
Ope There It Is
Jennie Koenig & Emily Caulkins
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Episode 12: Olivia Anthony and Craig Fallis
Ope There It Is
09/20/24 • 59 min
We're back with a new episode featuring some pretty AWESOME Pville Class of 2023 grads Olivia Anthony and Craig Fallis! This episode is full of awesome advice and lots of laughs!
Pville Founding Father descendent Liv and Self-Proclaimed Mama's Boy Craig sit down with us to talk about the transition from high school to college. Leaving home isn't always easy, and coming back to your hometown isn't always easy either. These two share their perspective on their first year and share advice for upcoming graduates who will be walking that path in the future. Their thoughts on what it's like to go from a small school where you know everyone to a big college is pretty interesting!
In addition, Craig and Liv share about their long friendship and the people who have been major influences in their lives. Craig credits "Mama Jeanie" Gilderbloom for some important life lessons and Liv shares about how her mom has demonstrated grace and taught her to live a life of kindness.
Other things discussed:
Hurricane Debbie
Lisa Bluder
Pville History
Barb Wilson
Pametha
Career Paths
Life Changes
Making Friends
This is a must listen episode. ENJOY!

11/03/23 • 43 min
We're back with another Jennie and Emily Chat! We like to throw these in between interview episodes whenever we can. In today's episode, we talk about the ingredients of Pumpkin Spice and just WHY it might be so addicting (lookin at you nutmeg). We share the results of the buzzfeed quiz: "What Cozy Fall Sweet Treat Matches Your Personality" (you can take it here). And we do an improvised commentary on the verse of the day from the YouVersion Bible App, which happened to be Hebrews 6:11.
Also, we try what is supposed to be the most difficult tongue twister in the english language. Hmmm.... Enjoy!

Episode 9: Interview with Mike Fust
Ope There It Is
09/15/23 • 79 min
Summer is over and we are BACK with another Ope There It Is interview! If you don't know Mike Fust, you'll want to after this chat. Mike is hilarious and full of love for the Pleasantville Community.
We talk about, well, a LOT. This interview was a long one. But as you listen, you'll see why! Mike has a lot of good things to say about Youth Ministry, Fine Arts, and so much more. And trust us when we say, you will ENJOY listening. Prepare yourself for many side conversations that are sure to make you laugh.
Mike is co-host of a podcast called "Live From The Path". We LOVE this show and had to add in one of our favorite Live From The Path Segments: Dear Live From The Path, in which a "Dear Abby" letter is read as if it was sent to the co-hosts, and they give their answers. They then compare their answers to the answer that was given by the "expert". We had to give it a try!
A little about Mike:
He and his wife Jerra have two girls, Grace and Ella. They have lived in Pleasantville for about 10 years now, calling it home. In that time they have come to serve both as volunteers and supporters of Pleasantville Youth Initiative, the Pleasantville Fine Arts Boosters, the Webb Shadle Library, and much more. Mike also leads a small youth group gathering that meets Wednesday nights at the library.
We are so grateful to call Mike friend! We hope you enjoy this interview!

Episode 6: Interview With Chad Rowson
Ope There It Is
02/14/23 • 47 min
Jennie and Emily sit down with Pleasantville Wrestling Coach and all around great guy Chad Rowson, aka the 1996 Class 2A 160lb State CHAMPION! Chad shares with us about wrestling, his career as a Park Ranger, clarifies a whole bunch of details about the DNR and conservation for Jennie, and walks Emily through the process of removing skunk "essence" if you are accidentally sprayed. Enjoy!!

12/08/22 • 43 min
In this episode, Jennie and Emily talk about the first Thanksgiving, How mean Santa is on the classic Rudolph, and the season of Advent!

10/04/22 • 46 min
In this episode, Jennie and Emily chat about topics relating to Biblical Hospitality. They share about their early cooking mishaps, talk about what the Bible says about hospitality, and how it impacts how they interact with others. They also discuss Mary and Martha (spoiler: Martha IS NOT the worst).
This episode is at times light-hearted and at times faith heavy. Enjoy!
Scripture: Romans 12; Romans 12:13
Challenges for listeners:
- Cook a meal or bake something for someone.
- Invite people to your home.
- Show hospitality to people in closest proximity to you first.

Episode 1: Interview With Michael Koenig
Ope There It Is
09/19/22 • 37 min
Emily and Jennie discuss Homecoming and then have their very first interview with practice run Michael Koenig, aka Jennie's husband, who is also super smart and stuff. We think he's a crop doctor or something?
...In all seriousness, we do discuss Michael's journey, a few of the people who changed the direction of his life, and how important it is to have mentors that help direct you!

Intro Episode
Ope There It Is
09/13/22 • 20 min
Welcome to "Ope, There it Is!" a podcast where we search for the gems hidden inside ordinary, every day, small town people. God has designed each of us with unique gifts. Often these gifts go unnoticed because they are hidden deep down within.
All it takes is a bit of digging and then, ope! there it is!
We, Jennie Koenig and Emily Caulkins, are co-founders of Pleasantville Youth Initiative in Pleasantville, IA. This podcast will have a little of this, a little of that, and interviews with local folks who are blessing their community in big ways.
On this episode, you'll hear the who, what, when, where, and why of this podcast. We talk a bit about the queen, our favorite seasons, and about why we believe in our small town.

Episode 11: Interview with Madilyn Rowson
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11/29/23 • 46 min
Madilyn Rowson is a senior at PHS and the captain of Pleasantville's first ever girls wrestling team. We got to sit down with her and talk all things wrestling! We discuss how the sport has impacted her and what she loves most about it. We also talked about how Girls Wrestling is confronting the long-held and deeply rooted stigmas around weight and body image. Girls Wrestling is only in its second year as a sanctioned sport in the state of Iowa, and it is growing rapidly! We are so proud of Madilyn's courage, leadership, and willingness to share her heart and her faith with anyone who needs it. Let's Go Trojans!

03/02/23 • 38 min
Jennie and Emily discuss the beloved and ever trending Girl Scout cookies. They answer a listener question: "If you were a Spice Girl, what would your Spice Girl name be?". And then they get serious for a gosh darn second and talk about the recent Asbury Revival that many of you may have heard about.
Here are a few links we mention in the podcast:
NY Times Article on Asbury Revival: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/23/us/kentucky-revival-asbury-university.html
Pleasantville Girl Scout Troop Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/gstroop624
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FAQ
How many episodes does Ope There It Is have?
Ope There It Is currently has 14 episodes available.
What topics does Ope There It Is cover?
The podcast is about Stories, Christianity, Lighthearted, Religion & Spirituality, Funny, Podcasts, Jesus and Inspiring.
What is the most popular episode on Ope There It Is?
The episode title 'Episode 11: Interview with Madilyn Rowson' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Ope There It Is?
The average episode length on Ope There It Is is 53 minutes.
How often are episodes of Ope There It Is released?
Episodes of Ope There It Is are typically released every 32 days, 17 hours.
When was the first episode of Ope There It Is?
The first episode of Ope There It Is was released on Sep 13, 2022.
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