Shaped by Faith Archives - Shaped by Faith with Theresa Rowe

Recently I visited the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden with my granddaughter Eva Grace, after filming a TV show for Project Volunteer. To say that the garden is impressive in its growth and beauty is an understatement. There is beauty everywhere you look when you walk through this magnificent gem of a garden located right here in our community. The Garden more than impressed my granddaughter as she took in the sights and smells of the different themed gardens and looked up at the big basket, smart flower, children’s playhouse, and so much more! I have known the founders and Director of the Garden Susie and Bill Tyler for many years. Keep reading...

Berly Tillman Sullivan, Executive Director of MentorKids Kentucky and Kyle Aud, Daviess County Senior Vice President of Independence Bank are both passionate about helping kids. MentorKids Kentucky exists to impact the lives of kids ages 6 to 14 years old from single-parent and non-traditional households in Daviess County. They do this by providing a youth with an adult mentor to come alongside and help them persevere through the trails of life, build their character, and offer them hope for the future. They currently have 63 open matches and there are 4 boys and 3 girls waiting for someone to step up and become their mentor. The 2020 MentorKids Kentucky Banquet will be held on Tuesday, October 20th at Owensboro Christian Church with doors opening at 5:00 PM. Keep reading...

Author Johnnie Alexander is a wannabe vagabond with a heart for making memories. Whether at home or on the road, she creates characters you want to meet and imagines stories you won’t forget. Author Johnnie Alexander writes stories of suspense, intrigue, and romance. Her debut book, Where Treasure Hides, won the American Christian Fiction Writers Genesis contest for Historical Fiction in 2011. Her novel is a CBA bestseller and has been translated into Dutch and Norwegian.  A history enthusiast, Johnnie has also edited nonfiction manuscripts and textbooks. Johnnie is on the executive boards of Serious Writer, Inc. and Mid-South Christian Writers Conference, co-hosts an online show called Writers Chat, and interviews inspirational authors for her Novelists Unwind program. Keep reading...

Sara McNulty is a Master Naturalist & Founder of the Friends of Rudy Mine Trails. Gary Emord-Nestley is an avid cyclist, runner, and worked at the Owensboro Messenger Inquirer as a photographer for many years. Rudy Mine Trails has been open during the pandemic, so come on out and enjoy! Did you know that Rudy Mine Trails is one of the best kept healthy places to visit in our community! This little peace of heaven is a wonderful outdoor experience for everyone to enjoy. There are so many ways to enjoy nature and God’s creation while walking, hiking, cycling, or nature gazing. Keep reading...

Alex Anderson Jagoe, is an artist and graphic designer. Alex has turned her passion and talent into a really neat business called, Blend – by Alex. Alex has been painting and drawing ever since she can remember. She is using her God designed talent and passion to help create beautiful memories for people on canvas. Alex talks about when painting become a real passion for her and how she launched her passion into a professional career as an artist. She started off painting with acrylic and then made the transition from acrylic to watercolor. I really think you are going to enjoy hearing Alex talk about her painting passion and how her talent has touched so many people’s lives. Keep reading...

Sarah Williams and her husband home school their three daughters as well as run a family farm which has quail, rabbit, sheep, and micro-greens. They love to travel to different states to explore the great outdoors. Sarah also works full-time remotely for a student travel company so she uses the quiet time after the kids are in bed to write her new book, “People in the Pews”. Sarah says in March, God spoke to her while she was in church and told her to write a book. He told her that he wanted to share the stories of the people in the pews. While she was nervous, Sarah listened to God, and has been on a journey of interviewing individuals and writing. Keep reading...

Brenda Walker formed the nonprofit ‘Graced Again’. This organization exists to provide individuals graduating from shelter programs with furnishings for their new home. Brenda is a retired teacher and guidance counselor from Country Heights Elementary. She served for thirty one years in the schools. While Brenda was a school counselor she sponsored a group called, Club Pride. She talks about volunteering in the local shelters with her students and how this helped bring awareness to the local shelters and enlightened her and the student volunteers. Brenda shares a heart warming inspirational story from a person who has been impacted and blessed through the generosity of ‘Graced Again.’ Find out all about Graced Again, and how you can help by donating items to this amazing program. Keep reading...

Dylan Matthews is the CEO and founder of Fruitful Media. Fruitful Media is a non-profit Christian media organization that has several radio stations, a television channel, a publishing house and several other platforms that are in the works and almost ready to be launched. Fruitful Media’s Mission is to serve the Christian Community as well as bring unbelievers to Christ and strengthen the local church and family unit through the difference making content created and broadcasted, they provide spiritual encouragement and a personal challenge with a Christ centered focus, through Biblical teaching, relevant information and uplifting music and programming to the Glory of God. Keep reading...

Keith Lawrence has worked at the Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer since 1972. He is a reporter, journalist, writer, and columnist. He started working on newspapers in 1963 at his high school newspaper, the Ballard Beacon. Lawrence talks about his early career, and the exciting times in Owensboro, Ky. He has written over 26,000 articles through the year and talks about some of the amazing people he has interviewed. I really enjoyed interviewing Keith and hearing his passion on how much he loves writing for the newspaper. Keep reading...

Amanda Burke has been attending my Shaped by Faith with Theresa Rowe fitness classes for several years. Even though she had been exercising, she still seemed to be putting on weight. In June of 2019, Amanda saw a picture of herself on Social Media and this was the very thing that got her attention and then motivated her to get serious about losing weight and drawing closer to Christ. Amanda has lost 50 pounds!!! Amanda’s story is her story and its a story of hope and TRANSFORMATION from the inside out! Keep reading...