Episode 84: a conversation with professor, speaker, coach, and author Dr. Melissa Mork and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. Dr. Melissa is a certified humor professional, and she shares with us the tragic story and deep loss that led her into the mental health field and ultimately into studying humor specifically. Dr. Melissa brings a surprisingly humorous approach to processing through grief and a new perspective to how we approach our mental health. She and Mykelti discuss the many times Dr. Melissa was blocked from pursuing the call God had on her life and what caused her to keep going. They also share practical advice in supporting others through grief and how laughter can give you a minute to breathe through it all.

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Episode 83: a conversation with Julie Cooper Nelson–Ministry Coach, Author, Wife, Mom, and Mentor–and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. Julie started Bible Basics in 2017. Her newly revised Bible Basics book (available now on Amazon) continues to be a great tool for individuals and groups to dive deeper into the Bible and use it as a tool for their faith.

Julie and Mykelti discuss the heart of this ministry and a bit of Julie’s testimony, then they cover all things Bible: how the wisdom of the Bible is in applying it to your life, how to break through some common road blocks in reading, how to stay motivated and on track in your Bible reading, and how the Bible doesn’t just give us knowledge but grows our relationship with God.

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Episode 82: a conversation with Melinda Henderson–Founder of the INSPIRE Project, a world missionary for 24 years, and an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God–and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. Melinda shares about the heart behind INSPIRE, which was birthed during the isolation and loneliness of the 2020 lockdown. Now traveling to 22 countries, Melinda tells of her first-hand look at how Jesus uniquely loves women all over the world. Mykelti and Melinda discuss how we don’t have to have everything in common with someone to minister to them and share how we can get involved with INSPIRE.

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Episode 81: a conversation with teacher, wife, mother, and BTG Prayer Advisor, Melissa Schrock, and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. In this episode, Melissa shares how prayer completely changed her life, including some incredible stories of how she has seen God radically move in people’s lives. Melissa talks about the different types of prayer: intercessory, agreement, corporate, tongues, individual prayer, etc., and how all are important in Kingdom work. She and Mykelti also cover what prayer does for our relationship with God and how we can become more confident in using our gifts in prayer.

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Episode 80: a conversation as Mykelti Blum (BTG Podcast Host) talks with BTG Director, leader extraordinaire, and newly minted mother-in-law, Angie Goetz, and mama of five, BTG advisor, and Thrive emcee, Amber Gerstmann. In this episode, you will hear Angie’s heartbeat around the 2024 Thrive Conference theme, WONDER, and what this topic means to her and Amber. Amber relays a story of experiencing the wonder of God in her life this year, and Angie shares what she is praying for, as we are expecting the largest Thrive Conference attendance in Rochester so far!

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Episode 79: a conversation with pastor, wife, and mom of three Rev. Brooke Maxwell and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. In this episode, Brooke shares her testimony about losing her mom at a young age and going through a deep season of grief. She talks about how she continued to look to God and kept her faith in the midst of pain and confusion. Brooke also gives encouragement to those needing hope and shares about a resource that was a game changer in her healing process. 

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Episode 78: a conversation with Rev. Dr. Dan Lowery and Andrew Cress and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. Dr. Lowery is the President of Pillar Seminary, a Bible scholar, and an associate professor of New Testament, and Andrew is the seminary’s Vice President for Administration and Finance, a teacher, and self-professed nerd. In this episode, Dr. Lowery and Andrew share about Pillar Seminary and how it has become a great resource for women in ministry and women growing in leadership. You will hear discussion on why it is important to understand the context and culture of the Bible and learn about the concept of biblical fluency. This conversation also has encouragement for those feeling led to teach the Bible.

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Episode 77: a conversation with teacher, author, speaker, and mentor Dr. Carolyn Tennant as she has a conversation with our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. In this episode, you will hear about the Holy Spirit, His role in a believer’s life, and the many gifts He offers. Dr. Tennant unpacks baptism in the Holy Spirit, speaking in tongues, and how we can pray and grow in our relationship with Him. She also shares about revival—what it is and how we should respond, and she gives examples of revivals that have taken place throughout history.

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Episode 76: a conversation with one of our 2024 Single Moms Retreat speakers, a Minnesota Assemblies of God Executive Presbyter, and the lead pastor of Cornerstone Church in Austin, MN, Rev. Dave Simerson, and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. In this episode, Pastor Dave shares about his growing up with a single mom and the strength he saw her carry during challenging seasons. They also discuss how to find joy in the midst of difficulty and how to be content while also pursuing betterment. Additionally, Pastor Dave offers advice for one thing you can do to be more thankful in your day-to-day life!

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Episode 75: a conversation with pastor, evangelist, and mother of Allen Tennison, Ph.D., Martha Tennison, and our podcast guest host, Kristen Ostrem. In this episode, Martha shares miraculous stories of healing, as well as what she means by the term “praying through.” You will hear her recount stories of faith and healing and how to have faith when what you are praying for does not seem to be reality. You’ll want to be ready to take notes, as Martha interjects profound phrases throughout the discussion.

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