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A special Family Life news feature that tells the story of people who are sharing Jesus in their community. ... more
FAQs about Hometown Heroes:How many episodes does Hometown Heroes have?The podcast currently has 203 episodes available.
November 19, 2024Hometown Heroes - Mission in Central America - 11/19/24 (2)Peter and Tyanne Jurka are Mark Webster’s guests on this week’s “Hometown Heroes” feature. The Jurkas are longtime Christian mission workers, serving in Central America. They talk about signs of God's provision and blessing as these two natives of the Family Life listening area chose to serve in international ministry.A video highlighting the results of their life-enhancing work is available from StorehouseMission.org. The next generation of their family also is active in this ongoing mission work.PART ONE of Mark Webster's interview aired on the 11/12/2024 edition of Hometown Heroes.PART THREE aired 12/03/2024, and is also available on the Family Life News podcast feed....more8minPlay
November 12, 2024Hometown Heroes – Christian mission in Central America - 11/12/24 (1)Peter and Tyanne Jurka are Mark Webster’s guests on this week’s “Hometown Heroes” feature. The Jurkas are longtime Christian mission workers, serving in Central America. She is from western Pennsylvania, and he grew up in western New York. Their children and grandchildren are also part of their ongoing ministry.Their story — in their personal lives and the ways they have served people in international mission — are fascinating and heartwarming.A video highlighting the results of their life-enhancing work is available from StorehouseMission.org.PART TWO of Mark Webster's interview aired on the 11/19/2024 edition of Hometown Heroes.PART THREE aired 12/03/2024, and is also available on the Family Life News podcast feed....more8minPlay
October 15, 2024Hometown Heroes – Jenn Boyd of “Hope Walks” – 10/15/24This week’s guest on Family Life’s “Hometown Heroes” feature is Jenn Boyd of the “Hope Walks” ministry. It works from Pennsylvania, but provides international medical work to help relieve the physical limitations — and, just as important, the social and personal stigma — faced by many children who are born with Club Foot syndrome. Their … Read More Read More...more7minPlay
September 17, 2024Hometown Heroes – In My Father’s Kitchen – 9/17/24In My Father’s Kitchen “Hometown Heroes” on Family Life You have been at an intersection, where a homeless person is standing at that street corner, holding a cardboard sign asking for help. Many people drive by, which makes sense, because a cash handout might be diverted toward furthering an addiction. Yet, one of those episodes … Read More Read More...more8minPlay
August 27, 2024Hometown Heroes – Tim Kolpien – Elmira Impact – 8/27/24“Hometown Heroes” on Family Life A hockey team which is making an impact in Elmira is seeking host families for its players. Hear about the mission of the Elmira Impact teams from Tim Kolpien. Family Life’s Bob Price asks him about the types of players who use the Impact as a path toward higher callings … Read More Read More...more8minPlay
August 20, 2024Hometown Heroes – Paul Marshall of Willow Network – 8/20/24“Hometown Heroes” on Family Life Our weekly “Hometown Heroes” feature introduces you to people who find ways to live out their faith by helping their community. For this edition, Paul Marshall tells you his first person story of leading the Willow Network of Pregnancy Care Centers in Central New York. He has done so for … Read More Read More...more8minPlay
August 13, 2024Hometown Heroes – Shannon Eaton – Helping mission workers cope – 8/13/24Shannon Eaton Family Life News 8/13/2024 Shannon Eaton grew up as a “PK” — a pastor’s kid. As an adult, she has served on the mission field in Latin America. Her latest chapter of ministry including helping other international mission workers to recognize signs of burnout and to deal with the stresses of living … Read More Read More...more9minPlay
August 06, 2024Hometown Heroes – Pat Hilkey – Two 3,000-mile journeys – 8/06/24 A Buffalo-area pastor is back home, after a cross-country adventure. A 3,000-mile bike trip. His second! These two adventurous challenges happened for two differing reasons. Pastor Pat Hilkey eight years ago was among many pastors facing incredible stresses and pressures of church leadership. He decided at the time to use the physical … Read More Read More...more8minPlay
July 30, 2024Hometown Heroes – Keystone Outreach – 7/30/24It’s “Hometown Heroes” from Family Life News Keystone State Outreach offers an annual Summer Service Camp for middle school and high school youth groups in West Milton, Pennsylvania. Dozens of students converge on the Susquehanna River Valley to offer people yard work, painting and home repairs. Participants and their adult leaders also join in energetic … Read More Read More...more8minPlay
July 09, 2024Hometown Heroes – A Faith-Based “PATH” to fight human trafficking – 7/09/24It’s “Hometown Heroes” on Family Life This week’s guest on “Hometown Heroes” is Julie Palmer of PATH — a faith-based organization which fights against human trafficking in western New York. P.A.T.H. is People Against Trafficking Humans and is headquartered at Depew NY. Their programs offer prevention, education and restoration. The Enrichment Center in Buffalo offers … Read More Read More...more8minPlay
FAQs about Hometown Heroes:How many episodes does Hometown Heroes have?The podcast currently has 203 episodes available.