Josiah White's Quakerdale Foundation

Rob Talbot, Executive Director of Josiah White’s Quakerdale Foundation, and Wes Blanchard, Board Chair, discuss how the recent sale of part of the New Providence campus helps the Quakerdale Foundation fulfill Josiah White’s vision. See how “Quakerdale” has responded many times since 1851 to changes around them in order to keep the founder’s vision to serve children alive. Watch Full Interview: htt...

This is an introductory interview with Steve Wormer. Steve is the Executive Director of Hurt to Hope in Nashville, Tennessee.   In today's interview we are going to: -- Learn about the ministry of Hurt to Hope, and -- Explore ways you can connect with their ministry.   Recorded on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Originally published on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.   Video Table of Contents: 00:43 I...

Introductory interview with Jenny Cross. Jenny is the Founder & CEO of TwoTone Creative.   In this interview we are going to: -- Explore the role of a website in digital communication -- Look at what makes a good website, and -- What to avoid   Recorded on Friday, December 8, 2023. Originally Broadcast on Tuesday, December 11, 2023   Table of Contents: 00:43 Interview Begins 01:08 Are websites...

Interview with Beth Andrew, Executive Director of Quakerdale Family Services. In this interview we are going to: -- Talk about integrating animals, specifically cats, with therapy, and -- Take a live tour of the Wolfe Ranch Cat Lounge-Café.   Recorded on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Originally Broadcast on Tuesday, December 5, 2023   Table of Contents: 00:45 Interview Begins 00:53 The difference...

This is an introductory interview with Brian Roegiers. Brian is the Executive Director of McCrossan Boys Ranch in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.   In today's interview we are going to: -- Learn about the ministry of McCrossan Boys Ranch, and -- Explore ways you can connect with their ministry.   Recorded on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Originally published on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.   Video Ta...

Interview with Rob Talbot, Executive Director of Josiah White’s Quakerdale Foundation.   In this interview we will look at Endowment Giving. We will explore: -- What it is, -- How it works, and -- Who can participate   Recorded on November 9, 2023. Originally published on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.   Table of Contents 00:42 Interview Begins 00:55 What is an endowment fund? 02:05 Where did the mon...

Update Interview with Sydney York, Ranch Manager for Wolfe Ranch of Quakerdale.   In this interview we are going to: -- Get an update on Summer and Fall events and camps, -- Talk about this year’s Christmas in the Stable, and -- Fill you in on Winter riding lessons.   Recorded on Thursday, November 2, 2023. Originally Broadcast on Tuesday, November 14, 2023   Table of Contents: 00:45 Interview Beg...

Growing Your Church with Hope4Healing   Interview with Ryan Keller, Executive Director of Hope4Healing Resource Assistance Network.   In this interview we will discuss ways Hope4Healing can help you grow your church through: --  Vacation Bible School, -- Parent Cafes, -- Pulpit Supply, and -- Leadership Cafes.   Recorded on October 27, 2023. Originally published on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.   Tab...

Interview with Dr. Cynthia Knight, CEO and Director of Jordahl Academy & Choice Charter School.   In this interview we will discuss: -- The educational voucher system in Iowa, -- Charter schools, and -- School of Choice   Recorded on October 9, 2023. Originally published on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.   Table of Contents 00:46 Interview Begins 01:02 Iowa voucher system 02:00 Impact of the vouch...

Interview with Lyle Miller, Steward Consultant for Everence Financial.   In this interview we are going to discuss faith and integrating the seven different aspects of a person’s financial journey   Recorded on September 27, 2023. Originally published on Monday, October 17, 2023.   Table of Contents: 00:40 Interview Begins 01:30 What does it mean to integrate your faith with your finances? 01:40 T...

Interview with Roxanne Petersen, Founder/Director of ATLAS of Central Iowa. In this interview we will get updates on what has happened with ATLAS since our last interview and take a look at future happenings.   Recorded on September 19, 2023. Originally published on Monday, October 9, 2023.   Table of Contents: 00:44 Interview Begins 00:55 Food distribution 02:26 New Website tour 11:42 Leadership...

Interview with Ryan Keller, Executive Director of Hope4Healing Resource Assistance Network.   In this interview we will discuss common questions asked by local churches considering becoming a Friendship or Church Partner   Recorded on September 18, 2023. Originally published on Monday, October 2, 2023.   Table of Contents 00:46 Interview Begins 01:04 What are the three roles of Hope4Healing? 01:54...

Interview with Mindy Hadley and Jessica Winter. Mindy is the Executive Director, and Jess is the Director of Administrative Services for Quakerdale Business Services (QBS).   In this interview we are going to discuss how to start a for-profit business.    Recorded on Monday, May 15, 2023. Originally Broadcast on Monday, September 18, 2023   Table of Contents: 00:42 Interview Begins 00:58 What does...

Interview with Ray Chobanian, Owner of Prestige Digital Marketing Agency. In this interview we discuss Search Engine Optimization, or SEO: -- What it is, -- Why you want to work on your SEO, -- Some things you can focus on to improve SEO ranking, and -- How to hire a professional agency and track results.   Recorded on August 23, 2023. Originally published on Monday, September 11, 2023.   Table of...

Interview with Beth Andrew, Executive Director of Quakerdale Family Services.   In this interview we are going to: -- Talk about how animals can impact our happiness and mental health, and -- Talk about suicide awareness.   Recorded on Friday, August 18, 2023. Originally Broadcast on Tuesday, September 5, 2023   Table of Contents: 00:44 Interview Begins 01:02 What impact do animals have on us? 04:...

Interview with Kimberly Kemp. Kimberly is the Director/Owner of Safe Care Learning Center, LLC (SCLC).   In this interview we are going to LEARN: -- The history of Safe Care Learning Center, -- Their mission and how they are accomplishing that, -- Who they are serving, -- What challenges they are currently facing, and -- How we can join them in their work.    Recorded on Friday, August 18, 2023. O...

Update Interview with Sydney York, Ranch Manager for Wolfe Ranch of Quakerdale.   In this interview we are going to: -- Hear about renovations to the Ranch House, -- Get a preview of their Fall 2023 events and activities, and -- Talk about riding lessons for Fall and Winter.   Recorded on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Originally Broadcast on Monday, August 21, 2023   Table of Contents: 00:48 Interview...

Interview with Michelle Mihalakis. Michelle is the Executive Director of Operation Empower (OE).   In this interview we are going to LEARN: -- The mission of Operation Empower, -- How they are accomplishing that, -- What projects they are currently working on, and -- How we can join them in their work.    Recorded on Friday, June 22, 2023. Originally Broadcast on Monday, August 14, 2023   Table of...

Interview with Scott Biddle. Scott is the Founder of Unleashing Heroes   In this interview we are going to explore: -- How relationships and conversations are supposed to work together, -- Things that make conversations great, -- Things to avoid when having conversations, and -- Resources that can help build great conversations.   Recorded on Friday, June 16, 2023. Originally Broadcast on Monday,...

Interview with Kelly Kellum. Kelly is the Executive Director of Friends United Meeting (FUM).   In this interview we are going to: -- The importance of Global Community, -- How Global Community impacts the local church, and -- Opportunities FUM provides to connect with Global Communities.   Recorded on Friday, June 16, 2023. Originally Broadcast on Monday, July 31, 2023   Table of Contents: 00:00...

Interview with Lyle Miller, Steward Consultant for Everence Financial.   In this interview we are going to discuss Charitable Remainder Trusts: What are they, What do they do, Who would benefit from one, and more   Recorded on June 21, 2023. Originally published on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.   Table of Contents: 00:45 Interview Begins 01:00 What is a trust? 01:25 How is a Charitable Remainder Trust (...

Interview with Angie Radcliffe. Angie is the Program Director for Renewed Hope Home Furnishings. Renewed Hope is a ministry of the Grinnell Friends Church in Grinnell, Iowa   In this interview we are going to: -- Get an update of what has happening at Renewed Hope, -- Look at ways we can connect with their ministry, and -- See how we can help with their current and future financial needs.    Recor...

Interview with Mindy Hadley and Jessica Winter. Mindy is the Executive Director, and Jess is the Director of Administrative Services for Quakerdale Business Services (QBS). In this interview we are going to discuss how to start a nonprofit business.  Recorded on Monday, May 15, 2023. Originally Broadcast on Monday, July 10, 2023   Table of Contents: 00:40 Interview Begins 00:55 What does it take t...

This is an introductory interview with Eric Klooz. Eric is the Executive Director of Abbott House, South Dakota.   In today's interview we are going to: Learn about the ministry of Abbott House, and Explore ways you can connect with their ministry.   Recorded on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Originally published on Monday, June 19, 2023.   Video Table of Contents: 00:43 Interview begins 00:50 Histor...

Interview with Carla Tripp, Chapter Director of Safe Families for Children, Iowa and Special Guest, Morgan Kohl.   In this interview Morgan walks us through her journey of healing and recovery   Recorded on Monday, May 29, 2023. Originally Broadcast on Monday, June 12, 2023   Video Table of Contents: 00:41 Interview Begins 01:30 What was life like before Safe Families for Children (SFC) 02:25 How...