The Better Together Podcast with Callie and Rosario "Roz" Picardo

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Pastors Michael and Jill Beck are in recovery one day at a time. They also have a passion for helping others. Listen in for help on the journey whether you are personally battling addiction, in recovery, or supporting a loved one who is. 

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How do you pray? Prayer is an important part of the Christian life, but each of us comes with our own perception of what prayer looks like. Join us this week as spiritual director Laura Baber guides us in a variety of Christian prayer practices. Are you ready to try something new that may deepen your communication with the Lord in this season?

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“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest." (Matthew 11:28, The Message) If that invitation from the Lord resonates with you, then you don't want to miss this week's podcast with special guest Rev. Dr. Dan Gildner. Join us as we unpack Sabbath rest for Christians today, exploring both the biblical reasons why and the practical techniques of how.

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Power can corrupt even Christian leaders, but as a Christian should you avoid leadership roles and opportunities for career advancement? This week's guest Bishop Mike Lowry helps us unpack this topic, as we live out our faith with confidence and humility.

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Raising kids can be so rewarding but also so challenging. Are we doing enough? What could we be doing differently? At the end of the day, will they fall in love with Jesus?

Rev. Joshua and Lady Barbara Ward of Omega Baptist Church in Dayton, OH join us as we talk about this journey of parenthood, what we are learning, and what we are doing in this season to point our kids toward Jesus. 

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Spiritual direction is a gift to us personally and to many of the Christian leaders we host on the Better Together Podcast. This week, Callie's spiritual director Laura Baber joins us to unpack the topic of spiritual direction: What is it? Who needs it? How do you find a good spiritual director? What should you avoid?

Organizations To Help Search For A Spiritual Director: 

Spiritual Directors International is an interfaith organization with a great search engine.  Use the filters to help narrow the search:

https://www.sdicompanions.org/find-a-spiritual-director-companion/

Most denominations have spiritual direction connection points.  

For example,  Hearts On Fire / Fellowship of United Methodist Spiritual Directors

  https://fumdrl.org/public-directory/

Spiritual Directors of Color:  https://sdcnetwork.org

Network of Evangelical Spiritual Directors:  https://www.networkofevangelicalspiritualdirectors.com

And there are numerous spiritual direction training programs that can offer help as well.  A few examples include: 

Center for Spiritual Formation, Ministry of Spiritual Direction:

Centerformation.org

Audire : https://audirespiritualdirection.org/about-2/

Selah: https://selahspiritual.com/find-a-spiritual-director/

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Valentine's Day is a day of mixed emotions. For some, it is a day to love on your significant other. For others, it is a reminder of singleness. Is there a better way to celebrate regardless of your age, stage, or relationship status? Join us this week as we pursue a better Valentine's Day!

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How do you make a difference?
We want to make the world a better place, to share the love of Jesus in real and tangible ways, but where do we start?

Rev. Joshua and Lady Barbara Ward are doing that through Omega Baptist Church and in their own backyard. Join us as we go from theory to practical to love those around us. 

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We aren’t talking fall, winter, spring, or summer, but what season of life are you in with family, professionally, and emotionally. Naming your season offers permission and freedom as well as helpful boundaries. So what season are you in, and how can you grow where you are today?

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God calls all of us to be servants, and we become the best version of ourselves as leaders when we lead like Jesus.  If you are want to grow in your servant-leadership, this episode will inspire you to grow deeper into the likeness of Jesus as we interview Rev. Dr. Kent Millard.  Kent Millard is the President of United Theological Seminary, has pastored for over 40 years, has written numerous books, and is a friend and mentor.  

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