Delta Air Lines’ longest-tenured female pilot retires after 40+ years: Captain Karen Ruth

1,600 Auctions, 16 Marathons, One Man’s Story: My Brother, Glen Fladeboe

Glen Fladeboe, turning 50, sits down with his sister Kristine for a conversation celebrating his personal and professional journey.  From conducting 1,600+ fundraising auctions to selling farmland, Glen has spent over 30 years raising hundreds of millions of dollars for nonprofits while maintaining strong family values.  He credits his success to childhood lessons about integrity and hard work, his faith, and the support of his wife Stephanie and their two daughters.  Glen shares how he has learned to balance ambition with presence at home, discusses the power of community generosity, and reveals personal passions like distance running (16 marathons, including five sub-3-hour achievements).  A story of purpose, resilience, inspiration, and the ripple effect one person’s life can have on the world!  Glen Fladeboe has two professional passions - fundraising and farmland.  Glen has been the driving force in building Fladeboe Advancement into a premier benefit auction and donor engagement consulting company. With over 30 years of experience as a professional auctioneer and fundraiser, he is proud to be part of a second-generation, family-owned business.  Glen grew up on a farm in Kandiyohi, County MN and those farm roots have guided his entire career.  After graduating from Hamline University in 1998 with a degree in communications, Glen soon after obtained his real estate license with a focus and specialty in farmland transactions. The business became a passion for him as he was surrounded by families and farmland enthusiasts with similar life stories – people with a connection and interest in the land who are often beneficiaries of farmland. He takes particular interest in working with owners to determine the current value of their land, and assisting them in the sale of a farm through a public marketing effort or privately to a family member or tenant. He lives with his and wife and two daughters in the Twin Cities and in his spare time enjoys his cabin on the south shore of Lake Superior or driving tractor on his family’s farms in MN; in the Fall he cherishes pheasant hunting with his black lab Sigurd on his wife’s family farm in South Dakota. Check out our Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577378381951] page; find us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theonepebblepodcast/] or send us an email at theonepebblepod@gmail.com.  You can also watch this episode on YouTube! [https://www.youtube.com/@TheOnePebblePodcast]

Delta Air Lines’ longest-tenured female pilot retires after 40+ years: Captain Karen Ruth

Captain Karen Ruth - Delta Air Lines’ longest-tenured serving female captain sits down with host Kristine to reflect on her historic and distinguished 40+ year career.  Upon her retirement, Karen was 17 out of 17,200 pilots in seniority.  They discuss her final flight from Dublin to Minneapolis on April 18th, 2026.  Karen shares her origin story - how two Northwest Airline pilots in her Burnsville, MN neighborhood recognized “the right stuff” in a 15 year old and mentored her.  She discusses the responsibility of commanding 300 passengers and navigating some of the world’s most challenging runways.  Karen celebrates her two daughters Kate and Molly, who are both now commercial pilots.  They discuss and reflect on the legacy she has built through mentorship, training other pilots, humility and the power of saying yes to opportunities! Check out our Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577378381951] page; find us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theonepebblepodcast/] or send us an email at theonepebblepod@gmail.com.  You can also watch this episode on YouTube! [https://www.youtube.com/@TheOnePebblePodcast]

Fear, Discipleship, & Abiding in Christ: Kristine interviews her daughter Elsie

In this episode, co-host Elsie Duininck takes on a guest role by speaking from her heart on topics that truly have changed her life. The episode covers the importance of discipleship, mentorship, abiding versus striving, fear, and gratitude for everyday life! Early on in this episode, Elsie shares about how her view of the Bible was changed by a woman she met in Norway, which led her to a continued interest in knowing Jesus through His word. She speaks about how much discipleship matters and how it can change a person’s trajectory. Later on Kristine and Elsie talk about the difference of abiding vs. striving with the key being, “whose strength am I working from?"  They end the episode talking about the authority we have in Christ to not be ruled by fear and celebrating everyday ordinary life!  Elsie is an adventure seeker at heart and believes life to the fullest is found in life with God. She has had a number of meaningful experiences in her young adult life such as studying at Wheaton College, running a youth hostel in Norway, living in Germany and Austria through the ministry of Torchbearers International, and working in the Christian Nonprofit world. She is excited to share the gospel with unbelievers and dedicate her life to sharing the good news of Jesus! Check out our Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577378381951] page; find us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theonepebblepodcast/] or send us an email at theonepebblepod@gmail.com.  You can also watch this episode on YouTube! [https://www.youtube.com/@TheOnePebblePodcast]

Saying Yes to Hard Things Changes Lives with Sean and Kay Levesque

In this engaging conversation, Sean and Kay Levesque share their inspiring journey of faith, highlighting the importance of storytelling in ministry and the power of saying 'yes' to God's calling. They discuss their work with Youth for Christ and Love2Hope, emphasizing the importance of showing up in the lives of vulnerable teenagers. Kay’s family life and Sean’s testimony of receiving Christian discipleship in college show how they were influenced as adults to commit to serving vulnerable youth. They emphasize the need for community collaboration, the power of storytelling, and the significance of abiding in Christ in the pursuit to serve Him. The discussion highlights the challenges and joys of ministry, particularly in addressing issues like supporting young people in need and human trafficking. Sean has spent his entire career teaching and inspiring others through his roles as a teacher, personal coach, master trainer, instructor, and presenter. He is the co-founder and executive director of Love2Hope, a family non-profit bringing awareness to human trafficking across America. He is a trained communicator through the Dale Carnegie Institute and an Ambassador of Hope with Shared Hope International. Sean is a husband and father of three, currently serving as executive director of West Central MN Youth for Christ. He has worked in the fitness industry for 20+ years and loves to see people healthy, active, and living life on purpose. Kay is the co-founder and executive director of Love2Hope, who works with audiences across America to understand human trafficking and their role in fighting it. She is a trained Ambassador of Hope with Shared Hope International, an experienced educator, and a national speaker who has presented to thousands of people in 27 states. Kay holds a degree in Education from Minot State University. Kay is a Christ-follower, wife, and homeschooling mom of three who enjoys being in nature, DIY projects, and copying other people’s brilliant ideas on Pinterest.   Check out our Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577378381951] page; find us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theonepebblepodcast/] or send us an email at theonepebblepod@gmail.com.  You can also watch this episode on YouTube! [https://www.youtube.com/@TheOnePebblePodcast]

From Seminary Fears to a Lifetime of Impact: The Story of Pastor Phil Lutz

Pastor Phil Lutz joins The One Pebble Podcast to share a powerful, hope-filled story of saying yes to God, again and again. From growing up in a tight-knit faith-filled family in Pennsylvania, to moving to Minnesota for seminary, from being terrified of public speaking, to pastoring for over 40 years, Pastor Phil opens up about God's faithfulness through every season. We talk about Pastor Phil’s faith, family, life story and hear his wisdom.  He shares stories, including stepping into new callings even when life is comfortable.  We talk about why mentorship after "retirement" might be some of his most meaningful work yet. As we approach Easter, Pastor Phil reminds us why the resurrection changes everything.  Whether you're young and discerning your calling, seasoned and wondering if your purpose has passed, or somewhere in between, this conversation will encourage you to keep saying yes! Pastor Phil’s Bio In His Words… Graduate of Geneva College and Bethel Seminary. Pastor of three churches in Minnesota for over a forty year time frame. Preaching professor at Bethel Seminary for six years. Husband of Kathy. Dad of Andy, Emma and Dave and grandpa of eight incredible grandkids. Mentor and friend of many and recipient of God’s amazing grace and mercy time and time again. Check out our Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577378381951] page; find us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theonepebblepodcast/] or send us an email at theonepebblepod@gmail.com.  You can also watch this episode on YouTube! [https://www.youtube.com/@TheOnePebblePodcast]