In this very special episode of Relevate, you'll hear from our host, Rena Olsen, with the exciting news of a project she's been working on to help connect people with purpose!

Don't miss Rena's big news and the chance to be among the first to get the full scoop on Uncommon Philanthropist.

Please search for her new podcast, Uncommon Philanthropist, and remember to subscribe and share.

To learn more:  https://uncommonphilanthropist

Also featured in this episode, the amazing Erin Peterson, CEO of Scout Stories:  https://scoutstories.org

It takes the strength of a warrior to overcome all that Adam Cherney has endured during his young life...a devastating fall, multiple surgeries followed by complications, and a rare disease eventually landed him in a wheelchair.  His recovery and mission to live a life full of purpose and adventure is now reaching new heights through his new nonprofit, cherneysjourneys.  Listen to Adam's faith-filled and heroic story!

To learn more about Adam:  https://cherneysjourneys.com

To learn more Ubora Tanzania:  https://UboraTZ.org

For more about Rena, the host of Relevate:  https://Rena-olsen.com

Mark Goodman is an expert on forgiveness.  Lord knows we all need coaching on this subject!  Mark has written a new book about his journey from abuse survivor to forgiveness advocate in, "Forgiving a Good Man".

You'll learn from Mark that freedom awaits for those who choose the sometimes difficult yet intentional act of forgiveness.

Who do you know that needs to hear this episode?  Please share!

To connect with Mark Goodman: https://70x7.org

To connect with Rena Olsen, your host of The Relevate Podcast:  https://rena-olsen.com

Breakthrough often requires a radical approach, especially when it comes to adolescents who are struggling with mental health and other challenges. My friend, Dr. Weston Robins, a psychologist, is leading the charge through "radical youth work" for teens and young people through his organization, Eternal Strength. Dr. Wes is here today on the Relevate Podcast to share more about his highly effective and innovative approach to counseling and therapy for troubled teens. To learn more about Eternal Strength:  https://eternalstrength.com

For more about Rena Olsen, host of the Relevate Podcast:  https://rena-olsen.com

The call on my heart to serve in Africa came later in life through my work as a communications consultant for the nonprofit Ubora Tanzania.

Ubora (a Swahili word for excellence) serves a rural village in the valley of Mount Kilimanjaro and has for over 20 years now.  In this hope-filled episode, you'll learn more about the beautiful land of Tanzania and her people and the work of Ubora! I also share some personal insight from my visit in 2022. You'll also meet a few of the amazing people of Ubora (on the U.S. side), Dave Burgess, the president, and Emily Weaver, our operations impact manager.   Stay tuned for a future episode to meet our Tanzanian counterparts!

For more about UboraTZ, visit: https://UboraTZ.org

To listen to Dave's previous episode on the Relevate Podcast: https://relevatepodcast.podbean.com/e/called-to-serve-with-dave-burgess/

Dave and Mary Ann Taylor, who have faithfully served the ministry for decades now, have also share their story on Relevate:  https://relevatepodcast.podbean.com/e/faithful-with-dave-and-mary-ann-taylor/

To learn more about Rena, the host of the Relevate Podcast:  https://rena-olsen.com

Asante Sana (thank you very much) for listening and sharing this episode with your friends.  

If you'd like to connect to discuss more about Ubora, email:  [email protected]

"The more we have accepting and adventurous eaters, the more that people are accepting and open to different cultures and different people--that adds to progress in the world." - Skye Estroff

Atlanta food celeb and social media expert Skye Estroff and Rena Olsen, the host of Relevate, are both serious food aficionados.  The two chat about the Atlanta food scene and wax poetic about the many ways food is love.

To connect with Skye:  https://skye-estroff.com

To connect with Rena:  https://rena-olsen.com

"A lot of people I see fail (in recovery) is because they are unwilling to do the simple disciplines that are required." - Kirk Driskell, Founder-Vision Warriors Church

Freedom from drugs and alcohol is not easy, but possible--it takes the heart and discipline of a warrior, according to Kirk Driskell.  Listen to Kirk's journey to 10,000 days of recovery and the hard truths he's learned along the way of what it takes to live an "epic" life in long-term recovery. Kirk is the founder of Vision Warriors Church and is responsible for helping lead hundreds of men, and now women, to freedom through his organization.  

To learn more about Vision Warriors:  https://visionwarriors.org

To connect with Rena Olsen, the host of the Relevate Podcast:  https://rena-olsen.com

Heather Palacios has struggled to live since she was 8-years-old.  Today she has become an impassioned advocate to choose life over suicide, a path she continues to walk out every day.  

During the pandemic when she was restricted from ministering to others in person, she came up with the idea of a LIFEBOX, a gift box filled with tools and resources to help those who struggle to survive.  

In this episode, Heather shares more about her personal journey and how she's using LIFEBOXES as a tool in the fight to inspire others to choose life.    

This is Heather's second appearance on the Relevate Podcast.  To listen to the previous episode, where she fully shares her story:  https://relevatepodcast.podbean.com/e/survivor-story-with-heather-palacios/

To connect with Heather or to request a LIFEBOX or donate to the cause, visit:  https://wondherful.com

To connect with Rena Olsen, the host of the Relevate Podcast:  https://rena-olsen.com

Be safe and know that you are loved, dear ones.  Your life matters more than you can ever imagine.

xo

Rena

Sunshine and storms often follow one another as we make our way through life on Earth.  For Jason Clawson, the storms hit early and suddenly, as his wife was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer.  Listen to his powerful yet hopeful story and the unexpected gift that helped him find new life and purpose again--and eventually the chance to give sunshine to others.

To learn more about Jason and his Giving Sunshine gift boxes:  https://givingsunshine.org

To connect with Rena Olsen, the host of the Relevate Podcast and soon, Maturus:  https://rena-olsen.com and https://maturus.net

You can find Rena on Instagram:  https://instagram.com/renaolsen

There is, perhaps, no greater mystery than love!  Author Kim Sorrelle walks us through what love is and what love is not, as instructed by Paul the Apostle in 1 Corinthians 13:4-8.  

Kim is the author of the new book, Love Is:  A Yearlong Experiment of Living out 1 Corinthians 13 Love.  While many of us may have said these very words when we got married, chances are the full meaning of the "life is patient, love is kind..." message did not take root in our hearts. 

Don't miss her hard yet hope-filled story and deep dive into 'love' on this episode of the Relevate Podcast!

To connect with Kim:  https://kimsorrelle.com

To connect with Rena, the host and creator of the Relevate Podcast:  https://rena-olsen.com

Who do you know that needs to hear that message?  Please share this episode and subscribe to the Relevate Podcast!

Thank you for being a listener and supporter of this program.

xo

Rena