Podcast appearances and mentions of hope project

We've got something really special for you today. We're honored to welcome a good friend —Than Graffam. Than and his wife Megan are the founders of Hope Project, a ministry they launched back in 2013 that's changing lives around the world.Hope Project serves vulnerable children by meeting their needs in four key areas: nutrition, education, shelter, and spiritual development. What makes this ministry so powerful is how it builds long-term partnerships with local pastors and missionaries—creating a bridge between those who want to help and the kids who desperately need it.Than's heart for Jesus and for the nations is contagious, and I know you're going to be inspired and challenged by what he shares. So let's jump in and hear from Than Graffam.

Follow up episode from last week. TW: this discusses body image and eating disorders, this can be hard for some listeners.

TW: This episode discusses eating disorders and body image and may be uncomfortable for younger listeners. As we dive into learning about body image, Marissa opens up for the first time about her own experiences and learns what it can be like for many different types of people.

Impact Minerals Limited (ASX:IPT)managing director Mike Jones talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's progress at the Resourcing Tomorrow conference. Jones detailed the development of the Lake Hope High Purity Alumina (HPA) Project in Western Australia. He explained its role in the growing demand for LED lights driven by the energy transition and outlined the unique aspects of their deposit. "The scoping study showed robust economics with a post-tax NPV exceeding A$1 billion and some of the lowest operating costs globally," said Jones. He emphasised the strategic importance of being a low-cost producer in the HPA sector. Jones also shared that Impact Minerals is nearing the completion of its pre-feasibility study, with plans to advance into a definitive feasibility study involving a pilot plant. A federal government grant of nearly A$3 million has been awarded to support the project, validating its potential. Stay tuned for more updates from Impact Minerals. Visit Proactive's YouTube channel for further interviews, like this video, subscribe, and enable notifications for upcoming content. #ImpactMinerals #HighPurityAlumina #EnergyTransition #LEDs #LakeHopeProject #MiningUpdates #ProactiveInvestors #SustainableMining #ProactiveInvestors #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

In this episode, Joe interviews two members of the Heroic Hearts Project: Founder and President, Jesse Gould; and Director of Development and Head of Family Relations, Allison Wilson. Gould gives a background of Heroic Hearts Project and discusses their current projects and future goals, and Wilson talks about her nonprofit, The Hope Project, and its recent merger with HHP to bring more of a focus to the other side of veteran healing: the families of veterans. While Heroic Hearts and other veteran-aligned organizations have been an answer to many vets unable to find help otherwise (and frustrated with the inconsistencies of the VA), they talk a lot about that missing piece – how crucial it is to have family involved in a veteran's reintegration, and how that healing can impact future generations. "The Veteran's Guide to Psychedelics: A Preparation and Integration Workbook" was recently released, with all proceeds going to HHP, and they are hosting their first Gala event, "Operation: Freedom To Heal," this week, December 5, in Los Angeles. The goal of the event is to fundraise, gather community, and recognize the supporters who have gotten Heroic Hearts to where it is today, and will feature live and silent auctions and a performance by Melissa Etheridge. Email Allison@heroicheartsproject.org if you'd like to attend. For links, head to the show notes page. 

Hope Project International by The Porch Community Church

Send us a textYou will meet our first three students, Brayah Davis, Layla Fleming, and John Grasso, in this special episode. They helped create the Hands of Hope Banner, which was given to Whoopy Matewere, National Coordinator of The Eye of a Child, when she visited RJEC. The students explain what it means to them to be involved in this project and offer messages of hope to the children of Malawi, Africa. Don't miss this special episode of children giving hope and inspiration to other children. You will also learn how this program will grow to include storytelling, music and dance, cooking traditional dishes, instrumental learning, and eventually connecting the children to meet virtually. 

A few weeks ago, we had Jeremy Walker on The Whole Counsel, and he introduced us to an organization in Zambia called Hope Project. This ministry works to take children off the streets and provide them with four pillars of support: physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual. We were so moved by Hope Project's work and ministry that we wanted to have its founder, Gilbert Mulubwa, on the podcast so he could speak directly to you. We invited Jeremy back to help us cover all our bases. Because were having a conversation on three continents, we had to overcome some technical difficulties with the audio and video quality, which was not up to our usual standard. We appreciate your patience with that. We encourage you to see the show notes for more information about the Hope Project, including how you can sponsor a child. While you're there, don't forget to check out the video produced by Hope Project. Show Notes You can reach out directly to Hope Project by emailing Info@care4kidshopeproject.com care4kidshopeproject.com Want to listen to The Whole Counsel on the go? Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app: https://www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts You can get The Whole Counsel a day early on the Media Gratiae App: https://subsplash.com/mediagratiae/app

Kind enough to be joined today by Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt in the studio to discuss this weekend's attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, the Hennepin County presence at the RNC in Milwaukee, HOPE Project, armored vehicles, scams and more!

Delivery of new water tanks for Camp Hope may impact park use and access at Lewisville Regional Park in Battle Ground. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/construction-activities-for-camp-hope-project-may-impact-park-use-and-access-at-lewisville-regional-park/ #ClarkCountyWa #NewWaterTanks #CampHope #ParkUseAndAccess #LewisvilleRegionalPark #BattleGround #EastForkLewisRiver #ClarkCountyPublicWorks #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

The vast oceans surrounding us are a remarkable source of sustenance, prosperity, and vitality. They regulate our climate, nourish us, and support numerous industries. Yet, the oceans face increasing pressures from climate change, overfishing and pollution. Now a new threat looms for the ocean. If allowed to go ahead, deep-sea mining will destroy this critical and awe-inspiring source of life. Come learn about The Ocean Hope Project, an initiative to prevent the next disaster from starting. We will explore the deep-sea, why we don't need to mine the ocean and the growing global resistance to this new form of ecocide. Speaker Farah Obaidullah, Ocean Advocate; Founder, The Ocean and Us; Editor, "The Ocean and Us" (Springer International Publishing, 2023)

The new director of the Iowa Reading Research Center discusses k-12 reading education in Iowa, and the director of the Reel Hope Project explains how the project helps foster children find homes.

This time the group is a few members short, but also have a Special Guest, TREVOR has returned for a short stint with the group as Steve takes up the mantle of PRIMUS! The Transformer's god, and runner of the game for our players Trevor!, Zach, Jared, and Fabio as they take on the roles of well known Autobots Chromia, Wheeljack, Arcee, and Jazz as they take on a mission specially requestewd by Optimus Prime.    Also, check out our Merch Store, and let us know if you want something added! NVNG MERCH   That mission is for the bots to help their fellow Autobot Chromedome with the Beacon of Hope Project.  A project to launch a secret rocket to Cybertron to alert the remaining Autobots that Optimus and the other Autobots are alive and well on earth, in the 1980's, fighting the good fight and they need help from home!  But although the project is supposed to be secret, you never know who is listening, or flying by to sneak some information, so this mission is of the utmost importance to succeed! So, as the venerable leader of the Autobots Optimus Prime always says, AUTOBOTS, TRANSFORM AND ROLL OUT!     Thanks to our sponsor Die Hard Dice you can use our discount code of SpicyNVNG that is good for 10% off your entire purchase!!!   You can also ask us questions for our cast to answer on our podcast by contacting us through our socials below or emailing us directly at nvngpodcast@gmail.com Check out our new website, and our Socials below: https://www.nvngpodcast.com/ Facebook YouTube Twitter Instagram Twitch   You can also find us on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, and Google Play. Music provided by StreamBeats Synthwave albums Ego, Lone Wolf, Renegade, Breaker, and Sunset by Harris Heller/Senpai Records. https://www.streambeats.com/  

In this episode, Joe interviews two members of the Heroic Hearts Project team: Director of Donor Development and founder of The Hope Project, Allison Wilson; and Director of Research and founder of Hystelica, Dr. Grace Blest-Hopley. They discuss how The Hope Project – a nonprofit that supports spouses of veterans, Gold Star Wives, and female veterans with scholarships to psychedelic healing retreats, integration, community, etc. – merged with Heroic Hearts Project, and why this is such a necessary part of the veteran healing story: How does a family hold space for a vet returning to a suddenly alien civilian life (especially after a psychedelic journey)? How does a spouse deal with their own trauma from constant worry and isolation? Wilson and Blest-Hopley are learning that, for many spouses, having their own experience (and with other spouses) has been incredibly beneficial. They talk about: The concept of secondary PTSD (often referred to as ‘compassion fatigue') and the many ways it can manifest How Heroic Hearts is working with Imperial College London to use veteran retreats as real-world observational research The importance of involving family in the healing process, and how positive outcomes can trickle down to children The need for more research into how PTSD and the effects of psychedelics are different in women based on their unique physiology (as most studies have focused on men) and more! For links, head to the show notes page. 

Jeremy Walker, pastor of Maidenbower Baptist Church in Crawley, England (a town just south of London) is a long-time friend of Media Gratiae. We turn to him when we have difficult questions and value his wisdom and godliness. Several months ago, while Jeremy was preaching in Lusaka, Zambia, he was approached by a man who was burdened for the orphans on the streets of Lusaka. This man had been seeking a way to help educate, evangelize, and disciple these children. After a short conversation, Jeremy understood the need and decided he had to become involved in the ministry himself. Currently, The Hope Project is seeking to provide education so the children can learn to read Scripture for themselves. While meeting their spiritual needs, the team behind The Hope Project is also working to meet their physical needs. We pray this special episode of our podcast will pique your interest, and you will begin praying for The Hope Project. If the Lord enables you to financially support the ministry, a link to where you can do that is provided below.   Show Notes: Project Hope Go Fund Me - Help the Hope Project Care for Vulnerable Children https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-the-hope-project-care-for-vulnerable-children Learn more about The Hope Project here: https://hopeprojectzambia.org/the-great-commission/ See more from Jeremy Walker here: From the Heart of Spurgeon: https://www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts-1/from-the-heart-of-spurgeon A Word in Season: https://www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts-1/a-word-in-season Through the Eyes of Spurgeon: https://shop.mediagratiae.org/products/through-the-eyes-of-spurgeon-feature-edition-dvd-package

https://www.antiherosjourney.com Allison Wilson is the founder of The Hope Project, a non-profit that supports Veteran spouses, Gold Star Wives and Veteran women with scholarships to psychedelic healing retreats, preparation and Integration coaching and most importantly, community. Allison created The Hope Project after 16 years in the special operations communty as the spouse to a Veteran Navy SEAL and after her own profound healing journey. Allison most recently merged with Heroic Hearts Project and is currently the Director of Family Relations there. With this merge they have been able to support over 100 spouses and Heroic Hearts has supported over 800 veterans to date with retreats and community. She has supported the start of SEAL Future Foundation with her husband, Jonathan Wilson. She has an extensive background in coaching the spouse in the psychedelic space and also furthering her education with MAPs MDMA psychedelic therapy certificate next year. She also has training in Emotionally Focused Family Therapy. Allison is a huge advocate for supporting the family and making sure they feel enough and involved in the transition and healing process! Allison resides in Colorado with her husband and 5 children on a small farm and she enjoys hiking, the mountains, being with family and all of her animals too! https://www.navigatesni.com/free-consultation

In our second episode of Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll, we got the chance to interview Charlotte Cruz, who is the co-founder of Alice Mushrooms. Coming from a background in Food Studies, and her co-founder who was in Pharmaceuticals, we loved getting to chat with another female founder as to why she started this amazing company, focused on wellness for women...in the bite of a delicious piece of chocolate. Who doesn't love that? We picked her brain about the benefits of functional mushrooms, the rise in popularity of mushrooms in general from using them as medicine, to microdosing to tripping, and also learned about the struggle to legalize Psilocybin in this country. If you want to know more about Alice Mushrooms, head to their website here and to see the work they are doing to help female veterans at The Hope Project check that out here Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo For merch, our patreon link, social media, and tickets, please visit our page for all the RAM details!

Hope Project by The Porch Community Church

Ian Mai is the Founder of PornElimination.com. He is a Coach and Spiritual Care Director at The Hope Project. In this episode Ian speaks about his experience with addiction in a very candid way. This episodes topic *as indicated by title* is not a lighthearted one. I have tremendous respect for Ian's willingness to open up about something that was very challenging for him personally in hopes to share resources that will be helpful to others. Connect with Ian HERE.   Thank you for choosing to be here.

The House of Hope project comes near to reality.  Jeff Purdue and Susan Washburn talk about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aamod Korhonen is a certified Aura Mediator and a transformational leader with a remarkable personal journey. Born in Sweden in 1974, Aamod faced severe depression and addiction early in his life, which led him on a path of self-development and personal growth. Meeting his wife Sophelia and undergoing their own AuraTransformations marked a profound change in their lives. Aamod's mission is to inspire change in life, and he does this through his work at Balance Is Joy, where he offers AuraTransformation™, a powerful energetic treatment designed to increase personal energy and balance.What we talked about:-  I'm intrigued by your transformation from battling personal struggles to becoming an Aura Mediator. Could you share some pivotal spiritual experiences that guided this transformation?- In the Hope Project, you've combined art and personal development to address issues of masculinity and mental health. As a fellow spiritual practitioner, I'm interested in how you see spirituality playing a role in this unique approach.Websites and Social Media:balanceisjoy.comibelieveinhope.orgfacebook.com/balanceisjoyThis episode was brought to you by OMByTheBeach.com with your host Josef Schinwald.

"Reel Hope Project” Bill Berg June 18, 2023 by New Hope Community Church

In This Episode, You Will Learn: Three ways you can show up and make a difference. How to create an impact in the world around you. Why playing bigger can inspire and transform lives. Resources + Links: Get involved with the Move to Hope Movement! | www.movetohopemovement.com   For updates and collaborations or opportunities, go to www.LetsPlayBigger.com   Follow Raquel on Raquel Quinet's socials:  Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn    Find more resources on our website https://raquelq.com/podcast/   Check Out Our  2023 Play Bigger Events   Apply to be in our Play Bigger Mastermind   Grow Your Real Estate Business with Real Brokerage Show Notes: The impact you create matters! Here are three ways you can show up to make a difference in your community! I'll share how entrepreneurs can give back, inspire others, and transform lives just by playing even bigger. No matter how big or small, there's an impact only you can make. Go out and leave a lasting impact for your business and for those around you! 01:05 What impact can we create around us? 03:40 Three ways to show up and make a difference. 07:30 What is the Move to Hope Project? 08:35 How can you inspire others?  

Hope Project helps kids in the areas of nutrition, education, shelter, and spiritual development. Through long-term partnerships with pastors and missionaries, this organization acts as the bridge between the people who want to help and the children who so desperately need it. Hope Project was founded in 2013 by Than and Megan Graffam. Previous to Hope Project, Than and Megan had been kids pastors in the local church for 10 years. They played with the question, “What if we had unlimited resources?” Though far from their reality, they knew that if they had unlimited resources they would find pastors and missionaries around the world who were helping children, hear their vision, and do what they could to help equip the local church to fulfill Biblical commands. Hope Project currently has long-term partners in 3 different countries, two in Central America and one in Southeast Asia. Than and Megan have a desire to expand to 6 countries total and believe over time that can be possible.

Gambling in Australia has become a massive issue. We participate, and lose more than any other country in the world per capita.  It's estimated that Aussies lost over $25 billion gambling in 2018-2019.  In this episode of The Quicky we look at how Aussies are being groomed form a very young age to gamble and hear from women who lost everything because of the addiction.  If you or someone you know needs support for gambling head here. Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We're listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to:  Kate Seselja - Speaker, Recovery Coach, Founder of The Hope Project, Facilitator at ANU Centre of continuing education and national advocate for gambling reform Carolyn - Lost everything after gambling took hold Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Kally Borg Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Warrior Podcast, I speak with Chad Logan from The Hope Project, an organization that's mission is to reach the hurting and hopeless people who are trapped in addiction and who are just looking for a second chance. During our conversation, Chad and I talk about his life growing up in Indiana, his own battles with addiction and abuse, how God completely transformed his life, and so much more. Let's go! Join The Warriors' Guild Text warrior to 828-307-0007 to join The Warriors' Guild. The Warriors' Guild is the official home for listeners of The Warrior Podcast and men who want to strive to be the husbands, fathers, leaders, or simply just the men God wants us to be. Episode notes and links HERE Donate to support our mission of helping men to become the husbands, fathers, and men that God created us to be.

In this special episode, you're going to meet seven special organizations…charities that use sewing or quilting to care for people who are struggling because of where they live, the health burdens they carry, or injuries they sustained in service to our country. Come with us as we meet the extraordinary who care for the exceptional.:37 Our first visit is with Carla Triemar of Quilts Beyond Borders who has handed out more than 30,000 quilts worldwide in the last 15 years. www.Quiltsbeyondborders.wordpress.com5:42 Diane Canny tells us the story of the genesis of The Covid-19 Hope Project, founded to honor Frontline Workers and to memorialize those lost to the pandemic, and shares stories of their work. www.hopequilt.org11:49 Learn how Wrap Ukraine in Quilts became an “accidental success” in their efforts to make and provide quilts for people affected by this war. Gina Halladay and Beth Hawkins share this inspiring story.  www.wrapukrainewithquilts.com18:47 Coordinated by the Blanton-Davis Ovarian Cancer Research Program at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, the Ovarian Cancer Quilt Project seeks to build awareness about ovarian cancer through the artistry of quilting. Lisa Smith takes us on a journey through the evolution of this group and the critical work they do. www.ovarianquilts.com26:01 Enlisting volunteers in more than 120 chapters to make bright pillowcases for children in more than 330 hospitals. Houston Chapter Coordinator Sheila Kristynik tells us about Ryan's Case for Smiles and how families who have a child going through cancer treatment can find more general information on how to cope. www.ryanscaseforsmiles.com28:48 Reacquaint yourself with Shelancia Daniel of The Creativity Shell, who we met in August of 2021 on this podcast, as she brings us up to speed on what she and The Creativity Shell have been up to since our first meeting. www.creativityshell.org34:34 Finally, we meet Suzanne DiCarlo of Quilts of Valor…a non-profit that awards quilts to service members and veterans who have been touched by war. www.qovf.orgOnce again, the community of sewists has come together to serve the greater good. Our thanks to all who took the time to share the stories of their organizations. If you want to learn more about any of these, you can go to our website for their contact information.If you know a non-profit organization you think has an outstanding story – a story that should be shared on this podcast, please drop a note to meg@sew&sewpodcast.com  or complete the form on our website.

In 2016, while Kaycee was working as a youth pastor, they began dreaming about how to change the narrative around foster care adoption, especially within faith communities. Five months later, The Reel Hope Project was born and they began telling the stories of Minnesota's waiting kids. Our conversation is focused on the work that Kaycee and the Reel Hope Project is doing for adoption and foster care in the faith community. Please check out their website at- https://www.thereelhopeproject.org/ Instagram- @reelhope_midwest Link Tree-https://linktr.ee/reel_hope

Pastor Jordan talks with Hope Project International founders Than and Megan Graffam about our 2023 trip to Nicaragua and a special initiative in that community.

I just love this what this organization is doing to help kids who have been permanently removed from their birth parents by protective services and who are currently in Foster Care, waiting to find their "Forever Family". They do this by producing an individual video that showcases these kids with their personalities and interests out front and center.  These REELS are then shared on social media, with church groups and service organizations with the goal of helping make connections for the kids with would be adoptive families. Kaycee Stanley started THE REEL HOPE Project during her time working as a youth pastor in Elk River and now it is a thriving entity with over 300 kids featured.  She also speaks about the foster care system and the societal challenges posed by kids who become adults and don't have family as a life base.  The numbers she shared are staggering about people in the penial system, in abusive relationships and more about how they themselves can end up having kids entering the foster care system. These kids do not have what so many of us take for granted. You can find out more by visiting their web site at www.thereelproject.org or on social @reel_hope --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greg-anderson29/message

Founder of The Reel Hope Project Kaycee Stanley and Reel Hope Community Engagement Manager Naomi Terlouw join guest host Thann Bennett to talk about God's heart for children. Kaycee shares what inspired her to start Reel Hope and Naomi shares some of her favorite stories.

Many people cannot differentiate between spirituality and religion, although these are two distinct concepts. For many, a relationship with a higher power takes a back seat to a written law and how it's communicated by others. Religion is what these individuals go through. They try to practice it correctly while adhering to the set rules. And because they are imperfect people, they mess it up. Because of this, many people have the unfortunate experience of feeling excluded in that environment. As a result, many wind up being their own higher power, leading to self-centeredness, pride, and disappointment because they continually let themselves down. In 2019, Trey Steele founded The Hope Project. After serving on church staff for six years, Trey realized in order to reach more people with the Good News of the Gospel, he would need to take the message to them. As a veteran CrossFit coach and former gym owner, Trey saw the opportunity sitting in community fitness gyms like his around the globe. “People don't join a community fitness gym, like a CrossFit gym, just to get fit. They join to be part of a community and something bigger than themselves.” It's community gyms where The Hope Project is focused. “What we're really trying to do is build a community within the community. When we introduce The Hope Project to a gym, our goal is to ignite a movement for spiritual fitness. I started this with a vision that people could learn practical ways to explore and express their faith, all while in a fitness setting.”  Trey holds a Masters Degree in Christian Leadership, is married to his lovely wife Casey, and has three amazing children. In this episode, you will learn the value of personal relationships with each other as humans and with a higher power, the difference between religion and spirituality, and how spirituality and fitness are related. Episode Highlights (02:17) Claire's journey through religion and spirituality (11:21) The need to meet people where they are (12:58) Why you need to be in a relationship with a higher power (13:35) The value of personal relationship with another human being  (14:13) Trey's motivation for establishing The Hope Project (17:50) The result of being your own higher power (19:05) Trey's reflections on his marriage and divorce  (19:35) Trey's unraveling point  (20:09) The beginning of Trey's spiritual journey (24:44) How Trey's spiritual work in the fitness community started (25:23) The relationship between fitness and spirituality (36:43) The value of being coachable  (38:00) The idea of exchange (42:04) The idea of spiritual exercise  (42:58) The Spiritual Workout of the Day concept (45:55) What Trey desires to do better (48:06) Three things Trey is grateful for (50:04) Claire's new position   Where to find Trey Website: https://hopeinatx.org/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopeinatx/  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hopeinatx  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/hopeinatx  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100626241297770

David retired from the US Army after 33 years of military service in 2015 and currently serves with the HOPE Project. His many years of military service includes 16 years as an Army Chaplain where he deployed to Iraq twice, Afghanistan, Africa and Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. His awards include three Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart. David specialized in trauma, combat stress, child loss, and grief counseling. David is a graduate of Welch College, Southeastern Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, the Army Command and General Staff College, US Army Chaplain Basic and Advance Courses, US Army Military Intelligence Center and School, the Basic Airborne Course and Clinical Pastoral Education. He is the co-author with Dr. Eddie Moody of “First Aid for Your Emotional Hurts: Veterans” and author of, “Operation Eternal Freedom.” This conversation is incredible. As I was editing it, I got choked up and had to shed a few tears (some of grief and some that were just a release). If you or someone you know is struggling with PTSD, this episode can help you or at least provide a little hope and understanding. I would love to see this interview shared with the world and hear from those that it touches. https://hopeprojectinc.org/ (https://hopeprojectinc.org/)

Welcome to FASD Family Life, the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I'm your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of five children; four of whom I adopted through foster care and each one was prenatally exposed to alcohol.  I know the struggle is real, but so is success.  Whether this is your first episode, or your 75th, I invite you to settle in and  join me for a cup of coffee as we discover how we can change the chaos to calm, reduce stress and have hope for our loved ones with FASD. Research & Resource Editions of the FASD Family Life podcast are designed to give you information on a variety of FASD networks, resources, training events, and conferences, as well as fascinating FASD studies for your participation and interest.SUBSCRIBE NOW to make sure you never miss an episode!In this Research & Resources Edition of FASD Family Life Research & Resources edition I am delighted to speak with Abby Marina of The Reel Hope Project. With a heart for non-profit narratives specific to vulnerable populations, Abby loves supporting the vision of foster care youth finding their forever families. She oversees operating procedures at The Reel Hope Project and appreciates the full circle of her role in coordinating shoot days with dedicated social workers and ultimately connecting prospective families to begin the adoption licensing process. Abby initiates big picture outreach and expansion opportunities for the organization, and works closely with each new state lead as the mission grows beyond Minnesota.The Reel Hope Project's mission is a forever family for every child, our goal is to make a video for every kid in our state who is awaiting adoption.Their vision is to mobilize the faith community to bring foster kids into forever families. We strive to be a bridge between church and state, partnering on both sides to see an end to kids waiting for families. We work to equip social workers with an invaluable tool to share their kids' stories, and we empower families to meet waiting kids. LEARN MORE: https://www.thereelhopeproject.org/Support the show

How does it feel to graduate? What have you learned? What is hope? I complete the final assignment I give my seniors at the end of the year, and this is the short audio of my video essay for The Hope Project. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/scott-cameron6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scott-cameron6/support

"I think I would tell my younger self to not be afraid to commit to wanting better for yourself. I think especially as women, we are encouraged to fit roles and that often means pausing what we want or what we want to do to support others; to be there for others; to push others up. And as much as that's important, I think that I would definitely tell my younger self to try to take a chance at a better life - a better future - for me because it's scary but you meet a lot of really cool people doing it who are doing good things and want to be there for you, too." Today's episode features Part 2 of Olivia's story! Olivia Miller is an 20 year-old advocate from Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. She is currently completing a double major in Peace and Conflict and Social Development Studies with a minor in Political Science at the University of Waterloo. Olivia is the co-founder and director of the Bridges of Hope Project and Community Ambassador for the Umbrella Project. She is a contributor with several community and national initiatives, including The Activist Collab, The Wilmot Post and more. Bridges of Hope is a platform by youth for promoting mental health awareness by execution of local events and social media campaigns. Olivia uses this platform to speak at community events and schools, sharing her personal struggles with mental health and conflicts. Olivia has been open about her journey with mental illness as a young adult. She has discovered through her experiences how important it is to take care of yourself and seek help when you need it, after struggling to graduate high school and suffering harsh anxious episodes. She is passionate about sharing her message with others so they know they are never alone. IG: @selftalkwithliv The YANApodcast: Instagram: @the_yanapodcast Website: www.theyanapodcast.com New episodes every Tuesday! NAMI PHILLY: Instagram: @NAMIPhiladelphia or @namiphillyyouth Website: www.namiphilly.org NAMI Philadelphia Warmline: 844.PHL.HOPE CRISIS RESOURCES: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-TALK (8255) Crisis Text Line: Text “NAMI” to 741-741 Philadelphia Suicide and Crisis Intervention Hotline (215) 686-4420 National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) Help Line (CALL OR TEXT): (800) 931-2237 SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration): (800) 662-HELP (4357) to get connected to help for substance use disorders. The Trevor Project (Suicide/Crisis Support for LGBTQ+ Youth): (866) 488-7386, Text “Start” to 678-678 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yanapodcast/support

FASD Hope is a podcast series about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), through the lens of parent advocates with over nineteen years of lived experience. May is Foster Care Awareness Month and Episode 133 features The Reel Hope Project and Abby Marino, who is the Director of Operations and Outreach at this Minnesota nonprofit organization. "The Reel Hope Project focuses on creating recruitment profile videos for foster youth with no chance of reunification.  We work with counties and adoption agencies to find foster kids their forever families. Each video we create highlighting a child's story helps to solidify the reality that foster youth enter the child welfare system through no fault of their own." (Source - The Reel Project) Abby Marino is the Director of Operations and Outreach at The Reel Hope Project, a Minnesota nonprofit organization creating recruitment profile videos for foster youth with no chance of reunification. With a heart for amplifying nonprofit narratives specific to vulnerable populations, Abby enjoys supporting the vision of foster care youth finding their forever families. She oversees operating procedures at The Reel Hope Project and appreciates the full circle of her role in coordinating shoot days with dedicated social workers and ultimately connecting prospective families to begin the adoption licensing process. Abby initiates big picture outreach and expansion opportunities, and works closely with each new state lead as the organization grows beyond the Midwest. Episode 133 highlights the following: Abby's experience as a sibling of a young adult with FASD and her professional experience, the history and development of The Reel Hope Project, initiatives and upcoming events for The Reel Hope Project, how The Reel Hope Project has supported the foster care community and words of hope and encouragement.   "Test all things; hold fast what is good." - 1 Thessalonians 5:21   EPISODE RESOURCES -  The Reel Hope Project https://www.thereelhopeproject.org/ info@thereelhopeproject.org Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thereelhopeproject/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/reel_hope/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thereelhopeproject/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/reelhopeproject Phone - 612-888-0494   FASD Hope - https://www.fasdhope.com/ natalie@fasdhope.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fasdhope/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fasdhope1 Twitter - https://twitter.com/fasdhope LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-vecchione-17212160/ Racket - @fasdhope Clubhouse - @natalievecc Check out our  book “Blazing New Homeschool Trails: Educating and Launching Teens with Developmental Disabilities” by Natalie Vecchione & Cindy LaJoy  BUY IT NOW!

Olivia Miller is an 20 year-old advocate from Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. She is currently completing a double major in Peace and Conflict and Social Development Studies with a minor in Political Science at the University of Waterloo. Olivia is the co-founder and director of the Bridges of Hope Project and Community Ambassador for the Umbrella Project. She is a contributor with several community and national initiatives, including The Activist Collab, The Wilmot Post and more. Bridges of Hope is a platform by youth for promoting mental health awareness by execution of local events and social media campaigns. Olivia uses this platform to speak at community events and schools, sharing her personal struggles with mental health and conflicts. Olivia has been open about her journey with mental illness as a young adult. She has discovered through her experiences how important it is to take care of yourself and seek help when you need it, after struggling to graduate high school and suffering harsh anxious episodes. She is passionate about sharing her message with others so they know they are never alone. IG: @selftalkwithliv The YANApodcast: Instagram: @the_yanapodcast Website: www.theyanapodcast.com New episodes every Tuesday! NAMI PHILLY: Instagram: @NAMIPhiladelphia or @namiphillyyouth Website: www.namiphilly.org NAMI Philadelphia Warmline: 844.PHL.HOPE CRISIS RESOURCES: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-TALK (8255) Crisis Text Line: Text “NAMI” to 741-741 Philadelphia Suicide and Crisis Intervention Hotline (215) 686-4420 National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) Help Line (CALL OR TEXT): (800) 931-2237 SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration): (800) 662-HELP (4357) to get connected to help for substance use disorders. The Trevor Project (Suicide/Crisis Support for LGBTQ+ Youth): (866) 488-7386, Text “Start” to 678-678 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yanapodcast/support

Our texts this week are here Our prayer for this week – “A liturgy before serving others” from Every Moment Holy (vol 1) “All day long, as I watch the breeze toss these clothes in the wind, I imagine my prayers spinning away over the tops of the trees. This is good work, this prayer. This is good prayer, this work. So is digging in the garden, cleaning the chicken pens, washing the potatoes, doing the dishes. I know there are people who would give anything to do these things, people whose bodies have become too numb, too busy, too old or painful to do them. These are the practices that sustain life—not only my life and the lives entwined with mine, but the lives of all living beings.” Barbara Brown Taylor, Altar in the World (p. 46-47) Tabitha-type projects worth checking out: Hookin' for Hope Project: https://olivebranchministry.org/faith-in-harm-reduction-1 Knitting for Peace Project: https://www.knitting4peace.org/what-we-do/patterns We'll be spending the Easter season in the book of Acts. Between Megan & Alicia, we will be reading from several Acts commentaries, including – Acts by Willie Jennings (Belief: A Theological Commentary on the Bible) The NBBC Acts commentary by Richard P Thompson Acts For Everyone by N T Wright Acts by Beverly Gaventa. (Abingdon New Testament Commentaries) Other resources on our website: commentaries, discipleship, liturgics, music.

David Trogdon from the HOPE Project, along with Kevin and support dog, Loki, join us to discuss the use of equine therapy to bring hope and healing to wounded warriors, veterans, first responders, and their families.  David highlights the many ways his organization provides support and community to people in our area, including chapel services, Battlebuddy support groups, PTSD/TBI (post traumatic stress/traumatic brain injury) education, and counseling.  We'd like to thank Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital for sponsoring this important episode.how ya doing? | Alignment Bay CountyEmerald Coast Hospital | Behavioral Health | Panama City, FL (emeraldcoastbehavioral.com)Resources discussed in the episode:HOPE ProjectHOPE Project | Facebook HOPE Project | TikTokHOPE Project | InstagramDavid Trogdon | AuthorNational Alliance on Mental IllnessThe Bay County Vet CenterEAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association)If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide or self-harm, please reach out.  The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255 (1-800-273-TALK).

Keith Richards explores the importance of a strong company culture and purpose in building a strong restaurant and franchise business with unusually high team member retention. He and his wife Amy founded fresh-casual restaurant Taziki's in 1998, which now has 90 locations in 15 US states. More recently, they have started a second restaurant business, Greek Street. Keith served as President from May 1998 until December 2012, and then served as the Chief Franchise Officer from June 2012 till 2017. Keith has returned to manage the flagship market in Birmingham, AL, and continues to lead their culinary R+D and the HOPE project, Taziki's signature charity. Before creating Taziki's, Keith Richards worked under the direction of Frank Stitt at Highlands Bar and Grill- which won the elusive 2018 James Beard Foundation Award for the most outstanding restaurant in America. Today, Keith and Amy and their two sets of twins live in Birmingham, AL, where Keith serves on the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Board and advances the cause of employing special needs students in metro Birmingham and across the country. EPISODE RESOURCES:Taziki's websiteGreek Street websiteTaziki's HOPE ProjectKeith's bioConnect with Keith on LinkedInTaziki's Franchising

This year, I'll do something I call "The Hope Project". It gives my students the opportunity to make sense of the year and look forward. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/scott-cameron6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scott-cameron6/support

Everyone is on their healing journey that involves recovery from traumatic experiences or elements that may be related to how one deals with conflict. Cultural differences, gender biases, socio-economic factors, and family of origin – all play a role in developing our conflict resolution style. Conflict is a part of everyday living and necessary for growth. Conflict can be a source of adding new value and meaning to any relationship if handled healthily. . During the healing process, engaging with the pain (that a conflict may trigger) instead of avoiding it would be beneficial. Having a genuine conflict resolution style instead of compromise is essential to committed relationships and enhances the relationship's quality. Reconciliation is possible. However, the choice is ours to select a healthy and intentional path to resolve conflict. Discussing conflict is constructive and provides a positive opportunity for understanding and growth. In this episode of the WHoly Mom Chat, Jenny sits down with Dr. Jen Ripley to discuss conflict resolution in our relationships, especially marriage. They discuss the L.O.V.E. Method and why forgiveness is so important.  Listen in as we talk to learn more about:  Dr. Jen Ripley shares her journey and her background in psychology + counseling The L.O.V.E. Method Dr. Ripley shares practical tips for utilizing the LOVE MethodThe importance of the role of forgiveness and reconciliation in relationshipsWe are all on our own healing journey. We can be instruments of peace, joy, and support to each other while we process healing together. May we seek the help we need to choose restoration, reconciliation, and healing over violence, avoidance, brokenness, and living in survival mode. Jennifer Ripley, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Virginia and is a Professor at Regent University. She promotes healthy families in church communities around the world. Dr. Ripley also directs the Hope Project, a long-term clinical research study of the Hope approach to couple therapy, which has seen over 500 couples demonstrating clinical efficacy in various ways with student leadership. Her students learn the Hope approach to provide therapy to couples in the Psy.D. program's internal clinic and advanced students are selected to provide supervision. Ripley is an extrovert who thrives on relationships with students and colleagues. She also loves a good theology discussion, wrestling with some of the most challenging issues in Christian integration today, meditative prayer, and analyzing data.   To Support My Podcast, use: Paypal Or Venmo: @wholymomTo Connect with Me, Jenny:Follow me on IG: @wholymom or Facebook: facebook.com/wholymomHave Questions? Send me an email at: info@wholymom.com. To get the full version of the show notes:https://wholymom.com/podcast/episode38/  Support the show

Keith Richards is the founder of Taziki's and Grk Street, two popular Mediterranean restaurants in Birmingham. This week he shared about his journey in the food industry, what led him to open his restaurants, and more!  Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, Keith Richards joined me to discuss Taziki's, his Greek restaurant. Besides being one of my favorite places to eat, Taziki's is wildly successful and has 92 locations across the country. Keith shared how he got his start in the food industry, and what led him to open his own restaurant. Additionally, we discussed his new restaurant Grk Street and his favorite menu items!  Who Is Keith Richards?  Before venturing out on his own, Keith Richards worked under the direction of Frank Stitt at Highlands Bar and Grill. After several trips to Greece with his wife Amy, Keith wanted to bring Mediterranean flair to the Birmingham area. The first Taziki's opened in 1998, and it has been a success ever since. Keith served as President from May 1998 until December 2012 and then served as the Chief Franchise Officer from June 2012 till 2017. Keith has returned to manage the flagship market in Birmingham, AL, and continues to lead our culinary R+D and the HOPE project, Taziki's signature charity. Today, Keith and Amy and their two sets of twins live in Birmingham, AL, where Keith serves on the Shelby County Chamber Board and advances the cause of employing special needs students in Birmingham and across the country. Questions We Answered In This Episode: How did you get started in the food industry? Does anything separate Taziki's from its local competition?  What are your favorite menu items?  Jamie, what are your favorite menu items?  Since Tazikis is so popular, what led you to start Grk Street?  How has Tazikis had to adapt during the pandemic and labor shortage?  What is the HOPE Project?  Do you have any business advice?  Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Connect with Taziki's website  Taziki's on Instagram: @tazikis Taziki's on Facebook: @TazikisMedCafe Grk Street on Instagram: @grk_street Grk Street on Facebook: @grkstreet The HOPE Project  Taziki's Basmati Rice Recipe  Whipped Feta Dip  Zayne's book, Seventeen Reasons Your Company Is Not Investment Grade & What To Do About It I hope you enjoyed this episode! As always, if you have time to rate, review, and subscribe to The SavvyCast on iTunes, it would be SO appreciated!!! Blessings to you!!! If you like this podcast, also be sure to check these out: Ashley McMakin: The Southern Girl Boss Who Built the Iconic Ashley Mac's The Story and Purpose Behind Legacy School of Discipleship with Francois & Wendy Fineberg

Lead Pastor Joe Payton invites us to project hope to the world around us. #youmatter