# EP8 - Adult Teen Challenge - Linda Hercenberg, Flourish Communities - Wendy McWherter, Prime Movers - Sam Koon, 10/25/25

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Podcast: [The Bridge to Kindness Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bridge-to-kindness-podcast-7477113)
Published: 2025-10-25T17:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2100

## Resource

Three Columbus-based nonprofits share their missions for addiction recovery, women's spiritual formation, and men's purposeful living. The episode highlights practical ways community members can use their specific talents to support local social impact.

## Highlights
- Main idea: Local nonprofits provide specialized pathways for personal transformation and community service
- Practical takeaway: Volunteers can contribute professional skills like digital storytelling and web development to lean organizations
- Failure mode: In men's discipleship, overlooking the foundational step of surrender can stall long-term growth
- Main idea: Spiritual formation is presented as a practice of intentionality rather than a set of tasks to complete
- Practical takeaway: Small-scale involvement, such as prayer or ministry partnerships, serves as a vital catalyst for organizational growth

## Topics

Nonprofit management, Addiction recovery, Spiritual formation, Community engagement, Men's leadership, Columbus Ohio, Volunteerism, Discipleship

## Chapters
- 1:00 — Finding Purpose Through Service: An introduction to using individual talents to meet the present needs of the Columbus community.
- 4:00 — Adult Teen Challenge: A Legacy of Recovery: Exploring the 70-year history of addiction recovery and the need for volunteers to sustain the mission.
- 9:00 — Flourish Communities: Spiritual Formation: How intentional spiritual practices and coaching help women grow in intimacy with God and community.
- 17:00 — Supporting Women's Ministry: Ways to partner with Flourish through prayer, operational support, and digital skill-sharing.
- 22:00 — Prime Movers: Pursuing Purpose: A look at a curriculum-based program designed to help men discover their preordained purpose.
- 27:00 — The Importance of Surrender: Discussing the critical role of surrender and overcoming adversity in the journey of leadership.
- 32:00 — Engaging with Local Nonprofits: Final encouragement to connect with these organizations and leverage personal gifts for community impact.

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