Welcome back to The HOPEful Connection! In this episode, host Staci Owen is joined by Restoring Hope's own Whitley Lemon to announce that registration for our annual r3 Conference is officially live.

Taking place September 11th and 12th, 2026 at Camp Barnabas in Purdy, Missouri, this year's event is evolving into an optional, fully inclusive two-day experience. Best of all? It remains completely free for our caregivers, team members, clients, and—new this year—natural children of our caregivers (ages 7+).

Stacy and Whitley dive deep into:

• The true meaning of r3: Reach, Restore, Repeat.
• How caregiver feedback shaped this year's exciting changes, including the Friday night decompress session featuring karaoke, swimming, and an ice cream truck.
• A preview of keynote speaker Josh Varner’ ...