Category Archives: Dr. Karen’s Podcast Guests

January 24, 2023

Righting Past Ills: A Conversation with Jeff Rasley About Reparations or Community Development (Episode # 401)

Learning to create and live as a community is difficult when there is a history of oppression and disenfranchisement. Today Dr. Karen speaks with returning guest Jeff Rasley about the responsibility of the United States to Native American Nations. Listen to discover why community development may be more powerful than reparations and how local community ownership is important to success. Jeff is the author of many books including, “America’s Existential Crisis: Our Inherited Obligation to Native Nations.” His blueprint for working with the Basa people of the Himalayas also has implications for partnership with US Native Nations, other under-resourced communities, and the decisions of corporate leaders.

Reach Jeff at Jeffreyrasley.com

January 10, 2023

Why Do People Follow Dictators: A Conversation with Jeff Rasley (Episode # 398)

Why do people follow dictators? What are the implications for business leaders? Guest Jeff Rasley, the author of fourteen books including “The 72 Wisdoms,” shares his insights and perspectives on how to use wisdom to interrupt the patterns of fascist leaders. Jeff is the President of Basa Village Foundation, Secretary of Scientech Foundation, board member of the Indianapolis Peace and Justice Center, Co-Founder of the Jeff and Alicia Rasley Internship program for the ACLU of Indiana, and a graduate of the Indiana University School of Law and the Christian Theological Seminary. Dr. Karen speaks with Jeff Rasley about the importance of critical thinking and love in preventing and overcoming fascism.

Reach Jeff Rasley and get his book, “72 Wisdoms” at www.jeffreyrasley.com

 

December 27, 2022

A Conversation with Rob Brown about Business Reputation and Recovery from a Major Health Crisis (Episode # 395)

Rob Brown, based in Nottingham, UK, the home of Robin Hood, is the author of the bestselling book, “Build Your Reputation”, host of the world’s only daily Fintech and accounting podcast, and leader of the Accounting Influencers Roundtable. Rob speaks with Dr. Karen about the importance of being distinctive and memorable in business branding and addresses how he came back from a major health crisis.  He also shares what difference his faith made in his recovery.

Reach Rob Brown on LinkedIn: http://uk.linkedin.com/in/therobbrown

December 20, 2022

Conversation with Terence Chatmon: Are Your Children Prepared to Defend Their Faith? (Part 2) (Episode # 393)

Terence Chatmon is the President and CEO of Victorious Family, a family discipleship ministry that equips and empowers Family Champions, on five continents, to develop mature and thriving followers of Christ. Author of the five star best-selling book, “Do Your Children Believe?,” Terence offers a proven step by step process to create a personalized family discipleship plan that works for families, including those with grown children. His prior executive positions include significant roles at Coca Cola, Johnson and Johnson, Citibank, The John Maxwell Leadership Foundation, and Equip Leadership. Today he speaks with Dr. Karen about what parents can do to cultivate, in their children, the kind of life-giving love relationship with God that leads to lasting faith.

Go to VictoriousFamily.org to access discipleship resources

 

Send an email to Admin@transleadership.com and in the subject line write “I want Terence’s book.” The drawing for the free books will take place on 23 Dec 22 at 5 pm ET.

December 13, 2022

Are Your Children Prepared to Defend Their Faith? with Terence Chatmon (Part 1) (Episode # 392)

Terence Chatmon is the President and CEO of Victorious Family, a family discipleship ministry that equips and empowers Family Champions, on five continents, to develop mature and thriving followers of Christ. Author of the five star best-selling book, “Do Your Children Believe?”, Terence offers a proven step by step process to create a personalized family discipleship plan that works for families, including those with grown children. His prior executive positions include significant roles at Coca Cola, Johnson and Johnson, Citibank, The John Maxwell Leadership Foundation, and Equip Leadership. Today he speaks with Dr. Karen about what parents can do to cultivate, in their children, the kind of life-giving love relationship with God that leads to lasting faith.

Go to VictoriousFamily.org to access discipleship resources

Get Terence Chatmon’s book at DoYourChildrenBelieve.com  

November 22, 2022

Conversation with Todd Isberner and Wendie Pett: Marriage in God’s Way and Timing (Episode # 388)

Todd Isberner and Wendie Pett knew they were soul mates from the beginning, yet it would take more than five years for their families to get on board. Both used their experiences from previous marriages as learning and growth opportunities. Committed to a godly courtship, they trusted God to work out the details. Today, Todd and Wendie speak candidly with Dr. Karen about what they do to keep their marriage vibrant and how they help other couples. Wendie also talks about her concept of the body as a Total gym and how she used her expertise in natural fitness to heal her broken clavicle without surgery. Tune in to their podcast, Your Biggest Breakthrough and to Wendie’s podcast, Visibly Fit.

Reach Todd at Toddisberner.com; Reach Wendie at wendiepett.com

November 8, 2022

Todd Isberner: Award Winning Fundraiser and Mentor to Men (Episode # 385)

Todd Isberner was founder and president of ShareMedia Services. He became the leading national and international expert in Christian Broadcast Fundraising. The author of the book, “What Every Man Needs to Know,” Todd mentors men on the Four F’s of Faith, Family, Fitness, and Finances. Today Dr. Karen speaks with Todd about his life, business, and Christian journey. Listen to hear how God used the good, the bad, and the ugly to transform Todd’s life and how God now works through Todd to transform the lives of other men.

Reach Todd at Toddisberner.com

Listen to  https://yourbiggestbreakthrough.com/podcast/

October 25, 2022

Barry Shore: The Ambassador of Joy

Barry Shore, The Ambassador of Joy is a multi-patent serial entrepreneur, mental wellness activist, philanthropist, speaker, author, podcaster, and former quadriplegic who is now swimming around the world! Join Dr. Karen today to hear Barry’s secrets to living a joy-filled life with vision, purpose, and rejuvenating energy no matter the circumstances. Find out what Barry does daily to go MAD and love DOG POOP.

Reach Barry at www.BarryShore.com

Email Barry@BarryShore.com, Subject: Dr. Karen for free e-book, The Joy of Living

Listen to The Joy of Living Podcast

October 11, 2022

Rafael and Nikita Ortiz: How Listening to My Wife Saved My Life

Rafael and Nikita Ortiz built a 30+ year marriage on the foundation of faith and friendship. Each of them prioritized the family and were deeply committed to one another. That’s why Rafael was shocked when Nikita refused to join him for what he believed was his dream job and opportunity of a lifetime at the Pentagon. Why was Nikita making this call and how did it save Rafael’s life? They both join Dr. Karen to talk about their life-saving decision as well as how authenticity, compassion, and faith make a difference in their lives today.

September 27, 2022

Pastor Canisius Gacura: Live Your Unlimited Destiny

Pastor Canisius Gacura is the senior pastor of Nyabugingo Worship Center in Rwanda, Africa, and the author of two books, “Unlimited: Conquering on My Knees” and “Discover Your Destiny: And Become a Destiny Helper. “Pastor Gacura grew up in war torn Uganda and had many hardships to include nearly dying from a poisonous snake bite, measles, and then polio that left him permanently unable to walk. Dr. Karen talks to Pastor Gacura about how God used his hardships to prepare him for his destiny to help heal a post-genocide nation. She also talked to him about what God is doing today through executive business leaders, God’s ambassadors in the workplace.

Give to the Nyabugingo Worship Center ministry and building project at: https://give.y360.org/give/canisius           Specify Rwanda

Follow the ministry on:  bit.ly/unlimitedrwanda