K-love News Podcast

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)

The Ronald McDonald House Charity began in Chicagoland in 1977 for the families of children being treated in one of the local hospitals. KLOVE's Becky Hansen talks with ​Ronald McDonald House Charities in Chicagoland & NW Indiana CEO Holly Buchendahl

ASB Innovation Academy has been slowly spreading across the country. Their approach is a personal study model and hands on. Kids learn at their own pace about projects that mean something to them. KLOVE's Becky Hansen talks with Williston Public School District Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Thake (All Rights Reserved – Educational Media Foundation 2020)

By Richard Hunt As a substitute teacher at a school that serves military families, Chris Martin sees firsthand that some students lack reading and math skills. Chris is Campus Life Military Director with Youth for Christ. And MacArthur Middle School at Fort Meade, Maryland, is the first school to benefit from the tutoring program, which is supported by Youth for Christ. During break times, the tutors and students can talk about life issues, things the kids are struggling with. When trust is established with a young person, there is often an opportunity to share faith. In our podcast, learn how Chris’ own “101% Principle” helps him reach kids, getting them to open up about life struggles. And he patiently allows the young people to use the coarse language they normally use with friends - words that might offend someone else. But Chris is convinced it’s important that “they know that they are being heard” in their own way. It’s no time to correct them.

K-LOVE's Kindra Ponzio talked with CASA Of Sonoma County Board Member Bob Chapman about the need for advocates to be the voice of foster kids in the court system. meet with teachers, counselors, foster parents, and making recomendtions to court (All Rights Reserved – Educational Media Foundation 2020)

K-LOVE's ​Peter Kaye speaks with Deanna Mancuso of Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue about their 42 acre horse sanctuary and the various programs they offer for both horse and human including project relocation, equine assisted psychotherapy and more (All Rights Reserved – Educational Media Foundation 2020)

What does the U.S. Constitution say about elections? The electoral college? What are the legal limits on presidential duties? K-LOVE's Marya Morgan talks with Katie Kennedy, retired American government teacher and author of the illustrated children's book The Constitution Decoded. "If we don’t know what the Constitution says, we can’t preserve our government."

K-LOVE's Billie Branham talks with Pastor Jeff Pishney about the one-day event that brought thousands out to volunteer on more than 50 projects across Modesto, Ca.

By Richard Hunt Louie Giglio is a respected pastor, author, speaker, and founder of the Passion Global Institute. In his years of service to the family of Christ, he has been a visionary, leader, and teacher. Lately, one of his concerns has been boys and girls in the tender and formative pre-teen years – especially with all the unanticipated life changes that 2020 brought. In response, Pastor Louie’s book, Goliath Must Fall for Young Readers: Winning the Battle Against Your Giants, can provide children, as well as moms and dads, with encouragement straight from the Bible, and plenty of topics to talk about in a family setting. He uses the Bible’s wonderful example of David’s stubborn faith and courage in responding to the gargantuan Philistine warrior Goliath. Pastor Louie points to challenges and distractions in our own lives that we may perceive as giants, or at least a lot bigger than we can tackle on our own. Examples of these modern-day life giants? Give a listen.

By Richard Hunt “Just tears and crying out to God and saying ‘God, I can’t handle this. I’m not strong enough for this.’ And from the very beginning, I just felt God so strongly saying ‘You’re not strong enough, but I am strong enough.’” Those are heartfelt words from Abigail Walker after learning her infant daughter Esther had leukemia. But she firmly declares, “God hasn’t left our side this whole time.” Abigail is now sharing her family’s personal story of the medical challenge -and God’s reliability- in a book titled “Suffering, Endurance, Character & Hope: A Story of Pediatric Cancer and a Mother’s Love.”

Affordable housing and gentrification is an ongoing problem in Washington DC. KLOVE's Becky Hansen talks with Housing Up President & CEO Phil Hecht (All Rights Reserved – Educational Media Foundation 2020)

The Minot Chamber is interested in all the various aspects of the local economy and businesses, as is evidenced by the 9 action plans & committees. KLOVE's Becky Hansen talks with Minot Area Chamber of Commerce President John MacMartin (All Rights Reserved – Educational Media Foundation 2020)

Love Of Christ Food Pantry was started by a local church in 1991 and recently local churches and individuals have joined together to meet the needs of the people in their community. KLOVE's Becky Hansen talks with Kelly Thomas from Love Of Christ Food Pantry (All Rights Reserved – Educational Media Foundation 2020)

When disaster strikes, CONVOY OF HOPE big rigs show up, hauling so much more than tarps, lumber, bottled water and food. "It's starts with food but ends with Jesus," says COH spokesperson Jeff Nene. "Everywhere they go they just bring encouragement." Record storms, fires and floods kept COH busy this year and added to that.. they're feeding millions of families hit by the pandemic! K-LOVE's Marya Morgan reports.

‘CityServe’ partners with local churches to bring goods, food supplies to families who need it most. Listen to K-LOVE's Rafael Sierra's report.