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Preach Where You Reach®
Hosted by Scott Warren · EN
Preach Where You Reach is a podcast for everyday professionals navigating purpose, leadership, burnout, and integrity in the real world of work. Each episode features honest conversations with people living out their Christian faith where it matters most, not on a stage, but in meetings, decisions, and relationships.
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E155: Kristina Francis
Mar 1701:03:13Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailKristina Francis - CEO and Chief Possibility Officer at Kin & Commons Strategy Group - shares her faith and how it informs her work including growing up in a multi-generational home and the immense influence her grandmother had on her faith; the three adult times that brought her closer to Christ; the dream to graduate and go to college; trusting God through the pruning; the life changing impact of transferring to Georgetown; the two times she felt like she was stepping more fully into her calling; the genesis of Kin & Commons; her desire to build a school system outside of the four walls; creating an environment where people feel “regulated”; The Seven; a pivotal point in her marriage and the blessing of COVID; how to navigate as your kids grow up - moving from parenting to being a guide; “love being the frequency”; coherence - being more like Jesus; rest and the “Circle Prayer”; the origin story of The Seven name; and so much more! https://www.kinandcommons.com/Support the show
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E154: Kelly Ott
Mar 1000:59:35Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailKelly Ott - Senior Care Authority franchise owner/Certified Senior Care Advisor and Certified Dementia Practitioner - shares her faith, her heart, and her journey including being part of a generational faith-filled, missions-driven family; God always being present through her young life of challenges; the Godly example of her mother; choosing to worship in volatile times; continuing to come back to Jesus when life tried to pull her away; going through a divorce while counseling others; the moment that brought “50% healing”; what her ex-mother-in-law saw in her that led guided her career choice; how God opened unexpected doors; how her parents aging influenced a pivot to elder care; her varied medical career became a strong foundation to help people navigate through the elder care process; the challenges of caring for someone with dementia; caring for her own mother after a major heart attack; what her faith was like caring for and honoring her mother with Parkinson’s and dementia; the role music can play for dementia patients; the Grandma’s Up game; working with her mom on a book contribution; and so much more! https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/locations/roanoke-va/Book: https://thepurplevine.thrivecart.com/the-caregivers-advocate-2/Support the show
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E153: J Hall
Mar 301:02:41Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailJ Hall - Author, Educator, and Bookcast Host - shares his story and faith with us including going from being the occasional Easter attendee; how the attraction to a girl in 8th grade brought him to church camp; how his desire to plug into a church paved the way for his family getting saved; the impact of youth pastors in his life; starting as a church music major in college; becoming Lead Pastor of a church plant and the challenges of that endeavor; how being a creative draws him to other creatives; the origins of his first book, “God Help Me! I’m a Young Dad: 10 Essentials for Becoming the Dad Your Kids Need”; the importance of being present as a father; his writing process; a pivot in career as a result of interest in poverty, unhoused population, and inequality; a dichotomy in China that shaped his future; how he incorporates his faith in his teaching work with the restrictions that come with public education; the genesis of the Okie Bookcast; amplifying Oklahoma authors and their stories; the impact of the book “Shark Heart” and its brilliant author; connecting to God in the front seat of his car driving to work; and so much more! https://www.okiebookcast.com/Support the show
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E152: Dee Ann Turner
Feb 2400:56:37Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailDee Ann Turner - Founder/CEO Dee Ann Turner & Associates and 33-year veteran of Chick-fil-A and the company’s first female officer, serving as Vice President of Talent and later Sustainability - shares her faith and her impactful work including accepting Christ as her Savior at age six: the immense impact of Miss Joanie Grimm; rededication at 15; her dream to be a writer; going into journalism in college; marrying a preacher and her newfound role in the church; moving into a role in advertising but being unhappy; how a woman’s flat tire outside of a church changed the trajectory of Dee Ann’s career and life; interviewing for an advertising job at Chick-Fil-A and ending up in Human Resources; the importance of good communication skills; putting the dream of writing a book aside for 30 years; the most important decisions leaders make are people decisions; discovering her calling of helping other people find their path; values that come out of action first; the secret to Chick-Fil-A’s success (spoiler: who you give the keys to); the sustainability and community initiatives of franchisees; how a fear of mission work turned into a love; incorporating prayer in people decisions; a transition into leading in Sustainability; her biggest leap of faith when she left Chick-Fil-A; her love letter to Chick-Fil-A; how to Crush Your Career, and so much more! https://www.deeannturner.com/Support the show
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E151: Dewey Rogge
Feb 1701:06:02Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailDewey Rogge - Founder & Revenue Architect at Noble Revenue - invites us into his story and how his faith guides his work including an encounter at a young age at a theatrical church production; getting recruited to play Division II baseball; turning to drinking in high school; an exploration of other religions; hanging up the cleats; intimacy anorexia; the impact of his mother praying with windows open and worship music blasting; DUI senior year of high school; how “crossing the street” changed the trajectory of his career and brought him closer to Jesus; “step work” = discipleship work; “putting all the eggs in one basket”; feeling judged at church and wanting to run away; his family’s house burning down; spending a year with the Lord; living in a house with guys passionately living for Jesus; the passing of his mother; his passion for sales and why “sales is Jesus’ favorite industry”; selling where the peace is; how baseball has helped him in sales; single mindedness; the pro-life mission of Noble Revenue; and much more! https://www.noblerevenue.com/Support the show
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E150: Molly Gomez
Feb 1000:59:10Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailMolly Gomez - Speaker, Coach, Business & Brand Strategist - shares her story and her faith including growing up Baptist and hearing a voice in church saying “are you ready?” at the age of seven; one toe in the world/one toe with God; becoming a news anchor and reporter in a dark industry; how the industry helped her “extract the gold out of people”; surrendering at 27 to what God called her to do; growing up as a people pleaser and breaking the negative performance mindset; getting out of the toxic environment of the news; bringing biblical principles to her consulting business; crafting your authentic story; morning time with Jesus; a season of humbling; the impact of storytelling; creating your “signature story”; walking in victory and confidence; the importance of sharing our story as mentorship and testimony; and much more! https://signaturestoryco.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-bigger-than-me-show/id1725641416Support the show
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E149: Stephen Gunning
Feb 300:59:37Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailStephen Gunning - Co-Founder and Chairman of Thrive - based in Northern Ireland, shares his testimony and how God has guided his work including hearing “the Gospel” for the first time at fourteen years old by Evangelist Arthur Blessitt; hiding his faith in his teens; an encounter with the Holy Spirit at age 20; the impact of letters from his missionary brother; the transition from hiding his faith to boldness; a Charismatic fellowship that modeled bold faith; being very good at arithmetic which led to a the pursuit of becoming a CPA; how to bring Jesus into the world of accounting and the marketplace; seeking the Lord in his garden about a potential career opportunity; great, practical ways of living out your faith in the workplace; the need for more expectancy for the Lord to move in the workplace; how a passion for entrepreneurship and a business needing rescue caused a career-changing pivot; character development (Joseph); going into tech business with a friend; seeking the Lord’s input on business decisions; how a vote of “no confidence” shook him; how Dr. Mark Virkler influenced how to hear from God; selling his company and starting Thrive; and much more! https://thrive.app/https://stephengunning.com/Support the show
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E148: Jim Caldwell
Jan 2700:57:33Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailJim Caldwell - technology executive, entrepreneur, and author - shares his impactful testimony and how his faith informs his work including a very memorable date when he surrendered his life to the Lord; a long, prayer-filled drive home on 9/11/2001; the conversation with a friend that changed the trajectory of his life; the immeasurable impact his grandfather played in his life; the unique way that 9/11 impacted him; a vivid dream that sharpened his focus on how he lives his life; how God prepared him for his faith surrender after 9/11 through a co-worker; how the discipline of military service and sports his helps his faith journey; his “first fifteen”; a moment of forgiveness on New Year’s Eve 2024 and its impact; how a friend introduced him to tech and how he quickly became a leader; how being saved changed his career; a pivot to healthcare; accepting a new role without prayer and the disappointment that followed; leaving huge companies for an opportunity with a very small company; actually being encouraged to bring his faith to the workplace; what it means to “leave your lane”; looking for opportunities outside of your job role to build relationships and potential career growth; being a bold Christian; and so much more. “Leave Your Lane” - https://www.amazon.ca/Leave-Your-Lane-Leadership-Breaking/dp/B0G53L3FQZSupport the show
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E147: Matthew Roda
Jan 2001:00:05Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailMatthew Roda - Co-Owner of Lead By Example Marketing and the Led By Jesus ministry - shares his powerful testimony and the importance of keeping Jesus at the center of his work including growing up Catholic; seeing hypocrisy in the Church; getting into drugs in high school and beyond; substituting “the universe” for God; an ultimatum on a third date that completely transformed his life; having a relationship with God but not so sure about “this Jesus character”; the dream of being on the Inc. 40 under 40 list; the impact of hearing “the Blood of Jesus”; painting on a rock; working in a marketing company that sparked a love for the business; starting a company with his brother; starting his own marketing company; being a co-owner of his business with God; starting the Led by Jesus ministry; trusting God as an entrepreneur; serving both Christian and secular clients; how having a coach has affected his life; Ego-driven discipline vs. Spiritually-driven discipline; challenging lukewarm Christianity; and much more! https://leadbyexamplemarketing.com/https://ledbyjesus.com/Support the show
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E146: Kelley & Taylor Tyan
Jan 1301:00:51Tap to summarizeSend us Fan Mail(* This episode has a slight echo but does not take away from the impactful conversation)Kelley & Taylor Tyan are the remarkable mother/daughter duo behind the Chosen by Jesus podcast. Kelley is an established author, coach, speaker, and veteran podcaster. Taylor is a bold, young voice stepping into her calling. They both share what obedience to God looks like including Taylor’s testimony about growing up in a family of believers but coming to know Jesus for herself in God’s timing; a horrific car accident that was a pivotal moment for her faith; Kelley guiding her daughter without pushing her into a faith of her own; the importance of surrender; How watching her daughters accident impacted Kelley and her faith; the power of self-talk; “practicing” your faith; having discipline in your faith walk; Philippians 4:8; Kelley almost taking Taylor out by talking with her hands; how the Chosen by Jesus podcast came to be; Taylor taking a 5 year break from social media; Taylor describing her mom as a mentor; Kelley describing seeing faith through her daughters eyes; how years of tension and anger between mother and daughter became a story of redemption and, with the help of Jesus, brought them to doing their podcast together; “Just Jesus”; coaching women who want to be more courageous and bold in their faith; and much more! Chosen By Jesus Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chosen-by-jesus-with-kelley-tyan-and-taylor-tyan/id1494222678Support the show
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