Aryn's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  Futuristic, Activator, Communication, Arranger and Woo

Jill Amend passed away  at 73 years old September 28, 2025 in Lufkin, Texas.  She grew up alongside her beloved older sister and younger brother. As the middle child, she shared a special bond with both, always protective and tenderhearted—even crying whenever her little brother was disciplined!

Jill was a beloved elementary school teacher, Mom to Preston, Aryn and Phillip and  Gigi to 7 grandchildren.   

Known as the “mother of the neighborhood,” Jill had a gift for welcoming others with warmth, kindness, and plenty of home-cooked meals. Her home was always open - filled with laughter, homemade pies that rivaled those of her mother and grandmother, and the joy of family and friends gathered around the table. Summers often meant cousins and family filling the house, and Jill always delighted in making her house a place where everyone felt at home

Aryn (her daugther) talks about the many endearing qualities of her mom Jill in this episode.  She Aryn is the founder and owner behind Oyster Creek Studios and Oyster Creek Collection, a vibrant lifestyle brand known for creating timeless, livable homes layered with color, character, and personality.

Aryn, her husband, and their two boys now reside in East Texas, where they love living among the piney woods and enjoying a slower pace of life outside the hustle and bustle of Houston. When she’s not designing beautiful homes or dreaming up new furniture pieces, Aryn loves hosting gatherings at her home, Creole Casa. You can usually find her treasure hunting through estate sales, antique malls, and thrift shops, always on the lookout for one of a kind finds, in between cheering her boys on from the sidelines at all their sports and activities.

Episode 89: Dreaming of And Creating Beautiful Spaces with Aryn Guillory

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Ann's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  Responsibility, Belief, Developer, Restorative & Empathy

Ken and Ann met as students at the University of Texas  and upon graduation they  marred joined staff with Cru staff and served in various countries  including living on the gospel frontier in East Asia  for 13 years.  Currently Ken  serves as Senior Vice President of Leadership Development at East-West, whose vision is making disciples of Jesus in the spiritually darkest nations. Ken is a co-founder of Indigitous, a ministry helping people in digital spaces reach their world. God’s calling has led Ken  to 60 nations, serving and strengthening Christ’s leaders. Ann has led in a ministry called God Tools and currently enjoys  her work in a local floral shop!  

They recently celebrated their 40th anniversary and love hiking, camping, cycling, and spending as much time as possible with their six grandchildren. They reside in Plano, Texas. 

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Dr. Worley has experience teaching from coast to coast. She became convinced that every student carries distinct strengths. Using research on multiple intelligences and learning preferences, she found a way to identify those strengths quickly and allow students to respond to academic content through their strongest creative abilities:

Her twenty year study on a project she created to discover students strengths, works!

After losing everything including 15 years of research and examples in a fire she decided it was time to write about this idea to pass on to more and more students. That became a win win for her and students, too.  Discover a way to uncover your strengths and the youth around you!  In this conversation you will hear Dr. Worley  share how using student strengths enriches lives , education and academic success.

Smartart4schools website    Smart Art Courses for Teachers: Free the till the end of October 2026 on Zoom.     EBOOK  Free  May6th - May 10th.   On Amazon Smart Art Dr. Sara Worley 

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Tracy Curtis is a devoted wife and mother of five who lives in Omaha, Nebraska. As an event planner and active member of Coram Deo Church, she brings a heart for service into every area of her life. Tracy faithfully supports her family through hospitality and thoughtful organization, creating a warm and welcoming home. She loves staying active, exercising regularly, and being deeply involved in her children’s activities. Her life reflects a strong love for Jesus and a commitment to serving others well.

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Shelby and her husband Erik live in Boston with their two year old Mila and precious golden retriever, Lou. Shelby is a pediatric physical therapist, but right now she stays at home with Mila as she continues to recover from her stem cell transplant and embrace her new life while navigating cancer remission. Erik just transitioned from being a military pilot to the reserves and he currently attends Harvard Business School where he is about to finish his first year. Shelby and Erik are so grateful to almost be out of the Boston winter and ready for some spring weather so they can get back to what they enjoy doing: being outside in the sunshine

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Michelle lives in Natick (heavy a sound) Ma, a suburb of Boston where she currently serves on the People & Culture team with Cru. Caring for the ~50 campus and capacity staff in the New England states is her main focus, while also providing support in various ways to staff throughout the Northeast Geography.  

She’s been on staff with Cru for almost 35 years and has ministered to college students in St. Petersburg, Russia and Tallinn Estonia, at the University of Arkansas and on campuses in the Boston area.   In 2021 she made the switch full-time to staff care. 

She loves visiting National Parks and other beautiful locations with her husband and four adult kids and treasures any time when they are all together since they currently occupy 3 different time zones. An avid lover and sunshine and people-anytime those two things are combined she’s happy. 

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Erica brings a unique blend of life experience, faith, and heart to every stage of life. Transitioning from actuarial analyst to missionary wife, then 16 years homeschooling, and now a mom of amazing UT Austin College kiddos, she has learned to navigate life’s changes with confidence and grace. Guided by Belief, Responsibility, and a Restorative mindset, her love for God, people, and cats shapes how she approaches every challenge and opportunity.

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Karina Venable lives in Austin, Texas with her husband David and their three beautiful children, who are each gifts, given from the Father through adoption. Karina has been a teacher in various capacities throughout the years, including homeschooling her children for seven years. She loves to study scripture and write about what the Lord is teaching her, and she recently had the honor of co-authoring a Bible study on 1 Peter for Providence Church. Karina loves to read aloud good stories with her family and friends. Even more so, she loves to listen to the stories of loved ones, especially over delicious coffee. 

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Barbara shares insights about a recent workshop for the Bridges Staff Team at Texas A&M.   Each person brings their unique strengths.  She talks about some of the insights she observed with the group of five .  

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Julie's Top 5 Cliftonstrengths are: Strategic, Input, Relator, Belief & Arranger 

James and Julie are both native Texans and have been married 35 years. They have been on staff with ReachGlobal (mission agency of the Evangelical Free Church of America) for 31 years. They lived and served in Kyiv, Ukraine for 15 years and Budapest, Hungary for 15 years. In August 2025 they relocated back to the USA and live in Austin, Texas. They have two wonderful children, Will (married to Courtney and father of our first grandchild) has lived in Warsaw, Poland for three years serving with International Justice Mission; and Katia (married to Luke) lives in Chicago, Illinois and is in her second year of nursing school. Julie and James both love serving in their local church (wherever they are) and are especially drawn to developing the younger generations in their walks with Jesus.

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In this episode Barbara tells about a creative group that she is a part of and how fueling her creativity overflows in to her  love for hospitality.  Knowing and using her strengths are integral in what happens at home around her table with friends and family.  

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Dawn lives in Dallas. TX. She recently made the move to East-West ministries from Cru where she helps mobilize the next generation to go to the spiritual darkest places of the world. She enjoys all things outdoors, a good cup of coffee with good conversation. 

Prayer in the Night: For those who Work, or Watch or Weep by Tish Harrison Warren is one of the books that has ministered to her in her journey. 

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Maximizer is one of Barbara's top strengths and as she thinks about 2026 it gives her some intentionality in areas of her life that she wants to maximize! 

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You can hear more about her story on Episode 61.

Barbara talks about the history of EYS and the joy she gets from connecting with people and encouraging them  to live wholeheartedly in their strength areas. 

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Nicole's Top 5 Clfitonstrengths are:  Maximizer, Empathy, Harmony, Futuristic  and Developer

Nicole and Daniel (Mambo) make their home in Denver, Colorado, though they originally from Wisconsin and Mexico City. Nicole is a dedicated career coach who thrives on helping people discover their purpose and professional direction. Daniel works as a financial broker helping people to understand how the financial industry works so they can develop their own investment strategies.  

Together, they enjoy an active and adventurous lifestyle—hiking, mountain biking, traveling, and exploring new foods. Nicole especially loves rollerblading, while both cherish spending time with family and friends. Above all, they are passionate about sharing the message of Jesus and serving others through their local church. Their lives are marked by a love for community, faith, and meaningful connection.

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Heather lives in Southern California with her husband, David, and their kids. Having grown up on CRU staff as the daughter of the McDowells, ministry has always been close to her heart. After six years of working directly with young adults, she recently stepped into the role of Director of Development at OC United. OC United is committed to keeping families together, preventing kids from entering foster care, and helping communities thrive through both prevention and intervention services.

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Michelle lives in Austin Texas with  her  husband Austin and two girls Katherine and Margo. She  attended the University of Oklahoma and worked in campus ministry post college at SMU in Dallas. Most recently she has been  a part of the team at Generous Giving doing follow up for their retreats that happen all over the country. Her favorite things to do include being active and being outside (running and walking), eating good food (gluten free) and spending time with her wonderful family and friends! She also enjoys dabbling in pop culture as an outlet from mom life :)

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Lana  is currently living in Aix-en-Provence, a town in the South of France! She and her  husband  just moved there in July 2025  for an opportunity with his work, as well as a desire to be a part of God’s plan for the nations. Currently she spends her  days going to French school and enjoying all of the things that France has to offer! Before moving to France, she was a business strategy consultant and then worked for Poncho, a men’s outdoor clothing company based in Austin.

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Kelsey Linnartz is the artist and founder of LinnArtzy (yes, the name comes from her last name and a constant compliment, "you're so artsy"). She uses her top 5 strengths of Positivity, Strategic, Maximizer, Ideation, and Adaptability every day as an entrepreneur and creative.

She's a live fashion illustrator who draws guests at parties and brand events—think personalized fashion sketches created on the spot. She's worked with brands like Neiman Marcus, Alice & Olivia, Adobe, Kendra Scott, and a bunch of others, which still feels pretty surreal.

Originally from Fort Worth, Texas, Kelsey studied fashion design at Texas Tech University. She launched LinnArtzy in 2020 when the world needed some extra encouragement. Now she gets to do this full-time, which is honestly a dream.

After almost 5 years in NYC, she recently moved to Charleston, where she now works out of her art studio downtown. Kelsey travels often for events and collaborations. She's all about celebrating the good moments and adding some brightness to the tough ones—mixing fashion illustration with calligraphy and a whole lot of encouragement.

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Elizabeth's Top 5 Strengths are: Harmony, Relator, Discipline, Empathy & Focus 

Matt and Elizabeth live in Orlando, FL with their two sons, Caleb (2.5) and Shepherd (11 months). They met while serving in Italy with Cru, and recently moved back to the States. They now work at Cru's global headquarters, Matt in Risk Management and Elizabeth in Leadership Development and Human Resources. In their free time, they enjoy family walks, watching football, and making pancakes for breakfast. They are enjoying this season of stewarding their strengths through parenting their two boys and stepping into new ministry roles. 

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Kathy lives in Cedar Park, Texas, mom of four and grandmother to one.  As Owner and Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, Kathy is using her strengths to help others on their emotional transformational journey.  Kathy uses a new form of therapy that integrates eye stimulation to transform emotions, bringing rapid results. You can find her at kathyritzcounseling.com.

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Outside the classroom, Chloe is a member of Providence Church, where she especially enjoys serving in the nursery. In her free time, she’s usually reading a good book, out on an evening walk, or catching up with friends over coffee.

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Caleb currently lives with his  family in Sumter, SC, and I flies F-16s at Shaw AFB. He  enjoys travel, outdoor adventures, and working out. 

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Jennifer Carson is  wife to Bob for almost 30 years, mom to John and Ian and mother in law to the wonderful, Scarlett. Jennifer has been involved in ministry since college serving on staff with Cru for close to 20 years, then Gateway church in Austin. She has put down roots in their hippy dippy Brentwood Austin neighborhood loving on neighbors. When not traveling to see their adult kids in Bozeman, Montana or Greenville, SC, Bob and Jennifer enjoy hosting, entertaining and volunteering with Midtown church in central Austin. 

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Erin Rodrigues is a Texas girl serving with Cru in Queens, NY with her family. She gained a heart for the world on an overseas summer mission as a college student, and, in a surprising twist to everyone around her, was won over by the vision of the gospel advancing throughout NYC. Eight years, a lot of coffee with students, a husband, and two baby girls later (one with Jesus and one in her arms), she continues to learn to trust Jesus in all the ways she never expected. 

Erin’s ideal day involves a very slow morning, a black cup of coffee from the beans roasted in her kitchen, and dinner with friends at any of her favorite Queens restaurants.

One of her recent  favorite books that has helped her in her journey is Dark Clouds Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop

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Holly first visited Pader, Uganda in 2013. when she felt an immediate connection and a call from God to help the women restart their lives after a 20-year war in Northern Uganda. She founded the Non Profit The Women Of Pader Uganda to help provide a variety of programs and projects  with goals of brining hope healing and empowerment to the women and community with a foundation in Christ and intentional relationships. 

She travels to Pader three times a year with groups to come alongside these women in various ways. 

Holly lives in Austin, Texas and  is a wife, mother to two adult sons and joyful grandmother to 4 sweet children.   

 You can learn about The Women of Pader Uganda here.

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BJ  met Jesus on a very hungover walk across campus his freshman year at the University of Florida (Go Gators!). He graduated with a history degree and a lifelong conviction: God is always faithful to His promises. Through college ministry, he met his wife Rachel, and nearly eight years later, they’re raising 3.2 kids—Elijah, Gracie, Mackenzie Joy, and “Fluffy,” due December ’25!

BJ serves as the Director of Multiplication at the Church of Eleven22, where he helps people “get in the game” with the mission of God. When he’s not chasing around people telling them to give their lives to Jesus and the Great Commission, you can find him coaching Eli’s little league team, shooting clays at the skeet range, or nurturing a rack of ribs on the back porch smoker.

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Suzanne Fox Trotter is an Associate Professor and the Director of Student Affairs at the Tufts University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program in Seattle. A proud Auburn Tiger, she began her academic journey in Public Relations but felt a powerful calling to physical therapy—and she’s never looked back. Suzanne earned her Master’s in Physical Therapy from Emory University in 1995 and went on to complete her Doctor of Science at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in 2014. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, a recognition of her dedication to advanced clinical practice and dedication to lifelong learning. Suzanne is also one of the co-founders of Tesoro Project, a nonprofit organization committed  that is on mission  to empower healthcare leaders to heal and transform lives primarily in local Guatemalan communities. 

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Mother of four, grandmother of 1, Beth English has learned the refining power of waiting years to be a mother and grandmother. If there are encouragement cheerleaders in heaven, Beth wants to be one. She delights in small group discussions like the ones she has had mentoring women for over 50 years with Cru. She and her husband, David, frequently speak on Phases of Life for women and men. Her book, The Unextinguished Light, speaks to what it means to have a truly significant life. It is available at the bookstore at davidaenglish.com

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Patti  has experienced Austin’s transformation since arriving at The University of Texas. With a degree in civil engineering, she spent the early part of her career collaborating with developers and planners to design subdivisions in Austin in the 1980s. During this time, she also began investing in Austin real estate, giving her firsthand experience with the city’s dynamic housing market.  As she raised her family, Patti embraced her role as an educator, which allowed her to connect with people from various Austin communities. Her passion for helping with housing continued to grow, and over the years, she has become a trusted consultant to family and friends, helping them unlock the potential in their homes and maximize living spaces.

Patti’s real estate business is driven by her friendly approach and systematic problem-solving skills, cultivated through her engineering and math teacher background. Her approach is built on strong relationships, clear communication, and a commitment to efficient, streamlined processes. Whether you are  buying, selling, or looking to invest, Patti leverages her deep knowledge of Austin and her growth mindset to help her clients achieve their housing goals.  When she’s not working, you’ll find Patti exploring Austin’s neighborhoods, reading or listening to books, cheering on her grandchildren with her husband or enjoying the mountains of Colorado with her two children and their families.

You can learn more about Patti at Patti Chesney Realtor

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Brittany  is a wife, adoptive mom, former foster mom, and the Executive Director of Radiance Women’s Center—a life-affirming pregnancy resource center serving women and families facing unplanned pregnancies. With a heart for the vulnerable and a passion for walking with others through hard seasons, Brittany brings a unique blend of compassion, leadership, and faith to both her family and her ministry.

Her personal journey as an adoptive and foster mom has deepened her commitment to seeing every life as valuable and every story as redeemable. Through her role at Radiance, she leads a team dedicated to offering free, Christ-centered services like pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, compassionate care, and material support—so no mom or dad has to walk alone.

Whether at home or in the community, Brittany is driven by a desire to be the hands and feet of Jesus, helping others flourish even in the most unlikely places.

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Faye has been married to John for 42 years. She loves being Mom to Josh, Alex, and Kathryn. She absolutely loves being the “Tutu” (Hawaiian for “Grandmother”) to her two rambunctious grandsons, Liam, age 10 and Gabriel, age 6. 

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In 1998, at her first Cru Winter Conference, Kari stood to her feet as Bill Bright laid out a challenge inviting students to fully surrender their lives to Christ. Though she had no idea what that meant at the time, it launched her toward a life of connecting others to Jesus.

Kari spent 15 years with Cru’s campus ministry, leading teams in Texas and Oklahoma, but it was her time in Ethiopia that shaped her heart for the world. Gripped by a desire to reach the unreached, she spent five years as a Global Missions Director before joining Jesus Film Project in 2017. (total yrs on staff 24)

Kari’s love for connecting the body of Christ to kingdom resources along with her experience serving in Global Partnerships, Global Expansion, and Digital Strategies naturally led to her current role as Director of Global Expansion. She brings two decades of experience to her role and a passion for seeing the Great Commission fulfilled.

When she isn’t on a plane, she enjoys hosting others in her Atlanta home. You might stop by for a bowl of jambalaya but you’ll stay for a life-giving dose of southern hospitality.

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Dr. Grace English is an Internal Medicine Physician and founder of CARE (Christ-centered Abortion Recovery & Education) and of Deep in the Heart Ministries. She is the host of “Getting Real to Heal with Dr. Grace” podcast that launched in 2024. She loves to find testimonies from people who have experienced the transforming power of Christ in whatever hardship they have faced. Grace also personally has walked through the steps of shattering strongholds to finding freedom in multiple areas of her life so she is passionate about helping others find the same freedom. Grace is married to John for over 30 years and they live in Tyler, Texas. They have 3 wonderful adult children Sarah, Daniel and Matthew who are pursuing their passions as they follow the Lord for their lives. She loves her new “add-on” babies her son-in- law Austin & daughter-in-laws Jocelyn and Abby.

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Sarah lives in Aguja, Nigeria snd works with Student Life Movement,  an arm of the Great Commission Movement of Nigeria (GCMN), also known as Campus Crusade for Christ International (Cru).  For 17 years  in her work she has  been actively engaged in discipleship, mentoring, and student outreach She began her spiritual journey in Christ  while watching the Jesus film as a young girl. Her spiritual growth was nurtured through follow-up, Sunday school, and discipleship programs over the years.  

While studying Accounting at the university, she was introduced to GCMN staff, these  connections deepened her faith.. This journey continued throughout her university years and eventually became her divine calling in fulfilling the Great Commission.Her relationship with GCMN played a pivotal role in her personal life as well. A friendship with a fellow GCMN staff member during her university days eventually blossomed into a relationship, leading to her marriage to Dr. Mudasiru Yusuf!  They are blessed with 3 biological  children and one adopted daughter. 

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Christie's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  Connectedness, Empathy, Responsibility, Positivity & Developer 

David and Christie live in Austin, Texas and have been married for 30 years.  They have three adult children and one grandchild with another on the way!  

David works part-time for The Bible Project and together they are owners of a Cosmetology and Barber School.  They love  people and bring joy and hope to those around them!  

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Barbara's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Harmony, Adaptability, Empathy, Connectedness & Maximizer 

Warren and Barbara live in Austin, Texas and have been married 43 years.   They both enjoy  mentoring men and women and  loving and caring for folks in their home with warm hospitality.  Their two daughters are married and they have 7 grandchildren.  

Recent books Warren is gleaning from are:  Preparing for Heaven by Gary Black and Dallas Willard  and Living Like Backward by David Gibson

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Julie's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Activator, Relator, Belief, Responsibility & Connectedness 

Dan and julie were married in 1983 and have enjoyed a lifetime of ministry opportunities. 17 years with CRU working with College students and the past 25 years in church ministry. They currently live in Grand Island, NE where Dan is the Lead Pastor at the Grand Island Evangelical Free Church and Julie is the Teaching Director for the local Community Bible Study. They have 3 adult children and 5 grandchildren and love pursuing growth in their own marriage as well as helping others in theirs. They have also been presenters at the Family Life Weekend to Remember conferences for 30 years. 

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Amy  is a grief and trauma-informed coach who helps individuals find hope, healing, and purpose after experiencing deep loss. Having lost her own son to heart disease, Amy truly understands the weight of grief and the struggle of holding on to faith in the midst of suffering. Through her writing, speaking, and coaching, she encourages people to be honest about their emotions, embrace vulnerability, and hold tight to God’s promises, even when it feels like faith is slipping away. Amy’s approach is rooted in a biblical, trauma-informed framework that empowers individuals to move from isolation to connection, from despair to hope. She offers clear, actionable steps to help clients rediscover their sense of self, find community, and create a path forward, even after life-altering grief or trauma. Amy specializes in coaching individuals who have experienced a variety of deeply painful situations, including child loss, miscarriage, stillbirth, adoption trauma, family fractures, medical trauma, grief, and prolonged singleness. Her coaching style is warm, engaging, and transformative, creating a safe and supportive space for healing. Clients often describe Amy as nurturing, connected, loyal, approachable, and wise—qualities that help them feel seen, heard, and empowered to move forward through their pain. Whether navigating complex grief or life’s toughest challenges, Amy’s compassionate approach helps others rediscover hope, healing, and clarity. Amy holds a masters degree and is certified as a Nothing Is Wasted Trauma-Informed Pain to Purpose Coach. She also works full-time with Nothing Is Wasted Ministries, helping people live fully and purposefully despite tragedy.  

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Shelby is a technology program manager living in Austin, TX. She credits her first job producing and booking concerts with her now-career of managing and influencing people to get things done. She's an avid traveler who now has to balance her inability to say no to an adventure with being a new homeowner. She's involved in her church, enjoys live music, jogs around Town Lake, and time with friends.

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#160 Journey to the Likeness of Jesus with Cheryl Fletcher 

#169 Nothing is Wasted with Davey Blackburn

#159 Friends in Life, Work and Loss with Katherine Thorwalson and Madison Bowen

#168 Stepping Up to Use Her Voice to Bring Hope to  Students with Racheal Mwale

#165 An Adventurous Learner in Life and Work with Anabel Jamail 

#151 Compelling Passions in Her Writing and Counseling with Christine Kaskow

#158 Leveraging Her Strengths: Counseling, Caring and Transforming Lives with Cricket Berlin

#167 Guiding Women to Treasure their Sacred Story with Laura Wilcox

#146 Bringing Genunie Joy and Care Every Day with Ophelia Chafagouline 

#134 Leading with His Passion for People with Brett Marcos

#144 Creatingh with Purpose with Hannah Hamza 

#148 Embracing God's Goodness in the Unexpected with Gayle Clark

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In November 2015 Davey’s wife of 7 years, Amanda Grace, was tragically murdered in a home invasion. Davey was left to pastor their church as a single dad of their 15 month old son, Weston. 2 years later Davey remarried and God’s redemption story began to unfold. Davey and his new wife, Kristi, have devoted their lives to helping people through their valleys in life and teach them that when following Jesus, Nothing is Wasted. Davey and Kristi live in Indianapolis, IN with their three kids, Natalia, Weston, and Cohen. They founded Nothing is Wasted Ministries to help people partner with God to take back their story.

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Rachael Mwale is a single lady serving as a missionary with Campus Crusade for Christ in Zambia for 11years bringing hope and transformation to univeristy students.

She is deeply passionate about raising and developing Christian leaders on High schools and university campuses, empowering students to embrace and multiply Christian values, and inspiring them to impact their peers and communities for Christ.

Rachael’s calling expanded after the heartbreaking loss of her sister to suicide, which ignited her burden for addressing mental health issues among young people. She has since committed herself to taking hope to the hopeless, especially students struggling with depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation on campus. Currently studying mental health, equipping her to better serve and support these young people, guiding them to find healing, purpose, and meaning in Christ. Which in future she plans to open a Christian rehabilitation Center.

Through her ministry, Rachael has witnessed incredible transformations young lives restored with hope some recovered from the guilty and pain. Others found hope at the verge of giving up .and three of her disciples answering the call to full-time her holistic approach integrates mental health advocacy, including drug and substance abuse awareness and prevention programs, into her efforts to bring lasting change.

You can connect with Racheal at racheal.mwale@cccz.org or WhatsApp +260968062406

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Laura is the founder of Sacred Story Ministry which was started 13 years ago, She has a background in working with a missions organization for 20 years, reaching out to college students and business professionals. She graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary (Master of Biblical Studies), author of Capture My Heart, Lord and co-author of Living Your Story: 10 Biblical Principles That Matter and Beautiful Surrender: Singleness and Marriage in the Book of Ruth. 

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Sheri Onishi has been on staff with Cru for 37 years, serving with the campus ministry (SLM) in the US, Venezuela, Latin American and the Caribbean leadership team and now the VP team for the campus ministry with the focus of Leadership development. She has a masters from Dallas Theological Seminary and is a certified Spiritual Director. She is married to Keith and is mother to Rachel, Mary and Tucker.

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Annabel is a teacher by training and adventurer by desire who lives in Austin, TX. She has worked for camps, public schools, private tutoring and as a sailing instructor. She is happiest when on or by the water and surrounded by loved ones.

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Lucy is  a creative, stepmom, and eternal extrovert living in Waco, Texas. She is the senior photo stylist for Magnolia, a lifestyle brand focused on the importance of home and connection. Her  favorite things to do are spending time with friends, traveling and seeing new places and people, yoga and dance, and hanging out with her husband, Jordan, and his 8-year-old Benjamin. She is  originally from Orlando, Florida, where most of her  family and friends live, so she also tries to travel back home as much as possible. She   believes life is all about connecting with others, having fun and making memories, and living like Jesus!

You can follow Lucy on Instagram here! 

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Micah comes from a real estate/business background and has a consuming passion about connecting people to Christ through evangelism, discipleship, learning the Bible better, and living out God’s Word. Micah would not rather be doing anything else than helping equip the church to know God and make Him known. Helping men thrive in their relationship with Christ and seeing that vertical relationship transcend every horizontal aspect of their lives - from marriage to parenting, from work and to leisure - is an opportunity he is thankful to pour his life into. Currently Micah lives in Austin, Texas, is married with 4 children and is the Men's Pastor at AustinRidge Bible Church Southwest Campus.  

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Mary's Top 5 Strengths are: Maximizer, Strategic, Learner, Communication, Responsibility, 

Lyn's Top 5 Strengths are: Positivity, Empathy, Harmony, Connectedness & Input 

Judy's Top 5 Strengths are: Developer, Connectedness, Positivity, Stratetic & Input 

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Cheryl grew up in Southern California, and graduated from Baylor University.  She worked aa a Young Life Staff,  at First Evangelical Free Church in Austin, Christian Assembly in Los Angeles and most recently at Menlo Church with multi sites in the Bay Area, California.    

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Katherine's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Empathy, Relator, Developer, Connectedness Adaptability 

Born and raised in San Antonio, Madison made her way to Texas A&M where she studied accounting and met her now husband, Marshall. They married in 2016 and made their way to Austin in 2018. Together, they have a precious three year old daughter, Atlee, and yellow lab, Hank. For work, Madison oversees accounting and operations at Brookline Wealth. She enjoys watching Atlee experience new things, spending time with loved ones, traveling and starting her morning with the Today show.

From a young age, Katherine knew she had a passion for listening and helping shoulder the burdens of others. After majoring in Psychology at Texas A&M, she went on to study Counseling at Dallas Theological Seminary. It was clear to her upon graduation she did not want to pursue her counseling license and, instead, started a career in recruiting. Through God’s kindness and an incredible hook-up from Madison, she started her favorite role yet with Brookline Wealth in 2023. Katherine has been married to Dylan since 2015, and they have two boys at home, Stone (4) and Beck (2). Katherine enjoys reading fiction, being in nature, finding treasures with her boys, and laughing. 

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Crickett Berlin is a native Austinite. She has been married to her husband, Scott, for 17 years and they have two teen boys, Jett and Maverick. Crickett worked for over a decade as a registered nurse but now works as a licensed therapist providing Christian based counseling. Crickett also serves in her church community facilitating grief support groups and caring for women who are experiencing difficult life transitions. Crickett and her family love to explore the world and she has traveled to over 40 different countries!

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Julie's Strengths are: Empathy, Input, Adaptability, Positivity & Intellection  

As longtime friends through our work with Cru, Sheri, Julie and I have learned to see and appreciate each other's unique strengths as we spur each other on in our lives and ministries. Being together in person is always a gift when we live three different states.   In this episode you will hear how "seeing” each other thru the lens  of our strengths can be  taste of appreciating and valuing the strengths of the people in our lives.   

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Barbara lives in Austin, Texas loves to come alongside others to help them "embrace their strengths" as they understand their top 5 Cliftonstrengths through one on one coaching and team workshops.  She is continually learning more personally about her strengths  as she helps  others see how magnificent they are too!   She "Connects with Others to Help Them Discover They Matter".  She is married to Warren, mom to two married daugthers and "Babsy" to 7 grandchildren.

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Starting her training career in 1998, Jean-Marie is a master trainer, having delivered over 20,000 hours of in-person training and coaching time. Her experience ranges from corporate markets in the US to inter-cultural work in Canada, Holland, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Jean founded GAP Community, Inc. (a nonprofit corporation) in 1998 and Yellow Marker, Inc. (consulting and training) in 2012 with the vision of bringing character and values to the foreground, personally and professionally. In 2022, Jean joined forces with Novus Global, a premier training and executive coaching organization, where she leads the Train the Trainer through the Meta Performance Institute. Jean has worked with large organizations such as Disney, ESPN, Microsoft, Interstate Batteries, United Airlines and BMW in corporate culture and change management.  Her specialties include leadership development, mastering mindsets and communication/team building.

Jean also served for 15 years as a volunteer Law Enforcement Chaplain in Sonoma County, retired in 2015.  She has been volunteering with The Six Foundation since 2014, working with first responders and veterans as a Cognitive Coach.

In 2018, Jean published her first book on leadership, The Art of Feeding Heroes, leading from the inside out.

Jean is dedicated to:

• Unleashing Passion – When people come alive, they bring creativity and enjoyment to their workplaces.
• Developing Character –Inviting people into their inherent greatness synergizes relationship in every sector of life.
• Creating Legacy – Each person has the opportunity to choose how they relate to their life and in doing so, create an intentional mark on their relationships, in their communities and on the environment.

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Amanda McKinley has lived in Austin for 25 years. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a double major in English and Spanish literature. She has a master’s degree in Foreign Language Education. She is passionate about books, theology, culture and writing. She will be teaching an Apologetics and Ethics class at Austin Classical School in the fall. She is married to Jim McKinley and they have two children, Marshall (14) and Ellie (13).

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Rachel Greiner strives to live the motto, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Her pro-life experience and passion for empowering others lead her to speak to groups across the U.S. and in South America; she’s also been featured on national radio and podcast. Rachel is Director of CLR Bridge Ministries at Christian Life Resources in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  To get her attention, just mention food!

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DJ serves as the director of Athletes in Action in Austin, Texas. He wakes up excited each day about the opportunity to empower, equip and develop college and professional athletes in their personal, professional and spiritual lives. His true passion is help others walk in their calling, not simply their abilities. When not at work he can be found chasing his 3 boys, eating breakfast tacos with his wife Brooke, sampling at Costco or looking for his next great Facebook Marketplace deal.

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Christine lives in Austin, Tx with her husband, Jonathan, their two kids, Graham and Brooklyn, and their chocolate lab. She is a licensed professional counselor pursuing her certification as a christian sex therapist and is passionate about reading and writing, specifically fiction. In all these avenues she is dedicated to sharing the story of Jesus and helping people see that He is what our souls ultimately need.

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Janet is a Bible teacher and speaker at women’s event.  She has  Master’s in Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary, and is the author of His Word in My Heart, Moody Publishers. Her favorite things are memorizing Scripture, granddaughters, girlfriend lunches… and football. She resides with her husband Ethan in Birmingham, Alabama, and is a member of The Church at Brook Hills. 

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Rachel's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Woo, Belief, Activator, Positivity & Communication 

Claire lives  in Lindale, Texas with her husband David and they have four kids, three still at home. two teenagers and an eleven year old.  She is  a national pro-life  speaker and author of the book  Survivor. She enjoys spending time  at home with her  family on a couple acres  and enjoys living a simple kind of homesteading life.

Rachel lives  in San Diego, California with her husband Andrew and their  3 daughters ages three and under. She  enjoys w

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Gayle is originally from Little Rock, AR and graduated from the University of Arkansas, but she has lived in Austin, TX for 40 years.

She has been married to Taylor for 26 years, and they have 4 kids.

She was in full time college ministry for 11 years before she stayed home with her kids.

She continues to disciple women and enjoys being outside gardening and on a boat at the lake

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Ophelia is the Minister to Women and Connections at Providence Church in Austin, TX.   She loves meeting new people, discovering their unique gifts and personalities, and enfolding them into the Providence community. Ophelia has been married to Marat for 21 years and they have two teenage boys. You will usually find Ophelia spending time with her family, working out at the gym, or connecting with friends over good food and drink.

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Karen  serves as a program director with Mobile Loaves & Fishes (MLF), a Christian Nonprofit lifting chronically homeless individuals into community at the nation’s largest master-planned tiny home development for those who have experienced homelessness.  She leads a team empowering local government, non-profits and churches across the country to replicate the innovative Community First! Model to transform the common responses to homelessness.  Karen has a passion for seeing lives, organizations and systems restored and thriving as they were designed. As such, she served as a foster parent and helped launch a nonprofit focused on racial justice, prior to joining MLF.  

Over her career, Karen has been able to identify, use, refine her personal strengths through leadership roles in the areas of strategy development & execution, quality management, business operations, and change management within the semiconductor industry and the social sector.  When she is not devising strategies, reading, and burning calories with her thoughts, Karen enjoys spending time working out, paddleboarding, and sharing food & fun with friends.

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Hannah Sink Hamza’s creative identity has taken many forms over the years, but her mission remains the same: to live a bigger, braver, bolder story so that she can leave a Godly legacy that inspires the next generation to run their race well. 

Hannah grew up in the South, where porches are sacred, and churches are at the heart of every community. Her love for Jesus and the desire to live a life “on mission” was shaped by her parents’ faith and personal commitments to invest in their four children's lives as well as their community by serving as pastors of a multi-cultural, non-denominational church. 

Hannah holds the prestigious titles of Mom, Wife, Bible study leader, friend, and tea aficionado. In a professional capacity, she’s highly regarded as an award-winning filmmaker, published author, creative director and creativity coach. Hannah’s faith and creativity are the through-line of her life and career, putting her at the intersection of storytelling, leadership, missions, motherhood, mentorship, and refugee advocacy. 

Having traveled the world with a camera in hand, she’s filmed award-winning documentaries, served in a refugee camp in Greece, and competed on FOX’s reality show, “On the Lot: Searching for America's Next Big Film Director.” She also adapted the novel Kaffir Boy as a screenplay, worked as a creative director for several Fortune 500 brands, and created mentorship programs and curriculum for female creative leaders.

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Doug Griffes is a retired civil/environmental engineer, living with his wife Margaret in the Denver area of Colorado. They both grew up as global nomads and continued that lifestyle for much of their lives together. Doug spent much of his career managing large water and wastewater programs in interesting (but sometimes challenging) locations in the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and Asia. He enjoyed working with people in multi-cultural environments, specializing in the development of local capabilities of engineering organizations and public works utilities. After retirement, he continued to work as an international development volunteer with several non-profit organizations. He now spends his time compiling the histories, photos, and personal stories of multiple generations of a large family.

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Jhase Edwards is a Former D1 football student athlete from the University of Incarnate Word. He is from Houston, Texas but currently lives in San Antonio where he is finishing his Masters Degree in Accounting. Along with studying for his Masters courses, Jhase is also studying for the CPA Exam. After graduating in May 2024, Jhase will go work at KPMG, the fourth largest accounting firm in the world. 

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Thom is a former classroom teacher turned social media strategist with a love for audio and video technology.  He lives in Austin, TX with his wife Sara who is a pediatrician, and their two kids, Audrey and Tam.  He's a big fan of running, chicken wings, and jiu jitsu.

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Jamie's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Connectedness, Belief, Adaptability, Positivity & Developer

Solomon and Jamie have lived in Austin for 15 years, are native Texans and proud Longhorns. They have two precious kids, Austin (3yr) and Haven (10mo). Solomon works for Brookline Wealth, a multifamily office that serves families with financial advisory and generational planning with a high value of generosity. Jamie cares for the household and children, which often involves a mix of baseball in the yard, art projects, and keeping crayons out of Haven's mouth. They both love being involved in the local church, eating at new restaurants, and spending time with their friends

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Tricia's Top 5 Cliftonstrengths are: Connectedness, Deliberative, Developer, Belief & Harmony

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Growing up in Cleveland, OH she was determined to change the world and stopped at nothing to make that dream a reality. In 2016 Andrianna moved to The Bayou State to attend Louisianan State University where she double majored in Political Science and English. During her freshman year, she became a member of The Impact Movement. As a member and eventually student leader of Impact, Andrianna grew in her faith. She had a chance to put her faith into action by participating in two annual summer mission trips to South Africa. In 2020, Andrianna graduated from LSU and knew the Lord was calling her into campus ministry. By August 2020, she leaped to become an intern working for Cru and Impact full-time. Now, 4 years later Andrianna is currently serving as The Impact Movement campus coach for LSU where every day she walks alongside students in their walk with Christ. When she's not on campus you can catch Andrianna taking a trip, reading a book, or binge-watching the latest Netflix show! 

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Becky is a 71 yr old wife to her husband of 48 years, mom to two adult children and grandmother to 5 precious grandchildren.She has lived in Texas all of her  life with the last 30 years being in the Austin area. She graduated from high school in Lufkin, Texas and then 4 years later graduated from University of Texas Austin. She  taught school, started 3 different successful businesses, and immersed herself in studying the Word of God the last 25 years. She also loves music and plays the guitar, ukulele and piano. When she was 50 yrs old, she was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that strongly impacted her energy level which was a major life change for her. She loves everything Jesus, family and friends!!!! She gives God the glory for all her blessings and trusts Him for her future. 

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EP 96 Cousins and Friends for Life with Carol Dodds and Kim Laughton 

EP 89 Dreaming of and Creating Beautiful Spaces with Aryn Guillory

EP 103 Setting the Table for Conversations about Faith, Hope and Forgiveness with Mary Beth Minnis

EP 91 Experiencing God's Love in Loss with Will and Sarai Neusch

EP 126 Encouraging Herself and Others that God is Always at Work with Judy Douglass

EP 92 Till Death Do Us Part with Susan Barrett

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Janet is a Bible teacher and speaker at women’s event.  She has  Master’s in Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary, and is the author of His Word in My Heart, Moody Publishers. Her favorite things are memorizing Scripture, granddaughters, girlfriend lunches… and football. She resides with her husband Ethan in Birmingham, Alabama, and is a member of The Church at Brook Hills. 

Her book His Word in My Heart

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Bria lives in Austin and works with the Impact ministry of Cru. Her top 5 CliftonStrengths are Positivity, Connectedness, Woo, Achiever & Input

Barbara's top 5 CliftonStrengths are Harmony, Adaptability, Empathy, Connectedness & Maximizer. 

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Jesslyn's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Activator, Positivity, Woo, Communication & Significance

As a wife and mom, Jesslyn Adams knows what it is to juggle many roles as she has also served with Cru for 20 years, helping others connect to God. She loves seeing God work in unique ways all over the world! Embracing the opportunities she has to be an ambassador for Jesus to whatever “neighbors" she meets, Jesslyn loves connecting people for mutual encouragement. Hanging out with her husband and two boys, Jessyln loves swinging in her hammock, enjoying God's great creation, pickleball, and dining on delicious BBQ with good friends.

For nearly 40 years, Pam McCune has been shining the light of friendship in near and far places to help others see Jesus more clearly. From college students to strangers across the world to the women she teaches in Bible study, Pam has worked as an ambassador for Jesus as part of Cru ministries all of her adult life reaching others through strategic relationships.   An author, speaker, and Bible teacher, Pam declares herself a recovering perfectionist who has learned to trust God to do the heavy lifting. A busy wife, mom, and grandmom, she helps others learn the art of connection as part of Cru City’s NBS2G0 (Neighbor Bible Studies 2G0) and Called to Shine

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Includes seeing God's mercy and care in infertility and also a great gift idea you can give people you love for Christmas!   

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Judy Douglass is the founder and host of Prayer for Prodigals, an online community for those who love someone who is making destructive choices. She has served as editor of two Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ) magazines, has authored six books, and speaks all over the world.

A writer, speaker, encourager, and advocate, Judy loves to encourage God’s children to be and do all that He created them for. A native of Dallas, she graduated from The University of Texas with a degree in journalism. Judy serves as global director of Cru’s Women’s Resources and partnered with her late husband, Steve, president of Campus Crusade for Christ International, to lead Cru globally for almost 20 years.

Judy resides in Orlando, Florida. Learn more at judydouglass.com

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Debby Thompson and her husband, Larry, have served in global missions with Cru® (CampusCrusade for Christ International) since 1974, and are counted among the pioneering Western missionaries who lived covertly behind the Iron Curtain in Communist-controlled Poland. In total, the Thompsons spent 33years serving in Eastern Europe, ultimately leading Cru’s work in 20 European nations. Together with their three children, they were witnesses to a period of dramatic social, political, and spiritual change.

Now with Church Movements and living in Cincinnati, Ohio, Debby, an active grandmother of seven, is an award-winning author, a speaker, and a mentor for women around the world. In her newest book, Pulling Back the Iron Curtain: Stories From a Cold War Missionary, she takes the reader on a riveting journey to experience the personal challenges of a missionary’s life in the communist world during the Cold War.

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Chris Heinz wants to lead from generous grace, excellence, and joy. He and his family live in Charlottesville, VA, where he's the Director of People & Associate Experience for Carter Myers Automotive, a Fortune 500 dealership group with 23 locations and 1,200 employees. As a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, Chris has worked with over 250 teams. He is also on the leadership team of the Trinity Fellows program and Proclaim HOPE.

Chris' website is www.ChrisHeinz.com.

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Using the encouragement of Emily P Freeman and The Next Right Thing Guided Journal I reflected on my October and what were some of my gains and drains.  It was encouraging to see how so many energizing moments were reflecting my top 5 CliftonStrengths!   

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Bella is  a sophomore at UTSA,(University of Texas at San Antonio ) majoring in Global Affairs. She is  a student leader with Cru, and has  the privilege of seeing God work through the movement on her campus. She was born in Austin, Texas, but  grew up in three different countries around the world. She  loves to travel, read, and hike. 

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Celebration Our 40th Wedding Anniversary  podcast episode with Warren and Barbara Culwell 

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Susan grew up in South Carolina and  graduated from Clemson University. She spent 35 years in college ministry with CRU and has been married to Shannon for 31 years. They have  two daughters, one grandson, two granddaughters. Susan loves swimming 4-5x a week, baking, loves watching all kinds of sports live or on TV, going on dates with Shannon, being alone, camping, and  getting to be around her  grandkids everyday and every night (most of the time!)

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Charmaine Lillestrand has crisscrossed the globe calling people to be all that God created them to be. She has led teams into the former Soviet Union, and then Russia, while living in Moscow for four years. She was coNational Director of the Worldwide Student Network, which launched new ministries in over 200 locations globally. While her children were young, they led Agape Italia from Florence Italy for five years. Back in the US, she and her husband led a nationwide ministry called Cru City for 10 years. Today, and through it all, she often says, “The adventure God has in store for you far out reaches anything you could imagine for yourself!”

Currently she and her husband Greg live in Carlsbad, California and serve with Cru's Family Life Ministry.  Charmaine coaches leaders and consults leadership teams. You can reach her at charmaine.lillestrand@gmail.com

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Also I look forward to travelings alongside my daugther Claire as she tells her amazing story at several pregnancy centers across the country.  

You can listen to an episode with her telling about her miraculous story and also about her book called Survivor the was released in 2021

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Camille currently works as an International Admissions Coordinator at Baylor University. Her academic interests include linguistics, philology, and Third Culture Kid experiences. In her free time, she enjoys painting, hiking, and reading Russian literature.

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Jamie is a native Austinite who grew up making music in the church. She has a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education from The University of Texas and has been teaching music and singing professionally for 16 years. Her worship experience began early, as a cantor in the Catholic Church, often singing with her Baptist father and big brother, and her music path continued after college as a contract musician and choir director for several Presbyterian congregations in Austin. Thanks to her broad professional experience and family history, Jamie has a passion for ecumenism and has participated in worship in many denominations across the city.

When she’s not making music, you can find her on Bull Creek trail, probably listening to Bible Project podcasts and accompanied by her dog, Theo (a.k.a. The Most Excellent Theophilus). The pandemic increased her passion for writing and gardening, leading to several published articles and a blog about the lessons she learns while trying to grow things in Central Texas.

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Alisa is the Global Regional Leader for Cru Leader Strategies in North America and Oceania. Her leadership journey of 37 years with Cru has taken her to high schools, college campuses, and board rooms, all with the same mission of helping others know and follow Jesus and live a life of impact. 

Alisa has been married to Kevin for 35 years, and they have three married children and seven delightful grandchildren-(#8 on the way!) 

Her interests include dark coffee, reading leadership books, daily walks, and spending time in the mountains of North Carolina. She finds true joy in helping others discover their purpose in life by using their gifts and talents wherever God has placed them. 

Daddy's Letter (from Alisa's Dad when she was in 7th Grade!)

Episode 99 A Heart for Moms to Thrive with Allison Creagh

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Sheila has lived in Austin for 23 years and has been married to Kirk for 20 years.  She has three kids . Mia who is 17, Weston is 14 and Elizabeth is 11.  Sheila loves working out, volunteering at her kids school/community and traveling with her family.