leadership, with Terry Walling, author of Unlikely Nomads
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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Terry Walling is Founder and President of Leader Breakthru and the author of Unlikely Nomads. In this episode, Terry Walling shares about people he calls “nomads.” They love Jesus, but they don’t love the more traditional expressions of the church. They want to be part of the church, but the wa…
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211. Fire and Suffering, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson
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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! In this episode, Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson unpack a powerful quote from Steve Carter, "You only learn resilience through the fire and through the suffering." This quote emerged from Steve Carter's experience of letting go of everything he had known and worked towards when he offered his r…
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CM 263: Adam Alter on Simple Ways to Get Unstuck – Rebroadcast
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At some point, we all get stuck. Maybe it’s in a job or career. Maybe it’s a relationship or business venture.Though it’s something we all experience, when it happens, we can feel alone and out of our depth. Emotions may overwhelm us. Mental traps lure is in. In no time at all, we can’t see a way out.Award-winning professor, researcher, and author,…
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210. Cultivating Cultural Competence, with Daniel Lee, author of Doing Asian American Theology
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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Daniel Lee is the academic dean for the Center for Asian American Theology and Ministry at Fuller Theological Seminary and author of Doing Asian American Theology. Daniel Lee discusses the fact that each of us does theology from a particular persepective. Recognizing our own "particularities" m…
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209. Abdication and Abuse, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson
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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! In this episode, Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson explore a powerful quote from Lisa Lamb: "An abdication of leadership is also an abuse of leadership." Lisa's perspective as a preaching professor adds a unique angle to the discussion, highlighting the responsibility of leaders to recognize and …
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CM 262: Norman Farb on the Science of Sensation
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When we’re feeling stuck, it’s tempting to believe more thinking is the answer. We stew and we ponder, and then we double down on solutions we’ve tried before. It’s no wonder we start to feel like we just can’t figure it out.But what would happen if we put thinking aside and tried something else? Author and researcher, Norman Farb, has learned that…
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208. Letting Go in Leadership to Move Forward in Life, with Adam McHugh, author of Blood From a Stone
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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! In this conversation, Adam McHugh, the author of Blood From a Stone, opens up about his transition from ministry as a hospice chaplain to the world of wine, becoming a wine tour guide and sommelier. Adam shares about the emotional rollercoaster that goes along with redefining one's identity and…
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207. The Vital Role of Vocation, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson
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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! In this episode, Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson explore the transformative power of vocation as they discuss a poignant quote by Steven Garber. Join them as they unpack how each person's calling is woven into the very meaning of God's work in the world. They shed light on the profound implicat…
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CM 261: Andrew McAfee on the Geek Way
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When we think of geeks, we tend to think of the people who built the tech we use – from our smartphones to search engines to AI. But if we just focus on the tech, we’re missing out on a lot. We’re overlooking how these same geeks reinvented corporate culture using a repeatable set of norms that ensure sustainable innovation.Andrew McAfee is a princ…
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206. The Healing Power of Pilgrimage, with Jon Huckins, Director of Journey Home
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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! When I walked the Camino de Santiago in 2022, it was something I had been longing to do for years. After a fairly traumatic experience at a church I'd been serving, the thought of just walking with Jesus for an extended time felt like exactly what I needed. I walked the Camino together with Jon…
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