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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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Thursday May 08, 2025
Thursday May 08, 2025
Beth's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Ideation, Input, Connectedness, Learner & Intellection
Mother of four, grandmother of 1, Beth English has learned the refining power of waiting years to be a mother and grandmother. If there are encouragement cheerleaders in heaven, Beth wants to be one. She delights in small group discussions like the ones she has had mentoring women for over 50 years with Cru. She and her husband, David, frequently speak on Phases of
Life for women and men. Her book, The Unextinguished Light, speaks to what it means to have a truly significant life. It is available at the bookstore at davidaenglish.com
Embrace Your Strengths EP 97 Called to Encourage with Beth English
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Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Patti's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Relator, Learner, Focus, Achiever & Maximizer
Patti has experienced Austin’s transformation since arriving at The University of Texas. With a degree in civil engineering, she spent the early part of her career collaborating with developers and planners to design subdivisions in Austin in the 1980s. During this time, she also began investing in Austin real estate, giving her firsthand experience with the city’s dynamic housing market. As she raised her family, Patti embraced her role as an educator, which allowed her to connect with people from various Austin communities. Her passion for helping with housing continued to grow, and over the years, she has become a trusted consultant to family and friends, helping them unlock the potential in their homes and maximize living spaces.
Patti’s real estate business is driven by her friendly approach and systematic problem-solving skills, cultivated through her engineering and math teacher background. Her approach is built on strong relationships, clear communication, and a commitment to efficient, streamlined processes. Whether you are buying, selling, or looking to invest, Patti leverages her deep
knowledge of Austin and her growth mindset to help her clients achieve their housing goals. When she’s not working, you’ll find Patti exploring Austin’s neighborhoods, reading or listening to books, cheering on her grandchildren with her husband or enjoying the mountains of Colorado with her two children and their families.
You can learn more about Patti at Patti Chesney Realtor
Follow her Patti Chesney Realtor on Instagram
Call her: 512:891-9585
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Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Brittany's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Relator, Positivity, Developer, Communication & Adaptability
Brittany is a wife, adoptive mom, former foster mom, and the Executive Director of Radiance Women’s Center—a life-affirming pregnancy resource center serving women and families facing unplanned pregnancies. With a heart for the vulnerable and a passion for walking with others through hard seasons, Brittany brings a unique blend of compassion, leadership, and faith to both her family and her ministry.
Her personal journey as an adoptive and foster mom has deepened her commitment to seeing every life as valuable and every story as redeemable. Through her role at Radiance, she leads a team dedicated to offering free, Christ-centered services like pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, compassionate care, and material support—so no mom or dad has to walk alone.
Whether at home or in the community, Brittany is driven by a desire to be the hands and feet of Jesus, helping others flourish even in the most unlikely places.
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Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Faye's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:,Responsibility, Consistency, Harmony, Belief and Restorative
Faye has been married to John for 42 years. She loves being Mom to Josh, Alex, and Kathryn. She absolutely loves being the “Tutu” (Hawaiian for “Grandmother”) to her two rambunctious grandsons, Liam, age 10 and Gabriel, age 6.
You can follow Faye on Instagram @fwaidly
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Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Kari's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Woo, Activator, Communication, Connectedness & Developer
In 1998, at her first Cru Winter Conference, Kari stood to her feet as Bill Bright laid out a challenge inviting students to fully surrender their lives to Christ. Though she had no idea what that meant at the time, it launched her toward a life of connecting others to Jesus.
Kari spent 15 years with Cru’s campus ministry, leading teams in Texas and Oklahoma, but it was her time in Ethiopia that shaped her heart for the world. Gripped by a desire to reach the unreached, she spent five years as a Global Missions Director before joining Jesus Film Project in 2017. (total yrs on staff 24)
Kari’s love for connecting the body of Christ to kingdom resources along with her experience serving in Global Partnerships, Global Expansion, and Digital Strategies naturally led to her current role as Director of Global Expansion. She brings two decades of experience to her role and a passion for seeing the Great Commission fulfilled.
When she isn’t on a plane, she enjoys hosting others in her Atlanta home. You might stop by for a bowl of jambalaya but you’ll stay for a life-giving dose of southern hospitality.
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Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Grace's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Consistency, Empathy, Relator, Harmony & Belief
Dr. Grace English is an Internal Medicine Physician and founder of
CARE (Christ-centered Abortion Recovery & Education) and of Deep
in the Heart Ministries. She is the host of “Getting Real to Heal with Dr.
Grace” podcast that launched in 2024. She loves to find testimonies
from people who have experienced the transforming power of Christ in
whatever hardship they have faced. Grace also personally has walked
through the steps of shattering strongholds to finding freedom in
multiple areas of her life so she is passionate about helping others find
the same freedom. Grace is married to John for over 30 years and
they live in Tyler, Texas. They have 3 wonderful adult children Sarah,
Daniel and Matthew who are pursuing their passions as they follow
the Lord for their lives. She loves her new “add-on” babies her son-in-
law Austin & daughter-in-laws Jocelyn and Abby.
Getting Real to Heal with Dr. Grace podcast
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Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Sarah's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Deliberative, Restorative, Input, Consistency and Learner
Sarah lives in Aguja, Nigeria snd works with Student Life Movement, an arm of the Great Commission Movement of Nigeria (GCMN), also known as Campus Crusade for Christ International (Cru). For 17 years in her work she has been actively engaged in discipleship, mentoring, and student outreach She began her spiritual journey in Christ while watching the Jesus film as a young girl. Her spiritual growth was nurtured through follow-up, Sunday school, and discipleship programs over the years.
While studying Accounting at the university, she was introduced to GCMN staff, these connections deepened her faith.. This journey continued throughout her university years and eventually became her divine calling in fulfilling the Great Commission.Her relationship with GCMN played a pivotal role in her personal life as well. A friendship with a fellow GCMN staff member during her university days eventually blossomed into a relationship, leading to her marriage to Dr. Mudasiru Yusuf! They are blessed with 3 biological children and one adopted daughter.
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Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
David's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Woo, Communication, Positivity, Strategic & Developer
Christie's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Connectedness, Empathy, Responsibility, Positivity & Developer
David and Christie live in Austin, Texas and have been married for 30 years. They have three adult children and one grandchild with another on the way!
David works part-time for The Bible Project and together they are owners of a Cosmetology and Barber School. They love people and bring joy and hope to those around them!
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Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Warren's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Harmony, Belief, Communication, Intellection and Analytical
Barbara's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Harmony, Adaptability, Empathy, Connectedness & Maximizer
Warren and Barbara live in Austin, Texas and have been married 43 years. They both enjoy mentoring men and women and loving and caring for folks in their home with warm hospitality. Their two daughters are married and they have 7 grandchildren.
Recent books Warren is gleaning from are: Preparing for Heaven by Gary Black and Dallas Willard and Living Like Backward by David Gibson
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Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Dan's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are :Context, Activator, Maximizer, Futuristic & Learner
Julie's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Activator, Relator, Belief, Responsibility & Connectedness
Dan and julie were married in 1983 and have enjoyed a lifetime of ministry opportunities. 17 years with CRU working with College students and the past 25 years in church ministry. They currently live in Grand Island, NE where Dan is the Lead Pastor at the Grand Island Evangelical Free Church and Julie is the Teaching Director for the local Community Bible Study. They have 3 adult children and 5 grandchildren and love pursuing growth in their own marriage as well as helping others in theirs. They have also been presenters at the Family Life Weekend to Remember conferences for 30 years.
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