Take Root

Shannon Wallis is the author of the international best selling book We the Change and is a leadership and organizational effectiveness consultant to Fortune 500 companies and non-profits on six continents. She is also a debate coach at her daughters' school and is married to a retired Marine who has been her greatest support who, at a pivotal moment in her life, reminded Shannon that, "It wouldn't be a pilgrimage if it weren't challenging."  

Kathy Lambert  has served on the King County Council of Washington State for twenty years.  She  represents the 3rd district, which is the largest, covering nearly half the land mass of the county.  Prior to this, she represented the 45th district in Washington's legislature for seven years.   She cherishes her role in tirelessly serving the people who have elected her to represent them, and her roles as wife, mother, and Grandma.  Her story is one of deep faith, a legacy of lifelong service, and wisdom gained in learning to trust God through the most painful times in her own life. 

Richard Stearns is President Emeritus of World Vision, where he served as president for 20 years.  Prior to that, he was CEO at both Parker Brothers and Lenox.  Rich is the author of five books, including The Hole in Our Gospel which was the 2010 Christian book of the year. In his latest book, Lead Like it Matters to God, he offers a refreshing Jesus-centered approach to life and leadership, shared through his own story of successes and failures. He is a humble, thoughtful man, with a wonderful sense of humor, who will most certainly bless you as he shares with vulnerability from his own life experiences.  Rich and his wife, Reneé, live in Bellevue, Washington and have five children and seven grandchildren.

Richard Stearns is president emeritus of World Vision, where he served as president for twenty years.  Prior to that, he was CEO at both Parker Brothers and Lenox.   Rich is the author of five books (The Hole in Our Gospel was the 2010 Christian book of the year).  In his latest book, Lead Like It Matters To God, he offers a refreshing Jesus-centered approach to life and leadership, shared through his own story of successes and failures.   Rich is a humble, thoughtful man, with a wonderful sense of humor, who will most certainly bless you as he shares with vulnerability from his own life experiences.

Rich and his wife Renee' live in Bellevue, Washington and have five children and seven grandchildren.

Larry Anderson and Wendell Berkland have a story of friendship that is deep and authentic. One is a black cop; the other is a white criminal defense attorney.  Together they have co-authored Unlikely Brotherhood.  The book jacket reads, "Coming from extreme opposite ends of a cultural divide in the whitest major city in America, one is sworn to put away the bad guys, while the other defends those charged with murder, rape, and other heinous crimes. Their combustible relationship erupts in bigotry and hatred in their first encounter. But years later, when the two foes collide again, an improbable friendship binds them together. Hearts are changed as the two men of faith declare their intent to love one another as brothers during a deadly and racially charged time on the streets of Portland, Oregon. Their decades-long relationship and willingness to share their story has inspired multitudes around the world to build authentic and loving relationships—no matter the color of their skin." In this podcast, Larry and Wendell describe what led them to learn how to love one another as brothers and to teach others to do the same. 

Rachael Mitchell is a freelance copy writer, an author, mother and wife. On approaching a milestone birthday, she decided to revisit the people and stories that have shaped her life.  Rachael's creative journey of love and learning might just inspire you to do the same!    

Steve Atkinson is the Executive Director of BibleProject, a non-profit that helps people experience the Bible as a unified story that leads to Jesus. Steve spent 15 years in the business world, specializing in sales, marketing, and ministry - most recently as President of the Master’s Plan Foundation.  In this podcast, he shares the story of how God has led him in surprising directions as he surrendered his life to God. For more in formation on BibleProject go to https://bibleproject.com.

Martha Newsome, President and CEO of Medical Teams International, has dreamed of traveling the world to bring healing to the suffering since she was a child. As Martha learned to listen for God's leading in her life, this dream has taken shape in some amazing ways. You will be blessed as you listen to her walk of faith.  

Christine Soule is the founder and CEO of Providence Heights, a non-profit that empowers women in need through housing, employment opportunities, and personal development. She is also the author of Broken and Beautiful, which shares the story of her own healing from the trauma of her childhood.  Listen in as this amazing woman of faith gives us all new reasons for hope.   

Sean Dunn is the Founder and President of Groundwire, an organization that leverages technology to connect thousands of young people with the Gospel of Jesus. His plan?  The aim is to interject into social media, YouTube, music streaming, etc. with the good news of God's love for them and connect them to people who care.  Sound good?  Listen in! 

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