That Farm Life

In 1999 Colleen and Arnis Benthal went on a church trip to Romania. This began a decades long partnership with a local congregation. No one could forsee how their partnership would change from a medical clinic to a kindergarten and now a place for Ukranian refugees.

 With the current crisis in Ukraine and the millions of refugees pouring across the borders, people around the world are looking for ways to help. Colleen shares ways their network is involved with providing a safe place to stay while they arrange travel to a more permanent location. 

If you would like to know more about Colleen’s work and The Servant’s Heart Foundation she mentions, email her at [email protected]. 

 There are many organizations doing relief work in Ukraine. The following is a partial list. While this list includes organizations with a reputation for excellence, please do your own research before donating.  

 International Committee of the Red Cross https://www.icrc.org  

 Doctors Without Borders https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org

 Samaritan’s Purse https://www.samaritanspurse.org

 World Vision https://www.worldvision.org

 Convoy of Hope https://convoyofhope.org


That Farm Life Podcast is a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net. 

Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected].

We'd love to hear your feedback! Please reach out to us if you have ideas for future shows or how we can make That Farm Life even better! Email us at [email protected]!

That Farm Life is produced by Eagle Farms at Williams Baptist University. That Farm Life Podcast is also a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net.

Are you interested in graduating from college debt free? Check out the Williams Works program at WBU! For more information, call 870-759-4120 or email [email protected].

Two weeks ago Chase Kagen was a guest on That Farm Life. He shared about losing his first child and learning how to support his son who lives with autism. This week, we hear from his wife, Brooke Kagen. She shares about surviving deep grief, advocating for her special needs son, and the importance of balancing time. Her perspective is encouraging and challenges us to spend time on things that make an impact.

 You can find more information about the Rice Festival mentioned in this episode at ArkansasRiceFestival.com. 

That Farm Life Podcast is a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net. 

Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected].

We'd love to hear your feedback! Please reach out to us if you have ideas for future shows or how we can make That Farm Life even better! Email us at [email protected]!

That Farm Life is produced by Eagle Farms at Williams Baptist University. That Farm Life Podcast is also a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net.

Are you interested in graduating from college debt free? Check out the Williams Works program at WBU! For more information, call 870-759-4120 or email [email protected].

Ag for Autism is a non-profit in northeast Arkansas that raises money to support schools and families of children with autism. In this episode, Daniel Pieroni, the secretary and treasurer of Ag for Autism shares more about their program. 

To learn more about volunteering, donating, or applying for the grants mentioned in today’s podcast, visit AgForAutism.org.

Outside Northeast Arkansas - 

There are local support groups and non-profits that provide resources in many areas. Below are some links to help you find a group that can help. 

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee

https://iacc.hhs.gov/resources/organizations/

An extensive list of state, federal, private, and non-profit agencies and resources

Asperger/Autism Network

https://www.aane.org

A network focused on education and building community. A list of online support groups and discussion forums is included on this website.

The Autism Society

https://www.autism-society.org

Focuses on support, insight, and advocacy. This website includes a database of local and regional organizations across the United States.

Autism Canada

https://autismcanada.org

Autism advocacy organization based in Canada with support resources for families and education/training information for first responders and community members.

That Farm Life Podcast is a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net. 

Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected].

We'd love to hear your feedback! Please reach out to us if you have ideas for future shows or how we can make That Farm Life even better! Email us at [email protected]!

That Farm Life is produced by Eagle Farms at Williams Baptist University. That Farm Life Podcast is also a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net.

Are you interested in graduating from college debt free? Check out the Williams Works program at WBU! For more information, call 870-759-4120 or email [email protected].

Episode 52: Parenting a Child Who Lives with Autism with Chase Kagen

Parenting a child on the autism spectrum can be isolating. Horizon Seed Rep Chase Kagen shares about the importance of community support as he and his wife parent their son who lives with autism.

Chase mentions Ag for Autism- a northeast Arkansas-based non-profit that provides support, education, and resources. You can find them online at https://www.agforautism.org. A list of other resources are at the end of the show notes.

That Farm Life Podcast is a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net. 

Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected].

Resources for parents and church staff from Autism Speaks:

https://www.autismspeaks.org/your-religious-community

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee

https://iacc.hhs.gov/resources/organizations/

An extensive list of state, federal, private, and non-profit agencies and resources

Asperger/Autism Network

https://www.aane.org

A network focused on education and building community. A list of online support groups and discussion forums is included on this website.

 Autism Canada

https://autismcanada.org

Autism advocacy organization based in Canada with support resources for families and education/training information for first responders and community members.

The Autism Society

https://www.autism-society.org

Focuses on support, insight, and advocacy. This website includes a database of local and regional organizations across the United States.

We'd love to hear your feedback! Please reach out to us if you have ideas for future shows or how we can make That Farm Life even better! Email us at [email protected]!

That Farm Life is produced by Eagle Farms at Williams Baptist University. That Farm Life Podcast is also a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net.

Are you interested in graduating from college debt free? Check out the Williams Works program at WBU! For more information, call 870-759-4120 or email [email protected].

Nick Newberry dealt with grief and anger through alcohol and adultery, leading to a divorce and hitting rock bottom. God didn’t wait for him to get his life together, but instead met him in the mess of his life. Nick’s story is one of hope and redemption, proving that God can redeem any situation and none of us are beyond His grace.

That Farm Life Podcast is a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net. 

Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected].

We'd love to hear your feedback! Please reach out to us if you have ideas for future shows or how we can make That Farm Life even better! Email us at [email protected]!

That Farm Life is produced by Eagle Farms at Williams Baptist University. That Farm Life Podcast is also a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net.

Are you interested in graduating from college debt free? Check out the Williams Works program at WBU! For more information, call 870-759-4120 or email [email protected].

Mark Horton, Agency Manager for Craighead County Farm Bureau in Northeast Arkansas, shares about the importance of listening and sharing with those you trust. Mark is part of Agri Health Network’s Advisory Board and helped start this non-profit that produces That Farm Life and provides other resources on our website, AgriHealth.net. 

Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected].

We'd love to hear your feedback! Please reach out to us if you have ideas for future shows or how we can make That Farm Life even better! Email us at [email protected]!

That Farm Life is produced by Eagle Farms at Williams Baptist University. That Farm Life Podcast is also a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net.

Are you interested in graduating from college debt free? Check out the Williams Works program at WBU! For more information, call 870-759-4120 or email [email protected].

We all face stress and strain, but having a support system can make a huge difference. In this episode, Elizabeth Jack and Stacie Koger of Silent Shade Planting Company share about expanding the family farm from 3,000 to 11,000 acres. Patience, communication, and defined roles have helped their family successfully navigate growing pains.

That Farm Life Podcast is a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net. 

Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected].

You can learn more about Silent Shade Planting Company and their trucking operation at their website: https://silent-shade.com

We'd love to hear your feedback! Please reach out to us if you have ideas for future shows or how we can make That Farm Life even better! Email us at [email protected]!

That Farm Life is produced by Eagle Farms at Williams Baptist University. That Farm Life Podcast is also a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net.

Are you interested in graduating from college debt free? Check out the Williams Works program at WBU! For more information, call 870-759-4120 or email [email protected].

Row crop farmer Benton Felts understands that farmers can make plans and schedules, but the uncertainties of farm life require flexibility. And, no matter what – family must come first. In this episode, Benton shares stories of choosing family over farm when issues arise. When his father-in-law, Deputy Chief  W.A. Wren, was shot in the line of duty, their family’s focus immediately shifted to supporting him during recovery. 

 From prioritizing a family member’s health to setting aside work to be at his granddaughter’s cheer competitions, Benton and his wife choose God and family first. 

That Farm Life Podcast is a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net. 

Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected].

We'd love to hear your feedback! Please reach out to us if you have ideas for future shows or how we can make That Farm Life even better! Email us at [email protected]!

That Farm Life is produced by Eagle Farms at Williams Baptist University. That Farm Life Podcast is also a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net.

Are you interested in graduating from college debt free? Check out the Williams Works program at WBU! For more information, call 870-759-4120 or email [email protected].

Senator Robert Barham began by farming cotton and other row crops in Northeast Louisiana. From there, he became a Louisiana State Senator and later the State Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Before retiring he was also the director of Louisiana state parks & historic sites.

In this episode Senator Barham shares about the importance of Agricultural individuals in politics and leaning on his faith to help him lead through disasters like the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. 

That Farm Life Podcast is a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net. 

Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected].

We'd love to hear your feedback! Please reach out to us if you have ideas for future shows or how we can make That Farm Life even better! Email us at [email protected]!

That Farm Life is produced by Eagle Farms at Williams Baptist University. That Farm Life Podcast is also a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net.

Are you interested in graduating from college debt free? Check out the Williams Works program at WBU! For more information, call 870-759-4120 or email [email protected].

Before becoming a Hall of Honor Football player for Arkansas State University, Mike Morris grew up on a farm and learned first hand about the blessings and challenges of the Agri life. When his job as a Territorial Account Manager for Valent or his personal life becomes challenging, Mike’s faith in God is a bedrock. 

We want to hear your stories, your comments, and your questions. Email us at [email protected].

That Farm Life Podcast is a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net. 

We'd love to hear your feedback! Please reach out to us if you have ideas for future shows or how we can make That Farm Life even better! Email us at [email protected]!

That Farm Life is produced by Eagle Farms at Williams Baptist University. That Farm Life Podcast is also a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net.

Are you interested in graduating from college debt free? Check out the Williams Works program at WBU! For more information, call 870-759-4120 or email [email protected].