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Menlo Church PodcastsCome All Ye Lonely | Come All Ye Faithless | Mark Swarner, Menlo Park Campus PastorThe shepherds were nobodies. Unseen. Uninvited. And yet they’re the first ones God sends the birth announcement to. Mark Swarner, our Menlo Park Campus Pastor, delivers a message speaks directly to those who feel left out, overlooked, or disconnected.
SEE YOU AT CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES!
2025-12-2131 min
Menlo Church PodcastsBelieving in the Tension | Menlo Midweek | Jessica Morgan, Mark MorinishiThis week Jessica Morgan, our Menlo Park Associate Family Pastor, sits down with us to further lean into what it means to dive into doubt both personally, and for the kids and students in our life.
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2025-10-0822 min
The Menlo ExperienceThe Menlo Experience - Episode 19: Lessons from the KingdomIn this episode, Brad and Kyle dive into the Kansas City Chiefs’ journey to the Super Bowl, inspired by the documentary The Kingdom. From Lamar Hunt’s 50-year pursuit of a championship to Andy Reid’s relentless work ethic, they draw parallels between building a winning football team and running a business.Drawing parallels to Brad's journey at Menlo, he shares early setbacks in building software, the determination required to create something entirely new, and the values that continue to shape the company. With a focus on hard work, pushing to dominate, and a spirit of “getafteritness,” the discus...
2025-09-2325 min
Menlo Church PodcastsMeet our Prospective Elders! | Menlo Midweek | Janie Sacks, Kevin Peterson, Maddie Van GorpOn Sept 21, Covenant Partners will be able to vote in our new prospective elders! Janie has her roots at Mountain View, San Jose and most recently our Saratoga Campus. Kevin serves as a kids volunteer at our San Mateo Campus and is part of our search committee for our next permanent location for his campus. Maddie also serves with kids at our Menlo Park Campus.
Find out more information around our Annual Congregation Meeting happening in services on the 9/21.
2025-09-1234 minThe Menlo ExperienceThe Menlo Experience - Episode 17: Progress Over PerfectionIn this episode of The Menlo Experience, we dive into the reality that nothing in business or leadership is ever perfect. As the busy season starts, we talk about how to keep our teams grounded, flexible, and ready for the curveballs that always come our way. From staying calm under pressure to trusting that we’ve crushed it before (and will again), we unpack what it really means to lead through stress, let go of perfection, and keep momentum rolling. Whether you’re an idealist or a realist, this conversation will remind you that progress beats perfection every time.
2025-07-1627 minMenlo Church PodcastsDoes the Bible Limit Women? | Menlo Midweek | Phil EuBank, Mark MorinishiIn this episode of the Menlo Midweek Podcast, we start with some fun—talking summer plans, cruises, and what we're looking forward to this season. We unpack the key biblical passages often used to restrict women in ministry, explore how cultural context and redemptive movement shape interpretation, and hear more of Phil’s personal story—including his surprising experience auditing a seminary class designed for women learning to preach to women. Whether you’re wrestling with this topic or just curious, this is a thoughtful and encouraging conversation you won’t want to miss.
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2025-07-0230 minMenlo Church PodcastsGoodbye, Scott | Menlo Midweek | Scott Palmbush, Josh Robertson, Phil EuBankIn this special episode we celebrate Scott Palmbush for this extraordinary service to Menlo Church. Scott has left a lasting mark on Menlo through his 18 years on staff - leading at every campus, overseeing our multisite strategy, and pastoring all who encounter him. We take time to thank him, reflect and hear about what is next.
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2025-06-0257 minMenlo Church PodcastsMountain View Movement | Menlo Podcasts | Matt Summers, Jennifer Blatnik, Phil EuBankMinistry at a multisite church like Menlo comes with constant movement - join us as Phil EuBanks leads a conversation about the shifting of roles for Matt Summers and joining us for the first time on the podcast, Jennifer Blatnik.
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2025-05-011h 02Menlo Church PodcastsChristian Karaoke | Menlo Midweek | Jo Vitale, Allison Li, Mark MorinishiDo you think singing in church is weird? Why does almost every church do it? This week sit down with Dr. Jo Vitale to get to know her, and dive deeper into the idea of worship and expand on some of the ideas from Jo's recent message. Allison Li, our Menlo Park Worship Director, is with us as well!
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2025-04-3027 minMenlo Church PodcastsReforming Education in Cambodia | Menlo Missions | Dr. Nikum Pon, Tim Wong, Mark MorinishiIn this episode of Menlo Church's Missions Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Nikum Pon to hear his incredible story of resilience, faith, and impact. From his journey through adversity to becoming a transformative leader, Dr. Pon shares how his passion for education is driving reform in Cambodia. Discover how he is shaping the future of Cambodian communities through innovative educational initiatives (Asian Hope) and nonprofit work, all while staying rooted in his mission to bring hope and opportunity to others.
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2025-02-2136 min
Menlo Church PodcastsDream | Menlo Midweek | Phil EuBank, Allison Li, Mark MorinishiHappy 2025! The first podcast of the year features Allison Li, Menlo Park Campus Worship Leader, to spark a conversation about dreaming, setting up the right goals and intentions for the year, as well as solicited and unsolicited parental advice.
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2025-01-0832 min
Menlo Church PodcastsHope is Born and Christmas Wrap Up | Menlo Midweek | Phil EuBank, Brett Koerten, Mark MorinishiThanks for joining us for the last Menlo Midweek of the year where we get holiday movie recommendations, chat Christmas traditions and further explore how to find and share hope! Reminder that we will not be having in person service this weekend, so see on online for our last service of 2024!
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2024-12-2546 minThe Menlo ExperienceThe Menlo Experience - Episode 15: Embracing SimplicityHappy Holidays from The Menlo Experience! 🎄🎁 It wouldn’t be a holiday episode without Mariah Carey’s classic All I Want for Christmas Is You, so we kick things off with some bloopers as Brad and Kyle give it their best shot! It’s the perfect way to set the tone for our holiday party recap, where we celebrate the year’s highlights and reflect on how we came together to close out 2024 on a high note.
Next, we dive into the theme for 2025: simplicity. We discuss how cutting through complexity allows us to focus on what t...
2024-12-2322 minThe Menlo ExperienceThe Menlo Experience - Episode 14: Going the Extra MileIn this episode of The Menlo Experience, we reflect on gratitude—celebrating family, the Menlo team, and the moments that matter most. We tackle the challenges of stepping up when you're at capacity, the power of going the extra mile without being asked, and finding clarity amidst the noise of distractions.
We also explore post-election optimism in business, lessons from the Kansas City Chiefs’ 9-1 journey, and how consistency—not perfection—builds dynasties. Tune in for insights, laughs, and a reminder to find strength and opportunity even in tough circumstances!
2024-11-2626 min
Menlo Church PodcastsHope Found | Hope for Everyone | Phil EuBankJoin us as we embark on a new journey of faith, hope, and community in our latest series, "Hope for Everyone." Over the next four weeks, we’ll share our vision for the next ten years and how God is calling us to spread hope in the Bay Area and beyond.
In this message, our lead pastor sets the stage for Menlo Church’s Hope for Everyone initiative, inviting us to be part of God’s plan. Discover how Menlo has spent over 150 years investing in the future, and how we’re now pursuing a bold vision to reach...
2024-09-2231 minMenlo Church PodcastsWhere is Your Story Headed | Menlo Midweek | Mark Kim, Phil EuBank, Mark MorinishiIn this episode we conclude our Storytellers series, get a sneak peak to where Menlo is headed next, and answer your questions about our Annual Congregational Meeting we hosted over the weekend. Here is our 23-24 Annual Report.
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2024-09-1849 minThe Menlo ExperienceThe Menlo Experience - Episode 12: The Drive to Win in Business and Sports
In this episode, we celebrate a year of the Menlo Experience and reflect on how core values have guided us. We talk about moving beyond comfort to build a winning culture, sharing leadership insights on staying authentic, and pushing your team to succeed. With the NFL season kicking off, we discuss how discipline, team bonding, and true character—especially in moments of defeat—are key to success. Join us as we dive into what it takes to grow, lead, and win in today’s world.
2024-09-1631 minMenlo Church PodcastsThe Assurance of Divine Purpose | Menlo Midweek Podcast | Troy Goode, Mark Swarner, Mark MorinishiThis week we sit down with Troy (San Mateo Campus Pastor) and Mark (Menlo Park Campus Pastor) to dive deeper into pain and suffering. What hope is there in our pain, and why do we suffer? We also chat about which campus is best, and we have special invite for you!
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2024-08-0736 minThe Menlo ExperienceThe Menlo Experience - Episode 11: Adapting and Overcoming: Building Resilience in a Digital WorldIn this episode of the Menlo Experience, we explore the recent IT outages at CrowdStrike and Microsoft, highlighting our reliance on technology and the need for resilience. We share advice on staying calm during tech crises, managing freak-out moments, making informed decisions, and bouncing back with confidence. Tune in for practical advice and strategies to handle tech disruptions and stay resilient in the face of challenges.
2024-07-3136 minThe Menlo ExperienceThe Menlo Experience - Episode 10: Inside the Launch - Our New SMS System
Ever wondered what it really takes to go from concept to launch day? In this episode of Menlo Experience, we’re sharing the raw truth about our journey. We'll dive deep into our launch strategy, revealing the secrets behind our planning and execution. But it’s not just about the technical stuff. We’ll also give you a peek into our team dynamics and culture-building efforts. Discover how we foster a culture where every opinion is heard and it's okay to agree or disagree. If you’re curious about what it takes to launch a new product or just love a g...
2024-06-1338 minThe Menlo ExperienceThe Menlo Experience - Episode 9: Building a Culture of Growth & EngagementThe unpredictable business world can be a roller coaster, but this episode of The Menlo Experience equips you to navigate it with both grit and strategy. We'll dive straight into the challenge of overcoming rejection - the inevitable "no" - and explore powerful methods to stay focused on your goals. Uncover how the team turned a lost customer opportunity into a burning passion for even sharper focus and a renewed drive.
Feeling the pressure of declining employee engagement? We'll break down the Gallup's Q12 Employee Engagement Survey and provide actionable strategies to boost morale...
2024-05-1329 min
Menlo Church PodcastsEaster at Menlo Church | Phil EuBankMenlo Church this Easter to experience a vibrant community of faith where you can find belonging, and spiritual growth. With inspiring worship services and meaningful Easter activities, we invite you to rediscover the ultimate act of love given to us through Jesus Christ.
2024-04-0122 minThe Menlo ExperienceThe Menlo Experience - Episode 7: What It Takes to Be a Champion: Mental Discipline & The Power of WhyRemember when the Chiefs were the underdogs this year? This episode dives into their remarkable comeback, exploring the mental discipline that fueled their success. We go beyond the plays to uncover the "why" behind their journey: their mission, vision, and the impact they strive for.
This resonates deeply with us at Menlo. As we gear up for the back-to-school rush, we're channeling the Chiefs' unwavering commitment and laser-sharp focus to raise the bar even higher. You'll also hear about Menlo's own "why", the purpose that drives our mission and motivates our team. So strap i...
2024-02-1230 minThe Menlo ExperienceThe Menlo Experience - Episode 6: Building a Future Guided by ValuesWelcome to Episode 6 of The Menlo Experience, where we're taking you behind the scenes of our recent annual planning trip to Las Vegas. Join us for an in-depth look at the strategic discussions and pivotal moments that unfolded during this significant event.
In this episode, we're excited to share Menlo's new values for 2024. We'll break them down, giving you a clear understanding of the core principles that will shape the Menlo spirit in the coming year.
As we wrap up the year, we're sending warm wishes for a fantastic holiday season to all our listeners...
2023-12-2440 minThe Menlo ExperienceThe Menlo Experience - Episode 5: Reflect, Connect, & ThriveWe're taking a deep dive into Menlo's progress, emphasizing the significance of celebrating victories, embracing extreme ownership, and cultivating effective communication. We take a closer look at the positive changes that come from resetting our culture, envisioning a clear direction, and collaborating as a team to achieve our goals. From breaking down conversations in customer success to fostering proactive engagement, we unveil the keys to building rapport and delivering messages that resonate with our customers.
Inspired by outside influences, such as Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's new relationship, we discuss the importance of identifying gol...
2023-11-1634 minMenlo Church PodcastsMenlo 150 Celebration Recap | Menlo Midweek | Jubilee, Missy, Elaine, Loren, Allison, Josh, KeithIn this unique episode recap our 150 Anniversary service with various staff members! We share highlights and stories and invite you to get involved with this podcasts, students, worship, and much more!
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2023-11-0844 min
Menlo Church PodcastsLessons for a Lifetime | Margaret and Tony Ciraulo | Menlo MomentMargaret and Tony, both in their early nineties, recollect their story of a lifetime of following Jesus. They are high school sweethearts, pioneers of multiple churches in the bay, one of the original builders of the Saratoga Church and their story is full of inspiration and wisdom.
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2023-11-0340 minMenlo Church PodcastsHow to Live a Legacy | Menlo Midweek | Scott PalmbushWhat is a legacy? How do we leave a lasting Legacy? What kind of Legacy do we want to leave behind? We discuss this and more as we kick off our In Your Lifetime series. See you this weekend at our Menlo 150 Celebration at 10:30 at Woodside High!
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2023-11-0146 minMenlo Church PodcastsMenlo Moments Special Ep.: Burt and Mimi McDowellThis week Mark Morinishi sits down with Burt and Mimi McDowell to chat about over 70 years of Menlo Church history, complete with stories of Burt turning 180 degrees from a "card carrying Atheist" to Mimi putting Jesus in a pressure cooker. We hope you enjoy and if you connected with their story please reach out to our team at: (650)600-0402.
2023-10-0149 minMenlo Church PodcastsMenlo Midweek: Embracing the Provision of Prayer | Phil EuBankThis week Mark and Jess sit down with Phil EuBank to chat about exploring Yosemite, exploring God, and our hopes for the Bay Area that Menlo Church's community is uniquely positioned to play a part in.
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2023-09-2746 minThe Menlo ExperienceThe Menlo Experience - Episode 2: The Game Tape of BusinessToday is gameday in Chiefs Kingdom. Brad and Kyle discuss the importance of watching game tape as it relates to building a championship culture. Like an athlete, we daily need to watch the "film" to evaluate our performance. While most of us want praise, praise alone is often not the push we need to become champions. Here at Menlo, we are striving to be champions and are taking new steps daily to evaluate steps we need to take to improve. Brad and Kyle then discuss cyber security and the readiness of schools and civic organizations we work with who...
2023-09-0733 minMenlo Church PodcastsMenlo Midweek: One Mission. Many Generations | Phil EuBankThis week we chat with Phil EuBank, Senior Pastor, about back to school memories, how Menlo Church has survived almost 150 years, where we are headed and a sneak peak of the next series!
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2023-08-2342 minMenlo Church PodcastsOne Mission. Many Generations | Phil EuBankBirthdays and anniversaries get bigger over time on purpose. The gravitational pull towards reduced impact and diminished influence for a church like Menlo can be overwhelming unless a group of people remember the mission. Menlo Church isn’t merely a collection of buildings, campuses, or pastors; it’s an enduring community of Jesus followers who have maintained the mission of helping people find and follow Jesus as their central focus for generation after generation. Together, we will emphasize the significance of recalling that mission today and explore what faithfulness to that call means for each of us in our curr...
2023-08-2031 min
The Menlo ExperienceThe Menlo Experience - Episode 1: An Elevated ExperienceWhy start a podcast? A Championship Culture requires us to step up to another level. Creating an “Elevated Experience" for our employees and customers will not happen by default. "Nothing changes if nothing changes." The idea of the podcast came while Brad and Kyle were having conversations over some KC BBQ on how to improve communication internally. "We need to discuss more with our team and our customers about our where we're going and why." Join us as we discuss passionately pursuing creating an elevated experience.
2023-08-1628 minMenlo Church PodcastsMenlo Midweek: Deconstructing Deconstruction | Phil EuBankThis week Mark and Jess sit down with Phil to wrap up our Rest of the Story series, talk about deep cut TV series holiday references, Iron Man, and Phil's take aways for deconstruction aka spiritual formation.
Here is a link to the C.S. Lewis animated videos. They are great.
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2023-08-1646 minMenlo Church PodcastsSpecial Ep.: Menlo Park Campus Takeover | Mark Swarner, Josh Horton, Jessica MorganFor this Campus Takeover the Menlo Park Campus staff joins Mark to chat about aliens, some of the amazing things that are happening in the lives of kids and students, service time changes and how there is a role for you at their campus.
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2023-08-1456 minMenlo Church PodcastsMenlo Midweek: Solomon | Phil EuBankThis week Mark sits down with guest host Rachelle Summers and Senior Pastor Phil EuBank to dive deeper into the story of Solomon, chat about Barbie, and we get a sneak peak of next week's message.
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2023-08-0927 minMenlo Church PodcastsMenlo Midweek: War | Phil EuBankThis was a fun one. Mark, Jess and Phil EuBank sit down in the new studio to continue the conversation about war in the Bible, with sidebars of Maui, fly fishing and the difference between trips and vacations.
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2023-08-0254 minMenlo Church PodcastsMenlo Midweek: Satan, Trees, and Hope | Cheryl FletcherThis week Jess and Mark sit down with Cheryl Fletcher to chat spiritual beings, tips for healthy conversations around God, a deeper dive into the Garden of Eden and, of course, a lot of fun side bars. It was a super fun episode to record and if you would like to come join in on the fun let us know!
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2023-07-261h 01Menlo Church PodcastsMenlo Midweek: Mark and Jess TakeoverThis is your week to get to know your hosts a little bit better, hear some great book and TV recommendations and get access to some of the behind the scenes of what is to come at Menlo for summer and fall.
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2023-07-1952 minMenlo Church PodcastsMenlo Midweek: Noah and the Flood | Adam HendrixThis week sit down with Adam Hendrix to discuss our childhood bible songs, what is "true" and some weird things were happening with our lights/studio. What a fun episode!
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2023-06-2831 minMenlo Church PodcastsMenlo Midweek: Creation | Phil EuBankThis week Mark and Jess get time with Phil EuBank, Senior Pastor, to chat deconstruction of faith, how to approach the "yeah but what about this" questions of faith, and mutant trout. Yeah, the fish kind of trout. We are stoked on our summer series "The Rest of the Story" and hope you are too!
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2023-06-2152 minMenlo Church PodcastsSpecial Ep.: Meet Mark Kim, Chief of StaffWe are SO excited to announce that Mark Kim, formerly our San Mateo Kids Director, has accepted a role as Menlo Church's Chief of Staff. He is great and we could not be more excited.
Taco Trucks:
El Paisa by Los Alegres Taco Truck (by Redwood City Costco/OSH)
Margarita's Taqueria (in Sunnyvale on Homestead)
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2023-06-1453 minMenlo Church PodcastsFormation Stagnation | Menlo Park Campus | Mark SwarnerWhen we feel stuck, we often try to fix it with change. We try things like a new schedule, new job, or new major in school, but what about our faith? Together, we can learn to find the growth we were always meant to experience as we explore a common reason we get stuck and a common way out.
Message by: Mark Swarner, Menlo Park Campus Pastor
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2023-06-1138 minMenlo Church PodcastsMenlo Midweek: Winter | Phil EuBankThis week Mark and Phil EuBank, Senior Pastor, chat about winter, closing out our Seasons series, trauma, and some great resources and frameworks to help navigate it all. It is a bit of a heavier episode, text us if you need anything.
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2023-06-0742 minMenlo Church PodcastsSeasons: Winter | Phil EuBankThe days get shorter but feel longer; eventually, in the winters of our lives, we can learn unhealthy detachment from healthy rhythms with God and others and turn to unhealthy coping strategies that only perpetuate the problem. Learning to live in Winter may require some counterintuitive steps, but they are worth the work.
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Our spiritual formation practice for this series is Praying the Psalms. Formation practices are our training ground for Christlikeness. The formation practice for the series, Seasons: Permission to Feel, is Praying the Psalms. Each week, beginning May 14, go to...
2023-06-0433 minMenlo Church PodcastsMenlo Midweek: Fall | Phil EuBankThis week Mark sits down with Phil and Rachelle to chat Memorial Day, gate keeping passages of scripture, and the importance of friends.
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2023-05-3131 minMenlo Church PodcastsSeasons: Fall | Phil EuBankFall can often catch us off guard, leaving us wondering where the time went. It’s not always easy to point out what changed in our inner world, but things feel cooler. During this season, our connection with God and others may start to feel distant, and though we may try to put on a facade, reality eventually sets in. Navigating through fall and finding growth within it requires us to explore what happened and what God can do inside of us because of it.
Our spiritual formation practice for this series is Praying the Psalms. Formation pr...
2023-05-2834 minMenlo Church PodcastsMenlo Midweek: Summer | Phil EuBankThis week Mark and Jess sit down with not only Phil EuBank, but also our awesome volunteer host Rachelle Summers to chat seasons, new coffee shops in Menlo Park, how summer can be intertwined with loss, and at the core of it all is joy.
It was a great episode.
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2023-05-2449 minMenlo Church PodcastsSeasons: Summer | Phil EuBankAfter the challenging years we've had, it might seem like positivity is often just a disguise for insincerity and negativity. But even when things are going well, we can still find joy in every little thing. Today, we'll explore a Psalm that helps us see life from that perspective. It reminds us to cherish the joyful moments and find the rest we need for the times ahead.
Our spiritual formation practice for this series is Praying the Psalms. Formation practices are our training ground for Christlikeness. The formation practice for the series, Seasons: Permission to Feel, is...
2023-05-2333 minMenlo Church PodcastsMenlo Midweek: Spring | Cheryl FletcherThis week Mark and Jess chat with Cheryl Fletcher about our new series Seasons, how to approach reading the Psalms, and how life isn't about moving towards a certain season but moving towards God wherever you are.
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2023-05-1755 minMenlo Church PodcastsMenlo Midweek: Promise of a New Beginning | Phil EuBankThis week Mark and Jess sit down with Senior Pastor Phil EuBank for a fun discussion around the theory and history of baptism, and of course the side tangents ranging from fly fishing to spiritual gifts to Warriors vs Lakers.
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2023-05-1053 min
Menlo Church PodcastsBaptism Sunday: Promise of a New Beginning | Phil EuBankWhen an individual decides to follow Jesus, their life experiences a tangible transformation over time, and this shift is marked by a distinctive trait that has endured throughout the history of the church. Traditionally, entire families would be baptized to signify God's redeeming work in their salvation, and newly converted individuals would follow suit by getting baptized. In contemporary times, baptism serves as a reminder of our rebirth in Him, not as a sign of spiritual maturity but rather as an assurance of our eternal security. It is an outward expression of an internal reality.
Next week...
2023-05-0731 minMenlo Church PodcastsMenlo Midweek: Sharing with the Bay | Donavan DoanThis week Mark and Jess sit down with Donavan Doan, San Mateo Students Director, for a conversation including being aware and open to opportunities, fears and apprehensions about sharing faith, and Donavan leaves us with two amazing encouragement.
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Sermon Study Guide: Https://menlo.church/studyguide043023
2023-05-0346 minMenlo Church PodcastsFor the Bay: Sharing with the Bay | Donavan DoanThe gospel is the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ, and as Christians, we are called to share this message with others. In this sermon, we will explore why we should and how we can share the hope of the gospel in the Bay Area. Looking at the life and words of Jesus, we will discuss how to build relationships with people who don't know Jesus, how to share our own stories of faith, and how to invite people into our lives and point them to the hope of Jesus.
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2023-05-0127 minMenlo Church PodcastsMenlo Midweek: Serving the Bay | Phil EuBankThis week Mark and Jess sit down with Phil to chat Hawaii, how everyone is more of a volunteer than they realize, and more about what it means to serve the Bay Area.
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2023-04-2637 min
Menlo Church PodcastsFor the Bay: Serving the Bay | Phil EuBankAs Christians, we are called to serve God's purposes in the world. In this sermon, we will explore how we can serve the Bay Area with God's purpose in mind. We will discuss how we can use our gifts, talents, and resources to make a positive impact in our community. We will also look at how we can partner with other organizations and churches to amplify our efforts all in the name of Jesus.
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2023-04-2333 min
Menlo MeditationsA Day of DarknessWe continue our Holy Week journey with Troy Goode, Menlo Park Director of Congregational Care, with a reminder of the promise for Jesus to always be with us.
2023-04-0503 minMenlo MeditationsInto Your HandsMark Swarner, Menlo Park Campus Pastor, kicks off Holy Week with a plea to trust God with all and in all things.
2023-04-0303 minMenlo MeditationsThe Reason for Rules is RelationshipAllison Li, our Menlo Park Worship Leader, encourages to get back up, try again, and live in the freedom of forgiveness.
2023-03-2402 minMenlo MeditationsFollow in My Loving WayMegan Cole, our Menlo Park Campus Director of Kids, concludes our week with a look at the implications of Jesus' sacrifice.
2023-03-1703 minMenlo MeditationsLearning NonviolenceKeith Riley, Menlo Park Director of Discipleship, leads us through a better way to live life and an invitation be called back.
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2023-03-1502 minMenlo MeditationsI Am With YouKeith Riley, Director of Discipleship at the Menlo Park Campus, leads us through today reminding us that God is with us.
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2023-03-0103 minMenlo MeditationsSeason 4 is HERE!Season 3 of the Menlo Meditations is almost here! Kicking off Wednesday 2/22 this round is all about preparing our hearts and minds for Easter. New speakers, new music, same amazing format and content.
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2023-02-2001 minMenlo MeditationsCan You Trust MeAdam closes out our Menlo Mediations with an encouragement to trust.
Psalm 95:6-7; Psalm 23:1
Grace and peace.
2022-12-2303 minMenlo MeditationsChristmas is About My PresenceMatt Stephan kicks off Season 3 of Menlo Meditations! We dive into Matt 1:23, Isa 55:12, and 2 Cor 12:9 to remember that Christmas is about God's presence.
Grace and Peace.
2022-11-2803 minMenlo MeditationsThe Shepherd: Ps 23:1, Matt 1:23; Matt 10:29Adam Hendrix walks us through day three of Menlo Meditations with Psalm 23.
2021-12-0103 min
Leverage Your PotentialEPISODE 40: Dr. Jodie Austin: Taking a Holistic ApproachDr. Jodie Austin is one of Menlo’s assistant professors in the English Department, where she is one of several colleagues spearheading the use of E-portfolios to encourage holistic writing and storytelling. In this episode, Dr. Austin discusses the power of writing, her interest in video gaming, and draws some comparisons between her research on the impact of the plague on 17th century literature and COVID-19’s impact on creative expression today.
2021-05-1356 min
Leverage Your PotentialEPISODE 39: Dr. Sean Pradhan: Intersections of Psychology, Sports, and Data AnalyticsDr. Sean Pradhan is Menlo’s Assistant Director of Sports Management and Data Analytics where he gets to teach about what he loves: the intersection of sports and data. Dr. Pradhan’s career journey didn’t start off in either of the areas - it started in psychology. Those interested in how psychology plays a role in research around sports and how data offers its support will enjoy listening to this episode.
2021-05-0628 min
Leverage Your PotentialEPISODE 37: Jessica Mean: Maths, Graphs and MentorshipProfessor Jessic Mean has been teaching math at Menlo since August, 2019, after obtaining her bachelor and master degrees in Mathematics. Professor Mean shared her journey to majoring in math (It was not straightforward or easy!) with us this episode, and spoke to some of her research passions: topological graphs and peer mentorship.
➺ Modern Comfort Food by Ina Garten
➺ Wikipedia article on K-graphs
2021-04-0844 min
Leverage Your PotentialEPISODE 35: Reflections on the Recruiting Process with Sam McLeod ’16 (LinkedIn)Listen in as Sam McLeod ‘16, a Technical Recruiter for LinkedIn, shares tips and tricks for job seekers, including how to catch a recruiter’s attention, the importance of leveraging your alumni network, and how long you should plan to stay at a job before moving on. Along the way, you’ll learn the origin story of the Menlo College Dance Team, which Sam co-founded in 2015-2016 and still coaches to this day!
2021-03-1141 min
Leverage Your PotentialEpisode 32: Learning how to be friction free with Alan Fernandez ’04Alan Fernandez recently moved to Brooklyn, New York as part of a self-exploration and artistic journey after a career in the stem cell research industry. In this conversation, you’ll learn about his unique journey to Menlo College, why it’s important to live “friction free”, and the reasons he volunteers on the Menlo Alumni Council.
➺ Evolve Your Brain: The Science of Changing Your Mind by Dr. Joe Dispenza
➺ The Way of Zen by Alan Watts
➺ Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
2021-02-1133 min
Leverage Your PotentialReflections on Menlo as an International Student with Alan Álvarez OrozcoAlan Alvarez transferred to Menlo from De Anza College to complete his degree abroad in the United States. As an international student, he worked on campus in the Admissions Office, where he continues to work today. Now a couple years removed from being a student, Alan reflects on his experiences working on campus, applying for Optional Practical Training (OPT) to continue working after graduation, and the transition from being a student to an employee.
➺ The Life Coach School Podcast
➺ Women and Money Podcast by Suze Orman
2021-01-2831 min
Leverage Your PotentialEpisode 30: Shopping in Seoul with Carey Lee ‘21Carey Lee was ambitious as a Freshman at Menlo: she wanted to study abroad, ASAP. This led her to spend 10 days in Hong Kong with GAV, followed by 6 weeks in Seoul, South Korea the following summer. She notes that homesickness is real, but conquerable. Carey’s main advice for students who want to study abroad? Don’t sweat the little stuff nagging at you - the broader experience is well worth it!
➺ Avatar: The Last Airbender (via Netflix)
2020-11-1900 min
Leverage Your PotentialEpisode 29: Navigating one year after college with Jessica CarlsonJessica Carlson ’19, Menlo Alum and Product Marketing Associate at GuideSpark, takes us through her one-year journey of graduating from Menlo to where she is now. Learn more about Jessica’s entrepreneurial drive and her involvement in the Stanford University Innovation Fellowship. Along the way, Jessica shares her passions, her great-grandfather’s inventions, her view of gender bias in the marketing world, and advice on navigating the job search process for recent graduates.
➺ Talking to Strangers and The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
➺ Start with Why by Simon Cinek
➺ Educated by Tara Westover
2020-11-1200 min
Leverage Your PotentialEpisode 27: Always an Oak with Priscila de Souza ’07Menlo’s Dean of Enrollment, Prisicla de Souza, studied at Menlo and has worked at Menlo ever since she graduated. Priscila, like many of our students, was an international student and later pursued an MBA. Though she had not intended to work in higher education, the progression of her work has allowed her to stay close to her home - Menlo - and stay close to the people who make it such a wonderful place to be.
2020-10-2900 min
Leverage Your PotentialEpisode 25: Traveling to Grow with Couple on the MapMenlo alums Dominic and Lauriane Jackson ‘15 discovered their passion for travel when they took the gutsy move of asking for a 4 month sabbatical from their respective jobs to travel to over 20 countries. What else did they discover while they were on the world, besides how much they loved it? They realized that by aiming to boost their Instagram account, they were beginning to acquire new skills. Their travels have had an inevitable impact on them as people, and on their professional careers.
Follow them on Instagram @coupleonthemap
2020-10-1500 min
Leverage Your PotentialEpisode 24: Why Leadership Matters with Keith SpataroMenlo’s Vice President of Enrollment and Athletics, Keith Spataro, has been working at Menlo for nearly 20 years - it all started with his growing the prestige of the wrestling team, which in the past couple of years have seen successes at the national level. What is Keith’s secret to success? In this episode, we discuss Keith’s perspectives on leadership and the role of athletics in higher education. Tune in to learn some of his favorite quips, including: “Give me an excuse to win.”
2020-10-0800 min
Leverage Your PotentialEpisode 23: Applying Rigor to Life and Work with Erik BakkeErik Bakke is Menlo’s Senior Director of Academic Support, where he leads the English as a Second Language (ESL) program and the Writing Center, among many other things. In this episode, Erik talks about what “rigor” means and how to apply rigor to your life and work. Erik shares some of his other hobbies - including writing and art - in depth as both examples and to expand upon how we find our voices through different methods.
➺ Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan
➺ The Companions by Katie M. Flynn
➺ A Confederacy of Dunces by Jo...
2020-10-0155 min
Leverage Your PotentialEpisode 22: Study Abroad Series - Running through Rome with Klay Ketelle '20Menlo student Klay Ketelle spent the spring of 2019 studying in Rome, Italy with CEA. Klay shares his experience studying in Rome: the classes he took, the way his runs through the city embellished his experience and knowledge of the city. Listen in to hear his advice on why students should seize the opportunity to study abroad, and what first steps they can take.
➺ Map of Rome from Lonely Planet
➺ Slouching Towards Bethlehem by Joan Didion
2020-09-2547 min
Leverage Your PotentialEpisode 21: Supporting Students as Senior Class PresidentDevon Nemelka ‘21 is this year’s Senior Class President at Menlo College. She transferred to Menlo a year ago, surprised to find herself so close to where she went to high school in the Bay Area and so easily making a home for herself on Menlo’s campus. Devon’s mission this year is to support and advocate for her fellow students with her new responsibilities, and lead the way in engaging the senior class in events - Virtual though they may be! - that her peers are sure to remember.
Podcasts Devon enjoys listening to:
➺ My F...
2020-09-1732 min
Leverage Your PotentialEpisode 20: Management for the Era of the Internet of ThingsThe Rendanheyi Model is an innovative model of management focusing on taking a holistic approach and empowering employees to take ownership in the workplace. Join Dr. Annika Steiber, Director of the Rendanheyi Center at Menlo College, and the Center’s three summer interns - Xinan Li ‘22, Carey Lee ‘21, and Yuanyuan Shen ‘20 - to learn more about the Rendanheyi Model, the center at Menlo that shares its name, and the research that our guests engage in to explore how this model might be adapted to other parts of the world outside of his home in China.
➺ Haier Company: The first...
2020-09-1141 min
Leverage Your PotentialBONUS: Looking ahead with President Steven WeinerOn May 22nd, we interviewed Menlo's President, Steven Weiner, about his career journey and the semester ahead. In this snapshot of a longer episode - which can be heard in "Journey to the Presidency", episode 19 - our listeners can learn President Weiner's thoughts on the Fall semester. While much has changed in the last few months, his optimism remains.
2020-09-0915 min
Leverage Your PotentialJourney to the Presidency with Steven WeinerEnjoy an engaging discussion with Menlo College’s 11th inaugurated president, Steven Weiner. In this episode, we explore President Weiner’s journey from aspiring botanist to start-up executive to college president. President Weiner shares his vision for the future of college and recounts the story of one of our most famous “alumni”: Phar Lap, a legendary racing horse who met a mysterious end.
2020-09-081h 04
Leverage Your PotentialEPISODE 18: A Growth Mindset and Chance Encounters: Maxwell Barnes’ Journey into Venture CapitalAlumnus Maxwell Barnes ’18 shares his journey from college custodian to VC Associate in this wide ranging discussion. Maxwell discusses the unique challenges he faced growing up, what motivated him to transfer to Menlo College from Chico State, and the internships and chance encounters that put him on a path to success. Plus, you’ll get a sneak peak and the background story behind the book he’s writing on internships.
Books:
➺ APE: Author, Publisher, Entrepreneur–How to Publish a Book by Guy Kawasaki
➺ Secrets of Sand Hill Road by Scott Kupor
➺ Fahrenheit 451...
2020-09-0345 min
Leverage Your PotentialEpisode 17: ICS Coffee Chat with Kyle Lubke ’16Kyle Lubke, Menlo College class of 2016 and member of the Menlo Alumni Council, joins the ICS live from Montana for an engaging discussion on everything from careers in audit and accounting to why he’s passionate about improving young people’s financial literacy. Along the way, you’ll learn a little about his golf game and why he thinks even numbers nerds to be good writers.
2020-08-2731 min
Leverage Your PotentialEpisode 16: Marketing, Fundraising, and Advocacy with Yasmin Gomez ‘19Yasmin Gomez is known on Menlo’s campus for her intense dedication to and success in everything she tackles - being a student, being a mother, participating in Menlo’s first cohort of UIF fellows, and advocating for Latinx and immigrant rights. She took her ability to make calculated, thoughtful decisions and applied this skill early in her time at Menlo to decide on pursuing a degree in Marketing, leading her to find creativity, practicality, and vast applicability to the work she does now to forge forward her goals to help give back to those who need it most...
2020-08-2040 min
Leverage Your PotentialEpisode 15: ICS Coffee Chat with Ali Young, ‘14Ali Young, Menlo College class of 2014, joins the ICS team for an engaging discussion on everything from careers in sales and business development to how COVID-19 is impacting gender equity and social norms at work. You'll hear which professors made the biggest impact on Ali and why she chooses to stay engaged with the college through the Menlo Alumni Council.
Resources that she mentions:
➺ Website: Saleshacker.com
➺ Book: Sales Engagement: How The World's Fastest Growing Companies are Modernizing Sales Through Humanization at Scale by Manny Medina (https://www.amazon.com/Sales-Engagement-Companies-Modernizing-Humanization/dp/1119584345 )
➺...
2020-08-0641 min
Leverage Your PotentialEpisode 14: Ramped Careers and Business Development with Solin Piearcy ‘20, Manoj Jonna, Danny LeonardEnjoy this lively discussion with Ramped Careers founders Manoj Jonna and Danny Leonard and one of their most successful fellows, Menlo College alumna Solin Piearcy ’20. Manoj, Danny and Solin discuss the Ramped Fellowship and how to succeed in business development. Along the way, Solin shares how her classroom, club and athletic experiences helped prepare her for her first job after college at Transifex.
➺ Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
➺ Extreme Ownership: How the U.S. Navy SEALs Lead And Win by Jocko Willink
➺ A Hunter’s Game by Yin Dumela
➺ Modern Senti...
2020-07-2351 min
Leverage Your PotentialEpisode 13: Careers in Accounting with former CFO Frank WasilewskiMenlo College’s former CFO Frank Wasilewski takes us through his journey from first attending a Meet The Firms event during his undergrad years to accepting his current role as Senior Manager of Finance at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, where he is helping to affect change at a national and global level. Along the way, Frank shares wisdom and advice for students majoring in accounting.
2020-07-1648 min
Leverage Your PotentialEpisode 12: Conflict Resolution with Provost Grande LumProvost Lum came to Menlo after years working on conflict resolution projects and serving as an adjunct professor Stanford. After completing his bachelor's in Psychology from UC Berkeley and JD from Harvard Law, Provost Lum went on to serve as Partner for Conflict Management Inc. before working with the Obama Administration in the US Department of Justice as the Director of Community Relations Service.
Books and Audiobooks:
➺ Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell (audiobook is excellent)
Podcasts:
➺ The Rewatchables
➺ 99% Invisible
Documentaries:
➺ A Beautiful Day in t...
2020-07-0944 min
Leverage Your PotentialEpisode 11: ICS Summer Coffee Chat Series: Pursuing an MBA - While working! - with Mikkel Bertelsen ‘18Mikkel Bertelsen is originally from Denmark and graduated Menlo College in 2018 with a degree in International Management. He is currently working as a Project Manager for Vaco on-site Google on a content curation project. At the same time Mikkel is a full-time MBA student at Westcliff University majoring in Organizational Leadership.
➺ Open: An Autobiography, by Andre Agassi
ICS coffee chats are held every two weeks on Friday from 9:30 am - 10:30 am, open to current and prospective Menlo students and alumni. Join us for the next one on July 10th: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIvc-mhqTooEtTJLh0t5...
2020-07-0223 min
Leverage Your PotentialEpisode 9: Young Alumni Panel - April, 2020On April 8th, 2020, Ash Hunt '20 and Joshua Salazar '20 interviewed four of Menlo's more recent alums about their first couple of years after completing their Bachelor degrees. The conversation covers four main topics: 1. Experiences transitioning out of college; 2. Career advice; 3. Dealing with student loans and finances; 4. Taking care of mental health and finding work-life balance.
Featuring Menlo alums:
Chelsea Garcia '17
Caitlin Sorensen '19
Maxwell Barnes '18
Richard Runkle-Edens '19
2020-06-1851 min
Leverage Your PotentialEpisode 8: Entrepreneurship with Annika SteiberDr. Annika Steiber is a full-time professor at Menlo College and the Director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program. She is originally from Sweden where she obtained her PhD in Management of Technology from Chalmers University of Technology. In this episode, Dr. Steiber shares how her focus on innovation brought her to Silicon Valley, where she has engaged in research on a number of corporations and startups to investigate models of entrepreneurship. Towards the end, you will hear her plans for the future of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program at Menlo.
“The Silicon Valley Model: Management for En...
2020-06-1145 min
Sanc CastSANC CAST 011 | Tatiana Schmidt and a Case of the Enneagram VibesThis week we talk to Menlo worship leader and cat-enthusiast, Tatiana Schmidt! We discuss the Enneagram and how to process your baggage. Let's go!
2020-05-2746 min
Leverage Your PotentialEpisode 7: Leadership with Dr. Marianne NeuwirthTitle: Episode 7: Leadership with Dr. Marianne Neuwirth
Dr. Marianne Neuwirth is the Director of Menlo College’s Oral Communication Program. She teaches courses on Persuasion and Negotiation, Public Speaking - and Leadership. Listen in on a conversation between Dr. Neuwirth and host Kelly Davis as they discuss theories of leadership, and find out a few tips for developing your own leadership style from Dr. Neuwirth’s wisdom and extensive research on the subject.
Show Notes:
Derek Sivers, Ted Talk: “How to start a movement”
William Deresiewicz, 2010 commencement speech at West Point: “...
2020-05-2739 min
Leverage Your PotentialEpisode 4: Introducing Bianca BarrosThe Leverage Your Potential Podcast is excited to introduce its third host: Bianca Barros! Bianca is a Finance major at Menlo and is the student worker for ICS. Take a listen to learn about how Bianca found herself at Menlo as a Finance major and some of the many initiatives she actively contributes to in her school community!
2020-05-2130 minLeverage Your PotentialEpisode 3: Working for Disney & Completing a Master's Online with Tess RewickTess Rewick, Menlo’s Associate Director of Enrollment and Marketing (and DSO!), has a lot in common with Menlo students: she attended a small college, Linfield College, and majored in Business. After she graduated, she interned and worked at Walt Disney World before shifting back to the West Coast where she found a job at Menlo. Learn about Tess’s career path, how she ended up pursuing a Master’s online, and what led to her decisions along the way.
2020-05-2144 minLeverage Your PotentialEpisode 2: Resilience with Dr. Angela SchmiedeWith a compelling life story and unique career path, Dr. Angela Schmiede shares stories, reflections, observations and advice on the timely subject of resilience. Dr. Schmiede has worked at Menlo College since 2013 and currently serves as Vice President for Student Success. Since late February 2020, Dr. Schmiede has led the college’s Pandemic Planning Team through the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
Angela's Recommended Reads:
The Neopolitan Novels, book 1: My Brilliant Friend
2020-05-2132 minLeverage Your PotentialEpisode 1: Launching the PodcastJoin your podcast hosts, Dylan Houle and Kelly Davis, in learning about the new podcast "Leverage Your Potential" from Menlo's Office of Internships, Career Services & Study Abroad. In this first episode, you'll learn about the goals of the podcast, as well as get to know the career trajectories of Director Dylan Houle and Assistant Director Kelly Davis and how they ended up working for Menlo College.
Edited by: Menlo's Content Creation Club
2020-05-2032 min