The Prepare Podcast

Episode 7: Sara Johnson

Today we welcome Sara Johnson to the Prepare Podcast. Sara is the director of the Urban Mission Center, a Salvation Army ministry in St. Louis that prepares "urban leaders who are ready to take on the complexities of city work."

Sara also shares about what God has taught her about injustice and her role in hurting or helping His cause, she shares about being in life and ministry as a single person and shares some good what-not-to-say to singles. Enjoy today's episode!

Episode 6: Courtney Rose

Welcome back to the prepare podcast, today for episode 6 Courtney Rose is our guest. Courtney is an adjunct professor at Olivet Nazarene University and she is going to become a regular on our show stopping by every few months to teach us and give us a crash course in one of her classes.

Today Courtney educates us in biblical interpretation,understanding how God reveals himself to us and a challenge to become aware of the baggage we bring with us when we read the Bible.

Thanks again for tuning in! 

Episode 5:Creatives in Ministry with Emily Aukes and Eric Himes

Today our Creatives in Residence here are Central Territorial Headquarters, Emily Aukes and Eric Himes share about their creative and artistic mediums and using it for the Lord. This is a great time of sharing and we think you'll learn a few things from their experiences. 

Episode 4: Purpose and Calling with host, Sarah Micula

Happy New Year! Episode four looks a little different than our previous episodes, this time our Sarah Micula shares her testimony about entering into this season's calling of life. She also shares a formula you can use to help discover your calling! 

Episode 3: Diversity in the Church

^{Today I meet with Karen Young and Captain Nancy Azuaje. Karen is a Multicultural Ministries Specialist in the Multicultural Ministries Department for the Central Territory. Karen has a rich history of cultural immersion and is a valuable resource for cross cultural effectiveness. Captain Nancy Azuaje is the Multicultural Women's Ministries Coordinator for the Central Territory. Nancy has co-pastored Spanish speaking churches in the Chicagoland area for over 10 years and recently joined the Women's Ministries Department coming from the Multicultural Department.} 

 

^{Today's conversation is about creating a multi-ethnic church, cultivating cultural sensitivity and creating space to celebrate differences without further segregating congregations. We didn't come up with all the answers but we're joining the greater conversation about creating a true vision of the Kingdom of God! We hope you enjoy today's conversation and are inspired to to the great cause of love and kingdom building. Enjoy!}

 

Episode 2: Dr. Karen Hurula

Joining us today is Dr. Karen Hurula. Karen is  a psychologist and mental health provider. She is specialty trained in the integration of faith and spirituality in therapy. If your personal life experience includes a mental health diagnoses, you love someone with one and/or want to better love those individuals, particularly in the church setting, you should tune in.

Episode 1: Major Danielle Strickland

Welcome to The Prepare Podcast. 

Join us as women of faith and in ministry share their experiences and wisdom to prepare and equip us in our faith, pursuits, and callings.

Today’s guest is Major Danielle Strickland. Danielle is a Canadian officer in the Salvation Army church.  Currently she’s serving as the  Salvation Army territorial social justice secretary of the western territory of the United States based in the Los Angeles area. Danielle and her husband have also served in Australia. Danielle and I discuss her the Salvation Army International celebration Boundless, her journey into social justice, liberating and empowering women, women’s ministries, healthy rhythms, living full and rich lives, letting go of perfect and recognizing the weakness and sin in our lives.

 

God is speaking powerful messages through Danielle and I am grateful for the time I got to sit with her and learn from her experiences.