K-love News Podcast

By Richard Hunt Operation Sing Again specializes in getting hymn-filled DVDs to nursing homes and care facilities free-of-charge, and the results can be wonderful! “I’ve talked to several people who are in the senior care line of work and they tell me that the part of the brain that houses music and rhyme is the last part of the brain to deteriorate from Alzheimer’s or dementia. So even when people can’t have a conversation with you, they will respond to music or singing,” shares Gerald Wolfe, who saw his own dad trying to sing. “And that’s the last memory I have of being with him, trying to sing, ‘Amazing Grace.’”

By Richard Hunt 9,000 professionally planned church-cooked meals (so far!) have blessed townspeople, schools, and frontline workers in the Olathe, Kansas area. Realizing Journey Bible Church possessed a commercial grade kitchen, professional Chef Greg Reynolds teamed with church staff to launch what would become "The Kindness Kitchen.” To date, thousands of healthy free meals have been provided to single moms, those in need, and frontline workers, but also those who just needed some encouragement. In one case, they were able to bless a single mom and her 12 children! There’s a constant stream of reliable volunteers to keep the food blessing rolling. “Even people who are maybe a little more skeptical towards religion, towards a church, when they see the light shining, they want to get in on it. We have people daily, calling us or just showing up to serve, and they say ‘I saw something about this’ or ‘My neighbor got a meal from you. I just want to see what’s going on here’ - and you know what, they’re doing

​The Loves Park Rotary has a strong interest in youth programs and local business. K-LOVE's Becky Hansen talks with Ciara Stahley, the President of The Loves Park Rotary Club WILV Loves Park, IL WQFL Rockford, IL (All Rights Reserved – Educational Media Foundation 2021)

By Richard Hunt It’s not unusual to use props to illustrate a lesson from Scripture. But a horse? At his horse stable business near rural Grove, Oklahoma, former Pastor Steven Dyer is very active on YouTube. Video topics include “Wild Mustang Challenge” and “Teaching a Pony to Not be Afraid.” With deep experience and plenty of patience, Steve demonstrates various ways to befriend and train a horse. But as he works with horses, he is constantly reminded of God. “The more I’m around horses, I see the beauty of how they are created and how we interact with them.” There’s a definite backstory to that video teaching. “I guess I got the idea for that from when I was a teenager and people would say, ‘God says don’t do this…and God says don’t do that.’ And I remember thinking, ‘God must not want me to have any fun’ (he laughs)…"

By Richard Hunt 2020 was a hard year. And it’s encouraging that many found hope and comfort in the Bible. Pastor Bobby Gruenewald, with Life.Church, founded the YouVersion Bible App, which has been downloaded by 450-million people worldwide and remains free-of-charge. Learn why people picked this particular verse, Isaiah 41:10.

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12 step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain or addiction of any kind. K-LOVE's Frank Hammond talks to Mike Figgins with Celebrate Recovery Jacksonville, North Carolina. WKGV Swansboro, NC WHAR Havelock, NC (All Rights Reserved – Educational Media Foundation 2020)

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks serves a wide area of southwest Missouri and northwest Arkansas. K-LOVE's Joel Reagan spoke with Anthony Roberts, Executive Director of Community Blood Center of the Ozarks KOBC Joplin, MO KBMV Birch Tree, MO KRQA Bentonville, AR (All Rights Reserved – Educational Media Foundation 2020)

By Richard Hunt Pastor Luke Barnett was on an 800-mile hike along the Arizona Trail with his daughter, Annalee. They were on the long trek to raise awareness and funding for a Dream Center project in Colorado City, once home to an infamous polygamous leader. Just past 500 miles into the hike, Luke and Annalee climbed down at a tricky point on the trail and saw a boulder start to move! Luke immediately went into dad mode and pushed his daughter out of the way, “thinking I could get out of the way as well, but it caught me.” There’s a very happy ending and an incredible sign of God’s provision that links directly to a Bible verse promise.

K-LOVE's Jeanice Lee talks with Jacob's House Volunteer Services Coordinator Stacey Krause. KKLM Temecula, CA KKLP Perris, CA KLRD Yucaipa, CA (All Rights Reserved – Educational Media Foundation 2020)

CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates. These volunteers help give children a voice in the foster care system. K-LOVE's Joel Reagan spoke with Kendra Kelso, Outreach Coordinator with Tri-County CASA. KTLI Wichita, KS (All Rights Reserved – Educational Media Foundation 2020)

K-LOVE's Peter Kaye speaks with Brian Grumbling of Celebrate Recovery Johnstown about addiction in its' various forms (i.e. drugs, alcohol, eating, control, etc.) and how Celebrate Recovery helps people break those chains. WLKJ, WPAI, and WLKE Johnstown, PA (All Rights Reserved – Educational Media Foundation 2020)

Misericordia began in 1921 serving impoverished and in need women and children, but as time went on the need in the area changed and so did the effort, to working with developmentally and intellectually disabled adults. K-LOVE's Becky Hansen talks with Marketing Manager Julie O'Sullivan. WCKL Chicago, IL WAWE Glendale Heights, IL (All Rights Reserved – Educational Media Foundation 2020)

In the beginning residents of Berthold were uncertain that a pantry was needed, but quickly realized there were people who needed help, especially senior citizens. K-LOVE's Becky Hansen talks with Berthold Zion Food Pantry Director Ladora Schissler and Co-Director Barb Cooper. KNDL Minot, ND (All Rights Reserved – Educational Media Foundation 2020)

Wings For Life is working with children, teens, and parents to help them improve their life skills knowledge. K-LOVE's Felipe Aguilar talks with Wings For Life Executive Director Shelley Currier. KRLU Roswell, NM KQAI Roswell, NM (All Rights Reserved – Educational Media Foundation 2020)

Lafayette is on the edge of the hurricane damage of 2020, but they certainly had high wind damage with a lot of roofs needing repair. K-LOVE's Becky Hansen talks with Love INC of Lafayette Executive Director Lisa Justice KIKL Lafayette, LA (All Rights Reserved – Educational Media Foundation 2020)

K-LOVE's Becky Hansen talks with Hooved Animal Humane Society Executive Director Tracy McGonigle WZKL Chicago, IL (All Rights Reserved – Educational Media Foundation 2020)

K-LOVE's Becky Hansen talks with DeKalb County Community Gardens Executive Director Dan Kenney. With 58 Gardens throughout the county, DeKalb County Community Gardens is well-placed to help people who want to eat better food. WCLR Chicago, IL (All Rights Reserved – Educational Media Foundation 2020)

K-LOVE's Felipe Aguilar talks with Caroly Leon about Domestic Violence in Puerto Rico and how CASA Julia Women's Shelter is addressing the problem WJKL San Juan, PR (All Rights Reserved – Educational Media Foundation 2020)

K-LOVE's Joel Reagan spoke with Jamie Anderson, founder and CEO of The Golden Years Project, an organization that is setting up a system to help keep seniors from being homeless. KYDA Azle, TX; KLTU Tucson, AZ; KAIZ Avondale, AZ; KLVK Fountain Hills, AZ; KLVA Superior, AZ; KKMR Arizona City, AZ (All Rights Reserved – Educational Media Foundation 2020)

K-LOVE's Peter Kaye speaks with Rebecca Urban of First Concern Pregnancy Resource Center about the various programs and services they offer those facing an unplanned pregnancy. WKVB WKMY Boston, MA (All Rights Reserved – Educational Media Foundation 2020)