K-LOVE News Podcast

In a powerful testament to God's unfailing love, Jessica shares her remarkable journey from the depths of addiction to a life transformed by faith and purpose. https://www.klove.com/news/god-stories/he-gave-me-my-life-back-jessica-johnson-s-journey-from-addiction-to-redemption-andpodcast-55104

Levi Lusko has faced many spirals in life - from his parents' divorce to the tragic loss of his young daughter. But through it all, he's learned to find blessing in the midst of crisis. https://www.klove.com/news/faith/pastor-levi-lusko-on-faith-struggles-and-finding-blessings-in-the-spiral-andpodcast-54324

The Lustaña family shares their journey—filled with perseverance, support from a loving community, and fueled by faith in God's miraculous nature. https://www.klove.com/news/god-stories/the-melody-of-jubilee-how-god-guided-a-missionary-family-s-journey-with-autism-54670

Ahmed was so startled that he opened his eyes... and then he closed his eyes again and Jesus was still there. And Jesus started to walk towards... https://www.klove.com/news/god-stories/dreams-visions-confirmed-jesus-is-personally-appearing-to-people-in-the-middle-east-andpodcast-54538

"What am I going to do now? God, I need some help here." On a mission to encourage the homeless, Kelly's tears of frustration were met with an unusual response from the Lord. https://www.klove.com/news/god-stories/god-did-a-very-personal-miracle-as-kelly-phelps-honored-her-late-son-55079

CEO Justin Coggins talks about serving single moms, widows and military wives in the name of Jesus https://www.klove.com/news/god-stories/driven-by-a-divine-purpose-how-gods-garage-is-changing-lives-one-car-at-a-time-andpodcast-55007

Julian was a father at age 15, sold drugs, did human trafficking – but once God got his heart, the Lord's plan started unfolding. https://www.klove.com/news/god-stories/during-a-street-taco-lunch-god-gave-pastor-julian-his-new-mission-andpodcast-54746

Trusting the Lord to guide them to where they were needed most, 11 men set out for Eastern Kentucky to offer flood relief. Along the way, God shifted their mission from providing physical support to spiritual blessing

Billy Graham once said that coaches affect more people in a year than anyone else in a lifetime. “The rest of that quote says, ‘so who's coaching the coaches? Who's pouring into our leaders?' notes Tommy Kyle, Exec. Dir. of Nations of Coaches. The ministry specializes in outreach to the world of college basketball. Volunteers work as Character Coaches, leading biblically-based teachings for staff and student athletes. “A round orange ball filled with air has allowed me to go all around the world and share Jesus.” Closer Look's Brent Adams reports. [2025 All Rights Reserved - K-LOVE inc.]

Most of us think overdose deaths occur out on dark city streets, but an increasing number happen in America's quiet suburban homes. “Mainly children,” says Sgt. Daniel Webb, “but there is elderly too that are being affected, that are buying pills online that they think are something else.” Drug cartels have pill presses that mimic the look of Xanax, Adderall even Grandma's blood pressure meds. Deadly doses of fentanyl are even showing up in gummies and vape pens. What can we do to stop the flow? K-LOVE's Monika Kelly reports.

Two moms in the North Carolina area are hitting the front lines and finding ways to help provide aid and resources to those affected, especially children. After the devastating aftermath brought on by Hurricane Helene the Southeast region is still rebuilding and finding their new normal.

YUPP Focuses on building cross-cultural networks for individuals between the ages of six and 25, and provides opportunities in performing arts, fine arts, public speaking, and even sports. “It's really amazing to see what God has done, the whole concept of little becomes much when you place it in the Master's hands. For the first 18 to 20 years of our existence, there was no governmental grants. There were no huge backers of what we were doing. It was just a passion."

Someday your kids will get their own house or apartment. “Do they know how to take care of that environment?” asks Sarah McCubbin, blogger and mother of 9. Cleaning, laundry and budgeting make her checklist but prep is more than chores. “We don't actually assume they'll learn how to tie their shoes on their own,” she notes, ”but we assume they'll figure out how to make friends on their own – some really struggle.” Get a Closer Look at teaching essential lifeskills. Rafael Sierra reports. [All Rights Reserved - 2024]

K-LOVE's Felipe Aguilar talks with Terri Behling, Director of Communications, for Haven for Hope about how the organization addresses homelessness in San Antonio. Behling describes the “one-stop shop” strategy they use to deliver crucial services, confirming other cities and towns visit their campus to study their success. (Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved)

It's been another busy year for K-LOVE ministry partner Convoy of Hope, which delivers emergency food, water, hygiene kits and truckloads of kindness to cities hit by disaster. Supplies included items most of us take for granted every night: “We got mattresses -- hundreds of mattresses -- to people who lost their bedrooms in that storm.” K-LOVE's Marya Morgan gets an update from Ethan Forhetz, Convoy's VP of Public Engagement. [Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved]

Monika Kelly hears Rev. Vanessa Tinsley's incredible testimony of rising from an impoverished single mom to the founder of Bridge to Hope in Miami, helping families with nutitious food, basic necessities and hurrican relief and recovery. You'll be inspired as you listen!

What pastors wish you knew concerning their roles, their challenges, and their hearts for God. Richard: Sometimes, do you find yourself being your own worst critic? Pastor Stephen: Oh, yeah, yeah. There's always Monday morning!

“We wanted to know more about GenZ,” says Kim Nollan, Dir. of Research and Study at Young Life. The ministry asked people ages 13-24yrs to describe themselves. “The majority of the respondents wrote kind,” Nollan confirms, adding “kindness translates into concern for their neighbor.” Young people put heavy emphasis on relationship. “We just wanna have dinner together and get to know older generations -- and have them get to know us.” K-LOVE's Billie Wright reports.

A yellow bead for overnight stays in the hospital. A black bead for every needle poke. Colorful glass beads from Beads Of Courage are worn as a visual reminder for brave kids fighting pain or disease. The arts-in-medicine program serves 60,000 children in 400 hospitals in 9 countries. Beads are awarded free of charge, supported by the talents and generosity of local glass artisans. K-LOVE's Jeanice Lee reports.

Deputy Corban Goad lost his life in 2022. But an unexpected act of kindness this year made his dad's Father's Day come alive. A kind message from an astronaut made all the difference on Father's Day

Brandon Hayward's Paw 1st initiative aims to help military vets struggling with mental health issues. Listen to K-LOVE's Rafael Sierra report.

Ross Began Hope 4 Hounds, offering free health checks, vaccines and more to the pets of those experiencing homelessness. Listen to K-LOVE's Rafael Sierra's report.

Cathy began San Antonio Threads, offering a safe and nurturing shopping experience for young people in need. Listen to K-LOVE's Rafael Sierra's report

Your loved one suddenly needs round-the-clock care. “Your whole world can be turned upside down,” says Marvell Adams Jr, CEO of Caregiver Action Network. “I would urge all caregivers to feel okay with reaching out for help,” says Edwin Walker of the U.S. Administration for Community Living. Both agencies provide free advice, assistance and friendly ears to those caring for the elderly, sick or disabled among us. Rafael Sierra reports. [Educational Media Foundation – All Rights Reserved]

The Soup Ladies are a faithful group of volunteers trained and certified on incident command. “I just started telling fire departments and police departments that if they were stuck on a scene they could call,” says founder ‘Mama' Ginger Passarelli. When invited, the ladies feed and comfort weary heroes at crime scenes and natural disasters. “There have been many times where I've handed somebody a bowl of soup… they actually get tears in their eyes.” Lexy Smith reports. [Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved]

Sending your child off to school can be scary. Will they be safe? Will they be successful? What can a mom do? Moms in Prayer International has prayer groups in all U.S. states and 150 countries. “Our desire, our vision is that every school in the world would be covered in prayer,” says Jennifer Appleton, MIP South Texas State Coordinator. Appleton finds women often form lifelong friendships in the groups. “These women are praying God's promises over our children -- oh my goodness, what that does for a mama's heart!” Felipe Aguilar reports. [Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved]

“God is still God,” declares Pastor Daryl Black of Grace Family Church in Tampa, Florida. Two weeks after 30-thousand people flooded their Easter service at Buc's stadium, they counted at least 947 men, women and children who walked into the ocean at Fort De Soto Beach to be baptized. "I baptized so many people that my back was hurtin' when I was done," he laughs. Passersby also responded to the message of salvation in Jesus. “This is crazy,” he says, people in the water, “they were floating by, going ‘what's happening here? Can we get baptized too?'” Monika Kelly reports. [Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved]

You've seen college students shout and make demands -- but that's NOT the whole Gen Z story. “I would guess there were a 1,000 students who came forward for salvation,” says ministry founder Tonya Prewett speaking of just one of many recent UniteUS college rallies. Gen Zrs at Auburn University, UGA and Florida State made just one demand -- to be baptized. "A student messaged one of the pastors and said ‘please can I get baptized tonight, I don't want to wait.'" Prewett led mass baptisms at Auburn University, UGA and Florida State, with plans to visit additional colleges and universities later this year. Monika Kelly reports. [Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved]

Brian ‘Pastor B' Sederwall is helping transform lives while bringing people closer to Christ. Listen to K-LOVE's Rafael Sierra's report.

Gary Bohling volunteers at the Hall of Flame Museum in Phoenix, teaching kindness as a firefighter. Listen to K-LOVE's Rafael Sierra's report.

A stark loneliness can settle in after a cancer diagnosis. “Our vision is a world where cancer is not a solitary experience,” says Stephanie Lieber, Exec. Dir of Imerman Angels. “That is why we are here -- so that you don't have to face this disease alone.” The international network offers free peer-to-peer friendship for any stage. “We match cancer fighters, survivors, pre-vivers and caregivers with someone who's been through something that they have been through.” K-LOVE's Billie Wright reports. [Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved]

After his own battle with cancer in his 20s, Phil Zielke launched Phil's Friends to support others through their treatment. His organization provides free, hand-decorated care boxes, and follows up by sending monthly greeting cards every month for a year. The ministry also offers Hope On Call, where a friendly person will listen on the phone and offer prayer to people going through treatment. K-LOVE'S Billie Wright reports. [Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved]

Billie Wright talks with Lt. Enrico Dixon about the Inner-City RCP program which allows teens and police to race RC Monster trucks as a way to build ties within the community in Chicago.

After only a few years, Great American Media has made a noticeable splash. Their Great American Family Channel is one of the fastest growing TV networks. And there's a good reason. They focus on “quality star appeal” and giving “viewers an alternative and a place to go,” that offers relief from shows on other networks that “are uncomfortable and very difficult to watch,” explains CEO Bill Abbott.

Veterans and first responders face scenes and situations most of us could not even imagine. At times, the reality of their work can become difficult to process – and could lead to stress and even PTSD. But there are rays of light to encourage them. One of them is Laura Barker, the founder of Hero Pups.

Billie Wright talks with Kevin Tuerff about his 9/11 story and how it inspired him to create the Pay If Forward 9/11 non-profit.

A small meow tugs at a soldier's lonely heart. A bony pup cowering nearby begs for a bite of ration. U.S. combat vets adopt battlefield pets they must leave when deployment is done. Paws of War runs missions to find the soldier's beloved cat or dog in countries like Iraq and Syria, Jordan, Kosovo. “We do it, we do it at no cost to our active military members; we get those animals back here and we reunite them.” [Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved 2024]

Guide Dogs of the Desert is one of just 14 schools in the U.S. for certified canine companions. Labradors are the main breed, but it specializes in standard poodles, which are hypoallergenic. Dogs are paired with the blind in need at no-charge. Monika Kelly reports. [Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved 2024]

Billie Wright talks with Chicago's Josh Beaton about his non-profit, Tween Esteem Project.

We've heard the chances of staying married are like flipping a coin. Christian author and social researcher Shaunti Feldhahn believed it too. But when she wanted to cite an original source for the 50/50 divorce rate, she was surprised none could be found. After eight years of study, Feldhahn is confident the true divorce rate is currently no greater than 25%. Hear her conversation with Marya Morgan. [Educational Media Foundation – All Rights Reserved]

Pastor David Wheeler's RevStoration is not only picking up viewers, but is restoring people's faith in God. Listen to K-LOVE's Rafael Sierra's report.

Billie Wright talks with Shannon Joy about utilizing llamas and alpacas for therapy in Ridgefield, Washington. Joy and her mom, Lori, recently paid a visit to Portland International Airport to help passengers with stress.

Erin says there was “this heart prompting that Aaron and I were meant to open our home and let God use us to minister to…these kids.”

The Bible explains that there truly is such a thing as “the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding” and Cindy Mullins, from Lincoln County, Kentucky, has without-a-doubt-in-her-mind experienced that. Cindy is a wife, a mom, a nurse…and dramatically and unexpectedly has lost both her legs and hands. “I can't put my own Chapstick on,” is one of the simple things she is no longer able to do. What happened?

“This country created the majority of its schools during the 1940s, 50s and 60s,” says Jill Hardy-Heath, President and CEO of Heart of America. Disrepair deeply affects learning. “If you walk into a school where you have peeling paint and ceiling tiles that are falling, and things have not been updated – think about how that would make you feel.” HOA is committed to raising the spirits of those students and teachers. “We transform spaces,” she smiles. “Think about Extreme Home Makeover, but School Edition.” Rafael Sierra reports. [Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved]

K-LOVE's Monika Kelly speaks to Ahndrea Blue, founder of Eloise's Cooking Pot Food Bank in Tacoma, Washington. Ms. Blue is an attorney who noticed some of her tenants seemed malnourished. Making sure that they were fed was just the beginning of a food bank that now feeds 70,000 people every month.

He even made it weatherproof so it could be enjoyed throughout the year. Listen to K-LOVE's Rafael Sierra's report.

Billie Wright talks with Bryson Reine and his dad, Shawn about the 15-mile hike in Colorado. Bryson raised $28,000 for a missions irrigation project.

Children feel the thrill of seeing their scripts come to life with the help of creative-writing mentors and local actors who volunteer to perform. Though based primarily in Los Angeles, the arts program Young Storytellers works to scale its success to other cities by providing free online videos educators can use to help students shape stories. K-LOVE's Monika Kelly reports. [Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved]

Hawaiians are eager to say ‘aloha' to mainlanders says Leanne Pletcher, Dir of PR and Marketing at the Maui Visitor and Convention Bureau. Though the historic town of Lahaina remains closed, she invites newlyweds, adventure hikers, families and surfers to enjoy a sunset from one of Maui's other white sandy beaches. Marya Morgan reports. [Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved]

Convoy of Hope arrived in Lahaina, West Maui with emergency supplies days after the fire, trading their trademark big rigs for big boats. The Christ-centered ministry also remains involved in dozens of disasters and war zones in the U.S. and worldwide. “We are on the ground working in the Middle East,” confirms Convoy spokesman Ethan Forhetz, and though he ‘can't say much' in order to protect the safety of local partners, he says more than 40,000 pounds of food was recently delivered by cargo plane to Israel and Gaza. Marya Morgan reports. [Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved]