Rachel Cruze is an American author who specializes on the subject of personal finance. Her book Smart Money Smart Kids , co-authored with her father, Dave Ramsey , reached number one on The New York Times Best Seller list in 2014. Her second book Love Your Life, Not Theirs: 7 Money Habits for Living the Life You Want was published in 2016. She frequently travels for media tours and speaking events nationally....
Susie Larson is a talk show host, national speaker, and author of seventeen books and many articles. In both 2016 and 2017 Susie was nominated and voted into the top ten groups for the National John Maxwell Leadership Award. Susie has been married to her dear husband Kevin since 1985 and together they have three wonderful sons, three beautiful daughters-in-law, two adorable grandchildren, and one adorable pit bull named Memphis. Susie’s passion is to see women everywhere awakened to the value of...
Since 2003, Anthony O’Neal has helped hundreds of thousands of people make smart decisions with their money, relationships, and education. He’s a #1 national bestselling author of Debt-Free Degree and national bestselling author of The Graduate Survival Guide. He recently released Destroy Your Student Loan Debt. He travels the country spreading his encouraging message to help teens and young adults start their lives off right and people of all ages succeed with money. He has a great podcast mini...
Steph MacDonald is the Worship Pastor at Zoe Church in Burnsville, Minnesota and also leads Mac Ministries with her husband, Micah! Mac Ministries (501c3-Non-Profit) is ALL ABOUT THE GO! In the last two years God has ordered our steps. Steph and Micah MacDonald preach/lead worship all over the country and world. We were determined early on to pray and fast and let God open every door of opportunity. Therefore, we do not call or email pastors, leaders, directors or market our ministry. We ask God...
CHRIS & HOLLY BROWN Highly sought after Pastor, Speaker, and Church Leadership Expert, Chris brings over 20 years of ministry and financial experience. He worked alongside Dave Ramsey for years as a nationally syndicated radio host for “Life, Money, and Hope.” He has been featured on national media outlets such as Fox & Friends; but most importantly, he passionately loves the local church and has served as a Campus Pastor at Elevation Church and Executive Pastor and Chief Financial Offic...
Ben Courson is the senior pastor at Applegate Christian Fellowship , an international speaker, bestselling author , and TV and radio personality. He has been featured on Fox, Hallmark Channel, TBN, ABC Family, and other mainstream media outlets. His TV show is broadcast in 180 countries, and his national radio show airs on over 400 stations. He travels the globe speaking of God’s hope and igniting revival in the hearts of his listeners. Stemming from his own bout with suicide and depression, Ben...
Today we want to welcome Tanner Morgan to the podcast! Tanner is #02 and the QB for the Minnesota Gophers Football Team! He’s a passionate follower of Jesus and an influential young leader.
Today, our host Micah Kennealy interviews our cohost Josiah Kennealy as a guest on the podcast. Josiah is the author of the book Debtless: Helping Students Take on Less Debt. He's also spent the last several years as a pastor of young adults within a local church and now is a pastor of college students through a campus ministry! A little more about Josiah can be found at www.josiahkennealy.com
Today we’re joined by David Marvin. David has the privilege of leading the Young Adults ministry called The Porch at Watermark Church in Dallas, Texas. Throughout history, one age group has consistently had incredible influence on the culture and world around it: young adults. We love this age group, and believe it is crucial in its influence, and limitless in its potential impact. Aside from being called servant of Christ, his greatest title is "Calli’s husband". Calli is David’s wife, ministry...
Paul Sohn is the founder of QARA, an organization that empowers twenty-somethings to discover their God-given identity and calling. He is an award-winning blogger, leadership coach, and speaker. His blog has been ranked one of the Top 50 Leadership Blogs to Follow. Christianity Today has named Paul among the Top 33 Under 33 Christian Millennials to watch. www.qara.org
He is the Creative Director and Co-Founder of the OUTCRY worship tour and author of the OUTCRY book. In the first 3 years, the OUTCRY tour has been to 86 cities, and has seen over 900,000 people attend. He has a deep passion for the church and all things creative. He is currently the Pastor of Creative Arts at Living Streams church in Phoenix, AZ. He lives with his wife, Blake, and their three children. He also just released a new book and podcast called: Head In The Clouds!...
In 1996, Drew Berryessa surrendered his sexuality to the Lordship of Christ, leaving behind a homosexual relationship. Drew chose to trust Christ with his future, believing that the Word of God was trustworthy and that Christ would be faithful to give him a life worth living outside of a homosexual identity or relationship. This surrender began a process of transformation and healing confronting the issues of same-sex attraction and overall relational dysfunction in his life. Drew’s life and tes...
In response to millennials being labeled noncommittal, lazy, entitled, slacktivists, Grant Skeldon started Initiative Network with the goal to unite and train young leaders to be Christ-loving, city-changing, church-investing, disciple-making local missionaries. Initiative has united and accelerated some of the most diverse and dynamic next gen leaders from across the country to collaboratively transform their cities together. He has written for The Wall Street Journal , Relevant, and The Gospel...
Clynt Reddy is the Connections Director at River Valley Church – a multi-site church with 9 campuses in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He’s literally one of the most brilliant people and brightest minds I’ve ever met in leadership. Clynt is married to Annie and together they have 3 kids! He stood beside us on our wedding day and is a friend for a lifetime.
Addison Bevere is a man who appreciates the simple things in life—time spent playing with his four kids, late-night conversations with his wife, interesting words that no one uses, a meaningful day of work, and, of course, a good book. Addison is also the COO of Messenger International, an organization that impacts millions of people in over 150 countries through its various initiatives, he’s the son of John & Lisa Bevere and the cofounder of SonsAndDaughters.tv. To learn more about him, vis...
Rashawn is a minister who writes and a writer who preaches. He’s an evangelist, part-time Army Medical Officer and full-time father, Rashawn Copeland is truly a carrier of Joy and a lover of the Gospel. The Copelands consist of Rashawn, his wife, Denisse, and 3 children. As a blended family, they stand firmly in who God has called them to be and are committed to the heart of The Father. In 2017, the Copeland’s followed the call of God back to Oklahoma City. Rashawn and his wife, Denisse, have fo...
Today we’re joined by our friend Pastor Jarvis Glanzer - Jarvis and his wife Jane are the Lead Pastors and originally were the church planters who launched Watermark Church in Stillwater, Minnesota. We’ve all known each other for years! Jarvis has an amazing vision for the city and community of Stillwater, Minnesota!
Reggie makes his home in Ft. Myers, Florida with his wife Michele and their son Dominic. Reggie’s mission is reaching today’s students. He’s one of the most sought-after public school and event speakers in the United States and the world and has been for more than two decades. From professional athletes and stay-at-home moms to high school students, Reggie relentlessly chases his personal passion around the globe by sharing his own astonishing story of tragedy, redemption, and hope with millions...
JASON POWELL IS A PASTOR AT HARVEST CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP IN RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA. SPECIFICALLY HE IS THE PASTOR OF EVANGELISM AND ALSO LEADS THE ONLINE CAMPUS WITH PASTOR GREG LAURIE! FROM THE MOMENT OF HIS CONVERSION, JASON HAS BEEN PASSIONATE ABOUT SHARING, DEFENDING AND TEACHING OTHER CHRISTIANS HOW TO EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATE THE GOSPEL. THIS PASSION HAS LED TO JASON BECOMING THE FOUNDER OF TWO EVANGELISM TRAINING WEBSITES: HANDGELISM.COM AND EVANGELISMTIPS.COM...
Chris Hogan is a best-selling author, a personal finance expert, and America’s leading voice on retirement, investing, and building wealth. His goal is to help as many people as possible avoid financial traps and set their families up for the future. His book Retire Inspired: It’s Not an Age; It’s a Financial Number is a number one national best seller, and The Chris Hogan Show has millions of downloads. Chris is also a regular contributor to the EntreLeadership Podcast , a top podcast on busine...
Today our guest is Manny Flores. Manny is the young adult pastor at Willmar Assembly of God church in Minnesota! Young adults at Willmar AG are college students and young professionals!
David Kinnaman has authored several books, including unchristian, You Lost Me, and Good Faith. He is president of Barna Group, a leading research company based in Ventura, California and Atlanta, Georgia. David’s work as a researcher and “professional listener” has led his team ot interview nearly 1.5 milloin individuals since he began working for Barna as an intern in 1995. David – I attended You Lost Me Live event in Minneapolis, Minnesota in about 2012. I had just had a vision about reaching ...
Terry is the NextGen Pastor at River Valley Church in Minneapolis, MN. From youth, leadership institute to young adults, to emerging leaders, Terry has a desire to work with other leaders in developing a movement that is defined by a generation of influencers who are passionate about Jesus Christ and what He calls this generation to accomplish for the Kingdom. With over 16 years of experience in working with the Next Generation, nothing drives Terry more than helping this generation discover the...
Chandler serves as the Executive Director of Youth America! Youth America has been helping build next generation leaders and churches since 1987. Youth America is known for incredible summer camps and high caliber leadership conference each year! Chandler and the youth America team have also been on a mission to serve the church at large with free digital content and resources – in fact they are now serving over 2,000 churches through a new platform called: free church media!...
Jerrid Sebesta spent 12 years as a TV Meteorologist at KARE11, a long-time powerhouse station in Minneapolis, MN. In 2014, after much contemplation and prayer, Jerrid left his thriving, high-profile career. It was a move that came as a surprise to many people, including some of his family. But, it was apparent to Jerrid that God was leading him in an entirely different direction; out of TV and the big-city, into a much simpler, quieter lifestyle. With a tentative plan to head back to where it al...
We’re joined by special guest Ken Coleman! As an AUTHOR, RADIO HOST, SPEAKER, Ken is the bestselling author of The Proximity Principle and national radio host of The Ken Coleman Show . Pulling from his own personal struggles, missed opportunities and career successes, Coleman helps people discover what they were born to do and provides practical steps to make their dream job a reality. The Ken Coleman Show is a caller-driven career show that helps listeners who are stuck in a job they hate or se...
Today, we’re joined by special guest, Griffin Harrell. Griffin serves as the young adult supervisor at Sandals Church in Riverside, California! Where he helps create spaces for young adults to be real. His role entails planning events as well as investing into the leaders who lead groups for college students and young adults!
Alan Pastian has had the privilege of being a next generation leader working with youth and young adults exclusively for over 20 years and has absolutely loved it. He discovered a faith in Jesus Christ while in the university setting while attending St Cloud State University and obtaining my degree in Communications/Public Relations. He pursued his second degree from North Central University where I graduated and began my journey pastoring youth and young adults in the local church. He has an in...
Dave Adamson or “Aussie Dave” is a social media pastor at North Point Community Church, also a youtuber, speaker, photographer, and author! I looked back online and realized our paths crossed when I began following you back in 2016. You’re the first person I’ve ever seen who was an “online pastor” or “social media pastor” although there are now several others. And in light of what’s happening in our world literally this month with COVID-19 (coronavirus), churches are rapidly making shifts to dou...
Matt Brown is an evangelist, author of Truth Plus Love, and founder of Think Eternity — a ministry dedicated to amplifying the gospel every day through podcasts, devotionals, videos, live events and more. Matt and his wife Michelle and their three children live near Minneapolis, Minnesota. You can follow Matt at @evangelistmatt and thinke.org.
