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The Serving Effect
Welcome to The Serving Effect, the podcast celebrates the power of serving people and the community. In each episode, we shine a light on the inspiring stories of individuals, organizations, and everyday heroes — exploring how acts of service, no matter how big or small, are transforming lives.
Episodes
12 episodes
Serving with Heart, Love, and Passion for People - Angie Mikus and Courtney Blake
Featuring Angie Mikus & Courtney BlakeIn this heartfelt episode of The Serving Effect, we sit down with two women who embody what it means to love your community well. Join us as Angie Mikus and Courtney Blake share the beautiful st...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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34:36
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From Local Hands to Global Hearts: Serving with Robin Pate and Operation Christmas Child
In this episode of The Serving Effect, we sit down with Robin Pate, a passionate volunteer leader with Operation Christmas Child (OCC). Robin shares how her journey of serving began in her local church and grew into an opportunity to impact liv...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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16:55
Mentorship, Leadership, and the Heart to Serve - Dana Wooten
In this episode of The Serving Effect, host Carlton McDaniel Jr. sits down with Dana Wooten, Executive Director of the Clayton Chamber of Commerce, to talk about the power of service, mentorship, and personal growth. From her earliest days lear...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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25:25
Living with Purpose – A Conversation with Alan Dickinson
In this episode, we sit down with Alan Dickinson—an attorney, an individual with Cerebral Palsy, and a man with a powerful story of faith. Alan shares how God has shaped his journey and given him a deep purpose to serve others, especially those...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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26:35
A Life of Service from Classroom to Community — Beth Faucette
Beth Faucette, a proud Garner hometown girl living off Rock Quarry Road, has spent her life pouring into others. From teaching in local schools to rallying support through Relay for Life, serving in her church, and now dedicating herself to Abl...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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14:55
Beyond the Headlines: Tim Stevens on Sports, Veterans, and Storytelling
🎙️ The Serving Effect: Featuring Tim StevensIn this episode of The Serving Effect, we sit down with Tim Stevens—a storyteller at heart whose words have shaped a community. From his years as a high school sports writer capturing the magi...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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19:20
Choosing to Be In It: Jonathan Breeden on Serving Johnston County
Jonathan Breeden of Breeden Law shares how his parents shaped his understanding of service, why he chose to be in the 40/42 community, and what inspired him to launch The Best of Johnston County podcast. A meaningful con...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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22:13
April Wood’s Heart for Hometown Service
In this episode of The Serving Effect, we sit down with April Wood—Garner, NC native, community champion, and administrator of Downtown Garner. From her early days serving through “GA’s” (Girls in Action) at church to her current role lea...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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19:02
Service Above Self: Rotary Club
This episode takes a special turn as we spotlight two of our strongest community partners: the Garner Rotary Club and the Garner Mid-Day Rotary Club.Joining us are Ben Wadsworth (Garner Rotary) and Chad Massengill (Garner Mid-Day Rotary...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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22:41
The Marks of a Servant with Amy White
In this episode of The Serving Effect, Carlton McDaniel sits down with Amy White, Executive Director of Community of Hope Ministries, for a heartfelt conversation about discovering your purpose through service. Amy shares how each of u...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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23:54
The Ripple Effect of Small Acts with Dena McDonald
In this inspiring episode of The Serving Effect, we sit down with Dena McDonald—a passionate community leader with a heart for service that runs deep. From childhood experiences that sparked her desire to help others, to the ways she c...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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27:13
