IT'S OUR BIRTHDAY!!! This is our 52nd week of episodes and the end of Season One!!! Tia, Jes, and Mikala are sharing an update on what God's been doing in each of their lives over the last year since they began the show. Some of what they'll share will be updates on what's happened since they were interviewed. Check out Episode #12 for Tia's interview, #17 for Jes', and #21 for Mikala's.
Read MoreMike is a NASCAR athlete and coach, as well as the Co-founder of DECK Leadership. The Charlotte native and former football student-athlete graduated with honors from Appalachian State University. He first entered the world of motorsports in 2006 as a member of a NASCAR Pit Crew. Mike quickly climbed the ranks and started coaching pit crews in addition to competing in 2012. Presently, he is one of the head coaches for the Chip Ganassi Racing pit crew and fuel man for the No. 42 team.
Read MoreMichaela is an interior designer offering in-home full-service interior design services for those in West Michigan. For those who aren’t local to Michigan, she also offers 2-hour design consultations where she can help you answer any design dilemmas, find solutions for certain spaces, and can even create inspiration boards so you can execute the design plan on your own. She is also the co-founder of The Bloom Workshop, a company that serves as a resource for blogging, business, social media, photography, and design. As you’ll hear in this week’s episode, she has a heart for serving her clients and attendees with excellence!
Read MoreShamyra is mama bear to two amazing boys, Ascher and Asa. She is a Charlotte native, with a mission to not only inspire but to also be a catalyst for transformation and emotional freedom. She is an inspirational speaker, educator, and author whose passion in life is serving women and girls by imparting tools, education, and guidance to spark mindset shifts that are vital to fully walking in the authorship of their one and only unwritten lives.
Read MoreJessica Meyhew has given God her yes is ways most of us would find impossible. She's an entreprenuer and a single mom of two adopted daughters. Learn about her story, her struggle to remain stteadfast in her belief that God is always good, as well as her fascinating business on this week's episode!
Read MoreWe are thrilled to have Niki Hardy back on the show just in time for the launch of her first book!!! She is a Brit in the USA, a rectal (yes, rectal) cancer survivor, pastor’s wife, tea drinker and teller of terrible jokes. As a speaker and the author of Breathe Again: How to Live Well When Life Falls Apart (Revell, Aug, 2019) she’s all about meeting us when life’s not fair and embracing the reality that with God, life doesn’t have to be pain-free to be full.
Read MoreGene Krcelic is an accomplished author, speaker, entrepreneur and leader. Gene’s journey has been as diverse as it is long. Before joining the Premier Foundation in 2009, Gene created and served as CEO for OMG, a multi-faceted sponsorship, music, sports, and event management firm with offices in the Southeast and California. Listen to our interview to hear more about his incredible story!
Read MoreYou may know bass guitarist Will McGinniss from the two-time Grammy Award-winning Christian rock band, Audio Adrenaline. He and his wife Andrea have leveraged their positioning to come alongside the people of Haiti through two incredible organizations: Hands and Feet Project and Haiti Made. Listen as they get super real about the joys and struggles of non-profit life, orphan care, sustainably serving and living in a developing country like Haiti, and more!
Read MoreWalking in his divine purpose, Jared is committed to staying true to who he is as a son of God no matter who commissions his art or how much his paintings go for. His heart is for bringing glory to God with every stoke and every mark on the canvas. Whether he's performing for a church congregation, an arena full of concert go-ers, or a baby shower, he's worshipping all the same. His faith is the driver behind his work no matter what he's commissioned to paint.
Read MoreAn ex-pat living and working in Guatemala, Amanda is a passionate educator who instills a love of learning in each of her students. Amanda believes that if you can't access a child's heart you can't educate their minds. Listen in as she shares what motivates her and all she had to overcome to get to where she is today.
Read MoreCheryl is a wildly successful interior designer. She owns her own company, has a furniture line, and has been featured in ALL the design magazines. Most importantly, she loves Jesus and leverages her work for the Kingdom. Cheryl took the path of planning and hard work to get to where she is today and her story is sure to inspire you to chase your passion!
Read MoreJim is the Vice President of Spiritual Formation at the International Justice Mission (IJM), a global organization with a plan to eliminate the slave trade everywhere. He’s a former pastor and the author of The Just Church: Becoming a Risk-Taking, Justice-Seeking, Disciple-Making Congregation.
Read MoreBeth is an author and speaker, and together with her husband, she serves as Co-Executive Director of Back2Back Ministries. After graduating from Indiana University, the Guckenbergers moved to Monterrey, Mexico where they lived for 15 years. Between biological, foster, and adopted children, they have raised ten children.
Read MoreAs a Meaningful Success Coach, Natasha helps her clients to lean into their faith, so that they can develop the strength, resilience and confidence they need to achieve success and true joy in their lives. Her own path of struggle and self-discovery inspires her commitment in helping women and teen girls push past their own pain and fears, and rise into their greatness — so that they too can achieve meaningful success on their terms.
Read MoreAndy is a “working class musician singing blue collar praise. “ He’s a singer/songwriter and the worship pastor at Queen City Church in Charlotte, NC. He’s a husband and a father to six children. Listen to him share his thoughts on art, the struggle, and success.
Read MoreRob Johnson is a husband, father, fitness instructor, and former Marine. He’s also the founder of The Forge Charlotte, a Charlotte area bootcamp, and Carolina Gameday, a fundraising event benefiting The Wounded Warrior Project.
Read MoreSteve serves as the president of the Tim Tebow Foundation and has an incredible story of watching God set him up for this role over the course of his entire life. Having served in executive positions for other major Christian organizations, Steve has a passion for orphan care and human trafficking.
Read MoreOur very own Mikala Hooper is a Worship Pastor, performing arts teacher, vocal coach, and songwriter. She’s sharing her story of bring brought up in a musical, missional home, along with some super raw thoughts on grief and loss. Hear how Mikala stewards her anointing for worship and her heart for cultivating creativity.
Read MoreJack is an author and teacher in Kona, Hawaii. He is also the creator of Level House Media. He says, “I started Level House Media because I believe the stories we grow up with draw our boundary lines for life. How far will we reach? How special do we believe we are? Can we do the impossible?”
Read MoreIt’s Valentine’s Day and we’re answering listener questions on dating, marriage, friendships, motives, life stages, and SO much more. With two single ladies and one married, the Collected team has a variety of experience, opinions and perspectives. Don’t miss the extended conversation for Patrons only over on Patreon!
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