Life (Re)viewed

After experiencing abuse, homelessness and instability as a young child, Amber ran away from home when she was a teenager. A pivotal point in her life inspired her to return to high school, where she discovered her intelligence and potential. Today, she’s in law school, proving that your past does not have to define your future.

Music Courtesy of Mary George: Bio — Mary George Music

Access to quality childcare is essential not only to earn a salary, but also to build a strong workforce. From firefighters and nurses to teachers and other essential workers, reliable childcare helps keep our communities running. Guest Nicole Riehl explains why childcare is a critical part of our workforce infrastructure and how limited access impacts us all: families, businesses, economies and even America's global competitiveness.

Music Courtesy of Mary George: Bio — Mary George Music

Stephen Bargatze may be best known as "Nate's dad", but he is also a magician and comedian. He shares stories with Lisa Steven of his exceptional challenges growing up, including being bitten in the face by a dog and living in a home where he was constantly told he was a mistake. He also shared the day he discovered the difference between mercy and forgiveness, as well as the reason he is a strong supporter of teen moms.

Check out Stephen's brand new special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xV-aKVmH98s

Music Courtesy of Mary George: Bio — Mary George Music

The Bandimere name is widely known throughout Colorado and so was their legendary race track. Many who came to Bandimere Speedway to drag race ended up with even more, a relationship with Jesus. In this episode, Lisa sits down with Tami Bandimere to discuss her experiences at the track, the influence of her grandfather and the lessons she has learned from some of the hardest times in her life.

Music Courtesy of Mary George: Bio — Mary George Music

Join us for our newest episode of "Life (Re)viewed" as Lisa Steven hosts Columbine survivor Lauren Bohn, who shares her experience on April 20, 1999, when she was a freshman at Columbine High. Tune in to hear Lauren as she walks us through her experience hiding under a table in the cafeteria, escaping the school, dealing with the trauma afterwards and her realization that NOT forgiving keeps you in a prison of your own making.

Music Courtesy of Mary George: Bio — Mary George Music

All of our relationships at Hope House are of great importance, including with our vendors. Join Lisa Schlarbaum (Hope House director of developmnet) and Jim Fortune (senior account executive with Print Pointe) as they discuss whether physical letters are still relevant, how to personalize large mailings and why Hope House holds a special place in Jim's heart.

Music Courtesy of Mary George: Bio — Mary George Music

Join Jenny Macias (Hope House director of partnerships) and Hannah Schoeninger (former Hope House teen mom) as they dive into Hannah's journey to becoming a Family Law Licensed Legal Paraprofessional.

Music Courtesy of Mary George: Bio — Mary George Music

How do you sell a coffin to a crowd that doesn't believe in burial? Join Lisa Schlarbaum (Hope House director of development) and Gary Corbett (auctioneer of many Hope House galas) as they discuss his many experiences in and out of the auction block, including the answer to today's question.

Music Courtesy of Mary George: Bio — Mary George Music

Arranged marriages may seem like a thing of the past, but unfortunately they still occur to this day. Join Lisa Steven (Hope House founder & executive director) and Tina Vang (former teen mom) as they discuss Tina's journey growing up in the Hmong culture, and what it was like being sold into a marriage at the age of 15.

Music Courtesy of Mary George: Bio — Mary George Music

What are the values you are passing down to the generations to follow? Join Chris Ridings (Volunteer Coordinator at Hope House Colorado) and Kim Buettner-Garrett (Hope House champion and boutique volunteer) as they talk about the impact of intentionally finding space to volunteer in your community, and the joy of doing it with family. Hear more about their mutual passion for service and backgrounds and the hope they share in being a part of the healing we need to see more of in our culture.

Music Courtesy of Mary George: Bio — Mary George Music