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K-LOVE Closer Look Podcast

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Called To Serve: Dr. Ben Carson Helps With Housing

K-LOVE’S Ed Lenane visits Washington D.C., office of the U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Secretary Ben Carson is a former neuro-surgeon who calls himself a man of ‘deep faith’ and now helps to remove red-tape for families pursuing the Ame

Jun 18, 2019

‘Veggie Tales’ To Be ‘Born-Again’ For Current Kids

After more than a decade of secular oversight, the singing vegetables you loved are back to tell Bible stories. K-LOVE’s Richard Hunt talks with co-creator and voice actor Phil Vischer about the upcoming reboot of tales from the beloved cucumber and tomat

Jun 18, 2019

18-Wheelers Welcomed As 'Convoy Of Hope'

Disaster strikes. Homes destroyed. Families left hungry and overwhelmed. Convoy Of Hope rolls 18-wheelers into fires and floods loaded with FREE food, cleaning supplies, toothbrushes and towels in the name of Jesus. K-LOVE’s Richard Hunt talks with COH sp

Feb 05, 2019

Living In Your Car At Church

'Safe Parking Zones' invite people sleeping in their cars to camp in church parking lots. Background checks plus strict rules for noise and trash make it work. K-LOVE's George Rath talks with Jim McCorkle of Overlake Christian in Redmond WA and Finny Abra

Jan 31, 2019

Vets Housed In Tiny Homes, Get Help for PTSD

Veterans Community Project operates in Kansas City, Missouri to supply employment and mental health resources regardless of discharge status. Men and women live in 'barracks-style' homes specifically-designed for vets suffering P.T.S.D. K-LOVE's Joel Reag

Nov 02, 2018

'Troops To Teachers' Gives Vets New Mission

With the motto 'proud to serve again' veterans can choose to transition from military life to active duty as highschool teachers. Participating vets say Troops To Teachers gives them a way to continue their service to the country. K-LOVE's Billie Branham

Nov 02, 2018

‘Notes Of Hope’ Help Suicide Jumpers Think Twice

The Foresthill Bridge towers 730 ft above unforgiving earth. Armed with colorful paper and zip ties, Brittany Hendricks and Notes of Hope volunteers go to the edge to leave messages for lonely souls. At least one suicidal person so far called the hotline

Sep 21, 2018

Foster dad: “You never outgrow the need for a family”

Older kids in foster care ages 8-18 too often spend their childhoods between homes and 'age out' unprepared with no place to go for Thanksgiving. CAFO helps Christians reclaim their historic reputation for comforting vulnerable children. K-LOVE's Joel Rea

Sep 01, 2018

Free music lessons give foster kids a new groove

For foster children tossed by parental abuse or neglect, learning to play a musical instrument can be welcomed relief. “They’re able to put the pain and the trauma that they’ve been through into songs that they’re performing," says Laura Wood of Kids In A

Sep 01, 2018

Gardeners Donate Extra Veggies Using AmpleHarvest.org

You grew way too many tomatoes this year. Your zucchini went crazy. And who's gonna eat all those cucumbers? What if you could donate all your extra veggies to a hungry family near you? K-LOVE's Susan Miller finds out how.

Aug 04, 2018

Baseball Star Darryl Strawberry Found God, Kicked Drugs

In the years since addiction wrecked his sports career, Darryl found relationship with Jesus and met and married his wife Tracy. The Strawberrys are both recovering addicts who travel speaking to gov'ts and churches about their curriculum called “Clean, S

Jul 19, 2018

Opioid Plague Takes U.S. Gov’t To Church

The U.S. Dept of Agriculture is alarmed about the staggering number of opioid overdoses in America's farming towns. Desperate for answers, the USDA established a faith-based team which regularly discusses how local church leaders can tackle addiction in t

Jul 19, 2018

Dr. James Dobson, 82, Still Offering Family-Focused Advice

Wisdom is timeless, as proven by the ongoing ministry of world-famous psychologist Dr. James Dobson. For more than 40yrs his unwavering biblical perspective on marriage and parenting has guided Christian families, first as founder of Focus On The Family a

Jun 23, 2018

'Dry Drowning' After Summer Swims - Get The Facts

If your child coughs and sputters in the pool or ocean, monitor breathing and behavior for 24-hrs to spot potential dangers. K-LOVE's Billie Branham asks emergency pediatrician Dr. Michael D. Patrick about symptoms and signs.

Jun 10, 2018

Meet Your Neighbors At 'The Turquoise Table'

A regular mom in a regular town launched worldwide hospitality when she painted a picnic table an unusual hue and plopped it down in her front yard. K-LOVE's Monika Kelly hears how Kristen Schell gathers neighbors and makes friends at The Turquoise Table.

Jun 10, 2018

Volunteers Build Free Wheelchair Ramps, Change Lives

“We build ramps for people who haven’t been out of their homes in months.” Texas Ramp Project provides precious freedom for the elderly or disabled with just a few slats of wood. K-LOVE's Felipe Aguilar finds out how from project founder John Laine.

Jun 07, 2018

'Helping Hands' Changes Lives In U.S. And Overseas

Dig a well in Africa. Build houses in Mexico. Offer disaster relief in the United States. Short-term missions trips transform the lives of those who get -- as well as those who give. K-LOVE's Kindra Ponzio checks in with Ron Ashpole of Helping Hands Inter

Jun 07, 2018

Make Churches Safe With Teams and Training

From violent intruders to thieves stealing the Sunday offering, houses of worship can be prime 'soft targets' for crime. How can your church balance welcome with watchfulness? K-LOVE'S Alex Gregory gets advice from Glenn Evans of Church Security Alliance

Apr 26, 2018

Museum Of The Bible -- Washington D.C.

The museum (430,000 sqft) exhibits 3,000 artifacts celebrating the global impact of the Bible on ancient and modern culture. K-LOVE's Marya Morgan gets a virtual tour from Steve Green, CEO of national retailer Hobby Lobby and the co-founder of the Museum

Apr 21, 2018

Special Needs Adults Sing In Joyful Sound Choir

Some singers are hearing or vision impaired, some were born with Downs Syndrome and others are autistic, but what they have in common is a fierce commitment to rehearse for statewide performances. K-LOVE’s Joel Reagan goes to choir practice to meet them a

Apr 10, 2018

Kids Need Certain Lifeskills For Successful ‘Adulting’

Washing clothes, cooking a meal, reading a map, hammering a nail. Teaching kids basic skills can make them more competent, confident and independent adults. K-LOVE’s Tracey Lynn gets tips from Diane Debrovner, deputy editor of Parents Magazine.

Apr 10, 2018

Orphans Get Moms & Dads Through 'Asia's Hope'

Hundreds of abandoned kids in Cambodia, Thailand and India live in local orphanages styled like real homes where Christian workers call them all sons and daughters. K-LOVE's George Rath talks with Asia's Hope founder John McCollum about the success of fam

Feb 27, 2018

Preacher Nick Vujicic Lives ‘Life Without Limbs’

Nick was born with no arms or legs due to a genetic condition called tetra-amelia syndrome. Defying the challenges of life without limbs, he lives to the fullest as a husband, father of four and passionate Christian global evangelist. K-LOVE's George Rath

Feb 15, 2018

Makeovers Uplift Women Who Are Homeless

"Evoking Humanity Not Vanity" is the tagline for a ministry giving free hair, makeup and skin care to women on the streets. K-LOVE'S Kindra Ponzio hears from Empowering Through Beauty founder Tanisha Akinloye.

Feb 15, 2018

‘Will Work For Food’ Reality for City Panhandlers

A van labeled 'There's A Better Way' drives up to panhandlers in Albuquerque and offers minimum wage to clean up local streets and parks. Hundreds of people hungry for opportunity have jumped at the chance to do an honest day’s work. K-LOVE's Felipe Aguil

Feb 01, 2018

Service Dogs Train For Autism, PTSD, Human Trafficking

Canine heroes sniff out seizures, calm tantrums, comfort wounded veterans and nab evil slave traders. K-LOVE's Tracey Lynn talks with Jennifer Lutes of 4 Paws For Ability and Todd Jordan of Jordan Detection K-9 about the wonderful work of service dogs.

Feb 01, 2018
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