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Join us as we discover how to live out our faith in Jesus Christ in our relationships, churches, and communities, so that we can truly say we are "better together."
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Welcome to the Better Together Supports Podcast, where we share inspiring stories of hope, resilience, and the remarkable impact of our community-focused support services. At Better Together Supports, we believe that everyone deserves the chance to live a fulfilling life, no matter the challenges they face. Our team of dedicated professionals works diligently to create personalized care plans, foster community integration, and prioritize the well-being of each individual we support. Join us ...
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Better Together: Customer Conversations – a series where customers, partners, and thought leaders discuss solving business challenges with SAP Business Technology Platform. Hear from your peers and join in the inspiring conversations.
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Send us a text In this week’s episode of the Healthy Money podcast series, we dive into the topic of "Childhood Money Memories" and how they shape the way we think about and handle finances today. What memories from your childhood impact your relationship with money today? Were you raised in a home where money was talked about openly or was it a so…
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Learn how the world’s largest privately held gases specialist thrives in the dynamic industrial gases sector by responding quickly to changing market conditions. Hear Messer Chief Information Officer David Johnston and Thulium CEO Tamara McCleary discuss why end-to-end, data-driven insights are necessary and why the future belongs to data-driven or…
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Send us a text Why is it so challenging to align what we know about money with what we actually do? Join us in this episode as we dive into the Healthy Money Mindset Assessment, a free tool designed to help you discover your unique financial mindset. Created by authors Rosario and Callie Picardo, this 17-question survey offers real-time results and…
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Send us a text On this episode of the podcast, we welcome Matt Lake, pastor and author of Crossing the Discipleship Chasm. Matt shares insights from his new book, offering a transformative approach to adaptive discipleship that bridges the gap between cultural obstacles and the church's original mission. He challenges us to move beyond quick fixes …
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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Matt O'Reilly to discuss his new book, Free to Be Holy. Much of the gospel you’ve heard might focus on hope for the next life, forgiveness, and freedom from guilt. But what about freedom from the sin itself? Free to Be Holy shines a light on the often-overlooked part of the gospel: holiness for t…
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In this episode of the Better Together Supports Podcast, host Jacob interviews Danika Kennedy about the essential qualities needed to be an exceptional Direct Support Professional (DSP). Danika shares her top five qualities: passion for helping people, compassion and patience, flexibility, the ability to make things fun, and celebrating small wins.…
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In this episode of the Better Together Supports Podcast, host Jacob interviews Danika Kennedy, an experienced DSP who now trains new hires. Danika shares her journey into the field, discussing her initial expectations versus the realities of the job. She highlights the importance of comfort over professionalism in dress, the need for patience in se…
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In this episode of the Better Together Supports Podcast, host Jacob interviews Randi Cravens, a mother and DSP with invaluable experience in the world of intellectual disabilities. Randi shares her 19-year journey raising her son Jacob, who has Down syndrome, discussing the challenges, growth, and unexpected joys along the way. She offers practical…
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Hear about their journey to help women-owned business level up in the global marketplace. Tamara McCleary, CEO of Thulium, sat down with WEConnect CEO and cofounder Elizabeth Vazquez, to discuss why and what it means to connect a formidable network of member-buyers with a collective annual purchasing power of $4 trillion with women-owned businesses…
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In this episode of the Better Together Podcast, host Jacob interviews Rhonda Rhodes, Principal of CTEC Career Technical Education Center in Salem. Rhonda introduces CTEC, a public-private partnership with Mountain West Investment Corporation, providing career technical education in a state-of-the-art facility. She shares insights into the center's …
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Join hosts Jacob and David Neely as they explore the crucial role of community integration for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). In this engaging episode, they discuss: Why community integration is a key focus for Better Together Supports The challenges IDD individuals and their families face in everyday activities…
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In this enlightening episode of Better Together Supports, we dive deep into the crucial role of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in developing personalized plans for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our hosts explore how DSPs, drawing from their extensive experience in the IDD community, work tirelessly to help…
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Send us a text From the vantage of a medical missionary doctor in West Africa, Dr. Ryan Porter was struck by the Gospel Deficiency in the United States, when he returned home. It inspired him to write a book about renewal and revival, offering practical tools and encouragement for Christians as we learn to share our faith with the world. Join the c…
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In this inaugural episode of the Better Together Supports Podcast, hosts Jacob, David Neely (founder and director), and Sarah Martinez (relations unit supervisor) discuss the company's origin story and its mission to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals in the IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) community. David shares h…
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Send us a text We welcome Caleb Ingram, the visionary leader behind Declare Dayton. In this episode, Caleb shares how his initiative is uniting churches to transform lives and communities in Dayton and across Ohio. Learn about the powerful ways Declare Dayton rallies churches, partners with community leaders, and equips people to spread God’s love …
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Send us a text Stephanie Moore Hand and Michael Beck explore how pastors and congregations can use Scripture to foster racial harmony, justice, and liberation within their church communities. Our episodes guide you through four practical pathways to identify and address unjust patterns in church life, share inspiring success stories from diverse le…
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Send us a text Rev. Dr. Sarah Baldwin was one of the small team of individuals shepherding the outpouring of the Holy Spirit that began in February 2023 at Asbury University and soon rippled out to impact the world. She shares her eyewitness account, how it impacted her personally, what she's seeing in Gen Z, and the continued impact of the outpour…
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Send us a text Bishop Frank Beard leads the Illinois Great Rivers Conference of the United Methodist Church, but first, he is a disciple of Jesus and a man of prayer. Bishop Beard shares his journey that started with cookies and kool-aid to prayer as a pastor in a hospital room to a prayer closet in his basement to a breakthrough prayer initiative …
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HomeMade creates a self-service elder care solution because there’s no place like home (for Customer Experience and Financial Management)
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Hear about their journey to rapidly disrupt home-based eldercare by removing the heavy lifting between service providers, customers, and the government. Tamara McCleary, CEO of Thulium, sat down with Laura Westhorpe, General Manager at HomeMade, and Selim Ahmed, Managing Director at Bourne Digital, part of Accenture, to discuss how HomeMade built a…
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Send us a text Rev. Jill Beck pastors three churches in Florida, including the newly launched Compassion Church. She shares her journey from domestic violence victim to healing to answering God's call and now helping others. Let her journey inspire and challenge you. Support the showPor Callie and Rosario Picardo
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Send us a text Combining faith and recovery, Pastor Greg Delaney returns to the Better Together Podcast this week to share how Christians can walk alongside loved ones struggling with addiction and how the Church can play a role in recovery. Greg works with churches across the country as well as the state and national government to advocate for fai…
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Send us a text Pastor Greg Delaney is a leader in the recovery community, locally with boots on the ground but also at the state and national level. This week on the Better Together Podcast, Greg shares his story and how the possibility of life gave him the hope to overcome addiction one day at a time. Support the show…
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Send us a text On this episode of the "Better Together Podcast," Pastor Roz explores the power of boundaries through personal anecdotes and scripture. Roz skillfully blends practical guidance with spiritual insights, emphasizing the critical role boundaries play in fostering health in relationships, personal well-being, and spiritual development. D…
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Send us a text Most people are naturally resistant to change, so how do you create a culture that's open and innovative? Brad Aycock, Director of Fresh Starts and New Beginnings for the West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church, has worked to do just that throughout the conference, and helped churches and leaders shift the culture within …
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Send us a text In this episode of our podcast, we delve into Callie Picardo's sermon "New Year's Rhythm - Slowing," based on Isaiah 40:28-31. Callie shares a personal story of overwhelming busyness and the need for slowing down in life. She challenges listeners to examine their own life pace, exploring themes of rest, renewal, and recovery. Drawing…
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Send us a text Discover the lost art of rest in our 'New Year's Rhythm Sabbath' podcast episode. We delve into the transformative power of observing the Sabbath, a practice deeply rooted in spiritual tradition yet often overlooked in our fast-paced world. Learn how embracing this day of rest, worship, and delight can combat the relentless pursuit o…
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Send us a text In this podcast episode, we delve into the theme of "Simplicity" from Pastor Roz's sermon at Mosaic Church. Emphasizing the need for a simpler life, Pastor Roz shares his personal journey of transitioning from a fast-paced, multitasking lifestyle to embracing rhythms of Sabbath, simplicity, solitude, and slowing down. Drawing from th…
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Send us a text Instead of a New Year's resolution, what about a New Year's prayer, a prayer opening yourself up to God-possibilities and breakthroughs in your life? Author, pastor, and leader Sue Nilson Kibbey has helped countless individuals, churches, and groups add breakthrough prayers to their rhythm and seen God move in incredible ways. If you…
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Send us a text When crisis comes, the words that guided Jesus can be a guide to us. Pastor and author Jim Harnish unpacks some of these Old Testament words that grounded Jesus to provide insight for us today. It's one more way Jesus helps us find our bearings in life. Support the showPor Callie and Rosario Picardo
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Send us a text In the concluding episode of our 'A Full Circle Christmas' series, we explore 'The Prophecy of a Ruler from Bethlehem.' This finale focuses on the powerful prophecy from Micah 5:2-4, predicting the birth of a ruler in the modest town of Bethlehem and its fulfillment as detailed in Matthew 2:1-12. This episode illuminates how this sig…
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Send us a text In this episode of 'A Full Circle Christmas,' titled 'The Prophecy of a King,' we delve into the royal lineage of Jesus Christ. Unpacking the prophecy from 2 Samuel 7 and its fulfillment in Matthew 1:1-17, this episode highlights Jesus' descent from King David. We explore the genealogy of Christ, understanding how his kingly heritage…
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Send us a text Continue your journey with 'A Full Circle Christmas' in the episode focused on 'The Prophecy of a Nazarene.' This enlightening segment explores the humble origins of Jesus in Nazareth, as prophesied in Isaiah and various other scriptures. We delve into how Jesus' life in Nazareth fulfills the ancient prophecies of the Messiah as the …
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Send us a text Embark on a spiritual journey with 'A Full Circle Christmas,' starting with the episode on 'The Virgin Birth Prophecy.' This podcast unveils the intricate tapestry of prophecy and fulfillment surrounding Jesus' birth. We trace Isaiah 7:14's prophecy of a virgin birth and its affirmation in Matthew 1:18-25, exploring the deep connecti…
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Send us a text It's hard to stand out in a competitive job market, and it is also challenging to find the right person when you hire. Yet William Vanderbloemen, author, founder and CEO of The Vanderbloemen Search Group, found 12 habits that 30,000 top leaders share, that most anyone can learn to stand out from the rest. Join us as he shares insight…
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Send us a text In the midst of the traditions and predictability of Christmas, what if God wants to surprise you? The first Christmas was full of surprises, both good and challenging. Author and Pastor Scott Chrostek joins us to unpack some of those surprises and invites us into a posture of openness with insights from his new book Advent: A Season…
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Send us a text This episode explores 'Handling Conflict,' inspired by Paul and Barnabas in Acts 15. We face conflicts daily, and our response shapes our growth and relationships. We examine how Paul and Barnabas managed their disagreement, extracting practical and spiritual lessons applicable in our lives. This sermon guides us in resolving conflic…
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Blue Diamond cultivates digital transformation across their supply chain, from field to fruition (for Digital Supply Chain)
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Send us a text A powerful step deeper in the Christian faith is to explore the writings of the saints of the Church through the ages. Author and pastor Dr. Maxie Dunnam makes those writings accessible in his 40-day devotional Saints Alive. Who are some of those saints and what can we learn from them in our walk with God today as we live out our fai…
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Send us a text Being a lefty in a right-handed world is challenging, but there are many other challenges (for instance health, mental, relational, or organizational) that make life harder. What if instead of wishing the challenges away, you embraced the hand you were dealt with and grew? Author, pastor, and bishop, Dr. Lisa Weah helps us do just th…
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Send us a text In an increasingly disconnected world, author Shannan Martin offers simple ways to live as neighbors. It doesn't have to be fussy or complicated. Shannan takes the pressure off with practical and easy ways to build community from her book Start with Hello. Support the showPor Callie and Rosario Picardo
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Send us a text How do you share your faith in a secular culture, more effectively make disciples of Jesus, and lead through hard times? As a pastor, author, and leader of the Dinner Church Collective for Fresh Expressions, Verlon Fosner has learned the power for all of that in the Jesus stories found in the Gospels. Join us as we rediscover our own…
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Send us a text Christmas is supposed to be filled with hope, joy, peace, and love, but often it's a time of worry, conflict, misery, and selfishness instead. Author and pastor, Dan Metzger shares insights from the first Christmas in his new book How (Not) to Ruin Christmas that reclaim Christmas. Join us and plan for a better Christmas this year. S…
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Send us a text How do you know when you are experiencing a Kingdom moment that might be so defining it turns into a movement? What do you do if you feel stuck and like you keep missing those moments? Pastor and author of Kingdom Moments and Movements, Rev. Robert Glenn Johnson unpacks those questions and more, as well as their implications for lead…
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Hear how EY made it their mission to rapidly build a mobile app that helps connect countless Ukrainians arriving in Poland with the resources they need to survive. Tamara McCleary, CEO of Thulium, talks with EY guests Axel Janz, Global Head of SAP Products and Innovations; Anne Sawyer Shields, Supporting next generation and Accelerating Environment…
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Send us a text Being a Christian is not about trying to be happy all the time. There is a deeper joy that comes from being real and going through healing. Counselor, life coach, author, and rapper, Holly Mutlu shares wisdom from her life and book Joy Is My Jam. Are you ready to move from toxic positivity to real joy? Support the show…
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Send us a text We often overcomplicate or avoid sharing our faith because we don't want to do it wrong. What if we are missing one simple element that will make it easy and effective? Bishop James Swanson shares wisdom to encourage and empower you as you share the Good News of Jesus Christ. He also gives a sneak peek of what he will share at the De…
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Send us a text How do you pick up the signal when God is calling? Shane Bishop shares practical ways to respond to the God "pings" in our lives and to set the groundwork spiritually to hear and heed God's voice. Support the showPor Callie and Rosario Picardo
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Send us a text When was the last time you were astonished by God's Word? How has scripture transformed your life? Biblical studies professor and author, Dr. Brian Russell, shares wisdom and practical insights from his new book Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation. He offers ideas for everyone from those new to the Bible…
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Bank Degroof Petercam shares how they're caring for their employees by alleviating commuting-associated stress and incentivizing sustainable transportation alternatives while also streamlining HR processes. Timo Elliott, VP and global innovation evangelist at SAP, talks with guests from Bank Degroof Petercam, Guy Spitaels, Head of HR Service Center…
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Send us a text Professor and Author Dr. Andy Miller III often skipped over the short book of the bible called Jude until he was challenged to go deeper. As he did, he discovered the richness of a contender for the faith who did so with a love, grace, and truth that helped strengthen the church and fellow believers. Support the show…
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