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

Send us Fan Mail 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 share, that most anyone can learn to stand out from the rest. Join us as he shares insights from his new book Be the Unicorn: 12 Data...

Send us Fan Mail 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 and invites us into a posture of openness with insights from his new book Advent: A Season of Surprises. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail 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 practical and spiritual lessons applicable in our lives. This sermon guides us in resolving conflicts with understanding and grace, empha...

Send us Fan Mail A powerful step deeper in the Christian faith is to explore the writings of the saints of the Church through the ages. Author and pastor Dr. Maxie Dunnam makes those writings accessible in his 40-day devotional Saints Alive . Who are some of those saints and what can we learn from them in our walk with God today as we live out our faith in community? Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Being a lefty in a right-handed world is challenging, but there are many other challenges (for instance health, mental, relational, or organizational) that make life harder. What if instead of wishing the challenges away, you embraced the hand you were dealt with and grew? Author, pastor, and bishop, Dr. Lisa Weah helps us do just that as she joins the podcast to share insights fr...

Send us Fan Mail In an increasingly disconnected world, author Shannan Martin offers simple ways to live as neighbors. It doesn't have to be fussy or complicated. Shannan takes the pressure off with practical and easy ways to build community from her book Start with Hello . Support the show

Send us Fan Mail How do you share your faith in a secular culture, more effectively make disciples of Jesus, and lead through hard times? As a pastor, author, and leader of the Dinner Church Collective for Fresh Expressions, Verlon Fosner has learned the power for all of that in the Jesus stories found in the Gospels. Join us as we rediscover our own excitement for the stories of Jesus and learn h...

Send us Fan Mail Christmas is supposed to be filled with hope, joy, peace, and love, but often it's a time of worry, conflict, misery, and selfishness instead. Author and pastor, Dan Metzger shares insights from the first Christmas in his new book How (Not) to Ruin Christmas that reclaim Christmas. Join us and plan for a better Christmas this year. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail How do you know when you are experiencing a Kingdom moment that might be so defining it turns into a movement? What do you do if you feel stuck and like you keep missing those moments? Pastor and author of Kingdom Moments and Movements , Rev. Robert Glenn Johnson unpacks those questions and more, as well as their implications for leaders, parents, social activists, and individual...

Send us Fan Mail Being a Christian is not about trying to be happy all the time. There is a deeper joy that comes from being real and going through healing. Counselor, life coach, author, and rapper, Holly Mutlu shares wisdom from her life and book Joy Is My Jam . Are you ready to move from toxic positivity to real joy? Support the show

Send us Fan Mail We often overcomplicate or avoid sharing our faith because we don't want to do it wrong. What if we are missing one simple element that will make it easy and effective? Bishop James Swanson shares wisdom to encourage and empower you as you share the Good News of Jesus Christ. He also gives a sneak peek of what he will share at the December 1st Holy Spirit Seminar at United Th...

Send us Fan Mail How do you pick up the signal when God is calling? Shane Bishop shares practical ways to respond to the God "pings" in our lives and to set the groundwork spiritually to hear and heed God's voice. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail When was the last time you were astonished by God's Word? How has scripture transformed your life? Biblical studies professor and author, Dr. Brian Russell, shares wisdom and practical insights from his new book Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation. He offers ideas for everyone from those new to the Bible to those who have been reading for years,...

Send us Fan Mail Professor and Author Dr. Andy Miller III often skipped over the short book of the bible called Jude until he was challenged to go deeper. As he did, he discovered the richness of a contender for the faith who did so with a love, grace, and truth that helped strengthen the church and fellow believers. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Mark Elliot's 'Taken by Surprise' delves deep into the Asbury Revival, tracing its spontaneous spiritual ignition on February 8 to its widespread impact. Through a rich tapestry of past revivals, personal testimonials, and the role of media from The Collegian to TikTok, Elliot captures the heart of worship, transformation, and the challenges of shepherding an un...

Send us Fan Mail One of the myths that has gotten into the Christian faith is that God wants me to be happy. God doesn’t want you to be miserable, but the Lord has more in store for you than surface-level happiness. Rosario unpacks what that is this week on the Better Together Podcast.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Does God still heal today? If so, what does that look like and how should Christians be praying for healing? More importantly, what are the "why-to's" that undergird the "how-to's" of healing ministry? Dr. Steve Seamands joins the Better Together Podcast to answer these questions and more that are unpacked in his newest book Follow the Healer . Suppor...

Send us Fan Mail Christians are called to share the Good News of Jesus Christ, but many don't for fear of rejection or doing it wrong. Professor Jack Jackson shares a simple and practical framework for sharing our faith in the context of relationships. Is it possible to practice evangelism in a way that is authentic and effective? Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Bishop Sharma Lewis is a powerful woman of prayer. It has grounded her through the ups and downs of life, and she has seen God move in mighty ways.  She shares some of her journey of prayer, and even how God has used the times where she did not get the results she hoped. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the Church loses its focus on mission and how do you get it back? Dr. Lillian Smith tackles just that in her book Rooted Again: Re-Establishing Forgotten or Abandoned Connections with God and God's Kingdom Mandate . Learn how both clergy and laity can reconnect with God and make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Speaker, author, and therapist Estrella Rogers has a passion for helping clients develop healthy marriages. Whether your marriage is strong or struggling, Estrella shares wisdom and practical tools for couples at all levels to develop healthier relationships and fall in love all over again. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail What do you do when God asks you to do the impossible? What if God gives you a dreamer bigger than you can do on your own? Cassandra Kirkpatrick recently led a community recovery fest with several hundred people and multiple organizations that was completely free for people to attend. She shares transferable truths from her story to help others say "Yes!" to God. Support...

Send us Fan Mail As we celebrate Independence Day, the question is are you really free? And if you are, how does real freedom in Christ look different than the world's version of freedom? Join us as we explore what freedom in Christ does and doesn't mean and how you can experience God's freedom in greater measure. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail How do you live a life of faith in the midst of fear, depression, and opposition, and all life seems to through our way? Rosario shares insights from the life of the prophet Daniel as well as some of his own testimony.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Jesus had a half-brother named Judas, or Jude as many call him, who later came to faith and became a leader in the early Church. He wrote an often overlooked epistle in the bible that author Jerome Van Kuiken unpacks in his latest book The Judas We Never Knew. Join us as we learn more and discover what these words mean for Christians today. Support the show