In this engaging podcast episode, Brad Layland interviews Phoebe Miles, the founder and board chair of the Cade Museum, which honors her father's legacy as the inventor of Gatorade. Phoebe shares the inspiring story of how the Cade Museum was established in Gainesville, Florida, and its mission to foster a culture of inventiveness among the younger generation. She discusses her father's journey from being a kidney doctor to creating Gatorade, emphasizing the importance of viewing problems as opportunities for innovation. The conversation delves into the concept of 'inventivity,' a term coined to encapsulate the spirit of creativity and problem-solving that the museum aims to instill in children.

Book Recommendations
The Brain That Changes Itself( Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science), By Norman Doidbe

Cade Museum
https://cademuseum.org/

In this conversation, Brad Layland interviews Andy Cook, the executive director of the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center. They discuss the center's mission to equip believers for evangelism, the challenges churches face in growing their congregations, and the importance of building a culture of evangelism within local churches. Andy shares his journey to leadership, the impact of partnerships and fundraising strategies, and highlights significant moments of God's faithfulness in their work. The conversation concludes with book recommendations and insights on connecting churches to valuable resources.

Books Mentioned
Saturdays with Billy: My Friendship with Billy Graham, by Don Wilton (Brad mentioned)
You Found Me: New Research on How Unchurched Nones, Millennials, and Irreligious Are Surprisingly Open to Christian Faith, by Rick Richardson
Wild Dark Shore, by Charlotte McConaghy
Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business, by Gino Wickman
Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope, by Esau McCaulley

Wheaton College Billy Graham Center
https://wheatonbillygraham.com/

In this episode, Brad Layland is joined by Jamie Sellers in his annual Year End Appeals episode. In this episode, he evaluates the year-end appeals he received last year. We learn about the good, the bad, and the ugly of this facet of fund raising as well as some thoughts about target audience and follow up.

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