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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 understand more about what is great about YOU and your own strengths. Join Barbara as she helps you navigate how to find more joy and purpose in your life through discovering your best self.
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Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
Episode 41 Leading Strongly and Learning Humbly with Karin Dyer
Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
Karin's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: COMPETITION, ACHIEVER, COMMAND, LEARNER & RESTORATIVE
Karin is a born and raised Austinite. She graduated with her Bachelors from Christopher Newport University in Virginia. She has worked across various industries, but currently serves as Chief of Staff for a Texas State Representative. Karin is very fond of her dog, Hadleigh and her horse, Faress. She loves the outdoors and you can often find her out on the ranch shooting or on the golf course on any given weekend.
Coaching and Workshops with Barbara Culwell

Tuesday Aug 03, 2021
Episode 40 Reflecting God's Character in France with Paola Daly
Tuesday Aug 03, 2021
Tuesday Aug 03, 2021
Paola's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: COMMUNICATION, DELIBERATIVE, WOO, HARMONY & RESTORATIVE
Paola is from Chile and has lived in the U.S., Chile and Mexico. She and her husband Keefe live in southern France and their work is reaching college students in that region with Cru. They will celebrate their 20 year anniversary in November. They have 3 boys who are 16, 14 & 9. She loves traveling and languages.
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Tuesday Jul 27, 2021
Episode 39 Catalyst for Asian American Women with Vivian Mabuni
Tuesday Jul 27, 2021
Tuesday Jul 27, 2021
Vivian’s Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: POSITIVITY, COMMUNICATION, FUTURISTIC, STRATEGIC & ACTIVATOR
Vivian is a national speaker and author, bible teacher, and podcast host. Her writing has appeared in Christianity Today, SheReadsTruth, Our Daily Bread, Propel Sophia and her teaching on the YouVersion Bible App. She has been a keynote speaker at conferences, universities and churches across the country including IF:Gathering, QCommons, Cru Winter Conferences, and Biola University. With 32 years serving on staff with Cru, Viv loves teaching about the Bible and practical application to ministry and life and serves on the Board of Trustees at Denver Seminary. Author of "Open Hands, Willing Heart," and Founder and podcast host of “Someday Is Here” for AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islanders) leaders, Viv loves drinking coffee with her husband of 30 years, Darrin, and marveling at their three young adult kids
Book: Open Hands Willing Heart

Tuesday Jul 20, 2021
Episode 38 Reaching Cadets to Impact the World with David Preston
Tuesday Jul 20, 2021
Tuesday Jul 20, 2021
David’s Top 5 CliftonStrengths are ADAPTABILITY, CONNECTEDNESS, IDEATION, STRATEGIC & FUTURISTIC
David serves as National Director of Valor, a division of Cru. David and Laura live in College Station, TX, with their four children. Their desire is to establish effective ministries on every U.S. campus with cadets and veterans.
Over the past twenty years, David and Laura have helped establish ministries at over 150 ROTC and Service Academy Campuses in the U.S and Europe. They are currently developing staff and resources to establish ministries to be within arm’s-reach of every cadet and veteran on college campuses.
David graduated from Texas A & M and also has his Master’s of Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary.
Mission Readiness Book by David Preston

Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
Episode 37 Taking it to the Next Level with Marshall Bowen
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
Marshall's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: ARRANGER, MAXIMIZER, COMMUNICATION, BELIEF & WOO
Marshall Bowen is an attorney in the Austin office of Butler Snow LLP where he practices appellate law, commercial litigation, and government relations. A native of Austin, Marshall is an active member of his community, serving on the boards of the Shield-Ayres Foundation, the Shield Ranch Foundation, the Texas Agricultural Land Trust, and the Texas Advocacy Project. Marshall holds a B.A. in political science from Texas A&M University, a M.A. in theology from St. Mary's University, and a J.D. from St. Mary's University School of Law. Marshall and his wife Madison reside in Austin, Texas, with their yellow lab Hank, and are expecting their first child soon.
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Tuesday Jul 06, 2021
Episode 36 Wondering if My Strengths Matter with Wendy Kohman
Tuesday Jul 06, 2021
Tuesday Jul 06, 2021
Wendy’s Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: CONTEXT, ADAPTABILITY, IDEATION, EMPATHY & BELIEF
Wendy grew up in South Florida. swimming, snorkeling, fishing and waterskiing...it was pretty much idyllic. She graduated from Auburn University in speech communication with a minor in political science. She got involved with in Campus Crusade (Cru) as a student at Auburn and worked with Cru for the next 37 years.
She is married to Mark. Together they served with Cru in Romania and Austin, Texas. In February 2020...right before the Covid lockdowns, they moved to Colorado Springs where Mark works for Mission Training International.
They have three grown children, Matthew, who is married to Starla, Katie, and Will.
Wendy enjoys current events and culture, improv comedy, painting, dabbling in anything that sparks creativity.

Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
Episode 35 Investing in the Next Generation with Sheri McGill
Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
Sheri's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: MAXIMIZER, STRATEGIC, RELATOR, COMMUNICATION & WOO
Sheri and her husband Jack and have been in full-time ministry with Cru for over 43 years. They live in Orlando and have 3 grown and married children and 9 grandchildren. They love spending time together and traveling together as a family. One of her favorite things to do is mentor young moms and young married couples. She has always been playful and young at heart even though as she says, "I’m a bit older now!"
Maximizing her time and using her creative side has been really fun especially now as she has a lot more discretionary time. She is energized by planning all kinds of parties, helping others with their wedding plans, or organizing things.
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Thursday Jun 24, 2021
Episode 34 Instilling Value in Others with Martha Wirgau
Thursday Jun 24, 2021
Thursday Jun 24, 2021
Martha's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: EMPATHY, POSITIVITY, ARRANGER DEVELOPER & INCLUDER
Martha lives in Tallahassee, Florida with her husband Dave. They have been on staff with the Navigators for over 36 years and have 9 children and 8 grandchildren. Recently understanding her top 5 CliftonStrengths helps her understand why her family teases her by sometimes calling her Pollyanna or Tom Sawyer!

Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Episode 33 Celebrating Our 40th Wedding Anniversary! with Warren Culwell
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Warren's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: HARMONY, BELIEF, COMMUNICATION, ANALYTICAL & INTELLECTION
Warren is a native Texan and graduated from the University of Texas and Dallas Theological Seminary. He and his wife Barbara have two grown daughters and 5 grandchildren. He loves hunting and fishing with buddies and Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla ice cream.
Coaching and Workshops with Barbara Culwell

Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Episode 32 Leading Women to Find Their Place in God's Story With Carrie Runn
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Carrie’s Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: STRATEGIC, BELIEF, MAXIMIZER, LEARNER & INTELLECTION
Carrie is a native Texan, a proud Texas Longhorn, and a graduate of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Her passion is making theology practical and God’s Word accessible. She is married to Gary and they have two children, Courtney and Davis. They love to travel and explore new places and cultures. She has served in campus ministry, as a missionary in Italy, and in digital communication and theological development with Cru. Carrie appreciates a good sense of humor, a good book, and good conversations with friends over coffee. As the Women’s Ministry Director at Austin Ridge Bible Church, it is her privilege to shepherd women toward maturity in Christ and help them make a spiritual difference.
Coaching and Workshops with Barbara Culwell