K-love News Podcast

By Richard Hunt “If God made us…who made God?” That’s one example of the many questions Dr. Kevin Jones has been tasked with answering. The questions come from kids and the response needs to be appropriate for children in the elementary school age bracket. The kids’ curiosity about faith is part of a three-year video mission for LifeWay’s “The Gospel Project,” a curriculum used by many churches and Christian schools. If you’d like to hear how Dr. Jones might respond to the question: “If God made us…who made God?,” click on our podcast for that and much more about this encouraging project to help kids come closer to Jesus.

The digital age exposes modern kids to bad news and bitter opinions their parents never knew. The pandemic made a dire situation even worse. The barrage of mystifying information crowds their minds along with the other pressures of growing up. This can drive kids to anxiety, depression or even suicide. K-LOVE's Monika Kelly gets advice from child mental health experts.

By Richard Hunt ‘We teach that—no matter how scary or hard it is to be in a new place or separated from a parent—God will be there to help.’ To come alongside the millions of children whose parent (or parents) serve, the American Bible Society’s specialized branch, Armed Services Ministry, has launched “Hero Squad.”

CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates. These volunteers help give a voice to children in the foster care system. K-LOVE's ​Joel Reagan spoke with Amanda Striegel, Rock Island County CASA Program Coordinator. WLKU Quad Cities, IL (All Rights Reserved – Educational Media Foundation 2020)

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-Centered 12 Step Recovery Program. KLOVE's Frank Hammond talks with Dale Tracy, Celebrate Recovery Ministry Leader at RFA Church in Raleigh, NC WRKV Raleigh, NC (All Rights Reserved – Educational Media Foundation 2020)

By Richard Hunt “So, ministry jobs, just regular employment, all those kinds of things were very difficult. Relationships-wise, it was hard making friends, understanding people … I had a lot of weird quirks and my wife can definitely tell you they’re weird, and that’s okay (he laughs).” At age 35, he knew he had to understand what he was dealing with. He found out.

By Richard Hunt University of Iowa Communications Professor Elizabeth Pearce offered to extend her own family’s Thanksgiving dinner ‘virtually’ to any of her students who were staying on campus because of COVID quarantine or other reasons. “I just, honestly, it would have broken my heart to think anyone was alone and missing their family – and with restaurants being closed – not having a Turkey Day meal.” Word of her generous blessing went viral on Twitter and other social media reaching close to a million people!

Little girl with Down Syndrome helping others understand people just like her . Listen K-LOVE's to Rafael Sierra's report.

K-LOVE's Becky Hansen talks with Catherine Kollath, Meeting Facilitator for DivorceCare @ Green Bay Community Church. DivorceCare is a 13 week program that helps people deal with the emotions and pain of a divorce. WPCK Green Bay, WI (All Rights Reserved – Educational Media Foundation 2020)

K-LOVE's Felipe Aguilar talks with San Miguel County Juvenile Diversion Program Director Wendy Crank about how San Miguel County justice department is educating juvenile crime offenders to mitigate the consequences of youth sentencing commiting crinimal offenses. KLMQ Placerville, CO (All Rights Reserved – Educational Media Foundation 2020)

Talked about the impact of domestic violence on kids, brain development, behaviors, acting out and repeating the same pattern of abuse. K-LOVE's Kindra Ponzio talks with WCA CEO Bea Black. KARO KLXI Nyssa Fruitland Boise (All Rights Reserved – Educational Media Foundation 2020)

Talked about the importance of training kids to know what healthy relationships look like, the dangers of abuse, shelter, help with restraining orders and court processes. K-LOVE's Kindra Ponzio talks with Travis Meeks, Prevention and Education Coordinator for Project Sanctuary. KHKL KULV Laytonville Ukiah.

Talked about the effect of domestic abuse on kids and infants, training for middle and senior high kids for prevention, services and classes available. K-LOVE's Kindra Ponzio talks with Brenda Bishop, Exec Dir, Humboldt DV Services. KLVG Garberville Eureka

Legacy Church has support groups in place to help people who are dealing with life events such the death of a loved one, a divorce, and drug addiction. K-LOVE's Felipe Aguilar talks with Pastor Denise Smith and licensed clinical therapist. KVLK KQRI KQLV Santa Fe/Albuquerque

By Richard Hunt After a relatively new and very delicate surgical procedure for Parkinson’s disease, Bill Ragle says his wife has “got her husband back, for the time being at least.” The operation was to enable Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), where small holes are drilled into his skull and electrodes are placed deep in his brain to provide a constant electrical charge. The results have been remarkable. Bill can once again strum a guitar and his voice is stronger. “I can walk normally. I’m actually playing tennis.” He explains it’s not a Parkinson’s cure, but a “reprieve.” This is not only a story of modern medicine, but of solid, trusting faith in God. We invite you to share in this journey.

By Richard Hunt Every time Adam donates plasma, it helps 4 people. For years Adam Clouse has been a faithful blood donor. “I gave last week for the 27th time.” But these days what’s in his blood is even more important for saving lives. “I tested positive for COVID-19 in mid-August.” Adam lost his sense of smell & taste for a while, but really wasn’t hit all that hard by the virus. But his COVID experience is now proving very valuable for others. “So, what the plasma does, is it has antibodies and so when folks come into a hospital setting, they will give them my antibodies with blood to fight off the virus.”

KLOVE's Frank Hammond talks to Laura Cain with Celebrate Recovery (All Rights Reserved – Educational Media Foundation 2020)

A unique outreach to injured vets utilizes leather, beads, paint and glue: since 1971, Help Heal Vets has distributed more than 30-million arts and crafts kits – model cars, leather work, jewelry, needlepoint, clock-making – provided to veterans free of charge. But does art therapy work? “Yes,” assures CEO Captain Joe McClain. "Got it’s start in WWI and has been used by clinicians in every conflict throughout." K-LOVE's Bob Dittman reports.

PTSD Foundation of America works to free veterans of debilitating anguish that can lead to a breakdown in mental health. K-LOVE's Bob Dittman talks with Ryan Rogers about healing from the 'moral injury' of combat. Peer-to-peer Warrior Groups are available in cities nationwide. 24/7 Veterans Crisis Line for you or a loved one: Call 800-273-8255, then select 1. Start a confidential chat. Text 838255. If you have hearing loss, call TTY: 800-799-4889.

Grief is a normal process in various seasons of life, but more often than not, we need help to find our way through. GriefShare is a Faith-based group program with 13 weekly sessions that walk you through the various challenges with other adults who are dealing with loss as well. KLOVE's Becky Hansen talks with Jackie Vander Galien, Family Care Coordinator of GriefShare in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin (All Rights Reserved – Educational Media Foundation 2020)