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Take Root is a Gospel focused podcast hosted by Karen Johnson, a senior associate of Centered in Seattle. Join us as we share testimonies to deepen roots of faith, encourage one another, and learn from a diverse collection of stories!
We'll be releasing new episodes every other week, and if you're interested in the ministry happening at Centered or have any questions, learn more at centered.org!
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Sally Leist: Love and Justice in Uganda
Sally Leist, a native of the Pacific Northwest, has worked in various career paths, including roles in business and with Young Life International and World Vision.
Alongside her husband, Scott, she is currently based in Kampala, Uganda, dedicated to pursuing justice where it has been absent.
In this episode, Sally delves into her most recent work, sharing both the challenges and the joy encountered in addressing the brokenness of our world.
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Valeriy Goloborodko: Loving God, Loving Ukraine
Valeriy G. Valeriy serves as the Honorary Consul of Ukraine in Washington and Oregon, and is vice president of VS Foods and president of Goel Payment Solutions. Growing up in communist-controlled Ukraine, any discussion of God was unsafe. But God intervened in miraculous ways to introduce Valeriy and his family to His great love, and that changed everything. Valeriy lives in Bellevue, Washington with his wife and 5 children and he continues to serve an ever-growing Ukrainian population.
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Levi Davenport: Faith in Business
Levi Davenport is the president of C3 Leaders, a ministry committed to empowering business leaders to make a positive difference in the world through community, commerce, and culture- all rooted in their faith in Christ.
In this interview, he shares vulnerably from his own life story, and how God has led him to this opportunity to guide business leaders in the greater Seattle area to a deeper walk of faith. -
The Take Root Podcast- Millie Voigtlander: Adoration House
Millie Voigtlander is the founder of Adoration House, a house of worship and prayer in the University District of Seattle. In this episode, Millie shares the story of the clear calling she received to move to Seattle for the purpose of gathering people to pray, and how God provided everything needed to make that happen. Woven throughout this story is a hopeful vision for the future of Seattle- a beautiful picture of God's desire for healing and reconciliation.
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The Take Root Podcast- Kendra VanderMeulen: Living Generously
Kendra VanderMeulen is currently serving as the CEO of the National Christian Foundation, the largest Christian grant maker in the world. The team at NCF mobilizes resources and inspires Biblical generosity, serving thousands of families, advisors and ministries nationwide.
Kendra is a veteran of the wireless telecommunications industry, having served as an Executive Vice-President at InfoSpace and as the Senior Vice-President and General Manager of the Wireless Data Division of AT&T Wireless.
Her story is one of trusting God for each step of her life, and discovering His generous love for her as He guides her into an ever deeper walk with Him. -
Keith Carpenter: Living in the Miraculous
Keith Carpenter and his wife made the difficult decision to leave their cherished home in Minnesota and embark on a mission to establish a church in one of the most challenging neighborhoods in Seattle back in 2009.
The inception of Epic Life Church marked the beginning of a remarkable transformation within the community, as miracles started to unfold in abundance. In this particular episode, Keith takes us on a profound journey of faith, emphasizing the importance of trust and love. Furthermore, he sheds light on how an even grander vision materialized, giving rise to additional initiatives such as Pilgrim Coffeehouse, a food bank, and a nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting the community and replacing darkness with hope and joy.