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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The podcast currently has 101 episodes available.

Breaking the Cycle of Poverty episodes:

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
January 22, 2026 How ministries like Shepherd partner with government to aid neighbors in need
Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height and Clarence Certer, commissioner of Tennessee’s Department of Human Services, discuss how government agencies and nonprofits can collaborate effectively to assist people in need.
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27min
December 22, 2025 Pastor Aaron Brockett explains why Traders Point Christian Church is a major partner of Shepherd
Shepherd Community Center’s Alan Southerland and Traders Point Christian Church lead pastor Aaron Brockett discuss the power of ministry partnerships.
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13min

FAQs about Breaking the Cycle of Poverty:

How many episodes does Breaking the Cycle of Poverty have?

The podcast currently has 101 episodes available.