The Strong & Free Leaders Podcast.
Bringing out the best in you so that you can bring out the best in others.
Discipleship strategist and coach Kate hosts leaders who serve with integrity, intention, and faith. Releasing Wednesdays bi-weekly, promising origin stories, practical wisdom, and inspiration for your everyday ... all the things you've come to expect from Coach Kate.
Carmen Kampman
Carmen holds a Doctorate of Ministry from George Fox University, a Master of Arts from Briercrest College & Seminary, and a Diploma from Horizon College & Seminary. She is also an ordained minister with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada. She is deeply committed to supporting individuals on their faith journeys, emphasizing a life of love, faith, and fulfillment of divine potential.
This episode will change the way you think about your own presence.
We talked about:
Discerning in the present
We give people who we are
Integration of soul
Grief and lament
Leadership presence
You can read Carmen’s Soulhood Substack here.
Ellen Duffield
Ellen Duffield is an adjunct professor and leads the Centre for Leadership Studies and Co-Vocational Canada project at Briercrest Seminary. She is also the founder of BRAVE (bravewomen.ca) which offers initiatives for women, girls and leaders interested in co-creating teams where men and women can thrive together.
This episode will change the way you think about using your voice.
We talked about:
Bridge building in leadership
Confidence and women
Advocacy and listening
Stages of power
B.R.A.V.E. leadership
You can purchase Ellen’s book on amazon here, go to BRAVEWOMEN.CA to find more resources
Krista Bennett
Krista Bennett from Chilliwack, BC is our guest on this episode and our conversation is dripping with truth, experience, and wisdom. Krista serves as a National Leadership Coach for her denomination and thrives when coaching leaders to follow their God-sized dreams. She’s a wife and a mom and she’s absolutely lovely.
This episode will change the way you think about your role in the body of Christ.
We talked about:
• Having a vision for your neighbourhood
• Shifts in church culture
• APEST
• How to hear God’s voice
• Coffee shop obedience
Jessie Taillon
Jessie Taillon from Cochrane, AB is inspiring us on the podcast today! Jessie is a wife and mom x4 with a passion to encourage others in their walk with Jesus. Through Life Coaching and speaking, she desires to help women take active steps to live with purpose and freedom.
This episode will change the way you think about surrender.
We talked about:
• Misconceptions about following God
• Supernaturally keeping your mouth shut.
• Surrender & marriage
• Overcoming fear
• Uncovering your purpose
You can connect with Jessie for coaching by…
Email: alwaysmorecoaching@gmail.com
Marie-Josée Fortin
Our friend Marie-Josée Fortin from Gatineau, Quebec is on the podcast today! Marie is a French-Canadian, a PhD student in the field of Biblical Theology, an academic coach for NorthWest Seminary in BC, an editor for SEMBEQ in Québec and an assistant to the MTh program at Union School of Theology in the UK.
This episode will change the way history impacts your leadership.
We talked about:
• La Revolution Tranquille
• Church making you (literally) sick
• Spiders spinning webs of hope
• Questions and the bible
• How Jesus taught the NT authors
Brittany Simmons
Our friend Brittany Simmons, from Indiana, is back on the podcast today! Brittany is a Leadership coach and speaker who helps everyday leaders develop the character, confidence and competence required to lead their teams with a culture of excellence, courage, and commitment.
This episode will change the way you think about vulnerability.
We talked about:
• Naming the real mision.
• Night Patrols in Iraq
• Armour of God
• Battle Buddy
• Cohesive Teams
You can go to Brittany’s website here for more information on her coaching and speaking!
Kate Petry
Too many of y'all have talked about not being 'good' at rest, and in this episode, we're just going to get to the heart of it. I put together some thoughts on what keeps us from actually resting, and we dig into John 6 to see how the crowds, the disciples, and Jesus did it.
This episode will change the way you think about control.
I talk about:
• what keeps us from rest
• wanting to do our own miracles
• why believing matters
• deciding if it's time to leave
• why rest really matters
Bonnie Pue
Bonnie Pue and her husband Bryan lead the Union Movement which exists to help people find wholeness by presenting a gospel-centred, holistic approach to the topics of identity, sexuality, and relationships.
This episode will change the way you think about how God makes things new.
We talked about:
• When leaders disappoint us
• Les Miserables
• Sexual Freedom and the Union Movement
• The spirit & the flesh
• God makes all things new (not just a pretty metaphor)
Go to the Union Movement to find more resources from Bonnie and her husband Bryan.
Nicole Jacobsmeyer
Nicole has a passion for helping others walk in victory and joy in the midst of trials and suffering. She believes that no matter what you’re facing, God is not finished writing your story.
This episode will change the way you think about pain.
We talked about:
Evil, sin, and heartache
Transformation during cancer
Connection between Joy & Suffering
Finding Contentment
Your pain is not wasted
You can get Nicole’s book Take Back Your Joy here: in Canada, in America
You can connect with Nicole on Instagram @nicole.jacobsmeyer or through her website nicolejacobsmeyer.com.
Melissa Mashburn
Melissa Mashburn is a phenomenal coach, the author of Ministry Chick, and a well of practical wisdom for anyone in leadership.
This episode will change the way you think about stewarding your leadership.
We talked about:
Discerning Ministry Goals
Overcoming Insecurities
Meaningful Community
Women in Ministry
Owning Your Leadership
You can get Melissa’s book Ministry Chick here: in Canada, in America
You can connect with Melissa on Instagram @melissamashburn or through her website melissamashburn.com.
Tammy Munson
Tammy is the CEO of wildfire creative company, and she is dedicated to helping women share their stories, find their voice, and create fantastic content.
This episode will change the way you think about failure.
We talked about:
”I ghosted God”
Miracles & Brain Surgery
How to tell your story
Robin Williams & the history of podcasting
How to really learn from your mistakes
Tammy’s Podcast can be found here.
You can connect with Tammy on Instagram @wilfirecreativeco or through her website wildfirecreativecompany.com
Carrien Blue
Carrien lives in Mae Sot, a small town in Thailand right on the Burma border where she and her husband run The Charis Project that protects vulnerable children from trafficking and abuse by supporting and strengthening their families. Carrien is a writer, parenting educator and mentor, and is passionate about helping you take better care of yourself so you have the strength for all of the other important things that you do.
This episode will change the way you think about impacting communities.
We talked about:
Moving to Thailand
Discovering the best solutions
Going from blogger to missionary
Emotional Hygiene
Love in Particular
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You can connect with Carrien on Instagram @she.laughs.at.the.days
Angela Talley
Angela has a PhD in Leadership Studies and teaches leadership in Lebanon, Tennessee. She has a desire for us to lead empowered by God’s spirit and equipped for excellence - not only for our own lives but for the people we’re called to serve.
This episode will change the way you approach achievement in leadership, and your people will benefit because of it.
We talked about:
When to pull back
Redefining success
How to be alone with God
Working with a toxic leader
How to know if you’re the toxic leader
Leadership Q&A worth it’s weight in gold!
You can connect with Angela on Instagram @atalley or through her website angelatalley.co
Meredith Boggs
Meredith Boggs is the author of The Journey Home and a critical care nurse but her favourite ‘job’ is being wife to her high school sweetheart and mama to Jack in her hometown of Nashville, Tennessee.
This episode will change the way you think about silence, stillness, and solitude.
We talked about:
Working in an orphanage in China
How self-awareness transforms relationships
Biblical Guide to the Enneagram
Silence, Stillness, & Solitude and what they do for you
You can connect with Meredith @meredithwboggs
You can order Meredith’s book ‘The Journey Home’ here in Canada or here in the USA.
Doyin Ogunremi
Doyin is a student-athlete in the sport of track and field and she shares with us her training and preparation for racing the 400m and how it applies to our own faith, work, and relationships.
This episode will change the way you think about preparing for your future.
We talked about:
Knowing the right next step
God speaking through kids
Base training vs Speed training
Trusting when you don’t agree with the plan
The process of becoming whole
You can connect with Doyin @doyinogunremi - let her know you're cheering her on!
Kate Petry
Kate is a discipleship strategist, life & leadership coach, and the host of this podcast! This week, Kate takes over the mic and shares with you the keys to taking territory in your life. Listen in to find out what it really looks like to get Strong and Free in Christ.
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We talk about:
Overcoming challenges
What God is doing while you’re going through a trial
How to know what season you’re in
Why having purpose isn’t easy, but it’s good.
What to expect when you say yes to God
Want to connect with me? Book a FREE discovery call today and we can chat over zoom!
Valerie Mummert
Valerie is a Certified Life Coach who helps you organize your thoughts, recognize your gifts, and move into your next season with purpose, on purpose.
We talk about:
• Decision making with God
• Figuring out who you are
• Leading with grace & respect
• Reacting vs responding
• Don't let someone else write your story
You can connect with Valerie on Instagram or through her website.
Bailey Stone
Bailey is a Certified Professional Life Coach who helps women elevate their confidence and increase clarity so they can pursue their calling and make an impact. Bailey loves calling Montana home, reading books on the porch with her husband (when it’s not freezing) and finding new spaces for an ever growing army of houseplants.
We talk about
• Experiencing God’s grace
• Finding your calling
• How to know if you’re on the right track
• How to coach a friend
• Leading the next generation
You can connect with Bailey on Instagram or through her website.
Annie Johnson, Lindsay Bechamp, Melanie Banks
My friends, Annie, Lindsay, and Melanie are long-time friends, prayer warriors, and practiced at letting their faith impact their real day-to-day lives.
These women are the real deal - and in this episode you get to hear some real talk about prayer, leadership, and finding your people. Not to mention the immense, meaningful impact they’ve had on my own life. Don’t miss out on the wisdom and encouragement they share with us here.
We talk about:
Leaders who draw out the best in us
First time church experiences
Learning about Prayer
Personal Transformation
Finding your people
You can connect with Annie, Lindsay, and Melanie on Instagram if you’d like to give them a shout out for this episode or ask them a question about prayer!
Tamera Rasmussen
Tamera is a practicing psychotherapist, a parenting and relationship coach, writer, podcaster, speaker, and ministry leader. She is passionate about helping individuals and families heal from generational trauma, emotional and behavioural issues, and attachment trauma that makes being in and navigating relationships difficult.
We talk about:
4 signs that your team member needs help
The power of “are you okay” and “I see you”.
Why we MUST be honest with ourselves
Maturity in Leadership
Mental Illness
Want to connect with Tamera? Find her on instagram or check out her website.
Ashley Moore
Ashley Moore is a ministry leader in her local church, writer, and host of be the two™ podcast. Using passionate storytelling, she encourages readers and listeners to abide, obey, and impact their spheres of influence for Christ.
We talk about:
Loving other well
Life themes & transformation
Serving people in recovery
When our expectations don’t meet God’s intentions
Leadership in the local church
Creating a transparent culture
Ashley’s Gratitude Challenge is linked here!
Want to connect with Ashley? Find her on instagram or through her website.
Sherri Crandall
Sherri Crandall is the Vice President of Global Ministries and Leadership Experience for MOPS International. She is also an author and speaker for women’s events across the country and internationally where she shares her passion for encouraging women to live life to the fullest.
We talk about:
Personalities & team
How to bring an idea to your team successfully
Comparison vs curiosity
Letting faith impact leadership
Leaders who disappoint
Want to connect with Sherri? Find her on instagram or through her website.
Brittany Simmons
Brittany Simmons is a leadership coach who helps you develop confidence and competence that positions you to lead your team towards excellence. Recently retired after 24 years in uniform, she is serious about training, character, and servant leadership.
We talk about:
Life at West Point
Preparation in leadership
Creating a safe environment for your team
Prioritizing character
How to make strong decisions in a war zone
Want to connect with Brittany? Find her on instagram or through her website.
Colleen Smith
Colleen Smith is a speaker, advocate, and leader of GEM, which focuses on helping inner-city youth connect with the hope of the Gospel. Serving the community is not just her day-job, it’s her lifestyle.
We talk about:
Andrea Fortenberry
Andrea Fortenberry is a writer, speaker and Bible teacher who helps women find freedom from perfectionism and show up for the life God has for them. She is warm, wise, and the best at creating safe space for us to connect with God and others.
We talk about:
Transition in leadership
When leadership looks different
Recovering perfectionists
Dealing with messy teams
Cycle of fear, shame, and control
Want to connect with Andrea? Find her on instagram or through her website. Check out her podcast here!