Executive Director Jay Height talks about Shepherd Community Center’s celebration of 40 years in ministry with plans to build a health and wholeness center, expand its school, and build new affordable housing.
Jul 17, 2025•11 min•Ep. 81
Executive Director Jay Height discusses how Shepherd Community Center is helping families ensure that children are safe, learning and receiving necessities like food this summer.
Jul 03, 2025•11 min•Ep. 80
Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height discusses how cuts to social service programs like Medicaid and food stamps will harm neighbors living in poverty.
Jun 19, 2025•14 min•Ep. 79
Shepherd Community Center’s Chief Learning Officer Tim Streett and Redeemer Presbyterian lead pastor Charles Anderson discuss how Christians can interact with love and kindness for their neighbors, friends, families and coworkers during a time of deep political polarization and tension.
May 15, 2025•28 min•Ep. 78
Dr. Ben Carson, the famed neurosurgeon and former secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, discusses how ministries can help lift people out of poverty during his visit to Shepherd Community Center.
Apr 24, 2025•10 min•Ep. 77
Executive Director Jay Height and Chief Engagement Officer Phil Edwards discuss Shepherd’s collaboration with Indianapolis Public Schools to reduce students’ stress and anxiety.
Apr 10, 2025•14 min•Ep. 76
Executive Director Jay Height and Phil Edwards, Shepherd’s chief engagement officer, discuss an innovative program the ministry has launched to improve students’ mental health at an Indianapolis high school.
Mar 27, 2025•11 min•Ep. 75
Executive Director Jay Height talks about key lessons he’s learned about serving in ministry during 30 years at Shepherd.
Mar 13, 2025•11 min•Ep. 74
Executive Director Jay Height and Tim Streett, Shepherd’s chief learning officer, discuss why building strong relationships is essential for helping neighbors break the cycle of poverty.
Feb 27, 2025•20 min•Ep. 73
Executive Director Jay Height and recently retired Grace Church teaching pastor Tim Ayres discuss how Christian leaders can thrive in ministry for decades.
Feb 06, 2025•11 min•Ep. 72
Executive Director Jay Height and recently retired Grace Church teaching pastor Tim Ayres discuss how Christian leaders can thrive in ministry for decades.
Jan 23, 2025•21 min•Ep. 71
Executive Director Jay Height discusses plans to celebrate Shepherd Community Center’s 40th anniversary in 2025.
Dec 26, 2024•9 min•Ep. 70
Executive Director Jay Height reviews the triumphs and challenges of 2024, including an increase in neighbors struggling with the high cost of necessities.
Dec 12, 2024•10 min•Ep. 69
Executive Director Jay Height discusses opportunities to serve as Shepherd prepares to help our neighbors celebrate the holidays.
Nov 28, 2024•11 min•Ep. 68
Executive Director Jay Height discusses Shepherd Community Center’s history and its future as the ministry prepares to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its launch.
Nov 21, 2024•9 min•Ep. 67
Executive Director Jay Height discusses how a wave of violence is affecting our neighbors, our community and ministry leaders.
Nov 14, 2024•17 min•Ep. 66
Executive Director Jay Height and Director of Housing Dennis Westlake discuss how Shepherd is working with partners in the community to address the urgent need for affordable housing in Indianapolis.
Oct 31, 2024•14 min•Ep. 65
Executive Director Jay Height discusses Shepherd Community Center’s growing partnership with Indianapolis Public Schools to meet students’ physical and mental health needs.
Oct 17, 2024•13 min•Ep. 64
Executive Director Jay Height discusses Shepherd Community Center’s adult and children’s literacy efforts, including its partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
Oct 03, 2024•11 min•Ep. 63
Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height discusses how government, businesses and ministries can work together to improve children’s lives.
Sep 19, 2024•10 min•Ep. 62
Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height casts a bold vision for the future of Indiana: how can the state become the best in the nation to raise a child?
Sep 05, 2024•10 min•Ep. 61
Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height interviews Phil Powell, executive director of the Indiana Business Research Center, on the economic impact of Shepherd’s work in the community.
Aug 22, 2024•16 min•Ep. 60
Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height and Shepherd’s Director of Housing Dennis Westlake discuss the ministry’s innovative efforts to help neighbors find affordable housing.
Aug 08, 2024•14 min•Ep. 59
Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height and Shepherd’s Director of Housing Dennis Westlake discuss how the lack of affordable affects neighbors in Indianapolis and through the United States.
Jul 25, 2024•14 min•Ep. 58
Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height talks about the ministry’s future as it prepares to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its founding.
Jul 11, 2024•12 min•Ep. 57
Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height discusses how the church and the community need to respond to the surge in youth violence in Indianapolis.
Jun 27, 2024•9 min•Ep. 56
Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height and Dave Miner of the Indy Hunger Network discuss the effects of inflation on low-income families.
Jun 13, 2024•24 min•Ep. 55
Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height and Dave Miner of the Indy Hunger Network discuss why chronic hunger remains a persistent problem in Indiana.
May 30, 2024•29 min•Ep. 54
Guests Frank and Obed Santiesteban discuss the growing challenges of ministering to people who struggle with substance abuse.
May 16, 2024•20 min•Ep. 53
Executive Director Jay Height discusses ministry needs and opportunities surrounding migration, immigration and refugees with guests Frank and Obed Santiesteban.
May 02, 2024•20 min•Ep. 52