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?

What does it actually mean to live intentionally? In this spontaneous episode of Mango Diaries, we unpack the difference between simply wanting something and actually building the habits, discipline, and follow-through to live it out.

In this episode we explore what “intentional risk taking with Jesus” really means: taking small steps when you feel a nudge, pursuing what matters, and trusting God even when you don't know exactly where the path will lead.

Intentional living isn't about getting everything right. It’s about knowing what matters, taking the next step, and being willing to grow along the way.

What is it really like living in Costa Rica as an expat? In this episode of Mango Diaries, we take you behind the scenes of four years living abroad in Costa Rica and share the highs, lows, and lessons we’ve learned along the way.

From the laid-back pura vida lifestyle, tight-knit communities, Spanish and incredible nature to tropical bugs, expensive groceries, car-buying challenges, and the realities of everyday life, we’re sharing the things you might not hear about on a typical Costa Rica vacation.

Note* Alison was pregnant while filming this episode and abruptly ends it because her legs were numb!

What does it mean to take a risk with faith? In this episode, we talk honestly about risk in relationships, careers, finances, family, and following God into the unknown.

We share stories of risks that paid off and how our perspective on risk has changed through different seasons of life. Taking small steps of faith can build our “faith muscles” and give us the courage to trust God with what comes next.

If you’ve been wondering whether it’s time to take a risk, make a change, or simply trust God more deeply, this conversation is for you.

After ten years living in a country other than the United States, our home country, we explore the pros and cons of life abroad.

Is the grass really greener on the other side?

Is language learning worth it?

Join us this week as we talk through our favorite and not so favorite parts of living abroad.

It's our first episode! Today we are sharing the nitty gritty behind the podcast. Who we are and why we've decided to start the mango diaries podcast.

Let's go!