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How do you know when it’s time to make your next big career move? With International Women’s Day around the corner, we are excited to feature Avni Patel Thompson, Founder and CEO of Milo. Avni is building technology that directly supports the often overlooked emotional and logistical labor that falls on parents—especially women. Milo is an AI assistant designed to help families manage that invisible load more efficiently. In this episode, Avni shares her journey from studying chemistry to holding leadership roles at global brands like Adidas and Starbucks, to launching her own ventures. She discusses how she approaches career transitions, the importance of unpleasant experiences, and why she’s focused on making everyday life easier for parents. [01:26] Avni's University Days and Early Career [04:36] Non-Linear Career Paths [05:16] Pursuing Steep Learning Curves [11:51] Entrepreneurship and Safety Nets [15:22] Lived Experiences and Milo [19:55] Avni’s In Her Ellement Moment [20:03] Reflections Links: Avni Patel Thompson on LinkedIn Suchi Srinivasan on LinkedIn Kamila Rakhimova on LinkedIn Ipsos report on the future of parenting About In Her Ellement: In Her Ellement highlights the women and allies leading the charge in digital, business, and technology innovation. Through engaging conversations, the podcast explores their journeys—celebrating successes and acknowledging the balance between work and family. Most importantly, it asks: when was the moment you realized you hadn’t just arrived—you were truly in your element? About The Hosts: Suchi Srinivasan is an expert in AI and digital transformation. Originally from India, her career includes roles at trailblazing organizations like Bell Labs and Microsoft. In 2011, she co-founded the Cleanweb Hackathon, a global initiative driving IT-powered climate solutions with over 10,000 members across 25+ countries. She also advises Women in Cloud, aiming to create $1B in economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs by 2030. Kamila Rakhimova is a fintech leader whose journey took her from Tajikistan to the U.S., where she built a career on her own terms. Leveraging her English proficiency and international relations expertise, she discovered the power of microfinance and moved to the U.S., eventually leading Amazon's Alexa Fund to support underrepresented founders. Subscribe to In Her Ellement on your podcast app of choice to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, business, and technology.…

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Greek, Academic Ministry, and the Global Church with Dr. J. Daniel Mattern 35:41

19 days ago35:41

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We’re excited to welcome Dr. J. Daniel Mattern, one of our newest New Testament professors at Pillar Seminary, to the Pillar Podcast! In this episode, we dive into his academic journey and hear about his impactful time spent in Africa. Don’t miss this engaging conversation as we learn more about his story and perspective.…

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The New Testament in Color 33:05

6 weeks ago33:05

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Dr. Dan Morrison returns to the Pillar Podcast to discuss his contributions to the newly released New Testament In Color , a one-volume New Testament Bible commentary. In this episode, we explore his commentary on socially located readings and dive into their implications for understanding the text. Join us for this important and thought-provoking conversation!…

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Exploring Revelation with Dr. Dan Morrison 32:18

9 weeks ago32:18

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The Pillar Podcast team sat down with Dr. Dan Morrison, New Testament professor here at Pillar Seminary, as he shared about his academic journey, his upbringing, and his service as a Navy chaplain. We’ll also dive into his work and unique perspectives on the book of Revelation, exploring the areas that fascinate him most.…

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Kingship in the Psalms with Dr. Beth Currier 38:35

15 weeks ago38:35

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Join us as we sit down with Dr. Beth Currier for an incredibly insightful discussion on the 4th and 5th books of the Psalms. Dr. Currier unpacks how the Israelites, though without a physical home, made God their refuge, and how the "kingship" experiment reveals God as not just the King of Israel, but the King of the whole world.…

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Church Planting and Gospel Spreading with Manny Fernandez 38:48

18 weeks ago38:48

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The Pillar Podcast team connected with Manny Fernandez, President of World Link Ministries! Tune in as we dive into the history of World Link, Manny’s upbringing in Spain, and how their ministry is planting churches and spreading the gospel across the globe.

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Exploring Your Spiritual Autobiography with Dr. Angela Washington 39:31

21 weeks ago39:31

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In this episode, we explore spiritual autobiographies and discuss how looking back at the ways God has equipped us through trials and tribulations helps us face new challenges with greater clarity and faith. You won’t want to miss this inspiring conversation! Dr. Angela D. Washington is an ordained elder in both the United Methodist Church and National Baptist Church and has over 30 years’ experience in ministry. Dr. Washington received her Doctor of Ministry degree at United Theological Seminary in Trotwood, Ohio where her area of specialization was congregational development and conflict resolution in an urban setting. Her area of concentration was evangelism and leadership. She earned her Master of Divinity degree from Gammon Theological Seminary at the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) in Atlanta, Georgia where her focus areas were psychology and religion. Her Bachelor of Arts is from Beulah Heights University in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Washington has also co-authored a book entitled Prophets to the Nations: Black Methodism, Liberation, and the American Quest for Racial Justice (United Methodist Higher Education Board). Dr. Washington’s most important desire is to use her gifts and graces in service to Almighty God. Dr. Washington’s favorite quotation is “I am because God is…” #PillarPodcast #SpiritualAutobiography #FaithJourney #Leadership…

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Exploring Discipleship with Marty Solomon 42:20

24 weeks ago42:20

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The Pillar Podcast team sat down with Marty Solomon, President of Impact Campus Ministries and host of the BEMA podcast. Tune in to hear about his powerful spiritual journey, insights on Judaic discipleship, and the eastern vs western understandings of the Bible. Plus, we discuss his book Asking Better Questions of the Bible: A Guide for the Wounded, Wary, and Longing for More. #PillarPodcast #MartySolomon #BEMAPodcast #BibleFluency #NewEpisode #Discipleship #Gospel #Bible #Jesus…

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Hospitality, Idolatry, and Suffering in Acts 14 with Dr. Dan Lowery 39:58

27 weeks ago39:58

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Today the Pillar Podcast team takes a look at Acts 14 in which Paul and Barnabas are mistaken for pagan deities. The team explores the implications of this passage for 21st century understandings of hospitality, suffering, and idolatry. Missed any episodes? Catch up on all of them at http://pillarseminary.org/podcast ! #Podcast #PillarPodcast #ChristianMinistry #BookOfActs #PaulineMinistry #idolatry #hospitality #suffering…

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Christian Nationalism: What did we learn? 31:46

31 weeks ago31:46

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Join us for the final episode of the Pillar Podcast series on Christian nationalism, where the team shares heartfelt reflections and provides resources for those looking to engage and serve in this complex space. #christiannationalism #beadisciple #loveyourneighbor #serveyourneighbor #sermononthemount #politics #pillarseminary #seminary #podcast…

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Loving your Neighbor with Caleb Campbell, Part 2 36:24

35 weeks ago36:24

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We're excited for Part 2 of our conversation with Caleb Campbell, Lead Pastor at Desert Springs Bible Church and founder of Disarming Leviathan! In this episode, we dive into Caleb's new book, Disarming Leviathan: Loving your Christian Nationalist Neighbor , and explore how Christians can approach conversations with family and friends leaning towards political extremes. Caleb reminds us of the character that Jesus embodied and called his followers to take on. Check out Caleb's new book here on Amazon: https://a.co/d/c6MkZ48 #PillarPodcast #CalebCampbell #DisarmingLeviathan #ChristianNationalism #PodcastEpisode #nowlive…

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Loving your Neighbor with Caleb Campbell, Part 1 29:14

36 weeks ago29:14

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The Pillar Podcast team sits down with Caleb Campbell of Disarming Leviathan to discuss how to love your Christian Nationalist neighbor. In this episode, Caleb shares his church’s experience through its recent political turbulence and how he navigates a community divided by politics. Check out his new book on Amazon! #PillarPodcast #CalebCampbell #DisarmingLeviathan #ChristianNationalism #PodcastEpisode #NowLive…

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Conspiracies, Anti-Intellectualism, and Humility with Dr. Mike Austin, Part 2 35:42

37 weeks ago35:42

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The Pillar Podcast finishes up a conversation with our very special guest Dr. Mike Austin, Professor and Coordinator for Philosophy and Religious Studies at Eastern Kentucky University. Join us as we dive into some of his books and explore deep topics like humility and anti-intellectualism within evangelicalism. Check out Mike's book on Amazon! #PillarPodcast #MikeAustin #Philosophy #Humility #Conspiracies…

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Conspiracies, Anti-Intellectualism, and Humility with Dr. Mike Austin 40:38

39 weeks ago40:38

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The Pillar Podcast team sits down with special guest Mike Austin, Professor and Coordinator for Philosophy and Religious Studies at Eastern Kentucky University. Join us as we dive into some of his books and explore deep topics like humility and anti-intellectualism within evangelicalism. Check out Mike's book on Amazon! #PillarPodcast #MikeAustin #Philosophy #Humility #Conspiracies…

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Introducing Dr. Kyle Keimer 50:30

41 weeks ago50:30

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Dr. Kyle Keimer is one of the newest professors at Pillar Seminary. In this episode, Dr. Keimer meets up with the Pillar Podcast team to discuss his fascinating work in archaeology and how it helps unravel the world of the Bible. Kyle specializes in the archaeology of ancient Israel and the Hebrew Bible. Currently, his research focuses on the archaeology of the early Israelite monarchy, the books of Samuel, historical geography, and Israelite religion. Since 2018 he has co-directed excavations at Khirbet el-Ra’i, Israel. He also teaches for Jerusalem University College and was Senior Lecturer in the archaeology, history, and languages of ancient Israel and the Near East at Macquarie University, Sydney before returning to the U.S. Previous publications include The Ancient Israelite World (Routledge, 2023, with George A. Pierce), Registers and Modes of Communication in the Ancient Near East: Getting the Message Across (Routledge, 2018, with Gillan Davis), and numerous articles. Kyle co-hosts the Biblical World podcast which explores the archaeological, historical, geographical, and cultural backgrounds of the Bible. #Archaeology #BibleHistory #MeetTheFaculty #DrKyleKeimer #AncientHistory #pillarpodcast…

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Introducing Dr. Cyndi Parker 42:51

43 weeks ago42:51