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In this dynamic episode, we explore the Pentagon framework with Eun K. Strawser, acclaimed author, pastor, and consultant. Eun invites us to reimagine leadership and the diversity of gifts that body of Christ needs to thrive. We also explore how these gifts can be applied in everyday life, emphasizing the importance of equipping the church to serve the community rather than just itself. Grab a notepad because this episode is full of rich insights!

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Meet Eun K. Strawser
Dr. Rev. Eun K. Strawser is the co-vocational lead pastor of Ma Ke Alo o (which means "Presence" in Hawaiian), non-denominational missional communities multiplying in in Honolulu, HI; the CEO of Iwa Collaborative; a community physician at Ke Ola Pono; and an executive member of the Christian Community Development Association (CCDA) with 20 years’ experience in both local and trans-local church planting work at executive levels.

Prior to transitioning to Hawaii, she served as adjunct professor of medicine at the Philadelphia College of Medicine and of African Studies at her alma mater, the University of Pennsylvania (where she and her husband served with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship) after finishing her Fulbright Scholarship at the University of Dar es Salaam.

She is the author of Centering Discipleship: A Pathway for Multiplying Spectators into Mature Disciples (IVP) and You Were Never Meant to Lead Alone: the Power of Sharing Leadership (IVP). She and Steve have three seriously amazing children.

Information taken from www.iwacollaborative.com/about.

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In this episode, host James Wilson Jr. speaks with Kenny Daniel, the operations and pastoral director at CrossRoads Camp to explore The Semicircle Lifeshape. They discuss how rhythms of work and rest are crucial for healthy leadership that can go the distance. Kenny shares his journey from pastoral ministry to camp leadership, emphasizing the value of moments over metrics and the need for godly optimism in challenging times.

If you're curious about learning more Kenny's work and the CrossRoads camp, visit www.crossroadscamp.com.

For a refresher on the Semicircle Lifeshape, visit www.uptick.org/Semicircle to watch a short video by Brittney Rossie and download the Semicircle Lifeshape graphic.

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In this episode, Shanicka House takes us on her journey of learning to hear and respond to God’s voice through the Circle Lifeshape. Together, we dig into Kairos moments and the many surprising ways God speaks. As both a mom and an entrepreneur, Shanicka brings a refreshing perspective on trust, obedience, and communal discernment in living a Jesus-shaped life.

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Meet Shanicka House
Shanicka Vail House is a devoted wife to Worship Pastor Chris House and proud mother of Raegan Leigh, Rhian Elise, and rainbow baby, Raine Christiann Ruth. A graduate of Valdosta State University, she is the founder of My TransParent (MOM)ents, where she encourages and equips moms through her ministry of transparency, and The MTM Store – an online store selling faith-based apparel. Shanicka also founded The R.U.T.H. Foundation for Women supporting mothers in need, and most recently launched That’s Bible For Kids, teaching families the importance of instilling God’s Word in children.

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