Best Jason Ramirez Podcasts (2025)

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2025 CSBC Year-End Review 36:20

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In this end-of-the-year episode, Pete Ramirez, Sarah Graham, and Marc Tempesta sit down to look back on a landmark year for California Southern Baptists. From a powerful overseas moment that put Christmas hope in sharp focus, to a growing movement of prayer gatherings across the state, to fresh stories of generosity through Cooperative Program, thi…

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Airline Generative Engine Optimization Explained: What Every Aviation Marketer Must Know 51:36

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This episode closes out the 2025 Diggintravel Podcast season with a deep dive into one of the topics that kept coming up in our Airline Leaders Series conversations: Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). After a year of interviews with airline CMOs, CDOs, and digital leaders in partnership with 815Labs, we wanted to switch gears and dig into a very…

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EPISODE 126 [guest]: What Gets Founders Funded with Chris Halligan 56:06

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Closing out this four-part series on entrepreneurship is an inside look at the investment side of startup funding. Guiding the way is serial entrepreneur Chris Halligan, co-founder of Good Human Investment Partners. He breaks down what angel investors look for in early-stage companies and why founder character can matter as much as metrics. Then he…

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EPISODE 125 [guest]: Driving Innovation in a Startup Community with Juan Garzón 41:44

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Launching a new company is among life’s greatest challenges. It demands resilience, decisiveness, adaptability, vision and resourcefulness. The founders who succeed know they cannot do it alone. This is where a strong startup ecosystem can make all the difference. Here to unpack those forces and share a ground-level view of Charlotte’s entrepreneur…

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2025 The Ministry Behind the Gold Shirt 38:38

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Disaster Relief had a year like no other, at home, across the nation, and around the world. In this episode, Kendrick Neal joins us at the table for a candid conversation about what God has been doing through California Southern Baptist DR volunteers who just keep showing up. From unexpected partnerships to moments of Gospel impact that still surpr…

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EPISODE 124 [guest]: Navigating the Tech-Talent Shift with Brooks Raiford 39:35

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North Carolina is becoming one of the fastest rising tech hubs in the country. Matt sits down with Brooks Raiford, CEO of NC Tech, to unpack the forces shaping the region’s innovation economy. They get into hiring trends, the truth about the AI skills gap, why non-tech companies now dominate tech hiring, and the surprising drop in computer science …

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EPISODE 123 [guest]: “Unmasking Your Imposter” with Gary Frey 48:33

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From perfectionism at age ten to coaching CEOs who quietly wonder if they belong, Gary exposes how comparison, credentials and hidden shame steal confidence. Join this lively conversation as Gary gets brutally honest about the sneaky scripts that fuel imposter syndrome. He also shares personal stories of betrayal, resilience and finding freedom thr…

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Protecting Your Church Before a Crisis Means First Finding Your Bylaws 43:18

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Most churches don’t think about their bylaws…until something goes wrong. In this episode, Pete and Sarah sit down with “ordained attorney” and longtime ministry leader Phil Kell to unpack why bylaws, boards, membership records, and minutes are not just “paperwork,” but essential tools for protecting your church, your people, and your Gospel witness…

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2025 Annual Meeting Recap (On Location) 18:32

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Get ready for a quick listen! Recorded live from the International Family Festival at New Vision Church in Milpitas, this episode shares the energy and encouragement of our CSBC Annual Meeting. Join Sarah, Pete, and Jason as they reflect on key moments, celebrate God’s work across California, and look ahead with unity, both in prayer and on mission…

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Airline Leaders Interview Series – Jason Ward [Azul Airlines] 37:08

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This is the fifth episode of our 2025 Airline Leaders Series, brought to you in partnership with 815Labs! For this episode, we traveled to Lisbon during the World Aviation Festival to meet with Jason Ward, Vice President of Marketing and People at Azul Airlines. In this episode, we talk about: How Jason’s journey across Morris Air, Southwest, JetBl…

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Go and Tell: How Globalization Is Shaping California’s Churches 44:24

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In this episode of The GC Collective, Bay Area Send City Missionary James Westbrook joins Sarah Graham and Francis Chung for a thought-provoking conversation on how globalization is transforming the landscape of ministry in California. From the shifting identities of urban and rural churches to the call for pastors to think like missionaries, James…

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Airline Leaders Interview Series – Juliana Ramirez [Flair Airlines] 51:03

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This is the fourth episode of our 2025 Airline Leaders Series, brought to you in partnership with 815Labs! In this series, we speak with top airline digital and ecommerce leaders to uncover how they drive growth, optimize digital performance, and build smarter strategies for the future. For this episode, we traveled to Lisbon during the World Aviat…

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United in Prayer & On Mission: Your 2025 CSBC Annual Meeting Guide 35:32

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Annual Meeting is here! We preview everything you need for Milpitas including registration tips, Pastors’ Conference details, major business items on the docket, must-do auxiliary events, the new CSBC app rollout, exhibit hall hours, and the family festival. Register messengers & guests at https://csbc.com/2025-annual-meeting/ *To clarify what was …

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New Studio, Big Moves, and a Strong CP 40:25

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Pete Ramirez, Sarah Graham and Jason Robertson assemble to launch Season 3 from our new GC Collective studio. We recap listening sessions with church planters, share highlights from the Executive Board meeting, and offer a preview of the CSBC Annual Meeting in Milpitas. Hear about the 2026 $5.1M CP objective, why decentralizing CSBC’s headquarters …

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Taking Care of Your Pastor—Retirement, Social Security, and Real-World Stewardship (w/ CFO Marc Tempesta) 34:02

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Wondering if you should opt back in to social security? How should churches and pastors think about retirement, Medicare, and long-term planning, especially for younger leaders just getting started and for seasoned pastors who feel behind? Season two wraps with a practical, boots-on-the-ground conversation every church needs. Sarah and Jason welcom…

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Caring for Pastors’ Mental Health with Chuck Padilla 39:46

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Burnout, anxiety and depression are real struggles church leaders face. On this episode, Pete and Sarah talk with Pastor Chuck Padilla, a discipleship pastor and licensed therapist. With decades of experience in ministry and counseling, Chuck brings a deeply practical and deeply biblical perspective to the conversation around mental health in minis…

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California Missions with special guest: Terry Barone 38:28

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Welcome back to a lively conversation mixed with gratitude, storytelling, and behind-the-scenes history as Pete and Sarah welcome former CSBC Communications Director Terry Barone to the table. Together, they celebrate the impact of California Mission Offering (CMO) dollars while Terry shares decades of insights on promoting CMO well, funny mishaps …

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Embracing Renewal: Leading Through the Church Lifecycle 38:21

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Every church experiences seasons of growth, plateau, and sometimes decline. In this episode, Sarah and Jason invite Dr. Jimbo Stewart (yes, we said Jimbo) from the North American Mission Board’s Replant Team to talk about what it looks like to lead with wisdom through each stage. Learn about Renew California, a new network designed to help churches…

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Ethnic Ambassadors at the Table 47:10

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In this lively episode, the podcast gets both of CSBC’s ethnic ambassadors in one room—and the conversation doesn’t disappoint. Mark Gayden (Long Beach Harbor Association) and Nestor Amaya (Sequoia Association) talk about the unique role of the Black and Hispanic church in California. From succession planning to embracing technology, this episode e…

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Airline Leaders Interview Series – Sara Walter de Freitas [TAP Air Portugal] 1:02:13

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This is the third episode of our 2025 Airline Leaders Series, brought to you in partnership with 815Labs! In this series, we speak with top airline digital and ecommerce leaders to uncover how they drive growth, optimize digital performance, and build smarter strategies for the future. For this episode, we traveled to Lisbon to meet with Sara Walte…

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When Ministry Pulls in Two Directions 44:17

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What happens when the call to shepherd a church feels at odds with the call to shepherd your home? In this tender and timely episode, Will and Tarah Browning get real about the quiet tensions that ministry families face. From burnout and bitterness to boundaries and date nights, they speak with disarming honesty about what it takes to protect your …

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EPISODE 122 [GUEST] – How Underdogs Win: Leading with a Healthy Mindset (Mike Hartman) 45:56

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What does it take for an underdog to win their face-off against adversity? Former NHL enforcer and Stanley Cup winner Mike Hartman joins the show to share his journey from house league long shot to professional athlete and how mindset made all the difference. Now as founder of the Healthy Mindset App, Mike is guiding both corporate and professional…

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100 Years, 20 Billion Dollars, & One Big Family 47:24

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The GC Collective crew unpacks the 2025 SBC Annual Meeting with reflections on the Cooperative Program’s centennial celebration, key decisions about our shared theology and structure, and the rich fellowship that makes it all worth showing up for. From floor debates to hallway laughs, ethnic gatherings, and more, this episode reminds us why we’re s…

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EPISODE 121 [guests]: Thrive or Survive: HR’s New AI Reality with Jason Walker and Rey Ramirez 45:19

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As the mind-boggling pace of AI continues, how can a self-respecting HR professional keep pace? More to the point, how can one find ways to thrive rather than just survive or, worse yet, become irrelevant? Joining the show for this powerful conversation, Jason Walker and Rey Ramirez, co-founders of Thrive HR Consulting, unpack how artificial intell…

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EPISODE 120 [guest] - Shifting from Fear to Fire with Heather Hansen O'Neill 42:42

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In this high-energy episode, award-winning speaker, TEDx powerhouse, and leadership igniter Heather Hansen O’Neill talks about how to stop letting fear run the show and start leading with fire through purpose, passion, and action. From literally flying on the trapeze to metaphorically helping leaders leap into their fullest potential, Heather share…

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Better Together Means All In: May Board Recap 44:55

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Pete and Sarah sit down with Pastor Tito Villegas of Rise Church to talk about the latest CSBC board meeting, and what’s ahead for the Cooperative Program in this 100th year of celebration. They also unpack highlights from the Champions Retreat, a powerful moment of prayer, and where things stand with the potential relocation. Listen now for a clea…

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EPISODE 119: [guest] Being a Limitless Leader with Dr. Mary Hemphill 43:27

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What does it take to become a truly limitless leader? Joining the show is Dr. Mary Hemphill, a global leadership strategist and founder of The Limitless Leader. Mary shares game-changing insights about self-leadership, human-centered growth, and the courage to unlearn what no longer serves us. From conducting a “human audit” of your life to redefin…

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Airline Leaders Interview Series – Sevilay Gökduman [Pegasus Airlines] 42:21

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This is the second episode of our 2025 Airline Leaders Series, brought to you in partnership with 815Labs! In this series, we speak with top airline digital and ecommerce leaders to uncover how they drive growth, optimize digital performance, and build smarter strategies for the future. For this episode, we traveled to Istanbul to meet with Sevilay…

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Church Planting and the 2% Goal: Rallying Around a Movement in California 30:41

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In this episode, Sarah sits down with church planting strategist Will Browning for an update about multiplication, momentum, and ministry on the West Coast. Will details the big-picture goals for California’s 2% vision, fueled by the notion that in ministry, we should “attempt something so bold it’s doomed to fail unless God is in it.” You’ll hear …

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Prayer Is the Power: Reclaiming God's Presence in California 45:27

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What if prayer wasn’t a task, but a return to the delight of walking with the Lord? In this stirring episode of the GC Collective Podcast, Sarah chats with Francis Chung and special guest Bill Elliff—a longtime pastor, revival leader, and author—for a soul-deep conversation about the role of prayer in the 2% Vision. While other initiatives focus on…

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The Church, Culture, and Common Sense 47:39

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Jonathan Keller, President of California Family Council is back with Jason and Sarah to talk cultural confusion, biblical clarity, and why California’s public square needs the voice of the Church. From gender identity and the rise of young men returning to church, to the political divide among the next generation, this conversation dives deep into …

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Airline Leaders Interview Series – Ismael Monzon [Air Europa] 50:00

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This is the kickoff episode of our 2025 Airline Leaders Series, brought to you in partnership with 815Labs! In this series, we speak with top airline digital and ecommerce leaders to uncover how they drive growth, optimize digital performance, and build smarter strategies for the future. We’re starting strong with Ismael Monzón, Head of Digital Gro…

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Evangelism & the 2% Goal: Reaching California Together 31:35

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It’s Easter week, and while churches across the state prepare to share the hope of the resurrection, we’re zooming in on the long game: reaching 2% of California with The Gospel. Jason Blankenship joins Pete and Sarah to unpack CSBC’s evangelism strategy—from grants and workshops to Gospel engagements and baptisms—and how your church can be part of…

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Revitalization, Replication, and… Reproduction 41:02

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The GC Collective Podcast dives into the CSBC’s vision for church revitalization and multiplication. Pete, Sarah, and Jason unpack the latest updates from staff week, including inspiring reports from our own IMB missionaries, new strategies to engage unchurched communities, and the push to revitalize 500 churches over the next decade. Jason also in…

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SBC’s Big Decisions Ahead 37:52

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Jason Robertson is back at the table, just in time to tell us how he once “Ferris Bueller’d” his way into a St. Patrick’s Day parade on Bourbon Street—tracts in hand. Beyond the laughs, we’re diving into some big SBC topics: the latest updates from the Executive Committee, the financial health of CSBC, and why this year’s national meeting in Dallas…

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Airline UX Series: Lessons in Building Digital Products & UX Teams and Solving the Build vs. Buy Dilemma 58:35

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This is the latest episode in our Airline UX Series in partnership with 815Labs! In this series, we’re speaking with top airline and travel UX leaders to uncover the secrets behind building exceptional digital experiences. This time, we explore airline digital platforms, product teams, and the build vs. buy dilemma with insights from Remus Moraru, …

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Compassion in Action: The Send Relief Story 40:25

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Skateparks, cheeseburgers, and global missions. Our hosts are on location in San Diego to catch up with Bryant Wright, president of Send Relief, fresh off a Serve Tour that saw 700 volunteers, 40 projects, and numerous salvations. Bryant unpacks Send Relief’s mission, from global hunger to fighting human trafficking, and shares jaw-dropping stories…

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Transforming Churches Through California’s Prayer Movement 45:39

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Prayer isn’t just a practice—it’s the foundation for everything we do in ministry. In this episode, Sarah Graham sits down with Grant Bennett and Dennis Henderson (author and prayer leader) to unpack how pastors and churches can build a culture of prayer that fuels evangelism, strengthens leadership, and transforms communities. From California’s st…

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The Audiobook - Z-isms: Insights to Live By 9:00:33

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BOOK CAPSULE: Richly authentic, deeply personal and highly motivating, Z-isms offers new ways to better ourselves, our experiences and our encounters. Matt keeps it casual, as though in private conversation with readers, freely sharing his life experiences as an entrepreneur, athlete, single parent, caregiver and nonprofit founder with practical in…

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EPISODE 118 [solo]: Z-isms 5th Anniversary Special 14:30

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The show is BACK! Following a record hiatus, Matt reemerges to explain where he’s been, what’s happened since, what’s occurring now and what lies ahead. These include his relocation, progress with THE BRIGHT SIDE (newsletter for LinkedIn), two high-profile upcoming presentations, show plans for 2025-2026, and a special announcement in concert with …

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Airline UX Series: Data-Driven UX—Lessons from Turkish Airlines 41:19

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This is the fifth podcast in our Airline UX Series in partnership with 815Labs! In this series, we’re speaking with top airline and travel UX leaders to uncover the secrets behind building exceptional digital experiences. This time, we dive into the world of digital analytics and data-driven UX with Kamran Emre Sayin, Digital Analytics and MarTech …

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Breaking It Down: The New CSBC Budget & What It Means for You 44:15

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Big changes are coming to the CSBC budget, and we know you’ve got questions! This week, Pete and Sarah sit down with Richard Spring, Pastor at Living Hope Church and chairperson of the Finance and Budget Committee, to talk about the new budget structure that was just approved by the Executive Board. What does it mean for churches? How does it impac…

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Gospel Partnerships and Cooperation Insights with Tony Wolfe 44:53

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Tony Wolfe, Executive Director of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, joins the podcast! From the rich history of South Carolina Baptists to their inspiring partnerships with California churches, Tony shares insights into building a "One Family" mindset, the power of the Cooperative Program, and the Gospel's transformative work across the nation…

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Looking Ahead and Planning for 2025 41:36

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We can’t plan well for 2025 without looking through the lens of the 2% vision. As January throws open its doors with endless opportunities, our hosts take a moment to chat with Pastor Scott Hinman, the head of the CSBC Vision Task Force, to get an update on the status and help us all to focus on what matters most in the ministry of the local Califo…

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Looking Back at 2024 33:34

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Listen in as our hosts take a brief moment to look back and celebrate the wins of 2024. There is much to be thankful for and our convention of churches -working together for the furtherance of The Gospel- is one big reason why. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from The GC Collective. Email us at [email protected] Sign up to receive This Week at CS…

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Airline UX Series: Mobile-First Design 54:32

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This is the fourth podcast in our Airline UX Series in partnership with 815Labs! In this series, we’re speaking with top airline and travel UX leaders to uncover the secrets behind building exceptional digital experiences. This episode is a special one, recorded on the road in Belgrade with Srdjan Prokić, Head of E-Commerce at Air Serbia. Srdjan sh…

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Sitting Down with Dr. Adam Groza, President of Gateway Seminary 33:02

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The GC Collective hosts Dr. Adam Groza, President of Gateway Seminary! Pete Ramirez and Sarah Graham discuss Dr. Groza's journey to the presidency and uncover the ways in which Gateway Seminary is a standout amongst higher Christian education across the nation. This is a must-see/must-listen episode. Email us at [email protected] Watch Dr. Groza's I…

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Planter vs. RE-Planter: Do You Know the Difference? 31:23

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Sarah Graham sits down with planting/replanting experts Will Browning and Co-host, Jason Robertson to discover the distinctions between the two roles and to help listeners discern whether or not there has been a calling to either of those positions. Churches across California are in need of both and the CSBC, in partnership with Send Network Califo…

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Airline UX Series: The 3 Pillars of Building High-Performing Design Teams in Travel 54:00

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This is the third podcast in our Airline UX Series in partnership with 815Labs! In this series we're speaking with top airline and travel UX leaders to uncover what it takes to build outstanding digital experiences. This time, our guest is Martyn Reding—former Head of Digital Experience for an airline at Virgin Atlantic and now Director of User Exp…

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2024 Annual Meeting Recap 57:33

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Pete Ramirez and Sarah Graham invite Fresno pastor Moises Garcia to the table to recap the 2024 CSBC Annual Meeting! The convention was overflowing with activities and fellowship and there's a lot to celebrate. Pete also goes deeper into the 2025 CP budget. So, listen in to hear about it all! To watch the recorded live streams of the Annual Meeting…