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Encouragement for every season of lifeThankfulness in Every Season w/ Pastors Jeff & Kristie Kerr
E^3 Encouragement Episode: A conversation with Pastors Jeff and Kristie Kerr and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. In this episode, they discuss the importance of being grateful in every season and how this perspective can be possible in Christ. Hear more from Jeff and...
Perspective in the Middle w/ Peggy Vagle
E^3 Leadership Episode: A conversation with Mykelti Blum and Peggy Vagle, co-church planter and women's ministry leader of The Waters Church in Sartell, MN. In this episode, they discuss the concept of "Perspective in the Middle." Each of us are currently in the...
Leading Well When Business Isn’t As Usual w/ Pat Schwalbe
E^3 Leadership Episode: A conversation with Mykelti Blum and Pat Schwalbe, BTG Volunteer Advisor and Director of Volunteers and Community Engagement for CROSS Services. In this episode, they discuss how to lead well when business isn’t as usual, the value of pivoting...
Kindness and Kids’ Summer Bucket Lists w/ The Ruth Experience
E^3 Encouragement Episode: A conversation with Mykelti Blum (E^3 Podcast host) and Julie, Kendra, and Kristin from The Ruth Experience. In this episode, they discuss kindness, teaching kids kindness, and ways you and your kids can incorporate planned or random acts of...
Soul Care, the Enneagram, and Identity w/ Faith Fitzgerald
E^3 Leadership Episode: A conversation with BTG Advisor Faith Fitzgerald and E^3 Podcast host Mykelti Blum. In this episode, they will be discussing soul care, the Enneagram, and understanding your identity to help you be at your best and stay in tune with God's voice.
Overcoming Comparison and Intimidation w/ Mykelti Blum
E^3 Encouragement Episode: A conversation with BTG Advisor Sonja Bindert and E^3 Podcast host Mykelti Blum. In this episode, they will be discussing the topics of comparison, competition, and intimidation and how to embrace your God-given identity to flourish in the...
Marketing Techniques for Ministry and Marketplace Organizations w/ Shannon Velsor
E^3 Leadership Episode: A conversation with marketing consultant Shannon Velsor and Mykelti Blum. In this episode, they discuss marketing strategies and techniques, the value of partnering with other organizations, as well as how church leaders can utilize marketing...
Mental Health in Leadership w/ Terri Fedorenko
E^3 Leadership Episode: A conversation with Terri Fedorenko, a licensed marriage and family therapist and certified life coach, on mental health in leadership.
The Heart Behind E^3 w/ Carol Lund
A conversation with Carol Lund in our very first E^3 episode.
New Year’s Goals
It's a scenario I've seen hundreds of times. One of my children sitting amidst a sea of toys they have just been tasked to clean up. Occasionally with tears or a scowl, they sit simply not doing the job. "What are you doing? Pick up your toys!" is my initial response,...
