K-love News Podcast

By Richard Hunt “Children do what they do for a reason…” explains Keisha Lee, the Chief Juvenile Probation Officer. “I even had one child to say, ‘well, my father saw me in the store… and walked right past me.’” Things like that can lead to finding approval from ‘friends’ who are into bad stuff. Just as she gives guidance to kids, Keisha seeks guidance from God to keep herself going. “I know that myself, alone, I can’t do a lot of the things that I do. So, I go to God and I ask Him for strength and I ask Him for peace..”

By Richard Hunt Convoy spokesman Ethan Forhetz shares what the relief ministry is actively doing to provide as much food and necessities as possible during this time of extraordinary need.

By Richard Hunt “If our only diet is headlines of things going wrong in the world, it can cause us easily to lose heart and lose hope in what ultimately matters…” – Pastor Matt Smethurst

By Richard Hunt Loving On Her Community: Katelyn Offers Laundry Station In Her Home’s Basement One of the homeless men she helps mentioned how important clean clothes are because “If you smell bad, you can’t get a job.” Katelyn tells us, “He’s right.”

Nearly 200 elderly horses get free hay and healthcare at Old Friends Farm in Georgetown. Current residents include famous thoroughbreds Silver Charm and Touch Gold, but also others not-famous but whose owners could no longer care for them. “We owe it to them," says farm founder and caretaker Michael Blowen. "These horses are to Kentucky what the automobile is to Detroit.” K-LOVE's Jack Church reports. [Educational Media Foundation - 2023 All Rights Reserved]

Children in foster care often arrive at a new placement with just the clothes on their backs. Cathy Hamilton founded San Antonio Threads to give brand-new clothes to older youth(12yrs-21yrs) who have no family to take them shopping. “I’ve had kids say things like ‘old clothes have bad memories, new clothes have good memories -- thank you for the fresh start.” K-LOVE's Bob Dittman reports. [Educational Media Foundation - 2023 All Rights Reserved]

Billie Wright talks with Allen Green, Chattanooga, Tennessee firefighter about the department’s Read to Succeed program. Green shares how the program provides educational support and fire safety information.

By Richard Hunt “We’re giving them hope. We’re telling them that somebody cares – around the world – we’re here to help. We’re going to do the best we can to aid you as you go through this horrific event. And we do our best to point them to the true hope (Jesus), because that’s what drives us, our hope in the Lord,” shares Ethan Forhetz, VP of Public Engagement with our ministry partner Convoy of Hope.

Monika Kelly speaks to Heather Schaefer, a U.S. Army wife who made the spontaneous decision to donate her kidney to a perfect stranger after reading a prayer request on Facebook. Hear Heather's positive take on organ donation and how thrilled she was to find out that Roy was such a warm and friendly man of faith.

By Richard Hunt Dave Donaldson shares that Ukrainian churches “have become literal lighthouses.” The CityServe ministry is actively bringing in generators and food to keep people alive as Russian forces continue to shell power facilities and cut-off supply routes.

By Richard Hunt Many comic, anime, and game enthusiasts believe “people in the church don’t care” because of pre-conceived notions about them. These days the term geek is not necessarily viewed as a put-down says Celeste. “Geeks are beginning to own the word geek and they’re going, ‘Yeah. I’m a geek. I like this, this, and this.”

By Richard Hunt Hody asked the pharmacist to just tell the person helped, “It was a blessing from the Lord.” “It was not for recognition,” shares daughter Tania, “it was freely from his heart wanting to help people.”

By Richard Hunt “I think folks are probably moved to see a community of faith doing good works in this kind of way – and good news is a little hard to come by sometimes.”

Spam on social media. Emails that shout ‘click here!’ from an inbox full of tricks. Modern cybercriminals commit considerable time and talent to hacking your life. ”If you have a gut feeling, if you have an instinct that something isn’t right here – please listen to that.” Don't click! K-LOVE's Monika Kelly talks with Gavina Avila of the Better Business Bureau and Darren Mott, retired FBI agent and expert on cybersecurity. [Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved]

Drake is giving unchurched families a chance to meet Christ on the ball field. Listen to K-LOVE's Rafael Sierra's report.

Monika Kelly speaks with Don Pardew, founder of I Have A Name Ministries, serving people living unhoused in the Kansas City, MO metro. Don first felt led to serve the homeless after reflecting on all that God had done to help get free from drugs over 24 years ago. Don's heart for the homeless is clear.

Billie Wright talks Steve Rubenstein, founder of Crayons to Classrooms that operates in Dayton, Ohio about providing necessary classroom supplies to teachers and students.

By Richard Hunt “We quickly began to mobilize around ‘How do we care for them? What does that look like?’” Grace City Boston church volunteers helped secure furnishings for the family’s first American apartment, made sure the fridge was stocked with food that was acceptable in Afghan culture, and even provided pre-paid cell phones.

By Richard Hunt “For me, it was a fun challenge that I just wanted to see if could do,” explains Thaddeus. But there are reasons why this college student – and future USAF officer – keeps challenging himself.

By Richard Hunt The food team’s determination puzzles some residents. “Last week, it was pouring down rain and they’re like ‘Why are you out here? Why are you doing this?’” The response from Jennifer is simple: “Jesus doesn’t leave us. We’re not leaving. We’re going to keep showing up as long as you’ll open the door.”