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The Waco Shepherd's Heart PodcastWe Talk Waco With The SVP/Director of Strategic Initiatives of the Official Bank Of Baylor AthleticsDiscover the beating heart of Waco as we dive into a conversation with Jason Lavender, an executive from TFNB Your Bank for Life. Join us as we explore TFNB's remarkable history as one of the oldest entities in the Waco area and its unwavering dedication to the community. Learn how TFNB's Charity Champions program, a 501c3 initiative, empowers nonprofits, providing them with the skills and resources they need to thrive. We'll also delve into TFNB's unique connection as the official bank for Baylor athletics, showcasing their deep commitment to supporting the local community. Get ready to be inspired by...2023-05-1919 min
Central Texas Life with Ann HarderDavid Littlewood Chairman and CEO of TFNB, Your Bank for LifeOn this episode of Central Texas Life Ann talks to David Littlewood Chairman and CEO of TFNB, Your Bank for Life, about Charity Champions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-08-1739 min
Charity Champions PodcastBuilding strong communities with NeighborWorks WacoOn this episode:We're talking with NeighborWorks Waco's President and CEO Roy Nash. He explains how the organization helps people build wealth through homeownership. About the Charity Champions Podcast The Charity Champions Podcast is hosted by Randy Lane, AVP of Marketing for TFNB Your Bank For Life. The podcast is a way for Charity Champions to tell their stories through long-form interviews. About Charity ChampionsCharity Champions are nonprofit organizations chosen by TFNB Your Bank For Life employees after nomination by the com...2021-02-1626 min
Charity Champions PodcastHelping students succeed with STARS Book ClubsOn this episode:STARS Book Clubs works towards a future where every student in Waco, TX can read on grade level and succeed in life. They do this through volunteers from churches in Waco who provide encouragement, positive role models, and focused reading support. Executive Director Michael Jeter tells us about the impact the program has made in the community.About the Charity Champions Podcast The Charity Champions Podcast is hosted by Randy Lane, AVP of Marketing and Bo Mello, Marketing Bank Officer for TFNB Your Bank For Life. Th...2021-02-0820 min
Charity Champions PodcastSupporting the arts with The Art Center of WacoOn this episode of the Charity Champions Podcast: The Art Center of Waco. Board Member Hector Sabido tells us why supporting the arts is good for the entire community. Learn more about The Art Center's mission at artcenterwaco.orgAbout the Charity Champions Podcast The Charity Champions Podcast is hosted by Randy Lane, AVP of Marketing and Bo Mello, Marketing Bank Officer for TFNB Your Bank For Life. The podcast is a way for Charity Champions to tell their stories through long-form interviews. About Charity ChampionsCh...2021-01-0618 min
Charity Champions PodcastBuilding strong families with Legacy Family MinistriesLegacy Family Ministries deepens the roots of individuals with God’s truth so that their foundation as a married couple will be developed for the sake of the family institution. By strengthening the family they will in turn pass on God’s principles from one generation to the next.One of the ways Legacy supports engaged couples is through their Countdown marriage preparation courses. Couple meet with mentors and peers to talk about what it means to develop a Christ-centered marriage.Learn more on their website or on the Charity Champions website.2020-11-2429 min
Charity Champions PodcastDr Pepper Museum and Free Enterprise InstituteMore than just a museum, President and CEO Chris Dyer explains how the Dr Pepper Museum and Free Enterprise Institute is inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs.Learn more at charitychampions.org/dr-pepper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-10-2922 min
Charity Champions PodcastPreparing women for the workforce: Esther's ClosetRandy sits down with Executive Director of Esther's Closet, Rachel E. Pate. They talk about how the program is preparing women for the workforce. Esther’s Closet’s is a self-sufficiency program designed to equip women and children to escape the imprisonment of poverty. They provide interview and workplace outfits at no charge to unemployed women and those seeking new positions. They also help with resume writing and job performance skills to help women thrive in the workplace. They provide medical scrubs and restaurant/retail business attire for new employees. Learn more on their website. 2020-10-1931 min
Charity Champions PodcastFilling the gaps in mental health: Klaras Center for FamiliesWe sit down with Division Director Ron Kimbell to learn how Klaras Center for Families is closing the gaps in mental health for children, adolescents and young adults.Klaras Center for Families assists children and adolescents, ages 3 through 21, who evidence significant emotional and/or behavioral difficulties. These children must demonstrate a need for intensive services and meet eligibility requirements.About the Charity Champions Podcast The Charity Champions Podcast is hosted by Randy Lane, AVP of Marketing and Bo Mello, Marketing Bank Officer for TFNB Your Bank For Life. The podc...2020-10-0543 min
Charity Champions PodcastCharity Champions: Hospice MythsOn this episode we have CEO of Community Healthcare of Texas, Viki Jingle, and Volunteer Coordinator Sonya Wilson discuss the myths of hospice. They talk about the hospice process, how volunteers can get involved, and their recent re branding. About Community Healthcare of TexasAs the largest not-for-profit hospice and palliative care organization in Texas, we are proud to offer adult and pediatric palliative care and hospice services to our patients and their families. After providing hospice services for over 24 years, the organization has changed its name in all markets to Community Healthcare...2020-07-1738 min
Charity Champions PodcastCharity Champions: UnboundOn this episode we have Susan Peters of Unbound and Dr. Soo Battle of Camp Careful to discuss what advice they would give their younger selves about relationships and how to avoid unhealthy relationships.About Unbound:Unbound is an organization that fights against human trafficking. It started in 2012 in Waco, Texas with a focus to address the human trafficking that was going on in their own communities. It has grown into an organization with multiple chapters across the United States. About Camp Careful: Camp Careful was started by Dr...2020-06-0827 min
Charity Champions PodcastDevelop emotional intelligence as a leaderOn the episode:Chip Wilson, CEO of 360 Solutions, talks about how to develop emotional intelligence as the leader of an organization. This is the third leadership development session of Charity Champion's 2020 season.About the Charity Champions PodcastThe Charity Champions Podcast is hosted by Randy Lane, AVP of Marketing for TFNB Your Bank For Life. Charity Champions and the people they help come into our Triangle Tower podcast studio to tell the stories behind the champions.About Charity ChampionsCharity Champions are nonprofit organizations chosen by TFNB...2020-05-1847 min
Charity Champions PodcastNon-profit marketing during COVID-19Chip Wilson and 360 Solutions hosted another Zoom call for Charity Champions Executive Directors while all of us shelter in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this session, Chip talks about marketing during this time and how to engage your audience with storytelling.About the Charity Champions PodcastThe Charity Champions Podcast is hosted by Randy Lane, CTO and VP of Marketing for 360 Solutions. Charity Champions and the people they help come into our Triangle Tower podcast studio to tell the stories behind the champions.About Charity ChampionsCharity Champions...2020-04-2542 min
Charity Champions Podcast7 Areas of Transformation: Charity Champions PodcastBecause of COVID-19, we've had to get creative with our springtime leadership development sessions! Chip Wilson hosted a live Zoom call with Executive Directors from our 36 Charity Champions.The session was over the 7 Areas of Transformation: How to run an organization in these uncertain times. There are universal truths that will never change. Systems and processes might change during this outbreak, but the way we communicate and build effective teams remains the same. Want to follow along? Download the handout and listen to Chip talks about the 7 Areas of Transformation! Ho...2020-04-1050 min
Charity Champions PodcastDealing with grief over the holidays with Community HospiceOn this episode:Dealing with grief over the holidays with Community Hospice of Texas. Bereavement Coordinator Jennifer Caballero tells us about the grief counseling services Community Hospice offers. She also shares advice for helping those going through their first holiday season after a loss.Learn more about Community Hospice of Texas' Grief Care Services.Give them at call at (800) 958-5014 or email them at GriefCare@chot.org.Community Hospice of Texas is formerly known as Providence Hospice. We celebrate and recognize them as Charity Champions during our 2019 season. H...2019-12-1218 min
Charity Champions PodcastChip Wilson with John Morris: How Charity Champions startedThe Voice of the Bears John Morris talks with 360 Solutions Founder and CEO Chip Wilson about the origins of the Charity Champions program. Chip was live with John ahead of Baylor's game against Texas. Learn more about the Charity Champions program and listen to more podcast episodes at charitychampions.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-11-2604 min
Charity Champions PodcastRhett Revolution with John Morris: Voice of the BearsListen to Rhett Revolution's Gameday radio interview with Voice of the Bears, John Morris. Learn more about Rhett Revolution at charitychampions.org/rhett-revolution Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-11-1805 min
Charity Champions PodcastRhett Revolution: Charity Champions PodcastOn this episode:When Lorna and Jimmy Hering's son Rhett passed away unexpectedly, they and the community of McGregor, Texas were devastated. Now, Rhett's legacy of kindness and caring is spreading through Rhett Revolution: a nonprofit dedicated to helping others. Rhett Revolution runs the McGregor Food Pantry, helps with nutrition in school, supports grieving parents, and awards scholarships. Those who knew Rhett said helping people was something that came naturally to him. Learn more at rhettrevolution.org. Find out more about the nonprofit's experience as a Charity Champion at charitychampions.org/rhett-revolution.About...2019-11-1519 min
Charity Champions PodcastKeep Waco Beautiful: Charity Champions PodcastOn this podcast:Executive Director Ashely Crownover tells us how Keep Waco Beautiful helps the city look good through conversation, cleanups, and education.From their website:Keep Waco Beautiful was started in 1979 as the Beautification Committee of Waco. The committee changed its name in the 1980's to Keep Waco Beautiful. What once started as a small committee dedicated to beautifying the community is now a non-profit organization with over 13,000 volunteers and a plethora of activities yearly. Our mission is to help make Waco a cleaner, healthier, sa...2019-10-2928 min
Charity Champions PodcastProvidence HospiceOn this episode:Community Ambassador Bronda Hayes tells us how Providence Hospice serves the community as the only nonprofit hospice in the area.More about Providence Hospice:Community Hospice of Texas and Providence Hospice have been providing home care, inpatient care and respite care since 1996 to patients that have been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness with a prognosis of six months or less. Providing compassionate end-of-life care for those living with an illness while providing support for those caring for a loved one is the mission of Community Hospice of Texas and P...2019-10-1122 min
Charity Champions PodcastChildren's Advocacy Center with John MorrisChildren's Advocacy Center of Central Texas Executive Director Michelle Carter joins Baylor's "Voice of the Bears" John Morris to talk about the nonprofit ahead of Baylor's Iowa State game.Learn more at charitychampions.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-10-0703 min
Charity Champions PodcastChildren's Advocacy Center of Central TexasOn this episode:Randy sits down with Children's Advocacy Center of Central Texas' Executive Director Michelle Carter to talk about how their organization works with victims and their families to provide protection, justice, and healing. The Children's Advocacy Center is our third Charity Champion of the year.More about Children's Advocacy Center:Here at Children's Advocacy Center Of Central Texas (CACCT), our mission is to provide comprehensive services to protect, promote healing and enhance the quality of life for abused and neglected children. No child should have to experience that...2019-09-2425 min
Charity Champions PodcastCommunities in Schools on The Baylor Alumni Radio Show with John Morris, The Voice of the Baylor Bears,Communities in Schools of the Heart of Texas Executive Director Mike Harper joined Voice of the Bears John Morris on The Baylor Alumni Radio show. Visit charitychampions.org/cis for more info on Communities in Schools and to listen to their other podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-09-1104 min
Charity Champions PodcastCommunities in Schools: Surrounding Students with SupportRandy Lane sits down with Mike Harper, Executive Director of Communities in Schools of the Heart of Texas. They talk about how CIS helps students stay in school. Mike talks about how Communities in Schools uses mentors, small groups, and school-wide activities to help kids flourish.The mission of Communities In Schools of the Heart of Texas is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.Find out more by visiting cishot.org or charitychampions.org/cisAbout the Charity...2019-09-0636 min
Charity Champions PodcastNo Limitations helps everyone feel includedOn the episodeExecutive Director Coleen Heaton tells us how No Limitations helps those with developmental or physical challenges participate in sports and other activities.No Limitations, Inc. provides athletic and social opportunities for those with special needs in our community. No Limitations is our first Champion of the 2019 season. Keep an eye out for them on the field this Saturday as Baylor University takes on Stephen F. Austin!Learn more and listen to other podcasts at charitychampions.orgAbout the Charity Champions PodcastThe Charity Cham...2019-08-3031 min
Charity Champions PodcastFriends For Life supports those without a support systemFriends for Life helps those without a support system live healthy, independent lives. Founder and Executive Director Inez Russell tells us how their programs have expanded over the 30 years they’ve been helping the community.About the Charity Champions PodcastThe Charity Champions Podcast is by Randy Lane, VP of Marketing for 360 Solutions. He invites Charity Champions and the people they help into the studio to hear the stories behind the champions.About Charity ChampionsCharity Champions are nonprofit organizations chosen by TFNB Your Bank For Life employees after be...2019-05-2326 min
Charity Champions PodcastFeeding Waco's Hungry with Shepherd's HeartShepherd’s heart started as a food pantry helping food-insecure families in Waco. Now they’re feeding more than 29,000 families each year. Shepherd’s Heart also operates a resell shop and teaches life-skills classes to try and break the cycles of poverty in the community. Learn more on the Shepherd's Heart website.Follow them on Facebook and Twitter.About the Charity Champions PodcastThe Charity Champions Podcast is co-hosted by Dale Smith, Director of Community Outreach for TFNB Your Bank For Life, and Randy Lane, CTO and VP of Mark...2019-03-1038 min
Charity Champions PodcastEP 19: Creating Families with Nightlight Christian AdoptionsRandy and Dale sit down with Nightlight Christian Adoptions Waco Executive Director Erin Wheeler-Cerone to talk about how they help find loving Christian homes for children put up for adoption. We discuss domestic, international, and embryo adoption. Erin also tells us how adoptive parents should approach telling their kids about the process.Learn more about Nightlight at: https://www.nightlight.org/texas-office/About the Charity Champions PodcastThe Charity Champions Podcast is co-hosted by Dale Smith, Director of Community Outreach for TFNB Your Bank For Life, and Randy Lane, CTO and...2019-01-1155 min
Charity Champions PodcastEP 18: Gameday SpecialHappy Thanksgiving week, everyone! This is Randy Lane with a special edition of the Charity Champions podcast. We’re going to play two interviews from last week’s Baylor game. First, we’ll hear Sheree Corn’s interview with the voice of the bears, John Morris. She’s in charge of community outreach at Pack of Hope. She’ll explain how their organization is erasing hunger by giving food-insecure kids bags of nutritious snack over the weekend. A lot these kids would otherwise go several days without anything to eat. After that, we’ll hear John’s interview with David Littlewood...2018-11-2010 min
Charity Champions PodcastEP 17: Fighting Hunger with Pack of HopeRandy sits down with Co-Founders of McLennan County Pack of Hope Jane Bounds and Cliff Reece. Pack of Hope helps food insecure children in McLennan County by sending them home from school over the weekend with a pack of nutritious food. While they're currently packing up meals for over a thousands kids each week, more than 26,000 children in McLennan County are considered food insecure.Learn more about Pack of Hope at packofhope.orgThanks for listening to the Charity Champions Podcast. This podcast is produced by 360 Solutions and Randy Lane. To learn more...2018-11-1626 min
Charity Champions PodcastEP 16: Helping kids thrive with the Junior League of WacoRandy sits down with Holly Burchett and Jana Hixson of the Junior League of Waco to talk about their focus on early childhood education in the city.Be sure and visit Deck the Halls Friday - Sunday (Nov. 2nd - 4th) at the Waco Convention Center. Visit https://www.jlwaco.org/ for more details.About Junior LeagueThe Junior League of Waco is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving our community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its...2018-11-0234 min
Charity Champions PodcastEP 15: Restoring Uganda with Restoration GatewayRandy and Dale sit down with Dr. Tim and Janice McCall of Restoration Gateway. Their mission is 700 acres of land in Northern Uganda. They work to restore peace and heal wounds among the vulnerable children and war-torn people in the area.About the Charity ChampionsThe ministry of Restoration Gateway started in 2004 when seven Ugandan men began meeting to pray under a tree on the land presently held by the project. Their prayer was that God would send someone to help restore all that the enemy had stolen in their land. God answered...2018-10-0535 min
Charity Champions PodcastEP 14: Giving Homeless Teens a Safe Place to Thrive - The Cove Heart of TexasRandy sits down with the Executive Director of The Cove Heart of Texas, Kelly Atkinson. They talk about the youth homelessness epidemic across the country, and how The Cove is fighting it by providing a safe place for teens to thrive.Learn more about The Cove at: thecovewaco.orgLearn more about Charity Champions at: charitychampions.orgAbout The Cove - Heart of TexasAfter working as Homeless Liaison for Waco Independent School District for five years, Cheryl Pooler saw a huge problem. As she met with student after...2018-09-2136 min
Charity Champions PodcastEP 13: Helping Men of Color succeed - The MCC Foundation Men of Color Success InitiativeOnly 27% of men of color enrolled at McLennan Community College come back to college the following year. To combat that alarming statistic, the MCC Foundation brought the Men of Color Success Initiative to campus. The program helps men of color find available services and pairs them with mentors. They also sponsor trips to neighboring college campuses for visits and leadership conferences. Program Coordinator Dr. Frank Graves and MCC Foundation Executive Director Kim Patterson join Randy in the studio to talk about the program.Learn more about the MCC Foundation Men of Color Success Initiative at: http...2018-09-1431 min
Charity Champions PodcastEP 12: Fighting the School-To-Prison Pipeline with the Talitha Koum InstituteRandy interviews Susan Cowley, Executive Director of the Talitha Koum Institute. The Talitha Koum Institute is a mental health and therapeutic nursery for extreme-risk infants and toddlers. Susan tells us how toxic stress at an early age can affect a child's brain.About the nonprofit:CrossTies Ecumenical Church founded Talitha Koum Institute (TKI). They wanted to help the children of the Kate Ross public housing neighborhood of South Waco. Find them online at: talithakoum.comAbout the Charity Champions PodcastThe Charity Champions Podcast is co-hosted...2018-08-3156 min
Charity Champions PodcastEP 11: From Victim to AdvocateJulia Walsh spent four years as a sex trafficking victim. With the help of Charity Champion UnBound, she was able to escape. Now she helps other women recognize the warning signs. Please go back and listen to episodes 9 and 10 to learn more.Find UnBound online:WebsiteFacebookInstagramAbout the podcastThanks for listening to the Charity Champions Podcast. This podcast is produced by 360 Solutions and Randy Lane. To learn more about Charity Champions, please visit charitychampions.orgCharity Champions ar...2018-08-1356 min
Charity Champions PodcastEP 10: How Sheriff Parnell McNamara Fights Human TraffickingDale Smith and Randy Lane sit down with McLennan County Sheriff Parnell McNamara to talk about how the Sheriff's Department teams up with Charity Champions Winner UnBound to fight human trafficking in Central Texas.This is part two of our three part series on human trafficking in Central Texas. Episode 9 featured UnBound's Director Susan Peters talking about her organizations role in caring for human trafficking victims. In Episode 11 we'll hear from a survivor of sex trafficking that's now an advocated for UnBound.About the Charity Champions PodcastThe Charity Champions...2018-07-0336 min
Charity Champions PodcastEP 9: UnBound's Mission to End Human TraffickingAbout this episodeRandy and Dale sit down with UnBound's National Director Susan Peters to talk about how her organization is working to stop human trafficking in Central Texas and the world. They discuss how to identify the signs of human trafficking. Susan also talks about how UnBound works with law enforcement to comfort victims. This is the first in a three podcast series on human trafficking in Central Texas. Stay tuned for our next episode featuring McLennan County Sheriff Parnell McNamara. We'll wrap up the series by talking to a former victim of sex trafficking.2018-06-0631 min
Charity Champions PodcastEP 8: The Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and ChildrenDale Smith and Randy lane sit down with Executive Director Barbara Wright to talk about how The Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children helps victims transition to survivors.About the Advocacy Center:Many people are hurting because of an act of violence committed against them. Anyone – men, women, and children may be affected by violence. Our children are subjected to neglect, physical, emotional and sexual abuse. Research shows as many as 1 in 4 girls will be victims of sexual abuse by the time they are 18-years-old. For boys, the number is 1 in 6. Often the a...2018-05-1633 min
Charity Champions PodcastEP 7: Tanna's Story - Care NetRandy sits down with Care Net CEO Deborah McGregor and and Client Tanna Thomas to talk about her amazing story. At one point, Tanna didn't have reliable housing and had her two older children were taken away. Now, with the help of Care Net, she has given birth to a healthy daughter. She has a place to live, a job, and all children in her custody.More about Care NetSince 2004, the Care Net Pregnancy Center of Central Texas serves over 2,600 clients each year for pregnancy testing. They promise that they will listen...2018-04-1937 min
Charity Champions PodcastEP 6: Care Net Pregnancy Center of Central TexasDale and Chip sit down with Deborah McGregor, CEO of Care Net Pregnancy Center of Central Texas. Care Net provides services for women like pregnancy testing, ultrasound, STD referrals, and advice on pregnancy options. Deborah tells us how her organization has helped pregnant women since its founding, including the incredible story about one client who gave birth in her car!More about Care Net:Since 2004, the Care Net Pregnancy Center of Central Texas has served over 2,600 clients each year for pregnancy testing. They promise they will listen to the concerns of pregnant women...2018-03-301h 01
Charity Champions PodcastEP 5: Christian Women's Job CorpsDale and Randy sit down with Executive Director Suzanne Hack from Christian Women's Job Corps of McLennan County. CWJC helps women get the education and training they need to find quality jobs and realize their dreams.Find them online at: cwjcwaco.org/More about CWJC:Since its formation in September of 2003, Christian Women’s Job Corps of McLennan County has helped equip women in Waco and surrounding areas with both job training and life skills. Through a six mon...2018-03-0232 min
Charity Champions PodcastEP 4: Jesus Said LoveDale and Randy sit down with Brett and Emily Mills of Jesus Said Love to talk about their work with commercial sex workers in several Texas cities. Their mission is to share the revolutionary love of Christ with people in the commercial sex industry by awakening hope and empowering change. Jesus Said Love became a Charity Champion in 2017.Jesus Said Love's annual fundraiser, Wild Torch, is April 23rd. Wild Torch is more than a fundraiser. The event brings together food, art, music, and dance in the historic Hippodrome Theater in Downtown Waco. More info about the...2018-02-151h 09Charity Champions PodcastEP 3: Heart of Texas Veterans One StopChip Wilson, Dale Smith, and Randy Lane sit down with Heart of Texas Veterans One Stop Director DeLisa Russell to talk about how the Veterans One Stop started, services they provide, and alarming statistics on veterans in Central Texas.The mission of the Heart of Texas Veterans One Stop is to provide veterans and their families a facility where a variety of fundamental services can be accessed at one location. The purpose of the Veterans One Stop Center is to provide assistance, camaraderie, education and information to our veterans as well as their dependents.2018-02-0140 min
Charity Champions PodcastEP 2: Building TrustWe recently kicked off our first Charity Champions Leadership Development Session of the new year. Chip Wilson, CEO of 360 Solutions, talks about Building Trust. Thanks for listening to the Charity Champions Podcast. This podcast is produced by 360 Solutions and Randy Lane. To learn more about Charity Champions, please visit charitychampionsforlife.com. Charity Champions are nonprofit organizations working to make a positive impact in the Central Texas community. Each fall, TFNB Your Bank For Life employees chose six nonprofits from nominations that are made on our this website. Anyone can submit a nomination, and nomi...2018-01-1540 min
Charity Champions PodcastEP 1: Boys & Girls Clubs of WacoChip, Dale, and Randy sit down with Boys & Girls Clubs of Waco Executive Director James Jarmon and Board President Brad Sharp. They talk about the how the nonprofit started, and how it's having a positive affect on Waco-area kids. More information on this podcast at charitychampionsforlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-01-0233 min