Episode 86: a conversation with author, speaker, and Pastor Carolyn Haas and BTG Podcast host, Mykelti Blum. Pastor Carolyn was a featured speaker at Thrive 2024 (watch Workshop ONE and Main Session FOUR), where this episode was recorded. You will first hear about Thrive and Pastor Carolyn’s home church, Substance. Then the conversation turns practical to the topic of dealing with confrontation. Pastor Carolyn invites us to look at confrontation biblically, to consider the people with whom we are having conflict, the role of humility and prayer in confrontation, and much more. This is an area of life that is normal and human, and Pastor Carolyn shares openly about how her own church works to create an environment of openness so conflicts don’t fester.
- Check out Pastors Peter & Carolyn Haas’ book Broken Escalators: The Counterintuitive Art and Science of Happiness on Amazon.
- Learn more about Pastor Carolyn, watch sermons, or hear her podcasts at substancechurch.com/carolynhaas.
- Follow her on Instagram @carolynakhaas.
BTG Events & Resources:
- 2025 Bridging the Gap Leadership Conference
- February 21-22
- Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN)
- Featuring Charlotte Gambill, Keaton & Emily Goetz (worship) Desiree St. John (BTG Missions feature), Angie Goetz (Leadership Exchange facilitator), Lindsay May & Mykelti Blum (emcees)
- Main Sessions, Multiple Workshops, Lund Leadership Award Presentation, the Leadership Exchange, Brainstorming Groups, the After-Party with Cozy “Up North” Activities, Networking, Indoor Pool & Outdoor Hot Tub, and More!
- Early Bird Deadline is Jan 31.
- Register: mnbtg.org/leadership.
- 2025 Single Moms Retreat
- June 6-7, 2025
- Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN)
- Featured Guests: Micah MacDonald, Mykelti Blum, and Stephanie MacDonald (worship)
- Main Sessions, Multiple Breakouts, Lots of Activities and Giveaways.
- Learn More & Register to Attend or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat.
- 2025 Thrive Conference
- October 10-11, 2025
- Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN)
- Featuring: Jennie Allen, Lisa Whittle, Angie Goetz, Susie Larson & Amber Gerstmann (emcees), and Others!
- Main Sessions, Workshop Sessions, Dinner with Jennie Allen, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More!
- Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 19 Will Receive Reserved Seating.
- Register:
- First-time guests to Thrive in Rochester can register for ONLY $20.
- FREE tickets for 2025 High School Grads! Email info@mnbtg.org to request your coupon code. (Tickets are not transferrable to non-2025-high-school grads.)
- Add-ons:
- “LIVE at Thrive with Susie Larson” BTG Podcast Experience
- Dinner with Jennie Allen
- Lunch with Speakers
- Lunch Buffet with Reserved Seating
- Sweatshirt at Presale Price
- 2025 Garden Coffee
- Free Missional Event for Women and Girls of All Ages!
- July 5, 2025, at Lake Geneva Christian Center in Alexandria, MN.
- Enjoy Refreshments, Worship Together, and Hear from a MN Global Worker. You’ll also Have the Opportunity to Invest Into Missions (by Supporting Our 1000 Sisters Fund).
- Learn More at mnbtg.org/1000sisters.
- No RSVP Required; Invite Your Family and Church Community to Attend!
- BTG Missions
- Learn About the 2024-2025 BTG Missions Partners, and Give a Year-End Gift Toward Our $500,000 Goal at mnbtg.org/btgmissions.
- Apply to join the 2025 BTG Missions trip to Budapest.
- Sign up to receive information when future mission trips (including Budapest 2026 and Prague 2026) become available: mnbtg.org/trips.
- Download the Bridging the Gap app (search in your app store or use this direct link), visit us at mnbtg.org, and follow @MNBTG on Facebook and Instagram, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on more from Bridging the Gap!
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