The Prepare Podcast

Episode 40: Lt. Colonel Patty Richardson

This month I’m asking our February guests the same series of questions. Two women in ministry, two different perspectives. First, you’ll hear from Lt. Colonel Patty Richardson, the divisional director of women’s ministries in the northern division. We hope you enjoy hearing from her experience as a young kid from Omaha finding her place and calling in Christ to now, along with her husband, the first African American Divisional Commanders in the Central Territory. A responsibility Col. Patty does not take lightly. We hope you enjoy this episode.

Episode 39: Barb Higgins

Thanks for coming back for another episode of The Prepare Podcast. For today's episode you might need a pen and notebooks to jot down the wisdom that comes from our guest, Barb Higgins. Here are a few of my favorite moments:

"Is the body of Christ read to gospelize their conversations and bring Jesus into everything?"

"Hospitality is a part of intentional discipleship. Invite people in."

Steps for discipling:

- Prayer

- Have an intentional plan

- Know their stories

"I can bring people, intentionally, into an environment where Christ is centered."

Enjoy this episode!

 

Episode 38: Major Tricia Taube

Happy 2019! The Prepare Podcast is back after a couple months off and we are kicking things off with Major Tricia Taube, the Candidates Secretary in the USA Central Territory. In this episode, Major Tricia shares about her years in ministry, about her personal losses, about her appointment and officership, and about what gives her hope. Thanks for listening!

Episode 37: Reverend Bonnie Camarda

Today Arise & Shine women’s conference guest, Reverend Bonnie Camarda of the Salvation Army Eastern Territory Eastern Pennsylvania & Delaware Division where she fulfills the role of Director of Partnerships for the division. Rev. Bonnie shares her journey of breaking through the limitations society, organizations, and churches often place on women and how she worked and towards fulfilling her call from God to serve in ministry. Enjoy this month’s episode.

Episode 36: Commissioner Heidi Bailey

This month we welcome back Commissioner Heidi Bailey. Commissioner Heidi answers a few questions we received for her from social media. In this episode she addresses the additional assignments all Central Territory officers received to be Assistant Candidates Secretaries, how the Central Territory can elevate soldiers in our territory, as well as a few fun get-to-know-you questions. Commissioner Heidi will bring the message Sunday morning at the Arise & Shine Women's Conference so you won't want to miss out! Join us at Arise & Shine!

Episode 35: Amy Williams

Today Arise & Shine women’s conference main speaker, Amy Williams joins us to share about her passion, her calling, and her story. Amy is hilarious, engaging, relatable, and you will connect with her story because she speaks to the universal and eternal truth that God has a calling for each of us. Unique to us and our relationship with Him. Amy’s first reply to the question “if you knew me you would know..” may be the funniest and most unexpected response we’ve heard yet. Enjoy this episode!

Episode 34: Commissioner Jolene Hodder

This month we welcome Commissioner Jolene Hodder of The Salvation Army Western Territory to the podcast! Commissioner Jolene and host, Sarah Micula, talk about the Women of WORTH program in Kenya. A program that enables women to be self sufficient entrepreneurs in their community througha micro-finance and support group called WORTH. At the Arise & Shine Women's Conference we'll be fundraising all weekend to support the WORTH program. Enjoy this episode!

Episode 33: April Foster

This month on The Prepare Podcast our host, Sarah Micula interviews April Foster. April is the Others Trade for Hope Director for the Eastern Territory. But April really is a global influencer for Others. She saw Others start it's journey in Kenya, back when it was called Sally Ann and when she was a 20+ year Salvation Army missionary

Bonus Episode! With Commissioner Dawn Heatwole

Commissioner Dawn and Merle Heatwole are serving overseas at International Headquarters and have been exposed to The Salvation Army in many corners of the world. So, I wanted to hear from her about what she has seen and experienced and find out what we can learn from our brothers and sisters overseas. Commissioner Dawn shares about a couple really important topics – the global sin and issue of domestic violence and human trafficking. She also offers an encouragement for officers facing new appointments. This is a great episode – enjoy our conversation!

Episode 32: Tasha Morrison

Today Arise & Shine women’s conference guest, Tasha Morrison joins us to share about her ministry called, Be the Bridge. Be the Bridge is transforming the Church through a discussion based curriculum centered on racial reconciliation. We also learn a little bit about Tasha and that she loves Christmas movies year round.  Enjoy learning about Tasha and Be the Bridge.