Podcasts about straight ahead ministries

 Podcaster Armando Batista is joined by Dr. Scott Larson, leader of Straight Ahead Ministries, who shares his passion for leading transformational change within juvenile justice ministry. Scott shares the impact of Crucible for his ministry and his joy in sharing vision with others.For more information checkout TheCrucibleProject.orgAs a man or woman of faith, do you long to live at a deeper level of authenticity, passion and power?Unlike any Christian retreat you've attended, The Crucible Weekend is designed to challenge you to take a hard look at what is and not working in your life. We give you the opportunity to wrestle with God and discover new truths about yourself — and embrace your God-given masculinity or femininity.

Dr. Scott Larson is president and founder of Straight Ahead Ministries, an international faith-based organization working with juvenile offenders in more than 300 juvenile detention centers in 15 states and five countries with a myriad of aftercare programs when youth return home. Scott has authored 13 books on working effectively with troubled youth and has been a speaker to youth, parents, teachers, social workers and youth workers since 1983, and is an adjunct professor at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary's Center for Urban Ministerial Education, and Gordon College. He is also the co-founder of the Every Youth, Every Facility initiative, focused on partnering with ministries to reach every youth in the 1,200 juvenile detention centers in the U.S. Scott and his wife Hanne reside in Worcester, Massachusetts. Contact: scott@straightahead.org Website www.straightahead.org www.everyyouth.org

If you've been listening to We're Still Standing, you've heard about what it's like to be locked up. But what's it like to leave lock-up? And who will be there to work through some of the challenges that come up? Brian, Jason, Joel and Trevor know what it takes. And they share their experience with Scott Larson, founder of Straight Ahead Ministries, on Episode 4 of We're Still Standing.

Why is church unity so important? How do you get different churches, businesses, government offices, non-profit organizations and ministries to work together? What role does the church have in solving the hardest social problems of our day? Dick Kiernan, Executive Director for New Hampshire Alliance, shares the impact of a relational network uniting all 10 regions of New Hampshire through prayer, pastoral leadership, worship, and outreach ministry centered around the one Gospel of Jesus Christ.  Connect with Dick Kiernan! https://nhalliance.net/nh/  Subscribe to the NH Alliance Mailing List: info@nhalliance.net On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reviveNH   Books mentioned in this episode: Addiction Nation: What The Opioid Crisis Reveals About Us by Timothy McMahan King   Businesses, ministries and organizations mentioned in this episode: Good Samaritan Network: equips and activates churches to connect with ministries and community resources for the restoration of people in the addiction crisis. https://www.goodsamaritanetwork.org/   Congressional Prayer Caucus Foundation https://cpcfoundation.com/   Straight Ahead Ministries: exists to see Jesus Christ transform the lives of juvenile offenders. https://www.straightahead.org/   The Praxis Center: Church discipleship and leadership training https://www.praxiscenter.org/   Celebrate Recovery: A Christ-Centered 12 Step Program https://www.celebraterecovery.com/index.php   TurboCam International: global turbomachinery development and manufacturing company that specializes in 5-axis machining of flow-path components. http://www.turbocam.com/   Young Life: INTRODUCING ADOLESCENTS IN NEW ENGLAND AND NEW YORK TO JESUS CHRIST AND HELPING THEM GROW IN THEIR FAITH.​ https://northeastregion.younglife.org/   Cornerstone Policy Research: Cornerstone Action and Cornerstone Policy Research are non-partisan, non-profit organizations dedicated to a New Hampshire where God is honored, religious freedom flourishes, families thrive, and life is cherished. https://www.nhcornerstone.org/   Youth With A Mission Upper Valley New England (YWAM): International Missions and Teen Leadership Training https://ywamuv.org/   If My People New England: Prayer, Worship, Evangelism and Discipleship Ministry  https://www.hiddenmannaministries.org/ifmypeople   10 Days Of Prayer https://www.10days.net/   New England Alliance https://www.newenglandalliance.net/   The Glory of God on Cape Cod http://www.thegloryofgodoncapecod.com/   Impact Connecticut https://impactconnecticut.com/   Food For The Children, Manchester NH https://www.foodfc.org   1269 Cafe http://homenh.org/   Roca Kids Club https://www.rocakidzclub.com/   Vision New England https://www.visionnewengland.org/   --- Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! https://www.facebook.com/morningstarbookstores Twitter: @MStarBookstore Instagram: morningstarchristianbookstore www.morningstarbookstore.com  

Most of us, when we think about gangs, think about something we've seen in the movies or maybe in the headlines. We don't think about children being recruited into gang activity. But that's what happened to Sokhan Prak when he was twelve years old. After getting locked up, jumped on the street, stabbed 20 times and shot, he's still standing. Today he's sharing his journey – one that he says requires courage, patience and love. Here's Sokhan, with Scott Larson, founder of Straight Ahead Ministries,

What's it like to be locked up as a kid? What has happened in your life to land you in lock-up? And more importantly how do you move forward? Carlos and Trevor share their experience with Scott Larson, Founder of Straight Ahead Ministries

Peter serves as the Executive Director at the Christian Association of Youth Mentoring. He has been in the mentoring field since 1981 working with juvenile offenders and children in the Child Protective Service system in New York. He moved to Massachusetts in 1997 where he helped Straight Ahead Ministries develop a national training program. He has been with CAYM since its founding in 2005.

Olivia, Edna, and Xanab are survivors. All of them have faced incredible challenges, and found themselves in the system at a young age. But today, they're still standing. And they're sharing their experience with Scott Larson, founder of Straight Ahead Ministries.

Dr. Larson discusses the lack of effectiveness of Juvenile Detention Centers and how his non-profit, Straight Ahead Ministries, works to transform the lives of juvenile offenders.  We cover his story of what led him to start the non-profit in 1987 and how the organization has grown to working within over 43 facilities in Massachusetts and other facilities in the New England area. Learn what you can do to positively impact the lives of juvenile offenders. Straight Ahead Ministries works closely with the Department of Youth Services. See the video version of this podcast on YouTube on the Video Creators Lounge Channel: https://youtu.be/c3LTGTY2kkQ

Jason Ludwig tells his story of being in and out of juvenile detention centers and prison in Massachusetts in the 90s from age 13 to 25 and how his life transformed to where he now has a loving family, wife and four children, and has dedicated his adult life to helping incarcerated youth in Massachusetts as part of Straight Ahead Ministries. Learn how the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services has changed over the last 30 years and how you can help emerging adults and families of those that are or have been incarcerated. Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CPFQODFiHCo www.videocreatorslounge.com

As we prepare for Season 3 we are bringing you some of Bethany’s absolute favorite episodes from the archives. Enjoy! Today Bethany interviews Hanne Larson. Hanne lives in Worcester MA with her husband, Scott. Hanne talks about how God first called her to love the least of these on the streets of Chicago. Hanne shares how God called her and her husband to create of Straight Ahead Ministries. She talks about a tragedy that deeply affected them and brought them to open a home for boys who came out of lockup. Hanne is a woman who shares her experiences and wisdom with grace and humility. You don’t want to miss this episode!   “God has been so gentle with me in regards to what my kids have been called to.” -Hanne Larsen   Cold Oatmeal ¼ c. oats ¼ c. yogurt ⅓ c. Milk (dairy, almond, any) 2 tsp chia seeds Dash of cinnamon Put in a glass and store in the fridge overnight Add berries on top the next morning Enjoy! Links from the Show Straight Ahead Ministries Child Evangelism Fellowship My utmost for His highest Breaking Free by Beth Moore   Connect with Hanne Facebook   Connect with hey girl podcast Instagram || Facebook || Twitter   Connect with Bethany Website  || Instagram || Facebook || Twitter   Connect with Laurie Instagram  

Jessica Kastner is a journalist and author who serves as CT Coordinator for Straight Ahead Ministries, a non-profit working to see Jesus Christ transform the lives of juvenile offenders. She's also a single boy mom who has chosen to share her difficulty fitting the motherhood mold and everyday struggles. What we chat about: Owning the things about motherhood that make you happy The importance of pretend play and what to do when you hate it The guilt that can come with being a working mom Dealing with a teen that lacks motivation How Jessica has seen her honesty help other women Unrealistic expectations for Christian mothers Walking the line between honesty and complaining Misconceptions about single mothers Avoiding comparison by embracing what makes you unique Links mentioned: Hiding from the Kids in My Prayer Closet: Finding Grace and Laughter When Motherhood Gets Real Episode #86: Taco Tuesdays with Shontell Brewer Connect with Jessica: website // facebook // twitter Episode Sponsors: HelloFresh: $30 off your first week using promo code MSW30 RX Bar: 25% off your first order using promo code MSW Butcher Box: free bacon and $20 off your first order using promo code MSW Support the show: Shop Amazon Affiliate Link Share the Struggle! Find me on Instagram or Facebook because I want to hear YOUR thoughts on this episode!  If you've been encouraged by the show, please share it with another mom.  The struggle is real.  We might as well do this together!

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*New friend alert!* I know you’re going to love Jessica and her heart for moms… but that’s just the beginning of what God is doing through this sweet mama! Soon after Jessica Kastner became a mother, she wondered if she was the only mom who found pretend play more boring than watching playdough harden and who dreaded yet another friend’s Instagram post of homemade deliciousness. Jessica shares her experience as an “unmom”—a mom who loves her kids more than she loves the daily experience of mothering. She helps readers laugh at the ridiculous, delight in the unpredictable, and enjoy being the mothers God made them to be. Jessica Kastner is an award-winning journalist and a contributor for the Christian Broadcasting Network’s CBN.com, Beliefnet.com, and the Huffington Post’s Christianity blog. As Connecticut’s coordinator for Straight Ahead Ministries, she shares God’s message of hope by leading Bible studies in juvenile detention centers. When she’s not on the trampoline with her three boys in Connecticut, Jessica shares her unapologetically “real” commentary on the Christian life at www.JessicaKastner.com. See Jessica’s new book!  Hiding from the Kids in My Prayer Closet: Finding Grace and Laughter When Motherhood Gets Real Miracles for Bobby Asa on Facebook Sign Up for the Becoming MomStrong Launch Team!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heidistjohn/support

*New friend alert!* I know you’re going to love Jessica and her heart for moms… but that’s just the beginning of what God is doing through this sweet mama! Soon after Jessica Kastner became a mother, she wondered if she was the only mom who found pretend play more boring than watching playdough harden and who dreaded yet another friend’s Instagram post of homemade deliciousness. Jessica shares her experience as an “unmom”—a mom who loves her kids more than she loves the daily experience of mothering. She helps readers laugh at the ridiculous, delight in the unpredictable, and enjoy being the mothers God made them to be. Jessica Kastner is an award-winning journalist and a contributor for the Christian Broadcasting Network’s CBN.com, Beliefnet.com, and the Huffington Post’s Christianity blog. As Connecticut’s coordinator for Straight Ahead Ministries, she shares God’s message of hope by leading Bible studies in juvenile detention centers. When she’s not on the trampoline with her three boys in Connecticut, Jessica shares her unapologetically “real” commentary on the Christian life at www.JessicaKastner.com. See Jessica’s new book!  Hiding from the Kids in My Prayer Closet: Finding Grace and Laughter When Motherhood Gets Real Miracles for Bobby Asa on Facebook --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heidistjohn/support

Scott Larson, Founder, Straight Ahead Ministries

Dan Camacho teams with the kids of Straight Ahead Ministries to recap game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and the San Antonio Spurs. This is the first live radio show for these kids who alongside Daniel have been chosen to work together for an actual Radio Station that will broadcast over Central Massachusetts. Working with Ernie Floyd and Dan Camacho to get the young people off the streets and into a much more better route in life. So who took the 2-1 lead in the series. Was it the Spurs or the Heat. We will have our thoughts on the game 3 results as well as audio of the post game interviews for Lebron James, Dwayne Wade, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and the coaches. So join Daniel and the Straight Ahead Ministries team as they take step one onto becoming a true radio team for Massachusetts Sports

Straight Ahead Ministries is an international organization dedicated to seeing the lives of youth at risk transformed through faith and relationship. Straight Ahead began with a single Bible study in a juvenile detention center in New England over twenty-five years ago. No one, including founders Scott and Hanne Larson, could have predicted the unprecedented growth of the organization that has impacted a generation of young people. Today Straight Ahead is an international organization at work in 19 states and 5 countries, with materials in use in 35 countries. Over 25,000 young people have been reached.