Episode 4 - "Just Be There" with Jennie Koenig and Emily Caulkins

In this episode, we talk with Jennie Koenig and Emily Caulkins, co-founders of Pleasantville Youth Initiative, a nonprofit focused on creating space for kids to be themselves and experience everyday life together in a small-town community.We talk about how they approach ministry without pressure, how they listen to what the community actually needs, and how they're stepping into a building project with more faith than certainty. We also get into the heart behind their podcast, “Ope, There It Is,” where they highlight ordinary people doing quiet, meaningful work.There’s laughter, honesty, and a reminder that sometimes what matters most isn’t a plan or a program. Sometimes it’s just a hug and a pie.👉 To learn more about Pleasantville Youth Initiative or to support their building project, visit https://pvilleyi.org. (Click the Donate button at the top.)