Going Somewhere

This episode was recorded LIVE during Rhythm Conference 2024 at 20Below Coffee in Moorhead! Stephen is joined by the podcast's very first guest, Pastor Dave Leedahl for a conversation about young adulthood and a Q&A with a live audience. This episode covers a variety of topics including discovering your calling, fatherhood, reaching lost friends, and so much more! Thank you to everyone who has mad...

Rosario "Roz" and Callie Picardo are a dynamic husband and wife duo who are dedicated to using their gifts and passions to impact people. Rosario is one of the founding pastors of Mosaic, a multicultural church in Dayton, Ohio. He is a pastor, author, entrepreneur, and church planter. Callie has over 20 years of experience working in finance and charitable giving. She currently serves as Vice Pres...

Terry Crist is the co-lead pastor of City of Grace in Phoenix alongside his wife, Judith.  Terry is passionate about community transformation and promotes adoption and foster care through his work in state government. An avid outdoorsman and gifted communicator, he has adventured and preached the gospel in 65 nations. Crist's new book, Loving Samaritans: Radical Kindness in an Us vs. Them World in...

Steve Pavek and his wife, Erin, live in Alaska where they serve as missionaries. They pioneered Chi Alpha at the University of Alaska - Anchorage and have been active in creating new opportunities to reach and disciple people in rural Alaskan villages. Steve first visited Alaska during his junior year of college and experienced a strong call from God and has dedicated his life to the work of pione...

Giovanni Hamilton (Gio the Podcaster) was born and raised in Philadelphia and is a major sports fan! Gio was born with a rare condition called Schwartz-Jampel syndrome and has already had 30 surgeries at age 16. Although Giovanni has encountered numerous trials and difficulties, he is a walking miracle and overflows with positivity and love. Gio hosts his own sports talk show called The Giovanni S...

A practice of year-end reflection is one of the most impactful habits you can develop. By taking time to recap and reflect the past year, you can avoid bringing the same old struggles into the new year.  In this episode, Stephen Glasser breaks down his Year-End Reflection Guide and walks you through how to look back, reflect, and go forward with year-end reflection. Make sure you download the FREE...

Zach Wentz is the Executive Director of the AO1 Foundation, the nonprofit organization he helped launch in 2017 with his brother, NFL Quarterback, Carson Wentz. Zach has helped grow AO1 from a dream in a tree stand to a multi-million dollar organization that is making an impact in the midwest, Philadelphia, and Haiti. Zach is also an avid outdoorsmen and stars in an online outdoor show, Wentz Bros...

Terry Parkman is best known for being Stephen's youth pastor... Ok, maybe that is just part of his leadership journey. Terry serves as the founder of Next Generation Leader, a leadership group committed to seeing the next generation of leaders discover their purpose, empowering them to step out into the plan of God for their lives. Terry serves in a variety of leadership roles that revolve around...

Steve Jamison serves as the Lead Pastors of Eastridge Church, a dynamic multi-site church with two campuses in the Seattle, Washington area and one in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Prior to pastoring Eastridge Church, Steve served as an evangelist ministering on six continents. Steve has a unique ministry blend, having led Jammin' Against the Darkness, an evangelistic outreach which featured NBA players,...

Jason VanRuler is the author of Get Past Your Past: How Facing Your Broken Places Leads to True Connection. He began his career in 2011 and has worked with many populations over the years, ranging from persons who are incarcerated to top CEOs, performers and artists, and just about everyone in between. Jason has extensive experience as a clinician, coach, and speaker and operates a multistate priv...

Bill and Kristi Gaultiere are Drs of Psychology and the Founders of Soul Shepherding, a ministry to help pastors, leaders, churches and all those desiring to thrive with Jesus in emotional and relational health. In their Soul Shepherding Institute retreats and training they offer a certificate for serving as a Spiritual Director. They are also authors of a number of soul care books and resources....

Bri McKoy is an accidental home cook, the author of and Come & Eat , and a lover of gathering people around her everyday table. She is the creator of The Everyday Kitchen Masterclass, a five-week online course that teaches people how to become more confident home cooks. She is relatable, funny, engaging and truly helps simplify the art of cooking so everyday people can learn to not just embrace co...

Dustin Nickerson is an in demand comic on the rise originally from Seattle, now living in San Diego. In 2020, he released his debut comedy special Overwhelmed which is currently one of the highest rated specials on Amazon Prime Video. In addition, he’s been featured on Comedy Central and Netflix by Kevin Hart, the Late Late Show with James Corden, Fox, Hulu and can regularly be heard on Sirius Rad...

Tyson Motsenbocker is a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter and composer from the Pacific Northwest. His audience has come to know him as a brilliant lyricist, unflinchingly honest and an artist who embraces vulnerability above all. He has played for hundreds of thousands of people at famous and historic rooms, including Los Angeles' Wilturn Theatre and Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. In this con...

Jami Nato is an author and a serial entrepreneur who has used humor, storytelling, and authenticity to connect with her audience. Early in her marriage, her husband's infidelity rocked her marriage but they have since experienced restoration and live to tell their story. Jami is a testimony of how God can bring purpose out of even our darkest pain. In this conversation, we talk about Jami's start...

Bryce Bakkegard is a Chi Alpha campus missionary at North Dakota State University. He works alongside his wife, Morgan, to pastor, train, and disciple college students as they transition into post-college life. He is the perfect co-host to join Stephen to talk about 5 tips for new college grads: Stay Close to Jesus Find a new rhythm Fight for community Be smart with your money Lean into your life...

Whitney Leedahl is a bi-vocational pastor serving with Chi Alpha (a campus ministry) at NDSU alongside her husband, Nate, who is a pharmacist at Sanford Health. Whitney's genuine kindness, joy, generosity and intentionality is felt by everyone she interacts with. She has mentored hundreds of young women and is an organizational mastermind!  In this episode Whitney joins Stephen for a conversation...

Stephen is joined by Katie Westenberg for a conversation about the cost of distraction, prioritizing what really matters, and focusing on God in our everyday lives. Katie has a deep love for God's Word and is passionate about encouraging people.  Katie Westenberg is the author of I Choose Brave and contributes to Club 31 Women, the Huffington Post , The Gospel Coalition , and Mothers of Daughters....

Amy Olson is a professional golfer on the LPGA tour. She turned pro in 2013 after her collegiate career at North Dakota State University where she won an NCAA record 20 collegiate events. She is originally from Oxbow, ND and currently resides in Fargo, ND where she is married to Grant Olson - who is a fellow NDSU alumni, currently coaching football for the Bison. Amy's love for Jesus is a driver f...

Tom Trask serves as the VP of Feed One, a compassion ministry of Convoy of Hope, which currently feeds over 500,000 children in 33 countries. In this episode, Tom talks about his 20+ years of campus ministry - unloading some of his best advice for young adults. He also shares his journey and talks about how God called him to Feed One - a ministry with a mission to curb malnutrition around the worl...

Stephen is joined by Debra Fileta for a conversation about what it takes to change from the inside out. As a licensed professional counselor, Debra has committed her life to helping people find freedom and healing. In this episode we talk about common misconceptions about emotional and mental health, owning your junk, dealing with internal and external noise, and stopping in order to start.  Debra...

Laurie Polich Short is a popular speaker, author, and part of the teaching team at Ocean Hills Covenant Church in Santa Barbara, California. A graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary, Laurie has spoken to more than a half million people at conferences, colleges, churches, and denominational events around the country, and she has been featured on PBS,  Focus on the Family , RightNow Media, and more...

Hannah Schermerhorn lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She is an electrical engineer who has worked in legal, business, and global marketing. Hannah enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her nieces and nephews. Hannah is also the author of a brand new book called A Single Life to Live: Stop Waiting for Your Life to Begin and Thrive Where God Has You Today! In this episode, Hannah shares he...

Sam Griesel is a DI Basketball player at the University of Nebraska. He is the starting point guard for his hometown Huskers - which is a true dream come true. Before playing at Nebraska, Sam starred at NDSU for the Bison, including leading the Bison to a Summit League title in 2020. During the 2022 season, Sam's life changed forever when he suffered a stomach ulcer on an away trip.  In those mome...

Josh Skjoldal pastors Evangel Church in Bismarck, ND alongside his wife, Jenaye. Evangel is a vibrant and growing church that is impacting the region in powerful ways, including the plant of two churches in nearby communities. Shortly after Josh and Jenaye were married, they were invited to become pastors of the church - and it's been an adventure ever since. Josh opens up about navigating transit...