Podcasts about Hope International University

Beyond the Buckets | Episode #175 | Tom Granado - Former Professional Basketball now CoachTom Granado is an assistant coach for the varsity boys' basketball team at Valley Christian High School in San Jose, California . He brings a wealth of experience from his playing days and a strong background in basketball to his coaching role.​Granado's basketball journey began at Whittier Christian High School, where he was a standout athlete, averaging 23 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 assists per game. He earned multiple accolades, including Alpha League MVP and First Team All-CIF honors, and led his team to three consecutive league titles. He also participated in varsity tennis, volleyball, and track during his high school years .​After high school, Granado played collegiate basketball at Hope International University, Citrus College, and Concordia University Irvine. At Concordia, he was known for his rebounding prowess, leading the Golden State Athletic Conference (GSAC) with 10.1 rebounds per game during one season. He also achieved multiple double-doubles and maintained a field goal percentage of 64% .​Granado's passion for basketball extends beyond playing; he is dedicated to mentoring young athletes and fostering their growth both on and off the court. His commitment to the sport and his players makes him a valuable asset to the Valley Christian basketball program.#podcast #beyondthebuckets #show #basketball #coach #life #lifestyle #coaching #entrepreneur #business #ceo #lifecoach #mentalperformance #YouTube http://ow.ly/3kdI30qOSc6   #Applehttp://ow.ly/cAeV30qOSc8   #Spotify http://ow.ly/7EIe30qOSc9  

With five decades of higher ed administrative experience, John Derry, President Emeritus of Hope International University, has experienced many highs and lows in dealing with biblical higher ed board governance.Recently, ABHE has been blessed to have John as a coach in our board governance training program.Tune in to this episode to hear John break down some common warning signs of ineffective boards and how higher ed administrations can ensure buy-in from their trustees.Join us as we discuss:[4:46] Three critical board governance mistakes[14:24] What distinguishes higher ed boards from other industries[23:39] Practical tips for effective board governanceCheck out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:ABHE Board Governance TrainingExperiencing God Bible Study Book by Henry BlackabyM.J. Murdock Charitable TrustTo hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website, or search for Biblical Higher Ed Talk in your favorite podcast player.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Guest Speaker: Paul Alexander Text: various Theme: This week our special guest is Paul Alexander, President of Hope International University. With a podcast about “mental health” (Hope for the Broken Leader) we thought he'd be able to shed some good light on the subject of suicide and self-harm. Key Verses: Galatians 6:2 (NIV) Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Message Notes: Title: https://www.bible.com/events/49245088

In this episode Dr. Oord interacts with Curtis Holtzen's latest book, The God Who Trusts:  A Relational Theology of Divine Faith, Hope and Love.Dr. Holtzen is a professor of philosophy and theology at Hope International University and will be one of many speakers at this summer's ORTCON24 event taking place July 8-12.Held at the beautiful Grand Targhee Resort in the Grand Teton mountains of Wyoming, ORTCON24 is an in-person conference exploring topics in Open and Relational Theology.ORTCON24 brings together scholars, leaders, pastors, and activists. The conference provides workshops, lectures, and social activities to deepen relationships and present new ways of imagining God and the universe.To register for ORTCON24 visit:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ortcon24-tickets-780414600077

Do you trust the Bible fully? Are you sure that the translations haven't distorted the original message? Let's clear all your doubts in this captivating discussion with the Dean of the Pacific Christian College at Hope International University. We promise an enlightening journey into the authenticity and reliability of the Bible, beginning with the scripture's own testimony of its authority. We've got 2 Peter and Timothy serving as our guides, helping decode the concept of divine inspiration. But that's just the beginning. We're going to untangle the intricate structure of the Old Testament and how it is relevant even today in our contemporary society. Plus, we'll demystify the role of translation in preserving the Bible's authenticity. Prepare for an insightful exploration of the necessity of translation, the different types, and the importance of understanding the original language. We'll also be shining the spotlight on the commendable work of Wycliffe Bible Translators and delve into the historical process of copying the Bible.What's more, we'll be taking a deep dive into the Christian perspectives on Genesis 1. Learn about the concept of God using intelligent design and evolution in the creation process. We'll discuss the importance of applying Jesus's teachings to our daily lives and how crucial it is for our actions to reflect His words. This episode will not just broaden your understanding of the Bible, but also reinforce your faith in its truth and reliability. So, gear up for a thought-provoking experience that promises to change the way you perceive the Bible. Support the showWith Northgate Online, you can join us every Sunday live at 9:00a and 11:00a, and our gatherings are available on-demand starting at 7p! Join us at https://thisis.churchSubscribe to our channel to see more messages from Northgate: https://www.youtube.com/@Northgate2201 —If you would like to give, visit https://thisis.church/give/—Check out our Care Ministries for prayer, food pantry, memorial services and more at https://thisis.church/care—You are welcome at Northgate just like you are. Life may be going great for you or you may have hurts, hang-ups, and habits. No matter where you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome at Northgate. We value the process of journey. We believe in the transformative power of Christ. Northgate has a clear vision of transforming our homes, communities, and world by Pursuing God, Building Community, and Unleashing Compassion.—Follow Northgate on Instagram: https://instgram.com/ngatecfFollow Northgate on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThisIsNorthgate/Follow Larry Davis: https://www.instagram.com/sirlawrencedavisSubscribe to Northgate's Podcast (Apple): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/northgate/id1583512612Subscribe to Northgate's Podcast (Google): https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS81ODE2ODAucnNzShare your experience with Northgate by leaving a review: https://g.page/r/CRHE7UBydhxzEBM/review...

Danielle Cisneros is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Christian Life College and a Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy from Hope International University with over 18 years of experience in the mental health field. In this episode, Danielle uses her specialty in trauma, stress, and depression to speak on the importance of developing healthy attachment to God. The subject of attachment theory is discussed along with how the Holy Spirit can help and heal our process of understand what healthy relationships are and how to develop a healthy relationship with God. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joshua-abrego/support

Ever heard a phrase from the pulpit that made you cringe? But not only cringe, distinctly left you on the outside looking in in a community you're supposed to belong to? Let's talk about that. Let's talk about spiritual bypassing. Let's also talk about why mental health is still a touchy subject in churches. Dr. Peace Amadi visits the show to share her expertise on the pursuit of wholeness from spirit, body, and emotions. We've been given this body and our somatic experiences and our emotions by design, they're for our survival. They are part of us. There's no part of our selves that need to be cut off. And it takes skill to become more attuned to what our bodies need. - Dr Peace. We start with an intro and context for Dr. Peace and her work. We then transition to spiritual bypassing in the church and what it means to find belonging in full. Following that we interrogate the work marginalized folks need to do as we develop new skills around embodiment and mental health? We ask, what does a healthy response look like to systemic oppression? We end with glimpses, thoughts, previews of what a healthier, more liberated, community space (our context is the church) can look like, and what the key features might be and how leaders and those in power need to shift. Safety and belonging being two core attributes. That's it. The pursuit of safety and belonging, bringing our whole selves to the table. Let's go! About Dr. Peace Amadi From leaders, content creators, and entrepreneurs, to pastors, parents, and teachers, Dr. Peace is a coach and cheerleader to the people in our lives that everyone goes to. She is the Author of Why Do I Feel Like This? Understand Your Difficult Emotions and Find Grace to Move Through which hit #1 on Amazon's New Releases for Mental Health during its launch. In this book, she merges clinical insight and faith to encourage readers to listen to the hidden messages of their emotions rather than spiritually-bypass them. She's also the co-author of the highly anticipated ChiChi & Didi multi-book children's book series, set to release in 2024. She's a Professor of Psychology (ie. social psych, media psych, child psych, trauma, psych and religion, psych and law) at Hope International University. And she's a recurring TV Host— her most recent work as a co-host on The Blend – a digital, medical talk show co-hosted by four Black doctors. Her work is inspired by her own journey. As one example, she's battled the enduring impacts of childhood bullying – and the depression and anxiety that came along with it – and thus speaks from both personal and professional experience about the importance of recognizing one's pain, healing from it, and transforming it into personal power and influence. As a speaker, author + coach, Dr Peace has:  delivered a TEDx talk about the impact of social media on self-esteem and mental health been invited to speak at UCLA, Yale, Pepperdine, Loyola Marymount, Biola, and Azusa Pacific University among others. panelled alongside Hollywood producers and A-list actors to discuss race, justice, racial trauma and other concerns uniquely Black & African peoples. been published in the Journal of Psychology & Theology.  been featured live on ABC NEWS, CBN News, Newsy, as well as in Women's Health, Essence, Blavity, Propel Women, Relevant Magazine, Mental Illness Happy Hour, numerous other podcasts, and top influencer blogs. Rohadi's connect points: Rohadi.com | Twitter |

In this conversation, Pastor Jack sits down with 4 other therapists for a conversation on mental health and how to take steps towards an emotionally and spiritually whole life.   Susette Magaña is a Licensed Marriage and Therapist based in Long Beach, CA.    Kaitlyn McCarty is a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate based in Orange County, CA.   Daniel Verdugo is a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate based in Whitter, CA.   Dr. George Garcia is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Professor of Psychology and Counseling at Hope International University.   —— If you want to support what God is doing through Cityline, click here: https://app.securegive.com/Cityline/main/donate/category   Want to learn more about Cityline and how to get involved? Click here: https://citylineonline.org   Are you in need of prayer or someone to talk with? Click here: https://citylineonline.org/prayer   —— Follow us on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/citylineonline/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylineonline/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCumM40GFhmHumITXmh8MV0g Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cityline-church/id1308579363?mt=2 Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0pHyJ5pxtry1tIMlD9ZBPd?si=e01fc4636d5543e1

What does it look like to integrate our emotional and mental health with our faith? We've likely all experienced, or ourselves said some things in this area that are unhelpful and even hurtful. On this episode we talk to theologian John Swinton and psychologist Peace Amadi to hear their thoughts on fruitful ways to consider our mental health in relationship to our minds, bodies, God, and others. Tune in to find out what we can learn about being human by paying attention to our emotions and the lives of those with mental health challenges.John Swinton is Professor in Practical Theology and Pastoral Care and Chair in Divinity and Religious Studies at the University of Aberdeen. He is an ordained minister of the Church of Scotland who for more than a decade worked as a registered nurse specializing in psychiatry and learning disabilities. John is the author of many books including Finding Jesus in the Storm: The Spiritual Lives of Christians with Mental Health Challenges. Peace Amadi is Associate Professor of Psychology and Counseling at Hope International University. She is the founder of The Pink Couch to empower women and The Ruby Project for survivors of trauma and abuse. Peace is the author of Why Do I Feel Like This?: Understand Your Difficult Emotions and Find Grace to Move Through.

REPLAY EPISODE: Join Erika as she sits down with Dr. Joe Grana who was a professor at Hope International University when she was a student. Dr. Grana answers great questions like "How do you navigate the academic nature of Bible reading and the personal nature of Bible reading?" in this not to miss podcast that lines up perfectly with our series "Old Habits. New Life". Visit our website for all of our past messages online or listen to audio sermons right here on the podcast. Find our times & locations to visit us in person or online at https://www.rainierview.org. Interested in understanding more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus? Reach out so we can do that same at https://rainierview.org/contact. Be a part of supporting this ministry and our community at https://rainierview.org/give. -- Get Connected: Website: https://www.rainierview.org RVCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc RVCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

In this special episode, Steve Carter talks to one of his mentors, Dr. Joe Grana, a longtime professor and dean at Hope International University, and currently a teaching pastor at The Refinery Christian Church in Arizona. Dr. Grana explains the importance of hermeneutics (the process of interpreting Scripture) and how it rescues teachers from the highly subjective “reader's response” approach to Bible study. Rather than shoehorning a passage into what we think it means, preachers can discover its original (and timeless) meaning by following three basic steps: Observation Interpretation Application After showing these three steps in action, using Luke 4:14-21 as his anchor text, Dr. Grana shares his vision for 2023: to grow in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. EPISODE LINKS Church: The Refinery Church Books recommended by Dr. Grana: Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes @steveryancarter @craft_character RELATED PREACHING TODAY RESOURCES Human Authors, Words of the Spirit, and Preaching Christ, by David E. Prince A Preacher's Temptation: Forgetting or Neglecting Basic Hermeneutical Practices, by Douglas Sean O'Donnell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Corrie ten Boom is ardently admired today as the ringleader of an underground movement in the Netherlands that saved hundreds of Jews during the Holocaust. This work that she is known for occurred during the span of two years of obedience to God and led to her incarceration in a Nazi concentration camp. At several points, she struggled to comprehend how she could live out God's commands, pleading with Him to provide for her needs. And He did, proving that Biblical miracles aren't limited to the Bible. Here is Corrie's story. SOLA Network is excited to present a 4-part series focused on missionaries in the past who can inspire us in the present. We hope you are encouraged by these stories to remember the Great Commission and proclaim the kingdom of Christ to the world. Video and article, read and written by Karisa You: https://sola.network/article/the-miracle-filled-life-of-corrie-ten-boom/ Email us your questions or conversation topics: podcast@sola.network Karisa You was born in Massachusetts but grew up in Orange County and earned her Bachelor of Arts at UCLA and Juris Doctorate at USC. She teaches business and political science at California Baptist University, Concordia University Irvine, UC Riverside, and Hope International University. She also serves on the board for Tutapona, a nonprofit providing mental health services to refugees, and previously worked in legal public service, advocating for indigent clients' housing, benefits, and constitutional rights. She believes God is passionate about justice and calls His followers to defend those who cannot speak for themselves. Karisa loves storytelling, especially writing about how Jesus changes lives (karisayou.blogspot.com). She published the young-adult novel, Seeing Triple, and her “chief end is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever” (Westminster Catechism). Links: Weekly Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/sola/tgif Monthly Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/sola/newsletter Facebook: https://facebook.com/thesolanetwork Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesolanetwork Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesolanetwork YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SOLANetwork Podcast: http://anchor.fm/solanetwork Website: https://sola.network

What do we do when a crisis hits? Most moms already know the answer because we've been to the ER or seen a pharmacy bill! YIKES!!! In those moments did we FREEZE? FIGHT? Maybe even FAWN? Most importantly, whatever we did, was there a judgment we felt about how we reacted?On today's practical episode, Jessica interviews Samantha Morey LMFT about the different “threat responses”. They discuss ways we can prepare ourselves, not only for the threat response, but also to the reaction we have to our own response.Samantha Morey, LMFT.  Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Hope International University.  She works with the Center for Individual and Family Therapy in Torrance, Ca.  Samantha is called to sit with women and couples as they work to address the broken pieces in their lives and climb toward healing and wholehearted living.  She's been married for 23 years to her best friend and beloved husband, and together they parent two teen daughters. Samantha enjoys s'mores at the firepit, making pajamas for family and friends, and cuddling under a quilt watching a Hallmark movie, which always has a good predictable ending. Get in touch with Samantha Morey here.Brave Together is the podcast for We are Brave Together, a not-for-profit organization based in the USA. The heart of We Are Brave Together is to strengthen, encourage, inspire and validate all moms of children with disabilities and other needs in their unique journeys. JOIN the international community of We Are Brave Together here.Donate to our Retreats and Respite Scholarships here.Donate to keep this podcast going here.Can't get enough of the Brave Together Podcast?Follow our Instagram Page @wearebravetogether or on Facebook.Feel free to contact Jessica Patay via email: jpatay@wearebravetogether.orgIf you have any topic requests or if you would like to share a story, leave us a message here.Please leave a review and rating today! We thank you in advance!

How does one man care for ten thousand orphans and raise millions of dollars (in today's currency) without asking for a single donation or ever going into debt? By taking God seriously on His word in Matthew 7:7—ask and it will be given to you. SOLA Network is excited to present a 4-part series focused on missionaries in the past who can inspire us in the present. We hope you are encouraged by these stories to remember the Great Commission and proclaim the kingdom of Christ to the world. Video and article, read and written by Karisa You: https://sola.network/article/the-prayer-life-of-george-muller/ Email us your questions or conversation topics: podcast@sola.network Karisa You was born in Massachusetts but grew up in Orange County and earned her Bachelor of Arts at UCLA and Juris Doctorate at USC. She teaches business and political science at California Baptist University, Concordia University Irvine, UC Riverside, and Hope International University. She also serves on the board for Tutapona, a nonprofit providing mental health services to refugees, and previously worked in legal public service, advocating for indigent clients' housing, benefits, and constitutional rights. She believes God is passionate about justice and calls His followers to defend those who cannot speak for themselves. Karisa loves storytelling, especially writing about how Jesus changes lives (karisayou.blogspot.com). She published the young-adult novel, Seeing Triple, and her “chief end is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever” (Westminster Catechism). Links: Weekly Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/sola/tgif Monthly Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/sola/newsletter Facebook: https://facebook.com/thesolanetwork Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesolanetwork Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesolanetwork YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqsoKbSYBbZZoovA24PhqAg Podcast: http://anchor.fm/solanetwork Website: https://sola.network

Dr. Joe Grana II is the Special Assistant to the President for Alumni & Church Relations at Hope International University in Fullerton, CA. Dr. Grana is also a retired Professor at Hope International University for 33 years, and retired Dean of Pacific Christian College of Ministry & Biblical Studies. In this message, Dr. Grana unpacks the word "Justification" and shares on the rich truth that by the workmanship of Jesus Christ, we have been justified. ——  If you want to support what God is doing through Cityline, click here: https://app.securegive.com/Cityline/m... Want to learn more about Cityline and how to get involved? Click here: https://citylineonline.org Are you in need of prayer or someone to talk with? Click here: https://citylineonline.org/prayer ——  Follow us on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/citylineonl... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylineonline/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCumM... Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0pHyJ5p...

"People are yearning for Truth, and if we are willing to open our eyes and mouths, God will gladly point us to them. We don't always get to see the work that He's doing, but we trust that there's always more going on under the surface, and we don't have to cross oceans to see lives transformed by the Gospel—just our neighborhood streets, apartment hallways, and college campuses." Video and article, read and written by Karisa You: https://sola.network/article/how-jesus-is-reaching-international-students/ Karisa You was born in Massachusetts but grew up in Orange County and earned her Bachelor of Arts at UCLA and Juris Doctorate at USC. She teaches business and political science at California Baptist University, Concordia University Irvine, UC Riverside, and Hope International University. She also serves on the board for Tutapona, a nonprofit providing mental health services to refugees, and previously worked in legal public service, advocating for indigent clients' housing, benefits, and constitutional rights. She believes God is passionate about justice and calls His followers to defend those who cannot speak for themselves. Karisa loves storytelling, especially writing about how Jesus changes lives (karisayou.blogspot.com). She published the young-adult novel, Seeing Triple, and her “chief end is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever” (Westminster Catechism). Links: Weekly Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/sola/tgif Monthly Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/sola/newsletter Facebook: https://facebook.com/thesolanetwork Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesolanetwork Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesolanetwork YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqsoKbSYBbZZoovA24PhqAg Podcast: http://anchor.fm/solanetwork Website: https://sola.network

Epi 74 – Interview with Mike Goldsworthy In this episode, the Rev. Rob Schenck speaks with Mike Goldsworthy, a ministry leader working in the spaces of deconstruction and reconstruction in post-evangelical communities. For 19 years, Mike served on staff with Parkcrest Christian Church in Long Beach, CA, with the last 11 of those years as the Lead Pastor. When he left that church, he shifted his focus to connecting and mentoring individuals and communities as they walk through transitions of deconstruction and reconstruction of their faith. He is an Adjunct Professor of Ministry and Bible at Hope International University and partners with Slingshot Group as a church staffing and coaching associate. What happens when one's personal faith begins to theologically shift away from a church's public stance? How do churches focus on the types of people they are forming? What would happen if Christianity wasn't about making more Christians but helping humanity live a flourishing life together? Listen in as Rob and Mike discuss Bonhoeffer's own struggles with church structure and reimagine a way for today's “ecclesiastical homeless” to connect and build church communities in new forms and landscapes. -- Resources: TDBI on Twitter TDBI on Facebook TDBI on Instagram Read Mike Goldsworthy's website Listen to Mike Goldsworthy's Podcast Follow Mike Goldsworthy on Instagram Register for the Post-Evangelical Collective: 2022 Gathering

About Sean: In 1995 Sean married Angel, the love of his life. They now have four children together as well as a fantastic son-in-law. Born in Tokyo, Japan, and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, Sean moved to Orange Country, California where he was introduced to Jesus as a teenager. Having radically altered his path by the life-changing hope of Jesus, he decided to attend Hope International University, where he earned a BA in Biblical Studies and Church Growth. Sean served ten years as a student ministry pastor in Northridge, California, and Tigard, Oregon. In 2004, Sean and Angel planted a church with Expand Northwest where he served as the lead pastor for ten years. Sean has been the Executive Director for Expand Northwest since 2011. Sean and his family live in Tigard, Oregon. He enjoys a strong cup of bold roast coffee, a good day of surfing on the Oregon coast and spending quality time with his family. His passion is to see Jesus Christ exalted and the kingdom of God expanded through encouraging and equipping God's people. About Chapel: The focus for this year in Chapel is to simply belong to Jesus and serve Jesus. The purpose of the fall Chapel messages is to challenge the members of the college family to take on the character of Christ to BE like Jesus, so that people can see Jesus in us. Then the emphasis of the spring Chapel messages will encourage our campus community to live out our lives in a Christlike way so that others see Jesus working through us. We are seeking to be a discipleship community where each one of us simply seeks to be Jesus' for the sake of others to see, know, and belong to God. Learn more at www.boisebible.edu. Music by www.bensound.com

For 19 years, Mike served on staff with Parkcrest Christian Church in Long Beach, CA. The last 11 of those years, he served as the Lead Pastor, transitioning the church towards multiplication models of church planting and discipleship communities, while also shifting a largely homogenous church towards more diversity, helping to create experiences for the church to live in the biblical tension of unity in the midst of diversity.  Currently, in addition to teaching as an Adjunct Professor of Ministry and Bible at Hope International University, he helps churches and church leaders engage with nuance and thoughtfulness in difficult conversations that they are often not having. He guides and mentors individuals as they walk through transitions of deconstruction and reconstruction of their faith. He also works with churches and leaders who are finding new ways for the church to move forward in post-evangelical realities. He and his wife Allison have been married for over 20 years, with two teenage children. In the summers, you will often find them hiking, biking and camping together. 

Dr Curtis Holtzen is a professor of philosophy and theology at Hope International University in California. As well as his most recent book The God Who Trusts, he is the coeditor of Connecting Faith and Science: Philosophical and Theological Inquiries, In Spirit and In Truth: Philosophical Reflections on Liturgy and Worship, and By Faith and Reason: The Essential Keith Ward.Find out more about the book HERE. You can find our more about Curtis HERE.Has anything we make been interesting, useful or fruitful for you? You can support us by becoming a Fellow Traveller on our Patreon page HERE.

Mental Health Expert Dr. Peace Amadi, PsyD, is a professor, author, speaker, and trauma-informed coach who helps people heal and lead. From leaders, entrepreneurs, and content creators to pastors, parents, and educators, Dr. Peace is a coach and cheerleader to the people in our lives that everyone goes to. She is the author of Why Do I Feel Like This? which hit #1 on Amazon's New Releases in Mental Health. She is the Founder of The Authorpreneur Accelerator, which helps people of influence deepen their impact through published books and transformative programs. She is a professor of psychology and of leadership at Hope International University. And she is a recurring TV Host— her most recent work on The Blend – a talk show focused on the health of black women in America. Additionally, Dr. Peace has also: ● delivered a TEDx talk about the impact of social media on self-esteem and mental health ● been invited to speak at UCLA, Yale, Pepperdine, Loyola Marymount, Biola, and Azusa Pacific University, among others. ● Paneled alongside A-list producers and actors to discuss race, justice, and trauma issues in the black community ●  Published in the Journal of Psychology & Theology. ● Been featured live on ABC News and Women's Health, Essence, Blavity, VIBE, Propel Women, Relevant Magazine, among others. Dr. Peace leads with vulnerability, speaking from professional expertise and personal experience about the importance of honoring the pain in one's story and transforming it into personal power and influence. “Your past is your superpower” is a mantra she lives by. “Your purpose is where your story and the world's deep needs meet” is what she preaches.Email: itspeaceamadi@gmail.comWebsite: www.peaceamadi.com IG & Twitter: @itspeaceamadi  Support the show

In this episode, I visit with dance educator and author Mary Bawden. She began choreographing dance within church services in 1994. In 2016, she noticed a dangerous trend in children's dance and founded DA:NCE (Dance Awareness: No Child Exploited) in an effort to raise awareness and educate others to take action and stop the hypersexualization of children in dance choreography, costumes, and music. Alongside dance ministry, she developed the Soul to Sole Choreography method transforming dance movement into prayer-in-motion, providing education and resources to support a Christian dance ministry. Mary Bawden received a BA in modern dance from the University of California Riverside, a MA in worship (emphasis in dance) from Hope International University in Fullerton CA, and a California secondary teaching credential.

Join Erika as she sits down with Dr. Joe Grana who was a professor at Hope International University when she was a student. Dr. Grana answers great questions like "How do you navigate the academic nature of Bible reading and the personal nature of Bible reading?" in this not to miss podcast that lines up perfectly with our series "Old Habits. New Life".

In this episode, Kenny sits down with Pastor Caleb Adams. Bro. Adams serves as the pastor of Christian Life Tabernacle in Memphis, TN. He a strong advocate for biblical preaching, personal evangelism, and revival. His ministry focuses on teaching biblical doctrine, practical Christian living, and family relationships. Pastor Adams holds a Masters Degree in Christian Leadership from Hope International University and is currently pursuing his doctorate. Their conversation includes, but is not limited to anti-intellectualism in the church, his personal reading diet, and the strengths and weaknesses of conservative churches.  Ultimate Leadership - Nathaniel Wilson  The works of David K. Benard  Love Your God w/All Your Mind - J.P. Moreland --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kenny-chessor/message

DR. RICK CHROMEY is a cultural historian, author of dozens of books, leadership ima-gineer and inspirational edu-trainer.He's the founder/president of MANNA!His mission is to help people interpret history, navigate culture, and explore faith.Who We Really Are (Morgan James Publishers, 2020)." He's also a professor of leadership studies for Hope International University in Fullerton, CA. Rick lives in a small town outside of Boise, ID with his wife Linda.www.rickchromey.com (speaker/author site)www.mannasolutions.org (my non-profit)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rickchromeyspeakerTwitter: https://twitter.com/Dr_Rick_ChromeyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoXjDFeB-2ZcQmsOeISJq-ASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/straight-talk-no-sugar-added-podcast/donations

In the latest Craft & Character episode, Steve Carter interviews teaching pastor and author of Quest 52 Mark Moore about how to intentionally pursue Jesus. Mark Moore is an NT scholar that has the ability to unpack the person, preaching, power, and passion of Jesus in ways that are wildly accessible. Steve and Mark discuss different passages that Mark writes about in Quest 52, playing off one another, diving deeper into the text to discover what it meant then and what it means for us today. Mark ends the podcast by examining the humility required to pastor today. The lessons learned in this alone are worth the entire episode. Mark joined the staff at Christ's Church of the Valley (CCV) in Peoria, Arizona in July 2012 as a teaching pastor. CCV currently has ten locations and over 35,000 in weekly attendance. Prior to joining the CCV team, Mark was a Professor at Ozark Christian College in Joplin, Missouri, (1990-2012). Currently, he is an online professor for Ozark, an Adjunct Professor at Hope International University in Fullerton, California, and Haus Edelweiss, Vienna, Austria. Mark is also the author and co-author of many books mostly on the Life of Christ, the book of Acts, and Revelation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the latest Craft & Character episode, Steve Carter interviews Hope International University President Dr. Paul Alexander about the importance of soul care and his findings in a study he conducted with over 2200 pastors about depression and anxiety in the pastorate. Dr. Alexander is an ordained pastor, licensed therapist, and has a doctorate in organizational leadership. His love for the local church, his compassion for the loneliness from which many pastors suffer, his transparency, and the way in which he walks you through how you can find true rest and care for your soul is deeply refreshing. YouTube link for conversation mentioned by Dr. Alexander: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RQ8xjkIBlbI Who is Paul Alexander? Paul Alexander is the President of Hope International University in Fullerton, California. Having served as a long-time faculty in the area of Psychology, Paul speaks in churches regularly on anxiety, depression, and leadership. Paul is an ordained pastor as well as a licensed therapist. Paul and Leslie have two adult children and are involved at Eastside Christian Church in Anaheim, California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everybody falls and fails, some more epically than others. But the real question is, what do you do next? Adversity doesn't have to define us; it can refine us, if we're willing to learn and grow from it. Tune in as Stevo and MoJoe swap insights learned from personal (and quite epic) Happy accidents.Contact usHappy Life StudiosEmail: Podcast@HappyLife.StudioVoicemail: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol Facebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios Twitter: www.Twitter.com/HappyLifStudios YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHaysMoJoe StudioVoicemail; (657) 246-2236Facebook; www.Facebook.com/moJOEmacPodcast; www.Podomatic.com/podcasts/mojoestudioYouTube; bit.ly/JoeTuberLinkedin; www.Linkedin.com/in/designerjoe/If you would like to help us spread the HappyPayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHaysCash App: $HappyLifeStudiosZelle: StevoHays@gmail.comCheck: Payable to Hays Ministries or Steve Hays and send to PO Box 102 Maple Valley, WA 98038

Help us give a warm CCoF welcome to Dr. Joe Grana of Hope International University, as he kicks off our new series, Navigating the New Testament.  -------------------------------------- Christ's Church of Flagstaff Check out our website! https://ccof.church Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ccofnow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christschurchofflagstaff/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccofnow/ Interested in giving? Visit https://ccof.church/giving/

Steve Carter is a pastor, speaker, author of The Thing Beneath The Thing, podcast host, and the former lead teaching pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in Chicago. He hosts the Craft & Character podcast where he helps people get better at the art of communication while ensuring their character always leads the way. His desire is to bring Jesus into every conversation and space he occupies. Steve co-hosts one of the top sports podcasts called The Home Team Podcast with ESPN sports anchor Sam Acho and NFL player Trey Burton which unpacks the intersection between faith, culture, sports and family. With a degree in Biblical Studies from Hope International University, Steve has a heart for the local church. Currently an itinerant preacher and teacher for churches, conferences, events, camps, and retreats all over the country, Steve lives in Phoenix with his wife, Sarah, and their two kids.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wm. Curtis Holtzen is a professor of philosophy and theology at Hope International University. He is the author of The God Who Trusts: A Relational Theology of Divine Faith, Hope, and Love and has also authored chapters on pop culture topics such as The Simpsons, The Peanuts, and Bruce Almighty.

Steve Carter is a pastor, speaker, author of The Thing Beneath The Thing, podcast host, and the former lead teaching pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in Chicago. He hosts the Craft & Character podcast where he helps people get better at the art of communication while ensuring their character always leads the way. His desire is to bring Jesus into every conversation and space he occupies. Steve co-hosts one of the top sports podcasts called The Home Team Podcast with ESPN sports anchor Sam Acho and NFL player Trey Burton which unpacks the intersection between faith, culture, sports and family. With a degree in Biblical Studies from Hope International University, Steve has a heart for the local church. Currently an itinerant preacher and teacher for churches, conferences, events, camps, and retreats all over the country, Steve lives in Phoenix with his wife, Sarah, and their two kids.   

About the Episode In the latest Craft & Character episode, Steve Carter interviews author, professor and Christ Church of the Valley Teaching Pastor Mark Moore about the makings of a great talk. Mark explains his process, why he believes he needs to practice preaching a message six times before ever speaking it to an audience and how he has framed talks for students, college classroom, and adult congregation. What Mark shares about the importance of character at the end is worth the whole episode. Who is Mark Moore? Mark joined the staff at Christ's Church of the Valley (CCV) in Peoria, Arizona in July 2012 as a teaching pastor. CCV currently has eight locations and 28,000 in weekly attendance. Prior to joining the CCV team, Mark was a Professor at Ozark Christian College in Joplin, Missouri, (1990-2012). Currently, he is an online professor for Ozark, an Adjunct Professor at Hope International University in Fullerton, California and Haus Edelweiss, Vienna, Austria. Mark is also the author and co-author of many books mostly on the Life of Christ, book of Acts, and Revelation.  His 2019 ECPA bestseller book Core 52: A Fifteen-Minute Daily Guide to Build Your Bible IQ in a Year, helps readers master the 52 of the most important passages in the Bible.  

In this latest episode of the podcast, Michael Shepherd explains the “homogenous unit principle,” talks about this guy named Don McGavran, and shares his thoughts on why the so-called “Church-growth” movement has likely run out of gas and needs to be re-examined completely. Michael is an adjunct prof of intercultural studies and political science at Hope International University in Fullerton, CA. He did his graduate studies in community development and nonprofit management at Hope and then intercultural studies at Fuller Theological Seminary. His background is in nonprofit management and community organizing, and is the Minister of Social Action at First Christian Church of Fullerton, in Orange County, CA. The Future Christian Podcast is a production of Torn Curtain Arts and Resonate Media.

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with professor, speaker,  coach and an author. Dr. Peace Amadi. The two chat about what led her to want to help others, overcoming the stigma of talking about mental health, the perception of Black Women with higher education and her new book "Why Do I Feel Like This?"   Mental Health Expert Dr. Peace Amadi, PsyD, is a Professor, Author, Speaker, Coach, and TV Host who helps high-potential people heal so they can better lead. From leaders, content creators, and entrepreneurs, to pastors, parents, and teachers, Dr. Peace is a coach and cheerleader to the people in our lives that everyone goes to. She is the Founder of Influencing Well  and Professor of Psychology (Social Psychology, Media Psychology, Child Psychology, Psychology & Law) and also a Professor of Leadership at Hope International University. 

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: We've all heard about keychain leadership - giving teens the keys to the church - but Mari shares about HOW her church in California is doing this to totally reinterpret church and the way it looks. ABOUT MARI TRAPP: Mari serves at the Youth Minister at Sunny Hills Church of Christ in Southern California and teaches Youth Ministry at Hope International University as an adjunct professor. She loves to encourage and show students that they are amazing creations of God and ready to be used to change the world today. Mari has been married to the love of her life, Stephen, for two years and they have a wonderful daughter together. ABOUT WOMEN IN YOUTH MINISTRY: We are an organization that seeks to elevate the voices of women in a male-saturated field. Go to womeninyouthministry.com to explore our blog, join our Facebook community, and learn more about Heather Kenison and her amazing team of women who lead this organization. To listen to more podcasts from the Youth Cartel Podcast Network, click here!

Zoot Velasco is Director of the Gianneschi Center for Nonprofit Research at California State University Fullerton's Mihaylo College of Business & Economics. There, he hosts the Gianneschi Fellowship in Social Impact Leadership, G3X programs, the popular 501(c)3(b)(s) podcast, research projects, and coaches organizations from Victorville to San Pedro. He is a professor of Business and Marketing at Mihaylo College as well as Nonprofit Management and Leadership at California Polytechnic Institute, Pomona.Zoot has authored two books: The First Hundred Days: Leading Small non-Profits Out of The Wilderness (Amazon Press) and The History of the Muckenthaler Cultural Center (Arcadia Press). He is a registered historical scholar with the California Humanities Council where he produced two oral history projects. His live event productions include a TEDx conference, major arts events, and community events.Zoot holds a BA in dance from St. Mary's College of California, an MBA in nonprofit management from Hope International University.

Michael Shepherd is an adjunct professor of intercultural studies and political science at Hope International University and a teaching elder at First Christian Church in Fullerton. Before his current role as a stay-at-home-dad, he worked in nonprofit leadership and community organizing for housing solutions in Orange County, CA.TextJohn 2:13-222:13 The Passover of the Jews was near, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.2:14 In the temple he found people selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and the money-changers seated at their tables.2:15 Making a whip of cords, he drove all of them out of the temple, both the sheep and the cattle. He also poured out the coins of the money-changers and overturned their tables.2:16 He told those who were selling the doves, "Take these things out of here! Stop making my Father's house a marketplace!"2:17 His disciples remembered that it was written, "Zeal for your house will consume me."2:18 The Jews then said to him, "What sign can you show us for doing this?"2:19 Jesus answered them, "Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up."2:20 The Jews then said, "This temple has been under construction for forty-six years, and will you raise it up in three days?"2:21 But he was speaking of the temple of his body.2:22 After he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this; and they believed the scripture and the word that Jesus had spoken.Quotes:“The way we understand Jesus at one point in our life may not be what we need to continue growing in faith and we have to look to others to learn.”“We do not have to go far off or change ourselves to encounter his spirit, but that he shows up to our spaces--incarnates--to transform them by his justice and liberating love. And when we follow after justice and liberating love, we will find Jesus there. Perhaps surprisingly.”“Something that I am learning now is that my faith is not just about self-denial, but discovery and delight as well. It is pushing me further into vulnerability but also bringing back some foundational stories of how Jesus shows God’s extravagant love to all people, which includes me too.”

Today, Jessica Patay and Samantha Morey speak about how to discern, process and defend against the guilt and shame that can creep into our busy lives! Called to counsel women and families towards wholehearted living, Samantha has a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Hope International University, and she works with the Center for Individual and Family Therapy in Torrance, CA.

Erik Neilson continues our chapel theme "Good News" this year. He shares connections from Deut. 5 and Mt. 15:1-11 through facts about Pharisees. He relates these facts to the modern-day Pharisee. Who are the modern-day Pharisees? Listen to find out! Erik is the pastor at High Plains Christian Church. He has been married to Laura for 26 years and has two grown children. In his spare time, Erik likes hiking, hunting, fishing, college football, and working out! He graduated from Ozark Christian University for his undergrad and Hope International University for graduate work. In 2002, the Neilson family planted Adventure Christian Church in McMinnville, OR. Sensing God's call again they're moving to Twin Falls, ID to start a brand new church. The theme for the 2020-21 year is Good News. The Greek word that is translated as “gospel” is εὐαγγέλιον (euangelion), or literally “good news.” It is a word that is used diversely in scripture. Professors, students, and guests dissect the various ways in which the "gospel" is referenced and played out in Scripture. Learn more about Boise Bible College at www.boisebible.edu. Music by www.bensound.com.

Some of you listening might have trust issues. Perhaps you trust too easily, or perhaps you can't trust anyone at all. Have you ever thought about whether or not God trusts other people? In today's episode, I am joined by Dr. Curtis Holtzen to discuss his recent book, The God Who Trusts. We discuss open theism, human free will, the nature of trust, and the emotional life of God. We even consider whether or not Calvinists and Molinists can affirm the biblical theme of divine trust. I also ask Curtis to consider some objections to his view based on the doctrine of the Trinity. Credits: Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews) is a senior research fellow at the University of Helsinki's Collegium for Advanced Studies. Guest: Wm. Curtis Holten (PhD, University of South Africa) is professor of philosophy and theology at Hope International University. Scientific Adviser and Show Manager: Ema Sani (PhD, University of Glasgow) is a postdoctoral fellow in biology at the University of Edinburgh. Music by Rockandmetal_domination – Raising-questions rtmullins.com

Amy Heilman - IdentityIdentity is everything! How you see yourself will determine what you accomplish and obtain in life. Be it a job/raise/promotion, relationship/love/friendship, health/wealth/freedom, body image etc. you will pre-qualify yourself for what you think you are worthy of.When my guest Amy Heilman experienced overwhelm, anxiety and chaos in her mind and heart she made the decision to explore the various triggers that threw her into crisis.What she discovered is freedom to be who God created her to be. She shares her experience in a free book that you can find on her website:  https://www.breathedeepministries.org/book She has been known to do a bible study on identity so stay connected with her and her ministry.Start Chapter 2021 with a strong identity. It will serve you well for many years to come!Transcript: https://www.happyscribe.com/transcriptions/80cc2ad9d9364aa3a9c4eda5e26b03d2/edit_v2Bio: Amy Heilman’s specialty is soul care.  Her approach is genuine and authentic. Amy is passionate about helping others grow in a vibrant and intimate relationship with our Triune God.  She has 30 years experience in different capacities of church ministry. Amy graduated from Bible College at Hope International University (formerly known as Pacific Christian College) in Fullerton, California.  She is also a trained Spiritual Director through SDI (Spiritual Direction Institute) and a Chaplain through UCI (United Chaplains International). She moved to Virginia in 1997 and has worked alongside her husband on two successful church planting teams. In 2009, Amy founded Breathe Deep Ministries.  Through this ministry she leads contemplative women’s retreats and serves as guest speaker for events. Amy also works with Journey Mates Ministry guiding women in spiritual formations. Amy uses the difficult life experiences she has endured as well as her unique spiritual gifts. She ministers with a compassionate heart full of discernment, grace and mercy. Amy has a deep and abiding love for the Word of God and a steadfast desire to see others live in the fullness of who God created them to be as sons and daughters of the King.

Dr. Alexander is the President of Hope International University, a Christian University in Southern California that has been preparing servant leaders since 1928. He talks to us about changes he is seeing in ministry students over the decades, a unique take on how to combat consumerism in the church, how to engage millennials in leadership and intentionally pursuing soul care and space for reflection.

Aaron has been in ministry over 25 years and his heart and passion are to see people made whole through the power and love of Jesus. He has led trips to Israel and Turkey (Biblical Asia Minor) and uses the text in its proper context to open up new worlds of freedom for those who experience the Bible in the places where it happened.Aaron is married with 4 kids and has a BA in Christian Ministry from Boise Bible College and an MA in Church Leadership from Hope International University. He is a church planting and leadership coach and sought after speaker nationally and internationally.It is Aaron’s hope that walking in the dust of Jesus and his first followers will inspire and set free those who come with him to the land of the Bible.https://www.bibleplaces.com/derbelystra/https://gtitours.org/resources

On this episode of The Baskipedia Podcast hosted by Marc Hart, we have Coach Beck Flanagan. Coach Flanagan is the Head Women's Coach at Hope International University in Fullerton, CA. They are a Naia School, in the tough GSAC conference, On this episode we will discuss his program, recruiting, NAIA and the Dribble Drive Motion Offense. Dribble Drive Motion Offense Instructional Series from A to Z.  http://www.systembasketball.com/ddm-a-to-z-clinic.html If you enjoy this podcast if you could please donate to it so we can continue to do it and provide you the great content: paypal.me/coachmarchart For more information about this podcast you can follow us here: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/baskipedia Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/baskipedia Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/thebaskipediapodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/systembasketball/support

Pastors are carrying a lot of extra weight in this season and it isn't sustainable. Unfortunately, we see a wave of crashing and burnout on the other side of this season. We are now in a season that makes the topic of burnout and health very important. On today's episode, Alan sits down with Pastor, Clinical Psychologist,  and author, Dr. Wes Beavis. Wes is an expert on the topic of burnout and he and alan have a much-needed conversation about Wes's book as well as how to stay healthy and avoid burnout in this season.  About Dr. Beavis Dr. Wes Beavis, has served for decades as a pastor in the United States and Australia. He is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in helping pastors navigate the ministry journey and guiding church leaders through crisis situations. He has clinical expertise in diagnosing and treating the symptoms of ministry burnout. Wes earned his doctorate from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology majoring in Applied Clinical Psychology. His Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy is from Hope International University. His Bachelor of Theology is from Sydney College of Divinity. Wes is married to Ellie, a Marriage and Family Therapist, and their private practices are in Newport Beach, California. They have two sons: David and his wife, Laura, both serve at a church in Oregon, and Zack attends medical school in Arizona. In addition to enjoying life with his family, Wes’ interests include running marathons, riding motorcycles, playing guitar, and traveling to other countries. (There are 194 countries in the world. Wes has visited 22 of them, which means he has quite a bit of packing yet to do!) Connect with Wes Website Ministry Leader Burnout Assessment Book Instagram Facebook Twitter Partner with us StoreHouse Interested in coaching

"There is a mind, body, spirit connection with healthy dance, but today there is also a distortion of dance which can lead to the exploitation of children." A strong message to parents discussed with guest Mary Bawden on the Cure with Aimee Cabo. The Cure Radio™ live talk radio show and live-streamed podcast is hosted by Aimee Cabo and offers a platform of hope to anyone who has experienced or is currently experiencing domestic violence, abuse, trauma, mental health, or other challenges that affect your life. It's a place to find comfort, knowledge, strategies, answers, hope, and love, and so much more, all while you are healing your wounds and knowing that you are loved and not alone. Join Aimee and her professional guests live on The Cure with Aimee Cabo Video Podcast  every Saturday at 1 PM EST recorded during the live radio show. Please listen and subscribe to the show and then share the show with others. Enjoy weekly contests, knowledgeable guests, and a few laughs. It's then available after as an Audio Podcast available heard on most podcast platforms. You can find information about the show and past guests bios by visiting the RADIO SHOW PAGE. Aimee hopes that anyone who has suffered abuse of any kind, or walked a moment in similar shoes, will find inspiration in these pages, and hope that love and truth will ultimately prevail. Please subscribe and share this podcast. HOSTS: Aimee Cabo Nikolov is a Cuban American who has lived most of her life in Miami. After many years of healing, finding love, raising a family and evolving her relationship with God, Aimee's true grit and courage led her to pen an honest, thought-provoking memoir. Years of abuse became overshadowed with years of happiness and unconditional love. Now Aimee is the president of IMIC Research, a medical research company, a speaker, radio host and focused on helping others. You can read more about Aimee by visiting her website. Dr. Boris Nikolov is the CEO of Neuroscience Clinic. You can read more about Dr. Nikolov and the work he is doing by visiting his website. GUEST: Mary Margaret Bawden felt God call her into prayer-in-motion at fifteen years of age soon after she asked Jesus into her heart as her personal Savior. Although highly trained in ballet, she found herself attracted to the varied choreographic approaches found in modern dance. As a result, she received a B.A. in modern dance from UC Riverside in 1975; for a short time after graduation, she became the dance instructor for Crafton College as well as Mt. San Jacinto Jr. College in the Southern California area. The arrival of her 3 children in 1976, 1978 and 1981 followed and changed her priorities in movement until her children grew older. Soul to Sole Choreography placed in the non-professional finalist category of the highly acclaimed ‘Festival of the Stars’ choreography festival held in Palm Springs at the McCallum Theatre in 2002, 2003 and 2004. Shea New, the founder/director of the festival, stated that the choice for the fall festival finalists was ‘difficult due to the overwhelming amount of quality talent submitted.’ Choreography finalists included entries from Argentina, Florida, Texas, New York, Arizona, Nevada, San Francisco, San Diego and Los Angeles. Alongside the educational movement foundation for worship ministry, Mary has taught choreography and/or DA:NCE materials for the National Sacred Dance Guild Conference, the CAHPERD(California health, physical education, recreation and dance) dance workshop, the Saddleback Worship Conference, “Raise the Barre” as well as the State CDEA(California Dance Educator’s Association) Conference and the NDEO(National Dance Educator’s Organization) National Conference. In Redlands, California, God has used Mary’s love of prayer-in-motion to design scripture for women’s Bible studies, church services and Children’s Christmas musicals at her home church. Since 1995, the much of Mary’s time has focused on a book entitled ‘Dance is Prayer in Motion: Soul to Sole Choreography for Church Dance Ministry.’ The chapters include information on dance movement foundation, leadership, choreography tools, the 6-step choreography method, the rehearsal process, and a chapter for pastors who want clear expectations for setting up a dance ministry in their own church. Part of the written material also shares how God has given her a vision to structure movement groups so that everyone can learn how to choreograph with or without a movement background. In 2006, Mary furthered her education when she received a Master of Arts in Worship with an emphasis in dance from Hope International University in Fullerton, California. From Mary’s point of view, prayer-in-motion must be purposeful and conceptually clear. Of course, clarity also informs her passion to communicate the benefits of dance for children so that they are not hypersexualized with adult costumes, choreography and music. Her background includes a California secondary and junior college teaching credential as well as many years as an inductive Bible study leader. She has been involved with Bible Study Fellowship, Kay Arthur’s Precepts Bible Studies as well as women’s bible studies at Trinity Evangelical Church in Redlands, CA where Mary and her husband Richard attend.

Johannes D. Escudero is the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the Coalition For Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition). Mr. Escudero founded the RNG Coalition in July, 2011 to provide the renewable natural gas industry with a public policy platform and an advocacy voice. Today, the RNG Coalition’s membership is international and includes leading companies and organizations from each sector of the RNG industry. RNG Coalition members produce more than 90% of the renewable natural gas in North America. Together, the RNG Coalition advocates for the development, deployment and utilization of renewable natural gas so that present and future generations have access to clean, domestic, renewable fuel and energy supply. Through advocacy and education, the RNG Coalition has successfully expanded and created new RNG markets at the federal, state, provincial and local government levels in the United States and Canada. Mr. Escudero has more than fifteen years of organizational leadership and business development experience, with a diverse background in non-profit management, higher education, politics, governmental, legislative and regulatory affairs. He has a Master's Degree with honors in Leadership from Hope International University, where he is also an Adjunct Professor. Prior to founding the RNG Coalition, Mr. Escudero served as Legislative Director in the California State Assembly, and served ranking members of the Budget, Transportation, Utilities and Commerce, Natural Resources and Environmental Safety & Toxic Materials committees. Mr. Escudero is an ordained Pastor, and has served as President of Escudero & Associates Inc. since 2008 - a private firm that provides energy related services to clients, including members of the RNG Coalition. Mr. Escudero has been married to his lovely wife Tawni for fifteen years. Together, they have three children, Rori Lane (10 years), Lincoln Brave (6 years) and Jack Love (7 months). http://www.rngcoalition.com/ https://nexuspmg.com/

Jason was my professor throughout my two years in Hope International University's Marriage and Family Therapy program. We talk about his early college years and how he initially wanted to work in medicine with professional athletes. We also discuss his marriage and what it's like to be married to someone who is also a therapist. In addition, we discuss our experience when it came to talking about sex with an entire class, Jason's first time seeing a client (and how it didn't go so well), fatherhood, and the value of therapist taking the time to do their own therapy. Jason is the man. I hope you enjoy :)

In Episode 3, we are joined by former Hope International University pitcher and current coach Jared Tims, as he talks about his baseball career, coaching life, the Angels, and analytics! Jared also cover the Angels and their farm system for the Talkin' Halos Podcast. Follow Jared on Twitter: @Jared_Tims Follow us on Twitter: @StrikesPodcast Follow us on Instagram: @ThrowingStrikesPodcast Follow Steven Rissotto on Twitter: @StevenRissotto Follow Steven on Instagram: @RizzoBaseball

Dr. Wes Beavis, has served for decades as a pastor in the United States and Australia. He is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in helping pastors navigate the ministry journey and guiding church leaders through crisis situations. He has clinical expertise in diagnosing and treating the symptoms of ministry burnout. Wes earned his doctorate from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology majoring in Applied Clinical Psychology. His Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy is from Hope International University. Wes is married to Ellie, a Marriage and Family Therapist, and their private practices are in Newport Beach, California. They have two sons: David and his wife, Laura, both serve at a church in Oregon, and Zack attends medical school in Arizona.

Discussing topics surrounding lower-division baseball and what it's like playing for a university like HIU

Desiree was born and raised in Southern California and currently enjoying life in Las Vegas. She holds a degree from Cal Poly Pomona as well as a Masters in Marriage and Family therapy from Hope International University. Desiree is a certified 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher. She has brought her Yoga experiences and talks to both music and yoga festivals such as EDC (Electric Daisy Carnival), Daylight Beach Club, and M Resort & Spa to name a few. When not teaching yoga Desiree is a Mind Body Soul Coach who works with clients across the globe. In her free time Desiree loves looking for the best tasting cheeseburgers and spending quality time with her husband and three dogs Myla, Muffin, and Mia. Join us for a conversation about authenticity and healing. Key Takeaways: 1. You are so incredibly loved 2. You're beautiful, you're beaming, you're stunning from the inside and the outside 3. You are truly capable of creating and doing anything that you decide to set your mind to Desiree's IG Desiree's FB Connect: Find | Jacent Wamala, LMFT At WamalaWellness.com On Instagram On Youtube SUBSCRIBE | The Jacent’s Gems Podcast On Anchor.fm On Apple Podcasts

Join me as we walk through the Hope International University campus talking about some of the architecture and school history. As we talked we quickly touch on the subjects of depression, conflict management and inspiration of the next generation. Mainly we spent our time talking through the vision of Dr. Alexander to send out 1,000 leaders over the next 10 years. Specifically, these leaders will lead our next generation of churches, missions, and church plants across the world. If you would like a book that talk through moving people and organizations from point A to point B, I have one called “Growing Grass on Rocks” that I would love to send you. If you are interested in receiving this book email me at teamperformancecoaching@gmail.com. If you have an organization that you would be interested in learning more how Team Performance Coaching could be an active ally within your company check out our website to learn more about what we do. It is Teamperformancecoaching.info We would love to partner with you. You can also become a sponsor of this podcast through the anchor website which helps continue to put out great content. Thank you for listening today and I pray you have an amazing day today being everything God has called you to be. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-hopper3/support

Ernesto Segismundo is a licensed marriage and family therapist. Ernesto received his undergraduate degree in psychology from Biola University and received his Masters of Science degree in Clinical Psychology from Vanguard University. Ernesto has over 10 years of clinical counseling experience working in settings such as group homes, domestic violence shelters, churches, and outpatient programs. Ernesto treats marriage and family relationship problems. Ernesto also treat individuals suffering from depression, anxiety and addiction. Along with Ernesto's counseling experience, he has conducted various classes and seminars concerning relationships and mental health related topics such as parenting, substance abuse, maintaining healthy marriages, private practice social media and video marketing and managed care practices. Ernesto is currently an adjunct professor at Hope International University and owns a group practice called CAV Family Therapy with offices located in Huntington Beach and Fullerton California.

You can't read or listen to the news without hearing that our world is plagued with strife. From protests that become violent to civil unrest, it seems that people cannot engage in conversation without coming to blows. With so many conflicts around the world, there's even more finger pointing in the midst of it all. Scripture suggests that God wants us to be a peaceful presence in the world, but we can't even seem to do that among our own friends and families. How are we to be peaceful in the midst of injustice and such political strife? Join us this week as Bethany Anderson shares some helpful ways to create peace both locally and globally. You don't want to miss this last Across the Room conversation! BETHANY ANDERSON has spent the last 11 years living and learning in a small immigrant neighborhood with a community of believers and nonprofit organization called Solidarity. She serves as both the Advocacy Director for Solidarity and the founding Director of Camino Immigration Services, an initiative of Solidarity that provides quality legal counsel in immigration matters to the North Orange County community. In addition, Bethany serves as a Curator for the Global Immersion Project and a Co-Leader of the Orange County Immigration Table. Bethany grew up in Long Beach, CA then moved to Fullerton where she attended Hope International University. She has a Bachelors of Art in Inter-Cultural Studies and is accredited by Department of Justice to practice Immigration law. Bethany loves to travel, the beach, In n Out, and spending time with her community and family. She lives in the Gem District of Fullerton, Ca with her husband, Matt, with whom she is raising 3 little justice warriors.

An interview with Ernesto Segismundo, Jr., M.S. LMFT about what it means to be “not your typical psychotherapist.” Curt and Katie talk with Ernesto about the overlap with the #moderntherapist and how to navigate the unique challenges of being different as a therapist. It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. We are human beings who can now present ourselves as whole people, with authenticity, purpose, and connection. Especially now, when therapists must develop a personal brand to market their practices. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age. Interview with Ernesto Segismundo, Jr. M.S. LMFT Ernesto Segismundo is a licensed marriage and family therapist. Ernesto received his undergraduate degree in psychology from Biola University and received his Masters of Science degree in Clinical Psychology from Vanguard University. Ernesto has over 10 years of clinical counseling experience working in settings such as group homes, domestic violence shelters, churches, and outpatient programs. Ernesto treats marriage and family relationship problems. Ernesto also treat individuals suffering from depression, anxiety and addiction.  Along with Ernesto’s counseling experience, he has conducted various classes and seminars concerning relationships and mental health related topics such as parenting, substance abuse, maintaining healthy marriages, private practice social media and video marketing and managed care practices. Ernesto is currently an adjunct professor at Hope International University and owns a group practice called CAV Family Therapy with offices located in Huntington Beach and Fullerton California.   In this episode we talk about: The return of Ernesto Segismundo Ernesto’s vision for traveling continuing education The Not Your Typical Psychotherapist Summit What it means to be a “not the typical psychotherapist” and the cross-over with #moderntherapists The difficulty with have “haters” when you break out of the norm The challenge of trying to do something and then getting shamed for not doing “enough.” The importance of finding support with people who get it The big vision that puts you in front of a large audience and makes you vulnerable What it means to be authentically yourself and keep putting yourself out there How being yourself is the same as branding – you will attract and you will repel The social proof that can strongly contribute to these movements How these movements can contribute to improvements in mental health stigma, mental health access The importance of celebrating differences and accepting each other as atypical therapists The benefits and the draw backs of communication on social media How to effect change or provide feedback to people who are in the public eye The difficulty when someone is shamed on social media How you can take care of yourself as someone who is willing to step outside of the box An Alternate title: Congratulations you now have haters    Our Generous Sponsors: This episode is sponsored by SimplePractice. SimplePractice is a HIPAA compliant all in one practice management platform where you can schedule appointments, use paperless intakes, file insurance claims, meet with clients remotely using our integrated Telehealth system, and do so much more.  Learn more by going to www.simplepractice.com/therapyreimagined. You can also sign up and receive a special promotion of getting 3 months of SimplePractice for the price of 1. Please note, this offer is valid for new customers only.  This is episode is also sponsored by Brighter Vision. What’s the point of having a beautiful website if it doesn’t attract the clients you want to see? As the World Wide leaders of website design for therapists, Brighter Vision sees this issue happen way too often. A nice-looking website doesn’t equate to a successful website. The truth is, your current website might even be turning off potential clients. That’s where Brighter Vision comes in. Brighter Vision’s team of website designers will create you a website that is centered around attracting and retaining your ideal client. So that you can have a nice-looking website as well as a successful one. To save $120 on your first year, head on over to www.brightervision.com/therapyreimagined.   Relevant Resources: We’ve pulled together any resources mentioned in this episode and put together some handy-dandy links: CAV Family Therapy Fylmit.com CAV Academy – Traveling CE Provider 2020 Kauai Continuing Education Retreat for Therapists Hosted by CAV Academy Not The Typical Psychotherapist Summit in Florida 2020   Relevant Episodes: Ernesto’s First Episode on Social Media Marketing   The Modern Therapists Group on Facebook Therapy Reimagined 2019 Who we are: Curt Widhalm is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in private practice in the Los Angeles area. He is a Board Member at Large for the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, a Subject Matter Expert for the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, Adjunct Faculty at Pepperdine University, and a loving husband and father. He is 1/2 great person, 1/2 provocateur, and 1/2 geek, in that order. He dabbles in the dark art of making "dad jokes" and usually has a half-empty cup of coffee somewhere nearby. Learn more about Curt at www.curtwidhalm.com. Katie Vernoy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, coach, and consultant. As a helping professional for two decades, she’s navigated the ups and downs of our unique line of work. She’s run her own solo therapy practice, designed innovative clinical programs, built and managed large, thriving teams of service providers, and consulted hundreds of helping professionals on how to build meaningful AND sustainable practices. In her spare time, Katie is secretly siphoning off Curt's youthful energy, so that she can take over the world. Learn more about Katie at www.katievernoy.com. A Quick Note: Our opinions are our own. We are only speaking for ourselves – except when we speak for each other, or over each other. We’re working on it. Our guests are also only speaking for themselves and have their own opinions. We aren’t trying to take their voice, and no one speaks for us either. Mostly because they don’t want to, but hey. Stay in Touch: www.mtsgpodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/therapyreimagined/ https://twitter.com/therapymovement https://www.instagram.com/therapyreimagined/ Credits: Voice Over by DW McCann https://www.facebook.com/McCannDW/ Music by Crystal Grooms Mangano http://www.crystalmangano.com/  

On this episode of the Rusty George Podcast, Rusty sits down with Mark Moore to discuss the ends times, Jesus and much more. Mark used to be a professor of Rusty's during his tenure at Ozark Christian college where he taught for 22 years. Mark is now on staff at Christ’s Church of the Valley (CCV) in Peoria, Arizona as a teaching pastor. CCV currently has eight locations and 28,000 in weekly attendance. Besides being on staff at CCV, Mark is also an online professor for Ozark as well as an Adjunct Professor at Hope International University in Fullerton, California and Haus Edelweiss, Vienna, Austria. Mark has also authored and co-authored many books mostly on the Life of Christ, book of Acts and Revelation.

These recordings are from the 2019 Spring Conference at Boise Bible College. This year's theme was "Bridge the Gap: Spirit Mindedness". To learn more about Spring Conference and Boise Bible College, see www.boisebible.edu Dr. Mark Moore currently is the teaching pastor at Christ's Church of the Valley (www.ccv.church) in Peoria, AZ. He's been a professor at Ozark Christian College and Hope International University as well as TCM. His life passion is to make Jesus famous. Intro Music: Motivate Me by Mixaund https://mixaund.bandcamp.com

These recordings are from the 2019 Spring Conference at Boise Bible College. This year's theme was "Bridge the Gap: Spirit Mindedness". To learn more about Spring Conference and Boise Bible College, see www.boisebible.edu Dr. Mark Moore currently is the teaching pastor at Christ's Church of the Valley (www.ccv.church) in Peoria, AZ. He's been a professor at Ozark Christian College and Hope International University as well as TCM. His life passion is to make Jesus famous. Intro Music: Motivate Me by Mixaund https://mixaund.bandcamp.com

These recordings are from the 2019 Spring Conference at Boise Bible College. This year's theme was "Bridge the Gap: Spirit Mindedness". To learn more about Spring Conference and Boise Bible College, see www.boisebible.edu Dr. Mark Moore currently is the teaching pastor at Christ's Church of the Valley (www.ccv.church) in Peoria, AZ. He's been a professor at Ozark Christian College and Hope International University as well as TCM. His life passion is to make Jesus famous. Intro Music: Motivate Me by Mixaund https://mixaund.bandcamp.com

We’re talking about the 340B Program with Karen White, the CEO of Missouri Highlands Healthcare, Dennis Shelby, the CEO of Wilson Medical Center, and Austin Gillard, CEO of Clay County Medical Center.  Karen, Dennis and Austin were 2018-2019 Rural Health Fellows with the National Rural Health Association (NRHA), where they focused on rural preparedness, culminating in a Policy Paper presented to and adapted by the NRHA Rural Health Congress.   “In our study, it was determined that 55% of rural hospitals would close if it were not for the 340B Program.”   Dennis Shelby has worked in healthcare for 40 years.  He began his career as a medical social worker and for the last 26 years, has held various hospital CEO positions.  His journey involved stents in top leadership positions in psychiatric, rehabilitation and rural hospitals.  He believes healthcare is a calling and ministry.  He received the 2014 Custom Learning System “Inspiring Administrator” Award and was the 2016 Founders Award recipient for that same organization for over 30 years of committed leadership in the healthcare field.  He is the 2015, 2016 and 2017 Becker’s “50 Rural Hospital CEO’s To Know.”  In 2018 he received the Distinguished Alumni Award for his leadership in healthcare from Hope International University.  He and his wife of 44 years, Judy, have two amazing daughters and 4 grandchildren.  “We have to be strong proponents for each other. We cannot be silos.”  Karen R. White joined Missouri Highlands Health Care, a Federally Qualified Health Center, in March 2009 as the Chief Financial Officer.  Through her drive, integrity and work ethic, she provided financial leadership, growing the organization into a sustainable & viable health care provider while overcoming significant financial challenges. In October 2014, she furthered her passion for community health by stepping into the CEO position for Missouri Highlands.  Since that time, she has led the organization through transformation & growth, embracing the challenges of providing primary care in seven rural counties in the southern Missouri Ozarks region. Ms. White has continually sought unique care delivery options to better serve the rural population and while focusing on breaking down existing silos in providing care across the continuum of care community.    White, a certified public accountant (CPA), obtained her Bachelors of Applied Science in Administration with concentration in Marketing and Management from Southwest Baptist University in 1994 and her Masters in Accountancy from Missouri State University in 2007. During and after college she worked in healthcare, banking, retail, management and Social Services prior to obtaining her CPA license and working in public accounting.   Away from work she enjoys time with her 6-year-old daughter, Maive, floating the crystal clear waters of the Current River and roaming the hills of the Ozarks on her Harley-Davidson motorcycle. White’s parents are credited with instilling in her a strong work ethic, drive to succeed and commitment to serving others. “Growing up, my parents served as strong role models of integrity and faith. They never compromised their message of service, hard work and education as the path to success. This coupled with my desire to not have to feed 250 head of cattle for the rest of my life drove me to succeed.”  “340B is vital for our rural to stay viable…”   Austin Gillard was raised in Overland Park, Kansas. He received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas and received a master’s degree in Healthcare Administration from the University of Missouri.  Austin’s background in healthcare started in 2008 as a physician recruiter. In 2011, Austin moved into a management role and was responsible for six hospital emergency departments in Kansas and Missouri. In early 2013, Austin developed a ‘rural track administrative fellowship’ and moved to Pratt, Kansas, to work under the CEO of Pratt Regional Medical Center as an Administrative Fellow. In late 2013, Austin was given to opportunity to become the CEO of Genoa Medical Facilities (GMF), located in Genoa, Nebraska. In 2015, Austin became the CEO of Clay County Medical Center (CCMC), located in Clay Center, Kansas. CCMC is a 25 bed CAH with three RHC’s and 300 employees.   FREE BOOK if you write a review!  I'd love to hear from you! If you would take the time to write a review, I'd appreciate it so much that I will give you a free book in return.  To leave a review, visit RHLR on iTunes, click “Listen in iTunes,” then click “Ratings and Reviews,” then “Write a Review.”  If you want to write a review from your iPhone, simply open your podcast app, search for Rural Health Leadership Radio, then tap on “Subscribe.”  If you’re already a subscriber, you’ve already done this.  Next, tap on the “Library” icon at the bottom of your screen, select “Rural Health Leadership Radio,” and once that opens, scroll to the bottom where you will see where you can complete a rating and write a review.  Once you’ve done that, send me an email to bill@billauxier.com, and we’ll coordinate sending you a free copy of What Rural Health Leaders Are Saying.  What Rural Health Leaders Are Saying is a summary of the inaugural year of Rural Health Leadership Radio, filled with a collection of ideas and best practices from exceptional rural health leaders for rural health leaders.  And it’s yours for free, just for writing a review on Rural Health Leadership Radio.  Thank you! 

melissa@blendedfamilypodcast.com www.blendedfamilypodcast.com   Kellye Laughery is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Registered Play Therapist, and the owner of The Center for Family Unity. In 2008, she graduated from Hope International University with a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. Since then, she has helped thousands of blended families beat the odds by combining traditional therapy with unconventional tools and processes like pet therapy, play therapy, sand table therapy, and whole family counseling.   In this interview, we talk about   Her own childhood experience with a blended family Her own divorce Why she decided to incorporate religion into her line of work Her book, Blended Well, how to infuse your family with hope and healing in 30 days. And much more   Connect with Kellye Website Twitter Facebook Private Facebook Group Instagram Pinterest Buy the Book Here Special Offer -50% discount!  60 days of short yet extremely powerful videos that empower you to create the blended family you really want! Plus, receive a  FREE a book by Pam Farrell, the 10 Best Decisions Every Parent Can Make Connect with Me Join the Private Facebook Group Listen and Rate/Review on Itunes Connect with me on Facebook Connect with me on Twitter Send questions or feedback to melissa@blendedfamilypodcast.com Send me a voicemail at Speakpipe Visit the website at www.blendedfamilypodcast.com Sign up for my monthly newsletter Schedule an interview or coaching session here                  

Judy Yen and Adam Luke have a blast interviewing Robin Felix who is the MSC program chair at Hope International University! We cover the topic of Couples and how they navigate trauma. How to provide space for mental health for our retiring veterans and how we as a society can better support our community resources and returning veterans.

On this episode I sit down with a leader of leaders. LeRoy Lawson has over 60 years of ministry and leadership experience. He led one of the most successful churches in the country and it is now thriving to another level of leadership large in part to his foundation. He led Hope International University and grew it to the place of new growth and new frontiers. He is currently retired, for the second time, and is helping other churches and leaders grow and mature. This episode is worth every bit of your time.

Alan Fadling (M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary) is executive director of The Leadership Institute in Orange, California, training Christian leaders to integrate spiritual formation and leadership development. A certified spiritual director, Fadling has also taught courses on spiritual formation at Hope International University. He is currently part of a planting team for a new church called The Following in Orange County, California. He lives in Mission Viejo, California, with his wife, Gem, and their three sons.

Alan Fadling (M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary) is executive director of The Leadership Institute in Orange, California, training Christian leaders to integrate spiritual formation and leadership development. A certified spiritual director, Fadling has also taught courses on spiritual formation at Hope International University. He is currently part of a planting team for a new church called The Following in Orange County, California. He lives in Mission Viejo, California, with his wife, Gem, and their three sons.

Alan Fadling (M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary) is executive director of The Leadership Institute in Orange, California, training Christian leaders to integrate spiritual formation and leadership development. A certified spiritual director, Fadling has also taught courses on spiritual formation at Hope International University. He is currently part of a planting team for a new church called The Following in Orange County, California. He lives in Mission Viejo, California, with his wife, Gem, and their three sons.

In this podcast, Bethany Anderson shares from her work with Los Angeles-based Solidarity Rising on how people of faith can approach the hot topic of immigration reform with a sound, biblical worldview. Bethany's workshop explored the topic of immigration from a biblical viewpoint and our call as followers of Christ to welcome the stranger. She also examined the current political realities of our immigration system and how we can interact well as individuals and congregations. This podcast was recorded at the 2014 VJN Conference: Kingdom Justice, Vineyard Values. Bethany Anderson is a graduate of Hope International University and has worked with Solidarity in Fullerton for the last 9 years. She currently serves as the Immigration Initiative Director and also served as a local mobilizer for the Evangelical Immigration Table where she focused on church engagement and education on the issue of Immigration. Bethany has regularly participated in Legislative advocacy locally, in Sacramento and in Washington D.C. Bethany is currently completing her accreditation to practice immigration through the Board of Immigration Appeals.

Join Dr. Carlos as he explores women in the ministry with Nicole Rowan. Originally from Kentucky, (Yes she has a southern drawl) Nicole Rowan is a wife, pastor and lover of the next gene ration, who is motivated to encourage others to radically follow Jesus. She loves to bring a creative mix to the table and is always thinking about how to live God's word out in the modern world. Nicole has served on several church teams (including a church plant) assisting and leading in various ministries including youth, young adults, women's and creative arts. She graduated from Hope International University in Fullerton, Calif., where she studied Theology.

DR. RICK CHROMEY is a cultural historian, author of dozens of books, leadership ima-gineer and inspirational edu-trainer.He's the founder/president of MANNA!His mission is to help people interpret history, navigate culture, and explore faith.Who We Really Are (Morgan James Publishers, 2020)." He's also a professor of leadership studies for Hope International University in Fullerton, CA. Rick lives in a small town outside of Boise, ID with his wife Linda.www.rickchromey.com (speaker/author site)www.mannasolutions.org (my non-profit)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rickchromeyspeakerTwitter: https://twitter.com/Dr_Rick_ChromeyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoXjDFeB-2ZcQmsOeISJq-ASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/straight-talk-no-sugar-added-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy