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September 26Episode 124 – “Thrive, Obedience, & a Podcast Update” w/ Angie Goetz, BTG Director
Episode 124: A conversation with Director of Bridging the Gap, Angie Goetz, and BTG Podcast Host, Mykelti Blum. In this episode, Angie shares about all of the exciting things we can look forward to at this year’s Thrive Conference. She shares details about the incredible speakers, worship, exhibitors, and all things Thrive. Angie and Mykelti also discuss the theme of obedience and chat about the importance of being faithful to wherever the Lord leads. The two also share an important podcast update that you won’t want to miss.
Follow @angiegoetzbtg on social media.
Follow @MNBTG on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
Subscribe to the BTG Podcast on Apple Podcasts, iHeart, Spotify, YouTube, or listen on WordPress.
BTG Events & Resources:
2026 Thrive Conference
October 9-10, 2026
Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN)
Featuring Lisa Bevere, Christina Girma-Hanfere, Martha Tennison, Susie Larson (speaker + emcee), Amber Gerstmann (emcee), Substance Worship, Angie Goetz (BTG Director + conference host), and Mykelti Blum + Shannon Velsor (bonus session emcees)
Afternoon & Main Sessions, “LIVE at Thrive with Susie Larson” — a BTG Podcast Recording Experience, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Exhibitor Shopping, and More!
Groups of 40+ to Register by Sept 20 Will Receive Reserved Seating.
See All Ticket Types, and Register:
First-Time Guests to Thrive in Rochester Can Register for ONLY $20
FREE Tickets for 2026 High School Grads and North Central University and Trinity Bible College and Graduate School undergrad students! Email [email protected] to Request Your Coupon Code. (These free tickets are not transferrable.)
BTG Missions Trips and Giving Opportunity
Learn About Our 2025-2026 BTG Missions Partners, and Give A Tax-Deductible Gift:: mnbtg.org/missions.
Apply to join a 2027 BTG Missions Trip to Cambodia or Cambodia and Vietnam: mnbtg.org/trips.
2027 BTG Leadership Conference
February 19-20
Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN)
Featuring Lisa Seaton and More!
Main Sessions (including the Lund Leadership Award Presentation and the Leadership Exchange), Workshops, Brainstorming Groups, the After-Party, Exhibitor Shopping, Networking, and More!
Register: mnbtg.org/leadership.
Nominate a female leader of excellence for the 2027 Lund Leadership Award by Oct 31, 2026.
2027 Single Moms Retreat
June 4-5
Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN)
Featured Guests: Dr. Keisha Spivey (speaker) and Derrick & Ashley Benoit (worship)
Main Sessions, Multiple Workshops, Lots of INCLUDED Activities, Giveaways, and Services.
Learn More & Register to Attend, Exhibit, or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat.
2027 Garden Coffee
Free Missional Event for Women and Girls of All Ages!
July 2027; Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN)
Enjoy Refreshments, Worship Together, and Hear from a MN Global Worker. You’ll Also Have the Opportunity to Invest Into Missions (to Support Our 1000 Sisters Fund).
Learn More at mnbtg.org/1000sisters.
No RSVP Required; Invite Your Family and Church Community!
Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!
27 min
September 10Episode 123 – “Just Keep Saying Yes to Jesus” w/ Rachelle Rawson
Episode 123: A conversation with wife, mother of six, and Executive Director and Co-Founder of Agape Community Services, Rachelle Rawson, and our host, Mykelti Blum. The two pick up right where they left off in part one (Episode 93). Rachelle shares her story of starting a ministry and explains the heart behind the work she is so passionate about. She also shares about her journey with cancer and how the Lord has been faithful in every season. We know you will be encouraged by Rachelle’s faith, passion, and love for the Lord.
Learn about Agape Community Services, the organization Rachelle co-founded, at agapesiouxland.com and on Facebook.
Follow Rachelle on Facebook.
Follow @MNBTG on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
Subscribe to the BTG Podcast on Apple Podcasts, iHeart, Spotify, YouTube, or listen on WordPress.
Thank You, Episode 123 Sponsor: Bible Basics Ministries!
Thank you to Bible Basics Ministries for their support as our Episode 123 Sponsor!
Learn more and purchase resources: biblebasicsministries.com.
Follow @BibleBasicsMinistries on Facebook and Instagram.
Email [email protected] with interest in viewing sponsor levels and benefits.
BTG Events & Resources:
2026 Thrive Conference
October 9-10, 2026
Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN)
Featuring Lisa Bevere, Christina Girma-Hanfere, Martha Tennison, Susie Larson (speaker + emcee), Amber Gerstmann (emcee), Substance Worship, Angie Goetz (BTG Director + conference host), and Mykelti Blum + Shannon Velsor (Bonus Session emcees)
Afternoon & Main Sessions, “LIVE at Thrive with Susie Larson” — a BTG Podcast Recording Experience, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Exhibitor Shopping, and More!
Groups of 40+ to Register by Sept 20 Will Receive Reserved Seating.
See All Ticket Types, and Register:
First-Time Guests to Thrive in Rochester Can Register for ONLY $20
FREE Tickets for 2026 High School Grads and North Central University and Trinity Bible College and Graduate School undergrad students! Email [email protected] to Request Your Coupon Code. (These free tickets are not transferrable.)
BTG Missions Trips and Giving Opportunity
Learn About Our 2025-2026 BTG Missions Partners, and Give A Tax-Deductible Gift:: mnbtg.org/missions.
Apply to join a 2027 BTG Missions Trip to Cambodia and Vietnam: mnbtg.org/trips.
2027 BTG Leadership Conference
February 19-20
Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN)
Featuring Lisa Seaton
Main Sessions (including the Lund Leadership Award Presentation and the Leadership Exchange), Workshops, Brainstorming Groups, the After-Party, Exhibitor Shopping, Networking, and More!
Register: mnbtg.org/leadership.
Nominate a female leader of excellence for the 2027 Lund Leadership Award by Oct 31, 2026.
2027 Single Moms Retreat
June 4-5
Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN)
Featured Guests: Dr. Keisha Spivey (speaker) and Derrick & Ashley Benoit (worship)
Main Sessions, Multiple Workshops, Lots of INCLUDED Activities, Giveaways, and Services.
Learn More & Register to Attend, Exhibit, or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat.
2027 Garden Coffee
Free Missional Event for Women and Girls of All Ages!
July 9; Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN)
Enjoy Refreshments, Worship Together, and Hear from a MN Global Worker. You’ll Also Have the Opportunity to Invest Into Missions (to Support Our 1000 Sisters Fund).
Learn More at mnbtg.org/1000sisters.
No RSVP Required; Invite Your Family and Church Community!
Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!
41 min
August 27Episode 122 – BTG Listener-Favorite Series: “The Old Testament’s Relevance for Today” w/ Dr. Allen Tennison
Episode 122 – BTG Listener-Favorite Series: A past conversation with Dr. Allen Tennison, Ph.D.–theological counsel to The General Council of the Assemblies of God and chair of its Commission on Doctrines and Practices–and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. In this episode, they discuss our sometimes-cultural assumptions of the Old Testament, why we need to know the Old Testament to better understand the New Testament, what we miss if we skip the Old Testament, how God’s patience and mercy is evident in this part of the Bible, how Jesus is the clearest reflection of God’s heart, and much more!
Learn more about BTG at mnbtg.org or follow @mnbtg on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Subscribe to the BTG Podcast on Apple Podcasts, iHeart, Spotify, YouTube, or listen on WordPress.
BTG Events & Resources:
2026 Thrive Conference
October 9-10, 2026
Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN)
Featuring Lisa Bevere, Christina Girma-Hanfere, Martha Tennison, Susie Larson (speaker and emcee), Amber Gerstmann (emcee), and Substance Worship
Afternoon & Main Sessions, “LIVE at Thrive with Susie Larson” — a BTG Podcast Recording Experience, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More!
Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 20 Will Receive Reserved Seating.
See All Ticket Types, and Register:
First-Time Guests to Thrive in Rochester Can Register for ONLY $20
FREE Tickets for 2026 High School Grads and North Central University and Trinity Bible College and Graduate School undergrad students! Email [email protected] to Request Your Coupon Code. (These free tickets are not transferrable.)
Register for Early Bird Tickets by August 31.
BTG Missions Trips and Giving Opportunity
Learn About Our 2025-2026 BTG Missions Partners, and Give A Tax-Deductible Gift:: mnbtg.org/missions.
Apply to join a 2027 BTG Missions Trip to Cambodia or Cambodia and Vietnam: mnbtg.org/trips.
2027 BTG Leadership Conference
February 19-20
Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN)
Featuring Lisa Seaton and More!
Main Sessions (including the Lund Leadership Award Presentation and the Leadership Exchange), Workshops, Brainstorming Groups, the After-Party, Exhibitor Shopping, Networking, and More!
Register: mnbtg.org/leadership.
Nominate a female leader of excellence for the 2027 Lund Leadership Award by Oct 31, 2026.
2027 Single Moms Retreat
June 4-5
Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN)
Featured Guests: Dr. Keisha Spivey (speaker) and Derrick & Ashley Benoit (worship)
Main Sessions, Multiple Workshops, Lots of INCLUDED Activities, Giveaways, and Services.
Learn More & Register to Attend, Exhibit, or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat.
2027 Garden Coffee
Free Missional Event for Women and Girls of All Ages!
July 2027; Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN)
Enjoy Refreshments, Worship Together, and Hear from a MN Global Worker. You’ll Also Have the Opportunity to Invest Into Missions (to Support Our 1000 Sisters Fund).
Learn More at mnbtg.org/1000sisters.
No RSVP Required; Invite Your Family and Church Community!
Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!
46 min
August 13Episode 121 – “The World is Waiting for What You Carry” w/ Pastor Elise Wood
Episode 121: A conversation with pastor, evangelist, and professor Elise Wood. In this episode, Pastor Elise and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum, talk about lessons Pastor Elise has learned being a female in ministry. Pastor Elise is passionate about reaching the next generation for the Lord and training up young people in vocational ministry. She shares about how God is Who calls us into ministry, and He is looking for our obedience—not a perfect performance. Pastor Elise has a lot of wisdom and experiences that we know you will be incredibly blessed by!
Learn more about Pastor Elise and the Ripple Effect Ministries at rippleffect.me.
Follow @elisewood or @rippleffect.me on Instagram.
Follow @MNBTG on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
Subscribe to the BTG Podcast on Apple Podcasts, iHeart, Spotify, YouTube, or listen on WordPress.
BTG Events & Resources:
2026 Thrive Conference
October 9-10, 2026
Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN)
Featuring Lisa Bevere, Christina Girma-Hanfere, Martha Tennison, Susie Larson (speaker + emcee), Amber Gerstmann (emcee), Substance Worship, Angie Goetz (BTG Director + conference host), and Mykelti Blum + Shannon Velsor (Bonus Sessions emcees)
Afternoon & Main Sessions, “LIVE at Thrive with Susie Larson” — a BTG Podcast Recording Experience, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Exhibitor Shopping, and More!
Groups of 40+ to Register by Sept 20 Will Receive Reserved Seating.
See All Ticket Types, and Register:
First-Time Guests to Thrive in Rochester Can Register for ONLY $20
FREE Tickets for 2026 High School Grads and North Central University and Trinity Bible College and Graduate School undergrad students! Email [email protected] to Request Your Coupon Code. (These free tickets are not transferrable.)
Register for Early Bird Tickets by August 31.
BTG Missions Trips and Giving Opportunity
Learn About Our 2025-2026 BTG Missions Partners, and Give A Tax-Deductible Gift:: mnbtg.org/missions.
Apply to join a 2027 BTG Missions Trip to Cambodia or Cambodia and Vietnam: mnbtg.org/trips.
2027 BTG Leadership Conference
February 19-20
Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN)
Featuring Lisa Seaton and More!
Main Sessions (including the Lund Leadership Award Presentation and the Leadership Exchange), Workshops, Brainstorming Groups, the After-Party, Exhibitor Shopping, Networking, and More!
Register: mnbtg.org/leadership.
Nominate a female leader of excellence for the 2027 Lund Leadership Award by Oct 31, 2026.
2027 Single Moms Retreat
June 4-5
Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN)
Featured Guests: Dr. Keisha Spivey (speaker) and Derrick & Ashley Benoit (worship)
Main Sessions, Multiple Workshops, Lots of INCLUDED Activities, Giveaways, and Services.
Learn More & Register to Attend, Exhibit, or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat.
2027 Garden Coffee
Free Missional Event for Women and Girls of All Ages!
July 2027; Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN)
Enjoy Refreshments, Worship Together, and Hear from a MN Global Worker. You’ll Also Have the Opportunity to Invest Into Missions (to Support Our 1000 Sisters Fund).
Learn More at mnbtg.org/1000sisters.
No RSVP Required; Invite Your Family and Church Community!
Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!
58 min
July 23Episode 120 – BTG Listener-Favorite Series: “Using Your Time to Thrive” w/ Carey Nieuwhof
Episode 120 – BTG Listener-Favorite Series: A past conversation with best selling author, speaker, and podcaster Carey Nieuwhof and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. In this episode, you will hear Carey share insight about making choices today that will help you thrive tomorrow. He also touches on the idea of breaking a stress cycle and moving towards a thrive cycle to help you maximize the twenty-four hours you are given each day.
Learn more about Carey and access his podcast, The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast, and resources at careynieuwhof.com.
Follow @careynieuwhof on social media.
Learn more about BTG at mnbtg.org or follow @mnbtg on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Subscribe to the BTG Podcast on Apple Podcasts, iHeart, Spotify, YouTube, or listen on WordPress.
BTG Events & Resources:
2026 Thrive Conference
October 9-10, 2026
Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN)
Featuring Lisa Bevere, Christina Girma-Hanfere, Martha Tennison, Susie Larson (speaker and emcee), Amber Gerstmann (emcee), and Substance Worship
Afternoon & Main Sessions, “LIVE at Thrive with Susie Larson” — a BTG Podcast Recording Experience, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More!
Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 20 Will Receive Reserved Seating.
See All Ticket Types, and Register:
First-Time Guests to Thrive in Rochester Can Register for ONLY $20
FREE Tickets for 2026 High School Grads and North Central University and Trinity Bible College and Graduate School undergrad students! Email [email protected] to Request Your Coupon Code. (These free tickets are not transferrable.)
Register for Early Bird Tickets by August 31.
BTG Missions Trips and Giving Opportunity
Learn About Our 2025-2026 BTG Missions Partners, and Give A Tax-Deductible Gift:: mnbtg.org/missions.
Apply to join a 2027 BTG Missions Trip to Cambodia or Cambodia and Vietnam: mnbtg.org/trips.
2027 BTG Leadership Conference
February 19-20
Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN)
Featuring Lisa Seaton and More!
Main Sessions (including the Lund Leadership Award Presentation and the Leadership Exchange), Workshops, Brainstorming Groups, the After-Party, Exhibitor Shopping, Networking, and More!
Register: mnbtg.org/leadership.
Nominate a female leader of excellence for the 2027 Lund Leadership Award by Oct 31, 2026.
2027 Single Moms Retreat
June 4-5
Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN)
Featured Guests: Dr. Keisha Spivey (speaker) and Derrick & Ashley Benoit (worship)
Main Sessions, Multiple Workshops, Lots of INCLUDED Activities, Giveaways, and Services.
Learn More & Register to Attend, Exhibit, or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat.
2027 Garden Coffee
Free Missional Event for Women and Girls of All Ages!
July 2027; Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN)
Enjoy Refreshments, Worship Together, and Hear from a MN Global Worker. You’ll Also Have the Opportunity to Invest Into Missions (to Support Our 1000 Sisters Fund).
Learn More at mnbtg.org/1000sisters.
No RSVP Required; Invite Your Family and Church Community!
Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!
50 min
July 09Episode 119 – “Wisdom in Healthy Conflict” w/ Dolores Smith
Episode 119: A conversation with leadership speaker and BTG Advisor Dolores Smith and our host, Mykelti Blum. These two talk about navigating difficult conversations and dealing with conflict in a healthy way. Dolores is passionate about providing training for conflict-resolution, as conflict is an unavoidable part of life. Dolores and Mykelti debunk the myth that having difficult conversations is a negative thing, as well as discuss how to address conflict with wisdom, respect, and intentionality.
Follow @missdolores2 on Instagram.
Follow @MNBTG on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
Subscribe to the BTG Podcast on Apple Podcasts, iHeart, Spotify, YouTube, or listen on WordPress.
BTG Events & Resources:
2026 Thrive Conference
October 9-10, 2026
Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN)
Featuring Lisa Bevere, Christina Girma-Hanfere, Martha Tennison, Susie Larson (speaker and emcee), Amber Gerstmann (emcee), and Substance Worship
Afternoon & Main Sessions, “LIVE at Thrive with Susie Larson” — a BTG Podcast Recording Experience, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More!
Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 20 Will Receive Reserved Seating.
See All Ticket Types, and Register:
First-Time Guests to Thrive in Rochester Can Register for ONLY $20
FREE Tickets for 2026 High School Grads and North Central University and Trinity Bible College and Graduate School undergrad students! Email [email protected] to Request Your Coupon Code. (These free tickets are not transferrable.)
Register for Early Bird Tickets by August 31.
BTG Missions Trips and Giving Opportunity
Learn About Our 2025-2026 BTG Missions Partners, and Give A Tax-Deductible Gift:: mnbtg.org/missions.
Apply to join a 2027 BTG Missions Trip to Cambodia or Cambodia and Vietnam: mnbtg.org/trips.
2027 BTG Leadership Conference
February 19-20
Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN)
Featuring Lisa Seaton and More!
Main Sessions (including the Lund Leadership Award Presentation and the Leadership Exchange), Workshops, Brainstorming Groups, the After-Party, Exhibitor Shopping, Networking, and More!
Register: mnbtg.org/leadership.
Nominate a female leader of excellence for the 2027 Lund Leadership Award by Oct 31, 2026.
2027 Single Moms Retreat
June 4-5, 2026
Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN)
Featured Guests: Dr. Keisha Spivey (speaker) and Derrick & Ashley Benoit (worship)
Main Sessions, Multiple Workshops, Lots of INCLUDED Activities, Giveaways, and Services.
Learn More & Register to Attend, Exhibit, or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat.
2027 Garden Coffee
Free Missional Event for Women and Girls of All Ages!
July 2027, at Lake Geneva Christian Center in Alexandria, MN.
Enjoy Refreshments, Worship Together, and Hear from a MN Global Worker. You’ll Also Have the Opportunity to Invest Into Missions (to Support Our 1000 Sisters Fund).
Learn More at mnbtg.org/1000sisters.
No RSVP Required; Invite Your Family and Church Community!
Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!
43 min
June 25Episode 118 – BTG Listener-Favorite Series: “Ways to Reach New & Seasoned Believers” w/ Pastor Doug Vagle
Episode 118 – BTG Listener-Favorite Series: A past conversation with Minnesota Church Multiplication Director, church-planting pastor, husband, and dad, Pastor Doug Vagle, and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. In this episode, you will hear Pastor Doug share about his heart for church planting, how he ministers to both new and seasoned believers simultaneously, as well as encouragement for how to think about church ministry in relation to new believers.
Learn more about Pastor Doug and The Waters Church at thewaterschurch.net.
Hear sermons by Pastor Doug on YouTube.
Learn more about BTG at mnbtg.org or follow @mnbtg on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Subscribe to the BTG Podcast on Apple Podcasts, iHeart, Spotify, YouTube, or listen on WordPress.
BTG Events & Resources:
2026 Garden Coffee
Free Missional Event for Women and Girls of All Ages!
July 3, 2026, at Lake Geneva Christian Center in Alexandria, MN.
Enjoy Refreshments, Worship Together, and Hear from a MN Global Worker. You’ll Also Have the Opportunity to Invest Into Missions (to Support Our 1000 Sisters Fund).
Learn More at mnbtg.org/1000sisters.
No RSVP Required; Invite Your Family and Church Community!
2026 Thrive Conference
October 9-10, 2026
Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN)
Featuring Lisa Bevere, Christina Girma-Hanfere, Martha Tennison, Susie Larson (speaker and emcee), Amber Gerstmann (emcee), and Substance Worship
Afternoon & Main Sessions, “LIVE at Thrive with Susie Larson” — a BTG Podcast Recording Experience, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More!
Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 20 Will Receive Reserved Seating.
See All Ticket Types, and Register:
First-Time Guests to Thrive in Rochester Can Register for ONLY $20
FREE Tickets for 2026 High School Grads and North Central University and Trinity Bible College and Graduate School undergrad students! Email [email protected] to Request Your Coupon Code. (These free tickets are not transferrable.)
Register for Early Bird Tickets by August 31.
BTG Missions Trips and Giving Opportunity
Learn About Our 2025-2026 BTG Missions Partners, and Give A Tax-Deductible Gift:: mnbtg.org/missions.
Apply to join a 2027 BTG Missions Trip to Cambodia or Cambodia and Vietnam: mnbtg.org/trips.
2027 BTG Leadership Conference
February 19-20
Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN)
Featuring Lisa Seaton and More!
Main Sessions (including the Lund Leadership Award Presentation and the Leadership Exchange), Workshops, Brainstorming Groups, the After-Party, Exhibitor Shopping, Networking, and More!
Register: mnbtg.org/leadership.
Nominate a female leader of excellence for the 2027 Lund Leadership Award by Oct 31, 2026.
2027 Single Moms Retreat
June 4-5, 2027
Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN)
Featured Guests: Dr. Keisha Spivey (speaker) and Derrick & Ashley Benoit (worship)
Main Sessions, Multiple Workshops, Lots of INCLUDED Activities, Giveaways, and Services.
Learn More & Register to Attend, Exhibit, or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat.
Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!
49 min
June 11Episode 117 – “The Great 8” w/ Aminta Geisler
Episode 117: A conversation with daughter of the King, wife, mama to four, Executive Director of Reckless Abandon Ministries, and Bible teacher, Aminta Geisler, and our BTG Podcast host, Mykelti Blum. These two talk through Aminta’s new Bible study, The Great 8, focused on the Beatitudes and what Jesus has in store for us through these important principles. She is passionate about teaching the Word of God to others and sharing how God radically changed her life. Aminta and Mykelti dive into Scripture and unpack one of Jesus’ most important sermons. Get ready to take lots of notes!
Learn more about Aminta and her new Bible study at amintageisler.com.
Follow @amintageisler on Instagram and Facebook.
Follow @MNBTG on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
Subscribe to the BTG Podcast on Apple Podcasts, iHeart, Spotify, YouTube, or listen on WordPress.
Thank You, Episode 117 Sponsor: Bible Basics Ministries!
Thank you to Bible Basics Ministries for their support as our Episode 117 Sponsor!
Learn more and purchase resources: biblebasicsministries.com.
Follow @BibleBasicsMinistries on Facebook and Instagram.
Email [email protected] with interest in viewing sponsor levels and benefits.
BTG Events & Resources:
2026 Garden Coffee
Free Missional Event for Women and Girls of All Ages!
July 3, 2026, at Lake Geneva Christian Center in Alexandria, MN.
Enjoy Refreshments, Worship Together, and Hear from a MN Global Worker. You’ll Also Have the Opportunity to Invest Into Missions (to Support Our 1000 Sisters Fund).
Learn More at mnbtg.org/1000sisters.
No RSVP Required; Invite Your Family and Church Community!
2026 Thrive Conference
October 9-10, 2026
Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN)
Featuring Lisa Bevere, Christina Girma-Hanfere, Martha Tennison, Susie Larson (speaker and emcee), Amber Gerstmann (emcee), and Substance Worship
Afternoon & Main Sessions, “LIVE at Thrive with Susie Larson” — a BTG Podcast Recording Experience, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More!
Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 20 Will Receive Reserved Seating.
See All Ticket Types, and Register:
First-Time Guests to Thrive in Rochester Can Register for ONLY $20
FREE Tickets for 2026 High School Grads and North Central University and Trinity Bible College and Graduate School undergrad students! Email [email protected] to Request Your Coupon Code. (These free tickets are not transferrable.)
Register for Early Bird Tickets by August 31.
BTG Missions Trips and Giving Opportunity
Learn About Our 2025-2026 BTG Missions Partners, and Give A Tax-Deductible Gift:: mnbtg.org/missions.
Apply to join a 2027 BTG Missions Trip to Cambodia or Cambodia and Vietnam: mnbtg.org/trips.
2027 BTG Leadership Conference
February 19-20
Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN)
Featuring Lisa Seaton and More!
Main Sessions (including the Lund Leadership Award Presentation and the Leadership Exchange), Workshops, Brainstorming Groups, the After-Party, Exhibitor Shopping, Networking, and More!
Register: mnbtg.org/leadership.
Nominate a female leader of excellence for the 2027 Lund Leadership Award by Oct 31, 2026.
2027 Single Moms Retreat
June 4-5, 2026
Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN)
Featured Guests: Dr. Keisha Spivey (speaker) and Derrick & Ashley Benoit (worship)
Main Sessions, Multiple Workshops, Lots of INCLUDED Activities, Giveaways, and Services.
Learn More & Register to Attend, Exhibit, or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat.
Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!
51 min
May 28Episode 116 – BTG Listener-Favorite Series: “Finding True Happiness” w/ Pastor Peter Haas
Episode 116 – BTG Listener-Favorite Series: A past conversation with author, speaker, and church planter Pastor Peter Haas and our BTG Podcast host, Mykelti Blum. In this episode, you will hear Pastor Peter’s powerful testimony of coming to Christ, how we can show the light of Jesus in all settings, and what it means to have true happiness. You will love this discussion around his book Broken Escalators: Funny & Frightful Lessons About Moth Eating and Moving to the Next Level.
Learn more about Pastor Peter and check out his books and blog at peterhaas.org.
Follow @peterhaas1 on social media.
Learn more about BTG at mnbtg.org or follow @mnbtg on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube
Subscribe to the BTG Podcast on Apple Podcasts, iHeart, Spotify, YouTube, or listen on WordPress.
BTG Events & Resources:
2026 Single Moms Retreat
May 29-30, 2026
Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN)
Featured Guests: Brooke Maxwell, Kevin Ramsby, and Amber Gerstmann (emcee)
Main Sessions, Multiple Workshops, Lots of INCLUDED Activities and Giveaways.
Learn More & Register to Attend, Exhibit, or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat.
2026 Garden Coffee
Free Missional Event for Women and Girls of All Ages!
July 3, 2026, at Lake Geneva Christian Center in Alexandria, MN.
Enjoy Refreshments, Worship Together, and Hear from a MN Global Worker. You’ll Also Have the Opportunity to Invest Into Missions (to Support Our 1000 Sisters Fund).
Learn More at mnbtg.org/1000sisters.
No RSVP Required; Invite Your Family and Church Community!
2026 Thrive Conference
October 9-10, 2026
Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN)
Featuring Lisa Bevere, Christina Girma-Hanfere, Martha Tennison, Susie Larson (speaker and emcee), & Amber Gerstmann (emcee)
Afternoon & Main Sessions, “LIVE at Thrive with Susie Larson” — a BTG Podcast Recording Experience, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More!
Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 20 Will Receive Reserved Seating.
See All Ticket Types, and Register:
First-Time Guests to Thrive in Rochester Can Register for ONLY $20
FREE Tickets for 2026 High School Grads and North Central University and Trinity Bible College and Graduate School undergrad students! Email [email protected] to Request Your Coupon Code. (These free tickets are not transferrable.)
BTG Missions Trips and Giving Opportunity
Learn About Our 2025-2026 BTG Missions Partners, and Give A Tax-Deductible Gift:: mnbtg.org/missions.
The 2026 BTG Missions Trips are now full.
Check back soon for details on our 2027 trip: mnbtg.org/trips.
2027 BTG Leadership Conference
February 19-20
Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN)
Featuring Lisa Seaton and more!
Main Sessions (including the Lund Leadership Award Presentation and the Leadership Exchange), Workshops, Brainstorming Groups, the After-Party, Exhibitor Shopping, Networking, and More!
Register for Presale by March 1: mnbtg.org/leadership.
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51 min
May 14Episode 115 – “Surrender the Pen to Him” w/ Cally Logan
Episode 115: A conversation with author, school teacher, storyteller for the Story Maker, and seeker of wisdom and truth, Cally Logan. Cally and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum, discuss what it looks like to find your identity and confidence in Christ. She shares her journey of leaving the marketplace to pursue the call God has placed on her life to encourage others. She has a passion to show women that they are seen by God and deeply matter to Him. Cally and Mykelti also share some practical strategies to navigate self-doubt and fully surrender identity to the Lord.
Learn more about Cally, and check out her books and resources at callylogan.com.
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BTG Events & Resources:
2026 Single Moms Retreat
May 29-30, 2026
Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN)
Featured Guests: Brooke Maxwell, Kevin Ramsby, Kali Alonzo (worship), and Mykelti Blum (emcee)
Main Sessions, Multiple Workshops, Lots of INCLUDED Activities, Giveaways, and Services.
Learn More & Register to Attend, Exhibit, or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat.
2026 Garden Coffee
Free Missional Event for Women and Girls of All Ages!
July 3, 2026, at Lake Geneva Christian Center in Alexandria, MN.
Enjoy Refreshments, Worship Together, and Hear from a MN Global Worker. You’ll Also Have the Opportunity to Invest Into Missions (to Support Our 1000 Sisters Fund).
Learn More at mnbtg.org/1000sisters.
No RSVP Required; Invite Your Family and Church Community!
2026 Thrive Conference
October 9-10, 2026
Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN)
Featuring Lisa Bevere, Christina Girma-Hanfere, Martha Tennison, Susie Larson (speaker and emcee), & Amber Gerstmann (emcee)
Afternoon & Main Sessions, “LIVE at Thrive with Susie Larson” — a BTG Podcast Recording Experience, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More!
Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 20 Will Receive Reserved Seating.
See All Ticket Types, and Register:
First-Time Guests to Thrive in Rochester Can Register for ONLY $20
FREE Tickets for 2026 High School Grads and North Central University and Trinity Bible College and Graduate School undergrad students! Email [email protected] to Request Your Coupon Code. (These free tickets are not transferrable.)
Register for Early Bird Tickets by August 31.
BTG Missions Trips and Giving Opportunity
Learn About Our 2025-2026 BTG Missions Partners, and Give A Tax-Deductible Gift:: mnbtg.org/missions.
Apply to join a 2027 BTG Missions Trip to Cambodia or Cambodia and Vietnam: mnbtg.org/trips.
2027 BTG Leadership Conference
February 19-20
Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN)
Featuring Lisa Seaton and more!
Main Sessions (including the Lund Leadership Award Presentation and the Leadership Exchange), Workshops, Brainstorming Groups, the After-Party, Exhibitor Shopping, Networking, and More!
Register for Presale by March 1: mnbtg.org/leadership.
Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!
37 min