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When a parent is facing homelessness, domestic violence, hospitalization, or isolation, Safe Families for Children steps inbefore crisis becomes separation.In this Get to Know You segment, Jessica Trowbridge shares how Safe Families for Children in the Quad Cities surrounds vulnerable families with practical support, short-term child hosting, respite care, friendship, prayer, and Christ-centered community. This conversation is a beautiful reminder that ministry often happens through simple acts of availability, hospitality, friendship, and faithfulness. Watch this episode to learn more about Safe Families for Children, Jessica’s heart for ministry, and how churches and volunteers can help vulnerable families experience hope, support, and the love of Christ. Recorded on June 23, 2026. Originally published on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Safe Families for Children, Quad Cities-- Learn More at: https://quadcities.safe-families.org/-- Make a Donation: https://bit.ly/JWQF_SFCQuadDonation-- Contact Jessica:-- -- by Email: mailto:jtrowbridge@safefamilies.net-- -- by Phone: (563) 949-9803-- Social Media:-- -- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/safefamiliesqc-- -- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/safe-families-for-children-quad-cities-- Resources:-- -- Newsletter: https://safe-families.us13.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=4857419fa9ccfcd740c642643&id=c427fe68c8 The Quakerdale Foundation:-- Learn More at: http://QuakerdaleFoundation.org-- Invest in Our Mission: https://bit.ly/JWQF_Give-- Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://bit.ly/JWQF_Subscribe-- Send an Email: DSmith@Quakerdale-Foundation.org-- Social Media-- -- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quakerdaleofiowa-- -- LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/522757/-- -- JWQF YouTube Channel: https://YouTube.com/@jwqfvlogs4266 #jwqfonline#jwqfpartnersinministry(S6, E14)

What happens when Bible teaching, evangelism, discipleship, and a heart for the local church come together? In this Partners in Ministry episode, Joel Willoughby shares how Brains and Bibles is helping strengthen churches, equip believers, restore unity, and point people to Christ. In this episode of Partners in Ministry, Dan Smith sits down with Joel Willoughby, Executive Director of Brains and Bibles in Ankeny, Iowa. Joel shares the heart behind Brains and Bibles and why the ministry exists to strengthen churches through evangelism training, discipleship, Bible study, and practical support for pastors and congregations. This conversation highlights the power of faithful Bible teaching, the joy of seeing people come to Christ, the importance of forgiveness within the church, and the value of ministry partnerships that help equip believers for gospel impact. Joel also shares personal stories about his family, his brother’s influence as a missionary in Estonia, how God used prayer in his own life, and how a fireworks fundraiser became an unexpected opportunity for gospel conversations. You will also hear how Josiah White’s Quakerdale Foundation has come alongside Brains and Bibles through encouragement, connection, and ministry partnership. Please pray for Joel, Brains and Bibles, and their upcoming VBS outreach as they seek to reach children and families with the hope of Christ. If this conversation encouraged you, take a moment to like, comment, share, and subscribe for more stories of faithful ministry partners serving as Christ serves. Recorded on June 16, 2026. Originally published on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Brains and Bibles-- Learn More at: https://BrainsandBibles.org-- Make a Donation: https://bit.ly/JWQF_BandBDonation-- Contact Joel:-- -- by Email: Joel@BrainsandBibles.org-- -- by Phone: (515) 669-4427-- Social Media:-- -- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brainsandbibles-- -- Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7IyXdBGzGhobnBZosTz8KY-- -- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY87gUwtwVut562bTV3bqYA-- -- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/brainsandbibles-- Resources:-- -- Newsletter: https://brainsandbibles.org/resources-media-library#newsletter-signup The Quakerdale Foundation:-- Learn More at: http://QuakerdaleFoundation.org-- Invest in Our Mission: https://bit.ly/JWQF_Give-- Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://bit.ly/JWQF_Subscribe-- Send an Email: DSmith@Quakerdale-Foundation.org-- Social Media-- -- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quakerdaleofiowa-- -- LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/522757/-- -- JWQF YouTube Channel: https://YouTube.com/@jwqfvlogs4266#jwqfonline#jwqfpartnersinministry(S6, E13)

In Kajiado County, Kenya, Friends of Compassion and Empowerment is helping Maasai children stay in school, empowering women with practical skills, and planting seeds of hope that can change entire communities. Full YouTube Description: In this Partners in Ministry Get to Know You segment, Dan Smith sits down with Kenneth Mugisha, Project Coordinator for Friends of Compassion and Empowerment in Kenya. Kenneth shares how the ministry is serving underprivileged Maasai children and women through education support, mentorship, transportation help, vocational training, women’s empowerment projects, and practical tools for long-term sustainability. One powerful story highlights a young girl who was forced out of school and nearly pushed into early marriage after female genital mutilation. Through compassionate intervention, resources were mobilized to place her in boarding school. Today, she is pursuing a career in nursing and helping support women and youth initiatives in her community. This conversation is a reminder that no act of kindness is ever wasted. When God’s people step into hard places with compassion, education, mentorship, and prayer, lives can be changed for generations. Please pray for Kenneth, Friends of Compassion and Empowerment, and the children and women they serve in Kenya. Pray for wisdom, resilience, hope, courage, and continued opportunities for the Maasai community to thrive independently and sustainably. Recorded on June 1, 2026. Originally published on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Friends of Compassion and Empowerment-- Learn More at: https://www.facebook.com/share/188154QgsJ/-- Make a Donation: https://bit.ly/JWQF_FCEDonation-- Contact Mr. Mugita:-- -- by Email: tracermugita@gmail.com-- -- by Phone: (254) 720-5758 x20-- Social Media:-- -- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/188154QgsJ/ The Quakerdale Foundation:-- Learn More at: http://QuakerdaleFoundation.org-- Invest in Our Mission: https://bit.ly/JWQF_Give-- Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://bit.ly/JWQF_Subscribe-- Send an Email: DSmith@Quakerdale-Foundation.org-- Social Media-- -- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quakerdaleofiowa-- -- LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/522757/-- -- JWQF YouTube Channel: https://YouTube.com/@jwqfvlogs4266 Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://bit.ly/JWQF_SpotifyPodcast #jwqfonline#jwqfpartnersinministry(S6, E12)

What happens when a foster family is ready to quit, but the church steps in with real support?In this Partners in Ministry Get to Know You segment, Dan Smith talks with Jacob Barthalow, Executive Director of Wildwood Collective in Saint Charles, Iowa. Wildwood Collective equips churches to care for foster, adoptive, and kinship families through practical support, training, wraparound care, respite nights, social worker appreciation, and community partnerships.Jacob shares how one foster family was ready to surrender their license because they were exhausted and overwhelmed. After their church was trained to wrap around them with encouragement and support, that family not only continued fostering, but opened their home to four more children.This conversation is a powerful reminder that not every church is called to do everything, but every church is called to do something.Wildwood Collective helps churches move from not knowing where to start to becoming active, practical support systems for families involved in child welfare. Through training, wraparound communities, respite nights, social worker appreciation, foster family support, and church partnerships, Wildwood Collective is helping change the narrative from “not enough” to “more than enough.” Jacob shares the heart behind the ministry, the joy of seeing the Church step into true religion by caring for vulnerable children and families, and a powerful story of a foster family that was ready to give up until their church surrounded them with love, encouragement, and practical help.This episode is an encouragement for pastors, churches, ministry leaders, foster families, adoptive families, kinship caregivers, and anyone who wants to see the Church serve vulnerable children and families in a deeper way.Learn more about Wildwood Collective and how you can pray for, encourage, and support their ministry below.Recorded on May 27, 2026. Originally published on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The Wildwood Hills Collective-- Learn More at: https://www.wildwoodcollectiveiowa.org-- Make a Donation: https://bit.ly/JWQF_WHR-- Contact Jacob:-- -- by Email: jbarthalow@wildwoodhillsranch.org-- -- by Phone: (641) 396-2414-- Social Media:-- -- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildwoodCollectiveIowa/-- Resources-- -- Trauma Informed Resources: https://www.wildwoodcollectiveiowa.org/trauma-- -- Church Mobilization Resources: https://www.wildwoodcollectiveiowa.org/churches-- -- Foster and Adoptive Family Support: https://wildwoodhillsranch.promiseserves.org/request-care-community? The Quakerdale Foundation:-- Learn More at: http://QuakerdaleFoundation.org-- Invest in Our Mission: https://bit.ly/JWQF_Give-- Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://bit.ly/JWQF_Subscribe-- Send an Email: DSmith@Quakerdale-Foundation.org-- Social Media-- -- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quakerdaleofiowa-- -- LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/522757/-- -- JWQF YouTube Channel: https://YouTube.com/@jwqfvlogs4266 #jwqfonline#jwqfpartnersinministry(S6, E11)

What happens when God takes a story of recovery, obedience, and faithfulness and turns it into a mission that helps others reclaim their lives?In this Partners in Ministry episode, Dan Smith sits down with Felicia Carter, CEO of the Center of Attention in Waterloo, Iowa. Felicia shares how her ministry serves people impacted by the opioid epidemic through peer recovery coaching, recovery support services, transportation, clothing, hygiene resources, and a safe, non-judgmental space for people working to rebuild their lives.Her story is powerful. After 35 years of walking with Christ, Felicia reflects on how God prepared her step by step for the work she is doing today. She also shares the incredible story of how the former Quakerdale campus became part of the vision for expanding recovery services and creating what she describes as the recovery capital of Waterloo.Recorded on May 18, 2026. Originally published on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.The Center of Attention-- Learn More at: https://www.facebook.com/circlesofattention-- Make a Donation: https://bit.ly/JWQF_TCADonation-- Contact Carla:-- -- by Email: frcarter8106@gmail.com-- -- by Phone: (319) 464-4444-- Social Media:-- -- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/circlesofattentionThe Quakerdale Foundation:-- Learn More at: http://QuakerdaleFoundation.org-- Invest in Our Mission: https://bit.ly/JWQF_Give-- Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://bit.ly/JWQF_Subscribe-- Send an Email: DSmith@Quakerdale-Foundation.org-- Social Media-- -- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quakerdaleofiowa-- -- LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/522757/-- -- JWQF YouTube Channel: https://YouTube.com/@jwqfvlogs4266#jwqfonline#jwqfpartnersinministry(S6, E10)

Families in crisis do not always need separation. Sometimes, they need support, community, prayer, and people willing to step in before the situation becomes overwhelming. In this Partners in Ministry conversation, Dan Smith talks with Carla Tripp, Chapter Director for Safe Families for Children in Iowa. Carla shares how Safe Families helps keep children safe and families together by surrounding parents with trained volunteers, church support, and practical help during difficult seasons. Safe Families for Children serves families facing isolation, stress, limited resources, and a lack of healthy support systems. Through radical hospitality and volunteer-driven care, this ministry helps prevent unnecessary child welfare involvement and gives parents the encouragement they need before crisis turns into separation. In this episode, Carla shares: -- How Safe Families for Children supports parents and children in Iowa -- Why social isolation can put families at greater risk -- How churches and volunteers can help prevent family separation -- What radical hospitality looks like in real life -- How God provides in urgent moments of need -- Why healthy relationships are essential for struggling parents -- How people can pray for and support this ministry Carla’s hope is to see Safe Families expand across Iowa This conversation is a powerful reminder that families are stronger when they are not alone. When churches, volunteers, and ministries work together, children can stay safe, parents can find hope, and communities can reflect the love of Christ in practical ways. If this video encouraged you, please like, comment, subscribe, and share it with someone who cares about foster care prevention, Christian family ministry, volunteer service, or keeping children safe. Recorded on May 12, 2026. Originally published on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Safe Families for Children, Iowa 🧠 Learn More at: https://desmoines.safe-families.org/💵 Make a Donation: https://bit.ly/JWQF_SFC-IADonation-- Contact Carla: 📧 by Email: ctripp@safefamilies.net 📞 by Phone: (515) 815-5124 -- Social Media: 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Safefamiliescentraliowa🔗 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/safe-families-forchildren/ 🔗 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/SFFCnational The Quakerdale Foundation: 🧠 Learn More at: http://QuakerdaleFoundation.org💵 Invest in Our Mission: https://bit.ly/JWQF_Give 👉 Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://bit.ly/JWQF_Subscribe📧 Send an Email: DSmith@Quakerdale-Foundation.org-- Social Media 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quakerdaleofiowa🔗 LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/522757/▶ JWQF YouTube Channel: https://YouTube.com/@jwqfvlogs4266#jwqfonline#jwqfpartnersinministry(S6, E09)

In this episode of Partners in Ministry, host Dan Smith welcomes Lyle Miller, stewardship consultant with Everence, for a special “Get to Know You” conversation about faith, finances, generosity, and ministry partnership. Lyle shares how Everence helps individuals, families, congregations, and ministries integrate their faith and values into financial decisions. From comprehensive financial planning and charitable giving tools to donor advised funds, charitable gift annuities, property gifts, and unique assets, this conversation highlights practical ways Christians can live generously and support the Kingdom.You’ll also hear an inspiring story about how a collection of antique farm toys became a charitable gift that continues tobless ministries, along with personal reflections from Lyle about family, stewardship, gratitude, and the joy of helping people give more generously. This conversation is a powerful reminder that generosity is not just about money. It is about faith, purpose, legacy, and helping others change the world through the decisions we make. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations that support churches, strengthen ministries, and equip leaders. Recorded on April 29, 2026. Originally published on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Everence-- Learn More at: https://www.everence.com-- Contact Lyle:-- -- by Email: lyle.miller@everence.com-- -- by Phone: (574) 202-3121-- Resources-- -- Charitable Services:https://www.everence.com/financialservices/charitable-giving-- -- Planned Giving Services:https://www.everence.com/financialservices/charitable-giving/planned-giving-- -- Donor Advised Funds:https://www.everence.com/financialservices/charitable-giving/donor-advised-fund The Quakerdale Foundation:-- Learn More at: http://QuakerdaleFoundation.org-- Invest in Our Mission: https://bit.ly/JWQF_Give-- Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://bit.ly/JWQF_Subscribe-- Send an Email: DSmith@Quakerdale-Foundation.org-- Social Media-- -- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quakerdaleofiowa-- -- LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/522757/-- -- JWQF YouTube Channel: https://YouTube.com/@jwqfvlogs4266 #jwqfonline#jwqfpartnersinministry(S6, E10)

What happens when young people step away from the noise of everyday life and enter a place where they can encounter Jesus, build real friendships, and discover who they are in Christ?In this Partners in Ministry episode, Dan Smith sits down with Sarah Radcliffe from the Youth and Young Adults Ministries at Iowa Yearly Meeting of Friends to talk about discipleship, summer camps, youth leadership, Camp Quaker Heights, and the powerful ways God is working in the lives of students and young adults. Sarah shares stories of students finding restoration, counselors sharing testimonies, and young leaders stepping into ministry with courage and faith.Full Video Description:In this special Get to Know You episode of Partners in Ministry, Dan Smith talks with Sarah Radcliffe, clerk for the Youth and Young Adults Ministries at Iowa Yearly Meeting of Friends.Sarah shares how their ministry is discipling and equipping youth and young adults through relationships, summer camps, all-night events, leadership opportunities, and spaces where young people can experience the transforming work of Christ.Much of this ministry takes place at Camp Quaker Heights, a peaceful place designed for connection, restoration, and spiritual growth. Sarah shares powerful stories of students taking off their masks, discovering their identity in Jesus, opening up about life’s struggles, and learning that Christ is the anchor they can hold onto.This conversation also highlights the importance of Christian camp ministry, youth discipleship, testimony, mentorship, family restoration, and raising up the next generation of leaders in the church.You will also hear how Iowa Yearly Meeting of Friends and the Quakerdale Foundation share a heart to serve as Christ serves and support families, youth, and communities through faith-filled ministry.Please pray for Sarah and the Youth and Young Adults Ministries as they prepare for upcoming summer programming, recruit counselors, and continue pouring into the lives of young people.If this conversation encourages you, consider liking the video, leaving a comment, and sharing it with someone who cares about youth ministry, Christian camping, discipleship, or seeing the next generation grow in Christ.Recorded on April 22, 2026. Originally published on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. IAYM Youth and Young Adults-- Learn More at: https://www.iaymyouth.org/-- Make a Donation: https://bit.ly/JWQF_IAYM-YAYADonation-- Contact Sarah:-- -- by Email: radcliff.robert.sarah@gmail.com-- -- by Phone: (641) 530-7744-- Social Media:-- -- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IowaYearlyMeeting The Quakerdale Foundation:-- Learn More at: http://QuakerdaleFoundation.org-- Invest in Our Mission: https://bit.ly/JWQF_Give-- Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://bit.ly/JWQF_Subscribe-- Send an Email: DSmith@Quakerdale-Foundation.org-- Social Media-- -- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quakerdaleofiowa-- -- LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/522757/-- -- JWQF YouTube Channel: https://YouTube.com/@jwqfvlogs4266 #jwqfonline#jwqfpartnersinministry(S6, E06)

In this Partners in Ministry conversation, Dan Smith sits down with Betsy Canady from Fellowship Housing in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, to talk about how their ministry serves single moms and children through transitional housing, financial literacy, mentoring, case management, and Christ-centered support. Betsy shares how Fellowship Housing gives families a hand up, not a handout, helping mothers break cycles of poverty, rebuild stability, increase savings, reduce debt, and create a new future for their children. She also shares a powerful story of a mother and four children who moved from living in a hotel room into safe housing, where they began experiencing dignity, stability, and hope in a whole new way. You’ll also hear how faith, partnership, prayer, and community support play a vital role in helping families move forward with strength and purpose. Watch this inspiring nonprofit ministry interview and discover how God is working through Fellowship Housing to restore families, strengthen single moms, and bring hope to the next generation. Recorded on April 15, 2026. Originally published on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Fellowship Housing-- Learn More at: https://www.fhcmoms.org/-- Newsletter: https://www.fhcmoms.org/email-- Make a Donation: https://bit.ly/JWQF_FHDonation-- Contact Mrs. Canady:-- -- by Email: Betsy@fhcmoms.org-- -- by Phone: (224) 215-2308-- Social Media:-- -- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fhcmoms-- -- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fellowshiphousing/-- -- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fellowshiphousing/-- -- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FellowshipHousing The Quakerdale Foundation:-- Learn More at: http://QuakerdaleFoundation.org-- Invest in Our Mission: https://bit.ly/JWQF_Give-- Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://bit.ly/JWQF_Subscribe-- Send an Email: DSmith@Quakerdale-Foundation.org-- Social Media-- -- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quakerdaleofiowa-- -- LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/522757/-- -- JWQF YouTube Channel: https://YouTube.com/@jwqfvlogs4266 #jwqfonline#jwqfpartnersinministry(S6, E05)

Welcome to Partners in Ministry with host Dan Smith.In this special Get to Know You segment, Dan sits down with James and Natalie Crockett of C24/7 Father’s Arms Ministries in Chicago, Illinois. James and Natalie share the heart behind their ministry, the people they serve, and how God has faithfully worked through the last 10 years of outreach, discipleship, and community impact. C24/7 Father’s Arms Ministries serves men, women, and children through programs like after-school support, job development, and community outreach. Their ministry focuses on families facing fatherlessness, poverty, abuse, addiction, and trauma in a specific neighborhood on the north side of Chicago. In this interview, you’ll hear:-- How church partnerships helped provide food for more than 200 families in a difficult season-- How a high school student shared that the ministry gave him a reason to keep going-- How God used simple obedience to build a ministry that is now marking 10 years of impact-- Why faith-based ministries need strong Christian partners and prayer support-- What James and Natalie are asking believers to pray for right now This conversation is a powerful reminder that ministry is often messy, deeply personal, and completely dependent on the Lord.If you care about Christian nonprofits, urban ministry, discipleship, family restoration, or serving vulnerable communities, this is a conversation worth watching.Please watch, like, comment, and share to help more people discover the work God is doing through C24/7 Father’s ArmsMinistries.To learn more, connect with the ministry using the contact information shared in the video and description.Recorded on April 7, 2026. Originally published on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. C24/7 Father’s Arms Ministries:-- Learn More at: https://www.c247fam.org-- Make a Donation: https://bit.ly/JWQF_C247Donation-- Contact Natalie:-- -- by Email: natalie@c247fam.org-- -- by Phone: (630) 818-7715-- Contact James:-- -- by Email: crockettjamesone1@gmail.com-- -- by Phone: (630) 818-7715-- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069055073456 The Quakerdale Foundation:-- Learn More at: http://QuakerdaleFoundation.org-- Invest in Our Mission: https://bit.ly/JWQF_Give-- Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://bit.ly/JWQF_Subscribe-- Send an Email: DSmith@Quakerdale-Foundation.org -- Social Media-- -- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quakerdaleofiowa-- -- LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/522757/-- -- JWQF YouTube Channel: https://YouTube.com/@jwqfvlogs4266#jwqfonline#jwqfpartnersinministry(S6, E04)