PODCAST · society
Intersect
by Jim Moon
Finding connection in each other’s story.
Episodes
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A Church for Kids
Summary In this episode, Jim visits with the children and leadership of Kids' Night Church in Arlington, Minnesota. They explore its origins, activities, and impact on the community. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Hip Hop Family Shop 12:31 The Origins of the Ministry 15:29 Impact on Kids'…
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Stir Up the Stir Crazy: A Conversation about Networking with Angela Obert
In this episode, Angela Obert talks about her decision to stir up the stir crazy in 2020. As a result bringing friends together to process the pandemic, Angela chose to transition from her corporate job by leveraging her innate connecting skills to launch a networking franchise in the North Metro...
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A Rubber Meets the Road Reverend: Talking with Ezra Kenyanya about faith that works
Summary In this episode, Jim engages with Ezra Kenyanya, to explore his multifaceted journey as a community leader, youth pastor, and advocate for practical humanitarian work. Ezra shares his experiences growing up in a Christian household, his transition from Kenya to the U.S., and how various...
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Silent Witness: A chat with Cortney about Mental Health Ministry
In this episode of Intersect, Jim Moon speaks with mental health professional Cortney Buckholz about the intersection of mental health and ministry. They discuss Cortney's journey into the field of mental health, the importance of presence, the power of listening, and how vulnerability can foster...
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Finding Peace in our Pain: A chat with Takes a Village founder Kim Steffens
During an anxiety-inducing health crisis, Kim Steffens found peace by praying for people. The prayers of a supportive community also encouraged Kim amid her fear and uncertainty. She realized it Takes A Village to support people during their most difficult struggles. Through her experience, a...
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Forgiving after a hit and run: A chat with Dr. David Levy
Dr. David Levy discusses the power of forgiveness and reframing after a recent hit and run. Listen to discover how to walk in freedom by processing your grievances in conversation with God. Dr. Levy is the author of Gray Matter: A Neurosurgeon Learns the Power of Prayer... One Patient at a Time.…
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A chat with Samuel Ikonne about dreams
What if your boss told you about a promotion coming your way because of a dream he had the night before? Would you believe him or say, "How about giving me the promotion today?" Find out how Samuel's calling aligned with the dream of his boss in this episode of Intersect.
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A chat with Maydys about freedom
Maydys shares how her friendship with Jesus transformed her life and spilled over into her workplace. She was set free from living a double life and found freedom by learning to trust God wholeheartedly. Find out how her experience with God improved her work relationships and opened the door to...
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A chat about change: Four-year-old Oli helps her mom meet Jesus.
Discover how Oli helped her mom, Maydys Johnson to meet Jesus during Karen Lewis' Bible Study seminar at Minnesota Camp Meeting. To learn more about the Lifting Up Jesus Bible Study lessons from Karen Lewis go to: https://liftingupjesus.net
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A chat with Marc Walwyn about listening and winning
Attorney Marc Walwyn operates his legal practice as a ministry. In this episode, Marc describes how his faith in Christ has influenced interactions with legal clients, atheist friends, and old classmates from college. Marc's motto at work is "Listening. Winning." Marc shares how this motto has…
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A chat with Latosha Cox (Coach T) about her Black Girl Sabbatical™️
Latosha shares her journey of self-discovery and healing through her black girl sabbatical. She emphasizes the significance of knowing what you need, having the courage to ask for it, and being open to receiving it. Latosha highlights the power of asking for help and offering specific support to...
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A chat with Coach T about curiosity
Through a curious encounter with a little dog named History, Jim met Coach T. (Latosha Cox) while on a morning walk with his wife Ingrid. In today's episode Coach T shares how curiosity opened and closed doors in her life through a move from St. Paul's Rondo neighborhood where she grew up to her...
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A chat with Rich about promoting mission through film
In this episode Jim interviews Rich Aloha, a mission videographer and YouTuber, who shares how he ended up at Jim's place after a series of unexpected events. Rich talks about his passion for using his videography to promote organization looking to make a difference in the world. Find Rich on...
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A chat with Mandy about talking faith
Mandy Phillips stoped by Intersect to share her journey from sleeplessness to speaking out, and from fear to finding her voice through faith-filled prayers. Discover how Mandy found courage by praying God's promises over her insecurities and struggles. Find Mandy on Facebook, Instagram, and at...
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A chat with Dr. John Shin about the still small voice
Dr. John Shin was called into medicine after journeying with his father through brain cancer. At the time John was working for the United States Patent Office and walked away from a guaranteed job to pursue medicine 4 years after taking the MCAT. Listen to discover how John's attentiveness to the...
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A chat with Annette & Karla about front door connections
During a difficult day Annette Moon received an unexpected visit from Karla, her FedEx driver. Discover how both of them were surprised by what happened next in this divine appointment.
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A chat with George and Janet about free tickets
During a Christmas visit to Dollywood, my wife Ingrid met a couple at one of the shows because they had received free tickets from a friend. Discover how God used two free tickets to help us find a connection in each other’s story.
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A chat with John about GlobalRise
John Casillas serves at GlobalRise, an organization focused on nutrition and community development. In this episode, John discusses the issue of chronic malnutrition and the impact it has on children's health and development. John emphasizes the importance of collaboration and community…
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A chat with Taurus about reaching kids on the court
AS A FORMER TWO-SPORT ATHLETE, TAURUS WAS trapped in a lifestyle of crime, fast money, and drug abuse from the age of 12 to 19. This led to low-academic performance, wasted athletic opportunities, and poor decision-making. His life took a positive turn after one tragic night helped him discover…
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A chat with Danny about the fingerprint of a shepherd
Danny Hesterly shares his journey from teaching at an alternative school, to youth ministry, to church administration, to directing a prayer network for pastors through the Chattanooga House of Prayer. He discusses the importance of vulnerability when seeking to create a safe space for others to...
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A chat with Miss Daisy about Becoming
Donna Daisy Pratt is a family friend with Cherokee roots. In this episode on becoming, Daisy highlights the importance of coming home and her calling to write a play about the Brainerd Mission educators who joined their Cherokee friends on the trail of tears. The Brainerd Mission officially…
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A chat with Carl Wilkens about genocide and forgiveness (part 2)
In the second half of our conversation with Carl Wilkins, he discusses how Rwanda sought to implement justice after the '94 Genocide. He explains the limitations of traditional justice and introduces Rwanda's restorative model of justice. Carl shares the story of Maria and Filbert and describes…
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A chat with Carl Wilkens about genocide and forgiveness (part 1)
Carl Wilkins shares his experiences during the Rwandan genocide and the power of kindness and empathy in the face of unimaginable violence. We explore the impact of war on identity and the role of storytelling in shaping perspectives. We learn the power of being present during times of crisis and...
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A chat with Kate about becoming and influencer (part 2)
In part two of my conversation with Kate Tsarenko, she talks about finding success on Instagram along with an experience of intimidation she faced on the platform. The bullying escalated when some of her personal conversations were overheard and shared online. Kate felt unsafe everywhere and lost...
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A chat with Kate about leaving bullies behind (part 1)
In this conversation, Kate Tsarenko shares her experience with bullying in the church and its impact on her faith and self-confidence. She also discusses her relationship with a boyfriend who struggled with addiction and how it affected her perception of God. Ultimately, these experiences led…
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A chat with Marty about underground connections
Marty Phillips serves at the crossroads of the past and present; in a place where tradition and innovation meet. In this episode of Intersect, join host Jim Moon as he sits down with Marty, to reflect on Marty's mission to support house churches among the people and places who have historically...
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A chat with Solo about riding Shotgun
In a heartwarming reunion on Intersect, we journey with Solo, a creative whose life has been a tapestry of challenge, change, and transformation. From small town life in Worland, Wyoming, to the hustle of survival in Houston, Solo's story is a testament to the power of grace. Listen as he…
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A chat with Louesa about my roots
Louesa and my mom Louise Moon are half cousins. Louesa's mother was the half sister of my mom's grandfather Leonard. In this episode we discuss our roots and early Adventism in the Ukraine.
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A chat with Kelsie about learning to dance again
Kelsie Ziesmer was mysteriously hospitalized while on vacation in Cancun. The morning after her hospital admittance in this Mexican paradise, Kelsie was unable to walk. Listen to her story to hear the miracle of her restoration and the day when she learned to dance again.
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A chat with Miles and Sam about leaving the lab behind
There are times in life when a dramatic shift occurs. For Miles and Samatha Kim it was leaving a blossoming career in engineering, for a pursuit of pastoral ministry. The challenge? Leaving certainty for uncertainty and leaving convention for calling. Listen and learn from their story about…
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A chat with Bri about romance, communication, and the stories we tell ourselves
Romance found Bri Stock in the little ways; one conversation at a time. At first it was a hi and bye. Then an increasing stream of text messages. Then late night conversations. Discover how to speak your story through her story of falling in love and staying in love.
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A chat with Gabriela about broken dreams
Gabriela Garcia dreamed of being a wife, mother, and missionary. Discover how Jesus made a mosaic of grace from Gabriela's broken dreams by teaching her to surrender the idol of her ideals.
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A chat with Andrea about prayer and talking to strangers
In Andrea's walk with God, she has often experienced Him introducing her to people she's never met. Find out how heaven connected Andrea with a stranger in Denver International Airport who would end up sharing a hotel room with her when they were stranded.
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A chat with Robert about abandonment and surrender
Robert Coronado grew up between the crossfire of his father and mother's anger, addiction, and resentments toward one another. By the age of nine his parents were divorced. Neither of them had the tools to take care of Robert. By the age of twelve Robert's father moved him from Nicaragua to the...
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A chat with Angel about recapturing one's childhood
Angel Crisp had to grow up fast. Because of family drama there wasn't a lot of time to be a child. At 21 she is in a crash course nursing school, pressing into God, and seeking to recapture some of the magic of the childhood she feels she missed. Listen to discover an intersection between Angel's...
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A chat with Esther about childhood courage
From having to stand for her faith as a child in Cuba, to being bedridden as an adult without knowing if she would walk again, Esther Avelar shares about God's faithfulness through the trials of her life.
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A chat with Stan about the evolution of a creationist
Stan Beasley grew up in an Athiest home. Learn how the death of a childhood friend awakened Stan's quest for faith and a belief in intelligent design.
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A chat with Barto about building community.
Based upon his wanderings through these United States, David Barto developed a love for aesthetic, community, and benevolence. His mantra is "Why Not?" It is this simple can do question which brought the little Tennessee town of Collegedale together to create a space of beauty and connection…
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A chat with Myron about calling, change, and connecting with difficult people.
Myron Jenkins left a multi-million dollar business to answer God's call to become a "preacher man," as a co-worker used to call him. Find out how he was able to connect with his co-worker when she would call out, "hey preacher man," and give him the bird every night at work as he was going…
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A chat with Ashley about second chances.
A second chance from her dean at a small Arkansas boarding school became the catalyst for Ashley Ortiz to begin the healing journey from an abusive childhood and the divorce of her parents. Discover the impact you can have on kids looking for adults who will provide spaces of safety and hope.
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A chat with Katelyn about pennies
Discover the promise behind every penny, the courage behind uncertainty, and the hidden glory of grief with Katelyn Kelch and Ashley Ortiz.
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A chat with Kaleb about moving to Music Row
Kaleb Stock shares about his journey from a sheltered upbringing to discovering his calling while living in Nashville. Discover how his experiences on music row taught him the power of listening, connecting, and, letting God lead.
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A chat with Melissa about forgiveness, freedom, and going off script
On December 22, 2003 the lives of Melissa Gibson's father, mother, and brother were tragically cut short when an intruder broke into their missionary residence on the island of Palau at 3 a.m. in the morning. Within a week Melissa's grandmother had flown from Mexico to take her grand daughter to...
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A chat with Austin about impact
Austin Rotinsulu is a Pre-Med Student. Following the loss of his mother to cancer, Austin served as a student missionary in the island nation of Palau during the 2021/2022 school year. In this episode Austin reflects on grief, calling, imposter syndrome, and impact. Listen to discover what Austin...
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A chat with Kim about mission
In the previous episode of Intersect, Kim Matson shared how a homeless woman named Miss B invited her to run home to her Father. In this episode Kim tells how Miss B's invitation led to the acceptance of her Father's call to partner with Open Door Ministries in ministering among the homeless...
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A chat with Kim about coming home
Kim Matson is currently an English Major at Chatt State. In our conversation with Kim, we learn how she was invited to come home through an accountant, a mentor, and a homeless woman named Miss B. Listen and discover how she decided to come home.
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A chat with Valeria about friendship
Today's guest, Valeria, is a great friend of Lauren's. We so much enjoyed this chat with her on practical methods for connecting with people and making friends. We hope you're blessed too! The Intersect Team
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A chat with Dr. Michael Hasel about finding friends through prayer
Hi there and welcome back! We so much enjoyed chatting with Dr. Hasel and learning how God has guided his work in archaeological studies and connecting with others. He has a wealth of fascinating stories - we hope you are blessed as we were. Find out more about Southern Adventist University's...
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A chat with Htet remembering your roots
As a Medical Laboratory Science Major, Htet (pronounced Tet) works on Southern Adventist University's student association cabinet as the Executive Vice-President. He has a passion for reaching people in Burma —his family's homeland. Find out more here on how you can support the mission Htet...
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A chat with Romany about coming to America
An exciting story of how God provided and brought people into Romany's life to bring him all the way from Egypt to our little school here in Tennessee. We trust you'll find his story to be an inspiring one!
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Finding connection in each other’s story.
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Jim Moon
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