Going Somewhere

This episode was recorded LIVE during Rhythm Conference 2024 at 20Below Coffee in Moorhead! Stephen is joined by the podcast's very first guest, Pastor Dave Leedahl for a conversation about young adulthood and a Q&A with a live audience. This episode covers a variety of topics including discovering your calling, fatherhood, reaching lost friends, and so much more! Thank you to everyone who has made 50 episodes of the Going Somewhere Podcast possible. 

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Rosario "Roz" and Callie Picardo are a dynamic husband and wife duo who are dedicated to using their gifts and passions to impact people. Rosario is one of the founding pastors of Mosaic, a multicultural church in Dayton, Ohio. He is a pastor, author, entrepreneur, and church planter. Callie has over 20 years of experience working in finance and charitable giving. She currently serves as Vice President for Development at United Theological Seminary. In 2011, she founded Deep Roots Financial Coaching, a business that helps individuals, families and churches align their finances with God's Word. 

In this episode, we talk about the Picardo's new 30-day financial devotional called, "Healthy Money" which blends pastoral care with financial wisdom for people anywhere on their financial journey. We talk about how finances go beyond budgets and bank balances, exploring the emotional and spiritual roots of finances. We discuss the importance of discovering your money mindset and prayerfully seeking what God would have us do with our finances. Enjoy this episode!

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Terry Crist is the co-lead pastor of City of Grace in Phoenix alongside his wife, Judith.  Terry is passionate about community transformation and promotes adoption and foster care through his work in state government. An avid outdoorsman and gifted communicator, he has adventured and preached the gospel in 65 nations. Crist's new book, Loving Samaritans: Radical Kindness in an Us vs. Them World invites us to look at the life of Jesus as we explore the path to building connections in a fragmented society.

In this episode, Terry dives into the story of the Jesus with the Samaritan woman at the well and we have a conversation about loving our neighbors, extending grace, listening, and bridging the gap with the others in our lives. Terry shares from his own experiences and invites every listener to embrace a life of Christ-centered radical kindness in light of the truth of the Gospel. Enjoy this episode!

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Steve Pavek and his wife, Erin, live in Alaska where they serve as missionaries. They pioneered Chi Alpha at the University of Alaska - Anchorage and have been active in creating new opportunities to reach and disciple people in rural Alaskan villages. Steve first visited Alaska during his junior year of college and experienced a strong call from God and has dedicated his life to the work of pioneering and championing missions in Alaska ever since. Fun Fact: Stephen and his now wife, Taylor, helped Steve and Erin move to Alaska in 2014. 

In this episode, Steve shares about his journey to accepting a call from God to move to Alaska. He shares about the joys and the challenges along the way and challenges listeners to take risks for Jesus in their everyday life. Steve and Stephen also recount some stories of their friendship. This episode will definitely challenge you! Enjoy this episode!

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Giovanni Hamilton (Gio the Podcaster) was born and raised in Philadelphia and is a major sports fan! Gio was born with a rare condition called Schwartz-Jampel syndrome and has already had 30 surgeries at age 16. Although Giovanni has encountered numerous trials and difficulties, he is a walking miracle and overflows with positivity and love. Gio hosts his own sports talk show called The Giovanni Show and has dreams of being an NFL reporter.

In this episode, Giovanni shares his story and talks about the challenges he has faced throughout his life. We also talk about how to deal with negativity, overcoming bullying, faith, and football. And yes...Gio talks about some of his epic sports memories including working the NFL combine, having Lucas Oil Stadium all to himself, and hanging with Pat McAfee. Stephen and Gio met during Stephen's time working for the Carson Wentz AO1 Foundation and have been friends ever since. Enjoy this episode!

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A practice of year-end reflection is one of the most impactful habits you can develop. By taking time to recap and reflect the past year, you can avoid bringing the same old struggles into the new year. 

In this episode, Stephen Glasser breaks down his Year-End Reflection Guide and walks you through how to look back, reflect, and go forward with year-end reflection. Make sure you download the FREE year-end reflection guide before you get started!

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Zach Wentz is the Executive Director of the AO1 Foundation, the nonprofit organization he helped launch in 2017 with his brother, NFL Quarterback, Carson Wentz. Zach has helped grow AO1 from a dream in a tree stand to a multi-million dollar organization that is making an impact in the midwest, Philadelphia, and Haiti. Zach is also an avid outdoorsmen and stars in an online outdoor show, Wentz Bros Outdoors. He, his wife Andie, and their three children live in Indianapolis, IN - but will always call North Dakota home. FUN FACT: Zach was Stephen's boss for three years when Stephen served as the Director of Operations & Events for AO1 from 2019-2022. 

In this episode, Zach dives into the story of AO1 and his unconventional journey into non-profit leadership. He talks about his background in sports and education and how it has helped shape him into the leader he is today. He also talks about the challenges he and the AO1 Foundation have faced over the past few years and how he has lead AO1 through rapid growth and intense adversity. Zach embodies servant leadership - eager to serve others and use his powerful leadership style for the good of those around him. Enjoy this episode!

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Terry Parkman is best known for being Stephen's youth pastor... Ok, maybe that is just part of his leadership journey. Terry serves as the founder of Next Generation Leader, a leadership group committed to seeing the next generation of leaders discover their purpose, empowering them to step out into the plan of God for their lives. Terry serves in a variety of leadership roles that revolve around empowering the next generation. He is the Global Co-Chair for Empowered21 NextGen, the Global NextGen Ambassador for  OneHope,  and the NextGen Pastor at River Valley Church in Minneapolis, MN, a multi-site church with locations in the US and abroad. Terry is a sought after speaker around the world! 

In this episode, Terry and Stephen recount some youth ministry shenanigans and dive into a conversation about understanding, identifying, and claiming God's unique calling for your life. Regardless of whether you are in full-time ministry or a stay-at-home parent, you have a God-sized calling on your life and we hope this episode helps you discover it and fully step into it. Terry also unloads some of his vast knowledge of generational trends to better help us understand our current cultural moment and discover our role in seeing God's kingdom advance. Enjoy the episode!

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Steve Jamison serves as the Lead Pastors of Eastridge Church, a dynamic multi-site church with two campuses in the Seattle, Washington area and one in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Prior to pastoring Eastridge Church, Steve served as an evangelist ministering on six continents. Steve has a unique ministry blend, having led Jammin' Against the Darkness, an evangelistic outreach which featured NBA players, award-winning music, and the message of Jesus Christ in premier venues such as Madison Square Garden, The Verizon Center, and T-Mobile Park. He grew up fishing the treacherous waters off the coast of Alaska, which was both thrilling and full of adventure. It was in the thick of these adventures when he heard the voice of God for the first time, calling him into ministry, and realized there’s no greater thrill than discovering God’s calling on your life. He unpacks this and invites us into a deeper life in his new book, The Most Valuable Catch.

In this episode, Steve and Stephen talk about Steve's adventures fishing the treacherous waters off the coast of Alaska where he heard the voice of God for the first time, calling him into ministry. He unpacks some of the valuable lessons he has learned along the way, including realizing there's no greater thrill than discovering God's calling on your life. Enjoy the episode!

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Jason VanRuler is the author of Get Past Your Past: How Facing Your Broken Places Leads to True Connection. He began his career in 2011 and has worked with many populations over the years, ranging from persons who are incarcerated to top CEOs, performers and artists, and just about everyone in between. Jason has extensive experience as a clinician, coach, and speaker and operates a multistate private practice. Jason is known for his ability to relate and connect with his clients and offer hope to those who have felt hopeless. He has an engaged and rapidly growing online audience for his insightful, short videos sharing practical tips for psychological care, self-help, and healthy relationships. 

In this episode, Jason and Stephen talk about all things emotional health, dealing with brokenness, getting past your past, navigating challenges, and prioritizing appropriate vulnerability in order to deepen relationships. This conversation is FULL OF GOLD and I'm excited for you to hear it!

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