WBGL Community Matters

WBGL Community Matters

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WBGL Community Matters episodes

  • Mental Health

    We welcome Julie Birky to the show. Julie is a therapist and college instructor. Today, we'll discuss issues relating to mental health awareness and treatment. We also talk about what support can look like from family, friends and the church.

    23 min
  • Firefighting

    Today's guests are Robert Simmons, Deputy Fire Marshal and Matt Quinlan, Engineer with the Champaign Fire Department. We discuss the career of firefighting, how it all works and what we can do to better keep ourselves safe.

    31 min
  • The Humane Society

    Recent studies reveal that around 70% of homes have a pet of some kind. Our pets have routines, and we do too. How do we help them adjust to a change in schedule? How do we prevent them from destoying our couch? Mary Tiefenbrunn, Executive Director of the Champaign County Humane Society answers these questions and more on today's episode.

    29 min
  • Staying Healthy During A Recession

    Today's guest is George Stahnke. He's been in ministry for over 40 years and has served as a pastoral counselor with Focus on the Family for 18 years. He shares how married couples can best navigate through stress that comes with being in an economic recession. He also speaks to managing personal stress during these times both in and out of the home.

    15 min
  • The American Red Cross

    Today's guest is Brian Williamsen, who serves as a Communications Manager for The American Red Cross of Illinois. Brian discusses the various ways the American Red Cross responds to the needs of families and individuals who have experienced their worst day. He also shares about exciting volunteer opportunities and ways to save lives through donating blood.

    15 min
  • Take Action Today
    Paul Tart is today's guest. He's a Peer Recovery Specialist and NARCAN Instructor, with Take Action Today. TAT is a Recovery Community Organization which serves Franklin, Jefferson, Perry, and Williamson Counties in Illinois.
    17 min
  • Freedom Sings USA
    Freedom Sings USA pairs professional songwriters with veterans, military personal, and their families to help tell their stories through song. Today's guests are: Sue Lichty, who captures veteran's stories for the Library of Congress, Jeff Morlock who leads Battle Cross Crusaders, and Author Dave Henard, a US Army Veteran who flew helicopter missions in the Vietnam War.
    26 min
  • Foster Care and Adoption
    Today we discuss important aspects of foster care and adoption with Focus on the Family's Manager of Foster Care and Adoption, Helen Richardson. Helen also shares some of her own story of growing up in foster care, how that impacted her life, and how she now serves families who are fostering or adopting children.
    17 min
  • Willow Tree Missions
    Today's guests are Jill Maxey (Executive Director) and Susan Houston (Interim Director of Services) of Willow Tree Missions. They share about their mission to help families who are suffering from domestic abuse and how their resale store helps to support these important services.
    17 min
  • Court Appointed Special Advocates
    Today's guest is Julia Livingston. She's the Executive Director of Macon County CASA. She discusses current issues related to foster care and expansion into serving the children and families of Dewitt County. Also, learn about an exciting way to support CASA through their up-coming 20th annual Playhouse Raffle!
    15 min

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A show where we discuss a variety of issues relating to you, your family and community. Sundays at 5:45 a.m.