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!

Episode 95: a conversation with global Bible teacher, communicator, and mentor Charlotte Gambill and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. Charlotte founded PRAXIS for Senior Leaders & The Collective Mentorship Program for women in leadership. She has authored a large number of books, produced several podcasts, and written curriculum for the next generation in partnership with SEU University. It was an honor to have her as our featured speaker at the 2025 BTG Leadership Conference! In this discussion, Charlotte walks us through her switch from a pastoring and women’s ministry focus to that of developing leaders. Charlotte shares her heart behind starting The Collective and the importance of not doing leadership alone. She provides encouragement to women who might be discouraged in their leadership roles and to see the full potential God has for them. Learn more about Charlotte, find helpful resources, and join The Collective at charlottegambill.com Follow Charlotte Gambill on Social Media Follow CG Ministries on Social Media Subscribe to the BTG Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or listen on WordPress. Thank You, Episode Sponsor! Thank you to our episode sponsor, Green Vine Coaching! Learn more at greenvinevoaching.com. If you would like to sponsor a BTG Podcast episode, email [email protected]. BTG Events & Resources: 2025 Single Moms Retreat June 6-7, 2025 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Micah MacDonald, Mykelti Blum, & Stephanie MacDonald (worship), and Brooke Maxwell and Eliana Geselle (emcees) Main Sessions, Multiple Workshops, Lots of INCLUDED Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend, Exhibit, or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. 2025 Thrive Conference October 10-11, 2025 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Featuring Jennie Allen, Lisa Whittle, Angie Goetz, Susie Larson & Amber Gerstmann (emcees), and More! Main Sessions, Workshop Sessions, Dinner with Jennie Allen, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 19 Will Receive Reserved Seating. 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 Limited Spaces Remaining for the 2025 BTG Missions Trip to Budapest, Hungary. Secure Your Spot on the Nov. 10-17 Trip. Apply: mnbtg.org/trips. Learn About the 2024-2025 BTG Missions Partners, and Give a Year-End Gift 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. Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 94:a conversation with Cheryl Wells–a business owner, John Maxwell Team certified speaker, trainer, and coach, and Side by Side Ministries founder–and our guest podcast host, Lindsay May. Cheryl shares about her childhood and how she navigated coming to the Lord as the only believer in her house. Cheryl loves talking about the power of God and the transformation that can happen through Him. She shares about developing her ministry, opening their coffee shop, and navigating the challenges of taking those first steps of faith. Lindsay and Cheryl discuss managing difficult mental health seasons and moments of discouragement as a leader. Cheryl gives advice on how to take care of yourself in leadership–because you have to! Learn about Side by Side Ministries at sidebysideministries.org Learn about Habitué Coffeehouse at habituecoffee.com Subscribe to the BTG Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or listen on WordPress. Thank You, Episode Sponsor! Thank you to our episode sponsor, Creative Connections Counseling LLC. Learn more at creativeconnectionscounseling.net. If you would like to sponsor a BTG Podcast episode, email [email protected]. BTG Events & Resources: 2025 Single Moms Retreat June 6-7, 2025 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Micah MacDonald, Mykelti Blum, & Stephanie MacDonald (worship), and Brooke Maxwell and Eliana Geselle (emcees) Main Sessions, Multiple Workshops, Lots of INCLUDED Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend, Exhibit, or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. 2025 Thrive Conference October 10-11, 2025 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Featuring Jennie Allen, Lisa Whittle, Angie Goetz, Susie Larson & Amber Gerstmann (emcees), and More! Main Sessions, Workshop Sessions, Dinner with Jennie Allen, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 19 Will Receive Reserved Seating. 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 Limited Spaces Remaining for the 2025 BTG Missions Trip to Budapest, Hungary. Secure Your Spot on the Nov. 10-17 Trip. Apply: mnbtg.org/trips. Learn About the 2024-2025 BTG Missions Partners, and Give a Year-End Gift 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. Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 93: a conversation with BTG Podcast host, Mykelti Blum, and Rachelle Rawson–a wife, mother of six, and the 2025 Lund Leadership Award recipient who is madly in love with her Savior. Rachelle shares her reaction to being surprised with the Lund Leadership Award at the 2025 BTG Leadership Conference. The two discuss what it means to be an exceptional leader, and Rachelle shares characteristics of a leader operating under God’s ultimate leadership. Rachelle has an incredible testimony of navigating difficult life circumstances and how she always saw God show up in amazing ways. She loves to share her Jesus stories, and we’re excited for you to hear some of them through this episode! Learn about Agape Community Services, the organization Rachelle co-founded, at agapesiouxland.com and on Facebook. Watch the 2025 BTG Leadership Conference Recap/2026 Promo video. Watch the 2025 Lund Leadership Award video. Follow Rachelle on Facebook. Subscribe to the BTG Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or listen on WordPress. Thank You, Sponsor! Thank you to our episode sponsor, Agape Community Services. Learn more at agapesiouxland.com. If you would like to sponsor a BTG Podcast episode, email [email protected]. BTG Events & Resources: 2025 Single Moms Retreat June 6-7, 2025 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Micah MacDonald, Mykelti Blum, & Stephanie MacDonald (worship), and Brooke Maxwell and Eliana Geselle (emcees) Main Sessions, Multiple Workshops, Lots of INCLUDED Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. 2025 Thrive Conference October 10-11, 2025 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Featuring Jennie Allen, Lisa Whittle, Angie Goetz, Susie Larson & Amber Gerstmann (emcees), and More! Main Sessions, Workshop Sessions, Dinner with Jennie Allen, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 19 Will Receive Reserved Seating. 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 Limited Spaces Remaining for the 2025 BTG Missions Trip to Budapest, Hungary. Secure Your Spot on the Nov. 10-17 Trip. Apply: mnbtg.org/trips. Learn About the 2024-2025 BTG Missions Partners, and Give a Year-End Gift 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. Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 92: a conversation with global worker and mother Ann Marie and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. If you were at the 2024 Thrive Conference, you may remember Ann, as she spoke during our Missions session. Ann shares about being at Thrive, her story with missions work, and her journey of obedience to follow the Lord’s call on her life. If you’ve ever wondered how to pray with someone from another faith or whether or not it’s helpful to read their faith book to talk about religion with them, Ann has a lot of insight to share on these practical aspects of missions, highlighting the importance of the friendships we build. Thank you to our episode sponsor, Green Vine Coaching! Learn more at greenvinevoaching.com. If you would like to sponsor a BTG Podcast episode, email [email protected]. Learn more about the work of Say Hello at sayhelloinfo.com. Purchase the book Dying Out Loud. BTG Events & Resources: BTG Missions Limited Spaces Remaining for the 2025 BTG Missions Trip to Budapest, Hungary. Secure Your Spot on the Nov. 10-17 Trip. Apply: mnbtg.org/trips. Learn About the 2024-2025 BTG Missions Partners, and Give a Year-End Gift Toward Our $500,000 Goal: mnbtg.org/missions. 2025 Single Moms Retreat June 6-7, 2025 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Micah MacDonald, Mykelti Blum, & Stephanie MacDonald (worship), and Brooke Maxwell and Eliana Geselle (emcees) Main Sessions, Multiple Workshops, Lots of INCLUDED Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. 2025 Thrive Conference October 10-11, 2025 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Featuring Jennie Allen, Lisa Whittle, Angie Goetz, Susie Larson & Amber Gerstmann (emcees), and More! Main Sessions, Workshop Sessions, Dinner with Jennie Allen, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 19 Will Receive Reserved Seating. 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! 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. Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 91: a conversation with retired pastor and passionate Christ-follower Lindsay Willis and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. Pastor Lindsay is eager to help people have a meaningful, lifelong relationship with Jesus, and she is passionate about golf! In this episode, the two talk about the importance of prioritizing rest, managing your capacity, and setting boundaries. They discuss how Jesus was a prime example for us in these areas, as He kept a Kingdom-focused mindset. Pastor Lindsay shares how your capacity can differ depending on your season of life and also how we can adjust our mindset from what the world wants for us to, instead, focus on the priorities God has for us. Thank you to our episode sponsor, Refined by Fire. Visit refinedbyfire.info to shop and support a mission that matters! If you would like to sponsor a BTG Podcast episode, email [email protected]. Follow @lindsaywillismn on Instagram. Follow @mnbtg on social media. BTG Events & Resources: 2025 Single Moms Retreat June 6-7, 2025 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Micah MacDonald, Mykelti Blum, & Stephanie MacDonald (worship), and Brooke Maxwell and Eliana Geselle (emcees) Main Sessions, Multiple Workshops, Lots of INCLUDED Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. 2025 Thrive Conference October 10-11, 2025 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Featuring Jennie Allen, Lisa Whittle, Angie Goetz, Susie Larson & Amber Gerstmann (emcees), and more! Main Sessions, Workshop Sessions, Dinner with Jennie Allen, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 19 Will Receive Reserved Seating. 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! 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. BTG Missions Learn About the 2024-2025 BTG Missions Partners, and Give a Year-End Gift Toward Our $500,000 Goal: mnbtg.org/missions. Sign up to receive information when future mission trips (including Budapest 2026 and Prague 2026) become available: mnbtg.org/trips. Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 90: a conversation with parents, founders, and filmmakers Matt and Jill Reed and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. The Reeds are the founders of Know Curtains, which is an online resource tracking the tech world to source information that affects everyday people. In this episode, Matt and Jill share their heart for helping parents understand social media to better protect their kids. They talk through how social media has developed over the years and how they shifted their focus from creating content to educating adults about the digital world. They also discuss why it’s important to pay attention to these things as parents. If you’re a parent or if you have young people in your life, you’re going to find this conversation so practical and helpful. Check out periodic posts, anecdotes, explainers, and online courses–including “Driver’s Training for Social Media”–at knowcurtains.com. Access subscription-free content at training.knowcurtains.com. Follow @knowcurtains on social media. BTG Events & Resources: 2025 Single Moms Retreat June 6-7, 2025 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Micah MacDonald, Mykelti Blum, & Stephanie MacDonald (worship) Main Sessions, Multiple Breakouts, Lots of FREE Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. 2025 Thrive Conference October 10-11, 2025 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Featuring: Jennie Allen, Lisa Whittle, Angie Goetz, Susie Larson & Amber Gerstmann (emcees), and more! Main Sessions, Workshop Sessions, Dinner with Jennie Allen, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 19 Will Receive Reserved Seating. 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! 2026 BTG Leadership Conference February 20-21 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Kristie Kerr Main Sessions, Workshops, After-Party, Networking, and More! Register: mnbtg.org/leadership. BTG Missions Learn About the 2024-2025 BTG Missions Partners, and Give a Year-End Gift Toward Our $500,000 Goal: mnbtg.org/missions. Sign up to receive information when future mission trips (including Budapest 2026 and Prague 2026) become available: mnbtg.org/trips. Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 89: a conversation with author, coach, and speaker Tanya Prince and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. Tanya shares about her newly released book, Designed for Purpose, which is a reflective guided journal to help us understand our purpose. She walks us through six categories of daily reading on which to reflect during our time with the Lord. You will also hear a discussion on the question, “Can your purpose change throughout your life?” Additionally, Tanya shares about a season of discouragement she walked through and how that ultimately led her to pursuing her own purpose more fully. This conversation is so inspiring, and you are going to want to share it with a friend! Learn more about Tanya and her resources, including her new book, Designed for Purpose, at greenvinecoaching.com. Follow @greenvinecoaching on social media. BTG Events & Resources: 2025 Single Moms Retreat June 6-7, 2025 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Micah MacDonald, Mykelti Blum, & Stephanie MacDonald (worship) Main Sessions, Multiple Breakouts, Lots of FREE Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. 2025 Thrive Conference October 10-11, 2025 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Featuring: Jennie Allen, Lisa Whittle, Angie Goetz, Susie Larson & Amber Gerstmann (emcees), and more! Main Sessions, Workshop Sessions, Dinner with Jennie Allen, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 19 Will Receive Reserved Seating. 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! 2026 BTG Leadership Conference February 20-21 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Kristie Kerr Main Sessions, Workshops, After-Party, Networking, and More! Register: mnbtg.org/leadership. BTG Missions Learn About the 2024-2025 BTG Missions Partners, and Give a Year-End Gift Toward Our $500,000 Goal: mnbtg.org/missions. Apply to join the 2025 BTG Missions trip to Budapest. Sign up to receive information when future mission trips (including Budapest 2026 and Prague 2026) become available: mnbtg.org/trips. Download the Bridging the Gap app (search in your app store or use this direct link), visit us at mnbtg.org, and follow @MNBTG on Facebook and Instagram, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on more from Bridging the Gap! Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 88: a conversation with Kristen Ostrem–author, pastor, and Bridging the Gap event coordinator–and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. Kristen and her friend Rachel Hastings co-authored the 21-day devotional entitled Win the Wait about waiting for a future spouse. Kristen shares the heart behind this book and what it looks like to win when you are in a season of waiting. Mykelti and Kristen discuss waiting in any season of life, as everyone is waiting for something–or will be. You will hear about being mindful of your beliefs about God, yourself, and not creating an idol while waiting, as well as the blessing of being connected with the Church. Check out Win the Wait – 21 Days of Prayer and Reflection as You Wait for Your Future Husband at winthewait.net or on Amazon. Follow @kristenostrem on Instagram. BTG Events & Resources: February 21-22 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Charlotte Gambill Main Sessions, Workshops, After-Party, Cozy up North Activities, Networking, and More! 2025 Bridging the Gap Leadership Conference Register: mnbtg.org/leadership. 2025 Single Moms Retreat June 6-7, 2025 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Micah MacDonald, Mykelti Blum, & Stephanie MacDonald (worship) Main Sessions, Multiple Breakouts, Lots of FREE Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. 2025 Thrive Conference October 10-11, 2025 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Featuring: Jennie Allen, Lisa Whittle, Angie Goetz, Susie Larson & Amber Gerstmann (emcees), and more! Main Sessions, Workshop Sessions, Dinner with Jennie Allen, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 19 Will Receive Reserved Seating. 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 Learn About the 2024-2025 BTG Missions Partners, and Give a Year-End Gift Toward Our $500,000 Goal: mnbtg.org/missions. Apply to join the 2025 BTG Missions trip to Budapest. Sign up to receive information when future mission trips (including Budapest 2026 and Prague 2026) become available: mnbtg.org/trips. Download the Bridging the Gap app (search in your app store or use this direct link), visit us at mnbtg.org, and follow @MNBTG on Facebook and Instagram, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on more from Bridging the Gap! Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 87: a conversation with author, speaker, and worship leader Natalie Runion and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. Natalie is the founder of Raised of Stay and was a featured guest at Thrive 2024. In this conversation, Natalie walks us through her experience in starting the online community of “stayers” that fight for their faith in God. Mykelti and Natalie touch on Natalie’s experience of “church hurt” and fighting for her own faith, as well as the fire that is within her to speak the truth, even it means ruffling feathers. They emphasize that there is a difference between exercising Godly, Biblical justice and being unkind, loud, and a gossip. Natalie also shares what she loves about women’s conferences and walks us through her new book, The House that Jesus Built. Check out Natalie Runion’s books, The House That Jesus Built and Raised to Stay. Learn more about Natalie at natalierunion.com, and follow @raisedtostay on Instagram. BTG Events & Resources: 2025 Bridging the Gap Leadership Conference February 21-22 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Charlotte Gambill, Keaton & Emily Goetz (worship) Desiree St. John (BTG Missions feature), Angie Goetz (Leadership Exchange facilitator), Lindsay May & Mykelti Blum (emcees) Main Sessions, Multiple Workshops, Lund Leadership Award Presentation, the Leadership Exchange, Brainstorming Groups, the After-Party with Cozy “Up North” Activities, Networking, Indoor Pool & Outdoor Hot Tub, and More! Early Bird Deadline is Jan 31. Register: mnbtg.org/leadership. 2025 Single Moms Retreat June 6-7, 2025 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Micah MacDonald, Mykelti Blum, and Stephanie MacDonald (worship) Main Sessions, Multiple Breakouts, Lots of Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. 2025 Thrive Conference October 10-11, 2025 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Featuring: Jennie Allen, Lisa Whittle, Angie Goetz, Susie Larson & Amber Gerstmann (emcees), and Others! Main Sessions, Workshop Sessions, Dinner with Jennie Allen, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 19 Will Receive Reserved Seating. Register: First-time guests to Thrive in Rochester can register for ONLY $20. FREE tickets for 2025 High School Grads! Email [email protected] to request your coupon code. (Tickets are not transferrable to non-2025-high-school grads.) Add-ons: “LIVE at Thrive with Susie Larson” BTG Podcast Experience Dinner with Jennie Allen Lunch with Speakers Lunch Buffet with Reserved Seating Sweatshirt at Presale Price 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 (by Supporting Our 1000 Sisters Fund). Learn More at mnbtg.org/1000sisters. No RSVP Required; Invite Your Family and Church Community to Attend! BTG Missions Learn About the 2024-2025 BTG Missions Partners, and Give a Year-End Gift Toward Our $500,000 Goal at mnbtg.org/btgmissions. Apply to join the 2025 BTG Missions trip to Budapest. Sign up to receive information when future mission trips (including Budapest 2026 and Prague 2026) become available: mnbtg.org/trips. Download the Bridging the Gap app (search in your app store or use this direct link), visit us at mnbtg.org, and follow @MNBTG on Facebook and Instagram, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on more from Bridging the Gap! Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 86: a conversation with author, speaker, and Pastor Carolyn Haas and BTG Podcast host, Mykelti Blum. Pastor Carolyn was a featured speaker at Thrive 2024 (watch Workshop ONE and Main Session FOUR), where this episode was recorded. You will first hear about Thrive and Pastor Carolyn’s home church, Substance. Then the conversation turns practical to the topic of dealing with confrontation. Pastor Carolyn invites us to look at confrontation biblically, to consider the people with whom we are having conflict, the role of humility and prayer in confrontation, and much more. This is an area of life that is normal and human, and Pastor Carolyn shares openly about how her own church works to create an environment of openness so conflicts don’t fester. Check out Pastors Peter & Carolyn Haas’ book Broken Escalators: The Counterintuitive Art and Science of Happiness on Amazon. Learn more about Pastor Carolyn, watch sermons, or hear her podcasts at substancechurch.com/carolynhaas. Follow her on Instagram @carolynakhaas. BTG Events & Resources: 2025 Bridging the Gap Leadership Conference February 21-22 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Charlotte Gambill, Keaton & Emily Goetz (worship) Desiree St. John (BTG Missions feature), Angie Goetz (Leadership Exchange facilitator), Lindsay May & Mykelti Blum (emcees) Main Sessions, Multiple Workshops, Lund Leadership Award Presentation, the Leadership Exchange, Brainstorming Groups, the After-Party with Cozy “Up North” Activities, Networking, Indoor Pool & Outdoor Hot Tub, and More! Early Bird Deadline is Jan 31. Register: mnbtg.org/leadership. 2025 Single Moms Retreat June 6-7, 2025 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Micah MacDonald, Mykelti Blum, and Stephanie MacDonald (worship) Main Sessions, Multiple Breakouts, Lots of Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. 2025 Thrive Conference October 10-11, 2025 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Featuring: Jennie Allen, Lisa Whittle, Angie Goetz, Susie Larson & Amber Gerstmann (emcees), and Others! Main Sessions, Workshop Sessions, Dinner with Jennie Allen, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 19 Will Receive Reserved Seating. Register: First-time guests to Thrive in Rochester can register for ONLY $20. FREE tickets for 2025 High School Grads! Email [email protected] to request your coupon code. (Tickets are not transferrable to non-2025-high-school grads.) Add-ons: “LIVE at Thrive with Susie Larson” BTG Podcast Experience Dinner with Jennie Allen Lunch with Speakers Lunch Buffet with Reserved Seating Sweatshirt at Presale Price 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 (by Supporting Our 1000 Sisters Fund). Learn More at mnbtg.org/1000sisters. No RSVP Required; Invite Your Family and Church Community to Attend! BTG Missions Learn About the 2024-2025 BTG Missions Partners, and Give a Year-End Gift Toward Our $500,000 Goal at mnbtg.org/btgmissions. Apply to join the 2025 BTG Missions trip to Budapest. Sign up to receive information when future mission trips (including Budapest 2026 and Prague 2026) become available: mnbtg.org/trips. Download the Bridging the Gap app (search in your app store or use this direct link), visit us at mnbtg.org, and follow @MNBTG on Facebook and Instagram, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on more from Bridging the Gap! Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 85: a recording of author, speaker, and radio show host Susie Larson as she has a conversation with our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. Recorded during a live-audience experience at the 2024 Thrive Conference, Susie shares her favorite parts of Thrive and what keeps her coming back year after year. They discuss Susie’s newly released Teen Edition of her book Prevail, which is a fantastic gift idea for any teen in your life. Susie and Mykelti focus their conversation on why it’s important to grow in every area of our faith: our relationship with God, Biblical truths, and in community with believers. Susie talks about the ways in which all these areas lead us to encounter God. This is a deep and powerful conversation that will inspire, empower, and encourage you to grow deeper in all areas of your faith. Catch Susie live every weekday on Faith Radio, and you can find all her resources and the new Prevail Teen Edition at susielarson.com. Follow her @susielarsonauthor on Facebook and Instagram. Register for Thrive 2025, and add on the “LIVE at Thrive with Susie Larson” BTG Podcast experience (ONLY $10!) to your ticket. BTG Events & Resources: 2025 Bridging the Gap Leadership Conference February 21-22 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Charlotte Gambill, Keaton & Emily Goetz (worship) Desiree St. John (BTG Missions feature), Lindsay May & Mykelti Blum (emcees) Main Sessions, Multiple Workshops, Lund Leadership Award Presentation, the Leadership Exchange, Brainstorming Groups, the After-Party with Cozy “Up North” Activities, Networking, Indoor Pool & Outdoor Hot Tub, and More! Early Bird Deadline is Jan 31. Register: mnbtg.org/leadership. 2025 Single Moms Retreat June 6-7, 2025 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Micah MacDonald, Mykelti Blum, and Stephanie MacDonald (worship) Main Sessions, Multiple Breakouts, Lots of Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. 2025 Thrive Conference October 10-11, 2025 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Featuring: Jennie Allen, Lisa Whittle, Angie Goetz, Susie Larson & Amber Gerstmann (emcees), and Others! Main Sessions, Workshop Sessions, Dinner with Jennie Allen, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 19 Will Receive Reserved Seating. Register: First-time guests to Thrive in Rochester can register for ONLY $20. FREE tickets for 2025 High School Grads! Email [email protected] to request your coupon code. (Tickets are not transferrable to non-2025-high-school grads.) Add-ons: “LIVE at Thrive with Susie Larson” BTG Podcast Experience Dinner with Jennie Allen Lunch with Speakers Lunch Buffet with Reserved Seating Sweatshirt at Presale Price 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 (by Supporting Our 1000 Sisters Fund). Learn More at mnbtg.org/1000sisters. No RSVP Required; Invite Your Family and Church Community to Attend! BTG Missions Learn About the 2024-2025 BTG Missions Partners, and Give a Year-End Gift Toward Our $500,000 Goal at mnbtg.org/btgmissions. Apply to join the 2025 BTG Missions trip to Budapest. Sign up to receive information when future mission trips (including Budapest 2026 and Prague 2026) become available: mnbtg.org/trips. Download the Bridging the Gap app (search in your app store or use this direct link), visit us at mnbtg.org, and follow @MNBTG on Facebook and Instagram, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on more from Bridging the Gap! Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 84: a conversation with professor, speaker, coach, and author Dr. Melissa Mork and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. Dr. Melissa is a certified humor professional, and she shares with us the tragic story and deep loss that led her into the mental health field and ultimately into studying humor specifically. Dr. Melissa brings a surprisingly humorous approach to processing through grief and a new perspective to how we approach our mental health. She and Mykelti discuss the many times Dr. Melissa was blocked from pursuing the call God had on her life and what caused her to keep going. They also share practical advice in supporting others through grief and how laughter can give you a minute to breathe through it all. Learn more about Dr. Melissa and find her two books, Mental Health Matters: How Ten Psychological Principles Will Enhance Your Mental Health and Bounce: From Thriving to Surviving Through Loss, at melissamork.com. Follow Dr. Melissa Mork on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, and find her on YouTube at Melissa Baartman Mork. Check out her podcast, “Mental Health Matters with Dr. Melissa Mork.” BTG Events & Resources: 2025 Bridging the Gap Leadership Conference February 21-22 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Charlotte Gambill, Keaton & Emily Goetz (worship) Desiree St. John (BTG Missions feature), Lindsay May & Mykelti Blum (emcees) Main Sessions, Workshops, After-Party with Cozy “Up North” Activities, Networking, and More! Early Bird Deadline is Jan 31. Register: mnbtg.org/leadership. 2025 Single Moms Retreat June 6-7, 2025 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Micah MacDonald, Mykelti Blum, and Stephanie MacDonald (worship) Main Sessions, Multiple Breakouts, Lots of Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. 2025 Thrive Conference October 10-11, 2025 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Featuring: Jennie Allen, Lisa Whittle, Angie Goetz, Susie Larson & Amber Gerstmann (emcees), and Others! Main Sessions, Workshop Sessions, Dinner with Jennie Allen, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 19 Will Receive Reserved Seating. Register: First-time guests to Thrive in Rochester can register for ONLY $20. FREE tickets 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 (by Supporting Our 1000 Sisters Fund). Learn More at mnbtg.org/1000sisters. No RSVP Required; Invite Your Family and Church Community to Attend! BTG Missions Learn About the 2024-2025 BTG Missions Partners, and Give a Year-End Gift Toward Our $500,000 Goal at mnbtg.org/btgmissions. Apply to join the 2025 BTG Missions trip to Budapest. Sign up to receive information when future mission trips (including Budapest 2026 and Prague 2026) become available: mnbtg.org/trips. Download the Bridging the Gap app (search in your app store or use this direct link), visit us at mnbtg.org, and follow @MNBTG on Facebook and Instagram, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on more from Bridging the Gap! Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 83: a conversation with Julie Cooper Nelson–Ministry Coach, Author, Wife, Mom, and Mentor–and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. Julie started Bible Basics in 2017. Her newly revised Bible Basics book (available now on Amazon) continues to be a great tool for individuals and groups to dive deeper into the Bible and use it as a tool for their faith. Julie and Mykelti discuss the heart of this ministry and a bit of Julie’s testimony, then they cover all things Bible: how the wisdom of the Bible is in applying it to your life, how to break through some common road blocks in reading, how to stay motivated and on track in your Bible reading, and how the Bible doesn’t just give us knowledge but grows our relationship with God. Follow @JulieCooperNelson on Instagram. Check out Julie’s resources at BibleBasicsMinistries.com or on Amazon: Bible Basics Bible Basics in Spanish Study of John Bible Basics Journal BTG Events & Resources: 2025 Bridging the Gap Leadership Conference February 21-22 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Charlotte Gambill Main Sessions, Workshops, After-Party, Cozy up North Activities, Networking, and More! Early Bird Deadline is Jan 31. Register: mnbtg.org/leadership. 2025 Single Moms Retreat June 6-7, 2025 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Micah MacDonald, Mykelti Blum, & Stephanie MacDonald (worship) Main Sessions, Multiple Breakouts, Lots of FREE Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. 2025 Thrive Conference October 10-11, 2025 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Featuring: Jennie Allen, Lisa Whittle, Angie Goetz, Susie Larson & Amber Gerstmann (emcees), and more! Main Sessions, Workshop Sessions, Dinner with Jennie Allen, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 19 Will Receive Reserved Seating. 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 Learn About the 2024-2025 BTG Missions Partners, and Give a Year-End Gift Toward Our $500,000 Goal: mnbtg.org/missions. Apply to join the 2025 BTG Missions trip to Budapest. Sign up to receive information when future mission trips (including Budapest 2026 and Prague 2026) become available: mnbtg.org/trips. Download the Bridging the Gap app (search in your app store or use this direct link), visit us at mnbtg.org, and follow @MNBTG on Facebook and Instagram, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on more from Bridging the Gap! Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 82: a conversation with Melinda Henderson–Founder of the INSPIRE Project, a world missionary for 24 years, and an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God–and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. Melinda shares about the heart behind INSPIRE, which was birthed during the isolation and loneliness of the 2020 lockdown. Now traveling to 22 countries, Melinda tells of her first-hand look at how Jesus uniquely loves women all over the world. Mykelti and Melinda discuss how we don’t have to have everything in common with someone to minister to them and share how we can get involved with INSPIRE. Follow @melindahendersonf on IG or @Larry-Melinda Henderson on FB. Learn about INSPIRE Global Sisterhood. Apply to join a BTG Missions trip with INSPIRE! Upcoming trips: Budapest 2025, Budapest 2026 (info coming soon), and Prague 2026 (info coming soon). Partner with INSPIRE through giving to BTG Missions. BTG Events & Resources: 2025 Bridging the Gap Leadership Conference February 21-22 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Charlotte Gambill Main Sessions, Workshops, After-Party, Cozy up North Activities, Networking, and More! Register: mnbtg.org/leadership. 2025 Single Moms Retreat June 6-7, 2025 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Micah MacDonald, Mykelti Blum, & Stephanie MacDonald (worship) Main Sessions, Multiple Breakouts, Lots of FREE Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. 2025 Thrive Conference October 10-11, 2025 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Featuring: Jennie Allen, Lisa Whittle, Angie Goetz, Susie Larson & Amber Gerstmann (emcees), and more! Main Sessions, Workshop Sessions, Dinner with Jennie Allen, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 19 Will Receive Reserved Seating. 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 Learn About the 2024-2025 BTG Missions Partners, and Give a Year-End Gift Toward Our $500,000 Goal: mnbtg.org/missions. Apply to join the 2025 BTG Missions trip to Budapest. Sign up to receive information when future mission trips become available: mnbtg.org/trips. Download the Bridging the Gap app (search in your app store or use this direct link), visit us at mnbtg.org, and follow @MNBTG on Facebook and Instagram, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on more from Bridging the Gap! Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 81: a conversation with teacher, wife, mother, and BTG Prayer Advisor, Melissa Schrock, and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. In this episode, Melissa shares how prayer completely changed her life, including some incredible stories of how she has seen God radically move in people’s lives. Melissa talks about the different types of prayer: intercessory, agreement, corporate, tongues, individual prayer, etc., and how all are important in Kingdom work. She and Mykelti also cover what prayer does for our relationship with God and how we can become more confident in using our gifts in prayer. Follow Melissa @mshr0ck on Instagram and Melissa ‘Cook’ Schrock on Facebook. Do you have a prayer request? Let us know HERE. BTG Events & Resources: 2025 Bridging the Gap Leadership Conference February 21-22 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Charlotte Gambill Main Sessions, Workshops, After-Party, Cozy up North Activities, Networking, and More! Register: mnbtg.org/leadership. 2025 Single Moms Retreat June 6-7, 2025 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Micah MacDonald, Mykelti Blum, & Stephanie MacDonald (worship) Main Sessions, Multiple Breakouts, Lots of FREE Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. 2025 Thrive Conference October 10-11, 2025 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Featuring: Jennie Allen, Lisa Whittle, Angie Goetz, Susie Larson & Amber Gerstmann (emcees), and more! Main Sessions, Workshop Sessions, Dinner with Jennie Allen, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 19 Will Receive Reserved Seating. 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 Learn About the 2024-2025 BTG Missions Partners, and Give a Year-End Gift Toward Our $500,000 Goal: mnbtg.org/missions. Sign up to receive information when future mission trips become available: mnbtg.org/trips. Download the Bridging the Gap app (search in your app store or use this direct link), visit us at mnbtg.org, and follow @MNBTG on Facebook and Instagram, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on more from Bridging the Gap! Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 80: a conversation as Mykelti Blum (BTG Podcast Host) talks with BTG Director, leader extraordinaire, and newly minted mother-in-law, Angie Goetz, and mama of five, BTG advisor, and Thrive emcee, Amber Gerstmann. In this episode, you will hear Angie’s heartbeat around the 2024 Thrive Conference theme, WONDER, and what this topic means to her and Amber. Amber relays a story of experiencing the wonder of God in her life this year, and Angie shares what she is praying for, as we are expecting the largest Thrive Conference attendance in Rochester so far! Follow Angie on Instagram at @angiegoetzbtg. Follow Amber on Instagram at @ambergerstmann or visit awideopenspace.com. Join us for Thrive 2024, WONDER: REGISTER HERE. BTG Events & Resources: 2024 Thrive Conference October 11-12, 2024 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Main Sessions, Workshop Sessions, Dinner with Hosanna Wong, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 20 Will Receive Reserved Seating. REGISTER: First-time guests to Thrive in Rochester can register for ONLY $20. FREE ticket for 2024 High School Grads! Email [email protected] to request your coupon code. (Tickets are not transferrable to non-2024-high-school grads.) 2025 Bridging the Gap Leadership Conference February 21-22 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Charlotte Gambill Main Sessions, Workshops, After-Party, Cozy up North Activities, Networking, and More! Register: mnbtg.org/leadership. 2025 Single Moms Retreat June 6-7, 2025 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Micah MacDonald, Mykelti Blum, & Stephanie MacDonald (worship) Main Sessions, Multiple Breakouts, Lots of FREE Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. BTG Missions Learn About the 2023/2024 BTG Missions Partners, and Give a Year-End Gift Toward Our $500,000 Goal: mnbtg.org/missions. Sign up to receive information when future mission trips become available: mnbtg.org/trips. 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! Download the Bridging the Gap app (search in your app store or use this direct link), visit us at mnbtg.org, and follow @MNBTG on Facebook and Instagram, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on more from Bridging the Gap! Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 79: a conversation with pastor, wife, and mom of three Rev. Brooke Maxwell and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. In this episode, Brooke shares her testimony about losing her mom at a young age and going through a deep season of grief. She talks about how she continued to look to God and kept her faith in the midst of pain and confusion. Brooke also gives encouragement to those needing hope and shares about a resource that was a game changer in her healing process. Follow Brooke on Instagram @brookedmaxwell. Listen to sermons by Brooke, and learn about Homestead Community Church (where she serves as a youth pastor) by visiting homesteadcommunitychurch.org and following @mnhomestead on Instagram. BTG Events & Resources: 2024 Thrive Conference October 11-12, 2024 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Main Sessions, Workshop Sessions, Dinner with Hosanna Wong, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 20 Will Receive Reserved Seating. Register: The Adult Early Bird deadline is August 31. First-time guests to Thrive in Rochester can register for ONLY $20. FREE ticket for 2024 High School Grads! Email [email protected] to request your coupon code. (Tickets are not transferrable to non-2024-high-school grads.) 2025 Bridging the Gap Leadership Conference February 21-22 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Charlotte Gambill Main Sessions, Workshops, After-Party, Cozy up North Activities, Networking, and More! Register: mnbtg.org/leadership. 2025 Single Moms Retreat June 6-7, 2025 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Micah MacDonald, Mykelti Blum, & Stephanie MacDonald (worship) Main Sessions, Multiple Breakouts, Lots of FREE Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. BTG Missions Learn About the 2023/2024 BTG Missions Partners, and Give a Year-End Gift Toward Our $500,000 Goal: mnbtg.org/missions. Sign up to receive information when future mission trips become available: mnbtg.org/trips. 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! Download the Bridging the Gap app (search in your app store or use this direct link), visit us at mnbtg.org, and follow @MNBTG on Facebook and Instagram, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on more from Bridging the Gap! Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 78: a conversation with Rev. Dr. Dan Lowery and Andrew Cress and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. Dr. Lowery is the President of Pillar Seminary, a Bible scholar, and an associate professor of New Testament, and Andrew is the seminary’s Vice President for Administration and Finance, a teacher, and self-professed nerd. In this episode, Dr. Lowery and Andrew share about Pillar Seminary and how it has become a great resource for women in ministry and women growing in leadership. You will hear discussion on why it is important to understand the context and culture of the Bible and learn about the concept of biblical fluency. This conversation also has encouragement for those feeling led to teach the Bible. Learn about Pillar Seminary at pillarseminary.org. Learn more about Pillar Seminary’s Lunchtime Seminary at pillarseminary.org/lts. Learn about BibleDojo (as referenced in the episode) at enterthebiblejodo.com. BTG Events & Resources: 2024 Thrive Conference October 11-12, 2024 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Main Sessions, Workshop Sessions, Dinner with Hosanna Wong, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 20 Will Receive Reserved Seating. Register: The Adult Early Bird deadline is August 31. First-time guests to Thrive in Rochester can register for ONLY $20. FREE ticket for 2024 High School Grads! Email [email protected] to request your coupon code. (Tickets are not transferrable to non-2024-high-school grads.) 2025 Bridging the Gap Leadership Conference February 21-22 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Charlotte Gambill Main Sessions, Workshops, After-Party, Cozy up North Activities, Networking, and More! Register: mnbtg.org/leadership. 2025 Single Moms Retreat June 6-7, 2025 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Micah MacDonald, Mykelti Blum, & Stephanie MacDonald (worship) Main Sessions, Multiple Breakouts, Lots of FREE Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. BTG Missions Learn About the 2023/2024 BTG Missions Partners, and Give a Year-End Gift Toward Our $500,000 Goal: mnbtg.org/missions. Sign up to receive information when future mission trips become available: mnbtg.org/trips. 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! Download the Bridging the Gap app (search in your app store or use this direct link), visit us at mnbtg.org, and follow @MNBTG on Facebook and Instagram, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on more from Bridging the Gap! Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 77: a conversation with teacher, author, speaker, and mentor Dr. Carolyn Tennant as she has a conversation with our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. In this episode, you will hear about the Holy Spirit, His role in a believer’s life, and the many gifts He offers. Dr. Tennant unpacks baptism in the Holy Spirit, speaking in tongues, and how we can pray and grow in our relationship with Him. She also shares about revival—what it is and how we should respond, and she gives examples of revivals that have taken place throughout history. Follow Dr. Tennant on Facebook. Order copies of her books on Amazon: Keys to the Apostolic and Prophetic: Embracing the Authentic-Avoiding the Bizarre Catch the Wind of the Spirit: How the 5 Ministry Gifts Can Transform Your Church BTG Events & Resources: 2024 Thrive Conference October 11-12, 2024 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Main Sessions, Workshop Sessions, Dinner with Hosanna Wong, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 20 Will Receive Reserved Seating. Register: The Adult Early Bird deadline is August 31. First-time guests to Thrive in Rochester can register for ONLY $20. FREE ticket for 2024 High School Grads! Email [email protected] to request your coupon code. (Tickets are not transferrable to non-2024-high-school grads.) 2025 Bridging the Gap Leadership Conference February 21-22 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Charlotte Gambill Main Sessions, Workshops, After-Party, Cozy up North Activities, Networking, and More! Register: mnbtg.org/leadership. 2025 Single Moms Retreat June 6-7, 2025 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Micah MacDonald, Mykelti Blum, & Stephanie MacDonald (worship) Main Sessions, Multiple Breakouts, Lots of FREE Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. BTG Missions Learn About the 2023/2024 BTG Missions Partners, and Give a Year-End Gift Toward Our $500,000 Goal: mnbtg.org/missions. Sign up to receive information when future mission trips become available: mnbtg.org/trips. 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! Download the Bridging the Gap app (search in your app store or use this direct link), visit us at mnbtg.org, and follow @MNBTG on Facebook and Instagram, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on more from Bridging the Gap! Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 76: a conversation with one of our 2024 Single Moms Retreat speakers, a Minnesota Assemblies of God Executive Presbyter, and the lead pastor of Cornerstone Church in Austin, MN, Rev. Dave Simerson, and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. In this episode, Pastor Dave shares about his growing up with a single mom and the strength he saw her carry during challenging seasons. They also discuss how to find joy in the midst of difficulty and how to be content while also pursuing betterment. Additionally, Pastor Dave offers advice for one thing you can do to be more thankful in your day-to-day life! Learn more about Cornerstone Church at cornerstoneaustin.org or by following @cornerstoneaustin. Hear Pastor Dave’s 2024 Single Moms Retreat message at mnbtg.org/smresources. BTG Events & Resources: 2024 Thrive Conference October 11-12, 2024 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Main Sessions, Workshop Sessions, Dinner with Hosanna Wong, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 20 Will Receive Reserved Seating. Register: The Adult Early Bird deadline is August 31. First-time guests to Thrive in Rochester can register for ONLY $20. FREE ticket for 2024 High School Grads! Email [email protected] to request your coupon code. (Tickets are not transferrable to non-2024-high-school grads.) 2025 Bridging the Gap Leadership Conference February 21-22 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Charlotte Gambill Main Sessions, Workshops, After-Party, Cozy up North Activities, Networking, and More! Register: mnbtg.org/leadership. 2025 Single Moms Retreat June 6-7, 2025 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Micah MacDonald, Mykelti Blum, & Stephanie MacDonald (worship) Main Sessions, Multiple Breakouts, Lots of FREE Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. BTG Missions Learn About the 2023/2024 BTG Missions Partners, and Give a Year-End Gift Toward Our $500,000 Goal: mnbtg.org/missions. Sign up to receive information when future mission trips become available: mnbtg.org/trips. 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! Download the Bridging the Gap app (search in your app store or use this direct link), visit us at mnbtg.org, and follow @MNBTG on Facebook and Instagram, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on more from Bridging the Gap! Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 75: a conversation with pastor, evangelist, and mother of Allen Tennison, Ph.D., Martha Tennison, and our podcast guest host, Kristen Ostrem. In this episode, Martha shares miraculous stories of healing, as well as what she means by the term “praying through.” You will hear her recount stories of faith and healing and how to have faith when what you are praying for does not seem to be reality. You’ll want to be ready to take notes, as Martha interjects profound phrases throughout the discussion. Listen to sermons by Rev. Martha Tennison by searching her name online, including the Saturday Main Session 4 during the 2024 Minnesota Assemblies of God EQUIP Conference. BTG Events & Resources: 2024 Garden Coffee Free missional event for women and girls of all ages! July 6 at Lake Geneva Christian Center in Alexandria, MN. Enjoy refreshments, worship, hearing from a MN global worker, and experiencing a surprise interactive element during the program. You’ll also have the opportunity to invest into missions (to our 1000 Sisters fund). Learn more at mnbtg.org/1000sisters. No RSVP required; invite your family and church community! 2024 Thrive Conference October 11-12, 2024 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Main Sessions, Leadership Sessions, Dinner with Speaker, Lunch with Speakers, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 1 Will Receive Reserved Seating Register for best price ($89 presale Adult ticket or $10 first-time Rochester Thrive attendee) by October 17: btgthriveconference.org FREE ticket for 2024 High School Grads! Email [email protected] to request your coupon code. (Tickets are not transferrable to non-2024-high-school grads.) 2025 Bridging the Gap Leadership Conference February 21-22 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Charlotte Gambill Main Sessions, Workshops, After-Party, Cozy up North Activities, Networking, and More! Register: mnbtg.org/leadership. 2025 Single Moms Retreat June 6-7, 2025 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Micah MacDonald, Mykelti Blum, & Stephanie MacDonald (worship) Main Sessions, Multiple Breakouts, Lots of FREE Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. BTG Missions Learn About the 2023/2024 BTG Missions Partners, and Give a Year-End Gift Toward Our $500,000 Goal: mnbtg.org/missions. Sign up to receive information when future mission trips become available: mnbtg.org/trips. Download the Bridging the Gap app (search in your app store or use this direct link), visit us at mnbtg.org, and follow @MNBTG on Facebook and Instagram, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on more from Bridging the Gap! Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 74: a conversation pastors, parents, speakers Joe & Jen Anderson and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. Joe is also the founder of Surrender Ministries. In this episode, Joe and Jen share their testimonies–Joe on overcoming addiction and Jen about a difficult time in their marriage and how they reunited after years of separation. Their story involves twists and turns, surrender, and forgiveness. This episode is a real and honest conversation about what it means to truly give everything to Jesus and how He can redeem our lives. Learn more about Surrender Ministries at mysurrender.org. Get a copy of Joe’s book, The Tension of Redemption, on Amazon. Follow @surrenderjoe on Instagram. BTG Events & Resources: 2024 Garden Coffee Free missional event for women and girls of all ages! July 6 at Lake Geneva Christian Center in Alexandria, MN. Enjoy refreshments, worship, hearing from a MN global worker, and experiencing a surprise interactive element during the program. You’ll also have the opportunity to invest into missions (to our 1000 Sisters fund). Learn more at mnbtg.org/1000sisters. No RSVP required; invite your family and church community! 2024 Thrive Conference October 11-12, 2024 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Main Sessions, Leadership Sessions, Dinner with Speaker, Lunch with Speakers, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 1 Will Receive Reserved Seating Register for best price ($89 presale Adult ticket or $10 first-time Rochester Thrive attendee) by October 17: btgthriveconference.org FREE ticket for 2024 High School Grads! Email [email protected] to request your coupon code. (Tickets are not transferrable to non-2024-high-school grads.) 2025 Bridging the Gap Leadership Conference February 21-22 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Charlotte Gambill Main Sessions, Workshops, After-Party, Cozy up North Activities, Networking, and More! Register: mnbtg.org/leadership. 2025 Single Moms Retreat June 6-7, 2025 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Micah MacDonald, Mykelti Blum, & Stephanie MacDonald (worship) Main Sessions, Multiple Breakouts, Lots of FREE Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. BTG Missions Learn About the 2023/2024 BTG Missions Partners, and Give a Year-End Gift Toward Our $500,000 Goal: mnbtg.org/missions. Sign up to receive information when future mission trips become available: mnbtg.org/trips. Download the Bridging the Gap app (search in your app store or use this direct link), visit us at mnbtg.org, and follow @MNBTG on Facebook and Instagram, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on more from Bridging the Gap! Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 73: a conversation with ordained minister, encourager of people, and the Director of the Minnesota School of Ministry (MNSOM), Pastor Pam Lund, and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. Pam shares the joys of watching people pursue God’s call on their lives. The two discuss ways to fight against the lies of being unqualified for God’s plan. Pam also encourages listeners to remember that God has unique work for us to do and that He is proud of us. Learn more about the Minnesota School of Ministry (MNSOM) and the process of pursuing ministerial credentials at mnsom.org. Follow MNSOM on Facebook and Instagram. BTG Events & Resources: 2024 Single Moms Retreat May 31-June 1, 2024 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Dave Simerson, Lois Breit, and Mykelti Blum & Kendra Roehl (emcees) Main Sessions, Multiple Breakouts, Lots of FREE Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. 2024 Thrive Conference October 11-12, 2024 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Main Sessions, Leadership Sessions, Dinner with Speaker, Lunch with Speakers, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 1 Will Receive Reserved Seating Register for best price ($89 presale Adult ticket or $10 first-time Rochester Thrive attendee) by October 17: btgthriveconference.org FREE ticket for 2024 High School Grads! Email [email protected] to request your coupon code. (Tickets are not transferrable to non-2024-high-school grads.) 2025 Bridging the Gap Leadership Conference February 21-22 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Charlotte Gambill Main Sessions, Workshops, After-Party, Cozy up North Activities, Networking, and More! Register: mnbtg.org/leadership. BTG Missions Learn About the 2023/2024 BTG Missions Partners, and Give a Year-End Gift Toward Our $500,000 Goal: mnbtg.org/missions. Sign up to receive information when future mission trips become available: mnbtg.org/trips. Download the Bridging the Gap app (search in your app store or use this direct link), visit us at mnbtg.org, and follow @MNBTG on Facebook and Instagram, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on more from Bridging the Gap! Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 72: a conversation with the MN District Youth Director, Pastor Kirby St. John, the MN KidMin Director, Pastor Chris Pruett, and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. Kirby and Chris share their hearts for Student and Kids Ministries and what drew them to these ministries. They talk about how they have seen God do incredible things in families when their kids go to church. They also share how God has used camps in the lives of the next generation and how you can help kids and students experience camp. Learn more MN KidMin and ways to help give kids the opportunity of experiencing camp at mnaog.org/kidscamp. Learn more about MN Student Ministries and ways to give students the opportunity of going to camp at msmstudent.com/camp. Follow @msmstudent on social media. BTG Events & Resources: 2024 Single Moms Retreat May 31-June 1, 2024 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Dave Simerson, Lois Breit, and Mykelti Blum & Kendra Roehl (emcees) Main Sessions, Multiple Breakouts, Lots of FREE Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. 2024 Thrive Conference October 11-12, 2024 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Main Sessions, Leadership Sessions, Dinner with Speaker, Lunch with Speakers, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 1 Will Receive Reserved Seating Register for best price ($89 presale Adult ticket or $10 first-time Rochester Thrive attendee) by October 17: btgthriveconference.org FREE ticket for 2024 High School Grads! Email [email protected] to request your coupon code. (Tickets are not transferrable to non-2024-high-school grads.) 2025 Bridging the Gap Leadership Conference February 21-22 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Charlotte Gambill Main Sessions, Workshops, After-Party, Cozy up North Activities, Networking, and More! Register: mnbtg.org/leadership. BTG Missions Learn About the 2023/2024 BTG Missions Partners, and Give a Year-End Gift Toward Our $500,000 Goal: mnbtg.org/missions. Sign up to receive information when future mission trips become available: mnbtg.org/trips. Download the Bridging the Gap app (search in your app store or use this direct link), visit us at mnbtg.org, and follow @MNBTG on Facebook and Instagram, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on more from Bridging the Gap! Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 71: a conversation with pastor, speaker, consultant, and writer Portia Allen and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. You will hear Portia sharing about our strengths as ways God has uniquely designed us. The two discuss submitting our gifts back to God and not letting our strengths or growth-areas define us. Portia also encourages those who feel they were told they are “too much.” You will also hear her heart behind her new consulting agency, Imago Dei. Learn more about Portia at portiaallen.com and by following @portia__allen on social media. Learn more about Imago Dei Consulting at weareimagodei.co and by following @weareimagodei.co. BTG Events & Resources: 2024 Single Moms Retreat May 31-June 1, 2024 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Dave Simerson, Lois Breit, and Mykelti Blum & Kendra Roehl (emcees) Main Sessions, Multiple Breakouts, Lots of FREE Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. 2024 Thrive Conference October 11-12, 2024 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Main Sessions, Leadership Sessions, Dinner with Speaker, Lunch with Speakers, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 1 Will Receive Reserved Seating Register for best price ($89 presale Adult ticket or $10 first-time Rochester Thrive attendee) by October 17: btgthriveconference.org FREE ticket for 2024 High School Grads! Email [email protected] to request your coupon code. (Tickets are not transferrable to non-2024-high-school grads.) 2025 Bridging the Gap Leadership Conference February 21-22 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Charlotte Gambill Main Sessions, Workshops, After-Party, Cozy up North Activities, Networking, and More! Register: mnbtg.org/leadership. BTG Missions Learn About the 2023/2024 BTG Missions Partners, and Give a Year-End Gift Toward Our $500,000 Goal: mnbtg.org/missions. Sign up to receive information when future mission trips become available: mnbtg.org/trips. Download the Bridging the Gap app (search in your app store or use this direct link), visit us at mnbtg.org, and follow @MNBTG on Facebook and Instagram, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on more from Bridging the Gap! Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 70: a conversation with Kaylie Crabtree—a North Central University (NCU) senior and former student body vice president—and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. These ladies discuss the theme of mentorship, biblical examples of mentorship, and how this topic has become a passion project for Kaylie while at NCU. They also talk about women in ministry, and Kaylie shares part of her story of being called into ministry! Follow @kayliecrabtree on social media. BTG Events & Resources: 2024 Single Moms Retreat May 31-June 1, 2024 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Dave Simerson, Lois Breit, and Mykelti Blum & Kendra Roehl (emcees) Main Sessions, Multiple Breakouts, Lots of FREE Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. 2024 Thrive Conference October 11-12, 2024 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Main Sessions, Leadership Sessions, Dinner with Speaker, Lunch with Speakers, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 1 Will Receive Reserved Seating Register for best price ($89 presale Adult ticket or $10 first-time Rochester Thrive attendee) by October 17: btgthriveconference.org FREE ticket for 2024 High School Grads! Email [email protected] to request your coupon code. (Tickets are not transferrable to non-2024-high-school grads.) 2025 Bridging the Gap Leadership Conference February 21-22 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Charlotte Gambill Main Sessions, Workshops, After-Party, Cozy up North Activities, Networking, and More! Register: mnbtg.org/leadership. BTG Missions Learn About the 2023/2024 BTG Missions Partners, and Give a Year-End Gift Toward Our $500,000 Goal: mnbtg.org/missions. Sign up to receive information when future mission trips become available: mnbtg.org/trips. Download the Bridging the Gap app (search in your app store or use this direct link), visit us at mnbtg.org, and follow @MNBTG on Facebook and Instagram, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on more from Bridging the Gap! Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 69: a recording of a BTG Leadership Conference live panel with Carol Lund (pastor and the former BTG Director), Pastor Kristie Kerr (co-lead pastor of Homestead Community Church), and Dolores Smith (a BTG Advisor and corporate leader), facilitated by Mykelti Blum (the BTG Podcast host). In this episode, panelists discuss the topic of giving feedback and having difficult conversations with peers and those you lead. You will hear practical advice, preparation strategies, and about the necessity of prayer leading up to these times. You will hear from experiences in the ministry and marketplace world and gain insight into how to not take unkind comments personally. BTG Events & Resources: 2024 Single Moms Retreat May 31-June 1, 2024 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Dave Simerson, Lois Breit, and Mykelti Blum & Kendra Roehl (emcees) Main Sessions, Multiple Breakouts, Lots of FREE Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. 2024 Thrive Conference October 11-12, 2024 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Main Sessions, Leadership Sessions, Dinner with Speaker, Lunch with Speakers, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 1 Will Receive Reserved Seating Register for best price ($89 presale Adult ticket or $10 first-time Rochester Thrive attendee) by October 17: btgthriveconference.org FREE ticket for 2024 High School Grads! Email [email protected] to request your coupon code. (Tickets are not transferrable to non-2024-high-school grads.) 2025 Bridging the Gap Leadership Conference February 21-22 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Charlotte Gambill Main Sessions, Workshops, After-Party, Cozy up North Activities, Networking, and More! Register: mnbtg.org/leadership. BTG Missions Learn About the 2023/2024 BTG Missions Partners, and Give a Year-End Gift Toward Our $500,000 Goal: mnbtg.org/missions. Sign up to receive information when future mission trips become available: mnbtg.org/trips. Download the Bridging the Gap app (search in your app store or use this direct link), visit us at mnbtg.org, and follow @MNBTG on Facebook and Instagram, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on more from Bridging the Gap! Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 68: a conversation with Candace Hurckman–a biblical justice advocate, mom of five, and the wife of Venture’s Executive Director, Paul Hurckman–and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. In this episode, Candace shares personal experiences about foster care, adoption, and challenges in motherhood, as well as a story of her breaking point when she felt like God might have given her more than she could handle. She provides encouragement and practical tools for moms who are feeling unseen, overwhelmed, and overworked. Her story also reminds us of the vital roles of the Holy Spirit and the importance of community in our lives. Learn more about Venture at venture.org or by following @venture_org on social media. BTG Events & Resources: BTG Missions Learn About the 2023/2024 BTG Missions Partners, and Give a Year-End Gift Toward Our $500,000 Goal: mnbtg.org/missions. Sign up to receive information when future mission trips become available: mnbtg.org/trips. 2024 Single Moms Retreat May 31-June 1, 2024 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Dave Simerson, Lois Breit, and Mykelti Blum & Kendra Roehl (emcees) Main Sessions, Multiple Breakouts, Lots of FREE Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. 2024 Thrive Conference October 11-12, 2024 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Main Sessions, Leadership Sessions, Dinner with Speaker, Lunch with Speakers, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 1 Will Receive Reserved Seating Register for best price ($89 presale Adult ticket or $10 first-time Rochester Thrive attendee) by October 17: btgthriveconference.org FREE ticket for 2024 High School Grads! Email [email protected] to request your coupon code. (Tickets are not transferrable to non-2024-high-school grads.) 2025 Bridging the Gap Leadership Conference February 21-22 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Charlotte Gambill Main Sessions, Workshops, After-Party, Cozy up North Activities, Networking, and More! Register: mnbtg.org/leadership. Download the Bridging the Gap app (search in your app store or use this direct link), visit us at mnbtg.org, and follow @MNBTG on Facebook and Instagram, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on more from Bridging the Gap! Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 67: a conversation with married-and-in-love parents, church leaders, and business professionals Delmas and Sarah Gibson and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. In this episode, this couple shares a story of God’s restoration-power, as He transformed their broken and toxic relationship into one that is God-honoring and Christ-focused. You will hear personal testimonies of surrender, forgiveness, and healing from alcoholism. Their story is a reminder of how—even in the darkest moments of life and when all seems like it will be lost—God sees you and can change your life. BTG Events & Resources: 2024 Single Moms Retreat May 31-June 1, 2024 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Dave Simerson, Lois Breit, and Mykelti Blum & Kendra Roehl (emcees) Main Sessions, Multiple Breakouts, Lots of FREE Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. 2024 Thrive Conference October 11-12, 2024 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Main Sessions, Leadership Sessions, Dinner with Speaker, Lunch with Speakers, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 1 Will Receive Reserved Seating Register for best price ($89 presale Adult ticket or $10 first-time Rochester Thrive attendee) by October 17: btgthriveconference.org FREE ticket for 2024 High School Grads! Email [email protected] to request your coupon code. (Tickets are not transferrable to non-2024-high-school grads.) 2025 Bridging the Gap Leadership Conference February 21-22 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Charlotte Gambill Main Sessions, Workshops, After-Party, Cozy up North Activities, Networking, and More! Register: mnbtg.org/leadership. BTG Missions Learn About the 2023/2024 BTG Missions Partners, and Give a Year-End Gift Toward Our $500,000 Goal: mnbtg.org/missions. Apply for Global Trip Montana. Learn more: mnbtg.org/trips. Download the Bridging the Gap app (search in your app store or use this direct link), visit us at mnbtg.org, and follow @MNBTG on Facebook and Instagram, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on more from Bridging the Gap! Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Episode 66: a conversation with pastor’s wife, mom, grandma, and lover of Truth Sarah Simerson and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. In this episode, these ladies have an authentic and honest conversation about biblical femininity and what the Word of God says about this topic. Sarah shares insight into the Proverbs 31 woman and what it looks like to reflect her character in today’s culture. She also discusses the hot topic word of “submission” and brings biblical understanding and truth on which to reflect. BTG Events & Resources: 2024 Single Moms Retreat May 31-June 1, 2024 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Dave Simerson, Lois Breit, and Mykelti Blum & Kendra Roehl (emcees) Main Sessions, Multiple Breakouts, Lots of FREE Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. 2024 Thrive Conference October 11-12, 2024 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Main Sessions, Leadership Sessions, Dinner with Speaker, Lunch with Speakers, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 1 Will Receive Reserved Seating Register for best price ($89 presale Adult ticket or $10 first-time Rochester Thrive attendee) by October 17: btgthriveconference.org FREE ticket for 2024 High School Grads! Email [email protected] to request your coupon code. (Tickets are not transferrable to non-2024-high-school grads.) 2025 Bridging the Gap Leadership Conference February 21-22 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Charlotte Gambill Main Sessions, Workshops, Sisterhood Social, Cozy up North Activities, Networking, and More! Register for Presale Tickets by Feb 16, 2024: mnbtg.org/leadership. BTG Missions Learn About the 2023/2024 BTG Missions Partners, and Give a Year-End Gift Toward Our $500,000 Goal: mnbtg.org/missions. Apply for Global Trip Montana. Learn more: mnbtg.org/trips. Download the Bridging the Gap app (search in your app store or use this direct link), visit us at mnbtg.org, and follow @MNBTG on Facebook and Instagram, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on more from Bridging the Gap! Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!