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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Episode 74: a conversation pastors, parents, speakers Joe & Jen Anderson and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. Joe is also the founder of Surrender Ministries. In this episode, Joe and Jen share their testimonies–Joe on overcoming addiction and Jen about a difficult time in their marriage and how they reunited after years of separation. Their story involves twists and turns, surrender, and forgiveness. This episode is a real and honest conversation about what it means to truly give everything to Jesus and how He can redeem our lives.

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Episode 73: a conversation with ordained minister, encourager of people, and the Director of the Minnesota School of Ministry (MNSOM), Pastor Pam Lund, and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. Pam shares the joys of watching people pursue God’s call on their lives. The two discuss ways to fight against the lies of being unqualified for God’s plan. Pam also encourages listeners to remember that God has unique work for us to do and that He is proud of us.

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Episode 72: a conversation with the MN District Youth Director, Pastor Kirby St. John, the MN KidMin Director, Pastor Chris Pruett, and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. Kirby and Chris share their hearts for Student and Kids Ministries and what drew them to these ministries. They talk about how they have seen God do incredible things in families when their kids go to church. They also share how God has used camps in the lives of the next generation and how you can help kids and students experience camp.

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Episode 71: a conversation with pastor, speaker, consultant, and writer Portia Allen and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. You will hear Portia sharing about our strengths as ways God has uniquely designed us. The two discuss submitting our gifts back to God and not letting our strengths or growth-areas define us. Portia also encourages those who feel they were told they are “too much.” You will also hear her heart behind her new consulting agency, Imago Dei.

Learn more about Portia at portiaallen.com and by following @portia__allen on social media. Learn more about Imago Dei Consulting at weareimagodei.co and by following @weareimagodei.co.

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Episode 70: a conversation with Kaylie Crabtree—a North Central University (NCU) senior and former student body vice president—and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. These ladies discuss the theme of mentorship, biblical examples of mentorship, and how this topic has become a passion project for Kaylie while at NCU. They also talk about women in ministry, and Kaylie shares part of her story of being called into ministry! 

Follow @kayliecrabtree on social media.

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Episode 69: a recording of a BTG Leadership Conference live panel with Carol Lund (pastor and the former BTG Director), Pastor Kristie Kerr (co-lead pastor of Homestead Community Church), and Dolores Smith (a BTG Advisor and corporate leader), facilitated by Mykelti Blum (the BTG Podcast host). In this episode, panelists discuss the topic of giving feedback and having difficult conversations with peers and those you lead. You will hear practical advice, preparation strategies, and about the necessity of prayer leading up to these times. You will hear from experiences in the ministry and marketplace world and gain insight into how to not take unkind comments personally.

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Episode 68: a conversation with Candace Hurckman–a biblical justice advocate, mom of five, and the wife of Venture’s Executive Director, Paul Hurckman–and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. In this episode, Candace shares personal experiences about foster care, adoption, and challenges in motherhood, as well as a story of her breaking point when she felt like God might have given her more than she could handle. She provides encouragement and practical tools for moms who are feeling unseen, overwhelmed, and overworked. Her story also reminds us of the vital roles of the Holy Spirit and the importance of community in our lives.

Learn more about Venture at venture.org or by following @venture_org on social media.

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Episode 67: a conversation with married-and-in-love parents, church leaders, and business professionals Delmas and Sarah Gibson and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. In this episode, this couple shares a story of God’s restoration-power, as He transformed their broken and toxic relationship into one that is God-honoring and Christ-focused. You will hear personal testimonies of surrender, forgiveness, and healing from alcoholism. Their story is a reminder of how—even in the darkest moments of life and when all seems like it will be lost—God sees you and can change your life.

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Episode 66: a conversation with pastor’s wife, mom, grandma, and lover of Truth Sarah Simerson and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. In this episode, these ladies have an authentic and honest conversation about biblical femininity and what the Word of God says about this topic. Sarah shares insight into the Proverbs 31 woman and what it looks like to reflect her character in today’s culture. She also discusses the hot topic word of “submission” and brings biblical understanding and truth on which to reflect.

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