Embrace Your Strengths

Hosted by Barbara Culwell

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Barbara Culwell sits downs with individuals to hear how they are on the path to living out their God given purpose as they are understanding and developing their Top 5 CliftonStrengths. You will be encouraged to hear how you are matters in your work and relationships. Join Barbara as she helps you navigate how to find more joy and purpose in your life as you hear other’s stories of embracing their strengths!

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September 30, 2026Episode 22231 min

EP 223 Together Moblizing College Students to Go to the World with Dan and Caroline Edelen

Dan's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Woo, Futuristic, Communication, Activator & Belief Caroline's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Empahty Woo, Adaptability, Connectedness & Positivity Dan & Caroline Edelen are both from the San Antonio area. Dan went to UT and Caroline went to A&M. They have been married for 2 years, and currently live in Austin, Texas. They work for StuMo (college ministry) and do Missions Mobilization, where they train and send missionaries who have recently graduated from college. They love to be outside and both agree that breakfast tacos are the best food! Link to take the CliftonStrengths Assessment Coaching and Workshops with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

September 15, 2026Episode 22128 min

EP 222 Curious about His Story with Dr. Warren Culwell

Warren's top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Harmony, Belief, Communication, Analytical & Intellection Warren lives in Austin, Texas and has been married to Barbara for 45 years. He loves spending time with his two daughters and husbands and eight grandchildren. He enjoys hunting, fishing and teaching and mentoring young men. Books Warren has been learning from lately: T he Other Half of Church by Jim Wilder Sacred Attachment by Michael Cusik Link to take the CliftonStrengths Assessment Coaching and Workshops with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

September 1, 2026Episode 22027 min

EP 221 Still Flourishing in Each Season of Life with Debbie Hannah Skinner

Debbie's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Relator, Belief, Adaptability, Developer & Learner Debbie Hannah Skiinner has been married 43 years and loves being a wife, mother, and “Mia” to her grandkids. She is and artist and Bible teacher and enjoys encouraging women to engage their hands in making art to help focus their heart on God. She is the found of WisdomInWatercolor.com Link to take the CliftonStrengths Assessment Coaching and Workshops with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

August 18, 2026Episode 21928 min

EP 220 Believing In Her Good Father During Camp Mystic Flood with London Smith

London's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Belief, Connectedness, Developer Posiitivity, and Intellection. London is entering her third year of undergrad at Dallas Baptist University, majoring in Political Science. She is from Dallas, TX and is a 20 year old following Jesus & passionate about sharing His good news with others!! "Do This Hour" Camp Mystic Counselor London Smith’s Story of Faith and Courage London Smith delivers remarks at Rededicate 250 on the National Mall Link to take the CliftonStrengths Assessment Coaching and Workshops with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

August 5, 2026Episode 21838 min

EP 219 What Not to Say When Someone is Grieving with Amy Havis

Amy's Top 5 ClifotnStrengths are: Communication, Woo, Positivity, Developer,& Arranger Amy Havis leverages her background as a communications strategist to share a practical perspective about how people navigate difficult conversations and life’s hardest moments. After experiencing profound personal loss, Amy became a passionate advocate for replacing silence with presence and connection. Her writing invites us to show up—at home, at work and in grief—with honesty, empathy and heart. She lives in Colorado with her family. What Not To Say at a Funeral is her first book. Visit her at www.AmyHavisAuthor.com Link to take the CliftonStrengths Assessment Coaching and Workshops with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

July 21, 2026Episode 21727 min

EP 218 Cheering Every Child: Trusting God with the Rest with Natalie Lark

Natalie's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Harmony, Developer, Connectedness, Belief & Restorative Natalie Lark is a dedicated educator who recently became a Certified Academic Language Practitioner (CALP) in order to provide intervention for students with dyslexia. She is passionate about structured literacy and about seeing students thrive and reach their highest potential. Beyond the classroom, Natalie is a proud wife to Jeff, a mom of 2 adult sons, one married daughter and grandmother to one: joyfully anticipating the arrival of another grandchild this fall. Link to take the CliftonStrengths Assessment Coaching and Workshops with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

July 14, 2026Episode 21633 min

EP 217 The Ride of Faith, Family, and Entrepreneurship with Nelson Monteith

Nelson's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Futuristic, Relator, Focus, Consistency & Harmony Nelson is a husband to his wife Mary, father of three kids under eight, elder at Providence Church in Austin, and founder and CEO of Honest Mary's, a six-location fast-casual restaurant brand across Austin and Houston. More than any title or role, what drives Nelson is the daily pursuit of integrating the strengths God has given him to faithfully serve his family, his church, his team, and the broader kingdom — believing that a life well-lived isn't about excelling in one lane, but showing up whole in all of them. HonestMarys Link to take the CliftonStrengths Assessment Coaching and Workshops with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

June 30, 2026Episode 21527 min

Ep 216 Stewarding Her Gifts, Talents, & Pain for Global Impact with Tatiana Tenorio

Tatiana's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Consistency, Harmony, Analytical, Responsibility & Relator Tatiana lives in Costa Rica with her husband and 2 teenage kids. She enjoys hiking in nature and exploring Costa Rica and the world. Tatiana works with Campus Crusade for Christ, leading Operations for the Cru ministries in Latin America and the Caribbean countries. She loves Jesus and using her skills to make Him known. Link to take the CliftonStrengths Assessment Coaching and Workshops with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

June 16, 2026Episode 21437 min

EP 215 he Heart of a Father: Delighting In Ben with Brandon Boyd

Brandon's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Woo, Positivity, Communication, Belief & Developer Brandon Boyd has spent nearly three decades on the front lines of collegiate ministry with Cru , walking alongside students and families through life's most defining moments. A husband, father, and speaker, Brandon brings warmth and candor to the callings that matter most: faith, family, and fatherhood. You can learn more about Delighting In Ben here. You can oder Delighting in Ben book here. Connect with Brandon: brandon.boyd@cru.org or call 1-405-269-1004 Follow him on Facebook here Link to take the CliftonStrengths Assessment Coaching and Workshops with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

May 26, 2026Episode 21325 min

EP 214 Creating Spaces for Men to Connect With Corey Schmitt

Corey's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Belief, Woo, Restorative, Harmony, Connectednes Corey Schmitt lives in San Marcos, Texas, where he leads Venture Ministries, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people find and follow Jesus. Passionate about strengthening the Church, Corey enjoys identifying challenges facing ministries and working to build practical, Gospel-centered solutions. Beyond ministry, he has a deep appreciation for the outdoors—especially hunting and fishing—and loves inviting others to experience the beauty of God’s creation alongside him. Link to take the CliftonStrengths Assessment Coaching and Workshops with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths You can learn about Venture Ministries here.