Mutuality Minded

In this episode, we will be engaging in a conversation about mutuality, specifically how mutuality supports our spiritual formation.

Joining us is Yvonne Biel. She is a former missionary teacher, young adult pastor, and Formation Pastor in Denver and graduate of Denver Seminary. She presently works as a spiritual director with a small ministry team in the Denver area called Chronic Hope and Healing. Yvonne’s passionate about making God accessible to others and seeing genuine transformation happen in the lives of God’s children by leading inner healing breakthrough experiences for individuals and groups in the name of Jesus Christ.

This podcast features Karl Helvig sharing how the New Testament supports biblical mutuality. Karl is a scholar and a pastor. He is an ordained pastor within the Evangelical Covenant Church, an adjust professor at Denver Seminary, an ECC Ministerial Standing Committee member for licensure/ordination seekers, and the Lead Pastor at Centennial Covenant Church. He received a BA in Classical Greek and a Masters in Biblical Studies from Denver Seminary.  He also has served as a missionary in China, providing care to cross-cultural workers and college students. Listen, learn, and enjoy! 

With us today is Dr. Eva Bleker. Dr. Bleeker is a Board-Certified Chaplain who holds two Master of Arts degrees through Dallas Theological Seminary, one in education and one in media and communications. After graduating from seminary, Eva completed her residency in Clinical Pastoral Education through Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas (BUMC). She then remained on the chaplaincy staff at BUMC for five years while also serving as the first female member of the pastoral staff at her church. Currently, Chaplain Bleeker serves as an Associate Faculty and teaching fellow in the Counseling Department and the Chaplaincy program at Denver Seminary. Enjoy listening to her journey and how she embraced God’s call on her life through a fuller understanding of the inerrant Word of God. 

With us today is Dr. Eva Bleker. Dr. Bleeker is a Board-Certified Chaplain who holds two Master of Arts degrees through Dallas Theological Seminary, one in education and one in media and communications. After graduating from seminary, Eva completed her residency in Clinical Pastoral Education through Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas (BUMC). She then remained on the chaplaincy staff at BUMC for five years while also serving as the first female member of the pastoral staff at her church. Currently, Chaplain Bleeker serves as an Associate Faculty and teaching fellow in the Counseling Department and the Chaplaincy program at Denver Seminary. Enjoy listening to her journey and how she embraced God’s call on her life through a fuller understanding of the inerrant Word of God. 

Dr. Patty Pell's passion for justice and reconciliation has led her to spend time in Urban Denver, India, Kenya, and teach in Uganda. Additionally, she has published several books and study guides with InterVarsity Press. Dr. Pell is currently the head of The Gospel Initiative and also speaks at various events, including events hosted by CBEDenver. Patty is a past member of the CBE Denver advisory board and is a strong advocate of mutuality.