Mended Futures | Presented By FIVE18 Family Services and Vision30

Presented by FIVE18, the eighth episode of season two features Mollie Cash, a Case Worker for Virginia Cares, who gives listeners a glimpse into the beautiful work they’re doing in and around our community. Mollie leverages her own lived experiences of mercy and reconciliation to empower individuals who are reintegrating into society following incarceration. This episode focuses on Mollie’s encouraging testimony and the ways in which she’s meeting the often unrecognized needs of those exiting the prison system. The conversation also confronts many of the realities of incarceration and what it means for those moving forward. Mollie’s story is a beautiful reminder of God’s mercy, which rewrites the stories of those He loves and leads them into the broken places to share about his love.For more information about FIVE18, visit us here.At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships to ensure children are safe and families are restored. Our vision positions every child in a thriving family that’s supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible — one child, one family at a time.Join us in our mission to keep children and families safe. Consider a donation to Five18 Family Services.

Presented by FIVE18, the seventh episode of season two features Luke Eberle, Associate Development Officer for Samaritan’s feet, who gives listeners a glimpse into the beautiful work they’re doing around the globe. The non-profit organization serves children in need worldwide through providing shoes as a foundation for hope and a better life. Luke shares about how the mission runs so much deeper than meeting just a physical need, and how a simple act of service can lead to a life transformed through grace and love. The conversation also confronts many of the often overlooked barriers and challenges associated with serving communities in need. Luke’s story is a delightful reminder of God’s compassion, which compels ministries such as Samaritan’s Feet to reach and serve those whom he loves.For more information about FIVE18, visit us here.At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships to ensure children are safe and families are restored. Our vision positions every child in a thriving family that’s supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible — one child, one family at a time.Join us in our mission to keep children and families safe. Consider a donation to Five18 Family Services.

In the sixth episode of season two of Mended Futures Podcast, Amy Keenan-Amago, founder of the Arc Studio, invites listeners into the heart of her journey — one that led to the creation of a studio devoted to artists with developmental disabilities. In this episode she offers a tender glimpse into daily life at the Arc Studio, sharing the beauty of the artwork and the richness of the lives behind each piece. This conversation is a gentle reminder of the power of art, the dignity of every creator, and the meaningful ways creativity can expand lives — both for those who make the art and those who are changed by it. For more information about FIVE18, visit us here.At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships to ensure children are safe and families are restored. Our vision positions every child in a thriving family that’s supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible — one child, one family at a time.Join us in our mission to keep children and families safe. Consider a donation toFive18 Family Services.

In the fifth episode of the second season of the Mended Futures Podcast, Jeff Nitz, CEO of FIVE18, joins Evan and Liz to share thoughtful conversations about what 2026 holds. He speaks about advancing the Vision30 goal of placing every child in a safe home surrounded by a faithful community by 2030. Drawing on his own family of adopted and biological children, he reflects on what he’s learned about healing childhood trauma as a father and a Traumatologist. He also emphasizes the need for community nonprofits to link arms, walking side-by-side in a healing response for our community’s children. Finally, he invites listeners to consider their gifts, time, and resources, showing how each of us can play a part in a shared mission of hope and healing. In this, he lays out a pathway for realizing community healing by leaning on each other.For more information about FIVE18, visit us here.At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships to ensure children are safe and families are restored. Our vision positions every child in a thriving family that’s supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible — one child, one family at a time.Join us in our mission to keep children and families safe. Consider a donation toFive18 Family Services.

Presented by FIVE18, our fourth, season two Mended Future Podcast episode features Dr. Jen Owen, Director of FIVE18 Counseling. She joins Evan and Liz to share about FIVE18’s Sensory Santa experience and how it serves to bring Christmas cheer to children with special needs. She offers a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into arranging a magical meeting with Santa, carefully designed to honor each child’s unique sensory needs and sensitivities. She also shares touching moments that have made the experience meaningful not just for the kids served, but for their families, and the FIVE18 staff who serve them.From our FIVE18 family, we wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas! For more information about FIVE18, visit us here.At FIVE18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships to ensure children are safe and families are restored. Our vision positions every child in a thriving family that’s supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible — one child, one family at a time.Join us in our mission to keep children and families safe. Consider a donation to FIVE18 Family Services.

Presented by FIVE18, the third Mended Futures Podcast episode focuses on this Thanksgiving season. Hosts Evan and Liz reflect on how God has worked in their lives in 2025, generously providing “good and perfect gift[s].” They also share the rewarding opportunities God gave them to “do good works” this year and how He equipped them to best serve. Then, we invite you to listen in as staff across the FIVE18 family share their reasons to be thankful this season!From our FIVE18 family to yours, we warmly wish you the happiest of Thanksgiving seasons! For more information about FIVE18, visit us here.At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships to ensure children are safe and families are restored. Our vision positions every child in a thriving family that’s supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible — one child, one family at a time.Join us in our mission to keep children and families safe. Consider a donation to Five18 Family Services.

Presented by FIVE18, the second Mended Futures Podcast episode introduces this season’s new host, Evan Burgener, a FIVE18 Donor Engagement Coordinator. In this interview, we explore:Why he decided to dedicate so much of himself to the FIVE18 missionWhat inspires him to intentionally value each person each dayThe details of how he serves our community in his roleWhat he’s most excited about for this season of the podcastHe also shares about the mantra that helps him navigate non-profit work on a daily basis: “For you, I will.”For more information about FIVE18, visit us here.Thank you to our sponsor, CarePortal!At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships to ensure children are safe and families are restored. Our vision positions every child in a thriving family that’s supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible — one child, one family at a time.Join us in our mission to keep children and families safe. Consider a donation to the following:Five18 Family Services

Presented by Five18, The Mended Futures Podcast is back for season 2! This week we have the pleasure of hearing from our new season 2 host, Liz Mahan. Liz is currently a Five18 Family Services Donor Care Coordinator. This episode introduces our new hosts, explores the ins and outs of donor engagement, and details life in the nonprofit space. Tune in monthly for more true stories about healing and reconciliation in and around our community.For more information about FIVE18, visit us here.Thank you to our sponsor, CarePortal!At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships to ensure children are safe and families are restored. Our vision positions every child in a thriving family that’s supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible — one child, one family at a time.Join us in our mission to keep children and families safe. Consider a donation to one of the following:Five18 Family ServicesVision30

It is with heavy hearts that we are saying farewell to Season 1 of the Mended Futures Podcast. In this final episode, Taylor and Allison look back at their favorite memories from this season, what they have learned, and their plans for the future.At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.If you would like to be apart of our mission and donate to us, visit:https://five18.org/https://visionthirty.org/

On this week's episode, we are joined by two women who work for a HumanKind, another Lynchburg nonprofit focused on the care of children and families. Taylor and Allison chat with Kloie Rogers and Graycen Hurt about the mission of HumanKind, their passion for helping families, and the many fundraising events they put on each year.For more information about HumanKind:https://www.humankind.org/At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.If you would like to be apart of our mission and donate to us, visit:https://five18.org/https://visionthirty.org/

This week, we are joined by our very own Sarah Phelps! She is the Director of Donor Engagement at FIVE18 Family Services. We get to know more about Sarah's background, her passion for working for nonprofits, and if she is the product of a mended future.At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.If you would like to be apart of our mission and donate to us, visit:https://five18.org/https://visionthirty.org/

On this week's episode, we get to talk to the one and only Courtney Green who is the Founder and Executive Director of Love Heals. Taylor and Allison talk to Courtney about how she started her nonprofit, the ways which she's making ends meet, and why she is so passionate about her cause.For more information about Love Heals:https://www.weareloveheals.org/At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.If you would like to be apart of our mission and donate to us, visit:https://five18.org/https://visionthirty.org/

This week, we are joined by our very own Liz Mahan! She serves as the Donor Care Coordinator at FIVE18 Family Services. Taylor and Allison chat with Liz about her journey through the nonprofit space, her passion for checking in on people, and her horse book! You don't want to miss it!At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.If you would like to be apart of our mission and donate to us, visit:https://five18.org/https://visionthirty.org/

This week, we sit down with Debbie Lester who is the Extension Agent (4-H Youth Development) for Amherst County at Virginia Tech. Taylor and Allison chat with her about why she left the school system, her current role and how she has found her purpose in ministry.Thank you to our sponsor, CarePortal!https://www.careportal.org/At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.If you would like to be apart of our mission and donate to us, visit:https://five18.org/https://visionthirty.org/

This week, we have the honor of sitting down with Derrick Parham who serves as the Teen's Director for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lynchburg. We chat with Derrick about his upbringing, his passion for mentoring, and his role at the Boys & Girls Club.For more information about the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lynchburg:https://www.bgclyh.org/Thank you to our sponsor, CarePortal!https://www.careportal.org/At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.If you would like to be apart of our mission and donate to us, visit:https://five18.org/https://visionthirty.org/

This week, Taylor and Allison chat with Lindsey Runda, who is the Children's Pastor for Crosspoint Church in Lynchburg, Virginia. We learn about Lindsey's love for ministry, how she began pastoring kids, and the importance of counseling.For more information about Crosspoint Church:https://crosspointonline.com/Thank you to our sponsor, CarePortal!https://www.careportal.org/At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.If you would like to be apart of our mission and donate to us, visit:https://five18.org/https://visionthirty.org/

This week, we have the pleasure of sitting down with FIVE18's own Chief Strategy Officer Jim Herron! Taylor and Allison get to know a little bit more about his journey through becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor, raising biological, adoptive, and foster children, as well as his current role with our organization. As always, we hope you enjoy!Thank you to our sponsor, CarePortal!https://www.careportal.org/At FIVE18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.If you would like to be apart of our mission and donate to us, visit:https://five18.org/https://visionthirty.org/

This week, we get the chat with Outreach Coordinator for the Interfaith Outreach Association Jeffrey Snow! We talk to Jeffrey about the mission of Interfaith Outreach and how it positions itself in many parts of the Vision30 river. We hope you enjoy!For more information about Interfaith Outreach:https://www.interfaithoutreach.org/Thank you to our sponsor, CarePortal!https://www.careportal.org/At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.If you would like to be apart of our mission and donate to us, visit:https://five18.org/https://visionthirty.org/

This week, we have the pleasure of being joined by Trae Watkins who is the Vice President for both the Community Development branch of the Bank Of The James and Grow A Future. We talk to Trae about going back to the basics of mentoring, creating systemic change, and leading a "purpose-driven life". We hope you enjoy!For more information about Grow A Future:https://www.growafuture.org/homeThank you to our sponsor, CarePortal!https://www.careportal.org/At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.If you would like to be apart of our mission and donate to us, visit:https://five18.org/https://visionthirty.org/

This week, we had on Sean & Erin Mills to talk about their journey as foster parents and how they serve Christ in their everyday life. Sean serves as the Outreach and Counseling Director at Waymaker Church while Erin is the Associate Director for the LU Center for Financial Literacy.For more information about Waymaker:https://www.waymaker.church/Thank you to our sponsor, CarePortal!https://www.careportal.org/At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.If you would like to be apart of our mission and donate to us, visit:https://five18.org/https://visionthirty.org/

We continue our conversation with filmmaker/producer Darrick Landreneau, diving more into his family life and how his creative spirit has impacted the many people who he's worked with and who has followed him.Follow Darrick on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/darrick/?hl=enThank you to our sponsor CarePortal!https://www.careportal.org/At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.If you would like to be apart of our mission and donate to us, visit:https://five18.org/https://visionthirty.org/

This week, we have the privilege and honor of talking to filmmaker and producer Darrick Landreneau. Taylor and Allison sit down to discuss his documentary "From My Eyes", The 100 Pages Project, and his upbringing.For more information about the 100 Pages movie project:https://100pagesproject.com/Thank you to the sponsor of this week's podcast, CarePortal!https://www.careportal.org/At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.If you would like to be apart of our mission and donate to us, visit:https://five18.org/https://visionthirty.org/

This week's broadcast was a previously aired interview with Claudia Fletcher. Claudia has recently experienced a serious medical event and we feel the importance of re-sharing her life and passion.At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.If you would like to be apart of our mission and donate to us, visit:https://five18.org/https://visionthirty.org/

This week's broadcast was a previously aired interview with Claudia Fletcher. Claudia has recently experienced a serious medical event and we feel the importance of re-sharing her life and passion.At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.If you would like to be apart of our mission and donate to us, visit:https://five18.org/https://visionthirty.org/

On this week's episode, Taylor and Allison sit down with FIVE18's very own Jeff Nitz, who serves as the Chief Operating Officer for the organization. We talk to Jeff about his never-ending curiosity, his life as an adoptive parent, and future plans for FIVE18 Family Services.At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.If you would like to be apart of our mission and donate to us, visit:https://five18.org/https://visionthirty.org/

This week, Taylor and Allison sit down with FIVE18's own Raven Johnson, who serves as the Program Evaluation & Impact Analyst for our Family Care team. We chat with Raven about growing up as a military daughter, navigating the wilderness, and how she serves today.At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.If you would like to be apart of our mission and donate to us, visit:https://five18.org/https://visionthirty.org/

Welcome to part 2 of our interview with FIVE18's Chief Program Officer Claudia Fletcher! On this episode we dive more into Claudia's role in CarePortal and how she was able to implement it in Roanoke, Virginia!At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.If you would like to be apart of our mission and donate to us, visit:https://five18.org/https://visionthirty.org/

This week, we have the pleasure of being joined by our very own Chief Program Officer Claudia Fletcher! In this episode Taylor and Allison talk about her upbringing, her decision to adopt, and the example her parents set for helping people toward mended futures.At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.If you would like to be apart of our mission and donate to us, visit:https://five18.org/https://visionthirty.org/

This week, we have the honor of being joined by Rachel Queen, co-founder of the Pink Flamingo Play Cafe in Lynchburg, Virginia! We dive into the meaning behind the name, her social media presence, and her mission for the cafe. For more information about The Pink Flamingo Cafe:https://pinkflamingoplaycafe.com/At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.If you would like to be apart of our mission and donate to us, visit:https://five18.org/https://visionthirty.org/

On this episode, we talk to our very own Adam Holcomb who serves as the Director of Marriage and Relationships services at FIVE18 Counseling! Adam opens up about his past careers, how he became a counselor and if he is a product of a mended future.For more information about FIVE18 Counseling:https://counseling.five18.org/At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.If you would like to be apart of our mission and donate to us, visit:https://five18.org/https://visionthirty.org/

This week, we have the privilege of talking to Davina Bare who is the founder and CEO of DBHomes4Hope! Taylor and Allison chat with Davina about her background in the military, how she became interested in real estate and if she is a product of a mended future.For more information about DBHomes4Hope:https://www.dbhomes4hope.com/At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.If you would like to be apart of our mission and donate to us, visit:https://five18.org/https://visionthirty.org/

On this week's episode, we have the distinct honor of being joined by Adrien Lewis who is the founder and CEO of CarePortal! We talk to Adrien about how this mission for helping people came to be as well as how he continues to grow CarePortal into all 50 states.For more information about CarePortal:https://www.careportal.org/At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.If you would like to be apart of our mission and donate to us, visit:https://five18.org/https://visionthirty.org/

AUDIO WARNING: There are technical difficulties with the audio of this episode which causes it to glitch throughout. We appreciate your understanding!In this week's episode, Taylor and Allison are joined by Amy Foster who is our very own ambassador for Vison30! We chat with her about many things including her story of adoption in India, and much more!At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.If you would like to be apart of our mission and donate to us, visit:https://five18.org/https://visionthirty.org/

This week we had the pleasure of speaking to Chantel Spinner who wears many hats! She is most known for her work as a certified doula. She explains to Taylor and Allison about her profession as well as how she balances her work life as a mother!For more information about Chantel:https://themelanin-fluentdoula.com/At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.If you would like to be apart of our mission and donate to us, visit:https://five18.org/https://visionthirty.org/

This week, we had the privilege to sit down with our very own Dan West, who is the director of Hat Creek Camp, a ministry of FIVE18, to talk about his upbringing, his family, and his every day mentality.For more information about Hat Creek Camp:https://five18.org/what-we-do/camps/At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.If you would like to be apart of our mission and donate to us, visit:https://five18.org/https://visionthirty.org/

WARNING: The Mended Futures Podcast contains stories told by guests that may be sensitive to some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised.The opinions expressed by guests do not reflect the views of the hosts and/or producers of this podcast.This week, we start off the new year with a shot of caffeine from none other than owner of Mission House Coffee, Tommy Clark! Taylor and Allison chat with Tommy about his experience with Mission House as well as how he got into the coffee business. We hope you enjoy!For more information about Mission House Coffee:https://missionhousecoffee.com/At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.If you would like to be apart of our mission and donate to us, visit:https://five18.org/https://visionthirty.org/

You read that right! We had the honor in welcoming Santa Claus in the studio with us to discuss his productive night delivering gifts, his favorite nicknames, and the true meaning of Christmas.At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.If you would like to be apart of our mission and donate to us, visit:https://five18.org/https://visionthirty.org/

WARNING: The Mended Futures Podcast contains stories told by guests that may be sensitive to some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised.The opinions expressed by guests do not reflect the views of the hosts and/or producers of this podcast.On this episode we catch up with FIVE18's fearless CEO, Robert Day! Taylor and Allison ask him about the history of the organization, his part in changing the culture, and his own struggle as a recovering orphan.At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.If you would like to be apart of our mission and donate to us, visit:https://five18.org/https://visionthirty.org/

WARNING: The Mended Futures Podcast contains stories told by guests that may be sensitive to some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised.The opinions expressed by guests do not reflect the views of the hosts and/or producers of the Mended Futures Podcast.On today's episode, we get the opportunity to chat with Travis Foley, who lived at the former Patrick Henry Boys & Girls Group Homes! Travis talks about some of the encounters he had at the homes as well as how it has affected him as a fully grown adult. We hope you enjoy!At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.If you would like to be apart of our mission and donate to us, visit:https://five18.org/https://visionthirty.org/

WARNING: The Mended Futures Podcast contains stories told by guests that may be sensitive to some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised.The opinions expressed by guests do not reflect the views of the hosts and/or producers of the Mended Futures Podcast.On this episode, we chat with the Pam and Matt Pelletier who have served apart of FIVE18's Safe Families For Children program. We talk about their backgrounds, how they got into hosting, and how it has affected their relationship.At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.If you would like to be apart of our mission and donate to us, visit:https://five18.org/https://visionthirty.org/

In this episode, Taylor and Allison celebrate this holiday season by recapping each episode of the podcast so far, as well as talking about what they are personally thankful for during this journey. Happy Thanksgiving!At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.If you would like to be apart of our mission and donate to us, visit:https://five18.org/https://visionthirty.org/

WARNING: The Mended Futures Podcast contains stories told by guests that may be sensitive to some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised.The opinions expressed by guests do not reflect the views of the hosts and/or producers of the Mended Futures Podcast.On this episode, we chat with Myke Barron, owner of The White Hart Cafe, located in Lynchburg, Virginia. Myke talks about how he and his family ended up in the hill city, as well as his deeper purpose in starting The White Hart.For more information about The White Hart:https://www.thewhitehart.cafe/At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.If you would like to be apart of our mission and donate to us, visit:https://five18.org/https://visionthirty.org/

WARNING: The Mended Futures Podcast contains stories told by guests that may be sensitive to some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised.The opinions expressed by guests do not reflect the views of the hosts and/or producers of the Mended Futures Podcast.In this episode we catch up with FIVE18's very own Avery Via, who works for our school-based counseling services in Appomattox, Virginia. We get into Avery's rough upbringing, how he is able to relate to his clients, and if he is the product of a mended future. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did!For more information about school-based counseling:https://counseling.five18.org/At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.If you would like to be apart of our mission and donate to us, visit:https://five18.org/https://visionthirty.org/

WARNING: The Mended Futures Podcast contains stories told by guests that may be sensitive to some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised.The opinions expressed by guests do not reflect the views of the hosts and/or producers of the Mended Futures Podcast.On this episode, we talk to James Hobson, who is the pastor of Hill City Community Church, located in Lynchburg, Virginia. We ask James how Hill City started, his intentional move in to the city, and of course if he is a product of his own mended future. We hope you enjoy!For more information about Hill City Community Church: hc3.lifeAt Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time. If you would like to be apart of our mission and donate to us, visit:https://five18.org/https://visionthirty.org/

WARNING: The Mended Futures Podcast contains stories told by guests that may be sensitive to some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised.The opinions expressed by guests do not reflect the views of the hosts and/or producers of the Mended Futures Podcast.In this episode, we chat with Chris Beach, who is the CEO of the Fatherhood Foundation, headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. Chris explains why he is so passionate about fatherhood as well as where his ministry fits in the Vision30 river. We hope you enjoy!For more information about the Fatherhood Foundation:https://vadad.org/At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.https://five18.org/https://visionthirty.org/

WARNING: The Mended Futures Podcast contains stories told by guests that may be sensitive to some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised.The opinions expressed by guests do not reflect the views of the hosts and/or producers of the Mended Futures Podcast.In this episode, we chat with Bryan Moss who is the lead pastor for New Praise Temple Of Deliverance in Lynchburg, Virginia. Bryan also serves for FIVE18's Hat Creek Camp as the Therapeutic Services Coordinator. We talk to Bryan about his upbringing in James Crossing, his life as a foster parent, and his passion to preach the Gospel. We hope you enjoy!For more information about New Praise Temple Of Deliverance: https://www.facebook.com/NewPraiseTOD/At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.https://five18.org/https://visionthirty.org/

WARNING: The Mended Futures Podcast contains stories told by guests that may be sensitive to some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised.The opinions expressed by guests do not reflect the views of the hosts and/or producers of the Mended Futures Podcast.In this episode, we chat with Veronica Reilly who recently spoke at FIVE18's annual Impact Event about her life raising her two grandchildren with her ex husband. Be prepared to hear a truly powerful story that will tug at your heart strings.At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.https://five18.org/https://visionthirty.org/

WARNING: The Mended Futures Podcast contains stories told by guests that may be sensitive to some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised.The opinions expressed by guests do not reflect the views of the hosts and/or producers of the Mended Futures Podcast.In this episode of the Mended Futures Podcast, we sit down with Tori Garris who is the creator of the YouTube children's TV show "Torbee"! Tori chats with us about her upbringing in Chicago, how she got into acting, and why she started "Torbee" in the first place. We hope you enjoy!Check out Torbee on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@torbeeAt Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time.https://five18.org/https://visionthirty.org/

WARNING: The Mended Futures Podcast contains stories told by guests that may be sensitive to some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised.The opinions expressed by guests do not reflect the views of the hosts and/or producers of the Mended Futures Podcast.Welcome to the Mended Futures podcast! We are so happy you have joined us! In this episode, we get an introduction to our hosts, Taylor Melvin and Allison Jordan, as well as explaining what this podcast is about!At Five18 Family Services, our mission is to build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Our vision is every child in a thriving family, supported by a faithful community. Together, we can make it possible, one child, one family at a time. If you would like to be apart of our mission and donate to us, visit: https://five18.org/ https://visionthirty.org/

Here is a sneak peek at some of the topics we will be discussing for the brand new Mended Futures Podcast, presented by FIVE18 Family Services and Vision30.