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Harmonize: Developing Church Communities That HealHarmonize 2.0 Episode 6: An Interview with Diamond Faucha (Special Guest Appearance by Jannah)Bet you can't listen to this episode without laughing at least once. But no, seriously. Merry and Blessed Christmas to you, our Voice of the Middle Ground Fam! Here's the Voice of the Middle Ground Christmas episode. In it, we talk about the upcoming Rev 7 Conference. You can register at the Rev 7 Conference website. Want to hear more about something we talk about in this episode? Send us an e-mail at admin@voiceofthemiddleground.com or send us a text. We look forward to hearing from you!Support the showThanks for being part of the Voice of...2022-12-2438 minHarmonize: Developing Church Communities That HealHarmonize 2.0 Episode 3: An Interview with Voice of the Middle Ground Founding Director, Ruth JeffersonStay tuned for an interview with Voice of the Middle Ground Founding Director, Ruth Jefferson and as Ruth Jefferson and Diamond Faucha talk about Voice of the Middle Ground's past, present, and hopes for the future. The reflection for this episode is presented by Pastor Mark Wenzel. Support the showThe Harmonize Podcast is a part of the 501(c)3 organization, Voice of the Middle Ground. Because of this, we depend on donations from financial partners like you to continue to improve and promote offerings like this podcast. To our current sponsors, thank yo...2022-12-0252 minHarmonize: Developing Church Communities That HealHarmonize 2.0 Episode 2: Embracing The Third WayThey say there are 3 ways to perceive a thing...my way, your way, and the right way. But how can we identify the right way, the third way In this episode of Harmonize 2.0, Ruth Jefferson, Diamond Faucha, and special guest Pastor Mark Wenzel will talk about the third way, what it looks like in practice, and what can be missed when we don't practice this third way. Want to connect with us about this or another episode, or have an idea for something you'd like to see us talk about, reach out to us by text here. We...2022-11-1838 minHarmonize: Developing Church Communities That HealHarmonize: The Coffee Hour: Stewarding Mental HealthMental health. It's a topic that not that many people want to talk about even though it's gaining traction in some circles. But today, it's one we're going to talk about anyway. Join Diamond Faucha and Ruth Jefferson as they talk about mental health, counseling, intergenerational trauma, spiritual care, and other topics that are so important as we walk together as Christians and as part of the communities in which we live. Want hear more about mental health from the Voice of the Middle Ground Team? Check out this playlist on our YouTube channel. And, don't forget...2022-07-1556 min
Stronger: Learning to Live FreeLiving In The Age Of GoogleHas the age of Google and ever-evolving technology done more to contribute to the struggles of returning citizens? Tune in with Ruth Jefferson, Phil Merten, Diamond Faucha, and Mark Wenzel as they talk about this and more in this episode of "Stronger: Learning to Live Free".Are you a returning citizen looking to start up a business or to get assistance with credit repair, reach out to us at admin@voiceofthemiddleground.com.2022-05-1739 minHarmonize: Developing Church Communities That HealHarmonize: The Coffee Hour: 2022 Buffalo ShootingThis past weekend, the world was shaken again as yet another mass shooting took place, this time in Buffalo, New York. But is there more that can be done than feeling bad in the moments after? What are some of the things that we should keep in mind as we answer this for ourselves and for our communities? Join Ruth Jefferson and Diamond Faucha as they come together and share their perspectives as women of color wrestling with these issues. If you would like to tap into resources for you or your church as you wrestle through...2022-05-1640 min
Stronger: Learning to Live FreeGossip & Story-Sharing: How to Navigate Them Both in the Context of MinistryJoin Diamond Faucha, Pastor Phil Merten, Pastor Mark Wenzel, and Ruth Jefferson as they talk about gossip, the harms that it can do in terms of ministry, and how the Church can work together to create environments conducive to an ecosystem of love.2022-05-0352 min