What does it look like to say yes to God when the path ahead is uncertain? Meet Carl and Julie Gaede, the remarkable couple behind Tutapona, a Christ-centered organization bringing emotional healing to people affected by war and conflict.

Carl and Julie followed God's call from Wisconsin to Uganda, eventually expanding their work to Iraq and Ukraine. Today, Tutapona has helped more than 80,000 people participate in mental health programs designed to restore hope, build resilience, and support healing.

In this inspiring conversation, we talk about the courage to step into the unknown, the life-changing power of community-based trauma recovery, and what it means to trust God without having all the answers. Carl and Julie's story is a beautiful reminder that ordinary people can be part of extraordinary things when they say yes to a bigger purpose.

Show Notes:

About Carl and Julie: Carl & Julie founded Tutapona in 2008 to bring God's love and healing to the emotional effects of war. They have been married for 34 years and have four amazing children.

Get in touch with Tutapona

Tutapona Website: www.tutapona.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tutapona/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carl-gaede-17a51283/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tutapona

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@tutapona6930

Email: info@tutapona.com

What if the biggest risk isn't stepping out in faith but burying what God has entrusted you with?

In this episode, we sit down with Bryan Taylor, CFA, CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Cornerstone Management, to explore what it means to take intentional risks for Jesus with our finances, our careers, and our lives.

Bryan shares the story of how, at just 31 years old, he faced a life-changing decision: leave the company he worked for or take a leap of faith and buy it.

Drawing from more than 25 years of investment experience serving Christian nonprofits, Bryan offers a fresh perspective on generosity, financial stewardship, and kingdom impact. We discuss why every gift matters, how to give wisely, and how organizations can balance financial risk with responsibility.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why generosity isn't determined by the size of your bank account.
• How to develop a thoughtful philosophy of giving.
• What it means to steward God's resources rather than treat them as our own.
• Why God is more concerned with our growth than our fear of failure.

Listen in—and keep the talents out of the ground.

Contact Bryan - LinkedIn

Instagram - @worthyofthegift
Facebook - Worthy of the Gift
TikTok - @worthyofthegift

Learn more about Cornerstone Management - https://cornerstonemgt.net/

Purchase Worthy of the Gift - https://www.amazon.com/Worthy-Gift-Equipping-Organization-Transformational/dp/1971546070

We just got back from the THINQ Summit in Nashville, and this episode is basically us processing everything we heard, experienced, and are still thinking about.

Our biggest takeaway? Don’t force the door. Pray. Pay attention. Stay faithful. And trust that God’s timing is better than our own.

We also talk about the spiritual realm, the power of genuine Christian community, asking better questions instead of always searching for easy answers, and learning to rest in God’s sovereignty.

Plus… a popped tire, a rental van, a Walmart detour, four kids, and an early flight to Costa Rica. 😂

Come listen, think with us, and let us know: What’s something God has been teaching you about His timing lately?