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Encouragement for every season of life30 for Freedom & Pouring into the Next Generation w/ Brent Silkey
E^3 Podcast Episode 27: a conversation with pastor, Chi Alpha director, and 30 for Freedom founder, Brent Silkey, and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. In this episode, they discuss how youth and young adults are being current world changers. You will also hear the...
Mental Health & Ways Leaders Can Support Others w/ Pastor Brittany Jones
E^3 Podcast Episode 26: a conversation with wife, mom, and pastor Brittany Jones and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. In this episode, they discuss mental health, the value of leaders checking-in with their mental health, and how to support others who are going through...
Meeting the BTG Director w/ Angie Goetz
E^3 Podcast Episode 25: a conversation with Bridging the Gap director and pastor, Angie Goetz, and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. In this episode, you will learn more about Angie, her previous vocations, and what she loves about BTG! They also discuss BTG's latest...
Leading When You’re Not in Charge w/ Dr. Lori Dykstra
E^3 Podcast - Leadership Episode: a conversation with pastor and Emmanuel Leadership College Site Director, Dr. Lori Dykstra, and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. In this episode, they discuss how you can be an influential leader, even when you're not in charge. They...
Rediscovering Health & Routine After Disruptions w/ Ashley Darkenwald
E^3 Podcast - Leadership Episode: a conversation with fitness and wellness professional Ashley Darkenwald and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. In this episode, they discuss the ways we might feel about our bodies and how we can honor them, even when they aren’t doing...
Let’s Talk About Marriage w/ Derek & Kari Staaland
E^3 Encouragement Episode: a Valentine's season conversation with marriage coaches and speakers Kari and Derek Staaland (they also happen to be the sister and brother-in-law of BTG Director Angie Goetz) and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. In this episode, they discuss...
Managing Stress in Healthy Ways w/ Dr. Katie Dobowey
E^3 Encouragement Episode: a conversation with BTG Advisor and doctor of chiropractic, Dr. Katie Dobowey, and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. In this episode, they discuss biological causes of stress and how it affects our body. They also talk about the importance of...
Every Woman is a Leader w/ Julie Fisk
E^3 Leadership Episode: a conversation with national speaker and author, Julie Fisk, as she has a conversation with our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. In this episode, they discuss how every woman is a leader. Regardless of whether we are leading teams at work, are...
Racial Unity Within the Church w/ Portia Allen
E^3 Leadership Episode: a conversation with pastor, national speaker, and podcaster Portia Allen as she has a conversation with our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. In this episode, they discuss the importance of racial unity within the church, as well as how church...
Discussing Friendship–It’s Complicated w/ Andi Andrew
E^3 Leadership Episode: a conversation with pastor, author, speaker, and founder of "She is Free," Andi Andrew, and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. In this leadership episode, they discuss Andi’s new book, Friendship--It’s Complicated, as Andi shares her heart for...