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How do you know when it’s time to make your next big career move? With International Women’s Day around the corner, we are excited to feature Avni Patel Thompson, Founder and CEO of Milo. Avni is building technology that directly supports the often overlooked emotional and logistical labor that falls on parents—especially women. Milo is an AI assistant designed to help families manage that invisible load more efficiently. In this episode, Avni shares her journey from studying chemistry to holding leadership roles at global brands like Adidas and Starbucks, to launching her own ventures. She discusses how she approaches career transitions, the importance of unpleasant experiences, and why she’s focused on making everyday life easier for parents. [01:26] Avni's University Days and Early Career [04:36] Non-Linear Career Paths [05:16] Pursuing Steep Learning Curves [11:51] Entrepreneurship and Safety Nets [15:22] Lived Experiences and Milo [19:55] Avni’s In Her Ellement Moment [20:03] Reflections Links: Avni Patel Thompson on LinkedIn Suchi Srinivasan on LinkedIn Kamila Rakhimova on LinkedIn Ipsos report on the future of parenting About In Her Ellement: In Her Ellement highlights the women and allies leading the charge in digital, business, and technology innovation. Through engaging conversations, the podcast explores their journeys—celebrating successes and acknowledging the balance between work and family. Most importantly, it asks: when was the moment you realized you hadn’t just arrived—you were truly in your element? About The Hosts: Suchi Srinivasan is an expert in AI and digital transformation. Originally from India, her career includes roles at trailblazing organizations like Bell Labs and Microsoft. In 2011, she co-founded the Cleanweb Hackathon, a global initiative driving IT-powered climate solutions with over 10,000 members across 25+ countries. She also advises Women in Cloud, aiming to create $1B in economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs by 2030. Kamila Rakhimova is a fintech leader whose journey took her from Tajikistan to the U.S., where she built a career on her own terms. Leveraging her English proficiency and international relations expertise, she discovered the power of microfinance and moved to the U.S., eventually leading Amazon's Alexa Fund to support underrepresented founders. Subscribe to In Her Ellement on your podcast app of choice to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, business, and technology.…

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Beyond the Sermon: Letting Go and Being Made New 7:57

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This week, Pastor Sally Campbell-Evans and Rev. Bernie Lieving dive into the heart of forgiveness. Whether it's forgiving others, receiving grace, or learning to forgive ourselves, they explore why letting go can be so difficult—and so freeing. Join the conversation as they unpack powerful stories, scripture, and real-life experiences that reveal the transformative power of forgiveness. Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps…

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Consequences of the Cross: Part 2 // Rev. Bernie Lieving // March 16, 2025 15:39

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The cleansing (expiation) atonement theory sees sin as a blemish or tarnish that we cannot cleanse on our own. Likewise, the stain of shame and guilt makes it hard for us to offer forgiveness, receive forgiveness from others, and most of all, forgive ourselves. Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps…

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Consequences of the Cross: Part 1 // Pastor Sally Campbell-Evans // March 9, 2025 19:59

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What if redemption didn’t require sacrifice or violence? Through the cross, the cycle of bloodshed ends, and we are invited into a new way of living—one where peace, not violence, shapes our world. Reflection Questions: 1. How do you typically respond when you witness violence in your daily life? 2. Thinking of Jesus’ command to love God and love neighbor, what is one non-violent thing you could do today to make this world a little more peaceful? 3. Could you imagine a time when you might be involved in non-violent direct action? What might that look like? Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps…

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Beyond the Sermon: Ending the Cycle of Violence 12:45

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How does nonviolence shape our faith? This week on Beyond the Sermon, Mat Hotho and Pastor Sally Campbell-Evans discuss how her experiences—from mission work to peaceful protests—shaped her understanding of Jesus and justice, and what it means to live out a nonviolent faith today. Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps…

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The Good Book: Part 5 // Mat Hotho // March 2, 2025 19:49

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How can reading the Bible transform your life and deepen your relationship with God? Scripture has the power to illuminate our hearts and guide us in loving God and others. But to experience its full impact, we must make it a regular part of our lives—and even better, read it in community. Discover how reading Scripture together can bring its truth to life in profound ways. Reflection questions: 1. Which parts of the Bible tend to bring you fear or frustration, and how might a sense of curiosity transform your approach to those passages? 2. When you hear the metaphor of the Bible as a ‘gem,’ how does that shift the way you think about Scripture compared to seeing it as something rigid or unchanging? 3. In what ways can you engage Scripture in community—through small groups or study partners—so it might ‘bear and become the Word of God’ for you? Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps…

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Beyond the Sermon: How We Use the Bible 10:59

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When we read the Bible, we’re encountering something ancient—written by people trying to make sense of their world and their experiences with God. So why do we sometimes expect it to be immediately clear to us today? This week, Mat and Decker explore how interpreting scripture is more like unpacking a halftime show performance—full of layers, context, and perspectives beyond our own. Join us as we discuss how history, language, and community shape our understanding of faith, and why wrestling with the text can deepen, rather than weaken, our relationship with God. Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps…

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Beyond the Sermon: Understanding Difficult Passages of Scripture 13:28

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This week, Mat and Magrey discuss how reading deeply—whether it’s scripture, poetry, music, or film—helps us see the bigger picture of God’s plan in our lives. By engaging with different perspectives and holding multiple interpretations in tension, we grow in understanding, not just of the Bible, but of the world around us. Join us as we explore how faith isn’t about rigid answers, but about an ongoing, dynamic conversation that shapes us into more thoughtful, compassionate people. Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps…

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The Good Book: Part 4 // Pastor Magrey deVega // February 23, 2025 17:10

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How can we ensure the Bible is a source of liberation rather than harm? Throughout history, Scripture has been misused to justify misogyny, racism, homophobia, and other systemic sins. In this episode, we explore how to read the Bible faithfully, uncovering its message of good news and freedom for all. Reflection Questions: 1. What childhood story has brought you deeper meaning as you have gotten older? 2. What passages in the Bible have been most troublesome for you to interpret? 3. How will you approach the Bible through the lens of love, for God and others? Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps…

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The Good Book: Part 3 // Pastor Magrey deVega // February 16, 2025 16:13

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What do we do with troubling images of God in the Bible that seem inconsistent with his love and faithfulness? Stories of God’s unpredictable actions can feel more like ancient mythology than the God we know. Explore how to read Scripture faithfully, uncovering its timeless truths beyond antiquated imagery. Reflection Questions 1. What images for God in the Bible are among your favorites? What are most troubling to you? 2. How has your relationship with God changed over time? What role did external circumstances play in those changes? 3. What new way might you explore envisioning and relating to God in your life? Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps…

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Beyond the Sermon: Rethinking How We See God 13:27

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This week, Matt and Magrey discuss the evolving ways God is depicted in the Bible. They reflect on how personal experiences and challenges reshape our faith, inviting us to expand our perspective rather than leave it behind. Whether through theology, life events, or moments of transformation, growth means embracing new ways of seeing God while holding on to what still resonates. Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps…

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The Good Book: Part 2 // Pastor Magrey deVega // February 9, 2025 17:56

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How can we reconcile a loving God with the violence depicted in the Bible? Many struggle with this challenge, especially when reading the Old Testament. Join us as we delve into how to navigate scripture faithfully while grappling with the tough questions about God, violence, and our understanding of his character. Reflection Questions: 1. What biblical passages of violence are most troubling to you? 2. How will you guard against the tendency to see the Old Testament as irrelevant or inferior? 3. How will you live out the call of Jesus to non-violence? Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps…

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Beyond the Sermon: Breaking the Cycle of Violence 11:24

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Violence in the Bible is one of the most challenging topics to wrestle with, yet it's a necessary conversation for understanding scripture in context. This week, Mat and Magrey explore the tension between taking violent passages too literally or dismissing them entirely. They discuss how ancient texts reflect the worldview of their time, the dangers of misinterpretation, and the responsibility we have to read scripture through the lens of love and justice. How do we navigate these difficult passages in a way that deepens faith rather than distorts it? Join the discussion. Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps…

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Beyond the Sermon: The Only Things We Can Control 12:24

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This week, Pastor Magrey deVega and Bishop Patrick Streiff explore the power of spiritual practices, from the Moravian texts that shaped John Wesley to the wisdom passed down through centuries of faith. They discuss how scripture, tradition, and relationships shape our journey, just as Jesus walked with His disciples toward transformation. Join the conversation on how faith is lived and shared in community. Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps…

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The Good Book: Part 1 // Pastor Magrey deVega (w/ Bishop Streiff) // February 2, 2025 24:12

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How does the way we interpret the Bible shape our faith? A Wesleyan approach focuses on inspiration rather than rigid concepts of inerrancy or infallibility. This perspective invites us to read Scripture dynamically and contextually, unlocking deeper truth and broader applicability. Join us to explore why this distinction matters so much. Reflection Questions: 1. How will you see spiritual practices as a way of being, rather than an expectation of doing? 2. What does it mean to you for the Bible to be inspired? 3. How can different perspectives bring you new insights when reading of the Bible? Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps…

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Beyond the Sermon: Inspired to Worship 12:55

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