Podcasts about Menlo

Register for Founder University Japan's kickoff! https://luma.com/cm0x90mkToday's show:*On TWiST, Jason welcomes an all-star VC panel — Deedy Das of Menlo Partners and Jay Eum of GFT Ventures — for a deep dive into the shocking scale of early-stage AI raises, a transitional moment for investors, the growing importance of the “prosumer” market, ChatGPT's insane smile curves, and much much more.IN THIS EPISODEWhat the panelists make of Roelof Botha's exit from Sequoia… and is he really going anywhere…Why Jason says VC is no longer the best way to get rich…Why so many private companies are growing SO HUGE before going public…And much more!Timestamps:(00:03:37) Jason is fresh from surviving Riyadh traffic but he's here and introducing our all star panel(00:04:03) Why Jason compares Riyadh to Silicon Valley in the 1960s(00:05:21) Friend of the Pod Roelof Botha is stepping down at Sequoia… our insiders try to guess what might have happened…(10:00) Crusoe - Crusoe is the AI factory company. Reliable infrastructure and expert support. Visit crusoe.ai/startup to reserve your capacity for the latest GPUs today.(00:13:11) Deedy moved up at Menlo without being a venture native… he shares the secrets behind his rise.(00:19:09) Was Roelof wrong about “return-free risk”? Does more capital always = more great companies?(20:00) Northwest Registered Agent - Form your entire business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes. Get more privacy, more options, and more done—visit https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/twist today!(00:26:54) With so many private companies growing SO HUGE… when is the right time to go public? Considering the case of Glean and Stripe…(30:00) AWS Marketplace - If you're ready to really accelerate your sales cycle, AWS Marketplace is your next stop. Head to https://aws.com/startups to learn more.(00:30:07) Why Jason says venture capital is no longer the best way to get rich(00:32:34) Why AI apps are so appealing to enterprises after years of paying for SaaS(00:36:32) The growing importance of “prosumers”(00:37:31) Why Deedy says a smile curve is the most beautiful depiction of “Product Market Fit”(00:44:36) Why it's still tough to raise pre-seed money, even during an AI “boom”!(00:46:08) Why Jason says the hardest job in the tech ecosystem is being an investor(00:55:52) “Time is one of the primary drivers of venture capital return.” - Jay Eun(00:57:42) Deedy on the shocking amounts being raised by early-stage AI companies(01:00:21) Just how much DO VCs work compared to founders? The panel compares notes.(01:02:53) Are some investors not doing diligence? Deedy on the speed of some AI deals.(01:16:51) The panel picks their fav portfolio company of the moment (or one of their faves)Subscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.comCheck out the TWIST500: https://www.twist500.comFollow Alex:X: https://x.com/alexLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelmFollow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanisThank you to our partners:Crusoe - Crusoe is the AI factory company. Reliable infrastructure and expert support. Visit crusoe.ai/startup to reserve your capacity for the latest GPUs today.Northwest Registered Agent - Form your entire business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes. Get more privacy, more options, and more done—visitAWS Marketplace - If you're ready to really accelerate your sales cycle, AWS Marketplace is your next stop. Head to https://aws.com/startups to learn more.Check out Jason's suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanisFollow TWiST:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartupsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartupsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartupsSubstack: https://twistartups.substack.comSubscribe to the Founder University Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@founderuniversity1916

This week we dive deeper into Jonah 3, recap how to approach holidays like Halloween, ask how to make sense of God's requests, and ways we can start to see our world around us through the lens of bringing hope. Connect with Us | Text Us: (650)600-0402

This week Jevon Washington dives deeper into Jonah 2 where we talk about grace, rock bottom, drug church, and listen to some of his original music he made to pair with this series!  Connect with Us | Text Us: (650)600-0402

Phil, Suzy and Mark explore quiet quitting, running from the calling of God, and how in many cases we are more similiar to Jonah than we like to admit. We also get some practical steps on how to help identify when we are numb, and ways to start claiming our hearts back. Connect with Us | Text Us: (650)600-0402

This week Alisha is back, and Troy Patterson Jr. makes his first appearance to help us unpack what it means to have a strong foundation, how to battle with doubt, and look ahead to what's coming next! Connect with Us | Text Us: (650)600-0402

This week Jessica Morgan, our Menlo Park Associate Family Pastor, sits down with us to further lean into what it means to dive into doubt both personally, and for the kids and students in our life.  Connect with Us | Text Us: (650)600-0402

This week the Reverend Doctor Scott Palmbush joins us to walkthrough what it means to doubt our faiths, ask and answer questions of doubt well, and encourages us that this is, indeed, a normal and shared experience. If you struggle with doubt, or have a questions about faith deepens your doubt, text our team and we will chat about this on the next podcast! Connect with Us | Text Us: (650)600-0402

This week we dive deeper into how to bring peace in a time where there is so much division around us. Matt and Junior help lay out some practical steps to take this week to lead ourselves and those around us to hope bring hope and peace. See you this Friday at San Mateo for the Worship Night! Connect with Us | Text Us: (650)600-0402

Phil and Mark close out our series by circling around the importance of having deep roots, even if that means for a short time - and how we can only expect fruit if the roots are present. And, if you are listening to this when it comes out, see you at our Annual Congregational Meeting this weekend (9/21) in services!  Text Us: (650)600-0402 | Connect with Us

On Sept 21, Covenant Partners will be able to vote in our new prospective elders! Janie has her roots at Mountain View, San Jose and most recently our Saratoga Campus. Kevin serves as a kids volunteer at our San Mateo Campus and is part of our search committee for our next permanent location for his campus. Maddie also serves with kids at our Menlo Park Campus. Find out more information around our Annual Congregation Meeting happening in services on the 9/21. 

This week Sam Talbert joins us to discus what it means to have hospitality in all spaces of our lives, and how that can translate into forming relationships that open up opportunities to talk about Jesus (in not a weird way).  Connect with Us | Text Us: (650)600-0402

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Welcome to the Markcast, where Mark and Mark dive into our Art of Showing Up series by defining what it means to be present with those around us, have better relationships with our neighbors and explore the power of presence. Connect with us | Text Us: (650)600-0402 Connect with Us | Text Us: (650)600-0402

Welcome to the Markcast, where Mark and Mark dive into our Art of Showing Up series by defining what it means to be present with those around us, have better relationships with our neighbors and explore the power of presence. Connect with us | Text US: (650)600-0402

This week the Morinishi's team up to chat through what it means to show up, talk the challenges of community, and have an intervention with Phil! Connect with Us | Text Us: (650)600-0402

In Episode 388 of Airey Bros Radio, we go belly to belly with Coach Joey Martinez, Head Men's Wrestling Coach & Director of Wrestling at Menlo College.Coach Martinez has led the Oaks for 16 seasons and just guided the program through a historic year — their first as an NCAA Division II program, capturing the inaugural MPSF Championship, winning the program's first NCAA national title, producing 3 individual NCAA champions, 10 All-Americans, and going undefeated at home.In this deep dive, we cover:Coach Martinez's origin story from athlete to coach and 16 years leading Menlo WrestlingTransitioning from NAIA to NCAA Division II and the challenges of the two-year postseason ineligibilityRecruiting philosophy: California roots, national reach, and finding the right student-athlete fitBuilding culture, character, and maturity in today's athletesThe role of parents in recruiting and student-athlete developmentMenlo's tight-knit community, business school focus, and Bay Area opportunities for athletesAlumni support, internships, and life beyond the matThe importance of dual meet atmospheres, rivalries with SF State & Humboldt, and undefeated home crowdsIf you're a wrestling fan, recruit, parent, or coach, this episode shines a light on the “diamond in the rough” that is Menlo College Wrestling.

How do we let God take the lead in times of trouble or unknown? We further unpack this questions giving some practical tips around things that help us remember God's faithfulness, and how to start the Fall season well! Connect with Us | Text Us: (650)600-0402

This week Mette, our Next Gen Intern, joins us to join into the conversation around rest, sabbath, pace and perspective - and how when we rest well we can actually perform better! Connect with Us | Text Us: (650)600-0402

In this episode of The Digital Executive podcast, host Brian Thomas chats with Pejman Roshan, CMO of Menlo Security, about how the rise of hybrid work and SaaS adoption is transforming the cybersecurity landscape. Pej shares how Menlo's isolation-based browser security shifts the model from reactive defense to proactive protection—keeping malicious content out by never letting it reach the endpoint.With a career spanning Cisco, Aruba, and VMware, Pej reflects on how marketing in cybersecurity now demands both creativity and deep technical understanding. He explains why the browser is becoming the new endpoint and how Menlo is leading the way in securing users wherever they work.If you liked what you heard today, please leave us a review. Apple or Spotify

This week Matt and Harold chime in on Matt's over use of alliteration, the Prince of Egypt soundtrack, and give practical take aways for how to better listen and lead. Connect with Us | Text Us: (650)600-0402

Todd Hollenbeck is an American indoor volleyball coach. With nearly two decades of experience at the NCAA level, he has enjoyed a heightened level of success in all three divisions at UC Santa Cruz, USC and Menlo College, highlighting a coach of the year award in 2015 from the AVCA - the highest honor. His stints at the club and HS level and similar success are well-documented. 02:30 - Why did you leave Menlo College? Plus, knowing when to recover mentally and physically from the job and rebounding at it from a different angle, his next mission bringing him back home. 10:40 - The safest place a coach feels, the autonomy some programs offer that go with a large amount of work without a lot of assistance, were there level up moments in your coaching career and how that transition worked, the path from Santa Cruz to USC, the competitive nature of Jeff Nygaard. 23:00 - Finding winners' mentalities vs finding skill set and experience, the comparison and contrast, the transition from USC to Menlo, the connection and separation of the goal from the expectation 31:30 - Other coaches who built their brand doing more with less, plus, your reputation starts the day you say you want to be a coach, players who will remember you forever 45:45 - Did your experience as a coach help you fine-tune your experience as a player? Plus, the basic principle of managing timeouts 55:45 - Books that inspires you, athletically, favorite sports films #nyvarsitysports #optionpodcast

This week we dive into our Foreign Faith series to further explore what it means to follow God in times of uncertainty and some practical ways we can get more organized and efficient for the coming fall. Connect with Us | (650)600-0402

This week we close out the last two weeks of our Inspired and Uncomfortable series looking at the big "What about" objections to the bible. Alisha Gibson from our Saratoga Campus joins us, and we also look ahead to whats to come for the rest of summer. Connect with Us | Text Us: (650)600-0402

In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Clayton Butler, CEO of Agape International Missions (AIM) , to hear how God is using him and his team to combat human trafficking in Cambodia. Clayton shares how he first got involved in this work, the story behind The Pink Room film, and AIM's bold vision to expand into Central America. We talk about the real stories of rescue and restoration, the importance of saying "yes" when God calls, and the practical ways individuals and churches can make a difference. This episode is filled with hope, purpose, and action—don't miss it. Connect with Us | Text Us: (650)600-0402

This week we sit down to further unpack why does the Bible talk so much about war—and why would a loving God command it? We sat down with Jevon and Aisha to chat about the justice, mercy, and bigger story behind the battles. From ancient wars to spiritual warfare, it all points to Jesus and His mission of peace. Connect with Us | Text Us: (650)600-0402 | Bible Project Series

At the midpoint of 2025, private markets dominate AI growth, reasoning models spark rapid adoption, and consumer AI reaches unprecedented penetration. NLW analyzes recent reports from Coatue and Menlo, highlighting accelerated IPOs, surging AI coding revenues, shifting public market leaders, and emerging consumer behaviors reshaping the future AI landscape.Coatue Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Srl8Y4pBoKtNVYZBxmfj2TEMYM5tp1mE/viewMenlo: https://menlovc.com/perspective/2025-the-state-of-consumer-ai/Get Ad Free AI Daily Brief: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/AIDailyBrief⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brought to you by:KPMG – Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kpmg.com/ai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive value with our AI solutions.Blitzy.com - Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blitzy.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to build enterprise software in days, not months AGNTCY - The AGNTCY is an open-source collective dedicated to building the Internet of Agents, enabling AI agents to communicate and collaborate seamlessly across frameworks. Join a community of engineers focused on high-quality multi-agent software and support the initiative at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠agntcy.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Vanta - Simplify compliance - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://vanta.com/nlw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Plumb - The automation platform for AI experts and consultants ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://useplumb.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://besuper.ai/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to request your company's agent readiness score.The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdownInterested in sponsoring the show? nlw@breakdown.network

In this episode of the Menlo Midweek Podcast, we start with some fun—talking summer plans, cruises, and what we're looking forward to this season. We unpack the key biblical passages often used to restrict women in ministry, explore how cultural context and redemptive movement shape interpretation, and hear more of Phil's personal story—including his surprising experience auditing a seminary class designed for women learning to preach to women. Whether you're wrestling with this topic or just curious, this is a thoughtful and encouraging conversation you won't want to miss. Connect with Us | Text Us: (650)600-0402

Joining us today is Joe Menlo, editor of Brick Journal—a publication that might seem like an unexpected addition to TwoMorrows' primarily comic book–focused lineup. Yet this year marks Joe's twentieth anniversary at the helm, proving just how seamlessly he's carved out a unique space in the publishing world. Fantastic Comic Fan Podcast Website

Slavery is one of the most difficult and controversial topics in the Bible—and a common reason skeptics question God's character. We explore the historical and cultural context of slavery in biblical times, how Scripture has been misunderstood and misused, and what God's heart for justice and human dignity really is. Join us as we unpack what the Bible actually says—and doesn't say—about slavery, and how Jesus redefines freedom. Connect with Us | Text Us: (650)600-0402

The future of coding. We cover multiplying engineering output, vibe coding bottlenecks, agents as reviewer, AI roll-ups, and the future of developing software. Merrill Lutsky is co-founder and CEO of Graphite, bringing AI-acceleration and automation to code review. Founded in 2020 out of New York, Graphite has become a key part of the developer ecosystem — as more code is generated with AI, they enable developers to scale the evaluation, testing, and review process before it is released. A growing bottleneck that has become incredibly important. The startup has raised over $70M from leading VC’s such Accel, A16Z, Menlo as well as a receiving a strategic investment from model provider Anthropic. Last year Graphite grew its revenue 20X and is trusted by over 45,000 developers at top engineering organizations such as Shopify and Figma. His second startup, Merrill has helped develop and manage software products for high output engineering companies such as Square, Oscar Insurance, and SelfMade. He holds a degree in Applies Math and Economics from Harvard. Sign up for new podcasts and our newsletter, and email me on danieldarling@focal.vcSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we continue our Sound Mind series with a deep dive into peace - with practical tips on how to curate a peace-filled perspective and posture. Rachelle Summers is back and shares some practical ways to focus on peace, and Phil tells us one of his tells. Connect with Us | Text Us: (650)600-0402

In this special episode we celebrate Scott Palmbush for this extraordinary service to Menlo Church. Scott has left a lasting mark on Menlo through his 18 years on staff - leading at every campus, overseeing our multisite strategy, and pastoring all who encounter him. We take time to thank him, reflect and hear about what is next. Connect with us | Text us: (650)600-0402

In this special episode Candice Thompson (MMFT, LMFT) join Phil and Mark to unpack where faith and mental health meet - and why it is not an either/or but a both/and. Candice shares her background and perspective on parts of the intersection of faith and therapy that some may see as at odds with each other, and Phil sheds light on the history behind the church and mental health, as well as sharing a bit more of his mental health journey. For more resources around mental health, see our Sound Mind series. Connect with Us | Text Us: (650)600-0402

We crack open the conversation of the intersection of mental health and the church, unpacking how they are not at odds with each other. Phil talks a little more about his journey with mental health and we look ahead to where our Sound Mind series is taking us. Connect with Us | Text Us: (650)600-0402

Sometimes, it feels like work wasn't designed with us, humans, in mind. Human suffering at work is becoming far too common in our tech-driven world of work. It's burning us out, disconnecting us, and draining our energy. We've lost sight of the one thing that truly powers progress: people. But there's a way to break that mean cycle. A better way to redesign work to fuel joy, not exhaustion. In this inspiring Happiness Squad Podcast episode, Ashish Kothari and Rich Sheridan, CEO and Chief Storyteller of Menlo Innovations, talk about how to radically reimagine work to end human suffering in the world of technology.Richard Sheridan is the co-founder, CEO, and "Chief Storyteller" of Menlo Innovations, a software and IT consulting firm renowned for its innovative and joyful workplace culture. Disillusioned by the chaos of the tech industry, Rich co-founded Menlo in 2001 with a mission to end human suffering in the workplace. His passion for creating joyful work environments led to his bestselling books, Joy, Inc. and Chief Joy Officer, and he has shared his insights through over 1,000 talks worldwide.It's time to redesign your tech organization into a place where people feel more alive.Things you will learn in this episode:• Pair programming as a tool for collaboration and continuous learning• Replacing fear and micromanagement with clarity and trust• How laughter, energy, and joy signal a healthy workplace• Ending tech burnout through intentional systems design• The ROI of flourishing: higher quality work, retention, and impactIf you've ever questioned whether work has to be painful to be productive, this conversation offers a hopeful, proven alternative. Tune into this epic episode now.Resources:• Menlo Innovations: http://www.menloinnovations.com/ • Menlo Innovations Case Studies: https://menloinnovations.com/stories • Richard Sheridan on X: https://x.com/menloprez • Get to know Richard Sheridan: https://richardsheridan.com/meet-rich Books:• Joy Inc.: How We Built a Workplace People Love by Richard Sheridan: https://a.co/d/6C4HJbe • Books from Richard Sheridan: https://richardsheridan.com/books• Chief Joy Officer by Richard Sheridan: https://a.co/d/7F4t8HA • Hardwired for Happiness by Ashish Kothari: https://www.amazon.com/Hardwired-Happiness-Proven-Practices-Overcome-ebook/dp/B0BCXDCLX1?ref_=ast_author_mpb

This week Phil EuBank makes his return to the podcast to celebrate the 18 baptisms we had across our different campuses, dive into the meta of a sermon within a sermon, and help clarify the difference between baptisms and who they are for! Connect with us | Text Us: (650)600-0402

Jeff Frick is a podcast host and a media entrepreneur who is passionate about the future of work, leadership, and innovation. He is the host of two podcasts, Work 20XX and Turn the Lens, and he joins Mike Petrusky on this collaboration episode to share his current views on the workplace and the role of the built environment in the future of work. They explore how the physical office can serve as a place for meaningful interactions and experiences and discuss the role that technology can play in understanding space utilization and enhancing the experience of employees who come into the office. Jeff believes that leaders must shift their mindset from the workplace being where we are housing employees to creating an environment where they can deliver their best work and the office of the future will likely be more flexible, with a focus on hospitality and services. Collaboration and sharing of content across different platforms and communities can help in building a stronger, more engaged audience, so Mike and Jeff team up to offer the practical advice and encouragement you will need to be a Workplace Innovator! Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jefrick/ Subscribe to the Work 20XX Podcast: https://www.work20xx.com/ Learn more about Menlo Creek Media: https://www.menlocreek.com/ Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/  

This week we get schooled in why Dr. Jo Vitale prefers tea over coffee, in addition to unpacking the mystery of the trinity - God being Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This is Dr. Jo's last week with us and if you would like us to pass on an encouraging message text us at (650)600-0402.  

Communion! That's right the weird church lady Dr. Jo Vitale rejoins us to get triggered by American naivety, and still manage to dive deeper into communion, why we do it, why it matters and how relationship with Jesus is available to all. Want more of Dr. Jo? | Connect with us!

Ministry at a multisite church like Menlo comes with constant movement - join us as Phil EuBanks leads a conversation about the shifting of roles for Matt Summers and joining us for the first time on the podcast, Jennifer Blatnik. Connect with Us | Text Us: (650)600-0402

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Semeon Mulatu, a respected pastor, leader, and visionary in the Ethiopian church. He shares his inspiring journey of faith, the challenges and triumphs of leading churches across Ethiopia, and what it means to serve God in a rapidly changing culture. Discover the rich spiritual heritage of Ethiopia, the role of the global church, and how Dr. Mulatu's story can encourage your own walk with Christ. Whether you're a church leader, mission-minded believer, or simply curious about what God is doing around the world, this conversation is full of insight, hope, and practical wisdom.  

Happy Easter everybody! In this unique week we dive into our Easter message with Phil EuBank, then check in on with highlights from each of our campuses! Connect with Us | Text Us: (650)600-0402

Jevon Washington returns to the podcast with a lively episode that felt like part two of his message on raising Lazarus from the dead with asides of smoking brisket, differences in the ocean between Seattle and the Bay, and what to expect from our Good Friday Service. Join us for Easter | Connect with Us

This week Tim Wong has Allan and Suzanne from Partners (https://wearepartners.org) on to talk about bringing the hope of Jesus to unreached areas. We get to know Allan and his work moving to Morocco to share Jesus and bolster the local churches.

This week we sit down with Scott Palmbush to chat more about his message, Aisha shares about burn out, and we talk about ways to check our own lives to make sure the pace we are living at is sustainable and healthy. Connect with Us | Text Us: (650)600-0402

This week we get to know Alisha Gibson from our Saratoga Campus a little better and dive deeper into suffering and sabbath. See you at the For The Bay 5k! Connect with Us | Text Us: (650)600-0402

This week we chat about cruises, our For The Bay 5k Run, and the cost people may pay while choosing to follow Jesus - and how ultimately freeing that is.  Connect with Us | Text Us: (650)600-0402

In preparation for our For the Bay 5k Race, we get to hear about the amazing work of Mobilize Love from Co-Founder Chris Huang. We hear how this ministry got started, how it serves thousands of children across the city of San Francisco, and how by joining the the For the Bay 5k you can also support this amazing cause to serve under resourced children.  Connect with us | Text Us: (650)600-0402

This week Phil and Mark chat the beginnings of the season known as Lent, what it is, what it means and dive into the first week of our new series! We also chat parenthood and facebook marketplace searches, and excitedly launch our Lent Devotional, Parent Event and For the Bay 5k Race! Connect with us | Text Us: (650)600-0402

This week Tim Wong sits down with Richard Lee, Global Senior Officer of Public Engagement at the International Justice Mission, to further unpack how IJM is carrying the message of ending injustice on the global stage. Find out more about IJM here: https://www.ijm.org/