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Jeff talks with Kevin Finch, Executive director of Big Table. Big table focuses on building community and caring for those in crisis. Kevin shares about special ways to connect those working in hospitality to Christ in a powerful way. Christina "Crissy" Koons from the Colorado Mountain Brewery also joins the show to share how that is happening right here in the Pikes Peak region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Finch's journey takes us from the church pulpit to a different kind of ministry as he stepped away from preaching to start a non-profit organization around his love of food, and for the amazing people who work in the service industry. Big Table is dedicated to supporting hospitality workers in crisis. Kevin's commitment to making a difference and doing truly impactful work is uplifting. He has a life-changing vocation to help others in need.

Why Kevin quit his job as a pastor SO THAT he could better minister to people through his work, how NOT being explicit about his faith has led to more conversations about faith than most people ever have, and 3 things you can do to bless the most pained workers in our culture.Links Mentioned:Kevin Finch on LinkedInKevin Finch on XKevin Finch on InstagramBig TableStart with Why‘How to care while eating and sleeping'‘Highest-Paying Careers'Eugene H. PetersonActs 2IsaiahRocket FuelCuesEssentials of Classic Italian CookingSandra McCracken‘Request unexpected 20s'Contact JordanJordan Raynor

This is Stephen Schmidt from the Gazette Digital News Desk, and I'm here with your update for September 1, 2023.According to the National Weather Service it will be sunny in the Cedar Rapids area on Friday with a high near 87 degrees. On Friday evening there will be clear skies, with a low of around 59 degrees.No one was injured in a Thursday afternoon fire at the University of Iowa's Iowa Advanced Technology Lab.The fire at the lab, 205 N. Madison St., was quickly extinguished and the damage to the building is not expected to impact day-to-day operations, according to a UI news release.The fire was reported at 1:07 p.m.When University of Iowa police, UI Fire Safety and the Iowa City Fire Department arrived, people were evacuating the building and pointed the public safety officials to the southwest side of the building, where smoke was coming out of stainless-steel wall panels.An estimate of the damage is not yet available, and an investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.A body pulled last week from the Cedar River has been identified as Kevin Finch, 53, who authorities said died of natural causes.A city public safety news release said the last known address for Finch was in Ankeny, but did not say why his body was discovered here.An autopsy performed by the state medical examiner showed no foul play was suspected in Finch's death, according to the news release.All ramps of the Interstate 80 and Interstate 380 interchange opened Wednesday afternoon for the first time in years as the major road project nears completion.The Iowa Department of Transportation announced the good news for drivers on electronic signs leading up to the interchange.The $387 million interchange project, which began in 2018, replaced the cloverleaf loops with directional ramps. Iowa DOT widened I-80 on both sides of the interchange, I-380 north of I-80 and Highway 218 south of I-80.The department expects the makeover to reduce crashes and traffic delays on highways that will see increasing car and semi traffic, officials said last week at a ribbon-cutting ceremony.Crews still are working on median barriers and installing permanent striping and rumble strips. But the Iowa DOT — and Johnson County officials — wanted to get all the ramps open before Friday's FRYfest in Coralville and before Saturday's Hawkeye football season opener. NewBo City Market is preparing to undergo a $2.5 million project that would provide more space for businesses, a grocery store, a stage and a mezzanine that would become a stronger incubator for local entrepreneurs, artists and farmers.The planned work at the market — a central community gathering space that developed after the devastating 2008 flood — still is in the early stages, according to Julie Parisi, the market's executive director.But the vision has been over a year in the making to make improvements that fuel tourism and enhance the market's role as a community hub.The new mezzanine would be built over about one-third of the north end of the market space, where seating is now located. Seating and event space will be moved onto the...

In this episode, Eric and Sara Joy listen to the story of Kevin Finch, the Executive Director of Big Table and a former pastor who was moonlighting as restaurant critic. During his days as a pastor and a restaurant critic, Kevin was exposed to the high levels of need that existed among workers in the hospitality industry. As he sought a way to provide help and care for this often overlooked sector, he could not find a single nonprofit that was dedicated to serving this particular community. Then he received a very unusual and distinct calling from God to step up to the plate to address this need. This calling led Kevin to begin Big Table in 2009, a nonprofit solely dedicated to meeting the needs of workers in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Operating on a referral model, Big Table helps cover rent, provide cars, assist navigating health issues, etc. for those in the hospitality industry. Kevin impresses upon listeners the need to really see the people in your community and neighborhood who are so often overlooked because these relationships are too often viewed as purely transactional. He sparks a new way of thinking and a new population to consider when it comes to caring for the least in your neighborhood.Sara Joy and Eric also speak with two field guides who provide more insight into the work of Big Table and the needs that so many service and hospitality industry workers face in their daily lives. Paul Cunningham, head pastor of La Jolla Presbyterian Church, shares how his church helped establish a Big Table presence in the San Diego area. Through funds and connections to the local restaurants, the church has been a catalyst for expanding Big Table to southern California. Paul also shares how their collaboration with Big Table has inspired his congregants to be kinder and more generous people to those with whom they come in contact in the service industry. He reiterates the importance of seeing the unseen people in the community and caring for them in tangible ways.Eliza Harris Juliano, another field guide for this episode, provides a helpful perspective from urban planning as she notes that housing and transportation costs together are large factors that affect the livelihood of hourly wage workers, like those in the restaurant and hospitality industries. She highlights that when workers have to live far from their job, they are more dependent on reliable transportation which can be costly when it comes to maintaining a car. She also points out that deficient and/or unreliable public transit is another hurdle that these workers face, particularly when being late to a job because of a slow bus can actually cost them their job. Providing affordable housing in places near jobs and increasing public transit infrastructure to serve these areas are ways this sector of the community can be better supported. In that regard, she encourages listeners to pay attention to zoning and advocate for better policies that create the places where people of all socioeconomic classes can live together.Episode ContributorsKevin Finch is the Executive Director of Big Table based in Spokane, Washington.Rev. Dr. Paul Cunningham is the Head Pastor of La Jolla Presbyterian ChurchEliza Harris Juliano is a Principal in the Urban Design studio and serves as the firm's Director of Urbanism at Canin Associates based in Orlando Florida.Access more Show Notes with pictures and resources related to this episode. Sign up for the free online Community Forum on November 22, 2022 to discuss this episode with Eric, Sara Joy, and Chris and other podcast listeners. Register today!More information about this podcast and helpful church and urbanism resources can be found on The Embedded Church website.Related ResourcesBig TableBig Table | Serving Hope VideoLa Jolla Presbyterian ChurchThe Center for Neighborhood TechnologyYes In My Backyard (YIMBY)Yes In God's Backyard (YIGBY)Arbitrary Lines: How Zoning Broke the American City and How to Fix It by M. Nolan GrayKey Terms- Affordable Housing- Inclusionary Zoning- Missing Middle Housing- NIMBY (Not in my backyard)- YIMBY (Yes in my backyard)- ZoningShow CreditsHosted and Produced by Eric O. Jacobsen and Sara Joy ProppeEdited by Adam Higgins | Odd Dad Out Voice ProductionsTheme Music by Jacob ShafferArtwork by Lance Kagey | Rotator Creative

Kevin and Rachael talk about observation as a parenting tool, how to harness our children's intrinsic motivation, the power of boredom versus scheduling children, modeling reading for our kids and so much more. Be sure to catch this week of Raising Vibrant Kids. Kevin Finch grew up in Sterling, Virginia and graduated from James Madison University in 1996 with a degree in Mass Communications. He completed his Master of Education at Georgia State University in Atlanta in 2001. In 2003, he married Cristina, and they served together as Peace Corps Volunteers in Honduras from 2004-2006. Kevin worked in the public school system for 7 years before starting his own business, Finch Tutoring, in 2010. He works primarily with children with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences. Kevin and Cristina have three daughters, ages 15, 13, and 2. Kevin is primarily a stay-at-home dad, and his two oldest daughters have been homeschooled for the past 9 years. Kevin also teaches 5th grade two days a week at a homeschool hybrid school where one of his daughters attends. www.finchtutoring.com/ Book Recommended by Kevin- "The Chronicles of Prydain" by Lloyd Alexander "Tomorrow is always fresh, with no mistakes in it." Follow Raising Vibrant Kids at Instagram - @raisingvibrantkids Facebook - Raising Vibrant Kids Facebook Group Email - Raisingvibrantkids@gmail.com Please subscribe to the show, rate and review, or share your favorite episode with a friend. Thanks for tuning in!!

Today my guest is Kevin Finch, founder and executive director of Big Table, a non profit focused on the needs in the largest industry in the world, with the highest amount of need, the folks who work at restaurants. We will discuss the genesis of the vision for Big Table as a former pastor and food writer and continue through the cities where Big Table operates currently, how to get involved and the uniqueness of the "unexpected 20." You will love the energy and passion that drives Kevin as he shares his heart for those that cook for and serve us when we eat out. Quote: "To a guy with a hammer as his only tool, everything looks like a nail." You can find out more information at www.big-table.com.

Join us for a talk with musician Wes Montgomery's son Robert Montgomery and filmmaker Kevin Finch. We discuss the Indianapolis roots of both Wes and Kurt, why Kevin wanted to make documentaries on these two legendary Hoosiers, and what growing up with an acclaimed jazz musician was like for Robert.  Find out more about Wes Montgomery at Wes Montgomery Research Facebook. Follow Kevin Finch at jukeboxerpro.com and Robert Montgomery at @robert.a.montgomery.39 and Robert Anthony Montgomery Facebook. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @VonnegutLibrary. Audio mix and editing by Nick Corey. Cover Art by Arusyak Pivazyan @bamboleiyoo. Originally aired on WQRT 99.1 FM on July 16, 2022. 

Big Table is a new non-profit based on the West Coast, Nashville is their first City East of the Mississippi. Kevin is the President of Big Table, and Jen runs the Nashville office. They are here to announce that they are here to help. If you work in the Nashville Hospitality industry, and you know someone who needs help, visit www.big-table.com and refer someone today. In this episode, they explain exactly how it works. This episode is sponsored by Charpier's Bakery, Trust 20, Sitex and What Chef's Want --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brandon-styll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brandon-styll/support

Sucio_Talk Presents....Kevin Finch. Chef @kg.finch Was The Former Chef De Cuisine Of Atelier Crenn. During His Tenure As CDC He Led the Team To Garnering The Coveted 3rd Michelin Star. He Then Opened Up Ensue In Shenzen China Before Returning To His Hometown Of Salt Lake City. This Man Is Someone Who I Consider A Good Friend, and An Amazingly Humble Human Being. I Spent A Couple Of Days With Him In Salt Lake City And I Got To Know Him And His Lovely Wife Alexa. We Drank Beer, Smoked Cigarettes, Harvested Caviar, Talked Food, And Pondered Life. I Found That Our Ambitiousness Was Our Common Ground And We Spoke Candidly About Not Feeling Successful Enough At Our Age. However, Now That We Are Not Grinding Every Day In Restaurants (Personal Chefs), Theres A Little More Air To Breathe And Thoughts To Be Had About The Journey That Took Place Before We Recorded This Podcast. In That Bliss, We Realized How Successful, And Blessed We Really Are. Stay Tuned As Im Sure He Is Going To Make A Big Splash In The Salt Lake City Food Scene. Ladies & Gentleman Plesae Enjoy Ep 26 "The Journey Is The Goal"#Sucio_Talk Also Available On@SpreakerPodcast@GooglePodcast@ApplePodcast@AudiblePodcasts@youtubeCheck Out @david_Sucio On Instagram/TwitterFor News On Upcoming EpisodesI’d Love To Hear From You, Feel Free To Reach Out suciotalk@gmail.comBe Sure To Share Anytime You're Listening On Your Social Media#sucio_talk #suciotalk #suciotalks #david_sucio #davidguilloty  #chefdavidguilloty #boricua #puertorico #100x35 #420 #badassesingeneral #spreakerpodcasts #foodie #chefs #chef #cook #cooks #cooking #cuisine #history #travel #entrepreneur #food #lovePEACE!

What's the first thing you think when you get lousy service at a restaurant or at a hotel? Most of us are not happy, we're paying for service and expect to be treated like royalty! Today's guest on LOVE SOMEONE, Kevin Finch, of BIG TABLE is serving up some food for thought and reminding us that a healthy dose of compassion feeds the soul. A once upon a time, pastor-by-day and food critic-by-night, Kevin, who spent a lot of time ministering to people, sensed a very great great need in the service industry - if you combine food service and hotel workers, this sector far exceeds any other organized work force in America. It's made up of some of the most vulnerable, at-risk people in our society. Low pay, long hours, crazy shifts, covered by at-risk teens, single parents, immigrant populations, and those who have served time... Barely living paycheck-to-paycheck with no guaranteed hours or benefits. It's a population plagued by addictions and circumstances beyond the comprehension of most of us who go out to dinner or on a vacation. Kevin is working to fix this, flipping the script in a completely novel way. He's setting up his BIG TABLE (it's real and seats 48!) in communities like his home town of Spokane, Seattle and San Diego - and hoping to be in 10 cities across the country in 10 years. He serves those who serve us at his pop-up underground restaurant - and in daily conversations over cups of coffee. Whether it's much need transportation, supplies for a new baby, or educational assistance, you never know what might be dished up by BIG TABLE. Join us for one of the most fascinating stories I've heard in a loooong time! ~ Delilah Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

This Week's Announcements:Good morning and happy Sunday! Welcome to our December 15th, 2019 service from La Jolla Presbyterian Church.Today is the third week of Advent, and the third week of our Advert Sermon series called, Making Room, a look at the Christmas story through the lens of hospitality, we're called to make room for others, just as Christ makes room for us. Rev. Kevin Finch is preaching, Kevin served as a pastor for many years, but is now the founder and director of Big Table, a non-profit created to build community and provide care for the high-need, low-visibility restaurant and hospitality industry. Kevin's sermon is titled, “How to Get Out of the Boat (And Why Risk It)” it's a look at Matthew chapter 14, verses 22-33, it's not a typical Advent text, but a fresh look at Jesus walking on water and inviting Peter out. If you would like to connect with our church, you can find our website at LJPres.org. We hope to see lives transformed by a relationship with Jesus, and we strive to be a place where you experience and are able to express that transforming love of Christ.The annual Christmas concerts are this afternoon, Sunday, December 15th, at 4 and 7pm. The full Chancel choir, along with a professional orchestra, children and bell choirs will be presenting a program titled, “Hallelujah!” The featured piece will be the Christmas portions of Handel's Messiah, plus anthems and carols of the season. For more information, contact Ron Bolles at ronb@ljpres.org.We are hosting a family movie night, and all ages are welcome! We are showing The Grinch this Wednesday, Dec. 18th, in Fellowship Hall, 5pm dinner, 5:30-6:50pm movie. Pizza, Popcorn & Movie for only $5/pp or $20/family. Please purchase your tickets soon online at ljpres.events/movie. We will be collecting canned food for Presbyterian Urban Ministries. Kids, wear your pajamas and bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on, it will be casual and fun for everyone! Erika Hill, erikah@ljpres.org.The best catalog of the season, the Mission Partner Catalog is now available. It has gifts for everyone on your shopping list. Explore the catalog through the end of the year and see all the opportunities for creative gift giving and ways to bless 30 mission partners plus, there are child sponsoring opportunities in Belize, Mexico and Malawi.You can find a complete listing of what's going on around La Jolla Pres on our website at ljpres.org, that's l-j-p-r-e-s dot o-r-g, or call the church office at (858) 454-0713. We hope you have a wonderful week full of many blessings, and we hope to see you soon!

Summer is ending and Fall is here; Joe Herrmann shares all that's to be expected in the Farmer's Market Cooler. Nick speaks with Kevin Finch of Big Table; an organization that cares for people in crisis.

Myra talks with Kevin Finch, director of Big Table, whose creative vision led to the founding of a non-profit organization that serves workers in the food industry.

We wrap up the exiles with Harry and Honour, get a glimpse of what it's like to pull together a huge event, talk about donuts, and rap about team building. Oh and congratulations to Kevin Finch for winning the Bonesaw.

Prepare yourselves for a massive overload of member-berries and nostalgia of megazord proportions. This week we are tackling the nostalgia juggernaut, Ready Player One. A movie designed for neck-beards nerds; so we invited our own resident neck-beard nerd, Kevin Finch, to aid us in analyzing this nostalgia time capsule wrapped in a Zemeckis Cube. Sign up for PSYCHOS NATION: Our Monthly Newsletter

Kevin Finch is the founder of The Big Table–a ministry serving people in the food industry. He's the nephew of Eugene Peterson and comes from a long line of pastors. In this episode we talk about what it means to be a pastor, to be a spiritual director, to care for souls and to look out for people in our midst whose needs and pain go unseen. We also talk about why people in the restaurant industry don't trust Christians and don't like working on Sundays. A production of Harbor Media and the Narrativo group Produced by Mike Cosper and TJ Hester Edited by TJ Hester Mixed by Mark Owens Music by Sandra McCracken

This week, John and Elaine make their triumphant return to the podcast from the depths of their Disney trip.  They have brought their friend and local expert of nerdery, Kevin Finch, to help us review the cosmic awesomeness that is Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.  Needless to say that this episode will be a struggle to find negative things to criticize.  So grab your awesome mix and walkman as we jump into Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Follow our guest Kevin on twitter @KFinchster 

SomeTimes.. .Everybody needs... Sometimes! RaceRellish Original. .. a bluesed out tasteful rocked version played live by. The Wood Band Kc... feat. Kevin Finch, (dr Heads) cuttin u up like face surgery guitar!. Rell Dean on vocals and bass... a few keys... and BOOM.... "Sometimes" Not2 bad a live take! u ck it! Holla.. Rellish