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Barbara Culwell sits downs with individuals to hear how they are on the path to living out their God given purpose as they are understanding and developing their Top 5 CliftonStrengths. You will be encouraged to hear how you are matters in your work and relationships. Join Barbara as she helps you navigate how to find more joy and purpose in your life as you hear other’s stories of embracing their strengths!
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5 hours ago
5 hours ago
31 min
Dan's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Woo, Futuristic, Communication, Activator & Belief
Caroline's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Empahty Woo, Adaptability, Connectedness & Positivity
Dan & Caroline Edelen are both from the San Antonio area. Dan went to UT and Caroline went to A&M. They have been married for 2 years, and currently live in Austin, Texas. They work for StuMo (college ministry) and do Missions Mobilization, where they train and send missionaries who have recently graduated from college. They love to be outside and both agree that breakfast tacos are the best food!
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Sep 15, 2026
Sep 15, 2026
28 min
Warren's top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Harmony, Belief, Communication, Analytical & Intellection
Warren lives in Austin, Texas and has been married to Barbara for 45 years. He loves spending time with his two daughters and husbands and eight grandchildren. He enjoys hunting, fishing and teaching and mentoring young men.
Books Warren has been learning from lately:
The Other Half of Church by Jim Wilder
Sacred Attachment by Michael Cusik
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Sep 1, 2026
Sep 1, 2026
27 min
Debbie's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Relator, Belief, Adaptability, Developer & Learner
Debbie Hannah Skiinner has been married 43 years and loves being a wife, mother, and “Mia” to her grandkids. She is and artist and Bible teacher and enjoys encouraging women to engage their hands in making art to help focus their heart on God. She is the found of WisdomInWatercolor.com

Aug 18, 2026
Aug 18, 2026
28 min
London's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Belief, Connectedness, Developer Posiitivity, and Intellection.
London is entering her third year of undergrad at Dallas Baptist University, majoring in Political Science. She is from Dallas, TX and is a 20 year old following Jesus & passionate about sharing His good news with others!!
"Do This Hour" Camp Mystic Counselor London Smith’s Story of Faith and Courage
London Smith delivers remarks at Rededicate 250 on the National Mall
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Aug 5, 2026
Aug 5, 2026
38 min
Amy's Top 5 ClifotnStrengths are: Communication, Woo, Positivity, Developer,& Arranger
Amy Havis leverages her background as a communications strategist to share a practical perspective about how people navigate difficult conversations and life’s hardest moments. After experiencing profound personal loss, Amy became a passionate advocate for replacing silence with presence and connection. Her writing invites us to show up—at home, at work and in grief—with honesty, empathy and heart. She
lives in Colorado with her family. What Not To Say at a Funeral
is her first book.
Visit her at www.AmyHavisAuthor.com
Link to take the CliftonStrengths Assessment
Coaching and Workshops with Barbara Culwell
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Jul 21, 2026
Jul 21, 2026
27 min
Natalie's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Harmony, Developer, Connectedness, Belief & Restorative
Natalie Lark is a dedicated educator who recently became a Certified Academic Language Practitioner (CALP) in order to provide intervention for students with dyslexia.
She is passionate about structured literacy and about seeing students thrive and reach their highest potential. Beyond the classroom, Natalie is a proud wife to Jeff, a mom of 2 adult sons, one married daughter and grandmother to one: joyfully anticipating the arrival of another grandchild this fall.
Link to take the CliftonStrengths Assessment

Jul 14, 2026
Jul 14, 2026
33 min
Nelson's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Futuristic, Relator, Focus, Consistency & Harmony
Nelson is a husband to his wife Mary, father of three kids under eight, elder at Providence Church in Austin, and founder and CEO of Honest Mary's, a six-location fast-casual restaurant brand across Austin and Houston. More than any title or role, what drives Nelson is the daily pursuit of integrating the strengths God has given him to faithfully serve his family, his church, his team, and the broader kingdom — believing that a life well-lived isn't about excelling in one lane, but showing up whole in all of them.
Link to take the CliftonStrengths Assessment
Coaching and Workshops with Barbara Culwell
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Jun 30, 2026
Jun 30, 2026
27 min
Link to take the CliftonStrengths Assessment
Coaching and Workshops with Barbara Culwell
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Jun 16, 2026
Jun 16, 2026
37 min
Brandon's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Woo, Positivity, Communication, Belief & Developer
Brandon Boyd has spent nearly three decades on the front lines of collegiate ministry with Cru, walking alongside students and families through life's most defining moments. A husband, father, and speaker, Brandon brings warmth and candor to the callings that matter most: faith, family, and fatherhood.
You can learn more about Delighting In Ben here.
You can oder Delighting in Ben book here.
Connect with Brandon: brandon.boyd@cru.org or call 1-405-269-1004
Follow him on Facebook here
Link to take the CliftonStrengths Assessment
Coaching and Workshops with Barbara Culwell
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May 26, 2026
May 26, 2026
25 min
Corey's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Belief, Woo, Restorative, Harmony, Connectednes
Corey Schmitt lives in San Marcos, Texas, where he leads Venture Ministries, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people find and follow Jesus. Passionate about strengthening the Church, Corey enjoys identifying challenges facing ministries and working to build practical, Gospel-centered solutions. Beyond ministry, he has a deep appreciation for the outdoors—especially hunting and fishing—and loves inviting others to experience the beauty of God’s creation alongside him.
Link to take the CliftonStrengths Assessment
Coaching and Workshops with Barbara Culwell
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You can learn about Venture Ministries here.
