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How do you know when it’s time to make your next big career move? With International Women’s Day around the corner, we are excited to feature Avni Patel Thompson, Founder and CEO of Milo. Avni is building technology that directly supports the often overlooked emotional and logistical labor that falls on parents—especially women. Milo is an AI assistant designed to help families manage that invisible load more efficiently. In this episode, Avni shares her journey from studying chemistry to holding leadership roles at global brands like Adidas and Starbucks, to launching her own ventures. She discusses how she approaches career transitions, the importance of unpleasant experiences, and why she’s focused on making everyday life easier for parents. [01:26] Avni's University Days and Early Career [04:36] Non-Linear Career Paths [05:16] Pursuing Steep Learning Curves [11:51] Entrepreneurship and Safety Nets [15:22] Lived Experiences and Milo [19:55] Avni’s In Her Ellement Moment [20:03] Reflections Links: Avni Patel Thompson on LinkedIn Suchi Srinivasan on LinkedIn Kamila Rakhimova on LinkedIn Ipsos report on the future of parenting About In Her Ellement: In Her Ellement highlights the women and allies leading the charge in digital, business, and technology innovation. Through engaging conversations, the podcast explores their journeys—celebrating successes and acknowledging the balance between work and family. Most importantly, it asks: when was the moment you realized you hadn’t just arrived—you were truly in your element? About The Hosts: Suchi Srinivasan is an expert in AI and digital transformation. Originally from India, her career includes roles at trailblazing organizations like Bell Labs and Microsoft. In 2011, she co-founded the Cleanweb Hackathon, a global initiative driving IT-powered climate solutions with over 10,000 members across 25+ countries. She also advises Women in Cloud, aiming to create $1B in economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs by 2030. Kamila Rakhimova is a fintech leader whose journey took her from Tajikistan to the U.S., where she built a career on her own terms. Leveraging her English proficiency and international relations expertise, she discovered the power of microfinance and moved to the U.S., eventually leading Amazon's Alexa Fund to support underrepresented founders. Subscribe to In Her Ellement on your podcast app of choice to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, business, and technology.…
Harborcast is a podcast of Harbor Church, PCA in Mooresville, NC and is a ministry in which we support the spiritual growth of our congregation and community through answering difficult theological and Christian-based questions. Harbor Church, PCA is a family of God, bound together to glorify and enjoy Him forever. We do this by sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ, strengthening each other in Him, and showing Him to our community and the world.
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Join Michael and Jim once again as they take dive into Psalm 131. One that has spoken deeply to Michael especially through the years. Sing these songs with us as we look towards celebrating the conquering of death through Jesus Christ's resurrection on Easter Sunday!
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Join Michael and Tyler as they pick up from Psalm 130 in this miniseries covering the Songs of Ascent as we look towards Easter. Travel with us as we delve into these traveling songs while calling upon the Lord.
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Join Michael and Jim once again as they continue in the series of the Songs of Ascent with this week's Psalm 123.
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Michael and Jim discuss the new series on the Psalms of Ascent: where they come from and the history behind them, as well as how we should read them and apply them to our lives today.
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People have been leaving the church, but why is that? Michael meets with Cory Wing to investigate the reason.
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Kevin Burrell is a friend and pastor of Stonebridge, PCA in Charlotte, NC. Several years ago he started studying birds in his yard, and that turned into his blog Ornitheology found at https://www.ornitheology.com/Through observing birds, he finds illustrations of deep theological meaning, and Michael discusses this with him in today's episode.…
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Join Michael and Ben Murray once again as they look at some of the cultural discussed in the Bible and how they apply to us today. Should women wear head coverings as it is stated in the Bible? How does this relate to the transgender movement? Find out on today's episode of HarborCast!
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Join Michael and Ben Murray as they discuss Contentment in the God that orchestrates our lives.
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Following Candi Brastow's message of hope in the midst of our Holiday season, Pastor Michael also gave us a message to remember as we conclude this season, and look to a new year!
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Every year we have a Christmas Mourning Service to remember the pain and tears that are shed throughout the year and the reason that the holidays may be harder for some than others. Join Candi Brastow in this excerpt from our Mourning Service this year as she helps us understand the reason we have to rejoice amidst the hard things.…
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Join Michael and good friend James Almond as they discuss the origins of Saint Nicholas, the myths that originated his commercialized portrayal, and the reality behind the generous saint who cared about people and their righteous understanding of their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
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Join Michael and Lindsay Colvard once again, as they finish their discussion on Creation, the scientific principles that we observe in life, and the implications this brings to us as Christians in this two part series.
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Join Michael and Lindsay as they discuss the implications of Creation, Science, and God in this 2 part series.
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Join Michael and John Horning as they discuss what the Bible says about the end times. Are we experiencing them now? Hear their thoughts in this episode of HarborCast!
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Michael and Don Deal discuss why missions is such a big deal to our Harbor community. They explain why it is important to support our missionaries, and they give practical ways that you can get involved, too!
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Join Michael and Tyler once again as they delve into the topic of sin and repentance. They look at King David specifically as one person who is described as "A Man After God's Own Heart," yet someone who committed some pretty serious sins in his time. How do these two seemingly dichotomous truths fit together?…
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Join Michael and Tyler in this new season, as they discuss our call to spiritually encourage our spouse.
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The family ministry joins us today to walk us through the wonderful plans that they have been designing to better serve our church community through family based learning and communion!
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Join Michael and Jim as they discuss what the Lord's Supper is and how we as a church can fully take advantage of this sacrament.
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Join Michael and Bethany Wildeman as they discuss the ethics and abilities found in genetic engineering and their relationship to our Faith.
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Does God recognize denominations? Is he unhappy with the divisions that we have created concerning the secondary and tertiary issues of Christianity? Join Michael and Tyler once again as they discuss this issue!
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Michael and Tyler discuss the idea of eternal condemnation for seemingly temporal sins. Is it fair? Join them today and learn about our JUST God.
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Join Michael and Diane Quijano as they discuss one of Harbor's ministries to families in need, Care Portal!
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Nothing is new under the sun. Join Michael and Jim as they discuss whether or not God has gender, and investigate why its even important that we ask this question.
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Michael and Jim (our music leader and ruling elder) delve into how music is used as a gift to God, and how it is selected.
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Michael and John-Keith discuss the idea of election and God's sovereignty. Is the Bible contradictory when it says that humans have free will yet, it also says that he "predestined some." Find out in this episode of Harborcast today.
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Michael and Liz talk through the sensitive and overpowering topic of intrusive thoughts. Giving power back to the God who created us, and not being ruled by the thoughts that could destroy us can be a difficult task. Join Harborcast as we discover some practical tips and advice on how to let God rule in the midst of our imperfections.…
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Michael delves into our college ministry with our RUF Davidson minister, Andrew Goyzueta. In this episode learn about what RUF is and how you can support this ministry further.
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Drive home from Memphis, TN with Michael and Tyler as they review the PCA General Assembly and encourage us with a first-timer's perspective, the state of the PCA church, and God's movements in the world around us!
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Michael and Tyler delve into the depths of Presbyterianism, its benefits, and how we can utilize these structures to support the furthering of the word of the Lord.
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Should Christians celebrate Pride Month? Walk with Michael and John-Keith through this secular holiday, and learn about how Christians should respond when faced by a culture that directly opposes the doctrinal statements and beliefs that define followers of Jesus Christ.
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