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THANK YOU! Today marks the one year anniversary of Two Roads Crossing. After 52 episodes and 23 speakers, Dr. Barry Schwenk reflects on the year and the feedback given through the podcast survey. Where do we go from here? Dr. Schwenk shares valuable information on making godly decisions which is rooted in understanding God's will.

Check out the highlights of Real Life Real Impact 2024!

Does the idea of sharing the Gospel terrify you? Would being asked to work on a cow keep you from global missions? Maybe what you need is a little FARM training. Today, Dr. Mary McDonald talks about how she started a unique program that helps veterinarians overcome two key stumbling blocks that prevent many from answering God's call to serve. For more information: marymcdonald@sams-usa.org

Sometimes God uses relationships and circumstances to help you make decisions and lead you where He wants you to go. Adora Colicci wanted to be a veterinarian but little did she know that God would put people in her church and college to help lead her into a deeper relationship with Him and her calling as a veterinarian. Listen in as she shares her story from undergrad to the mission field and then vet school.

When you think of CVM, it's easy to overlook their dedication to sharing Christ's love to and through veterinary professionals and paraprofessionals right here in the US. Dr. Lauren Charles, CVM Workplace and Student Ministries Director elaborates on how her team engages with people for the Kingdom. Faith partners willing to listen and lend a helping hand are just a phone call away.

The path to wellness begins with a plan. Listen in as Dr. Rob Goodman returns to the podcast to share a little about CVM's new wellness imitative and how you can get involved.

Today our servant spotlight is on Dr. Lauren Charles, CVM Workplace and Student Ministries Director. Listen in as she shares her journey and how she found both her calling and identity in Christ along the way.

Join us as veterinary student George DeMers talks about your walk with the Lord should not be put off until later. It seems like there is always time, but the time is now and being intentional with your perspective can make all the difference.

Can one decision change the trajectory of your life? Today, third year veterinary George DeMers shares how his decision to attend the University of Pennsylvania affected his faith journey.

Is it possible to develop your career here in the US while also being intentional about missions? Dr. Mack Boyd has done just that. Listen in today as he discusses his professional journey as a practice owner that has set aside regular time for short-term missions every year for over 20 years! His secret is not being owned by his own practice.

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From the beginning, CVM has had a vision to share Christ's love to the world through veterinary medicine. Dr. Brad Frye, Director of International Missions, joins us to talk about the importance of missions, the role of veterinarians in missions, and how the vision for missions in CVM has grown, adapted and changed over his time with the organization.

CVM was built by dedicated, hard-working, faithful servants that humbled themselves before God and followed where He led. Today we spotlight Dr. Brad Frye, Director of International Missions. Get to know him and how God not only brought him to CVM but sustained him for decades.

There comes a point in anything when you need to decide to dig in and make it work or just give up. Today, Linnie Wright encourages us to give our relationships the time they need to grow and mature into something precious.

Relationships can be tough. Balancing relationships along with faith and veterinary medicine can seem almost impossible. Linnie Wright wasn't quite sure what she would face marrying into this profession but looking back over 50 years of marriage provide some insight on how to make it work, for better or worse.

Today, Dr. Daniel Graham joins us again to discuss different ways veterinary professionals serve around the world. Is it a one size fits all kind of ministry or are there different models that suit different needs? Listen in to hear what opportunities exist and begin thinking how your skills and talents can be used to make an impact for Christ on the global stage.

What does a missionary look like? How do veterinarians fit into that picture? Dr. Daniel Graham challenges our perceptions and discusses how veterinarians can be mobilized for the kingdom. As the CVM Missions Mobilization Strategist, Dr. Graham understands what it takes for veterinary professionals to be used by God on a global scale.

We all have scars. We all have come through circumstances that seemed impossible at the time. But how did they affect the way we see ourselves? Dr. Maria Garrett discusses how to be a part of an encouraging community and she challenges you to imagine what God can do for you after seeing what God did for her.

Sometimes life seems to get ripped right out from under your feet. What do you do when there seems to be no way out? Dr. Maria Garrett opens up about her life struggles and how she saw God navigate her through to a place of beauty.

Looking back allows us to see how both positive and negative experiences have shaped our lives. Dr. Ginger Pelc reflects on her first year in practice and how it has made her the veterinarian she is today.

Making any transition is challenging but the transition from veterinary student to doctor can be both exciting and terrifying. Today, we are joined by Dr. Ginger Pelc and she will be sharing some tips on how to make that transition and how to approach that first job so that it is a more positive experience.

CVM has many wonderful ministries around the world. Join us as Dr. Kelly Crowdis talks about a growing project in Haiti called "Give-A-Kid-A-Kid". If you are interested in supporting outreach that changes the lives of children and communities, you can find more information HERE - https://cvm.org/special-project/give-a-kid-to-a-kid.