Connected by CarePortal

This episode highlights the importance of being one part of someone's story no matter how insignificant it may look. Even when serving other Christians, your engagement may not be their introduction to Christ, but your interaction could be an illustration of connection and obedience that leads to their growth as well as your own. Joining someone on their journey is a testament to being in the world but not of the world - knowing how to step into the "messiness" and experience the fruit of God's goodness in a way that helps grow your faith.

Guests: Andrea “Dree” Hogue is wife to Chris, and momma to Ashton, Noelle, and James. Chris and Dree started their life together in Tulsa, OK and boomeranged back to T-town after a few years of adventures in church planting and ministry in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Dree is passionate about connecting people to the Gospel in all of life's situations and stewarding the story of redemption that she lives out every day. She loves to garden and has made a 20-year habit of competing with her husband in Fantasy Football. Manita Forney serves as the Tulsa Area Ambassador for 111 Project. She is the wife of Richard Forney, Pastor of New Joy Fellowship Church in Tulsa, OK. They have been married for 33 years and have 3 children, 1 grandchild, and 1 foster grandchild. Manita's passion is to carry forth the healing balm of Jesus to the broken hearted. Our guests share their personal connection to CarePortal and their experiences with relational poverty. They discuss how forming supportive relationships can impact and uplift others. Though they are from different areas with different backgrounds, they are neighbors and have come together to present oneness and unity to families and communities that they serve.

This episode highlights the overlap and co-occurrence of Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Trauma. Mr. Massey emphasizes the importance of forming relationships and building trust through your service. As a mental health professional, he gives practical advice on how to get to know an individual or a community and the benefit of understanding that everyone doesn't see things the same way.

Stephen Massey shares his professional opinion on Mental Health and encourages accountability and transparency. This episode highlights the importance of joining someone in their experience and ensuring that we are postured to show support to others even when we are not in their presence.

In this episode you'll meet Superintendent Dr. Robert E. Horton Sr. He and his wife, Lady Dr. Kamie R. Horton are the founders of Vision Temple Ministries, where the vision is Changing Lives. "We are in the Business of Changing Lives for the Better with the Help of God's Holy Spirit." Pastor and Dr. Horton have been married for 30yrs and have two young adult children, Robert Horton Jr. And Kalyn Horton whom both assist in the ministry.Pastor Horton talks about his church's involvement with CarePortal and explains how his church shows up, interacts, and reflects the love the Christ. Pastor Horton explains the role of the church to be more than attendees. He addresses Meeting Needs, Church Hurt, Building Trust, and encourages pastors, congregants, and the community to come together with a posture to serve.

A child exists within a family, and a family within a community. The familiarity and sense of belonging often outweighs the hardships brought about from poverty. Amplifying the strengths of where they come from is important in maintaining their value and dignity. How can CarePortal responders be mindful of how their beliefs are formed and begin to shift the approach for better connection? In this episode you will hear from the following: Audrey Deckinga- Director of Agency Partnerships with CarePortal, she brings over 35yrs of personal and professional experience as a foster parent as well as a caseworker, supervisor, Director of Policy and Programs, and the Assistant Commissioner in TX CPS Jessica Latta - before joining CarePortal as a regional manager; worked as a case worker, supervisor, Adoption Specialist, and Program Manager over Alternative Care for JaCo MO Children's Division for a total of 7 yrs. She is also the CP point person at her church. Arlene Jones - UCA with CarePortal and has experienced the child welfare system from several angles — from experiencing out-of-home placement, to helping found a statewide Youth Advisory Board, becoming a CASA, working as a caseworker, serving as a child welfare trainer and being a kinship caregiver.

A child exists within a family, and a family within a community. The familiarity and sense of belonging often outweighs the hardships brought about from poverty. Amplifying the strengths of where they come from is important in maintaining their value and dignity. How can CarePortal responders be mindful of how their beliefs are formed and begin to shift the approach for better connection? In this episode you will hear from the following: Audrey Deckinga- Director of Agency Partnerships with CarePortal, she brings over 35yrs of personal and professional experience as a foster parent as well as a caseworker, supervisor, Director of Policy and Programs, and the Assistant Commissioner in TX CPS Jessica Latta - before joining CarePortal as a regional manager; worked as a case worker, supervisor, Adoption Specialist, and Program Manager over Alternative Care for JaCo MO Children's Division for a total of 7 yrs. She is also the CP point person at her church. Arlene Jones - UCA with CarePortal and has experienced the child welfare system from several angles — from experiencing out-of-home placement, to helping found a statewide Youth Advisory Board, becoming a CASA, working as a caseworker, serving as a child welfare trainer and being a kinship caregiver.

A child exists within a family, and a family within a community. The familiarity and sense of belonging often outweighs the hardships brought about from poverty. Amplifying the strengths of where they come from is important in maintaining their value and dignity. How can CarePortal responders be mindful of how their beliefs are formed and begin to shift the approach for better connection? In this episode you will hear from the following: Audrey Deckinga- Director of Agency Partnerships with CarePortal, she brings over 35yrs of personal and professional experience as a foster parent as well as a caseworker, supervisor, Director of Policy and Programs, and the Assistant Commissioner in TX CPS Jessica Latta - before joining CarePortal as a regional manager; worked as a case worker, supervisor, Adoption Specialist, and Program Manager over Alternative Care for JaCo MO Children's Division for a total of 7 yrs. She is also the CP point person at her church. Arlene Jones - UCA with CarePortal and has experienced the child welfare system from several angles — from experiencing out-of-home placement, to helping found a statewide Youth Advisory Board, becoming a CASA, working as a caseworker, serving as a child welfare trainer and being a kinship caregiver.