Faithful Innovation Podcast

Tina Jasion: Ministry Development Coach who helps move ministry from ideas to action

Inspiring wholesome expressions of faith

  1. 04/28/2020

    Practical Wisdom for Anxious Times with Brian Becker

    In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic when people are socially distancing and sheltering in place, Brian Becker and his son Jeff looked back at what they had written in their book Tender Lions: Building the Vital Relationship Between Father and Son. They discovered that while they had not written it specifically for these circumstances, the book contained practical wisdom for these anxious times.  When family, health and finances are threatened, people experience a lot of stress. The current pandemic is impacting all three areas and people are experiencing a lot of anxiety. The longer this goes on, the more people feel the negative effects.  Brian described “three big things at play” in the current circumstances. People are:  experiencing a loss of identity  creatures of habit  created to be relational In our conversation, Brian shared the steps people can take to reduce stress and regain a sense of renewal in these anxious times.  LINK TO EPISODE 23 BELOW If you’d like to connect with Brian or Jeff, you can reach them through one of these channels: WEBSITE:  www.tenderlions.org EMAIL:  info@tenderlions.org FACEBOOK:  facebook.com/TenderLionsBook TWITTER:  @TenderLions INSTAGRAM:  @TenderLionsBook Question of the Week Join us in the Faithful Innovation Lab, a Private Facebook Group where we discuss what these conversations are prompting.   What might you need to do to reduce stress and regain a sense of renewal?   Where is God calling you to lean into a struggle or pain in your life?   What can you do to take one step towards God’s invitation? Complimentary Conversation If you have something stirring and would like to share, jump over and select a Complimentary Appointment.  I’d be delighted to help you explore what God may have in mind. Share the love! Hopefully, this inspires your expression of faith, that’s the goal! Subscribe for FREE and never miss an episode.   iTunes          Google Play           Stitcher           PocketCast And other podcast listening apps…  If you can’t find us, please let me know! If you appreciated it, could you share the love?  The best way to do that is to rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts and leave us a brief review.     Play Episode 023: The post EP 023 Practical Wisdom for Anxious Times with Brian Becker appeared first on Faithful Innovation.

    43 min
  2. 07/25/2019

    EP 022 Unemployment with Dale Kreienkamp

    There are approximately 21 million people who find themselves unemployed each year. Dale Kreienkamp was a Human Resources executive and consultant who personally experienced two seasons of unemployment. During his time off, Dale sought out resources for spiritual support and found many books on how to deal with death, divorce, illness, but not much on unemployment.   During the first season after 25 years of employment, Dale began writing devotions for himself as a way to process the experience and lean upon God in the process. He started his own consulting firm and was hired away by a client, then 10 years later found himself unemployed again.   Dale writes: “Go allows challenging experiences to strengthen us.” From these two challenging experiences and God’s prompting, Dale was inspired to revisit those devotions he had begun writing 10 years earlier, which have now been compiled into the book “How Long O Lord, How Long? Devotions for the Unemployed and Those Who Love Them.”   Join my conversation with Dale and hear the wisdom he has to share!   WEBSITE: www.howlongolord.org  EMAIL:  dale@howlongolord.org  FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/HowLongOLord/  TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/lord_how  LINKEDIN:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/DaleKreienkamp/  YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpwLNR4ACJ6BA0SOM5ZQTsQ/featured   Question of the Week Join us in the Faithful Innovation Lab, a Private Facebook Group where we discuss the ways God is faithfully innovating our lives.  This week’s question: What experiences have you had in the journey of life where God has filled your hungry heart with good things?  How might God be calling you to share what you’ve received with others? Complimentary Conversation If you have something stirring and would like to share, jump over and select a Complimentary Appointment.  I’d be delighted to help you explore what God may have in mind. Subscribe to receive the latest episodes Hopefully, this inspires your expression of faith, that’s the goal! Subscribe for FREE and never miss an episode.   iTunes          Google Play           Stitcher           PocketCast And other podcast listening apps…  If you can’t find us, please let me know! If you appreciated it, could you share the love?  The best way to do that is to rate the podcast on iTunes and leave us a brief review.  You can also do that on Stitcher.     Play Episode 022: The post EP 022 Unemployment with Dale Kreienkamp appeared first on Faithful Innovation.

    36 min
  3. 06/12/2019

    Ep 21 Fathering with Brian Becker

    “I caused a great deal of pain in my family that destroyed the trust between me and my wife, my son and my daughter. Somehow, by the grace of God, I was able to get honest, get help and get humble. Thankfully, this led to many difficult and yet vitally important conversations that began the process of rebuilding the trust and love that was lost in our family.”   Brian reached a point where he could no longer hold a dark secret that he had been hiding.  Through the support of caring friends, he told his wife and children, knowing that this could have torn his family apart.  Thankfully, through the grace of God, there was healing, growth and rebuilding of trust. Through this personal journey of pain, honesty, brokenness and healing in his personal life,  Brian realized the vital importance of fathering. Brian says “If it were classified as a disease, fatherlessness (whether it be physical or emotional) would be an epidemic worth of attention as a national emergency. This led he and his son Jeff to co-author a book titled, Tender Lions: Building the Vital Relationship Between Father and Son. Brian’s story is one of redemption, and how only God can bring beauty out of ashes! As we approach Father’s Day, I invite you to join my conversation with Brian Becker: LISTEN TO EPISODE 21 WEBSITE:  www.tenderlions.org EMAIL:  info@tenderlions.org FACEBOOK:  facebook.com/TenderLionsBook TWITTER:  @TenderLions INSTAGRAM:  @TenderLionsBook Question of the Week Join us in the Faithful Innovation Lab, a Private Facebook Group where we discuss the ways God is faithfully innovating our lives.  This week’s question: Where might God be inviting you to get honest, get help or get humble?   What story in your life might God be prompting you to share for the good of others?   What can you do to take one step towards God’s invitation? Complimentary Conversation If you have something stirring and would like to share, jump over and select a Complimentary Appointment.  I’d be delighted to help you explore what God may have in mind. The Podcast releases every other Wednesday Morning Hopefully, this inspires your expression of faith, that’s the goal! Subscribe for FREE and never miss an episode.   iTunes          Google Play           Stitcher           PocketCast And other podcast listening apps…  If you can’t find us, please let me know! If you appreciated it, could you share the love?  The best way to do that is to rate the podcast on iTunes and leave us a brief review.  You can also do that on Stitcher.     Play Episode 021: The post Ep 21 Fathering with Brian Becker appeared first on Faithful Innovation.

    45 min
  4. 05/01/2019

    Ep 020 God’s Invisible Qualities with Bill Carambelas

    God’s  invisible qualities can be shared in so many ways!  Bill Carambelas responded to God’s call and left a high-paying career in the tech industry to become a Certified Financial Planner and  launch his own financial services business, Alpha Omega Financial. In this episode, Bill shares the way God super-naturally provided as he prepared and made the transition, and as his business has developed.   Reflecting God’s heart comes through in the way Bill cares for people. Personally, he’s not afraid to step into the hard places of people’s lives, serving as a caring presence and praying for those in his life.  Professionally, he seeks God’s wisdom in the way he cares for his clients. From both aspects, people are served well. Join me to hear Bill’s story! EMAIL:  billc@alphaomegafinancial.net  Question of the Week Join us in the Faithful Innovation Lab, a Private Facebook Group where we discuss the ways God is faithfully innovating our lives.  This week’s question: In what ways are you evidencing Christ’s invisible qualities through your own life and work? Complimentary Conversation If you have something stirring and would like to share, jump over and select a Complimentary Appointment.  I’d be delighted to help you explore what God may have in mind. The Podcast releases every other Wednesday Morning Hopefully, this inspires your expression of faith, that’s the goal! Subscribe for FREE and never miss an episode.   iTunes          Google Play           Stitcher           PocketCast And other podcast listening apps…  If you can’t find us, please let me know! If you appreciated it, could you share the love?  The best way to do that is to rate the podcast on iTunes and leave us a brief review.  You can also do that on Stitcher.     Play Episode 020: The post Ep 020 God’s Invisible Qualities with Bill Carambelas appeared first on Faithful Innovation.

    30 min
  5. 03/07/2019

    Ep 019 Umbrella Prayers with Melody Hester

    Sometimes the circumstances around us can seem overwhelming!  There are so many that are often in our prayers where we have no control or ability to make any significant change, and yet we care and pray.  Our heart hurts and concern can slip into worry or overwhelm. During one of these seasons, my guest Melody Hester was inspired to reflect on the names and  attributes of God when praying for a multitude of circumstances that felt heavier than what she could bear.  In doing this, God inspired what has become “Umbrella Prayers,” a simple prayer tool that anyone can use. It was such a delight to hear what God has been doing through Melody’s steps of faithfulness. Starting from a place of overwhelm in praying for the situations around her, God prompted Melody to reflect on who HE is, and from there, she began to put the circumstances under God’s care.  By using the image of an umbrella, she’s helped many other women begin to place their prayer concerns under God’s care. I particularly appreciated Melody’s honesty in saying that she really didn’t have a major strategy, she has just continually stepped through the doors that God has been opening for Umbrella Prayers. She invited us to consider two questions, which we’ll use in the Questions of the Week.  You can reach Melody through these channels: WEBSITE:  https://www.melodyhester.com/umbrella-prayers/ FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/melodyhesterUP/ INSTAGRAM:  @umbrellaprayers Question of the Week Join us in the Faithful Innovation Lab, a Private Facebook Group where we discuss the ways God is faithfully innovating our lives.  This week’s questions: What attributes of God do you need to focus on the most in this season of your life? What attribute or characteristic of God have you seen displayed in your life? Which prompted me to ask… In this season of your life, where might God be inviting you to venture with him? Whatever it may be, I’d love it if you’d join us in the Facebook Group and share how God is working in your life. We’d love to encourage you! Complimentary Conversation If you have something stirring and would like to share, jump over and select a Complimentary Appointment.  I’d be delighted to help you explore what God may have in mind. The Podcast releases every other Wednesday Morning Hopefully, this inspires your expression of faith, that’s the goal! Subscribe for FREE and never miss an episode. iTunes          Google Play           Stitcher           PocketCast And other podcast listening apps…  If you can’t find us, please let me know! If you appreciated it, could you share the love?  The best way to do that is to rate the podcast on iTunes and leave us a brief review.  You can also do that on Stitcher. Play Episode 019: The post Ep 019 Umbrella Prayers with Melody Hester appeared first on Faithful Innovation.

    40 min
  6. 01/02/2019

    Ep 018 God’s Amazing Abundance with Judy Schmidt

    What do you see when you look around?  …God’s amazing abundance and provision?  …the love in people?  …human potential?  Judy Schmidt has a way of seeing the world that will inspire you to see the world through a lens of grace.  She has a compassionate spirit and a heart fueled by God’s love, which has led her to start several endeavors blessing people in her hometown of Sheboygan Wisconsin. Buckets of Love – helping teens help people in their hometown by fixing up the living spaces in shelters  Made New Again – a “dress for success” ministry and boutique using thrift shop clothing Kaleidoscope Arts – a ministry bringing art education to youth in homeless shelters  Judy has a way of seeing where the gaps are, and has said YES to God’s calling of serving people wherever she is.  Join my conversation to hear the ways God has provided experiences along the way that prepared her for serving others down the road.  From each episode, I invite you to consider a question or two inspired by the conversation.  I hope you’ll accept the invitation and open your heart to what God may have in store! Question of the Week Join us in the Faithful Innovation Lab, a Private Facebook Group where we discuss the ways God is faithfully innovating our lives.  This week’s question:  Where might people in your community need encouragement and caring help?   Are you seeing a gap where God might be asking you to be His hands and feet for someone?   What can you do to take one step towards God’s invitation? Complimentary Conversation If you have something stirring and would like to share, jump over and select a Complimentary Appointment.  I’d be delighted to help you explore what God may have in mind. The Podcast releases every other Wednesday Morning Hopefully, this inspires your expression of faith, that’s the goal! Subscribe for FREE and never miss an episode.   iTunes          Google Play           Stitcher           PocketCast And other podcast listening apps…  If you can’t find us, please let me know! If you appreciated it, could you share the love?  The best way to do that is to rate the podcast on iTunes and leave us a brief review.  You can also do that on Stitcher.     Play Episode 018: The post Ep 018 God’s Amazing Abundance with Judy Schmidt appeared first on Faithful Innovation.

    41 min
  7. 11/28/2018

    Ep 017 Church Music with Ashley Danyew

    Experiencing music, liturgy and worship in a local church were experiences that God used to shape Ashley Danyew for ministry.  Devotional practices in her family as she grew and opportunities to serve and be mentored as a teen prepared Ashley along the way. Serving as staff who serve in a tiny church did not allow her a wealthy of resources to lead the music ministry.  Ashley said: “I know what it’s like to not have a budget and needing to build your own thing…”   As Ashley served and studied, she developed the resources needed in the small churches she served and began journaling on a personal blog as a way to process these experiences and document what she was learning.  Over time, she realized other people were finding and benefiting from these resources. Eventually, she turned her focus from utilizing the blog for personal reasons to one that was aimed at serving and blessing others.   Today, Ashley is making the resources she needed along the way available for other musicians.  Her deep love for God experienced through a rich spiritual life continues to prompt her creativity, developing liturgies, curriculum and other training resources.  Join our conversation to hear how God is using Ashley’s experience to bless others. EMAIL:  ashley@ashleydanyew.com WEBSITE:  www.ashleydanyew.com FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/ashleydanyewblog INSTAGRAM:  @ashleydanyew TWITTER:  @AshleyDanyew Question of the Week Join us in the Faithful Innovation Lab, a Private Facebook Group where we discuss the ways God is faithfully innovating our lives.  This week’s question: What personal practices enrich your relationship with God? In what ways has God shaped you over the years? Complimentary Conversation If you have something stirring and would like to share, jump over and select a Complimentary Appointment.  I’d be delighted to help you explore what God may have in mind. The Podcast releases every other Wednesday Morning Hopefully, this inspires your expression of faith, that’s the goal! Subscribe for FREE and never miss an episode.   iTunes          Google Play           Stitcher           PocketCast And other podcast listening apps…  If you can’t find us, please let me know! If you appreciated it, could you share the love?  The best way to do that is to rate the podcast on iTunes and leave us a brief review.  You can also do that on Stitcher.     Play Episode 017: The post Ep 017 Church Music with Ashley Danyew appeared first on Faithful Innovation.

    35 min
  8. 11/08/2018

    Ep 016 Leading People in Worship with Ben Ward

    Ben Ward has a passion for creating an environment and leading people in the worship of God.  His personal exploration of prayer and devotional practices led him to the Daily Office from the Book of Common Prayer, out of the Episcopal tradition.  Reading selections of Scripture (Old Testament, Psalm, New Testament and Gospel) along with confession and prayers impacted him so much that he began recording so that others could benefit too. Join me to hear Ben’s story, and tune into his Morning Prayer podcast to enjoy a liturgical rhythm for the beginning of your day! PODCAST:  https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/ben-ward-music/morning-prayer WEBSITE:  http://benwardmusic.com/ YOU TUBE:  https://www.youtube.com/benwardmusic TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/benwardmusic INSTAGRAM:  @benwardmusic FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/benwardmusic/ Question of the Week Join us in the Faithful Innovation Lab, a Private Facebook Group where we discuss the ways God is faithfully innovating our lives.  This week’s question: What practices do you have that fuel your relationship with the Lord? Complimentary Conversation If you have something stirring and would like to share, jump over and select a Complimentary Appointment.  I’d be delighted to help you explore what God may have in mind. The Podcast releases every Wednesday Morning Hopefully, this inspires your expression of faith, that’s the goal! Subscribe for FREE and never miss an episode. iTunes          Google Play           Stitcher           PocketCast And other podcast listening apps…  If you can’t find us, please let me know! If you appreciated it, could you share the love?  The best way to do that is to rate the podcast on iTunes and leave us a brief review.  You can also do that on Stitcher. Play Episode 016: The post Ep 016 Leading People in Worship with Ben Ward appeared first on Faithful Innovation.

    49 min
5
out of 5
12 Ratings

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