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

Send us Fan Mail Author, speaker, teacher, and innovation leader Sue Nilson Kibbey has helped churches and individuals experience spiritual breakthroughs by introducing this simple yet powerful prayer practice. If you are looking for a breakthrough in your life or ministry, check out the latest Better Together Podcast as we interview Rev. Kibbey.   Also, check out Sue's latest book, OPEN ROAD...

Send us Fan Mail In Christian Spirituality, one of the forgotten persons of the Trinity is The Holy Spirit. Suppose you want to develop knowledge and closeness to the Holy Spirit but are unsure where to begin. In that case, our guest, Rev. Dr. Pete Bellini, will give us some pointers in developing a relationship with the third person of the Trinity. Dr. Bellini is Professor of Church Renewal and E...

Send us Fan Mail Author, speaker, teacher, and innovation leader Sue Nilson Kibbey has helped churches and individuals experience spiritual breakthroughs by introducing this simple yet powerful prayer practice. If you are looking for a breakthrough in your life or ministry, check out the latest Better Together Podcast as we interview Rev. Kibbey.   Also, check out Sue's latest book, OPEN ROAD...

Send us Fan Mail The week leading up to Christmas, there is a lot of focus on presents, but perhaps the more important focus is presence. Jesus is Emmanuel, God with us, so how do we make room for God's presence in the busiest time of the year? Support the show

Send us Fan Mail There are times we see God moving, and there are times we wonder where God is. Yet, God promises to be with us always. St. Ignatius encouraged people to look for moments of consolation (noticing God’s presence, love, hope, and peace) or desolation (fear, anxiety, doubt, or despair). Join us as we explore this spiritual practice to draw near to God.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The Christmas season is often referred to "as the most wonderful time of the year."  However, the stress of holiday pressures with scheduling, spending, shopping, family, and loss can leave one forgetting the reason for the season.  So how can we recover the true meaning of Christmas as a rhythm of celebration and reflection?  In this episode, we sat down with Dr. Tesia...

Send us Fan Mail Pastor Kristi Smith, author of DREAM… A Guide to Grieving Gracefully, joins us this week as we prepare for the grief that often comes with the holidays. How do you plan this year to give yourself some grace in the midst of grieving? Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The holidays can be stressful, especially when it comes to your schedule and budget. There are some simple things you can do now to prepare so that you spend your time and money on the things that matter most.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail How do you change your life one day at a time? Often a subtle inner heart change can transform your relationships, increase your joy, and impact all you do.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Disappointments are part of life. Often in hindsight, we see God’s hand in it, but how do you wrestle with disappointment when you are walking through it?  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail How do we face fear when everything around us seems to say, “Be afraid, be very afraid.” As children of God, we have the ability to overcome fear. Join us as we learn from our 3-year-old how to conquer our fears.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail One of the most powerful words is just two letters, but “no” can be one of the hardest words to say. What really holds us back and how do we overcome those barriers to say “no” in a way that sets us free? Support the show

Send us Fan Mail When do you confront? When do you yield for the sake of the relationship? When do you compromise and how do you collaborate by the power of the Holy Spirit to fight in a way that seeks God’s best in a situation? Join us as we learn how to pick our fighting style.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Faster, faster, faster we go, pushing the limits and trying to get more done in a day than humanly possible. Yet, Jesus never rushed. God calls us to pause, to rest, and to be present. Join us as we explore practical ways to slow down in a speed-up world.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Was that God speaking, the devil, or the leftovers you ate for dinner talking? As people of faith, how do we know God’s will? Join us as we learn to hear from God in the big decisions and also in everyday life.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Shame is sneaky. It creeps in without us even realizing it and affects our relationships with God and others. Join us as we step out of shame and into God’s marvelous gift of freedom. So long shame! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail How do we live for God and not for the approval of others, especially when those voices ring so loud in our ears some days? Join us as we learn to let go of the people-pleasing one day at a time.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail There is so much pressure to look, act, and be perfect. How do you find the freedom in Christ to be who you really are? Support the show

Send us Fan Mail What do you do when the dark days come? When life seems to be too much to take? Join us for practical spiritual, physical, relational and emotional tools to find light in the darkness.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Are you looking for a job that matches your passion and calling but having a hard time getting there? Here are some practical tools that can help you find a job you love and get the experience you need to be hired.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Getting old can be lonely, especially if you move to a new community or enter a new season of life. It seems so much easier to make friends when you are a kid. How do you make friends you can depend on through the ups and downs of life? Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Dating is hard. How do you meet someone, and then how do you know if that person is the right one? This week, Callie and Roz unpack some of the green lights and red flags to watch for in the dating journey.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail You may have a desire to become a more generous person and give to others, your favorite nonprofits, and church.  But you may wrestle with the starting point or the actual "how" when you are facing bills and debt.  Callie and Roz dive deeper into practical steps in meeting financial goals when it comes to becoming more generous. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever asked yourself the question, "does my work really matter?"  At some point, we have all wrestled with that very question.  In this episode, Callie and Roz take a look at the deeper meaning of work and how to reclaim joy in what you do.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail We can be the most generous person and honor God with our giving and help those in need, but what about what's leftover?  Is what we do with the remaining money important?  Take a listen to why spending matters. Support the show