Best Jonathan Rivera Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 49 - Service in New York State: a conversation with State Senator Nathalia Fernandez, Assemblymember Karines Reyes, and Assemblymember Jonathan Rivera 33:21

23d ago33:21

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Join us for a special edition episode of Why We Matter, featuring three members of the New York State Legislature for a conversation on the state of service in New York, the SOMOS conference, empowering the Latino community in New York, and more.

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Ep. 51 - Exploring our Shadows & Diving into Servant Leadership with Dr. Max Klau 26:45

2d ago26:45

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Dr. Max Klau, City Year staff alum and renowned speaker, author, consultant, and coach joins us for a conversation on the intricacies of servant leadership. From his journey as a volunteer, his research at City Year, and his work now as an author, Dr. Klau dives into the idea of shadows and light in the development of servant leaders. You can learn…

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Odyssey Soundtrack Spotlight - First Blood (1982) with Roger Feigelson and Neil S. Bulk 39:10

7d ago39:10

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It's a long road when you're fixing First Blood And it hurts when you have to double dip But this new release Corrects some notable flaws In some crucial ways It really rights the ship It's a Spotlight Your hosts David and Jens, they'll tell ya They're here to inform ya And they brought some friends Roger Feigelson And Neil S. Bulk Serve as our spe…

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Odyssey Soundtrack Spotlight - The Other (1972) with Tim Greiving and Chris Malone 2:07:38

9d ago2:07:38

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It's another Soundtrack Spotlight! This time, your humble hosts Yavar and David are joined by liner notes writer Tim Greiving and mastering engineer Chris Malone for an examination of Jerry Goldsmith's alternately lyrical and chilling score for Robert Mulligan's 1972 horror film The Other. Previously only available on CD as a 22-minute suite, the c…

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Ep. 50 - Scale & Impact on the Global Stage, a Conversation with Johan Uvin, Donahue Institute at UMASS Amherst 48:19

9d ago48:19

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Johan Uvin, Executive Director of the Donahue Institute at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, joins us for a conversation on the importance of cultivating and growing our young people, their skills, and providing opportunities for success.

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SPOTLIGHT : Allison Cunningham, Senior Corps Service Leader with City Year Columbus 22:13

16d ago22:13

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Join us for a Spotlight episode featuring Allison Cunningham, Senior Corps Leader with City Year Columbus. Allison shares with us her experience as a first year corps member to her time as a senior service leader. She also fills us in on her future youth services librarianship plans that City Year has inspired her to pursue.…

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New Recording of The Chairman Kickstarter - Only Three Days Remain 9:03

24d ago9:03

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With only three days left to pledge your support for a New Recording of Jerry Goldsmith's score to The Chairman on Kickstarter, Jens makes an impassioned plea to all of you to help make it happen. Click here for the Kickstarter pageBy Jens

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Ep. 48 - Developing a Leadership Mindset with Francesca Schuler, CEO of the Nantucket Project 38:16

1M ago38:16

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Join us on Why We Matter as we meet with Francesca Schuler, the CEO of the Nantucket Project. Francesca shares with our listeners her leadership journey, the importance of storytelling and elevating impact, and the critical role a service mindset plays in achieving success.

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Ep. 47 - Student Success Coaching in New York State, with Gio Barcenes, City Year New York 35:21

1M ago35:21

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Giovanni Barcenes, Senior Director of External and Government Relations at City Year New York joins us today on Why We Matter for an episode full of joy, hope, and ideas for the future. Tune in to learn more about the student success coach landscape in New York City and state, the power of storytelling, the SOMOS conference, and the future of caree…

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Ep. 46 - Exploring The Future of Student Success Coaches Supporting Students' Mental Health 38:24

2M ago38:24

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John Albright, Senior Vice President and Executive Director of City Year Denver, joins us today on Why We Matter to discuss his aspirations of growing mental health support for students across Colorado in tandem with City Year's student success coaches. Tune in to learn more about John, his path to City Year, and his plans for the future.…

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SPOTLIGHT: Raijene Walker, City Year Greter Boston '16 18:51

2M ago18:51

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Join us for a special edition Spotlight episode featuring City Year Greater Boston AmeriCorps alum, Raijene Walker. Raijene shares her journey to City Year, her experience serving in the Boston corps, and her joys along the way.

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Ep. 45 - Intentionally Cultivating Healthy & Happy Schools with Superintendent Dr. Ed Manansala 33:47

2M ago33:47

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Superintendent of El Dorado County, Dr. Ed Manansala, joins us today to discuss the conditions to create thriving school environments for all students. Join us today to learn more about Dr. Manansala's career and his passion for personalizing support for students, families, and communities.

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Ep. 44 - The Mentorship Multiplier with Dr. Rachel Teague, CYNH '06 and Josh Corey, CYNH '25 28:16

2M ago28:16

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Today Dr. Rachel Teague, CYNH '06 and her mentee, City Year AmeriCorps student success coach Josh Corey CYNH '25 join us for a conversation on the power and purpose of strong mentorship.

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The Way of Interruption (featuring Bill Simmons) 41:14

2M ago41:14

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Bill Simmons thought he was in control - until a child soldier in the Congo held him at gunpoint. In that moment, as the AK-47 clicked into place, Bill realized the terrifying truth: control was an illusion. Years later, as the CEO of a global nonprofit, he faced a different kind of pressure - leading an organization, carrying the weight of a missi…

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Can You Lead While Struggling? (featuring Matthew & Joanna Raabsmith) 33:34

3M ago33:34

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Matthew had been hiding a secret for years. A secret that was growing, festering, and slowly creating a wedge in his marriage. He was a pastor. A leader. A man who thought he had it under control - until he didn’t. Until Joanna asked him the one question he had spent years avoiding. In that moment, everything unraveled. Their marriage. Their minist…

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Odyssey Soundtrack Spotlight - Islands in the Stream (1977) and Doug Fake Memorial, with the Intrada Team and Chris Malone 2:35:51

3M ago2:35:51

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Intrada's new release of Jerry Goldsmith’s original film tracks for Islands in the Stream gave us the opportunity to not only talk about a score the composer regarded as a personal favorite, but also to share memories of Intrada’s beloved founder, Douglass Fake. On this very special Soundtrack Spotlight, the complete Odyssey team — Jens, Yavar, Dav…

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Ep. 43 - Creating Environments Where Students Thrive with Laura Furlong, Chief Executive Officer, Citizens of the World Charter Schools 33:03

3M ago33:03

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Join us for an inspiring episode of Why We Matter featuring Laura Furlong, Chief Executive Officer of Citizens of the World Charter School. Laura is a City Year Boston '02 and City Year Los Angeles '07 alum, and was a founding staff member of City Year Los Angeles. Laura shares with our listeners her journey of service and sheds light on her learne…

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Ep. 42 - Servant Leadership with Joe Patrnchak 41:44

3M ago41:44

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Joe Patrnchak joins us today for an episode surrounding the exercise of servant leadership. Joe served as the Chief Human Resources officer at the Cleveland Clinic and transformed their approach to leadership and people management. He serves as the head of Green Summit Partners and continues to be deeply engaged with the servant leadership model, a…

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Ep. 41 - Live Más & The Belief in The Power of Young People, a Conversation with Marchela Lavey, Taco Bell Foundation 31:13

3M ago31:13

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Join us for a special edition episode of Why We Matter featuring Marchela Lavey - Head of Programs & Partnerships at the Taco Bell Foundation. In this episode, Marchela shares with our listeners the journey that led her to Taco Bell Foundation’s philanthropic work and the exciting programs and opportunities the Foundation offers to communities acro…

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Ep. 40 - What Matters Most to You, a conversation with Principal David Errico 28:53

3M ago28:53

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Join us for a conversation with Duval County Schools Principal David Errico, who partners with City Year's Network for School Improvement. David touches on his experience as a social studies and civics teacher, his leadership journey, and his passion for comic books as a way to bring students and the community together.…

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The Kingdom Principle of Transformational Suffering (featuring Bryan Elliott) 50:08

3M ago50:08

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What do you do when life shatters around you? When everything you built - your family, your future, your faith - feels like it’s slipping through your fingers? Bryan Elliott knows suffering intimately. A tragic accident left his brother in a vegetative state. Addiction nearly destroyed his daughters. A brutal murder stole one of them forever. His b…

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Ep. 39 - Creative Civics, a Conversation with Peter & Paul Reynolds 47:36

4M ago47:36

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Today we are joined by two visionary creative leaders, brothers Peter & Paul Reynolds, for a conversation about the immense power of harnessing the creativity of young people. Join us to learn more about their stories, and to dive into the creativity of change-making. Learn more: https://www.reynoldstlc.org/…

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A New Conversation on Collective Church Trauma (featuring Kayleigh Clark) 40:19

4M ago40:19

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Episode Summary The church is supposed to be a place of healing. But what happens when it’s the source of the hurt? Too often, we hear stories of toxic leadership, forced terminations, and broken congregations. And yet, no one wants to talk about it - not in the pulpit, not in the pews. The result? Wounds that never heal, pastors who burn out, and …

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SPOTLIGHT: AJ Williams, Team Leader with City Year New York 37:42

4M ago37:42

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Today's spotlight episode features AJ Williams, Senior Corps Team Leader with City Year New York. Tune in to hear more about AJ's journey to City Year, his experience serving with City Year New York, insight into recent convenings he's attended with City Year, and his plans for a future in education.…

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Ep. 38 - Meet Every Learner's Needs, a Conversation with Robert Barnett 30:55

4M ago30:55

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Join us for a conversation about with City Year alum, Robert Barnett, the co-founder of the Modern Classrooms Project and author of Meet Every Learner's Needs: Redesigning Instruction So All Students Can Succeed - out tomorrow, February 5th! Together, Robert and Jonathan dive into the model of the Modern Classrooms Project and Rob's journey with Ci…

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Coached Off Staff: Seeking Reconciliation After Transition (featuring Jonathan Carone) 38:39

4M ago38:39

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Stepping out of ministry can feel like stepping into a free fall. For Jonathan Carone, leaving his church staff role wasn’t just a career transition—it was a journey of unraveling identity, reconciling relationships, and rediscovering purpose. In this episode of Life After Ministry, Jonathan shares his raw and honest story of being “coached off sta…

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Ep. 37 - Exploring Educational Leadership, a Conversation with Pablo Muñoz 35:19

4M ago35:19

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Join us on Why We Matter for an inspiring conversation with Pablo Muñoz, Managing Director of Muñoz & Company Educational Consultants. Pablo joins us as an expert in education leadership, having served as a teacher or administrator for over 30 years, and a superintendent for 16 years. Listen to learn more about Pablo's inspiring story and his exten…

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SPOTLIGHT: Sam Schraver, City Year Boston '23, Care Force '24, Care Force Project Leader 37:14

4M ago37:14

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Today's spotlight episode features Sam Schraver, City Year Boston '23 and Care Force '24, currently serving as a Care Force Project Leader. Follow Sam's journey to City Year, his experience serving with Care Force, and his exciting plans for a future in education.

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Why Culture Matters (featuring Jenni Catron) 55:24

4M ago55:24

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Episode Summary What if the missing piece to a thriving ministry isn’t more strategy or programs but healthier culture? In this episode of Life After Ministry, we dive deep with Jenni Catron, a renowned culture coach, to uncover the secret sauce behind teams that thrive. Together, we explore how great leaders don’t leave culture to chance - they bu…

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Episode 44 - Thriller - Guillotine (1961) with Leigh Phillips 3:46:37

4M ago3:46:37

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Say, what's that great big thing, amidst this collection of freshly-lopped heads? Sacre bleu! I's a new regular episode! Longtime friend of the show (and Certified Thriller Expert) Leigh Phillips joins David, Yavar, and Clark to discuss Jerry Goldsmith's music for the Thriller installment "Guillotine," a score that is by turns ominous, slyly beauti…

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Odyssey Interviews - Austin Symphony Conductor Peter Bay and Orchestra Librarian Ali Verderber 1:31:33

4M ago1:31:33

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In June of 2024, The Austin Symphony offered an evening of live Jerry Goldsmith music containing selections from Gremlins, Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Total Recall, and other beloved scores. A few months later, Yavar and Clark — who were in attendance at the concert, along with Goldsmith Odyssey co-founder Jens — spoke to conductor Peter Bay and…

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Ep. 36 - "The Power of With," a Conversation with Mark McIntyre 21:58

4M ago21:58

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Today we are joined by Principal and Co-Founder of Merchant McIntyre Associates, the leading federal government relations agency serving exclusively nonprofit institutions and organizations. Today's conversation discusses Mark's new book, "The Power of With." "The Power of With" is a #1 National Bestseller. The book is a concise and entertaining ma…

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Ep. 35 - Finding Purpose, Passion, and Joy, a conversation with Shajena Cartagena 38:21

5M ago38:21

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Today we meet Shajena Cartagena, Assistant Principal of Literacy at DC Public Schools. Shajena touches on her experience as a City Year corps member in Washington, DC, where she continued her career. Tune in to learn more about her experience finding purpose, passion, and joy.

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Ep. 34 - Committing to Community Voices, a conversation with Sonali Nijhawan, Director of AmeriCorps state and National 47:14

5M ago47:14

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This episode was recorded on December 17, 2024. Today we are joined by Sonali Nijhawan, Director of AmeriCorps State and National for an inspiring conversation covering her service and leadership journey. Sonali touches on her personal experience serving with City Year and her subsequent career in education and national service. Tune in for an ener…

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Ep. 33 - Partnering with Young People, a conversation with Kate Cochran, the National Partnership for Student Success 41:28

5M ago41:28

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Join us for a conversation with Kate Cochran, Managing Director of the National Partnership of Student Success Hub. Tune in to learn more about the important work of the NPSS, and the critical impact student success coaches add to schools and communities across the country. Together, we dive into the impact of this work on both local communities an…

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Season 3 Finale: What We Have Learned About Transition (featuring Bill Tom & Noe Rivera) 40:32

6M ago40:32

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Episode Summary: In this special episode of the Life After Ministry Podcast, Matt Davis, Bill Tom, and Noe Rivera - the founders of Pastoral Transitions - take listeners behind the scenes of their work, sharing insights into the emotional and practical challenges pastors face during ministry transitions. From navigating grief and burnout to finding…

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SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Jena Pugh, City Year Columbus Alum & Graduate School Strategist 16:16

6M ago16:16

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Join us for a conversation with City Year Columbus alum, Dr. Jena Pugh. Dr. Jena shares with our listeners her journey to City Year, the skills she developed through service, and how her unexpected "gap year" led to graduate school and a successful career in higher education. To learn about Dr. Jena's work as a graduate school strategist, please vi…

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Ep. 32 - Striving to Increase Access to Education, a conversation with Eric Chapman 39:33

6M ago39:33

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Today we meet with Eric Chapman, Principal of O.W Erlewine Elementary School to discuss his decades of leadership in Sacramento public schools. Eric dives into the benefit of whole child education and development.

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Ep. 31 - Making Places into Spaces for Community and Dialogue: A conversation with Jenn Hoos Rothberg, Einhorn Collaborative 40:39

6M ago40:39

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Join us for a conversation with Jenn Hoos Rothberg, Executive Director of Einhorn Collaborative. Together, we discuss Jenn's nearly two decades of leading the foundation and her personal and professional experiences that have deepened her understanding of the power of human connection, service, and their transformative legacy.…

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New Soil, New Roots - Part Two (featuring Brian Fisher) 28:36

6M ago28:36

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Why is it that modern churches seem so successful in introducing people to Jesus but struggle to lead them into a life of true transformation? Brian Fisher doesn’t hold back as he has done a deep dive on how there is something missing in the church experience: a failure to address the deeper stages of discipleship. Drawing from his own journey thro…

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SPOTLIGHT: Gage Barringer, City Year Greater Boston Second Year AmeriCorps Member 24:32

6M ago24:32

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Today we are joined by Gage Barringer, a second year AmeriCorps member serving with City Year Greater Boston. Gage shares with us their journey to City Year, and some of his lessons learned, memorable moments, and inspiring reflections from his service experience. Tune in for a moving episode.

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New Soil, New Roots - Part One (featuring Brian Fisher) 27:24

6M ago27:24

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What Happens When Ministry Ends? What do you do when the life you built for the kingdom - your identity, your mission, your livelihood - gets ripped away without explanation? For Brian Fisher, founder of a thriving pro-life nonprofit that saved over 18,000 lives, the answer wasn’t immediate. In 2020, he and his wife were forced out of the ministry …

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Ep. 30 - Kelly Corrigan, A Conversation on Bravery 41:19

6M ago41:19

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This week on Why We Matter, Kelly Corrigan, New York Times Bestselling Author and host of the Kelly Corrigan Wonders podcast, joins us for a conversation on the need for bravery in our dearest relationships.

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Ep. 29 - A Service Journey, with Tasha Booker, M.Ed, City Year 34:31

7M ago34:31

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Today we meet with Tasha Booker, Senior Vice President of External Engagement at City Year. Tasha discusses her journey to City Year through education and service, and shares a few of her memorable stories from her time as Executive Director of City Year Columbus.

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SPOTLIGHT: René Sebastian Cisneros, Team Leader, City Year Greater Boston 34:11

7M ago34:11

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Today on Why We Matter we have the chance to meet René Sebastian Cisneros- the Team Leader for City Year at Mattapan’s Young Achievers Pilot School.

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What's Your Story? (featuring Wes Gay) 41:10

7M ago41:10

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For more information about the work we do at Pastoral Transitions, visit us at https://pastoraltransitions.com/ To book a confidential call with our team, go to: https://pastoraltransitions.com/talk Learn more about the great work Wes Gay is doing through StoryBrand by going to: https://www.wesgay.com/ Episode Summary Imagine being just weeks away …

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What Happens After The Last Service? (featuring Matt McGee) 44:50

7M ago44:50

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For more information about the work we do at Pastoral Transitions, visit us at https://pastoraltransitions.com/ To book a confidential call with our team, go to: https://pastoraltransitions.com/talk Learn about the great work Matt McGee is doing through "The Last Service Podcast" by going to: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-last-service-p…

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Ep. 28 - A Conversation with Coach Brad Knighton, New England Revolution 24:49

7M ago24:49

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In this week's episode, we feature New England Revolution coach, Coach Knighton. Coach Knighton shares his incredible journey from professional player to coach and how he remains committed to giving back to his community. Tune in to hear his inspiring story of dedication, leadership, and supporting the next generation. This episode is brought to yo…

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Ep. 27 - Connecting the Head and the Heart, with John Barry, President & CEO of Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum 31:11

7M ago31:11

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Join us for a conversation with Major General John Barry, President & CEO of Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum. John joins us with extensive experience in public service. From serving in the United States Air Force for over 30 years as a combat veteran, fighter pilot, to becoming the Superintendent of Aurora Public Schools, and more.…

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Inside The Ministry Job Market (featuring Jordan Whilden) 26:15

7M ago26:15

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For more information about the work we do at Pastoral Transitions, visit us at https://pastoraltransitions.com/ To book a confidential call with our team, go to: https://pastoraltransitions.com/talk Learn more about the great work Jordan Whilden is doing through MinistryHub by going to: https://ministryhub.org/ Episode Summary What happens when you…

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