Embrace Your Strengths

Episode 57 Learning in a Season of Winter With Lisa Elmore

Lisa's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: LEARNER, INPUT, WOO, COMMUNICATION & CONNECTEDNESS 

Lisa leads a women’s ministry in Atlanta, GA and is a mother of 4 children and 5 grandchildren.  Lisa enjoys running, traveling to and with her children and learning about the Bible and Israel. 

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Episode 56 Called to Shine in our Neighborhoods with Jessica Gilbert

Jessica's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: EMPATHY, RESPONSIBILITY, HARMONY, DEVELOPER & BELIEF

Jessica is a multiracial millennial mom of two who found her new role within Cru’s ministry Neighbor Bible Studies 2 GO after taking a closer look at her strengths and changed capacity. While she lives in the DFW area, she is most excited about equipping and inspiring women around the world to love their neighbors through her team’s Instagram account @called_toshine.  

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Episode 55 Grounded and Growing with Rachel Dodds

Rachel's Top 5 CiftonStrengths are: ACTIVATOR, WOO, BELIEF, ADAPTABILITY & POSITIVITY 

Rachel has lived in Austin for over two decades. She  started her career in full-time ministry and has since found a fulfilling career in Human Resources, most recently as an HR Business Partner at Dell.

 

Rachel gets life from connecting with people, eating at Matt's el Rancho, and taking spontaneous roadtrips.

 

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Episode 54 The Gift of Appreciation

Barbara's Top 5 ClfitonStrengths are: HARMONY, ADAPTABILITY, EMPATHY, CONNECTEDNESS & MAXIMIZER

In this episode Barbara talks about offering  the  Gift of Appreciation to others this Christmas season.  We all have a longing to be seen, valued and appreciated.  Taking time to give that to others could be such a wonderful gift to those you love!  

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Episode 53 The Gift of Peace with Barbara Culwell

Barbara's Top 5 ClfitonStrengths are: HARMONY, ADAPTABILITY, EMPATHY, CONNECTEDNESS & MAXIMIZER

In this episode Barbara talks about offering  her Gift of Peace  with her  strength of HARMONY to  others this holiday season.   It helps  to help provide a calming, inviting atmosphere with the people she encounters.    As you know and understand your own strengths you can be more encouraged to move towards others with your wonderful self! 

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Episode 52 The Gift of Your Presence with Barbara Culwell

Barbara's Top 5 ClfitonStrengths are: HARMONY, ADAPTABILITY, EMPATHY, CONNECTEDNESS & MAXIMIZER

In this episode Barbara talks about offering your gift of YOUR PRESENCE to others this holiday season.  As you know and understand your own strengths you can be more encouraged to move towards others with your wonderful self!  Her empathy "strength" is a gift to others who are hurting during this season.   

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Episode 51 My Brother the 50 State Marathoner with Chris Griffes

Chris's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: CONNECTEDNESS, LEARNER, ARRANGER, HARMONY & DEVELOPER

Chris graduated from Auburn University and moved to Seattle in 1979.  

He has worked as an architect at various firms focusing on healthcare,

commercial and  educational work. For the past 15 years he has worked as a project manager and staffing hiring manager.  

 

Chris is married and they have two  daughters, two granddaughters and two more on the way!  

 

He ran first his first  marathon in 2000 at age 45 and finished  his quest to run a marathon in every state in 2018 at age 62. You can read about his journey on his blog: Grif's Marathon Quest

 

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Episode 50 The Turquoise Table with Kristin Schell

Kristin's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  ACTIVATOR, ADAPTABILITY, CONNECTEDNESS, POSITIVITY & COMMUNICATION 

Kristin is on a mission to love her neighbors. She put a picnic table in her front yard, painted it turquoise, and began inviting neighbors, friends, and even strangers, to hang out and do life together at The Turquoise Table.

A new concept of hospitality unfolded in her neighborhood, and before long The Turquoise Table led to a movement of Front Yard People—ordinary people who long to create community right where they live.

Today, there are Turquoise Tables all across America-- in all fifty states and in thirteen countries. Turquoise Tables have become a symbol of hospitality, a safe place to sit down and connect, welcoming friends and strangers alike.

As founder of The Turquoise Table and Front Yard People movement, Kristin travels the country speaking at conferences and events with an encouraging word on how to open our lives and homes to others.

Kristin is the author of the book ​The Turquoise Table: Finding Community and Connection in Your Own Front Yard​ and the host of The Turquoise Table Podcast. Her inspirational story has been featured in popular media outlets, including The Today Show, Good Housekeeping Magazine, Country Living Magazine, Christianity Today, and Focus on the Family.

Kristin lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, Tony, and their four children.

While her favorite color may be turquoise, Kristin bleeds burnt orange for The University of Texas and believes the answer to world peace might involve a bowl of queso and salty tortilla chips.

More about Kristin at TheTurquoiseTable.com

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Episode 49 Passionately Serving in Eastern Europe

John’s Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  BELIEF, RESPONSIBILITY, HARMONY, POSITIVITY & RELATOR 

John is married to Mary and they have been on staff with Cru for 43 years. They have 3 adult children and one new grandson.  They have lived in Auckland, New Zealand and Budapest, Hungary. Currently they live in Austin.  John is involved in leadership development for Cru-Eastern Europe and travels there approximately every other month. 

He loves, BBQ, movies, jumping off things into water, hiking with Mary, going to festivals in little towns in central Texas, trying different foods, and generally exploring new experiences and adventures with Mary. 

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Episode 48 Strategically Listening and Praying

Kelley's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  CONNECTEDNESS, IDEATION, STRATEGIC, INPUT & COMMUNICATION 

Kelley has worked with Cru for 35 years and is  currently serving on the National Prayer Catalyst team. She is married to Jim, and they have 3 adult children: JP, Madeline, and Victoria, who all also serve with Cru in various capacities. She currently lives in suburban Austin. 

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