Podcasts about back2back ministries

Over spring break, a group of students and coaches flew down to Monterrey, Mexico with Back2Back Ministries to serve on mission to love god, love people, and change the world.

Today on the Be the Difference Podcast, Chris and Sammy are joined by a beloved coworker and advocate for vulnerable youth and families. Brandy Pendleton is a wife, mom to four boys, well-versed in football and teenagers, and a licensed social worker with Back2Back Cincinnati. Brandy is passionate about ensuring people around her feel seen, known, celebrated, loved, and encouraged. Today, listen in as she sits down with our co-hosts to discuss life, lessons, and why having safe adults in your corner as a child matters.In this week's episode, hear what 10-year-old Brandy would think about her current life and what still shocks Brandy today about her day-to-day. Hear about who Brandy saw as a safe, consistent adult in her own childhood, how God often uses fear, as well as our passions, to guide our steps, and how she got started with Back2Back and her heart for Middletown and what that means for her today.  Links to learn more:Interested in opportunities to get involved in Middletown? Email info@back2back.org Learn more about Back2Back Ministries.Follow Back2Back Ministries on Social Media:Instagram | Facebook

Brent Billingsley is an artist and an empowering voice behind young disenfranchised youth.  He is also a Behavioral Health Specialist at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center/Psychiatry. Other endeavors include Independent Contracting Therapeutic Mentoring and the co-founder of two nonprofits geared toward the utilization of therapeutic artistic engagement and the performance arts.  His intention is to help all he comes in contact with to realize they are part of something bigger than themselves and their part matters. Brent believes that the world can be changed through art 1 PIECE at a TIME!In this week's episode, Brent joins Chris and Sammy to discuss art and what about creating it inspires healing in each of us and where in the world Brent is taking his love of art and how it's providing healing to youth and families globally. Hear about a personal experience Mr. B recently went through and how, instead of despair, he chose hope, and continues to, as he serves others in similar situations, using creativity to change the narrative and galvanize healing.Links to learn more:Support Brent in his cancer journey. Follow Brent on Instagram and FacebookLearn more about ARTELearn more about Back2Back Ministries.Follow Back2Back Ministries on Social Media:Instagram | Facebook

  Chris, Kayla, and Ryan sat down with their friend Beth Guckenberger, Co-Executive Director of Back2Back Ministries, to discuss marriage. With almost 100 years of wedded experience, they shared what they've learned about themselves, their spouses, and how they've managed to stay connected while parenting their kids.    One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Email Produced by Dallas Stacy

Antonio and Priscilla are parents, husband and wife, and co-laborers with Back2Back Ministries. For 17 ½ years, they have faithfully stepped into new roles, learned new skills, and grown with the ministry in Monterrey, Mexico. Today, they sit down with Chris and Sammy to reflect on all they've done, all that's changed, and why they still feel called by God to this work. In today's episode, Priscilla and Tonio reflect on the many roles they've filled with Back2Back and why saying yes was just part of what God called them to do. Hear how teenagers are the group they feel most called to serve and why, how God has, and continues to, surprise them, and what keeps them in this fight of serving vulnerable populations in the city they call home. Learn more about Back2Back at back2back.org

This week on the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, we're diving deep into how God has uniquely designed women to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact in the world. From the nurturing hearts that guide us to the resilient spirits that keep us grounded, women possess divine strength and purpose that reflects the beauty of God's creation. Yet, despite these remarkable gifts, we're seeing a troubling trend among Gen Z women, with nearly 40% of them identifying as religiously unaffiliated.  In today's weekend edition episode, Patti Garibay, American Heritage Girls Founder & Executive Director, welcomes back Beth Guckenberger, a true Warrior of Eden, who's passionate about helping women embrace the powerful gifts they've been given. Beth, a co-executive director of Back2Back Ministries and the author of Warrior of Eden, shares her heart for empowering women and girls to rise up in their true calling, standing firm in faith and making a difference in their homes, communities, and the world.  Throughout the conversation, Beth brings her rich experience as a missionary, Bible teacher, and mother of 11 children, offering invaluable insights on how we can raise up the next generation of women warriors for God's Kingdom. This episode is full of inspiration, practical advice, and encouragement for moms and daughters alike to live out their purpose with confidence, strength, and faith. Be sure to listen in and be inspired to embrace the role God has uniquely designed for you as a woman of influence and power in His Kingdom.  Learn more about Back2Back Ministries at back2back.org and purchase Beth's latest work, Warrior of Eden anywhere books are sold.   Find an American Heritage Girls Troop near you, visit americanheritagegirls.org     Add even more Biblical wisdom to your parenting quiver, visit raisinggodlygirls.com 

Have you ever wrestled with the desire to go or stay? Wished for a character or personality quality that doesn't come naturally? Wondered if it's possible to be a missionary right where you are? Today, Chris and Sammy share a conversation about these very questions. In this episode, Chris and Sammy share their own experiences “going” to the mission field and finding the mission field right where they already are.  Links to learn more: Learn more about Back2Back Ministries

‘Tis the season! Today, Chris and Sammy discuss being fully present in the final weeks of 2024, even as the time passes quickly.  In this episode, our co-hosts share 12 ways you can be the difference this holiday season! Hear how Chris and his family created a holiday tradition that facilitates story and connection and how Sammy likes bringing a smile to someone's face through thoughtful gift giving.  Links to learn more: Learn more about Back2Back Ministries

This week, one of our friends and favorite guest speakers, Beth Guckenberger from Back2Back Ministries, shared a powerful message about stories. She reminded us that stories and testimonies of faith serve as fuel for future generations. In moments of darkness or uncertainty, we can draw strength from the stories of those who came before us and from the accounts of the faithful found in God's Word.

Do you know what your next meal will be? Even if you don't know exactly what you'll have, do you know there will be food available for you? For your family? Today, Chris and Sammy share a conversation about food insecurity and discuss the ways we can step into this story and honor those we're serving as we near seasons of giving and gratitude.  In this episode, Sammy shares a staggering and alarming statistic about food insecurity in the United States and why it is a systematic problem so many don't fully understand. Hear how food scarcity affects our ability to learn and absorb information, why those experiencing this insecurity might be hesitant to ask for or accept help, and how you can step into solutions within your own communities.  Links to learn more: Learn more about Back2Back Ministries

Today, Chris and Sammy reflect on the Christian Alliance for the Orphan conference (CAFO) and their 2024 theme of Becoming. It was an event filled with an ongoing conversation about God being more concerned with who we are becoming than what we are doing.  In this episode, our co-hosts discuss the question of how to balance the tension of wanting to serve and also becoming who we are designed to be. Hear how Chris believes that different seasons of life truly determine our becoming versus our doing, how Sammy was impacted when a friend reminded her God would never call us to sacrifice our relationship with Him on the altar of ministry, and why they both believe belonging has to occur in order for becoming to take place.  Links to learn more: Learn more about Back2Back Ministries

It's that time, again! The Summer Olympics, the stories of hard work and triumph - everyday people doing extraordinary things. What does it take? What do they all have in common? Resilience - what does it mean? How do we strengthen it? In today's episode, tune in to hear how we can define resilience and what it means to Chris and Sammy individually. Hear how resiliency is much like a muscle and how we can help grow that muscle in ourselves and in others. Links to Learn More: Learn more about Back2Back Ministries

Child Sponsorship is a global program operated by hundreds of organizations around the world. In today's episode, Chris and Sammy discuss the profound impact of sponsorship programs globally, the way it's more about relationship shared than money exchanged and an opportunity we all have to be the difference.  In this episode, Steph Duff joins Chris and Sammy to share her experience as a child sponsor. Steph is the Inspirational Copywriter for Back2Back Ministries and a strong voice advocating for vulnerable children and families around the world. Hear the ways God pushed her out of her comfort zone and into dependence on him, how being a sponsor grew her up and why it's worth it to invest in something that is not about her.  Links to learn more: Interested in being a child or family sponsor? Find opportunities for sponsorship!  Learn more about Back2Back Ministries Follow Back2Back Ministries on Social Media:Instagram | Facebook

Navigating the complexities of parenting children who have experienced neglect or trauma can be daunting. In this episode, we sit down with Jayne E. Schooler to explore compassionate and effective strategies for managing challenging behaviors. Discover practical tips on fostering resilience, building trust, and nurturing emotional healing in your child. Tune in to learn how patience, empathy, and expert guidance can transform your parenting and homeschooling journey. Jayne E. Schooler is the author or coauthor of eight books in the field of child welfare, including Wounded Children, Healing Homes: How Traumatized Children Impact Adoptive and Foster Families and Parenting in Transracial Adoption: Real Questions and Real Answers. Jayne served full-time with Back2Back Ministries and regularly visited countries around the world to train and support organizations and ministries in creating trauma-informed programs. Jayne lives in Dayton, Ohio, is a mother by both birth and adoption as well is a grandparent of four. Viewers like you funded similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ To connect with Jayne and her resources, use these links: New book: https://mediacenter.tyndale.com/p/caring-for-kids-from-hard-places/9781646070466 Website: https://schoolerinstitute.org/ To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/ To learn about the other Empowering Homeschool Conversations Co-Hosts and their resources, visit: https://annieyorty.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@LivingWithEve https://elarplearning.com/ https://solimaracademy.com/Join our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Two years ago, at just 24-years old, Megan Henderson said “yes” to God's call to step into the role of single foster parent. Now a mom to four kids under the age of five, and a staff member at Venture Church in Harrisburg, NC, Megan lives out the church's mission daily to be a community of people that strive to love loud, risk often, and hope always.  In this week's episode, Megan shares the moment she knew she was called to be a foster parent and how she learned to surrender control and let God build her family.  Hear why she believes fostering is about more than just kids, how her perspective has shifted when it comes to sharing kid's stories, and the ways her community rallies around her to make this story possible.  Links to learn more: Learn how to become a foster parent in your state Foster Care State Directory Learn more about Back2Back Ministries. Follow Back2Back Ministries on Social Media:Instagram | Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bethedifference/message

Chris & Sammy are joined by Back2Back Executive Director, Todd Guckenberger! Todd is a husband, father, leader, and visionary. After over 25 years of galvanizing a global staff team, Todd shares the why behind the recent rebrand and why this work continues to be a top priority. In this episode, Todd shares about a tree house in Monterrey that is expanding with a growing tree, and how that correlates with the organization's rebrand. Todd reflects on his global team and how they challenge him everyday to continue in this fight of pursuing vulnerable children and families. Hear how key phrases helped develop the ministry's rebrand and what they mean to Todd and the work being done around the world, what he believes Back2Back's greatest resource is, and how God keeps him, and his team, relentless in the work to ensure every child and family is known & loved.  Learn more about Back2Back Ministries and see the new look! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bethedifference/message

This season, we're looking at the ‘curveballs' that enter our parenting journey and threaten to derail family life. In today's episode, we're thinking about early life trauma. Whether we're parenting adopted or fostered kids, or whether our birth kids have been through traumatic events, what are the obstacles to discipleship, and what are the practices which help our kids see Jesus? Sharing her nuggets of truth and wisdom is mum-of-eleven (yes, you read that right) and co-founder of Back2Back Ministries, Beth Guckenberger. Parenting has not been the journey Beth imagined, as God has opened the hearts of her and her husband Todd to more and more children, but wow - what a sanctifying process it has been for them! Beth offers hope within the gutsy reality of life with trauma-experienced children. Links: Beth's website and books: https://recklessfaith.com/ Back2Back Ministries: https://back2back.org/ Follow Beth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bguckenberger Trauma-Free World: https://traumafreeworld.org/ Parenting for Faith mailing list: https://brf.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=399acccd02338888d8b7cb202&id=0309f54a6d We are so grateful for all Beth shared with us today. If you'd like to see this podcast continue, with guests like Beth who give so much of their wisdom and experience, would you consider partnering with us financially to enable this podcast to continue? Click here to give a one-off or regular gift at www.brf.org.uk/get-involved/give/ Parenting for Faith is part of the charity, BRF. We are reliant on donations from individuals and churches to make our resources available to as many people as possible. We are grateful for all donations, big or small. They make a real difference. Thank you so much for partnering with us.

Join us at Horizon as Beth Guckenberger, Co-Executive Director of Back2Back Ministries speaks at all three services. Beth and her husband, Todd, live with their family in Cincinnati, Ohio where they serve as Co-Executive Directors of Back2Back Ministries. After graduating from Indiana University, the Guckenbergers moved to Monterrey, Mexico where they lived for 15 years. Between biological, foster, and adopted children, they have raised eleven children. Beth is the author of fourteen books including adult and children's titles. She travels and speaks regularly at conferences, youth gatherings and church services about reckless faith. Her style is based in storytelling and she draws from her vast field experience as a missionary, Bible teacher and parent for illustrations of biblical concepts.

Join us at Horizon as Beth Guckenberger, Co-Executive Director of Back2Back Ministries speaks at all three services. Beth and her husband, Todd, live with their family in Cincinnati, Ohio where they serve as Co-Executive Directors of Back2Back Ministries. After graduating from Indiana University, the Guckenbergers moved to Monterrey, Mexico where they lived for 15 years. Between biological, foster, and adopted children, they have raised eleven children. Beth is the author of fourteen books including adult and children's titles. She travels and speaks regularly at conferences, youth gatherings and church services about reckless faith. Her style is based in storytelling and she draws from her vast field experience as a missionary, Bible teacher and parent for illustrations of biblical concepts.

Join us at Horizon as Beth Guckenberger, Co-Executive Director of Back2Back Ministries speaks at all three services. Beth and her husband, Todd, live with their family in Cincinnati, Ohio where they serve as Co-Executive Directors of Back2Back Ministries. After graduating from Indiana University, the Guckenbergers moved to Monterrey, Mexico where they lived for 15 years. Between biological, foster, and adopted children, they have raised eleven children. Beth is the author of fourteen books including adult and children's titles. She travels and speaks regularly at conferences, youth gatherings and church services about reckless faith. Her style is based in storytelling and she draws from her vast field experience as a missionary, Bible teacher and parent for illustrations of biblical concepts.

Join us at Horizon as Beth Guckenberger, Co-Executive Director of Back2Back Ministries speaks at all three services. Beth and her husband, Todd, live with their family in Cincinnati, Ohio where they serve as Co-Executive Directors of Back2Back Ministries. After graduating from Indiana University, the Guckenbergers moved to Monterrey, Mexico where they lived for 15 years. Between biological, foster, and adopted children, they have raised eleven children. Beth is the author of fourteen books including adult and children's titles. She travels and speaks regularly at conferences, youth gatherings and church services about reckless faith. Her style is based in storytelling and she draws from her vast field experience as a missionary, Bible teacher and parent for illustrations of biblical concepts.

Join Patti Garibay, AHG Founder & Executive Director of American Heritage Girls, on this weekend edition of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast. Continue this week's dive into the essence of Godly friendships and the importance of setting healthy boundaries. This week Patti welcomes special guest Beth Guckenberger, Co-Executive Director of Back2Back Ministries, who shares profound insights drawn from her rich experience as a missionary, Bible teacher, and parent. Listen in as Beth introduces the transformative concept of the four categories of relationship/closeness, providing a framework for discerning communication and fostering healthy connections. Discover the dangers of people-pleasing, caring too much about others' opinions, and the crucial role parents play in guiding girls toward spiritually-grounded relationships. Tune in for a powerful and enlightening discussion on forming Christ-centered community and setting healthy boundaries.  Discover Beth Guckenberger's story, visit recklessfaith.com   Learn more about Back2Back Ministries, visit back2back.org  Find an American Heritage Girls Troop near you, visit americanheritagegirls.org     Add even more Biblical wisdom to your parenting quiver, visit raisinggodlygirls.com 

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S8.Bonus 2 | Unveiling the Warrior Within: Understanding God's Call for Women with Beth Guckenberger In this episode, Carla engages in a deep and thought-provoking conversation with author Beth Guckenberger.  Together, they delve into the topic of women's roles in the Kingdom of God, exploring the original meanings of Biblical texts and challenging traditional interpretations.  Beth's upcoming book, "Warrior of Eden: How Curiosity and Questions Lead to Understanding God's Call for Women," provides a lens into the complex and nuanced discussion of women's identities in the Christian faith.  The conversation touches on the idea of women as warriors, the complementary nature of men and women, and the significance of embracing one's unique femininity.  Join Carla and Beth as they navigate these profound concepts and uncover the truth that lies within the pages of scripture. Connect with Beth: https://back2back.org/beth-guckenberger/ Beth and her husband, Todd, live with their family in Cincinnati, Ohio where they serve as Co-Executive Directors of Back2Back Ministries. After graduating from Indiana University, the Guckenbergers moved to Monterrey, Mexico where they lived for 15 years. Between biological, foster, and adopted children, they have raised eleven children. Beth is the author of eleven books including adult and children's titles. She travels and speaks regularly at conferences, youth gatherings and church services about reckless faith. Renewing Hope Info & Enrolment: https://www.carlaarges.com/renewing-hope Did you know that Carla is a Christian Mental Health and Life coach? See if working with her is what you need in your current season.  Book a discovery call today! Connect With Carla: Book a Discovery call with me https://calendly.com/cmsarges/discoverycall  Come hangout on IG with me @carla.arges Check out my blog and more at www.carlaarges.com   Resources: 5 Steps to Building Resiliency Rahab Bible Study Guide 5 Tips for Overcoming a Negative Body Image Who You Say I Am Biblical Affirmation Cards  

Today, Sammy and Chris welcome back Beth Guckenberger! Beth is the Co-Executive Director of Back2Back Ministries, an author, speaker, wife, and mom. Today, she is sharing about her newest children's book!  In this episode, Beth shares about a conversation she still remembers having with her mom in the third grade and how it still impacts her today. Hear how Beth defines spiritual warfare, how to frame conversations around it with children, and why a children's book moves those conversations forward for all of us.  Links to learn more: Order your copy of The Heart Who Wanted to be Whole today! Join Back2Back Staff on October 11th for A Night of Hope!  Learn more about Back2Back Ministries Follow Beth on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook Follow Back2Back Ministries on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bethedifference/message

Michael Sickles is former college athlete, a father and leader of the Juvenile Justice Initiative and Youth Development at Back2Back Cincinnati. He is known for his voice, both the sound of it and the way he uses it to advocate for access to hope for every youth in Cincinnati.  In this episode, Michael shares how he learned to get back up when he tripped over obstacles in his path, how those experiences shaped his character and the ways he knew God was there all along. Hear why he believes hope can transform a life, why he cares about justice and what the high school version of himself would think about his life today.  Links to learn more: Listen to Episode 61 to learn more about The Juvenile Justice Initiative at Back2Back Cincinnati Learn more about Back2Back Ministries Follow Back2Back Ministries on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bethedifference/message

In this episode of Nonprofit Hub Radio, host Delaney Mullennix interviews Beth Guckenberger. She is the Co-Executive Director of Back2Back Ministries. The discussion focuses on strategies for growing a small non profit organization. Learn expert strategies for growing small non profit organization capacity, expanding impact globally on orphan care.

I'm excited about this episode with Adam Day. We are going to break down how to do a midyear review. We'll talk about what this entails and why it's important to do it. We also go through the super important things that you'll want to include in your financial review. Midyear is a good time to get out of the heat and review your financial plan.  Adam is a senior wealth advisor at Wealthquest. In 2021, he opened and established the Naples, Florida Wealthquest office. Now he and his family can enjoy the active outdoor lifestyle they've always dreamed of. Adam and his wife are also involved in charities such as animal rescue and Back2Back Ministries.   Episode Highlights:  [03:18] Adam shares analogies between Spartan races, financial planning, and life. Knowing you can do hard things and complete them feels good. [04:59] A financial review is just a check-in to all things related to finances and financial planning. It helps bring more awareness to your plan and your finances in different areas. [06:54] Adam talks about who is involved in a financial review. It's good to get the family involved, especially with estate planning.  [08:39] We learn how Adam is open with his kids about money.  [09:33] The biggest thing to audit is to have a family values check-in. How have you applied your values to your budget and spending? [10:28] What are your expenses? Awareness helps you  know if you are spending on your values. Also check those subscriptions that you forgot about.  [11:34] Savings? Do you have an emergency fund with enough money? Are you saving for retirement? Look at your pay stubs and see if you need to increase or decrease your contributions. [12:20] It's also a good time to look at your investment account allocations. [13:19] Pull up your credit report and check your credit score. Be conscious of cybersecurity and check on your passwords and make sure everything's up to date. [14:53] Adam talks about evaluating your spending plan. Purposely spend towards your values and be aware of what you don't want to spend money on. [16:58] One of the biggest things a professional can help you with is how much you should save. [18:40] Your emergency fund needs to be liquid, but you can be creative with where you put it. [19:44] Look at what your returns have been on investments and decide if you need to rebalance or not.  [21:32] A company like Wealthquest can help you with a lot of different services and really make your check-in go smoothly. Just schedule the review and check-in.    Resources & Links Related to this Episode Wealthquest Get Started Living a Rich Life: The No-Regrets Guide to Building and Spending Wealth

This week we hear from the team who went to Mexico a couple weeks ago with Back2Back Ministries. Each team member shares their picture of the week and then Heather shares an illustration we saw to help us understand belief systems a bit more. 

Today we discuss Jesus' call for servant leadership in God's kingdom. As part of the conversation, Katie & Mikeyy Evans, Echo Church members and some of our missions partners, will share leadership lessons they've experienced with Back2Back Ministries.Sermon by: Kelly CarrConnect with us: echochurch.org

Sara Jensen is multilingual, the podcast's first Norwegian guest, and is the Back2Back Monterrey Coordinator of the Transition Program, which comes alongside in transitioning students to independence. Sara has lived all around the world and is very passionate about travel and coffee. In this episode, Sara shares how old she was when she first felt called to be a missionary, what song influenced her most during that time in her life, and her vantage point on her own story and the changes that have occurred in each season. Hear why where she currently lives is so special, how her growth and understanding of what humans long for in community is influenced by her role, and how she has learned about most of it through the eyes of young adults.  Links to learn more: Learn more about Back2Back Ministries Follow Back2Back Ministries on Social Media:Instagram | Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bethedifference/message

Matt and Julie Cooper met in high school and have since married, parented both biological and foster children, and have been in ministry together for over 20 years. Matt is the Director of Staff Care for Back2Back Ministries and Julie is the Senior vice President of Training for Trauma Free World. Welcome to part two of this in-depth conversation with the Coopers about their aligned passion to serve the vulnerable, no matter where they call home. In part two of this episode, we pick back up with the Coopers when they are in a spiritual sweet spot - they felt revival, contentment, and happiness. And then God planted Cancun into both their hearts. Hear how God got their attention individually for a new place of ministry, how we give voice to the children who are a part of our family, and how Matt and Julie, while together, were also separate in their calls to ministry. Links to learn more: Learn more about Trauma Free World — Learn more about Back2Back Ministries Follow Back2Back Ministries on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bethedifference/message

Matt and Julie Cooper have been in ministry together for over 20 years. Matt is the Director of Staff Care for Back2Back Ministries and Julie is the Senior Vice President of Training for Trauma Free World. Matt and Julie met in high school and eventually came to accept Jesus on the same day, at the same event. From a solid friendship to a marriage and years of serving alongside one another internationally and in the states, Matt and Julie have an aligned passion to serve the vulnerable no matter where they call home.  In part one of this episode, Matt and Julie share their differing vantage points on foster care and their responses to stereotypical gender roles within ministry. Hear how their relationship first began, how they respond when asked how they like working and living together, and all they've accomplished together over the last 20 years.   Links to learn more: Learn more about Trauma Free World — Learn more about Back2Back Ministries Follow Back2Back Ministries on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bethedifference/message

Our guest this week, Beth Guckenberger, explains how the death of her father when she was certain he would pull through knocked her off balance, making her question the faith in which her life was rooted. But when she realized God's ways were not her ways, that they were grander and more mysterious than she had ever imagined, that knowledge was fuel for her journey to care for the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of orphans through Back2Back Ministries, which she and her husband started by writing a personal check and which now has 400 employees rescuing the most vulnerable all across the globe.   “If you know what you're going to be doing 50 Sundays from now, your faith is not reckless enough,” she says, bold inspiration to all of us pursuing lives of significance.   To learn more about Guckenberger's Back 2 Back Ministries, visit www.back2backministries.org.   To explore Beyond the Crucible assets, including our free Life of Significance assessment, visit www.beyondthecrucible.com   Have a question? Drop us a line at info@beyondthecrucible.com

This week, Beth Guckenberger, founder of Back2Back Ministries, encourages us to step into the chaos around us, look for the Spirit moving, listen for God's voice, expect peace to break out, and resist temptation as we seek to love the world around us.

First - Mike is a husband to Karen, a dad of 5, and constantly learning what that all means. Mike worked in Christian retail for 25 years at various levels. His last position was AVP of Ministry Partnerships at Family Christian where he advocated for orphaned, vulnerable children and families. He led efforts for customers to support Family's ministry partners, and developed programs with: Back2Back Ministries, Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund, Compassion International, iDisciple, Operation Christmas Child, Pray America, 410 Bridge, and World Vision. He is currently the Advancement Director at Back2Back Ministries in Cincinnati, OH where he has been the last 5 years, being responsible for leading the fundraising and marketing teams since April of 2020.   He serves on Cincinnati Children's Hospital Psychiatric Patient and Family Advisory Council and previously on the Ohio Interagency Council on Youth as a parent representative with lived experience. He is passionate about organizational health, encourages vulnerability-based trust, authenticity ,and self-awareness in leadership.  Mike is also certified by The Table Group as a Working Genius Facilitator.

November is here! This means many things, but for the Be the Difference Podcast, it means a month of new guests who bring their own stories and experiences in being the difference. It also means we are highlighting a new topic: voices in leadership! To kick off, Sammy and Chris meet with special guest, Beth Guckenberger, and ask for her insight on women in leadership and why it matters. Beth is co-executive Director of Back2Back Ministries, as well as an author and speaker who has long held leadership positions within the evangelical world. She is currently writing a new book about the very topic of women being used by God in leadership positions. In this episode, hear a little bit more about the heart behind this month's topic, why Beth's next book started as a secret between her and Jesus, and how her heart has grown and expanded on this topic. Hear words of encouragement as we engage in this conversation and who Beth's own examples of women in leadership are. And please join us throughout this month to hear from two other women who lead within their own spheres of influence and ministry, and how we can each support the women in our lives who are leading with grace and love. Links to learn more: Hear more from Beth at Reckless Faith Learn more about Back2Back Ministries Follow Back2Back Ministries Instagram | Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bethedifference/message

After one life-altering moment, Brian Berman sold everything he owned and walked away from a successful career in business to move to the Dominican Republic. He has spent over a decade of his life since then investing in people. In 2010, Brian and his wife, Nebraska, co-founded Project Mañana International. They are dedicated to helping to break the cycle of poverty through nutrition, education, and discipling projects. In this episode, Brian shares exactly what happened that turned his life upside down. God has used every part of Brian's story and taken him on a journey he never could have imagined. Hear stories of the miracles he has witnessed, the lessons he has learned, and why he will never stop investing in people. Links to learn more: Check out Brian's book, Ordinary People, Extraordinary Things Learn more about Project Mañana Follow Project Mañana on Social Media Instagram | Facebook Special thanks to COhatch Mason for providing podcast studio space. Learn more about Back2Back Ministries. Follow Back2Back Ministries on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bethedifference/message

Anna Valdez is the Director of Programs at Fostering Hope in Austin, Texas. Anna trains and coordinates trauma informed efforts for volunteers, churches, foster parents, caregivers, and institutions, both locally and internationally. She served for five years with Back2Back Ministries in Monterrey, Mexico as a full time caregiver to teenage girls. Drawing from this learning and experience, Anna has successfully implemented programming as a Texas Christian University Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®) Practitioner and a Trauma Competent Caregiver Affiliate Trainer for Back2Back Ministries. In this week's episode, Anna shares how God called a shy girl from southern Texas into a journey that would lift the veil on the emotional pain of the world and shift her perspective on hope and healing forever. Hear stories of her first night as a caregiver in a children's home, the way God changed her view of success, and why she is passionate about training and equipping caregivers today. Links to learn more: Follow Anna on instagram @understanding.trauma Learn more about the work Anna is doing through Fostering Hope. Special thanks to COhatch Mason for providing podcast studio space. Learn more about Back2Back Ministries. Follow Back2Back Ministries on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bethedifference/message

(This episode was originally published on May 25th, 2021) Mashawn Rigmaiden is the co-founder of Strip Church Dayton and co-owner of Bangs Salon and Spa. She is convinced Jesus loves every person and the church can be a place that welcomes hard stories. Strip Church Dayton's goal is to offer hope, healing, forgiveness, and freedom to the women and men in the adult entertainment industry. In this week's episode, Mashawn shares how God intentionally uses her “rebellious wiring” to be the difference in unexpected places like strip club dressing rooms. She has learned there is a story behind every face and a cross shaped void in every heart. Hear stories of how Jesus is redeeming her past, teaching her to share His love without judgement, and transforming lives in the process. Links to learn more: For more information about Live Free Community, a community focused resource helping men struggling with porn and lust, visit: www.livefreecommunity.org Learn about the work of Strip Church Dayton. Follow Strip Church Dayton on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook Special thanks to COhatch Mason for providing podcast studio space. Learn more about Back2Back Ministries. Follow Back2Back Ministries on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bethedifference/message

This week we are excited to welcome Becca Arguello to the show! Jes and Becca served together in Monterrey, Mexico with Back2Back Ministries. In this episode, Becca shares her story of the many ways that God opened surprising doors and taught her about His joy each step of the way. Becca's story encourages us all to step out boldly in faith and fearlessly following the promptings of the Holy Spirit. You won't want to miss this one! Click HERE for show notes! >>>Collecting stories that remind us of who God is and who we are in Him.To learn more about Collected Ministries email jes@collectedministries.org. For access to all episodes and show notes, please visit thecollectedpodcast.com.Follow us on Instagram!Collected @collectedministriesJes @jesbiondo for personal life and @sprezzafoundry for hand-letteringIf you believe in what God is doing through Collected, we would be so grateful for financial support! Go to collectedministries.org/donate to make a tax deductible gift. This episode of The Collected Podcast was recorded and edited by Jacob Early. Logo design by Ben Biondo.

(This episode was originally published on Mar 2nd, 2021) Todd and Beth Guckenberger live with their family in Cincinnati and serve as the co-executive directors of Back2Back Ministries. After college graduation, the Guckenbergers packed up an Isuzu trooper and moved to Monterrey, Mexico where they lived for 15 years. Between biological, foster, and adopted children, they have raised eleven children. In this week's episode, Todd and Beth share some of the experiences that led them to realize they had something to offer, the emotions they were feeling as they crossed the Mexican border for the first time, and how their dream of being the difference has grown and changed in the past 25 years. Hear why they still say people are worth the work, 25 years, 5 countries, 8 ministry sites, and thousands of co-laborers later. Links to Learn More: To learn more about Back2Back Ministries, check out Back2Back.org. To hear more from Beth, go to recklessfaith.com. Find Beth Guckenberger on Instagram. Follow Back2Back Ministries on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bethedifference/message

(This episode was originally posted on October 26th, 2021). For 13 years, Chuck has served as a teaching pastor at Crossroads Church. Prior to being a pastor, Chuck spent nine years in the corporate world at Procter & Gamble. Today, he is the founder of Courageous Love, a nonprofit organization built to unite and ignite people for racial justice through programming and intensives that take participants through life-changing moments of racial healing. In this episode, Chuck shares why he walked away from a successful corporate career to become a pastor in his local community. Hear how one brave step at a time launched him into a journey he never imagined for himself and why courageous love has and always will be the fuel that keeps him moving forward. Links to learn more: Learn more about Chuck & Courageous Love For more information on LivingUNDIVIDED Follow Chuck on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook Special thanks to COhatch Mason for providing podcast studio space. Learn more about Back2Back Ministries. Follow Back2Back Ministries on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bethedifference/message

Friend, I spoke with Beth Guckenberger about How God is Bigger Than our Excuses. Beth recently published the book Throw the First Punch. Friend, I couldn't put it down. Beth talks about how we can be on the offense instead of defense when it comes to Spiritual Warfare with the enemy. I have been wrestling with God on a couple of personal things lately but as I was reading Throw the First Punch her story triggered a thought that brought me peace about the whole thing. Beth defines several Hebrew words in this book that I feel equip us even more for those battles. Beth and her husband, Todd, live with their family in Cincinnati, Ohio where they serve as Co-Executive Directors of Back2Back Ministries. After graduating from Indiana University, the Guckenbergers moved to Monterrey, Mexico where they lived for 15 years. Between biological, foster, and adopted children, they have raised eleven children. Beth is the author of eleven books including adult and children's titles. She travels and speaks regularly at conferences, youth gatherings, and church services about reckless faith. Her style is based in story-telling and she draws from her vast field experience as a missionary, Bible teacher, and parent for illustrations of biblical concepts. For more information about Beth's speaking schedule and contacting her, please visit recklessfaith.com. Would you like to WIN a copy of Throw the First Punch? Here is how you could WIN... Follow Candice on Instagram@CandiceRReyes Tag a friend to listen to Beth's episode on The Red Rover Podcast Join Hooks2Crook's email list. After completing all three you are registered to WIN a copy of Beth's book Throw the First Punch. The special winner will be announced on IG and by email. If you are the lucky winner reach out to Candice through email to claim your prize! Good LUCK! May we are celebrating MOM! If you didn't know May 8th is Mother's Day and if you don't have something special for mom just yet consider treating her to The Red Rover Women's Conference. Our theme this year is Love Where You Are! With guest speakers Courtnaye Richard and Mary R. Synder with musical guest Elisha Dorsett. Right now for the month of May when you purchase your tickets if you use the code MOM you receive 25% off your ticket. But again that's only good through May 31, 2022. Reserve your tickets through our website hooks2crook.com/mhmerch or Eventbright.com Come join us on June 10-11 at the Hangar in Brookshire Tx for the Red Rover Women's Conference I hope to see you there.

Beth Guckenberger—renowned author and Executive Director of Back2Back Ministries—joins us to discuss how technology creates unique opportunities to connect people with the gospel. Plus, Beth shares her insight on how the local Church can benefit from adopting a more missional perspective.  Learn more about Back2Back Ministries: https://back2back.org/

It's often easier to run away from life's greatest messes. However, Back2Back Ministries' codirectors Todd and Beth Guckenberger are proof that we can often find our purpose in the chaos. In this episode of VOICES' Where Ya From? podcast, Todd and Beth discuss how God turned their passion for orphan care into a 350-person nonprofit organization. Guests Bio: Codirectors of Back2Back Ministries, Todd and Beth Guckenberger have dedicated their lives to international orphan care missions. Spread across nine locations, 350 Back2Back staff members work relentlessly to find new and creative solutions to the challenges facing vulnerable children and their families. Todd and Beth also lead a family of 13, made up of 11 adoptive, biological, and fostered children. Notes & Quotes: “The majority of the way you share the gospel is not even always with words, and the words just sit on top of the actions.” “The world tells me I'm better because I was born into a biological family . . . . But that is not the way God sees things.” “God's overwhelming love for us is not limited to us. It's only limited because we don't express it or share it or serve somebody.” Links Mentioned: Visit our website to sign up for emails. Leave us a review.  Check out our VOICES Collection from Our Daily Bread Ministries Follow Where Ya From? on Instagram Check out Back2Back Ministries' website. Verses Mentioned: 1 Thessalonians 2:8 Isaiah 58:6–9 James 1:27 Galatians 6:2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hope and Cheque Garcia have served with Back2Back Ministries for 13 years. They met on Monterrey's campus, fell in love, and have been faithfully serving ever since. From co-captaining partnering children's homes to now co-directing a brand new site, Hope and Cheque have a lot of experience when it comes to saying yes, even when they don't know the where or how. In this episode, Hope and Cheque share vulnerably about the hard in even the best of God's stories, about how they each remember first meeting each other, and what brings them joy in their new home in the Dominican Republic. Hear how their transition from Monterrey to the D.R. started with the words open door and red carpets, why they waited so long to get a phone plan in Monterrey, and what they've learned in the last 13 years working in this “less than normal” job. Links to learn more: Follow Back2Back D.R. on Social Media: Instagram — Learn more about Back2Back Ministries Special thanks to COhatch Mason for providing podcast studio space. Follow Back2Back Ministries on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bethedifference/message

As a Volunteer YoungLife Leader at Mariemont High School, Garrett Dexter maintains a full time job and spends the rest of his time connecting with students at basketball games, coffee shops, and summer camps. Garrett and thousands of other YoungLife leaders around the world have the same goal - to introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith. In this episode, Garrett shares why he chooses to spend his free time investing in the lives of high school students. Hear why he loves working with teenagers, what people often misunderstand, and how investment in one life can change a whole family story. Links to learn more: Learn more about YoungLife Special thanks to COhatch Mason for providing podcast studio space. Learn more about Back2Back Ministries. Follow Back2Back Ministries on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bethedifference/message

Welcome to Be the Difference: Clips from the Cutting Room Floor! In these bonus episodes, we turn the reins over to our amazing producer Mikeyy, to share with you some of his favorite conversations from previous episodes that didn't quite make the final cut. In this episode, Mikeyy shares a clip from Episode 23 with Beth Guckenberger about three important voices in her life, how they have shaped her, and what questions Mikeyy is asking himself after learning from Beth. Links to learn more: Listen to Beth's episode! Join the Launch Team! Get a FREE Digital Copy Before Launch Day! Pre-Order Beth's latest book: Throw the First Punch Hear more from Beth and sign up to receive regular updates. Follow Beth on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook Special thanks to COhatch Mason for providing podcast studio space. Learn more about Back2Back Ministries. Follow Back2Back Ministries on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bethedifference/message

From church stages and children's homes to checkout lines and airplane rides, Beth Guckenberger makes the most of every minute as Co-Executive Director of Back2Back Ministries. She speaks, teaches, and has authored 11 books. Her latest book, Throw the First Punch: Defeating the Enemy Hell-Bent on Your Destruction, is an honest conversation about spiritual warfare and how to play spiritual offense. In this episode, Beth shares why she decided to become an author and the lies she almost let stop her. Hear how she decides what to write, where she found her love of Hebrew words, and how we can throw the first punch today. Links to learn more: Join the Launch Team! Get a FREE Digital Copy Before Launch Day! Pre-Order Beth's latest book: Throw the First Punch Hear more from Beth and sign up to receive regular updates. Follow Beth on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook Special thanks to COhatch Mason for providing podcast studio space. Learn more about Back2Back Ministries. Follow Back2Back Ministries on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bethedifference/message