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- EP 186 Passionately Leading The Women of Pader, Uganda with Holly Williamson
Holly's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Developer, Connectedness, Relator, Achiever and Adaptability
Holly first visited Pader, Uganda in 2013. when she felt an immediate connection and a call from God to help the women restart their lives after a 20-year war in Northern Uganda. She founded the Non Profit The Women Of Pader Uganda to help provide a variety of programs and projects with goals of brining hope healing and empowerment to the women and community with a foundation in Christ and intentional relationships.
She travels to Pader three times a year with groups to come alongside these women in various ways.
Holly lives in Austin, Texas and is a wife, mother to two adult sons and joyful grandmother to 4 sweet children.
You can learn about The Women of Pader Uganda here.
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33 min - EP 185 Living Purposefully as a Father and Pastor with His God Given Strengths with BJ Chandler
BJ's top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Woo, Communication, Maximizer, Input and Competition
BJ met Jesus on a very hungover walk across campus his freshman year at the University of Florida (Go Gators!). He graduated with a history degree and a lifelong conviction: God is always faithful to His promises. Through college ministry, he met his wife Rachel, and nearly eight years later, they’re raising 3.2 kids—Elijah, Gracie, Mackenzie Joy, and “Fluffy,” due December ’25!
BJ serves as the Director of Multiplication at the Church of Eleven22, where he helps people “get in the game” with the mission of God. When he’s not chasing around people telling them to give their lives to Jesus and the Great Commission, you can find him coaching Eli’s little league team, shooting clays at the skeet range, or nurturing a rack of ribs on the back porch smoker.
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42 min - EP 184 In Her Sweet Spot as a Therapist with Salena Allen
Sal's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Empathy, Belief, Connecteness, Adaptability and Woo
Sal lives in Fort Worth, TX. and is a licensed therapist. She feels strongly Jesus has set her apart for this work and continually feels honored to walk with so many women on their healing journey. When she is not counseling women, she enjoy keeping up with Texas Tech sports, solo dates at local coffee shops, traveling, and time with family, friends, and her cats!You can connect with her about counseling at His Story Counselingor by email at [email protected]Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment
Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell
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31 min - EP183 Strengths Based Onboarding that Builds Connections with Suzanne Trotter
Suzanne's Top 5 Clifton Strengths are: Harmony, Empathy, Arranger, Connectedness & Activator.
Suzanne Fox Trotter is an Associate Professor and the Director of Student Affairs at the Tufts University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program in Seattle. A proud Auburn Tiger, she began her academic journey in Public Relations but felt a powerful calling to physical therapy—and she’s never looked back. Suzanne earned her Master’s in Physical Therapy from Emory University in 1995 and went on to complete her Doctor of Science at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in 2014. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, a recognition of her dedication to advanced clinical practice and dedication to lifelong learning. Suzanne is also one of the co-founders of Tesoro Project, a nonprofit organization committed that is on mission to empower healthcare leaders to heal and transform lives primarily in local Guatemalan communities.
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27 min - EP 182 Legacy Wisdom from a Grammie called “Honey" with Beth English
Beth's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Ideation, Input, Connectedness, Learner & Intellection
Mother of four, grandmother of 1, Beth English has learned the refining power of waiting years to be a mother and grandmother. If there are encouragement cheerleaders in heaven, Beth wants to be one. She delights in small group discussions like the ones she has had mentoring women for over 50 years with Cru. She and her husband, David, frequently speak on Phases of
Life for women and men. Her book, The Unextinguished Light, speaks to what it means to have a truly significant life. It is available at the bookstore at davidaenglish.comEmbrace Your Strengths EP 97 Called to Encourage with Beth English
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26 min - EP 181 Serving with Joy: Loving Her Bonus Career Adventure with Patti Chesney
Patti's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Relator, Learner, Focus, Achiever & Maximizer
Patti has experienced Austin’s transformation since arriving at The University of Texas. With a degree in civil engineering, she spent the early part of her career collaborating with developers and planners to design subdivisions in Austin in the 1980s. During this time, she also began investing in Austin real estate, giving her firsthand experience with the city’s dynamic housing market. As she raised her family, Patti embraced her role as an educator, which allowed her to connect with people from various Austin communities. Her passion for helping with housing continued to grow, and over the years, she has become a trusted consultant to family and friends, helping them unlock the potential in their homes and maximize living spaces.
Patti’s real estate business is driven by her friendly approach and systematic problem-solving skills, cultivated through her engineering and math teacher background. Her approach is built on strong relationships, clear communication, and a commitment to efficient, streamlined processes. Whether you are buying, selling, or looking to invest, Patti leverages her deepknowledge of Austin and her growth mindset to help her clients achieve their housing goals. When she’s not working, you’ll find Patti exploring Austin’s neighborhoods, reading or listening to books, cheering on her grandchildren with her husband or enjoying the mountains of Colorado with her two children and their families.You can learn more about Patti at Patti Chesney Realtor
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Call her: 512:891-9585
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25 min - EP 180 Outgrowing Doubt, Growing in Strengths with Brittany Green
Brittany's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Relator, Positivity, Developer, Communication & Adaptability
Brittany is a wife, adoptive mom, former foster mom, and the Executive Director of Radiance Women’s Center—a life-affirming pregnancy resource center serving women and families facing unplanned pregnancies. With a heart for the vulnerable and a passion for walking with others through hard seasons, Brittany brings a unique blend of compassion, leadership, and faith to both her family and her ministry.
Her personal journey as an adoptive and foster mom has deepened her commitment to seeing every life as valuable and every story as redeemable. Through her role at Radiance, she leads a team dedicated to offering free, Christ-centered services like pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, compassionate care, and material support—so no mom or dad has to walk alone.
Whether at home or in the community, Brittany is driven by a desire to be the hands and feet of Jesus, helping others flourish even in the most unlikely places.
Radiance Women's Center
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28 min - EP 179 Revisiting Strengths Confirmed Her Next Ministry Season with Faye Waidley
Faye's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:,Responsibility, Consistency, Harmony, Belief and Restorative
Faye has been on Cru Staff for 41 years and currently serves as the Cru City Director of Oneness and Diversity. She believes God has called His people to be bridge builders in our polarized world and seeks to live out that reality through her life and ministry.Faye has been married to John for 42 years. She loves being Mom to Josh, Alex, and Kathryn. She absolutely loves being the “Tutu” (Hawaiian for “Grandmother”) to her two rambunctious grandsons, Liam, age 10 and Gabriel, age 6.
You can follow Faye on Instagram @fwaidly
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37 min - EP 178 Loving Her Work, Living in Her Strengths with Kari Kennedy
Kari's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Woo, Activator, Communication, Connectedness & Developer
In 1998, at her first Cru Winter Conference, Kari stood to her feet as Bill Bright laid out a challenge inviting students to fully surrender their lives to Christ. Though she had no idea what that meant at the time, it launched her toward a life of connecting others to Jesus.
Kari spent 15 years with Cru’s campus ministry, leading teams in Texas and Oklahoma, but it was her time in Ethiopia that shaped her heart for the world. Gripped by a desire to reach the unreached, she spent five years as a Global Missions Director before joining Jesus Film Project in 2017. (total yrs on staff 24)
Kari’s love for connecting the body of Christ to kingdom resources along with her experience serving in Global Partnerships, Global Expansion, and Digital Strategies naturally led to her current role as Director of Global Expansion. She brings two decades of experience to her role and a passion for seeing the Great Commission fulfilled.
When she isn’t on a plane, she enjoys hosting others in her Atlanta home. You might stop by for a bowl of jambalaya but you’ll stay for a life-giving dose of southern hospitality.
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34 min - EP 177 Caring Deeply in the Heart of East Texas with Dr. Grace English
Grace's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Consistency, Empathy, Relator, Harmony & Belief
Dr. Grace English is an Internal Medicine Physician and founder of
CARE (Christ-centered Abortion Recovery & Education) and of Deepin the Heart Ministries. She is the host of “Getting Real to Heal with Dr.Grace” podcast that launched in 2024. She loves to find testimoniesfrom people who have experienced the transforming power of Christ inwhatever hardship they have faced. Grace also personally has walkedthrough the steps of shattering strongholds to finding freedom inmultiple areas of her life so she is passionate about helping others findthe same freedom. Grace is married to John for over 30 years andthey live in Tyler, Texas. They have 3 wonderful adult children Sarah,Daniel and Matthew who are pursuing their passions as they followthe Lord for their lives. She loves her new “add-on” babies her son-in-law Austin & daughter-in-laws Jocelyn and Abby.Deep in the Heart Ministries
Getting Real to Heal with Dr. Grace podcast
Grace English on Facebook
Grace English on Instagram
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About Embrace Your Strengths
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Barbara Culwell sits downs with individuals to hear how they are on the path to living out their God given purpose as they are understanding and developing their Top 5 CliftonStrengths. You will be…
encouraged to hear how you are matters in your work and relationships. Join Barbara as she helps you navigate how to find more joy and purpose in your life as you hear other’s stories of embracing their strengths!