Podcasts about mentoring alliance

Is the key to transforming your organization's impact hidden within your staff and volunteers? In this episode, Kevin East, president of Mentoring Alliance, shares how clear values, intentional mentoring, and Christ-centered leadership can create thriving workplaces and multiply Kingdom impact.  Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/423kevineast Share the love. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it on Apple Podcasts and write a brief review. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flourishing-culture-podcast/id1060724960?mt=2   By doing so, you will help spread our podcast to more listeners, and thereby help more Christian workplaces learn to build flourishing cultures. Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on X https://twitter.com/allopus  Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/allopus/ Email our host at al@workplaces.org

In this episode of Talks With Tyler ISD, we dive into the exciting partnership between Tyler ISD and Mentoring Alliance with special guest Ian Wade, Summer Camp Director. The focus is on Mentoring Alliance's engagingsummer camp program tailored for children who have completed kindergartenthrough fifth grade. Ian paints a vivid picture of the camp's offerings,emphasizing the importance of providing kids a fun and educational experienceduring their summer vacation. Listeners learn how to register their children forthis exciting summer adventure. You can tune in tolearn more about this fantastic partnership and learn how Mentoring Alliance'ssummer camp program is positively impacting students within Tyler ISD.Support the Show.FOOTER: If you want to hear more news about the district, download our app in the app store or sign up for our district newsletter at get.TylerISD.news.

In Focus: 01/28/24 - De'Onte Garrett, Mentoring Alliance

Every mentor has a different story.  They come from different backgrounds, experience different things in life, and can bring unique elements to the table in a mentoring relationship.  The organization they get plugged into for support also affects the ways in which they mentor through different trainings, mentoring philosophies, and equipping.  That's why asking a mentor their why is so important.  Each mentor has a different reason for pouring into the next generation; to volunteer their time to help guide a child into adulthood.  Recently, You Can Mentor had a series hosted by the editor asking each of Forerunner Mentoring's coaches what their "why" behind the job was.  This week, John takes it to the next step to bring fresh perspectives in.  De'Onte Garrett, the Director of Mentor Connect at the Mentoring Alliance in Tyler, TX joins him to discuss his childhood, the mentors that poured into him growing up, and his why behind mentoring.Connect with The Mentoring Alliance:https://thementoringalliance.com/Purchase John's Book:Mephibosheth! The Search for Identity, Purpose, and CommunityPurchase the You Can Mentor book:You Can Mentor: How to Impact Your Community, Fulfill the Great Commission, and Break Generational Cursesyoucanmentor.com 

Every mentor has a different story.  They come from different backgrounds, experience different things in life, and can bring unique elements to the table in a mentoring relationship.  The organization they get plugged into for support also affects the ways in which they mentor through different trainings, mentoring philosophies, and equipping.  That's why asking a mentor their why is so important.  Each mentor has a different reason for pouring into the next generation; to volunteer their time to help guide a child into adulthood.  Recently, You Can Mentor had a series hosted by the editor asking each of Forerunner Mentoring's coaches what their "why" behind the job was.  This week, John takes it to the next step to bring fresh perspectives in.  Rich Thompson, a Mentoring Coach at the Mentoring Alliance in Waco joins him to discuss his childhood, the mentors that poured into him growing up, and his why behind mentoring.Connect with Zach:zach@youcanmentor.comPurchase John's Book:Mephibosheth! The Search for Identity, Purpose, and CommunityPurchase the You Can Mentor book:You Can Mentor: How to Impact Your Community, Fulfill the Great Commission, and Break Generational Cursesyoucanmentor.com 

In today's podcast, Carey Sumner talks with Kevin East. Kevin is the founder and leader of Mentoring Alliance, a Christ-centered mentoring program designed to help kids thrive. In this episode, Kevin highlights the importance of leaders providing a clear vision for their team. He offers insights into how effective leaders communicate the "why" of their organization and how he implements this in his daily work. Kevin emphasizes the significance of having a well-defined vision for an organization, as without it, the organization may struggle to succeed and lose its direction. We hope you enjoy this conversation!   https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/how-to-cast-vision-direction-on-your-team

Ann sits down with Anne Ferguson and Delorian (DLo) Stredic With Mentoring Alliance about what they do and who they serve in the greater Waco area. To Contact Them: https://thementoringalliance.com/waco-texas/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Focus: 8/6/23 - Matt Edwards - Mentoring Alliance of East Texas

Join Daniel White, the host of the Kingdom Investor Podcast, as he interviews Kevin East, the president and CEO of Mentoring Alliance. In this episode, they delve into the importance of leadership, the power of mentoring, and the significance of investing in God's Kingdom through family and community. Kevin shares his personal story, including his experience with cancer, fostering and adopting children, and his passion for teaching kids about money management. Discover how embracing humility and following Jesus can transform your leadership and leave a lasting impact on those around you.Key Points:1. The transformative power of relationships: Mentoring Alliance focuses on connecting godly mentors with children and families to provide tangible help and eternal hope.2. Investing in God's Kingdom through family: Kevin shares his journey of fostering and adopting children, emphasizing the importance of using our families to bless and impact others.3. Trusting God in leadership transitions: Kevin recounts a pivotal moment when he trusted God's leading and left a ministry without knowing where he would go next, resulting in divine guidance and growth.4. The significance of following as a leader: True leadership begins with humility, a willingness to empower others, and a focus on people rather than processes.5. Prioritizing family as the greatest investment: Kevin emphasizes that investing in his own children has been the most impactful and rewarding investment he has made.Key Quotes with Times:1. "Relationships change lives. Programs don't. Relationships, do." - Kevin East (5:59)2. "How can godly people invest their own families for Kingdom purposes?" - Kevin East (9:38)3. "Living beyond ourselves and blessing others can bring true fulfillment." - Kevin East (13:36)4. "Great leaders have a foundation of humility and a willingness to follow." - Kevin East (21:26)5. "The greatest impact I'm gonna make is through the kids that God has provided for me." - Kevin East (25:02)

Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Beau Johnson.  Beau Johnson helps leaders understand change and inspire hope. He has worked in different leadership roles both in church and in the corporate world. He is married with four children, and they live in Utah. They talk about leading teams through change, empathy, and resolve as we lead our teams, leading with vulnerability and Jesus as the fullness of grace and truth. Johnson emphasizes the importance of leading with vulnerability and trusting the team to handle problems. If you are a team, church, or family leader or intend to be a leader someday, you must listen to this. Listen to this episode to find out more. Follow Jesus Lead Differently. Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate To connect with Beau Johnson:   https://beaujjohnson.com https://twitter.com/beaujjohnson https://www.linkedin.com/in/beaujjohnson/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53lyuis0xF0&t=819s https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-the-table-with-patrick-lencioni/id1474171732     Similar Episodes:   Ep. 133 Leading like Jesus with Boyd Bailey Ep. 117 Practical Leadership with Jason Romano Ep. 108 Learning to Lead like Jesus with Matt Tebbe Ep.107 Exemplary Leadership with Dustin Doll Ep.103 Leading with Resilience with Sam Kim

Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Linda Jones.  Linda Jones is also the Founder of the WOWTEC e-Academy Mentorship Program, offering practical and relatable Biblical teachings to help anyone find solutions and lead to a deeper connection to the Lord. Linda Jones formed the Women of Worth Ministries community for those ready to walk out of past hurts and emotional struggles and partner with God in fulfilling their destiny. Linda Jones grew up in a household filled with constant fighting and trauma, as her alcoholic father was extremely abusive. Her mother hoarded the pain and anger, which she, in turn, dumped on Linda and her two brothers. The abuse continued for most of Linda's life until her mother passed last year. Linda spent her entire life trying to fix her mother, hoping that they would be happy once she was fixed. But there was no fixing her mother, and nothing Linda did seemed to be enough.  They talk about moving from emotional pain and emotional trauma to emotional wholeness and healing, rising out of brokenness to impact others. Listen to this episode to find out more. Follow Jesus Lead Differently. Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate To connect with Linda Jones: https://www.lindapjones.org https://twitter.com/lindap_jones https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-p-jones-ministries/ https://www.instagram.com/lpjministries/     Similar Episodes:   Ep. 132 You can be more with Carolyn Custis James Ep. 131 Empowered to Thrive with Jenn Hook Ep. 130 Overcoming Shame and Living Free with Noe Garcia Ep. 129 Seated at the Table with Heather Holleman Ep. 125 Overcoming hard times with Nicki Koziarz  

Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Kristal Black.  Kristal went from zero to five children overnight through the miracle of foster care and adoption. Kristal Black and her husband, Jared, struggled to grow their family due to infertility and an expected adoption that didn't take place. Finally, after two years, they received an email that would expand their family significantly. Kristal and Jared went from zero to five children overnight and never looked back. They are passionate about advocating for foster care, adoption, and supporting foster families. She is learning to parent while her children are learning to be a part of a family. She is a working mom, passionate about encouraging others in foster care or curious about foster care. They talk about how she went from zero to five kids, her fostering and adoption experience, and what keeps people from fostering and adoption. Listen to this episode to find out more. Follow Jesus Lead Differently. Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate To connect with Kristal Black: https://www.zero2fivefamily.com/ http://facebook.com/zero2fivefamily http://instagram.com/zero2fivefamily http://youtube.com/zero2fivefamily     Similar Episodes:   Ep. 125 Overcoming hard times with Nicki Koziarz Ep. 124 Be the model parents your kids need with Rick Johnson Ep. 123 Lending a helping hand with Peter Mutabazi Ep. 119 Jesus-Centered Foster Care with Jamie Finn Ep. 45 Addressing Fostering Fears with Jason Johnson

Are you a leader who's trying to improve your workplace culture? Trying different gimmicks will not dramatically improve your workplace culture and neither will paying your people more by itself improve the health of your culture. Kevin East is the president of Mentoring Alliance and he figured out what's most important when it comes to creating a flourishing workplace culture.  Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/336kevineast Share the love. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it on Apple Podcasts and write a brief review. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flourishing-culture-podcast/id1060724960?mt=2   By doing so, you will help spread our podcast to more listeners, and thereby help more Christian workplaces learn to build flourishing cultures. Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on Twitter https://twitter.com/allopus  Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/allopus/ Email our host at info@workplaces.org  

Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Laurie Krieg.  Laurie Krieg Laurie Krieg is a teacher, author, and Hole in My Heart Podcast host whose mission is to train the Church with a gospel-centered approach to sexuality. Laurie speaks and trains extensively about the gospel, sexuality, and marriage–often alongside a licensed therapist and her husband, Matt Krieg. They talk about God's design for marriage and how to talk to our kids about sex and the LGBTQ. Listen to this episode to find out more. Follow Jesus Lead Differently. Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate To connect with Laurie Krieg: https://lauriekrieg.com/ https://www.facebook.com/lauriekkrieg https://twitter.com/laurie_krieg https://www.instagram.com/laurie_krieg/ https://www.amazon.com/Impossible-Marriage-Mixed-Orientation-Taught-Gospel/dp/0830847936 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hole-in-my-heart-podcast/id1277942553       Similar Episodes:   Ep. 124 Be the model parents your kids need with Rick Johnson Ep. 118 Putting God First in your Marriage with Dave & Ann Wilson Ep.116 Building a Sexually Fulfilling Marriage with Sheila Gregoire Ep. 104 How to Rekindle the Spark in Your Marriage with Scott Kedersha

Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Boyd Bailey.  Boyd Bailey is the founder of Wisdom Hunters, an Atlanta-based ministry that encourages Christians to live out God's unchanging truth in a changing world. Boyd is the author of many devotional books and e-books. He is also co-founder of Ministry Ventures, where he and his team have coached more than 1000 leaders in board development, administration, fundraising, and more. They talk about how leaders can lead like Jesus, mirror him in their day-to-day life, and the importance of vulnerability as a leader.  They also delve into different types of communities to be involved with and important leadership lessons. Listen to this episode to find out more. Follow Jesus Lead Differently. Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate To connect with  Boyd Bailey: https://www.wisdomhunters.com/ https://www.facebook.com/wisdomhunters https://twitter.com/WisdomHunters https://www.instagram.com/wisdomhunters/     Similar Episodes:   Ep. 117 Practical Leadership with Jason Romano Ep. 108 Learning to Lead like Jesus with Matt Tebbe Ep. 107 Exemplary Leadership with Dustin Doll Ep. 100 How to Flourish as a Leader with Tom Nelson

Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Carolyn Custis James.  Carolyn Custis James (MA, Biblical Studies) travels extensively as a popular speaker for women's conferences, churches, colleges, seminaries, and other Christian organizations. Her ministry organization, WhitbyForum, promotes thoughtful, biblical discussion to help men and women serve God together. As a cancer survivor, she is grateful to be alive and determined to address the issues that matter most. Her speaking and writing ministry is dedicated to addressing the deeper needs confronting both women and men as they endeavor to extend God's kingdom together in a messy and complicated world. Carolyn founded and is president of the Synergy Women's Network. They talk about surviving cancer, how God has designed women and humans as image bearers, and lessons from the book of Ruth. Listen to this episode to find out more. Follow Jesus Lead Differently. Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate To connect with  Carolyn Custis: https://carolyncustisjames.com https://www.huffpost.com/author/carolyn-custis-james       Similar Episodes:   Ep.118 Putting God First in your Marriage with Dave & Ann Wilson Ep.116 Building a Sexually Fulfilling Marriage with Sheila Gregoire Ep.113 Broken and Valuable with Toni Collier Ep.112 No more holding back with Kat Armstrong

Do you understand kids from traumatic backgrounds and their unique challenges? Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Jenn Hook. Jenn Hook, MA, is the Founder and Executive Director of Replanted – a ministry that helps empower the church to support adoptive and foster families by providing emotional, tangible, and informational support. She received her Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from Wheaton College. Jenn previously worked as a trauma therapist for children and adolescents in foster care. She frequently speaks on topics related to adoption and fosters care support, mental health, and trauma. They talk about how to parent kids coming from a traumatic background and how to take care of kids. Listen to this episode to find out more. Follow Jesus Lead Differently. Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate To connect with Jenn Hook: https://replantedconference.org/people/jenn-hook/ https://www.instagram.com/replantedministry/ https://www.facebook.com/replanted https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-hook-53438866/     Similar Episodes:   Ep. 127 Mentoring Your Adult Children with Jim Burns Ep. 125 Overcoming hard times with Nicki Koziarz Ep. 124 Be the model parents your kids need with Rick Johnson Ep. 123 Lending a helping hand with Peter Mutabazi

Did you know that you can overcome shame and live freely? Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Noe Garcia. Noe Garcia is the senior pastor at North Phoenix Baptist Church in Phoenix, Arizona. Noe holds a Ministry and Executive Leadership Doctorate from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is an adjunct professor at Gateway Seminary and a writer for Lifeway Voices. He is passionate about reaching and equipping people with the gospel of Jesus Christ. They talk about Noe's tough background, making the most of difficult situations, overcoming shame, and living fully. What do you do with shame? Listen to this episode to find out more. Follow Jesus Lead Differently. Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate To connect with Noe Garcia:   https://nphx.org/pastornoe       Similar Episodes:   Ep. 125 Overcoming hard times with Nicki Koziarz Ep. 123 Lending a helping hand with Peter Mutabazi Ep. 120 Thriving despite cultural differences with John Driver Ep. 113 Broken and Valuable with Toni Collier

Do you know what it means to experience joy and belonging as you sit with Jesus? Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Heather Holleman. Heather is an associate teaching professor who studied at the University of Virginia and the University of Michigan—her students call her a “walking exclamation point.”  She is probably most known for her love of Ephesians 2:6 and what it means to be seated with Christ. Heather began blogging at Live with Flair in March 2010 as a way to find beauty and meaning in ordinary days.  They talk about being seated with Christ, our identity in Christ, and how we can live life knowing that we are already seated with Christ. Do you know all seats with Christ provide equal access to His riches? Listen to this episode to find out more. Follow Jesus Lead Differently. Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate To connect with Heather Holleman:   https://heatherholleman.com https://www.facebook.com/writer.heatherholleman/ https://www.instagram.com/heatherholleman/ https://twitter.com/HeatherHolleman     Similar Episodes:   Ep. 125 Overcoming hard times with Nicki Koziarz Ep. 123 Lending a helping hand with Peter Mutabazi Ep. 122 Working Like Jesus with Jordan Raynor Ep.113 Broken and Valuable with Toni Collier

Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Michael Q Pink. Michael has pioneered the application of Biblical Strategy and Natural Law to sales and business. He has sold hundreds of thousands of his books and had his own daily radio spot for seven years, growing to nearly 200 stations nationwide. They talk about how to operate the kingdom in the marketplace, learning from the questions of Moses and discussing Proverbs 3. Are you a leader hungry for growth or seeking to learn how to express the kingdom in the marketplace? Listen to this episode to find out more. Follow Jesus Lead Differently. Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate To connect with Michael Q Pink: https://www.michaelpink.com/ https://jesusschoolofbusiness.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/7secretsofthesale https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-pink-23265a/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100007816159006       Similar Episodes: Ep. 107 Exemplary Leadership with Dustin Doll Ep. 108 Learning to Lead like Jesus with Matt Tebbe Ep. 117 Practical Leadership with Jason Romano Ep. 113 Broken and Valuable with Toni Collier Ep. 122 Working Like Jesus with Jordan Raynor

Last week our guest, Zach Garza, shared his fatherless journey and the impact mentors had on his life. As we continue the conversation, Zach shares insight and wisdom on what moms should anticipate as their children, especially boys, process the loss of an earthy father. Zach Garza, the founder of Forerunner Mentoring and Vice President of Expansion for the Mentoring Alliance, which equips and encourages mentors to build relationships with kids who have experienced adverse circumstances. In this episode, Zach talks about the five stages for processing dad loss: Curiosity Anger or apathy stage Desire Forgiveness Identity in Christ Additional Resources: The Importance of a Mentor Part One The Importance of Mentors and How to Ask The Mentoring Alliance Forerunner Mentoring You Can Mentor by Zach Garza You Can Mentor Podcast with Zach Garza Mom, you are not alone! Join our private Facebook group for more encouragement and community: https://bit.ly/widowmom For more information and helpful resources, check our website: PerspectiveMinistries.org & follow us on Instagram @PerspectiveMinistries.

Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Jim Burns. Jim Burns is the president of HomeWord. He speaks to thousands of people around the world each year. He has more than 2 million resources in print in 20 languages. He primarily writes and speaks on the values of HomeWord, which are: Strong Marriages, Confident Parents, Empowered Kids, and Healthy Leaders. They talk about parenting teenagers, personally tailored discipleship, and why adult children don't like unsolicited advice from their parents. As the conversation deepens, they delve into relating with our kids even when they stray from the Christlike values they've been taught. Are you a parent to teenagers or adult children? Listen to this episode to find out more. Follow Jesus Lead Differently. Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate To connect with Jim Burns:   https://homeword.com https://www.facebook.com/Homeword https://twitter.com/drjimburns https://instagram.com/homewordcenter?igshid=h9kt72lxx4p2     Similar Episodes:   Ep. 118 Putting God first in your marriage with Dave & Ann Wilson Ep.111 Discipling your kids with Adam Griffin Ep. 105 Mentoring the Next Generation with Shane Pruitt Ep. 97 Mentoring the Younger Generation Quote: We decided to recover or repeat the previous generation's sins. One of the important aspects of our lives is changing the trajectory of our families. Adolescence is a new phase, even for us as parents. One of the biggest things for the teen years is to help them make responsible decisions. Your decision today will affect you for the rest of your life. Each kid is different, and each kid will react and handle things differently. I need to show love to my kids even when I don't think they are making the wisest decisions.

The loss of an earthly dad deeply impacts the life of a child, although it's not always realized in childhood. Children can often grow into grief and not deal with dad loss until their adult years. Many times a positive mentoring relationship is the tool that God will use to remove an infected emotional splinter and bring about healing. Zach Garza, the founder of Forerunner Mentoring and Vice President of Expansion for the Mentoring Alliance, equips and encourages mentors to build relationships with kids who have experienced adverse circumstances. In this episode Zach talks about: The pain of his loss at the start of his teenage years The power of mentoring over the course of his life Positive influences that provided healthy safeguards Additional Resources: The Mentoring Alliance Forerunner Mentoring You Can Mentor by Zach Garza You Can Mentor Podcast with Zach Garza The Importance of a Mentor Part One The Importance of Mentors and How to Ask Mom, you are not alone! Join our private Facebook group for more encouragement and community: https://bit.ly/widowmom For more information and helpful resources, check our website: PerspectiveMinistries.org & follow us on Instagram @PerspectiveMinistries.

Is reading, studying, and meditating on the word important for your health? Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Walt Larimore. Dr. Larimore was a practicing family physician for over 40 years (delivering over 1,500 babies). In retirement, he continues to be a prolific author and, along with his wife, Barb, directs the marriage ministry at their church and loves being a grandfather. They talk about Dr. Larmiore's perspective on health as a family physician for over 40 years. As the conversation deepens, they delve into the importance of physical and spiritual health and staying fit. What is God's will for your life? Listen to this episode to find out more. Follow Jesus Lead Differently. Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate To connect with Walt Larimore: https://www.facebook.com/walt.larimore https://twitter.com/WaltLarimore https://liftable.tv/doctorwalt/     Similar Episodes:   Ep. 106 Raising a Balanced Family with Arlene Pellicane Ep. 94 Parenting by Grace with Lucille Williams Ep. 93 Preparing your children for the future with Allen Carter Ep. 90 Intentional Parenting with Abbie Halberstadt Ep. 78 • Parenting Advice for Modern Parents with Ryan Dobson

Do you know how to deal with hard times? Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Nicki Koziarz. Nicki is a wife, mom, best-selling author, Bible teacher, podcast host, and first-generation farmer. Nicki Koziarz is a three-time best-selling author and speaker. She frequently speaks nationwide at conferences, worship nights, meetings, and seminars.  She is a gifted speaker who lights up the room with the presence of Jesus wherever she goes. She wants to see people whole, confident and becoming all God intended them to become through the power of understanding the Bible. They talk about what life looks like when we work through hard times and how to make decisions when life is hard and when doubt is rising. What does the favor of God really mean? Listen to this episode to find out more. Follow Jesus Lead Differently. Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate To connect with Nicki Koziarz:   https://www.facebook.com/nickikoziarz.ministry https://twitter.com/nickikoziarz http://www.instagram.com/nickikoziarz https://www.pinterest.com/nickikoziarz https://nickikoziarz.com/     Similar Episodes:   Ep.113 Broken and Valuable with Toni Collier Ep.112 No more holding back with Kat Armstrong Ep.103 Leading with Resilience with Sam Kim Ep. 89 How to Leave Your Past and Embrace God Now with Ginger Ciminello.

What does it look like to be a healthy dad?  Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Rick Johnson. Rick Johnson is a bestselling author and speaker who believes families, communities, and our society can grow stronger when parents begin to realize the unique power and influence we have in the lives of our sons and daughters. Rick is the founder of Better Dads, a fathering skills program designed to equip men with more engagement in their children's lives. In this episode, they talk about different types of dads, how their backgrounds differ and breaking generational cycles of dysfunction. Listen to this episode to find out more. Follow Jesus Lead Differently. Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate To connect with Rick Johnson:   Betterdads.net Similar Episodes:   Ep. 53 • Parenting With Grace w/ Karis Kimmel Murray Ep. 43 • 5 Ways to Be An Intentional Parent with Lane Murray Ep. 23 • Answers to Your Parenting Questions with Dr. Tim Kimmel

Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he chats with Peter Mutabazi. Peter Mutabazi is an entrepreneur, an international advocate for children, and the founder of Now I Am Known, a corporation that supplies resources to encourage and affirm children. A single father and foster dad, Mutabazi is a former street kid who has worked for World Vision, Compassion International, and the Red Cross. He has appeared on media outlets such as the BBC and The TODAY Show and continues to be a passionate speaker. In this episode, they talk about all things related to foster parenting and handling difficult kids and answer many important questions for those interested in adopting children. Listen to this episode to find out more Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/ For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate To connect with Peter Mutabazi: https://nowiamknown.com/ https://instagram.com/fosterdadflipper https://www.facebook.com/fosterdadflipper Similar Episodes: Ep. 120 Thriving despite cultural differences with John Driver Ep. 119 Jesus-Centered Foster Care with Jamie Finn Ep.113 Broken and Valuable with Toni Collier

How did Jesus work, and what can we learn from him about work?  Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he chats with Jordan Raynor. Jordan Raynor is a leading voice of the faith and work movement. Jordan has helped millions of Christians in every country on earth connect the gospel to their work. In addition to his writing, Jordan serves as the Executive Chairman of Threshold 360. Jordan has twice been selected as a Google Fellow and served in The White House under President George W. Bush. In this episode, they talk about how we can find eternal purpose in our daily work and what it means to say our work matters for eternity. They also talk about how to be purposefully present and be wildly productive. Listen to this episode to find out more Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   To connect with Jordan Raynor:   https://www.jordanraynor.com https://podcast.jordanraynor.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jordanraynor/ https://web.facebook.com/jordanraynor https://www.threshold360.com/     Similar Episodes:   Ep. 102 Following Jesus in the Workplace with Dupree Scovell Ep. 84 Kingdom Driven Entrepreneurship with Shae Bynes

Do you know the kingdom has a culture?  Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he chats with John Driver. John Driver is a writer, minister, and podcaster who has authored, co-authored, or served as the primary collaborative writer for over twenty-five books and numerous published articles. He endeavors to work closely with authors, leaders, and organizations. In this episode, they talk about culture, the culture we live in, how believers can navigate this culture, multi-ethnic issues, and parenting. How do you thrive in today's world despite the many ungodly cultures embraced by the world? Listen to this episode to find out more Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   To connect with John Driver:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-driver/ https://johndriver.com/ http://instagram.com/johndriver https://www.facebook.com/johndriverwrites/ Similar Episodes:   Ep.113 Broken and Valuable with Toni Collier Ep.112 No more holding back with Kat Armstrong Ep.103 Leading with Resilience with Sam Kim Ep. 95 Walking with Jesus through difficult times with Becky Harling

What is your perspective on foster care?   Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Jamie Finn. Jamie C. Finn is the founder and executive director of Foster, the Family, the host of the Real Mom podcast, the founder and owner of Goods and Better, and a sought-after speaker for retreats, conferences, and events for foster and adoptive parents. They chat about all things foster care, foster parenting, how to approach foster care and biological families, and God's purpose in creating a family. Listen to this episode to find out more Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   To connect with Jamie Finn:   https://www.fosterthefamily.org/ http://www.fosterthefamilyblog.com https://www.fosterthefamilybook.com/ http://www.facebook.com/fosterthefamilyblog https://www.instagram.com/fosterthefamilyblog/ https://goodsandbetterstore.com/     Similar Episodes:   Ep. 118 Putting God first in your marriage with Dave & Ann Wilson Ep. 110 How to Care for the Forgotten with Jami Kaeb Ep. 106 Raising a Balanced Family with Arlene Pellicane Ep. 101 Raising a Blended Family with Ron Deal Ep. 94 Parenting by Grace with Lucille Williams Ep. 90 Intentional Parenting with Abbie Halberstadt

How do you put God first in your marriage? What is marriage about?   Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Dave and Ann Wilson. They are touring speakers and the radio hosts of the nationally syndicated radio show Family Life Today. But it's their singular passion for enriching lives through spreading the Word and wisdom of God that truly defines them. They share about how Christ can impact your marriage, how to spice up your marriage, and give great advice. How does seeking God impact your marriage? Listen to this episode to pick up marriage advice for men and women.   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   To connect with Dave and Ann:   https://daveandannwilson.com https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/ https://www.facebook.com/daveannwilson https://www.instagram.com/daveannwilson https://twitter.com/daveannwilson   Similar Episodes: Ep. 104 How to Rekindle the Spark in Your Marriage with Scott Kedersha Ep. 98 How to Stay Strong in your Marriage Ep. 71 • Healthy Marriage with Chris Legg Ep. 65 • Setting Goals In Marriage

What is practical leadership, and how do you lead by example?  Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Jason Romano. Jason Romano is the Director of Media with Sports Spectrum and hosts the popular Sports Spectrum Podcast. For 17 years, he was an Emmy Award-winning Producer and Senior Manager at ESPN. Jason is the Director of Media for Sports Spectrum and oversees all media channels, including the Sports Spectrum Magazine. In this episode, they chat about leadership lessons, leading by example, and faith in the workplace. How do you live your faith out in the workplace? Listen to this episode to find out more.   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   To connect with Jason:   https://www.jasonromano.com https://www.facebook.com/jasonromano22 http://twitter.com/jasonromano http://instagram.com/jasonromano SportsSpectrum.com     Similar Episodes: Ep. 108 Learning to Lead like Jesus with Matt Tebbe Ep.107 Exemplary Leadership with Dustin Doll Ep. 100 How to Flourish as a Leader with Tom Nelson Ep. 92 Following the Example of Jesus with Mark Moore

How do you build a sexually fulfilling marriage?  Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Sheila Gregoire. Sheila Wray Gregoire is the face behind ToLoveHonorandVacuum.com, the largest single-blogger marriage blog. She's also an award-winning author of nine books, including The Good Girl's Guide to Great Sex, and a sought-after speaker. With her humorous, no-nonsense approach, Sheila is passionate about changing the evangelical conversation about sex and marriage to line up with kingdom principles. In this episode, they discuss God's design for sex, the right teaching about sex, and dispelling the myths men and women believe about sex.  Is sex man's need and a woman's obligation? Listen to this episode to find out more.   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   To connect with Sheila:   https://sheilawraygregoire.com/ https://baremarriage.com/ https://instagram.com/sheilagregoire https://twitter.com/sheilagregoire https://www.facebook.com/sheila.gregoire.books https://www.youtube.com/c/SheilaWrayGregoire Similar Episodes: Ep. 98 How to Stay Strong in your Marriage Ep. 86 Leading with the Power of Emotional Intimacy with Josh Straub Ep. 74 • How Parents Sexually Disciple Their Kids with Dr. Slattery Ep. 71 • Healthy Marriage with Chris Legg Ep. 65 • Setting Goals In Marriage

What are the wonders of Christmas? Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Dr.  David Daniels. David is the Lead Pastor of Central Bible Church in Fort Worth, Texas, where he has served since 2005. David's Bible ministry includes weekly preaching at his church, family camps, equipping young leaders in gap-year programs, and pastoral training around the world. In this episode, they talk about the season, the wonder of Christmas, and how you can reach out to others during this season. They also discuss David's book “Wonder'' and unpack different elements in the book. Do you know how many prophecies Jesus fulfilled? Listen to this episode to find out more.   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   To connect with David: www.wearecentral.org https://www.amazon.com/Wonder-Advent-Meditations-Miracle-Christmas/dp/B09JBKMR83   Similar Episodes: Ep. 61 • The Wonder of Christmas w/ Dr. David Daniels Ep. 62 • Christmas Family Devotions

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Do you know the meaning of Christmas?  Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Elisa Morgan. Elisa Morgan was named by Christianity Today as one of the top fifty women influencing today's church and culture and is one of today's most sought-after authors, speakers, and leaders. For twenty years, Elisa Morgan served as CEO of MOPS International. In this discussion, they talk about how Christmas changes everything, the joys of Christmas, and how we can capitalize on this season to lead people to Jesus. Who were the Bible characters that were changed by Christmas or the birth of Christ? Listen to this episode to find out more.   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   To connect with Elisa: https://www.elisamorgan.com https://www.instagram.com/elisamorganauthor/ http://www.facebook.com/elisamorganauthor http://www.twitter.com/elisa_morgan https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Changes-Everything-Birth-Brings/dp/1640701893   Similar Episodes: Ep. 62 • Christmas Family Devotions Ep. 61 • The Wonder of Christmas with Dr. David Daniels

Do you dream of living fully? Are you holding back from becoming all you want? Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he chats with Toni Collier. Toni Collier is the founder of an international women's ministry called Broken Crayons Still Color, which helps women process brokenness and get to hope. She is a speaker, host, author of Brave Enough to be Broken, and consultant who has helped organizations with creative marketing, leadership, student ministry, and strategic planning. They talk about brokenness and what it looks like to live and lead out of that. Are you interested in overcoming a traumatic situation? Listen to this episode to find out more.   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   To connect with Toni:   https://www.tonijcollier.com https://www.instagram.com/tonijcollier/ https://www.facebook.com/colliertoni Similar Episodes: Ep. 99 Finding rest in a busy world Ep. 95 Walking with Jesus through difficult times with Becky Harling Ep. 89 How to Leave Your Past and Embrace God Now with Ginger Ciminello

Do you dream of doing more? Are you holding back from becoming all that you want to be? Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Kat Armstrong. Kat Armstrong has been emboldening women to be all-in for Jesus for twenty years as a speaker, Bible teacher, author, podcast host, and the Co-Founder of Polished Network. In this episode, you get to learn about the idea of understanding the Bible through the lens of stories. They also touch on the idea of women in leadership and how to be more and do more as a woman. Listen to this episode to find out more.   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   To connect with Kat:   https://www.katarmstrong.com https://www.instagram.com/katarmstrong1/ https://www.facebook.com/katarmstrongauthor https://twitter.com/katarmstrong1 https://polishednetwork.org https://www.thestorylineproject.com/     Similar Episodes: Ep. 87 How to love God greatly through his word with Angela Perritt Ep. 83 How to Make an Impact as a Godly Woman with Amy Cedrone Ep. 92 Following the Example of Jesus with Mark Moore Ep. 96 Following Christ through His Word with Hunter Beless Ep. 100 How to Flourish as a Leader with Tom Nelson

Do you know what it looks like to spiritually disciple your kids? Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he engages in an insightful conversation with Adam Griffin. Adam is the lead pastor of Eastside Community Church in East Dallas, Texas, and he previously served as an elder and spiritual formation pastor at the Village Church. They discuss discipling your kids and making the best of moments and milestones. Discipleship is critical, but it's mostly ordinary, so learn to do it right. Do you know the importance of modeling Christ to your kids? Listen to this episode to find out more.   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   To connect with Adam:   https://www.eastsidedallas.org/adam https://twitter.com/adamgriffin80 https://www.instagram.com/adamgriffin80 https://www.amazon.com/Family-Discipleship-Leading-through-Milestones/dp/143356629X https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-family-discipleship-podcast/id1581983587     Similar Episodes: Ep. 108 Learning to Lead like Jesus with Matt Tebbe Ep. 106 Raising a Balanced Family with Arlene Pellicane Ep. 105 Mentoring the Next Generation with Shane Pruitt Ep. 97 Mentoring the Younger Generation Ep. 93 Preparing your children for the future with Allen Carter

How can you care for the forgotten? Can you bring your family to a child? Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he gleans valuable nuggets from his conversation with Jami Kaeb. Jami is the Founder and Executive Director of The Forgotten Initiative, a ministry that exists to see people everywhere supporting the foster care community and experiencing Jesus together. They chat about being available to do God's will and allowing God to use us as he deems fit, advising foster and potential foster parents, and Jami shares her insights on Isaiah 58. Jami also voices her passion for God using his people in the foster care system. Do you want to stop talking and then start doing and taking action? Listen to this episode to find out more.   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   To connect with Jami:   https://theforgotteninitiative.org/forgotten/ https://www.instagram.com/jamikaeb/ https://theforgotteninitiative.org/podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/forgotteninitiative https://www.instagram.com/theforgotteninitiative/     Similar Episodes: Ep. 43 • 5 Ways to Be An Intentional Parent with Lane Murray Ep. 53 • Parenting With Grace with Karis Kimmel Murray Ep. 101 • Raising a Blended Family with Ron Deal

Are you looking at gaining financial independence as a family or making more out of what you have? In this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East, he interacts with Crystal Paine, also known as Money Saving Mom. Crystal is a wife, mom of 6, speaker, author, blogger, business consultant, and online entrepreneur, best known for founding MoneySavingMom.com and YourBloggingMentor.com. In this episode, they talk about finances in the home, how to handle money, and how extravagantly generous God calls us to be. In addition, she mentions the foundational reasons money management is important and touches on other golden tips. Are you looking to learn about financial management tips? Listen to this episode to find out more.   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   https://crystalpaine.com/    https://moneysavingmom.com https://YourBloggingMentor.com http://www.facebook.com/MoneySavingMom https://www.instagram.com/themoneysavingmom     Similar Episodes: Ep. 106 Raising a Balanced Family with Arlene Pellicane Ep. 94 Parenting by Grace with Lucille Williams Ep. 93 Preparing your children for the future with Allen Carter Ep. 90 Intentional Parenting with Abbie Halberstadt Ep. 84 Kingdom Driven Entrepreneurship with Shae Bynes 

Are you a leader looking to learn more about leading like Jesus? In this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East, he interacts with Matt Tebbe. Matt has been in local church ministry for over twenty years and has been a coach, communicator, and consultant for churches and pastors since 2011. He co-founded Gravity Leadership, where he coaches and consults pastors and ministry leaders worldwide in transformational leadership and discipleship. In this podcast, they chat about reclaiming the ground of love. You will learn about how Matt represents life and leadership, and it's a conversation that reminds you what love and relationship look like and the change involved. Listen to this episode to find out more.   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   https://gravityleadership.com https://www.facebook.com/gravityleadership/ https://twitter.com/gravityleaders https://twitter.com/matttebbe https://web.facebook.com/matttebbe       Similar Episodes: Ep. 105 Mentoring the Next Generation with Shane Pruitt Ep.103 Leading with Resilience with Sam Kim Ep. 100 How to Flourish as a Leader with Tom Nelson Ep. 97 Mentoring the Younger Generation Ep. 92 Following the Example of Jesus with Mark Moore Ep. 88 God-honoring Leadership with Jenni Catron Ep. 86 Leading with the Power of Emotional Intimacy with Josh Straub Ep. 60 • Friends In Leadership with Jay Ferguson Ep. 20 • Lessons in Being a Leader with Mario Zandstra

In this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East, he speaks with Dustin Doll. Dustin Doll is the CEO of Accord Group of companies. DHI Roofing, Oak Crest Roofing, Steve Kemper Builder, and Secured Roofing. He is an Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year heartland finalist in 2018. Dustin talks about what he does, focusing on the kingdom, hearing from God, living a submitted life, and the importance of the word and prayer. Do you know the difference between ownership and stewardship? Listen to this episode to find out more.   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   https://weareaccord.com https://mysharepal.com https://dhicommercial.com/ https://hegetsus.com/en     Similar Episodes: Ep. 105 Mentoring the Next Generation with Shane Pruitt Ep.103 Leading with Resilience with Sam Kim Ep. 102 Following Jesus in the Workplace with Dupree Scovell Ep. 100 How to Flourish as a Leader with Tom Nelson

n this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East, he speaks with Arlene Pellicane. Arlene has been honored to speak and write books (translated into over ten languages). She has appeared on several media outlets like the Today Show, Wall Street Journal, Focus on the Family, Fox & Friends, TLC's Home Made Simple, FamilyLife Today, and The 700 Club. In addition, she is the host of the Happy Home podcast.  They talk about raising kids, loving God, and some practical strategies for raising kids. Arelene shares nuggets that are important for parents and her reason for writing. Her contagious joy is evident as you listen to her.   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   https://arlenepellicane.com https://www.facebook.com/ArlenePellicaneAuthor/ https://twitter.com/ArlenePellicane https://www.instagram.com/arlenepellicane/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjOdYmZ4MyR6tc2qNx000Gg https://www.linkedin.com/in/arlene-pellicane-0a94b116/       Similar Episodes: Ep. 85 How to Release God's Grace into Your Family

In this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East, he talks with Shane Pruitt. Shane serves as the National Next Gen Director for the North American Mission Board (NAMB). He has been in ministry for over 20 years as a denominational leader, church planter, lead pastor, and student pastor. In this fantastic episode, they chat about how the next generation is thinking and how to communicate with them. Listen to find out more! Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   http://www.shanepruitt.com https://twitter.com/shane_pruitt78 https://www.facebook.com/ShanePruittTX     Similar Episodes: Ep. 100 How to Flourish as a Leader with Tom Nelson Ep. 97 Mentoring the Younger Generation Ep. 68 You Can Mentor with Ken Turner

In this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East, he chats with Scott Kedersha. Scott serves as the Marriage Pastor at Harris Creek Baptist Church in Waco, TX. Before moving to Waco, he served as the Director of the Marriage Ministry at Watermark Community Church in Dallas, Texas. In this episode, they talk about his book “Ready or Knot,” the conversation every couple needs to have before marriage, how couples can encourage each other, and some exciting tips regarding marriage. Do you want to know how to rekindle the spark in your marriage? Listen to find out more. Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/ For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate https://www.scottkedersha.com https://www.facebook.com/skedersha/ https://twitter.com/Skedersha https://www.instagram.com/skedersha   Similar Episodes: Ep. 98 • How to Stay Strong in your Marriage Ep. 79 • How Does Following Jesus Impact Your Marriage with Gary Thomas Ep. 71 • Healthy Marriage with Chris Legg

In this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East, he sits with Rev Dr. Sam Kim, a Harvard-Trained Ethicist and the Co-founder of 180 Church, near Union Square in downtown Manhattan. This episode talks about mental health, burnout, ethics, faith, and how it's formed biblically and echoes from eternity. Do you want to know how to deal with mental health and burnout challenges as a leader? Then, listen to find out more!    Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   https://www.linkedin.com/in/samdkim/ https://about.me/samdkim.180 http://www.180church.tv/sam-kim.html Holy Haunting   Similar Episodes: Ep. 95 Walking with Jesus through difficult times with Becky Harling Ep. 81 How do We Thrive Despite Our Struggles with Ben Bennett

In this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East, he speaks with Dupree Scovell. Dupree is the managing partner and chief investment officer at Woodbine Development Corporation, a full-service real estate company that specializes in hospitality. Kevin talks about Dupree's humility, and how to follow Jesus in the workplace. Listen to find out more!   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   https://www.woodbinedevelopment.com/team-woodbine/dupree-scovell https://www.linkedin.com/in/dscovell/ Similar Episodes: Ep. 97 Mentoring the Younger Generation Ep. 88 God-honoring Leadership with Jenni Catron Ep. 92 Following the Example of Jesus with Mark Moore

In this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East, he speaks with Ron L. Deal, the Director of blended family ministries at FamilyLife. He is the author/coauthor of The Smart Stepfamily, The Smart Stepdad, The Smart Stepmom, Dating and the Single Parent, and The Smart Stepfamily Marriage. In this episode, they navigate the intricacies of blended families and how to deal with the challenges. For example, do you know how to run check-ups on your marriage? Listen to find out more!   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   https://rondeal.org/ https://smartstepfamilies.com/ http://familylifeblended.com/about/ https://www.familylife.com/ Twitter: @RonLDeal |  Facebook: @SmartStepfamilies | Instagram: @FamilyLifeBlended   Similar Episodes: Ep. 65 • Setting Family Goals Ep. 85 How to Release God's Grace into Your Family Ep. 02 • Four Phases of Parenting

In this episode with Kevin on Following to Lead, he connects with Tom Nelson. Tom is President of Made to Flourish, a network that seeks to empower pastors to lead churches that produce human flourishing for the common good. Tom is a man marked by grace, and he is someone you should stop and listen to as they talk about what it looks like to move from surviving to flourishing every day. Listen to find out more!   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   https://www.madetoflourish.org     Similar Episodes: Ep. 97 Mentoring the Younger Generation Ep. 92 Following the Example of Jesus with Mark Moore Ep. 88 God-honoring Leadership with Jenni Catron

In this Following to Lead episode, Kevin East hangs out with Jon Seidl, a writer, author, speaker, and digital media veteran. He helped start a top-50 news website and has worked with some of the biggest names in culture, such as Chip and Joanna Gaines, Glenn Beck, and Kirk Cameron. In this episode, they talk about mental health and how to engage people with mental health stories. They also talk about his new book, Finding Rest. Listen to find out more!   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   https://www.jonseidl.com/ http://instagram.com/jonseidl https://www.facebook.com/jonathonmseidl https://twitter.com/jonseidl https://www.jonseidl.com/finding-rest Similar Episodes: Ep. 24  Dr. Bill Gaultiere - How to Find Rest in a Fast-Paced World Ep. 95  Becky Harling - Walking with Jesus Through Difficult Times

What are the needs of men and women in marriage? In this Following to Lead episode, Kevin East engages in a conversation with Willard F. Harley, Jr., Ph.D., the author of an internationally best-selling book with over four million copies that have been purchased and are available in twenty-two foreign translations. Do you want to know about needs in marriage and how to solve conflict?  Listen to find out more!   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   https://www.marriagebuilders.com/ https://twitter.com/MarriageBuilder https://www.facebook.com/Marriagebuildersradio https://www.youtube.com/user/MarriageBuilders     Similar Episodes: Ep. 71 • Healthy Marriage with Chris Legg Ep. 65 • Setting Goals In Marriage  

Do you know how to talk to your kids about what a healthy Christian relationship looks like? In this Following to Lead episode, Kevin East speaks with Josiah Kennealy, who is all about seeing young adults find Jesus, grow to become more like him, and serve him for the rest of their lives. He serves as the young adult pastor at Cedar Valley Church in Bloomington, Minnesota. Josiah shares great nuggets from his vast experience in mentoring and working with young people. He talks about impacting young people and what young people are looking for and shares excellent advice.  Listen to find out more!   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   https://www.josiahkennealy.com https://www.youngadults.today/ https://www.facebook.com/josiah.kennealy/ https://www.instagram.com/josiahkennealy/     Similar Episodes: Ep. 93 Preparing your children for the future with Allen Carter Ep. 90 Intentional Parenting Ep. 68 You Can Mentor with Ken Turner

In today's episode of Following to Lead, Kevin East chats with Hunter Beless, the founder and host of Journeywomen, the author of Read It, See It, Say It, Sing It, and a homeschooling mom who loves doing ministry in her local church context. Hunter and her husband, Brooks, have three amazing kiddos who memorize Scripture way faster than their mom! In this episode, they talk about helping kids hide God's word in their hearts and how she uses her time to help kids and women love Jesus. Do you know what it means to hide the word in your heart? Listen to this episode to find out. Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   https://journeywomenpodcast.com/ Instagram: @journeywomenpodcast   or @hunterbeless Read It, See It, Say It, Sing It! - https://www.hunterbeless.com/rsss     Similar Episodes: Ep. 93 Preparing your children for the future with Allen Carter Ep. 72 • How to launch kids into their teenage years Ep. 53 • Parenting With Grace w/ Karis Kimmel Murray Ep. 43 • 5 Ways to Be An Intentional Parent

In today's episode of Following to Lead, Kevin East sits with Becky Harling, an author, speaker, certified coach with The John Maxwell Team, and a cancer survivor. She shares emergency verses, parenting nuggets, connecting with your kids versus correcting them, and surviving cancer and other traumatic situations. She also shares the importance of praising God through life's circumstances. Do you know what it is like to follow Jesus amidst life's circumstances? Listen to this episode to find out! Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   https://beckyharling.com https://www.instagram.com/beckyharling/ facebook.com/beckyharlingministries       Similar Episodes: Ep. 89 How to Leave Your Past and Embrace God Now Ep. 80 How to Live Fully Alive to the Glory of God in all Circumstances

In this episode of Following to Lead, Kevin East interviews Lucille Williams, a national speaker and author who has ministered to couples and families for over 25 years. As a pastor's wife, Lucille dedicates her time to ministry, writing, mentoring, and providing resources on her blog. In this episode, they talk about her book, The Impossible Kid, and Lucille gives real-life examples and tips on dealing with strong-willed and difficult kids. Do you know what it means to be a grace-spreader versus a fault-finder? Do you know the different stages of parenting? Listen to find out about these and more. Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   https://www.lusays.com/   The Impossible Kid     Similar Episodes: Ep. 85 How to Release God's Grace into Your Family Ep. 78 • Parenting Advice for Modern Parents with Ryan Dobson

In this episode of Following to Lead, Kevin East interviews Allen Carter, the author of the book Letters from a Father. Allen is a successful businessman and a godly man who wants to be intentional about loving and leading his kids. The letters cover an amazing array of life lessons and an intimate glimpse of one family's life journey. In addition, they discuss the value of writing letters to your kids and intentional parenting.   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   Letters from a Father   Similar Episodes: Ep. 78 • Parenting Advice for Modern Parents with Ryan Dobson  

Kevin East interviews Mark Moore in this episode of Following to Lead. Mark has a Ph.D., is a teaching pastor at CCV Arizona, and is the author of many books. They discuss what it means to make Jesus famous and servant leadership, and they talk about Mark's trip to Israel and following Jesus. Mark goes into detail about the person of Jesus, the power of Jesus, the preaching of Jesus, the passion of Jesus, and how engaging the scripture is essential for spiritual growth. Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   https://markmoore.org/ https://www.quest52.com

In this episode, Kevin East sits with a legend in the faith - Josh McDowell. Josh McDowell is an evangelical Christian apologist and evangelist. He has been at the forefront of cultural trends and ground-breaking ministry for over five decades. He has co-authored over 50 books and spoken to people in over 125 countries. In this episode, they discuss apologetics, how Josh came to the Christian faith, growing spiritually, marriage, and the accuracy of scriptures.   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   https://www.josh.org Instagram(@joshmcdowellministry) Facebook(@jmministry)   To follow up on this topic please visit episodes Ep. 69 • Mentor Like Jesus with Kevin Harris   Ep. 09 • Finding Our Identity in Christ with Frank Friedmann    

In this episode, Kevin East and Abbie Halberstadt, a writer, fitness instructor, Spanish teacher, and mama of ten children, including two sets of identical twins, converse about many things. They talk about Abbie's new book, M is for Mama, and she speaks about what it's like being intentional in raising her kids to love Jesus. She talks about how hard is not the same as bad and lets all mothers know they need Christ for everything. In her words - “The hope I can offer moms is that times spent with the Lord are never wasted.”   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   https://www.instagram.com/M.is.for.Mama/ facebook.com/MisforMama misformama.net   To follow up on this topic please visit episodes Ep. 83 • How to Make an Impact as a Godly Woman with Amy Cedrone Ep. 72 • How to launch kids into their teenage years Ep. 78 • Parenting Advice for Modern Parents with Ryan Dobson Ep. 85 • How to Release God's Grace into Your Family with Jim Daly

In this episode, Kevin East and Ginger Ciminello talk about what it is like to build into your kids and how to help them through growing pains, shame, and various insecurities. Ginger brings to life practical and helpful examples to help parents succeed with their kids. In addition, this episode is filled with helpful nuggets you don't want to miss.   To follow up on this topic please visit episodes  Ep. 78 - Ep. 72 and Ep. 23    Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate BLOG: www.gingerciminello.com/blog TWITTER: https://twitter.com/gingercim INSTGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/gingercim BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Forget-Corsage-Life-Starts-Now/

In this episode, Kevin East talks with Jenni Catron, the Founder, and CEO of The 4Sight Group. As the podcast progresses, they talk about The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership. In addition, they speak about central leadership problems, including lack of self-leadership and the failure to develop direct reports. Self-leadership, self-awareness, and leading from the heart are essential concepts discussed in this episode. This episode is a must-listen if you want to learn how to become an extraordinary leader making a lasting impact.   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   https://www.get4sight.com/ The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership https://www.facebook.com/jenni.catron https://twitter.com/jennicatron https://instagram.com/jennicatron/

In this episode, Kevin East sits down with Angela Perritt, a writer, speaker, founder, and director of LoveGodGreatly.com. This nonprofit online Bible study ministry reaches thousands of women in over seventy countries with God's Word through their translated Bible studies. They talk about how Love God Greatly started, the impact Angela is making around the world, some barriers that keep women from getting into God's word, and how women are making an impact using God's word. Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   https://lovegodgreatly.com https://www.amazon.com/Love-God-Greatly/e/B01MUJZPP0 https://www.facebook.com/LoveGodGreatly/ https://www.instagram.com/lovegodgreatlyofficial/

In this episode, Kevin East speaks with Josh Straub, a speaker, author, leadership and marriage coach, and founder of Famous at Home. They touch on emotional intelligence and wellness while providing valuable leadership nuggets for everyday needs. If you are interested in learning about emotional intimacy in your marriage, parenting, and organization leadership, this podcast episode is for you.   Follow Jesus Lead Differently.   The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   www.joshuastraub.com https://www.famousathome.com/ Twitter: @joshuastraub

Summer is here! What are you going to do with the kids each week? Mentoring Alliance Regional Vice President Preston Reece shares summer camp information in this episode of Talks with Tyler ISD. He explains how students have fun, exciting experiences during the day, including games, art, and creative, unique reading and math refreshers. Reece shares the enrollment process and junior counselor and counselor opportunities for older students.Support the show

In this episode, Kevin East interviews Jim Daly, Focus on the Family president. They talk about parenting, marriage, and foundational ideas that impact both. From orphan to head of an international organization, this episode takes the listener through Jim's journey and the nuggets he has gleaned over the years. They also shared insights about following Jesus and how it impacts how you lead your family.   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate Focusonthefamily.com Twitter: (@DalyFocus) | Facebook: (@JimDalyFocus)

In this podcast episode, Kevin East interviews Shae Bynes, a kingdom-driven entrepreneur, passionate storyteller, bridge builder, and strategist. They talk about the idea of bringing the kingdom into entrepreneurship. Shae talks about how her life and business changed when she encountered the relentless love of God and how you can too. This episode gives you a clear picture of what it looks like to partner with God as entrepreneurs, and as parents instead of just performing with him. If you are yet to understand your place as a carrier and a releaser of the grace of God, this episode is for you.   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   Shaebynes.com | Instagram (@shaebynes) Linkedin (@shaebynes) |  http://kingdomdrivenentrepreneur.com/

In this episode, Kevin speaks with Chris McCluskey, known as the father of Christian coaching, as he has been coaching leaders for decades. In this conversation, you'll hear what Christian coaching is, its benefits, and how its principles apply to your life. It's an excellent episode for leaders, parents, and everyone interested in being their best selves.   The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/ https://web.facebook.com/kevin.t.east https://www.instagram.com/kevinteast/ W For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   ProfessionalChristianCoaching.com Professional Christian Coaching Today - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/professional-christian-coaching-today/id1050199066 https://professionalchristiancoaching.com/essentials-life-coaching/ Coupon code($200 off): following to lead

In this episode, Kevin speaks with Chris McCluskey, known as the father of Christian coaching, as he has been coaching leaders for decades. In this conversation, you'll hear what Christian coaching is, its benefits, and how its principles apply to your life. It's an excellent episode for leaders, parents, and everyone interested in being their best selves.   The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/ https://web.facebook.com/kevin.t.east https://www.instagram.com/kevinteast/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   ProfessionalChristianCoaching.com Professional Christian Coaching Today - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/professional-christian-coaching-today/id1050199066 https://professionalchristiancoaching.com/essentials-life-coaching/ Coupon code($200 off): following to lead

Are you currently struggling with addictions, woundedness, and habitual sin? In this podcast episode, Kevin East speaks with Ben Bennett, an author, speaker, podcast host, and the Director of the Resolution Movement with Josh McDowell Ministries. Ben also co-authored a book with Josh McDowell called Free to Thrive. Ben talks about the restoration of men and women struggling with woundedness, habitual sin, and sexual brokenness. This podcast reminds us of the grace of God and how it can be restorative instead of judgmental and full of shame. If you want to learn how to thrive despite your struggles, this podcast is a “must listen” for you.   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   Free to Thrive https://resolutionmovement.org/ https://www.instagram.com/benvbennett/ https://www.josh.org/

In this podcast episode, Kevin East speaks with Matt Heard, the founder of Thrive. They talked about thriving in order to help others thrive. In their conversation, you'll hear about how a man can be fully alive and help people flourish in different circumstances and areas of their lives. Matt also talks about how we can flourish despite our pain. Finally, you won't want to miss when Matt talks about the difference between orthodoxy versus vibrancy.  Do you want to know what the Zoe life of Christ looks like? Then listen to this episode.   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   To connect with Matt Heard: Connect to ThriveFullyAlive.com and sign up for free emails regarding what it looks like to be Fully Alive / Thrive on a daily basis Get my book Life with a Capital L: Embracing Your God-Given Humanity or visit the book's website. (https://www.lifewithacapitall.com) mattheard.org Twitter ( @mattbheard ) Instagram (mattbheard)

In this podcast episode, Kevin East sits with Gary Thomas and talks about his books, lessons learned, and practical gems that every listener needs to hear. Gary talks about how marriage is not just about our happiness but our holiness. He shares what it is like to lead your family spiritually and how spiritual formation should focus on you before your spouse. They talk about the importance for couples to seek to grow in righteousness, stay in the word, pray for each other, and how it impacts who we are. Gary also talks about the “cherish challenge” for couples and what it means to love and cherish. He also speaks about toxic relationships and how to go about them. He mentions the difference between toxic and difficult people and how unhealthy people rob us of our healthy relationships. In addition, Gary touches on transforming a tired marriage into a much better one filled with awe and respect. He also talks about having both qualitative and quantitative measures for marriage. Finally, he explains what seeking the kingdom of God, and His righteousness means to families. In this episode, you will also hear Gary's parenting advice and how parenting helps you learn more about yourself.  Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   Garythomas.com  Twitter: @garyLthomas Instagram: @garythomasbooks   Facebook: @AuthorGaryThomas 

What is it like to parent kids today in our modern culture today? Kevin East and Ryan Dobson sit down to talk about the struggles, the joy, the pain of raising kids in our modern culture, and even more. Marriage and parenting are in a state where we need something different and unique. Ryan Dobson calls that approach “Leading a rebellion”. In this podcast, Ryan talks about how the home should be the greatest experience and how you can make changes to improve things by focusing on Christ and not on culture. Ryan Dobson also talks about his relationship with his dad growing up and gave some pointers to other parents. He also mentions the importance of thankfulness, speaking grace to your kids, letting them know when you fail and that there are consequences for every action they take. He also delves into moral relativism and how to help your kids in a world where everything seems relative. It is a reminder to parents that it's okay not to be okay. Don't miss this episode as it's packed full of practical gems! Follow Jesus, Lead Different. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   www.rebelparenting.org www.facebook.com/jryandobson

It´s a fact that technology changes the way we live, how we access information, and how we interact with others. It has also changed our character by making us impatient people. Dealing with technology is one of the most challenging topics to manage in parenting. To talk about how we can safely lead our kids to use technology as a tool and not a toy, Kevin East interviews Dr. Kathy Koch, President and founder of a Ministry called Celebrate Kids, to reflect on technology and kids. Dr. Kathy speaks about the lies that technology teaches our kids and how to counter those lies with biblical truths and helpful practices. Dr. Kathy reflects on a question that many parents have in their heads: when is an appropriate time to give my kids a phone or a device? She also talks about video games and how to have a meaningful conversation with your child. Don´t miss her last piece of advice for parents.   The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/ For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate Screens and Teens: Connecting with Our Kids in a Wireless World Dr. Kathy Kochhttps://www.amazon.com/Screens-Teens-Connecting-Wireless-World/dp/0802412696/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3F1X99C79I9Y2&keywords=screens+and+teens+kathy+koch&qid=1648466533&sprefix=screens+and+teens%2Caps%2C86&sr=8-1 Celebrate Kids https://celebratekids.com/

Jonathan Pitts, Chief Strategist at Dunham+Company, welcomes Kevin East, President and CEO of The Mentoring Alliance, to today's episode. After overseeing Pine Cove camps and ministries for 15 years, Kevin felt it was time to transition to a new position of Kingdom leadership. But that decision wasn't easy! In this episode of the Decisions Podcast, we learn from Kevin how to transition well from a job you love into the place God has already prepared for you - it is an incredible story!

Kevin East talks with John Ramstead; CEO of Beyond Influence and executive leadership coach, to talk about an accident he had back in 2011 and how it changed everything for him, from a Ramstead drifting away from his relationship with Jesus to standing in God´s presence and being touched by His unconditional love. Alongside, John shares his path to become a fight fighter pilot. Through the episode, Ramstead emphasizes the importance of understanding the nature of God, how God sees us, to realize how to become our best version and leaders that lead following Jesus. Leading is not only a business matter, but it´s also about families. Into this topic, Ramstead discusses approaching your kids about core values and sharing their importance in life. And Understanding how God created us can change our lives and let us be out of smoldering discontent places. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/  For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate  Beyond Influence https://www.beyondinfluence.com/                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Download Core Values Chapter: https://www.beyondinfluence.com/values Book: On Purpose With Purpose: Discovering How to Live Your Best Life by John Rammstead https://amz.run/5OpI

For parents, some questions are difficult to answer. A lot of them are related to sexuality. Kevin East sits with Dr. Juli Slattery, clinical psychologist, author, speaker, and host of the Authentic Intimacy Podcast, to talk about this and how we can approach it with our kids.   Dr. Slattery comments on her recommendations on how to speak to your kids about sex and shares practical tips such as: Normalizing the conversation. Taking advantage of the teaching moments to have discussions about the topic. Asking and listening about what they know from friends and school. It also speaks about gender and body dysmorphia and the importance of history on this matter.    This conversation explains what sexual discipleship is related to a biblical perspective and the difference between education and discipleship in the current worldview in our culture. Dr. Slattery shares some advice from parents and reflects on the importance of a counselor or mentor for kids.    The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/    For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate      Authentic Intimacy https://www.authenticintimacy.com/   Podcast: Java with Juli https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/java-with-juli/id1116000318?itsct=podcast_box_badge&itscg=30200&ls=1   Book: “Rethinking Sexuality” Juli Slattery https://www.authenticintimacy.com/rethinking

It's the final episode of 2021!  Zach and Stephen join forces and pontificate about the lessons they've learned in stepping into their new leadership roles this year: Stephen as Executive Director of Forerunner Mentoring and Zach into his role at The Mentoring Alliance in Waco.

He's been hosting the podcast for over 100 episodes, but how much do you really know about Zach Garza Sr?  Did you know he was hired as a teacher because the principal assumed he spoke Spanish?  Did you know he's a Google Slides wizard?  Do you know how and why he started Forerunner Mentoring in the first place?  Dive into this week's episode to get the download on one of our long-time hosts: Zachary Garza Sr.Purchase the You Can Mentor book:  You Can Mentor: How to Impact Your Community, Fulfill the Great Commission, and Break Generational CursesEmail Zach:zach@youcanmentor.comEmail Stephen:stephen@youcanmentor.comyoucanmentor.com 

Kevin East is the President & CEO of Mentoring Alliance, a Christ-centered, intentionally multiethnic ministry that mobilizes Godly people into the lives of kids and families, to provide tangible help and eternal hope. Kevin and his wife, Stephanie, are the proud parents of five children—two of them began as foster children, but God allowed them the great opportunity to adopt them in the fall of 2012. He and his wife share a strong passion for families living out the mission of God. Kevin is a graduate of Louisiana State University and completed his Master of Arts in Global Leadership through Fuller Seminary.  For articles, podcast, and other resources, visit Kevin's website Follow to Lead.

Kevin East is the President & CEO of The mentoring Alliance.  He and his wife, Stephanie, have called Tyler, Texas home for almost 20 years. During many of those years he was the Executive Director of Ministries at Pine Cove, overseeing all of Pine Cove's camps and ministries.Kevin has served as President of the Mentoring Alliance since 2013. Kevin is a graduate of Louisiana State University and completed his Master of Arts in Global Leadership through Fuller Seminary. He is currently an active member at Bethel Bible Church in Tyler, Texas.His podcast, “Following to Lead,” is a platform he uses to provide young leaders and young parents with intensely practical biblical instruction. Kevin and his wife, Stephanie, are the proud parents of five children. Two of them began as foster children, but God allowed them the great opportunity to adopt them in the fall of 2012. Mentoring AllianceFollowing To Lead PodcastChasing What Matters InstagramChasing What Matters Website

In Focus: 9/19/21 - Anne Ferguson, Mentoring Alliance

On today's episode, Jennifer talks with Suzette Farr of The Mentoring Alliance about upcoming summer camps available for your kids. Suzette is an award-winning philanthropist and marketing professional. She'll share some of the opportunities these camps offer and how they will contribute to each child's personal and educational growth.Support the show (http://bit.ly/SupportTylerISD)

It is naïve to think that gender bias is no longer an issue in the workplace. In fact, we ALL have stereotypes that we carry with us to work, and women often face the frustration of being at a disadvantage based on assumptions that have nothing to do with our actual ability to do a given job. So, how do we overcome these biases to achieve at a high level? Andie Kramer is an accomplished attorney, author and advocate for women in the workplace. Kramer served as founding chair of her law firm's gender diversity committee and cofounded the Women's Leadership and Mentoring Alliance to address the limited mentorship opportunities for young executive and professional women. A recognized authority in the realm of gender communication and women's advancement, Kramer was named one of the 50 Most Influential Women Lawyers in America. She is also the coauthor of Breaking Through Bias: Communication Techniques for Women to Succeed at Work and the forthcoming It's Not You, It's the Workplace: Women's Conflict at Work and the Bias that Built It. Today, Kramer shares her approach to addressing biases and stereotypes in the workplace. She explains why the first step in breaking through bias involves a conversation with yourself and offers insight around the impact of nonverbal communication and language patterns in your communication with others. Listen in for Kramer's take on why women hold C-suite female colleagues to a different standard than senior men in the organization and learn how to navigate the assumptions and gender biases we all bring to work. Key Interview Takeaways When facing stereotypes and biases in the workplace, avoid confrontation—but allow people to learn. Kramer suggests addressing such assumptions with humor when possible and discussing truly inappropriate behavior in private. The first step in breaking through bias involves a conversation with yourself. Women must think through strategies for developing a coping sense of humor, demonstrating confidence and competence, and learning not to take the world too seriously. Pay attention to nonverbal communication as well as language patterns. Women tend to preface our thoughts with phrases like I'm sorry or This may be a dumb idea, but… Kramer argues that such language patterns diminish the power of the statement that follows. Women tend to hold C-suite female colleagues to a different standard than senior men in an organization. We perceive female colleagues as cold or unfeeling, even when they are treating us the same way the men treat us. Kramer believes that gendered workplaces and our own biases about how women should act contribute to this phenomenon. Develop the strength to address being interrupted. The assumption that women won't add value means that we're often talked over in meetings and on conference calls. Kramer recommends diplomatically saying, “Allow me to finish my point, and I'll pass it over to you when I'm finished.” Connect with Andie Kramer Andie and Al Resources Breaking Through Bias: Communication Techniques for Women to Succeed at Work by Andrea S. Kramer and Alton B. Harris It's Not You, It's the Workplace: Women's Conflict at Work and the Bias that Built It by Andrea S. Kramer and Alton B. Harris Andie & Al's Gender Bias Assessment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices