K-love News Podcast

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.

Rest is the root of the word ‘restoration’ – and restoration is a principle that medical internist Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith finds crucial to seven distinct areas of your life. “Rest isn’t just the cessation of activity,” she explains, suggesting that to maintain optimal health “you have to get to the point of knowing what restores you. What fills you back up?” K-LOVE's Marya Morgan talks with the doctor about 7 kinds of rest.

K-LOVE's Billie Branham talks with Angel Flight NE's Larry Camerlin about flying patient's across the country for medical treatment in a COVID-19 world.

‘Bear Fruit Bakery’ gave part of their own earnings to other businesses in town, helping them stay afloat. Listen to K-LOVE's Rafael Sierra's report.

By Richard Hunt “I definitely feel like we’re in the wilderness, so to speak, spiritually. And you know, God does some of his greatest works in our lives in the wilderness. I think we learn lessons.” As for the future? “I hope we’re different in a good way … I hope we’re more dependent on God,” shares Pastor Jud Wilhite.

Nat'l Domestic Abuse Hotline 1-800-799-7233 https://www.thehotline.org/ Physical bruises are only small part of what some women and men suffer says Annette Oltmans of The MEND Project, which brings awareness to what she calls ‘covert emotional abuse.’ “Victims begin questioning reality and their own sanity,” explains Oltmans, herself a survivor of domestic abuse – and a Christian – who knows firsthand what’s it like to ‘live it.’ Pastor Paul Cole, president of the Christian Men’s Network, has been deeply concerned by the quarantine effect on families already stuffed in a pressure cooker of unhealthy reactions. “A lot of times, we as men act out of anger, rage, disappointment – and we lash out at people,” he says, urging men in this trap to reach out for help. K-LOVE's Billie Branham reports.

By Richard Hunt An app created by a former prisoner is bringing encouragement and hope to those behind bars. And Prison Fellowship is partnering to help more families get ahold of this life-changing technology. Hear our insightful interview with PF’s Heather Rice-Minus.

“The peace and the comfort that the students can bring has a really deep effect.” It’s quite an honor when the county health department calls on a university for help, knowing by previous interaction that the Christian school’s nursing program is first-class. That’s what happened for the Betty M. Dean School of Nursing at Simpson University based in Redding, California.

"Starting Hearts" achieves above national average life-saving outcomes for people who have suffered a Sudden Cardiac Arrest/Heart Attack incident. Topics include: life-saving care delivered by trained private citizens, statewide expansion and partnership with EMS, fire departments, law enforcement and colleges, and the State of Colorado “CARES” program and public education: Call, Push, Shock CPR training. ​K-LOVE's Felipe Aguilar talks with Alan Himelfarb, Executive Dir and Jackie Christiansen, Dir of Development.

Now more than ever, affordable housing is needed in Kalispell and the Flathead Valley. Habitat for Humanity and the ReStore is a great resource for hope and a new start for families. K-LOVE's Dan Beck talks with Habitat for Humanity Exec Dir.​ Bob Helder about where they are and where they are going in service to the community.

Church-made videos share important topics at a level kids can understand. Children’s Pastor Jeff Land, who serves at Sugar Creek Baptist Church just outside of Houston, takes a cue from Fred Rogers as he tackles topics and questions in ways younger children can comprehend. Show topics have included: not being afraid to wear a mask, not being spooked when they see a person who’s undergone chemotherapy and has lost their hair, and a general lesson on the importance of manners, of pleasing God. Pastor Land shares some positive thoughts on what we may value more as we eventually come out of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020 at Lejeune High School in North Carolina turned out to be unlike anything they had ever imagined. The graduates celebrated online, due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Senior Class President Abigail Paquin presented her encouraging video speech and then sat down to sing an original song that she wrote for the special and unusual occasion. The Lord gave her a peace about the situation and Abigail then knew “I had to encourage my classmates.”

K-LOVE's Peter Kaye speaks with Dave Bengyak of Buffalo Adult and Teen Challenge about his own struggle with addiction and how their faith based 9-12 month program helped him to break the chains of addiction. They also discuss the impact COVID19 has had on addiction and overdoses throughout Erie County and much more.

Now that the schools have closed operations for the summer, Venture Church of Encinitas, Cal. is making a difference in family’s lives. The church itself has become the summer food pickup location. In the parking lot, “We have a team of volunteers, with the food already bagged, ready to go. So the people come through, and they pop their trunk – they don’t even have to get out of their car – they pop their trunk and our people put the bags of groceries in trunk and then they’re free to go,” explains Pastor Troy Martin. ‘We really want to be Jesus to the community.’

Dr. Mimi Secor didn’t get truly serious about her own weight-management and overall health until entering her early 60’s. Building on her personal success and with a nod to current events, she offers advice corresponding with each of the letters of the word "pandemic." K-LOVE's Marya Morgan talks with Dr. Mimi about what she calls the '8 pillars of health.' P.lanning/Preparing A.ccountibility N.ighttime D.iet E.xercise M.indset I.nspiration/Intimacy C.oritsol

A discussion of mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on adults and children. Why good nutrition and exercise are important for dealing with fear and anxiety. An overview of programs Samaritan Center provides, including the cost-free plan for military veterans and first responders. K-LOVE's Felipe Aguilar talks with Kim Layne, Dir. of Integrative Medicine for the Samaritan Center.