Take Root

Sally Leist, a native of the Pacific Northwest, has worked in various career paths, including roles in business and with Young Life International and World Vision.

Alongside her husband, Scott, she is currently based in Kampala, Uganda, dedicated to pursuing justice where it has been absent.

In this episode, Sally delves into her most recent work, sharing both the challenges and the joy encountered in addressing the brokenness of our world.

Valeriy G. Valeriy serves as the Honorary Consul of Ukraine in Washington and Oregon, and is vice president of VS Foods and president of Goel Payment Solutions. Growing up in communist-controlled Ukraine, any discussion of God was unsafe. But God intervened in miraculous ways to introduce Valeriy and his family to His great love, and that changed everything. Valeriy lives in Bellevue, Washington with his wife and 5 children and he continues to serve an ever-growing Ukrainian population.

Levi Davenport is the president of C3 Leaders, a ministry committed to empowering business leaders to make a positive difference in the world through community, commerce, and culture- all rooted in their faith in Christ.

In this interview, he shares vulnerably from his own life story, and how God has led him to this opportunity to guide business leaders in the greater Seattle area to a deeper walk of faith.

Millie Voigtlander is the founder of Adoration House, a house of worship and prayer in the University District of Seattle. In this episode, Millie shares the story of the clear calling she received to move to Seattle for the purpose of gathering people to pray, and how God provided everything needed to make that happen. Woven throughout this story is a hopeful vision for the future of Seattle- a beautiful picture of God's desire for healing and reconciliation.

Kendra VanderMeulen is currently serving as the CEO of the National Christian Foundation, the largest Christian grant maker in the world. The team at NCF mobilizes resources and inspires Biblical generosity, serving thousands of families, advisors and ministries nationwide.

Kendra is a veteran of the wireless telecommunications industry, having served as an Executive Vice-President at InfoSpace and as the Senior Vice-President and General Manager of the Wireless Data Division of AT&T Wireless.

Her story is one of trusting God for each step of her life, and discovering His generous love for her as He guides her into an ever deeper walk with Him.

Keith Carpenter and his wife made the difficult decision to leave their cherished home in Minnesota and embark on a mission to establish a church in one of the most challenging neighborhoods in Seattle back in 2009.

The inception of Epic Life Church marked the beginning of a remarkable transformation within the community, as miracles started to unfold in abundance. In this particular episode, Keith takes us on a profound journey of faith, emphasizing the importance of trust and love. Furthermore, he sheds light on how an even grander vision materialized, giving rise to additional initiatives such as Pilgrim Coffeehouse, a food bank, and a nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting the community and replacing darkness with hope and joy.

Dr. Gregg Glenn has had a remarkable career in the field of vaccine development and bio-technology. As the recently retired President of Research and Development at Novavax, he is a recognized innovator and leader in the fields of vaccine delivery, discovery, and translation to development.

In this interview, Dr. Glenn shares incredible insight about his lifetime of work, and about how his faith has always been a guiding light.

Katie Mathews was paralyzed in a car crash at age 16, and is now a life coach for other women healing from life's traumas. She is author of the book Unparalyzed and has much to teach about what that word can mean for each of us as we release our fears to God.

Amber Cantu is the 6th generation granddaughter of Chief Seattle, and is part of the Colville confederation of 12 tribes.

She is a warrior for women and children, and for her people. Amber and her husband have 5 adult children, 7 grandchildren, and are currently fostering 7 Native American children. She is working to break generational trauma and addiction by raising up the next generation to know “who” they are and “whose” they are- children of God with value and purpose. 

But her vision is even bigger. She is determined to create real and lasting change for her people in this generation, trusting in God for his wisdom and direction. 

Barry Rowan is a Harvard Business school graduate who has held a range of C-suite roles and has been instrumental in building and transforming eight businesses, primarily in the technology and communications space. 

After spending nearly 40 years thinking about the integration of faith and work, Barry has authored a book entitled The Spiritual Art of Business (Connecting the Daily With the Divine). In this interview, he shares with vulnerability and wisdom what he has learned.