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Encouragement for every season of lifeDoing Boundaries w/ Havilah Cunnington
E^3 Leadership Episode: A conversation with pastor, author, and podcaster Havilah Cunnington and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. In this leadership episode, they will be discussing boundaries and some of Havilah’s journey in understanding what boundaries meant for...
Leading Yourself & Encouraging Others w/ Micah Kennealy
E^3 Leadership Episode: A conversation with Mykelti Blum and Pastor, Chi Alpha Campus Ministry Director, and youngadults.today Co-Founder Micah Kennealy. In this episode, they discuss the importance of leading yourself and how to lead and encourage others,...
God’s Promises Are for Today – Andi Andrew
E^3 Leadership Episode: A recorded message from one of our 2021 Thrive Conference featured speakers, Andi Andrew. In this episode, as Andi shares honestly about God's promises being true today, you will also learn more about her and her family and get a sneak peek...
Fitness, Health, & Balance w/ Ashley Darkenwald
E^3 Leadership Episode: A conversation with fitness and wellness professional Ashley Darkenwald and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. In this episode, they discuss fitness, health, and balance, including what healthy balance looks like and what the Bible says about our...
Thrive Conference History, Purpose, & 2021 Preview w/ Carol Lund
E^3 Leadership Episode: A conversation with BTG Director Carol Lund and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. In this episode, they discuss the history and purpose behind the annual Thrive Conference, and you will also hear a sneak peak message by one of our featured...
Thankfulness 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.