Finding Your Cup

The conversation between Dina and Pastor Marc Eidahl explores the partnership between New Life Church Bismarck and 12 Stones Coffee - highlighting their similarities in vision and heart for the community. It also explores the journey of the church, how 12 Stones Coffee ended up in the same building, and the importance of community engagement.

Dina and Kerstyn sit down with the Executive Director of 31:8 Project, Stacy Schaffer, and have an enlightening conversation on the challenges of stopping human trafficking in North Dakota. They also talk about online safety and awareness among our youth, community engagement, and services provided by 31:8 Project. Key takeaways are the prevalence and nature of human trafficking in our state and the importance of greater community education and awareness in combating this issue. Click here to learn more about 31:8 Project's events and how you can help.

Jerry and Chloe share their entrepreneurial journey, from photography and videography to podcasting. They emphasize the importance of creating more than consuming, as well as the value of balance in work and personal life as both young adults and students. Their insights also shed light on the significance of fostering a supportive work environment that allows the younger adult generation to share their creative vision and work collaboratively with generations that have more years of experience.

Dina and Kerstyn discuss the importance of rest and taking a Sabbath day for overall well-being, both personally and in the context of the 12 Stones Coffee shop. They share their heart in the decision to implement a shop Sabbath day and the purpose behind it. They also talk about how the concept of community and connection is central to the Vision of 12 Stones. The overall theme is the significance of rest, giving up control and remembering to have fun in the process.

In this episode of Finding Your Cup, host Dina Maas talks with Evan, a long-time customer of 12 Stones Coffee and a contestant on Worst Cooks in America. They discuss Evan's journey at the University of Mary, his experiences on the cooking show, and the relationships he formed with fellow contestants. Evan shares insights on the challenges he faced during filming, the lessons he learned, and his transition to another game show, Lucky 13. The conversation highlights the importance of human connection in a digital age and offers advice for aspiring contestants.

In this episode of Finding Your Cup, host Dina Maas interviews Nick Reid, the owner of Pure Bean Roasters (recently renamed Zephyr Coffee Company), discussing the journey of discovering Pure Bean, the unique process of air roasting, and the importance of sourcing coffee ethically. Nick shares the significance of maintaining quality and consistency of coffee from farm to cup.

Dina & Kerstyn share their hearts behind a once a month worship/prayer night starting in June - a collaborative evening with 12 Stones Coffee and New Life Church. They also talk about healthy relationships in community and the joy of seeing people connect over life at 12 Stones. Of course, there's a bit of quirky thrown in too, because that's almost unavoidable when they start chatting on the podcast.

In this episode of Finding Your Cup, host Dina Maas welcomes photographer Rachael Neva to discuss her journey in photography, the impactful 40 Over 40 project that celebrates women over 40, and the importance of self-worth and community. They also explore the significance of storytelling in photography and the launch of Bio, a magazine dedicated to highlighting local businesses and the heart and vision behind those businesses. The main take-away of this episode emphasizes the power of using our gifts to encourage and inspire others, and the importance of recognizing the impact we have on those around us.

Dina and 12 Stones Coffee Manager, Kerstyn, share about the 2025 vision for 12 Stones Coffee and why fostering a community around quality coffee is a passion for both of them.  They also share the journey of Kerstyn becoming Manager, and how it included her unexpected mission trip to Estonia last summer - where she worked as a barista for a coffeehouse with a similar mission to 12 Stones Coffee. 

In this episode, Dina sits down with Kelsey Zottnick, Executive Director of Tracy's Sanctuary House -- a non-profit organization located in the heart of Bismarck, ND. It was founded in 2005 and provides a one-of-a-kind, much-needed service to the community. Tracy's Sanctuary House is named after Kelsey's mom. On August 9, 2004, over 200 miles from home, Kelsey's mom and dad, her 11-year-old sister, and her boyfriend (now husband) were returning from dropping Kelsey off at college when their vehicle rolled. Kelsey's mom, Tracy, did not survive. So far from home, the family needed a sanctuary apart from the hospital for family and friends to gather, grieve and process all that had happened – but there was no such place. The family’s mission was to create one. In 2005, they made their vision come to life – a temporary home for families who find themselves in similar situations as Kelsey's family did in 2004. Watch this inspiring interview of turning tragedy into inspiration to create a needed service that has helped so many families across our state and beyond in the past 20 years. And, learn even more about Tracy's Sanctuary House at www.tracyssanctuary.com

The is the premier episode of a monthly Podcast that will contain content and interviews to inspire and encourage people to follow their dreams and develop a vision for that dream. Find your cup. Fill it with what feeds your vision. And always drink good coffee.