Welcome to Tilted Halo, the sanctuary for every woman in ministry, and in fact, anyone on this journey of life. In this episode, I share a time when I was abruptly asked to resign from my position, an unplanned circumstance that threw me into a swirl of uncertainty, loss, and despair. However, through this turmoil I unearthed the strength to be grateful and appreciate the good amidst the bad. I'm going to explore how to uncover joy in the midst of chaos, even when it seems most daunting. It's not about sugar-coating hardships, but about finding the silver lining in those clouds. Let's embark on this journey of embracing gratitude even when life gets messy.

In this episode I chat with Matt Hug, the master of volunteer recruitment and management, and we share the secrets to transforming your nonprofit's volunteer force. Get rid of those ideas of volunteer callouts, we're headed straight to the power of personal, one-on-one recruitment strategies. Volunteering's personal gains, from skill building to spiritual fulfillment, are often masked by the notion of selfless service. Together with Matt and I, will shed light on how these personal rewards are the actual fuel for long-term service and satisfaction.

It's not about the transactions, it's about the stories. Our conversation will also touch on the art of story sharing in donor engagements, where there is great effect in connecting with people on an emotional level, far beyond the balance sheets. Take these insights for your nonprofit or ministry and join the conversation for even more growth and learning opportunities.

What happens when our spiritual beliefs clash with our identity? In this episode, Matt Gill, from DO THE DAMN THING Productions, talks about his story, sharing with me the struggle of being a gay man in a devout Christian family. His journey of self-discovery, highlights the crucial role of acceptance within faith communities and reveals the harmful effects of judgment and condemnation. We'll talk about managing insecurities, the power of God's love, and the unique strength found in vulnerability, emphasizing how important sharing our individual stories is in uplifting others. This episode concludes with a reminder of how important it is to keep a strong connection with God as your foundation while navigating life.