Episode 87: a conversation with author, speaker, and worship leader Natalie Runion and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. Natalie is the founder of Raised of Stay and was a featured guest at Thrive 2024. In this conversation, Natalie walks us through her experience in starting the online community of “stayers” that fight for their faith in God.
Mykelti and Natalie touch on Natalie’s experience of “church hurt” and fighting for her own faith, as well as the fire that is within her to speak the truth, even it means ruffling feathers. They emphasize that there is a difference between exercising Godly, Biblical justice and being unkind, loud, and a gossip. Natalie also shares what she loves about women’s conferences and walks us through her new book, The House that Jesus Built.
- Check out Natalie Runion’s books, The House That Jesus Built and Raised to Stay.
- Learn more about Natalie at natalierunion.com, and follow @raisedtostay on Instagram.
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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