The Forti-fy Podcast

Listen in to hear mom of three, Kenyetta, tell her story about how New Mercies Ministries helped her go from depression and despair to hope!To learn all about how New Mercies is making an impact in our local community, and how you can EASILY become involved in bringing hope to others, click here:  https://www.new-mercies.org/   

Are you concerned about your ability to make health choices that are appropriate for you and your family?In this episode, I sit down with Ashley Grogg RN-MSN, founder of Hoosiers For Medical Liberty.  Ashley shares how, as a nurse, she became concerned  about personal medical liberty, and how that concern led her to start HFML.  She provides very easy and practical tools on how you can make a difference, right now, in helping all of us  protect that liberty. Link to "Hoosiers For Medical Liberty" Website -  There is plethora of information on this site!https://hoosiersformedicalliberty.com/index.htmlGet HFML text alerts by texting FORTI-FY to:  260-286-0988BECOME A HFML MEMBER! EVERY SINGLE PERSON CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!https://hoosiersformedicalliberty.com/membership.htmlGet text updates on events and attend virtual  monthly meetings:https://hoosiersformedicalliberty.com/meeting.htmlSenator Ron Johnson's Press conference:This stories are heart-breaking and REAL! All those who have been injured by the Covid vaccine need to be heard, seen and believed:https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/568642142Weekly VAERS updates:https://www.openvaers.com/images/files/FridayOpenVAERSAlert07-09-21.pdfReview Government Data Sites and  Thousands of Stories:https://forti-fy.com/who-will-listen/  

So excited to sit down with my friend and author, Peggy Alberda, to discuss her delightful new children's book, "Hugo Makes Bread with Grandad!To purchase a paperback copy of the book, click HERE.To purchase a hardcover copy of the book, click HERE.Don't forget to use the FREE SHIPPING code!To get links to all the things discussed in the podcast  - including pictures of Peggy's beautiful table from her bread class that we talked about, click HEREFor more information about Restored to Glory Dance Ministry Click HERE.To contact Peggy:Peggyalberdaauthor@gmail.comTo contact us: email at fortifyblog@gmail.comFacebook page: https://www.facebook.com/getfortifyedIf you like the content you are hearing, we'd really appreciate it if you would leave us a positive rating up at iTunes!  or wherever you listen. That just helps more people find us so that they can hear the content, too!Thank you so much!

Today we sit down and talk to Fire and Light students Bekah Guntle, Scotty Frank and Promise Forti, and director, Lorraine Knox, about the 3 fabulous Fire and Life shows performing over the next 3 week-ends!Frozen Jr.-  May 6-8Little Women - May 13-15It's A Wonderful Life - May 20-22All performances will be held at:Life  Community Church428 S Oak St Bluffton, IN 46714 (It's really "just down the road a bit"!)These are all  terrific stories with marvelously talented kids, amazing sets and  grand costumes  - you really don't want to miss this wonderful opportunity for great family entertainment!Click HERE to order tickets!Click HERE for a full review of the Fire and Light program!To contact us: email at fortifyblog@gmail.comFacebook page: https://www.facebook.com/getfortifyedIf you like the content you are hearing, we'd really appreciate it if you would leave us a positive rating up at iTunes!  or wherever you listen. That just helps more people find us so that they can hear the content, too!Thank you so much! 

As a mom of thirteen kids, Heather needs all the brain power she can get! Here, she shares the main points of how the information in this book can impact your health!Heather's Instagram can be found here:https://www.instagram.com/betweenawalkandahardpace/Click HERE for all info discussed in this episode.To contact us: email at fortifyblog@gmail.comFacebook page: https://www.facebook.com/getfortifyedIf you like the content you are hearing, we'd really appreciate it if you would leave us a positive rating up at iTunes! That just helps more people find us so that they can hear the content, too!Thank you so much!

Today marks 2 years since I received the call that my oldest son, Kyle, had died in a helicopter crash in Kenya, leaving behind his newly pregnant wife and 5-year-old son.One of the things that was very helpful for me after Kyle's death was to  be able to reach out and talk with other moms who knew what it felt like to walk down the road that was now in front of me - and  help me to  look for the light in the dark moments.My friend, Trish Richhart, was one of those moms.  She lost her 8 year-old son, Samuel, after a 3 year battle with cancer.We both agree that we would never chose to live those moments again, yet we are very grateful for the faith that grew stronger from those very dark moments.For all things  and photos discussed in this podcast click HERE.To contact us: email at fortifyblog@gmail.comFacebook page: https://www.facebook.com/getfortifyedIf you like the content you are hearing, we'd REALLY appreciate it if you would leave us a positive rating up at iTunes.That just helps more people find us so that they can hear the content, too! Thank you so much!

In having 38 kids combined, we share a thing or two we've learned throughout the years about  building relationships with  adult kids - that all starts when they are young! You can check out all the resources discussed in this episode here.To contact us: email at fortifyblog@gmail.comFacebook page: https://www.facebook.com/getfortifyedIf you like the content you are hearing, we'd REALLY appreciate it if you would leave us a positive rating up at iTunes.That just helps more people find us so that they can hear the content, too! Thank you so much!

Recently, all my children were home, so I took that opportunity to ask  a couple of them to sit down  and do an impromptu  podcast on how to encourage kids to pursue their goals - and how to fund them!This is a great episode for parents and kids!To contact us: email at fortifyblog@gmail.comFacebook page: https://www.facebook.com/getfortifyedFor all you Ladies, Gals and Mamas! We'd love to have you join us over in our private Forti-fy'r group where we talk about all things Forti-fy'ing!https://www.facebook.com/groups/284217359209722/If you like the content you are hearing, we'd REALLY appreciate it if you would leave us a positive rating up at iTunes.That just helps more people find us so that they can hear the content, too! Thank you so much! 

Wow! Wow! Wow! We provide quite a list in this podcast episode to so many local places - and people -  that you will enjoy checking out, for gift ideas for family, friends - or yourself! Heather could have talked for hours!Make sure you check out the Forti-fy blog page for ALL the resources mentioned! You can find it HERETo contact us: email at fortifyblog@gmail.comFacebook page: https://www.facebook.com/getfortifyedFor all you Ladies, Gals and Mamas! We'd love to have you join us over in our private Forti-fy'r group where we talk about all things Forti-fy'ing!https://www.facebook.com/groups/284217359209722/If you like the content you are hearing, we'd REALLY appreciate it if you would leave us a 5-star rating up at iTunes! That just helps more people find us so that they can hear the content, too! Thank you so much!

Safe Families - So Flexible - Everyone Can Do Something!Have you ever desired to help out families in crisis in your community but didn't really know how to do that?Or you liked the idea of serving, but thought you might not have the time?Well, Safe Families might be just the opportunity that you have been looking for!  Listen in as Northeast Indiana Regional Director of Safe Families, Bonnie Doolittle  shares all about this much needed ministry and how you can help!Click HERE for more details on how to get  involved!If you are looking for the Kroger link to donate, at no cost to you, click HERE! Thank you!To contact us: email at fortifyblog@gmail.comFacebook page: https://www.facebook.com/getfortifyedFor all you Ladies, Gals and Mamas! We'd love to have you join us over in our private Forti-fy'r group where we talk about all things Forti-fy'ing!https://www.facebook.com/groups/284217359209722/If you like the content you are hearing, we'd REALLY appreciate it if you would leave us a 5-star rating up at iTunes! That just helps more people find us so that they can hear the content, too! Thank you so much! 

In this episode of Forti-fy, you will the heart of Ashley Kellogg who chronicles her family's 10 year journey to their first adoption – and how their ever expanding family now includes the addition of 5 special needs children, in addition to their biological 6, making a very lively and bustling home!Make sure you check out the AMAZING number of resources Ashley provides!Click HERE for the link!To contact us: email at fortifyblog@gmail.comFacebook page: https://www.facebook.com/getfortifyedFor all you Ladies, Gals and Mamas! We'd love to have you join us over in our private Forti-fy'r group where we talk about all things Forti-fy'ing!https://www.facebook.com/groups/284217359209722/If you like the content you are hearing, we'd really appreciate it if you would leave us a 5-star rating up at iTunes! That just helps more people find us so that they can hear the content, too! Thank you so much!

In this podcast episode, I sit down with Kelsey Wallin who is a mom to 5 kids under the age of 7. We talk about the "mess" inside ourselves and how our kids help us get "cleaned up!" – From seeing our own selfishness and being startled by our own anger - and how they can turn that into joy. We also discuss the beauty and freedom of creating our own "family culture", and not being bound to looking like anyone else. For everything discussed in this podcast click HERETo contact us: email at fortifyblog@gmail.comFacebook page: https://www.facebook.com/getfortifyedFor all you Ladies, Gals and Mamas! We'd love to have you join us over in our private Forti-fy'r group where we talk about all things Forti-fy'ing!https://www.facebook.com/groups/284217359209722/

Honestly, although we throw our trash in the can and haul it to the curb, there is no magical place where trash goes "away".Is it possible for you to reduce your waste?  Yes! With just a few small changes we can make a big difference in the world we live.In this episode Neil Miller, Communications and Outreach Coordinator for Allen County Department of Environmental Management,  provided SO much great information on how we can do just that!Listen in to hear so many great “trash tips” from Neil; then, check out this blog post for all the resources discussed in this podcast!Click HERE for blog post  - so much info at your fingertips!

In this podcast episode Donna and Ann discuss how to move forward, when - for whatever reason - we are in a place of  being stuck, that may be in regards to current life circumstances, weight loss, relationships, exercise or in just trying to get things done every day. As usual, Donna brings some great tips to help us move forward!Check out all the show notes here:https://forti-fy.com/are-you-stuck-how-to-start-moving-forward/ To contact us: email at fortifyblog@gmail.comFacebook page: https://www.facebook.com/getfortifyedFor all you Ladies, Gals and Mamas! We'd love to have you join us over in our private Forti-fy'r group where we talk about all things Forti-fy'ing!https://www.facebook.com/groups/284217359209722/If you like the content you are hearing, we'd REALLY appreciate it if you would leave us a 5-star rating up at iTunes! That just helps more people find us so that they can hear the content, too! Thank you so much!

So much great info here!In this episode of the Forti-fy Podcast, Donna shares her, and her husband's, 220-pound weight loss journey. There is so much here we can all relate to.Tune in to hear some great life-style tips!All the links for the resources Donna discusses can be found  here:https://forti-fy.com/down-220-pounds-small-steps-huge-strides/

In this podcast episode, Rachel and Ann talk about their recent - not so great - experiences with Covid-19, the challenges they faced within the health care system, and thoughts on the future of medical choice freedom. This episode covers the "basics" of Covid-19 and some of the current  views of treatment. We do believe that statistics are probably accurate in that for a large portion of the population may only experience a mild case of Covid. We think the current estimate is about 80%., However, we think this podcast episode is important to listen to in the event that you, or a family member, turns out to have more than a mild case, because it may help you avoid some of the "hurdles" we went through. You can check all the show notes here:https://forti-fy.com/our-walk-with-covid-and-how-it-may-help-you/ 

On this episode, Heather and Ann sat down with Detective Michael Smothermon who heads up the Sex and Violent Offender Registry in Allen County,Mike gives a very thorough overview of the program. He also provides an incredibly helpful tool to help you track offenders in the area of where you live, work or go to school,Listen in to hear all about it!Click here for all information discussed in this podcast.

One of the goals of the Forti-fy podcast is to feature local businesses in our neighborhoods so that you can get to know them better, and all that they offer!On this episode, we sat down with Lori Berndt, owner of the Olive Twist. Listen in to hear the tasty experience this delightful store offers up!And…. to all you who may be reading this and think you would have no interest in olive oil or vinegars…. I really want to encourage you to push the "play" button.  I think you will be pleasantly surprised and may seriously consider venturing out to your local Olive Twist by the end of this podcast!All the information on this podcast can be found Here!https://forti-fy.com/do-the-twist-you-will-love-it/

Heather shares her health and nutritional journey and packs this episode full of helpful information for you and your kids! You don't want to miss it!The show notes are very extensive and can be found here:https://forti-fy.com/how-13-kids-and-8-miscarriages-lead-to-a-passion-for-health-nutrition-and-running-marathons/Forti-fyr's Private Face Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/284217359209722/?ref=bookmarksHeather's Instagram can be found here:https://www.instagram.com/betweenawalkandahardpace/  

COVID 19 has some parents wondering if homeschooling might be a good option for their family. That can have them asking, "How do we do that?"Today, Donna, Heather, Trisch and Ann walk through their combined 120 years of homeschooling with their 38 kids.  They share what has been most helpful for them and encourage both new, and veteran, homeschooling moms to keep on keeping on!Check out the  article below recently written by Trisch's daughter Jessica. She was the daughter Trisch mentioned in regards to graduating in the midst of all the "life issues" they had going on.  It will encourage your heart to know "dreams do come true" for your kids when they have a passion and a goal! Encourage that passion!Resources discussed:I will be posting these resources in a blog post on the Forti-fy website.https://forti-fy.com/5392-2/Private Forti-fy'rs Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/284217359209722/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/getfortifyed/ LINKS FOR DONNA'S FREEBIES, WEBINARS, AND SERVICESLocal to Fort Wayne? Character Ink Cottage Classes and Half-Day Homeschool Info can be found here: Note; CLASSES START SOON!  characterinkblog.com/localclasses  Online writing classes for small groups and co-op classes: writeforamonth.com/createaclassHomeschooling and parenting help: characterinkblog.comLanguage arts training for teachers/parents and downloadable writing books: writeforamonth.comFree webinars for homeschoolers/teaching parents: helpyourkidswithschool.com   AND homeschoolbacktobasics.comWeight/Time/Life Coaching for Moms: donnareish.com/coachingHEATHER'S INSTAGRAM: She just needs to host a cooking show!https://www.instagram.com/betweenawalkandahardpace/TRISCH'S WEBSITE, FACEGROUP AND YOUTUBE:T-Tapp Supporthttps://www.facebook.com/groups/201857986606457Be Youthful and Fit Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/BeYouthfulNfitBe Youthful and Fit Website:http://beyouthfulnfit.com/blog/?fbclid=IwAR0fFCPok6zimGHi753vPGxW6WC6N4vubvR_xqInThL_MJ73KiGLXPoCTXchttps://be-youthful-n-fit.teachable.com/Trisch's YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwztI9xHhyDMW6bswdR3wg/?fbclid=IwAR33ZeXpcbPOf73wvc2z-FrHt-dYIbDC_s76tDyX5MmMTr5CZ8N8B9Om6fADon't miss Trisch's devotional every Monday at 10 a.m. in  the Forti-fy'r's FB group!https://www.facebook.com/groups/284217359209722/Jessica's Journey with Aviation - Such a great story!https://www.aerocrewnews.com/monthly-features/special-features/career-vectors/?fbclid=IwAR26H4kJic7_BLQ2CpKBfgyK1WqJtetHmedND_f-LPpksv_0G2bYclkKqYsThere are SO MANY RESOURCES for you and your kids! If you ask a question in any of these groups, you will get an answer!Check out the Fort Wayne Area Home School Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/fortwayneareahomeschools/DASH - DeKalb, Indiana Area Schools at HomeOther Area Co-opshttps://www.facebook.com/DASH-DeKalb-Indiana-Area-Schools-at-Home-1808395899405236/Local Co-ops:Northside Coop:https://northsidehomeschool.org/Northeast Homeschool Family Co-op:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1014680318629035/Doorposts Homeschool Co-op-Northeast Indiana:https://www.facebook.com/doorpostshomeschoolcoop/Kroeker Homeschool Academyhttp://kroekerhsa.weebly.com/Life Adventures provides lots of  homeschooling classes and info on their site!https://www.lifehs.net/#/