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In this weeks episode we have a transformational leadership expert April Diaz sharing how to set realistic goals that lead to lasting change. With over 25 years of experience coaching C-suite executives, Olympians, and emerging leaders, April shares practical strategies for setting bold, transformational goals that ignite real growth. How to align your internal leadership with your external goals, why traditional goal setting often fails, and how to create a ripple effect of change in your life, business, and leadership. If you're ready to stop playing small and set goals that actually move your life forward, this conversation will light a fire under you. Connect with April www.ezerandco.com Expand Your Energy & Avoid Burnout FREE GUIDE: https://ezerandco.myflodesk.com/energy-expanders Quiz: https://ezerandco.typeform.com/empowered-quiz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aprilldiaz
Send us a textWhat does it take to lead with purpose and navigate major life pivots? April Diaz, Founder & CEO of Ezer & Co., has spent over 25 years coaching high-level leaders, including C-suite executives, Olympians, and top professionals.Want to learn more about expanding your energy and understanding the energy that surrounds you! As well as the energy you put in? Check out this energy expander gift from April https://ezerandco.myflodesk.com/energy-expandersFrom pastoring to pioneering, April knows firsthand what it means to evolve and thrive. In this episode, she shares powerful insights on holistic leadership, transformation, and stepping into your purpose.
In this podcast episode, the focus was on becoming our whole selves. The episode covered six dimensions of wholeness: physical, emotional, mental, relational, spiritual, and renewal. The importance of emotional intelligence and processing our thoughts was emphasized, as well as the value of having supportive relationships and pursuing spiritual connection. The episode also addressed gender in the workplace and domestic responsibilities, as well as the impact of hormonal cycles, sleep, nutrition, and movement on our overall wellness. The key takeaway was to acknowledge and address any tendencies to "play small" in our lives for better transformation and results. To take your FREE wholeness profile assessment please visit our blog - www.renewedleadership.org/blog/80 https://ezerandco.com TOPICS COVERED 1. "The Power of Emotional Intelligence for Success in Work and Relationships" 2. "Deepening Emotional Range for Wholeness" 3. "Unpacking Unconscious Beliefs: How Experiences Affect Our Mindset" 4. "Discovering the Meaning of Ezer for Women" 5. "Surrounding Yourself with Supportive People for Personal Growth" 6. "Playing Small vs. Living to Your Full Potential" 7. "Restoring Gender in the Workplace: What Companies Can Do" 8. "Prioritizing Wellness: The Six Dimensions of Wholeness" 9. "Maximizing Physical Health: Sleep, Food, and Movement for Wholeness" Quotes "No one wins when we play small, man or woman." "What if it's easy?" "Wholeness is not a goal, it's not a destination, it's not something that we ever arrive at. Wholeness is really a lifelong journey. “ "Our bodies have been created to heal and to repair themselves and to function at their highest level. “ "The five people who are closest to you will determine your life. “ "Transformation happens Better Together. We belong together and we belong to one another. “ "I think self-care is pretty surfacey. It's like bubble baths and pedicures and reading by the pool, and I just think that that is a really bandaid approach to a much deeper need that we have, which is to have fully energized lives that don't move us toward burnout. “ "Renewal is the way to avoid burnout and increase energy, but we have to lead ourselves into that.“ "Pay for women to get some coaching, get some therapy, you know, get some time at a conference so that they can actually expand.“ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-pastors-round-table/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-pastors-round-table/support
We are joined by April Diaz, founder of Ezer and Co a coaching organization focused on helping leaders live and lead with wholeness. She's passionate about building into leaders and because of that as you listen, my guess is that you will feel built into even in our short time together. She asks you to consider some tough questions that will help you. Honestly evaluate what's holding you back. I know God will use this time to help you step bravely past your barriers. So, thanks for joining us. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lead-bold/message
How would you define yourself? Really hard question to answer right? Today my guest is April Diaz. April is a visionary and challenger her entire life. April is the Founder and CEO of Ezer + Co., a coaching company all about activating women to live lead with wholeness. For nearly 20 years she pastored in two of the most influential churches in the U.S. April is a certified coach, international speaker, author, and advocate for marginalized voices. She's always been a tomboy with sparkly shoes. April is here today to help remind you the time is now. Join me as I try on April's flip-flops. •To learn more about April click the link below.https://www.ezerandco.com/•Please visit https://www.worldlovebank.com/ to learn more about WORLDLOVEBANK. LOVE after all is the most valuable asset, and WORLDLOVEBANK will help you build emotional security. As we all know life is temporary... accidents happen. Keep your I love you's safe. •Remember when you walk in Other People's Shoes you get a different perspective!•Other People's Shoes would love your financial gift to help support the show click here•Have questions or want to give feedback call or text: 203-548-SHOE•If you enjoy the show consider subscribing on your favorite podcast platforms, so you don't miss an episode. We would also love it if you could leave us a review click here!•To hear other episodes go to:www.opspodcast.com•
in this week's episode i sit down with instagram influencer and college student april diaz as we discuss her life on social media, how she manages brand deals, and how she found community through the internet.
Whether you've been fired or not, you know the sting of rejection, feeling unaligned with a company you're working for and the tension that can create all around. Our guest this week shares about how being fired from her job ended up unleashing her into a new dream! Meet April Diaz, she is the Founder and CEO of Ezer + Co. which is a coaching company that's all about activating women to live and lead with wholeness. We sat down to talk about how and why she started her company and heard about how powerlessness turned into agency through the process of forgiveness. We also talked about what it's like to raise black children as a white mom in our social climate. Then we reimagined Genesis 2:15-25, and thought about the kind of God who celebrates the extraordinary power of women and unleashes partnership! Follow April on instagram @aprilldiaz, and learn more about Ezer + Co. at https://www.ezerandco.com/ Please subscribe, rate and review our podcast and check out our new website https://www.thekinshipcollective.com. As you listen week after week and share the podcast we will keep ending otherness and growing solidarity! Please share our podcast with a friend who needs to be included in a more inclusive conversation about scripture and community. You are loved! We are family!
April Diaz joins Melissa on the mic for our Everyday Woman Series. April grew up in a fundamentalist Christian family and was taught that a woman's place was in the home, caring for her husband and children. As a child, April identified as a leader with loads of ambition and vision and never quite fit the female stereotypes that were expected of her. At 16 years old, April experienced a calling from God asking to invest her life into the next generation. Today, April is the Founder and CEO of Ezer + Co., a coaching company that helps women live and lead with wholeness.If you enjoy this episode, be sure to share it with you friends! If you'd like to donate to the Mimosa Sisterhood podcast, check out my new support feature! In addition, you can now sponsor an alcohol beverage for Melissa to drink during a podcast recording and you'll receive an on-air shout out!SHOW NOTESIn this episode, we talk about:Growing up in a fundamentalist Christian familyNot fitting the script of what a little girl was "suppose to be"How racism, sexism and homophobia had defined the churchMoving out of state and becoming one of the first female pastors at her new churchTraveling internationally to learn from and serve marginalized communitiesAdopting two children from EthiopiaLaunching Ezer + Co. to activate women to live and lead with wholenessThe many struggles of launching a business from scratch during a global pandemicThe meaning of SisterhoodRESOURCES:Check out the Ezer + Co. websiteFollow Ezer + Co. on Instagram and FacebookLearn more about the 6-Month Online Coaching Groups at Ezer + Co.Join the Warrior Women Membership CommunityRegister for Ezer + Co. Wholeness WorkshopsSubscribe to the Weekly Wholeness NewsletterRead April's VoyageLA article HERESupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/mimosasisterhoodpodcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
April Diaz from Ezer and Co joins me on today's podcast. April talks with us about how men and women can work well together in partnership. She shares some safeguards that she has in her own marriage without needing to operate in the Billy Graham Rule. She helps us to see how churches that have been empowering women might actually not be as empowering as they have thought and some steps to deal with that, and why investing in female leaders is worth it. At the end of the podcast, April shares briefly about some coaching packages that if you, your organization, or church are interested in, you can find out more at these links: https://www.ezerandco.com/coaching-groups https://www.ezerandco.com/group-packages
How do you want to show up for yourself and others? However you answer that question means you will have to invest in yourself to make that happen. And, there can be a hundred reasons why we don't do that. In this episode, Annie talks to April Diaz, former pastor of 17 years and now a coach with Ezer & Co, about activating women to live and lead with wholeness. Investing in yourself is hard, but it's the best way to grow. Connect with April Diaz: WEBSITE: ezerandco.com - check out the coaching groups! FACEBOOK: to join this private group, mention you heard April on The Side by Side Podcast! https://www.facebook.com/groups/ezerandco/ INSTAGRAM: @ezerandco OR @aprilldiaz TWITTER: @ezerandco OR @aprilldiaz Additional Resources: Download our FREE “Busy Leader's Guide to Sticky Habits.” For more about us and what we do, check out our website. Related Episodes: What Busy Leaders Need Most Can Comparison Be Good? Embracing the Leader You Are How to Encourage Others Confidence in your Calling
April Diaz of Ezer + Co joins us for this episode where we talk about why Biblical womanhood is more about being a strong warrior than a subservient second-in-command, why we need mothering from God, and how to honor our mothers by knowing their story.
ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Have you ever been a guest on your own podcast? This week Heather is interviewed by April Diaz on the transformation of coaching groups, including the announcement of coaching groups beginning in May! Heather will be leading a group designed for women in ministry, although there are many other groups available to choose from. Heather shares about her most vulnerable struggle -- Imposter Syndrome -- and how coaching helped her through one of the most difficult seasons of her life. ABOUT HEATHER: Heather serves at St. Luke's UMC in Indianapolis as the Director of Student Ministries, leading a diverse team of staff and volunteers at one of the biggest UMC churches in the country. Heather is also the Founder & CEO of Women in Youth Ministry, an organization that celebrates the leadership of women. A certified leadership coach, Heather's two biggest passions are youth ministry and youth pastors. In her free time, Heather is obsessed with makeup, true crime, Youtube craft videos, and personality tests. She is married to PJ and they live in Indianapolis with their two cat children. You can follow her on social media @heatherlea17, or her website https://heatherleakenison.blog/ ABOUT EZER + CO. COACHING GROUPS: The first round of groups begins May 1st, and signup begins SOON! Go to https://www.ezerandco.com/coaching-groups to learn more and sign up! ABOUT WOMEN IN YOUTH MINISTRY: We are an organization that seeks to elevate the voices of women in a male-saturated field. Go to womeninyouthministry.com to explore our blog, join our Facebook community, and learn more about Heather Kenison and her amazing team of women who lead this organization.
During infectious disease outbreaks, data needs shift. Providers want to see heat mapping, total case count, points of transmission and other data points that are not typically evident in an electronic health record (EHR). April Diaz, vice president of clinical services at Marquis Companies, and Vicki Nordby, nurse consultant at Marquis Companies, share about their health system's experience adapting EHR tools to meet the demands of an infectious disease outbreak.
In this episode, Phil Metzger, Nick Roach, and April Diaz discuss the reality and responsibility the term “White Privilege” brings on us today. Connect With Us Instagram: @crossing.cultures Email: thecrossingculturespodcast@gmail.com Phil Metzger: @metzgerphil April Diaz: @aprilldiaz
In this episode we talk with April Diaz about the creation and purpose of her company Ezer + Co, and what services and programs they offer. We also talk about how to lead kids well in times of crisis and grief, what to avoid, and what to embrace. LINKS:Ezer + Co. April on Istagram The Global Fringe Podcast YouTube video of this episodeSupport the show on Patreon and get bonus content and more Support the show on Paypal with a one-time donationRead More →
In this podcast, Daniel Sternthal, Shareholder, Baker Donelson, April Diaz, Vice President of Clinical Services, Marquis Companies, and Darrell Zurovec, General Counsel, Touchstone Communities, discuss how long term care facilities are dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. The podcast discusses how facilities are dealing with pressing issues such as how to manage memory care units in light of the pandemic, how to minimize risk, staff issues, and navigating the patchwork of regulations from the federal, state, and local governments. From AHLA's Post-Acute and Long Term Services Practice Group.
Today's episode features April Diaz. I admire April for her leadership in living a life of wholeness. Today she talks about her two passions: elevating the voices of women and student ministry, through a new project that explores Rites of Passage. ABOUT APRIL: April has been a visionary and challenger her entire life. In 2019, she founded Ezer + Co., a company committed to activating women toward wholeness in life and leadership in full partnership with men. For nearly 20 years she pastored in two of the most influential churches in the U.S. April's a certified coach, speaker, author, and advocate for women everywhere. She's always been a tomboy with sparkly shoes. April's still crazy about her high school sweetheart, Brian. Together, they co-parent 3 fabulous kiddos and live in Orange County, CA. WEBSITE: EZERANDCO.COM FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ezerandco/ INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: @ezerandco, @aprilldiaz --- Thank you for supporting the WYM Podcast! Go to our website to learn more!
April Diaz is the founder and lead warrior of Ezer + Co. She is also a wife, mom, advocate, and disruptor all of which we get a small glimpse of in this conversation. Today, April shares her story of starting full time ministry early in life, learning to take care of herself so she can lead better, and the clarity brought by a difficult season. Her ministry, Ezer + Co, is helping women “lead with wholeness” and bringing out the best in them to create a better world. April's heart for the oppressed shines through in this conversation and reminds us of God's heart for them, too. Listen to April's story now! Stories April shared: Starting Ezer + Co., speaking, and telling her story Growing up in the Midwest in a farming family while her dad pursued ministry Leading as a high schooler and how that opened up her ideas The people who invested in her well Hearing God say “go to the land I will show you” and where that led their family Wrestling with panic attacks The good advice she received from a spiritual director Moving to California to take a middle school pastor position How a monthly practice of silence and solitude keeps her grounded Moving back to the Midwest and feeling out of place The clarity that the difficult season brought Recognizing the privilege of being a white girl Started Ezer + Co. and the ways that challenged her theology Great quotes from April: I love challenging things. I'm all about burning down all the stuff that hurts people. And I want to rebuild things that are for all of us not just those with the power. God is powerful and desires for there to be justice for us all. Self-leadership is what makes or breaks our ability to stay leading. Resources we shared: The Global Fringe Podcast Ezer & Co's website Male and Female (Intimate Marriage Series) by Tremper Longman Related episodes: Meg Calvin and Permission for Ambition Engel Jones and the Power of Connection Penni Zelinkof and Releasing Not Good Enough The post April Diaz and Power and Justice in the Kingdom appeared first on Eric Nevins.
April Diaz is the founder and lead warrior of Ezer + Co. She is also a wife, mom, advocate, and disruptor all of which we get a small glimpse of in this conversation. Today, April shares her story of starting full time ministry early in life, learning to take care of herself so she can […] The post April Diaz and Power and Justice in the Kingdom appeared first on Eric Nevins.
This week April Diaz joins Josh to discuss her observations of patriarchy and sexism in the Church. This is a great conversation about how churches, if not checked, can harm women sometimes without even trying. They also spend time talking about what it looks like when the Church purposefully uses "inclusivity" to point to how it is blameless on the patriarchy/sexism front. Check out April at ezerandco.com and follow her on Twitter @aprildiaz --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/churchhurts/support
January 26th, 2020 - It's Time to Stop Hiding - Genesis 3 & Matthew 13 - April Diaz by Saratoga Federated Church
On this week's episode, the team welcomes April Diaz, founder of Ezer & Company, to share her story about how her personal faith journey has led to a passion for empowering women around the world.
January 19th, 2020 - It's Time to Recover Your Life - Matthew 11:25-30 - April Diaz by Saratoga Federated Church
September 8th, 2019 - All Church Retreat - April Diaz by Saratoga Federated Church
Week 4 of our "Church Practices" Series, with April Diaz
April 14th, 2019 - The Tension - April Diaz by Saratoga Federated Church
April 7th, 2019 - Giving Up Bitterness - April Diaz by Saratoga Federated Church
March 31st, 2019 - Giving Up Specific DIrection - John 15:4-7 - April Diaz by Saratoga Federated Church
March 24th, 2019 - Giving Up Judgment - Matthew 7 - April Diaz by Saratoga Federated Church
Meet April Diaz. As a coach, leader and business owner April has learned the value of having mentors and guides to speak into your life in moments of growth, during what she calls 'pattern interruptions' and even when they have something to say you don't want to hear. Dive in to the nitty-gritty of transformation in this episode and then head over to The Global Fringe, April's podcast focused on stories from the edge. You can find April online at http://www.aprildiaz.com and find her podcast here https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-global-fringe/id1377498273?mt=2
Week 7 of our "A New Way To Be Human" Series, with April Diaz
In this episode, Caleb and Todd talk with Elle Campbell, co-founder of Stuff You Can Use, about what she's learned about scaling well, dealing with fear, why representation matters, and more. ------------- *Guest Links* ------------- Elle on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/ellllllllllle ) Elle on Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/elllllllllllllllllle/ ) Stuff You Can Use ( https://stuffyoucanuse.org ) Women in Youth Ministry Who Speak ( https://form.jotform.com/82410739696163 ) Grow Youth & Kids Ministry ( https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grow-youth-kids-ministry/id1260816727?mt=8 ) Youth Ministry Answers Podcast ( https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/youth-ministry-answers-student-ministry-podcast/id945075110?mt=2 ) ----------------- *Links Mentioned* ----------------- Episode 24: Kenny and Elle Campbell on Launching Products, What They're Learning, and Overcoming Failure ( https://simplecast.com/s/8feec7b9 ) Episode 127: What We Learned in January ( https://simplecast.com/s/9fbf51cb ) Predictable Success Quiz ( https://getpredictablesuccess.com/styles-quiz/ ) April Diaz ( http://www.aprildiaz.com ) Youth Ministry Booster Podcast ( https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/youth-ministry-booster-podcast/id1059313269?mt=2 ) Irene Cho on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/irenemcho ) Austin Channing Brown on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/austinchanning ) I'm Still Here by Austin Channing Brown ( https://www.amazon.com/Im-Still-Here-Dignity-Whiteness/dp/1524760854/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1KNYCGN39SR4K&keywords=im+still+here+black+dignity+in+a+world+made+for+whiteness&qid=1550539077&s=gateway&sprefix=im+still+here%2Caps%2C189&sr=8-1 ) Publishing in Color on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/publishincolor ) Raise Your Voice by Kathy Khang ( https://www.amazon.com/Raise-Your-Voice-Silent-Speak/dp/0830845402/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2KNAO1R4OO2JH&keywords=raise+your+voice+kathy+khang&psc=1&qid=1550539157&s=gateway&sprefix=raise+your+voice%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-1-spons ) How to Be a Crafivist by Sarah Corbett ( https://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Craftivist-Gentle-Protest/dp/1783524073/ref=sr_1_1?crid=33G17MX6N4OE0&keywords=how+to+be+a+craftivist&qid=1550539259&s=gateway&sprefix=how+to+be+a+car%2Caps%2C188&sr=8-1 ) ------------------------------------------- *The Learner's Corner Recommended Resource* ------------------------------------------- Insight by Tasha Eurich ( https://www.amazon.com/Insight-Surprising-Others-Ourselves-Answers/dp/0525573941/ref=sr_1_1?crid=WHHJLDZFTNF9&keywords=insight+tasha+eurich&qid=1550539316&s=gateway&sprefix=insight%2Caps%2C191&sr=8-1 ) ----------------- *What We Learned* ----------------- Elle tells the story of starting Stuff You Can Use with her husband, Kenny, and how they got to where they are today. Key factors for when deciding what to do and not to do. How to scale well Figure out what kind of company you want. Advice for dealing with fear Answer, "what is the worst thing that can happen?" Elle talks about starting her index of women leaders and speakers. You may not realize something you can do until you see someone else do it. Be ruthless about the voices you are learning from Are you learning from the same person? ------------------------ *New Episode Every Week* ------------------------ Thank you for listening to the Learner's Corner Podcast. We hope you'll join us for next week's episode. Until next time, keep learning and keep growing.
SHOW NOTES: EPISODE 7 (April Diaz) In this episode, we sat down with April Diaz to talk ministry health, coaching, and her unique podcast, The Global Fringe. April is a blogger, ministry coach, podcaster, and all around great person.VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://www.htdt.org/podcast/aprildiazWHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE?00:38 – Sunday Cool swag giveaway1:15 – Intro of April Diaz1:28 – Youth Ministry Shout Out (Katie Edwards of Saddleback Church)2:04 – April’s background info5:20 – Leadership and wellness coaching7:52 – Women in ministry and leadership roles9:20 – Personal wellness in ministry10:30 – April’s coaching ministry11:12 – April’s Enneagram and a rabbit trail on Enneagram types19:30 – The coaching needs of leaders20:45 – Mastermind groups24:30 – The journey of self-care31:53 – HTDT Sponsors33:01 – Lightning round with April35:45 – “The Global Fringe” – April’s podcast on women and people of color36:47 – Connecting with April on social media and the web (free resources)37:30 – Closing thoughts38:30 – Future episodes39:14 – HTDT Podcast sponsors39:25 - CreditsHOW TO CONTACT APRIL DIAZ· www.aprildiaz.com· Intagram and Twitter: aprilldiaz
This week I sit down with my good friend April Diaz. Her story and faith journey is quite interesting. As always, we go in on race, gender, women teaching, faith and I think I forgot to mention race...yeah. Good stuff! April has been a visionary...
This week I sit down with my good friend April Diaz. Her story and faith journey is quite interesting. As always, we go in on race, gender, women teaching, faith and I think I forgot to mention race...yeah. Good stuff! April has been a visionary...
Week 4 of "Hearing God" Series, with April Diaz
April Diaz: Week 6 of Live Awake series
What step do you want to take this week to be better, more charitable, or stronger than you were last week? Too many people ignore parts of their lives to their own detriment. How we think, the way we eat and exercise (or not), our spiritual life, and our mental growth are all intertwined. It's the way God fashioned us. We need to invest in ways that help us be the loving leaders we ought to be - at home, work, and in our communities. April Diaz (@AprillDiaz) is a former youth worker who is now a highly-successful leadership and wellness coach. She guests on the podcast to talk about her work and to share about the importance of good coaching April is a certified coach with the Center for Advanced Coaching and highly sought-after by leaders all across America. To learn more about coaching with April Diaz, visit her page about the various coaching avenues she offers. April shared about her story with infertility on 37 the Podcast in season two, episode 17. April wrote Redefining the Role of the Youthworker: A Manifesto of Integration. April hosts an amazing new podcast called The Global Fringe where she features voices of up and coming leaders. You can learn more from April at her website: http://www.aprildiaz.com or her page about Essential Oils. Terry shared about Food Rules, a great book by Michael Pollan.
How does your story shape your present? Do you have a story you want to tell? Where have you felt a deep sense of welcome lately? When have you tried to join a group and clearly weren’t welcomed? Story and welcome shape our present in dramatic ways and this week’s podcast helps us think about them in fresh ways as we move and live in our communities. Terry’s guest this week is Michael Yoder (Twitter link), founder and creative director of Truth Work Media. Michael is the former co-host of the wildly successful 37 the Podcast. Michael helps people tell their stories through podcasts. His company produces podcasts like April Diaz’s The Global Fringe, Dr. Amber Selking’s Building Championship Mindsets, Brian Levenson’s Intentional Performers, and Dan Dietrich’s Future Obsession (a music discovery and review podcast co-hosted with Michael). The TedX talk by Simon Sinek. Get Simon’s book START WITH WHY (Amazon link). You can pick up a copy of Terry’s latest book, THE SELF-AWARE LEADER (IVP, 2017). Meta 12 “Man, I need this.” “Sign me up. Tell me how to get better.” “I’m in for Meta 12. I’ve got some goals I need to get.” That is what we’ve heard as people have signed up for a fun summer challenge called Meta 12. It is a 90-day challenge to help you set and get some goals or to overcome some routines and ruts that have held you back. Join a diverse community of like-minded folks who want to make a change in their lives. You can learn more at Meta12.us. But sign up soon because registration closes June 1! If you’re interested in an online MBA or a MA in Ministry, check out the amazing programs at Bethel College (Indiana).
April Diaz joins Kenny and Elle talk about resting from youth ministry. [powerpress]
Zach & Ryan (Dan Boal) are joined by April Diaz, Coaching Director at the www.theyouthcartel.com and a certified coach and trainer at Fuller Youth Institute, to discuss everything from #Charlottesville to Youth Ministry Coaching. This episode almost didn't happen! A must listen for sure! Thanks for listening! Subscribe, Rate, and Share www.notarealpastor.com
Zach, Ryan (Played by Dan Boal), and April Diaz lose a whole episode worth of work. They are convinced it was the work of Devil. New episode re-recording tomorrow... Enjoy this paranoid BONUS episode! www.notarealpastor.com
“Seeing Your Margins” Everyone says they’re busy. The reality is that we spend our greatest resource, our time, on what matters to us. Those of us who listen to podcasts are the type where we can let margins erode. This is an important topic for all of us. Terry and three prominent leadership coaches talk about the working with margins in leadership, based on his book, The Self-Aware Leader. April Diaz is 20-year youth ministry veteran who got her start at Willow Creek Community Church and then Newsong Church in southern California. She has authored the book, Redefining the Role of the Youth Worker. She is the director of coaching for The Youth Cartel and is a member of the advisory council for Fuller Youth Institute. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Brian, and they have three children. You can connect with April on Twitter or at AprilDiaz.com. Joan McClendon is the project director at Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative at St. Mary’s College and co-author of Life on the Fringe: Testimonies of Women Moving Beyond Desperation to Faith. She is an executive-level coach to women who run large companies in the Midwest. Joan and her husband, Kary, are the proud parents of two adult children. Connect with Joan at joanmcclendon.com After 16 years as an executive pastor at two different large churches, Jon Swanson is a consultant with the Center for Congregations. He is also a senior consultant with The Arbor Research Group and a hospital chaplain at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. He has authored numerous books, including A Great Work: A Conversation with Nehemiah for People (Who Want to Be) Doing Great Work and Lent for Non-Lent People. He and his wife Nancy have two adult children. You can connect with Jon on Twitter or at 300 Words a Day. Show links You can still take our survey for two more weeks (and maybe win a prize!). Visit http://www.terrylinhart.com/37survey Check out Kyle Johnson’s new podcast for business owners, THE MIDDLE. If you want to have Michael speak at your event or church, or you want to have him help you develop and launch a killer podcast, you can connect with him at Truth Work Media. THE SELF-AWARE LEADER MASTERMIND COACHING GROUP Terry made a big announcement here first on 37 the Podcast: He is offering the opportunity for you to have a seat in the next The Self-Aware Leader Mastermind Coaching Group. Terry will take a group of 6-10 people who want to engage with him in a high-level mastermind coaching group for a four month period. Terry has packed it full of the best leadership material and beneficial exercises that will give you greater self-awareness, confidence, clarity, and spiritual vitality. The group will work through the material from The Self-Aware Leader and related sources. Each person will personally walk with Terry through six prominent personality and work profiles. Each month there will be worksheets that focus on time management, goal-setting, the cycle of executive leadership, and more. Each participant will engage in two video conference calls monthly with the group that will provide a rich community of like-minded leaders who will help you process Each person will have two private one-on-one coaching phone calls with Terry each month. A private Facebook group will support members of the mastermind gorup throughout the entire four-month period. This mastermind coaching group costs what many coaching experiences cost for a single month. The low cost allows leaders of all types in all situations to easily afford it. Applications are open now, so visit Terry’s website to learn more and then apply ASAP because it will fill up since he’s only taking 6-10 people in this group. The goal is to give each participant the personal attention that they need to take their leadership and work to a higher level of effectiveness. Sponsor We are grateful for EXPERIENCE MISSION to be a sponsor for our ENTIRE Season 3. EM is one of the leading non-profit organizations for short-term mission trips and longer Immersion experiences throughout the U.S. and around the world. Right now, EM is offering some amazing cross-cultural training resources for FREE to listeners of 37 the Podcast. Check out their training sessions built around the ideas of Hope, Human Dignity, and Brokenness. EM believes that “living your mission” and serving others is incredibly important and these resources explore the importance of how we serve others in a cross-cultural setting. Don’t miss these and all of Experience Mission’s upcoming mission trip opportunities. Links: Follow 37 the Podcast on Twitter Connect with Terry on his website – TerryLinhart.com Follow Terry Linhart on Twitter or Michael Yoder on Twitter. Thanks to J2 Marketing for providing studio space. Thanks to Bethel College for allowing us the time to record this episode. The opinions expressed on this episode are exclusively those of podcast participants.
The Self-Aware Leader, a Roundtable Discussion, Part 7 “Seeing Your Conflicts” Everyone faces conflict, but most of us don’t handle it well. This episode takes on this necessary topic and provides experience insight and helps to navigate these tricky times. Terry and three prominent leadership coaches talk about the dealing with conflict in leadership, based on his book, The Self-Aware Leader. April Diaz is 20-year youth ministry veteran who got her start at Willow Creek Community Church and then Newsong Church in southern California. She has authored the book, Redefining the Role of the Youth Worker. She is the director of coaching for The Youth Cartel and is a member of the advisory council for Fuller Youth Institute. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Brian, and they have three children. You can connect with April on Twitter or at AprilDiaz.com. Joan McClendon is the project director at Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative at St. Mary’s College and co-author of Life on the Fringe: Testimonies of Women Moving Beyond Desperation to Faith. She is an executive-level coach to women who run large companies in the Midwest. Joan and her husband, Kary, are the proud parents of two adult children. Connect with Joan at joanmcclendon.com After 16 years as an executive pastor at two different large churches, Jon Swanson is a consultant with the Center for Congregations. He is also a senior consultant with The Arbor Research Group and a hospital chaplain at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. He has authored numerous books, including A Great Work: A Conversation with Nehemiah for People (Who Want to Be) Doing Great Work and Lent for Non-Lent People. He and his wife Nancy have two adult children. You can connect with Jon on Twitter or at 300 Words a Day. Show links You can still take our survey for two more weeks (and maybe win a prize!). Visit http://www.terrylinhart.com/37survey Check out Kyle Johnson’s new podcast for business owners, THE MIDDLE. If you want to have Michael speak at your event or church, or you want to have him help you develop and launch a killer podcast, you can connect with him at Truth Work Media. Terry is making a big announcement here first on 37 the Podcast: He is offering you the opportunity to have a seat in The Self-Aware Leader Mastermind Coaching Group. THE SELF-AWARE LEADER MASTERMIND COACHING GROUP Terry made a big announcement here first on 37 the Podcast: He is offering the opportunity for you to have a seat in the next The Self-Aware Leader Mastermind Coaching Group. Terry will take a group of 6-10 people who want to engage with him in a high-level mastermind coaching group for a four month period. Terry has packed it full of the best leadership material and beneficial exercises that will give you greater self-awareness, confidence, clarity, and spiritual vitality. The group will work through the material from The Self-Aware Leader and related sources. Each person will personally walk with Terry through six prominent personality and work profiles. Each month there will be worksheets that focus on time management, goal-setting, the cycle of executive leadership, and more. Each participant will engage in two video conference calls monthly with the group that will provide a rich community of like-minded leaders who will help you process Each person will have two private one-on-one coaching phone calls with Terry each month. A private Facebook group will support members of the mastermind gorup throughout the entire four-month period. This mastermind coaching group costs what many coaching experiences cost for a single month. The low cost allows leaders of all types in all situations to easily afford it. Applications are open now, so visit Terry’s website to learn more and then apply ASAP because it will fill up since he’s only taking 6-10 people in this group. The goal is to give each participant the personal attention that they need to take their leadership and work to a higher level of effectiveness. Sponsor We are grateful for EXPERIENCE MISSION to be a sponsor for our ENTIRE Season 3. EM is one of the leading non-profit organizations for short-term mission trips and longer Immersion experiences throughout the U.S. and around the world. Right now, EM is offering some amazing cross-cultural training resources for FREE to listeners of 37 the Podcast. Check out their training sessions built around the ideas of Hope, Human Dignity, and Brokenness. EM believes that “living your mission” and serving others is incredibly important and these resources explore the importance of how we serve others in a cross-cultural setting. Don’t miss these and all of Experience Mission’s upcoming mission trip opportunities. Links: Follow 37 the Podcast on Twitter Connect with Terry on his website – TerryLinhart.com Connect with Michael on his website - MichaelYoder.me Follow Terry Linhart on Twitter or Michael Yoder on Twitter. Thanks to J2 Marketing for providing studio space. Thanks to Bethel College for allowing us the time to record this episode. The opinions expressed on this episode are exclusively those of podcast participants.
“Seeing Your Pressures” This episode tackles and under-discussed area of Christian leadership: Handling our emotions. Too often we discount the emotional element and to our detriment. Terry and three prominent leadership coaches talk about the emotional side of leadership, based on the book, The Self-Aware Leader. April Diaz is 20-year youth ministry veteran who got her start at Willow Creek Community Church and then Newsong Church in southern California. She has authored the book, Redefining the Role of the Youth Worker. She is the director of coaching for The Youth Cartel and is a member of the advisory council for Fuller Youth Institute. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Brian, and they have three children. You can connect with April on Twitter or at AprilDiaz.com. Joan McClendon is the project director at Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative at St. Mary’s College and co-author of Life on the Fringe: Testimonies of Women Moving Beyond Desperation to Faith. She is an executive-level coach to women who run large companies in the Midwest. Joan and her husband, Kary, are the proud parents of two adult children. Connect with Joan at joanmcclendon.com After 16 years as an executive pastor at two different large churches, Jon Swanson is a consultant with the Center for Congregations. He is also a senior consultant with The Arbor Research Group and a hospital chaplain at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. He has authored numerous books, including A Great Work: A Conversation with Nehemiah for People (Who Want to Be) Doing Great Work and Lent for Non-Lent People. He and his wife Nancy have two adult children. You can connect with Jon on Twitter or at 300 Words a Day. Show links The Enneagram is an effective tool for leaders to learn about what motivates them. The best-selling book, THE ROAD BACK TO YOU, is a super helpful tool when working through the Enneagram. Visit The Self-Aware Leader home page for more resources. Order your copy of The Self-Aware Leader today. Contact InterVarsity to ask about special pricing bulk orders of The Self-Aware Leader. Terry’s book, Teaching the Next Generations, is a 2017 finalist for Christian book of the year in the ministry resources category. Sponsor We are grateful for EXPERIENCE MISSION to be a sponsor for our ENTIRE Season 3. EM is one of the leading non-profit organizations for short-term mission trips and longer Immersion experiences throughout the U.S. and around the world. Right now, EM is offering some amazing cross-cultural training resources for FREE to listeners of 37 the Podcast. Check out their training sessions built around the ideas of Hope, Human Dignity, and Brokenness. EM believes that “living your mission” and serving others is incredibly important and these resources explore the importance of how we serve others in a cross-cultural setting. Don’t miss these and all of Experience Mission’s upcoming mission trip opportunities. Links: Follow 37 the Podcast on Twitter Connect with Terry on his website – TerryLinhart.com Follow Terry Linhart on Twitter or Michael Yoder on Twitter. Thanks to J2 Marketing for providing studio space. Thanks to Bethel College for allowing us the time to record this episode. The opinions expressed on this episode are exclusively those of podcast participants.
“Seeing Your Emotions” This episode tackles and under-discussed area of Christian leadership: Handling our emotions. Too often we discount the emotional element and to our detriment. Terry and three prominent leadership coaches talk about the emotional side of leadership, based on the book, The Self-Aware Leader. April Diaz is 20-year youth ministry veteran who got her start at Willow Creek Community Church and then Newsong Church in southern California. She has authored the book, Redefining the Role of the Youth Worker. She is the director of coaching for The Youth Cartel and is a member of the advisory council for Fuller Youth Institute. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Brian, and they have three children. You can connect with April on Twitter or at AprilDiaz.com. Joan McClendon is the project director at Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative at St. Mary’s College and co-author of Life on the Fringe: Testimonies of Women Moving Beyond Desperation to Faith. She is an executive-level coach to women who run large companies in the Midwest. Joan and her husband, Kary, are the proud parents of two adult children. Connect with Joan at joanmcclendon.com After 16 years as an executive pastor at two different large churches, Jon Swanson is a consultant with the Center for Congregations. He is also a senior consultant with The Arbor Research Group and a hospital chaplain at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. He has authored numerous books, including A Great Work: A Conversation with Nehemiah for People (Who Want to Be) Doing Great Work and Lent for Non-Lent People. He and his wife Nancy have two adult children. You can connect with Jon on Twitter or at 300 Words a Day. Show links The Enneagram is an effective tool for leaders to learn about what motivates them. The best-selling book, THE ROAD BACK TO YOU, is a super helpful tool when working through the Enneagram. Visit The Self-Aware Leader home page for more resources. Order your copy of The Self-Aware Leader today. Contact InterVarsity to ask about special pricing bulk orders of The Self-Aware Leader. Terry’s book, Teaching the Next Generations, is a 2017 finalist for Christian book of the year in the ministry resources category. Sponsor We are grateful for EXPERIENCE MISSION to be a sponsor for our ENTIRE Season 3. EM is one of the leading non-profit organizations for short-term mission trips and longer Immersion experiences throughout the U.S. and around the world. Right now, EM is offering some amazing cross-cultural training resources for FREE to listeners of 37 the Podcast. Check out their training sessions built around the ideas of Hope, Human Dignity, and Brokenness. EM believes that “living your mission” and serving others is incredibly important and these resources explore the importance of how we serve others in a cross-cultural setting. Don’t miss these and all of Experience Mission’s upcoming mission trip opportunities. Links: Follow 37 the Podcast on Twitter Connect with Terry on his website – TerryLinhart.com Follow Terry Linhart on Twitter or Michael Yoder on Twitter. Thanks to J2 Marketing for providing studio space. Thanks to Bethel College for allowing us the time to record this episode. The opinions expressed on this episode are exclusively those of podcast participants.
“Seeing Your Temptations” When we think of leaders needing to work on their blind spots, the big temptations are often where we first think. But, there are many nuances to what tempts leaders and Terry’s guests this week show their coaching experience by taking us deeper to look at what tempts us. April Diaz is 20-year youth ministry veteran who got her start at Willow Creek Community Church and then Newsong Church in southern California. She has authored the book, Redefining the Role of the Youth Worker. She is the director of coaching for The Youth Cartel and is a member of the advisory council for Fuller Youth Institute. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Brian, and they have three children. You can connect with April on Twitter or at AprilDiaz.com. Joan McClendon is the project director at Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative at St. Mary’s College and co-author of Life on the Fringe: Testimonies of Women Moving Beyond Desperation to Faith. She is an executive-level coach to women who run large companies in the Midwest. Joan and her husband, Kary, are the proud parents of two adult children. Connect with Joan at joanmcclendon.com After 16 years as an executive pastor at two different large churches, Jon Swanson is a consultant with the Center for Congregations. He is also a senior consultant with The Arbor Research Group and a hospital chaplain at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. He has authored numerous books, including A Great Work: A Conversation with Nehemiah for People (Who Want to Be) Doing Great Work and Lent for Non-Lent People. He and his wife Nancy have two adult children. You can connect with Jon on Twitter or at 300 Words a Day. Show links The Enneagram is an effective tool for leaders to learn about what motivates them. The best-selling book, THE ROAD BACK TO YOU, is a super helpful tool when working through the Enneagram. Visit The Self-Aware Leader home page for more resources. Order your copy of The Self-Aware Leader today. Contact InterVarsity to ask about special pricing bulk orders of The Self-Aware Leader. Terry’s book, Teaching the Next Generations, is a 2017 finalist for Christian book of the year in the ministry resources category. Sponsor We are grateful for EXPERIENCE MISSION to be a sponsor for our ENTIRE Season 3. EM is one of the leading non-profit organizations for short-term mission trips and longer Immersion experiences throughout the U.S. and around the world. Right now, EM is offering some amazing cross-cultural training resources for FREE to listeners of 37 the Podcast. Check out their training sessions built around the ideas of Hope, Human Dignity, and Brokenness. EM believes that “living your mission” and serving others is incredibly important and these resources explore the importance of how we serve others in a cross-cultural setting. Don’t miss these and all of Experience Mission’s upcoming mission trip opportunities. Links: Follow 37 the Podcast on Twitter Connect with Terry on his website – TerryLinhart.com Follow Terry Linhart on Twitter or Michael Yoder on Twitter. Thanks to J2 Marketing for providing studio space. Thanks to Bethel College for allowing us the time to record this episode. The opinions expressed on this episode are exclusively those of podcast participants.
“Seeing Your Past” Terry Linhart is joined by three leadership coaches to discuss the themes about Christian leadership that emerge from his book, The Self-Aware Leader. April Diaz is 20-year youth ministry veteran who got her start at Willow Creek Community Church and then Newsong Church in southern California. She has authored the book, Redefining the Role of the Youth Worker. She is the director of coaching for The Youth Cartel and is a member of the advisory council for Fuller Youth Institute. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Brian, and they have three children. You can connect with April on Twitter or at AprilDiaz.com. Joan McClendon is the project director at Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative at St. Mary’s College and co-author of Life on the Fringe: Testimonies of Women Moving Beyond Desperation to Faith. She is an executive-level coach to women who run large companies in the Midwest. Joan and her husband, Kary, are the proud parents of two adult children. Connect with Joan at joanmcclendon.com After 16 years as an executive pastor at two different large churches, Jon Swanson is a consultant with the Center for Congregations. He is also a senior consultant with The Arbor Research Group and a hospital chaplain at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. He has authored numerous books, including A Great Work: A Conversation with Nehemiah for People (Who Want to Be) Doing Great Work and Lent for Non-Lent People. He and his wife Nancy have two adult children. You can connect with Jon on Twitter or at 300 Words a Day. Show links – resources, books, and organizations discussed on this episode. Strengths Finder resources. DISC profile assessment. The Enneagram tool. Sally Hogshead’s book, How the World Sees You. Gary Thomas’s book, Sacred Pathways: Discovering Your Soul’s Path to God Terry’s free guide Getting Published Download Sponsor We are grateful for EXPERIENCE MISSION to be a sponsor for our ENTIRE Season 3. EM is one of the leading non-profit organizations for short-term mission trips and longer Immersion experiences throughout the U.S. and around the world. Right now, EM is offering some amazing cross-cultural training resources for FREE to listeners of 37 the Podcast. Check out their training sessions built around the ideas of Hope, Human Dignity, and Brokenness. EM believes that “living your mission” and serving others is incredibly important and these resources explore the importance of how we serve others in a cross-cultural setting. Don’t miss these and all of Experience Mission’s upcoming mission trip opportunities. Links: Follow 37 the Podcast on Twitter Connect with Terry on his website – TerryLinhart.com Follow Terry Linhart on Twitter or Michael Yoder on Twitter. Thanks to J2 Marketing for providing studio space. Thanks to Bethel College for allowing us the time to record this episode. The opinions expressed on this episode are exclusively those of podcast participants.
Terry Linhart is joined by three leadership coaches to discuss the themes about Christian leadership that emerge from his book, The Self-Aware Leader. April Diaz is 20-year youth ministry veteran who got her start at Willow Creek Community Church and then Newsong Church in southern California. She has authored the book, Redefining the Role of the Youth Worker. She is the director of coaching for The Youth Cartel and is a member of the advisory council for Fuller Youth Institute. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Brian, and they have three children. You can connect with April on Twitter or at AprilDiaz.com. Joan McClendon is the project director at Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative at St. Mary’s College and co-author of Life on the Fringe: Testimonies of Women Moving Beyond Desperation to Faith. She is an executive-level coach to women who run large companies in the Midwest. Joan and her husband, Kary, are the proud parents of two adult children. Connect with Joan at joanmcclendon.com After 16 years as an executive pastor at two different large churches, Jon Swanson is a consultant with the Center for Congregations. He is also a senior consultant with The Arbor Research Group and a hospital chaplain at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. He has authored numerous books, including A Great Work: A Conversation with Nehemiah for People (Who Want to Be) Doing Great Work and Lent for Non-Lent People. He and his wife Nancy have two adult children. You can connect with Jon on Twitter or at 300 Words a Day. Show links – resources, books, and organizations discussed on this episode. Strengths Finder resources. DISC profile assessment. The Enneagram tool. Sally Hogshead’s book, How the World Sees You. Gary Thomas’s book, Sacred Pathways: Discovering Your Soul’s Path to God Terry’s free guide Getting Published Download Sponsor We are grateful for EXPERIENCE MISSION to be a sponsor for our ENTIRE Season 3. EM is one of the leading non-profit organizations for short-term mission trips and longer Immersion experiences throughout the U.S. and around the world. Right now, EM is offering some amazing cross-cultural training resources for FREE to listeners of 37 the Podcast. Check out their training sessions built around the ideas of Hope, Human Dignity, and Brokenness. EM believes that “living your mission” and serving others is incredibly important and these resources explore the importance of how we serve others in a cross-cultural setting. Don’t miss these and all of Experience Mission’s upcoming mission trip opportunities. Links: Follow 37 the Podcast on Twitter Connect with Terry on his website – TerryLinhart.com Follow Terry Linhart on Twitter or Michael Yoder on Twitter. Thanks to J2 Marketing for providing studio space. Thanks to Bethel College for allowing us the time to record this episode. The opinions expressed on this episode are exclusively those of podcast participants.
Terry Linhart is joined by three leadership coaches to discuss the themes about Christian leadership that emerge from his book, The Self-Aware Leader. April Diaz is 20-year youth ministry veteran who got her start at Willow Creek Community Church and then Newsong Church in southern California. She has authored the book, Redefining the Role of the Youth Worker. She is the director of coaching for The Youth Cartel and is a member of the advisory council for Fuller Youth Institute. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Brian, and they have three children. You can connect with April on Twitter or at AprilDiaz.com. Joan McClendon is the project director at Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative at St. Mary’s College and co-author of Life on the Fringe: Testimonies of Women Moving Beyond Desperation to Faith. She is an executive-level coach to women who run large companies in the Midwest. Joan and her husband, Kary, are the proud parents of two adult children. Connect with Joan at joanmcclendon.com After 16 years as an executive pastor at two different large churches, Jon Swanson is a consultant with the Center for Congregations. He is also a senior consultant with The Arbor Research Group and a hospital chaplain at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. He has authored numerous books, including A Great Work: A Conversation with Nehemiah for People (Who Want to Be) Doing Great Work and Lent for Non-Lent People. He and his wife Nancy have two adult children. You can connect with Jon on Twitter or at 300 Words a Day. Show links – resources, books, and organizations discussed on this episode. Strengths Finder resources. DISC profile assessment. The Enneagram tool. Sally Hogshead’s book, How the World Sees You. Gary Thomas’s book, Sacred Pathways: Discovering Your Soul’s Path to God Terry’s free guide Getting Published Download Sponsor: We are grateful for EXPERIENCE MISSION to be a sponsor for our ENTIRE Season 3. EM is one of the leading non-profit organizations for short-term mission trips and longer Immersion experiences throughout the U.S. and around the world. Right now, EM is offering some amazing cross-cultural training resources for FREE to listeners of 37 the Podcast. Check out their training sessions built around the ideas of Hope, Human Dignity, and Brokenness. EM believes that “living your mission” and serving others is incredibly important and these resources explore the importance of how we serve others in a cross-cultural setting. Don’t miss these and all of Experience Mission’s upcoming mission trip opportunities. Links: Follow 37 the Podcast on Twitter Connect with Terry on his website – TerryLinhart.com Follow Terry Linhart on Twitter or Michael Yoder on Twitter. Thanks to J2 Marketing for providing studio space. Thanks to Bethel College for allowing us the time to record this episode. The opinions expressed on this episode are exclusively those of podcast participants.
April Diaz is one of the leading voices in ministry and leadership in the States. She’s a Youth Ministry Associate at the Slingshot Group, passionately connecting remarkable churches and youth workers through staffing searches and coaching. April has participated in Fuller Youth Institute’s Advisory Council since their formation. She’s the Director of Coaching for The Youth Cartel, coaching youth workers all over the country through their Youth Ministry Coaching Program (YMCP). April became a certified coach through the Center for Advanced Coaching. April is still crazy about her high school sweetheart, Brian. They’ve been together over half their lives and he’s still her favorite person. After a deep calling into international adoption and excruciating infertility journey, they became parents. In January 2011 they became a "forever family” when they brought home the most beautiful Ethiopians, Judah and Addise. In a total miracle, fifteen months late they welcomed bio son, Asher, into the world. Show links Connect with Fred on Twitter at @aprilldiaz Be sure to get her latest book, Redefining the Role of the Youth Worker. April recommended Beach Body’s Shakology for nutrition post-workout. Links: Be sure to follow 37 the Podcast and Truth Work Media on Twitter. Don’t go to sleep tonight without liking us on Facebook. You can follow Terry Linhart on Twitter or Michael Yoder on Twitter. 37thePodcast is a production of Truth Work Media. Truth Work Media creates monsters called podcasts. Thanks to Experience Mission for sponsoring entire Season 2. They are amazing. Thanks to J2 Marketing for providing studio space. Thanks to our friends at Bethel College (Indiana). For more about that vibrant growing Christian liberal arts college, visit BethelCollege.edu. Special Offer from Audible.com: 37thePodcast listeners now enjoy an audiobook for FREE from Audible.com. Audible is offering a free trial of their service. Sign up, select a book and listen! We think you’ll love them. If you like it, you can remain a subscriber (like Terry is) or you can cancel. When you participate in this trial, you’ll be helping out the show, even if you cancel after the first month. The opinions expressed on this episode, unless the sources are otherwise given, are exclusively of participants on the podcast.
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