Our Street Podcast

Joel sits down with Lora Lightfoot from Gather in Love / If Gathering and talks about calling, starting a ministry from scratch and what it means to engage in the politically charged topic of Racial Reconciliation.Support the show (https://www.classy.org/give/223842/#!/donation/checkout)

Since 1991, Merced Rescue Mission has led an effort to permanently improve the lives of those in Merced County who are homeless, those who have been incarcerated or have been imprisoned by their own addictions. They have implemented innovative programs designed to offer the greatest long-term benefit for men, women and families. Every changed life is a victory for which we can thank God. In this episode, Joel sits down with Dr. Bruce Metcalf to talk about the amazing things they are doing to help people in Merced County.Support the show (https://www.classy.org/give/223842/#!/donation/checkout)

YoungLife doesn’t start with a program. It starts with adults concerned enough about kids to go to them, on their turf and in their culture, building bridges of authentic friendship. These relationships don’t happen overnight — they take time, patience, trust and consistency. In this episode, Joel sits down with Zak Ellison of YoungLife to talk about reaching kids for Jesus.Support the show (https://www.classy.org/give/223842/#!/donation/checkout)

We started this because for the last 10 years I have been wrestling with a question. One of those, easy to ask, hard to answer ones. So here it is: how do you help people in a way that makes a real difference?Support the show (https://www.classy.org/give/223842/#!/donation/checkout)