In this episode of the Westwood Podcast we have a conversation with Scott Swayne. Scott has worked for the last 29 years in Human Resources and serves as our current Leadership Board Chair. Hear how he shares hope with people going through difficult times in their employment.

Westwood has partnered with International Justice Mission (IJM) for 5 years to help end child slavery in Ghana. Leo Ackon is the Director of Advocacy for IJM in Ghana. In this episode, Leo shares about his life and how he sensed a calling to seek justice through his work. The challenge Leo gives to us is to dream big, leave it to God and take bold steps as he shares about the important and inspirational work he and the IJM team do together to bring justice in Ghana.

In the newest episode of the Westwood Podcast, you'll hear from Colleen Needles Steward. You might remember Colleen from her time as a broadcaster on WCCO. She is also the President and CEO of Tremendous Entertainment. Colleen shares inspiring and time-tested wisdom that will encourage you.

Eric is the President of Superior Lawn and Landscape and Superior Outdoor Expressions. The phrase, 'Be an adder, not a subtractor' has guided him in all areas of his life. He shares how he seeks to serve his family, employees and customers and make a difference in their lives through doing so.

In this episode we talk with Aaron Morland. Together we talk about his life as a husband and business owner. Join us as we talk about how God has combined his passion for Jesus and healthy living through a life of serving others.

In our conversation with Tami Stordahl we discuss her journey at Westwood and the new adventures that God is calling her into. Join us as we talk about the Online Campus and allowing God to work in and through us.

In the early 90's Tom had a major turning point in life through a career change. In that season he crafted a life changing mission statement that he's been living by and becoming for years. He is a husband, a father, a grandpa, and a Senior Vice President at Allianz. We get into how he is 'becoming his calling' in all these areas of life and more as he seeks to encourage the people around him to grow.

Brian Anderson is the Executive Director of HopeKids Minnesota, an organization that works with kids who have life-threatening medical conditions. Brian shares how he is inspired to love people that are often overlooked and how he strives to not miss what is right in front of him.

Brian and Kevin review a short list of their major take-aways from season 1 of our Westwood Podcast after a significant conversation about Kevin’s flannel shirt and what it’s like for him to be a dad now. Since we launched in January we have interviewed 16 guests of all different ages, who are living out their faith right where they are. Thank you for listening and engaging! Season 2 of the Westwood Podcast will release later this fall!

In part two of our conversation with Dave Nelson we talk about football, his passion to help young men grow and how he lives out his faith in all of it.