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Out Of The MarginsOrganizing for Abolition. Envisioning Liberation. Continuing the Conversation with National Center for Youth Law and upEND MovementThe last episode of our podcast series Organizing for Abolition. Envisioning Liberation. featured two leading voices in the family policing abolitionist movement, Kristen Weber of the National Center for Youth Law and Alan Dettlaff of upEND Movement. In our new bonus episode, Kristen and Alan continue the conversation on the abolition of family policing systems — sharing alternative policy and advocacy strategies that can hold family policing systems accountable while ending harm and improving conditions for families. The extended conversation features questions from our board members and a discussion on achieving long-term goals. Listen here, or watch the conversation on our...2024-03-221h 15
Mauricio Mejia LIVEMAURICIO MEJIA LIVE | KRISTIN ANDRESS | SEASON 3Year of the Dragon: Kick-starting Season Three of Mauricio Mejia LiveIn the first episode of season three of Mauricio Mejia Live, Mauricio sets the tone for the new year of 2024, coined as Year of the Dragon. He discusses his plans for the podcast, including covering trials, errors and successes associated with startup companies. He also mentions his experiences as an entrepreneur in the entertainment industry, the impact of the 2008 crash on his life, and the lessons he has learned from those experiences. A conversation unfolds with his guest, Kristin Andress, in which they delve deep into...2024-01-1824 minOut Of The MarginsOrganizing for Abolition. Envisioning Liberation. with National Center for Youth Law and upEND MovementWe close our podcast series, Organizing for Abolition. Envisioning Liberation., with a very special episode. Recorded in person at our annual board meeting, we're joined by two of the leading voices in the family policing abolitionist movement. Kristen Weber of the National Center for Youth Law and Alan Dettlaff of upEND Movement discuss family policing through the lens of racial justice and how our current system is an extension of slavery — in which Black families continue to be disproportionately separated and criminalized. Listen to the full episode to hear more about how family policing fits into the broader abolitionist mo...2023-12-1317 min
A Force To Be Reckoned With177. Foster Care Trials & Triumphs: A Conversation with Kristen AndrusEver wonder what it's like to be a foster parent? Join us on a transformational journey as we converse with Kristen Andrus about our personal experiences and heartfelt lessons learned from being foster parents. We recount the trials and triumphs we've encountered, dissecting misconceptions and challenging societal norms surrounding foster care. We share our story, from our initial calling to aid children in need, to the enriching experiences that have since unfolded, all the while driven by unwavering faith.We take a moment to reflect on an impactful story of a child, who endured 19 calls s...2023-08-2941 min
Planted and Flourishing35: Hands and Feet with Corey and Beth AdkinsWhat comes to mind when you talk about your "calling"? Is it something you have already identified or something you are still discovering?
Beth and Corey Adkins have always made God's calling their mission. Their podcast formerly called "The Millenial Mission" reached for the millenial generation, challenging them and calling them up to live in the fullness of God's calling. Recently rebranded as "A Force to be Reckoned With" it's found them venturing into areas of ministry they'd said they would never be involved.
There are close to 400,000 children in the foster care system in the United...2023-08-2240 minPlanted and Flourishing34: Does anybody see me? Whitney AkinInvisible. Unseen. Overlooked. Maybe you feel those words in the deepest part of your soul because that's been how you've described yourself for a really long time. Possibly, you're wondering if anyone else has felt that way and what to do about it. Today, Whitney Akin and I chat about her new book "Overlooked". After years of feeling invisible, Whitney began to understand her longing to be seen and the ways our society makes this hard on our hearts. We're chatting about personal experience, biblical examples, and the transformative power of living each day in the attention of a...2023-07-1127 minPlanted and Flourishing33: Flourishing in Surrender with Tracey TiernanHave you ever felt the tug? Maybe it was something small that didn't seem too big of an ask, but maybe you've felt that gentle and consistent prompting to relinquish something dear, deeply personal, or valued. Something big that to surrender might mean a whole new identity, way of doing life or new circle of friends. What was your answer? Today, Tracey Tiernan shares with us the journey she took to surrender and the joy that followed. Tracey is such a delight to talk to here's what we chat about:
the unknown
the familiar
the ask
the surrender
...2023-06-0637 min
Crafting a Meaningful Life with Mary Crafts(Ep 277) To Serve, Mentor, And Love with Kristin AndrusWith all the whirlwind of challenges and responsibilities that fill your days, you might wonder if taking on another task, like advocating for a cause, would only add to the chaos. But here's the remarkable truth: according to Kristin Andrus, it's quite the opposite! She is an extraordinary force and a true champion of the community. Kristin's unwavering commitment shines through her tireless efforts with organizations like The Policy Project, where she plays a vital role in promoting solution-based policies that dismantle barriers to opportunity. Through her work, she has witnessed firsthand the transformative power it holds, enabling individuals...2023-05-1846 minPlanted and Flourishing32: Refined through Infertility and Loss with Nicole ClarkOne in eight couples is currently struggling with infertility or loss. A staggering 19% of couples have been trying to start their family for at least a year. The statistics are there, the heartache is real, the pain palpable. The opportunity for the church to step up and minister to this group is glaring! I'm chatting with Nicole Clark about how God used her story of infertility and loss to be a connecting point for other women suffering silently who didn't have a tribe to support, encourage, and just offer the power of presence. Out of her difficulty, Nicole has...2023-05-0226 minPlanted and Flourishing31: Pitfalls, Perils and Pleasantries of Raising Teens with Whitney FlemingRaising teenagers can be a roller coaster gone wrong or the ride of your life. Whitney is a freelance writer, blogger, social media consultant and most importantly mom to 3 teenage girls. Join us as we chat about the good, the bad, and the vulnerable!
In this episode:
Navigating the why behind the behavior
We are not our kids decisions
Parenting illuminates work we need to do on ourselves
Connect with Whitney:
Facebook
Website Whitney Fleming Writes
Website Parenting Teens and Tweens
Explore the Gratitude Journal for Moms and Teen Girls HERE
Connect with K...2023-03-0948 minPlanted and Flourishing30: Parenting - We're Going to Make it with Todd GaddyParenting is challenging on it's best day but, navigating those moments that make you question every aspect of your self and the offspring you are trying to raise can render us feeling hopeless and frustrated.
Our guest today has just released his first book "We're Going To Make It - What parents need and want to know" and we chat about some of the principles he's implemented into his parenting to create connection with his kids - regardless of the stage of life.
In this episode:
challenges
Consistent messaging
Getting on our kids level
sp...2023-02-0736 minPlanted and Flourishing29. Resolutions or Rhythms with Steven AndrusIt's a brand new year and most of us are wiping the slate clean and starting over in different areas of our lives. But are we just going through the motions, following social norms of "starting fresh" or are we really digging deep into our lives and making changes that will set us on a firm foundation?
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer
Kristen's contact info here
Steven's contact info here2023-01-1029 minPlanted and Flourishing28: Bring All Your Stuff with Steven AndrusWe have things. Stuff. Regardless of how long we have walked with Jesus, most of us carry baggage that prevents us from fully knowing Him.....or ourselves. Knowing ourselves is absolutely necessary if we truly want to walk in all that God has for us - seeing ourselves the way he sees us. So what is it? What is it that's keeping you from seeing yourself the way God sees you?
know yourself to know God
baggage after redemption
my enneagram is not my identity
The Gift of Being Yourself, by David Brenner (note, clicking this link wi...2022-12-0734 minPlanted and Flourishing27: Joy - You have a choice! With Katy StevensSome days you'll be up and other days you'll feel like you're scraping bottom. It doesn't matter your beginnings or where you find yourself today, it's possible to live from a posture of joy even in difficulty. My guest, Katy Stephens, is one of the most joyful people you'll ever meet. Through the loss of a child and another of her children being diagnosed with cancer, she has been able to intentionally make joy a permanent fixture in every season.
Episode highlights:
joy after loss
50 and fabulous
leaning in to the feelings
paying attention to who God puts in your l...2022-11-0139 minPlanted and Flourishing26: Rebuilding Beautiful with Kayla StoeckleinWhat's it like to rebuild after the life you knew has been shattered? When all you hold are fragments of the life you once loved.
She had everything - a wonderful husband, thriving church, 3 beautiful boys, a new home and wonderful friends. Life was beautiful.
Then, suddenly it wasn't.
If someone you know has experienced loss through the death of a loved one, a dream that's been shattered or life that took a hard turn in another direction to the realization of a new normal, join us as we chat with Kayla Stoecklein.2022-10-0437 min
Currently UnwellThe Bad Broadcast's Madi Murphy on celebrity pj's, her delusional dream, and not giving a ****Madi Murphy is the founder and host of the iconic Bad Broadcast podcast, the brainchild signed to Dear Media in 2021 because of the massive growth Madi achieved as a hustling entrepreneur. Madi now runs an ecommerce site in addition to The Bad Broadcast where fans flock to grab their own cozy, oversized Dumb Dumb Club sweatshirts. A self-proclaimed Kristen Johnson lookalike (Sally from 3rd Rock From The Sun), you can catch this young millennial smelling as fresh as OUAI hair products, and perhaps shopping at Target, when she's not running her business or making boss bitch appearances on E...2022-09-081h 12