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In this episode, Jack Maxwell III shares his incredible story of resilience, redemption, and success. From a childhood marked by severe abuse, neglect, and addiction, Jack overcame numerous challenges to become a thriving business owner and a true community champion. Today, he owns a successful insurance agency, serves on multiple nonprofit boards, and dedicates his life to helping others find hope and a path forward.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• The struggles Jack faced growing up and how he rose above them
• What fueled his journey from rock bottom to success
• The impact of his work in the community and on nonprofit boards
• How he uses his story to inspire and support others in their darkest moments
• Practical advice for anyone seeking hope and transformation

Jack’s story is a powerful reminder that even in the hardest circumstances, it’s possible to rise from the ashes and create a life of purpose and impact. This episode is for anyone who believes in the power of hope, resilience, and giving back.

To learn more about Provoking Hope, visit https://provokinghope.com/

This episode is brought to you by The Joyful Roberts Group, a local family-run real estate team led by Daniel Roberts. To learn more about the Living in Newberg YouTube Channel, click the link above.

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In this episode, Sarah Johnson, Executive Director of Yamhill County CASA, shares how Court Appointed Special Advocates are making a difference in the lives of abused and neglected children. For many children, navigating the court system can feel overwhelming and lonely, but CASA volunteers provide the stability, advocacy, and hope they desperately need.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What a CASA is and the critical role they play in a child’s life
• How the CASA program started and why it’s so important
• Real-life stories of how CASAs have made a difference
• How you can get involved and help change a child’s story

To learn more about Yamhill County CASA, visit https://yccasa.org.

This episode is brought to you by The Joyful Roberts Group, a local family-run real estate team led by Daniel Roberts. To learn more about the Living in Newberg YouTube Channel, click the link above.

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In this episode, Revino co-founder Keenan O’hern shares how Revino is transforming the wine and glass bottle industry nationwide. While most wine bottles end up in the landfill or get melted down and turned into new bottles, Revino has developed a bottle that can be reused up to 50 times. This revolutionary approach is set to help protect the environment while saving wineries money on bottle costs. 

In this episode you will learn:

• The history of the reusable bottle industry
• How Revino got started
• What sets their bottles apart
• How the process works
• How wineries are taking advantage of Revino's product
• Why reusing and recycling glass is so important
• What it will take to make lasting change
• and more!

To learn more about Revino, visit https://www.revinobottles.com/about/#our_story

This episode is brought to you by The Joyful Roberts Group, a local family-run real estate team led by Daniel Roberts. To learn more about the Living in Newberg YouTube Channel, click the link above.

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Ron Mock from The Civility Project shares how we can improve the political culture in our communities and the importance of treating each other with respect during election season.

In this episode, Ron shares:

• The importance of civility in local elections
• Insights from the local candidate forums in Newberg and Dundee
• How disagreements can be a gift when approached with the right mindset
• Why local elections are so important
• The pros and cons of ranked-choice voting
• How staying informed and voting in local elections builds a stronger community

The way we treat each other during and after elections has a lasting impact. This episode is for anyone who wants to make Newberg a more united and respectful community, regardless of political views.

This episode is brought to you by The Joyful Roberts Group, a local family-run real estate team led by Daniel Roberts. To learn more about the Living in Newberg YouTube Channel, click the link above.

To learn more about The Flip Side, a website that provides both sides of political issues, visit https://www.theflipside.io/

To watch the October 15th Newberg Candidate forum, visit https://youtube.com/live/IoybyquWfpI?feature=share

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A two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of multiple books, Nicholas Kristof has spent the last 40 years with The New York Times exposing global injustices and writing about situations many people find uncomfortable to even discuss. Nicholas grew up in Yamhill, Oregon, on a sheep and cherry farm just a few miles from Newberg.

In this Episode, Nicholas shares: 

• What it was like growing up in Yamhill, Oregon
• How he got started in journalism
• What it was like covering events like the Tiananmen Square protests and massacre
• Stories from other assignments
• Why he believes risking his life for this work is worth it
• What led to his bid for Oregon Governer
• Why holding onto hope is so important 

Nicholas also shares about his latest book, Chasing Hope: A Reporter's Life. You can find this book, along with Nicholas' other books, on Amazon and at most major book retailers. 

This episode is brought to you by The Joyful Roberts Group, a local family-run real estate team led by Daniel Roberts. To learn more about the Living in Newberg YouTube Channel, click the link above.

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In this episode, Britta Mansfield shares the importance of preserving, presenting, and promoting history with the Newberg Area Historical Society (NAHS). We also discuss some fun and interesting stories about Newberg, talk about her book, Newberg (Past and Present), and dive into many other related topics. 
 
To learn more about Newberg's History, visit: https://newberghistory.com/

If you have questions, have historical stories to share, or would like to get involved with NAHS, contact [email protected]

This episode is brought to you by The Joyful Roberts Group, a local family-run real estate team led by Daniel Roberts. To learn more about the Living in Newberg YouTube Channel, click the link above.

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A-dec has long been a major pillar of Newberg's community. In this episode, A-dec's CEO, Marv Nelson, and Head of Communications, Jordan Beanblossom share how A-dec became what it is today, the impact it has had on Newberg and the dental industry, what you can learn from the A-dec way, and some exciting new plans for the future.

This episode is brought to you by The Joyful Roberts Group, a local family-run real estate team led by Daniel Roberts. To learn more about the Living in Newberg YouTube Channel, click the link above.

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In this episode, George Fox University professor Phil Smith shares the importance of having a solid ethical framework and treating each other with honesty, kindness and respect. Phil has taught ethics and philosophy for over 40 years and has written several books on virtues and ethics. He currently teaches part-time at George Fox University and is actively involved in helping Newberg become an even better community. 

You can learn more about Phil's books at https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001KHJUZ8

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In this episode, Shannon Selah, Executive Director of Newberg's Habitat for Humanity shares how this organization works to provide affordable housing to Newberg. She also shares how Habitat for Humanity works, how they go through the difficult process of selecting families for the building program, and why the work is so important. We'll also discuss the ReStore location, some exciting new projects coming up, and some newer programs to help more families in Newberg.

You can learn more about Habitat for Humanity at https://newberghabitat.org/

This episode is brought to you by The Joyful Roberts Group, a local family-run real estate team led by Daniel Roberts. To learn more about the Living in Newberg YouTube Channel, click the link above.

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When Embold Credit Union came to Newberg at the end of 2023, they immediately began finding ways to get involved, contribute to local nonprofits, and support the community.

In this episode, CEO Aaron Goff shares why he believes investing in communities is so important. He also shares Embold's origin story, how credit unions differ from banks, how teaching financial literacy is a significant focus, and what Embold hopes to accomplish by being in Newberg.

You can learn more about Embold Credit Union at https://www.emboldcu.org/

This episode is brought to you by The Joyful Roberts Group, a local family-run real estate team led by Daniel Roberts. To learn more about the Living in Newberg YouTube Channel, click the link above.

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