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“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
FAQs about Breaking the Cycle of Poverty:How many episodes does Breaking the Cycle of Poverty have?The podcast currently has 89 episodes available.
November 13, 2025Shepherd partners with IPS high school to promote students’ mental healthShepherd Community Center Chief Engagement Office Phil Edwards and Arsenal Technical High School teacher Tony Lamont discuss how Shepherd is working with the school to improve and protect students’ mental health....more14minPlay
October 30, 2025It’s the season for volunteers. Here’s how you can serve at Shepherd.Shepherd Community Center Director of Volunteer Engagement Donna Alexander explains how volunteers can serve their neighbors as Thanksgiving and Christmas draw near....more12minPlay
September 25, 2025Why do people struggle to pay the bills? Our economy isn’t working for everyone.Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height discusses the economic challenges that many Americans are now facing....more13minPlay
September 11, 2025New ministry begins here. Power of internships is building new leaders.Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height and Young Adult Coordinator David Martinez discuss how internships are building a new generation of ministry leaders....more15minPlay
August 28, 2025Neighbors helping neighbors: How churches can engage with their communitiesShepherd Executive Director Jay Height and McKenzie Scott Lewis, senior director of Congregations with Communities, discuss how churches can engage with their communities in ways that make a lasting difference....more22minPlay
August 14, 2025How a mentor made a lasting difference in this pastor’s lifeShepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height and McKenzie Scott Lewis, senior director of Congregations with Communities, discuss how mentors helped to shape Lewis’ call into ministry....more28minPlay
July 31, 2025Christian compassion has deep roots in American historyShepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height and historian Dan Miller discuss how the Christian view of compassion has shaped American history and our social safety net....more20minPlay
July 17, 2025Shepherd launches a major expansion of its health, housing and education ministriesExecutive Director Jay Height talks about Shepherd Community Center’s celebration of 40 years in ministry with plans to build a health and wholeness center, expand its school, and build new affordable housing....more12minPlay
July 03, 2025Summertime, and the living is hard: How Shepherd is helping families meet kids’ needsExecutive Director Jay Height discusses how Shepherd Community Center is helping families ensure that children are safe, learning and receiving necessities like food this summer....more11minPlay
June 19, 2025How Medicaid and food stamps will affect people living in povertyShepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height discusses how cuts to social service programs like Medicaid and food stamps will harm neighbors living in poverty....more15minPlay
FAQs about Breaking the Cycle of Poverty:How many episodes does Breaking the Cycle of Poverty have?The podcast currently has 89 episodes available.