Ep. 8 | SERIES FINALE: Better Together

Ep. 8 | SERIES FINALE: Better Together

Community doesn’t just happen — it’s built through resilience, shared struggle, and the small, everyday acts of showing up for one another. In this final episode of This Is The Refuge, we look closely at the rising challenges facing our neighbors, from housing instability to food insecurity, and the people working tirelessly to respond with dignity and compassion. You’ll hear from leaders across Broomfield who are meeting these needs head-on through creative partnerships, practical support, and a commitment to belonging that refuses to give up on anyone. Their stories remind us that hope isn’t abstract. It’s lived. It’s practiced. And it grows when we choose to be part of the solution. We are so much better together. Wherever you are in your own journey, this episode invites you to step into the work of community — to listen, to learn, and to discover how your presence can make a real impact. Hosted by: Dr. Decibel Featuring:  Kristin Hyser (Broomfield Housing Alliance) Dayna Scott (Broomfield FISH) John Maikowski (Transforming Creatives) and Mandy Walke (Broomfield Department of Human Services). Produced by: Dr. Decibel Productions Learn more at: therefugeonline.org

Episode 7 | CELEBRATION: We celebrate the small stuff (because life's too hard otherwise)

Celebration isn’t just parties or big moments — it’s the practice of noticing goodness, honoring resilience, and making space for joy in the middle of real life. In this episode, Dr. Decibel sits with Bo Barrington and Sherrey Neckers, two people who help carry the heartbeat of the Refuge every day. They talk about the small celebrations that keep us human, the behind‑the‑scenes work that makes community possible, and the unexpected joy that shows up when people choose to be present for one another. From birthday cupcakes to shared grief to the challenge of sustaining a nonprofit in hard times, this conversation reminds us that celebration is both sacred and necessary — a way of saying we’re still here, together, and it matters. Hosted by: Dr. Decibel  Featuring: Bo Barrington and Sherrey Neckers  Produced by: Dr. Decibel Productions  Learn more at therefugeonline.org

Episode 6 | TRANSFORMATION: We're all growing and practicing together

Transformation doesn’t always look dramatic — sometimes it’s slow, quiet, and shaped by the people who stay. In this episode, Dr. Decibel sits with Christina Price and Amber Lane, two longtime members of the Refuge whose lives have been marked by loss, rebuilding, and the steady work of becoming new. They talk about mental health, faith shifts, single parenthood, boundaries, community, and the courage it takes to keep showing up even when progress feels small. Their stories remind us that transformation grows through presence, trust, and the willingness to stay connected through the hardest seasons. Wherever you are in your own process, you’re not late. Hosted by: Dr. Decibel  Featuring: Christina Price and Amber Lane Produced by: Dr. Decibel Productions  Learn more at therefugeonline.org

Episode 5 | CREATIVITY: Everyone's an Artist

What if creativity isn't just for "artists"? Join Dr. Decibel in conversation with Amy Jo Nova, the Refuge's creative art coordinator, and Katie Peterson, a longtime community member who helps shape reflective spaces like Beauty Night and Blue Christmas.  Discover how creativity becomes a doorway to healing: from a photographer documenting the faces of houseless neighbors, to smashing plates to release grief, to turning suburban car clutter into meaningful art. Amy Jo and Katie challenge the lie that some people "just aren't creative" and reveal how everyone—from doodling kids to busy chefs—is already an artist.  This is creativity—honest, healing, and deeply human.  Hosted by: Dr. Decibel  Featuring: Amy Jo Nova, Creative Art Coordinator, and Katie Peterson, Community Member Produced by: Dr. Decibel Productions  Learn more at therefugeonline.org

Episode 4 | ENGAGEMENT: We're not afraid to get our hands dirty and our hearts broken

What does true engagement look like? Join Dr. Decibel in conversation with Katie Hinshaw and Savannah Smith, coordinators of Refuge Reads—a free community tutoring program serving students ages 5 to 65. Discover the transformative power of showing up fully: from advocating for an abused student, to teaching a grandmother to read her Bible, to the profound connection between literacy and justice. Katie and Savannah share what it means to step in rather than step back, building community through presence, courage, and authentic connection.  This is engagement—hands dirty, hearts open, lives changed.  Hosted by: Dr. Decibel  Featuring: Katie Hinshaw and Savannah Smith, Refuge Reads Coordinators  Produced by Dr. Decibel Productions  Learn more at therefugeonline.org