Resource Global: Upnext with Tommy Lee

In this episode of UpNext our guest host Lindsey Fleming sits down with Laura Ehrman of Resource Global to talk about the balance of being a mom and working. They discuss their journey, working in a school, operations for a nonprofit, and now her work at Resource Global.

In this episode of Resource Global's podcast UpNext, our guest host Bob Doll talks with author and speaker Chip Ingram for Part 1 of a 2 part interview about being stuck in our spiritual life. As Christians, we know we've got God's help. Jesus has made it possible. The Holy Spirit even lives inside us! And yet, too many Christians are stuck in the mud when it comes to life change. Bob and Chip discuss some of the reasons that Christians are stuck and the difference between living for God's approval and from God's approval.

In this episode of the UpNext podcast, we talk with Ted Esler, President of Missio Nexus, about his journey, reflections on life, the marketplace, ministry, and what he is currently working on.To learn more about Ted and his work, please check out www.missionexus.org/

In this episode of Resource Global's UpNext our guest host Lindsey Dorrill sits down with Resource Global's Chief People Officer, Emily Geyer to talk about her journey as a school teacher, stay at home, working in a local church, and now leading a startup organization that is growing. They talk about some of the challenges of managing home and work schedules and also lessons learned in leadership.

In today's episode of Resource Global's UpNext, Tommy Lee sits down with Keith Getty of the Getty Music to talk about their newest album Confessio which was written during their time in Ireland. They talk about writing a bit song, touring again, and the latest in the Getty family.

In this episode of UpNext Tommy sat down with Christian marketplace leader and Chairman of the Board for Navigators, DG Elmore, to talk about adjustments during the age of COVID. As a business owner, how did DG care for employees yet stay flexible and make the necessary adjustments to keep the business running? How does a leader serve his employees and team well?

In this episode of Resource Global's UpNext Tommy Lee sits down with UpNext's new guest host Lindsey Fleming. They talk about rising up the corporate ladder, personal ambition, journey, and unexpected life directions. Get to know our newest guest host for UpNext.

In this episode of Resource Global's UpNext our newest guest host, Lindsey Fleming, sits down and talks with Collin Lambert, Host of Resource Global's new radio program Missions Today. They talk about the new radio program, Collin's life and journey in radio, and also the future and relevance of radio today.

In this episode of Resource Global's UpNext, we talk to Jaslyn Dixon, Marriage and Family Therapy Licensed Therapist, Professor, and Gospel Care Director at Reality LA.  In the words of Jaslyn, her position as Reality LA's "Gospel Care Director" means coming alongside people to help them receive and reflect the heart of Christ and the power of our greatest counselor (the Holy Spirit) through leadership development and training, initiating various care programs and offering care. Altogether, it is a love-driven endeavor to make the church a safe and healing space. We asked her if other churches have similar positions, if the concept of soul care is becoming more commonplace, her story of pursuing psychology (she has two Master's degrees and a license!), how the gospel models soul care, and why soul care is important to the Christian walk. We were blessed to hear Jaslyn's testimonies as well as her encouragement to press into healing for His glory, see soul care as a vessel of incarnational ministry, ask how to practice lament and reconciliation, be a people who remember that God is at work, and in that, be freed to move at a pace of trust and peace.

In this episode of Resource Global's UpNext our guest host, Bob Doll, sits down with Kevin Palau, President, and CEO of the Palau Association, to reflect on the life and legacy of evangelist Luis Palau.

In this interview on Resource Global's UpNext, our guest host, Bob Doll, sits down with Michael Lindsay, President of Taylor University and former President of Gordon College. They discuss lessons learned from his time at Gordon College and opportunities at Taylor University. They also discuss transitions, opportunities, and hinge moments. In life when we have moments in which we have an opportunity before us to make a change or to respond to a situation, what follows these instances depends intrinsically on the decisions we make and the actions we take. Michael calls these "hinge moments"—opportunities to open (or close) doors to various pathways of our lives. How does that look throughout the course of one's life? Michael takes time to share with Bob how he has seen this manifested in his own journey.

In this episode of the UpNext podcast, we sit down and talk with Jessica Chin, who leads the brand strategy for WhatsApp. We talk about her journey from Apple, Nike, getting her MBA, and now working with Whatsapp. We also spend some time discussing how technology continues to make the world a smaller place and the role of technology in transforming how church and ministry are done.

In this episode of Resource Global's UpNext, we sit down and talk with Dr. Hannah Stolze, Professor, Teacher, Entrepreneur about her newest book Wisdom Based Business, and the meaning of Proverbs 31 as it relates to a marketplace leader. We also spend time talking about her own journey in the military, research project, and teaching in Indonesia, as well as learning to lead in different settings.

In this episode of Resource Global's UpNext, we sit down and talk with the ultra-talented realtor, Cindy Easley. We talk about her journey, calling, life as a pastor's wife and stay-at-home mom, and her experience of supporting her husband during the years he was the President of a Bible School. We also talk about what makes her successful as a realtor and how her faith integrates into her work, leading her to become the best realtor she can be in TN!

In this episode of Resource Global's UpNext, we catch up with Keith Getty to talk about the 20th anniversary of In Christ Alone, its origins, and how the song came to be. We also talk about the upcoming SING! conference in 2022, and the latest with the Getty family.

In this episode of Resource Global's UpNext we sit down and talk with Resource Global Board Member Tony Chen, Managing Director of Kinyungu Ventures. Tony Invested and built a portfolio of 15 East African companies, mostly in the agriculture, agritech, and fintech sectors. He also published "Chasing Outliers" a research study he conducted on investing in the East Africa region, specifically Kenya. We talked with Tony about what he learned about investing in Kenya through his latest research project.

In this episode of Resource Global's UpNext we sit down and talk with Tommy Tjiptadjaja of Greenhope and entrepreneur Kevin Nguyen about leading in different contexts. Tommy shares about best practices in leading in a SE Asian context and Kevin shares about his insights leading in a church context and in an entrepreneurial capacity.

In this episode of Resource Global's UpNext we sit down and talk with Christian Elliot of A21. We talk about the work of A21, their goal to eliminate trafficking by the end of the 21st century, the Can You See Me Campaign, and telling the stories of the evil of trafficking all over the world. Christian also shares about his journey from working in the entertainment industry to his current work at A21.

In this episode of Upnext, Todd Wilson, the President and Cofounder of the Center for Pastor Theologians, shares about his new book The Enneagram Goes to Church. He talks about his previous pastoral experience and how the Enneagram can be a tool we can all use to shepherd, build, and lead the body of Christ.

In this episode of Resource Global's UpNext our guest host William Adjei sits down with Sarah Collins Rudolph, survivor of the 1963 Alabama church bombing that killed her sister and three other girls. They talked about life in 1963, the trauma from the bombing, and the state of racism in today's country.

In this episode of UpNext we sit down and talk with Ann Ueno, the owner and lead designer of a full-service design firm based in Miami. We sit down and talk about changing jobs and careers, dealing with trials and disappointments, and seeing God in the midst of it.

In this episode of Resource Global's UpNext we sit down and talk with Todd Johnson. Todd Johnson is the Eva B. and Paul E. Toms Distinguished Professor of Mission and Global Christianity, and Co-Director of the Center for the Study of Global Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. We sat down and talked with Todd on the changing trends in the Global Church, how that affects global missions, and what changes we need to make in ministry in light of these trends.

In this week's episode of UpNext, William Adjei, Chairman of the Board for Resource Global sits down with Joi Freeman, entrepreneur and Resource Global Chicago City Director and and Felecia Thompson, Non profit leader and Professor, for a conversation that was recorded during MLK week reflecting on Dr. King's life and his I Have a Dream Speech.

In this second episode, we talk again with Chris Broussard, NBA Insider, Analyst at Fox Sports 1, and Founder of the K.I.N.G Movement. We talked about getting a start in sports, the journey through a career in sports, and how he almost decided to become a pastor. We also heard from Chris about starting a national men's ministry and what he hopes to accomplish through it.

In this episode of UpNext we sit down with NBA Insider, former ESPN and now Fox Sports host Chris Broussard to sit down and talk about his reflection of Dr. Martin Luther King, integrating his faith into this work, and racism in America.

In this episode of Upnext we have Ali Llewellyn and Nicholas Skytland share on their new book What Comes Next?: Shaping the Future in an Ever-Changing World - A Guide for Christian Leaders. They dive into the reality that they world is ever-changing, yet ask the question: how do we as Christians and the Church stay ahead of it? We get to learn about what they call “Future Frameworks” and also get to hear how they stumbled on this journey.

In this episode of Resource Global's UpNext we remember and reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. For this shorten episode, Shundrawn Thomas, President of Northern Trust Asset Management., shares his reflection on Martin Luther King Jr.’s I Have a Dream Speech.

In this episode of UpNext we talk with Mark Phillips and Justin Hall of 11 Tribes. We talk through their journey and lessons that God has taught them along the way. We also talk through their current projects and their passion for raising up a generation of entrepreneurs to make a difference for the Kingdom of God.

Our guest host Collin Lambert talks to modern hymn writers Matt Papa and Matt Boswell. They recently received two dove award nominations: “His Mercy Is More” for Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year and Inspirational Album of the Year. Their album “His Mercy Is More: The Hymns of Matt Boswell and Matt Papa” was produced by 7-time Dove Award winner Nathan Nockels (Passion, Laura Story, Matt Redman). Keith and Kristyn Getty, renowned songwriters considered among the founders of the modern hymn movement, released the album on the Getty Music label and served as Executive Producers.

We talk to John Yeng who is Executive Pastor of the St. John Congregation at The Austin Stone Community Church. We talk about his journey in the corporate world at both United and Continental Airlines, the lessons he learned, and his journey to full-time vocational ministry. Special thanks to our guest host Collin Lambert for this interview.

In this episode of UpNext our guest host Wayne Pederson talks to Jennifer Epperson on her new book The Pioneering Way. They explore the difference between pioneering versus leadership, and look at essential characteristics of the pioneer. By looking at the concept of the pioneering way leaders are able to navigate unfamiliar territory so they too can respond to the pioneer’s call and answer it through effective, beneficial action in both their lives and the lives they touch.

In this episode of UpNext, Andy Crouch and his daughter Amy talk about the tech wise life. Tech gives us tools to connect with our friends, listen to our music, document our lives, share our opinions, and keep up with what's going on in the world. Yet it also tempts us to procrastinate, avoid honest conversations, compare ourselves with others, and filter our reality. Sometimes, it feels like our devices have a lot more control over us than we have over them. But it doesn't have to be that way. Amy and Andy talk about principles that have guided their family and life in the area of technology.

In this episode of UpNext we sit down and talk with Jon Ritner, Pastor of Ecclesia Church in Hollywood. We talk with Jon about his journey working in a megachurch, moving to Europe to do church planting in Brussels, and now pastoring a church in Hollywood. We talk about how the church needs to look different in this post-Christian society, what the church needs to do differently, and the changing role of the pastor.

Our guest host Collin Lambert talks to Andrew Pottenger, Engineering Manager at Facebook and part of our Austin Cohort. They spend time talking about working in the Tech industry, learning from other Christians in the tech industry, and also his journey from working in companies to start ups and lessons learned along the way.

In this episode of UpNext our guest host Collin Lambert talks to our dear friend Michelle Brigance, Missions Director of Austin Christian Fellowship, about her journey, how she landed the role, and observations and insights she is gleaning from the work she is doing globally.

In this episode of UpNext we talk with Yu Khing Poh and Sharon Mah in Singapore. Yu Khing is the Resource Global City Director in Singapore and his wife Sharon is a marketplace leader there. We talked with them both about using their skills to help refugees in Singapore during the early summer of the pandemic along with passion and serving the city well. We also talked about how things are going in the country during this season.

In this episode of UPNext we talked with Jessica from Jakarta on her journey of learning to integrate faith into her work and what that meant graduating from college in the US. We talked about her desire to do ministry, going back to work in the family business, and what ultimately this meant to follow God's leading in her life.

In this episode of UpNext we talk with modern Hymn writer, Kristyn Getty, of the Gettys on her new song release Evensong along with her journey of becoming a musician and entrepreneur. We talk about life choices, unexpected roads, as well as learning to be a mom, leader, songwriter, and performer for the Gospel.

In this episode of UpNext Tommy Lee and Eric Schoonveld sit down with Brandon O'Brien, Director of Content for Redeemer to City to City to talk about his experience in writing and developing content. We talk through some of the things he has learned as an author and how individuals could grow and develop as a writer.

We sit down with Stosh Walsh who serves others through speaking, coaching, workshops and writing. He is a TEDx speaker, an adjunct executive coach with the Center for Creative Leadership, and the author of Along the Way: Leadership Stories from Everyday Life. Stosh began his career in traditional education settings, honing his leadership as a classroom teacher for middle school through college, and as a university residence life director and athletics coach. We talked with Stosh about that journey and lessons learned. We also talked with him on what companies and organizations need from their leaders during this time and how companies need to pivot and make decisions based on the changing environment.

Our guest host Wayne Pederson, sits down with Dr. John Koessler to talk about his newest book Dangerous Virtues: How to Follow Jesus When Evil Masquerades as Good. They spent some time talking about how to recognize these seven deadly sins disguised in today’s culture and how to navigate through these sins as a Gospel Centered Leader.

In this episode of UpNext Tommy Lee and Eric Schoonveld sit down and talk with Rev. Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil. Brenda is a dynamic speaker, teacher, author and reconciliation leader! She is a trailblazer, who is thoroughly loving and rigorously prophetic. Her mission is to inspire and empower emerging Christian leaders to be practitioners of reconciliation in their various spheres of influence. We sit down and talk about journey and also her newest book, Becoming Brave.

Tommy and Eric Schoonveld sit down to talk with Daniel Hill, Lead Pastor of River City Community Church, speaker, and author of White Lies. Daniel shares about his newest book White Awake: Nine Ways to Expose and Resist the Racial Systems That Divide Us.

In this episode of UpNext Paul Borthwick, an old friend and advisor to Resource Global jumps in to talk about his newest book Mission 3:16, God's one verse invitation to love the world.  We talk about the context of the most famous verse in all of Scripture, how that applies to Christians globally, and how we can integrate that mindset into our our own individual lives.  

In this episode of UpNext Tommy and Eric sit down with Sharon Hoover is the Director of Missions at Centreville Presbyterian Church, where she leads local and global outreach and equips the congregation to connect through prayer, internships, and regular serving opportunities. We talk with her about her new book Mapping Church Missions and her journey from a teacher, CIA Analyst, and now serving in a church.

In this episode of UpNext Tommy and Eric Schoonveld sit down to talk with Moody Publishers new acquisition editor. We sat down and talked a bit about her new role and her journey in becoming a writer.

In this episode of UpNext our guest host Wayne Pederson talks to Chuck Bentley, CEO of Crown Financial Ministries and Executive Director of the Christian Economic Forum on tips he has for ministries and individuals during COVID-19. We also talk about the Christian Economic Forum, why he started it and its work engaging marketplace leaders all over the world.

In this episode of UpNext our guest host Greg Jao, former Chairman of Resource Global sits down and talks with Jenny Yang of World Relief and entrepreneur, Jimmy Quach on the issue of race from an Asian American point of view. They share insights on their own experience but also thoughts and recommendations on how Asians Americans should approach the race conversation.

Our guest host Collin Lambert sits down with Everett and Juli Carmody to talk about growing and running a successful company in Austin. We talked to Everett about what he thought his original plans were and what led him to start his company. We also talked with them about dealing with success, living generously and their marriage.

In this episode of UpNext our guest host Collin Lambert talked with Grammy nominated SaulPaul about journey, the trials that he had to face and that he learned in his life, and embracing the calling that God has for him in his life as an entertainer.

In this episode of UpNext our guest host Bob Doll of Nuveen Investments sat down with modern hymnwriter, Keith Getty of Getty Music to talk about life during COVID19. He also shared his journey in starting out Getty Music, touring, writing music, and embracing life as a Christian entrepreneur.