Ope There It Is

Ope There It Is

Jennie Koenig & Emily Caulkins

Episodes 17
Avg. Duration 52m
Activity Active
Since Sep 2022
Latest Episode Nov 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Months
Format
Episodic
Hosting
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About This Podcast

A couple of small town midwestern ladies finding the gems hidden away in the hearts of small town people. We tell the stories and even interview people from our small-town Iowa area and learn about the incredible things they've seen and done. We'll also talk about Jesus and cake and butter cows and whatever the heck else. We (Jennie & Emily) believe God creates each person with unique beauty and purpose, like a gem buried waiting to be discovered. This doesn't always look fancy, or create "success" or fame. Our goal is to discover the gems hiding inside average, ordinary, small-town people. All it takes is a little digging and then, OPE! There it is!

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Recent Episodes

Episode 16: Interview with Deb Core

Nov 04, 2025 1h 9m

From the time she was a 7th grader in rural Minnesota, Deb Core knew she was passionate about livestock judging. Her mentors in 4H inspired her to pursue a path that would lead her to build a new…

Episode 15: Interview with Mr. Tom Wilkins

May 14, 2025 1h 15m

Mr. Wilkins: A name which shall live in Pleasantville infamy. A name which nearly anyone who attended middle school at PCSD holds with both reverence and fondness. Why? Because Mr. Tom Wilkins is the…

Episode 14: Interview with Tara Williams

Apr 11, 2025 1h 10m

Tara Williams is a Pleasantville girl through and through and she is BACK to her hometown as the Pleasantville Community School District's Activities Director. Tara sits down with us to talk about…

Episode 13: Interview with Eric Goodale

Feb 10, 2025 1h 55m

If you would like to help the Goodale family, you can find ways to do that here. If you would like to watch the prayer night video mentioned in this podcast, you can watch it here. Eric Goodale, the…

Episode 12: Olivia Anthony and Craig Fallis

Sep 20, 2024 59m

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…

Episode 11: Interview with Madilyn Rowson

Nov 29, 2023 46m

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…

Episode 10: J&E Chat: Nutmeg and LSD, Fall Treat Personality Quiz, Hebrews 11:6

Nov 03, 2023 43m

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…

Episode 9: Interview with Mike Fust

Sep 15, 2023 1h 19m

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.…

Interview with Lindsay Phipps

Apr 03, 2023 57m

Emily and Jennie sit down with PHS alum and Pleasantville native Lindsay Phipps! She tells us about growing up in Pleasantville, her time with Lois Turnage as a mentor on the PHS Dance Team, her…

Episode 7: J&E Chat: Girl Scout Cookies, Spice Girls, Asbury Revival

Mar 02, 2023 38m

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…

Episode 6: Interview With Chad Rowson

Feb 14, 2023 47m

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…

Episode 5: Interview with Bryce Caulkins and Adoniah Koenig

Jan 03, 2023 44m

We're rolling into the new year with a very special Christmas Break interview with Emily's son, Bryce, and Jennie's daughter, Adoniah (Addie). We discuss New Years resolutions, December birthdays,…

Episode 4- J&E Convo- First Thanksgiving, Christmas, Advent, Rudolph

Dec 08, 2022 43m

In this episode, Jennie and Emily talk about the first Thanksgiving, How mean Santa is on the classic Rudolph, and the season of Advent!

Episode 3: Interview With Carol Beier

Oct 24, 2022 58m

Trick or Treat! Emily and Jennie discuss Halloween costumes, favorite candy, and then interview the one and only CAROL BEIER! Born and raised in Pleasantville, Carol is a staple in the community and…

Episode 2: J&E Chat: Cooking Mishaps, Biblical Hospitality, Snickers, Frodo

Oct 04, 2022 46m

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…

Episode 1: Interview With Michael Koenig

Sep 19, 2022 37m

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…

Intro Episode

Sep 13, 2022 20m

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…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Ope There It Is have?

Ope There It Is has published 17 episodes since September 2022, covering topics in Christianity, Religion & Spirituality.

Is Ope There It Is still active?

Ope There It Is is currently active with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 52m.

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