Season 3, Episode 9- “The Foundry Effect: Faith, Family, and Breaking Cycles of Poverty”

What does it look like to truly be the church beyond four walls? In this powerful episode of Church With No Walls, host Ryan Dearbone sits down with Shauna Wood, Executive Director of The Foundry in Bowling Green, Kentucky, to explore a transformative model of faith in action.Wood shares how The Foundry is breaking cycles of generational poverty through a holistic, “cradle-to-career” approach—serving children and families through education, community engagement, and spiritual development. From preschool programs and after-school care to family support services and community fitness initiatives, The Foundry is more than an organization—it’s a ministry rooted in relationships and long-term impact.Listeners will hear real stories of lives changed, barriers overcome, and families restored through intentional love and community partnership. This conversation highlights the power of meeting people where they are, planting seeds of faith early, and walking alongside families for lasting transformation.Make sure you check out this episode, as well as our previous episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Buzzsprout and YouTube. If you live in the Russellville, KY area, you can also hear us every Sunday night at 8:05 PM CST on WRUS 104.9 FM and 610 AM or on rdo.to/WRUSAM.You can also check out episodes every Wednesday night at 5 pm CST on BGVibe.comMake sure to listen, share and comment! #churchwithnowallspod