In this episode, Kristine and Elsie sit down with Mark and Rose Crea, who served with Feed My Starving Children for decades. Learn why servant leadership has been their standard and how the impact is more far-reaching than we could ever know.

Mark Crea is CEO Emeritus of Feed My Starving Children and served as CEO from 2004 to 2025 as the Lord grew FMSC from 3 million meals to 460 million meals a year. Mark is passionate about helping the least of these in Jesus’ name. Mark has 45 years of management and fundraising experience in national nonprofit organizations. He and his wife, Rosanne, married in 1978. They raised 4 daughters (their eldest daughter, Noelle, passed away from breast cancer in 2016) and they treasure their 12 grandchildren.

Both Mark and Rose grew up in St. Paul. Mark is one of 5 children in a strongly Italian-American family with a tradition of great food and big family gatherings. He loves to fish and rebuild boats at their lake home up north. He’s a man of many talents and a helpful Mr. Fix-It kind of dad whenever there’s a project that needs doing. He is humble, positive, and a true servant leader, with a booming laugh and a way of genuinely caring about everyone he meets.

To donate or get involved with Feed My Starving Children; visit their website: https://www.fmsc.org/

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In this episode of The One Pebble Podcast, Kristine and Elsie talk to Alita Reynolds, President of Women of Faith. Learn how a crumbling life led to an incredible ministry. If you've ever had the thought that you're not enough, or you're too far gone, then this is for you. 

Links:

Women of Faith

The Alita Reynolds Show

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In this episode of The One Pebble Podcast, Kristine and Harris sit down with Dr. Scott Abrams; a physician board certified in addiction medicine, who is in recovery himself for an addiction to opioid pain medication. Dr. Abrams shares his profound journey from a promising medical career to the depths of addiction and ultimately to recovery. He discusses his early life, the impact of faith, the allure of opioids, and the moment he hit rock bottom. Learn how his own addiction, recovery journey and subsequent work in addiction medicine has given him purpose; and why he says there is always hope. 

To find Scott's book: 

Tristan Publishing

Amazon

Scott's daily blog: faithinthestruggle.com

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In this episode of The One Pebble Podcast, Kristine sits down with an incredibly special guest - her dad; Dale Fladeboe. In this heartfelt conversation, they reflect on a life filled with courage, music, and resilience.

Dale Fladeboe is an Minnesota State Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame Auctioneer, who opened Fladeboe Auctions in Willmar, Minnesota in 1978 after attending the Worldwide College of Auctioneering. Since that time, the company has grown to specialize in selling farmland across MN and charitable fundraising auctions across the nation and worldwide. Dale continues to conduct auctions on a regular basis and is extremely proud to have his children join him in the family business. He and his wife Grace have been married for 58 years and live on a working farm near Willmar, Minnesota.

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On this episode of The One Pebble Podcast, Kristine and Harris sit down with Pastor Yura Fedoryuk from Zolotonosha, Ukraine. In this poignant conversation, Pastor Yura describes what living through war has been like, and how his young church family has been providing physical and spiritual support to refugees. 

To give: https://openheartukraine.org/

Yura Fedoryuk is a pastor, husband, father, and visionary leader from Ukraine. Together with his wife Nina and children (Emiliya is 14 and Benjamin is 10), Yura leads Open Heart Church in the city of Zolotonosha — a young and vibrant Christian community that seeks to help people open their hearts to God's love and become true disciples of Jesus. Their vision is to transform families and impact their city through Christ’s love. Open Heart Church was planted just 4 years ago. Since the beginning of the full-scale war, Yura and his church have been actively serving their local community — providing spiritual care, humanitarian aid, and hope to families affected by the war. Open Heart Church continues to grow as a place of healing, restoration, and purpose. He travels to the U.S. to build relationships with churches and partners who want to support what God is doing in Ukraine.

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In this episode of The One Pebble Podcast; Kristine sits down with Minnesota native and Olympic runner, Carrie Tollefson. From running around a rural-Minnesota track, to competing on the biggest stage in the world, Carrie has never forgotten her roots. Learn why she encourages others to follow their dreams, and how she is inspiring generations of runners to succeed both on the track and in life. 

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Get ready! The One Pebble Podcast is launching soon! We can't wait to share inspirational stories with you. One pebble, so many ripples...what will you do to make a difference?

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