Josiah White's Quakerdale Foundation

In this inspiring episode of Partners in Ministry, host Dan Smith is joined by Courtney Burton, Development Director for Fellowship Housing in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Since 1991, Fellowship Housing has been transforming the lives of single moms through transitional housing, financial literacy, mentoring, and community support.   Courtney shares the powerful origin story of this ministry, how it...

What does it really mean to do life with the people you're called to serve? In this heartfelt conversation, Dan Smith sits down with James and Natalie Crockett—co-founders of C24/7 Father’s Arms Ministries in Chicago's inner city—to explore the deep challenges and beautiful fruit of long-term commitment in ministry.   From navigating broken trust to building authentic relationships, the Cr...

What if everything you’ve believed about addiction recovery is missing the most important piece—your identity in Christ?   In this powerful episode of Partners in Ministry, host Dan Smith talks with Ray Chobanian, leader of Recovery Matters at Northway Christian Community Church in Wexford, PA. Ray shares his transformative journey from traditional 12-step recovery to a faith-based model that rede...

In this inspiring episode of Partners in Ministry, host Dan Smith sits down with Dr. Oscar Mmbali, Director of Friends United Meeting Ministries in Belize. Dr. Mmbali shares the powerful story behind Belize Friends School, a faith-based second chance school for youth affected by gang violence, poverty, and broken educational paths.   With a background in ministry across Kenya, Thailand, and now Be...

Join us for an incredible Inspired Hope event in Union Park, Des Moines on Tuesday, July 29 from 6–9 PM—hosted by Safe Families for Children. This FREE community event brings together churches, schools, law enforcement, nonprofits, and families to offer resources, fun, and real hope.   🎒 Free backpacks & school supplies 🎪 Bounce houses, dunk tanks, splash pad 🎤 Live entertainment & food...

In this powerful episode of Partners in Ministry, host Dan Smith sits down with Steve Wormer, Executive Director of Hurt2Hope in Memphis, Tennessee. Together, they explore how the biblical principle of gratitude is not only transformative for personal relationships but essential for church leaders navigating stress, burnout, and unprocessed emotional pain.   Steve shares deep insights from his wor...

In this powerful episode of Partners in Ministry, host Dan Smith sits down with Steve Wormer, Executive Director of Hurt2Hope in Memphis, Tennessee. Together, they explore how the biblical principle of gratitude is not only transformative for personal relationships but essential for church leaders navigating stress, burnout, and unprocessed emotional pain.   Steve shares deep insights from his wor...

In this episode of Partners in Ministry, host Dan Smith is joined by Lyle Miller, stewardship consultant with Everence Financial, to explore retirement planning through the lens of Christian faith and values. Lyle shares key financial insights rooted in Biblical stewardship, helping pastors, ministry leaders, and church members make wise decisions as they prepare for the next season of life.   Thi...

In this inspiring episode of Partners in Ministry, host Dan Smith sits down with Tyler Workman, founder and CEO of Okoa Refuge, a Christ-centered nonprofit headquartered in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Since 2008, Okoa Refuge has been impacting lives in 10 nations through church partnerships, orphan care, discipleship, justice, and healthcare.   Tyler shares the incredible journey of how he and hi...

In this powerful episode of Partners in Ministry, host Dan Smith speaks with Carla Tripp, Al Perez, and Jessica Trowbridge from the Iowa chapter of Safe Families for Children. Discover how churches across Iowa — including in the Quad Cities, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Des Moines — are partnering with Safe Families to serve vulnerable families and expand their ministry impact.  You'll hear firsth...

In this episode of Partners in Ministry, host Dan Smith sits down with Cathie Zeliadt, Director of the Middle River Friends Church Food Pantry in Carlisle, Iowa. What started as a small “blessings table” during COVID has grown into a powerful ministry—feeding both bodies and souls in the community. Cathie shares how the pantry has evolved into a community-supported, volunteer-powered mission that...

In this episode of Partners in Ministry, host Dan Smith sits down with Joel Willoughby, founder and executive director of Brains and Bibles, alongside special guests Jeremyand Rebecca Dietrich of Lakeland Baptist Church in Minnesota. Joel shares how Brains and Bibles is equipping churches across the country through evangelism training, discipleship development, and Bible study workshops. From remo...

In this powerful episode of Partners in Ministry, host Dan Smith speaks with Hannington Mucherah, program manager of Quaker Peace Initiatives in Nairobi, Kenya. Hannington shares urgent insights into the devastating impact of poverty and lack of education in Nairobi's informal settlements—home to 80% of the city’s population. In this episode, Hanningtone explains how a lack of education often...

In this episode of Partners in Ministry, host Dan Smith sits down with AJ Doyle, Executive Director of Wildwood Collective, and Pastor Adam Beecher of New City Church in Ankeny, Iowa. Together, they explore how the local church can bridge the gap between faith and foster care by creating lasting support systems for vulnerable children and the families who care for them. Learn about the trauma fost...

What happens when a former gang member surrenders to Jesus and begins a movement that transforms an entire community? James Crockett, co-founder of C24/7 Father’s Arms Ministries in Chicago, shares his raw and riveting testimony—from growing up in a fatherless home and joining a gang at 14, to finding redemption in prison and launching a Bible study that exploded into a full-fledged ministry. His...

In this compelling episode of Partners in Ministry, host Dan Smith speaks with Beth Andrew, Executive Director at Quakerdale Family Services, and Larissa Marble, social work intern, about the challenges and innovations in rural mental health care across Iowa. From provider shortages and transportation barriers to the impact of stigma in small communities, Beth and Larissa dive deep into the realit...

What if you could make a lasting impact—without being a millionaire? In this powerful conversation, Dan Smith sits down with Rob Talbott, Executive Director of Josiah White’s Quaker Dale Foundation, to talk about generosity, giving strategies, and how you can create a legacy of giving that lasts for generations. Learn what a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is, how it works, and why you don’t need to be w...

In this heartfelt episode of Partners in Ministry, host Dan Smith sits down with Gene Schwimmer and Ray Chobanian, the leader of Recovery Matters at Northway Christian Community Church. Gene shares his raw and powerful testimony—a decades-long battle with addiction, the devastating consequences, and ultimately, the life-changing hope he found through faith and Christian-based recovery. Gene opens...

In this episode of Partners in Ministry, host Dan Smith speaks with Mindy Hadley, Jessica Winter, and Steve Wormer to explore how Quaker Business Services empowers nonprofits and ministries. Mindy and Jessica share their journey in providing tailored business solutions, from accounting and consulting to administrative support, so organizations can focus on their mission. Steve highlights how their...

Join Dan Smith as he sits down with Tony and Vega DeLeon, co-founders of the Hope Recovery Group in Pittsburgh, PA. Discover their inspiring journey from addiction and separation to reconciliation and founding a Christian-based recovery ministry. Learn how they're transforming lives with faith-based support, unique recovery programs, and Pittsburgh's first faith-driven sober living home. This hear...

Join Dan Smith as he speaks with Jacob Newton, Director of Kaleo Academy at Barclay College, about how this unique leadership program is training the next generation of church and community leaders. Discover how Kaleo Academy blends immersive theology camp experiences with a 10-month mentorship program to equip high school students with leadership skills, spiritual maturity, and a passion for serv...

In the final installment of Partners in Ministry: Safe Families Responding to Crisis, Dan Smith dives into how Safe Families partners with churches to tackle real-world crises like homelessness, substance abuse, and family struggles. Hear from Carla Tripp and Al Perez of Safe Families for Children, Iowa chapter, as they share practical ways churches can bridge the gap between their congregations a...

Join us for an inspiring conversation on Partners in Ministry with Dan Smith and guest Beth Weiss, a functional family therapist at Quakerdale Family Services in Marshalltown, Iowa. Beth shares her journey into therapy, her faith-centered approach, and how her role supports families and youth, especially those navigating challenges like juvenile referrals. Beth explains how the 12-15 week program...

In this episode of Partners in Ministry, host Dan Smith interviews Pastor Gilbert Watima of the Bissell Mission Station in Nairobi, Kenya. Pastor Gilbert shares the inspiring efforts of the mission station to support the Maasai community, one of Kenya's marginalized groups, particularly focusing on empowering Maasai women. Through education, skill-building, and advocacy, the mission station addres...

Join host Dan Smith on "Partners in Ministry" as he chats with Sidney York, Ranch Manager at Wolf Ranch in Marshalltown, Iowa. Sidney shares exciting updates on their summer camps like Saddle Up and Ride and My Pretty Pony, plus community events and winter plans at the ranch. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at how Wolf Ranch creates unforgettable experiences for kids, families, and horse love...