K-LOVE News Podcast

A stark loneliness can settle in after a cancer diagnosis. “Our vision is a world where cancer is not a solitary experience,” says Stephanie Lieber, Exec. Dir of Imerman Angels. “That is why we are here -- so that you don't have to face this disease alone.” The international network offers free peer-to-peer friendship for any stage. “We match cancer fighters, survivors, pre-vivers and caregivers with someone who's been through something that they have been through.” K-LOVE's Billie Wright reports. [Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved]

After his own battle with cancer in his 20s, Phil Zielke launched Phil's Friends to support others through their treatment. His organization provides free, hand-decorated care boxes, and follows up by sending monthly greeting cards every month for a year. The ministry also offers Hope On Call, where a friendly person will listen on the phone and offer prayer to people going through treatment. K-LOVE'S Billie Wright reports. [Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved]

Billie Wright talks with Lt. Enrico Dixon about the Inner-City RCP program which allows teens and police to race RC Monster trucks as a way to build ties within the community in Chicago.

After only a few years, Great American Media has made a noticeable splash. Their Great American Family Channel is one of the fastest growing TV networks. And there’s a good reason. They focus on “quality star appeal” and giving “viewers an alternative and a place to go,” that offers relief from shows on other networks that “are uncomfortable and very difficult to watch,” explains CEO Bill Abbott.

Veterans and first responders face scenes and situations most of us could not even imagine. At times, the reality of their work can become difficult to process – and could lead to stress and even PTSD. But there are rays of light to encourage them. One of them is Laura Barker, the founder of Hero Pups.

Billie Wright talks with Kevin Tuerff about his 9/11 story and how it inspired him to create the Pay If Forward 9/11 non-profit.

A small meow tugs at a soldier’s lonely heart. A bony pup cowering nearby begs for a bite of ration. U.S. combat vets adopt battlefield pets they must leave when deployment is done. Paws of War runs missions to find the soldier’s beloved cat or dog in countries like Iraq and Syria, Jordan, Kosovo. “We do it, we do it at no cost to our active military members; we get those animals back here and we reunite them.” [Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved 2024]

Guide Dogs of the Desert is one of just 14 schools in the U.S. for certified canine companions. Labradors are the main breed, but it specializes in standard poodles, which are hypoallergenic. Dogs are paired with the blind in need at no-charge. Monika Kelly reports. [Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved 2024]

Billie Wright talks with Chicago's Josh Beaton about his non-profit, Tween Esteem Project.

We’ve heard the chances of staying married are like flipping a coin. Christian author and social researcher Shaunti Feldhahn believed it too. But when she wanted to cite an original source for the 50/50 divorce rate, she was surprised none could be found. After eight years of study, Feldhahn is confident the true divorce rate is currently no greater than 25%. Hear her conversation with Marya Morgan. [Educational Media Foundation – All Rights Reserved]

Pastor David Wheeler’s RevStoration is not only picking up viewers, but is restoring people’s faith in God. Listen to K-LOVE's Rafael Sierra's report.

Billie Wright talks with Shannon Joy about utilizing llamas and alpacas for therapy in Ridgefield, Washington. Joy and her mom, Lori, recently paid a visit to Portland International Airport to help passengers with stress.

Erin says there was “this heart prompting that Aaron and I were meant to open our home and let God use us to minister to…these kids.”

The Bible explains that there truly is such a thing as “the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding” and Cindy Mullins, from Lincoln County, Kentucky, has without-a-doubt-in-her-mind experienced that. Cindy is a wife, a mom, a nurse…and dramatically and unexpectedly has lost both her legs and hands. “I can’t put my own Chapstick on,” is one of the simple things she is no longer able to do. What happened?

“This country created the majority of its schools during the 1940s, 50s and 60s,” says Jill Hardy-Heath, President and CEO of Heart of America. Disrepair deeply affects learning. “If you walk into a school where you have peeling paint and ceiling tiles that are falling, and things have not been updated – think about how that would make you feel.” HOA is committed to raising the spirits of those students and teachers. “We transform spaces,” she smiles. “Think about Extreme Home Makeover, but School Edition.” Rafael Sierra reports. [Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved]

K-LOVE's Monika Kelly speaks to Ahndrea Blue, founder of Eloise's Cooking Pot Food Bank in Tacoma, Washington. Ms. Blue is an attorney who noticed some of her tenants seemed malnourished. Making sure that they were fed was just the beginning of a food bank that now feeds 70,000 people every month.

He even made it weatherproof so it could be enjoyed throughout the year. Listen to K-LOVE's Rafael Sierra's report.

Billie Wright talks with Bryson Reine and his dad, Shawn about the 15-mile hike in Colorado. Bryson raised $28,000 for a missions irrigation project.

Children feel the thrill of seeing their scripts come to life with the help of creative-writing mentors and local actors who volunteer to perform. Though based primarily in Los Angeles, the arts program Young Storytellers works to scale its success to other cities by providing free online videos educators can use to help students shape stories. K-LOVE's Monika Kelly reports. [Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved]

Hawaiians are eager to say ‘aloha’ to mainlanders says Leanne Pletcher, Dir of PR and Marketing at the Maui Visitor and Convention Bureau. Though the historic town of Lahaina remains closed, she invites newlyweds, adventure hikers, families and surfers to enjoy a sunset from one of Maui’s other white sandy beaches. Marya Morgan reports. [Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved]

Convoy of Hope arrived in Lahaina, West Maui with emergency supplies days after the fire, trading their trademark big rigs for big boats. The Christ-centered ministry also remains involved in dozens of disasters and war zones in the U.S. and worldwide. “We are on the ground working in the Middle East,” confirms Convoy spokesman Ethan Forhetz, and though he ‘can’t say much’ in order to protect the safety of local partners, he says more than 40,000 pounds of food was recently delivered by cargo plane to Israel and Gaza. Marya Morgan reports. [Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved]

Ezra is 8 years old, a Christian, and loves to do interviews with community leaders and personalities. Listen to K-LOVE's Rafael Sierra's report.

WildOps invites combat vets to gather in places like Ansel Adams Wilderness or 11,000 ft in the Sierras or rural Montana. “We seek the isolated veteran – a big chunk of them that don’t wanna be found,” says founder Jeff Morris. Team leaders don't preach to the battle-worn soldiers but find "they come to life out in the Wild.” Monika Kelly reports. [Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved]

Heroes on the Water takes soldiers up a creek with paddles or pedals. “Kayak fishing really helps veterans who are struggling with PTSD,” notes Zack Clift. H.O.W. surveys show 88% of participants say the free expedition gave them confidence to develop new relationships and a whopping 98% say it helped them relax. Kindra Ponzio reports. [Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved]

Why is Rob committing so much time and effort to these videos? “I think that there’s definitely a need for people to understand how cool it is to be a dad. I feel like that’s a mission that God has given me to try to encourage dads to hang in there, and you’re needed and you’re valued.” It bothers him when he sees TV shows offering “stereotypes, Homer Simpson and Al Bundy…the bumbling dufus of a dad. And you know, I’ve met a lot of cool dads and a lot of very good dads. We need to encourage that behavior.” https://www.klove.com/news/positive-people/rob-kenney-internet-s-dad-shares-life-hacks-encouragement-and-loves-god-podcast-46413

“I looked at my mom and I was like – ‘I don’t think I can do this.” Elijah admits he was feeling “shaky, and I’m about the throw up, and I’m so nervous. Me and my mom grabbed a couple of other Ninjas who I looked up to, who were Christians, and they just prayed over me. And they’re like, ‘God, I pray that you give Elijah peace and he’ll be able to go out there and do what he does.'" https://www.klove.com/news/positive-people/an-american-ninja-warriorfor-christ-podcast-46310

“Each person is just a unique creation of God. Some know it and some don’t. But I know it. So, I view them as a person. What I always say is ‘I don’t teach mathematics; I teach people about mathematics.’” She knows her students are “created with purpose and for a purpose” and Dr. Gann considers it a privilege “that I get to intersect with their lives somehow.” https://www.klove.com/news/positive-people/trigonometry-calculus-and-jesus-professor-helps-overcome-learning-fears-life-issues-podcast-44431

College: “It’s a wonderful time in somebody’s life where everyone is really trying to figure out – not only who they are, what they’re going to do for the rest of their lives – but ‘what is truth? What is the meaning of life? Why am I going to college spending exorbitant amounts of money to get a degree…what is it for in the end?’” https://www.klove.com/news/positive-people/college-students-hungry-for-truth-real-meaning-of-life-podcast-44970

Billie Wright talks with Pastor Steven Bell who won big on Wheel of Fortune and used the national spotlight to promote foster care and adoption.

Monika Kelly speaks to Woody Faircloth, founder of Emergency RV.org, bringing mobile shelter to people who've suffered through a natural disaster. Through his non-profit organization, Woody has delivered more than 130 RVs to people in need throughout the country. Find out more about his organization at www.emergencyrv.org.

When Gilberto Corredera firs came to America, he never imagined how God would change his life. Listen to K-LOVE's Rafael Sierra's report.

“Just so you know, some kids that are trafficked actually aren’t taken from their home – they still live at their house.” How does this happen? Social media chats. Expert tricksters spend months -- or even years -- lying to build friendship. Your good and smart kid may believe their online friend is their age “by the time they went to meet this person, it wasn’t who they thought they were.” Once the youth is tricked into sexually explicit activities they may be too afraid to tell you. K-LOVE's Felipe Aguilar reports. [Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved]

How do you approach a teen without getting a door slammed in your face? “A trusted adult is what a youth needs more than anything,” says Lori Butterworth of AIM, which strongly recommends all adults get certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid. She compares it to CPR. “What if we worked really hard to raise the probability that when a child or teen has a mental health crisis that there is someone there to help them and save their life?" K-LOVE's Kindra Ponzio reports. [Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved]

Billie Wright talks with Billy Cheplic, who has autism, and his mom Tina about how he bakes for family, friends, and his community.

Vincent Mercer aims to build strong and meaningful relationships between these dads and their children via the ‘Father to Father’ program. Listen to K-LOVE's Rafael Sierra's report.

Monika Kelly has a conversation with Pastor Mike Sourwine and Stephanie Murdoch of House of Prayer Lutheran Church about their new initiative, the Little Free Food Truck. They've recently brought the truck out to various underserved neighborhoods in Aliquippa, PA to share the love of Christ and free food.

AmpleHarvest.org is nationally recognized for successfully recruiting backyard gardeners to fight food insecurity. The site lists 8,000 local pantries which accept donations of fresh fruits and veggies. The non-profit also works to involve pastors and churches nationwide through the Faith Fights Food Waste campaign and recently added a program to feed malnourished people on Native American reservations. K-LOVE's Marya Morgan reports. [Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved]

One of your kids is on drugs. Getting in trouble. Calling you to bail them out. You don’t know what to do. Parents Of Addicted Loved Ones bring people together to swap stories and share strategies -- online or in-person. “When we found PAL we’re like okay, we’re not alone, there’s other people who’ve been down this road.” K-LOVE's Monika Kelly reports. [Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved]

Billie Wright talks with David Heflin, a pastor living with chronic pain. They discuss his ministry, Broken & Mended that connects the church with those living with chronic pain or illness.

Your idea for a great small business needs a good plan. If you already opened your shop you may be stumped on how to grow. SCORE mentors offer free, one-on-one advice for turning a profit. “What we have seen is that when someone meets with a mentor for 3 hours or more, they are 5x more likely to increase their revenue and stay in business.” K-LOVE's Billie Wright reports. [Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved]

When Teresa Baur noticed families asking for diaper support, she knew she had to step in to help. Listen to K-LOVE's Rafael Sierra's report.

KLOVE's Monika Kelly speaks with BJ and Robin McCoy who are selling everything that they own to move their family to Guatemala to serve in a Christian school for missionary families. They're trusting God bigtime--they have never been to Guatemala. Hear how their faith is carrying them.

Monika Kelly speaks to BJ and Robin McCoy as they sell everything they own and follow the call of God on their lives--to move their entire family to Guatemala to become educators at a Christian Academy serving children of missionaries (and some local children as well). Listen to hear how the McCoys trust God in this big move.

Convoy has been very busy so far this year. Devastating tornado outbreaks slammed several U.S. states. “Convoy is now working long-term to get people what they need -- appliances, furniture, roofs -- whatever it is.” The ministry sent aid and comfort when twin earthquakes in Turkey and Syria drove 2.6 million people into tents near the rubble of their homes. Convoy continues to care for war refugees in Ukraine and those who have fled to neighboring countries. Convoy is also committed to an ongoing effort to fight global famine. The Children's Feeding program provides meals in 33 countries for more than 500k+ hungry kids. K-LOVE's Marya Morgan reports. [Educational Media Foundation - 2023 All Rights Reserved]

David Droll leads Hope Beyond Bridges, feeding and ministering to people living in the streets. Listen to K-LOVE's Rafael Sierra's report.

Billie Wright talks with Sherry Lankston, who lives in Seattle, about why she felt led to drive 2,600 miles to adopt Harvey the Husky, who had been in a shelter in San Diego for six months.

“Prevention is what we really want, right?” says Geri Henchy, Director of Nutrition Policy at the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC). “We want kids to be in environments that are not obesogenic; where they’re gonna get healthy meals, where there isn’t a lot of junk food, where they have activities -- that’s really gonna make a difference for kids.” K-LOVE's Billie Wright reports. [All Rights Reserved - Educational Media Foundation 2023]

Without family and often lacking lifeskills, former foster kids become homeless adults by the thousands, turning to drugs and crime on the streets just to survive. Dream Makers links aged-out foster kids with practical assistance by connecting them with the generosity of strangers. K-LOVE's Lexy Smith reports. [All Rights Reserved - Educational Media Foundation 2023]

By Richard Hunt “South Padre Island is always one of the top-5 ranked destination beaches for Spring Break,” explains Joe Osteen, one of the coordinators of this year’s Beach Reach project. The students from around the country gather to “blow off steam, to party, to go to the clubs to meet new people - and from a Christian perspective, to often make decisions and do things that are destructive.” That can involve abuse of alcohol and risky intimate casual relationships.

Joe Burkhead is giving people with mobility issues the freedom to get around more freely. Listen to K-LOVE's Rafael Sierra's report.

Monika Kelly speaks to Kaitlin and her mom, Patrice about the incredible role that Special Olympics has had in Kaitlin's life. Kaitlin recently participated in the Polar Plunge to raise awareness for the Special Olympics in Virginia. Kaitlin is also very passionate about God.

Billie Wright talks with John Heading with the Ohio Southern Baptist Disaster Relief about how they jumped in to clean up homes after the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

By Richard Hunt “My main goal,” explains Marc, “is to spread awareness that…there is hope during an unexpected pregnancy. That can be a pretty stressful time.”

By Richard Hunt The Belgian government created a campaign to prevent suicides. It features the character Warme William, a big blue friendly-looking bear. His purpose? To alleviate stress and worry - and point people to mental health help. “Something bothering you? Talk about it. Warme William listens.” But he doesn’t. Cute, but mute. But there are two real people ready to listen, empathize, and offer a troubled person life-changing hope and prayer. Don and Pam Lynch are Americans, IMB missionaries in Ghent, Belgium. They have rigged up an electric bike to become a coffee cart. They roll into a park and serve up free cappuccino “so that we can offer conversations” that can eventually point to a reason for hope, a relationship with Jesus Christ.

By Richard Hunt Jason Williams, publisher of the Oregon Faith Report, traveled 2,482 miles to see for himself what was taking place at Asbury University. “I could tell from the testimony of the people who were speaking that a lot of people were overcoming anxiety and fear and extreme isolation.” It was then that Williams fully comprehended how the fallout from the COVID-19 Pandemic “really damaged the younger generation more than I ever possibly imagined.” Citing an example, “One guy was saying that he lived in such extreme loneliness that he ‘built a brick wall to the sky full of alcohol and drugs,’ but the moment he walked into that revival meeting with other students, that wall crashed, and he felt connection.”

By Richard Hunt Roberto Allen is the head boys’ varsity basketball coach at Withrow University High School in Cincinnati. His Tigers team has had a very good year, and he’s proud of his players’ accomplishments. But much of his work, his heart work, takes place off the basketball court. “I go the extra mile for my kids because somebody did it for me.” “I get calls sometimes when my boys can’t sleep at night because their anxiety is on a high due to a loved one dying, or a close friend being shot.”

By Richard Hunt “Children do what they do for a reason…” explains Keisha Lee, the Chief Juvenile Probation Officer. “I even had one child to say, ‘well, my father saw me in the store… and walked right past me.’” Things like that can lead to finding approval from ‘friends’ who are into bad stuff. Just as she gives guidance to kids, Keisha seeks guidance from God to keep herself going. “I know that myself, alone, I can’t do a lot of the things that I do. So, I go to God and I ask Him for strength and I ask Him for peace..”

By Richard Hunt Convoy spokesman Ethan Forhetz shares what the relief ministry is actively doing to provide as much food and necessities as possible during this time of extraordinary need.

By Richard Hunt “If our only diet is headlines of things going wrong in the world, it can cause us easily to lose heart and lose hope in what ultimately matters…” – Pastor Matt Smethurst

By Richard Hunt Loving On Her Community: Katelyn Offers Laundry Station In Her Home’s Basement One of the homeless men she helps mentioned how important clean clothes are because “If you smell bad, you can’t get a job.” Katelyn tells us, “He’s right.”

Nearly 200 elderly horses get free hay and healthcare at Old Friends Farm in Georgetown. Current residents include famous thoroughbreds Silver Charm and Touch Gold, but also others not-famous but whose owners could no longer care for them. “We owe it to them," says farm founder and caretaker Michael Blowen. "These horses are to Kentucky what the automobile is to Detroit.” K-LOVE's Jack Church reports. [Educational Media Foundation - 2023 All Rights Reserved]

Children in foster care often arrive at a new placement with just the clothes on their backs. Cathy Hamilton founded San Antonio Threads to give brand-new clothes to older youth(12yrs-21yrs) who have no family to take them shopping. “I’ve had kids say things like ‘old clothes have bad memories, new clothes have good memories -- thank you for the fresh start.” K-LOVE's Bob Dittman reports. [Educational Media Foundation - 2023 All Rights Reserved]

Billie Wright talks with Allen Green, Chattanooga, Tennessee firefighter about the department’s Read to Succeed program. Green shares how the program provides educational support and fire safety information.

By Richard Hunt “We’re giving them hope. We’re telling them that somebody cares – around the world – we’re here to help. We’re going to do the best we can to aid you as you go through this horrific event. And we do our best to point them to the true hope (Jesus), because that’s what drives us, our hope in the Lord,” shares Ethan Forhetz, VP of Public Engagement with our ministry partner Convoy of Hope.

Monika Kelly speaks to Heather Schaefer, a U.S. Army wife who made the spontaneous decision to donate her kidney to a perfect stranger after reading a prayer request on Facebook. Hear Heather's positive take on organ donation and how thrilled she was to find out that Roy was such a warm and friendly man of faith.

By Richard Hunt Dave Donaldson shares that Ukrainian churches “have become literal lighthouses.” The CityServe ministry is actively bringing in generators and food to keep people alive as Russian forces continue to shell power facilities and cut-off supply routes.

By Richard Hunt Many comic, anime, and game enthusiasts believe “people in the church don’t care” because of pre-conceived notions about them. These days the term geek is not necessarily viewed as a put-down says Celeste. “Geeks are beginning to own the word geek and they’re going, ‘Yeah. I’m a geek. I like this, this, and this.”

By Richard Hunt Hody asked the pharmacist to just tell the person helped, “It was a blessing from the Lord.” “It was not for recognition,” shares daughter Tania, “it was freely from his heart wanting to help people.”

By Richard Hunt “I think folks are probably moved to see a community of faith doing good works in this kind of way – and good news is a little hard to come by sometimes.”

Spam on social media. Emails that shout ‘click here!’ from an inbox full of tricks. Modern cybercriminals commit considerable time and talent to hacking your life. ”If you have a gut feeling, if you have an instinct that something isn’t right here – please listen to that.” Don't click! K-LOVE's Monika Kelly talks with Gavina Avila of the Better Business Bureau and Darren Mott, retired FBI agent and expert on cybersecurity. [Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved]

Drake is giving unchurched families a chance to meet Christ on the ball field. Listen to K-LOVE's Rafael Sierra's report.

Monika Kelly speaks with Don Pardew, founder of I Have A Name Ministries, serving people living unhoused in the Kansas City, MO metro. Don first felt led to serve the homeless after reflecting on all that God had done to help get free from drugs over 24 years ago. Don's heart for the homeless is clear.

Billie Wright talks Steve Rubenstein, founder of Crayons to Classrooms that operates in Dayton, Ohio about providing necessary classroom supplies to teachers and students.

By Richard Hunt “We quickly began to mobilize around ‘How do we care for them? What does that look like?’” Grace City Boston church volunteers helped secure furnishings for the family’s first American apartment, made sure the fridge was stocked with food that was acceptable in Afghan culture, and even provided pre-paid cell phones.

By Richard Hunt “For me, it was a fun challenge that I just wanted to see if could do,” explains Thaddeus. But there are reasons why this college student – and future USAF officer – keeps challenging himself.

By Richard Hunt The food team’s determination puzzles some residents. “Last week, it was pouring down rain and they’re like ‘Why are you out here? Why are you doing this?’” The response from Jennifer is simple: “Jesus doesn’t leave us. We’re not leaving. We’re going to keep showing up as long as you’ll open the door.”

By Richard Hunt God told me, “I’m to encourage people with these.” For decades, pastor and cartoonist Joe McKeever has visited churches to share the message of Christ. Often, he will meet and greet and take the time to draw portraits of them, and talk about Jesus while he’s sketching. At some sittings, Joe will do literally dozens of portraits, sometimes dedicating two hours to be sure no one is left out. “I just sit in the corner and draw people.” Besides his in-person church work, Joe has been doing cartoons and editorial cartoons for years. It’s very likely you’ve seen some of his professional work on sites like Baptist Press. And Joe is aware that his cartoon work gets ‘borrowed’ quite a bit by other media sources and just regular folks on social media. And that doesn’t bother him one bit. As a matter of fact, that fits into his guidance from God, who told him, “I’m to encourage people with these.” If people re-post his cartoons, all the better.

‘My Jersey, Your Impact’ gives students a chance to honor school staff with their football jerseys. Listen to K-LOVE's Rafael Sierra's report.

Monika Kelly speaks to Pastor Paul Palmer, founder of the Atlanta Dream Center. Pastor Paul talks about going from being a homeless hippy to a Jesus-follower who ultimately became the founder of the Atlanta Dream Center. Now, he and his wife serve the homeless and help to change lives. Every year, Pastor Paul goes homeless for his birthday. Listen to hear how he describes what it's like to be homeless.

By Richard Hunt 12 students from Cedarville University spent Fall Break doing some very hard, sweaty work. When they arrived in the damage zone, it was eye-opening. “You just saw peoples’ whole lives on their front lawns, man, just 10-feet high by 10-feet deep on both sides of the road – peoples’ belongings just in their front yard because everything they had been ruined.”

Billie Wright talks with Jeff Mosier, East Central Indiana Director for Fellowship for Christian Athletes about how he leads teenagers toward Christ through the annual event, Fields of Faith in Muncie, Indiana.

By Richard Hunt “When I have my adoptions, I talk about the superheroes that were adopted, fictional characters – Superman, Spiderman and Batman were all adopted in different ways,” which helps the kids being adopted to better understand what adoption is. “The best adoption in the Bible is when we figure out, we can’t make it through this world on our own and we cry out for God’s help, and he adopts us right away and saves us.”

Monika Kelly speaks to Pastor Greg Laurie, author of Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon. The book has been made into a movie to be released December 5-7, 2022 for a limited run in theaters nationwide. Pastor Greg speaks candidly about Johnny Cash's faith in Jesus as well his battles with drug addiction. Johnny Cash left a legacy of sharing the Gospel at Billy Graham Crusades, on his records and even in Folsom Prison.

“Young man, what are you doing to help the poor and suffering?” Hal Donaldson was pierced to his soul by her words. “Everyone can do something.” Donaldson was interviewing Mother Teresa when she asked him the question that would inspire him to launch Convoy of Hope. He went home, bought $600 groceries for hungry neighbors and in the years since 1994, the international ministry he founded has given away $2-Billion relief supplies worldwide. K-LOVE's Marya Morgan checks in with Ethan Forhetz, Convoy’s VP of Public Engagement. [Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved]

By Richard Hunt There are plans for seven seasons in all, sticking with “an authentic and intimate picture of Jesus’ life and ministry, seen through the eyes of the people who knew him.”

No arms? No legs? No problem! “Whether you’re an amputee, double amputee, triple amputee, you’re paralyzed, our skydiving, our scuba, our car races -- they are all adaptive capable.” In fact, the leaders and trainers at RR events are themselves disabled vets. “Our skydiving program manager, he’s an 82nd airborne guy, double amputee.” Participation in these events can bring a soldier camaraderie and a renewed sense of purpose towards mental health and healing. K-LOVE's Kindra Ponzio reports. [Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved]

Collaboration between Nashville Police and mental health professionals are changing the way policing is done. Listen to K-LOVE's Rafael Sierra's report.

Monika Kelly speaks to Matt Belwood, National Director Deaf Teen Quest as part of Youth for Christ. Matt is an advocate for deaf and hard of hearing teens and describes how caring Christian adults come alongside of deaf teens to help them navigate their youth and faith.

By Richard Hunt Because Tennessee has a large number of Jeep owners, “In the Jeep community I learned that there is this love language with rubber ducks…when that Jeep owner comes out and they see that rubber duck (on the hood) they’re just so encouraged, they know someone is thinking about them.” For Pastor David Evans, that generated a question: “How can we use this to introduce people to Jesus?” He saw the cute little yellow ducks as “a very non-aggressive, that’s a key word, a very intentional way to love our community with the Gospel.”

Kids are getting pills that look like Xanax or Percocet online or in the locker room. Often laced with fentanyl, these deadly drugs can be 100x stronger than morphine. “It’s terrifying,” says Pat Aussem of the Partnership to End Addiction. Ed Ternan, co-founder of Song for Charlie lost his college-aged son to one pill and now helps other parents warn their children. “We still say ‘just say no’ but we spell it K. N. O. W. because many of these young victims are dying from taking a substance they didn’t ask for.’ K-LOVE's Bob Dittman reports. [Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved]

By Richard Hunt “Our drive and our desire behind that is that everyone, everywhere, could have access to the life-changing story about Jesus … in their heart language.” When people “see Jesus speaking their own language – and hearing it – in their own language, it becomes a spiritual breakthrough for many many people.”

By Richard Hunt Daniel Boll shares with seriousness the risk of not explaining the Gospel to children. “The stat comes from Barna Research – 4% of teens accept Christ when given a chance. 6% of adults will accept. But with kids, it’s 32% accept Jesus when they’re given a chance.” So once a child begins to mature, the odds of him or her forming a saving relationship with Jesus diminish greatly. “I want them to experience what God has for them. I want them to experience that fullness, that love, that acceptance – the belief that they were created for a purpose. That God made each and every one of them, He knit them together so perfectly for a purpose for something greater than themselves.” – Moriah Boll

Billie Branham talks with interior designer, Alysa Butterfield about why she’s donating her services to renovate a women’s shelter in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

By Richard Hunt Isaiah Kofie heard some unexpected music coming from the basement where his son, Jude, had been looking at musical instruments. “I was listening to the news in the living room – and I heard him play something on the keyboard, for the very first time, in the basement.” To his father’s amazement, Jude, then age 10, was playing a Ghanian worship song like an experienced keyboardist. Except he wasn’t.

By Richard Hunt The water from a major flood is contaminated with mud, chemicals, livestock and human waste, bacteria, and many more unpleasant and even dangerous elements. But salvaging essential things, like clothing, is often necessary. So how do you make it safe and wearable? There’s a ministry for that. Carolyn Gray leads the team that brings this unique blessing.

American Heritage Girl’s Pen Pal Program encourages girls to connect by writing letters to each other. Listen to K-LOVE's Rafael Sierra's report.

By Richard Hunt Dr. Robert Clark makes history real, and sometimes he breaks into a song. ‘The Singing Professor?’ Yes, he sometimes sings to explain an historic moment, but he’s not a showman. He’s a teacher who loves his students.

Food costs more these days. COVID-19 shutdowns drove up the price of labor, fertilizer and fuel needed to move crops from farms to factories to stores and eventually to your kitchen. What can you do? Should you panic buy? Comparison shop? K-LOVE’s Billie Branham checks in with Assoc Prof. Joe Balagtas at Purdue University and Jordan Page, lifestyle blogger and mom of 8 for proven tips on cutting your grocery bill. [Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved]

Billie Branham talks with Josh Clayton, an online gamer using platforms to walk with people through hard times and share his faith.