Becoming Bridge Builders

This episode covers a wide range of topics from race relations in America to the crisis at the border.  The question we wrestle with on the episode is Does America value life?  My guest is John Lee, the founder of https://custommobile.app/. They build beautifully branded and affordable mobile apps for content creators that monetize their audiences.

This episode is an important conversation with Amy Nordhues is a survivor of both childhood sexual abuse and sexual abuse as an adult at the hands of a mental health professional. She is a passionate Christ-follower and expert on the healing God provides.  She blogs at www.amynordhues.com.  For the best review on this episode, the winner will get an autographed copy of her book, "Prayed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse...

This is the first in a series on Issues in Education. This episode focuses on how we can come alongside young women to help prepare them for college and life in an ever-changing society.

My guest is Lacey C. Clark! aka “Ms. Phenomenal Everywhere” is the multi-faceted personification of expressive art, rich culture, soulful global travel, and fierce femininity that inspires the masses.

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People with strong social-emotional skills are better able to cope with everyday challenges and benefit academically, professionally, and socially.  Today with my guest Kim Marxhausen we talk about the impact emotions play in education.

Kim Marxhausen is a long-time elementary teacher turned Educational Psychologist. She has written several books, including Weary Joy: The Caregiver's Journey, based on her family's experience caring for grandparents with dementia...

Parents play a huge role in closing the education gap in your child's life.  What is your vision for your children?  That is the heart of our conversation on this episode. 
Author and TED speaker Nathaniel A. Turner, JD, MALS, is a self-described “Humanity Propulsion Engineer.” Nate is the author of several books, including the children’s book series, “The Amazing World of STEM,” and his history-making book, “Raising Supaman...

Public education is under the spotlight these days.  Many are wondering has public education lost its way and its purpose.  
My guest Zen Ase has lived an adventurous life, raising twin sons and teaching high school for twenty-six years in the inner city. She was Teacher of the Year for AHS in 2011-2012 and 2017-2018, a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction, and a University of Chicago Distinguished Educator. One of her plays was performed at a local community center...

In their provocative data about loneliness and empowerment, Barna Group has highlighted how young people—as well as all generations—are hungry for what we at the Fuller Youth Institute call “belonging” and “purpose.” How are you leaning into your purpose in your career and does it align with your core values? 

I am so excited to share this conversation with Andrena Sawyer.  Andrena shares her passion for empowering young women.  Andrena is the President of P.E.R.K...

The definition of conflict resolution is to resolve an issue or problem between two or more people, but is there a correct way to handle conflict? What are the effects of poor conflict management?
Jerry  Fu is a conflict resolution coach for Asian-American leaders. He started coaching in 2017 to help other Asian-American professionals deal with the challenges they encounter at work, with their families, and within themselves...

Inclusive cultures make people feel respected and valued for who they are as an individual or groups, but many are unaware of the internal struggle for identity in the black community.  In this episode, we explore ways to create a culture of diversity and inclusion.  
My guest is Monique Russell is the communications expert you want on your team...

This conversation is a look at education from the eyes of a longtime educator.  We look at the impact the pandemic had on public and parochial schools.  My guest is Don Gillingham.  Don spent 45 years in the Lutheran system. Luther North in Chicago, Walther Lutheran 32 years, Our Savior’s Albany New York, and just retired after serving at Rockford Lutheran.