Relevate Podcast

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Inspiring conversations with real people about life. Relevate‘s host, Rena Olsen, believes an amazing life awaits for anyone willing to take that first step.

  1. 12/06/2024

    Helping You Find Purpose in Life

    In this very special episode of Relevate, you'll hear from our host, Rena Olsen, with the exciting news of a project she's been working on to help connect people with purpose! Don't miss Rena's big news and the chance to be among the first to get the full scoop on Uncommon Philanthropist. Please search for her new podcast, Uncommon Philanthropist, and remember to subscribe and share. To learn more:  https://uncommonphilanthropist Also featured in this episode, the amazing Erin Peterson, CEO of Scout Stories:  https://scoutstories.org

    34 min
  2. Reaching High with Adam Cherney

    04/20/2024

    Reaching High with Adam Cherney

    It takes the strength of a warrior to overcome all that Adam Cherney has endured during his young life...a devastating fall, multiple surgeries followed by complications, and a rare disease eventually landed him in a wheelchair.  His recovery and mission to live a life full of purpose and adventure is now reaching new heights through his new nonprofit, cherneysjourneys.  Listen to Adam's faith-filled and heroic story! To learn more about Adam:  https://cherneysjourneys.com To learn more Ubora Tanzania:  https://UboraTZ.org For more about Rena, the host of Relevate:  https://Rena-olsen.com

    51 min
  3. Forgiving a Good Man with Mark Goodman

    04/01/2024

    Forgiving a Good Man with Mark Goodman

    Mark Goodman is an expert on forgiveness.  Lord knows we all need coaching on this subject!  Mark has written a new book about his journey from abuse survivor to forgiveness advocate in, "Forgiving a Good Man". You'll learn from Mark that freedom awaits for those who choose the sometimes difficult yet intentional act of forgiveness. Who do you know that needs to hear this episode?  Please share! To connect with Mark Goodman: https://70x7.org To connect with Rena Olsen, your host of The Relevate Podcast:  https://rena-olsen.com

    55 min
  4. Radical Youth Work with Dr. Wes Robins

    02/19/2024

    Radical Youth Work with Dr. Wes Robins

    Breakthrough often requires a radical approach, especially when it comes to adolescents who are struggling with mental health and other challenges. My friend, Dr. Weston Robins, a psychologist, is leading the charge through "radical youth work" for teens and young people through his organization, Eternal Strength. Dr. Wes is here today on the Relevate Podcast to share more about his highly effective and innovative approach to counseling and therapy for troubled teens. To learn more about Eternal Strength:  https://eternalstrength.com For more about Rena Olsen, host of the Relevate Podcast:  https://rena-olsen.com

    1h 10m
  5. Nonprofit Spotlight: Ubora Tanzania

    04/04/2023

    Nonprofit Spotlight: Ubora Tanzania

    The call on my heart to serve in Africa came later in life through my work as a communications consultant for the nonprofit Ubora Tanzania. Ubora (a Swahili word for excellence) serves a rural village in the valley of Mount Kilimanjaro and has for over 20 years now.  In this hope-filled episode, you'll learn more about the beautiful land of Tanzania and her people and the work of Ubora! I also share some personal insight from my visit in 2022. You'll also meet a few of the amazing people of Ubora (on the U.S. side), Dave Burgess, the president, and Emily Weaver, our operations impact manager.   Stay tuned for a future episode to meet our Tanzanian counterparts! For more about UboraTZ, visit: https://UboraTZ.org To listen to Dave's previous episode on the Relevate Podcast: https://relevatepodcast.podbean.com/e/called-to-serve-with-dave-burgess/ Dave and Mary Ann Taylor, who have faithfully served the ministry for decades now, have also share their story on Relevate:  https://relevatepodcast.podbean.com/e/faithful-with-dave-and-mary-ann-taylor/ To learn more about Rena, the host of the Relevate Podcast:  https://rena-olsen.com Asante Sana (thank you very much) for listening and sharing this episode with your friends.   If you'd like to connect to discuss more about Ubora, email:  info@UboraTZ.org

    1h 13m
  6. Food is Love with Skye Estroff

    02/23/2023

    Food is Love with Skye Estroff

    "The more we have accepting and adventurous eaters, the more that people are accepting and open to different cultures and different people--that adds to progress in the world." - Skye Estroff Atlanta food celeb and social media expert Skye Estroff and Rena Olsen, the host of Relevate, are both serious food aficionados.  The two chat about the Atlanta food scene and wax poetic about the many ways food is love. To connect with Skye:  https://skye-estroff.com To connect with Rena:  https://rena-olsen.com

    1h 5m

  7. 09/04/2022

    Reverend of Radical Change Kirk Driskell

    "A lot of people I see fail (in recovery) is because they are unwilling to do the simple disciplines that are required." - Kirk Driskell, Founder-Vision Warriors Church Freedom from drugs and alcohol is not easy, but possible--it takes the heart and discipline of a warrior, according to Kirk Driskell.  Listen to Kirk's journey to 10,000 days of recovery and the hard truths he's learned along the way of what it takes to live an "epic" life in long-term recovery. Kirk is the founder of Vision Warriors Church and is responsible for helping lead hundreds of men, and now women, to freedom through his organization.   To learn more about Vision Warriors:  https://visionwarriors.org To connect with Rena Olsen, the host of the Relevate Podcast:  https://rena-olsen.com

    1h 20m
  8. Champion for LIFE and founder of LIFEBOX Heather Palacios

    06/13/2022

    Champion for LIFE and founder of LIFEBOX Heather Palacios

    This episode contains sensitive information on the topic of suicide.  If you or a loved are facing a mental health crisis, contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline:  800-273-8255. Heather Palacios has struggled to live since she was 8-years-old.  Today she has become an impassioned advocate to choose life over suicide, a path she continues to walk out every day.   During the pandemic when she was restricted from ministering to others in person, she came up with the idea of a LIFEBOX, a gift box filled with tools and resources to help those who struggle to survive.   In this episode, Heather shares more about her personal journey and how she's using LIFEBOXES as a tool in the fight to inspire others to choose life.     This is Heather's second appearance on the Relevate Podcast.  To listen to the previous episode, where she fully shares her story:  https://relevatepodcast.podbean.com/e/survivor-story-with-heather-palacios/ To connect with Heather or to request a LIFEBOX or donate to the cause, visit:  https://wondherful.com To connect with Rena Olsen, the host of the Relevate Podcast:  https://rena-olsen.com Be safe and know that you are loved, dear ones.  Your life matters more than you can ever imagine. xo Rena

    44 min
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Inspiring conversations with real people about life. Relevate‘s host, Rena Olsen, believes an amazing life awaits for anyone willing to take that first step.

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  • Creator
    relevatepodcast
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    64
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    Explicit
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