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EveryArkansan Podcast

48 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

The Every Arkansan Podcast is all about helping others discover and chase their God-Given Dreams.

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Meet Marté Eldridge, a Man Who is Passionate about Leading Teens Towards Jesus

March 16, 2020 16:37 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

Marté's life was changed all because of someone who invested in him as a teenager, now Marté is helping invest in the lives of other teens through the very ministry that changed his, Young Life. Find out how Young Life is helping push teens towards Jesus and how you can get involved!

Trusting God from the Beginning with Drew Davis

March 09, 2020 14:33 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

We are so excited to get our boss and usual host of our podcast, Drew Davis on the other side today! He's sharing how he went from an accountant to starting a non profit, and how he's trusted God from the very beginning of it all!

Meet Sarah Smith, a Woman Passionate about Helping Those Aging out of Foster Care

February 24, 2020 16:50 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

We're so excited to sit down with Sarah Smith, the operations manager of Immerse Arkansas. God laid fostering on Sarah and her husband's hearts years ago, which led to an adoption and now Sarah is helping those aging out of foster care through Immerse Arkansas. Immerse helps youth in crisis by giving them unconditional love and support. Find out more about Sarah's story and the amazing ways Immerse is helping youth!

Meet Bryan Stell, a Man Who is Passionate about Helping Dads Be Better Dads!

February 17, 2020 17:24 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

Today we're sitting down with Bryan Stell of Arkansas Better Dads. Arkansas Better Dads is equipping and challenging men in Arkansas to become better dads by inspiration, instruction and interaction. Find out why the role of a father is so important and how you can help equip dad's to be there for their children! Find out more about this ministry: arbetterdads.com

Meet Our DC Kids Staff, a Team Who is Passionate about Helping Kids Chase their God Given Dream

February 10, 2020 18:28 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB

We are so excited to sit down with our DC Kids Staff today! We're getting to hear everything from why they're passionate about working with kids to the stories that keep them going every week. Check out this podcast from our All Star team!

Meet Tony Phillips, a Man Who is Helping Empower Local Churches

February 03, 2020 20:52 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

We are so excited to sit down with Tony Phillips with CityServe Arkansas today! We get to hear about Tony's journey through unemployment to starting his own gym to now helping the local church be the heroes of their neighborhood with CityServe Arkansas. CityServe is partnering with local churches to provide them gift in kind to help their local communities. Check it out!

Meet Tricia Goyer, Mom of 10, Author of 75 Books, and Passionate about Helping and Supporting Teen Moms

January 27, 2020 17:24 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB

Have you ever met someone and thought, WOW you're doing it all! That was our reaction when we met our podcast guest, Tricia Goyer. Tricia became a mom at 17 and didn't let that stop her from living her dream. Now, a mom of 10, author of over 75 books, homeschooling her children, she still finds time to give back and pour into teen moms through Teen Mops! Check out this video!

Meet Amy Counce, a Woman Passionate about Creating Community for Others

January 20, 2020 17:28 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

What started as a dream on a napkin has now become a modern place gathering well for any and everyone. Nexus Coffee & Creative was founded out of Amy's passion for creating community for others. We love getting to hear Amy's story and how she's doing ministry under the wrappings of a coffee shop. Check it out!

Meet Traci Harvey, a Woman Whose Passion Has Turned Into Her Mission

January 13, 2020 16:14 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

"There is no failure when you're in the will of God." Today we are sitting down with the wise and wonderful Traci Harvey. At 19, Traci knew she was passionate about cooking for people but she could've never known that would turn into a ministry. Soul Food Cafe Mission is helping those in need by providing food boxes, warm meals, showers and hair cuts to those in need. Find out about the incredible work they're doing and the heart behind it all in this episode!

Meet Drew Davis, our Founder Who is Passionate About Seeing Every Arkansan Chasing Their God Given Dream

December 30, 2019 18:43 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

It's our last podcast of the year and we have a special treat today! Today we are getting to hear from our very own, Drew Davis! As we celebrated 10 years of the Arkansas Dream Center at our Dream Makers event, Drew recalled his journey to get there and his vision for the future! We believe God is going to do even more incredible things in the next 10 years, will you join us in our mission of seeing Every Arkansan chasing their God given dream?

Meet Thelma Moton, a Woman Passionate about Mentoring Students in Arkansas

December 23, 2019 16:50 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB

If God asked you to uproot your life and give up everything you worked so hard for, would you be able to do it? Well today we are sitting down with Thelma Moton, a woman who is no stranger to saying yes to God! Hear her incredible journey from Arkansas to California and back to Arkansas and how saying yes to God led her to start Choosing to Excel!

Meet Kim Burkett, a Woman Who is Passionate About Providing Hospitality and Housing to Cancer Patients

December 16, 2019 18:54 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

Today we are sitting down with Kim Burkett of Home Away From Home, a ministry that provides short term housing for cancer patients. Find out more about how God made a way for Kim to be a part of Home Away From Home and the heart behind the ministry!

Meet Annette Dove, a Woman Whose Faith Led Her to Starting a Ministry Helping Disadvantaged Youth in Arkansas

December 02, 2019 18:19 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

We are so excited to sit down the Annette Dove of TOPPS today. Annette's story is all about faith steps and her journey in trusting God each step of the way. Because of her faith and her willingness to say yes, she started TOPPS. Watch her full story and the heart behind why TOPPS is helping disadvantaged youth in Pine Bluff, Arkansas!

Meet Spring Hunter, a Woman Passionate about Helping the Hurting in Arkansa

November 25, 2019 12:06 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

At the age of 13, Spring Hunter left her home.. Her journey to where she is today hasn't been an easy one, but it's been an incredible one! Today, God is using Spring to help the hurting of Arkansas. Keep watching for her amazing story!

From Communism to Christianity, Find out How Former Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Tamrat Layne and His Wife Mulu Encountered God in the Most Unlikely Circumstances

November 18, 2019 17:08 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB

From Communism to Christianity, we are sitting down with the former Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Tamrat Layne and his wife Mulu and hearing about how God radically changed their lives in the most unlikely circumstances.

Meet Andrew Watson, a Man Passionate about Helping Children in Arkansas Reach their Full Potential

November 12, 2019 16:24 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

We're so excited to sit down with Andrew Watson of Soaring Wings to hear how God placed a dream on his heart to help children reach their full potential and understand the love of God. Check out the amazing story behind Soaring Wings!

Meet Christie Erwin, a Woman who is Helping Find Forever Homes for Kids in Foster Care, All Over Arkansas

November 04, 2019 17:15 - 31 minutes - 29 MB

We are so excited to sit down with Christie Erwin of Project Zero today to hear all about her heart for adoption. Project Zero's mission is to see every child in waiting find a forever home! We are so inspired by Christie and their mission at Project Zero, we know you will be too!

Meet The Little Rock Batman who is Bringing Joy to All People Around Little Rock

October 28, 2019 16:01 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

In honor of Halloween this week, we are sitting down with a masked hero whose real identity shall not be named. We are excited to hear about how The Little Rock Batman got started and how he's bringing joy to all types of people around Little Rock!

Meet The Little Rock Batman who is Bring Joy to All People Around Little Rock

October 28, 2019 16:01 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

In honor of Halloween this week, we are sitting down with a masked hero whose real identity shall not be named. We are excited to hear about how The Little Rock Batman got started and how he's bringing joy to all types of people around Little Rock!

Meet Larry Pillow, a Man who is Passionate about Recovery Ministry

October 23, 2019 18:37 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

Today we are all the way in Colorado and we're sitting down with Dr. Larry Pillow of Renewal Ranch! Larry is sharing his personal story of why he is so passionate about helping those struggling with addiction find healing and freedom! Check it out.

Meet Dr. Dionne Jackson, a Woman Passionate about Helping Children Read on Grade Level

October 14, 2019 16:51 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MB

Currently, 63% of Arkansas children are reading below grade level. 65% of these students will drop out of high school, end up on welfare, or end up in the prison system, if no productive action is taken. We are thankful to be sitting down with Dr. Dionne Jackson of AR Kids Read today to find out how they are changing that. AR Kids Read is striving to help kids read on grade level by the third grade! Keep listening for an inspiring story and to find out how you can get involved!

Meet Abby Fegtly, a Teen who is Changing Lives of Children in Africa

October 07, 2019 16:29 - 23 minutes - 22 MB

We are so excited to sit down with our youngest guest ever, Abby Fegtly! Abby is living out 1 Timothy 4:12, "Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity." Abby is making a HUGE difference in lives of children in Africa. Find out how a mission trip to Africa became a lifetime mission for her!

Meet William Tollett, a Man Whose Faith Has Been the Foundation for His Life

September 30, 2019 17:05 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB

We're continuing this week with part two of William Tollett's story. If you haven't yet make sure to go back and watch part 1 to heart about Wililam's incredible faith journey!

Meet William Tollet, a Man Whose Faith has Helped Him Through Many Life Experiences

September 24, 2019 16:07 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

We're so excited to share William Tollett's story with you today! William's story is one of faith and believing God for miracles! The Lord has led him to many different places in his life and he's trusted God through the process every step of the way! Stay tuned for part 2 next week!

Meet John Ripa, a Man Who is Passionate about Caring for and Helping those who are Experiencing Homelessnes

September 16, 2019 16:21 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

Today we are sitting down with John Ripa and learning about how a tragic cycling accident changed the course of his life forever and now he is on a course of helping those experiencing homelessness in Arkansas!

Meet Danny Hinton, a Man Passionate About Discipling Men and Women in Little Rock, Arkansas

September 09, 2019 22:13 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MB

Today we're sitting down with Danny Hinton of Downline and discussing the importance of discipleship. We're getting to hear the ins and outs of Downline's discipleship training and how they're "equipping believers to fulfill the Great Commission". Join us as we dive into what Downline is all about!

Meet Dave Donaldson, the Co-Founder of CityServe International

September 03, 2019 15:37 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB

We are so excited because this week we are launching CityServe Arkansas! And today we are sitting down with one of the co-founders of CityServe International, Dave Donaldson. We're excited for you to get to hear the heart behind CityServe and what exactly we'll be bringing to Arkansas!

Meet Elvis Mull, a State Trooper Passionate about Loving and Protecting All People

August 26, 2019 16:25 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

We are so excited to sit down with Trooper Elvis (as we like to call him) and to hear about how circumstances led him to a career with the Arkansas State Police and how he's using his career to love and protect the people of Arkansas!

Meet Heather Bartholomew, a Woman Passionate about Feeding Kids in Central Arkansas Schools

August 12, 2019 16:28 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

We're so excited to sit down with Heather Bartholomew today and talk with her about her ministry, Heroes for Hunger. What started as wanting to fill a need and not see any kid go hungry has now turned into a passion of meeting that need for kid's across Central Arkansas.

Meet Paul Atkins, a Man who is Passionate about Helping Bridge the Gap for People in Different Walks of Life

August 05, 2019 16:25 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB

Have you ever wondered how to build relationships and bridge the gap between people in different walks of life than you? Today we're going to learn how one man, Paul Atkins is helping do just that. We hope you feel inspired by his story!

Meet Ron Hale, a Man who is Passionate About Being a Friend to Prisoners in Arkansas

July 29, 2019 15:45 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

Today we're sitting down with Ron Hale, a man who is passionate about being a friend to the prisoners of Arkansas. We'll be hearing about how God dropped a desire in his heart and how that has now turned into a ministry he's been doing for many years!

Meet Ronnie Ritter, a Man whose Hobby has Now Become His Ministry in Feeding the Hungry in Arkansas

July 22, 2019 16:01 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB

Today we're sitting down with Ronnie Ritter of Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry. We're getting to hear the inspiring story of how God turned a hobby into a ministry for him. We hope you are as inspired as we are by his story!

Meet Michelle Douglas, a Woman Who is Helping the Local Church Love on Foster Children and Families

July 15, 2019 14:48 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

Today we're sitting down with Michelle Douglas of The Call. We're hearing all about how one Veggie Tales led her to chasing her God given dream at The Call.. Now Michelle is helping equip the local church to care for and show the love of Christ to foster children and families.

Meet Fitz Hill, a Man Who is Investing in and Providing Amazing Opportunities to Young People

July 08, 2019 19:52 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

Today we're sitting down with Fitz Hill and hearing all about the trials and tribulations he faced growing up and how words from his mother stuck with him throughout his life. Now Fitz is chasing his God given dream by providing amazing opportunities for young people! The journey to where he is now wasn't easy but we feel so inspired by his story and we hope you will too!

Meet Kristin Walker, a Woman Who is Helping Change Lives in the Youth of Arkansas

July 01, 2019 17:08 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

We're so excited to sit down with Kristin Walker of UrbanPromise today! She's sharing her story of following God and how that led her to Delaware and then back to Arkansas! Now she's chasing her God given dream by pouring into and providing amazing opportunities for youth in Arkansas!

Meet Deanna Walderns, a Woman Who is Using Her Story and Past to Help Families in Arkansas

June 24, 2019 17:58 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MB

This week we're sitting down with Deanna Walderns. We're getting to hear her inspiring story of how in a time of need, others came around her to support her to form an extended family and help her through her situations. And now, she's helping other families in need, all around Little Rock, Arkansas.

Meet Matt Mosler, a Man Passionate About Restoring Hope to Pine Bluff, Arkansas

June 17, 2019 14:34 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

Today we're sitting down with Matt Mosler and hearing all about how God called him out of comfortable situations to live a life full of faith. And how saying yes to God has lead him to a passion for restoring hope to Pine Bluff, Arkansas. We are so inspired by his story and we know you will be too!

Meet Louise Allison, a Woman with a Burden to Help Those Who are Dealing with Sexual Trauma and Abuse

June 10, 2019 21:41 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

We're so excited to sit down with Louise Allison this week to talk about how she's making a difference in helping provide a safe place for those who are dealing with sexual trauma and abuse. We hope her story inspires you!

Meet Terry Williams, a Woman Who is Helping Those Who Have Spent Time in Prison Re-Enter Society and Chase Their God Given Dream

May 13, 2019 12:48 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB

Today we're sitting down with Terry Williams with City of Faith and we're talking about how she's making a difference by helping people who have spent time in prison re-enter society and chase their God given dream!

Meet Daniel Brown, a Man Passionate about Investing in the Lives of Middle School and High School Students

May 06, 2019 15:27 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

This week we're sitting down with Daniel Brown and we're excited to hear about how he's investing in the lives of middle school and high school students here at the Dream Center. Keep watching to find out how you can get involved!

Meet Jessica Mauthe, a Woman Who is Chasing Her God Given Dream by Bringing Hope and Restoration to Women in Arkansas

April 29, 2019 22:51 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

Join us this week as we talk with Jessica Mauthe about a God given dream that finally came to life for her and how she's using that dream to bring hope and restoration to women!

Meet Jo Wilson Myrick, A Woman Who is Using Her Story of Redemption to Help Others Who Have Struggled With Addiction

April 22, 2019 14:03 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

Join us this week as we talk with Jo Wilson Myrick about how she's using her past and story of redemption to help others through Operation Restore.

Meet Jen Stewart, a Woman Who is Passionate About Serving and Loving those who are Experiencing Homelessness

April 15, 2019 18:42 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

Join us this week as we talk with Jen Stewart about her passion for serving and loving the homeless! Find out ways that you too can encourage and inspire others to chase their God given dream despite their circumstances!

Meet Jamey Henderson, a Man Using His God Given Dream to Invest and Mentor Inner-City Kids

April 08, 2019 14:48 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

Join us as we talk with Jamey Henderson about how he's using his God given dream to invest in and mentor inner-city kids by the power of relationships!

Meet Anthony Hampton, a Man with a Heart for Connecting the Church, Government and Ministries together for the Greater Good

April 01, 2019 14:47 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

Join us as we talk with Anthony Hampton about his past and his heart for connecting and equipping other ministries to pour back into their communities through City Connections.

Meet Blake Polston, A Man on a Mission to Defeat Addiction

March 27, 2019 14:05 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

Every episode of the Every Arkansan Podcast is intended to inspire you with real world stories of people just like you who are changing the state of Arkansas one life at a time.

Meet MARIUS MAUTHE, A German investing in the lives of Arkansas Children!

March 18, 2019 15:07 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

Our mission is to inspire you to Chase after your God Given Dream!

Meet Hope Little, A champion for Adoption & Foster Care

March 11, 2019 13:27 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

Hope is a champion for Orphans, Adoption, Foster Care, and most recently through her ministry Care Portal preventing kids from entering the foster care system. Every episode of the Every Arkansan Podcast is intended to inspire you with real world stories of people just like you who are changing the state of Arkansas one life at a time.