Life and Mission

Ronne Rock is a storyteller, truth-teller, hope-dealer, and author of One Woman Can Change the World: Reclaiming Your God- Designed Influence and Impact Right Where You Are.

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Mission and vision are words we hear often, but we can struggle to differentiate between them. As leaders, communicators, and fundraisers, the confusion can cost us.

We have a great cause! Why won’t people join us? Why don’t they give?

Maybe it’s because we’re not being clear. They can’t see the big picture, and they don’t understand what we’re doing or how what we do fits in with the big picture. In this episode, I’m talking about vision, mission, goals, something I call handles, and how all of these work together.

1. Vision (1:24)
2. Mission (4:14)
3. Goals (7:34)
4. Handles (8:33)

Understanding these four words, and training our team to use them in the same way, will help us to more easily see our collaborators, and connect with the hearts of the people that God sends across our paths. It will help us to express more freely and more clearly what we’ve set out to do, and how people can be a part of it.

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Fundraising doesn’t have to be a chore! Why should it be? We get to invite people into a greater story. David Oaks and I had a fun conversation about the simple things you can put into practice today to build better relationships and raise more money for your mission.

Connect with David:
Website: www.wsdevelop.com
Instagram: @davidLoaks12
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavidLOaks
Twitter: @davidoaks

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How do we get past that nagging feeling that we aren't qualified or "ready" to do that thing we're supposed to do?

Imposter syndrome is that feeling many of us get when we start something new, where we question our qualifications, our abilities, or even our right to be involved at all. Jennifer Harshman works with people who want to make a difference, mostly writers and entrepreneurs. She says imposter syndrome is something we can all struggle with, but there are ways to overcome it.

• Talk back to your inner critic
• Strike a power pose
• Take a small step every day
• Celebrate taking that small step, no matter how it goes

What's your strategy to beat imposter syndrome?

About
Jennifer Harshman shows people who want to make a difference exactly what to put in their books and blog posts and where, so they get the clarity and confidence they need to start writing immediately.
Connect with Jennifer at harshmanservices.com
facebook.com/jennifer.harshman

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How can moments of slow living create an island of peace in our daily lives?  Jodi Grubbs is a slow living advocate and host of the Our Island in the City podcast. Here are some of the ways we  can slow down and connect in the midst of our busy lives.

Guest:
Our Island in the City
Connect with Jodi on Instagram @jodi.grubbs

Sponsor:
Get Out of the Boat, A Bible-Based Business Virtual Retreat, April 30, 2021
getoutoftheboat.com

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Chris Staron is an award-winning filmmaker, an author, comedian, and podcaster. As host of the Truce Podcast, Chris uses journalistic tools to provide history and context to better understand the Christian church today. He gives us an inside look into his storytelling process, and why the stories we tell are so important.

Connect with Chris at trucepodcast.com

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What's keeping your nonprofit or ministry from being fully funded?
Mary Valloni lays down some truth to help us overcome the lies we believe about money and fundraising. Plus, simple things you can do today to start your journey to Fully Funded.

Connect with Mary at maryvalloni.com and at fullyfundedacademy.com

Need a Certified Fully Funded Coach?
fullyfundedacademy.com/kayhelm

Get the book: Fundraising Freedom: 7 Steps to Build and Sustain Your Next Campaign

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. If you decide to purchase any of these resources, I earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. 

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Misty Phillip is using her gifts and her calling to bring people together. In 2020, she hosted two events–one live, right before the lockdown–and the second as a virtual event. We talked about the differences and similarities between live and virtual events, Misty’s personal journey of faith, and cultivating community.

About Misty Phillip
Misty is a dreamer and a doer who believes we are all here for a reason and that we are created for a purpose. She encourages people to use their story to give God glory. Misty Phillip is a podcaster, speaker, author, and entrepreneur who is passionate about helping you spark your soul message.

Founder of Spark Media which consists of the Spark Christian Podcast Conference, Spark Now Summit, and the Spark Collective. She is the host of the popular By His Grace podcast. Misty inspires others through her leadership, speaking, and mastermind groups. She currently serves as the Houston Connect Leader for Christian Women In Media. Misty is the author of the best-selling Bible Study, The Struggle is Real: But So is God and Spark Podcast Planner 2020.

MistyPhillip.com and SparkMedia.Ventures
Connect with Misty on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and Pinterest

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If you've ever wanted to start a podcast, this is for you. But not only podcasts, we're talking about going where your audience is, the process of creating content, and how to get your message out to the world.

About
Alana is a podcast coach, editor, and podcast producer who is on a mission to take the overwhelm, frustration, & stress out of podcasting, and put the fun back in! Alana is the host of The Podcasting Party Podcast, where she shares simplified step-by-step instructions, and easy-to-implement strategies for podcasters of all stages & phases.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alanapdawson/
Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastingparty/
Website: https://alanadawson.com

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I sat down with Brandy Wallner of Hope*Writers to talk about three things writers and creatives need to succeed.

1. A guide
2. Good, fresh information
3. Community

Brandy is a community writer for Hope*Writers, tasked with building community and keeping members on track.

For more about Hope*Writers
https://lifeandmission.com/hope

Do you dream of publishing your writing but you’re not sure what to do next (or where to start)? Check out this free quiz to help you identify where you are on the writing path.

I am a Hope*Writer affiliate, which means if you become a member of the Hope*Writer community, I get paid. That helps keep this podcast going. Thank you!

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