Shaped by Faith Archives - Shaped by Faith with Theresa Rowe

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 members, and fellow board members. Vicki and her husband Dr David Boles, have five children and two grandchildren. Catherine Dowdy has been the Community Engagement Coordinator since December 2021. She serves as the liaison between the community, local churches, and Care Net Owensboro. Keep reading...

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 is the President of Independence Bank . He has been with the bank for twenty years, starting out as a bank teller. With hard work and dedication, Nick worked his way to the top of the banking corporation. Keep reading...

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 jail. Jordan and his wife Kaley began sending copies of his book to detention centers in Kentucky. Since his book was well received, he felt God was leading him to send every detention center in the United States a copy of his book. Keep reading...

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. In early 2018 he was cast in the Lead role for a SAG Film sponsored by Pure Flix titled “Christmas Manger” premiering in Nov 2018. Steve is also the President and Owner of Career Solution Resource, LLC., a Global Executive Search Firm and on the Board of Directors of Healing Reins a Regional Non-Profit Therapeutic Horse-Riding organization for Veterans with PTSD and Special Needs Children. Keep reading...

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, John Lanham playing the fiddle. His fiddle playing and unique open jam sessions inspired both brothers to pursue bluegrass music. At the age of eleven, Randy was determined to play the fiddle. His grandfather told him that if he played a song on the fiddle after three weeks, he would give Randy his fiddle. Keep reading...

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 when she reached out to me through social media. Since then, we have hosted a women’s self-care seminar together along with other women in the health and wellness field. We continue to encourage one another and spur each other on. Keep reading...

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 well as three grandchildren who are the joy of her heart. Cindy felt a call of the Lord to resign from her full-time position at Frantz Building Services to step fulltime into Fresh Start for Women. Keep reading...

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. Amy’s strawberries in a jar caught my attention on social media, so I reached out to her, and she responded immediately. From the beginning of our conversation, I knew that Amy was a “go getter.” She is proactive in her approach to helping others. Keep reading...

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 nationwide and is available for Internet viewing and sales at www.brianheaphy.com Listen Live 8 AM CST FRIDAY- SATURDAY- SUNDAY https://womiowensboro.com/listen-live/popup/ A mutual author friend introduced Brian Heaphy to me and said that he would make a great inspirational guest on Shaped by Faith. Keep reading...

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 Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season, a book filled with her own heart-warming stories and practical suggestions for journeying through a caregiving season. Rayna is an ICF Associate Certified Coach with certifications in both Life and Leadership Coaching from the Professional Christian Coaching Institute as well as a Positive Approach® to Care (PAC)Independent Certified Trainer. Keep reading...