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Success Secrets and StoriesTransforming Leadership through Timeless Business FablesSend us a textCan a simple story really transform the way you lead and manage? In this episode of "Success Secrets and Stories," we uncover the compelling journey of Kenneth Blanchard, the mastermind behind "The One Minute Manager." Discover how Blanchard's innovative use of business fables, co-authored with Spencer Johnson, has revolutionized leadership training by making complex concepts easy to grasp and apply. We'll delve into the origins of this iconic book, explore its lasting impact, and touch on Blanchard's admiration for other influential works such as Lencioni's "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team," Johnson's "Who...
2024-10-0419 min
Embracing Brokenness119. Finding Hope in the Midst of Depression | Professor Terry PowellIn this conversation, Steve interviews Dr. Terry Powell about the topics of brokenness and depression. They discuss the definition of brokenness, the importance of embracing brokenness, and the misconceptions Christians have about depression.
Terry shares his personal experiences with depression and the strategies he has found helpful, including relying on God's Word, seeking support from the body of Christ, and engaging in honest prayer and lament. He also discusses the reality of spiritual warfare and the importance of recognizing the unseen battles we face, emphasizing the need to use spiritual weapons and faith to combat negative thinking...
2024-07-0152 min
Software SocialSick Leave for Indie Founders?Should indie founders take sick leave? Michele and Colleen discuss.A couple friends of this pod have launched their own shows for entrepreneurs lately! Check them out:Ship SaaS Faster (Simon Bennett + Volkan Kaya): https://shipsaasfaster.com/Marketing Retro (Adrienne Barnes + Josh Ho): https://marketingretro.substack.com/The Weekly Build (Marie Ng + Jesse Anderson): https://www.theweeklybuild.com/This Indie Life (James McKinven + Dagobert Renouf): https://indielife.fm/The Non-Tech Founders Podcast (Laura Elizabeth and Nathan Powell): https://nontechfounders.transistor.fm/Huge thanks to all of our listeners who’ve be...
2022-10-2529 min
Connections with Mike Thom and Colleen HoudeMac Powell: Saying goodbye to Third Day and hello to New CreationMac Powell, originally from Alabama, moved to Atlanta, GA as a sophomore in high school, where he would soon co-found the Christian rock band, Third Day.
Throughout their nearly three-decade career, the band sold over 10 million albums, earned four Grammy Awards, one American Music Award, 24 Dove Awards, and was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame.
Since Third Day’s farewell tour in 2018, Mac released a country album “Back Again” under the banner “Mac Powell & The Family Reunion”, and this past fall released his solo debut album, New Creation.
Today on Connections, Mac shares with us what it was like to se...
2022-02-1620 min
10 Things To Tell YouEp 141: 6 Classic Novels You Should Read (with guest Colleen Powell)This episode is for anyone who misses being a student. I have a running list of classic novels that I want to re-read as an adult or read for the first time because I missed them in high school English class. And so once a year or so, I force myself to pick up those novels that end up on All Time Best lists like this one. Or this one. Or even this one. If you have the same literary burden, this episode is meant to help you choose a classic that won't be...
2021-11-021h 19
Designed by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessHow to Hire—So You Don’t Have to Fire [with Colleen Baader] - Episode 215How do you hire the right people so you don’t find yourself letting someone go six months down the road? Do you hire for your weakness or hire someone that fits in with the culture? So much goes into hiring the right person. So in this episode of Wingnut Social, Colleen Baader joins Darla to share how she hires for her design firm.
Colleen Baader has been an interior designer for 27 years primarily focusing on commercial design. Seven years ago she started Vertical Interior Design focused on corporate, healthcare, and hospitality design. She even designed and bu...
2021-05-0534 minConnections with Mike Thom and Colleen HoudeAlan Powell: The inspiration behind A Week AwayA Week Away is an American teen faith-based romantic musical film co-produced and directed by Roman White with a screenplay by Alan Powell (Anthem Lights) and Kali Bailey. The first-ever faith-based musical to hit Nextflix focuses around a troubled teen and his involvement in a summer Bible camp following a run-in with law enforcement.
The film was shot in Nashville, will feature reimagined songs from some of the biggest hits in Contemporary Christian Music history as well as original music from the film’s music producer, Adam Watts.
Today on Connections, Alan Powell shares with us the inspiration behind the movie...
2021-04-1221 min
THRIVE: Turning Uncertainty into Competitive AdvantageThriving in Uncertainty- with guest Colleen StanleyMeridith Elliott Powell, business growth expert gets together with leading sales expert on emotional intelligence, Colleen Stanely. They discuss the role emotional intelligence plays in the virtual world.
2021-01-0728 min
The Nutrition Translator Podcast79 - Unf*ck Your Polyamory | Dr. Liz PowellDr. Liz believes that great sex can change the world. They are on a mission to help you have more meaningful, pleasurable relationships in life and work, as well as the bedroom. They’re a coach and licensed psychologist helping couples and singles develop self-confidence and authenticity in their relationships, whether conventional or non-traditional.Topics Discussed:What is Polyamory?Does Polyamory actually work?“Polyamory isn't something that makes partnership easier, it's something that will likely require even better skills than monogamy”Common struggles with polyamoryCultural conditioning How to communicate needs betterThe importance of vulnerability and exp...
2020-12-2850 min
The Medium Talk PodcastThe Taming of the Shrew: 10 Things We Hate Right Now Today we're taking a page from the Costanza family playbook and celebrating Festivus in September with our Airing of Grievances. From bananas and birds to cable news, vauguebooking, and passive-aggressiveness, we're telling you how we *really* feel and ... we've got some spicy takes, y'all. Plus, at the end of the episode we make an important announcement about the future of The Medium Talk Podcast. View the full show notes here. Connect with Colleen: Instagram | Website Connect with Anna: Instagram | Website Connect with Jenn: Instagram | Website
2020-09-0842 min
The Medium Talk PodcastHoosier Daddy: A Defense of the Romance Novel with Leigh KramerRomance novels have long been a source of collective societal derision: the over-the-top covers, the euphemisms, the punny titles. However, they're also a financial boon for publishing houses ... which means there's a *lot* of secretive reading happening out there. But why is it such a secret? Leigh Kramer joins us in the fourth chair for a fun debate about the merits of reading romance and offers recommendations for everyone from the easily embarrassed to the carnal connoisseur. We also play a lightning round of would you rather: two good things and talk about how we do (and don't do) c...
2020-08-2550 min
The Medium Talk PodcastJust Mercy: Exploring the Intersection of Grace and Justice with Tori PetersenWith social media, 24-hour news cycles, and #cancelculture on the rise, the clamor for justice feels almost … frenetic. Suddenly grace and mercy feel like quaint notions. Tori Petersen joins us in the fourth chair today as we wrestle with the question, is justice without grace really justice at all? We also talk about summer jobs and pregnancy cravings. View the full show notes here. Connect with guest Tori Petersen: Website | Instagram Connect with The Medium Talk Podcast: Website | Instagram
2020-08-1153 min
The Medium Talk PodcastSophie's Choice: The 2020 School Year ConundrumThe start of the school year is right around the corner but instead of the usual quest for pre-sharpened Ticonderogas, 2020 is upping the ante. The pandemic has altered everything about school as we know it, and today we’re talking about what our options are, the ones we’re choosing in our own families, and the reasons behind our decision. We also talk about how much Anna loves Zac Efron and how we do (and don’t do) kids’ TV programming. View this episode's show notes here. Follow The Medium Talk Podcast: Website | Instagram
2020-07-2845 min
The Medium Talk PodcastAlexander Hamilton: Loving and Wrestling with a Cultural JuggernautIf you have a pulse (and Disney+), odds are you’ve jumped on the Hamilton train. In today’s episode, we’re talking about our initial encounters with the play, what it was like watching the original cast from our living room, and how much of a family affair we do (or don’t) make the material. We also talk about some of the controversy surrounding the play and the role of art as cultural commentary. Plus, we play a lightning round of COVID-themed “would you rather” and talk about how we do—and don’t do—fashion trends. View the full show notes...
2020-07-1447 min
The Medium Talk PodcastThe Medium Talk Podcast TrailerRemember when nuance was a thing? Once upon a time, it was an earmark of a civilized society to cultivate conversations where a difference of opinions could be aired with equal parts grace and wit. Hosts Colleen Powell, Anna Jordan, and Jenn Batchelor are reviving nuance. Join us (and the occasional guest) in the space between small talk that skates the surface and a deep dive from the couch with your therapist. The Medium Talk Podcast: coming to your earbuds on January 7th, 2020.
2019-12-1903 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 82: What I Learned from Listening (Year Two)It’s the last episode of 2019 and Colleen is sharing what she learned this year from listening to all her guests. This year provided so much food for thought as she listened and learned from a variety of people. Find out what were the most popular episodes and which ones have stuck with Colleen long after the microphone was turned off. Colleen also announced her future project, The Medium Talk Podcast with Jenn Batchelor and Anna Jordan. It drops in January and she’d love for you to be a part of the launch team. You c...
2019-12-1919 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 81: Polarizing Holiday Opinions with Shannon StaleyHappy Holidays! Today Colleen chats all things holiday with her friend Shannon. They are tackling all the most polarizing of holiday issues: Elf on a Shelf, appropriate times for decorations, how much glory Santa should get and whether or not Love Actually is a great Christmas movie. This lighthearted discussion will get you into the holiday spirit and perhaps disagreeing vehemently with our opinions. Grab a Mall Santa (the drink invented by Colleen’s siblings: whiskey and hot cocoa) and get ready to have some holiday opinions!
2019-12-1200 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 80: The Upsides and Pitfalls of the Enneagram with Jenn Batchelor and Anna JordanIn this episode we talk Enneagram, or rather the pros and cons of this ancient self-knowledge tool. Colleen chats with two friends, Jenn Batchelor and Anna Jordan (from episode 77), about why they love the Enneagram, how its current popularity has effected its use, and what can be problematic about the Enneagram. Whether you’ve been doing a deep dive into the Enneagram for months, or you’ve just started wondering what the heck it is, this conversation will help you to understand the highest and best uses of the Enneagram. If you are new to the Enneag...
2019-11-2155 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 79: A Conversation About the Role of Government with Mike LindbergThis week we’ve got another special conversation. Colleen sits down with her long time friend, Mike Lindberg, to discuss the role of government. Mike and Colleen have spent many an hour discussing all the things they disagree about and over time they’ve come to realize their differences of opinion may root in what they each believe about the truest and best role of government. So with a few microphones between them they hashed it out, dialoguing about government overreach, who to trust to solve problems and provide aid, and whether the government or the private sector would be more...
2019-11-1452 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 78: A Conversation about "Mismatching" Students to Listen Across DividesWhat happens when you use the technology of Match.com to do its opposite? Instead of connecting people in common you try to connect people across differences. And then what would happen if you took that technology into classrooms and allowed students to video conference other students from vastly different socioeconomic, regional, and cultural places? And then helped the students to hold conversations where they discuss issues like immigration and free speech with these other students like them, but not like them. You’d have Mismatch. Mismatch is helping teachers connect their students with classrooms across the country and gi...
2019-11-0738 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 77: Transracial Adoption and Parenting with Anna JordanThis week’s discussion deals with the topic of transracial adoption and parenting. Guest Anna Jordan is a writer and educator as well as a mom to three, including a son who came to her family through adoption. Anna and Colleen discuss Anna’s family’s story, the unique challenges that face transracial families, and how the conversation around transracial adoption has changed in the last 30 or so years. They also delve into adoption ethics and what family’s need to consider before diving into transracial adoption. Follow Anna! Find information about Anna on her website and f...
2019-10-3152 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 76: From Listening to Working Together with Graham Bodie and Pearce GodwinToday we have two special guests. Graham Bodie and Pearce Godwin are two colleagues who are doing good work to help our country listen across the divide. Graham Bodie is a listening scholar, educator, and consultant. Pearce Godwin is Founder & CEO of Listen First Project, Executive Director of National Conversation Project, and leader of the #ListenFirst Coalition of ~250 partner organizations. Together the two have incredible experience helping people to listen across divides. Today we will discuss how people can move from listening to understand towards working together for change. This is a conversation about how we have productive conversations, what c...
2019-10-2442 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 75: A Conversation about the "Love Anyway" FilmThis week’s episode features a discussion about the new film about the organization Preemptive Love. Jeremy and Jessica started Preemptive Love Coalition during the middle of the Iraq War in in 2008. Over the past decade they have been a non-profit on the front lines, providing relief and serving and working for peace in conflict rich areas of Iraq, Iran, Libya, Syria, Palestine and Israel, Korea and at the Mexico/U.S. border. Recently a short documentary was released that features their story and the work they do. My friend Charity hosted a viewing event to share this film wi...
2019-10-1024 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 74: A Conversation about Outrage Culture with Tommy PowellThis week’s episode is a little different. Over the next few months we will be hosting a series of dialogues with friends and listeners around topics of disagreement. In an effort to practice what we preach about engaging polarizing topics with compassion, civility and nuance, we’re going to be doing just that. This week I sat down with my husband Tommy to discuss the idea of “outrage culture.” We both have different reactions to the way our culture has responded to the consequences of former acts of indiscretion and it’s a topic we’ve returned to again and ag...
2019-10-0336 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 73: Polyamory with the Triad FamilyThis week we the Triad family is here to discuss polyamory and their family. Katie, Luis and Raquel are a polyamorous family From Baltimore, Maryland. We discuss the backlash they received for their choice to pursue this lifestyle, what challenges do they face and why they choose each other despite those challenges. You may not agree with their unconventional family dynamic but it’s worth listening if only to challenge pre-conceived notions and judgements. Connect with the Triad Family! You can find them on Instagram or on their website.
2019-09-2651 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 72: Listening Across Differences with Tracy HollisterWelcome back! Today is the International Day of Listening! We have a special episode today with Tracy Hollister. Tracy works for the organization Listening Room Conversations, an organization attempting to heal divides with a conversational model developed by dialogue experts in order to facilitate connection between people despite their differences, and even identify areas of common ground and shared understanding. Tracy and I chat about her work with Living Room Conversations, the relationships she has developed across political and cultural divides, and why listening to people with whom we disagree requires great courage. Check out Livi...
2019-09-1952 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 71: Is Fall the Best or the Worst with Ryann KehoeThis week we have a lighter contentious topic to hash out. As the children have now gone back to school and the unofficial end of summer is just around the corner it’s time to answer this most important question once and for all: Is fall the best or the worst? Colleen joins her sister Ryann to debate the merits and drawbacks to this polarizing season. Is autumn as amazing as everyone wants it to be? Or is it an overrated garbage season? We have some thoughts. Also Mentioned in the Episode: Jamie B Golden...
2019-08-2925 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 70: The Adversity Effect with Kenneth CheadleAdversity is a common theme for everyone. No one is exempt from dealing with adversity in some form or another and yet the universe does not dole out adversity equally. Today’s guest is Kenneth Cheadle, a speaker, certified life and career coach, a millennial leader, entrepreneur, and author. Ken’s own story of success includes beating the odds and overcoming tremendous adversity. Ken shares this story as well as insight into overcoming adversity and whether the idea of pulling oneself up by their bootstraps is really all that’s needed to rise up. Connect with Ken...
2019-08-2246 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 69: White Supremacy and the Church with Lenny DuncanThis week addresses the topic of white supremacy and the church. Does the church play a role in white supremacy? What is theirs to do in dismantling it? And what will the cost be if the church doesn’t take on this work? Guest Lenny Duncan helps answer these questions. Lenny is a pastor and a mission developer, a queer black man and the author of Dear Church : A love letter from a black preacher to the whitest denomination in the U.S. He also serves on the board of Reconciling Works. Connect with Lenny! Find him a...
2019-08-1556 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 68: Free Speech and the Intellectual Dark Web with Freddy WeinbergThis week we are tackling free speech with a conversation with Freddy Weinberg about the Intellectual Dark Web. Freddy is a thinker, a journalist and the host of the Live Learn Repeat Podcast. Freddy and I discuss what, exactly, the IDW is, and whether or not free speech is at stake in our country. Is political correctness a threat to our country or do words matter? While the concept and definition of the Intellectual Dark Web is an ever shifting idea, Freddy insists that those interacting within it have two things in common: They don't buy i...
2019-08-0851 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 67: Sugar Addiction with Michael CollinsThis week we’re talking about sugar! Is it as bad as some say? Are we going to look back 100 years and be astonished we ever fed it to children? Or is it not that big of a deal? Today’s guest, Michael Collins has been sugar free for 30 years. He is the founder of SugarAddiction.com and Chairman of the Board of the Food Addiction Institute, and works closely with others to help them regain lives ravaged by various substance use disorders. Today he’ll talk to us about sugar addiction! Check out the Sugar Addiction website...
2019-08-0147 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 66: Changing Your Political Ideology with John WoodWhat happens when the political ideologies you once believed don’t hold the weight that they used to? What does it look like to shift from one political party to the other. Our guest today John Wood did just that. At one time John campaigned passionately for Barak Obama. Just a few years later he was running himself as a Republican for the Congressional seat in his area. John explains how he went from a liberal to conservative worldview and how his ability to bridge the divide has made him better. Connect with John! Follow him on Fa...
2019-07-2550 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 65: The Power of Revolutionary Relationships with Rozella WhiteThis week we are talking about Revolutionary Relationships. Guest Rosella White is the author of the new book Love Big: The Power of Revolutionary Relationships to Heal the World which delves into this concept of revolutionary relationships as relationships that change ourselves and the world around us. Rosella shares what she’s learned about the most important revolutionary relationship you can foster in your life and the ripple effect it has around you. Connect with Rozella! Find her website and follow her on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. And don’t forget to check out her new book...
2019-07-1850 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 64: The Foster Care System with Gwen HicksThis week we’re talking about the foster care system, the good, the bad and the ugly. Guest Gwen Hicks is an educator, advocate and champion of kids in the foster care system. As the Chief Dreamer of Amarillo Angels, a non-profit designed to support children in foster care and their foster families, she has served those on the front lines within the foster care system. Gwen and Colleen discuss the challenges the foster care system is facing, what is most needed and why people should care about this system. Check out the work that the Na...
2019-07-1147 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 63: Changing Our Opinions with Lyra RepplingerWe’re back!!! This week's episodes includes a conversation with an old friend. Lyra Repplinger and Colleen discuss a few things that they’ve changed their opinions on over the years. You may remember Lyra from episode 39, a recap episode. This time Lyra and Colleen take turns sharing a few of the big and small things they’ve changed their minds about. We don’t give ourselves a lot of freedom in our culture to change our mind about things. It feels like a betrayal of our ideals or values sometimes to admit that maybe we’ve come to think diffe...
2019-07-0443 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 62: Polarizing Summer Opinions with Marty FinnWe’ve got another special episode! Every once in a while we take a break from all of our serious conversations for something a little more lighthearted. Last weekend was Memorial Day weekend which is the unofficial start of summer and so we are going to discuss polarizing summer opinions. Our “fun” polarizing opinion episodes can be some of our most contentious, so buckle up kids, you may have some strong feelings about these polarizing summer opinions. Joining Colleen for this fiery conversation is her long-time friend and fellow pop culture junkie, Marty Finn! Marty and Colleen...
2019-05-3036 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 61: What We Learned Episodes 52-60This week we have a recap episode! Every eight or nine episodes we pause to think about what we’ve learned from our guests. This week it’s just Colleen behind the mic sharing what she's learned from this set of conversations. We’ll be looking at episodes 52-60. This includes Pornography Addiction with Mark Macdonald, Depolarizing Politics with David Lapp, Sexual Orientation in the Church (part 2) with B.T. Harman, Mass Incarceration and Prison Reform with Dominique Gilliard, Trans Identity and the Church with Ellie Dote, The Reality of the American Dream and Upward Mobility with Lindsy Wallace, Non-Binary...
2019-05-2315 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 60: Reclaiming the Singular Narrative with Jonathan Brooks This week’s conversation covers a multitude of topics. My guest, Jonathan Brooks and I discuss the damaging effects of a singular narrative, what happens when escaping from your neighborhood becomes the definition of success and how falling in love with the place you live is the best hope for effecting change in your community. Jonathan is a lifelong resident of Chicago, IL. He currently serves as Senior Pastor at Canaan Community Church in the West Englewood neighborhood.As a firm believer in investing in your local community, Jonathan has a deep desire to impress this v...
2019-05-1653 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 59: Sexual Orientation and the Church (part 3) with David BennettThis week we are finishing our series around sexual orientation and the Church. My guest is David Bennett. David hails from Sydney, Australia, lives in Oxford, where he is reading for his PhD in theological ethics, and works as an international speaker and research fellow for the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics, and RZIM. He holds postgraduates degrees from Oxford University and St Andrews in Theology, and recently published his first book, A War of Loves: The Unexpected Story of a Gay Activist Discovering Jesus. David and I chat about how his activism changed when he...
2019-05-0953 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 58: Non-Binary Gender Identity with Mason Aid This week we are tackling a topic many may be unfamiliar or uneducated about. Mason Aid is here to talk about non-binary gender identity. Mason is an LGBTQ educator and advocate who helps educators and mental health professionals know how to better support teens as they come out and/or deal with mental health issues. Mason and I discuss what it means to be non-binary, how this identity has implications beyond just pronoun use and how people can be good allies for those who identify as non-binary. Connect with Mason! Check out Mason’s websi...
2019-05-0257 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 57: The Reality of the American Dream and Upward Mobility with Lindsy Wallace This week we are talking about the American Dream. What is the American Dream? Is it accessible to everyone? My guest is Lindsy Wallace, a wife and mother who has followed Jesus to the margins of society. We talk about the concept of the American Dream as well as downward and upward mobility, the ways in which our systems are designed with some inherent injustice, and what is necessary to begin to affect that. Follow Lindsy on Instagram. Check out her podcast and follow it on Facebook and Instagram. Year of...
2019-04-2555 min
The Powell MovementColleen Quigley, Marketing Director, DakineColleen Quigley's life has been a series of dream jobs…. but nothing never really seemed easy for her. Coming up on the East Coast, Colleen was a shop rat who made a B-List pro snowboarding career happen. Her time as a pro shred was nothing flashy but it set her up to shine behind the scenes in the world of snow. On the podcast, we talk about her pro days, her desk jockey days, and being a woman on the office side of snowboarding. It's the first business episode in a while and it's a good one. Colleen...
2019-04-221h 12
A Year of ListeningEpisode 56: Trans Identity and the Church with Ellie DoteThis week the topic is the intersection of trans identity and faith. The guest, Ellie Dote, is a deeply faithful Christian who has transitioned from male to female. She is on a mission to start the conversation about how and where trans people can belong in faith communities. Ellie and Colleen chat about her story, theology and the role she sees her presence play in faith communities. Connect with Ellie! Find her personal website and business page or follow her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The Year of Action challenge is the sa...
2019-04-1853 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 55: Mass Incarceration and Prison Reform with Dominique GilliardIn this episode we are continuing with a topic we first explored in episode 46: Post Incarceration Employment and Rehabilitation. Dominique Gilliard and Colleen discuss mass incarceration and prison reform. Dominique DuBois Gilliard is the Director of Racial Righteousness and Reconciliation for the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC). He is the author of Rethinking Incarceration: Advocating for Justice that Restores. Dominique and Colleen discuss the many different aspects at play when it comes to issues in our prison system, solutions that can chip away at these injustices and some countries that are having success at restorative justice. Con...
2019-04-111h 06
A Year of ListeningEpisode 54: Sexual Orientation and the Church (part 2) with B.T. HarmanWe are continuing our conversation this week around sexual orientation and the church with B.T. Harman. B.T. is the creator and author of the website Blue Babies Pink: A Southern Coming Out Story in 44 episodes. First as a blog, and then later in podcast form, BBP details B.T.’s story as a young man growing up in the church and coming to terms with his sexual orientation as a gay man. B.T. is a freelance content-creator for millennials and the brands that serve them. His consulting work focuses on brand strategy, design, marketing, social media, leade...
2019-04-0456 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 53: Depolarizing Politics with David LappThis week’s guest will give you hope for the state of politics in this country. David Lapp is the co-founder of Better Angles, an organization determined to depolarize politics in our country. Better Angels hosts Red and Blue workshops around the country with the goal of promoting respectful dialogue and better understanding between the two political parties. David and Colleen talked about what is needed to depolarize politics today, surprising things that have happened in his workshops and why it’s worth it to stay in these conversations even when they are messy. To learn mo...
2019-03-281h 01
A Year of ListeningEpisode 52: Pornography Addiction with Mark MacDonaldThis week we are tackling a very taboo topic. Licensed clinical social worker Mark MacDonald and I sit down to talk about pornography. Mark began his private practice about 20 years ago just as high speed internet was coming into homes and he saw his business immediately boom as people struggled to get out from under pornography addiction. Mark and I discuss the science behind porn use, common myths about pornography and some ways to protect your kids from inadvertently accessing it. For more information about Mark and his work, check out his website.
2019-03-2151 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 51: What We Learned Episodes 43-50It's a recap week! This time we've crowdsources responses from the Year of Listening community! Listeners sent in voice memos or emails with their thoughts on episodes 43-50. It was interesting to see which episodes struck a nerve and what inspired you all. Keep the conversation going! Head over to the episode show notes page to leave a comment about what landed with you this in this set of conversations. Or comment on an instagram post or in the facebook group. We love hearing from our listeners!
2019-03-0721 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 50: Separating Church and State, God and Politics with Cody CookColleen is talking faith and politics today! Whether or not faith plays a role in your politics, it is impossible to escape the role the Christian faith has played in politics in recent years. And if you’ve never contemplated to what degrees church and state are and should be separated, it’s worth considering. The guest is Cody Cook. Cody is a theology graduate student living in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is the author of three books and the host of the podcast Cantus Firmus which explores theological questions as they relate to the wider culture. Cody and Colleen discuss w...
2019-02-2852 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 49: Coming Out to Living a More Full Life with Heather VickeryThis week’s guest is Heather Vickery. Heather Vickery is an award-winning entrepreneur, business owner, and coach. She is also a mother of four and host of the Brave Files podcast. Heather shares her story of coming out later in life as a married mother of four. We talk about sexual orientation, marriage, divorce, and how sexuality is about so much more than just sex. Connect with Heather! Check out her website and podcast The Brave Files. Follow her on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Year of Action steps: Seek out storie...
2019-02-2144 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 48: Parenting in the Age of JudgementThis week we are tackling parenting. While on the surface this may not seem like a hot button issue, anyone who has bumped up against a conflict in parenting methods knows that there are big feelings involved. The guest is Meg Tietz, creator and producer of The Sorta Awesome podcast and writer and creator of the former blog Sorta Crunchy. She is also the co-author of the book “Spirit-Led Parenting: From Fear to Freedom in Baby’s First Year.” Meg and Colleen talk about trusting your parenting intuition, the abundance of fear and judgement we seem to have today around the...
2019-02-1451 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 47: Sexual Orientation and the Church (part one) with Nate CollinsThis week Colleen is sitting down with Dr. Nate Collins. Dr. Nate Collins is the president and founder of Revoice, an evangelical organization that supports, encourages, and empowers gay, lesbian, and same-sex attracted Christians so they can flourish while observing the historic Christian doctrine of marriage and sexuality. Nate and Colleen talk about his story as a gay man in a mixed orientation marriage, the ways the church can do better with regard to this issue and how to support gay Christians who also observe the traditional Christian doctrine of marriage and sexuality. Connect with Nat...
2019-02-0753 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 46: Post-Incarceration Rehabilitation and EmploymentThis week Colleen sits down with a dear friend and his friend to talk about incarceration, rehabilitation post-incarceration and the employment and mentoring of the formerly incarcerated. Ricky Staub launched Neighborhood Film Co from a homeless shelter in Philadelphia with a mission to mentor and employ men returning home from prison. Marvin is a former apprentice of this program. In the conversation they talk about what led Ricky to this kind of work, the nuts and bolts of the program and we hear from Marvin about how his involvement as an apprentice changed his life and why we should ca...
2019-01-3154 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 45: Women and Money with Bethany BaylessMoney, power and gender are all pretty taboo cocktail party topics and this week Bethany Bayless and Colleen tackle them all. They talk about why women have a hard time leaning into personal finances and advocating for themselves when it comes to compensation for their work. Bethany Bayless is a professional speaker and emcee. She has a podcast called The Money Millhouse where she and her mom, Ellie Kay, discuss personal finances over a cup of coffee each week. Connect with Bethany on social media! Follow her on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook and check out her...
2019-01-2445 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 44: Immigration with Shannon UnderwoodToday we’re talking to Shannon Underwood about immigration. Shannon and Colleen talk about why the immigration issue is so complicated, we tackle some of the common arguments against immigration and dive into the issue of immigration and jobs. Shannon’s expertise and common sense wisdom on this topic will really help you wrap your mind around this complex and controversial topic. Find out more about Shannon’s work with the Global Justice Law Group on their website. Also discussed in this episode: 14 Most Common Arguments Against Immigration George J. Borj...
2019-01-1758 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 43: Playing Devil's Advocate with Chris TatemWe’re back! This week's guest is Chris Tatem. By day, Chris works in the criminal justice system and gets to watch lawyers ply their trade in the courtroom. By night, Chris is a podcast host who uses the skills he learns by observing others in the courtroom to improve the way we disagree with one another. Chris hosts the podcast the Cross Examined Life, a podcast designed to “elevate the art of disagreement through cross exams of controversial topics.” This week he shares what he’s learned about improving how we disagree with each other through his work playing the...
2019-01-1053 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 42: What I Learned Year OneIt's the last episode of the year and this time it's just Colleen behind the mic, sharing what she's learned this year by having polarizing conversations on the podcast. She also shares some of her episode superlatives and what's ahead for A Year of Listening.
2018-12-2027 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 41: Polarizing Pop Culture OpinionsIt’s another special (fun) episode! This week my dear friend and fellow pop culture enthusiast, Whitney Hudson, and I grabbed a glass of wine (or a G&T in my case) and shared our most polarizing pop culture opinions. Tune in to hear us discuss the movies we hate (that everyone else loves), the celebrities we don’t find attractive, and the ones we don’t get the hype about. You may have strong feelings about our feelings and we’d love to hear about it! Also mentioned in the show: Sex and the City podcast...
2018-12-1345 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 40: Are the Harry Potter Books the Greatest Series Ever Written or Terrible?Hold on to your hats kids, this may be the most contentious conversation we’ve had on the show yet… It’s the holiday season and we’re going to lighten it up around here with a few fun conversations as we wrap up the year. This week I sat down with two friends, Casey Raevsky and Kurt Holt to have a chat about the Harry Potter series. Kurt thinks the books are generally terrible and Casey and I are die-hard Potterheads. We discuss what we loved about the books, what we didn’t, and what makes us nervous...
2018-12-0648 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 39: What We Learned (episodes 31-38)It’s a recap week! This week I sat down with my friend Lyra Repplinger to recap episodes 31-38! We chatted about what we agreed with, what we disagreed with and everything in between. Lyra had great insight and thoughts about these conversations! Connect with Lyra! Come find her on Instagram! Also mentioned in the episode: Hey Ladies! by Michelle Markowitz and Caroline Moss Calypso by David Sedaris
2018-11-1551 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 38: Cochlear Implants and Deaf Culture with Jason AndersonToday Colleen sits down with her friend Jason Anderson to talk about a little known polarizing issue! Jason Anderson is a disability services counselor at large university (focus on deaf and hard of hearing students). His personal relationship with deafness, hearing loss, and disability allow him the unique opportunity to see multiple perspectives when working with students and staff of all backgrounds. He also founded and directed a non-profit resource center for 6 years geared towards improving employment outcomes for people that are deaf and hard of hearing, and did a Ted Talk titled The Art Of Self Accommodation.
2018-11-0856 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 37: The Intersection of Men's Rights and Feminism with Alison DonagheyThis week Colleen sits down with Alison Donaghey. Alison is a radio host of The Alison Donaghey Show, and author of an international best-selling book, Think Opposite: Using the Domino Effect to Change Your Business, Change the World. Alison is exploring the intersection of feminism and men’s rights and the conversation today will really make you think! They also get into the recent Supreme Court nomination of Brett Kavanaugh, a topic that certainly seems to sit in that intersection. Connect with Alison! Find her at her website, or on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or Linkedin. You can a...
2018-11-0155 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 36: Attention, Social Media, and Technology with Neen James (Part 2)This week Colleen finishes her conversation with speaker and author Neen James about technology and social media, our addiction and dependency. Part two gets into the nitty gritty- tips to help us curb our own use, and how to have conversations in our community to cultivate a better atmosphere with regards to technology.
2018-10-2536 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 35: Attention, Social Media and Technology with Neen James (Part 1)Technology, social media and attention. These are hot button issues that we all struggle with to some extent. This week Colleen chatted with speaker and author Neen James, who wrote the book on attention, about our dependency and in some cases addiction to technology and social media, how we can break the cycle and the graceful reminders we can all use with this topic. Neen and Colleen had so much to chat about that this is just part one of the conversation! Tune in next week to hear the rest. Connect with Neen! Find her...
2018-10-1845 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 34: Issues in the Trans Community with Jessica PettittThis week Colleen and author and speaker Jessica Pettitt talk about Trans issues. They tackle everything from how to talk about the topic, definitions and terms, trans kids, legislation affecting the trans community and Jess shares her experience as a lesbian woman married to a transman.
2018-10-111h 03
A Year of ListeningEpisode 33: Work Philosophy and Company Culture with Mike GaninoDo you live to work or work to live? On today’s episode work place culture guru Mike Ganino and Colleen sit down to discuss these two philosophies and how work place culture affects all of our lives.
2018-10-0449 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 32: Climate Change with Terry QuainOn today’s episode Colleen is chatting with former physics teacher Terry Quain about climate change and an organization she is a part of that has a brilliant, achievable plan to help turn the boat around with regards to the damage climate change is doing to our world. You will learn a lot from today’s conversation.
2018-09-2757 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 31: Feminism in Islam with Shaykha Tamara GrayThis week Colleen sits down with Islamic scholar, author, educator, mentor and motivational speaker Tamara Gray to discuss feminism in Islam. In this conversation Colleen’s own preconceived notions are challenged as she learns so much about this topic and how it is similar to feminism in Christianity.
2018-09-2051 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 30: What We Learned Episodes 22-29It's a recap episode! This week producer Maddie Peck sat down with Colleen to talk about what they learned from episodes 22-29!
2018-08-3046 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 29: Confronting Bias and Understanding Both Sides of an Issue with Mia WelchThis week a listener is in the hot seat! Mia Welch got in touch to share some of her thoughts about our episode on the refugee crisis, which had been shaped by her own experience volunteering at one of the largest refugee camps in Greece. After chatting with Mia and hearing how that experience helped her to confront her own biases and recognize the complexities of this crisis, as well as how both sides are necessary voices when tackling issues like this, it was clear Mia needed to share her story on the show.
2018-08-2359 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 28: The NFL Anthem Protests with Darius FlemingThis week Colleen chatted with Darius Fleming about the NFL Anthem demonstrations and all that has gone along with that. Darius Fleming is a Chicago native and former NFL player and teammate of Colin Kaepernick. Darius cut to the core of what these demonstrations are about and why they matter.
2018-08-1649 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 27: Evangelicalism with Aaron NiequistThis week's guest is author, liturgist and pastor Aaron Niequist. In this conversation Colleen and Aaron discuss Evangelicalism, its problematic connection to politics and power, the good stuff, the baggage and everything in between. Aaron was both prophetically honest and lovingly graceful with this expression of Christianity and it was a topic both personal and tender for Aaron and Colleen.
2018-08-091h 02
A Year of ListeningEpisode 26: Abortion with Karen Swallow PriorThis week Colleen sat down with professor, author, speaker and pro-life activist Karen Swallow Prior to talk about abortion. This issue is complex, nuanced and emotional and the two worked hard to be respectful, nuanced and thoughtful throughout the discussion. There are no easy answers with this topic and Karen’s beliefs are compassionate and consistent.
2018-08-0255 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 25: Local Politics Part Two: RepublicansIt's time for part two of our local politics series! This week Colleen sat down with Marty Keller. Marty is a lifelong republican who was elected and served his township as an elected trustee. Marty and Colleen talked about why Marty is a republican and what serving at the local level has looked like for him.
2018-07-2653 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 24: Local Politics Part 1- DemocratsWe're tackling the most contentions of issues- politics. In part one Colleen sits down with Walt Zlotow, the chairman of her township's democratic party. They talked about the Democratic party, why Walt's identified with this party and what it looks like to serve in politics at the local level.
2018-07-1943 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 23: Diversity in Literature with Tayyaba SyedThis week Colleen sat down with children's author Tayyaba Syed who is on a mission to give Muslim kids like her own children mirrors in their books. The women talk about why diversity in literature is so important right now, how books can be windows and mirrors and why everyone needs both.
2018-07-1250 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 22: Fake News and the Media with Tim RaceWe're back! This week Colleen chats with Tim Race, former editor at the New York Times about the media, fake news and the way the internet forever changed how we consume news.
2018-07-0557 min
A Year of ListeningBonus Episode: Special Announcement for A Year of ListeningHey there! We've got a special announcement this week, I promise it's a quick one. Have a listen and see how you can get involved with the Year of Listening community.
2018-05-3102 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 21: What We Learned Episodes 12-20Time for another recap episode! This time Colleen is sitting down with her sister, Ryann and long-time friend Sarah to discuss the conversations in episodes 12-20. The ladies discuss what they learned from listening to these conversations, common themes that emerged and things that challenged them.
2018-05-2451 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 20: School Choice with Ashley FrasierThis week Colleen sits down with educator Ashley Frasier to talk about school choice. School choice has been a hot button issue lately with the idea of vouchers being a polarizing topic in education. Colleen and Ashley break down different choices in school and talk about what school choice does and could look like in communities who don’t currently have many options.
2018-05-1748 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 19: #ChurchToo and What to Do with Caryn RivadeneiraThis week Colleen sits down with author and ministry worker Caryn Rivandeneira to talk about what happens when sexual harassment happens in church. Do we treat it the same as when it happens in secular workplaces? Is there room for grace and redemption for the perpetrator? What is the best way for churches to support victims? Caryn and Colleen delve into all of this and more on this week's episode.
2018-05-1051 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 18: Empowerment and Inequality are not Zero Sum Games with Jennifer IannoloColleen sits down with entrepreneur and speaker Jennifer Iannolo to talk about empowerment, equality and equity. Jennifer wants us to rethink how we approach empowerment and equality as a zero sum game and worries that our current way of doing things is laying groundwork for a different kind of inequality down the road.
2018-05-0356 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 17: A Conversation about President Trump with Boone CutlerThis week Colleen brings back previous guest, Boone Cutler, to talk about the most polarizing of figures, President Trump. Boone was a supporter of candidate Trump and continues to support his presidency. Colleen was not and does not. What starts as a conversation about the president becomes a bigger conversation about how we enter into a conversation like this, and how we move forward when we don't agree.
2018-04-261h 00
A Year of ListeningEpisode 16: Gang Bangers as Saviors with Mark CullitonColleen and Mark chat about The Boston Uncornered Initiative which uses stipends and mentors to get gang leaders into college as a way to change their communities. It's an unconventional approach to tackling the problem of gang violence but it's changing the city of Boston, one corner at a time.
2018-04-1954 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 15: The Problem with Helping with Laura Gassner OttingLaura Gassner Otting wants you to stop asking "how can I help?" By asking this question we're often standing in the way of real solutions and creating more problems. Instead, she wants you to ask, "what needs to be done?" when a problem presents itself. She and Colleen talk about this shift and how it can change they way we solve problems as a society.
2018-04-1255 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 14: Unconscious Bias with Tony ChatmanThis week Colleen sits down with speaker and author Tony Chatman to talk about unconscious or implicit bias. We learn why it's important to check our gut, how prevalent unconscious bias is in our society and Tony offers some tangible ways to keep our unconscious biases in check.
2018-04-0557 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 13: Veteran Care and Suicide Prevention with Boone CutlerThis week Colleen chats with Boone Cutler a veteran, radio host, author and creator of the Spartan Pledge, a pledge for warfighter designed to combat the epidemic of veteran suicide. In this conversation they discuss suicide prevention among vets, care for veterans and the "warfighter mentality."
2018-03-2948 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 12: How to Have Polarizing Conversations Well with Phil M. JonesAuthor and speaker Phil M. Jones and I sit down to talk about the how tos of having good conversations about polarizing topics. What can we do and say to drive conversations that lead to openness and positive impact?
2018-03-2256 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 11: What We Learned (episodes 1-10)It's a recap episode! Every 10 episodes Colleen will sit down with some listeners to discuss what they learned, were challenged or changed by from the previous conversations. This week her friends Lauren Lindberg, Charity McClure and Kelly Phillips sit in the hot seat to share what was stirred by listening.
2018-03-1540 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 10: Mental Health and its Stigmas with Dom GaskinIn this episode Colleen sits down with her friend Dom Gaskin to chat about mental health and the stigmas that surround it, particularly in specific communities. They also talk about how to help loved ones dealing with mental health issues.
2018-03-0845 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 9: Gun Control with Mark OlsonColleen talks with veteran and former naval officer Mark Olson about gun control. Mark's perspective includes the history of the 2nd Amendment and the NRA, as well as the bigger picture of gun violence beyond mass shootings.
2018-03-011h 04
A Year of ListeningEpisode 8: The Taboo of Swearing with Leslie EhmAre we too hung up on the taboo four letter words? Colleen's conversation about swearing with Leslie Ehm raises bigger questions about judgement, communication and authenticity.
2018-02-2247 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 7: Gender Equality with Melissa AgnesColleen chats with crisis management expert and all around awesome lady Melissa Agnes about gender equality, her experience often being the only woman in the room, and ways gender equality is needed for both sexes.
2018-02-1555 min
A Year of ListeningEpisode 6: The Refugee Ban with Daniel O'RourkeThis week I'm chatting with Daniel O'Rourke a member of the U.S. Foreign Service about the refugee ban, extreme vetting and the plight of refugees. This episode also includes a brief conversation with Anne Elliot who shares about her family's experience hosting a refugee family in her community.
2018-02-0856 min
A Year of ListeningThe Opioid/Overdose Crisis with Christopher MoraffOn today's episode Colleen sat down with Christopher Moraff, a Philadelphia based reporter to discuss the opioid crisis in our country and what Chris has learned from years of reporting on this issue.
2018-02-0157 min
A Year of ListeningThe Alabama Special Election and Evangelical Voting with Erin MoonIn this week's episode Colleen sits down to chat about the Alabama special election that occurred this past December between Roy Moore and Doug Jones, Moore's problematic candidacy and what it says about Evangelical voting trends.
2018-01-2555 min
A Year of ListeningTalking about Race with Alicia and Jacob RossOn this episode Colleen is chatting with Jacob and Alicia Ross, an interracial couple, about talking about race, challenges they've encountered and how they've learned to listen to each other well in difficult conversations.
2018-01-1853 min