This is a podcast focusing on conversations with guests about following Jesus in various arenas and circumstances of life. Our team of hosts include Steven Carrizal, Tiffany Dahlman, Jeremy Hoover, and Cheryl Russell. We invite you to join us for these conversations, where we reflect on what it means to live as a follower of Jesus, where discipleship and the Kingdom of God call us into a new reality and give us a new script for life.
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Join Jeremy Bibaud, Jeffrey Gordon, and Brandon Hoover as we examine our favorite feature articles on PlayStation LifeStyle and highlight insightful comments from the PSLS community as we go.
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Join Miles Fisher as he goes deep with living legends about the life secrets that made these visionaries go from good to GREAT.
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RevOps is gaining traction as an innovative approach to managing the entire revenue generation process and optimizing it for efficiency and effectiveness. The future of sales is likely to be heavily influenced by this movement. To gain insights into this evolving landscape and learn about the latest strategies and technologies being used by revenue leaders, tune in to the RevOps Baddie podcast. Hosted by Brianna Dunbar-DeMike, the Vice President of Revenue Operations at Skaled Consulting LLC ...
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In the latest episode of Discipleship Conversations, Cheryl Russell and Tiffany Dahlman, sit down with Dr. Sara Barton to delve into the spiritual lives of emerging adults. Drawing on over 20 years of experience in higher education as a university chaplain and campus minister, Sara shares her insights into the unique challenges and rewards of walki…
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How does one become a missionary without ever leaving the country or even leaving town? Brandon Bell might be wondering the same thing as he finds himself back in thetown where he went to college to become a coach and teacher. In this conversation we talk about Brandon’s journey of discipleship, how he got into ministry, his take on campus ministry…
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De-Centered Leadership Insights from Pastor as Midwife - A Conversation with Dr. Shawna Songer Gaines
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In this episode of Discipleship Conversations, hosts Steven Carrizal and Cheryl Russell are joined by Dr. Shawna Songer Gaines, lead pastor at Trevecca Christian Community and author of "Pastor as Midwife." Dr. Songer Gaines shares her unique perspective on how midwifery, one of the oldest vocations, provides a timeless and powerful metaphor for le…
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Join us in this enlightening episode of Discipleship Conversations as we delve into the realm of vocational formation with Dr. Chris Cobbler, a seasoned missional theologian and the newly appointed executive director of the Center for Vocational Formation at ACU Dallas online. Dr. Cobbler brings a wealth of experience and passion to the table as he…
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Join hosts Tiffany Dahlman, Steven Carrizal, and Jeremy Hoover in the latest episode of "Discipleship Conversations," where they engage in a thought-provoking discussion on the pressing issue of church decline and the innovative ways that some Christian faith communities are responding. The hosts engage with an article by Chris Flanders from Missio…
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Are you a Christian parent with an emerging adult child that is choosing a different faith than you expected? Are you an emerging adult discovering spiritual renewal as you find a path to faith and spirituality apart from the tradition of your youth? Many Christian families are experiencing a change in their family faith dynamic as emerging adults …
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It is the season of Advent! Check out our latest podcast episode as hosts Steven Carrizal, Tiffany Dahlman, Cheryl Russell, and Jeremy Hoover, discuss Advent and what it has meant to them personally and in their ministries. Whether you're a seasonedAdvent enthusiast or new to the tradition, we invite you to listen to this "Discipleship Conversation…
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Walking the Camino de Santiago, as Kevin & Shelly Huddleston did (see Season 5 Episode 10), is a big undertaking. But what if we could see pilgrimage and the lessons of pilgrimage in the everyday of our lives. In this episode, the hosts have a roundtable discussion about finding and implementing pilgrimage in our ministry contexts.…
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Learning Prayer, Community, and Presence on the Camino de Santiago – A Conversation with Kevin & Shelly Huddleston
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Each day between two and three thousand people arrive in Santiago, Spain as pilgrims. This past summer, Kevin and Shelly Huddleston were two among that number on July 13 as they along with a small group of friends completed a 14-day walk on the Camino de Santiago. In this episode, we talk the two of them about their pilgrimage experience—about how …
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Note: Towards the end of this podcast a mention is made of domestic violence. “We are all prodigals.” With this statement, Greg Ross Taylor encourages us to take a new look at perhaps the greatest parable Jesus ever told. In this episode we talk to Greg about his new book Prodigals: Finding Home When We’ve Lost the Way (Leafwood Publishers). Rather…
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Unlocking Growth: Optimizing Revenue Operations and Software Sales Strategy with Chris Hoover
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I had the privilege of hosting Chris Hoover, a seasoned professional with a sterling reputation in the realm of revenue operations and software sales strategy. With an illustrious career spanning Etsy, Zscaler, and other renowned companies, Chris is a trusted advisor in optimizing revenue operations for growth and success. Delving into the discussi…
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In this episode of the podcast, we delve into the dynamic realm of Scaling Sales Organizations with our esteemed guest, Stuart Watson, Owner of East Peak Advisors. Stuart takes us through his intriguing journey into the world of revenue operations and sales, shedding light on his passion for building, scaling, and effectively operating inside sales…
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Our guest today is Jeff Wadholm, Senior Vice President of Revenue Operations at MeridianLink. Jeff joins us to discuss the impact of RevOps on company culture, focusing on fostering accountability and driving performance. Let's dive into the conversation with Jeff. Jeff explains the relationship between RevOps and company culture, emphasizing the i…
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Welcome to today's episode where we discuss the importance of building a revenue operations team with the right skills and expertise. Our guest, Jeremey Donovan, EVP of Revenue Operations and Strategy at Insight Partners, brings over two decades of experience in sales, marketing, and revenue operations. Jeremey shares valuable insights on skills ne…
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Welcome back to another exciting episode of "RevOps Baddie"! Today, we have a special guest with us, Tom Pae. Tom is an independent consultant and a thought leader in sales operations, marketing operations, and revenue operations. With over a decade of experience, he has established himself as an expert in driving revenue growth through data analys…
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Discovering The Holy Spirit At Work In Our Church’s Neighborhood – A Conversation with Wayne Beason
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“When we say that God is up to something in our neighborhood, that’s no just abstract or theoretical. That’s a broad way of describing very specific stories that are just waiting to be heard.” Wondering what those stories could be, Wayne Beason decided to ask. What he stumbled on something surprising. While many churches see themselves as God’s way…
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Welcome back to another exciting episode of "RevOps Baddie"! Today, we have a special guest with us, Pilar Schenk, the COO of Cisco Global Security & Collaboration. We are thrilled to have her here to delve into the crucial role of innovation and experimentation in driving revenue at large, established companies. Pilar begins the discussion by defi…
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Sarah Fruy Describes How Collaborating with Influencers Can Drive Revenue Growth for Your Business
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In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Fruy, the VP of Marketing at Linqia, to discuss the topic of influencer marketing and how it can drive revenue growth for your business. Sarah begins by defining influencer marketing as a form of marketing that involves partnering with influential individuals to promote your brand or products to their followe…
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Connecting With Emerging Adults Through Green Spiritual Practices Of Simplicity – A Conversation with Falon Barton
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“To be a disciple of Jesus is to love what Jesus loves, and Jesus loves creation.” Why is a large portion of one of the most spiritually rich generation of emerging adults leaving their faith? Falon Barton suggests that it is because their churches (and religion in general) are not addressing their strong value in justice. As one very connected to …
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How Affirm is Revolutionizing the Financial Services Industry Through Innovative Strategies with Ashmi Pancholi
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On today’s episode, we have Ashmi Pancholi, the VP of revenue operations and analytics at Affirm. Today, we will be discussing how Affirm is revolutionizing the financial services industry through innovative strategies. Affirm has been able to stay ahead of the curve in terms of implementing innovative revenue operations strategies in a rapidly evo…
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In today's episode, the host interviews Rachel Bergman, a GTM Leader, CRO, Growth & Revenue Leader, and Advisor. Rachel shares her insights and experiences on go-to-market (GTM) strategies for SaaS companies and how RevOps plays a critical role in overcoming challenges and achieving success. Rachel begins by giving a short summary of her work as a …
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“It wasn’t until I stepped on my yoga mat where I was able to reconnect with God in a deeper, more authentic way.” Following an intense dark night of the soul that had him questioning life and faith, Steven Brice found renewal in his relationship with God through the practice of yoga and meditation. As CEO of Yoga 4 Philly, Steven has found a way t…
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In this episode of the RevOps Baddie, William Redick, the VP of Revenue Operations at Global Performance Group, joins us to discuss the importance of sales enablement and training in revenue operations. Redick explains how sales enablement and training help ensure that sales reps have the necessary resources and information to effectively sell prod…
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In this episode of the RevOps Baddie, we sit down with Austin Ashworth, the VP of Revenue Operations at StaffBuildersHR, to discuss the ins and outs of revenue operations (RevOps) when it comes to scaling and managing teams. Austin starts by giving us a brief overview of his role and how revenue operations is essential in supporting the scalability…
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Kenosis. This is the word that describes the self-emptying love of Jesus which, for Dr. Cheryl Russell, is the basis for a reoriented theology of power and privilege. This reorientation of power and privilege seen in the life and ministry of Jesus is then a foundation for what Cheryl calls an egalitarian priesthood of all believers. What she found …
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From Lead to Sale with Justin Christianson: The Power of Revenue Operations in Driving Conversions
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On today's episode, we have Justin Christianson, Founder of Conversion Fanatics, which was recently acquired by Fusion92. He's here to share his expertise on optimizing the customer journey for better conversion rates. Justin explains that his work involves identifying and prioritizing areas of the customer journey that need optimization. He shares…
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Today, we are joined by Eric Martin, the VP of Demand Generation at Stack Overflow. Eric is here to share his insights on aligning Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) and Marketing teams for revenue growth by focusing on the metrics that matter. Eric starts by highlighting the key metrics that SDRs and Marketing teams should track to align the…
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In this episode of RevOps Baddie, host and RevOps expert discusses The Difference Between Marketing, Growth, and RevOps with Francisco Lacayo, the Chief Revenue Officer of WhiteSharkMedia, a digital marketing agency specializing in pay-per-click advertising and technology. The episode begins with Francisco providing an overview of his role as CRO a…
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Learning a New Model for Christian Leadership and Evangelism – A Conversation with Charles Kiser and Elaine Heath
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Note to listeners: This podcast contains a discussion about spiritual and church abuse.Charles Kiser and Elaine Heath help us gain a new understanding about what evangelism is and what it means to be a Christian leader in environments of spiritual abuse and trauma. What they share is perhaps a model for Christian leadership and evangelism in any en…
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In this episode of the RevOps Baddie podcast, Alex D. Simoes, the VP of Revenue Operations at ColdTrack, joins the show to discuss the topic of unlocking the potential of Revenue Operations. The host kicks off the conversation by pointing out that Head of Revenue Operations is the top trending job for 2023 according to LinkedIn, and asks Alex to pr…
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Formed by the Spirit along the Beautiful and Messy Journey toward Healing, Wholeness, and Home – A Conversation with Kelly Edmiston
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“A lot of my experiences with God were very supernatural, full of the Holy Spirit. I didn’t necessarily have a context for that growing up as a Church of Christ kid in Abilene, TX. So being able to express that and experience that now feels like coming home.” In this episode, Kelly Edmiston talks about pastoring theologically diverse people in a ch…
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Shifting Focus from Property to Ministry: How to Be a Church before Building a Church – A Conversation with Chidube Nkiruka
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What does it mean to be a church before building a church? To focus on ministry rather than property? This has been the focus of Chidube Nkiruka’s recent work with his church, Charleston Metropolitan Church of Christ in Charleston, SC. In this episode, Chidube walks us through the way he led Charleston Metro on a discernment process that brought th…
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A new season brings a new host. Jeremy and Steven welcome Tiffany Dahlman to the hosting team as they look forward to new perspectives in the conversation and a broader network of potential guests. In this episode, they return to the conversation about the words “disciple” and “discipleship” as they are used or experienced in each of their contexts…
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Mission Alive has been in the church planting work for the better part of the past couple of decades. However, over the past 18 months they have been re-envisioning what it means to plant churches. What’s starting to emerge is a conversation about forming innovative faith communities (ICFs) in marginalized communities. What does this look like? In …
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How to Stop Giving Advice and Telling Others What to Think – A Conversation with Steve Shaffer
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“I began looking for a way to improve my ability to have conversations with people that didn’t come across as me trying to change their mind, came across more authentically to be able to relate to folks in a way that honored them.” This is how Steve Shaffer got into coaching. In this episode, we discover what coaching is, the theological basis for …
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Being a Safe Conversation Partner in the LGBTQ+ Community – A Conversation with Darryl Canty
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Honor the person. See them as human. Be gentle and gracious. Listen deeply. These are core values Darryl Canty keeps in mind when having discipleship conversations with anyone but especially when engaging people in the LGBTQ+ community. Darryl’s passion is to be a safe conversation partner in the midst of a fractured and difficult relationship betw…
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From Practice to Habit to A New Way of Anticipating God Everywhere We Go – A Conversation with Chris Wiginton
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Cultivating the practice of listening to God into a habit that becomes a part of who we are and how we approach the circumstances of life takes time. As Chris Wiginton discovered, Discipleship Cohorts is a resource that sets us on that path whether it is our first time through as a participant or experiencing one multiple times with different group…
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Women in Ministry, Theology from Story, and Hearing Jesus Call Your Name – A Conversation with Cheryl Russell & Tiffany Dahlman
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When it comes to women in ministry, two prohibitive New Testament passages unfortunately provide all the clarity and certainty some people need. However, Cheryl Russell and Tiffany Dahlman suggest a different approach—moving from pattern to story. We do this by opening the Bible wide, tapping into its full wisdom, and developing a theology from the…
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Small Churches, Shared Spaces, and the Powerful Work of the Holy Spirit – A Conversation with Cheryl Russell & Tiffany Dahlman
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Small Churches, Shared Spaces, and the Powerful Work of the Holy Spirit – A Conversation with Cheryl Russell & Tiffany Dahlman Often leadership is determined by who is out front. Cheryl Russell and Tiffany Dahlman give us a perspective of leadership as being alongside. The power of this kind of leadership can be seen in the way they invite people i…
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“My definition of prayer: prayer is the reality of God. That’s what makes God real. Like having conversation, conversation you can have with your best friend.” – Jacqueline King What does it mean to call Jesus your friend? How does one begin to nurture such a relationship? In this episode, Jacqueline, Steven’s longtime friend and prayer mentor, sha…
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Bob has become a better listener in marriage and ministry. Michelle is pursuing a spiritual direction certificate with The Caritas Center. The Singing Oaks Church family is learning to slow down and listen for the voice of God. In this episode the Bentleys talk with Jeremy and Steven about how Discipleship Cohorts gave them new practices that awake…
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How Texas Professionals Become Tanzania Church Planters - A Conversation with Bob & Michele Bentley
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Like many young couples, the Bentleys began marriage with visions of a somewhat typical American life. However, very quickly they could see something different unfolding as they stepped into new opportunities and took on new challenges. In this episode Bob and Michele talk with Jeremy and Steven about their journey from nursing and accounting profe…
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Becoming a Church Radically Hospitable to the Word of God - A Conversation with Tiffany Dahlman
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“A church culture that is radically hospitable to the Word of God through the diverse voices within the congregation preaching in a rotating basis empowered by the gifting of the Holy Spirit.” This is how Tiffany Dahlman defines the open pulpit. In this episode, Jeremy and Steven talk with Tiffany about how the practice of the open pulpit forms a c…
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Making the Gospel Good News by Loving Your Neighbors Well – A Conversation with Charles Kiser
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In this episode, Jeremy and Steven talk with Charles Kiser about his forthcoming book “Trauma-Informed Evangelism: Cultivating Communities of Wounded Healers” which address questions such as: How do we love our neighbors well who carry religious trauma? How do we embody the good news of the way of Jesus in ways that are actually good news for those…
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12 Bar Blues and Reading Scripture as Participants in the Mission of God – A Conversation with Rex Butts
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In this episode, Jeremy and Steven talk with Rex Butts about his new book Gospel Portraits: Reading Scripture as Participants in the Mission of God. Leaning into guitar playing interests, Rex likens our interaction with the story of the Bible to that of members of a blues band. Knowing the key and tempo of the song and following the structure of 12…
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Whether one is learning to play the bass or the game of chess, growing in our skill level occurs best when we are not thinking about being better than others. Rather it is when we approach the instrument or game as a learner. The same goes with growing as a disciple. In this episode, Jeremy and Steven talk about how growing is like setting down one…
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In this episode, Jeremy and Steven talk with Seth Bouchelle, a New York City missionary, about not inviting people to church, but rather helping them to start a church with their community of friends and family. In addition to planting churches, Seth serves as the Director of Equipping for Exponent Group, coaching traditional churches in evangelism…
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The Food Service Industry as Missionary Training – Part 1 of a Conversation with Seth Bouchelle
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In this episode, Jeremy and Steven talk with Seth Bouchelle, a New York City missionary, about his journey from a food service job in Amarillo to planting churches in New York City. Learn how this journey helped him change his understanding and practice of evangelism. In addition to planting churches, Seth serves as the Director of Equipping for Ex…
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