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Retailers are facing a rapidly evolving landscape where consumer expectations, AI advancements, and social media platforms like TikTok are redefining engagement. It feels like the holiday shopping season just ended, but when do retailers start planning for the next one, and some retailers already behind the curve for this season? Joining us today is Carey Cockrum, Director of Consulting at Cella by Randstad Digital, where she helps major brands and marketing teams optimize their strategies with data-driven insights, AI-powered content creation, and cutting-edge retail marketing trends. With the holidays just around the corner, she’s here to share what’s next for retail marketing, campaign optimization, and how brands can stay ahead in a hyper-competitive space. ABOUT CAREY COCKRUM Carey has been a part of the Creative Agency space for nearly 30 years. She has served as Designer, Creative Director, Creative Operations Lead and Agency Lead in both internal and external agencies (big and small). Carey has worked directly with C-suite stakeholders to understand organizational strategies that inform effective creative solutions. She is a bit of a data nerd and loves demonstrating results. Brands she’s supported include Fruit of the Loom, Wendy’s and Humana. In her free time, she enjoys going back to her creative roots through painting and drawing. She also spends her time improving upon the house she lives in today in Southern, MI - inside and out. RESOURCES Catch the future of e-commerce at eTail Boston, August 11-14, 2025. Register now: https://bit.ly/etailboston and use code PARTNER20 for 20% off for retailers and brands Don't Miss MAICON 2025, October 14-16 in Cleveland - the event bringing together the brights minds and leading voices in AI. Use Code AGILE150 for $150 off registration. Go here to register: https://bit.ly/agile150 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.show Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company…
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A weekly Christian podcast that celebrates the value of women in the church, home, and society. Our guests come from a variety of perspectives. We won’t always agree on everything, but we do agree that God is glorious, the Bible is true, women are valuable, and respectful conversation on this topic is essential in our day.
Content provided by Elyse Fitzpatrick and Eric Schumacher. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Elyse Fitzpatrick and Eric Schumacher or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
A weekly Christian podcast that celebrates the value of women in the church, home, and society. Our guests come from a variety of perspectives. We won’t always agree on everything, but we do agree that God is glorious, the Bible is true, women are valuable, and respectful conversation on this topic is essential in our day.
Aimee Byrd joins us to talk about her new book Saving Face . She shares her story from the past few years and how God has shown her more of Himself through all of her suffering.
Mary DeMuth joins us to talk about her latest book, The Most Overlooked Women of the Bible: What Their Stories Teach Us about Being Seen and Heard . Become a Patreon Supporter
Quina Aragon is an author, editor, and spoken word artist residing in Orlando, FL, with her husband and daughter. They are members of New Creation Fellowship. She is the author of the children's book trilogy—Love Made, Love Gave, and Love Can. She is also the author of Love Has a Story, which invites you to explore God’s love as it has existed and moved throughout (and before) time, and how it intends to transform your own life story. It is biblical theology, meets personal story work, meets your local coffee shop poet. Aragon planned on Love Has a Story being a ten-month writing project, but it turned into a much bigger story. Beccome a Patreon Supporter What's a Women Worth? spoken word by Quina Aragon…
Kelley Mathews (ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary) is a multi-published author, editor, and New Testament doctoral student researching Marian theology. Kelley has over twenty-five years’ experience in the Christian publishing and nonprofit domains. She has served as a Publishers Weekly fiction reviewer, Christy Award judge, and Christianity Today Book Award judge. Find Kelley talking about all things Bible on various podcasts. She’s earned such nicknames as grammar enthusiast, Bible nerd, and “human highlighter”—a nod to her passion for promoting other authors on social media.…
Chris Moles joins us to talk about manhood, abuse, and women in the church. Chris Moles is a Pastor and Biblical Counselor who helps churches and families confront the evil of domestic violence and promote healthy, God-honoring, relationships. Become a Patreon Supporter.
Tabitha Westbrook, LMFT-S, LCMHC-QS, LPC-S, is a licensed therapist who helps people who have messy, funky pasts (and sometimes messy, funky presents) live amazing, empowered lives today. Tabitha graduated with her BA in Psychology from NC Central University & her MA in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. In addition to being a licensed counselor & supervisor, Tabitha is an EMDRIA Certified Therapist & Approved Consultant, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), & Certified Christian Trauma Care Provider (CCTCP). She’s also certified in Immediate Stabilization Protocol (ISP), an evidence-based disaster response protocol. She’s the Founder & CEO of The Journey and The Process , a private practice with offices in North Carolina & Texas, specializing in complex trauma, with a focus on domestic abuse & coercive control. Tabitha is a nationally known expert & speaker on abuse, providing training to churches, therapists, & agencies. She also helps train domestic abuse advocates through Called to Peace Ministries ’ faith-based advocacy training, as well as having served as a co-facilitator for the G5 Men’s Batterer Intervention Group. Tabitha is the author of Body & Soul, Healed & Whole: An Invitational Guide to Healthy Sexuality After Trauma, Abuse, and Coercive Control .…
You know him, you love him. Eric Schumacher is back to catch us up on his life. He talks about his latest book, The Good Gift of Weakness: God's Strength Made Perfect in the Story of Your Weakness . He also shares about his current job as a pastor who cares for pastors.
Colleen Ramser interviews Elyse about the rerelease of her updated version of T he Afternoon of Life: Finding Purpose and Joy in Midlife . Become a Patreon Supporter
Beth Allison Barr received her B.A. in History (with a minor in Classics) from Baylor University and her M.A. and Ph.D. in Medieval History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her latest book is Becoming the Pastor’s Wife: How the Marriage Replaced Ordination as a Woman’s Path to Ministry . She has contributed to Religion News Service, The Washington Post, Christianity Today, The Dallas Morning News, Sojourners, Baptist News Global, etc. Her work has been featured by NPR and The New Yorker, and she is actively sought as an academic speaker. Become a Patreon Supporter…
Simone Halpin is the Founder and Visionary Leader of Naomi’s House . Naomi’s House began in 2016 after years of preparing and researching the best way to serve survivors of commercial sexual exploitation. Naomi’s House has since created a model that went from serving five women annually through residential services to hundreds of women annually in multiple programs across the Chicagoland area. Simone is a weekly contributor to the Next Level Podcast produced by her church, Glen Ellyn Bible Church. She met her husband, Anthony, while studying at Texas A&M University (B.S. in Health, class of 2002), she is a 2008 graduate of Moody Theological Seminary (M.A. in Biblical Studies) and is a doctoral student at Wheaton College pursuing her Doctor of Ministry (DMin). Simone and Anthony live in Wheaton with their four children…
Eliza Huie is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) trained in trauma care. She serves as a seminary instructor facilitating certificate-level training in biblical counseling and has authored several books, including her latest Trauma Aware: A Christian’s Guide to Providing Help and Care . Eliza co-hosts Counsel For Life, a podcast about mental health and the Christian life.…
Bri Stensrud is an author, human dignity advocate, and the Director of Women of Welcome. Her passion is to equip the Church to engage more consistently and tangibly in holistic human dignity issues. Throughout her previous work in the pro-life movement, she continually heard questions from those concerned about immigrants and refugees. Understanding that her advocacy for pre-born children and orphans overlapped with so many issues vulnerable migrants faced around the globe, she started a journey to detangle from politically partisan, dehumanizing narratives, and seek out a holistic biblical perspective to uplift and advocate for immigrants and refugees. She holds a Masters of Biblical & Theological Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary , serves on the Board of Directors for The National Association of Evangelicals , and has authored two books: Start with Welcome: The Journey toward a Confident and Compassionate Immigration Conversation , and a children’s book: The Biggest Best Light: Shining God’s Light into the World Around You .…
CoHosting Dr. Pamela MacRae is currently is a Professor in the Applied Theology and Church Ministry Division at Moody Bible Institute, giving oversight to the Ministry to Women major, Ministry to Victims of Sexual Exploitation major, as well as the Ministry to Women Online Certificate program. She also serves on an executive team of Naomi's House, a residential program for sexually exploited women in the Chicagoland area. Guest info: Mary Wiley is a Bible teacher, an author, and the associate publisher at B&H Publishing. She holds a master’s in theological studies and is currently pursuing a PhD. Mary is the author of Our Highest Good: 100 Days of Knowing and Loving God , Everyday Theology: What You Believe Matters , and Discovering the Bible: A Kid’s Guide to Reading and Understanding God’s Word. She and her husband, John, have three children and live in the Nashville area.…
Joy Schroeder, a Lutheran pastor, specializes in the history of biblical interpretation. She is Professor of Church History at Capital University, Columbus, Ohio, where she serves on the faculty on Trinity Lutheran Seminary. She is the author of Deborah's Daughters: Gender Politics and Biblical Interpretation and several other books on the history of interpretation of Scripture. She is also the co-author of Voices Long Silenced: Women Biblical Interpreters Through the Centuries a Westminster John Knox Press publication, which is the topic of our conversation today. Mentioned: The Gospel According to Eve by Amanda Benckhuysen https://www.ivpress.com/the-gospel-according-to-eve…
Brian Lee is a pastor, coach, and speaker. In his 20+ years of experience in vocational ministry, he experienced three instances of spiritual abuse and toxic leadership. He founded Broken to Beloved in 2023, a nonprofit organization that exists to provide practical resources for recovery from and safeguarding against spiritual abuse and religious trauma. He is a certified Trauma-Informed Coach and holds a certification in Religious Trauma Studies. Based in Richmond, VA, Brian loves to go on adventures with his family in search of another cup of coffee.…
Rachel Jones serves as VP of Editorial at The Good Book Company and is the author of Is This It? A Brief Theology of Periods (Yes, Really) and, most recently, The Quiet Time Kickstart: Six Weeks to a Healthy Bible Habit . She enjoys helping others open up the Bible, going running, and spending time with friends.…
Nancy French is a five-time New York Times bestselling author. Her most recent is her personal memoir, Ghosted: An American Story. As a ghostwriter, she has written for a variety of people, from Republican politicians to reality TV stars. As an award-winning investigative journalist, she uncovered sexual and spiritual abuse in America's largest Christian camp.…
Michelle Lee-Barnewall’s interests focus on the application of biblical exegesis to spiritual formation and cultural issues. She is the award-winning author of Neither Complementarian nor Egalitarian and Surprised by the Parables. She has served on the editorial board for the Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society and the Bulletin for Biblical Research and has been on the Board of Directors for the Institute for Biblical Research. When not writing or teaching, she loves to spend time with her three wonderful grandchildren.…
Kaitlyn Schiess (ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary), a doctoral student at Duke Divinity School, is the author of The Liturgy of Politics: Spiritual Formation for the Sake of Our Neighbor and The Ballot and the Bible: How Scripture Has Been Used and Abused in American Politics and Where We Go From Here. She is also a regular cohost on the Holy Post podcast.…
Dallas Jenkins is the creator and director of The Chosen, the most watched multi season drama about the life of Jesus Christ with over 770 million viewings. The Chosen is also the highest ranking crowd funded program ever, having raised over $100,000,000 in four seasons. Dallas is also the director of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever movie (2024). It is his desire to create Christ honoring art that brings glory to God and draws people to Him.…
Sonja Piper Dosti has been working in the entertainment business for over 20 years, helping writers with faith-based projects as a high-level executive for Walt Disney, ABC, Universal Television, and Imagine Television.
Dr. Naomi Cramer Overton (MBA, Doctor of Intercultural Studies) is the General Editor of “ Every Woman’s Bible ” (Tyndale). In addition to her editing duties, she has worked with numerous NPOs including Compassion International. Dr. Pamela McRae oversees the Ministry to Women studies and Ministry to Victims of Sexual Exploitation courses at Moody Bible Institute.…
Diane Langberg (Ph.D., Temple University) is an internationally recognized psychologist with more than 50 years of experience. Langberg is the author of seven books, including Redeeming Power. Her books have been translated into 10 languages. We will be talking to her today about her latest book, When the Church Harms God’s People: Becoming Faith Communities that Resist Abuse, Pursue Truth, and Care for the Wounded (Brazos). Short Bio: Colleen Ramser, M.A., is an EMDR-certified licensed professional counselor (LPC) specializing in trauma - particularly on issues of spiritual abuse and domestic abuse. She is a speaker and writer who meets Christ-followers at the intersection of trauma and faith and has appeared on podcasts such as Christianity Today’s The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill and The Slow Work. As a survivor of trauma, Colleen is a compassionate witness on the journey, bringing a deep knowing of dark nights and new mercies. Connect with Colleen at colleenramserlpc.com , on Facebook at @colleenramser, or Instagram at @colleen.m.ramser…
Heather Matthews (D. Min. Fuller Seminary) is the doctor of ministry program manager at Wheaton College Graduate School. She has also worked as a pastor, church planter, nonprofit leader, and a global worker. She is the author of Confr onting Sexism in the Church: How We Got Here and What We Can Do About It, an IVP publication.…
Pastors’ Wives Tell All — Jessica Taylor is a speaker, pastor's wife, and founder of Come Away Missions, a nonprofit serving the people of Rwanda. Jenna Allen is a creative, photographer, tech wiz, business owner, speaker, and discipleship/worship pastor's wife who brings beauty and a clear message into every project she touches. Stephanie Gilbert is a blogger, speaker, and youth minister's wife who has made it her life's mission to seek out joy amid the junk of everyday life. Collectively, through their Pastors’ Wives Tell All ministry, they are breaking down walls within the church and crushing pastor wifey stereotypes with a little bit of ministry therapy and a whole lot of Jesus… plus epic belly laughs! They are the authors of Pastors’ Wives Tell All: Navigating Real Church Life with Honesty and Humor . You can find out more about their ministry at their website, www.pastorswivestellall.com .…
Jen Pollock Michel is a speaker and the author of numerous books . She is a regular contributor for Christianity Today. A wife and mother of five, Jen lives in Cincinnati where she moved to care for her mother. Jen first joined us in February of 2021. She is back with us today to talk about her new book Surprised by Paradox: The Promise of And in an Either-Or World (IVP).…
Amy Dixon is the author of three picture books— Maurice the Unbeastly , Sophie’s Animal Parade , and Marathon Mouse , as well as a middle-grade novel, Annie B., Made for TV . When she’s not writing, she is editing and marketing other people’s books. She writes from her home in Clovis, CA, where she lives on a steady diet of popcorn and coffee. Rob Dixon is the author of Together in Ministry: Women and Men in Flourishing Partnerships . In addition to serving on InterVarsity staff for more than twenty-six years, Rob teaches at Fuller Theological Seminary and Fresno Pacific University. In his free time, Rob enjoys pickle ball, long runs, and cheering for the LA Dodgers (boooo). Along with illustrator Jennifer Davidson, Amy and Rob have written a beautiful picture book entitled, Penny Preaches . Articles mentioned: Should I Stay or Should I Go? Guidance for Egalitarians in Complementarian Contexts Raising Up Allies: A Standardized Pathway for Developing Men into Allies to Women…
Aubrey Sampson is passionate about helping hurting people find comfort and hope, walking with them as a fellow-traveler through pain. She is an award-nominated author, whose books include The Louder Song , a children’s book Big Feelings Days , and her forthcoming book, What We Find in the Dark: Loss, Hope, and God’s Presence in Grief (April, 2025, NavPress). Aubrey is also a church planter, teaching pastor at Renewal Church , and a cohost on the Nothing is Wasted Podcast . Learn more at aubreysampson.com .…
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