A lighthearted but heartfelt conversation with women about the work they do and the journey that brought them to pursue their career path. As of June 2025, Have A Seat…Conversations with Women in the Workplace has officially wrapped after five incredible years of stories, insights, and community. While I’m no longer actively producing new episodes, the full catalogue of conversations are still available on your favorite podcast platform and on this website. I’d love for you to have a seat an ...
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Two best friends retell stories about murders, mysteries, and all the spine chilling things in between. Expect laughter, tears, and some chills along the way.
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A show about development and leadership in the VFX industry. In conversations with great mentors we explore everything from landing your first job to being a great supervisor.
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Flagged is a true crime podcast hosted by best-friend-college-duo Sara Gingras & Jess Naegele. Each episode one of us tells the other a true crime story and we try to make it through without fucking it up too much. Enjoy.
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Christine Caine's Propel Women Life & Leadership Podcast shares faith-fueled stories from leaders all over the globe to help you fulfill your God-given purpose. In each episode, Christine interviews friends from across the world to bring you big laughs along with life and leadership principles in theology, spiritual formation, and missional living. You’ll walk away with practical application to begin living into your purpose in the boardroom, the playroom, and everywhere in between. Download ...
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Gone Cold - Texas True Crime features unsolved homicides, missing persons, & other mysteries from throughout the Lone Star State. #Texas #TrueCime #Unsolved #MissingPerson #ColdCase #TrueCrimePodcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gone-cold-texas-true-crime--3203003/support.
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One evening in May of 1978, Robert Pretty came home from work to a nearly silent house. Breakfast was still on the table, and all that could be heard was water dripping. As he looked for his family, he followed the drip. In the bathroom, Robert found his sons Mark and Scott deceased in the bathtub. In the master bedroom, he found his wife Karen als…
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Ep 80 with Sarah Jakes Roberts: The Weight and Wonder of Obedience
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41:43In this episode, host Christine Caine sits down with powerhouse pastor and author Sarah Jakes Roberts for a deeply personal and rich conversation on leadership, identity, and navigating a calling you never saw coming. Sarah opens up about her health journey, her succession into ministry, and how she’s learning to say “yes” with courage even when co…
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In March of 2023, an investigation into the whereabouts of 6-year-old Noel Alvarez began. He’d already been missing for months. Noel had several siblings, but unlike them, he had special needs to attend to. His mother, Cindy Rodriguez-Singh, told the Everman Police that Noel had gone to live with his father in Mexico. But when investigators with Ch…
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Ep 79 with Annie Kardas: The Power of Leading Through Seasons, Not Titles
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35:32In this episode, host Christine Caine sits down with her longtime friend and team member Annie Kardas to unpack two decades of ministry, leadership, growth, and global impact. From the early days of working in Christine’s home office to now leading HR across A21’s 14-country network, Annie shares lessons on building culture, staying faithful in eve…
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Episode 102: Charles Cullen, The Killer Nurse Part 2
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1:25:48When Somerset staff dug into Charles Cullen’s medication logs, the pieces finally started falling into place. In Part 2, Lisa takes us through the investigation that exposed Cullen’s pattern of quiet killings, the legal fallout, and the staggering number of lives he may have claimed—while hospitals looked the other way.…
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The Abduction & Murder of Patricia Kaye Humphreys
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24:52In Houston, Texas, the 1970s was a decade marred by violent crime. From high-risk adults to completely innocent children, the era saw little mercy. When 15-year-old Patricia “Pat” Humphreys, her sister Deb, and friends went to the Thunderbird Twin Drive Inn, it was supposed to be a carefree night. It was the first night, in fact, that Pat and Deb w…
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Ep 78: Leading with Margin: Why Pace Matters More Than Perfection
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36:15In this episode, host Christine Caine sits down with preacher and author Jackie Hill Perry, her husband Nick Caine, and listener Q&A to explore what it really looks like to lead with healthy rhythms. They unpack the myth of balance, the trap of hustle, and why spiritual disciplines—not perfect schedules—are what truly sustain us. If you’re feeling …
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Ep 77: Created for More: How to Live Out Your God-Given Purpose
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35:04In this episode, host Christine Caine brings together a powerful compilation on the theme of purpose, featuring conversations with therapist and bestselling author Dr. Anita Phillips, marketplace professional Rachel Aguirre, and a listener Q&A. Whether you're navigating a career change, overthinking your calling, or wondering how to live with more …
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Episode 101: Charles Cullen, The Killer Nurse Part 1
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1:32:48Charles Cullen was supposed to keep patients alive. Instead, he became one of America’s most prolific serial killers. In Part 1 of this two-part series, Marina’s sister Lisa is back by popular demand to tell the story of Cullen’s troubled early life, his path into nursing, and the suspicious deaths that followed him from hospital to hospital. By th…
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The Murder of Lauren Whitener Part 2: Room 113
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24:56Part 2 of 2. Two years after the murder of 32-year-old Lauren Whitener, a potential suspect emerged when the dismembered bodies of three people were found burning in a Fort Worth dumpster. The person who murdered them, Jason Alan Thornburg, was apprehended relatively quickly and readily confessed to two other murders as well. A few years before Tho…
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Ep 76: When Loving Others Gets Complicated: Healing, Boundaries, and Showing Up
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41:11In this episode, host Christine Caine brings together compelling insights on relationships from pastor and author Jada Edwards, clinical psychologist Dr. Rhiannon DuBois, and a listener-driven Q&A on community, marriage, and friendship. From heartbreak and healing to boundaries and biblical love, this episode dives into what it means to build meani…
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The Murder of Lauren Whitener Part 1: A Single Blade of Grass
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29:53On July 5th, 2019, a Lake Bridgeport, Texas couple awoke to the smell of smoke. After determining there was a fire in the duplex unit attached to theirs, they called 911. When firefighters extinguished the blaze, they found the body of one of the home’s occupants – 32-year-old Lauren Anne Whitener. It was later determined that the fire wasn’t what …
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Until Next Time: A Love Letter to the Listeners of Have A Seat
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23:18Send us a text "If I had a mission for this podcast, it was this: to hold space for the voices of women in the workplace — in all their messy, brilliant, powerful, still-evolving glory. And each of you helped me do that." After five incredible years, I share one final message in this heartfelt farewell episode of Have A Seat...Conversations with Wo…
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Ep 75: Breaking Ceilings and Building a Legacy: Women in Leadership
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36:15In this episode, host Christine Caine brings together a powerful compilation on the theme of Leading as a Woman, featuring conversations with Dr. Kate Coleman, Dr. Anna Morgan, and a listener driven Q&A. From navigating institutional barriers to developing emotional intelligence and spiritual resilience, this episode is packed with wisdom and encou…
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Episode 100: The Disappearance and Murder of Harmony Montgomery
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56:04In December of 2021, police in Manchester, New Hampshire made a stunning announcement: a little girl named Harmony Montgomery was missing and no one had seen her for more than two years. Her father, Adam Montgomery, who had recently fought to obtain custody of her, claimed that she was with her biological mother, but police knew that wasn’t true. W…
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Shaunte Coleman, Terri Reyes, and the Bad Cop
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29:03Between May and July of 2006, two women went missing from Jacksonville, Texas: Shaunte Coleman and Terri Reyes. According to an area newspaper, the women knew each other, but that wasn’t the connection that made foul play seem incredibly likely. It was their connection to a disgraced policeman – one accused of rape and assault many times over – tha…
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Talk Back, Speak Up: Gen Z, Communication & the Future of Work with Jenna Rogers
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29:21Send us a text “Think of your career as a mosaic, it’s not going to be this linear climb up the corporate ladder that it once was, you are going to have experiences that take you in one direction, that add color to your mosaic, and that’s OK. It doesn’t have to make sense right now and it also doesn’t need to make sense to anyone other than you.” H…
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Ep 74: Disappointed but Not Defeated: Leading Through What You Never Saw Coming
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32:13In this episode, host Christine Caine shares the best moments from conversations with Faith Eury Cho, Amy Orr-Ewing, and a listener driven Q&A Episode on navigating setbacks and disappointments. Whether you're grieving a failed plan, a broken relationship, or a spiritual crisis, these stories will meet you in the middle of it. You'll hear how to gr…
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Felicia Johnson and the Fugitive Sought for Her Murder
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27:51In April of 2022, Felicia Johnson flew to Houston, Texas from San Diego, California to celebrate her 24th birthday and look for work in the area. Upon booking a client late one night, Felicia disappeared. Law enforcement, volunteers, and Texas Equusearch performed searches around the areas she was thought to possibly be, but the efforts were fruitl…
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Permission Not Needed: Building Unshakable Confidence with Speaker & Author, Velera Wilson
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32:56Send us a text “We all have different levels of fear and doubt about our capabilities, embrace that and lean into your past wins, lean into those moments when you were afraid, exhausted, weren’t sure and yet still managed to get through it; see the result, refer to that, and keep going.” In this episode of Have A Seat, I sit down with Velera Wilson…
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Ep 73: The Truth About Calling: Passion, Burnout & God’s Timing
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40:05In this episode, host Christine Caine brings you a dynamic compilation of our best conversations on calling featuring Dr. Arianna Molloy, April Stallworth, and Christine herself. From classrooms to corporations to everyday moments of obedience, each guest unpacks what it means to live on mission—right where you are. Whether you're in a season of tr…
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When Betsy Faria was found stabbed to death in her Missouri home, suspicion quickly fell on her husband, Russ. He had an alibi. He had no blood on him. But none of that seemed to matter. As police built their case, another figure stayed quietly in the background: Pam Hupp—Betsy’s friend, the last person to see her alive, and the unexpected benefici…
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“Put a Bullet in (Him)” The Killing of Christopher Tiensch
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27:04On September 19th, 2008, an email was sent from one executive of Plus SMS to another, relaying the message, “put a bullet in…Chris,” referring to the company’s then-CEO, Christopher Robert Tiensch. The company was under investigation and was in trouble due to the deception of shareholders and self-inflation of stocks, and Christopher Tiensch had bl…
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The Human Side of Leadership: A Conversation with Huong Bui & Angela Smith, Co-Founders, KaleidoWork
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46:54Send us a text Angela: "Those shifts [in work culture] allowed me to remain very career-driven and productive. If they hadn’t happened, I could’ve easily been part of the statistics of women who left the workforce because it was just too much." Huong: "If a plant doesn’t thrive in the garden, we don’t blame the plant—we look at the environment. It’…
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Ep 72: How to Have an Unshakeable Identity: Our Top 3 Conversations on Knowing Who You are
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24:13In this episode, host Christine Caine brings together powerful moments from our best interviews on identity to help you stand firm in who God created you to be. You'll hear from remarkable voices like Nona Jones, Priscilla Shirer, Katie Modrau, and Christine herself as they share truth and encouragement to combat lies and comparison. If you've ever…
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We say it all the time—so now it’s a series. “We Digress” is true crime adjacent: strange stories, interviews, and the stuff that doesn’t fit neatly into a regular episode. There are people who say they can communicate with the dead—not as a trick or a party game, but as a calling. They call themselves mediums. To some, it’s a sacred gift. To other…
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Taken for Ransom: The Kidnapping of Kim Leggett
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28:42On October 9th, 1984, a mystery began in Mercedes, Texas, adding to the many others in the Rio Grande Valley. Twenty-one-year-old Kim Sue Leggett was kidnapped from her place of employment, Ross Cotton Gin. A phone call that took place literally minutes after she was taken and a ransom letter sent to Kim’s parents a few days later were virtually th…
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Kathy & Rhonda Are Expanding the Admin Table — Meet The BEA Network
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49:00Send us a text What keeps me going is knowing how important this role is and how we can learn and grow in these roles but the key is to know who you are and see yourself. Know your work and know your worth. ~ Kathy Having a lack of confidence not only begins to play on your own psyche, self esteem and self worth, but it will begin to also show up i…
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Special Episode: Christine Caine on Leadership, Spiritual Formation, and What to Look For in a Mentor
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23:51In this episode, host Christine Caine offers a vulnerable and passionate look at what it means to live on mission in every season. She shares the heart behind the Propel Cohorts, the value of spiritual formation, and why mentorship isn’t about finding someone to imitate—but becoming more like Jesus. Christine speaks directly to women across every g…
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Joseph Metheny, a six foot, 500 pound man nicknamed “Tiny” claimed to have killed 10+ people in Baltimore, Maryland. He has become infamous for more than just the lives he allegedly claimed. According to Joe, he served up BBQ human meat at a roadside stand. Was Joe as savage a killer as he said? Or were his tales as tall as him?…
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The Two Lives and Slaying of Ruth "Liz" Bettis
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32:47On Thanksgiving Day in 1982, the body of Ruth Elizabeth Bettis was found in a field in rural Travis County. She was last seen leaving her place of employment, Sugar’s adult entertainment, the evening before with a mystery man. The seemingly contradicting two worlds in which she lived, that of a coed and that of a topless dancer, made the Travis Cou…
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I’m Fine. It’s Fine. Everything’s… Fine? Emotional Labor in Admin Life
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29:46Send us a text "You don’t have to be composed 100% of the time. You don’t have to be the steady one, the cheerful one, the “office therapist” every single day. You can be messy. You can be human. And you can still be amazing at your job." In this heartfelt solo episode, I get real about a part of the admin role we don’t talk about enough: emotional…
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Ep 71 with Alicia Britt Chole: Staying Faithful When You Feel Forgotten
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39:59In this episode, host Christine Caine sits down with Alicia Britt Chole for a profound conversation on spiritual formation, leadership, and staying faithful through the night seasons. Alicia shares how she, as a former atheist, became a passionate follower of Jesus, learned to linger in Scripture, and why so many leaders fall short—not for lack of …
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The Murder of Leon Laureles in Brown County, Texas Part 2
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32:20Part 2 of 2. Juan Leon Laureles was only 30 years old when he was shot execution style on the side of a small gravel road just east of Brownwood, Texas in May of 1996 – his 1988 Ford Thunderbird ablaze. Few theories have been floating around since that terrible, tragic day. The Brown County Sheriff’s department has theirs but won’t acknowledge that…
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Welcome Aboard! (Now Let’s Make It Make Sense), A Have A Seat Minicast
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34:45Send us a text “We’re not just welcoming someone to the team — we’re helping them feel like they actually belong there.” In this solo episode of Have a Seat, we're talking onboarding — but not from the new hire's perspective. Nope, this one’s for the admin professionals who actually make onboarding work. From scheduling smarter 1:1s and dropping of…
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Ep 70 with Jackie Hill Perry: Why Presence Matters More Than Platform and Performance
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41:30In this episode, host Christine Caine has a rich and honest conversation with Jackie Hill Perry about spiritual growth, pruning, and obedience. Jackie shares the purpose behind her six-month social media fast and how it's led to deeper intimacy with God, a renewed perspective on identity, and the refining process of laying down even good things. To…
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When 30-year-old Emily Lambert vanished during a weekend trip to New Mexico in March 2014, her friends and family were left desperate for answers. What began as a fun getaway soon spiraled into a chilling mystery involving inconsistent stories, hidden motives, and a shocking confession. In this episode, we retrace Emily’s final hours, examine the i…
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The Murder of Leon Laureles in Brown County, Texas Part 1
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27:38Part 1 of 2. 30-year-old Juan Leon Laureles was well-loved and respected by his family and friends. So, when he was murdered execution style and his vehicle set afire, those who knew and loved him were shocked; Leon didn't live a high-risk lifestyle by any stretch of the imagination. Through the years, as his case has grown colder and colder, the B…
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Perception Is Everything: How You Show Up (Even on a Tuesday at 4:30)
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15:48Send us a text "Sometimes it's not what you say, but how you say it that makes all the difference." Ever had one of those service experiences that just stuck with you? In this week’s mini episode of Have a Seat, I share a recent interaction with a rental car company that got me thinking about the power of perception—and how admin professionals are …
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Ep 69 with Sharon Hodde Miller: Rethinking Church, Calling, and What It Means to Lead with Integrity
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47:03In this episode, host Christine Caine sits down with Sharon Hodde Miller for a dynamic conversation on church leadership, calling, and trusting the Holy Spirit’s leading. Sharon shares how she and her husband planted a church after resisting the call and why leading as co-pastors has reshaped their ministry. They dive into gender roles, church hurt…
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In early 1986, Austin, Texas was grappling with rising crime, particularly around the condemned Booker T. Washington housing project on the east side, which had become a haven for drugs and violence due to bureaucratic neglect. Amid this, Ruth Case—a beloved nurse, student, wife, and mother of two—vanished after attending a class at Austin Communit…
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Trailer- Patreon Bonus Episode 30- The McStay Family Murders
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0:41Looking for more GRIMM? Subscribe to our Patreon to unlock additional bonus content, including Patreon Bonus Episode 30, where Laura delves into the disappearance of the McStay family from their home in California in 2010.
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You Can Lead and Still Have a Life: A Real Talk with Career Coach Sara Spencer
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35:02Send us a text “It’s OK, you can thrive in your career and still desire a thriving relationship, one doesn’t have to come at the expense of another.” Can you really lead in your career and still have a life? This week’s guest, career success coach Sara Spencer, says absolutely yes — and she’s here to show us how. In this energizing conversation, Sa…
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Ep 68 with Lisa Harper: Breaking Down Big Theology: How Deep Faith Leads to Everyday Kindness
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35:10In this episode, host Christine Caine welcomes author, speaker, theologian and frequent friend of the Life & Leadership podcast Lisa Harper for a rich and deeply personal conversation on why theology matters. They unpack Lisa’s new book, A Jesus-Shaped Life, and discuss how sound doctrine is meant to lead us not to pride—but to kindness, humility, …
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Episode 96: The Killer Couple Alton Coleman and Debra Brown
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1:08:55In 1984, Alton Coleman and Debra Brown, a “killer couple,” went on an almost 2 month crime spree across four states that left eight people dead. Once they were finally captured, the states took turns trying the couple for their crimes, stacking up death sentences.
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The Disappearance of Patty Vaughan Part 3
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29:07As Patty’s family searched for her, a trial was taking place far away in Lubbock. It was a murder case with no body, but because their was blood evidence and other circumstantial evidence, it resulted in convictions. Patty Vaughan’s case arguably has more circumstantial evidence. Also, things were tense between Patty’s family and her estranged husb…
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Seen, Heard, and Between Jobs: A Message for Admin Pros in Transition
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8:23Send us a text “Your job title didn’t give you your worth — that was all you.” This special mini-episode of Have a Seat is dedicated to the admin professionals who may not have a team to celebrate with this Admin Professionals Month. Whether you're in between roles, navigating a layoff, or just in a quieter season of your career, this honest and he…
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Ep 67 with DawnChere Wilkerson: How to Stay Grounded When Life Feels Overwhelming
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43:15In this episode, host Christine Caine sits down with speaker, singer, songwriter, author and pastor DawnCheré Wilkerson for an inspiring conversation about faith, leadership, and navigating life’s transitions. DawnCheré opens up about the challenges of raising four kids, leading a church, and staying grounded in her calling. She shares how trusting…
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The Disappearance of Patty Vaughan Part 2
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27:47Part 2 of 3. After the disappearance of Patty Vaughan in the fall of 1996 under suspicious circumstances, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office was reluctant to name her husband JR a suspect, although they admitted the investigation was centered around him. The circumstances surrounding Patty’s abandoned Dodge Caravan were highly suspicious, as was the…
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Burnout, Boundaries, and Boxing Gloves: A Real Talk Reset with Dr. Jen Harrison
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32:40Send us a text “Burnout isn’t a badge of honor. It’s a warning sign that something’s out of balance — and you don’t have to earn your exhaustion to be worthy.” Feeling stretched thin and running on fumes? You’re not alone. In this energizing episode of Have a Seat, I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Jen Harrison, a dissertation coach, mental health a…
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