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Bio: Rebecca Lewis is a devoted wife of 27 years and a proud mother of two adult sons. For over thirty years she has led worship, inspiring others through music and ministry. She has decades of experience in women’s and children’s ministry and is passionate about serving in the local church.
In addition to her ministry work, Rebecca has enjoyed a diverse and rewarding professional career, including years in broadcast journalism, the pharmaceutical industry, public relations, etiquette coaching, personal mentoring and image consulting. Her ability to mentor others and communicate with grace has defined both her professional and ministry endeavors.
Rebecca is passionate about writing, Bible study, and creating meaningful moments through hospitality and fellowship. Above all, she is committed to building a personal legacy of faith that spans generations.
Terre” Jasper loves Jesus and longs to walk in His Truth. Because of Jesus, she has been married 34 years to Kevin Jasper. She has one son, Noah and a daughter in law, Jessica. Terre' is on her 28th year of fulltime church ministry. She has a Bachelor of Science in Communications & Theater from the University of the Cumberlands and a Master of Divinity from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. She has served on staff at 7 churches in her career but has been on staff with Pinelake Church total of 13 years.
Kinsey Merrick is a senior at the University of Mississippi. She is majoring in Biology and minoring in Psychology and Chemistry. Kinsey is originally from Benton, Arkansas and will be attending the University of Arkansas Medical School in the fall. She was fortunate to grow up in a Christian home and be pointed toward Jesus from a young age. However, as she has grown, the Lord has been so gracious in using His perfect ways to give her opportunities to build my own, personal relationship with Him. Since being in college, He has blown far past Kinsey’s expectations in the community He has provided in Oxford, especially in the ways She has been able to plant deep roots in Pine Lake church and Pine Lake College.
Tori Bolt is the dynamic co-founder and co-owner of Bolt Farm Treehouse, an award-winning luxury mountaintop retreat in Tennessee. Alongside her husband, Seth Bolt, Tori has transformed the concept of nature-immersive accommodations into a nationally acclaimed brand known for its inspiring environments and unforgettable experiences.
With a strong background in branding and marketing, Tori has been instrumental in growing Bolt Farm Treehouse’s social media audience to over 600,000 loyal followers, securing PR placements in the top travel publications, and achieving 100% DTC sales, all which have propelled the brand to new heights.
Before co-founding Bolt Farm Treehouse, Tori had a successful career in journalism, and worked at one of the top 10 news markets in the nation. Her experience in this field has provided her with a unique perspective and a diverse skill set that she leverages to drive the growth and success of Bolt Farm Treehouse.
Social Media Links:
https://www.boltfarmtreehouse.com
https://www.instagram.com/boltfarmtreehouse?igsh=MXhqdTBrYWRqNXRiYQ==
Erin Mitchell-Crawford is a wife, mom, and grieving mother learning to live again after the unimaginable loss of her 9-year-old son, Hayes. Through heartbreak, she’s discovered a deeper intimacy with Jesus and a calling to help other mothers walk through the valley of grief with hope. Erin is the author of Held: 30 Days of Prayer Through Grief, a devotional born from the ashes of sorrow and the faith that’s carried her through. She’s passionate about music, gardening, and quiet moments with her family—and she’s learning each day how to grow, heal, and be held in the arms of the One who never lets go. Her heart beats to encourage other moms facing loss, reminding them that even in the deepest pain, they are not alone.
Marla Sartain has been married to her husband of almost 8 years, and they live in Water Valley. They have one daughter, Taylor, who is married, and they have a grandson, Gunner who is almost 2 years old. He is the absolute light of their world. They are very active with Pinelake Oxford, but their true passion is Kairos Prison Ministry. They have actively served with Kairos for almost ten years. They love having the opportunity to share the love of Christ with those who are incarcerated, both men and women.It is their desire to be a light in the dark places and point others to Jesus.
Born and raised in Dallas, Tx where I finished high school and went on to college there as well. I graduated from Southern Methodist University with a BFA with a triple concentration in photography, painting and drawing. I have been continually using my degree since graduating in 1993. I have four sons, born in 1996, 1998, 2000, and 2002. I moved to Oxford in 2002 when my youngest was just eight weeks old and have been living here for the last 23 years. For many years I was very active in their schools, with the Humane Society, the Food Pantry and the local garden club, and most recently, I have devoted the last six years to facilitating a grief support group. My career path has mainly been photography. It began as a little side business and bloomed into full time work for portraits, seniors, families, weddings, editorials, magazine work, website work, advertising and food photography. I had taken a break from drawing for many years, but picked it back up in 2021 and have established a thriving portrait business. I live in a little house on an acre of land with a couple dogs, a handful of cats and my son’s horse is in the pasture next to my home. When I am not working, I am a self-proclaimed passionate traveler with, not a bucket list, but a life list. It is a big, wonderful world and I want to see and experience as much of it as I can. I have a better half that I travel and explore and do life with. My dream job would be to travel the world and take photographs because it combines two things, well three things that I love: my partner, travel, and taking photos.
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Oxford is home to Dr. Rebecca Edwards, DDS of Grove Dental. She is a Biological dentist who has been in practice for more than 20 years. She has a passion to find the root cause of health issues by doing an intensive dental exam and running tests. Join us as we talk about vitamin D, airway, vitamins, and all kinds of fun topics! She's an expert and shares some really great insight. Don't miss it!
Website: https://grovedentaloxford.com
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Kelsee Moore is a strength and conditioning coach for Air Force Special Warfare, US Army officer, self-acclaimed crunchy gal, and creator of Moore + Company- which blends ancestral eating + living principles with classic strength training protocols that steward holistic health and peak performance.
Website: https://www.heyyomooreandco.com/
Social Media Links:https://www.instagram.com/crunchystrengthcoach
Loral Winn is from Dresden, Tennessee, a small town in the northwest corner of the state. She is the middle child in a family of five, with an older brother and a younger sister. Her passion for running afforded her the opportunity to compete as an SEC Track and Field and Cross Country athlete for Ole Miss, and after nearly six years of collegiate running, she is finishing up her last semester as a Rebel this spring. Her undergraduate degree was in TV and Video Storytelling-- a fancy term for broadcast journalism-- with a minor in Spanish. Currently, She is in the final months of finishing my Master’s in Journalism. When she is not running, she works as a sideline reporter for SEC Network+ broadcasts on campus, covering anything from soccer to basketball, as she navigates what her next phase of life will look like.
The sound in our small talk at the beginning of this podcast did not turn out like it normally does. We had an unexpected technical issue. Be assured that the sound is great during our conversation with Olivia. Thank you for listening.
Olivia Bamburg is a senior at the University of Mississippi. She is 22 years old and originally from Bossier City. She is currently studying Public Policy leadership with a minor in psychology. She hopes to move to Washington, D.C., and work on Capitol Hill.
She has been a follower of Jesus since she was young & has been so blessed to have grown up in a family that has taught her about the gospel from a young age. However, it wasn’t until college that she truly began to focus on her personal relationship with Jesus.
Tonya Prewett is the founder and visionary of UniteUS - a movement of college students united to lift the name of Jesus with a mission to see students experience salvation, find freedom, and make connections that can help them build and sustain their faith.
The vision for Unite started when Tonya was mentoring college students battling unimaginable pain and anxiety. She felt a need to begin leading prayer on Auburn University’s campus, which led to a vision of thousands of students gathered in an arena worshiping together.
On September 12, 2023, that vision was realized as thousands of students gathered to worship at Neville Arena for Unite Auburn. Following the event, Tonya felt God say that this movement will spread quickly. Unite Auburn. Unite other college campuses. Unite the nation.
Since Unite Auburn, Unite has seen over 69,000 college students gather across eleven universities. Through these gatherings, thousands of students have made decisions to follow Jesus and celebrate their new commitment to Him through water baptism. In a nation that suffers from so much darkness, division, and mental health issues, Unite seeks to bring unity and hope to this generation. Tonya has been married to, Chad Prewett, Auburn University Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach, for over 30 years. She has three daughters, Madison, a finalist on Season 24 of ABC’s The Bachelor as well as a published author, podcast host, and speaker, Mallory, a wedding event planner and graduate of Auburn University, and Mary Mykal, a student at Samford University.
Tonya has a deep passion for college students and leads a small group of college girls at Auburn University. Both Chad and Tonya attend Church of the Highlands in Auburn, Alabama where they serve in a variety of roles. They love family, church community, and basketball.
Website - https://www.uniteusmovement.com
Bio: I'm Dreamer Jowers, married to Scotti for 23 years. We have 3 daughters & 2 sons-in-law: Rebekah & Mason; Rachel & Christian; and Sarah.
I am a teacher at Claiborne Christian School, a private, Christian K4-12th grade school in West Monroe, LA; I have taught there for 17 years, and I absolutely love it! I teach Bible and I coordinate our Middle & High School chapels.I am passionate about family, parenting, and helping develop a Biblical Worldview about everything in culture. A few years ago, several parents began reaching out and asking questions, asking for guidance about how to navigate the teenage years on a variety of topics. As I was praying about how to help these parents I heard God say "Equip the Parents". From those conversations, Parents Need to Know was birthed! Social Media Links: https://www.instagram.com/parents_needtoknow/
Dorothy Gates Bio: I am the wife of Lee Gates, a homeschooling mom to my 11 year old, spit-fire, Arlee, a ministry leader, author, speaker, but most importantly a child of the king.
I grew up in an incredible Christian home, and was saved in 1997. Although I began my journey with God then, I didn’t begin a deep intimate relationship with him until 2015. I read the study Experiencing God and it turned my world upside down. I soon began my Yes Journey with God and it led to writing my first book, P.I.N.K. = People In Need of Kindness. Since that time I have been on an exciting adventure with God and have become passionate in saying Yes to Him. My desire is to say YES to Him everyday and to encourage others to say Yes to Him.
An interesting fact about me is that my dad is a retired pastor from Illinois, my brother is a pastor in Florida, my sister is married to a pastor in Ohio, and my husband surrendered to preach in 2020.
Katrina is a Believer, wife, mom, singer/songwriter, photographer, and community banker.
She and her husband Russell have three children - Cole, Jack, and Nola Anne. She holds a degree in church ministries, and is passionate about ministry within the church AND in the workplace.
She is forever learning to balance the complex needs of her family with the high responsibilities of her job, and leaning solely on the Lord in the process.
Bob and Polly Hamp are author’s, speakers and helpers of the human race. Together they own Think Differently Counseling, and make available online resources at Think Differently Academy. They have helped thousands of people with their writing and teachings. Bob is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Polly is a Licensed Master Practitioner of NLP and Think Differently Coach. Coming together from different backgrounds, they have found a common focus in helping people find freedom and healing in their body, soul and Spirit. Together they have six grown kids, seven amazing grandkids and a growing pack of Corgis.
Social Media Links: https://tdacad.com
Lauren Fortenberry is a writer, speaker, and influencer whose greatest passion is fearlessly and faithfully encouraging women through the love of Jesus Christ. She is a writing instructor at the University of Mississippi, and her writing has been featured by NBC's TODAY Show, Good Morning America, and a variety of other media outlets and blogs. She currently resides in Oxford,
Mississippi, with her husband and two kids.
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LaurenFortenberry.com
FB: @LaurenFortenberryWriter
IG: @laurenfortenberrywrites
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Patrice is married to her husband Steve for almost 30 years. They have 4 children, 2 of which are adults, 1 teenager and 1 tween, 1 son-in-law and a sweet 2 year old rescue dog named Cowboy. Patrice is a creative person who enjoys sewing, home improvement projects, and is constantly redecorating her home. She enjoys studying the bible, listening to history documentaries and playing tennis and pickleball with her family.
Patrice is a believer and follower of Jesus. Her faith in Him only grew stronger when in 2018 she was hit with a series of medical challenges that changed her life forever.
She is a self-taught home improvement DIYer. Her goal is to encourage women over 50 to discover the world of woodworking and tap into their creative side.
Follow her (SassafrassHome) here-https://www.instagram.com/sassafrashome?igsh=dndtbWhtazF5bGRu&utm_source=qr
Tula Wilde is a mom operated, small batch, handcrafted business born out of a desire to spread the healing bounty of God's creation with people who are striving to improve their health. We look forward to guiding you into the wild, showing you the power of the plants that grow all around you.
Website-https://www.tulawilde.comInstagram-https://www.instagram.com/tula.wilde/
