Colby Maier is a Canada Native transplanted to Portland, OR. In a city that is predominately non-religious, Colby hopes to plant a church and spread the Gospel of love to the people that need it most. Listen to Colby share about what church planting can mean for a city with a notorious reputation for suffocating church plants.

Resources:

• Follow Colby on Social Media at @colbymaier

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About:
Welcome to Filling the Gap. An audio podcast that tells the stories of the gaps we see in the world, within ourselves and inside of our church. Filling the Gap explores the topics and issues we face every day, but don’t always address or talk about. Through the power of storytelling, we hope to fill the gaps in the communities we find ourselves in.

Credits:
Filling the Gap is produced and copyrighted (© 2019) by the North Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (npuc.org). Music in this episode is courtesy of That Bit Close by Ketsa, Clair de Lune by Blithe Air by Oblio, Pacific Blue by Dlay, River Rides by Dlay, Thought Projections by Ketsa, Inspired by Ketsa, Gold Lining by Broke for Free.

Jen grew up facing many trials that impacted her mental health. Years of enduring through hardships, she felt as thought there was no more reason to live. Listen to Jen share about the hope she found in the midst of her depression that saved her life.

Resources:

• Ways to have conversations about suicide.
• Dispelling Myths about Suicide
• Suicide Stats
• Suicide Trends
• Suicide Help Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

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About:
Welcome to Filling the Gap. An audio podcast that tells the stories of the gaps we see in the world, within ourselves and inside of our church. Filling the Gap explores the topics and issues we face every day, but don’t always address or talk about. Through the power of storytelling, we hope to fill the gaps in the communities we find ourselves in.

Credits:
Filling the Gap is produced and copyrighted (© 2019) by the North Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (npuc.org). Music in this episode is courtesy of Curious Nature by Ketsa, Taoudella by Blue Dot Sessions, Brotherhood by Monplaisir, Waiting by David Szesztay, Sad Memories by Ketsa, Romance by David Szesztay.

This is the second part to Alyssa Mouraske's story. Life as a new mom has had many challenges as her son is diagnosed with a genetic disorder. Alyssa shares her fears, doubts and rollercoaster faith experience in this vulnerable and beautiful story.

Resources:

• Madeleine L'Engle interview about doubt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HI7ljXpVRuo
• Millennial Mid-life crisis article

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About:
Welcome to Filling the Gap. An audio podcast that tells the stories of the gaps we see in the world, within ourselves and inside of our church. Filling the Gap explores the topics and issues we face every day, but don’t always address or talk about. Through the power of storytelling, we hope to fill the gaps in the communities we find ourselves in.

Credits:
Filling the Gap is produced and copyrighted (© 2019) by the North Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (npuc.org). Music in this episode is courtesy of That Bit Close by Ketsa, Clair de Lune by Podington Bear, Bloom by Alex Arcoleo, Lung by Paul Ressel and Sue Verran, Smooth Operator by Josh Oliver, Holiday Gift by Kai Engel, Blue Violets by Ketsa, The Gentle Side by Ketsa, Keeping Old Letters by Lee Rosevere, Hope in Endings by Ketsa, Headway by Kai Engel.

This is the first of a two-part episode of Alyssa Mouraske's story. Alyssa grew up as a pastor's kid, attended Christian school, chose a career in ministry, and then became a mom. Life as a new mom was faced with many challenges as her son is diagnosed with a genetic disorder. Alyssa shares her fears, doubts and rollercoaster faith experience in this vulnerable and beautiful story.

Connect with us:
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About:
Welcome to Filling the Gap. An audio podcast that tells the stories of the gaps we see in the world, within ourselves and inside of our church. Filling the Gap explores the topics and issues we face every day, but don’t always address or talk about. Through the power of storytelling, we hope to fill the gaps in the communities we find ourselves in.

Credits:
Filling the Gap is produced and copyrighted (© 2019) by the North Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (npuc.org). Music in this episode is courtesy of Echoes by Alex Arcoleo, Tired Thoughts by Ketsa, Clair de Lune by Podington Bear, Bloom by Alex Arcoleo, Lung by Paul Ressel and Sue Verran, Smooth Operator by Josh Oliver, Hardwood Lullaby by Blue Dot Sessions, In The End They Parted by Fjodor Music, Mangata by Jon Luc Hefferman, Make it Black by Ketsa.

Shane Scalf is a member and a ministry director at Meadow Glade Adventist Church in Battle Ground, WA. His brief encounter with homelessness as a child led him to make a difference in that community. By partnering with Family Promise and twelve other churches, he and other members of the church spend a week hosting homeless families using the church facilities.

Resources:

• Family Promise of Clark County
• Portland Rescue Mission
• Care Kit Pack 
• FCRC Battle Ground

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• https://facebook.com/GleanerNow
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• #NWAdventists & #FillingTheGap

About:
Welcome to Filling the Gap. An audio podcast that tells the stories of the gaps we see in the world, within ourselves and inside of our church. Filling the Gap explores the topics and issues we face every day, but don’t always address or talk about. Through the power of storytelling, we hope to fill the gaps in the communities we find ourselves in.

Credits:
Filling the Gap is produced and copyrighted (© 2019) by the North Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (npuc.org). Music in this episode is courtesy of Curious Nature by Ketsa, Taoudella by Blue Dot Sessions, Brotherhood by Monplaisir, Waiting by David Szesztay, Sad Memories by Ketsa, Romance by David Szesztay.

Thank you for listening to the stories of season two on Filling the Gap! From autism inclusion to drug rehabilitation to Native American churches, our stories have covered the gaps we see around us. Come back in fall of 2019 for more stories in season three!

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• https://facebook.com/GleanerNow
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• https://instagram.com/gleanernow
• #NWAdventists & #FillingTheGap

About:
Welcome to Filling the Gap. An audio podcast that tells the stories of the gaps we see in the world, within ourselves and inside of our church. Filling the Gap explores the topics and issues we face every day, but don’t always address or talk about. Through the power of storytelling, we hope to fill the gaps in the communities we find ourselves in.

Credits:
Filling the Gap is produced and copyrighted (© 2019) by the North Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (npuc.org). Music in this episode is courtesy of Dryness (Wet mix) by Ketsa.

Tina Cooper is a mother, church member, wife, and daughter who battled an opioid addictions during the lowest points in her life. Through her story of addiction, heartache, recovery and reconciliation, we learn to empathize with one of the greatest crisis facing our nation.

Resources:

• Learn more about the opioid crisis at:  https://www.hhs.gov/opioids/
• CODA rehabilitation center in Portland, OR: https://codainc.org/
• More information about Al-Anon meetings: https://al-anon.org/

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• https://facebook.com/GleanerNow
• https://twitter.com/GleanerNow
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• #NWAdventists & #FillingTheGap

About:
Welcome to Filling the Gap. An audio podcast that tells the stories of the gaps we see in the world, within ourselves and inside of our church. Filling the Gap explores the topics and issues we face every day, but don’t always address or talk about. Through the power of storytelling, we hope to fill the gaps in the communities we find ourselves in.

Credits:
Filling the Gap is produced and copyrighted (© 2019) by the North Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (npuc.org). Music in this episode is courtesy of Wandering Path by Dlay, Romance by David Szesztay, Enrichment by Podington Bear, Cendres by Jon Luc Hefferman, Amber Haze by Daniel Birch, Sad Memories by Ketsa, Moon Come by Ketsa.

Sermin "Manny" Uribe is a passionate, hard-working, God-fear man, although that wasn't always the case. His childhood was filled with gangs and drugs which eventually landed him in prison. Manny's transformational story is filled with unexpected encounters and hope. His story sheds light in a world that is stigmatized and misunderstood. Manny shares what can be done for former inmates transitioning into society.

Resources:

• Learn more about this ministry at:  https://www.washingtonconference.org/ministries/prison-ministry
• Help support prison ministries by donating to the Hope House, a transitional housing opportunity for those recently released from prison. https://www.washingtonconference.org/ministries/prison-ministry/hope-house
• Podcast mentioned in the episode: Ear Hustle - Ear Hustle brings you the daily realities of life inside prison shared by those living it, and stories from the outside, post-incarceration.
  
  

Connect with us:
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About:
Welcome to Filling the Gap. An audio podcast that tells the stories of the gaps we see in the world, within ourselves and inside of our church. Filling the Gap explores the topics and issues we face every day, but don’t always address or talk about. Through the power of storytelling, we hope to fill the gaps in the communities we find ourselves in.

Credits:
Filling the Gap is produced and copyrighted (© 2019) by the North Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (npuc.org). Music in this episode is courtesy of Bloom 4 by Alex Arcoleo, Bloom 5 by Alex Arcoleo, Saturday Church by Monplaisir, Headway by Kai Engel, Souly Slowly by Kai Engel, Echoes by Alex Arcoleo, Fryeri by Kai Engel.

Connie is a pacific northwest native and grew up in a troubled household. Throughout it all, she has felt the presence of God in the midst of her pain and in prison. Connie's story is one of the pursuit of God, and of God pursuing us. The gaps we feel within ourselves can lead to destructive consequences, but with God, we can find wholeness.

Resources:

• Learn more about this ministry at:  https://www.washingtonconference.org/ministries/prison-ministry
• Help support prison ministries by donating to the Hope House, a transitional housing opportunity for those recently released from prison. https://www.washingtonconference.org/ministries/prison-ministry/hope-house

Connect with us:
• https://gleanernow.com/FillingTheGap
• https://facebook.com/GleanerNow
• https://twitter.com/GleanerNow
• https://instagram.com/gleanernow
• #NWAdventists & #FillingTheGap

About:
Welcome to Filling the Gap. An audio podcast that tells the stories of the gaps we see in the world, within ourselves and inside of our church. Filling the Gap explores the topics and issues we face every day, but don’t always address or talk about. Through the power of storytelling, we hope to fill the gaps in the communities we find ourselves in.

Credits:
Filling the Gap is produced and copyrighted (© 2019) by the North Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (npuc.org). Music in this episode is courtesy of Make it Black by Ketsa, Event Horizon by Jon Luc Hefferman, Salue by Kai Engel, Mangata by Jon Luc Hefferman, Triumph by Jon Luc Hefferman, Late Nights by Ketsa, Elmore Heights by Blue Dot Sessions.

Monte Church is the Native Ministry Assistant of the NPUC. He grew up on the Menominee reservation in northern Wisconsin. There, Monte saw the tragedies and hardship of life on the reservation, but he also saw the beauty of the culture. In this episode, we discuss how two worlds - Native and Christian - can bring out the best in one another.

Resources:

• Learn more about this ministry at:  http://www.npuc.org/departments/native_ministries/
• View some of the native artwork from this ministry on our social media sites below.

Connect with us:
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• #NWAdventists & #FillingTheGap

About:
Welcome to Filling the Gap. An audio podcast that tells the stories of the gaps we see in the world, within ourselves and inside of our church. Filling the Gap explores the topics and issues we face every day, but don’t always address or talk about. Through the power of storytelling, we hope to fill the gaps in the communities we find ourselves in.

Credits:
Filling the Gap is produced and copyrighted (© 2019) by the North Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (npuc.org). Music in this episode is courtesy of The Hangover by David Szesztay, I Wonder What the World is Doing Now by Robert Farmer, Solo Acoustic Guitar by Jason Shaw, A Good Start by Monplaisir, Discovery by Jon Luc Hefferman, Brotherhood by Monplaisir, Revolving Around Us by Ketsa.