Dialysis Didn't Stop Him,...Faith Fueled Him

Faith on the Road

What if the thing that changed your life… became your mission?In this episode of Manna-Festations, Penni Cooke sits down with Dawn and Jimmie Bates—a couple who has spent over 17 years navigating life on dialysis… and refusing to let it define their limits.Living in an RV and traveling across the country, they serve as ambassadors for home hemodialysis, encouraging others, sharing their journey, and proving that faith doesn’t just sustain you—it sends you.From praying before every treatment…To doing dialysis on the road…To walking through personal loss while holding onto God…This is a story of resilience, purpose, and daily dependence on God’s provision.If you or someone you love is facing illness, caregiving, or an unexpected life path—this episode will encourage your heart.Yellow Daisy Bakery Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586505314649Living on Dialysis Faceookhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/livingondialysis“This podcast is independently produced. The beliefs and opinions expressed are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views, beliefs, sponsorship, or endorsement of Union Grove Baptist Church.”

Dialysis Didn't Stop Him,...Faith Fueled Him

n this powerful episode of Manna-Festations, Penni sits down with Pedro Rivera III, a home dialysis patient, faith-filled encourager, and advocate who refuses to let limitations define his life. From serving in his church to traveling the southeast encouraging others, Pedro shares how God provides daily Manna-even in the middle of life's hardest challenges. Yellow Daisy Bakeryhttps://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=yellow%20daisy%20bakeryMiddleton Made Kniveshttps://middletonmadeknives.com/“This podcast is independently produced. The beliefs and opinions expressed are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views, beliefs, sponsorship, or endorsement of Union Grove Baptist Church.”

Faith and Business

uccess in business often comes with pressure, risk, and constant decision-making. But what happens when faith becomes the foundation for those decisions?In this episode of Manna-Festations, Penni Cooke sits down with a successful businesswoman, Rachel Bolton, whose Christian faith has guided her through leadership, risk, and the challenges of entrepreneurship.Yellow Daisy Bakeryhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586505314649Rachel Bolton Leadership Loungehttps://rachel-s-leadership-lounge.kit.com/“This podcast is independently produced. The beliefs and opinions expressed are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views, beliefs, sponsorship, or endorsement of Union Grove Baptist Church.”

Raising Little Girls with Big Faith | A Young Mom’s Heart

What does it look like to raise children in a Christ-centered home… from the very beginning? In this heartfelt episode of Manna-Festations, Penni Cooke sits down with her granddaughter, Lauryn Hack—a young mom of two—who shares how she is intentionally planting seeds of faith in her daughters’ lives througheveryday moments. From reading Bible stories to praying simple prayers, Lauryn reminds us that faith doesn’t have to be complicated—it just has to be consistent. If you’re a young mom, a parent, or someone longing to build afaith-filled home, this episode will encourage you right where you are. Yellow. Daisy FaceBookhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586505314649“This podcast is independently produced. The beliefs and opinions expressed are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views, beliefs, sponsorship, or endorsement of Union Grove Baptist Church.”

Dialysis Didn't Stop Him,...Faith Fueled Him

In this powerful episode of Manna-Festations, Penni sits down with Pedro Rivera III, a home dialysis patient, faith-filled encourager, and advocate who refuses to let limitations define his life. From serving in his church, to traveling the southeast encouraging others, Pedro shares how God provides daily Manna-even in the middle of life's hardest challenges. Yellow Daisy Bakeryhttps://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=yellow%20daisy%20bakeryMiddleton Made Kniveshttps://middletonmadeknives.com/“This podcast is independently produced. The beliefs and opinions expressed are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views, beliefs, sponsorship, or endorsement of Union Grove Baptist Church.”