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K-LOVE Closer Look Podcast

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Episodes

Preschoolers Play With The Elderly

The Intergenerational Learning Center in West Seattle is an award-winning daycare-nursing home combo where "the joy and the laughter and the smiles that come from both sides are just unbelievable." K-LOVE's Susan Miller talks with Charlene Boyd of Provide

Dec 31, 2016

'Prisoner Packs' For Christmas

Thousands of convicted felons in Illinois received Christmas boxes put together by members at Willow Creek Church. K-LOVE's George Rath talks with Josie Guth, Dir. of Local Compassion and Justice of Willow Creek Community Church about the spiritual and pr

Dec 12, 2016

Businesses Join 'Super Service Challenge'

Your employees can win prize $$$ for charities they already care about. "Our mission is to see businesses transformed by service." K-LOVE's Tanya Bohannon talks with Super Service Challenge exec dir Patrick Sells about how companies and co-workers partici

Nov 12, 2016

'Shower To The People' Mobile Baths

A box truck tricked out with shower stalls, body wash and fresh towels rolls around St. Louis serving the city's homeless men and women.“One of the most inspiring things for me is just to see people’s whole demeanor change just by something as simple as h

Oct 24, 2016

Prison Recovery Network

Matthew Platshorn is an ex-con and the son of convicted felons. His mission? Connect other ex-cons with support and skills for building a new life after prison. K-LOVE's Kindra Ponzio is on location at Prison Recovery Network.

Sep 29, 2016

Joys of Cycling

Jump on your bike for fun or exercise or to save money on your work commute. Cities across America are more rider-friendly than ever. K-LOVE's Rafael Sierra talks with Alex Doty, Exec. Dir. of The League of American Bicyclists.

Sep 27, 2016

Ex-Cons Learn To Live In Christ

"I was a criminal, I was thief, that's what I wanted to be; so when I gave my life to Christ and decided I need to stay out here, I didn’t know how. People that were here they taught me how to be a Christian man. I love Shepherd’s Fold." K-LOVE'S Frank Ha

Sep 13, 2016

Kids Learn About Money

"Imagine 5th graders understanding the importance of budgeting and teaching our kindergarten and 1st grade students about the value of a dollar." K-LOVE's Rafael Sierra talks with Tara Michener with Junior Achievement USA.

Sep 09, 2016

Explore The "Made From Scratch" Life

"Homestead" wife and mother Melissa K. Norris offers tips for simplifying your home, eliminating processed foods from your dinner table and growing closer to God in the process. K-LOVE's Monika Kelly reports.

Aug 20, 2016

Dependence On Rx Painkillers

Medicine for your bad back or post-surgery narcotics can quickly lead to prescription addiction. K-LOVE's Kenny Noble Cortes talks with recovering Rx addict Michele Zumwalt and Will Wesch, VP of Admissions at Novus Medical Detox.

Aug 20, 2016

What Voters Want: Election 2016

"Many people feel like there’s a disconnect between themselves and their leadership; we see this on the Right and on the Left." K-LOVE's Tracey Lynn talks with Dr. Mark Caleb Smith, dir. of the Center for Political Studies and Chair of the Dept of History

Jul 30, 2016

Challenge Academy for At-Risk Kids

In nearly every U.S. state the Nat'l Guard offers troubled teens a FREE, 6-month, residential program to get their futures on back on track. K-LOVE's Alex Gregory talks with Maj. Peter Lewis of the CA Nat'l Guard Challenge Academy and Dir. Peter Thomas of

Jul 23, 2016

Gamer Pastor

Known as "SouZy" when he plays his Xbox, Pastor Matt Souza offers Jesus to more than a billion online gamers worldwide. K-LOVE's George Rath learns about the gaming world and the weekly stream of GodSquad Church.

Jul 01, 2016

DIG DEEP: Clean Water for U.S.

Right here in 2016, 2-million Americans still live with no running water. DIG DEEP helps. K-LOVE's Billie Branham talks with founder and executive director George McGraw.

Jun 11, 2016

Police For Christ

Meet five police officers who love Jesus -- and their jobs. K-LOVE's Phil O'Bryan visits with Sgt Jorge Alessandri, Capt Eric Garcia, Sgt Dean Wellinghoff and officers J C Prellezo and Carla De Garcia of the Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers Miami-Da

Jun 11, 2016

Boys Read Barbershop Books

“What Barbershop Books is trying to do is to really help young boys of color to identify as readers and to help them cultivate a habit of reading for fun.” K-LOVE's Kenny Noble Cortes talks with former teacher Alvin Irby about putting books in barbershops

Jun 04, 2016

REVIVUS Reaches Addicted Kids

And ex-addict husband and his wife team up and go anywhere they know kids will be doing drugs. "I give them my personal phone number, whatever they need." K-LOVE's Billie Branham talks with Chad Davidson about the Revivus mission and method.

Jun 04, 2016

Solo Kids Flood the U.S.

Thousands of children from Central America are crossing into the U.S. without their parents. Reactions range from outrage and shock to sympathy and compassion. K-LOVE's Kenny Noble Cortes get the stats from Kamy Akhavan of ProCon and talks with Christian

Apr 30, 2016

U.S. National Day of Prayer (2016)

The NDOP was created and voted into law by the U.S. Congress in 1952. KLOVE's Kenny Noble Cortes talks with NDOP event coordinators Carole Urbas and Rex Tonkins in Colorado about the nationwide mission and purpose of this annual event.

Apr 16, 2016

Bike Repairs Help the Homeless

One flat tire can mean the end of the only job they could get. Sacramento homeless ministry Loaves and Fishes provides free repairs to people dependent on bicycles for transportation. K-LOVE's Laura Daniels talks with Garren Bratcher, director of Friendsh

Mar 12, 2016

Desperately Seeking: Substitute Teachers

"Substitute teachers are educators! We can't sit around and wonder why people don't want to be substitutes if we're creating a perception or an idea that this job is just someone just fills in as a babysitter every day." K-LOVE's Susan Miller talks with C

Mar 12, 2016

TAX QUESTIONS Answered (2016)

What you need to know about this year's tax scams, health insurance rules and filing dates -- plus credits you just might be eligible for. K-LOVE's George Rath talks with David Tucker, Field Media Relations for the Internal Revenue Service and Ken Corbin,

Feb 18, 2016

Porn Addiction Help

Human brains are bound to pornography through endorphins and dopamine. The struggle is real. K-LOVE's Peter Kay talks with licensed Marriage and Family therapist Renee Ingham for advice to couples.

Feb 10, 2016

Building A Marriage Strong

"Marriage doesn't have auto-pilot, it requires us to do something every day." K-LOVE's Billie Branham talks with marriage experts Dr. Greg Smalley VP of Family Ministries for Focus on the Family and Dr. Rita DeMaria, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Feb 10, 2016

Someone You Love Addicted?

NAR-ANON member "Lynn K." agrees to talk with K-LOVE's Kindra Ponzio about her daughter's addiction and the relief she found through the Narcotics Anonymous 12-step program.

Nov 24, 2015

Student Loan Payoff Options

College debt doesn't have to drag you down. Get ideas for paying off loans or even getting loan forgiveness. K-LOVE's Rafael Sierra talks with Betsy Mayotte of American Student Assistance and Tatiana Andrade, student at Stonehill College, SALT Ambassador

Nov 24, 2015

Single Parents and the Church

"The vast majority of American churches do not have a place that a single mom can say, 'I feel good, I feel safe, I feel wanted' in this particular ministry." K-LOVE's Susan Miller talks with Single and Parenting founder Linda Ranson Jacobs and family exp

Nov 21, 2015

The Great Shakeout Quake Drill

Sure, some places are more prone to earthquakes than others, but would you know what to do if the ground started rumbling? K-LOVE's Alex Gregory talks with Brian Blake with Central U.S. Earthquake Consortium.

Oct 03, 2015

Drought: Effects/Answers

Red zones on the drought map prove we need savvier water usage now -- and tomorrow. K-LOVE's George Rath talks with Mark Svoboda, climatologist and co-founder of Drought Monitor and Steve Baker, hydrogeologist and co-founder Operation Unite Water.

Sep 12, 2015

Pre-THINK for Emergency

Best time to think about how family gets out safe is long before you have to evacuate. It only takes a few minutes to make a plan. K-LOVE'S Billie Branham talks with K.C. Peterson, chaplain and instructor for the Int'l Incident Stress Foundation.

Sep 05, 2015
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