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Culture Coach with Nikki LernerSummer Soul Sessions: Being and DoingToday, you will hear a clip from a song that I recorded a handful of years ago to get you centered for our insights. Remember, you are not alone. Connect with me at nikki lerner.com
2025-07-0912 min
Empowered To Lead38. Women, Leadership & Cultural Competence: A Conversation with Nikki LernerIn this episode, Jeannette Cochran sits down with culture coach and speaker Nikki Lerner for a rich conversation about multicultural leadership and why it matters more than ever. They talk about what it takes to lead well in diverse spaces—like understanding cultural differences, building inclusive environments, and developing real cultural competence. Nikki shares insights on the power of proximity to people who are different from us, what we can learn from ethnic churches, and how to navigate the pushback that often comes with multicultural work.
They also dive into the unique challenges women face in leadership, th...
2025-04-0454 min
Beyond Sunday Worship Leader Podcast#344: Nikki Lerner on Life After Full Time Ministry, Worship Culture Conundrums, & Fostering Multicultural Churches
“We’ve made the list of everything that could go wrong. It’s time to make the list of everything that could go right.” – Nikki Lerner
Topics Covered:
What it’s like to leave full time ministry after 20+ years
The challenge of doing ministry when you’re paid to do it full time
The importance of creative outlets outside of the church
What to do when you’re bored with worship music
Nikki’s philosophy of worship
How to become a multicultural church
The difference between multi colored and multicultural
Mono-ethnocentricism and the worship industry
Resources Mentione...
2025-02-051h 09
Beyond Sunday Worship Leader PodcastNikki Lerner on Life After Full Time Ministry, Worship Culture Conundrums, & Fostering Multicultural Churches"We've made the list of everything that could go wrong. It's time to make the list of everything that could go right." - Nikki Lerner Topics Covered: What it's like to leave full time ministry after 20+ years The challenge of doing ministry when you're paid to do it full time The importance of creative outlets outside of the church What to do when you're bored with worship music Nikki's philosophy of worship How to become a multicultural church The difference between multi colored and multicultural Mono-ethnocentricism and the worship industry Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor...
2025-02-051h 09
Jump Start Ministry Essentials ReimaginedRace, Culture and Your Ministry Context with Nikki LernerIn this episode, we answer the question, "How can I help my ministry context be more receptive to race and culture work?" Nikki Lerner has spent over 20 years leading and building a successful multicultural creative department of over 150 people in an organization of 4,000+. Through her experiences, she has firsthand knowledge of how to create organizations that make room for as many people as possible. As a cultural coach, Nikki loves to walk alongside individuals in their multicultural work, giving them the resources, training and support to achieve their goals. Nikki has been working with the Missouri Annual...
2024-12-1318 minJump Start Ministry Essentials ReimaginedLeveling-Up Your Race and Culture Commitment with Nikki LernerIn this episode, we answer the question, "How can I level-up my commitment to and leadership skillset for race and culture work?" Nikki Lerner has spent over 20 years leading and building a successful multicultural creative department of over 150 people in an organization of 4,000+. Through her experiences, she has firsthand knowledge of how to create organizations that make room for as many people as possible. As a cultural coach, Nikki loves to walk alongside individuals in their multicultural work, giving them the resources, training and support to achieve their goals. Nikki has been working with the Missouri Annual...
2024-12-1320 minJump Start Ministry Essentials ReimaginedCourageous Leadership in Race and Culture with Nikki LernerIn this episode, we answer the question, "How can I be more courageous while engaging in race and culture work?" Nikki Lerner has spent over 20 years leading and building a successful multicultural creative department of over 150 people in an organization of 4,000+. Through her experiences, she has firsthand knowledge of how to create organizations that make room for as many people as possible. As a cultural coach, Nikki loves to walk alongside individuals in their multicultural work, giving them the resources, training and support to achieve their goals. Nikki has been working with the Missouri Annual Conference since 2020...
2024-12-1321 min
Your Day Brighter®Learn From Your Life with Guest Nikki LernerEvery December, I’ve made it a regular practice to go back through my journals and prayerfully consider what God has been teaching me in this past year. I want to learn from my life; my mistakes and wins, my fears, and the state of my relationships. I want to keep growing and never stop. You too? Join me for a rich conversation with one of my besties- culture coach and artist, Nikki Lerner. Nikki is a journal-er and lifelong learner too. We had so much fun processing with one another some of the things God has been...
2022-12-2847 min
The True Tunes PodcastSinging In The Choir w Nikki Lerner + Over The Rhine’s Nowhere Else Fest rocks the JukeboxWe knew that Over The Rhine’s Nowhere Else Festival was going to be something special. We've heard about the meals, the music, the songs being sung under a big tent in their wide Ohio backyard. And yes, we grew up seeing Over The Rhine play show after breathtaking show under a similar tent at the Cornerstone Festival in West Central Illinois. We knew it would be great. But we were still not prepared for just how wonderful two days of understated, organic, family-style music could be. A steady drizzle of rain couldn't come close to dampening the spirits on...
2022-11-222h 01
EntrepreNINESEnneagram 7: Culture Coach Nikki LernerHey friends! Welcome to EntrepreNINES hosted by John Wist and Bonni Mace. We're two enneagram 9s who have taken the leap into the world of entrepreneurship at a similar time. Join us as we laugh and learn together and work to build businesses with soul.
Let's meet a Type Seven! Nikki Lerner is a culture coach, speaker, artist, and author helping individuals and organizations move from monocultural to multicultural. With over 20+ years as a practitioner and leader in the area of multicultural work and life, her passion is to equip others with the inspiration and information needed...
2022-08-2350 minYour Day Brighter®Culture Coach Nikki LernerHow do we talk about and process racially-motivated violence? How do we help bring healing to this world that is reeling? How do we navigate a diverse world as people who love Jesus and want to build unity and understanding? How do we lead in a multi-cultural context? These are important questions and my friend Nikki Lerner is up for the challenge. Join me as I talk with one of my dearest friends and safest places to process with. Nikki is a culture coach and she brings so much wisdom and practical help. You might want to t...
2022-06-2232 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerA Conversation on Interracial Relationship with The LernersI am so excited today to introduce you to my husband, David Lerner. Today, we share our story with you, how we processed the events of 2020 as an interracial couple, and what we have learned about each other and from one another. Connect with me at nikkilerner.com
2022-05-0443 min
Learn and Lead PodcastEpisode 32: How to Diversify Decision-Making Teams with Nikki LernerLearn the first steps to becoming a multicultural leader and practical ways you diversify leadership teams in your church. About Nikki Nikki Lerner is a singer, author, speaker, and culture coach based in the Baltimore/Washington, D.C. area. She spent over 20 years leading and building a successful multicultural creative department of over 150 people in an organization of over 4,000 people. A professional musician since the age of 19, Ms. Lerner is classically trained and has a degree in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy. She uses music and creative arts as a tool to bring people together cross-culturally a...
2022-01-211h 01
PodtalkEngaging with Nikki LernerHow do personal and professional experiences influence the creation and impact of a podcast?
The intersection of public speaking, coaching, and podcasting reveals unexpected insights into connection and authenticity.
"I almost feel like that crowd of people is always with me…while I am also carrying a community, if you will, or a sense of community that is bigger than me." ~ Nikki Lerner (2:20)
The conversation explores how experiences as a public speaker and minister have influenced the transition to podcasting. Nikki reflects on how addressing a live audience of thousands contrasts with the in...
2022-01-1322 min
Believe in Baltimore: A Podcast Conversation Hosted by Govans Presbyterian ChurchCulture Coach Nikki LernerCulture coach Nikki Lerner shares her work as a teacher, author, singer, and, yes, culture coach with Pastors Tom and Billy. We explore what it means to be a culture coach, look at how Jesus does some coaching of his own in the Bible, and learn how we can all be more open to embrace change and growth. Learn more about Nikki's work on her website and check out her podcast, Culture Coach with Nikki Lerner.
Believe in Baltimore is a podcast conversation with community leaders and change-makers in Baltimore, Maryland, hosted by Govans Presbyterian Church. In e...
2022-01-1033 min
Learn and Lead PodcastEpisode 30: 4 Pillars of a Multi-Cultural Organization with Nikki LernerNikki Lerner is a singer, author, speaker, and culture coach based in the Baltimore/Washington, D.C. area. She spent over 20 years leading and building a successful multicultural creative department of over 150 people in an organization of over 4,000 people. A professional musician since the age of 19, Ms. Lerner is classically trained and has a degree in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy. She uses music and creative arts as a tool to bring people together cross-culturally and share a message of unity and reconciliation in a unique and powerful way that lectures, how-tos, sermons, or books just cannot accomplish.
2021-11-191h 19
MWLN PodcastModels of Multicultural WorshipNikki and Josh share different models of successful multicultural worship.n Connect with us at mwln.org
2021-09-2749 min
Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)Nikki Lerner Breaks Up With Herself - Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast) - Episode 430Nikki Lerner:Culture Coach, Speaker, Singer, Teacher, Author, Human Toohttp://www.nikkilerner.com/Nikki Lerner is a talented singer and songwriter. She’s a truly gifted worship leader. She an author who has a transformative way with words, she’s a culture coach who is a pioneer in the field of Multicultural worship leading. She’s also been a friend and mentor to me and I’m so glad to have a chance to speak with her today about some of her new music, her podcasts, and her many other creative endeavors. Stre...
2021-07-2945 min
Rick Lee James Podcast NetworkNikki Lerner Breaks Up With Herself - Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast) - Episode 430Nikki Lerner:Culture Coach, Speaker, Singer, Teacher, Author, Human Toohttp://www.nikkilerner.com/Nikki Lerner is a talented singer and songwriter. She’s a truly gifted worship leader. She an author who has a transformative way with words, she’s a culture coach who is a pioneer in the field of Multicultural worship leading. She’s also been a friend and mentor to me and I’m so glad to have a chance to speak with her today about some of her new music, her podcasts, and her many other creative endeavors. Str...
2021-07-2845 min
Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)Episode 430: Nikki Lerner Breaks Up With HerselfNikki Lerner:
Culture Coach, Speaker, Singer, Teacher, Author, Human Too
http://www.nikkilerner.com/
Nikki Lerner is a talented singer and songwriter. She’s a truly gifted worship leader. She an author who has a transformative way with words, she’s a culture coach who is a pioneer in the field of Multicultural worship leading. She’s also been a friend and mentor to me and I’m so glad to have a chance to speak with her today about some of her new music, her podcasts, and her many other creative endeavors.
Strength: YouTube Link: http...
2021-07-2845 min
Rick Lee James Podcast NetworkEpisode 430: Nikki Lerner Breaks Up With HerselfNikki Lerner:Culture Coach, Speaker, Singer, Teacher, Author, Human Too http://www.nikkilerner.com/ Nikki Lerner is a talented singer and songwriter. She’s a truly gifted worship leader. She an author who has a transformative way with words, she’s a culture coach who is a pioneer in the field of Multicultural worship leading. She’s also been a friend and mentor to me and I’m so glad to have a chance to speak with her today about some of her new music, her podcasts, and her many other creative e...
2021-07-2845 minMWLN PodcastMulticultural SongwritingA great opportunity that comes along with being in a multicultural church is the chance to create and write new diverse songs! Today, Nikki & Josh talk about their experiences songwriting within a multicultural community and share practical ways you and your teams can begin creating together. Find us at mwln.org
2021-07-2651 minMWLN PodcastIdentifying What You Have As MC ResourcesToday, Josh and Nikki help you identify what resources you have available to you in order to lean into multicultural ministry. Connect with us at mwln.org
2021-06-2150 minMWLN PodcastPractices Of A Multicultural LeaderJoin Nikki and Josh today as they share some tangible practices of multicultural leaders. Connect with us today at mwln.org
2021-05-2455 minMWLN PodcastDiverse or Dangerous?Join Nikki and Josh today as they share why worshiping communities that are not diverse may be dangerous. Connect with us at mwln.org
2021-02-2254 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerInsight from Seth Godin: Important WorkToday, it's just you and me. I share an insight from The Practice from Seth Godin and what that has to do with the culture work we long to do. Connect with me at nikkilerner.com
2021-02-1014 min
Baltimore Underground Radio PodcastNikki Lerner Interview (Episode 14)Burp host Bronson Hoover interviews Nikki Lerner, a nationally recognized artist, culture coach, author and speaker. Lerner empowers others to be "reconcilers" through music, love, and conversation. She has released four studio music projects, authored two books, and is the host of the Culture Coach Podcast.
2021-02-091h 00Culture Coach with Nikki LernerBigger Than Bias & BlindspotsIt's just you and me today! I want to share some thoughts with you about why traditional unconscious bias training doesn't work and how you can develop a deeper framework of understanding yourself and respecting others. Connect with me at nikkilerner.com
2021-02-0332 min
REL TalkDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Laying the Foundation with Culture Coach, Nikki LernerToday’s episode marks the first installment in Michelle and Maria’s exciting and timely new series, ‘Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion’. In this premier episode, they welcome a very special guest in culture coach, Nikki Lerner, who expertly addresses the fundamentals of this critical component of organizations, sharing her vast amount of experience, knowledge, and valuable advice for businesses and individuals alike. Laying the foundation for this important work is essential, and Nikki shows us all how to begin the conversation and set it in motion.
She begins by introducing herself and her work and then explains just why diversity...
2021-02-0327 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerWhat Are Cultural ExpectationsToday I interview Michele Jech. Michele has been an Executive for a Fortune 500 Company as well as an Executive Leader in a faith community. Michele coins the phrase "cultural expectations" today. What are they? How do they develop? And what do we do with them once we are aware of them? Connect with me at nikkilerner.com
2021-01-2737 minMWLN PodcastKnow Yourself, Share Your StoryToday on this first episode of the MWLN Podcast, Josh and Nikki set the framework for the practice of diverse faith community. The key is to know who you are so that you can share it in this work. Connect with us at mwln.org
2021-01-2547 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerDeveloping A Community of Courage & CreativityToday I interview Creative Leader, Nancy Beach, about how to find your courage and continue to persist in areas of culture as it relates to ethnicity and gender. How can creative people lead the way with their art? Connect with me at nikkilerner.com
2021-01-2032 minYour Day Brighter®Why You Need a Coach with Nikki LernerDo you set goals in your life and feel like you fall short? Do you sometimes feel like you’re stuck and you’re not growing the way you’d like to? Join Tracey as she has a fascinating conversation with life coach Nikki Lerner. Nikki talks about what a life coach can offer and how having a great life coach can help you get to the next level of growth in your life. And... Tracey gives you an inside peek into one of her personal coaching sessions with Nikki.1:52- What is a life c...
2021-01-2040 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerWhat It Feels Like To Be An ImmigrantToday I interview Korean-American artist, educator, ethnodoxologist Joy Kim as she shares her lived experience of being an immigrant to the United States. Connect with me at nikkilerner.com
2021-01-1341 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerThe Power of Focused Culture WorkWhat progress could we see this year if those of us who were committed to a proactive movement towards unity and understanding relating to culture and come-from decided to focus on 1 idea or skill? Connect with me at nikkilerner.com
2021-01-0619 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerPractice, Rest, Recover, RepeatHere is our last podcast in 2020. See you January 2021!! Connect with me at nikkilerner.com
2020-12-1612 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerConvo with George Hopkins: Rightness, Voter Fraud, and Lived ExperiencesHe's back! Today I have another great conversation with Cultural Historian, George Hopkins. How can you, as a bridge-builder be prepared for challenging conversations about the times we live in?Connect with me at nikkilerner.com
2020-12-0944 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerDeconstructing Racist ThoughtsNot happy about this, but today I let you into my process as I deconstructed a racist thought that went through my mind recently. I use my own example to help you and others know what to do when you have a racist thought...and you WILL have them because you are a human being. Instead of heading down a hole of judgment, I give you 3-4 ways to deconstruct the thought and reroute onto your bridge-building path. Connect with me at nikkilerner.com
2020-12-0228 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerWhen Diverse Communities Create TogetherToday I interview my friend and colleague in Multicultural Work, Josh Davis, about what happens when diverse communities of people come together to create something new. This will encourage you to continue the good work of a diverse life. Connect with Josh at proskuneo.info or patreon.com/justjoshdavis Connect with me at nikkilerner.com
2020-11-2529 min
The Blackbar PodcastNikki Lerner: The Modern Church's Identity CrisisSend us a textOn part one of this week's two part episode, the guys are joined by Nikki Lerner, a speaker, teacher, coach, author, musician, and artist. Nikki specializes in coaching organizations from a monocultural to multicultural mentality. Together they discuss the local church's identity theft, the problem with perfectionism, and adaptive creativity in 2020. To connect more with Nikki's work, visit her website: http://www.nikkilerner.com/Also, be sure to check out Culture Coach with Nikki Lerner :http://culturecoach.buzzsprout.com/Intro Music: Human Too by Nikki...
2020-11-2431 minThe Blackbar PodcastNikki Lerner: The Necessity of Multicultural CreativitySend us a textOn part two of this week's two part episode, the guys are joined by Nikki Lerner, a speaker, teacher, coach, author, musician, and artist. Nikki specializes in coaching organizations from a monocultural to multicultural mentality. Together they discuss majority culture, appropriation vs. appreciation, and how to tell if your church is actually multicultural. To connect more with Nikki's work, visit her website: http://www.nikkilerner.com/Also, be sure to check out Culture Coach with Nikki Lerner :http://culturecoach.buzzsprout.com/Intro Music: Human Too...
2020-11-2447 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerRe-Imagining Multicultural CommunityToday I interview Cultural Creator and Curator, Josh Davis. Josh is a practitioner in the the work of multicultural community. He uses art, music, words, and friendship to connect others cross-culturally. You can connect with Josh at patreon.com/justjoshdavis or at proskuneo.org You can connect with me at nikkilerner.com
2020-11-1823 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerBe A New ModelIt's just you and me today! On today's podcast I share part of a teaching I did last week regarding how we have conversations about culture. Check it out! Connect with me at nikkilerner.com
2020-11-1116 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerWhat To Do After An ElectionIt's just you and me today! An informal conversation about what to do after an election. How do you center your feelings and continue to do what is necessary to bring more light and understanding into the world? Connect with me at nikkilerner.com
2020-11-0418 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerThe Secret To Multicultural Life & WorkToday, it's just you and me :) I finally let you in on what the secret is to a diverse life and work. Connect with me at nikkilerner.com
2020-10-2819 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerDiversity Work within Black Communities of FaithToday I interview Pastor Darryl Seay from Milwaukee, WI. In one of the most segregated cities in American, Darryl and his team are one of few Black American faith leaders who are committed to intentional diversity work within their church. Faith communities remain one of the most segregated organizations in our country. Find out WHY Pastor Darryl is committed to this work and WHAT some of the sacrifices have been to lean in. Connect with me at nikkilerner.com
2020-10-2132 minCulture Coach with Nikki Lerner3 Ways to Prepare for a Cultural ConvoToday, I give you 3 ways to prepare yourself for conversations with others that may deal with racial or ethnic issues. Connect with me at nikkilerner.com
2020-10-1414 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerStop Playing DefenseAt some point, we need to stop playing defense and start creating our strategic playbook.Connect with me at nikkilerner.com
2020-10-0708 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerHow To Publicly Communicate Well During Cultural CrisisToday, I introduce you to Paul Cabellon. Paul is an expert in PR and communication strategies and I ask him about how executives and leaders can communicate more effectively during cultural crisis. Connect with me at nikkilerner.com
2020-09-3038 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerWhite-on-White Crime: Racist or Uninformed?It's just you and me again today. How do you tell when something is actually racist or just uninformed? And why are we not talking about white-on-white crime? Connect with me at nikkilerner.com
2020-09-2319 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerShift The EnergyToday, it's just you and me again :) We have the ability and the opportunity to set the tone when we enter into a conversation about culture. Choose it today. Connect with me at nikkilerner.com
2020-09-1613 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerHow To Stay Out Of Cultural AppropriationToday it's just you and me again today :) Appropriation vs Appreciation... that's the topic. I hope you enjoy. Hit me up at nikkilerner.com/contactme for your own stories and insights. Connect with me at nikkilerner.com.
2020-09-0921 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerWhy Is This So HardIt's just you and me on the podcast today! Join me for some coaching on what it takes to be an intentional bridge-builder and what you can do each day to lean into the work rather than run away from it. Connect with me at nikkilerner.com
2020-09-0219 min
Conversations on HopeConversations on Hope, Episode 10: Aaron Keyes, Nikki Lerner, and Jon EganThis final episode of the series is an excerpt from the webinar that Glenn hosted called “Songs of Hope”. Glenn asks the panel how worship leading during the pandemic has changed. Aaron Keyes talks about combining the right elements of hope and lament in order to embody faithful suffering; Nikki Lerner describes the way she slows down the spaces between songs to increase engagement; and Jon Egan shares how the Holy Spirit helps us see what people on the other side of a webcast are going through and how the Psalms help us give people language for their experience.
2020-08-2411 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerWhy Can't We Talk About PoliticsThis is the last conversation that I had live with my coach, Scott Perry. Why can't we talk about politics? Well, we can... however, I think we just need tools and clarity. Connect with me at nikkilerner.com
2020-08-1241 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerHow To Work Through Shame Within the White CommunityToday, I interview Ronne Rock (ronnerock.com) as she shares some insights around what it's like to be within a White community that can deal with the feeling of shame around issues of race and culture. I hope that you will enjoy this and find even more light today as you are on your journey. Connect with me at nikkilerner.com
2020-08-0517 minVoices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)Culture Coaching with Nikki Lerner - Episode 381Culture Coaching with Nikki Lerner - Episode 381
Nikki Lerner is an artist, teacher, speaker, author and culture coach helping others engage with one another relationally and across culture lines. Her passion is to see people come to an understanding of one another through music and conversation and learn to remain human with each other.
Nikki’s book, Worship Together in Your Church as in Heaven, co-written with Josh Davis, is a practical and foundational resource for pastors and worship leaders of all kinds. It addresses an urgent need in the church today: as our communiti...
2020-08-0550 min
Rick Lee James Podcast NetworkCulture Coaching with Nikki Lerner - Episode 381Culture Coaching with Nikki Lerner - Episode 381Nikki Lerner is an artist, teacher, speaker, author and culture coach helping others engage with one another relationally and across culture lines. Her passion is to see people come to an understanding of one another through music and conversation and learn to remain human with each other. Nikki’s book, Worship Together in Your Church as in Heaven, co-written with Josh Davis, is a practical and foundational resource for pastors and worship leaders of all kinds. It addresses an urgent need i...
2020-08-0550 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerReligious Diversity with An IrishmanThis week we take a look at what we can learn from the religious history of Ireland in moving forward in cultural understanding. Today, I interview Samuel Chestnutt, founder and owner of Eden Gate Travel in Ireland. Connect with me at nikkilerner.com
2020-07-2927 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerDefining Terms for Cultural ConversationsIn this episode, I am interviewed by Scott Perry. We dive into defining definitions for terms such as race, prejudice, whiteness, and micro-aggression in order to help you continue to navigate cultural conversations. You can connect with me at: nikkilerner.com
2020-07-2258 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerSoul Care and Visioneering for Cross-Cultural WorkInterview with Dr. Irwyn Ince of the Grace DC Institute for Cross-Cultural Mission. Today we talk about soul care and how to create vision during a time of cultural strife. Dr. Ince's new book, A Beautiful Community, is available. You can connect with me at nikkilerner.com
2020-07-1631 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerHow to Develop A Framework for Cultural MattersToday on the Culture Coach Podcast I have a conversation with Scott Perry. Husband, Father, Artist, Chief Difference Maker at Creative On Purpose, and Head Coach for Seth Godin’s Akimbo workshops. This recording is taken from a Facebook live conversation where we wanted to model how two people from different cultures could have a conversation about culture. Scott has been one of my coaches in my work for a little over a year and I wanted to engage with Scott and ask him if there were certain logical processes that we could use in order to think about cultu...
2020-07-0853 min
Conversations on HopeConversations on Hope, Episode 2: Nikki LernerGlenn Packiam chats with culture coach, speaker, artist, and author Nikki Lerner. Nikki is the host of the Culture Coach Podcast, has authored a new book entitled Life Whispers, and is also the co-author of the book Worship Together: In Your Church As In Heaven. In this episode, she shares her view of Christian hope as the fullness of the Spirit’s presence and the power of God to transform. She describes how her work of helping individuals and organizations move from monocultural to multicultural relates to hope, since multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, and multi-lingual worship witnesses to the world to come. Fi...
2020-06-2909 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerTransracial Adoptions: What You May Not KnowThis week I interview Robyn Afrik about the topic of transracial adoptions. This is a fascinating conversation with Robyn who, being a Korean American adoptee, was raised by a White American family in the midwest. As an adult, hear how Robyn has processed what that experience was like for her and what parents of transracial adoptees need to know. Connect with me at nikkilerner.com
2020-06-2429 min
Rebooting CapitalismHow to Talk About Culture with Nikki LernerHow do you talk about race and diversity with your organization? It’s a question businesses all over the country have been grappling with. Most are afraid to say the wrong thing or cause more harm than good. My guest today, Nikki Lerner, author, speaker and Culture Coach, has an answer to that question and many others around talking about culture. Nikki coaches leaders and groups on how to facilitate these exact conversations and shows companies why talking about culture can’t be a once-a-year event. Before you can start this conversation with your organization, Nikki...
2020-06-2341 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerExplaining White Supremacy and the Cost of ReconciliationThis week I interview George Hopkins. George is a cultural historian and the pastor of Sowebo Community Church in Baltimore City, MD. George explains what white supremacy actually means and how it is dangerous for every human being on the planet. We also explore the cost and sacrifice needed to do the work of racial reconciliation and multicultural community. Connect with me at nikkilerner.com
2020-06-1742 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerHow to “Show Up” In Your WorkThis week I share another insight on how to show up with your culturally diverse circle of friends. Connect with me at nikkilerner.com
2020-06-1006 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerHow to Get Comfortable Having Race ConvosHave them. Lots of them. This week I share a key component of becoming "at-home" having helpful conversations regarding race. Connect with me at nikkilerner.com
2020-06-0309 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerHow To Be A Cultural AllyToday I chat with Deborah Martin about how to become a cultural ally. Connect with me at nikkilerner.com
2020-05-2722 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerHow To Be An Authentic Cultural LeaderToday I interview Dave Michener. Dave has been a leader of diverse people groups for over 35+ years. I ask him what he has learned, mistakes he has made, and in what areas he still has to grow. Connect with me at nikkilerner.com
2020-05-2027 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerCulture Coach Podcast Ep. 18 Processing Racially-Fueled Events with Alvin Richardson - Pt 2On this week's episode of the podcast, I talk with my good friend Alvin Richardson about HOW we process racially-fueled events when they happen in the country. We talk about how the Ahmaud Arbery killing continues to impact our community, how we endeavor to dwell on what's true in our own lives, and why this event feels collective to people cross-culturally. This is Part 2 of 2. Connect with me at nikkilerner.com
2020-05-1327 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerProcessing Racially-Fueled Events with Alvin Richardson - Pt 1On this week's episode of the podcast, I talk with my good friend Alvin Richardson about HOW we process racially-fueled events when they happen in the country. We talk about how the Ahmaud Arbery killing continues to impact our community, how we endeavor to dwell on what's true in our own lives, and why this event feels collective to people cross-culturally. This is Part 1 of 2. Connect with me at nikkilerner.com
2020-05-1340 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerRaising A Culturally Conscious ChildToday, I interview Becki Henry. Becki is a mom of a 4-year old and is one of the most intentional parents that I know. She is raising a culturally conscious, socially aware child and I wanted to share her insights with you today. Enjoy! Connect with me at nikkilerner.com
2020-05-0625 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerDo Only Majority Culture People Succeed?Today I share a story of how a school (and organizations everywhere) can unintentionally communicate that only one type of person can succeed simply by how they design their space. Connect with me at nikkilerner.com
2020-04-2914 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerLike Walking On Eggshells - with Tracey Tiernan CoiroThis week's episode is an interview with 95.1 Shine FM Morning Show Host, Tracey Tiernan Coiro. Tracey communicates to a thousands each morning in the culturally diverse Baltimore, MD area. She is an amazing communicator, gifted songwriter, and creator of resources for Multicultural creative planning. Hear Tracey talk about what cultural life was like for her growing up, what she's like people to get about her, and how sometimes it can feel like walking on eggshells to talk about the topic of race and culture. Check out nikkilerner.com
2020-04-2231 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerHow To Use Music to Invite Cultural BelongingPlease enjoy my interview with Dr. Paul Rardin of Temple University. Dr. Rardin shares his own story of cultural diversity and how his philosophy of teaching and conducting makes room for all people. Thanks for listening! Connect with me at: nikkilerner.com
2020-04-1551 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerDiversity In Education During A PandemicSo excited about my first Podcast Guest, Angie Haube. Angie is an Elementary School teacher of 32 years. This conversation is timely due to the shutdown in our global world right now. Angie and I chat about the opportunity for diverse teaching available via technology and also what this pandemic reveals about cultural diversity and lack of access. nikkilerner.com
2020-04-0834 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerESPN - Leader In Sports and Diversity?Who knew that we could take several cues from ESPN? Today, I talk about how diverse representation leads to "normalizing". nikkilerner.com
2020-04-0109 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerFear: 2 Ways to Handle Culture and CrisisThis episode was recorded during the week that the nation is dealing with the Covid-19 virus outbreak. I share 2 strategies that work during times such as these and also as you are moving from monocultural to multicultural in your work and life. www.nikkilerner.com
2020-03-2515 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerHow To Be Authentic In Multicultural WorkAuthenticity has two parts. How do we plan for the future as well as be faithful to the present? How do we think about authenticity as we are moving closer to a vision of multicultural work?
2020-03-1807 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerPodcast Live! - No Limitations to Multicultural Church WorkPeople keep asking if a church still has the responsibility to be diverse if it is in a monocultural neighborhood. I'll tell you what I think. This week's episode is live! Meaning, no edits, I just turned on the microphone shared my thoughts. You can also view this episode on my YouTube channel.
2020-03-1119 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerMonocultural to Multicultural Leadership, Part 3 - Discover HowFirst steps to becoming a multicultural leader.
2020-03-0407 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerMonocultural to Multicultural Leadership, Part 2 - Discover WhatWhat are some of the first steps to becoming a multicultural leader.
2020-02-2606 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerMonocultural to Multicultural Leadership, Part 1- Discover WhyLearn the first steps to becoming a multicultural leader.
2020-02-1907 min
Church Music Makers PodcastInterview with Nikki LernerIf you've never heard of Nikki Lerner, please listen to this episode! Nikki has an amazing podcast called "Culture Coach", she writes songs, teaches, sings, writes and you can find out more about her at www.nikkilerner.com. This is the first ever podcast interview (with many more to come!) and it will challenge and encourage you! Find out more about our sponsor, www.easychoirmusic.com and join the conversation in the Facebook group!
2020-02-1750 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerHow To Engage As A White MaleDo non-White people want you to engage or stay out of the conversation? Have no fear, learn new ways to think about your role in the conversation on diversity and reconciliation. Connect with me at nikkilerner.com
2020-02-1205 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerOur Story: A Divine SetupWhat if we could see some of the challenges in our lives as set ups for the future? Connect with me at nikkilerner.com
2020-02-0507 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerMister Rogers Reminds MeWhat an experience while seeing the new Mr. Rogers movie revealed about my character and our willingness to "see" other people. Connect with me at nikkilerner.com
2020-01-2908 minCulture Coach with Nikki LernerGrace To RelearnAnytime you begin to learn a new skill, it is wise to give yourself some grace. Another way to say it is... give yourself some slack. You are learning. It's new. Connect with Nikki at nikkilerner.com
2020-01-2106 min
Rick Lee James Podcast NetworkVoices In My Head Podcast Episode 329: Nikki Lerner and Multicultural Worship MinistryVoices In My Head Podcast Episode 329: Nikki Lerner and Multicultural Worship Ministry Nikki Lerner is an artist, teacher, speaker, author and culture coach helping others engage with one another relationally and across culture lines. Her passion is to see people come to an understanding of one another through music and conversation and learn to remain human with each other. Nikki has been a driving force behind the Multicutural Worship Leaders Network and The MWLN’s 2019 Leadership Conference, One, happens this October 10th and 11th at Bridgeway Community ChurchOwings Mills, Marylan...
2019-07-3140 minVoices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)Voices In My Head Podcast Episode 329: Nikki Lerner and Multicultural Worship MinistryVoices In My Head Podcast Episode 329: Nikki Lerner and Multicultural Worship Ministry
Nikki Lerner is an artist, teacher, speaker, author and culture coach helping others engage with one another relationally and across culture lines. Her passion is to see people come to an understanding of one another through music and conversation and learn to remain human with each other. Nikki has been a driving force behind the Multicutural Worship Leaders Network and The MWLN’s 2019 Leadership Conference, One, happens this October 10th and 11th at Bridgeway Community Church
Owings Mills, Maryland.
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2019-07-3140 min
A Theology of HustleNikki Lerner | Artist, Teacher, Speaker, Author and Culture Coach[ep 41] Nikki Lerner is a cultural coach and translator and a gifted musician whose primary instrument is voice. Bridging divides between people of different cultures through music and conversation...
2019-02-1959 minBeyond Sunday Worship Leader Podcast#201: Nikki Lerner On Multicultural Worship, Influence, & True Humility [Podcast]
I love this conversation with my new friend, Nikki Lerner. It’s important on so many levels. Multicultural worship isn’t just a matter of preference and opinion. It’s Biblical and a reflection of God’s heart.
We talk about what that looks like, creativity, true humility (it’s not what you think), songs for church, and more.
Prepare to be stirred!
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2019-02-0751 min
At The CrossingEpisode 6 /// Sitting down with Nikki LernerOn this episode we are joined by Nikki Lerner. She is a worship leader from Bridgeway Community Church in Baltimore, Maryland and occasionally, we get to be led by her in worship at The Crossing. We sat down to talk with her about her story, her passions, and her heart for race reconciliation in the Church.
2018-07-3131 min
Rick Lee James Podcast NetworkVoices In My Head Podcast Episode #271: Build Your Multicultural Ministry Super Power with Nikki LernerVoices In My Head Podcast Episode #271: Build Your Multicultural Ministry Super Power with Nikki LernerNikki Lerner is an artist, a teacher, a speaker, an author and a culture coach helping others engage with one another relationally and across culture lines. Her passion is to see people come to an understanding of one another through music and conversation and learn to remain human with each other. Today we’re going to discuss the Multicultural Worship Leaders Network 2018 Conference which will be happening in Abingdon Maryland this November 1st and 2nd.
2018-06-1341 minVoices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)Voices In My Head Podcast Episode #271: Build Your Multicultural Ministry Super Power with Nikki LernerVoices In My Head Podcast Episode #271: Build Your Multicultural Ministry Super Power with Nikki Lerner
Nikki Lerner is an artist, a teacher, a speaker, an author and a culture coach helping others engage with one another relationally and across culture lines. Her passion is to see people come to an understanding of one another through music and conversation and learn to remain human with each other. Today we’re going to discuss the Multicultural Worship Leaders Network 2018 Conference which will be happening in Abingdon Maryland this November 1st and 2nd.
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2018-06-1341 min
Building Your BandNikki Lerner | You All Know The WordsWith Nikki Lerner as our guest, we immediately get to the heart of doing multicultural worship. Nikki helps us explore our motivations, ask better questions, and avoid common pitfalls. She gives us a way to think about multicultural worship that has nothing to do with meeting quotas. Instead, she asks us to be deliberate and base our […]
2017-06-2600 min
Seneca Creek Community ChurchCome Together: w/ Nikki Lerner (11:30am Gathering)Come Together (11:30am Gathering) Speakers: Mark Tindle w/ Nikki Lerner
2017-05-1135 min
Seneca Creek Community ChurchCome Together: w/ Nikki Lerner (10:00am Gathering)Come Together (10:00am Gathering) Speakers: Mark Tindle w/ Nikki Lerner
2017-05-0732 min
Seneca Creek Community ChurchCome Together w/Nikki Lerner (8:30am Gathering)Come Together Tour (8:30am Gathering) Speakers: Mark Tindle w/Nikki Lerner
2017-05-0732 min