Bridging the Gap Podcast

Episode 112 – BTG Listener-Favorite Series: A past conversation with marriage coaches and speakers Kari and Derek Staaland (they also happen to be sister and brother-in-law to BTG Director, Angie Goetz) and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. In this episode, they discuss biblical perspectives on conflict resolution, powerful communication tools and priorities within marriage, as well as the NUMBER ONE KEY to a successful marriage! Learn more about BTG at mnbtg.org or follow @mnbtg on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Subscribe to the BTG Podcast on Apple Podcasts, iHeart, Spotify, YouTube, or listen on WordPress. BTG Events & Resources: 2026 Single Moms Retreat May 29-30, 2026 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Brooke Maxwell, Kevin Ramsby, and Amber Gerstmann (emcee) Main Sessions, Multiple Workshops, Lots of INCLUDED Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend, Exhibit, or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. 2026 Garden Coffee Free Missional Event for Women and Girls of All Ages! July 3, 2026, at Lake Geneva Christian Center in Alexandria, MN. Enjoy Refreshments, Worship Together, and Hear from a MN Global Worker. You’ll Also Have the Opportunity to Invest Into Missions (to Support Our 1000 Sisters Fund). Learn More at mnbtg.org/1000sisters. No RSVP Required; Invite Your Family and Church Community! 2026 Thrive Conference October 9-10, 2026 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Featuring Lisa Bevere, Christina Girma-Hanfere, Martha Tennison, Susie Larson (speaker and emcee), & Amber Gerstmann (emcee) Afternoon & Main Sessions, “LIVE at Thrive with Susie Larson” — a BTG Podcast Recording Experience, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 20 Will Receive Reserved Seating. See All Ticket Types, and Register: First-Time Guests to Thrive in Rochester Can Register for ONLY $20 FREE Tickets for 2026 High School Grads and North Central University and Trinity Bible College and Graduate School undergrad students! Email [email protected] to Request Your Coupon Code. (These free tickets are not transferrable.) BTG Missions Trips and Giving Opportunity Learn About Our 2025-2026 BTG Missions Partners, and Give A Tax-Deductible Gift:: mnbtg.org/missions. The 2026 BTG Missions Trips are now full. Check back soon for details on our 2027 trip: mnbtg.org/trips. 2027 BTG Leadership Conference February 19-20 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Lisa Seaton and more! Main Sessions (including the Lund Leadership Award Presentation and the Leadership Exchange), Workshops, Brainstorming Groups, the After-Party, Exhibitor Shopping, Networking, and More! Register for Presale by March 1: mnbtg.org/leadership. Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 111: A conversation with author, speaker, and podcast host Lisa Whittle and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. In this episode, Lisa and Mykelti discuss the heart behind Lisa’s new Bible study, Body & Soul. Lisa shares her personal experience navigating body image and addresses the many challenges women often face in this area. They also explore what it looks like to center our body image around a biblical belief system. Find out more about Lisa Whittle and find her podcast and resources, including Body & Soul, at lisawhittle.com. Follow @lisawhittle on social media. Follow @MNBTG on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Subscribe to the BTG Podcast on Apple Podcasts, iHeart, Spotify, YouTube, or listen on WordPress. BTG Events & Resources: 2026 Single Moms Retreat May 29-30, 2026 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Brooke Maxwell, Kevin Ramsby, and Amber Gerstmann (emcee) Main Sessions, Multiple Workshops, Lots of INCLUDED Activities, Giveaways, and Services. Learn More & Register to Attend, Exhibit, or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. 2026 Garden Coffee Free Missional Event for Women and Girls of All Ages! July 3, 2026, at Lake Geneva Christian Center in Alexandria, MN. Enjoy Refreshments, Worship Together, and Hear from a MN Global Worker. You’ll Also Have the Opportunity to Invest Into Missions (to Support Our 1000 Sisters Fund). Learn More at mnbtg.org/1000sisters. No RSVP Required; Invite Your Family and Church Community! 2026 Thrive Conference October 9-10, 2026 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Featuring Lisa Bevere, Christina Girma-Hanfere, Martha Tennison, Susie Larson (speaker and emcee), & Amber Gerstmann (emcee) Afternoon & Main Sessions, “LIVE at Thrive with Susie Larson” — a BTG Podcast Recording Experience, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 20 Will Receive Reserved Seating. See All Ticket Types, and Register: First-Time Guests to Thrive in Rochester Can Register for ONLY $20 FREE Tickets for 2026 High School Grads and North Central University and Trinity Bible College and Graduate School undergrad students! Email [email protected] to Request Your Coupon Code. (These free tickets are not transferrable.) Register for Early Bird Tickets by August 31. BTG Missions Trips and Giving Opportunity Learn About Our 2025-2026 BTG Missions Partners, and Give A Tax-Deductible Gift:: mnbtg.org/missions. Apply to join a 2026 BTG Missions Trip to Prague or Budapest: mnbtg.org/trips. 2027 BTG Leadership Conference February 19-20 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Lisa Seaton and more! Main Sessions (including the Lund Leadership Award Presentation and the Leadership Exchange), Workshops, Brainstorming Groups, the After-Party, Exhibitor Shopping, Networking, and More! Register for Presale by March 1: mnbtg.org/leadership. Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 110 – BTG Listener-Favorite Series: A past conversation with national speaker and author, Julie Fisk, and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. In this episode, they discuss how every woman is a potential leader. Regardless of whether we as women are leading teams at work, volunteering, or caring for mini-me’s in the home, we are influencing those around us! Julie and Mykelti unpack perspectives for why some women may not believe they are leader, as well as how to embrace the opportunities of leadership within your spheres of influence. Whether you’re newer to the podcast or have been listening for a while, our hope is that you will be encouraged in a fresh way by this past conversation, as it contains rich biblical wisdom and practical application for your life today! Find out more about Julie Fisk and her co-contributors at onestorywell.com and follow @onestorywellcollective on social media. Register for presale tickets for the 2027 BTG Leadership Conference with Lisa Seaton. Follow @MNBTG on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Subscribe to the BTG Podcast on Apple Podcasts, iHeart, Spotify, YouTube, or listen on WordPress. BTG Events & Resources: 2026 Single Moms Retreat May 29-30, 2026 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Brooke Maxwell, Kevin Ramsby, and Amber Gerstmann (emcee) Main Sessions, Multiple Workshops, Lots of INCLUDED Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend, Exhibit, or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. 2026 Garden Coffee Free Missional Event for Women and Girls of All Ages! July 3, 2026, at Lake Geneva Christian Center in Alexandria, MN. Enjoy Refreshments, Worship Together, and Hear from a MN Global Worker. You’ll Also Have the Opportunity to Invest Into Missions (to Support Our 1000 Sisters Fund). Learn More at mnbtg.org/1000sisters. No RSVP Required; Invite Your Family and Church Community! 2026 Thrive Conference October 9-10, 2026 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Featuring Lisa Bevere, Christina Girma-Hanfere, Martha Tennison, Susie Larson (speaker and emcee), & Amber Gerstmann (emcee) Afternoon & Main Sessions, “LIVE at Thrive with Susie Larson” — a BTG Podcast Recording Experience, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 20 Will Receive Reserved Seating. See All Ticket Types, and Register: First-Time Guests to Thrive in Rochester Can Register for ONLY $20 FREE Tickets for 2026 High School Grads and North Central University and Trinity Bible College and Graduate School undergrad students! Email [email protected] to Request Your Coupon Code. (These free tickets are not transferrable.) BTG Missions Trips and Giving Opportunity Learn About Our 2025-2026 BTG Missions Partners, and Give A Tax-Deductible Gift:: mnbtg.org/missions. Apply to join a 2026 BTG Missions Trip to Prague or Budapest: mnbtg.org/trips. 2027 BTG Leadership Conference February 19-20 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Lisa Seaton and more! Main Sessions (including the Lund Leadership Award Presentation and the Leadership Exchange), Workshops, Brainstorming Groups, the After-Party, Exhibitor Shopping, Networking, and More! Register for Presale by March 1: mnbtg.org/leadership. Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 109 – a conversation with speaker, pastor, consultant, and writer Portia Allen and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. These two dive into the challenges of navigating God’s calling on our lives, share their personal experiences dealing with comparison and jealousy surrounding spiritual gifts, and discuss the importance of cheering one another on within a strong Christian community. Portia and Mykelti also explore how to work through different seasons of life with wisdom, truth, and discernment. Learn more about Portia Allen and find resources at portiaallen.com. Follow @portia__allen on social media. Follow @MNBTG on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Subscribe to the BTG Podcast on Apple Podcasts, iHeart, Spotify, YouTube, or listen on WordPress. BTG Events & Resources: 2026 BTG Leadership Conference February 20-21 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Kristie Kerr, Keaton & Emily Goetz (worship), and Amber Gerstmann (emcee) Main Sessions (including the Lund Leadership Award Presentation and the Leadership Exchange), Workshops, the After-Party with BTG Bingo Bonanza with Pamela Steinle, Exhibitor Shopping, Networking, and More! Register: mnbtg.org/leadership. 2026 Single Moms Retreat May 29-30, 2026 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Brooke Maxwell, Kevin Ramsby, and Amber Gerstmann (emcee) Main Sessions, Multiple Workshops, Lots of INCLUDED Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend, Exhibit, or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. 2026 Garden Coffee Free Missional Event for Women and Girls of All Ages! July 3, 2026, at Lake Geneva Christian Center in Alexandria, MN. Enjoy Refreshments, Worship Together, and Hear from a MN Global Worker. You’ll Also Have the Opportunity to Invest Into Missions (to Support Our 1000 Sisters Fund). Learn More at mnbtg.org/1000sisters. No RSVP Required; Invite Your Family and Church Community! 2026 Thrive Conference October 9-10, 2026 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Featuring Lisa Bevere, Christina Girma-Hanfere, Martha Tennison, Susie Larson (speaker and emcee), & Amber Gerstmann (emcee) Afternoon & Main Sessions, “LIVE at Thrive with Susie Larson” — a BTG Podcast Recording Experience, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 20 Will Receive Reserved Seating. See All Ticket Types, and Register: First-Time Guests to Thrive in Rochester Can Register for ONLY $20 FREE Tickets for 2026 High School Grads and North Central University and Trinity Bible College and Graduate School undergrad students! Email [email protected] to Request Your Coupon Code. (These free tickets are not transferrable.) BTG Missions Trips and Giving Opportunity Learn About Our 2025-2026 BTG Missions Partners, and Give A Tax-Deductible Gift:: mnbtg.org/missions. Apply to join a 2026 BTG Missions Trip to Prague or Budapest: mnbtg.org/trips. Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 108 – BTG Listener-Favorite Series: A past conversation with pastor, author, and podcaster Havilah Cunnington and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. In this episode, they discuss boundaries and some of Havilah’s journey in understanding what boundaries meant for her. She shares practical tools and insight into how to incorporate boundaries within friendships, careers, and self care. Whether you’re newer to the podcast or have been listening for a while, our hope is that you will be encouraged in a fresh way by this past conversation, as it contains rich biblical wisdom and practical application for your life today! Learn more about Havilah and find resources, including her book I Do Boundaries at havilahcunnington.com. Follow @MNBTG on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Subscribe to the BTG Podcast on Apple Podcasts, iHeart, Spotify, YouTube, or listen on WordPress. BTG Events & Resources: 2026 BTG Leadership Conference February 20-21 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Kristie Kerr and Keaton & Emily Goetz (worship) Main Sessions (including the Lund Leadership Award Presentation and the Leadership Exchange), Workshops, the After-Party, Exhibitor Shopping, Networking, and More! Early Bird Deadline: January 31 Register: mnbtg.org/leadership. 2026 Single Moms Retreat May 29-30, 2026 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Brooke Maxwell, Kevin Ramsby, and Amber Gerstmann (emcee) Main Sessions, Multiple Workshops, Lots of INCLUDED Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend, Exhibit, or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. 2026 Garden Coffee Free Missional Event for Women and Girls of All Ages! July 3, 2026, at Lake Geneva Christian Center in Alexandria, MN. Enjoy Refreshments, Worship Together, and Hear from a MN Global Worker. You’ll Also Have the Opportunity to Invest Into Missions (to Support Our 1000 Sisters Fund). Learn More at mnbtg.org/1000sisters. No RSVP Required; Invite Your Family and Church Community! 2026 Thrive Conference October 9-10, 2026 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Featuring Lisa Bevere, Christina Girma-Hanfere, Martha Tennison, Susie Larson (speaker and emcee), & Amber Gerstmann (emcee) Afternoon & Main Sessions, “LIVE at Thrive with Susie Larson” — a BTG Podcast Recording Experience, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 20 Will Receive Reserved Seating. See All Ticket Types, and Register: First-Time Guests to Thrive in Rochester Can Register for ONLY $20 FREE Tickets for 2026 High School Grads and North Central University and Trinity Bible College and Graduate School undergrad students! Email [email protected] to Request Your Coupon Code. (These free tickets are not transferrable.) BTG Missions Trips and Giving Opportunity Learn About Our 2025-2026 BTG Missions Partners, and Give A Tax-Deductible Gift Toward Our $500,000 Goal: mnbtg.org/missions. Apply to join a 2026 BTG Missions Trip to Prague or Budapest: mnbtg.org/trips. Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 107: a conversation with evangelist, pastor, and co-founder of Mac Ministries and Everyone Everywhere, Micah MacDonald, and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. This recording took place in front of a live studio audience during the 2025 Single Moms Retreat. Micah and Mykelti discuss forgiveness–what the Bible has to say and the journey of God’s interactions of forgiveness with humanity. Jesus is the epitome of what this looks like. They discuss misconceptions of forgiveness and why some people struggle with it. Micah and Mykelti share personal experiences of working through situations requiring forgiveness–both toward others and of themselves–and how God brought them freedom and healing in those times. They also discuss what it looks like to live a life of forgiveness, walking in humility and committing to have an unoffendable heart. There is so much Scripture to cover and wisdom to be gained from this episode. Learn more about about Micah and the work of Mac Ministries at mac-ministries.com. Get a copy of his book, “Death to Life,” on Amazon. Follow @pastormicahmac, @macministries_, and @everyoneeverywhere42 on social media. Subscribe to the BTG Podcast on Apple Podcasts, iHeart, Spotify, YouTube, or listen on WordPress. BTG Events & Resources: 2026 BTG Leadership Conference February 20-21 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Kristie Kerr and Keaton & Emily Goetz (worship) Main Sessions (including the Lund Leadership Award Presentation and the Leadership Exchange), Workshops, the After-Party, Exhibitor Shopping, Networking, and More! Early Bird Deadline: January 31 Register: mnbtg.org/leadership. 2026 Single Moms Retreat May 29-30, 2026 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Brooke Maxwell, Kevin Ramsby, and Amber Gerstmann (emcee) Main Sessions, Multiple Workshops, Lots of INCLUDED Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend, Exhibit, or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. 2026 Garden Coffee Free Missional Event for Women and Girls of All Ages! July 3, 2026, at Lake Geneva Christian Center in Alexandria, MN. Enjoy Refreshments, Worship Together, and Hear from a MN Global Worker. You’ll Also Have the Opportunity to Invest Into Missions (to Support Our 1000 Sisters Fund). Learn More at mnbtg.org/1000sisters. No RSVP Required; Invite Your Family and Church Community! 2026 Thrive Conference October 9-10, 2026 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Featuring Lisa Bevere, Christina Girma-Hanfere, Martha Tennison, Susie Larson (speaker and emcee), & Amber Gerstmann (emcee) Afternoon & Main Sessions, “LIVE at Thrive with Susie Larson” — a BTG Podcast Recording Experience, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 20 Will Receive Reserved Seating. See All Ticket Types, and Register: First-Time Guests to Thrive in Rochester Can Register for ONLY $20 FREE Tickets for 2026 High School Grads and North Central University and Trinity Bible College and Graduate School undergrad students! Email [email protected] to Request Your Coupon Code. (These free tickets are not transferrable.) BTG Missions Trips and Giving Opportunity Learn About Our 2025-2026 BTG Missions Partners, and Give A Tax-Deductible Gift Toward Our $500,000 Goal: mnbtg.org/missions. Apply to join a 2026 BTG Missions Trip to Prague or Budapest: mnbtg.org/trips. Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 106: a conversation with author, speaker, radio host, and friend of Bridging the Gap, Susie Larson, and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. This recording, sponsored by Steinle Law PLLC, took place in front of a live studio audience during the 2025 Thrive Conference. Susie and Mykelti discuss living in the love of God versus the fear of man. You will hear them share about mindsets, times when they have looked too much to the opinion of others, and stories of how they gained freedom from fearing man. Susie will encourage you to embrace the discomfort as you live boldly and bravely in your faith. She explains how this will help you to grow in the Spirit as you start to remove fear and align with the Lord. This is such an impactful and exciting episode! Learn more about Susie Larson and access resources, including her many books and podcast, at susielarson.com. Follow @susielarsonauthor on social media. Register for Thrive 2026 and the “LIVE at Thrive with Susie Larson” add-on. Subscribe to the BTG Podcast on Apple Podcasts, iHeart, Spotify, YouTube, or listen on WordPress. Thank You, Episode Sponsor! Thank you to our episode sponsor, Steinle Law PLLC! Learn more at steinlelawpllc.com or by calling (507) 942-2276. If you would like to sponsor a BTG Podcast episode, email [email protected]. BTG Events & Resources: GIVE A YEAR-END GIFT TO BTG Missions Learn About Our 2025-2026 BTG Missions Partners, and Give A Year-End, Tax-Deductible Gift Toward Our $500,000 Goal: mnbtg.org/missions. Let us Know of Your Interest in Learning About Future BTG Missions Trips: mnbtg.org/trips. 2026 BTG Leadership Conference February 20-21 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Kristie Kerr and Keaton & Emily Goetz (worship) Main Sessions (including the Lund Leadership Award Presentation and the Leadership Exchange), Workshops, the After-Party, Exhibitor Shopping, Networking, and More! Early Bird Deadline: January 31 Register: mnbtg.org/leadership. 2026 Single Moms Retreat May 29-30, 2026 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Brooke Maxwell, Kevin Ramsby, and Amber Gerstmann (emcee) Main Sessions, Multiple Workshops, Lots of INCLUDED Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend, Exhibit, or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. 2026 Garden Coffee Free Missional Event for Women and Girls of All Ages! July 3, 2026, at Lake Geneva Christian Center in Alexandria, MN. Enjoy Refreshments, Worship Together, and Hear from a MN Global Worker. You’ll Also Have the Opportunity to Invest Into Missions (to Support Our 1000 Sisters Fund). Learn More at mnbtg.org/1000sisters. No RSVP Required; Invite Your Family and Church Community! 2026 Thrive Conference October 9-10, 2026 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Featuring Lisa Bevere, Christina Girma-Hanfere, Martha Tennison, Susie Larson (speaker and emcee), & Amber Gerstmann (emcee) Afternoon & Main Sessions, “LIVE at Thrive with Susie Larson” — a BTG Podcast Recording Experience, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 20 Will Receive Reserved Seating. See All Ticket Types, and Register: First-Time Guests to Thrive in Rochester Can Register for ONLY $20 FREE Tickets for 2026 High School Grads and North Central University and Trinity Bible College and Graduate School undergrad students! Email [email protected] to Request Your Coupon Code. (These free tickets are not transferrable.) Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 105: a conversation with wife and mother of three Dana Ross and our host, Mykelti Blum, as they discuss the nuclear family. What was God’s design for family, and how does the enemy attack the family relationally and systematically? Dana offers loads of wisdom and practical tools ranging from teaching our children the truth of God’s Word to thinking critically for themselves to creating boundaries around schedules to protecting priorities like family time and church. They also discuss the importance of having healthy female and male perspectives in a child’s life and how the church can fill gaps where needed to help provide a strong nuclear core. This one will challenge and encourage parents to be intentional in all avenues. Subscribe to the BTG Podcast on Apple Podcasts, iHeart, Spotify, YouTube, or listen on WordPress. BTG Events & Resources: GIVE A YEAR-END GIFT TO BTG Missions Learn About Our 2025-2026 BTG Missions Partners, and Give A Year-End, Tax-Deductible Gift Toward Our $500,000 Goal: mnbtg.org/missions. Let us Know of Your Interest in Learning About Future BTG Missions Trips: mnbtg.org/trips. 2026 BTG Leadership Conference February 20-21 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Kristie Kerr and Keaton & Emily Goetz (worship) Main Sessions (including the Lund Leadership Award Presentation–Nominate a female leader of excellence HERE by October 31, the BTG Missions Feature, and the Leadership Exchange), Workshops, the After-Party, Exhibitor Shopping, Networking, and More! Early Bird Deadline: January 31 Register: mnbtg.org/leadership. 2026 Single Moms Retreat May 29-30, 2026 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Brooke Maxwell and Kevin Ramsby Main Sessions, Multiple Workshops, Lots of INCLUDED Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend, Exhibit, or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. 2026 Garden Coffee Free Missional Event for Women and Girls of All Ages! June 27, 2026, at Lake Geneva Christian Center in Alexandria, MN. Enjoy Refreshments, Worship Together, and Hear from a MN Global Worker. You’ll Also Have the Opportunity to Invest Into Missions (to Support Our 1000 Sisters Fund). Learn More at mnbtg.org/1000sisters. No RSVP Required; Invite Your Family and Church Community! 2026 Thrive Conference October 9-10, 2026 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Featuring Lisa Bevere, Christina Girma-Hanfere, Martha Tennison, Susie Larson, & Amber Gerstmann (emcee) Afternoon & Main Sessions, “LIVE at Thrive with Susie Larson” — a BTG Podcast Recording Experience, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 20 Will Receive Reserved Seating. See All Ticket Types, and Register: First-Time Guests to Thrive in Rochester Can Register for ONLY $20 FREE Tickets for 2026 High School Grads and North Central University and Trinity Bible College and Graduate School undergrad students! Email [email protected] to Request Your Coupon Code. (These free tickets are not transferrable.) Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 104: a conversation with husband, father, and businessman Derek Staaland and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum, around the topic of tithing, offering, and generosity. You will hear Derek share his financial testimony and how his seeing God’s provision in such big ways grew a desire to teach on the importance of tithing and giving back to God what is His. Finances can be a touchy subject, and Derek and Mykelti break down why that is, as well as provide a helpful way of seeing our finances as a reflection of our faith journey. They also break down the difference between tithing and offering, with many biblical principles on the subject. If you’re someone who sometimes struggles with finances or the thought of “I can’t afford to tithe,” you will be so encouraged by this episode. Hear more from Derek on the BTG Podcast Episode #20 that was recorded with his wife Kari. Subscribe to the BTG Podcast on Apple Podcasts, iHeart, Spotify, YouTube, or listen on WordPress. BTG Events & Resources: 2026 BTG Leadership Conference February 20-21 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Kristie Kerr and Keaton & Emily Goetz (worship) Main Sessions (including the Lund Leadership Award Presentation–Nominate a female leader of excellence HERE by October 31, the BTG Missions Feature, and the Leadership Exchange), Workshops, the After-Party, Exhibitor Shopping, Networking, and More! Early Bird Deadline: January 31 Register: mnbtg.org/leadership. 2026 Single Moms Retreat May 29-30, 2026 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Brooke Maxwell and Kevin Ramsby Main Sessions, Multiple Workshops, Lots of INCLUDED Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend, Exhibit, or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. 2026 Garden Coffee Free Missional Event for Women and Girls of All Ages! June 27, 2026, at Lake Geneva Christian Center in Alexandria, MN. Enjoy Refreshments, Worship Together, and Hear from a MN Global Worker. You’ll Also Have the Opportunity to Invest Into Missions (to Support Our 1000 Sisters Fund). Learn More at mnbtg.org/1000sisters. No RSVP Required; Invite Your Family and Church Community! 2026 Thrive Conference October 9-10, 2026 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Featuring Lisa Bevere, Christina Girma-Hanfere, Martha Tennison, Susie Larson, & Amber Gerstmann (emcee) Afternoon & Main Sessions, “LIVE at Thrive with Susie Larson” — a BTG Podcast Recording Experience, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 20 Will Receive Reserved Seating. See All Ticket Types, and Register: First-Time Guests to Thrive in Rochester Can Register for ONLY $20 FREE Tickets for 2026 High School Grads and North Central University and Trinity Bible College and Graduate School undergrad students! Email [email protected] to Request Your Coupon Code. (These free tickets are not transferrable.) BTG Missions Let us Know of Your Interest in Learning About Future BTG Missions Trips: mnbtg.org/trips. Learn About Our 2025-2026 BTG Missions Partners, and Give Toward Our $500,000 Goal: mnbtg.org/missions. Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 103: a conversation with coach, author, mentor, and the founder of Perfectly Made Ministries, Brandi Ramirez, along with our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. In this episode, Brandi shares about the day her ministry launched when she went to a park in obedience, wondering if anyone would show up. Her mission through Perfectly Made Ministries is to bring women into a closer relationship with Jesus. She is passionate about the Holy Spirit, connection, vulnerability, and encouraging others to walk in obedience to everything God asks. Some steps of obedience have felt like mountains, but Brandi has experienced God show up in big ways, and she encourages us to take the next step in front of us. Get ready for a big dose of inspiration in this episode, including the encouragement that “Your obedience is attached to someone else’s breakthrough!” Learn more about Brandi and her ministry resources, including her new book, Trading Trials for Testimony, at perfectlymadeministries.com. Follow @perfectlymadeministries and Brandi Lynn Ramirez on social media. Subscribe to the BTG Podcast on Apple Podcasts, iHeart, Spotify, YouTube, or listen on WordPress. BTG Events & Resources: 2026 BTG Leadership Conference February 20-21 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Kristie Kerr and Keaton & Emily Goetz (worship) Main Sessions (including the Lund Leadership Award Presentation–Nominate a female leader of excellence HERE by October 31, the BTG Missions Feature, and the Leadership Exchange), Workshops, the After-Party, Exhibitor Shopping, Networking, and More! Register: mnbtg.org/leadership. 2026 Single Moms Retreat May 29-30, 2026 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Brooke Maxwell and Kevin Ramsby Main Sessions, Multiple Workshops, Lots of INCLUDED Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend, Exhibit, or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. 2026 Garden Coffee Free Missional Event for Women and Girls of All Ages! June 27, 2026, at Lake Geneva Christian Center in Alexandria, MN. Enjoy Refreshments, Worship Together, and Hear from a MN Global Worker. You’ll Also Have the Opportunity to Invest Into Missions (to Support Our 1000 Sisters Fund). Learn More at mnbtg.org/1000sisters. No RSVP Required; Invite Your Family and Church Community! 2026 Thrive Conference October 9-10, 2026 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Featuring Lisa Bevere, Christina Girma-Hanfere, Martha Tennison, Susie Larson, & Amber Gerstmann (emcee) Afternoon & Main Sessions, “LIVE at Thrive with Susie Larson” — a BTG Podcast Recording Experience, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 20 Will Receive Reserved Seating. See All Ticket Types, and Register: First-Time Guests to Thrive in Rochester Can Register for ONLY $20 FREE Tickets for 2026 High School Grads and North Central University and Trinity Bible College and Graduate School undergrad students! Email [email protected] to Request Your Coupon Code. (These free tickets are not transferrable.) BTG Missions Let us Know of Your Interest in Learning About Future BTG Missions Trips: mnbtg.org/trips. Learn About Our 2025-2026 BTG Missions Partners, and Give Toward Our $500,000 Goal: mnbtg.org/missions. Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 102: a conversation with author, preacher, and teacher Kevin Senapatiratne, along with our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. Pastor Kevin travels the world talking about Jesus and prayer through his ministry, Christ Connections. He and Mykelti discuss spiritual warfare, which is the topic of Kevin’s new book, Spiritual Warfare for the Normal Christian. They talk about common myths and discerning the difference between spiritual attacks and simply living in a fallen world where bad things happen. Kevin explains how spiritual warfare can show up in our lives on a big or small scale. Kevin also discusses the armor of God and offers encouragement and resources for us to keep learning. Learn more about Kevin, and get your copy of Spiritual Warfare for the Normal Christian at christconnection.cc. Follow @ChristConnectionMinistry on social media. Subscribe to the BTG Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or listen on WordPress. BTG Events & Resources: 2025 Thrive Conference October 10-11, 2025 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Featuring Jennie Allen, Lisa Whittle, Portia Allen, Angie Goetz, Substance Worship, Susie Larson & Amber Gerstmann (emcees), and Pamela Steinle & Brooke Maxwell (workshop emcees) Main Sessions, Workshop Sessions, Dinner with Jennie Allen, “LIVE at Thrive with Susie Larson” — a BTG Podcast Recording Experience, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 19 Will Receive Reserved Seating. See All Ticket Types, and Register: First-Time Guests to Thrive in Rochester Can Register for ONLY $20 FREE Tickets for 2025 High School Grads and North Central University and Trinity Bible College and Graduate School undergrad students! Email [email protected] to Request Your Coupon Code. (These free tickets are not transferrable.) BTG Missions Let us Know of Your Interest in Learning About Future BTG Missions Trips: mnbtg.org/trips. Learn About Our 2024-2025 BTG Missions Partners, and Give Toward Our $500,000 Goal: mnbtg.org/missions. 2026 BTG Leadership Conference February 20-21 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Kristie Kerr and Keaton & Emily Goetz (worship) Main Sessions (including the Lund Leadership Award Presentation–Nominate a female leader of excellence HERE by October 31, the BTG Missions Feature, and the Leadership Exchange), Workshops, the After-Party, Exhibitor Shopping, Networking, and More! Register: mnbtg.org/leadership. 2026 Single Moms Retreat May 29-30, 2026 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Brooke Maxwell and Kevin Ramsby Main Sessions, Multiple Workshops, Lots of INCLUDED Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend, Exhibit, or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. 2026 Garden Coffee Free Missional Event for Women and Girls of All Ages! June 27, 2026, at Lake Geneva Christian Center in Alexandria, MN. Enjoy Refreshments, Worship Together, and Hear from a MN Global Worker. You’ll Also Have the Opportunity to Invest Into Missions (to Support Our 1000 Sisters Fund). Learn More at mnbtg.org/1000sisters. No RSVP Required; Invite Your Family and Church Community! Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 101: a conversation with wife, mom, therapist, and consultant Mallory Kurkosky, along with our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. Mallory shares how a BTG missions trip to a safe house launched her business that raises awareness of and supports mental health service providers. This is a unique conversation surrounding the challenges of ministers and mental health professionals who do the hard work of pouring into people around them. Mallory gets candid about burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondhand trauma. She also offers encouragement and practical tips to recognize signs, take care of yourself, and address when you might need a break. She also shares ways in which experiencing compassion fatigue affects our faith. This is a helpful episode to better understand and be there for our friends who are daily supporting others. Learn more about Mallory and Refined by Fire at refinedbyfire.info and embersofhopepc.org Follow @refinedbyfirellc on social media and purchase apparel Subscribe to the BTG Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or listen on WordPress. BTG Events & Resources: 2025 Thrive Conference October 10-11, 2025 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Featuring Jennie Allen, Lisa Whittle, Portia Allen, Angie Goetz, Substance Worship, Susie Larson & Amber Gerstmann (emcees), and Pamela Steinle & Brooke Maxwell (workshop emcees) Main Sessions, Workshop Sessions, Dinner with Jennie Allen, “LIVE at Thrive with Susie Larson” — a BTG Podcast Recording Experience, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 19 Will Receive Reserved Seating. See All Ticket Types, and Register: Adult Early Bird Deadline is August 31 First-Time Guests to Thrive in Rochester Can Register for ONLY $20 FREE Tickets for 2025 High School Grads and North Central University and Trinity Bible College and Graduate School undergrad students! Email [email protected] to Request Your Coupon Code. (Tickets are Not Transferrable to Non-2025-High-School Grads.) BTG Missions Let us Know of Your Interest in Learning About Future BTG Missions Trips: mnbtg.org/trips. Learn About Our 2024-2025 BTG Missions Partners, and Give Toward Our $500,000 Goal: mnbtg.org/missions. 2026 BTG Leadership Conference February 20-21 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Kristie Kerr Main Sessions (including the Lund Leadership Award Presentation–Nominate a female leader of excellence HERE by October 31, the BTG Missions Feature, and the Leadership Exchange), Workshops, the After-Party, Exhibitor Shopping, Networking, and More! Register: mnbtg.org/leadership. 2026 Single Moms Retreat May 29-30, 2026 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Brooke Maxwell and Kevin Ramsby Main Sessions, Multiple Workshops, Lots of INCLUDED Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend, Exhibit, or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. 2026 Garden Coffee Free Missional Event for Women and Girls of All Ages! June 27, 2026, at Lake Geneva Christian Center in Alexandria, MN. Enjoy Refreshments, Worship Together, and Hear from a MN Global Worker. You’ll Also Have the Opportunity to Invest Into Missions (to Support Our 1000 Sisters Fund). Learn More at mnbtg.org/1000sisters. No RSVP Required; Invite Your Family and Church Community! Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 100: a conversation with the Director of Bridging the Gap, Angie Goetz, along with our podcast host, Mykelti Blum, as we are celebrating the Bridging the Gap Podcast! Angie and Mykelti cover the origin story, the desire to provide a resource for Minnesota, and some memorable moments along with the way–with lots of laughter, besides. They share how the podcast has evolved in depth, vulnerability, and authenticity, as well as what it has meant to them personally. Mykelti shares about her experience in hosting over the last four years and how it has increased her faith. This episode is full of fun facts, behind the scenes takes, dreams for the future, and hopeful next guests. Celebrate the 100th Episode with us by sharing it with a friend, and enjoy! Learn more about Bridging the Gap at mnbtg.org; follow @mnbtg on social media. Follow Angie @angiegoetzbtg on social media. Subscribe to the BTG Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or listen on WordPress. BTG Events & Resources: 2025 Thrive Conference October 10-11, 2025 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Featuring Jennie Allen, Lisa Whittle, Portia Allen, Angie Goetz, Substance Worship, Susie Larson & Amber Gerstmann (emcees), and Pamela Steinle & Brooke Maxwell (workshop emcees) Main Sessions, Workshop Sessions, Dinner with Jennie Allen, “LIVE at Thrive with Susie Larson” — a BTG Podcast Recording Experience, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 19 Will Receive Reserved Seating. See All Ticket Types, and Register: Adult Early Bird Deadline is August 31 First-Time Guests to Thrive in Rochester Can Register for ONLY $20 FREE Tickets for 2025 High School Grads and North Central University and Trinity Bible College and Graduate School undergrad students! Email [email protected] to Request Your Coupon Code. (Tickets are Not Transferrable to Non-2025-High-School Grads.) BTG Missions Let us Know of Your Interest in Learning About Future BTG Missions Trips: mnbtg.org/trips. Learn About Our 2024-2025 BTG Missions Partners, and Give Toward Our $500,000 Goal: mnbtg.org/missions. 2026 BTG Leadership Conference February 20-21 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Kristie Kerr Main Sessions (including the Lund Leadership Award Presentation–Nominate a female leader of excellence HERE by October 31, the BTG Missions Feature, and the Leadership Exchange), Workshops, the After-Party, Exhibitor Shopping, Networking, and More! Register: mnbtg.org/leadership. 2026 Single Moms Retreat May 29-30, 2026 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Brooke Maxwell and Kevin Ramsby Main Sessions, Multiple Workshops, Lots of INCLUDED Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend, Exhibit, or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. 2026 Garden Coffee Free Missional Event for Women and Girls of All Ages! June 27, 2026, at Lake Geneva Christian Center in Alexandria, MN. Enjoy Refreshments, Worship Together, and Hear from a MN Global Worker. You’ll Also Have the Opportunity to Invest Into Missions (to Support Our 1000 Sisters Fund). Learn More at mnbtg.org/1000sisters. No RSVP Required; Invite Your Family and Church Community! Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 99: a conversation with BTG Podcast Host, Mykelti Blum, and Nonda Houston–National Director of AG Women, an ordained minister, author, wife, mother, and [grandma] “Nonnie” to ten. You will hear a discussion on audacious faith and what it means to walk in it, as well as experiencing God’s will for your life. Nonda highlights the importance of obedience and how we are never done learning, growing, experiencing more of God, or deepening our faith. She shares how failure is part of success, as well as what negatively impacts our faith (also known as faith killers). Mykelti and Nonda also touch on comparison, acknowledging the seasons we are in, and more. You are in for a real treat with today’s episode; enjoy! Learn more about AG Women at women.ag.org. Follow @agwomens on social media. Subscribe to the BTG Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or listen on WordPress. BTG Events & Resources: 2025 Thrive Conference October 10-11, 2025 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Featuring Jennie Allen, Lisa Whittle, Angie Goetz, Substance Worship, Susie Larson & Amber Gerstmann (emcees), and Pamela Steinle & Brooke Maxwell (workshop emcees) Main Sessions, Workshop Sessions, Dinner with Jennie Allen, “LIVE at Thrive with Susie Larson” — a BTG Podcast Recording Experience, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 19 Will Receive Reserved Seating. See All Ticket Types, and Register: First-Time Guests to Thrive in Rochester Can Register for ONLY $20. FREE Ticket for 2025 High School Grads, North Central University undergrad students, and Trinity Bible College and Graduate School undergrad students! Email [email protected] to Request Your Coupon Code. (Tickets are Not Transferrable to Non-2025-High-School Grads.) BTG Missions Let us Know of Your Interest in Learning About Future BTG Missions Trips: mnbtg.org/trips. Learn About Our 2024-2025 BTG Missions Partners, and Give Toward Our $500,000 Goal: mnbtg.org/missions. 2026 BTG Leadership Conference February 20-21 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Kristie Kerr Main Sessions (including the Lund Leadership Award Presentation–Nominate a female leader of excellence HERE by October 31, the BTG Missions Feature, and the Leadership Exchange), Workshops, the After-Party, Exhibitor Shopping, Networking, and More! Register: mnbtg.org/leadership. 2026 Single Moms Retreat May 29-30, 2026 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Brooke Maxwell and Kevin Ramsby Main Sessions, Multiple Workshops, Lots of INCLUDED Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend, Exhibit, or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. 2026 Garden Coffee Free Missional Event for Women and Girls of All Ages! June 27, 2026, at Lake Geneva Christian Center in Alexandria, MN. Enjoy Refreshments, Worship Together, and Hear from a MN Global Worker. You’ll Also Have the Opportunity to Invest Into Missions (to Support Our 1000 Sisters Fund). Learn More at mnbtg.org/1000sisters. No RSVP Required; Invite Your Family and Church Community! Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 98: a conversation with pastor and teacher Kristie Kerr, along with our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. Together they tackle the topic of hearing the voice of God. How do we hear His voice? The two discuss the ways God wants to speak to us and loves us uniquely. Determining how we hear best will help us grow in this practice, Kristie shares, as will protecting our view of Who God is. She shares vulnerably about growing in hearing Him–normalizing how sometimes we get it right and sometimes we don’t. Mykelti and Kristie each describe the way God speaks to them and offer encouragement for those seasons of silence. This is such a good episode; you’re going to want to share it with a friend! Learn more about Pastors Jeff and Kristie Kerr and Homestead Community Church, at homesteadcommunitychurch.org. Follow @kristiekerr on Instagram and @kristie.l.kerr on Facebook. Join us for the 2026 BTG Leadership Conference with featured guest, Kristie Kerr. Subscribe to the BTG Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or listen on WordPress. BTG Events & Resources: 2025 Thrive Conference October 10-11, 2025 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Featuring Jennie Allen, Lisa Whittle, Angie Goetz, Substance Worship, Susie Larson & Amber Gerstmann (emcees), and Pamela Steinle & Brooke Maxwell (workshop emcees) Main Sessions, Workshop Sessions, Dinner with Jennie Allen, “LIVE at Thrive with Susie Larson” — a BTG Podcast Recording Experience, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 19 Will Receive Reserved Seating. See All Ticket Types, and Register: First-Time Guests to Thrive in Rochester Can Register for ONLY $20. FREE Ticket for 2025 High School Grads! Email [email protected] to Request Your Coupon Code. (Tickets are Not Transferrable to Non-2025-High-School Grads.) BTG Missions Let us Know of Your Interest in Learning About Future BTG Missions Trips: mnbtg.org/trips. Learn About Our 2024-2025 BTG Missions Partners, and Give Toward Our $500,000 Goal: mnbtg.org/missions. 2026 BTG Leadership Conference February 20-21 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Kristie Kerr Main Sessions (including the Lund Leadership Award Presentation–Nominate a female leader of excellence HERE by October 31, the BTG Missions Feature, and the Leadership Exchange), Workshops, the After-Party, Exhibitor Shopping, Networking, and More! Register: mnbtg.org/leadership. 2026 Single Moms Retreat May 29-30, 2026 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Brooke Maxwell and Kevin Ramsby Main Sessions, Multiple Workshops, Lots of INCLUDED Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend, Exhibit, or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. 2026 Garden Coffee Free Missional Event for Women and Girls of All Ages! June 27, 2026, at Lake Geneva Christian Center in Alexandria, MN. Enjoy Refreshments, Worship Together, and Hear from a MN Global Worker. You’ll Also Have the Opportunity to Invest Into Missions (to Support Our 1000 Sisters Fund). Learn More at mnbtg.org/1000sisters. No RSVP Required; Invite Your Family and Church Community! Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 97: a conversation with speaker, author, podcaster, and mom Jennie Senapatiratne along with our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. Joy is the topic of discussion, and you’ll hear Jennie and Mykelti talk about how to practically move toward finding joy in daily life, the difference between joy and happiness, and leaning on Jesus as our eternal joy when facing trials. You will also hear about Jennie’s new book, The Unnamed Zookeeper. Hidden moments and unnamed people in the Bible have bigger impact than we realize. If you feel invaluable and unseen, this conversation will offer you fresh perspective to see how you are connected to a much larger story, and we pray it encourages you to be confident in yourself and the tools God has given you. Learn more about Jennie and access her book The Unnamed Zookeeper at realilifewithjennie.com or christconnection.cc. Follow Jennie on Instagram @reallife.withjennie, Facebook @reallifewithjenniepodcast, and on all platforms @christconnectionministry. Subscribe to the BTG Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or listen on WordPress. BTG Events & Resources: 2025 Garden Coffee Free Missional Event for Women and Girls of All Ages! July 5, 2025, at Lake Geneva Christian Center in Alexandria, MN. Enjoy Refreshments, Worship Together, and Hear from a MN Global Worker. You’ll Also Have the Opportunity to Invest Into Missions (to Support Our 1000 Sisters Fund). Learn More at mnbtg.org/1000sisters. No RSVP Required; Invite Your Family and Church Community! 2025 Thrive Conference October 10-11, 2025 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Featuring Jennie Allen, Lisa Whittle, Angie Goetz, Substance Worship, Susie Larson & Amber Gerstmann (emcees), and Pamela Steinle & Brooke Maxwell (workshop emcees) Main Sessions, Workshop Sessions, Dinner with Jennie Allen, “LIVE at Thrive with Susie Larson” — a BTG Podcast Recording Experience, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 19 Will Receive Reserved Seating. See All Ticket Types, and Register: First-Time Guests to Thrive in Rochester Can Register for ONLY $20. FREE Ticket for 2025 High School Grads! Email [email protected] to Request Your Coupon Code. (Tickets are Not Transferrable to Non-2025-High-School Grads.) BTG Missions Let us Know of Your Interest in Learning About Future BTG Missions Trips: mnbtg.org/trips. Learn About Our 2024-2025 BTG Missions Partners, and Give Toward Our $500,000 Goal: mnbtg.org/missions. 2026 BTG Leadership Conference February 20-21 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Kristie Kerr Main Sessions (including the Lund Leadership Award Presentation–Nominate a female leader of excellence HERE by October 31, the BTG Missions Feature, and the Leadership Exchange), Workshops, the After-Party, Exhibitor Shopping, Networking, and More! Register: mnbtg.org/leadership. 2026 Single Moms Retreat May 29-30, 2026 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Brooke Maxwell and Kevin Ramsby Main Sessions, Multiple Workshops, Lots of INCLUDED Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend, Exhibit, or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 96: a conversation with Bible teacher, pray-er, wife, and mother Kristin Peterson in conversation with our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. Kristin has been involved in ministry and church leadership for over 25 years. In this episode, Kristin and Mykelti discuss everything around forgiveness. Kristin shares her own journey with it, why it’s so hard to forgive, and what the Bible has to say about forgiveness. They also discuss how offense and humility both play a part in forgiveness. You’ll hear personal stories including miracles, redemption, and what happens to our faith when we forgive. Email Kristin to contact her or connect with her and her husband’s business, Words of Life. Subscribe to the BTG Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or listen on WordPress. BTG Events & Resources: 2025 Thrive Conference October 10-11, 2025 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Featuring Jennie Allen, Lisa Whittle, Angie Goetz, Substance Worship, Susie Larson & Amber Gerstmann (emcees), and Pamela Steinle & Brooke Maxwell (workshop emcees) Main Sessions, Workshop Sessions, Dinner with Jennie Allen, “LIVE at Thrive with Susie Larson” — a BTG Podcast Recording Experience, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 19 Will Receive Reserved Seating. See All Ticket Types, and Register: First-Time Guests to Thrive in Rochester Can Register for ONLY $20. FREE Ticket for 2025 High School Grads! Email [email protected] to Request Your Coupon Code. (Tickets are Not Transferrable to Non-2025-High-School Grads.) 2025 Garden Coffee Free Missional Event for Women and Girls of All Ages! July 5, 2025, at Lake Geneva Christian Center in Alexandria, MN. Enjoy Refreshments, Worship Together, and Hear from a MN Global Worker. You’ll Also Have the Opportunity to Invest Into Missions (to Support Our 1000 Sisters Fund). Learn More at mnbtg.org/1000sisters. No RSVP Required; Invite Your Family and Church Community! BTG Missions Let us Know of Your Interest in Learning About Future BTG Missions Trips: mnbtg.org/trips. Learn About Our 2024-2025 BTG Missions Partners, and Give Toward Our $500,000 Goal: mnbtg.org/missions. 2026 BTG Leadership Conference February 20-21 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Kristie Kerr Main Sessions (including the Lund Leadership Award Presentation–Nominate a female leader of excellence HERE by October 31, the BTG Missions Feature, and the Leadership Exchange), Workshops, the After-Party, Exhibitor Shopping, Networking, and More! Register: mnbtg.org/leadership. 2026 Single Moms Retreat May 29-30, 2026 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Brooke Maxwell and Kevin Ramsby Main Sessions, Multiple Workshops, Lots of INCLUDED Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend, Exhibit, or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!