Podcasts about bethesda lutheran communities

“Tips from the Top” podcast series will share experience, wisdom & proven leadership success. I want US to be successful in every area of life, including the “Professional YOU.” We'll learn from leaders who are excelling & achieving. During this series we are embracing wisdom from senior leaders who have agreed to be share their professional & life experiences with us. There are so many wonderful things I could say about Juli Frank but I'll summarize and simply say she is my friend. We shared a very special moment as we sat together during the commencement ceremony for our MBA. I thought of her right away for this series and she graciously accepted. It's a great conversation. Juli has proven professional experience in Sales and operations executive with a proven record of leading teams through fast paced change management. She drives results by focusing on “The Customer” from strategic direction setting to customer facing deployments. Juli is adept at improving processes with a focus on efficiencies and profit improvement while constantly driving sales. She has a passion for leading and developing a team through high engagement. Juli is currently the Vice President of Retail at Bethesda Lutheran Communities in Milwaukee, WI.  She graduated from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a BS in retail management  and a MBA from the University of Wisconsin - Madison.  To connect with Juli, visit her on LinkedIn. Connect with Denise Taylor at www.DeniseTaylor.live Join our FREE Facebook Community at www.facebook.com/groups/lifeloveandhappiness

Hear from Mona Fuerstenau, chairwoman of the LCMS Disability Task Force and Director of Ministry Partnerships at Bethesda Lutheran Communities, about how Christians should respond to the needs of those with disabilities. View accompanying slides here.Debunking the Termination Rate MythDisability Information Handout

Mike Thirtle, CEO of Bethesda Lutheran Communities, and Marilyn Kauppinen, grandmother of Bethesda client Carl, join Andy and Sarah to share Marilyn and Carl's story of help and hope through Bethesda, how Bethesda makes a difference in the lives of those with developmental disabilities, and how people can get involved in Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Learn more about Bethesda Lutheran Communities at bethesdalc.org. Watch Marilyn and Carl's story at youtu.be/YMKT3NgxWOI.

Bethesda Lutheran Communities, a non-profit that supports people with developmental disabilities across the U.S., recently opened Cornerstone Village. This first-of-its-kind living community in Victoria, MN, combines active seniors and independent adults with disabilities, creating an inclusive, integrated environment that has not been modeled in the U.S. Accessibility is a priority at Cornerstone Village, and smart home technology in every unit allows residents to do everything from locking the doors, adjusting the thermostat, and switching the lights, all completely hands-free. Bethesda’s Vice President of Real Estate Tom Campbell and Kraus-Anderson Project Manager Aaron Zabel discuss the innovative model at Cornerstone Village.

Jessica Meuse— singer/songwriter from Slapout, Alabama, and Mike Thirtle— President and CEO of Bethesda Lutheran Communities, join Andy and Sarah to talk about how Jessica was introduced to the wonderful work being done through Bethesda to support individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, the song "Because You Love Me" that came of out this partnership, and how this song tells the story of Bethesda. Learn more about Bethesda Lutheran Communities at bethesdalc.org and find more of Jessica's music at jessicameuse.com. Watch the music video for this song at youtu.be/pY-B7TnhqSY. “Because You Love Me” ©2020 Jessica Meuse, used by permission. Official music video for Because You Love Me, written by Jessica Meuse for Bethesda and the staff who care so much. Bethesda is a national nonprofit helping adults with developmental disabilities live lives full of independence, inclusion and community.

Mike Thirtle, President and CEO of Bethesda Lutheran Communities, joins Andy to talk about what Bethesda Cornerstone Village is, what the need for this unique community is, and the grand opening for this new community. Learn more about Bethesda Cornerstone Village in Victoria, Minnesota, at bethesdacornerstonevillage.org.

Deaconess Kim Trombley, Vice President for Religious Life with Bethesda Lutheran Communities, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about explaining COVID-19 to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, how to make the most of extra time at home, and resources from Bethesda to help families, individuals, and caregivers. Find these ideas and resources at bethesdalc.org/home-activity-center/education.

Each day, Bethesda Lutheran Communities serve men and women who have developmental and intellectual disabilities; to educate, advocate for and empower them so they can live a full life. Hear how this is not just a cause, but a ministry, on this "Action in Ministry."

Each day, Bethesda Lutheran Communities serve men and women who have developmental and intellectual disabilities; to educate, advocate for and empower them so they can live a full life. Hear how this is not just a cause, but a ministry, on this "Action in Ministry."

Deaconess Kim Trombley, Vice President of Religious Life with Bethesda Lutheran Communities, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about Developmental Disabilities Month, the needs of those who are developmentally disabled, and the wide variety of resources and programs Bethesda provides to meet those needs. Learn more about Bethesda at bethesdalc.org and get involved with Developmental Disabilities Month at includeallabilities.com.

Mona Furstenau, with Bethesda Lutheran Communities, joins Andy to talk about tips for thriving during this holiday season as a mom of an awesome kid with special needs. Learn more about Bethesda at bethesdalc.org.

Be real and present with those with disabilities. You don’t have to figure it out alone! Grounded in scripture, discover Bethesda resources that support YOU as you minister to students and families with disabilities. Real, practical take-away items. Free consultation and follow up to participants. Bio: Mona Fuerstenau is a former speech – language pathologist. A parent of two young adult diverse learners, she has become a disability advocate. She chaired the LCMS Disabilities Task Force and the Washington State Developmental Disability Council. She is a frequent speaker at conferences, universities, writes on the topics of disability, family, Christian ministry and communities of belonging for those who are left out. Mona serves Bethesda Lutheran Communities as the Director of Ministry Partnerships.

David Riley, supported by Bethesda Lutheran Communities, and Lanessa Stutz, David's Bethesda job coach, join Andy to talk about National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and how Bethesda Lutheran Communities is changing the narrative from what can't be done to what can. Bethesda helps empower individuals to be wonderful, loyal employees. Learn more at bethesdalc.org.

Mike Thirtle—President & CEO of Bethesda Lutheran Communities, and Tom Campbell—VP Real Estate Development with Bethesda Lutheran Communities, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the new Cornerstone Village in Minnesota, who this community is for, and the wonderful amenities available to residents. Learn more at bethesdacornerstonevillage.org.

Barb Silver-Thorn, technologist with Bethesda Lutheran Communities, joins Andy to talk about the use of assistive smart home technology, how we are starting to implement in our homes, and how this technology assists those with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Learn more about Bethesda at bethesdalc.org.

Deaconess Kimberly Trombley, Vice President for Religious Life with Bethesda Lutheran Communities, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about celebrating Bethesda's 115th anniversary in 2019, including the early history of Bethesda from 1904, how their ministry has expanded since that time, and the importance of community for people of all abilities. Learn more about Bethesda's work providing homes and other services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities at BethesdaLC.org.

Sandra Rice, Religious Resource Creation Director with Bethesda Lutheran Communities, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, how we can advocate for those with developmental disabilities, and new resources available from Bethesda. Learn more and find resources at bethesdalc.org.

Guests from Bethesda Lutheran Communities Mona Fuerstenau - Director of Strategic Ministry Partnerships, Deaconess Kimberly Trombley - Vice President for Religious Life, Josh Galgan - Director of Religious Life, and Sandra Rice - Director of Resources Creation talk about recognizing people with disabilities as indispensable parts of the body of Christ. They also share beautiful stories of members of the body of Christ who love the Lord and receive His gifts for them. Learn more about Bethesda Lutheran Communities at BethesdaLutheranCommunities.org.

Guests Rev. Dr. Rick Marrs - Associate Professor of Practical Theology at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, MO, Stephen M. Saunders, Ph.D. - Director of Clinical Training (DCT) of the Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology for Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI, and Deaconess Kimberly Trombley - deaconess for Bethesda Lutheran Communities, talk about the upcoming SpeakUp Conference being held in Fort Wayne on November 8, 2017. The SpeakUp Conference is a one-day event focused on mental and behavioral health that will bring together nationally recognized experts and speakers to prepare and inspire them to better serve their congregations and parishes. Rev. Dr. Marrs talks about the difference between mental illness and spiritual oppression or possession. Stephen M. Saunders talks about how Christians can understand and respond to mental illness. Deaconess Kimberly Trombley shares about including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the life of the church. Learn more and register at speakupconference.org.

The research laboratory of Virginia M. Miller, Ph.D., focuses on conditions specific to women: ovarian function, preeclampsia of pregnancy and menopause. These conditions are associated with dramatic changes in one of the sex steroids, estrogen, and can accelerate development of chronic conditions including cardiovascular disease and aging processes. Dr. Miller's work evaluates how estrogen affects progression of atherosclerosis, and changes in brain structure and cognition at menopause. For these studies, she works collaboratively with other researchers associated with the Rochester Epidemiology Project, the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, the Center for Translational Science Activities and the Women's Health Research Center. Her group utilizes state-of-the-art imaging modalities and is developing a technique to detect early stages of calcifying processes. Focus areas How do sex hormones affect progression of cardiovascular disease in menopausal women? Dr. Miller is examining how the sex steroid hormone estrogen affects the lining of the blood vessels, which is called endothelium; the activity of platelets, which are required for blood to clot; and the formation of small cell-derived vesicles in the blood. Together, the interaction of these cells and vesicles can lead to vascular changes associated with pregnancy or later in life may cause formation of lesions in the arterial wall, leading to heart attack, stroke, cognitive decline or formation of blood clots in the veins. How does infection alter the risk of developing cardiovascular disease? Dr. Miller's group is interested in learning how bacteria interact with cells of the blood vessel wall and cells in the blood that fight infection. Her group is examining whether small vesicles shed by bacteria that contain bacterial proteins and DNA alter the function of human cells, leading to the development of calcium deposits associated with "hardening" of the arteries and formation of kidney stones. Can monitoring small membrane-derived vesicles released from activated cells and nano-sized particles containing proteins and minerals be developed as a diagnostic for calcifying diseases? Deposits of calcium in the wall of blood vessels accumulate over many years without any outward signs or symptoms. Dr. Miller and her collaborators are working to develop a test to detect the ongoing calcification process so that treatments can stop or retard the calcification before the artery becomes blocked or the calcium deposit is released to cause a heart attack. Significance to patient care Dr. Miller's research into how sex steroid hormones, such as estrogen and testosterone, affect blood flow to the brain, heart and kidneys has direct application to understanding the benefit and harm of using these hormones to treat symptoms of menopause in women; "low testosterone" in men; and chronic conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline and osteoporosis, in both women and men as they age. Professional highlights Principal Investigator, Specialized Center for Research of Sex Differences, Mayo Clinic, 2012-present Principal Investigator, Mayo Clinic's Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health (a National Institutes of Health-funded training program for junior faculty), 2010-present Member, Board of Directors, Bethesda Lutheran Communities, 2010-present Member, Cardiovascular Network of the Society for Women's Health Research, 2009-present President, Organization for the Study of Sex Differences, 2010-2012 Member, Council, American Physiological Society, 2002-2005 Current Member, Editorial Board — American Journal of Physiology: Heart and Circulatory Physiology; Biology of Sex Differences; Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics; The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism; Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine Contact miller.virginia@mayo.edu

Season 1, Episode 15 — 26 November 2016 About this episode Mona Fuerstenau of Bethesda Lutheran Communities and Anthony Armitage of One-Classroom discuss a breadth of ways for faith communities to become agents for greater inclusion for people with disabilities, including advocating for inclusion in parochial schools, how faith communities can be networks of natural supports, and how places of worship can leverage their networks to help people with disabilities in areas such as employment. This is a preview of the “Faith and Inclusion: Embracing Inclusion for People with Disabilities in School and Community” Wednesday Workshop at the 2016 TASH Annual Conference. About the presenters Mona Fuerstenau worked as Speech Language Pathologist for 13 years in multiple settings; early intervention, schools and with veterans. Her passion as a disability advocate stems from the inequities witnessed in all of these arenas. She is passionate about communities of belonging and is working primarily in faith communities at this point. Her current role with Bethesda Lutheran Communities is Director of Ministry Partnerships. She is a parent of two young adults who are very diverse learners. A fan of Asset Based Community Development, she regularly encourages thinking “outside the DD bubble”. Her vision includes communities who become places of sanctuary, belonging, meaningful participation and mutual support with families experiencing disability. Anthony Armitage and his wife LeeAnn Armitage are the founders of One Classroom, parents of two children and members of Mary Queen of Peace Parish in Webster Groves, Missouri. Their youngest child Christopher was born with Down Syndrome. After extensive research to determine the optimal educational pathway for their son LeeAnn and Anthony were inspired by inclusive education and the many Catholic schools around the country implementing inclusive programs. The opportunity of inclusive education, a strong belief in Catholic education, and the desire to educate their children together in one school created a passion to help all families of children with special needs and to serve Christ's church by helping the St. Louis archdiocese schools offer a new option for educating children with special needs. One Classroom is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating inclusive educational opportunities for children with special needs. We believe every child deserves a Catholic education in their local parish school in full community with their peers. One Classroom creates awareness, promotes and supports inclusive education by providing funding, training, expert resources, sharing of best practices and connecting parents. Donald Taylor is the Membership Manager at TASH and the producer of Amplified. Transcript Complete transcript forthcoming You can receive updates from TASH on this podcast and our other activities by following us on Facebook or on twitter at @TASHtweet. This has been a sample of the colleagues and conversations available through TASH. It is only because of the excellent work that our members do that we can bring you this information. For more resources such as this and to become a member, visit tash.org/join. We'll hear from another outstanding advocate again in two weeks. Musical coda This interview was originally […] The post TASH Annual Conference Wednesday Workshop Preview: Faith and Inclusion appeared first on Tash.org.

Season 1, Episode 15 — 26 November 2016 About this episode Mona Fuerstenau of Bethesda Lutheran Communities and Anthony Armitage of One-Classroom discuss a breadth of ways for faith communities to become agents for greater inclusion for people with disabilities, including advocating for inclusion in parochial schools, how faith communities can be networks of natural supports, and how places of worship can leverage their networks to help people with disabilities in areas such as employment. This is a preview of the “Faith and Inclusion: Embracing Inclusion for People with Disabilities in School and Community” Wednesday Workshop at the 2016 TASH Annual Conference. About the presenters Mona Fuerstenau worked as Speech Language Pathologist for 13 years in multiple settings; early intervention, schools and with veterans. Her passion as a disability advocate stems from the inequities witnessed in all of these arenas. She is passionate about communities of belonging and is working primarily in faith communities at this point. Her current role with Bethesda Lutheran Communities is Director of Ministry Partnerships. She is a parent of two young adults who are very diverse learners. A fan of Asset Based Community Development, she regularly encourages thinking “outside the DD bubble”. Her vision includes communities who become places of sanctuary, belonging, meaningful participation and mutual support with families experiencing disability. Anthony Armitage and his wife LeeAnn Armitage are the founders of One Classroom, parents of two children and members of Mary Queen of Peace Parish in Webster Groves, Missouri. Their youngest child Christopher was born with Down Syndrome. After extensive research to determine the optimal educational pathway for their son LeeAnn and Anthony were inspired by inclusive education and the many Catholic schools around the country implementing inclusive programs. The opportunity of inclusive education, a strong belief in Catholic education, and the desire to educate their children together in one school created a passion to help all families of children with special needs and to serve Christ’s church by helping the St. Louis archdiocese schools offer a new option for educating children with special needs. One Classroom is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating inclusive educational opportunities for children with special needs. We believe every child deserves a Catholic education in their local parish school in full community with their peers. One Classroom creates awareness, promotes and supports inclusive education by providing funding, training, expert resources, sharing of best practices and connecting parents. Donald Taylor is the Membership Manager at TASH and the producer of Amplified. Transcript Complete transcript forthcoming You can receive updates from TASH on this podcast and our other activities by following us on Facebook or on twitter at @TASHtweet. This has been a sample of the colleagues and conversations available through TASH. It is only because of the excellent work that our members do that we can bring you this information. For more resources such as this and to become a member, visit tash.org/join. We’ll hear from another outstanding advocate again in two weeks. Musical coda This interview was originally […] The post TASH Annual Conference Wednesday Workshop Preview: Faith and Inclusion appeared first on Tash.org.