Breaking the Cycle of Poverty

By Shepherd Community Center

“Breaking the Cycle of Poverty” explores why poverty remains such a persistent problem in the United States and how individuals and organizations can help people secure economic independence and a hig... more

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How many episodes does Breaking the Cycle of Poverty have?

The podcast currently has 103 episodes available.

Breaking the Cycle of Poverty episodes:

July 30, 2026 Shepherd’s potential partnership with DC Blox may leverage new resources in fight against poverty
Executive Director Jay Height discusses a potential new partnership that could add significant resources to help neighbors escape poverty
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19min
July 16, 2026 Welcome to The Porch: Shepherd’s new resource center helps neighbors solve problems
Executive Director Jay Height discusses the vision and mission behind Shepherd’s new Launching Center.
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9min
June 04, 2026 Summer is busy at Shepherd: It’s a great time to serve kids on Indy’s east side
Executive Director Jay Height talks about service opportunities during a busy summer season at Shepherd.
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9min
May 21, 2026 Good neighbors needed: How you can build a bridge with the people next door
Shepherd Executive Director Jay Height discusses new research that shows Americans are increasingly disconnected from their neighbors, and how you can overcome that trend.
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12min
May 07, 2026 Shepherd partnership helps families secure affordable housing
Shepherd Executive Director Jay Height and Pastor Ismael Flores discuss new initiative that provides neighbors with affordable homes
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16min
April 23, 2026 New book by Shepherd leader explores how to break out of poverty
Author Tim Streett discusses his book about the 10 essential assets needed to break the cycle of poverty.
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17min
April 09, 2026 Sen. Todd Young discusses how proposed increase in tax credit can help working families
Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height and U.S. Sen. Todd Young discuss how a proposed increase in the federal Child Tax Credit could help Shepherd’s neighbors.
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24min
March 27, 2026 Hope at Easter: How Shepherd shares the love of Jesus with neighbors in Indy
Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height talks about how we can find lasting hope at Easter and beyond.
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12min
March 12, 2026 How Shepherd is helping to meet neighbors’ health-care needs
Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height discusses meeting neighbors’ health care needs with Dr. Daniel O’Donnell, the head of Indianapolis’ emergency medical services, and Shane Hardwick, a paramedic who is a key member of Shepherd’s Shalom Project.
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17min
February 26, 2026 ‘It’s a calling’: Indianapolis police officer talks about his work with Shepherd Community
Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height and Indianapolis police officer Adam Perkins discuss the Shalom Project and community policing.
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25min

FAQs about Breaking the Cycle of Poverty:

How many episodes does Breaking the Cycle of Poverty have?

The podcast currently has 103 episodes available.