K-love News Podcast

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)

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)