Sounding The Light

Tabitha Eck is the Director of Strategic Operations and Resources at the Eugene Mission, a non-profit emergeny shelter and wellness center in Eugene, Oregon. As the homeless population across the US has continued to grow over the last few decades, the Mission is constantly working to help provide support, food, shelter and other necessities to people in the Eugene area who have no other place to go. In this interview, Tabitha shares a heartfelt and insightful perspective on the importance of seeing past the stigma of homelessness and simply reaching out a helping hand to a human being in need.

Internationally known artist Ron DiCianni is Terah's guest today. Ron has been painting professionally for almost 50 years, and although he has seen much success in the secular world, such as being chosen as the official illustrator for the 1980 Olympics, his passion has always been to use his art to deliver the message of the Gospel. Several of his works have included projects with Max Lucado, Frank Peretti, Michael Card, and most recently, paintings for the upcoming worldwide We Believe Campaign. During this interview, Ron shares his dynamic testimony of God's unmistakable hand on him throughout his life, from his own rescue from abortion, to the powerful ways God has used his art to touch the lives of others in need of hope. Find more of Ron's paintings at Tapestryproductions.com [http://www.tapestryproductions.com] or connect with him on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TapestryProductions/?eid=ARDV8L4b_TjWSAsbTPBnoTZ0IqVTr4mMAFdWj0PK02SYRG3nmJ-fw57mVus83KITCq-aO4V2XqovLOPE&timeline_context_item_type=intro_card_work&timeline_context_item_source=100000047081343&fref=tag].

Frank Mercer is a husband, father, pastor, and, most recently, chaplain for the Fayette County, GA, public safety department. Since becoming a chaplain, Frank has answered God’s leading to start a non-profit, FireChaplain.org [https://www.firechaplain.org], which he now does in addition to being a full-time pastor at Rolling Hills Church in Peachtree City. As a chaplain, Frank’s desire is to bring Jesus into the public safety world, and to be an emotional support to the everyday heroes who are facing heartache, danger, and trauma on a daily basis. Stay connected with Frank at FireChaplain.org [https://www.firechaplain.org], and on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/FireChaplainOrg-134824153760815/].

Julie Nowacki is one of the co-founders of the ElRod Center in Eugene, OR, a place where kids of all ages can come and learn how to work through difficult emotions using art and other creative outlets in a loving, positive environment. During this interview, Julie chats with Terah about why the ElRod Center came to be, how she and co-founder and licensed counselor Marian Stiegler are using the Center to help strengthen families both spiritually and emotionally, and their vision for its future. If you would like to learn more about the ElRod Center or how you can get involved, check out their website [elrodcenter.com].

It was clear from the time Kim Stanley was young that God had gifted her with a talent for singing, but it wasn’t until her adult years that she truly realized her calling – that of leading people into the presence of God through worship. Since then, she and husband Joe have been sharing their music together all over the world through live concerts and church services, as well as several recorded albums. God has also blessed Kim with a heart to minister to women through her singing and speaking for many years, and recently opened the door for her to release a beautiful solo music project called Reawaken. In this podcast, Kim shares with Terah her inspirational testimony and the stories behind some of the songs on her latest album. To hear more from Kim Stanley, or to learn more about her women’s ministry, go to her official website [http://joeandkimstanley.com].