168 By Design

In this episode Susan interviews Jennifer of Hospice Care Plus. Listen to this episode to find more ways to volunteer and partner with them.

In this week episode Susan interviews Jennifer Brewbaker of Madison Home inc which is a nonprofit with a centralized and unified platform for the cooperation between multiple civic, religious, and community organizations, to help the homeless with multiple related vulnerabilities, and the general community to prevent future homelessness. Learn more at https://www.madisonhome.org

In this weeks episode Susan interviews Karen Adkins of Kentucky River Foothills who's mission is to improve its communities by assisting low-income families and individuals to achieve self-sufficiency by providing direct services and working with partnering organizations to develop additional resources to reduce poverty and create opportunities for those in need. They have over 40 programs to help people become self sufficient and have many opportunities for volunteering. Check them out at https://foothillscap.org

In this episode Susan interview Jennifer Lanehart of Hopes Wings, a Domestic Violence center that specializes in helping Men women and children who have been victims to domestic violence. They help in different ways from covering basic needs and advocacy. Some current needs are Gifts cards for gas and common house hold products.

In this episode Susan talks with Joyce a volunteer at Madison County Pregnacy Help Center. Learn more about how the Pregnacy Help Center supports Women and Men that are expecting. Find out more info at https://madisonphc.org

In this weeks episode Susan interviews Jim Walters who is on the Board of Directors at Orphan Care Alliance (OCA). It is their mission To equip, connect, and mobilize Christians to serve vulnerable children and families. Jim states that they are powered by the Bible verse James 1:27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. Are you looking to get involved here are just a couple of needs: Life Coaching - Young adults that have aged "out of the system" need help transitioning into adulthood. In this position you get the opportunity to mentor others who don't have anyone. Foster Parents and Adoptive Find out more info at https://www.orphancarealliance.org If you like this episode please like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/168ByDesign/

In this weeks episode Susan sits down with Dianna of Richmonds Home Meals Delivery. Starting from humble roots of helping feed people on Thanksgiving in 1980 and has since expanded into a daily meal delivery service. Want to get involved? They are needing drivers Find out more here at https://www.facebook.com/HomeMealsDelivery/ If you like this content please like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/168ByDesign/

In this weeks episode Susans interviews Kim and Sean Quinlan who work for the Madison Co. Schools Family Resource Center. Their Mission is to enhance student ability to succeed in school. This is a Grant funded program that helps cover students needs. If you would like to get involved here are couple ways: Donating Supplies HS- Gently used jeans, hygiene items MS - Belts hoodies Gift cards for families 2. Financial Donations 3. Call local schools to find their specific needs

In this episode Susan interviews Mandy Agee who is the assistant director of God's Outreach. God's Outreach created the backpack program to help children fill the gap from Friday to Monday. They currently serve 23 schools across Madison and Estill County and fill 3500 backpacks a month. This is a program that is near and dear to Susan and her family. Listen in to learn how Susan has partnered with the backpack program. If you enjoyed this episode and want to volunteer here are a few ways. You can volunteer at the food pantry. Pull food for the backpacks. donate financially If you are in Richmond KY one easy way to give back is by shopping at Meijers during one of their double match days. Learn more at: https://www.godsoutreach.org/pages/get-involved If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/168ByDesign/

Kicking off season 2 in 2022 with a goal to help people get involved with local organizations and inspire the to start volunteering. In this weeks episode Susan interviews Anthony Lowery of God's Outreach. God's Outreach started with the mission that no one in Madison County should ever go hungry. Since starting in 2000 they have expanded to surrounding counties. There are many ways to partner with God's Outreach start by check out this page on their website: https://www.godsoutreach.org/pages/get-involved If you are outside of the Madison Co Area please checkout: https://www.feedingamerica.org to partner with other great organizations that are helping with food insecurity. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/168ByDesign/

As followers of Christ we are called to volunteer. In 1st Peter 4:10 says "Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms." In this season we will be interviewing 10 local Richmond, Kentucky organizations asking them how you can get involved.

Susan Hatfield talks about the 168 Prayer Journal and how it's changed her relationship with GOD. Making a daily habit to be thankful, pray for others, ask for forgiveness, plan and take action for things she needs to do, commit her day to God, write out scripture, and listen for GOD during quiet time has drawn her so close to GOD.

Ellen McMahan says that being healthy helps her love closer to GOD and help others do the same. She feels energetic and clear minded.

In this short episode Renee Fee who is an overcomer tell her story! During COVID she also fought and beat cancer. To find community she turned to the bible app. This helped her feel the love of others, learn with others and most of all draw closer to GOD.

Everybody loves to find a four leaf clover! Sherry Carver tells us how she has found hundreds of four leaf clovers. But, most importantly how she has found GOD in them.

Rob Taylor discusses how listening to God and ACTING on His direction has helped his relationship with God.

The Maynard Family talks about the influence of prayer and how it's a ripple effect for generations.

Jennifer Polly loves music. Not just listening or singing the words but really giving them to God is a habit that Jennifer has done for many years.

Nick Wallace is part of 2 small groups. Nick has made this a habit because it helps him grow in knowledge and he is held accountable to other believers.

Renny Ross has used the life journal for over 15 years to learn and teach others about God. This is a daily habit of learning for him.

Darlene Snyder feels close to God when she is outside by herself praying out loud to God. She has made a habit of sitting on her back deck to be with God.

Elizabeth Feigel talks about the habit of prayer journaling and the SOAP (scripture, observation, application and prayer)method. https://www.facebook.com/168ByDesign/

168 By Design launches it's first podcast! Habit's that help us draw closer to God!! Starting on October 19th 2021, Join us for 11 episodes hearing from people who have intentionally developed habits to create a deeper relationship with God. https://www.facebook.com/168ByDesign/