Odyssey, Inc

08/11/2025

🎉 Congratulations to our very own Kitchen Manager at Karen's Place Maternity Center! 🎉

We’re proud to celebrate Shannon Shoemaker's achievement in earning her Food Manager Certification! With over a year with Odyssey, she has made an incredible impact through her passion and leadership.

Her favorite part of the job? “Being able to teach and guide women in recovery, helping them build life skills and confidence as they prepare meals for others. It's rewarding to see how cooking can be a tool for healing and growth.”

Thank you for your dedication to creating a nurturing and empowering environment for the women we serve. 💛🍽️

08/04/2025

Meet our board members! This weeks spotlight is on Yusuf Kadariya.
Yusuf began his life in Bhutan as Beda Kadariya. Since “Beda” is a Hindu holy book, he changed his name to “Yusuf” (the Nepali equivalent of “Joseph”) when he became a Christ follower. Due to his faith, he was displaced to Nepal. He came to the US in 2011 and founded and co-pastors the largest Nepali congregation in the United States, while being instrumental in the starting of many Nepali congregations across the country. He and his wife Esther and their four children reside in Columbus, Ohio.

07/28/2025

Please join us in recognizing Tiffany Tyler, a dedicated CCS at Lydia’s House! Tiffany has been a valued team member since December.
With 1 year and 10 months in recovery, Tiffany is a powerful example of what transformation looks like. While at Odyssey, she has earned her food management certification. She also earned her Peer Support certification through our partner, The Millard College — a huge accomplishment!
Tiffany, thank you for your commitment to your own growth and to supporting others on their journey. We’re proud to have you on the team!

07/22/2025

We are thankful for our spiritual life employees and clients living their God given destinies. ❤️

07/21/2025

Jefferson Mullins has been with Odyssey since May of 2024. He started as the kitchen aide at the Opportunity Center in Paintsville, KY. Through hard work and commitment, he earned his manager food handler certification and is now serving as Kitchen Manager at White Oak Hill in Inez, KY — and "loving every minute of it!"

We’re proud of your growth and grateful for all you do to support our mission every day.

07/14/2025

🙏 We are so excited to share that several incredible women at Hazel Hills recently made the life-changing decision to be baptized! 🙌

These powerful moments of faith and transformation are a testament to the healing journey taking place every day. With guidance and support from Odyssey’s dedicated Spiritual Life Coaches, each woman took a bold step toward a renewed life, deeper purpose, and stronger connection with God. 💙

Join us in celebrating these courageous women and the incredible spiritual growth happening across our programs!

07/14/2025

07/04/2025

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from all of us at Odyssey, Inc.!
Today, we celebrate the birth of our nation—a day to reflect on the strength of those who came before us and the values that continue to unite us. 🇺🇸

At Odyssey, Inc., these values resonate deeply, and every day, we witness transformation: lives restored, stories rewritten, and futures reclaimed. 🙌

We believe everyone deserves the chance to live in true freedom—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Wishing you a joyful and meaningful Independence Day!

06/25/2025

In the past few weeks, 19 women at White Oak Hill have professed their faith through baptism! 🙌 This powerful milestone reflects the healing, hope, and transformation taking place every day through the spiritual life services at various locations provided by Odyssey, Inc. 💙

God is truly moving in this place, and we are deeply honored to witness these courageous women take such a meaningful step in their faith journey. 🙏

Join us in celebrating the new lives they are stepping into through Christ! 🙌

06/04/2025

Meet our staff! This week's spotlight is on Amanda Varner.
My name is Amanda Varner, and I’m from Owenton, KY. I’ve been in recovery since August 12, 2021—a journey that has completely transformed my life. I’ve been with Odyssey for 3 years and currently serve as the Kitchen Manager at Hazel Hills. I hold certifications as both a Kitchen Manager and a Peer Support Specialist. I’m also an active member of Alcoholics Anonymous. Every day, I’m grateful to be part of a team and a community that supports recovery, growth, and second chances.

05/28/2025

Meet this week's board member, Marty Gabler!

Marty and Kathy Gabler traveled throughout the USA as evangelists for seven years. Marty served in a pastoral capacity for eight years and, has since, headed up SEEC Ministries International which provides equipping opportunities in the form of teaching, mentoring, conferences, seminars, internet videos and publishing. Marty and Kathy’s ministry has required they travel internationally as well as domestically. They have ministered in Spain, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Mexico and Africa as well as throughout the USA.

Marty has written four books, one of which is Why Sheep Have Short Legs and has written a two volume Prophetic and Ministry Study Manual. He has been editor of SEEC Magazine for 29 years, a quarterly publication, and has a Masters Degree in Biblical Studies. He desires to see the Kingdom of God come and the Father reveal His Son in this earth, in this hour, through His people. Marty has experienced the validity of prophesying for today and desires God's people to be propelled forward by the strengthening, encouraging and comforting of the prophetic gift. He and his wife minister in conferences, seminars, training centers and local churches.

Marty and Kathy serve on several presbytery teams for ministries and churches both domestically and abroad. As non-resident instructors, the Gablers have taught courses at Spirit Life School of Theology in Lakeland, Florida, Grace International Bible Institute in Willis, TX., Biblical Leadership Equipping Center in Tyler, TX as well as Bible Schools in Spain, South America and Africa. Their home church is Grace Church in Willis,TX and they are part of the apostolic leadership team at Grace. They are also ordained with the Federation of Ministers and Churches International, Duncanville,TX.