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Dave Gregg serves as the CSB Ministries Regional Director of Northern California. He has a deep passion for culture and the expression within it. This episode features great insight on Godly cultural living in the context of everyday life.

Zach Bashore joins Valor Conversations to discuss how the camp that he leads impacts different parts of the local community through outreach and work projects. Zach is the Executive Director of Christian Retreat Center in East Waterford, PA.

Elmo Winters from Kingdom Group International joins Valor Conversations to discuss cultural reconciliation and unity in Christ. He discusses his own ministry efforts and shares how this Kingdom Group has been successful in equipping people with the call to racial and spiritual reconciliation.

Steve Clark is a friend, minister, and someone who really wants to impact culture on all levels. He has a heart for reaching people that are often associated with being on the fringe of culture. Steve serves as the Executive Director of Delta Lake Bible Conference and Generous Brands -- a social enterprise of Haven Camps, Inc. Their mission is to create quality products and employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Rick Capozzi is the founder and coach of the CapozziGroup and Survival Mindset. He joins Valor Conversations to discuss the issue of safety and the development of it within different settings, contexts, and cultures.

Pastor Tony Stephens joins this episode to discuss the nature of the culture of men's ministry programs. Tony is the founding pastor of Stillwaters Presbyterian Church and continues to partner with CSB Ministries, discipling men and boys in his local church.

Nick Liberto joins in to discuss the nature of sexual integrity that is needed in culture today. Nick is the Executive Director of Proven Ministries, grew up in Brigade, and currently serves as a CSB Ministries board member.

Ryan Dewey works for CRU at Buffalo State College and for the Buffalo School District. Dewey shares his story of coming back to the Greater Buffalo area after spending time ministering in other places, discussing what the urban cultural ministry is like in today's world.

Ben Espinoza serves as the Vice President of Northeastern Seminary on the campus of Roberts Wesleyan University. He joins this episode of the podcast to encourage people to be proactive in having healthy conversations and empathy with individuals from all walks of life.

Welcome to the new series called Culture Changers - engaging culture with biblical responsibility. Dan Landin is the Senior Pastor of St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church in Holland, Indiana. He joins in to discuss cultural engagement and provides practical insight to what this looks like in everyday life.

You've got questions; our panelists have answers! Listen in to this roundtable discussion about the importance of gearing up our units for excellence and effectiveness for the new ministry year.

Howard Pike serves as the President of CSB Canada and has over 40 years of experience discipling young men. He joins this episode to talk about resources that are available specifically to Battalion units, specifically how Battalion Missions and Leadership Team Meetings can benefit your unit.

A look back at the current Brigade Tune-Up Series and a look at what is to come including the VALOR Conversations Roundtable on August 23rd at 8pm ET. Register for the VALOR Conversations Roundtable: https://forms.gle/Vskj8uqGLzezfoZn8 Email your VALOR Roundtable Discussion questions to jtrainer@csbministries.org.

Josh Tallman has been involved in many different areas both as a student and leader in Christian Service Brigade. His current area of passion is to assist in some of the program development for discipleship purposes both regionally and nationally. Hear his heart on the value of events and programs for Brigade resources.

CSB Ministries is pleased to announce a new initiative called Unit Advocate. This is to assist in helping our leaders make an even greater impact on the local church level. Ed Babcock (CSB Alumni Association member) and Joel Fiscus (CSB Vice President) discuss the details of this upcoming initiative!

Jim Szczodrowski has been a leader with Unit 2047 at Orchard Park Wesleyan in Western New York for several decades. He joins this podcast to talk about the importance of record keeping and its role for effective ministry. Hear some of Jim's backstory and lessons he has learned over the years working in ministry.

Jerry Smith has served in Brigade leadership for 15 years at Unit 1180 in Northeastern Ohio. He shares a very unique perspective that focuses on having a legacy of humility and what it means to "pass the torch". Enjoy hearing his thoughts on being sensitive to the Holy Spirit.

Alex Mull and Mark Fiscus are leaders at Unit 8034 in Stillwaters Presbyterian in Pennsylvania. Both leaders have different approaches as it relates to relational focus and development in a Brigade Unit. Tune in to hear their incredible perspectives on how their unit works from a relational perspective.

David Droppa is an active Chairman of Unit 2760 at Allegheny Center Alliance Church in Pittsburgh, PA. Goal-setting is an important attribute for Dave and his team as they lead young men in Battalion. He takes time to share some insights about how goal-setting has helped his time in ministry.