Builders: A Podcast of the Lorentzsen Center

In this inspiring episode of "Builders," we engage with J'Neil Gibson, a passionate Program Coordinator at Youthworks in North Dakota. J'Neil is fervently dedicated to supporting marginalized youth, focusing on those who are struggling, homeless and at-risk. Our conversation dives deep into the essence of J'Neil's work: forging strong relationships as

Welcome to the Builders Podcast, where we engage in thought-provoking conversations with inspiring individuals who are making a real impact and helping to build a more trustworthy world. In this episode, we're joined by Shannon Watson, the Founder and Executive Director of Majority in the Middle.With over two decades of experience in electoral politics, she has advised candida

**Spotlight Interview with Kurt Russell, 2022 National Teacher of the Year**Join us as we sit down with Kurt Russell, the 2022 National Teacher of the Year, a dedicated educator with 25 years of enriching the minds of students at Oberlin High School in Oberlin, Ohio. Journey with us through Kurt's inspiring story, from the day he was deeply impacted by his early inspirations t

In this episode of the Builders Podcast, we have the privilege of sitting down with Delson Saintal (@dsaintal1 on Instagram), the remarkable founder of Xperience Barbers, a venture that has been making an impact in the Fargo-Moorhead area since its inception in 2021.Having successfully expanded to the vibrant Detroit Lakes location in 2022, Delson's impact continues to grow. H

Welcome to the Builders Podcast, brought to you by the Lorentzsen Center for Faith and Work. In each episode, we dive deep into the stories of people who are building organizations, businesses, and movements that are helping to build a more trustworthy world. Join us as we explore the remarkable journey of Amy Longtin, the founder and CEO of Tech4Kids.Amy Longtin is a trailblazer w

Introducing our latest podcast episode, where we had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Ken Foster, professor of political science and Director of Community Engagement. In this episode, we explore the release of Concordia College's Climate Action Plan. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Foster provides valuable insights and perspectives on this critical topic, drawing on his

This week features Jenny Sheets, Director of Startup Programs at Emerging Prairie. Jenny's work focuses on energizing the startup community in Fargo-Moorhead. In that capacity, she leads StartupBREW, "A weekly meetup for entrepreneurs, creatives, and community members to connect and explore the entrepreneurial journey."

This week's conversation features Cory Hepola--high-impact communicator, strategic connector, innovative storyteller, and founder of CSS Media+. Cory has received awards and commendations for his accomplishments as a Concordia College alum, television news anchor, and storyteller. Learn more about Cory at this link. To learn more about the Lorentzsen Center for Faith and Work,

Today's episode is with Laetitia Mizero Hellerud, executive director of Jeremiah Project, Fargo-Moorhead. Learn more about Jeremiah Program and Mizero Hellerud at the following link: https://jeremiahprogram.org/campuses/fargo-moorhead/To learn more about the Lorentzsen Center's programming this year, visit our new website: https://www.lorentzsencenter.com/

Mark Lindquist is a motivational speaker, astounding vocalist, Air Force Veteran, and most recently leader of a non-profit that provides direct support to people in Ukraine. Mark's clear sense of purpose, love for liberty, and passion to serve others have come together in a unique and moving way in the current moment. Learn about Mark and his mission at the following link: htt