Veterans and first responders face scenes and situations most of us could not even imagine. At times, the reality of their work can become difficult to process – and could lead to stress and even PTSD. But there are rays of light to encourage them. One of them is Laura Barker, the founder of Hero Pups.

Billie Wright talks with Kevin Tuerff about his 9/11 story and how it inspired him to create the Pay If Forward 9/11 non-profit.

A small meow tugs at a soldier’s lonely heart. A bony pup cowering nearby begs for a bite of ration. U.S. combat vets adopt battlefield pets they must leave when deployment is done. Paws of War runs missions to find the soldier’s beloved cat or dog in countries like Iraq and Syria, Jordan, Kosovo. “We do it, we do it at no cost to our active military members; we get those animals back here and we reunite them.” [Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved 2024]

Guide Dogs of the Desert is one of just 14 schools in the U.S. for certified canine companions. Labradors are the main breed, but it specializes in standard poodles, which are hypoallergenic. Dogs are paired with the blind in need at no-charge. Monika Kelly reports. [Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved 2024]

Billie Wright talks with Chicago's Josh Beaton about his non-profit, Tween Esteem Project.

We’ve heard the chances of staying married are like flipping a coin. Christian author and social researcher Shaunti Feldhahn believed it too. But when she wanted to cite an original source for the 50/50 divorce rate, she was surprised none could be found. After eight years of study, Feldhahn is confident the true divorce rate is currently no greater than 25%. Hear her conversation with Marya Morgan. [Educational Media Foundation – All Rights Reserved]

Pastor David Wheeler’s RevStoration is not only picking up viewers, but is restoring people’s faith in God. Listen to K-LOVE's Rafael Sierra's report.

Billie Wright talks with Shannon Joy about utilizing llamas and alpacas for therapy in Ridgefield, Washington. Joy and her mom, Lori, recently paid a visit to Portland International Airport to help passengers with stress.

Erin says there was “this heart prompting that Aaron and I were meant to open our home and let God use us to minister to…these kids.”

The Bible explains that there truly is such a thing as “the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding” and Cindy Mullins, from Lincoln County, Kentucky, has without-a-doubt-in-her-mind experienced that.

Cindy is a wife, a mom, a nurse…and dramatically and unexpectedly has lost both her legs and hands.

“I can’t put my own Chapstick on,” is one of the simple things she is no longer able to do.

What happened?