Shaped by Faith Archives - Shaped by Faith with Theresa Rowe

Alina Mitchell is a Literary Agent at the MacGregor Luedeke Agency and an author of the biography The Color of Beauty: The Life and Work of New York Fashion Icon Ophelia DeVore, which chronicles the life of her grand-aunt Ophelia DeVore, the 1st Black model in the United States.  She is the co-author of The Holloway Society of Young Detectives in collaboration with Darklight Multimedia Studios. In addition to writing, Alina collaborates with executive leadership at GPA Entertainment in development as co-producer on several film projects for GPA Entertainment, Inc. Alina is also a former K-12 principal and currently an Instructional Designer and Adjunct Professor at the University of San Diego. Keep reading...

Musician and Creative Director Gary Fearon has written over 300 songs, advertising jingles and morning show parodies. He is also a veteran DJ and studio producer. A recipient of the Billboard Air Personality of the Year Award, his broadcast work has also been recognized by the Associated Press, Radio and Production magazine, and over two dozen MARS awards for commercial production. His voice is heard daily on radio and TV stations across the USA and Canada as well as on audio books such as Eddie: The Life and Times of America’s Preeminent Bad Boy. As an avid analyst of entertainment, Gary has produced radio specials on the Beatles, John Lennon, and numerous other recording artists. Keep reading...

Don Wilkins is an Owensboro native and is the features Editor for the Messenger-Inquirer. He is a journalist, author, songwriter, guitar lover and recently started a You Tube Channel called, BOE Records a mobile and social media vinyl record channel. We had an interesting conversation discussing Don’s incredible collection of vinyl records and his new Podcast. Keep reading...

Tracy Crump is a writer, speaker, and editor best known for contributing more than two dozen stories to Chicken Soup for the Soul® and other anthologies. She has published more than one hundred devotions and dispenses hope in her book, Health, Healing, and Wholeness: Devotions of Hope in the Midst of Illness.  Her articles have been featured in magazines such as Focus on the Family, Parent Life, Mature Living, and Woman’s World. As co-director of Write Life Workshops, Tracy encourages others to “Write Better! Write Now!” She edits a popular newsletter with story callouts that has inspired many to move forward with their writing, and her love of teaching takes her to conferences where she helps writers hone their craft. Keep reading...

David Fogle is the founder and owner of Computer Dave PC Repair, LLC. He is best known as, Computer Dave. Keep reading...

As mother and daughter, Heather and Emerson Mertens have seen God partner with them in numerous ways, all of which have prepared them for the wonderful journey they are in now … to bring change to the industry of dance by providing a family-friendly, God-honoring professional dance company and school where dancers can excel in all forms of dance and stage performing by telling beautiful stories that bring solid Biblical values to the human experience. Heather is the Administrative and Associate Creative Director and Emerson is the Artistic Director of City Ballet Theater in Columbia, Missouri. I love these two ladies and their love for the LORD and others! Keep reading...

Christine Trimpe is an author, speaker, joy seeker, and weight-loss warrior. After losing over 100 pounds in her joy-filled journey of healing, God instilled a passion within her to boldly exclaim the good news of great joy. Christine speaks and writes for women worldwide, sharing the freedom Christ offers when we choose to trust God and seek Him in His Word. Seeking Joy through the Gospel of Luke, is Christine’s debut book. Christine shares how she is living ‘sugar free’ and some simple steps to quit sugar. Listen LIVE on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 8 AM  CST on 99.1 FM WOMI Owensboro 1490 AM. Keep reading...

Patricia Durgin is a marketing expert, certified writer & speaker coach, a faculty member at Christian writer and speaker conferences around the country, a professional interviewer, and she contributes monthly articles to Almost An Author, Write Life Workshops, The Write Conversation, and Arise Daily Devos. As a marketing coach, Patricia serves new and upcoming Christian communicators, but Christ usually connects her with award-winning writers and speakers who want to reach even more people with the Gospel. Listen LIVE on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 8 AM  CST on 99.1 FM WOMI Owensboro 1490 AM. https://womiowensboro.com/listen-live/ Also airs at 7 AM Sundays on WGBF Evansville 1280 AM. Keep reading...

Joy Theda Bjork is an artist in watercolor, acrylics, pastel, color pencil, graphite, threads, and fabric. She has been teaching God’s Word especially for women who need help recovering from their brokenness, for 40 years, through workshops and one-on-one counselling. Joy is a soloist, songwriter and teaches dance as a form of worship, which can bring great healing to the soul. Her first published book is called, “After Divorce You Can Live Again”  Her newest book “STEP INTO YOUR SUPERNATURAL LIFE” is her story of how the Lord led her to Europe and to six countries over a period of two years, working in churches. Keep reading...

It is always a joy to speak with Jon and hear how God continues to use his life in a way that points others to Jesus! Jon Brennan’s journey has nearly come full circle for the 80’s & 90’s- inspired country artist. An original OG of MTV, Brennan was an integral part of the history-making show “The Real World: Los Angeles, Road Rules All-Stars and The Challenge Inferno 2. Extensive touring and national appearances established a solid career for Brennan, gaining him thousands of fans and opening for some of the biggest acts in the business. Brennan has continually garnered high praise for his ability to connect to audiences by delivering authentic country songs and mesmerizing shows. Keep reading...