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Butch Ginther and Gretchen Castleman, board members with Essentials Outreach, join us on the podcast to share about how their work to give hygiene products to individuals and families in rural communities in Northwest Arkansas is impacting hundreds of lives. Beer and Hymns is supported by: https://cfonet.biz/ (CFO Network), https://bikerackbrewing.com/ (Bike Rack Brewing Co.), https://fnbnwa.com/ (FNBNWA), https://www.kindcreativeco.com/ (Kind Creative), https://www.theneighborhood.church/ (The Neighborhood Church), https://www.8thandwalton.com/ (8th and Walton), https://www.canvaschurch.life/ (Canvas Church), and https://fumcbentonville.org/ (First United Methodist Church in Downtown Bentonville). Produced by Gloria Echevarria and Ken Weatherford Music recorded and arranged by Matt Nelson Theme song, "All of the Hard Days are Gone" written by https://www.kevinmckrell.com/ (Kevin McKrell)

Kelly Sampson, Development Director for Open Avenues, joins us on the podcast to share about the amazing work they do alongside and with individuals with disabilities by helping support them in personal growth and achieving their own vocational goals. Beer and Hymns is supported by: https://cfonet.biz/ (CFO Network), https://bikerackbrewing.com/ (Bike Rack Brewing Co.), https://fnbnwa.com/ (FNBNWA), https://www.kindcreativeco.com/ (Kind Creative), https://www.theneighborhood.church/ (The Neighborhood Church), https://www.8thandwalton.com/ (8th and Walton), and https://fumcbentonville.org/ (First United Methodist Church in Downtown Bentonville). Produced by Gloria Echevarria and Ken Weatherford Music recorded and arranged by Matt Nelson Theme song, "All of the Hard Days are Gone" written by https://www.kevinmckrell.com/ (Kevin McKrell)

Tracy Green, Operations and Program Director for Dress for Success Northwest Arkansas, joins us on the podcast as we share about the incredible work of Dress for Success and the many lives impacted in Northwest Arkansas. Beer and Hymns is supported by: https://cfonet.biz/ (CFO Network), https://bikerackbrewing.com/ (Bike Rack Brewing Co.), https://fnbnwa.com/ (FNBNWA), https://www.kindcreativeco.com/ (Kind Creative), https://www.theneighborhood.church/ (The Neighborhood Church), https://www.8thandwalton.com/ (8th and Walton), and https://fumcbentonville.org/ (First United Methodist Church in Downtown Bentonville). Produced by Gloria Echevarria and Ken Weatherford Music recorded and arranged by Matt Nelson Theme song, "All of the Hard Days are Gone" written by https://www.kevinmckrell.com/ (Kevin McKrell)

Jody Dilday, Chair of the Board for Beer and Hymns and VP of the Arkansas Community Foundation, joins us on the podcast as we talk all about Beer and Hymns. Beer and Hymns is supported by: https://cfonet.biz/ (CFO Network), https://bikerackbrewing.com/ (Bike Rack Brewing Co.), https://fnbnwa.com/ (FNBNWA), https://www.kindcreativeco.com/ (Kind Creative), https://www.theneighborhood.church/ (The Neighborhood Church), and https://fumcbentonville.org/ (First United Methodist Church in Downtown Bentonville). Produced by Gloria Echevarria and Ken Weatherford Music recorded and arranged by Matt Nelson Theme song, "All of the Hard Days are Gone" by https://www.kevinmckrell.com/ (Kevin McKrell)

Kate Lunsford joins us to share about the hope that the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter provides to kids all around the state. Beer and Hymns is supported by: https://cfonet.biz/ (CFO Network), https://bikerackbrewing.com/ (Bike Rack Brewing Co.), https://fnbnwa.com/ (FNBNWA), https://www.kindcreativeco.com/ (Kind Creative), https://www.theneighborhood.church/ (The Neighborhood Church), and https://fumcbentonville.org/ (First United Methodist Church in Downtown Bentonville). Produced by Gloria Echevarria and Ken Weatherford Music by Matt Nelson Theme song, "All of the Hard Days are Gone" by https://www.kevinmckrell.com/ (Kevin McKrell)

Holly Clarke and Garrett Lewis join us to share about the amazing work of the Children's Advocacy Center of Benton Co. Beer and Hymns is supported by: https://cfonet.biz/ (CFO Network), https://bikerackbrewing.com/ (Bike Rack Brewing Co.), https://fnbnwa.com/ (FNBNWA), https://www.kindcreativeco.com/ (Kind Creative), https://www.theneighborhood.church/ (The Neighborhood Church), and https://fumcbentonville.org/ (First United Methodist Church in Downtown Bentonville). Produced by Gloria Echevarria and Ken Weatherford Music by Matt Nelson Theme song, "All of the Hard Days are Gone" by https://www.kevinmckrell.com/ (Kevin McKrell)

Linsday Dover and Danielle Pezely share of their love and work with the Down Syndrome Connection of Northwest Arkansas. Beer and Hymns is supported by: https://cfonet.biz/ (CFO Network), https://bikerackbrewing.com/ (Bike Rack Brewing Co.), https://fnbnwa.com/ (FNBNWA), https://www.kindcreativeco.com/ (Kind Creative), https://www.theneighborhood.church/ (The Neighborhood Church), and https://fumcbentonville.org/ (First United Methodist Church in Downtown Bentonville). Produced by Gloria Echevarria and Ken Weatherford Music by Matt Nelson Theme song, "All of the Hard Days are Gone" by https://www.kevinmckrell.com/ (Kevin McKrell)

Coletta Jones Patterson shares about her own call to nonprofit work, how the Teen Action Support Center empowers teens to take action in their own lives and communities, and how the TASC team adapted to support the unique challenges of teens during the pandemic. Beer and Hymns is supported by: https://cfonet.biz/ (CFO Network), https://bikerackbrewing.com/ (Bike Rack Brewing Co.), https://fnbnwa.com/ (FNBNWA), https://www.kindcreativeco.com/ (Kind Creative), https://www.theneighborhood.church (The Neighborhood Church), and https://fumcbentonville.org/ (First United Methodist Church in Downtown Bentonville). Produced by Gloria Echevarria and Ken Weatherford Music by Matt Nelson Theme song, "All of the Hard Days are Gone" by https://www.kevinmckrell.com/ (Kevin McKrell)

Jo and Scott Rampy are relentless in their pursuit of a cure for Multiple Sclerosis. Hear the story of their wildly successful research foundation, the triathlon festival they accidentally started, and how hope keeps them moving. Beer and Hymns is supported by: https://cfonet.biz/ (CFO Network), https://bikerackbrewing.com/ (Bike Rack Brewing Co.), https://fnbnwa.com/ (FNBNWA), https://www.kindcreativeco.com/ (Kind Creative), https://www.theneighborhood.church (The Neighborhood Church), and https://fumcbentonville.org/ (First United Methodist Church in Downtown Bentonville). Produced by Gloria Echevarria and Ken Weatherford Music by Matt Nelson Theme song, "All of the Hard Days are Gone" by https://www.kevinmckrell.com/ (Kevin McKrell)

Laugh at the Darkness is produced by BeerAndHymns.com. This is a podcast featuring stories of goodness, light, laughter, and love. Each month we’ll share a drink or two with non-profit leaders, band members, song writers, and everyday people doing awesome stuff to make the world a better place. We invite you to tune in each month with your favorite beverage as we laugh at the darkness together. Beer and Hymns is supported by: https://cfonet.biz/ (CFO Network), https://bikerackbrewing.com/ (Bike Rack Brewing Co.), https://fnbnwa.com/ (FNBNWA), https://www.kindcreativeco.com/ (Kind Creative), https://www.theneighborhood.church/ (The Neighborhood Church), and https://fumcbentonville.org/ (First United Methodist Church in Downtown Bentonville). Produced by Gloria Echevarria and Ken Weatherford Music by Matt Nelson Theme song, "All of the Hard Days are Gone" by https://www.kevinmckrell.com/ (Kevin McKrell)