Shaped by Faith with Theresa Rowe

Don Wilkins is the features Editor for the Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer. Don and his family are longtime members of Walnut Memorial Baptist Church in Owensboro. At Walnut Memorial, Don is a Sunday school teacher, serves as co-chair of the church’s van ministry and part of the video-tech team there. But above all, he is a born-again believer who recognizes Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Don s...

Barbie and her husband Rush Hunt are directors of The Healing Rooms of Hopkins County at Main Street Prayer Center. It is a Christ-centered ministry of people from many different Christian backgrounds and experiences. They come together in unity to pray for the sick with compassion and faith in Jesus Christ and His power to heal. Main Street Prayer Center is a Christ-centered ecumenical ministry a...

Vicki Boles was named the Executive Director of Care Net Owensboro in 2021. Vicki has been involved with the ministry since 2007, serving first as a volunteer client advocate for 10 years, before becoming a board member in 2017. Vicki has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Counseling. She has plunged in with both feet, seeking training on her own as well as input from previous directors, staff...

Berly Tillman Sullivan has been the Executive Director of Mentor Kids KY for eight years. Anyone who knows Berly, knows that she is a ray of sunshine, quick on her feet, and determined to get the job done. She is passionate about serving kids and families through Mentor Kids Kentucky. She knows through experience that mentoring a child makes a positive and lasting impact on their lives. Nick Oller...

Jordan Wilson had an encounter with Jesus Christ in March 2016 that he says changed his life forever. Since then, Jordan has put his faith into action and pursued God with all that he is. Jordan loves God and definitely loves people. This is evidenced in all that he does for the glory of God. He turned his testimony into a book to help others that were struggling with addiction or serving time in...

Steve Young was born in Owensboro KY and began his acting career as a Voice Over Artist for radio commercials & audio book narrations. His professional film acting career has evolved beginning with CMT music videos for Tim McGraw, The Eli Young Band and MTV for the Features. Short film, Documentaries, National TV commercials, and most recently Feature Film opportunities have become the norm. ...

Randy Lanham is the Educational Director at the International Bluegrass Music Museum. He is also a professional musician and good friend. Randy and his brother Barry both perform in and produce the Lanham Brothers Jamboree. While Randy plays the fiddle, Barry, who is a master Instructor in Appalachian Clogging is foot stomping the night away. Randy and Barry grew up listening to their grandfather,...

I recently met Barbara Sundstrom at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention in Nashville, TN. NRB is the World's largest gathering of Christian Communicators and is the premier conference for those who work in radio, TV, film, or digital marketing. We struck up a conversation while waiting to speak with Christian Television Networks in hopes they would be interested in our projects. I...

George Rose is an Artist, Producer, and Song Writer out of Dallas, Texas. With his catchy hooks and his expertise in multiple genres, you are sure to find something you love. In the past 6 years, he has been able to plant deep roots in the music industry by working with many other Producers and Artists. After graduating High School in Texas, George started working with two-time Grammy Award winnin...

I love to interview guests who are inspiring, energetic, and living their best lives to please God. Cynthia Newland is just that! She has been dancing for almost 60 years! She fell in love with dance at the age of four and has not looked back. She became a Christian in 1981 and began combining her faith with dance. She also adopted a plant-based diet and helps others do the same.  I met Cynthia wh...

Cindy Jean has a heart for broken women and children. She spent 5 years with a local faith-based rehab where she was the women’s director. She loves jail ministry and Celebrate Recovery. Cindy is the co-founder and full time Executive Director at Fresh Start for Women. She is married to Shane Jean who fully supports her work helping women and children. Cindy has three grown children of her own, as...

Amy Cross of The Cross Legacy is changing lives around the world. Her “Strawberries in a Jar” produce hack on social media went viral and has been one of the most popular posts shared to date. Amy shared a technique to preserve strawberries for weeks: she says it’s simple but effective. Her preserving strawberries tip is only one small piece of the extensive bank of knowledge Amy seeks to share. A...

Brian Heaphy is a former U.S. Navy SEAL Officer, Federal Officer, and Wilderness Guide who now makes his home in Alaska's remote upper Yukon River Valley. While practicing a subsistence lifestyle, he photographs God’s Creation and writes about “Living on Purpose At the Speed of Life,” in his book, Crystal Vision. Brian’s work is featured by front-line Christian publications and ministries nat...

Rayna Neises understands the joys and challenges that come from a season of caring. She helped care for both of her parents during their separate battles with Alzheimer’s over a thirty-year span. She is able to look back on those days now with no regrets – and she wishes the same for everyone caring for aging parents. To help others through this challenging season of life, Rayna has written No Reg...

Emily Rose is the Lead Project Director for The Sorting Sisters, LLC which is a Home organization and decluttering business. She is also the Kids Directors at Legacy Owensboro Church. Her sister in law Melissa along with her sister Katelyn, make the business complete. The three sisters compliment one another beautifully as they each bring their unique personalities and work experience together. Em...

Amanda Schaefer is a podcast host, author, speaker, mother, daughter, mentor, and friend. She’s a storyteller and an encourager. She loves to inspire others to seek goodness in life by looking with a lens of gratitude. Amanda shares that gratitude with others through the talents that she’s been given. She believes that following your purpose will not only be the most exciting and wonderful way to...

Timothy Poiles opened The Coffee Shoppe in the most unlikely of times, during COVID. But it was God's timing. When COVID was wreaking havoc on our country, Timothy was taking a leap of faith as a new business owner. Timothy knew God was calling him to set aside any fears he may have had and to trust God in this new business adventure. So, he went for it! Being a small business owner is not fo...

Sally Phillips is the power house behind the Opportunity Center. She is passionate about providing training, advocacy, and support to people with disabilities. Of course, she cannot do this alone, she has an amazing staff who are just as passionate about helping those with disabilities achieve their life goals. There is also a very active Board who volunteer their time to help in anyway they can....

Craig Brown is a public speaker and author, as well as the Recovery Pastor and Director at Church of the Redeemer in Gaithersburg, MD, since 1999. In his 20+ years as a Recovery Pastor, he has helped thousands of people, including business owners and professional leaders, to find the healing and freedom from shame in Christ that delivers us from pain, guilt of our past actions. He is a former radi...

My very special guest this week on Shaped by Faith is my oldest daughter, Christina Lodzik. Christina is a daughter, wife, mother, friend, aunt, teacher, and daughter of the most High God. She is passionate about fulfilling God’s plans for her life while homeschooling her son and daughter and leading a local homeschool group that meets weekly. To Home School or Not? If you are on the fence about w...

The third book in Robin Jennings trilogy, A Letter to the Church and the Next Generation: Spiritual Growth through the Witness of James , uncovers the great importance of faith-filled adults becoming spiritual mentors for our youth. Jennings lives his life inspired by the life of James to be a "doer of the Word," and his most recent book beckons others to do the same. Jennings draws upon...

Rick Rhodes, a long standing committee member for the National Day of Prayer, knows first-hand the results of the power of prayer. Rick had serious back pain that started in 1972. By 2006, after four back surgeries, his pain was unbearable. He suffered so much pain that he eventually lost his job. Rick was desperate for relief and continued crying out to God. After going to the Cleveland Clinic to...

Rhonda Rhea and Kaley Rhea, mother/daughter writing duo, co-authored the Christy Award and Selah Award finalist, Turtles in the Road. Their latest humorous romance, Off-Script & Over-Caffeinated, is a Golden Scroll Award first place winner in Best Contemporary Fiction, as well as a Selah finalist, Book of the Year semi-finalist, and more. Rhonda and Kaley team up regularly for nonfiction as we...

I had the honor of interviewing Captain Jimmy Parrish who has served in The Salvation Army for 12 years with Louisville, KY and Jeremy Warf, the Director of Volunteer Services. The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Their mission is to preach the gospel...

Allow me to introduce my new author friend, Dr. Sharilynn (Shari) Hunt. Her newest book, "Together We Pray" will help build effective prayer teams and strengthen our relationship with Jesus Christ! Her book is a powerful resource for anyone desiring to draw closer to Christ through prayer. The book also includes an eight week bible study! Using her passion for building prayer teams, she...