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
151 episodes since 2021
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....
September 17, 2024
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13:38
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...
September 09, 2024
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23:19
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...
September 03, 2024
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22:47
#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...
June 11, 2024
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22:24
#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...
May 28, 2024
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23:54
#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 ...
May 20, 2024
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30:26
#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...
May 08, 2024
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23:52
#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...
March 07, 2024
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25:09
#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...
February 29, 2024
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18:55
#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...
February 23, 2024
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20:51
#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...
February 15, 2024
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27:08
#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...
February 09, 2024
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30:26
#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...
February 01, 2024
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31:52
#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...
January 25, 2024
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30:33
#137 Rosario Picardo: Sabbath
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. Lea...
January 18, 2024
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28:12
#136 Rosario Picardo: Simplicity for 2024
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 lifesty...
January 12, 2024
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32:50
#135 Sue Nilson Kibbey: A New Year's Prayer
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 g...
January 05, 2024
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25:15
#134 Jim Harnish: Finding Your Bearings
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...
January 01, 2024
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22:08
#133 Rosario Picardo: A Full Circle Christmas-The Prophecy of a Ruler from Bethlehem
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 Bethleh...
December 24, 2023
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26:42
#132 Rosario Picardo: A Full Circle Christmas-The Prophecy of The King
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...
December 23, 2023
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34:07
#131 Callie Picardo: A Full Circle Christmas-The Prophecy of a Nazarene
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 de...
December 22, 2023
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32:06
#130 Rosario Picardo: A Full Circle Christmas-The Prophecy of The Virgin Birth
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 pro...
December 20, 2023
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30:39
#129 William Vanderbloemen: Be The Unicorn
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...
December 14, 2023
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25:33
#128 Scott Chrostek: Advent - A Season of Surprises
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...
December 07, 2023
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26:34
#127 Rosario Picardo: Handling Conflict
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 practica...
December 01, 2023
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34:56