Episodios

  • EP 184 In Her Sweet Spot as a Therapist with Salena Allen
    May 27 2025

    Sal's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Empathy, Belief, Connecteness, Adaptability and Woo

    Sal lives in Fort Worth, TX. and is a licensed therapist. She feels strongly Jesus has set her apart for this work and continually feels honored to walk with so many women on their healing journey. When she is not counseling women, she enjoy keeping up with Texas Tech sports, solo dates at local coffee shops, traveling, and time with family, friends, and her cats! You can connect with her about counseling at His Story Counseling or by email at salena.allen@cru.org

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    31 m
  • EP183 Strengths Based Onboarding that Builds Connections with Suzanne Trotter
    May 14 2025

    Suzanne's Top 5 Clifton Strengths are: Harmony, Empathy, Arranger, Connectedness & Activator.

    Suzanne Fox Trotter is an Associate Professor and the Director of Student Affairs at the Tufts University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program in Seattle. A proud Auburn Tiger, she began her academic journey in Public Relations but felt a powerful calling to physical therapy—and she’s never looked back. Suzanne earned her Master’s in Physical Therapy from Emory University in 1995 and went on to complete her Doctor of Science at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in 2014. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, a recognition of her dedication to advanced clinical practice and dedication to lifelong learning. Suzanne is also one of the co-founders of Tesoro Project, a nonprofit organization committed that is on mission to empower healthcare leaders to heal and transform lives primarily in local Guatemalan communities.

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    27 m
  • EP 182 Legacy Wisdom from a Grammie called “Honey" with Beth English
    May 8 2025

    Beth's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Ideation, Input, Connectedness, Learner & Intellection

    Mother of four, grandmother of 1, Beth English has learned the refining power of waiting years to be a mother and grandmother. If there are encouragement cheerleaders in heaven, Beth wants to be one. She delights in small group discussions like the ones she has had mentoring women for over 50 years with Cru. She and her husband, David, frequently speak on Phases of Life for women and men. Her book, The Unextinguished Light, speaks to what it means to have a truly significant life. It is available at the bookstore at davidaenglish.com

    Embrace Your Strengths EP 97 Called to Encourage with Beth English

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    25 m
  • EP 181 Serving with Joy: Loving Her Bonus Career Adventure with Patti Chesney
    Apr 29 2025

    Patti's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Relator, Learner, Focus, Achiever & Maximizer

    Patti has experienced Austin’s transformation since arriving at The University of Texas. With a degree in civil engineering, she spent the early part of her career collaborating with developers and planners to design subdivisions in Austin in the 1980s. During this time, she also began investing in Austin real estate, giving her firsthand experience with the city’s dynamic housing market. As she raised her family, Patti embraced her role as an educator, which allowed her to connect with people from various Austin communities. Her passion for helping with housing continued to grow, and over the years, she has become a trusted consultant to family and friends, helping them unlock the potential in their homes and maximize living spaces.

    Patti’s real estate business is driven by her friendly approach and systematic problem-solving skills, cultivated through her engineering and math teacher background. Her approach is built on strong relationships, clear communication, and a commitment to efficient, streamlined processes. Whether you are buying, selling, or looking to invest, Patti leverages her deep knowledge of Austin and her growth mindset to help her clients achieve their housing goals. When she’s not working, you’ll find Patti exploring Austin’s neighborhoods, reading or listening to books, cheering on her grandchildren with her husband or enjoying the mountains of Colorado with her two children and their families.

    You can learn more about Patti at Patti Chesney Realtor

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    Call her: 512:891-9585

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    25 m
  • EP 180 Outgrowing Doubt, Growing in Strengths with Brittany Green
    Apr 8 2025

    Brittany's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Relator, Positivity, Developer, Communication & Adaptability

    Brittany is a wife, adoptive mom, former foster mom, and the Executive Director of Radiance Women’s Center—a life-affirming pregnancy resource center serving women and families facing unplanned pregnancies. With a heart for the vulnerable and a passion for walking with others through hard seasons, Brittany brings a unique blend of compassion, leadership, and faith to both her family and her ministry.

    Her personal journey as an adoptive and foster mom has deepened her commitment to seeing every life as valuable and every story as redeemable. Through her role at Radiance, she leads a team dedicated to offering free, Christ-centered services like pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, compassionate care, and material support—so no mom or dad has to walk alone.

    Whether at home or in the community, Brittany is driven by a desire to be the hands and feet of Jesus, helping others flourish even in the most unlikely places.

    Radiance Women's Center

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    27 m
  • EP 179 Revisiting Strengths Confirmed Her Next Ministry Season with Faye Waidley
    Apr 1 2025

    Faye's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:,Responsibility, Consistency, Harmony, Belief and Restorative

    Faye has been on Cru Staff for 41 years and currently serves as the Cru City Director of Oneness and Diversity. She believes God has called His people to be bridge builders in our polarized world and seeks to live out that reality through her life and ministry.

    Faye has been married to John for 42 years. She loves being Mom to Josh, Alex, and Kathryn. She absolutely loves being the “Tutu” (Hawaiian for “Grandmother”) to her two rambunctious grandsons, Liam, age 10 and Gabriel, age 6.

    You can follow Faye on Instagram @fwaidly

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    37 m
  • EP 178 Loving Her Work, Living in Her Strengths with Kari Kennedy
    Mar 25 2025

    Kari's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Woo, Activator, Communication, Connectedness & Developer

    In 1998, at her first Cru Winter Conference, Kari stood to her feet as Bill Bright laid out a challenge inviting students to fully surrender their lives to Christ. Though she had no idea what that meant at the time, it launched her toward a life of connecting others to Jesus.

    Kari spent 15 years with Cru’s campus ministry, leading teams in Texas and Oklahoma, but it was her time in Ethiopia that shaped her heart for the world. Gripped by a desire to reach the unreached, she spent five years as a Global Missions Director before joining Jesus Film Project in 2017. (total yrs on staff 24)

    Kari’s love for connecting the body of Christ to kingdom resources along with her experience serving in Global Partnerships, Global Expansion, and Digital Strategies naturally led to her current role as Director of Global Expansion. She brings two decades of experience to her role and a passion for seeing the Great Commission fulfilled.

    When she isn’t on a plane, she enjoys hosting others in her Atlanta home. You might stop by for a bowl of jambalaya but you’ll stay for a life-giving dose of southern hospitality.

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    34 m
  • EP 177 Caring Deeply in the Heart of East Texas with Dr. Grace English
    Mar 19 2025

    Grace's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Consistency, Empathy, Relator, Harmony & Belief

    Dr. Grace English is an Internal Medicine Physician and founder of CARE (Christ-centered Abortion Recovery & Education) and of Deep in the Heart Ministries. She is the host of “Getting Real to Heal with Dr. Grace” podcast that launched in 2024. She loves to find testimonies from people who have experienced the transforming power of Christ in whatever hardship they have faced. Grace also personally has walked through the steps of shattering strongholds to finding freedom in multiple areas of her life so she is passionate about helping others find the same freedom. Grace is married to John for over 30 years and they live in Tyler, Texas. They have 3 wonderful adult children Sarah, Daniel and Matthew who are pursuing their passions as they follow the Lord for their lives. She loves her new “add-on” babies her son-in- law Austin & daughter-in-laws Jocelyn and Abby.

    Deep in the Heart Ministries

    Getting Real to Heal with Dr. Grace podcast

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    41 m
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