The Better Together Podcast with Callie and Rosario "Roz" Picardo
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."
Episodes
160 episodes
#160 Jason Moore: AI and The Church
On this episode of Better Together, we’re joined by author and ministry expert Jason Moore to explore the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence and the church. In his latest book, AI and the Church, Jason provide...
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#159 Ivan Filby: Speak Tenderly: Prophetic Ministry Seasoned with Grace
Seedbed Publishing President, Dr. Ivan Filby, is the author of Speak Tenderly: Prophetic Ministry Seasoned with Grace. He joins the Better Together podcast to share practical tools and stories of hearing the Holy Spirit speak personall...
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#158 Sandra Richter: Unlikely SHereos
What if God is calling you to be an unlikely hero? Author, professor, and biblical scholar Dr. Sandra Richter joins the Better Together Podcast to help us apply deep theological truths from the story of Deborah based on her new Epic of Eden bib...
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#157 Walter R. Strickland II: Swing Low: A History of Black Christianity in the United States
The Black Church has been studied from sociological and justice perspectives, but Professor, Preacher, Consultant and Speaker, Dr. Walter R. Stickland II noticed a missing piece: the theology that has shaped Black Christianity throughout histor...
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#156 Joe Dongell: A Theology of Love
Love seems like the most over-discussed topic in Christianity, but what if we still don't fully understand it? Dr. Joe Dongell offers a fresh, deep perspective of love that is sure to ignite your passion for God once again. Join us as we learn ...
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Michael Jordan: Worship in an Age of Anxiety
What role does anxiety play in the Church? As Americans start paying more attention to mental health, what role can Christians play in the healing process? Author and professor, Rev. Dr. Michael Jordan joins the Better Together podcast to share...
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#154 Roz and Callie Picardo: The Financial Lies We Tell Ourselves
Our finances (good, bad and everything in between) are often symptoms of what is going on underneath. Let’s go beneath the surface as we explore some of the lies we tell ourselves and the strongholds hindering our financial progress. For more, ...
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#153 Roz and Callie Picardo: Financial Growth
Our experiences with money shape us, but we don’t always stop to notice how. In God’s hands, even the worst experiences can be used to draw us deeper in our faith and grow us as disciples of Jesus Christ. Join us as we unpack some of the teachi...
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152 Callie and Rosario Picardo: Childhood Money Memories
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 relatio...
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Callie and Rosario Picardo: Discovering Your Money Mindset
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....
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150 Matt Lake: Crossing The Discipleship Chasm
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 betwee...
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149 Matt O'Reilly: Free to be Holy
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 s...
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#148 Ryan Porter: Gospelsick
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...
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#147 Caleb Ingram: Gathering A City
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...
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#146 Stephanie Moore Hand and Michael Beck: Doing Justice Together
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 ...
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#145 Sarah Baldwin: Generation Awakened
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 i...
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#144 Bishop Frank Beard: A Life of Prayer and Jesus
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...
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#143 Jill Beck: Letting God Use Your Story
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 challe...
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#142 Greg Delaney: Faith-Based Recovery (Part 2)
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 c...
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#141 Greg Delaney: Faith-Based Recovery (Part 1)
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 h...
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#140 Roz Picardo: Healthy Boundaries
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 p...
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#139 Brad Aycock: The Ministry of Innovation and Change
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 jus...
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#138 Callie Picardo: Slowing Down
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 listene...
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