Reconnecting to Spiritual Strength with Janele Nelson

In this episode of the Searching Inward Podcast, Scott Reall, Seth Abram and Anna Bryant speak with Janele Nelson, Mission Director at YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties. Scott and Janele have known each other for almost 20 years after her job sent her to Restore Small Groups in Nashville. Janele discusses her work at the YMCA and how the organization continues to provide a great place to help people reach their full potential during this time of divisiveness. She also talks about her experience with Small Groups and its impact.“Staff development isn’t just professional. I mean, staff in the Y, you can’t give away what you don’t have. So if you’re there to actually help people in spirit, mind, body and you’re suffering,  and no one’s paying attention to yours, that’s not good. It doesn’t work.” -Janele [09:21]“I think everybody does struggle with a human condition and it looks different and unique for all of us.” -Anna [12:50]“‘Cause I see you as a worldwide leader. Always have.” -Scott [22:55]“We like to say, ‘What we do is solitaire work that can’t be done alone,’ and we do need to transcend moving from me to we.” -Seth [26:25]TIMESTAMPS[00:05] Intro[00:23] This week’s guest, Janele[04:31] YMCA’s current work worldwide[08:13] Janele’s role as Mission Director[13:18] Primary issues in her community[18:11] The value of Restore Small Groups[22:27] Janele’s mission and purpose in life[27:02] Restore’s impact in non-Christian environment[30:53] What’s on Janele’s heart to shareFollow and ContactFacebook: Restore Small GroupsInstagram: @restoresmallgroupsYouTube: Searching Inward PodcastWebsite: restoresmallgroups.org