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Life (Re)viewed

Life (Re)viewed
Author: Hope House Colorado
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The narratives of our lives are formed from an early age. Life (Re)viewed is about changing the way we view ourselves and the people around us. Join us as we share inspiring stories about teen moms and the people who champion them. No matter where you are in life, these stories of struggle, overcoming and perspective shifts will invite you to wrestle with, question and (re)view life as you’ve known it, one story, one person, one conversation at a time.
Hosted by Hope House Colorado, a nonprofit empowering parenting teen moms on their path to self-sufficiency.
Hosted by Hope House Colorado, a nonprofit empowering parenting teen moms on their path to self-sufficiency.
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What are the values you are passing down to the generations to follow? Join Chris Ridings (Volunteer Coordinator at Hope House Colorado) and Kim Buettner-Garrett (Hope Boutique volunteer and champion of Hope House Colorado) as they talk about the impact of intentionally finding space to volunteer in your community, and the joy of doing it with family. Hear more about their mutual passion for service and backgrounds and the hope they share in being a part of the healing we need to see more of in our culture.
Many of us have heard the saying, "It takes a village" and our guests today couldn't agree more. Join Lisa Steven (Founder and Executive Director of Hope House) and Lindsay Bernum ("adult teen mom" and champion of Hope House) as they discuss how important it is for teen moms to have at least one person in their corner saying, "you can do it!"
Music Courtesy of Mary George: Bio — Mary George Music
What lessons can motocross teach about success in life and sales? Tune in to this episode of Life(Re)viewed as Hope House board member, Chris Johnson, reflects on his journey from the motocross track to tech sales and the many lessons he has learned along the way that have empowered him to be a force for good at Hope House and beyond.
Music Courtesy of Mary George: Bio — Mary George Music
Last summer, Hope House Colorado opened their very own early learning center. Join Jenny Gonzales (Director of Programs) and Lisa Kirk-Plowman (Director of Early Childhood Education) as they discuss their involvement and experiences as integral members of the planning and development team and the impact they have seen in the lives of the teen moms and their children.
Music Courtesy of Mary George: Bio — Mary George Music
It takes a lot to keep a non-profit moving forward every year. Join Lisa Schlarbaum (Hope House Director of Development) and Emi Blomster (Hope House Development Officer) as they dive into the ins and outs of fundraising, building relationships and reminisce about some of their favorite Hope House memories.
Music Courtesy of Mary George: Bio — Mary George Music
Join Hope House development coordinator, Celeste, as she chats with teen mom, Alice, about life, growth, friendship and more on this episode of Life (Re)viewed. These two have a special connection as they share their experiences at Hope House from both the staff and teen mom perspectives. As you listen to their banter, overlapping of sentences, layering of stories and laughter, you will easily hear how being understood and seen by others truly makes a difference.
Music Courtesy of Mary George: Bio — Mary George Music
Join Hope House empower program manager, Jamie, as she catches up with teen mom alum, Maddie. Maddie shares her Hope House journey from her first day to graduation, and what she and her three kids are up to now. Make sure to listen to the second half to learn of Maddie's amazing passion for sharing Hope House with teen moms and medical providers across hospitals in Denver as she advocates for the mission as a labor and delivery nurse.
Music Courtesy of Mary George: Bio — Mary George Music
The cost of housing can often be a big obstacle to our teen moms, but through hard work and resilience, our moms can find a place to call home. Even so, the cost of furnishing that hard-earned home also poses a challenge. That's where our partner Knock Knock Angels comes in. Join Hope House director of partnerships, Jenny Macias, and Knock Knock Angels vice president, Barrett Miller, as they delve into the ins and outs of providing the necessary furnishings to make a house a home. Want to learn more and help out? Check out the Knock Knock Angels website at Home - Knock Knock Angels Colorado | Creating Comfort, Delivering Hope.
Music Courtesy of Mary George: Bio — Mary George Music
Join Hope House lead residential advisor, Sasha, as she sits down with teen mom, Daisy, to reflect on how Daisy's time in the residential house brought self-knowledge, a deeper relationship with God, and stability for her and her son, Malachi.
Music Courtesy of Mary George: Bio — Mary George Music
Join Kristina and Grace, two Hope House staff members, as they individually chat with teen mom, Myra, about her walk with God as she navigates motherhood, college, and building community and friendships. Myra is a Hope House graduate who has touched so many staff, teen moms and volunteers at Hope House with her vibrant and joyful personality. This is an episode that will encourage you to see how God intervenes and acts in our stories in beautiful and powerful ways.
Music Courtesy of Mary George: Bio — Mary George Music
*This episode shares details about domestic violence and may not be suitable for all listeners. In this episode, Alicia Quintana, Hope House teen mom alum and current board member, continues her story of becoming a teen mom and the years of violence she survived before finding Hope House Colorado. Jenny Macias, our director of partnerships and the staff member who answered Alicia's call for help, joins her in this gripping, hard and redeeming journey of how Alicia experienced the love of God, hope and purpose for her life and her daughter's life beyond the suffering they experienced.
If you or anyone you know is experiencing domestic violence, there is help available, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.
Music Courtesy of Mary George: Bio — Mary George Music
*This episode shares details about domestic violence and may not be suitable for all listeners. In this episode, Alicia Quintana, Hope House teen mom alum and current board member, shares her story of becoming a teen mom and the years of violence she survived before finding Hope House Colorado. Jenny Macias, our director of partnerships and the staff member who answered Alicia's call for help, joins her in this gripping, hard and redeeming journey of how Alicia experienced the love of God, hope and purpose for her life and her daughter's life beyond the suffering they experienced.
If you or anyone you know is experiencing domestic violence, there is help available, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.
Music Courtesy of Mary George: Bio — Mary George Music
Wayne Anderson joins us on episode 13 of our "Life (Re)viewed" podcast to share how his life experiences have brought him to the position of executive leadership coach at Leadership Science Institute. As a U.S. Navy veteran, publicly elected official as a city council member and county commissioner in Broomfield, adjunct professor in business and management at Front Range Community College and author of several books, Mr. Anderson has remained passionate about helping others better their lives and careers. Now, he serves on the board at Hope House Colorado, bringing his passions to the organization to empower teen moms. Check out the full episode wherever you listen to podcasts!
Music Courtesy of Mary George: Bio — Mary George Music
One of Hope House Colorado's Residential Advisor's, Desirae, sat down with teen mom, Mekhi, to talk about friendship, forgiveness, working hard, seeking dreams, Popeyes chicken, learning to trust in God and more.
Music Courtesy of Mary George: Bio — Mary George Music
Hope House Colorado's Education & Career Coordinator, Olivia Timken, chats with teen mom Ashley, about how the challenges and blessings of her past have become the fuel for a brighter future for her and her son, Elias.
Music Courtesy of Mary George: Bio — Mary George Music
Hope House Colorado's Director of Partnerships, Jenny Macias, chats with Hope House Northern Colorado's Executive Director, Colleen Emery, about Colleen's journey as she navigated opening the first Hope House affiliate. Listen in to learn how God moves Colleen's heart to pursue the calling to empower teen moms in northern Colorado on their path to self-sufficiency.
Music Courtesy of Mary George: Bio — Mary George Music
Hope House Colorado's Empower Program Manager, Jamie Barnes, catches up with Jackie, a teen mom who will graduate from our Hope House programming this year and become an alum! In this episode you will hear about Jamie's role at Hope House; Jackie's journey as a teen mom with her daughter, Aaliyah; and how Jamie and Jackie have cultivated a beautiful friendship along the way.
Music Courtesy of Mary George: Bio — Mary George Music
Hope House Colorado's Founder & Executive Director, Lisa Steven, and Empower Program Manager, Jamie Barnes, talk about growing up, growing in faith, motherhood, their hearts for teen moms and the ways in which God wove their stories together at Hope House.
Music Courtesy of Mary George: Bio — Mary George Music
Hope House Colorado's Director of Development, Lisa Schlarbaum, interviews Brian Sump, a long-time champion of Hope House who has also been serving on our board for the past few years. Listen in to the whole show to learn about Brian's faith, past experiences and current endeavors that have all connected him to the Hope House mission.
Music Courtesy of Mary George: Bio — Mary George Music
Hope House Colorado's Founder & Executive Director, Lisa Steven and Hope House Colorado's Staff Chaplain, Clarene Shelly, share about the journey God has taken them on from the early days of the organization to what it has become today through His leadership. This episode is full of rich encouragement and meaningful truths you won't want to miss!
Music Courtesy of Mary George: Bio — Mary George Music
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