The tables are turned for this episode, and Madi shares some things she learned and has reflected on this past year. 

In a culture that is all about “my truth”, with a great disregard for other perspectives and experiences, this conversation felt very relevant. Emmanuel brings a wealth of experience to the table in this episode, but also, as you will sense right away, a grand humility. What I really appreciate is that he doesn't approach this topic with a harsh tone of wanting to change your/my perspective on anything - he just shares what he's learned, how it's changed his life, and how he views people. He simply lives the life he knows he's called to live. Just another reason why Emmanuel was the right man for this conversation!

What was your take away from The Courage to CHANGE YOUR PERSPECTIVE? We'd love to hear what you're learning along the way. 

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Cathy Kuehni is a load of wisdom and joy and awesome-ness! With expertise in trauma-informed care, Cathy incorporates evidence-based training and practices within her coaching. Through individual, group and family mentoring, she helps those she serves towards freedom and renewed hope.

As a Certified Christian Leadership Coach, Cathy brings a Spirit-led, Jesus-centered approach in restorative-life strategies. She finds joy and purpose in helping others explore places where God is revealing tired, worn-down patterns…helping them towards renewal!

You'll want a paper and pen to write notes while listening to this episode.

What was your takeaway from The Courage to HEAL? We’d love to hear what you learn and discover along the way!

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Sebastian Kellner is the mastermind behind Backyard Escape Studios (check it out online!). He has built the business from the ground up, and is always looking for ways to grow and expand. We had this conversation in the Backyard Escape workshop, so there was lots of hustling and bustling around us as we talked about how being an entrepreneur is courageous - but how following Jesus is even more courageous.

What was your takeaway from The Courage to ENTREPRENEURSHIP? We’d love to hear what you learn and discover along the way!

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Maggie Paul is here!! We dive deep into the importance of embracing the entirety of who we are and where we're at - and why this all take courage. We also talk about the power of metaphor, and how that moves us into a place of curiousity and creativity. This is a conversation you don't want to miss!

What was your takeaway from The Courage to EMBRACE YOUR WHOLE SELF? We’d love to hear what you learn and discover along the way!

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We are all guests receiving hospitality from Calvin Tiessen during this conversation! Calvin is pursuing a PhD in hospitality and shares what he has been learning from a Biblical perspective, but also experientially as he has lived in multiple cultures. It's a conversation that will challenge us all as we seek to love our neighbours well.

What was your takeaway from The Courage to HOSPITALITY? We’d love to hear what you learn and discover along the way!

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Steve MacDouell is kicking off season 2 strong, talking all about neighbourliness - how to be a good neighbour, how neighbourhoods are designed, and why all of that is important as a follower of Jesus.

What was your takeaway from The Courage to NEIGHBOURLINESS? We’d love to hear what you learn and discover along the way!

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Buckle your seatbelts - we're back for season 2 of The Courage To podcast!

To have Bishop Oscar Muriu on the podcast is a total privilege! He is the Bishop of Nairobi Chapel, which is based in Nairobi, Kenya, though they have 250 locations around the world.

Bishop Oscar is so wise and experienced, so I hope you’re ready to glean from all he has to share. We talk about wrestling with the desires in our hearts, humility, accountability, the gift of the global church, and the importance of learning from each other.

What was your takeaway from The Courage to FOLLOW JESUS? We’d love to hear what you learn and discover along the way!

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Audrey Decker is on the podcast today talking all about her journey of grief.

In this interview, Audrey talks about what her family has lost over the past few years, her choice to lean into God during the darkest moments, how some of her misconceptions of God came to light, and what worked and didn’t work for her and her family as people journeyed alongside them.

What was your takeaway from The Courage to GRIEVE? We’d love to hear what you learn and discover along the way!

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