2019 Books I Loved
DISCLAIMER: this “Crazy” book isn’t on the list 😉 Confession: I read more than I can put into practice. I read 30 books in 2019. It was a weird year of reading more fiction than I normally do, plus so.many.business.books because I’ve never launched a company before....
Addise’s Letter (Grab a Kleenex)
Parenting is the most difficult thing I do. Photo by Emily Bell (aka our family photographer) Motherhood splits me open to ALL of the hopes, fears, insecurities, and dreams I have for the future. I see the future in my two sons and daughter. From the daily grind to...
Uncomfortable Advocacy: A Response to “I Won’t Hurt You”
Emily Acton A Guest Post First, A Word from April:One of the distinctives of Ezer & Co. is that we’re committed to full partnership between men and women. As we pursue mutuality in relationships between men and women it means we’re going to miss things and mess things...
Prayerful Examen
Steve Carter A Guest Post First, a Word from April:In our final episode of The Global Fringe this season, Ezer & Co.’s Advisory Board member, Steve Carter, brings a powerful word in a super vulnerable, honest, and courageous conversation about being an ally for women,...
Pizza Rolls + Male Privilege
Chris Schaffner A Guest Post First, a word from April. Chris is the real deal. He doesn’t give himself as much credit as he deserves in this post. Chris is an ally for women and other marginalized people, especially the LGBTQ and homeless community. He’s actively...
An Open Letter to Ministry Leaders
Dr. Wes Beavis A Guest Post First, a word from April:The conversation about mental wellness is a much-needed, ongoing conversation. If we are going to be whole in our body, mind, and spirit, we cannot ignore the symptoms of burnout.In this episode of The Global...
These Boots are Made for Walking
Ann Wellman A Guest Post Money can be one of the biggest deterrents, strongholds, or even excuses that keep us from following a dream. Putting up the money for “Coaching for Spiritual Leaders” was one of the best investments I’ve ever made...and I don’t even have a...
Men, Your Support Matters: What You Can Do to Champion the Female Leaders in Your Life
Kadi Kole A Guest Post First, a word from April.This week on The Global Fringe podcast, Kadi gives men solid wisdom on how to develop the female leaders in their lives. I asked if she’d share a bit more from her new book, Developing Female Leaders, in which she...
What do you want in 2020?
For the love of God, don’t go home. I do NOT want that. We need you. All of you. Your whole life and leadership in this world. As we wrap up another decade, I’m still so frustrated at how far we have to go so women not only have safety but are treated with dignity and...
13 Signs You Are Probably in an Abusive Relationship
Sierra White A Guest Post First, a word from April.When partnership between men and women breaks down, one of the side effects is abuse. This can take many shapes and forms. I asked Sierra to share her personal experience. I believe pain can become a place of...