The Better Together Podcast with Callie and Rosario "Roz" Picardo

Send us Fan Mail 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, check out Healthy Money: A 30-Day Journey toward Spiritual, Emotional, and Financial Freedom. Use discount code IPPICARDO30 to get 30% off...

Send us Fan Mail 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 teaching from our latest book Healthy Money .  Use discount code IPPICARDO30 to get 30% off the book or kit at:  https://www.inviteresources.com/...

Send us Fan Mail 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 relationship with money today? Were you raised in a home where money was talked about openly or was it a source of tension? Join Rosario and Call...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Created by authors Rosario and Callie Picardo, this 17-question survey offers real-time results and a personalized PDF to help you understand which...

Send us Fan Mail 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 between cultural obstacles and the church's original mission. He challenges us to move beyond quick fixes and embrace a dynamic path forward, revivi...

Send us Fan Mail 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 sin itself? Free to Be Holy shines a light on the often-overlooked part of the gospel: holiness for this life. Dr. O’Reilly unpacks what it tru...

Send us Fan Mail 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 and encouragement for Christians as we learn to share our faith with the world. Join the conversation with Dr. Ryan Porter as he shares in...

Send us Fan Mail 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 rallies churches, partners with community leaders, and equips people to spread God’s love through service and worship. Discover how collec...

Send us Fan Mail 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 and address unjust patterns in church life, share inspiring success stories from diverse leaders, and reveal how these changes can lead to...

Send us Fan Mail 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 impacted her personally, what she's seeing in Gen Z, and the continued impact of the outpouring today. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail 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 in a hospital room to a prayer closet in his basement to a breakthrough prayer initiative that is catching fire throughout his annual conf...

Send us Fan Mail 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 challenge you. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail 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 churches across the country as well as the state and national government to advocate for faith-based recovery. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail 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 hope to overcome addiction one day at a time. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail 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 play in fostering health in relationships, personal well-being, and spiritual development. Drawing from biblical examples, includi...

Send us Fan Mail 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 just that throughout the conference, and helped churches and leaders shift the culture within their own congregations. He joins the Bette...

Send us Fan Mail 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 listeners to examine their own life pace, exploring themes of rest, renewal, and recovery. Drawing on the scripture from Isaia...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Learn how embracing this day of rest, worship, and delight can combat the relentless pursuit of productivity and accumulation t...

Send us Fan Mail 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 lifestyle to embracing rhythms of Sabbath, simplicity, solitude, and slowing down. Drawing from the teachings of Jesus in the Gospe...

Send us Fan Mail 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 groups add breakthrough prayers to their rhythm and seen God move in incredible ways. If you are ready for that to happen in your...

Send us Fan Mail 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 in life. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail 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 Bethlehem and its fulfillment as detailed in Matthew 2:1-12. This episode illuminates how this significant prophecy not only u...

Send us Fan Mail 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 from King David. We explore the genealogy of Christ, understanding how his kingly heritage was foretold and fulfi...

Send us Fan Mail 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 delve into how Jesus' life in Nazareth fulfills the ancient prophecies of the Messiah as the 'Branch,' sym...

Send us Fan Mail 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 prophecy of a virgin birth and its affirmation in Matthew 1:18-25, exploring the deep connections between the Ol...