This episode explores innovative efforts to provide people living in poverty with high quality and affordable health care.

This episode focuses on why Christmas is a joyous season but also one that often holds special challenges for people living in poverty.

This episode focuses on a critical set of issues: Jobs – and what employment means and doesn’t mean for families trying to rise out of poverty.

“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 higher quality of life.

The series features Jay Height, executive director of Shepherd Community Center in Indianapolis.  For the past 36 years, Shepherd has provided its neighbors with innovative services designed to end generational poverty. Longtime journalist Tim Swarens is co-host of the series.

As an experienced pastor and ministry leader, Height offers encouragement and insight for leaders navigating the complex challenges of guiding organizations in a period of rapid social and economic change.