The Better Together Podcast with Callie and Rosario "Roz" Picardo

Bishop Frank Beard leads the Illinois Great Rivers Conference of the United Methodist Church, but first, he is a disciple of Jesus and a man of prayer. Bishop Beard shares his journey that started with cookies and kool-aid to prayer as a pastor in a hospital room to a prayer closet in his basement to a breakthrough prayer initiative that is catching fire throughout his annual confe

Rev. Jill Beck pastors three churches in Florida, including the newly launched Compassion Church. She shares her journey from domestic violence victim to healing to answering God's call and now helping others. Let her journey inspire and challenge you.Support the show

Combining faith and recovery, Pastor Greg Delaney returns to the Better Together Podcast this week to share how Christians can walk alongside loved ones struggling with addiction and how the Church can play a role in recovery. Greg works with churches across the country as well as the state and national government to advocate for faith-based recovery.Support the show

Pastor Greg Delaney is a leader in the recovery community, locally with boots on the ground but also at the state and national level. This week on the Better Together Podcast, Greg shares his story and how the possibility of life gave him the hope to overcome addiction one day at a time.Support the show

On this episode of the "Better Together Podcast," Pastor Roz explores the power of boundaries through personal anecdotes and scripture. Roz skillfully blends practical guidance with spiritual insights, emphasizing the critical role boundaries play in fostering health in relationships, personal well-being, and spiritual development. Drawing from biblical examples, includin

Most people are naturally resistant to change, so how do you create a culture that's open and innovative? Brad Aycock, Director of Fresh Starts and New Beginnings for the West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church, has worked to do just that throughout the conference, and helped churches and leaders shift the culture within their own congregations. He joins the Better

In this episode of our podcast, we delve into Callie Picardo's sermon "New Year's Rhythm - Slowing," based on Isaiah 40:28-31. Callie shares a personal story of overwhelming busyness and the need for slowing down in life. She challenges listeners to examine their own life pace, exploring themes of rest, renewal, and recovery. Drawing on the scripture from Isaiah

Discover the lost art of rest in our 'New Year's Rhythm Sabbath' podcast episode. We delve into the transformative power of observing the Sabbath, a practice deeply rooted in spiritual tradition yet often overlooked in our fast-paced world. Learn how embracing this day of rest, worship, and delight can combat the relentless pursuit of productivity and accumulation th

In this podcast episode, we delve into the theme of "Simplicity" from Pastor Roz's sermon at Mosaic Church. Emphasizing the need for a simpler life, Pastor Roz shares his personal journey of transitioning from a fast-paced, multitasking lifestyle to embracing rhythms of Sabbath, simplicity, solitude, and slowing down. Drawing from the teachings of Jesus in the Gospel

Instead of a New Year's resolution, what about a New Year's prayer, a prayer opening yourself up to God-possibilities and breakthroughs in your life? Author, pastor, and leader Sue Nilson Kibbey has helped countless individuals, churches, and groups add breakthrough prayers to their rhythm and seen God move in incredible ways. If you are ready for that to happen in your o