The last few years have shaken up some of our familiar routines and for others have caused a complete upheaval in where we choose to live, work and worship. Susie shares in this episode her recommendations for finding a new church and learning how to embrace diversity even when we disagree.

Susie Gamez is Canadian by birth, Korean by heritage, Mexican by marriage and American by immigration. She is passionate about matters surrounding reconciliation, racial justice and the Gospel.

Susie and her husband Marcos met at Fuller Theological Seminary while getting their M.A. in Intercultural Studies and now have 4 beautiful LatAsian kids. After serving as a youth pastor and church planter in South Central Los Angeles for 14 years, Susie now lives in Long Beach, CA.

In March 2022, a record-breaking 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs. Recognizing the burnout, stress, and anxiety prevalent in the world today.

Chad Veach shares an enthusiastic message of spiritual comfort for all who feel overwhelmed in his latest book “Worried about Everything Because I Pray about Nothing” (August 2022).

Chad is the founder and lead pastor of ZOE Church, a dynamic community in the heart of Los Angeles, California. For the past 20 years, he has dedicated his life to ministry and preaching the Gospel. In addition to leading ZOE, he is an international speaker; the author; and the host of Leadership Lean In, a top charting leadership podcast.

Idelette (Pronounced: Ee-da-lette) McVicker is an author and advocate who is passionate about telling the justice stories of the marginalized and displaced. The author of “Recovering Racists: Dismantling White Supremacy and Reclaiming Our Humanity.”

Born and raised in South Africa during the apartheid era. Idelette read a book at age 16 that cracked open that all-white world and shattered her belief systems. She has spent her life ever since leaving the construct of whiteness, unlearning so much of what had been internalized and learning a new way of being human.

If you're in Church Communications and you haven't heard of Brady Shearer -- we're happy to introduce you :) As the founder of ProChurch Tools and an active contributor to YouTube and other digital platforms, Brady is on the cutting edge of the digital space for Churches.

Be sure to check out the links below to learn more from Brady and his team at ProChurch Tools.

The passion that Hannah and Aaron Barnett carry for evangelism and discipleship in the next generation is contagious. We chatted about how what we model in our own lives often speaks louder than any convincing argument we could make.

Together, Hannah and Aaron lead Generation Distinct a ministry wholly focused on Gen Z and their development, helping them discover their God-given purpose and passion.

Finding your tribe as a leader is so foundational to your growth. In this climate, it is more important than ever to have the accountability and support of deep, Jesus-centered friendships.

Anne Miranda is passionate about serving church leaders to help re-ignite their joy and contagious commitment to the church.

It's time to choose and Lisa Sharon Harper is asking the tough questions.

Ms. Harper leads training that increases clergy and community leaders’ capacity to organize people of faith toward a just world. A prolific speaker, writer and activist, Ms. Harper is the founder and president of FreedomRoad.us, a consulting group dedicated to shrinking the narrative gap in our nation.

Her latest book "Fortune: How Race Broke My Family And The World–And How To Repair It All" is at the center of this conversation and challenges us to our core.

Tyler Wells is helping creators, entrepreneurs, and leaders unlock and execute their best ideas.

He's more than "just" a systems guy, applying his skills in strategic planning on operations to the creative space. And he practices what he preaches -- venturing out on his own after working in corporate spaces and even giving stand-up comedy a go (he's hilarious).

Learn how to unlock your potential and pursue your passions with a plan.

In 2015, John Brandon wrote about a 7-minute morning routine, something he had done for years to help focus and prepare for the day ahead. That article hit a nerve. In a good way. Hundreds of people emailed and said they were doing "the seven" and loving it.

Since then, John has expanded his writing on the topic and recently published his book "The 7-Minute Productivity Solution". As a columnist for Forbes, he covers innovation, tech, social media marketing, and productivity. For the last 10 years before starting at Forbes, he wrote a daily column for Inc.com.

Glenn Packiam knows that most pastors desire to be faithful shepherds in the midst of our turbulent world, but it's never been as polarizing, exhausting or confusing. We hope this conversation is encouraging to you today.

Glenn Packiam (Doctor of Theology and Ministry, Durham University) is associate senior pastor at New Life Church in Colorado Springs, and lead pastor of one of its eight congregations, New Life Downtown. A Senior Fellow at Barna Group, a visiting fellow at St. John’s College at Durham University, and an adjunct professor at Denver Seminary, Glenn is the author of several books, including The Resilient Pastor, Blessed Broken Given, and Worship and the World to Come.

Elizabeth Woodson is a Bible teacher and author who is passionate about equipping believers to understand the rich theological truths of Scripture. With over a decade of ministry experience, Elizabeth is passionate about creating pathways for theological education in the local church. Most recently, Elizabeth served on staff at The Village Church as the Institute Classes and Curriculum Director. She also worked as the Single Life Coordinator at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship under the leadership of Senior Pastor Dr. Tony Evans.

Elizabeth is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary with a Masters in Christian Education. She is a contributing author for World on Fire and the author of the book Embrace Your Life: How To Find Joy When The Life You Have Is Not The Life You Hoped For.

Nick Parker is the African Partnerships Manager at Christian Vision, an evangelism-based ministry that is passionate about reaching the world with the Gospel.

Born and raised in South Africa, Nick's work life has led him to many different roles including public relations, events, and community development. Ultimately his passion for seeing lives transformed by Jesus and a few ordained encounters led him to work with Christian Vision.

We're so thankful for Nick's insights about digital evangelism and community building!

Born and raised a stone’s throw from NYC, Pastor Tom’s heart for the metropolis is second nature. He formerly served as the Teaching Pastor at Liquid Church (NJ) – one of America’s Top 100 Fastest-Growing Churches by Outreach Magazine. In 2015, he and his beautiful family followed God’s call to California, where he served for nearly 4 years as the Men’s Pastor of Saddleback Church (CA).

A dynamic communicator with a zealous heart and contagious laugh, Pastor Tom now passionately preaches God’s Word and provides visionary leadership for NewStory Church.

After years of freelance filmmaking and creative entrepreneurship, Joey Speers founded Creativ Rise, a mastermind course, podcast and coaching consultancy that helps other creatives build a business that lasts.

Through Joey and his wife's Christy passion and positivity, it's almost impossible to not be motivated to lean into your business and do the hard, often tedious work that it takes to see healthy success.

When the world is shouting negativity, criticism and comparison directly at you, how do you stand firm? What voice cuts through all the noise? For Madison Prewett, it's the voice of God.

As a finalist on the Bachelor a few years ago, Madison experienced the very dark and shadowy side of the internet, fame and the public forum. This led her to write her story, and share how her faith has kept her grounded throughout.

Author and entrepreneur Zach Windahl has helped thousands of people better understand the Bible and grow closer to God through his company, The Brand Sunday.

We chatted about all things brand and business for those of you who are establishing yourself as a thought leader, writer, speaker, or you're just interested in how to build something from the ground up. We're really thankful for Zach's practical tips and his encouragement for other Christian entrepreneurs.

Ashley Abercrombie is a speaker, author and podcaster whose passion for justice and truth-infused initiatives has landed her in large publications, local missions organizations and ministering in prisons.

Ashley has an incredible ability to distill information in a way that captivates people, and her analysis and encouragement on how to live in the digital space are encouraging and challenging.

Steve Pemberton is an acclaimed writer, speaker, and advocate for diversity that has placed him in some of the largest corporations in America.

His story is one of perseverance, resilience, and belief in sharing the best of yourself with the world around you. This conversation is great motivation for anyone who feels discounted or left out based on the circumstances of their life.

Bridget Eileen Rivera writes and speaks on faith, sexuality, and justice. Her website, Meditations of a Traveling Nun, is a leading resource on gay celibacy, attracting thousands of unique visitors. She has worked with a number of faith-based organizations and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in sociology from the City University of New York Graduate Center.

We're thankful for Bridget's time and gracious approach to this conversation. We hope you are encouraged!

It doesn't feel like John Mark Comer needs an introduction. As the author of six books, including "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry" and his latest "Live No Lies" -- John Mark is deeply committed to practicing the way and teaching of Jesus, and helping others do the same.

If you're tired of making everyone "the enemy", or have noticed yourself against more than you're for people...this conversation will inspire you. It's time to reorient ourselves to remember that the enemy is real, but it's not our neighbor, co-worker, or someone we encounter online.