Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast

Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly
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Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly, the director of the Veranda Ministries in Gallatin, TN, is the host of this conversational journey on aging, care-giving and most of all - loving the elderly. You will learn, laugh, cry and desire to do more to help those who qualify as the "invisible elderly." This bi-monthly podcast will feature some of today's experts on dementia, Alzheimer's, senior advocacy and aging. It's Mary Anne's desire to see Christians and the church be on the forefront of caring and showing respect and dignity to our aging population. She not only preaches it - she lives it. Mary Anne is also the author of the book "Remember For Me" - Life Lessons from Those Living with Dementia. www.theverandaministries.org

  1. 3D AGO

    71. Two Hearts, One Mission (Heart of Mary House and the Veranda Ministries)

    The Heart of Mary House (HOMH) began in a two bedroom home located in the South Nashville area on the campus of St. Edward Church. The mission of Heart of Mary House is to provide a safe, comfortable, and peaceful home-like setting for underserved people who have been given a terminal prognosis and need somewhere to stay and someone to care for them during their final days and weeks. They were able to host two residents at a time in this home. Today’s episode, host Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly and HOMH’s director, Kim Derrick. share in the celebration of a new property for HOMH that was obtained in November of 2024. They moved their first resident into the home on February 17, 2025. This home has six bedrooms, two living areas, two full baths, a full kitchen, and two office spaces. The design of the home is more perfect than they could have ever imagined. HOMH is grateful and excited to care for triple the amount of people needing a safe, comfortable and peaceful home-like setting.  Nothing could be more perfect than two very distinct ministries, with brand new locations (The Veranda Ministries and Heart of Mary House) celebrating new buildings at the same time.  Two hearts; One mission - to care for those in their desperate time of need. Ribbon cutting ceremony for the new location of “Veranda Ministries” will be  April 1st, 2025 at 1pm - 650 Nashville Pike, Building 4, Gallatin, TN 37066. Refreshments will follow. The public is invited.   https://heartofmaryhouse.org/ https://theverandaministries.org/

    40 min

  2. MAR 7

    70. International Doula Life Movement Founder/CEO Anna Marie Adams

    Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly's guest, Anna Marie Adams, is an exceptional digital creator and Founder/CEO of the International Doula Life Movement. This episode is an honest conversation between both of these qualified and expert spokespersons for the need for doulas at every stage of seasoned life. This amazing partnership between the Veranda Ministries and IDLM continues to bring hope and answers for families, dealing with serious health conditions as well as end-of-life. From patient rights to final transitions, IDLM is a compassionate relationship-based care and resource for all who potentially desire to be an end-of-life doula, or those needing help with life planning. IDLM offers international doulas of all specialties a values and mission-based education, resource center, and community committed to helping them support others. Their motto: "Become an expert in helping the dying manage life’s final stage." For more information on IDLM, https://www.internationaldoulalifemovement.com Veranda Ministries, https://www.verandaministries.org

    43 min
  3. 69. The Gift of Love

    FEB 14

    69. The Gift of Love

    The Veranda Ministries has a new building and a new projection of goals to reach the aging community of Gallatin, TN and the surrounding areas. What an exciting look into the facility, the dreams fulfilled and the people that make it all happen. Founder and Director, Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly candidly talks about this God-inspired transition in this episode. It is truly a gift of love!  For questions, comments and ways to support the Veranda Ministries, get on www.verandaministries.org

    27 min
  4. 68. Mary Anne's Story (Simulcast from the "I Love To Tell the Story Podcast")

    JAN 16

    68. Mary Anne's Story (Simulcast from the "I Love To Tell the Story Podcast")

    Celebrating the collaboration with the “I Love To Tell The Story” Podcast with Dave Clark and Dusty Wells and the “Aging Angst and Alleluias Podcast” episode is an amazing conversation between Dave, Dusty and Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly. So what's her story, and why are Dave and Dusty so excited to share it? As her followers and subscribers already know, Mary Anne is the founder of an exceptional non-profit organization called the www.VerandaMinistries.org. Dave Clark says it right: “If you or someone in your family has had to walk through the dark journey known as Dementia and you are searching for honest answers from someone who truly understands, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Mary Anne strongly believes it’s our Christian duty to treat our senior adults with respect and dignity and she lives out that call with unparalleled passion.” Be sure to also subscribe and follow “I Love To Tell The Story Podcast.” https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-love-to-tell-the-story/id1708725179

    1h 14m
  5. 67. The Voices of Dementia Know How to Celebrate!

    JAN 1

    67. The Voices of Dementia Know How to Celebrate!

    This live, on-location New Year's Eve party at the Veranda is a heart-warming reminder that even those with dementia know how to cut the rug and celebrate! The dialogue, the joy and the excitement are some of the best gifts these wonderful friends can share with each other. Their stories live forever. For contributions to this exceptional respit program, get on www.verandaministries.org.

    20 min
  6. 66. "A Strange Way" (Behind the Scenes of the Veranda Benefit)

    12/04/2024

    66. "A Strange Way" (Behind the Scenes of the Veranda Benefit)

    You can't imagine the prep and detail it takes to pull off an amazing gala event and concert like "A Christmas To Remember" - The Veranda Ministries Benefit every year. The staff, board and volunteers were ready to roll on that December 2nd night. This episode is on location from the women's rest room, because we ALL know, some of the greatest coversations start when women get together, readying themselves before an event. Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly and Sue Duffield candidly and comedicly talk about the value of this extraordinary gathering of musicians, friends, family and those glorious Marketplace baskets! Remember www.verandaministries.org for your end-of-year giving, helping those with dementia and Alzheimer's.

    21 min
  7. 65. No Wrinkles On My Mind or Spirit! (Debra Talley, Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly & Sue Duffield)

    11/20/2024

    65. No Wrinkles On My Mind or Spirit! (Debra Talley, Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly & Sue Duffield)

    This enjoyable and spontaneous episode tells the ages-long story of how three very different women can be blessed to share the same bond, banter and beliefs. Debra Talley, Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly and Sue Duffield understand the meaning of significance and purpose in their mature years, but none of that happens without humor and the joy of not taking themselves seriously! The one commonality that they all have is a desire to make a difference in the dementia world.  Also shared on this episode is The Veranda's Annual "A Christmas To Remember" - a benefit concert and Marketplace, taking place at Three Oaks Church, Gallatin, TN on Monday evening, December 2nd, 2025 with doors opening at 5pm. For tickets, get on www.verandaministries.org

    47 min
  8. 64. The ENCORE Episode with Teepa Snow (Talking Hospice and Dementia)

    10/23/2024

    64. The ENCORE Episode with Teepa Snow (Talking Hospice and Dementia)

    This ENCORE episode features host Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly and Teepa Snow, discussing honestly about hospice and dementia. Teepa's "The Positive Approach to Care" (PAC) is by far the greatest influence for Mary Anne's vision and work-ethic, otherwise known as "The Veranda Ministries." www.verandaministries.org

    26 min
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    Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly, the director of the Veranda Ministries in Gallatin, TN, is the host of this conversational journey on aging, care-giving and most of all - loving the elderly. You will learn, laugh, cry and desire to do more to help those who qualify as the "invisible elderly." This bi-monthly podcast will feature some of today's experts on dementia, Alzheimer's, senior advocacy and aging. It's Mary Anne's desire to see Christians and the church be on the forefront of caring and showing respect and dignity to our aging population. She not only preaches it - she lives it. Mary Anne is also the author of the book "Remember For Me" - Life Lessons from Those Living with Dementia. www.theverandaministries.org

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