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In this week's episode of the Follower of One podcast, Mike talks with Mark Deterding. Mark is a Leadership Development Consultant and Executive Coach and is currently the President and CEO of Triune Leadership Services. Triune helps executives gain soul-deep satisfaction in how they lead through faith-based servant leadership. Please welcome him to the Community!   Episode Breakdown   1:00 - Meet Mark Deterding 2:25 - Mark Explains Triune Leadership Services  5:35 - How Mark Found God 7:10 - Mark's Faith at Work 12:55 - Mark's Book: Leading Jesus' Way 19:30 - Character Matters 21:50 - The Unity Foundation  26:40 - Connect with Mark 28:25 - The journey we are on     You Have A Purpose   God has already created you with a purpose for your life! Great news! Finding your purpose is much more difficult, though. Many of us have found our purpose and those are genuinely happy with their life. Are you missing something? Not genuinely happy or satisfied with the way you interact with the world? Look no further than Mark's book "Leading Jesus' Way". Mark provides practical experience and knowledge to generate a road map for your purpose and how you can generate a way to extend your faith through work and become a better you. No matter your age, there is time to find purpose in your life in all aspects, work, family and even recreation. Don't give up, focus on Jesus and you will find the path for you! Please go pick up a copy of Mark's book. It will help!        Building Relationships   This is typically one of the most talked-about things in any business, relationships. Why do they matter? How can we build them? It certainly isn't easy but the one thing we all know for sure is that it is the single most integral part of achieving success in your life. It isn't just about work. Friendships, sports, your walk with Jesus, business- relationships matter in all aspects of life. What have you done recently to foster greater relationships within your center of influence? Do you have a center of Influence? Who you choose to be around you shows you who you are. If you are aspiring for more, look for people who are doing more!      Interview Quote   " People don't create their purpose. The Lord has created you with purpose, values, and strengths already. It is a discernment process"        Connect with Mark Mark's LinkedIn  Triune Leadership Services Leading Jesus' Way (Book) Mark's Email: mark@triuneleadershipservices.com   Connect With Follower Of One Join us over in our Online Community, get social with us; Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Listen to our podcast on your way to work and subscribe using your favorite podcast app. Be a part of our next Marketplace Mission Trip!

When the world is falling apart the way we usually respond (complaining, blaming, fighting) usually only creates more problems. Maybe it’s time to try something else. Something that has been available to us all along. Something that isn’t simply “the least we can do,” but actually the most powerful force for good in the world. It also just happens to be the most reliable path to happiness. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 Studio Arrival 1:30 Happy Little Prayers w/ Jon 27:30 Behind the Scenes   Don’t forget to subscribe to this podcast or the YouTube channel  https://bit.ly/yourcrosscreek Let us know you’re here! || Discussion Questions || Read Transcript || Ask a Question For Kids: Crosscreek Website #forSalem November Challenge: United Way Pajama Drive #SalemOregon #local Giveaways (Happening on Social Media later this week) – Enter to win this week on Social Media- Geppetto’s Italian https://www.facebook.com/geppettossalem/ – This week’s winner- Every Child Oregon! $290 donated thanks to you! https://www.everychildoregon.org Suggested Readings: Acts 4 (disciples praying in hardship) Music we listened to making this episode: Jimmy Eat World: Pain- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaP6KgwbOvo Michael Jackson: Why You Wanna Trip on Me- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2FUzoy-UCg Josh Baldwin/Bethel: Surrounded- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlBiE4dXT2I Donate to Crosscreek & keep a good thing goin’ DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What do you think about prayer? What personal questions / stories do you have about it? Read Psalm 86. What stands out to you as it relates to prayer? As Jon said in the message, share a couple of things going on in your life right now. You might have to fight through the awkwardness, but spend some time specifically praying for one another in your group.

In this week's episode of the Follower of One podcast, Mike speaks with Ken Powell. Ken is a Financial Planner with Ronald Blue Trust and builds relationships and services based on biblical principles through his work! Please welcome him to the community!     Episode Breakdown   1:00 - Meet Ken Powell 1:45 - Ken's Story 4:40 - How Ken got to Seattle 7:50 - Ken's Transition to Financial Advising  14:20 - Ken's Faith in his Work 18:00 - Ken's Thoughts on the Marketplace Mission Trip 21:05 - Mike's Story  24:25 - Connect with Ken  25:05 - Ken's Family     God Showing Us The Path   Living your faith at work is not always easy and sometimes we don't see God's plan in our lives until we fully give everything to him. Ken talks with Mike about leaving a secure job and moving into a different direction in his life. This takes a good amount of courage and fortitude but God should give you that courage. God needs to be your backbone when you want to make a change in your life that may affect every aspect of your relationships. How has God spoken to you lately in ministering to those around you? Do you see opportunities that previously were not there? Those doors that are now open could be something special just waiting for you to take advantage and it is our job to make sure God is with us when we walk through them! Give it to God and let him take control.      Making a Difference with Your Faith   In Ken's example, his company directly supports filling the great commission of Christians. The impact we have every day is really to assist in making more Christians. So where does the "work" really begin? For Ken, it is all about helping people understand what they have and where they can be more targeted in their efforts with their money. What about you? Where does your work begin? Is it when you are servicing a client's needs? Is it helping a client understand how they can be better with their business? Do you sell a product that helps your clients do more? These are all aspects of every work we probably see and now is the time to start pondering on where God can be injected to build a better life for yourself and those you serve. If you are wondering how to do this, take the next Marketplace Mission Trip!

Today on the show we got to connect with local entrepreneur and Maryland native Cathy Sell. Cathy is a dental hygienist turned graphic designer who has always had a love for art. This innovator doubled down on this passion in 2017 when she launched her business Pink Sheep Designs when she was in her mid-30s. Join us for an engaging and educational conversation today as Cathy shares how she grew Pink Sheep Designs from the ground up, transitioned from free to paying customers, built and sharpened her skill set, and learned excellent time management skills from Ironman training. Links from today’s show: Pink Sheep Designs: https://pinksheepdesigns.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PinkSheep-Designs-112411353662684 Music Attribution: Jane Fonda by The Grand Affair is licensed through the YouTube Audio Library. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 Start 1:59 How this dental hygienist turned back to her love of art in her mid-30s 6:13 How she cut her teeth designing medals, posters, shirts, and swag for free 12:10 Balancing the vision of the customer with intentional design 14:02 Key tools and processes during the early stages of Pink Sheep Designs 16:27 Building and sharpening her graphic and web design skills 19:15 How to build up your support network 22:28 Being able to share this experience with her girls 24:34 How she always wanted to work for herself but got cold feet about the process 27:36 Setting costs for design services 29:16 Transitioning and modifying processes to move from free to paying customers 33:52 How a year training for an Ironman was key for her time management skills 39:52 How COVID has impacted business and the need for more ecommerce 41:56 Final questions and thoughts 50:31 End Other links from today’s podcast: Southeast Minnesota SCORE- https://seminnesota.score.org/ Skillshare- https://www.skillshare.com/ Design Cuts- https://www.designcuts.com/ Rochester Rising survey- https://airtable.com/shr9xqxwNtPIvVXbM

In this week's episode of the Follower of One podcast, Mike speaks with Brent and Adrian from CBMC Oklahoma. CBMC provides events, workshops, resources and one-on-one discipleship - all for the purpose of training and preparing believers to engage other men with the Gospel. Please give both Brent and Adrian a warm welcome!   Episode Breakdown   1:25 - How Brent Connected with CBMC 3:15 - CBMC Oklahoma 5:05 - How Adrian Connected with CBMC 7:25 - Adrian and Brent's Families  10:40 - Brent's Business Background 11:30 - Adrian and A Life Worth Following 13:25 - CBMC Goals for the Coming Years 19:25 - Brent's Thoughts on the Marketplace Mission Trip 24:00 - How to Get Involved with CBMC 26:35 - Moving Forward in a new Generation 28:10 - Brent's Thoughts on the Generational Impact on Faith  32:45 - Connect with CBMC     Showing Love and Appreciation    It is apart of our journey and especially the Marketplace Mission Trip here at Follower of One, to show Love and appreciation in our own way. Mike speaks with both Brent and Adrian on how they enjoyed the Marketplace Mission Trip and how the trip itself gave the opportunity to show what they appreciated most, the people around them. Nothing that we do is supposed to be grand in gesture. The little things add up, and as they do, it is important to remember why you follow Jesus. Figure out a way to show your love and appreciation of others this upcoming week at work. The results are worth it, we promise!     Being Godly in Every Area of Your Life   One of our main goals at Follower of One is to give you tools to spread the gospel in a positive way outside of just on Sundays. Brent talks about how living your faith and being Godly in every area of your life is truly how you lead. You are leading not just the people in your inner circle, but everyone around you all the time. How do we make that difference? It all starts with practice. Taking the Marketplace Mission Trip is perfect for finding time and attention to focus on God and how you act Godly every day. Have you taken the trip yet? Don't worry, you can do it right at home! We want to bring everyone one step closer to Jesus, find out how by joining us!     Interview Quote   "When you show service and love and appreciate to the people around you, they will ask why you are different"   Connect  with Brent and Adrian   Brent's LinkedIn Brent's Twitter CMBC Oklahoma Adrian's LinkedIn   Connect With Follower Of One Join us over in our Online Community, get social with us; Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Listen to our podcast on your way to work and subscribe using your favorite podcast app. Be a part of our next Marketplace Mission Trip! 

We all think we know what will make us happy. We also think we know what will make everyone else happy… if they would only listen or see the truth. Unfortunately this attitude often creates more conflict than happiness. Maybe happiness doesn’t come from fighting for our own happiness. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 Breaking News 1:40 You First with Jon 25:00 Giveaways for Days   Don’t forget to subscribe to this podcast or the YouTube channel  https://bit.ly/yourcrosscreek Let us know you’re here! || Discussion Questions || Read Transcript || Ask a Question For Kids: Crosscreek Website Get your #forSalem encouragement cards: https://bit.ly/wlcmccc 3 Questions Phone Background #SalemOregon #local Giveaways: Gilgamesh this week. Next week: Every Child Oregon Comment on Social Media all week, and we donate $5 per comment! Suggested Readings: Related Passage: Colossians 3 Andy Stanley Election 2020 Article Music we listened to making this episode: Thompson Twins: Hold Me Now Eddie and Alex Van Halen: Respect the Wind Lauren Daigle: You Say Donate to Crosscreek & keep a good thing goin’ DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Honesty time- how does “choosing to make ourselves second” REALLY strike you? Dig deeper- why do you think that is? Read Philippians 2:3-8 as a group. What challenges you? How do you think this relates to this week’s theme of making ourselves second? What changes do you need to make in your life as a result of this message and what are the barriers you see in doing this? How can your group pray for you this week?

On the podcast this week we got to chat with local entrepreneur Hannah Eidem, Owner of Damsel and Fox. This Lawrence, Kansas native and current Rochester resident launched her online business three years ago, creating handcrafted leather earrings. Today, Hannah is evolving the business to be a space that’s comforting and motivational for women and aims to use her love of writing to elevate other boutique owners through her business blog. Tune in today to learn more about this entrepreneur’s journey, how she grew her business by word of mouth, and her vision for 2021. Links from today’s show: Damsel and Fox: https://damselandfox.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Damsel-and-Fox-LLC-513645815729767 Instagram: @damselandfoxshop Music Attribution: Jane Fonda by The Grand Affair is licensed through the YouTube Audio Library. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 Start 2:40 Interview intro 3:25 The Kansas native, entrepreneur, and mom of three that loves to read and write 6:38 Vision, mission, and products offered by Damsel and Fox 9:35 How the business launched from a Pinterest-inspired DIY gift 12:08 Growing the business by word of mouth, vendor shows, and networking groups 16:58 Focus on relationship building with boutique owners 19:14 Growing a customer base and directly interacting with the customer 22:43 Celebration of three years of business 24:19 How Damsel and Fox has evolved over the years 28:26 Balancing working from home with living at home 32:37 Lessons learned about self through entrepreneurship 34:27 Focusing on your passions and how Hannah’s joy for entrepreneurship evolved over time 37:16 Cultivating balance between family and business 42:01 Move toward a motivation platform in 2021 44:55 Final thoughts 45:49 End

The things we hope will make us happy seem to only work for so long. But Jesus promised us a happiness that would never run dry. How can we experience this true, lasting happiness when it seems like the world is falling apart?! Episode Breakdown: 0:00 What a Week & #forSalem cards 2:40 Illogically Happy w/ Jon 28:40 Giveaways, Announcements, Snickers warning   Don’t forget to subscribe to this podcast or the YouTube channel  https://bit.ly/yourcrosscreek Let us know you’re here! || Discussion Questions || Read Transcript || Ask a Question For Kids: Crosscreek Website Get your #forSalem encouragement cards: https://bit.ly/wlcmccc #SalemOregon #local Giveaways: – Enter to win this week on Social Media- Gilgamesh https://www.gilgameshbrewing.com/ – This week’s winner- Top Drawer Boutique Suggested Bible Readings: Related Passage: Matthew 25:31-46  This Week’s Challenge: James 1:19-2:26  Bible Reading Tips (PDF) Other Recommended Resources: The Biggest Happiness Mistake Music we listened to making this episode: Weezer: Freak Me Out Jonas Brothers: What a Man Gotta Do Josh Baldwin: Stand in Your Love Donate to Crosscreek & keep a good thing goin’ DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Talk about a time when acting selflessly made you happier. Why do you think you felt happy? As a group, read Matthew 7:15-27. How do you think this relates to what we know God wants us to do and how we actually act? Everyone has a “knowing/doing” gap. What would you say yours is and how can your group pray for you this week to close this gap?

In January 2000, Krista was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis; a debilitating autoimmune disease affecting her joints, tissues, skin and organs.  Having experienced chronic pain, disability, stress, depression, isolation and hopelessness for years, she relates deeply to the fear and impact to all facets of life when health is deteriorated.In 2015, Krista began addressing root cause drivers of her inflammation and disease, which not only dramatically improved her quality of life, but led her to become a speaker and certified coach. Today, Krista is on a reMISSION to inspire and empower others to improve their own health and quality of life.Cheryl Crow is an occupational therapist who has lived with rheumatoid arthritis for seventeen years. Her life passion is helping others with rheumatoid arthritis figure out how to live a full life despite arthritis, by developing tools to navigate physical, emotional and social challenges. She formed the educational company Arthritis Life in 2019 after seeing a huge need for more engaging, accessible, and (dare I say) FUN patient education and self-management resources. Links to things discussed in the podcast episode:Krista’s Instagram: @kickra18 Tiktok: @kickra18 Krista's Website: alivetoliving.comCheryl’s Facebook group: Arthritis Life Podcast, Practical Tips & Positive, Realistic SupportCheryl’s Free Handout: Cheryl’s Master Checklist for Managing RAThis episode is brought to you by the Rheumatoid Arthritis Roadmap, an online education and support program Cheryl created to guide people with RA step by step through how to confidently manage their social, emotional and physical life with rheumatoid arthritis.Episode Breakdown:01:00 - Krista’s introduction and diagnosis story at age 2905:15 - Krista’s initial fears about what  life with RA would be like7:00 - How Krista’s diagnosis affected her relationship with her fiance, wedding planning, family planning and all aspects of life9:20 - Living in “fear, shame, anger and doom” for the first fifteen years of her journey, without revealing her diagnosis at work or publicly10:52 - Isolating herself from fear of being perceived as weak 13:45 - Krista’s experience on prednisone, feeling “not broken”14:50 – Pregnancy challenges due to RA flare17:19 - Krista’s wedding - home made Keds19:14 - Krista hits “rock bottom” after 15 years and leaves her 20 year corporate career and decides not to apply for disability. 21:05 - Krista encounters Teri Wahl’s diet and lifestyle journey with MS and the “Wahl’s Protocol”22:10 – Krista learns about “root cause medicine,” finds hope and goes back to school to become a “holistic nutritionist.” 26:25 - Krista learns to pay attention to her inflammation triggers (stress, foods, fragrances, sleep)29:33 - Krist and Cheryl reflect on the importance of hope and mindset31:23 - The importance of avoiding the “positive thinking” trap and how it’s good to validate your feelings. 32:35 - Learning to  mentally reframe what was actually happening in her life and address perceptions to stop her stress response.35:20 - How Cheryl & Krista both learned to curb the urge to be people-pleasers.36:00 – Krista and Cheryl discuss learning to set boundaries, say no & protect energy.  40:27– Krista joins TikTok in June 2020, makes “I can’t shuffle but I can Shakira” viral video showing belly dance style moves44:02 - Krista is surprised by the positive responses to her dance videos47:50 - Inspiring people to move however you can, “love yourself moving” 51:20 - Krista starts showing some of her physical limitations in her videos, and realizes that she doesn’t have to hide her RA anymore. 56:00 - Krista reflects on going from very private to public about her diagnosis58:20 - How Krista responds to unsolicited advice from people who don’t have a chronic illness1:00:10 – Krista’s words of wisdom for newly diagnosed patients.1:03:07 - Krista’s final thoughts: being 50 and being in the best place she’s been in 21 years, learning how to live in the moment even if it’s uncomfortable.Medical disclaimer: All content found on the Arthritis Life public channels was created for generalized informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

This week on the show we got to sit down and chat with local entrepreneur and business owner Jenyce Habibovic of Sweet House Bakery. This Stewartville native grew up around her grandparents’ restaurant and had a love for art, creativity, and baking from a young age. She turned her baking into a hobby with the creation of her son’s first birthday cake and only grew from there. When Jenyce got an opportunity to open up her first brick and mortar location for the bakery this June, she quickly took it, setting up shop within the new Pasquale’s Express on 2nd Street. Tune in today to listen to the conversation with this local entrepreneur to learn more about innovation taking place all around us in Rochester, MN and to understand how Sweet House Bakery grew from a kitchen to its new space in the community. Links from today’s show: Sweet House Bakery: https://sweethousebakery.org/ Facebook: @choosehappy.eatcake Instagram: @sweethousebakery2018 Minnesota Cottage Food Law: https://www.mda.state.mn.us/food-feed/cottage-food-producer-registration Pasquale’s Express Pizza: https://pnpizza.com/ Music Attribution: Jane Fonda by The Grand Affair is licensed through the YouTube Audio Library. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 Start 3:39 Growing up in Stewartville with restaurant-owning grandparents 5:53 Turning a baking hobby into a business with her son’s first birthday cake 8:06 Kids give brutally honest customer feedback 9:04 The start of the business from a home kitchen and Minnesota Cottage Food Law 12:31 The value this community places on small business 13:25 Growing the business by word of mouth 15:22 Opening of a brick and mortar location in Pasquale’s Express Pizza this June 16:47 Assessing financial risk and the need to be financially smart 17:32 Scaling the business from one to a team of five 19:22 What to expect from a visit to the bakery 21:40 Bakery hours 22:18 A typical day in the life of a bakery business owner 24:22 Making a decision to open a brick and mortar location in 30 days 26:20 How to accommodate people’s risk acceptance during a pandemic 28:32 What motivates Jenyce as an entrepreneur 29:44 Final thoughts and where to find Sweet House Bakery 36:39 End

Are you ready to get in shape for your special day? In this episode, Kenny and Julie were joined by International Lifestyle and Wedding Fitness Coach, Laila Aleih to talk about getting fit for your wedding day. Laila gives advice on creating a sustainable, healthy way to “slim down for the gown”. She explores the areas you should focus on for health and the services she offers for brides (and non-brides).   LINKS WE LOVE: Sweating for the Wedding Podcast Wedding Fit Forever Academy  Laila’s Website (Get a free strategy session by mentioning our podcast!) Wedding Wellness Retreat video   EPISODE BREAKDOWN: 1:52 How Laila got into the fitness industry 8:22 Wearing her wedding dress every anniversary 10:02 Pressures of the wedding industry to look “perfect” 10:45 Three areas to focus on for health 15:04 Her clients’ favorite services  23:01 What sets her apart from other health professionals 26:06 Wedding wellness retreats 28:24 How she helps non-brides 36:51 How to get help from Laila 43:18 Her process for the wedding week 45:52 The key services she offers 49:26 Recap 

On the podcast this week we listen in to the latest Women Entrepreneur (WE) Forum, talking business resources and other supports for Rochester businesses. Tune in this week as I get to join Christine Beech, Executive Director of the Kabara Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies as we lead this discussion with other women in business in the community. Links from today’s podcast:Kabara Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies: https://www.smumn.edu/about/institutes-affiliates/kabara-institute-for-entrepreneurial-studiesRAEDI: http://www.raedi.com/Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce: https://www.rochestermnchamber.com/WE Forum #rochmn: https://www.facebook.com/weforumrochmnVideo recording of today’s panel discussion: https://youtu.be/1IGXAr8KdE4 Music Attribution: Jane Fonda by The Grand Affair is licensed through the YouTube Audio Library. Episode Breakdown:0:00 Start3:18 Intro to WE Forum, partners, and panel speakers5:16 Focus of the conversation on what’s missing, what’s out there, and what’s next6:24 Connections and networking resources for idea stage businesses9:44 Education for idea stage businesses13:36 Incubators and business pitch competitions17:34 Funding and certifications for idea stage businesses20:54 Diverse and inclusive business resources23:21 Scaling stage business resources31:43 End

This week we dive into our favorite award season! Nobel Prize week! We break down the 2020 winners of the Physiology and Medicine, Physics and Chemistry prizes and share some fun facts and stories about past Nobel winners. Visit nobelprize.org for information on all laureates! Episode Breakdown: 0:10-Intro and catchup 3:46-Woman Scientist of the episode 5:26-Nobel Fun Facts 9:40-Physiology or Medicine Award 14:00-Physics Award 16:50-Chemistry Award 28:00-Fun Nobel Stories Papers mentioned: Alter et al. Clinical and serological analysis of transfusion-associated hepatitis, The Lancet (1975). Alter et al. Transmissible agent in non-A, non-B hepatitis, The Lancet (1978) Kolykhalov et al.Transmission of Hepatitis C by Intra hepatic Inoculation with Transcribed RNA, Science (1997) The Heroes of CRISPR (https://www.cell.com/cell/pdf/S0092-8674(15)01705-5.pdf)

Crosscreek is a church that is FOR Salem. But what is #forSalem? Where did it come from? What is it really about? And how can we all be a part of it? Let’s talk. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 Would You Rather? w/ Jon & Liz 6:00 The What & Why of #forSalem, roundtable talk 24:45 Weekly giveaways Don’t forget to subscribe to this podcast or the YouTube channel  https://bit.ly/yourcrosscreek Let us know you’re here! || Discussion Questions || Read Transcript || Ask a Question For Kids: Crosscreek Website Participate in Boo! Your Neighbor Play Would You Rather? Autumn Edition #SalemOregon #local Giveaways: – Enter to win this week on Social Media- b2 Taphouse – This week’s winner- Divine Distillers Suggested Bible Readings: Matthew 5:13-16 Jesus for us Questions readings Music we listened to making this episode: GOB: Oh! Ellin Justin Beiber: Holy (Featuring Chance the Rapper) Rattle! Elevation Worship Donate to Crosscreek & keep a good thing goin’ DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: In your words how would you define the idea of #forSalem? How would you finish this sentence… “The Church exists to_______.”? How do you feel your definition fits or doesn’t fit with the idea of #forSalem? Read Ephesians 2:1-10. How do you think this passage relates to the mission/vision/idea of #forSalem and how it relates to you? What are some ideas you have about how you, your family, your group, and/or your church could be FOR your neighbors or community in the coming future?

Today on the podcast I got to chat with some entrepreneurial ecosystem building friends to discuss more about entrepreneurial ecosystems and how they work to support innovators in our communities. Today we connect with Christine Beech, the Executive Director of the Kabara Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies, Garret Lieffring, a Fellow with Lead for Minnesota working for Mankato-based Greenseam, and Jamie Sundsbak, Interim Executive Director at Collider. This September, we all virtually joined in with over 800 entrepreneurial ecosystem builders across the US at the virtual ESHIP summit, which is hosted by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Tune into the podcast today as we break down lessons learned and excitement gained from this conference experience to help us all better serve entrepreneurs within our communities. Music Attribution: Jane Fonda by The Grand Affair is licensed through the YouTube Audio Library. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 Start 5:07 Intro to our assembled group 7:28 Systemic impacts of racism in entrepreneurial ecosystems and affirmation of the work being done in SE MN 8:44 Christine’s panel discussion at ESHIP about the private/public initiative Launch Minnesota and the role of states in supporting entrepreneurship 10:35 Removing barriers to entrepreneurship through public libraries 11:31 The role of government to connect regional communities and the value of grassroots leadership 13:13 ESHIP as a “church of entrepreneurship” and the resultant excitement and momentum after an ESHIP conference 15:44 Value offered by rural entrepreneurs 16:34 Growth of entrepreneurship during times of economic downturn and the movement of knowledge through an ecosystem 18:12 Making room for new ways of doing 18:44 Leveraging networks and collaborating across startup communities 20:16 Entrepreneurial ecosystem building versus traditional economic development 21:04 Difference between a virtual versus an in-person ESHIP experience 24:19 Validation of hard problems across the field of ecosystem building 25:54 The ease of connection with other ecosystem builders enabled by a virtual conference setting 29:16 Professionalization of the field of ecosystem building 33:23 The role of ecosystem builders to unlock talent and connect entrepreneurs to resources 35:17 The value of thinking on a systems level 36:03 Teaching miners to code in Pikeville, Kentucky and exploring “majors” for entrepreneurial ecosystems 47:36 The importance of regional connectivity to leverage assets 48:43 Wrapup and final thoughts 52:40 End Other links from today’s show: ESHIP: https://www.kauffman.org/eship-summit/ Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation: https://www.kauffman.org/ Kabara Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies: https://www.smumn.edu/about/institutes-affiliates/kabara-institute-for-entrepreneurial-studies Lead for Minnesota: https://www.leadforminnesota.org/ GreenSeam: https://greenseam.org/ The Startup Community Way: https://startupcw.com/ Forward Cities: https://forwardcities.org/ Keystone Podcast: https://shows.acast.com/the-keystone/ The Unsung Heroes of Ecosystem Building: https://ecosystembuilderhub.com/the-unsung-heroes-of-ecosystem-building/ Bit Source: https://bitsourceky.com/ SOAR: https://www.soar-ky.org/ Launch Minnesota: https://mn.gov/launchmn/

In this week's episode of the Follower of One podcast, Mike talks with Brian Dobbs. Brian is a licensed real state agent, Author, and business coach. Brian actively impacts families and strengthens communities in the Real Estate business by living his faith out each day. Please give him a warm welcome to the community!    Episode Breakdown   0:55 - Meet Brian Dobbs 1:45 - Brian's Story to Christ 3:40 - Brian's path to full-time Ministry  10:45 - Ending up in the Real Estate Business 13:05 - God in the Real Estate Business 19:35 - Brian's Book Uniquely Called  24:25 - The Process of Measuring your Growth in Faith 29:30 - The Eight Phases of Transformation  32:30 - Redefining Real Estate Radio Show 36:00 - Advice from Brian on Ministering in the Workplace     Witnessing Everywhere   Most of the time, we get lost doing our daily duties of life. It could be work, sports, school, and even home-life where we become distracted from witnessing God in our lives and the lives of the people connected to us. Yet, if we pay attention, opportunities are abundant. Brian discusses this with Mike, specifically through his career in real estate. So where has God put you to witness? Managing to open up a pathway and allow God to act in your work is difficult at times and sometimes you let him work directly or indirectly but the key is letting it happen. Do you recognize those opportunities? Can you count them on one hand, or maybe its two hands? I think you will be surprised by how many chances there are once we start counting. Everyone is working as a service and that goes for being a Christ-Follower as well so pay attention and see just how much service you can provide through God on any given day! Let us know the count in the comments!     God Has Called You Uniquely    Brian discusses his book "Uniquely Called: Live Out Your Faith In The Marketplace". You have been uniquely called by God to serve him and his work in your life. Do you know what that unique situation is? Some of us are still trying to figure that out and a read of Brian's book will help you do just that! Sometimes we just need a fresh lens, a fresh outlook, and a new way of thinking to see true joy. That joy helps us bring others closer to Jesus, one step at a time. We are never stagnant in life and growing and learning will always play a big role in our development. How far along are you in the process? How deep, introspectively, do you go with yourself? The deeper you reach, the more you bring out!    Interview Quote   " With all of the stuff that has happened in our world.. it is going to be really good to redefine some things - to see the restoration, the redemption and the reconciliation happen from the lord as he intervenes"     Connect with Brian   Brian's LinkedIn  Brian's Facebook eXp Realty Book Link - Uniquely Called: Live Out Your Faith In The Marketplace Re-Defining Real Estate Show Connect With Follower Of One Join us over in our Online Community, get social with us; Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Listen to our podcast on your way to work and subscribe using your favorite podcast app. Be a part of our next Marketplace Mission Trip!

When unprecedented times come, they don’t just affect our daily lives but also our faith. Why is it that during life-changing events some people’s faith seems to grow while others’ seem to weaken? In this episode we discover choices we can make that turn unprecedented times into unprecedented opportunities to grow our faith. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 Joryville Welcome 1:20 “Unprecedented,” w/ Jon 22:00 Watermelon winner & waves  Don’t forget to subscribe to this podcast or the YouTube channel  https://bit.ly/yourcrosscreek Let us know you’re here! || Discussion Questions || Read Transcript || Ask a Question For Kids: Crosscreek Website #SalemOregon #local Giveaways: – Enter to win this week on Social Media- Divine Distillers – This week’s winner- Wild Pear Restaurant Suggested Bible Readings: John 10:1-21 + Bible Reading Tips (PDF) Music we listened to making this episode: Crowder: Keep Me Imagine Dragons: Natural JS Bach, Violin Concertos Donate to Crosscreek & keep a good thing goin’ DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Besides the metaphor of sheep and shepherd, what is an analogy that represents how you see your/our relationship with God? Read Jesus’ words in John 10. What stands out to you in Jesus’ descriptions of himself as it pertains to the idea of us choosing to trust him? What is keeping you or tends to keep you from trusting Jesus as your shepherd? How can your group pray for you in this?

Hair changes and life changes... Episode Breakdown: 00:04:14- What's Cool in the City 00:12:49- #WCW goes to Letitia Lewis (Jurnee Smollett) from #LoveCraftCountry 00:19:47- Recovering From I Am Not My Hair 00:44:04- Politics and shXt 00:54:04- The Home Edit  00:55:44- Toni Braxton X Verzuz 01:06:36- Trump don't have no Covid! ------------------------------------------- Support your girls and grab some merch. Follow our social media: www.instagram.com/recoveringpartygirls twitter.com/partygirlspod www.facebook.com/RecoveringPartyGirls www.youtube.com Email us your listener's letters at: recoveringpartygirlsletters@gmail.com Email Inquires: recoveringpartygirls@gmail.com

Today on the podcast we got to Zoom chat with local innovators Diane Anderson, Donna Magitbay, and Marie Neher of Sister Seekers. Sister Seekers launched in 2018 to improve the world through teaching, healing, retreats, space clearing, and ceremony. On the show today we chat about the building of Sister Seekers from the ground up, the importance of a good team, how Sister Seekers has navigated the current global health pandemic, and what these entrepreneurs are looking forward to in 2020. Tune in for this wonderful conversation today to learn more about this local business. Links from today’s podcast: Nanodropper: Website: https://www.sisterseekers.net/ Facebook: @sisterseekers Music Attribution: Jane Fonda by The Grand Affair is licensed through the YouTube Audio Library. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 Start 2:42 Intro to Diane, Donna, and Marie 6:11 Mission and Vision of Sister Seekers 9:26 Sister Seekers Services 12:43 How these entrepreneurs originally met 18:14 The value of team 20:32 Building Sister Seekers from the ground up 30:40 Navigating COVID-19 34:52 The most rewarding part of the work 37:26 Goals for the rest for 2020 40:24 Wrap up and final thoughts 47:46 Where to final Sister Seekers on the web 49:01 End Other links from today’s show: Hermitage Farm: https://hermitagefarm.org/ A Beautiful Soul: http://beautifulsoulgifts.com/index.html Rochester Women Magazine: https://www.rwmagazine.com/

Wedding expenses can add up quickly. When you’re deciding on what things you want to splurge on for your big day, you’ll want to keep in mind your top priorities! Take a listen as Kenny and Julie dig into their top 13 items to splurge on for your wedding. You’ll hear their insights on WOWing your guests and keeping the memories of your wedding day for years to come.    LINKS WE LOVE: Let's Talk Wedding Trends 2020 & 2021  The Sablewood Guilded Group Decor Divina Strings   EPISODE BREAKDOWN: 3:16 A throwback to our trends episode 4:59 Choosing your venue 8:54 Venues with decorations already included 13:02 Working with a styling and decor company 15:42 How catering brings people together  20:09 Why photography is important 23:13 Investing in videography 29:58 Hiring a personal glam squad 34:03 Wardrobe and wedding day attire 39:39 Cakes and dessert 45:03 Invitations and stationery 47:42 DJs and bands 54:19 Floral arrangements 58:57 Fun transportation ideas 01:01:15 Event planners and day of coordinators    QUOTES: “To pay a wedding planner or day of coordinator to take the stress off of you is huge when you’re planning an event of this size” - Julie “Your food tells your guests how much you appreciate them.” - Kenny “Splurge on hair and makeup! Everyone should feel like a celebrity on their own wedding day.” - Julie

In this week's episode of the Follower of One Podcast, Mike speaks with both Shaquel Polacek and Bobby Jackson. Both Shaquel and Bobby serve in our country's Military. Shaquel is a current Life Coach as the CEO and Founder of God's Greatness Organization (Also has a podcast of the same name), and Bobby is the owner of PenStruck where he is a coaching consultant with fellow Entrepreneurs and Start-ups. Please give thanks for their service and welcome them to our community!    Episode Breakdown 1:10 - Meet Shaquel and Bobby 3:30 - Shaquel's and Bobby's Story to Christ 7:15 - How Bobby and Shaquel Met 8:35 - Faith and Entrepreneurship (Shaquel) 12:05 - Bobby's Faith at Work and Entrepreneurship  18:20 - Living Faith in the Military  26:40 - How The Follower of One Community can pray for Bobby and Shaquel (Take mental notes!) 30:00 - Prayer with Bobby and Shaquel   Being Stuck   Life does not seem to always move forward. We have setbacks, leaps, and even stationary moments. Being stuck is a common problem in life but it doesn't have to last forever. Bobby speaks on this directly through a story he tells on his music career and how it led him to PenStruck (8:35 and 12:05 in the Episode). Bobby has learned that feeling like you are standing idle is not about the gift that God gave you but more importantly how you deploy and use those gifts in the world. What is your gift? Is the tools at your disposal not getting you anywhere closer to happiness with God? If not, it might be a good time to re-evaluate and come up with a better strategy. Are you meeting the right people that can help further your goal? Do you know when to stop chasing a dream that is moving you away from God? These are all important questions to ask yourself, and depending on the answers, you can assess your situation and come up with a better plan! Let us know in the comments!    Be Yourself   Knowing who you are is probably one of the hardest things we learn in life. It takes years and years of practice and determination to decide who we want to be, who we are, and how to strive to achieve the latter. Shaquel shares an important story with Mike on how he enables his faith in the military. He believes knowing yourself is one of the most important tools you can use with everyone around you. But it isn't easy and comes with trials and tribulations. How much do you know yourself? Are you okay with that amount of knowledge you have? Have you reconciled your flaws and plan to make them better? When you can get your faith to relate to you, you can then relate yourself to others around you in a more impactful way. Afterward, it's all about focus and determination in the face of adversity and differences. Strive to be more understanding and take the cracked doors and opportunities when they present themselves to show others what you are all about!   Interview Quote   "Be Yourself.. Being myself allowed me to impact more people" - "I try to find ways to open that door (Conversation about faith).. not force it on them but introduce them to my faith"   Connect with Bobby PenStruck Bobby Jackson Facebook   Connect with Shaquel Shaquel Polacek LinkedIn God's Greatness Organization  God's Greatness Show (Podcast) Shaquel Life Coaching Connect With Follower Of One Join us over in our Online Community, get social with us; Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Listen to our podcast on your way to work and subscribe using your favorite podcast app. Be a part of our next Marketplace Mission Trip!

Sometimes we see real needs around us that we feel powerless to do anything about. But what if God has shown us these needs in order to grow our faith and help others at the same time? Maybe it’s time we put our faith into action and realize that real faith is developed in the real world. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 ZOOM Welcome & Congratulations!!! 2:40 “Show Up” with Jon 33:00 Announcements and our next giveaway  Don’t forget to subscribe to this podcast or the YouTube channel  https://bit.ly/yourcrosscreek Let us know you’re here! || Discussion Questions || Read Transcript || Ask a Question For Kids: Crosscreek Website #SalemOregon #local Giveaways: – Enter to win this week on Social Media- Causewagon – This week’s winner- Fitt’s Seafood Market  Suggested Bible Readings: Matthew 5-7; James; 1 John + Bible Reading Tips (PDF) Music we listened to making this episode: For King & Country: Burn The Ships Beethoven: Symphony #5 Queen: Bohemian Rhapsody Donate to Crosscreek & keep a good thing goin’ Part 1’s RESOURCES –Pray– Free Download- Sample Prayer wallpaper or printable Family Prayer App What Jesus said about prayer- Luke 11:1-12 –Read– Try a Gospel (Mark or John) or the book of Proverbs, a section or chapter a day Free Download: Crosscreek Bible Reading Tips (PDF) Starting Point Resource: “How do I read the bible?” Blue Letter Bible (study notes, dig deeper) –Give– American Red Cross United Way Mid-Valley Hurricane Laura relief Marion Polk Foodshare Crosscreek DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Have you ever experienced God coming through for you or someone else, or heard a story about God coming through that inspired you? What happened? Take some time and read what Jesus said in John 15:1-17. What stands out to you as it relates to this week’s message? What difficulties do you foresee with “pray, listen, and show up” for you? How can your group support you in this?

Searching for some wedding day inspiration? Kenny and Julie chat about their favorite wedding industry professionals to follow on Instagram and discuss some of the fun, exciting projects they’ve worked on. You’ll get a ton of great wedding day ideas jam-packed in this episode!   LINKS WE LOVE: Jennifer Matteo Instagram Jose Graterol Instagram Tailored Twig Instagram Visionary Events and Designs Instagram Amanda Savory Events Instagram The Temple House Instagram United Projection Instagram Eric Jon Instagram Lé Lauriér Instagram Kikimora Studio Instagram Kikimora Fashion Instagram Bridal Styles Boutique Instagram Bridal Styles Boutique  EPISODE BREAKDOWN: 3:13 Event planner: Jennifer Matteo 8:21 Wedding florist: Jose Graterol 11:02 Wedding florist: Tailored Twig 13:35 Event designer: Visionary Events and Designs 18:14 Event planner: Amanda Savory 21:58 Event venue: The Temple House in Miami 24:54 Projection mapping: United Projection 29:42 Photographer: Eric Jon 34:40 Couture custom bridal robes: Lé Lauriér 39:53 Costume designs and fashion: Kikimora Studio and Kikimora Fashion 46:30 Bridal headpiece, veils and jewelry: Bridal Styles Boutique   QUOTES: “It looks like every wedding they do at @thetemplehouse they have these amazing lighting setups, dance floor designs and decor.”  - Kenny “@unitedprojection uses unique projectors & screens to create geometric tunnels on the walls and it looks absolutely incredible.” - Kenny “Let’s get IG handles from this episode together on a plane and go have a party!” - Kenny “Not a lot of photographers can balance black and white in the classy way that @ericjonphotography does, it looks really amazing.” - Julie

Inspiring Leadership Abroad with Claudio Morelli, #49   In this week's episode of the Follower of One podcast, Mike speaks with Claudio Morelli. Claudio is a retired education professional that now works as a Technical Consultant for The Wellspring Foundation for Education. he Wellspring Foundation for Education is a Christian organization working to empower the next generation of Rwandans through quality education. Please welcome him to our Community!   Episode Breakdown   1:00 - Meet Claudio Morelli 2:55 - The Wellspring Foundation for Education  4:05 - How Claudio joined The Wellspring Foundation  8:55 - Claudio's challenges with Faith in the Workplace 13:45 - God puts us in places we are not Comfortable 14:55 - Praying for the People of Rwanda and All of Africa 17:00 - Leadership Solutions are at the Heart of Most Problems 21:10 - Living Differently with People You Work With, Everywhere 23:30 - Claudio's Advice on Living Your Faith Everyday 26:10 - Connect with The Wellspring Foundation for Education     Leadership Based on Biblical Principles   Being a leader at any organization within any level is difficult. It takes time and attention to build upon leadership skills. However, we want leadership skills that are rooted in our biblical teachings. These lessons are imperative to both how you live through faith, and how you inspire others to build relationships. Claudio talks about this with Mike while giving examples of why he was inspired to take a job after retirement with The Wellspring Foundation. His inspiration served as a vessel for engaging and changing the lives of the people in Rwanda who needed it most. What type of lessons have you learned over the years that can apply to how you lead in your workplace? Are those lessons bringing you and your coworkers closer to Jesus with every action?     Living Differently Through Technology   Technology has been in a boom period for a long time now. It seems every day we learn of something new that makes it easier to stay connected. Yet, we don't want that to become stale. We as Christ-followers need to be molding to our changing environment and it is now more evident with a pandemic at hand. Claudio talks about how he is still able to bring extreme value to people in the country of Africa via Zoom or Skype and it is all because of technology. So how do we make our experience different? How can we ensure that although we are interacting across the globe, we still bring value to the person on the other end of the computer? Stick with the basics. Make time for the Bible and lessons. Make time for empathy and make sure that each opportunity you have to connect is a chance to build God's kingdom!   Interview Quote   "People from all over the world can get together and share voices and help each other... my passion is to bring these African voices to the forefront and make everyone aware of what they are doing"   Connect with Claudio The Wellspring Foundation for Education The Wellspring Foundation for Education LinkedIn   Connect With Follower Of One Join us over in our Online Community, get social with us; Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Listen to our podcast on your way to work and subscribe using your favorite podcast app. Be a part of our next Marketplace Mission Trip!

For many Jesus Followers faith often seems like it consists of sitting in a church service once a week and listening to someone talk about Jesus. But knowing about Jesus and having real faith that transforms our lives are two very different things. It’s time to turn knowledge into a real faith for a real world… like really. Let’s Be Real. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 Welcome 3:00 “Do It,” part 2 with Jon 32:00 Giveaway, announcements, and how you can help  Don’t forget to subscribe to this podcast or the YouTube channel  https://bit.ly/yourcrosscreek Let us know you’re here! || Discussion Questions || Read Transcript || Ask a Question For Kids: Crosscreek Website #SalemOregon #local Giveaways: – Enter to win this week on Social Media- Fitt’s Seafood Market  – This week’s winner- Book Bin Additional Resources / Books on this topic: Create a Morning Routine Keep Your Head Some Bob Goff encouragement Music we listened to making this episode: Lindsey Sterling: Elements Ben Harper: God Fearing Man Lauren Daigle: Look Up Child (on Fallon) Donate to Crosscreek & keep a good thing goin’ Last Week’s RESOURCES –Pray– Free Download- Sample Prayer wallpaper or printable Family Prayer App What Jesus said about prayer- Luke 11:1-12 –Read– Try a Gospel (Mark or John) or the book of Proverbs, a section or chapter a day Free Download: Crosscreek Bible Reading Tips (PDF) Starting Point Resource: “How do I read the bible?” Blue Letter Bible (study notes, dig deeper) –Give– American Red Cross United Way Mid-Valley Hurricane Laura relief Marion Polk Foodshare Crosscreek DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: When you hear the word “obedience” what comes to mind? Why is that? Read James 2:14-20. What stands out to you as it relates to knowing ABOUT God and DOING something? What questions/issues/barriers/responses do you have to this message? How can your group pray for you this week?

Kenny and Julie explore the ins and outs of using a course to plan your wedding day with Bettina Benizri of Busy Bee Events. She shares a few things you must keep in mind for your wedding day including the 3 things you must do first when planning your wedding (plus one of the easiest ways to save money on the big day).    LINKS WE LOVE: Bettina's Website Bettina’s Instagram Wedding Planning Course Bettina’s Facebook   EPISODE BREAKDOWN: 1:59 How Bettina got her business where it is today 3:54 Why she started her online course 7:42 Services that Busy Bee Events offers 11:33 Pricing disparities within the wedding industry 18:37 Course overview 20:30 The first 3 steps couples should take when planning their wedding 25:50 Why everyone needs a planner for their wedding 28:54 Destination weddings 32:35 Weddings during hurricanes and tropical storms 37:14 How her course differs from virtual planning 46:18 Wedding planning during the pandemic 48:24 What it looks like to work with Busy Bee Events 55:28 Conclusion of her services and course 01:05:27 Recap   QUOTES: “You hired us to take care of everything so you can enjoy your day and not have to think about a thing.” “Sometimes people start wedding planning the wrong way and that’s why I created the online course.” “My intent was to help more brides and grooms plan their weddings correctly.” “You can save so much money simply by having less people at your wedding.” 

In this week's episode of the Follower of One Podcast. Mike talks with Anne Small. Anne is President and Founder of Blessed by Networking where they help professionals build a successful network of strategic partners, referrals, and increased revenue through faith-based Support for Business Professionals, Non-Profit Organizations, and Ministry all while building strong leaders. Please welcome her to the community!   Episode Breakdown   1:05 - Meet Anne Small 3:05 - Anne's Story to Christ 5:10 - Why Blessed by Networking? 9:10 - Blessed by Networking is Different 18:25 - Anne's Thoughts on the Marketplace Mission Trip and Ministry Mindset Challenge  20:55 - Anne's Tips on Moving Forward with your Faith 24:00 - Connect with Blessed by Networking   Be Different Yet The Same   One of the main themes in this episode is how to be different with your faith. Anne talks to Mike about Blessed by Networking and how through the network itself, it has inspired change in the way these Christians live their faith beyond Sunday. Yet the question remains - How are we different? How can we build an aura around us that makes people want to know more about us? To stand out, you have to bring something to the table that helps others around you recognize that this conversation, this interaction, this project, this weekend, and this story is different when you are around. We want to be the same too. So, what does that mean? It means that while we want to be different, we also want to lead by example and have others in their walk with Christ act differently as well. Through a group effort, we all are unique but have the same goal. In conclusion, be different but the same!      Stay Connected to Learn and Know   Networking is what Anne Small does extremely well. In her discussion with Mike, Anne talks about how you have to be purposeful when networking yourself and your business with others. Ask yourself, why do I want to connect with this person/team? What are my goals by connecting and building this relationship? We learn that networking can become a connection that enables you to learn new things every day. If you want to be better in your job, you speak to like-minded people who are building something better than what you have, right? That is the goal but it doesn't stop with learning new information. You also want to be in the know! Know what your relationships are doing on a daily, weekly, or even monthly business so you can reflect that energy to your microclimate which is your daily life. Don't forget, we are not perfect so there will be mistakes. How are you handling your obstacles that come your way? This is more important than anything and shows your character as both a Christian and a business professional. Get after it!   Interview Quote:   "The Church is the People, it is not a building. We are finding that out right now, more than ever... We need to be supporting each other as a whole."    Connect with Anne Small Anne's LinkedIn Blessed by Networking Blessed by Networking Facebook Group   Connect With Follower Of One   Join us over in our Online Community, get social with us; Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Listen to our podcast on your way to work and subscribe using your favorite podcast app. Be a part of our next Marketplace Mission Trip 

Faith. It often seems like a mysterious power that either you have or you don’t. But in reality, those with a strong, mature faith are no different than the rest of us. They have simply learned this secret: the faith we possess is the direct result of the actions we choose to take. In this episode, we explore 3 specific actions we can choose to take to strengthen our faith today. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 Welcome with Aaron & Monica 2:00 “Making It Personal,” with Jon 34:30 Aaron’s interpretive dance + giveaways!  Don’t forget to subscribe to this podcast or the YouTube channel  https://bit.ly/yourcrosscreek Let us know you’re here! || Discussion Questions || Read Transcript || Ask a Question MESSAGE-SPECIFIC RESOURCES –Pray– Free Download- Sample Prayer wallpaper or printable Family Prayer App What Jesus said about prayer- Luke 11:1-12 –Read– Try a Gospel (Mark or John) or the book of Proverbs, a section or chapter a day Free Download: Crosscreek Bible Reading Tips (PDF) Starting Point Resource: “How do I read the bible?” Blue Letter Bible (study notes, dig deeper) –Give– American Red Cross United Way Mid-Valley Hurricane Laura relief Marion Polk Foodshare Crosscreek For Kids: Crosscreek Website #SalemOregon #local Giveaways: Bo & Vine || Enter to win: Book Bin (follow our Social Media channels for deets) Additional Resources / Books on this topic: What a good Bible reading plan? (Connexus Church)  Reading the Bible (Andy Stanley, 6 minutes) How to Read the Bible, The Bible Project (YouTube Playlist) Music we listened to making this episode: Goo Goo Dolls: Long Way Down Hillsong Young & Free: Trust Foo Fighters: My Hero Donate to Crosscreek & keep a good thing goin’ DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: When you hear the word “faith”, what do you think of? Share an example or analogy to illustrate. Head over to openbible.info/topics/faith. Which passage(s) stands out to you? How do you think this relates to what Jon said about growing our faith? This week’s opportunity to grow in faith includes praying every morning, reading every day, and giving. Are there any barriers or resistance for you in these three actions? Why do you think that is? How can your group pray for you in growing your faith this week?

"I kissed a girl and I liked it..." Episode Breakdown: 00:01:22- What's Cool in the City 00:39:28- #WCW: Brandy VERZUZ Monica 00:46:49-Niecy Nash's Plot Twist/ Recovering From All The Above (The Girl on Girl Episode) ------------------------------------------- Support your girls and grab some merch. Follow our social media: www.instagram.com/recoveringpartygirls twitter.com/partygirlspod www.facebook.com/RecoveringPartyGirls www.youtube.com Email us your listener's letters at: recoveringpartygirlsletters@gmail.com Email Inquires: recoveringpartygirls@gmail.com

In this week's episode of the Follower of One Podcast, Mike talks with Patti An Ridgeway. Patti Ann is a former Real Estate investor, Holistic Health Coach, and Entrepreneur through Project Feed it Forward. Project Feed it Forward partners with Isagenix to love and serve others all while glorifying God along the way. Please welcome Patti Ann to our Community!   Episode Breakdown   1:00 - Meet Patti Ann Ridgeway 2:20 - Patti Ann's Story 6:25 - People and Stories Through Project Feed it Forward 8:15 - How Patti Ann First Came to Christ 11:05 - Project Feed it Forward Breakdown 15:40 - Experiencing Joy through Miracle of Multiplication  20:45 - Patti Ann's Advice for Faith in the Workplace 24:00 - Patti Ann and The Marketplace Mission Trip 27:35 - Being a Link in the Chain 29:05 - Connect with Patti Ann   Start Thinking About Others   We are all made in the image of God, but we fall short and that is what it means to be human. We start introspectively with our faith. What does it mean to believe in God? How do we act appropriately? What kinds of things are abundantly clear to us through his teachings? Then, we apply those lessons into our lives but it doesn't stop there! Mike and Patti Ann discuss what it is like to go beyond ourselves when glorifying God. Patti Ann is doing so through her business Project Feed it Forward, and I highly recommend that you check out how she embodies God through her work. At some point, it becomes less about you and more about how you inspire change and community based on God's word. So, when is the last time you paid it forward? What tools do you use to do so? Mike has a great example (detailed in the podcast) with a Subway gift card. Let us know in the comments what compels you to think of others and what compels you to act. We would love to learn from you!     God Opens Doors   Opportunities are abundant, even in a pandemic world. You just have to look a little harder at your situation. Luckily, if you have had any experience in following God's plan or seeing God open doors for you, you might be well aware that they are not as obvious as they seem in hindsight. Patti Ann talks about how she came to be with Project Feed it Forward and what it took to follow God's plan and not her plan. She also gives great advice during her time with Mike that explains what it was like for her to accept what God was putting on her doorstep. If you are struggling to know God's plan for you we have some questions to ask - What are your God-given talents? How can you use those gifts to give back to your community? What are you looking for in life? Does this match up with what God has laid before you? The end goal is to be happy, healthy, and putting God first above all else. Be persistent in this endeavor. You don't just have one chance to do it right, God is forgiving and he does that for a reason.     Interview Quote:   "We get to a point in life where it is not about us anymore... What can we do? How can we impact people? How can we leave a legacy for our children?"   Connect with Patti Ann Patti Ann's LinkedIn Project Feed it Forward Project Feed it Forward Facebook     Connect With Follower Of One   Join us over in our Online Community, get social with us; Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Listen to our podcast on your way to work and subscribe using your favorite podcast app. Be a part of our next Marketplace Mission Trip 

You asked and we did our best to answer. Whether you agree or disagree with Crosscreek’s stance on some heavy issues, this episode will give you a chance to better understand Crosscreek and hopefully your own beliefs at the same time. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 Welcome 3:25 Q & A with Jon 38:00 qs for you  Don’t forget to subscribe to this podcast or the YouTube channel  https://bit.ly/yourcrosscreek Let us know you’re here! || Discussion Questions || Read Transcript || Ask a Question For Kids: Crosscreek Website #SalemOregon #local Giveaways: Tsunami Taproom  || Enter to win: Oregon Axe Company (follow our Social Media channels for deets) Suggested Bible Readings: Colossians 3:1-17 List of Q & A Scriptures Used Additional Resources / Books on this topic: Francis Chan on LGBTQI Crosscreek Beliefs (general) Our Statement of Faith About LGBTQ+ & Crosscreek Music we listened to making this episode: *NSYNC: It’s Gonna Be Me Jordan Feliz: The River Jeremy Camp: Keep me in the Moment Donate to Crosscreek & keep a good thing goin’ DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Jon encouraged us, whether we agree or disagree, to go further and ask ourselves WHY. Of the topics covered (God, Church, LGBTQ+, Politics, Race & Women), which would you want to dig deeper into in your own learning and journey? What are some specific questions you have? “Identity” also came out as a major theme of the Q & A. Read Colossians 3:1-17. What is God saying to you about who you are?  What are your next steps in response to this weekend’s episode? How can your group pray for you and support you in this?

Ayeeee, where the TV watchers at? Episode Breakdown: 00:01:11- Sister, Sister (Tia and Tamera Mowry Appreciation) 00:34:58- OWN's Greenleaf 00:45:32- P-Valley 01:02:15- HBO's Lovecraft Country 01:08:42- Congrats to Niecey Nash and Jessica Bess 01:10:43- RIP Chadwick Boseman 01:18:55- Brandy and Monica's Verzuz ------------------------------------------ Follow our social media https://www.instagram.com/wetheviewerspod/ https://twitter.com/WeTheViewersPod https://www.instagram.com/NatoyaEbony/ https://www.instagram.com/iluvchristy/ Email any letters to wetheviewerspodcast@gmail.com                                                               

Spiritual Needs & Relationships Outside of Our Faith Network with Keith Davis, #46   In this week's episode of the Follow of One podcast, Mike speaks with Keith Davis. Keith is a Minister for First Baptist Church Owasso here in Oklahoma. He oversees all of the local, regional and international mission efforts for the church! Please welcome him to the community!   Episode Breakdown   1:05 - Meet Keith Davis 3:30 - Keith's change to Mission Efforts 4:40 - COVID's Impact on First Baptist Owasso 7:00 - theMission with Keith 13:00 - Keith's Thoughts on The Marketplace Mission Trip 17:35 - Inspiring Faith at Work Story 19:15 - Taking Your Faith to The Next Level 25:05 - Connect with Keith & First Baptist Church Owasso       What are your needs?   We all have different needs because we walk different lives but something in common between all followers of Christ are spiritual needs. What type of spiritual needs do you have? Keith talks with Mike about The Mission through First Baptist Church Owasso, which provides services to the needy but more importantly provides spiritual resources to those in a better environment. Most of the time we want to help people based on the few common things, however, your spiritual being is just as important. When is the last time you "fed" your spirit? What does replenishing your spirit look like for you? Is it praying consistently? How about doing something only for the benefit of someone else? Comment below with your favorite way to feed the soul!       Building Relationships with Lost People   What type of relationships are you a part of? Do all of your friends believe in God? Sometimes, especially as we get older, we tend to have a set group of friends and stick with that group. Never expanding, or moving forward. It is a very special thing and should be cherished but Keith talks about how there are some very important reasons to make an extra effort in building relationships with non-believers. Why? Because it builds understanding. It structures new ways to think about things and gives you the opportunity to have a genuine, judgment-free, friendship with someone who may need your help getting on the path to God. Don't take your neighbor for granted. Even if they are opposed to your beliefs, that doesn't mean you can't learn from them and in turn, they learn from you! Do you have any experience with this? Let us know so we can share in our community!     Quote: "The way we share the gospel is not by just opening the doors anymore ... there needs to be a different passion, and I love the fact that we ask people to go on a mission trip at work"       Connect with Keith Keith's LInkedIn First Baptist Church Owasso theMission Ministry Page       Connect With Follower Of One   Join us over in our Online Community, get social with us; Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Listen to our podcast on your way to work and subscribe using your favorite podcast app. Be a part of our next Marketplace Mission Trip

With the fog of the hazy unknown all around us it is often difficult to know what to do. But when we have a clear purpose, a purpose bigger than us, the unknown becomes an adventure we take one step at a time. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 Welcome to 24, with Aaron & Monica 2:30 “You’re Invited,” with Jon 30:50 Next week!!!  Don’t forget to subscribe to this podcast or the YouTube channel  https://bit.ly/yourcrosscreek Let us know you’re here! || Discussion Questions || Read Transcript || Ask a Question For Kids: Crosscreek Website #SalemOregon #local Giveaways: Oregon Axe Company ||  Enter to win: Tsunami Taproom (follow our Social Media channels for deets) Suggested Bible Readings: Philippians 2:1-11 Additional Resources / Books on this topic: The Ministry of Ordinary Places: Waking Up to God’s Goodness Around You, Shannan Martin Simple Church, Rainer & Geiger Music we listened to making this episode:  SWITCHFOOT- Native Tongue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3k6BLu_q4k Tauryn Wells- Known: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xckDgX8xNfg Dean Martin- Ain’t That a Kick in the Head: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7jgZTDLeIs Donate to Crosscreek & keep a good thing goin’ DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Share an analogy of what the unknown is like for you right now. Read Luke 9:23-24. What do you think Jesus is saying here? How could you apply this to what you are experiencing right now? What would it look like for you to be a “blessing person” this week? How can your group pray for you in this?

You. Need. This. With 15 core colors in 18 styles Birdy Grey offers the widest variety of bridesmaids dresses in every shape & size all at $99. Oh, and the color palettes are AMAZING. Plus they have an online Bridal Studio where you can create your look and your bridesquad can check in and get everything they need from there! Seriously it's a game changer. LINKS WE LOVE: 3 Free Swatches with Coupon Code: BIRDYLOVESNYEPOD (valid thru 9/30/20) IG @birdygrey Pinterest @birdygrey TikTok @birdygrey Nowyoureengaged.com EPISODE BREAKDOWN 2:00 - How did Birdy Grey begin? 9:30 - Mix N Matching between styles 11:18 - What about menswear 13:30 - How do the swatches work? 14:40 - Alterations? Sizing? 17:35 - Virtual fitting parties with champagne! 18:08 - Bachelorette party accessories, shirts, masks 22:00 - Congrats bitch, Birdy’s engaged! 23:20 - Grace’s wedding plans 29:20 - How is Birdy Grey handling COVID-19? 36:30 - Recap FIND US ON SOCIAL: @NOWYOUREENGAGED @KENNETHCOOPERFILMS @JULIEOCCHINOLUXURY

In this week's episode of the Follower of One Podcast, Mike talks with Bob Willbanks. Bob is the President of Ambassadors for Business, which helps Christians in business connect their faith values and their work. "AFB" has the goal of Creating the largest Christian business network on Earth, enabling commerce with Christian principles and connectivity with Christian values. Please give Bob a warm welcome!   Episode Breakdown   1:05 - Meet Bob Willbanks and his Story with Christ 9:00 - Bob's New Life in Jesus 10:45 - The Change Jesus can Make When He is First 11:15 - Ambassadors for Business Story 18:25 - How to Connect to Ambassadors for Business 25:35 - Bob's thoughts on Follower of One 27:40 - Bob's Yolk Story 32:25 - How to Set an Example for the World Through Crisis 34:40 - Bob's Tips to Integrate Faith at Work 37:20 - Take Action     What Can Change with Jesus at the Helm    If you have already listened to this interview, then you know just how much Jesus can change someone's life. If you are reading this and have not yet listened to Bob's story, go do so now! As Mike talks to Bob, the most prevalent theme is Change through Jesus. What does it mean to let "Jesus take the wheel"? I think it is very different for everyone. How much are you giving up? How much is Jesus taking care of the unknown? It is all and only part, it is a sum and a whole. When Jesus is at the Helm, anything and everything can happen for you and others. Do you have any stories of when you finally let Jesus be in charge? Comment below and tag us in your stories on social media! We want to know and share those with the world. These stories are important, and it all leads to understanding.     Understanding One Another   Empathy. Probably one of the hardest human traits, unless you are gifted by God with this talent! Coming to understand one another is essential to a combined successful human existence. Why is understanding so hard? It is hard because we typically don't listen. If we listen, we don't listen long enough. Bob talks about how to start acting during a world that is in crisis, and the first step is trying to understand the people around you. When was the last time you digested a person's story so well, you were able to regurgitate their story and they agreed with what you said back to them? You might find this as one of the hardest things to do when you try! I personally have found this to be very useful in past years and more importantly in recent months. Can you restate someone's point of view in your own words and have them agree? Let us know how this experience benefits you in the comments!   Interview Quote: "You've got a really solid curriculum to bring people through this process of living out their faith almost painlessly" - Bob Willbanks   Connect with Bob   Bob's LinkedIn Ambassadors for Business Auxanein Bob's Twitter   Connect With Follower Of One   Join us over in our Online Community, get social with us; Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Listen to our podcast on your way to work and subscribe using your favorite podcast app. Be a part of our next Marketplace Mission Trip 

Although it may not feel like it, we DO have a few options as we face an unknown, hazy future. And if you think about it, there are really 3 basic choices when it comes to any kind of problem or adversity. Which will you choose? Episode Breakdown: 0:00 Jon & Liz say welcome to you 3:00 “Trust & Act,” with Aaron 26:00 Jon shaves with an ax  Don’t forget to subscribe to this podcast or the YouTube channel  https://bit.ly/yourcrosscreek Let us know you’re here! || Discussion Questions || Read Transcript || Ask a Question For Kids: Crosscreek Website #SalemOregon #local Giveaways: Love, Love Teriyaki  ||  Enter to win: Oregon Axe Company: https://youtu.be/yL58JlPnzNA   (follow our Social Media channels for deets) Pray it Forward- August #forSalem Opportunity Suggested Bible Readings: Philippians 2:3-8 every day; Hebrews 11 for the “hall of faith.” Additional Resources / Books on this topic: The Next Right Thing, Emily P. Freeman Music we listened to making this episode: birds singing outside Never Lost, Elevation Worship ft. Tauryn Wells Nothing Bad Ever Happens to Me, Oingo Boingo Donate to Crosscreek & keep a good thing goin’ DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: When faced with an unknown situation how do you USUALLY tend to react: fight it, do nothing, lovingly act? Why? How do you know what approach to take to a situation and when? Read Phil 2:3-8. What here do you think most relates to “trusting God and lovingly acting”? What questions/issues/responses do you have to this week’s message? How can your group pray for you?

I believe you CAN make more money in your career as a dietitian. But if your mind is fraught with negative thoughts & beliefs about money, your potential to earn more, and why you're not capable of earning more, you'll have a very difficult time reaching your income goals.  In this episode, I’m sharing how to identify your negative thought patterns and how to manage them so you can more easily reach your career goals.   WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE How to distinguish between different patterns of negative thinking What to do when you catch yourself in the act of judging yourself or others Why getting support to manage negative thinking is so important   EPISODE BREAKDOWN 3:00 - Why your thoughts/beliefs are just opinions and not factual 5:55 - Why you should release attachment to the outcome when it comes to achieving your goals 7:40 - How you can begin to change your negative thoughts about money 9:07 - The different types of Thought Distortions and how to resolve them 12:00 - How to challenge your Thought Distortions to prove they are not true 13:15 - How to take a break from negative thinking and separate yourself from negative thoughts 14:45 - How you can release judgement of yourself and others to manage your negative thinking 15:18 - What to do if you notice yourself judging someone else  18:30 - The positive effects of gratitude on your happiness quota 20:16 - The importance of getting additional support to help you overcome your negative thought distortions   FEATURED ON THE SHOW The “Charge What You’re Worth” private mentoring program Join my private Facebook Group “Money Mindset Mastery for RD Entrepreneurs” Grab a copy of the Money Mindset Reset Workbook   SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW on Apple Podcasts! Are you subscribed to the podcast? If you’re not, I encourage you to do that today. You don’t want to miss an episode, so Click here to subscribe on Apple Podcasts!  

Kenny & Julie sit down again with Stephanie Meiser of Along Came Stephanie to chat about EVERYTHING you need to ask your venue (well, as much as we could possibly fit into this episode). So many great tips & ideas come up in this episode that will help you have the BEST venue experience you possibly can on your wedding day. Also, Stephanie provides a 2020 BONUS to all our listeners: a FREE 30 minute wedding consultation with her. No questions asked, no need to book her services, totally FREE. Just mention the show when you message her! LINKS WE LOVE: Contact Stephanie for the FREE 30 minute consultationStephanie's Wedding Planning IG The Sablewood (Northeast US venue) IG for Inspo @thesablewood The Powel Crosley Estate (Southern Florida venue) IG for Inspo @powelcrosleyestate EPISODE BREAKDOWN 2:52 - Destination vs local to you? 8:26 - Should you pay for guests to travel? 13:40 - Venue space considerations and out of town guests. 20:30 - Venue space, a videographers perspective. 34:26 - Hidden costs? 38:34 - Chair covers? Yes or no? 51:00 - What if your venue has multiple weddings in one day? 57:00 - Wedding venue timeline. 1:05:00 - Quick tips. 1:06:35 - What if your venue restricts your wedding pro use? 1:12:00 - 2020 Listener BONUS details!! FIND US ON SOCIAL: @NOWYOUREENGAGED @KENNETHCOOPERFILMS @JULIEOCCHINOLUXURY

Your Faith Journey with Ranette Holmseth, #44   In this week's episode of the Follower of One Podcast, Mike talks with Ranette Holmseth. Ranette is the President of Your Faith Journey where she helps connect women to a community of kingdom women leaders that provide resources for them to grow in their faith to live in freedom from what is holding them back to live fully. Please welcome Ranette to the Follower of One community!   Episode Breakdown   1:00 - Meet Ranette Holmseth 1:20 - Your Faith Journey 2:20 - Ranette's Life-Changing Story 6:20 - Faith University 7:45 - Ranette's Faith Story 10:10 - Stories in the Faith Journey with Ranette 13:25 - Vision for Your Faith Journey 14:25 - Ranette's Experience with Faith at Work 18:10 - Connect with Ranette     What is Stopping You?   One of the most difficult challenges we face as Christians is being able to explain, with effective words, our faith story, and why it is important. The reason this seems to be a big obstacle is that sometimes, we are not sure what is stopping us from sharing our story in the first place. So we want to ask you, What is stopping you? Ranette shares some experiences she has from her work with Your Faith Journey and some common themes are clear. Is it knowing the Bible verses? Knowing the teachings within the Bible? Do you know what it means for others when you tell your story? The most important thing to focus on is understanding what it means for YOU first. You are the expert of your own life and no-one can tell you differently. Tell us your thoughts in the comments! What are some things holding you back at the moment?     Small Steps   We have covered action items for faith at work in our interviews and more importantly, an in-depth version in our Marketplace Mission Trip. But how do we start the process? What if what I want to do is too big to take on? It all starts with small steps. You can't solve all the problems in your world but you can make a difference. You can pray, live your faith daily, express intent, and make an impact but first, you have to understand your goal and circumstances. Mike speaks on this with Ranette and it is important to note this: If you focus on the things you can't do, you become paralyzed. Focus on the things you can do, and one hundred percent of that time, they all start with small steps. It is just like building a business or a network of contacts, take it one step at a time!   Connect with Ranette Ranette's Linkedin Your Faith Journey   Connect With Follower Of One   Join us over in our Online Community, get social with us; Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Listen to our podcast on your way to work and subscribe using your favorite podcast app. Be a part of our next Marketplace Mission Trip

True leadership means you do things differently than most of the rest, and this is especially true for dietitians. We are leaders in the nutrition field, and we need to learn how to set ourselves apart from others in the industry. This can be difficult (especially during a pandemic), but I encourage you to step into your leadership today.  On this episode, I'm sharing tips on how you can take the beginning steps of creating a more professional image, even in the midst of a pandemic when all you really want to do is wear yoga pants all. day. long.   WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE How to show up for yourself What to consider for your leadership image Why maintaining a routine is crucial   EPISODE BREAKDOWN 5:30: Why it's important to step into your leadership role at this current time in history 9:00: Why you should still show up for yourself even during a pandemic 12:05: How to pick an at-home work style and clothing to match that style 13:00: How to set up a successful work-from-home environment 15:40: How to step into your leadership. And, why it's so important 17:55: What to do to show up for yourself so others know you're serious about your business 20:00: Your legacy will outlast you. How does that affect what you do today in your business?   FEATURED ON THE SHOW The “Charge What You’re Worth” private mentoring program Join my private Facebook Group “Money Mindset Mastery for RD Entrepreneurs” Grab a copy of the Money Mindset Reset Workbook     SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW on Apple Podcasts!   Are you subscribed to the podcast? If you’re not, I encourage you to do that today. You don’t want to miss an episode, so Click here to subscribe on Apple Podcasts!

"Mo to the...E to the..." Episode Breakdown: 00:00:31- Moesha on Netflix  00:41:16- Greenleaf 0:56:03- I May Destroy You 01:15:11- P-Valley  01:26:53- Black is King 01:46:13- No Limit Chronicles 02:07:18- #RHOP 02:15:31- Why NatoyaEbony could never be on "Married at First Sight"              ------------------------------------------ Follow our social media https://www.instagram.com/wetheviewerspod/ https://twitter.com/WeTheViewersPod https://www.instagram.com/NatoyaEbony/ https://www.instagram.com/iluvchristy/ Email any letters to wetheviewerspodcast@gmail.com                                                               

In this week's episode of the Follower of One Podcast, Mike talks with Mark Tedford. Mark is the Owner and CEO of Tedford Insurance out of Jenks, OK. He has a unique background and thought process behind integrating faith at work. Please give a warm welcome to a "local" follower of Christ!   Episode Breakdown   1:00 - Meet Mark Tedford 3:05 - Mark's Story and Faith at Work 7:35 - Apologetics Passion  13:00 - Being Reasoned and Understanding  16:05 - Mark's Thoughts on the Marketplace Mission Trip 20:00 - Learning about other Experiences is Important  23:30 - Encouragement from Mark about our Faith 26:15 - Connect with Mark   Apologetics    As Christians, our faith leads us to certain understandings that non-believers don't have. The main understanding is that what we believe is true. Apologetics stems from this oversight. At its core, apologetics is being reasoned and understanding or arguments against your belief. With Christianity, it is particularly important in the times we live. Mark discusses the need behind apologetics in his interview with Mike. How deep do you know your faith? Apologetics is not just about believing in something but knowing "why" you believe in what you believe. This is an important step in talking through your faith because it prepares you for arguments and probing questions about your belief system. Do you know why you believe in God? Do you know why its true God is in the world? We encourage you to take an assessment or learn more about lessons that can give you insight into this. It will help with integrating faith at work as well. Let us know in the comments!      Crisis Happens on Any Day   The world is different than it was 8 months ago. It is always changing but not at this rapid a pace. One of the important things that Mark talks about is the fact that Crisis happens on any day at any time. How are you prepared for a crisis? Know that the answers don't always come on Sundays. Just like our lessons, we learn from the Marketplace Mission Trip, our beliefs don't start and end on Sundays. So, what type of obstacles are keeping you from being prepared? If something happens, where do you turn? All answers are a gift from God.    Connect with Mark Tedford Mark's LInkedIn Tedford Insurance Website Tedford Insurance Facebook Tedford Insurance Twitter     Connect With Follower Of One   Join us over in our Online Community, get social with us; Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Listen to our podcast on your way to work and subscribe using your favorite podcast app. Be a part of our next Marketplace Mission Trip

The future always has been and always will be unknown. Often this fact creates fear and anxiety. But what if we could walk into the unknown with confidence and peace? The way forward is not as complicated as we might think. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 Field of Terror 1:00 Welcome & Giveaway 3:00 Into The Unknown: “The First Step,” with Jon 32:45 Lauren’s Story 37:30 Pray it Forward  Don’t forget to subscribe to this podcast or the YouTube channel  https://bit.ly/yourcrosscreek Let us know you’re here! || Discussion Questions || Read Transcript For Kids: Crosscreek Website #SalemOregon #local Giveaways: Ibendoo Ramen  ||  Enter to win: Padington’s Pizza  (follow our Social Media channels for deets)  Ask a Question Suggested Bible Readings: Read/memorize Psalm 56:3-4 || Download Phone Wallpaper here Mark 4:35-41 Additional Resources / Books on this topic: Knowing God – J.I. Packer https://www.amazon.com/Knowing-God-J-I-Packer/dp/083081650X Music we listened to making this episode: Into the Unknown- Panic at the Disco: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp-CVYGEsjg Power of the Gospel- Ben Harper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOE41qxBJ_E Won’t Stop Now- Elevation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjoA6n5GfXs Donate to Crosscreek & keep a good thing goin’

In this week's episode of the Follower of One podcast, Mike speaks with Steven Crawford. Steven has over 31 years of senior sales experience, the current President and CEO of Crawford & Grey and the current Director of Sales for McGhee Productivity Solutions. McGhee Productivity Solutions (MPS) is a performance consulting firm based in Denver, CO specializing in change management and productivity effectiveness. MPS empowers individuals, teams and organizations to increase performance and work-life synergy by creating sustainable cultures of alignment, focus, integrity, and accountability.   Episode Breakdown: 0:55 - Meet Steve Crawford 2:10 - Steve's Story 5:50 - Giving you life to Jesus 6:50 - McGhee Productivity Solutions 10:55 - How Steve's Faith is Integrated at Work 16:20 - Steve's Thoughts on Faith Mattering at Work 18:15 - Bringing in the Light 21:50 - Pressure in the Business Environment   Vulnerability    There are several reasons we justify to not take action. Vulnerability is among the top reasons and ironically it is one of the most important reasons to take action with your faith. Steven and Mike discuss how when we are vulnerable and use that vulnerability to open honest communication between God and our Coworkers, life becomes better. You have to be vulnerable to let God into your life. Have you chosen to leave everything up to God? There are only so many things we can control, but exponentially more things we can't control. Being vulnerable is not a weakness but a strength with God. Use this strength to change the lives around you for the better!   Bringing in the Light   During the conversation with Mike, Steven shows one of the key things that McGhee Productivity Solutions uses to start off meetings of any kind. It is called "Bringing in the Light". They use this term as a metaphor for using your energy and thoughts to build a better reception of information, ideas and collaboration just before a meeting. Steven talks about how this is different for every person. If you are a Christ-Follower, bringing in the light might be praying before a meeting or maybe it is just a quick meditation to get your mind ready for collaboration. Whatever the strategy is, what works best for you is the goal. How do you bring in the light before a meeting? How do you prepare yourself to build a better collaboration between your coworkers or employees? Take this time to think and build upon this!   Connect with Steven Steven's LinkedIn Steven's Youtube Channel Steven's Twitter McGhee Productivity Solutions Website   Connect With Follower Of One Join us over in our Online Community, get social with us; Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Listen to our podcast on your way to work and subscribe using your favorite podcast app. Be a part of our next Marketplace Mission Trip

We all know that feeling when we’ve eaten too much junk and how it affects our physical health. Many of us are feeling something very similar in our emotional and spiritual health right now. Maybe it has to do with what we’ve been allowing our hearts and minds to consume. How can we change our “diet” to improve our emotional and spiritual health? The answer can improve your entire view of the world around you. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 Nutty Buddy Challenge 1:30 Welcome 4:20 “You Are What You Eat,” with Jon 31:50 Last Things  Don’t forget to subscribe to this podcast or the YouTube channel  https://bit.ly/yourcrosscreek Let us know you’re here! || Discussion Questions || Read Transcript For Kids: Crosscreek Website #SalemOregon #local Giveaways:  Brotherhood Coffee ||  Enter to win: Ibendoo Ramen  (follow our Social Media channels for deets) Ask a Question Suggested Bible Readings: John 3:16-17, Mark 12:30-31, Galatians 5:22-23 The entire book of James this week: Listen here or read here. Additional Resources / Books on this topic: The Bible Project, Proverbs Overview (wisdom book): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzmYV8GNAIM The Bible Project, James Overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn-hLHWwRYY The Common Rule: Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction: https://www.powells.com/book/the-common-rule-9780830845606 Music we listened to making this episode: Elevation: Won’t Stop Now – https://youtu.be/vjoA6n5GfXs Ben Harper: Excuse Me Mr.- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJjsEyW5l6M Lauren Daigle: Still Rolling Stones- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-iPu2WjqdM Donate to Crosscreek & keep a good thing goin’

In this week's episode of the Follower of One podcast, Mike speaks with Todd Miechiels. Todd is the founder and co-founder of both The 3:15 Project and StoryDrive respectively. The 3:15 Project empowers Christians to know and share their story while StoryDrive helps cultivate and produce stories that drive growth. Please welcome him to the podcast!   Episode Breakdown   1:05 - Meet Todd 1:40 - The 3:15 Project 7:00 - Recent Stories 9:35 - The Story Drive 13:20 - Upcoming Events for The 3:15 Project 15:55 - Tag Cloud 22:20 - How to Connect with Todd     The Power of Your Story   Everyone has a different story and place in this world. The power of your story is prevalent in Todd's company The3:15 project. When is the last time you told your story? How you came to Christ should not be boxed in to when you are baptized. Everyones story should act as a consistent reminder of what it is to be a Christian and the path we take to get there. There is always something to learn from your bothers and sisters in Christ.  What is holding you back from telling your story?   Social Change   The "social" change we are speaking of in this episode is social media. The "Tag Cloud" that Todd created was a visual representation of several Christians' words they used on their LinkedIn. The result showed that these Christians had no words that their faith was an integral part of the way they conducting themselves to the outside world. This isn't a good or bad thing but a very important question to ask. Why are we afraid to put our faith out in the world on social media? What could we do to be better at this?    Connect with Todd   Todd's LinkedIn Todd's Twitter The 3:15 Project StoryDrive   Connect With Follower Of One Join us over in our Online Community, get social with us; Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Listen to our podcast on your way to work and subscribe using your favorite podcast app. Be a part of our next Marketplace Mission Trip

If we’re honest the religion most of us have experienced is often empty and lifeless. That’s why Jesus not only rejected religion but brought something completely different and so much better. Following Jesus isn’t about religious routines and rituals… it’s about experiencing a true and meaningful life now and forever. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 Welcome & Giveaway, with Monica & Aaron 2:45 Full vs. Empty, with Jon 27:00 Reminders & Questions  Don’t forget to subscribe to this podcast or the YouTube channel  https://bit.ly/yourcrosscreek Let us know you’re here! || Discussion Questions || Read Transcript For Kids: Crosscreek Website #SalemOregon #local Giveaways: Azul’s Taco House  ||  Enter to win: Brotherhood Coffee (follow our Social Media channels for deets) Ask a Question Suggested Bible Readings: Matthew 5:17-20 Hebrews 8 Additional Resources / Books on this topic: Ragamuffin Gospel, Brennan Manning The Chosen (a highly recommended and non-cheesy Jesus series) Music we listened to making this episode: Lindsey Stirling: The Arena Cory Asbury: Reckless Love Sponge: Plowed Donate to Crosscreek & keep a good thing goin’

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Religion makes us feel we are always one opinion, mistake, or sin away from being rejected. This makes us either hide who we really are, work really hard to stay in line, or simply walk away from the whole idea. Jesus gave us a better way. A way free of rejection and full of healing. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 Welcome & giveaway winner! 2:00 “Forgiveness vs. Rejection,” with Jon 24:30 Don’t Give Up On Me, with the band 28:00 Bye bye  Don’t forget to subscribe to this podcast or the YouTube channel  https://bit.ly/yourcrosscreek Let us know you’re here! || Discussion Questions || Read Transcript For Kids: Crosscreek Website #SalemOregon #local Giveaways: King’s Kitchen in Fork Forty Food Hall   ||  Enter to win: Azul’s Taco House  (follow our Social Media channels for deets) Ask a Question Suggested Bible Readings: Matthew 18:21-35 Luke 15 Challenge – listen (or read) once a day for a week and look for God’s heart for you. Additional Resources / Books on this topic: Ragamuffin Gospel, Brennan Manning The Chosen (a highly recommended and non-cheesy Jesus series) Music we listened to making this episode:  How Far I’ll Go – Auli’i Cravalho Wait for It – Leslie Odom Jr (Hamilton Soundtrack) Selah – Kanye West Donate to Crosscreek & keep a good thing goin’

God's Destination with David Blakeslee, #40   In this week's episode of the Follower of One Podcast, Mike speaks with David Blakeslee. David is the current Director of Development for Pure Flix. Pure Flix is the largest producer and distributor of faith and family-friendly entertainment, to deliver inspiring television content for the whole family! Please welcome him to the podcast!     Episode Breakdown   1:25 - Meet David Blakeslee 7:35 - David's Story 10:35 - David's Early Career 12:05 - David's starts to Minister 16:00 - Pure Flix 22:00 - David's Tips on Navigating the Current Climate 28:30 - Love Causes us to do some Uncomfortable Things 30:00 - Fellowship and Love is Important 34:50 - How to get in touch with David     God's Destination   God has a destination for us. It has been planned by him and we are not in control. This might sound scary but when we follow Jesus, we are secure in his knowledge and trust he places in us. David talks about how he came to work with Pure Flix and it has a lot of key insights on how to listen to God and what direction he is taking us (sometimes without our knowledge). One of the main goals for us is to be diligent in how we speak and listen to God on a daily basis. In the name Follower of One, we express that we follow one being for eternity!     Chaos is the Enemy   The world seems to be in chaos recently. There are a lot of political and environmental challenges that we face each day. In this episode with David, he talks about how chaos is our enemy. Have no fear! - God is with us and is the opposite of chaos. God is an agent of love and togetherness. How do we spread that love? Can we be an agent of love instead of chaos? Yes you can! Listen to David and MIke's discussion around this as there are practical ways to approach our ever growing ambiguity that is the world!   Connect with David David's LInkedIn Pure Flix Blessings Broker   Connect With Follower Of One Join us over in our Online Community, get social with us; Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Listen to our podcast on your way to work and subscribe using your favorite podcast app. Be a part of our next Marketplace Mission Trip!