K-LOVE News Podcast

By Richard Hunt “…there was already a move of God in place in Kenosha…” Many cities have seen unrest and even violence due to issues with police and claims of racial bias. One of those communities is Kenosha, Wisconsin – just across the border from Chicagoland. There are clear signs God, through his people – ‘the church’- is working to help the people of Kenosha. And, in reality, the plans were being laid well before the controversial incident where Jacob Blake was shot in August.

By Richard Hunt Stacy Lamb, Convoy of Hope’s Senior Director of Disaster Services, remains based in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He says, “there’s still very widespread damage around here as well … there’s still a long road to recovery here.” So far, 1.5 million pounds of relief supplies have been trucked in – and Convoy is working with local churches to see that needs are met.

First responders have very stressful jobs. Reboot Recovery helps them deal with the body, mind and spirit effects of the work they do. Dan Beck talks with the Las Vegas Chapter head about how they help first responders and their families.​

Rise Up is a program offered by Eastpointe High School for teens and young adults (up to age 21) who have not finished their high school education. The program allows you to go back and complete your schooling, and it helps current students accelerate their process and graduate early. K-LOVE's Dan Beck talks with the Site Director for Rise Up in the Tucson area.​

By Richard Hunt Pastors always need encouragement. But this crazy COVID year, more than ever! With churches not being able to meet in-person, what kind of toll has this taken on pastors‘ work life and vital home life? Brian Kluth, national spokesman for Bless Your Pastor, helps us understand – and he offers ways to come alongside to ease the load on your pastor.

By Richard Hunt Now, “The refuge that we call home is also a classroom, is also the office and it’s beginning to blur the lines.” Dr. Kevin Corsini, the president of San Diego Christian College joins us to share tips that can make online studies more practical, while at the same time keeping home life balanced.

Assoc. Pastor Herman Mendoza of Promise Ministries International was once a NY City drug kingpin -- he now heads a program with the NY Police Academy designed to teach kids about police culture. K-LOVE's Peter Kaye talks to Mendoza about his journey and how the program builds bridges of understanding between the community and the police.

By Richard Hunt Kansas City Pastor Darron Edwards is fully engaged in bringing the city together and bringing down the crime rate. He is intent on restoring trust between the community and police with a 10-step plan he crafted that is already seeing significant traction.

While anxiety and depression have increased in this COVID-19 season, access to mental healthcare has actually decreased. AFSP offers free programs and education to prevent suicide. K-LOVE's Becky Hansen talks Dustin Morris, Area Director, American Foundation for Suicide about warning signs and what NOT to do when we suspect someone is vulnerable.

K-LOVE's Peter Kaye speaks with Casie De Rosier of CRT's Medication Assisted Treatment program in Hartford, CT about the dangers of addiction and the various services they offer individuals in crisis. They discuss the opioid epidemic and outpatient treatment and counseling through their medication assisted program.

A look at how Veterans Assistance Dogs of Texas (VADofT) is helping military veterans who are suffering from PTSD, mobility issues, and other service related service-related injuries issues by providing them with cost-free service dogs. K-LOVE's Felipe Aguilar talks with ​Clayson Lambert, Public Relations & Administration Veterans Assistance Dogs of Texas.

My2020Census.gov. Every 10 years, every person on U.S. soil is required to be counted, by order of the Constitution. For households that don't respond as required, a census taker will knock on their door. No area is too remote. No outskirts too far. “Census takers are in rural parts of Alaska on snowmobiles,” Cook says, and for coastal fringes, “census takers will kayak to communities that are not connected to roads.”  K-LOVE's Marya Morgan talks with Michael Cook of the U.S. Census Bureau about how the numbers are used and Rev. Dr. Marlyn Bussey, pastor of St. James AME Zion Church about why she thinks faith leaders should actively encourage people to participate.

Trauma can settle into your mind and affect your conscious or subconscious mind no matter who you are -- or how strong you think you ‘should’ be. K-LOVE's Monika Kelly talks with Jamie Aten, founder of the Humanitarian Disaster Institute which studies mental and emotional reactions to disasters and offers training for Christian leaders preparing to weather societal storms.

Curvy Chic Closet Foundation offers programs for youth and teens, including a bi annual fashion show to inspire and empower at-risk youth. K-LOVE's Jeanice Lee asks founder Becky Jarvis about modeling boot camps, empowerment photo shoots, mentoring programs and a bi- annual 'sale' where anyone come and shop for free.

Monika Kelly speaks to Andrea White, the Tennessee State Director of the American Canoe Association about paddling safety.