What happens when God turns pain into purpose?

In this inspiring episode of Partners in Ministry, host Dan Smith sits down with Teahl Bader, Executive Director of Single Parent Provision in West Des Moines, Iowa. From her own journey as asingle mom to leading a ministry that now serves thousands, Teahl shares how God transformed her deepest struggles into a calling that brings hope, community, and healing to single parents across Iowa.

👉 If you’ve ever wondered how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things — this interview is a must-watch.

You’ll hear:

• How Single Parent Provision began and why it’s grown so rapidly

• The powerful moments in Teahl’s story that changed her life forever

• What single parents really face — and how the church can support them

• The impact of community, compassion, and Christ-centered care

• Why word-of-mouth alone has reached over 3,000+ single parents & children

• How YOU can support or spread the mission

💛 Learn more. Be encouraged. Share this with someone who needs hope today.

Recorded on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Originally Broadcast on Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Single Parent Provision

-- Learn More at: https://www.singleparentprovision.org

-- Contact Teahl Bader:

-- -- By Email: [email protected]

-- -- By Phone: (515) 868-9252

-- Social Media:

-- -- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/singleparentprovision

-- -- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/single-parent-provision

-- Newsletter: https://www.singleparentprovision.org/event-4335011

-- Make a Donation: https://bit.ly/JWQF_SPPDonation

-- Volunteering: https://www.singleparentprovision.org/Volunteer

 The Quakerdale Foundation:

-- Learn More at: https://QuakerdaleFoundation.org

-- Invest in Our Mission: https://QuakerdaleFoundation.org/Donate/

-- Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://bit.ly/JWQF_Subscribe

-- Send an Email: [email protected]

-- Connect by Phone: (641) 497-5294 x502

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In this inspiring episode of Partners in Ministry, host Dan Smith sits down with Pastor John Bulimo, Chairman of the Friends for Change Initiative in Nairobi, Kenya.

Discover how a small group of believers—rooted in the heart of Kibera, one of Africa’s largest slums—are living out James 1:27, caring for widows and orphans in their distress and serving as the hands and feet of Jesus.

Pastor John shares powerful stories of transformation—like Joyce, who overcame addiction through community support, and Irene, who left behind a life of hopelessness to start her own salon and provide for her children.

Learn how Friends for Change is empowering women, educating orphans, and sharing God’s love in practical ways—offering hope where it’s needed most. Pastor John also shares the ministry’s vision for 2026, including plans to create sustainable income-generating projects, vocational Bible training, and expanded educational opportunities.

🙏 Join us in prayer and partnership as we support this incredible ministry spreading light in Nairobi’s slums.

Recorded on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Originally Broadcast on Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Friends for Change Initiative

-- Learn More at: https://ffci.or.ke

-- Contact Pastor John:

-- -- By Email: [email protected]

-- -- By Phone: (254) 721-6246 x64

-- Donate through JWQF: https://bit.ly/JWQF_FCIDonation

The Quakerdale Foundation:

-- Learn More at: https://QuakerdaleFoundation.org

-- Invest in Our Mission: https://QuakerdaleFoundation.org/Donate/

-- Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://bit.ly/JWQF_Subscribe

-- Send an Email: [email protected]

-- Connect by Phone: (641) 497-5294 x502

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What happens when a community opens its homes—and hearts—to families in crisis? In this episode of Partners in Ministry, host Dan Smith sits down with Jessica Trowbridge from Safe Families for Children in the Quad Cities to explore how this powerful faith-based movement has been transforming lives for over two decades.

Jessica shares inspiring stories of host families who open their doors to children when parents face homelessness or crisis—offering stability, friendship, and hope. From single moms finding support to churches stepping up as community anchors, Safe Families is showing what the love of Christ looks like in action.

Discover how the Quad Cities chapter—serving both Iowa and Illinois—has built life-changing partnerships with local organizations, shelters, and churches to provide refuge and restoration for vulnerable families.

If you’ve ever wondered how you can make a difference in your community, this is the episode to watch. Learn how to become a Host Family, volunteer, or partner church, and be part of the story God is writing in the Quad Cities.

🙏 Pray For:--- More host families to serve in the Quad Cities metro area

--- Stable housing and healing for a young mother navigating health challenges

--- Strength and endurance for all volunteers serving with Safe Families

📞 Get Involved:

--- Visit Safe Families for Children – Quad Cities

--- Or contact Jessica directly to learn how to start your journey of radical hospitality.

Recorded on October 13, 2025. Originally broadcast on October 28, 2025

Safe Families for Children, Quad Cities

-- Learn More at: https://quadcities.safe-families.org/

-- Contact Jessica:

-- -- By Email: [email protected]

-- -- By Phone: (563) 949-9803

-- Social Media:

-- -- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/safefamiliesqc

-- -- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/safe-families-for-children-quad-cities/

-- Donate through JWQF: https://bit.ly/JWQF_SFCQuadDonation

-- Newsletter: https://safe-families.us13.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=4857419fa9ccfcd740c642643&id=c427fe68c8

The Quakerdale Foundation:

-- Learn More at: https://QuakerdaleFoundation.org

-- Invest in Our Mission: https://QuakerdaleFoundation.org/Donate/

-- Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://bit.ly/JWQF_Subscribe

-- Send an Email: [email protected]

-- Connect by Phone: (641) 497-5294 x502

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Join host Dan Smith on Partners in Ministry as he sits down with Pastor Gilbert Latimer, who leads the Friends Church Bissel Mission Station in Nairobi, Kenya.

In this inspiring interview, Pastor Gilbert shares how faith, education, and compassion are transforming the lives of Maasai youth—many of whom face economic hardship, cultural challenges, and issues like FGM and forced marriages.

Through the Josiah White’s Foundation, 15 students have already been given the chance to pursue high school education and discipleship training. But many more are waiting—around 70 students still need sponsors.

For only $2,600, one student can attend all four years of high school, gain spiritual mentorship, and become a role model in their community.

🙏 Watch now to hear real stories of hope, transformation, and faith in action—and learn how you can help sponsor a student today.

📌Prayer Requests:
• Rain and relief from the ongoing drought

• Strength and resources for the mission

• Healing for student Faith, who is unwell

• Success for students preparing for exams this October

🌍 Together, we can bring lasting change through love, education, and faith in Jesus Christ.

Recorded on September 30, 2025. Originally broadcast on Thursday, October 23, 2025.

FUM Bissil Mission Station

-- Learn More …

-- -- on Facebook: https://bit.ly/FUM_BMS_FB

-- -- on Instagram: https://bit.ly/FUM_BMS_IG

-- -- on TicTok: https://bit.ly/FUM_BMS_TT

-- Send an Email: [email protected]

-- Phone: (254) 723-5557 x46

-- Donate: https://bit.ly/JWQF_BMSDonation

The Quakerdale Foundation:

-- Learn More at: http://QuakerdaleFoundation.org

-- Invest in Our Mission: http://QuakerdaleFoundation.org/Give/

-- Subscribe to Our Newsletter: http://QuakerdaleFoundation.org/Subscribe/

-- Send an Email: [email protected]

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Join host Dan Smith on Partners in Ministry as he sits down with Pastor Gilbert Latimer, who leads the Friends Church Bissel Mission Station in Nairobi, Kenya.

In this inspiring interview, Pastor Gilbert shares how faith, education, and compassion are transforming the lives of Maasai youth—many of whom face economic hardship, cultural challenges, and issues like FGM and forced marriages.

Through the Josiah White’s Foundation, 15 students have already been given the chance to pursue high school education and discipleship training. But many more are waiting—around 70 students still need sponsors.

For only $2,600, one student can attend all four years of high school, gain spiritual mentorship, and become a role model in their community.

🙏 Watch now to hear real stories of hope, transformation, and faith in action—and learn how you can help sponsor a student today.  

📌Prayer Requests:
• Rain and relief from the ongoing drought

• Strength and resources for the mission

• Healing for student Faith, who is unwell

• Success for students preparing for exams this October

🌍Together, we can bring lasting change through love, education, and faith in Jesus Christ.

Recorded on September 30, 2025. Originally broadcast on Thursday, October 23, 2025.

FUM Bissil Mission Station

-- Learn More …

-- -- on Facebook: https://bit.ly/FUM_BMS_FB

-- -- on Instagram: https://bit.ly/FUM_BMS_IG

-- -- on TicTok: https://bit.ly/FUM_BMS_TT

-- Send an Email: [email protected]

-- Phone: (254) 723-5557 x46-- Donate: https://bit.ly/JWQF_BMSDonation

The Quakerdale Foundation:

-- Learn More at: http://QuakerdaleFoundation.org

-- Invest in Our Mission: http://QuakerdaleFoundation.org/Give/

-- Subscribe to Our Newsletter: http://QuakerdaleFoundation.org/Subscribe/

-- Send an Email: [email protected]  

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In this inspiring episode of Partners in Ministry, host Dan Smith sits down with Manny Garcia, General Superintendent of the Iowa Yearly Meeting of Friends, to explore the One Church vision — a movement redefining unity among 27 churches across Iowa.

Manny shares how collaboration, shared identity, and relational depth are transforming ministry culture from individual congregations into a powerful, unified Body of Christ. Discover how rural and urban churches are connecting, resourcing each other, and building a Kingdom-focused community that’s truly better together.

You’ll also hear about the challenges of fostering cooperation across regions, the beauty of maintaining diversity within unity, and the future of One Church as it continues to strengthen relationships and expand its mission.

🙏 Key Themes:

• The vision behind One Church and Iowa Yearly Meeting

• Why unity doesn’t mean uniformity

• How collaboration leads to stronger ministry impact

• Practical ways churches can pray, support, and grow together

• Manny’s personal prayer requests and encouragement for the future

📺 Watch now to be inspired by how the Friends Church movement in Iowa is living out Christ’s call to be one body with many members — united by faith, love, and purpose.

👉 Subscribe for more interviews that highlight ministries transforming lives through faith, service, and community.

Recorded on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Originally published on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

Iowa Yearly Meeting of Friends:

-- Learn More at: https://IAYM.org

-- Make a Donation: https://bit.ly/IAYM_Donate

-- Subscribe to Newsletter: https://bit.ly/IAYM_Subscribe

-- Contact Manny

-- -- by Email: [email protected]

-- -- by Phone: (641) 673-9717

The Quakerdale Foundation

-- Learn More at: http://QuakerdaleFoundation.org

-- Invest in Our Mission: http://QuakerdaleFoundation.org/Give/

-- Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://bit.ly/JWQF_Subscribe

-- Send me an Email: [email protected]

-- Call me: (641) 497-5294 x502

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In this inspiring episode of Partners in Ministry, host Dan Smith sits down with Lyle Miller, a Stewardship Consultant at Everence Financial, to explore how faith and finances can align to make a difference in the world. 🌍💰

Lyle explains how Stewardship Investing—also known as Socially Responsible Investing (SRI)—helps Christians honor God through their financial decisions. Learn how Everence Financial manages over $8 billion with a mission-driven approach, advocating for ethical corporate practices, combating human trafficking, supporting fair wages, and promoting environmental responsibility through active shareholder engagement.

Whether you’re planning your retirement, starting your first investment account, or simply seeking to use your finances for good, this conversation will open your eyes to how money can become a ministry tool when guided by biblical principles.

📺 Watch now to discover:

• How faith and finances connect in Stewardship Investing

• Real examples of corporate advocacy that changed company behavior

• Why responsible investments can be both ethical and profitable

• How to develop a charitable giving plan that reflects your values

Recorded on September 18, 2025. Originally published on Tuesday, October 07, 2025.

Everence

-- Learn More at: https://www.everence.com/

-- Articles and Stories:https://www.everence.com/everence-articles/

-- Send Lyle an Email:[email protected]

-- Contact Lyle by phone:-- -- (800) 348-7468 ext. 3229-- -- (574) 533-9515, ext. 3229-- -- Cell: (574) 202-3121

The Quakerdale Foundation

-- Learn More at: http://QuakerdaleFoundation.org

-- Invest in Our Mission: http://QuakerdaleFoundation.org/Give/

-- Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://bit.ly/JWQF_Subscribe

-- Send me an Email:[email protected]

-- Call me: (641) 497-5294 x502

Listen on Spotify: https://bit.ly/JWQF_SpotifyPodcast

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What if something as simple as a ride could change a life forever?  

🚐✨ In this episode of Partners in Ministry, host Dan Smith sits down with Robinson Rosenberg, Executive Director and Founder of Connect Transit in Smyrna, Georgia. Connect Transit provides free transportation for families with incarcerated loved ones—helping them stay connected during some of life’s hardest seasons.

But the mission doesn’t stop there. From court appearances to job interviews and probation check-ins, Connect Transit is breaking down barriers and reducing recidivism by offering hope and opportunity where it’s needed most.

Robinson shares powerful stories of families reunited, youth given second chances, and how something as simple as transportation becomes a ministry of presence, prayer, and transformation.

🙏 Learn howyou can get involved:

• Become a monthly donor (just $50 covers a ride for a familyin need)

• Donate or loan a van to expand services

• Volunteer as a driver or prayer partner

Together, we can break cycles of incarceration and bring hope to Georgia’s youth and families.

📌 Subscribe for more inspiring stories of ministries making a real impact.

Recorded on Thursday, September 5, 2025. Originally published on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

Konnect Transit:

-- Learn More at: https://konnecttransit.org

-- Contact Mr. Rosidor

-- -- by Email: [email protected]

-- -- by Phone: (404) 652-9563

Social Media:

-- LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/robinson-rosidor-6a294065

-- Donate to Konnect Transit: https://bit.ly/JWQF_KTDonation

The Quakerdale Foundation:

-- Learn More at: http://QuakerdaleFoundation.org

-- Invest in Our Mission: http://QuakerdaleFoundation.org/Give/

-- Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://bit.ly/JWQF_Subscribe

-- Send an Email: [email protected]

-- Phone: (641) 497-5294 x502

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Can a small-town church really transform an entire community?

🌱 In this inspiring episode of Partners in Ministry, host Dan Smith sits down with Pastor Matt Smith of Middle River Friends Church in Carlisle, Iowa.

Pastor Matt shares how a Quaker congregation surrounded by rolling cornfields became a thriving hub of ministry—launching a youth program, starting a food pantry during COVID that now serves hundreds, and building partnerships that extend far beyond their walls.

Discover how their mission of loving like Jesus and serving all people has led to real-life impact, from youth leadership development to providing food, job training, and future plans or counseling services.

Whether you’re a pastor, nonprofit leader, or simply passionate about faith in action, this story will encourage you to dream bigger about what God can do through ordinary people and small beginnings.

👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more stories of churches and nonprofits making a difference!

Recorded on Tuesday, November 20, 2025. Originally Broadcast on Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Middle River Friends Church

-- Learn More at: https://middleriverfriends.org

-- Contact Pastor Matt:

-- -- By Email: [email protected]

-- -- By Phone: (515) 989-3319

-- Social Media, Church:

-- -- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MiddleRiverFriendsChurch

-- -- Facebook, Food Pantry: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=friends%20pantry

-- Social Media, Pastor Matt:

-- -- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/linktomatt/

-- -- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-smith-510845112

-- -- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/linktomatt1/

-- -- X (Twitter): https://x.com/beth_matthew

-- Donate through JWQF: https://Bit.ly/JWQF_MRFCDonation

The Quakerdale Foundation:

-- Learn More at: https://QuakerdaleFoundation.org

-- Invest in Our Mission: https://QuakerdaleFoundation.org/Donate/

-- Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://bit.ly/JWQF_Subscribe

-- Send an Email: [email protected]

-- Connect by Phone: (641) 497-5294 x502

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In this episode of Partners in Ministry, we explore how recent legislation could reshape Medicaid by requiring certain recipients to complete 80 hours of work or volunteer service each month.

Rob Talbot joins us to explain what this means for individuals, small businesses, nonprofits, and churches. While the bill may sound political, it offers a practical opportunity: churches and nonprofits can engage more deeply with their communities while providing meaningful service opportunities for those at risk of losing their health benefits.

If you’re a pastor, nonprofit leader, or small business owner, this conversation will help you understand how to navigate the changes, create opportunities for community service, and strengthen relationships with people in need.

📧 To connect with Rob Talbott, see his contact information on-screen in the video.

💡 Support the Foundation financially through the links in the show notes or description.

Together, let’s find ways to serve as Christ’s Church in our communities.

Recorded on 8/5/2025. Originally broadcast on 8/26/2025

Contact JWQF:

-- Learn More at: https://QuakerdaleFoundation.org

-- Make a Donation: https://bit.ly/JWQF_Donate

-- Subscribe to Newsletter: https://bit.ly/JWQF_Subscribe

-- Contact Rob:

-- -- by Email: [email protected]

-- -- by Phone: (641) 497-5294

-- Contact Dan

-- -- Send an Email: [email protected]

-- -- Contact by Phone: (641) 497-5294 x502

-- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quakerdaleofiowa

-- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/522757/

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