Stories of Hope https://www.sendrelief.org/feeds/stories-of-hope https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/ From Send Relief, Stories of Hope is a podcast about people who meet needs, build relationships and change lives. Every two weeks, you will hear a story about a believer or a church who looked honestly at the world around them, discovered a need and then couldn’t sit still until they’d done what God told them to do. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 17:47:01 +0000 en-us © 2024 North American Mission Board hourly 1 no From Send Relief, Stories of Hope is a podcast about people who meet needs, build relationships and change lives. Every two weeks, you will hear a story about a believer or a church who looked honestly at the world around them, discovered a need and then couldn’t sit still until they’d done what God told them to do. Send Relief Send Relief info@sendrelief.org https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.sendrelief.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2024/02/cropped-2401_SR_Favicon-32x32.png Stories of Hope - Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcast_channel/stories-of-hope/ 32 32 Yvonne: Becoming Yvonne: A Modern Day Morality Play Yvonne: Becoming Yvonne: A Modern Day Morality Play https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/yvonne-becoming-yvonne-a-modern-day-morality-play/ Sun, 01 Jan 2023 03:00:31 +0000 No Send Relief 10:58 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/yvonne-becoming-yvonne-a-modern-day-morality-play/ Yvonne Schaad wasn’t much. That’s what most people walking through New Orleans’ French Quarter probably would’ve said—assuming they would’ve noticed her at all. Yvonne lived on the street, panhandled tourists for spare change by day and tried to sleep under freeway overpasses by night. No one, including Yvonne, ever thought she would or could amount to anything special. But then, everything in Yvonne’s world took an entirely unexpected turn. This is a story told in three acts.

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Yvonne Schaad wasn’t much. That’s what most people walking through New Orleans’ French Quarter probably would’ve said—assuming they would’ve noticed her at all. Yvonne lived on the street, panhandled tourists for spare change by day and tried to sleep under freeway overpasses by night. No one, including Yvonne, ever thought she would or could amount to anything special. But then, everything in Yvonne’s world took an entirely unexpected turn. This is a story told in three acts.

Find out how you and your church can help people like Yvonne at SendRelief.org/

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Yvonne Schaad wasn’t much. That’s what most people walking through New Orleans’ French Quarter probably would’ve said—assuming they would’ve noticed her at all. Yvonne lived on the street, panhandled tourists for spare change by day and tried to sleep under freeway overpasses by night. No one, including Yvonne, ever thought she would or could amount to anything special. But then, everything in Yvonne’s world took an entirely unexpected turn. This is a story told in three acts. Find out how you and your church can help people like Yvonne at SendRelief.org/ No 100
The Church Girls The Church Girls https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/the-church-girls/ Mon, 05 Dec 2022 03:00:22 +0000 No Send Relief 10:57 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/the-church-girls/ Figueroa Street in South Los Angeles is famous for everything a street should not be famous for. Here, there are pimps and prostitutes. Here, human trafficking is out in the open and plain to see. And yet every Friday night, Send Relief missionary Tracy Speers and her team of volunteers are here too. Everyone calls them “the church girls.” This is a story about how girls like that ended up in a place like this.

Find out how you and your church can fight human trafficking at SendRelief.org/

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Figueroa Street in South Los Angeles is famous for everything a street should not be famous for. Here, there are pimps and prostitutes. Here, human trafficking is out in the open and plain to see. And yet every Friday night, Send Relief missionary Tracy Speers and her team of volunteers are here too. Everyone calls them “the church girls.” This is a story about how girls like that ended up in a place like this.

Find out how you and your church can fight human trafficking at SendRelief.org/

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Figueroa Street in South Los Angeles is famous for everything a street should not be famous for. Here, there are pimps and prostitutes. Here, human trafficking is out in the open and plain to see. And yet every Friday night, Send Relief missionary Tracy Speers and her team of volunteers are here too. Everyone calls them “the church girls.” This is a story about how girls like that ended up in a place like this. Find out how you and your church can fight human trafficking at SendRelief.org/ No 99
God, Groceries, Profit and Produce God, Groceries, Profit and Produce https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/god-groceries-profit-and-produce/ Mon, 21 Nov 2022 03:00:39 +0000 No Send Relief 09:45 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/god-groceries-profit-and-produce/ They had no money. They had no expertise. They had no experience. And yet, when pastor Chris Simmons and the congregation of Cornerstone Baptist Church learned their South Dallas neighborhood of Fair Park had been designated a “food desert,” they knew they had to do something. In this episode of Stories of Hope, learn how and why a church started what is now one of the most unique and successful grocery stores in all of Texas.

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They had no money. They had no expertise. They had no experience. And yet, when pastor Chris Simmons and the congregation of Cornerstone Baptist Church learned their South Dallas neighborhood of Fair Park had been designated a “food desert,” they knew they had to do something. In this episode of Stories of Hope, learn how and why a church started what is now one of the most unique and successful grocery stores in all of Texas.

Find out how you can help strengthen communities at SendRelief.org/

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They had no money. They had no expertise. They had no experience. And yet, when pastor Chris Simmons and the congregation of Cornerstone Baptist Church learned their South Dallas neighborhood of Fair Park had been designated a “food desert,” they knew they had to do something. In this episode of Stories of Hope, learn how and why a church started what is now one of the most unique and successful grocery stores in all of Texas. Find out how you can help strengthen communities at SendRelief.org/ No 98
What God Did On My Summer Vacation What God Did On My Summer Vacation https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/what-god-did-on-my-summer-vacation/ Mon, 07 Nov 2022 10:00:55 +0000 No Send Relief 14:43 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/what-god-did-on-my-summer-vacation/ They called it a “mission trip”. But, as it turns out, that seemingly innocuous title doesn’t come close to describing what happened when Sam Rogers and his mission team from Silverdale Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee traveled to Send Relief’s Atlanta Ministry Center. In this episode of Stories of Hope, follow Sam and his team to Clarkston and find out how God turned a one week mission trip into something far more permanent.

Find out how you and your church can get expert guidance and hands-on experience meeting physical needs and sharing Christ’s love with refugees and internationals at SendRelief.org/

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They called it a “mission trip”. But, as it turns out, that seemingly innocuous title doesn’t come close to describing what happened when Sam Rogers and his mission team from Silverdale Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee traveled to Send Relief’s Atlanta Ministry Center. In this episode of Stories of Hope, follow Sam and his team to Clarkston and find out how God turned a one week mission trip into something far more permanent.

Find out how you and your church can get expert guidance and hands-on experience meeting physical needs and sharing Christ’s love with refugees and internationals at SendRelief.org/

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They called it a “mission trip”. But, as it turns out, that seemingly innocuous title doesn’t come close to describing what happened when Sam Rogers and his mission team from Silverdale Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee traveled to Send Relief’s Atlanta Ministry Center. In this episode of Stories of Hope, follow Sam and his team to Clarkston and find out how God turned a one-week mission trip into something far more permanent. Find out how you and your church can get expert guidance and hands-on experience meeting physical needs and sharing Christ’s love with refugees and internationals at SendRelief.org/ No 97
Plant Life Plant Life https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/plant-life/ Mon, 24 Oct 2022 03:00:17 +0000 No Send Relief 09:13 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/plant-life/ Everybody in North Phoenix said it was an eyesore. Everybody said the weed-infested dirt lot at 1827 West Grovers Avenue was good for old burger wrappers, crushed up beer cans and not much else. But then Andrew Bailey and Cross Church moved into the neighborhood and something amazing began to happen. Now five years later, what Andrew and his church have done to this onetime eyesore, and the effect that transformation has had on people’s lives in North Phoenix, has become this community’s Story of Hope.

Find out how you can help strengthen communities at SendRelief.org/

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Everybody in North Phoenix said it was an eyesore. Everybody said the weed-infested dirt lot at 1827 West Grovers Avenue was good for old burger wrappers, crushed up beer cans and not much else. But then Andrew Bailey and Cross Church moved into the neighborhood and something amazing began to happen. Now five years later, what Andrew and his church have done to this onetime eyesore, and the effect that transformation has had on people’s lives in North Phoenix, has become this community’s Story of Hope.

Find out how you can help strengthen communities at SendRelief.org/

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Everybody in North Phoenix said it was an eyesore. Everybody said the weed-infested dirt lot at 1827 West Grovers Avenue was good for old burger wrappers, crushed up beer cans and not much else. But then Andrew Bailey and Cross Church moved into the neighborhood and something amazing began to happen. Now five years later, what Andrew and his church have done to this onetime eyesore, and the effect that transformation has had on people’s lives in North Phoenix, has become this community’s Story of Hope. Find out how you can help strengthen communities at SendRelief.org/ No 96
Set Free Set Free https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/set-free/ Mon, 10 Oct 2022 03:00:41 +0000 No Send Relief 10:50 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/set-free/ It’s easy to walk past the man sleeping on the park bench. But It’s hard to stop. Marshall Jones and Kirk Overstreet can’t help it. They do the hard thing and stop—every time. This is the story of why these two Los Angeles area pastors can’t help but notice the people others choose to ignore.

Go to SendRelief.org to learn how you and your church can reach out to people who lack the basics of life.

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It’s easy to walk past the man sleeping on the park bench. But It’s hard to stop. Marshall Jones and Kirk Overstreet can’t help it. They do the hard thing and stop—every time. This is the story of why these two Los Angeles area pastors can’t help but notice the people others choose to ignore.

Go to SendRelief.org to learn how you and your church can reach out to people who lack the basics of life.

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It’s easy to walk past the man sleeping on the park bench. But It’s hard to stop. Marshall Jones and Kirk Overstreet can’t help it. They do the hard thing and stop—every time. This is the story of why these two Los Angeles area pastors can’t help but notice the people others choose to ignore. Go to SendRelief.org to learn how you and your church can reach out to people who lack the basics of life. No 95
A Mother for Mothers A Mother for Mothers https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/a-mother-for-mothers/ Mon, 26 Sep 2022 03:00:19 +0000 No Send Relief 10:14 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/a-mother-for-mothers/ Sometimes, just wanting a better life is not enough. In this episode of Stories of Hope, meet a mother who needed a mother and hear how God miraculously connected her with someone who could not only teach her how to find a job, how to put a roof over her kids’ heads and how to put food on her family’s table, but could also show her how to acquire the better things in life her heart truly craved.

If you’d like to learn more about Cynthia Thelen’s Caring Connections ministry, you can visit them online at https://www.caringconnectionsministry.com

Find out how you can help strengthen communities at SendRelief.org/

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Sometimes, just wanting a better life is not enough. In this episode of Stories of Hope, meet a mother who needed a mother and hear how God miraculously connected her with someone who could not only teach her how to find a job, how to put a roof over her kids’ heads and how to put food on her family’s table, but could also show her how to acquire the better things in life her heart truly craved.

If you’d like to learn more about Cynthia Thelen’s Caring Connections ministry, you can visit them online at https://www.caringconnectionsministry.com

Find out how you can help strengthen communities at SendRelief.org/

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Sometimes, just wanting a better life is not enough. In this episode of Stories of Hope, meet a mother who needed a mother and hear how God miraculously connected her with someone who could not only teach her how to find a job, how to put a roof over her kids’ heads and how to put food on her family’s table, but could also show her how to acquire the better things in life her heart truly craved. If you’d like to learn more about Cynthia Thelen’s Caring Connections ministry, you can visit them online at https://www.caringconnectionsministry.com Find out how you can help strengthen communities at SendRelief.org/ No 94
What 10,000 Churches Aren’t Doing What 10,000 Churches Aren’t Doing https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/what-10000-churches-arent-doing/ Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:30:27 +0000 No Send Relief 12:46 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/what-10000-churches-arent-doing/ What is your church doing that 10,000 other churches aren’t doing? The first time someone asked Aaron Taylor that question was when he was starting a church in his hometown of Powell, Ohio. And the answer that he and his church plant team eventually stumbled onto became their Story of Hope.

 

Find out how you and your church can meet needs and see God change the lives of families who’re arriving in your community from all over the world at SendRelief.org/

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What is your church doing that 10,000 other churches aren’t doing? The first time someone asked Aaron Taylor that question was when he was starting a church in his hometown of Powell, Ohio. And the answer that he and his church plant team eventually stumbled onto became their Story of Hope.

 

Find out how you and your church can meet needs and see God change the lives of families who’re arriving in your community from all over the world at SendRelief.org/

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What is your church doing that 10,000 other churches aren’t doing? The first time someone asked Aaron Taylor that question was when he was starting a church in his hometown of Powell, Ohio. And the answer that he and his church plant team eventually stumbled onto became their Story of Hope. Find out how you and your church can meet needs and see God change the lives of families who’re arriving in your community from all over the world at SendRelief.org/ No 93
Blossom Blossom https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/blossom/ Mon, 29 Aug 2022 03:00:21 +0000 No Send Relief 12:24 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/blossom/ The little girls showed up on Linda Durrence’s front porch carrying everything they owned in one, small trash bag. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear how what happened next would one day bring TV news crews from all over the U.S. to Linda’s tiny hometown of Glennville, Georgia.

Find out how you can help protect children and families at SendRelief.org/

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The little girls showed up on Linda Durrence’s front porch carrying everything they owned in one, small trash bag. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear how what happened next would one day bring TV news crews from all over the U.S. to Linda’s tiny hometown of Glennville, Georgia.

Find out how you can help protect children and families at SendRelief.org/

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The little girls showed up on Linda Durrence’s front porch carrying everything they owned in one, small trash bag. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear how what happened next would one day bring TV news crews from all over the U.S. to Linda’s tiny hometown of Glennville, Georgia. Find out how you can help protect children and families at SendRelief.org/ No 92
The Kingdom Grows When the Belly Is Full The Kingdom Grows When the Belly Is Full https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/the-kingdom-grows-when-the-belly-is-full/ Mon, 15 Aug 2022 03:00:47 +0000 No Send Relief 10:35 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/the-kingdom-grows-when-the-belly-is-full/ When Cyclone Batsirai and Tropical Storm Emnati slammed into the island nation of Madagascar within a few weeks of each other, thousands of people were displaced and dozens killed. Navigating the aftermath of these natural disasters, Send Relief partner Ancil Ragoonath shares about the impact of the Global Hunger Relief fund in the wake of tragedy.

Give to Global Hunger Relief at SendRelief.org/give.

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When Cyclone Batsirai and Tropical Storm Emnati slammed into the island nation of Madagascar within a few weeks of each other, thousands of people were displaced and dozens killed. Navigating the aftermath of these natural disasters, Send Relief partner Ancil Ragoonath shares about the impact of the Global Hunger Relief fund in the wake of tragedy.

Give to Global Hunger Relief at SendRelief.org/give.

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When Cyclone Batsirai and Tropical Storm Emnati slammed into the island nation of Madagascar within a few weeks of each other, thousands of people were displaced and dozens killed. Navigating the aftermath of these natural disasters, Send Relief partner Ancil Ragoonath shares about the impact of the Global Hunger Relief fund in the wake of tragedy. Give to Global Hunger Relief at SendRelief.org/give. No 91
The New Tradition The New Tradition https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/the-new-tradition/ Mon, 01 Aug 2022 03:00:00 +0000 No Send Relief 12:18 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/the-new-tradition/ If you’re an adult of a certain age, you might remember excitedly opening up a Christmas catalog, flipping through the pages, and circling items you hoped to see under the tree on Christmas morning. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear how many families are beginning a new tradition with a new gift catalogue. This time, however, they’re not circling gifts to receive but gifts to give.

Go to sendrelief.org to see how you, your family and your church can help change someone’s world through the Send Relief Gift Catalogue.

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If you’re an adult of a certain age, you might remember excitedly opening up a Christmas catalog, flipping through the pages, and circling items you hoped to see under the tree on Christmas morning. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear how many families are beginning a new tradition with a new gift catalogue. This time, however, they’re not circling gifts to receive but gifts to give.

Go to sendrelief.org to see how you, your family and your church can help change someone’s world through the Send Relief Gift Catalogue.

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If you’re an adult of a certain age, you might remember excitedly opening up a Christmas catalog, flipping through the pages, and circling items you hoped to see under the tree on Christmas morning. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear how many families are beginning a new tradition with a new gift catalogue. This time, however, they’re not circling gifts to receive but gifts to give. Go to sendrelief.org to see how you, your family and your church can help change someone’s world through the Send Relief Gift Catalogue. No 90
The Book of Reuben The Book of Reuben https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/the-book-of-reuben/ Mon, 18 Jul 2022 03:00:18 +0000 No Send Relief 12:24 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/the-book-of-reuben/ The story of how Reuben Watson went from what he was to what he is, is a story not even the best fiction writer could come up with. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear the miraculous story about what happened when God took Reuben, a Kentucky child who tried to take his own life “for the first time” when he was 8-years old, and surrounded him with people who loved Jesus.

 

Find out how you can help protect children and families at SendRelief.org/

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The story of how Reuben Watson went from what he was to what he is, is a story not even the best fiction writer could come up with. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear the miraculous story about what happened when God took Reuben, a Kentucky child who tried to take his own life “for the first time” when he was 8-years old, and surrounded him with people who loved Jesus.

 

Find out how you can help protect children and families at SendRelief.org/

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The story of how Reuben Watson went from what he was to what he is, is a story not even the best fiction writer could come up with. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear the miraculous story about what happened when God took Reuben, a Kentucky child who tried to take his own life “for the first time” when he was 8-years old, and surrounded him with people who loved Jesus. Find out how you can help protect children and families at SendRelief.org/ No 89
Let There Be Light Let There Be Light https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/let-there-be-light/ Tue, 05 Jul 2022 03:00:19 +0000 No Send Relief 12:22 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/let-there-be-light/ It might be the biggest humanitarian crisis you’ve never heard of. When one million Rohingya people were forced to flee their homes in Myanmar, Send Relief partners discovered a creative way to meet their needs and see God change their lives. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear how they used lights to erase spiritual and literal darkness.

Find out how you can help rescue refugees all over the world at SendRelief.org/

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It might be the biggest humanitarian crisis you’ve never heard of. When one million Rohingya people were forced to flee their homes in Myanmar, Send Relief partners discovered a creative way to meet their needs and see God change their lives. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear how they used lights to erase spiritual and literal darkness.

Find out how you can help rescue refugees all over the world at SendRelief.org/

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It might be the biggest humanitarian crisis you’ve never heard of. When one million Rohingya people were forced to flee their homes in Myanmar, Send Relief partners discovered a creative way to meet their needs and see God change their lives. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear how they used lights to erase spiritual and literal darkness. Find out how you can help rescue refugees all over the world at SendRelief.org/ No 88
A Foreign Country Just South of Nashville A Foreign Country Just South of Nashville https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/a-foreign-country-just-south-of-nashville/ Tue, 21 Jun 2022 09:15:59 +0000 No Send Relief 14:19 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/a-foreign-country-just-south-of-nashville/ Terry Hudgins grew up watching the commercial—the one that began “I’d like to teach the world to sing.” Terry is not a musician and so, he had no idea that one day, God would give him the opportunity to do just that. In this episode of Stories of Hope, find out what happened when Terry’s Nashville church gathered kids from their neighborhood—kids who just happened to come from countries all over the world—and then helped teach them how to make beautiful music together.

Find out how you and your church can meet needs and see God change the lives of families who’re arriving in your community from all over the world at SendRelief.org/

You can watch children from the Nashville World Outreach Partnership perform a song at https://vimeo.com/708719371/616139c5eb

To learn more about the ministry to refugees and internationals several Nashville churches have launched, visit them online at nashvilleworldoutreach.com

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Terry Hudgins grew up watching the commercial—the one that began “I’d like to teach the world to sing.” Terry is not a musician and so, he had no idea that one day, God would give him the opportunity to do just that. In this episode of Stories of Hope, find out what happened when Terry’s Nashville church gathered kids from their neighborhood—kids who just happened to come from countries all over the world—and then helped teach them how to make beautiful music together.

Find out how you and your church can meet needs and see God change the lives of families who’re arriving in your community from all over the world at SendRelief.org/

You can watch children from the Nashville World Outreach Partnership perform a song at https://vimeo.com/708719371/616139c5eb

To learn more about the ministry to refugees and internationals several Nashville churches have launched, visit them online at nashvilleworldoutreach.com

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Terry Hudgins grew up watching the commercial—the one that began “I’d like to teach the world to sing.” Terry is not a musician and so, he had no idea that one day, God would give him the opportunity to do just that. In this episode of Stories of Hope, find out what happened when Terry’s Nashville church gathered kids from their neighborhood—kids who just happened to come from countries all over the world—and then helped teach them how to make beautiful music together. Find out how you and your church can meet needs and see God change the lives of families who’re arriving in your community from all over the world at SendRelief.org/ You can watch children from the Nashville World Outreach No 84
To Ukraine With Love To Ukraine With Love https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/to-ukraine-with-love/ Mon, 30 May 2022 05:00:53 +0000 No Send Relief 09:14 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/to-ukraine-with-love/ What can one person do? When Russia attacked Ukraine, when tens of thousands of people were killed and hundreds of thousands more were desperately trying to escape their country, Michael Borton felt like he needed to do something. In this episode of Stories of Hope, travel to Eastern Europe with Michael, a youth pastor from North Carolina, and find out how he met needs and saw God change the lives of Ukrainians who’ve had to leave their homes with little more than the clothes on their backs.

Find out how you can reach out to families fleeing the war in Ukraine at SendRelief.org/projects/ukraine

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What can one person do? When Russia attacked Ukraine, when tens of thousands of people were killed and hundreds of thousands more were desperately trying to escape their country, Michael Borton felt like he needed to do something. In this episode of Stories of Hope, travel to Eastern Europe with Michael, a youth pastor from North Carolina, and find out how he met needs and saw God change the lives of Ukrainians who’ve had to leave their homes with little more than the clothes on their backs.

Find out how you can reach out to families fleeing the war in Ukraine at SendRelief.org/projects/ukraine

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What can one person do? When Russia attacked Ukraine, when tens of thousands of people were killed and hundreds of thousands more were desperately trying to escape their country, Michael Borton felt like he needed to do something. In this episode of Stories of Hope, travel to Eastern Europe with Michael, a youth pastor from North Carolina, and find out how he met needs and saw God change the lives of Ukrainians who’ve had to leave their homes with little more than the clothes on their backs. Find out how you can reach out to families fleeing the war in Ukraine at http://sendrelief.org/projects/ukraine No 86
Family Reunion Family Reunion https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/family-reunion/ Mon, 16 May 2022 05:00:12 +0000 No Send Relief 11:22 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/family-reunion/ When Jennifer Nolder saw a toddler wandering down the middle of a busy Newnan, Georgia highway, she knew she had to do something. This is not just a story about a lady who brought 39 boys and girls into her home, but a story about how she’s now helping put their broken families back together again.

Find out how you can help protect children and families at SendRelief.org.

Jennifer began a ministry that helps reunite parents and children who’re in the foster care system. You can learn more about that ministry at hoperevisited.org.

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When Jennifer Nolder saw a toddler wandering down the middle of a busy Newnan, Georgia highway, she knew she had to do something. This is not just a story about a lady who brought 39 boys and girls into her home, but a story about how she’s now helping put their broken families back together again.

Find out how you can help protect children and families at SendRelief.org.

Jennifer began a ministry that helps reunite parents and children who’re in the foster care system. You can learn more about that ministry at hoperevisited.org.

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When Jennifer Nolder saw a toddler wandering down the middle of a busy Newnan, Georgia highway, she knew she had to do something. This is not just a story about a lady who brought 39 boys and girls into her home, but a story about how she’s now helping put their broken families back together again. No
Road Trip Diaries Road Trip Diaries https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/road-trip-diaries/ Mon, 02 May 2022 11:30:46 +0000 No Send Relief 12:28 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/road-trip-diaries/ People don’t take trips. Trips take people. That’s what Becca Robinson and Brandon Croley learned earlier this year when they signed up for Send Relief’s Memphis Serve Tour. In this episode of Stories of Hope, listen to the Serve Tour audio diary they recorded and learn with them how the unexpected parts of a trip are often the best parts.

Brandon and Becca participated in Send Relief’s Memphis Serve Tour through Forgotten Ministries in Enid, Oklahoma. Visit forgottenministries.com to learn how Forgotten Ministries connects churches to people who need to know the love of Christ.

Watch a video that shows what happened when Brandon, Becca and a team of other Serve Tour volunteers partnered with one Memphis pastor at bit.ly/memphismoment

Find out how you and your church can participate in a Serve Tour at sendrelief.org/serve-tour/

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People don’t take trips. Trips take people. That’s what Becca Robinson and Brandon Croley learned earlier this year when they signed up for Send Relief’s Memphis Serve Tour. In this episode of Stories of Hope, listen to the Serve Tour audio diary they recorded and learn with them how the unexpected parts of a trip are often the best parts.

Brandon and Becca participated in Send Relief’s Memphis Serve Tour through Forgotten Ministries in Enid, Oklahoma. Visit forgottenministries.com to learn how Forgotten Ministries connects churches to people who need to know the love of Christ.

Watch a video that shows what happened when Brandon, Becca and a team of other Serve Tour volunteers partnered with one Memphis pastor at bit.ly/memphismoment

Find out how you and your church can participate in a Serve Tour at sendrelief.org/serve-tour/

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People don’t take trips. Trips take people. That’s what Becca Robinson and Brandon Croley learned earlier this year when they signed up for Send Relief’s Memphis Serve Tour. In this episode of Stories of Hope, listen to the Serve Tour audio diary they recorded and learn with them how the unexpected parts of a trip are often the best parts. Brandon and Becca participated in Send Relief’s Memphis Serve Tour through Forgotten Ministries in Enid, Oklahoma. Visit forgottenministries.com to learn how Forgotten Ministries connects churches to people who need to know the love of Christ. No 84
The Story of Ronnie Johnson The Story of Ronnie Johnson https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/the-story-of-ronnie-johnson/ Mon, 18 Apr 2022 05:00:31 +0000 No Send Relief 12:40 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/the-story-of-ronnie-johnson/ Ronnie Johnson grew up in a Memphis housing project. He’s been shot four times, he has survived four times and he always knew there must be a reason why he escaped an early death over and over again. This is the story of what happened when Ronnie discovered what that reason was.

Watch what happened when volunteer mission teams from Send Relief’s Memphis Serve Tour traveled to Tennessee to work alongside Ronnie. You can see that video at bit.ly/memphismoment

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Ronnie Johnson grew up in a Memphis housing project. He’s been shot four times, he has survived four times and he always knew there must be a reason why he escaped an early death over and over again. This is the story of what happened when Ronnie discovered what that reason was.

Watch what happened when volunteer mission teams from Send Relief’s Memphis Serve Tour traveled to Tennessee to work alongside Ronnie. You can see that video at bit.ly/memphismoment

Find out how you can help strengthen communities at SendRelief.org/

 

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Ronnie Johnson grew up in a Memphis housing project. He’s been shot four times, he has survived four times and he always knew there must be a reason why he escaped an early death over and over again. This is the story of what happened when Ronnie discovered what that reason was. Watch related video at bit.ly/memphismoment. No 83
Every Wednesday’s a Mission Trip Every Wednesday’s a Mission Trip https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/every-wednesdays-a-mission-trip/ Mon, 04 Apr 2022 05:00:37 +0000 No Send Relief 13:30 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/every-wednesdays-a-mission-trip/ Appearances can be deceiving. Everybody used to assume the Cincinnati suburb of Lakota Hills was Anglo and English-speaking. But when Lakota Hills Baptist Church’s English as a Second Language class suddenly went from 5 students to 200, people here realized something unexpected must have taken place. This is a story about what happened when a suburban congregation decided to welcome the world.

Find out how you and your church can care for families from all over the world who’re now arriving in your community at SendRelief.org/

 

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Appearances can be deceiving. Everybody used to assume the Cincinnati suburb of Lakota Hills was Anglo and English-speaking. But when Lakota Hills Baptist Church’s English as a Second Language class suddenly went from 5 students to 200, people here realized something unexpected must have taken place. This is a story about what happened when a suburban congregation decided to welcome the world.

Find out how you and your church can care for families from all over the world who’re now arriving in your community at SendRelief.org/

 

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Appearances can be deceiving. Everybody used to assume the Cincinnati suburb of Lakota Hills was Anglo and English-speaking. But when Lakota Hills Baptist Church’s English as a Second Language class suddenly went from 5 students to 200, people here realized something unexpected must have taken place. This is a story about what happened when a suburban congregation decided to welcome the world. No 82 1
Be the Stamp Be the Stamp https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/be-the-stamp/ Mon, 21 Mar 2022 05:00:49 +0000 No Send Relief 10:29 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/be-the-stamp/ The remote East African village of Kumbawe lived under a witch doctor’s chokehold of fear. But then when she died and her son took over as chief, Send Relief partners recognized they could meet one of the villages most basic human needs and, in doing so, share the gospel. What happened next was as unexpected as it was joyous.

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The remote East African village of Kumbawe lived under a witch doctor’s chokehold of fear. But then when she died and her son took over as chief, Send Relief partners recognized they could meet one of the villages most basic human needs and, in doing so, share the gospel. What happened next was as unexpected as it was joyous.

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The remote East African village of Kumbawe lived under a witch doctor’s chokehold of fear. But then when she died and her son took over as chief, Send Relief partners recognized they could meet one of the villages most basic human needs and, in doing so, share the gospel. What happened next was as unexpected as it was joyous. No 81
The Annie Anthology The Annie Anthology https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/the-annie-anthology/ Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:21 +0000 No Send Relief 15.49 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/the-annie-anthology/ At first glance, the only things St. Louis, San Juan and Denver might seem to have in common are the dysfunction and disorder you’d find in any big U.S. city. But in these three places, there are three people who have one very important thing in common. They each have a story to tell, and that story is brought to you by the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering.

To learn more about how God uses your gifts to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering to meet needs and change lives, go to AnnieArmstrong.com.

To learn more about how you can meet needs and see God change lives, go to SendRelief.org.

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At first glance, the only things St. Louis, San Juan and Denver might seem to have in common are the dysfunction and disorder you’d find in any big U.S. city. But in these three places, there are three people who have one very important thing in common. They each have a story to tell, and that story is brought to you by the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering.

To learn more about how God uses your gifts to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering to meet needs and change lives, go to AnnieArmstrong.com.

To learn more about how you can meet needs and see God change lives, go to SendRelief.org.

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At first glance, the only things St. Louis, San Juan and Denver might seem to have in common are the dysfunction and disorder you’d find in any big U.S. city. But in these three places, there are three people who have one very important thing in common. They each have a story to tell, and that story is brought to you by the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. No 80
Where Everybody Knows Your Name Where Everybody Knows Your Name https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/where-everybody-knows-your-name/ Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:00:47 +0000 No Send Relief 11:47 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/where-everybody-knows-your-name/ Sometimes, what you know is not as important as who you know. For instance, if you were Adam Pursel and you’d planted a church in your hometown of Mount Vernon, Ohio and then you’d decided to try and feed public school kids who were going hungry over the weekends, it would help to know people. This is a story about the hurdles the gospel can clear when a church’s pastor just happens to know almost everyone in town.

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Sometimes, what you know is not as important as who you know. For instance, if you were Adam Pursel and you’d planted a church in your hometown of Mount Vernon, Ohio and then you’d decided to try and feed public school kids who were going hungry over the weekends, it would help to know people. This is a story about the hurdles the gospel can clear when a church’s pastor just happens to know almost everyone in town.

Find out how you can strengthen communities at SendRelief.org.

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Sometimes, what you know is not as important as who you know. For instance, if you were Adam Pursel and you’d planted a church in your hometown of Mount Vernon, Ohio and then you’d decided to try and feed public school kids who were going hungry over the weekends, it would help to know people. This is a story about the hurdles the gospel can clear when a church’s pastor just happens to know almost everyone in town. Find out how you can strengthen communities at SendRelief.org. No 79
The Church Mouse The Church Mouse https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/the-church-mouse/ Mon, 07 Feb 2022 05:00:29 +0000 No Send Relief 13:44 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/the-church-mouse/ Betty Kress knew she was in over her head. Betty attends a small church in Kingsport, TN. She is not influential. She has no powerful friends. And she most definitely does not speak Spanish. And yet, when she heard a story about Jorge Santiago, a church planter in Puerto Rico, she knew she was the one that God had chosen to come to his church’s rescue. This is the story of how Betty did a big thing she didn’t think she could ever do.

To hear an earlier Stories of Hope episode about Jorge and how God is using him to meet needs in Puerto Rico, listen to “Let There Be Electricity.

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Betty Kress knew she was in over her head. Betty attends a small church in Kingsport, TN. She is not influential. She has no powerful friends. And she most definitely does not speak Spanish. And yet, when she heard a story about Jorge Santiago, a church planter in Puerto Rico, she knew she was the one that God had chosen to come to his church’s rescue. This is the story of how Betty did a big thing she didn’t think she could ever do.

To hear an earlier Stories of Hope episode about Jorge and how God is using him to meet needs in Puerto Rico, listen to “Let There Be Electricity.

Find out how you can help strengthen communities at SendRelief.org/

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Betty Kress knew she was in over her head. Betty attends a small church in Kingsport, TN. She is not influential. She has no powerful friends. And she most definitely does not speak Spanish. And yet, when she heard a story about Jorge Santiago, a church planter in Puerto Rico, she knew she was the one that God had chosen to come to his church’s rescue. This is the story of how Betty did a big thing she didn’t think she could ever do. No 78
Shutting Down the Human Pipeline Shutting Down the Human Pipeline https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/shutting-down-the-human-pipeline/ Mon, 24 Jan 2022 14:12:49 +0000 No Send Relief 11:18 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/shutting-down-the-human-pipeline/ What is Elizabeth Amada* up against? Human trafficking is a 150-billion-dollar a year industry and Elizabeth works with Send Relief to help rescue women from the red-light districts of her Southeast Asian city. In this episode, hear how God uses her to meet needs and change the lives of people who’re caught up in the world of human trafficking.

Find out how you can help rescue people from the world of human trafficking at SendRelief.org/

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What is Elizabeth Amada* up against? Human trafficking is a 150-billion-dollar a year industry and Elizabeth works with Send Relief to help rescue women from the red-light districts of her Southeast Asian city. In this episode, hear how God uses her to meet needs and change the lives of people who’re caught up in the world of human trafficking.

Find out how you can help rescue people from the world of human trafficking at SendRelief.org/

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What is Elizabeth Amada* up against? Human trafficking is a 150-billion-dollar a year industry and Elizabeth works with Send Relief to help rescue women from the red-light districts of her Southeast Asian city. In this episode, hear how God uses her to meet needs and change the lives of people who’re caught up in the world of human trafficking. Find out how you can help rescue people from the world of human trafficking at SendRelief.org/. *name changed No 77
The Unbroken Circle The Unbroken Circle https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/the-unbroken-circle/ Mon, 10 Jan 2022 05:00:55 +0000 No Send Relief 12:58 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/the-unbroken-circle/ The evidence was hidden inside an obscure file cabinet inside an obscure Atlanta office. The day Carlos Ferrer discovered that evidence was the day he finally understood just how faithful God had been. This is the story of Carlos’ 30-year refugee journey from start to finish and then back to start again.

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The evidence was hidden inside an obscure file cabinet inside an obscure Atlanta office. The day Carlos Ferrer discovered that evidence was the day he finally understood just how faithful God had been. This is the story of Carlos’ 30-year refugee journey from start to finish and then back to start again.

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The evidence was hidden inside an obscure file cabinet inside an obscure Atlanta office. The day Carlos Ferrer discovered that evidence was the day he finally understood just how faithful God had been. This is the story of Carlos’ 30-year refugee journey from start to finish and then back to start again. Find out how you can serve refugees at SendRelief.org. No 76
Family Recipe Family Recipe https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/family-recipe-encore/ Tue, 28 Dec 2021 17:23:53 +0000 No Send Relief 13:15 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/family-recipe-encore/ Ask Jim and Jeannie Slaughenhoup about their family, and they’ll show you pictures of their grandkids in Alabama and tell you about their extended family from Syria, Pakistan and Afghanistan. In this holiday encore episode of Stories of Hope, hear what happened when two very ordinary grandparents started a cooking class for refugee women in Clarkston, Georgia.

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Ask Jim and Jeannie Slaughenhoup about their family, and they’ll show you pictures of their grandkids in Alabama and tell you about their extended family from Syria, Pakistan and Afghanistan. In this holiday encore episode of Stories of Hope, hear what happened when two very ordinary grandparents started a cooking class for refugee women in Clarkston, Georgia.

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Ask Jim and Jeannie Slaughenhoup about their family, and they’ll show you pictures of their grandkids in Alabama and tell you about their extended family from Syria, Pakistan and Afghanistan. In this holiday encore episode of Stories of Hope, hear what happened when two very ordinary grandparents started a cooking class for refugee women in Clarkston, Georgia. No 75
Made In Mott Haven Made In Mott Haven https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/made-in-mott-haven/ Mon, 06 Dec 2021 16:33:06 +0000 No Send Relief 12:02 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/made-in-mott-haven/ Emily Medina did the best she could. But Emily was an unemployed, single mother of three who lived in one of New York City’s poorest neighborhoods. Monthly public assistance checks were the only way she was able to keep her head above water. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear how a Send Relief ministry center in the South Bronx helped her earn the job title of “artisan”, and in so doing, provided a creative, sustainable way for Emily to support her family.

Especially during this Christmas season, you can support artisans like Emily. To see how, go to worldcrafts.org. And just like Send Relief partners are helping women like Emily build sustainable businesses to support themselves, you and your church can build relationships and change lives. For ideas on how to strengthen communities. Go to SendRelief.org.

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Emily Medina did the best she could. But Emily was an unemployed, single mother of three who lived in one of New York City’s poorest neighborhoods. Monthly public assistance checks were the only way she was able to keep her head above water. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear how a Send Relief ministry center in the South Bronx helped her earn the job title of “artisan”, and in so doing, provided a creative, sustainable way for Emily to support her family.

Especially during this Christmas season, you can support artisans like Emily. To see how, go to worldcrafts.org. And just like Send Relief partners are helping women like Emily build sustainable businesses to support themselves, you and your church can build relationships and change lives. For ideas on how to strengthen communities. Go to SendRelief.org.

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Emily Medina did the best she could. But Emily was an unemployed, single mother of three who lived in one of New York City’s poorest neighborhoods. Monthly public assistance checks were the only way she was able to keep her head above water. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear how a Send Relief ministry center in the South Bronx helped her earn the job title of “artisan”, and in so doing, provided a creative, sustainable way for Emily to support her family. Especially during this Christmas season, you can support artisans like Emily. To see how, go to worldcrafts.org. And just like Send Relief partners are helping women like Emily build sustainable businesses to support themselves, you No 74
Waiting for Eben Waiting for Eben https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/waiting-for-eben/ Mon, 22 Nov 2021 15:50:49 +0000 No Send Relief 14:02 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/waiting-for-eben/ Her plan had been to escape to Canada. After that, Eben-Esia Kamusuvise had no plan. This is a story about how and why a young mother and her 4-year old daughter left their home and traveled 7,000 miles to start what they assumed would be a new life, anonymously and invisibly and completely alone.

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Her plan had been to escape to Canada. After that, Eben-Esia Kamusuvise had no plan. This is a story about how and why a young mother and her 4-year old daughter left their home and traveled 7,000 miles to start what they assumed would be a new life, anonymously and invisibly and completely alone.

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Her plan had been to escape to Canada. After that, Eben-Esia Kamusuvise had no plan. This is a story about how and why a young mother and her 4-year old daughter left their home and traveled 7,000 miles to start what they assumed would be a new life, anonymously and invisibly and completely alone. Find out how you can serve refugees at SendRelief.org. No 073
After the Storm After the Storm https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/after-the-storm/ Mon, 08 Nov 2021 05:00:24 +0000 No Send Relief 13:37 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/after-the-storm/ Before Hurricane Dorian slammed into the Bahamas in the fall of 2019, no one could’ve predicted that two years later, people there would still be struggling to recover. In this episode of Stories of Hope, Send Relief directors David and Jo Brown and their neighbors in the Bahamas share the horrifying things they experienced during the storm, and the beautiful things they’ve experienced since then.

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Before Hurricane Dorian slammed into the Bahamas in the fall of 2019, no one could’ve predicted that two years later, people there would still be struggling to recover. In this episode of Stories of Hope, Send Relief directors David and Jo Brown and their neighbors in the Bahamas share the horrifying things they experienced during the storm, and the beautiful things they’ve experienced since then.

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Before Hurricane Dorian slammed into the Bahamas in the fall of 2019, no one could’ve predicted that two years later, people there would still be struggling to recover. In this episode of Stories of Hope, Send Relief directors David and Jo Brown and their neighbors in the Bahamas share the horrifying things they experienced during the storm, and the beautiful things they’ve experienced since then. No 72
Staring Human Trafficking in the Face Staring Human Trafficking in the Face https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/staring-human-trafficking-in-the-face/ Mon, 25 Oct 2021 05:00:02 +0000 No Send Relief 13:42 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/staring-human-trafficking-in-the-face/ In a place where the average income is $1.50 per day, people will sometimes go to extremes just to survive. In this episode of Stories of Hope, travel to one of the world’s most infamous red-light districts in Southeast Asia and learn what it’s like to come face to face with boys and girls and men and women who are trafficked.

Learn how you and your church can help people who’ve been trafficked at sendrelief.org/focus-areas/fight-human-trafficking.

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In a place where the average income is $1.50 per day, people will sometimes go to extremes just to survive. In this episode of Stories of Hope, travel to one of the world’s most infamous red-light districts in Southeast Asia and learn what it’s like to come face to face with boys and girls and men and women who are trafficked.

Learn how you and your church can help people who’ve been trafficked at sendrelief.org/focus-areas/fight-human-trafficking.

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In a place where the average income is $1.50 per day, people will sometimes go to extremes just to survive. In this episode of Stories of Hope, travel to one of the world’s most infamous red-light districts in Southeast Asia and learn what it’s like to come face to face with boys and girls and men and women who are trafficked. No 71
Welcome Home Welcome Home https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/welcome-home/ Mon, 11 Oct 2021 05:00:38 +0000 No Send Relief 14:34 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/welcome-home/ When Cindy Hood volunteered to lead a Sunday School class missions project at her Knoxville, Tennessee church, she had no idea what she was getting into. This episode of Stories of Hope is about what happened when Cindy signed up to help welcome a refugee family into her community, and then once she’d done so, discovered she couldn’t stop with just one.

Go to sendrelief.org/focus-areas/care-for-refugees to learn how you and your church can reach out to families who’re coming to your community from other countries.

 

 

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When Cindy Hood volunteered to lead a Sunday School class missions project at her Knoxville, Tennessee church, she had no idea what she was getting into. This episode of Stories of Hope is about what happened when Cindy signed up to help welcome a refugee family into her community, and then once she’d done so, discovered she couldn’t stop with just one.

Go to sendrelief.org/focus-areas/care-for-refugees to learn how you and your church can reach out to families who’re coming to your community from other countries.

 

 

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When Cindy Hood volunteered to lead a Sunday School class missions project at her Knoxville, Tennessee church, she had no idea what she was getting into. This episode of Stories of Hope is about what happened when Cindy signed up to help welcome a refugee family into her community, and then once she’d done so, discovered she couldn’t stop with just one. No 70
Where the Next Meal Comes From Where the Next Meal Comes From https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/where-the-next-meal-comes-from/ Mon, 27 Sep 2021 05:00:40 +0000 No Send Relief 12:51 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/where-the-next-meal-comes-from/ Before the pandemic ever hit West Africa, the nation of Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) was already facing severe food shortages. Associate Area Directors Wesley and Emily Smyth sat down with us for this week’s Stories of Hope episode and tell a story about how Global Hunger Relief projects are meeting needs and changing lives of families who’re facing starvation in this developing country.

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Before the pandemic ever hit West Africa, the nation of Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) was already facing severe food shortages. Associate Area Directors Wesley and Emily Smyth sat down with us for this week’s Stories of Hope episode and tell a story about how Global Hunger Relief projects are meeting needs and changing lives of families who’re facing starvation in this developing country.

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Before the pandemic ever hit West Africa, the nation of Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) was already facing severe food shortages. Associate Area Directors Wesley and Emily Smyth sat down with us for this week’s Stories of Hope episode and tell a story about how Global Hunger Relief projects are meeting needs and changing lives of families who’re facing starvation in this developing country. No 69
From Afghanistan With Love From Afghanistan With Love https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/from-afghanistan-with-love/ Mon, 13 Sep 2021 05:00:19 +0000 No Send Relief 11:43 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/from-afghanistan-with-love/ Over the past several weeks, Brad Lovin did everything he could to get Ali out of Afghanistan. It was the least he could do—after all, Ali, a Pashtun Afghani Muslim man, was and is Brad’s best friend. In this episode of Stories of Hope, follow Brad as he desperately tries to help Ali and his family escape the Taliban in the closing days of the war in Afghanistan and find out how you and your church can help Afghan refugees who are now arriving in North America.

Go to sendrelief.org/projects/afghanistan-crisis for more information on how you and your church can care for Afghan refugees.

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Over the past several weeks, Brad Lovin did everything he could to get Ali out of Afghanistan. It was the least he could do—after all, Ali, a Pashtun Afghani Muslim man, was and is Brad’s best friend. In this episode of Stories of Hope, follow Brad as he desperately tries to help Ali and his family escape the Taliban in the closing days of the war in Afghanistan and find out how you and your church can help Afghan refugees who are now arriving in North America.

Go to sendrelief.org/projects/afghanistan-crisis for more information on how you and your church can care for Afghan refugees.

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Over the past several weeks, Brad Lovin did everything he could to get Ali out of Afghanistan. It was the least he could do—after all, Ali, a Pashtun Afghani Muslim man, was and is Brad’s best friend. In this episode of Stories of Hope, follow Brad as he desperately tries to help Ali and his family escape the Taliban in the closing days of the war in Afghanistan and find out how you and your church can help Afghan refugees who are now arriving in North America. Go to sendrelief.org/projects/afghanistan-crisis for more information on how you and your church can care for Afghan refugees. No 068
Reading, Writing and Relationships Reading, Writing and Relationships https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/reading-writing-and-relationships/ Mon, 30 Aug 2021 13:15:06 +0000 No Send Relief 17:54 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/reading-writing-and-relationships/ There are more than 36 million American adults who cannot read and write well enough to follow the directions on a medicine bottle or fill out a job application. If that number sounds high to you, there’s probably a reason: most functionally illiterate people go to great lengths to hide their problem. In this episode of Stories of Hope, Claudean Boatman and two Literacy Missions volunteers she has helped train tell their miracle story about what happened when a tutor met a student.

Go to sendrelief.org/projects/literacy to learn how you and your church can share the gospel while at the same time, help children and adults learn to read and write.

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There are more than 36 million American adults who cannot read and write well enough to follow the directions on a medicine bottle or fill out a job application. If that number sounds high to you, there’s probably a reason: most functionally illiterate people go to great lengths to hide their problem. In this episode of Stories of Hope, Claudean Boatman and two Literacy Missions volunteers she has helped train tell their miracle story about what happened when a tutor met a student.

Go to sendrelief.org/projects/literacy to learn how you and your church can share the gospel while at the same time, help children and adults learn to read and write.

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There are more than 36 million American adults who cannot read and write well enough to follow the directions on a medicine bottle or fill out a job application. If that number sounds high to you, there’s probably a reason: most functionally illiterate people go to great lengths to hide their problem. In this episode of Stories of Hope, Claudean Boatman and two Literacy Missions volunteers she has helped train tell their miracle story about what happened when a tutor met a student. No 67
1,000 Stories 1,000 Stories https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/1000-stories/ Mon, 16 Aug 2021 05:00:17 +0000 No Send Relief 12:53 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/1000-stories/ Sociologists and criminologists have gathered enough statistics and published enough studies to ensure that now, if anyone knows anything about East St. Louis, what they know is probably bad. And yet, in this episode of Stories of Hope, Chet Cantrell would like to set the record straight. To him, his adopted hometown is one of the most beautiful places on earth, and he has the stories to prove it.

Go to SendRelief.org to learn how you and your church can help strengthen communities.

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Sociologists and criminologists have gathered enough statistics and published enough studies to ensure that now, if anyone knows anything about East St. Louis, what they know is probably bad. And yet, in this episode of Stories of Hope, Chet Cantrell would like to set the record straight. To him, his adopted hometown is one of the most beautiful places on earth, and he has the stories to prove it.

Go to SendRelief.org to learn how you and your church can help strengthen communities.

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Sociologists and criminologists have gathered enough statistics and published enough studies to ensure that now, if anyone knows anything about East St. Louis, what they know is probably bad. And yet, in this episode of Stories of Hope, Chet Cantrell would like to set the record straight. To him, his adopted hometown is one of the most beautiful places on earth, and he has the stories to prove it. Go to SendRelief.org to learn how you and your church can help strengthen communities. No 66
Living Water Living Water https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/living-water/ Mon, 02 Aug 2021 05:00:37 +0000 No Send Relief 16:05 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/living-water/ If you can walk to your kitchen, turn on the faucet and make water come out, congratulations. You are blessed. Right now, there are 785 million people who have to walk and search and work and dig just to get enough water to survive another day. In this episode of Stories of Hope, Send Relief partners in the African nation of Burkina Faso tell how when they brought water to one community, they discovered quenching people’s thirst was only the beginning of what they were called to do.

Go to SendRelief.org/Poverty to learn how you and your church can reach out to people who lack the basics of life.

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If you can walk to your kitchen, turn on the faucet and make water come out, congratulations. You are blessed. Right now, there are 785 million people who have to walk and search and work and dig just to get enough water to survive another day. In this episode of Stories of Hope, Send Relief partners in the African nation of Burkina Faso tell how when they brought water to one community, they discovered quenching people’s thirst was only the beginning of what they were called to do.

Go to SendRelief.org/Poverty to learn how you and your church can reach out to people who lack the basics of life.

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If you can walk to your kitchen, turn on the faucet and make water come out, congratulations. You are blessed. Right now, there are 785 million people who have to walk and search and work and dig just to get enough water to survive another day. In this episode of Stories of Hope, Send Relief partners in the African nation of Burkina Faso tell how when they brought water to one community, they discovered quenching people’s thirst was only the beginning of what they were called to do. Go to SendRelief.org/Poverty to learn how you and your church can reach out to people who lack the basics of life. No 65
Doing the Right Thing Doing the Right Thing https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/doing-the-right-thing/ Mon, 19 Jul 2021 12:34:22 +0000 No Send Relief 13:00 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/doing-the-right-thing/ It all started one Sunday when Southern Baptist missionary Randy Babin was visiting a new church in Marshall, Texas. There were people there from other countries, and when Randy asked them why and how they’d come to America, some of them were reluctant to answer. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear what happened when Randy came face to face with a hidden community of people who didn’t want to hide anymore.

Find out how you can serve refugees and internationals at SendRelief.org/

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It all started one Sunday when Southern Baptist missionary Randy Babin was visiting a new church in Marshall, Texas. There were people there from other countries, and when Randy asked them why and how they’d come to America, some of them were reluctant to answer. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear what happened when Randy came face to face with a hidden community of people who didn’t want to hide anymore.

Find out how you can serve refugees and internationals at SendRelief.org/

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It all started one Sunday when Southern Baptist missionary Randy Babin was visiting a new church in Marshall, Texas. There were people there from other countries, and when Randy asked them why and how they’d come to America, some of them were reluctant to answer. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear what happened when Randy came face to face with a hidden community of people who didn’t want to hide anymore. Find out how you can serve refugees and internationals at SendRelief.org/ No 64
Acts of God Acts of God https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/acts-of-god/ Mon, 05 Jul 2021 10:55:58 +0000 No Send Relief 13:05 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/acts-of-god/ The world sometimes refers to hurricanes, floods and tornadoes as “acts of God.” Jan Kragness does too, but for a very different reason. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear why this 70-something year old grandmother now performs the simple but tedious and stressful task of driving from disaster to disaster, finding people who need to talk and then listening to their stories.

Go to SendRelief.org/focus-areas/respond-to-crisis to learn how you and your church can reach out to families who’re looking for hope in the middle of life’s storms.

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The world sometimes refers to hurricanes, floods and tornadoes as “acts of God.” Jan Kragness does too, but for a very different reason. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear why this 70-something year old grandmother now performs the simple but tedious and stressful task of driving from disaster to disaster, finding people who need to talk and then listening to their stories.

Go to SendRelief.org/focus-areas/respond-to-crisis to learn how you and your church can reach out to families who’re looking for hope in the middle of life’s storms.

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The world sometimes refers to hurricanes, floods and tornadoes as “acts of God.” Jan Kragness does too, but for a very different reason. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear why this 70-something year old grandmother now performs the simple but tedious and stressful task of driving from disaster to disaster, finding people who need to talk and then listening to their stories. Go to SendRelief.org/focus-areas/respond-to-crisis to learn how you and your church can reach out to families who’re looking for hope in the middle of life’s storms. No 63
You Are Welcome Here You Are Welcome Here https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/you-are-welcome-here/ Mon, 07 Jun 2021 05:00:34 +0000 No Send Relief 17:30 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/you-are-welcome-here/ Every year, thousands of people escape war, persecution and poverty and come to America to start a new life. That, you know. But where in America these people settle might surprise you. In this episode of Stories of Hope, travel to a small town in Oklahoma and hear the story of what happened when churches and businesses and schools all realized at the same time that their community was suddenly welcoming the world.

Find out how you can serve refugees at SendRelief.org.

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Every year, thousands of people escape war, persecution and poverty and come to America to start a new life. That, you know. But where in America these people settle might surprise you. In this episode of Stories of Hope, travel to a small town in Oklahoma and hear the story of what happened when churches and businesses and schools all realized at the same time that their community was suddenly welcoming the world.

Find out how you can serve refugees at SendRelief.org.

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Every year, thousands of people escape war, persecution and poverty and come to America to start a new life. That, you know. But where in America these people settle might surprise you. In this episode of Stories of Hope, travel to a small town in Oklahoma and hear the story of what happened when churches and businesses and schools all realized at the same time that their community was suddenly welcoming the world. Find out how you can serve refugees at SendRelief.org. No
Love and Good Works Love and Good Works https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/love-and-good-works/ Mon, 24 May 2021 05:00:02 +0000 No Send Relief 09:42 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/love-and-good-works/ If there’s anything Morgan Proudfoot and the people at Grace Harbor Church in New Bedford, Massachusetts, know, it is this: a job is a very powerful thing. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear the amazing things Morgan and his church discovered could happen when they helped put their unemployed neighbors to work.

Go to SendRelief.org/Poverty to learn how you and your church can reach out to people who lack the basics of life.

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If there’s anything Morgan Proudfoot and the people at Grace Harbor Church in New Bedford, Massachusetts, know, it is this: a job is a very powerful thing. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear the amazing things Morgan and his church discovered could happen when they helped put their unemployed neighbors to work.

Go to SendRelief.org/Poverty to learn how you and your church can reach out to people who lack the basics of life.

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If there’s anything Morgan Proudfoot and the people at Grace Harbor Church in New Bedford, Massachusetts, know, it is this: a job is a very powerful thing. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear the amazing things Morgan and his church discovered could happen when they helped put their unemployed neighbors to work. Go to SendRelief.org/Poverty to learn how you and your church can reach out to people who lack the basics of life. No 61
What if ... What if ... https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/what-if/ Mon, 10 May 2021 12:35:13 +0000 No Send Relief 22:44 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/what-if/ Ronda Paulson was a cheerleading coach-slash-college anatomy professor. She knew all about pompoms and cadavers. But she knew nothing about foster care. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear the strange and unusual story of how an East Tennessee mother of two launched a ministry called Isaiah 117 Homes that’s now filling a previously unmet need in communities all over the Southeastern U.S.

Go to SendRelief.org/foster-care-adoption to learn how you and your church can reach out to children who need shelter, protection and care.

To learn more about Ronda and Isaiah 117 Homes, visit them online at isaiah117house.com.

And if you want to dive deeper into how Ronda started Isaiah 117 Homes, listen to her interview with Lynette Ezell on the Adopting and Fostering Home podcast. You can find that podcast at SendRelief.org/podcasts/.

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Ronda Paulson was a cheerleading coach-slash-college anatomy professor. She knew all about pompoms and cadavers. But she knew nothing about foster care. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear the strange and unusual story of how an East Tennessee mother of two launched a ministry called Isaiah 117 Homes that’s now filling a previously unmet need in communities all over the Southeastern U.S.

Go to SendRelief.org/foster-care-adoption to learn how you and your church can reach out to children who need shelter, protection and care.

To learn more about Ronda and Isaiah 117 Homes, visit them online at isaiah117house.com.

And if you want to dive deeper into how Ronda started Isaiah 117 Homes, listen to her interview with Lynette Ezell on the Adopting and Fostering Home podcast. You can find that podcast at SendRelief.org/podcasts/.

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Ronda Paulson was a cheerleading coach-slash-college anatomy professor. She knew all about pompoms and cadavers. But she knew nothing about foster care. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear the strange and unusual story of how an East Tennessee mother of two launched a ministry called Isaiah 117 Homes that’s now filling a previously unmet need in communities all over the Southeastern U.S. No 60
The Power of Tea The Power of Tea https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/the-power-of-tea/ Mon, 26 Apr 2021 05:00:34 +0000 No Send Relief 12:10 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/the-power-of-tea/ Sometimes, complex problems can have seemingly simple solutions. In this episode of Stories of Hope, travel to the African nation of Uganda and hear how Send Relief ministry partners there are using tea as a tool for meeting needs and changing lives.

Millions of people all over the world don’t have access to clean water, education, medical care and more. Go to SendRelief.org to learn how you and your church can meet their needs and change their lives.

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Sometimes, complex problems can have seemingly simple solutions. In this episode of Stories of Hope, travel to the African nation of Uganda and hear how Send Relief ministry partners there are using tea as a tool for meeting needs and changing lives.

Millions of people all over the world don’t have access to clean water, education, medical care and more. Go to SendRelief.org to learn how you and your church can meet their needs and change their lives.

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Sometimes, complex problems can have seemingly simple solutions. In this episode of Stories of Hope, travel to the African nation of Uganda and hear how Send Relief ministry partners there are using tea as a tool for meeting needs and changing lives. Millions of people all over the world don’t have access to clean water, education, medical care and more. Go to SendRelief.org to learn how you and your church can meet their needs and change their lives. No 59
Dark Clouds and Dirty Socks Dark Clouds and Dirty Socks https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/dark-clouds-and-dirty-socks/ Mon, 12 Apr 2021 08:30:42 +0000 No Send Relief 10:49 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/dark-clouds-and-dirty-socks/ Sometimes, people who get knocked down over and over again need help getting back up. Three years after they were hit with not one but two major hurricanes, the people of Robeson County, North Carolina are still trying to repair their homes and rebuild their community. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear local WMU groups are helping meet needs and change lives one dirty pair of socks at a time.

Go to SendRelief.org/focus-areas/respond-to-crisis to learn how you and your church can reach out to families who’re looking for hope in the middle of life’s storms.

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Sometimes, people who get knocked down over and over again need help getting back up. Three years after they were hit with not one but two major hurricanes, the people of Robeson County, North Carolina are still trying to repair their homes and rebuild their community. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear local WMU groups are helping meet needs and change lives one dirty pair of socks at a time.

Go to SendRelief.org/focus-areas/respond-to-crisis to learn how you and your church can reach out to families who’re looking for hope in the middle of life’s storms.

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Sometimes, people who get knocked down over and over again need help getting back up. Three years after they were hit with not one but two major hurricanes, the people of Robeson County, North Carolina are still trying to repair their homes and rebuild their community. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear local WMU groups are helping meet needs and change lives one dirty pair of socks at a time. Go to SendRelief.org/focus-areas/respond-to-crisis to learn how you and your church can reach out to families who’re looking for hope in the middle of life’s storms. No 27
Diapers and Wipes and the Gospel Diapers and Wipes and the Gospel https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/diapers-and-wipes-and-the-gospel/ Mon, 29 Mar 2021 05:00:09 +0000 No Send Relief 09:10 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/diapers-and-wipes-and-the-gospel/ When New York responded to COVID-19 by declaring abortion clinics “essential” but pro-life pregnancy centers “non-essential”, Julie Rosati knew she had to do something. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear what happened when Julie came up with a creative, never-done-it-before idea to meet needs and build relationships with women in her community who were facing crisis pregnancies.

Go to SendRelief.org to learn how you and your church can help protect children and families.

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When New York responded to COVID-19 by declaring abortion clinics “essential” but pro-life pregnancy centers “non-essential”, Julie Rosati knew she had to do something. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear what happened when Julie came up with a creative, never-done-it-before idea to meet needs and build relationships with women in her community who were facing crisis pregnancies.

Go to SendRelief.org to learn how you and your church can help protect children and families.

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When New York responded to COVID-19 by declaring abortion clinics “essential” but pro-life pregnancy centers “non-essential”, Julie Rosati knew she had to do something. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear what happened when Julie came up with a creative, never-done-it-before idea to meet needs and build relationships with women in her community who were facing crisis pregnancies. Go to SendRelief.org to learn how you and your church can help protect children and families. No 26
The Other Side of the Tracks The Other Side of the Tracks https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/the-other-side-of-the-tracks/ Mon, 15 Mar 2021 12:44:42 +0000 No Send Relief 10:25 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/the-other-side-of-the-tracks/ For Jacob Zailian, the train track that runs through Sanger, California was a dividing line between the childhood he could’ve had and the one he actually did have. This episode of Stories of Hope is not just a story about a bad kid who made good. It’s a story about a man who could’ve run away but instead ran back to the other side of the tracks to rescue the addicted and the homeless people still there.

Go to SendRelief.org/Poverty to learn how you and your church can reach out to people who lack the basics of life.

To learn more about how your missions giving is helping Jacob share the gospel with hurting people in Sanger, go to AnnieArmstrong.com.

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For Jacob Zailian, the train track that runs through Sanger, California was a dividing line between the childhood he could’ve had and the one he actually did have. This episode of Stories of Hope is not just a story about a bad kid who made good. It’s a story about a man who could’ve run away but instead ran back to the other side of the tracks to rescue the addicted and the homeless people still there.

Go to SendRelief.org/Poverty to learn how you and your church can reach out to people who lack the basics of life.

To learn more about how your missions giving is helping Jacob share the gospel with hurting people in Sanger, go to AnnieArmstrong.com.

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For Jacob Zailian, the train track that runs through Sanger, California was a dividing line between the childhood he could’ve had and the one he actually did have. This episode of Stories of Hope is not just a story about a bad kid who made good. It’s a story about a man who could’ve run away but instead ran back to the other side of the tracks to rescue the addicted and the homeless people still there. No 56
Right Under Our Noses Right Under Our Noses https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/right-under-our-noses/ Mon, 01 Mar 2021 05:00:43 +0000 No Send Relief 11:25 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/right-under-our-noses/ 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, someone somewhere in New Mexico is milking a cow. Men and women from all over Latin America work, day and night, on dairy farms in and around the city of Portales. Many of them even live onsite. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear what happened when a dairy farmer, a couple of Hispanic pastors and a pastor’s wife who didn’t mind getting her feet dirty realized there was an enormous gospel opportunity right under their noses.

Go to sendrelief.org/focus-areas/care-for-refugees to learn how you and your church can reach out to families who’ve come to your community from other countries.

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24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, someone somewhere in New Mexico is milking a cow. Men and women from all over Latin America work, day and night, on dairy farms in and around the city of Portales. Many of them even live onsite. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear what happened when a dairy farmer, a couple of Hispanic pastors and a pastor’s wife who didn’t mind getting her feet dirty realized there was an enormous gospel opportunity right under their noses.

Go to sendrelief.org/focus-areas/care-for-refugees to learn how you and your church can reach out to families who’ve come to your community from other countries.

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24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, someone somewhere in New Mexico is milking a cow. Men and women from all over Latin America work, day and night, on dairy farms in and around the city of Portales. Many of them even live onsite. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear what happened when a dairy farmer, a couple of Hispanic pastors and a pastor’s wife who didn’t mind getting her feet dirty realized there was an enormous gospel opportunity right under their noses. Go to sendrelief.org/focus-areas/care-for-refugees to learn how you and your church can reach out to families who’ve come to your community from other countries. No 55
The Story of Us The Story of Us https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/the-story-of-us/ Mon, 15 Feb 2021 05:00:57 +0000 No Send Relief 11:45 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/the-story-of-us/ One night several years ago, Yale Wall dreamed a dream. He was certain he saw his future children, exactly as they would one day be. If that sounds like a beginning to a story too hard to believe, wait until you hear the ending. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear a story about foster care and adoption and a handful of other miracles.

Go to SendRelief.org/foster-care-adoption to learn how you and your church can reach out to children who need shelter, protection and care.

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One night several years ago, Yale Wall dreamed a dream. He was certain he saw his future children, exactly as they would one day be. If that sounds like a beginning to a story too hard to believe, wait until you hear the ending. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear a story about foster care and adoption and a handful of other miracles.

Go to SendRelief.org/foster-care-adoption to learn how you and your church can reach out to children who need shelter, protection and care.

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One night several years ago, Yale Wall dreamed a dream. He was certain he saw his future children, exactly as they would one day be. If that sounds like a beginning to a story too hard to believe, wait until you hear the ending. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear a story about foster care and adoption and a handful of other miracles. No 54
Just Karen Just Karen https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/just-karen/ Mon, 01 Feb 2021 05:00:04 +0000 No Send Relief 12:50 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/just-karen/ Karen Vinyard will never forget the day she became a single, but still married mother. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear what Karen’s church did when her husband was unexpectedly arrested, convicted and sentenced to prison, and Karen was left to support and raise their young daughter on her own.

There are millions of children in North America with an incarcerated parent. Learn how you and your church can help hurting families at SendRelief.org.

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Karen Vinyard will never forget the day she became a single, but still married mother. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear what Karen’s church did when her husband was unexpectedly arrested, convicted and sentenced to prison, and Karen was left to support and raise their young daughter on her own.

There are millions of children in North America with an incarcerated parent. Learn how you and your church can help hurting families at SendRelief.org.

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Karen Vinyard will never forget the day she became a single, but still married mother. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear what Karen’s church did when her husband was unexpectedly arrested, convicted and sentenced to prison, and Karen was left to support and raise their young daughter on her own. There are millions of children in North America with an incarcerated parent. Learn how you and your church can help hurting families at SendRelief.org. No 53
The Good Fight The Good Fight https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/the-good-fight/ Mon, 18 Jan 2021 05:00:07 +0000 No Send Relief 9:19 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/the-good-fight/ Christa Lynn Hicks is a fighter, just like her mother was. But now that she’s a grownup, Christa Lynn fights different, nobler battles. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear how a little girl miraculously escaped a world of violence, homelessness, prostitution and trafficking and now as an adult helps other young people do the same.

Learn how you and your church can help victims of human trafficking at SendRelief.org/Human-Trafficking

To learn more about Christa Lynn Hicks’ ministry and how you and your church can meet needs and change the lives of people trapped in the world of human trafficking, listen to the episodes linked below from Send Relief’s Adopting and Fostering Home podcast.

 

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Christa Lynn Hicks is a fighter, just like her mother was. But now that she’s a grownup, Christa Lynn fights different, nobler battles. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear how a little girl miraculously escaped a world of violence, homelessness, prostitution and trafficking and now as an adult helps other young people do the same.

Learn how you and your church can help victims of human trafficking at SendRelief.org/Human-Trafficking

To learn more about Christa Lynn Hicks’ ministry and how you and your church can meet needs and change the lives of people trapped in the world of human trafficking, listen to the episodes linked below from Send Relief’s Adopting and Fostering Home podcast.

 

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Christa Lynn Hicks is a fighter, just like her mother was. But now that she’s a grownup, Christa Lynn fights different, nobler battles. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear how a little girl miraculously escaped a world of violence, homelessness, prostitution and trafficking and now as an adult helps other young people do the same. No 52
No Place Like Home No Place Like Home https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/no-place-like-home/ Mon, 28 Dec 2020 05:00:37 +0000 No Send Relief 11:03 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/no-place-like-home/ It’d always seemed to Kempton Turner that East St. Louis was the kind of place people leave. After all, his hometown has a murder rate 19 times the national average and two out of every three kids here live below the poverty line. But this is not a story about the kind of place people want to leave. This is a story about a city where a man who once left as a prodigal son is now welcomed back as a modern-day Nehemiah.

January is Poverty Awareness Month. Find out how you can help strengthen communities at SendRelief.org.

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It’d always seemed to Kempton Turner that East St. Louis was the kind of place people leave. After all, his hometown has a murder rate 19 times the national average and two out of every three kids here live below the poverty line. But this is not a story about the kind of place people want to leave. This is a story about a city where a man who once left as a prodigal son is now welcomed back as a modern-day Nehemiah.

January is Poverty Awareness Month. Find out how you can help strengthen communities at SendRelief.org.

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It’d always seemed to Kempton Turner that East St. Louis was the kind of place people leave. After all, his hometown has a murder rate 19 times the national average and two out of every three kids here live below the poverty line. But this is not a story about the kind of place people want to leave. This is a story about a city where a man who once left as a prodigal son is now welcomed back as a modern-day Nehemiah. No 51
Let There Be Electricity … Again Let There Be Electricity … Again https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/let-there-be-electricity-again/ Mon, 07 Dec 2020 11:49:55 +0000 No Send Relief 13:21 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/let-there-be-electricity-again/ What do you do when it feels like you can’t do anything? On a special milestone episode of Stories of Hope, find out what happens when one of the most destructive hurricanes in history hits Jorge Santiago’s Puerto Rico hometown.

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What do you do when it feels like you can’t do anything? On a special milestone episode of Stories of Hope, find out what happens when one of the most destructive hurricanes in history hits Jorge Santiago’s Puerto Rico hometown.

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What do you do when it feels like you can’t do anything? On a special milestone episode of Stories of Hope, find out what happens when one of the most destructive hurricanes in history hits Jorge Santiago’s Puerto Rico hometown. No 50
Raising a Red Flag Raising a Red Flag https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/raising-a-red-flag/ Mon, 23 Nov 2020 05:00:48 +0000 No Send Relief 10:38 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/raising-a-red-flag/ When the Colombian government issued a mandatory, nationwide COVID lockdown, no one imagined people living in low income, indigenous communities might starve. This is a story about what missionaries Mike and Tisha Jones did after they heard officials instructing anyone who was desperate to hang a red flag outside their home.

Learn how you and your church can help feed hungry people at SendRelief.org.

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When the Colombian government issued a mandatory, nationwide COVID lockdown, no one imagined people living in low income, indigenous communities might starve. This is a story about what missionaries Mike and Tisha Jones did after they heard officials instructing anyone who was desperate to hang a red flag outside their home.

Learn how you and your church can help feed hungry people at SendRelief.org.

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When the Colombian government issued a mandatory, nationwide COVID lockdown, no one imagined people living in low income, indigenous communities might starve. This is a story about what missionaries Mike and Tisha Jones did after they heard officials instructing anyone who was desperate to hang a red flag outside their home. Learn how you and your church can help feed hungry people at SendRelief.org. No 49
Telli on Tuesday Telli on Tuesday https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/telli-on-tuesday/ Mon, 09 Nov 2020 04:00:33 +0000 No Send Relief 12:15 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/telli-on-tuesday/ Telli’s life is probably not like yours. Telli is a homeless musician in New Orleans who scrounges for food and sleeps on the streets. Earlier this year, we asked Telli to record a daily audio diary. On this episode of Stories of Hope, walk a mile in Telli’s shoes and learn what it’s really like when you have nowhere to go.

Go to SendRelief.org/Poverty to learn how you and your church can reach out to people who lack the basics of life.

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Telli’s life is probably not like yours. Telli is a homeless musician in New Orleans who scrounges for food and sleeps on the streets. Earlier this year, we asked Telli to record a daily audio diary. On this episode of Stories of Hope, walk a mile in Telli’s shoes and learn what it’s really like when you have nowhere to go.

Go to SendRelief.org/Poverty to learn how you and your church can reach out to people who lack the basics of life.

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Telli's life is probably not like yours. Telli is a homeless musician in New Orleans who scrounges for food and sleeps on the streets. Earlier this year, we asked Telli to record a daily audio diary. On this episode of Stories of Hope, walk a mile in Telli's shoes and learn what it’s really like when you have nowhere to go. Go to SendRelief.org/Poverty to learn how you and your church can reach out to people who lack the basics of life. No
The Recyclers The Recyclers https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/the-recyclers/ Mon, 26 Oct 2020 04:00:35 +0000 No Send Relief 9:36 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/the-recyclers/ The first time Jason McGibbon heard them it was the middle of the night. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear what happened when Jason then decided to meet, and then help the people of Hamilton, Ontario, who go thru dumpsters and trash cans in order to survive.

For practical ideas on how you and your church can help people who live in poverty go to SendRelief.org

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The first time Jason McGibbon heard them it was the middle of the night. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear what happened when Jason then decided to meet, and then help the people of Hamilton, Ontario, who go thru dumpsters and trash cans in order to survive.

For practical ideas on how you and your church can help people who live in poverty go to SendRelief.org

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The first time Jason McGibbon heard them it was the middle of the night. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear what happened when Jason then decided to meet, and then help the people of Hamilton, Ontario, who go thru dumpsters and trash cans in order to survive. For practical ideas on how you and your church can help people who live in poverty go to SendRelief.org. No
Your Debt Has Been Paid Your Debt Has Been Paid https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/your-debt-has-been-paid/ Mon, 12 Oct 2020 04:00:17 +0000 No Send Relief 9:27 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/your-debt-has-been-paid/ Right now, 79-million Americans are having to make a choice: pay for food and shelter or pay medical bills. In this episode of Stories of Hope hear what happened when a church plant in Boston discovered a way they could erase medical debt for several thousand of their neighbors.

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Right now, 79-million Americans are having to make a choice: pay for food and shelter or pay medical bills. In this episode of Stories of Hope hear what happened when a church plant in Boston discovered a way they could erase medical debt for several thousand of their neighbors.

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Right now, 79-million Americans are having to make a choice: pay for food and shelter or pay medical bills. In this episode of Stories of Hope hear what happened when a church plant in Boston discovered a way they could erase medical debt for several thousand of their neighbors. No
Hungry For More Hungry For More https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/hungry-for-more/ Mon, 28 Sep 2020 10:00:22 +0000 No Send Relief 11:09 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=23946 Bruce ate out of garbage cans. Now, Bruce helps feed hungry people on New York City’s Lower East Side. On the next episode of Stories of Hope, hear his story and learn how you and your church can help feed hungry people all around the world.

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Bruce ate out of garbage cans. Now, Bruce helps feed hungry people on New York City’s Lower East Side. On the next episode of Stories of Hope, hear his story and learn how you and your church can help feed hungry people all around the world.

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Bruce ate out of garbage cans. Now, Bruce helps feed hungry people on New York City’s Lower East Side. On the next episode of Stories of Hope, hear his story and learn how you and your church can help feed hungry people all around the world. No
Vs. Vs. https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/vs/ Mon, 14 Sep 2020 10:00:58 +0000 No Send Relief 11:09 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=23874 One person vs. another. One world view vs. another. Versus is a powerful word. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear two stories about how churches in multi-racial, multi-ethnic communities met their neighbors’ physical needs, and in doing so, learned how God’s love is more powerful than anything that divides us.

Go to SendRelief.org to learn more about how you and your church can tangibly share the love and hope of Christ with people whose lives have been affected by coronavirus.  

Go to Namb.net/undivided to learn more about the role God has called you and your church to play in racial reconciliation.

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One person vs. another. One world view vs. another. Versus is a powerful word. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear two stories about how churches in multi-racial, multi-ethnic communities met their neighbors’ physical needs, and in doing so, learned how God’s love is more powerful than anything that divides us.

Go to SendRelief.org to learn more about how you and your church can tangibly share the love and hope of Christ with people whose lives have been affected by coronavirus.  

Go to Namb.net/undivided to learn more about the role God has called you and your church to play in racial reconciliation.

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One person vs. another. One world view vs. another. Versus is a powerful word. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear two stories about how churches in multi-racial, multi-ethnic communities met their neighbors’ physical needs, and in doing so, learned how God’s love is more powerful than anything that divides us. Go to SendRelief.org to learn more about how you and your church can tangibly share the love and hope of Christ with people whose lives have been affected by coronavirus. Go to Namb.net/undivided to learn more about the role God has called you and your church to play in racial reconciliation. No
All Roads Lead Here All Roads Lead Here https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/all-roads-lead-here/ Mon, 31 Aug 2020 08:00:44 +0000 No Send Relief 11:38 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=23811 Columbus, Georgia might not be the most well-known destination for families moving to America from Azerbaijan or Saudi Arabia or Peru. But in this episode of Stories of Hope, hear why people from over 100 different countries are coming to this small Southern town, and how they’re met with extreme, life-changing Southern hospitality when they arrive.

Learn how you and your church can build witnessing build relationships with internationals in your community at SendRelief.orRefugees-Internationals.

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Columbus, Georgia might not be the most well-known destination for families moving to America from Azerbaijan or Saudi Arabia or Peru. But in this episode of Stories of Hope, hear why people from over 100 different countries are coming to this small Southern town, and how they’re met with extreme, life-changing Southern hospitality when they arrive.

Learn how you and your church can build witnessing build relationships with internationals in your community at SendRelief.orRefugees-Internationals.

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Columbus, Georgia might not be the most well-known destination for families moving to America from Azerbaijan or Saudi Arabia or Peru. But in this episode of Stories of Hope, hear why people from over 100 different countries are coming to this small Southern town, and how they’re met with extreme, life-changing Southern hospitality when they arrive. Learn how you and your church can build witnessing build relationships with internationals in your community at SendRelief.org/Refugees-Internationals No
Let Me Tell You 'Bout My Best Friend Let Me Tell You 'Bout My Best Friend https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/let-me-tell-you-bout-my-best-friend/ Mon, 17 Aug 2020 08:00:12 +0000 No Send Relief 10:45 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=23648 Taylor Field and Vaughn McLamb were the oddest of odd couples. They had absolutely nothing in common. This is the story of how Taylor and Vaughn became friends

Visit SendRelief.org/mybestfriend to see and hear from Vaughn McLamb in a video we produced 10 years ago when he talked about the impact Taylor and Graffiti Church had on his life.

Go to SendRelief.org/Poverty to learn how you and your church can reach out to people who live in challenging inner-city environments.

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Taylor Field and Vaughn McLamb were the oddest of odd couples. They had absolutely nothing in common. This is the story of how Taylor and Vaughn became friends

Visit SendRelief.org/mybestfriend to see and hear from Vaughn McLamb in a video we produced 10 years ago when he talked about the impact Taylor and Graffiti Church had on his life.

Go to SendRelief.org/Poverty to learn how you and your church can reach out to people who live in challenging inner-city environments.

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Taylor Field and Vaughn McLamb were the oddest of odd couples. They had absolutely nothing in common. This is the story of how Taylor and Vaughn became friends. Visit SendRelief.org/mybestfriend to see and hear from Vaughn McLamb in a video we produced 10 years ago when he talked about the impact Taylor and Graffiti Church had on his life. No
Living at Ground Zero Living at Ground Zero https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/living-at-ground-zero/ Mon, 03 Aug 2020 07:36:54 +0000 No Send Relief 11:46 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=23541 Ask anyone where COVID-19 is at its worst and not many people would think of the Navajo Nation reservation. In this episode of Stories of Hope, meet two people—a pastor and a rancher—who both received very strange and very unexpected calls for help from families living in communities that have been hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic. 

Go to SendRelief.org to learn more about how you and your church can tangibly share the love and hope of Christ with people whose lives have been affected by coronavirus.

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Ask anyone where COVID-19 is at its worst and not many people would think of the Navajo Nation reservation. In this episode of Stories of Hope, meet two people—a pastor and a rancher—who both received very strange and very unexpected calls for help from families living in communities that have been hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic. 

Go to SendRelief.org to learn more about how you and your church can tangibly share the love and hope of Christ with people whose lives have been affected by coronavirus.

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Ask anyone where COVID-19 is at its worst and not many people would think of the Navajo Nation reservation. In this episode of Stories of Hope, meet two people—a pastor and a rancher—who both received very strange and very unexpected calls for help from families living in communities that have been hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic. Go to SendRelief.org to learn more about how you and your church can tangibly share the love and hope of Christ with people whose lives have been affected by coronavirus. No
The Things Ashley Thought The Things Ashley Thought https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/the-things-ashley-thought/ Wed, 22 Jul 2020 19:39:18 +0000 No Send Relief 11:54 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=23473 Ashley Johnson thought she was going to die. She thought there was nowhere else to go once you’d hit the bottom. But Ashley thought wrong. This is a story about how an ex-Sunday School teacher mother of two came back from the dead.

Learn how you and your church and help victims of human trafficking at SendRelief.org/Human-Trafficking.

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Ashley Johnson thought she was going to die. She thought there was nowhere else to go once you’d hit the bottom. But Ashley thought wrong. This is a story about how an ex-Sunday School teacher mother of two came back from the dead.

Learn how you and your church and help victims of human trafficking at SendRelief.org/Human-Trafficking.

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Ashley Johnson thought she was going to die. She thought there was nowhere else to go once you’d hit the bottom. But Ashley thought wrong. This is a story about how an ex-Sunday School teacher mother of two came back from the dead.   Learn how you and your church and help victims of human trafficking at SendRelief.org/Human-Trafficking. No
The Invisibles The Invisibles https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/the-invisibles/ Mon, 06 Jul 2020 08:00:16 +0000 No Send Relief 10:57 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=23347 Some people see what no one else can see. In this episode of Stories of Hope, meet two of those people—one in Alaska, the other in Oklahoma—and hear about the superhuman steps they’re willing to take so that no one in their community has to try and survive a pandemic on their own.

Go to SendRelief.org to learn more about how you and your church can tangibly share the love and hope of Christ with people whose lives have been affected by coronavirus.

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Some people see what no one else can see. In this episode of Stories of Hope, meet two of those people—one in Alaska, the other in Oklahoma—and hear about the superhuman steps they’re willing to take so that no one in their community has to try and survive a pandemic on their own.

Go to SendRelief.org to learn more about how you and your church can tangibly share the love and hope of Christ with people whose lives have been affected by coronavirus.

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Some people see what no one else can see. In this episode of Stories of Hope, meet two of those people—one in Alaska, the other in Oklahoma—and hear about the superhuman steps they’re willing to take so that no one in their community has to try and survive a pandemic on their own.    Go to SendRelief.org to learn more about how you and your church can tangibly share the love and hope of Christ with people whose lives have been affected by coronavirus. No
Colleen Loves Peter Colleen Loves Peter https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/colleen-loves-peter/ Mon, 22 Jun 2020 08:00:38 +0000 No Send Relief 10:00 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=23298 COVID-19 has held our attention for three months. But problems like poverty, broken families, and racial division have been around much longer. In this special episode of Stories of Hope, Colleen Smith, a single white woman living in inner-city Baltimore, tells a story about adoption, race, Jesus and a thousand other important things.

Go to SendRelief.org/foster-care-adoption to learn how you and your church can reach out to children who need shelter, protection and care.

Go to Namb.net/undivided for resources that can help you and your church discover the role God calls believers to play in racial reconciliation.

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COVID-19 has held our attention for three months. But problems like poverty, broken families, and racial division have been around much longer. In this special episode of Stories of Hope, Colleen Smith, a single white woman living in inner-city Baltimore, tells a story about adoption, race, Jesus and a thousand other important things.

Go to SendRelief.org/foster-care-adoption to learn how you and your church can reach out to children who need shelter, protection and care.

Go to Namb.net/undivided for resources that can help you and your church discover the role God calls believers to play in racial reconciliation.

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COVID-19 has held our attention for three months. But problems like poverty, broken families, and racial division have been around much longer. In this special episode of Stories of Hope, Colleen Smith, a single white woman living in inner-city Baltimore, tells a story about adoption, race, Jesus and a thousand other important things. Go to SendRelief.org/foster-care-adoption to learn how you and your church can reach out to children who need shelter, protection and care. Go to Namb.net/undivided for resources that can help you and your church discover the role God calls believers to play in racial reconciliation. No
The Day the World Stopped The Day the World Stopped https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/the-day-the-world-stopped/ Mon, 08 Jun 2020 08:00:25 +0000 No Send Relief 10:00 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=23202 People in Beauregard, Alabama call March 3, 2019, “the day the world stopped.” It’s the day a tornado touched down here and killed 23 people. This is a story about how one congregation caught in the path of that storm helped their neighbors see that even when the world stopped, God’s love did not

Go to SendRelief.org/crisis-response to learn how you and your church can reach out to people whose homes and lives have been upended in a disaster .

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People in Beauregard, Alabama call March 3, 2019, “the day the world stopped.” It’s the day a tornado touched down here and killed 23 people. This is a story about how one congregation caught in the path of that storm helped their neighbors see that even when the world stopped, God’s love did not

Go to SendRelief.org/crisis-response to learn how you and your church can reach out to people whose homes and lives have been upended in a disaster .

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People in Beauregard, Alabama call March 3, 2019, “the day the world stopped.” It’s the day a tornado touched down here and killed 23 people. This is a story about how one congregation caught in the path of that storm helped their neighbors see that even when the world stopped, God’s love did not Go to SendRelief.org/crisis-response to learn how you and your church can reach out to people whose homes and lives have been upended in a disaster . No
For Such a Time as This For Such a Time as This https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/for-such-a-time-as-this/ Mon, 25 May 2020 10:00:49 +0000 No Send Relief 10:15 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=23151 No one plans for a pandemic. But in this episode of Stories of Hope, hear how God used a hurricane to prepare a group of New Orleans churches for the work of saving lives and sharing Christ in communities hardest hit by COVID-19.

Go to SendRelief.org to learn more about how you and your church can tangibly share the love and hope of Christ with people whose lives have been affected by coronavirus.

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No one plans for a pandemic. But in this episode of Stories of Hope, hear how God used a hurricane to prepare a group of New Orleans churches for the work of saving lives and sharing Christ in communities hardest hit by COVID-19.

Go to SendRelief.org to learn more about how you and your church can tangibly share the love and hope of Christ with people whose lives have been affected by coronavirus.

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No one plans for a pandemic. But in this episode of Stories of Hope, hear how God used a hurricane to prepare a group of New Orleans churches for the work of saving lives and sharing Christ in communities hardest hit by COVID-19. Go to SendRelief.org to learn more about how you and your church can tangibly share the love and hope of Christ with people whose lives have been affected by coronavirus. No
The Grand Mother The Grand Mother https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/the-grand-mother/ Mon, 11 May 2020 08:00:04 +0000 No Send Relief 11:02 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=23076 When Sandra Viena, a 70-something year old grandmother in inner-city Detroit, decided she wanted to adopt two special needs children, everyone said she was crazy. Fortunately, Sandra Viena never cared much about what other people said. This is a story about foster care and adoption and about how the Viena family came to be a part of God’s family.

Go to SendRelief.org/foster-care-adoption to learn how you and your church can reach out to people whose homes and lives have been upended in a disaster .

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When Sandra Viena, a 70-something year old grandmother in inner-city Detroit, decided she wanted to adopt two special needs children, everyone said she was crazy. Fortunately, Sandra Viena never cared much about what other people said. This is a story about foster care and adoption and about how the Viena family came to be a part of God’s family.

Go to SendRelief.org/foster-care-adoption to learn how you and your church can reach out to people whose homes and lives have been upended in a disaster .

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When Sandra Viena, a 70-something year old grandmother in inner-city Detroit, decided she wanted to adopt two special needs children, everyone said she was crazy. Fortunately, Sandra Viena never cared much about what other people said. This is a story about foster care and adoption and about how the Viena family came to be a part of God’s family. Go to SendRelief.org/foster-care-adoption to learn how you and your church can reach out to people whose homes and lives have been upended in a disaster. No
The Age of Coronavirus, Part Six The Age of Coronavirus, Part Six https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/the-age-of-coronavirus-part-six/ Mon, 27 Apr 2020 11:04:40 +0000 No Send Relief 21:00 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=22988 One month ago, Lexie Green began recording a daily video journal to help her cope with her job as an ICU nurse at a New Orleans hospital. In this episode of Stories of Hope, here what happened when Lexie, a former Send Relief Gen Send missionary, decided to share her private diary with the rest of the world. And then, Bryant Wright was named as the new president of Send Relief just days before COVID-19 changed the world. He’ll share what he’s learned in the last two months about what churches can do, and are doing, to meet needs and share Christ.

Go to SendRelief.org to learn more about how you and your church can tangibly share the love and hope of Christ with people whose lives have been affected by coronavirus.

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One month ago, Lexie Green began recording a daily video journal to help her cope with her job as an ICU nurse at a New Orleans hospital. In this episode of Stories of Hope, here what happened when Lexie, a former Send Relief Gen Send missionary, decided to share her private diary with the rest of the world. And then, Bryant Wright was named as the new president of Send Relief just days before COVID-19 changed the world. He’ll share what he’s learned in the last two months about what churches can do, and are doing, to meet needs and share Christ.

Go to SendRelief.org to learn more about how you and your church can tangibly share the love and hope of Christ with people whose lives have been affected by coronavirus.

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One month ago, Lexie Green began recording a daily video journal to help her cope with her job as an ICU nurse at a New Orleans hospital. In this episode of Stories of Hope, here what happened when Lexie, a former Send Relief Gen Send missionary, decided to share her private diary with the rest of the world. And then, Bryant Wright was named as the new president of Send Relief just days before COVID-19 changed the world. He’ll share what he’s learned in the last two months about what churches can do, and are doing, to meet needs and share Christ. No
The Age of Coronavirus, Part Five The Age of Coronavirus, Part Five https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/the-age-of-coronavirus-part-five/ Mon, 20 Apr 2020 08:00:25 +0000 No Send Relief 15:28 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=22820 In communities where people were already struggling with the basics of life, what does sending relief look like In the age of coronavirus? In this special episode of Stories of Hope, hear how missionaries at Send Relief ministry centers are bravely and creatively loving their neighbors.

Go to SendRelief.org to learn more about how you and your church can tangibly share the love and hope of Christ with people whose lives have been affected by coronavirus.

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In communities where people were already struggling with the basics of life, what does sending relief look like In the age of coronavirus? In this special episode of Stories of Hope, hear how missionaries at Send Relief ministry centers are bravely and creatively loving their neighbors.

Go to SendRelief.org to learn more about how you and your church can tangibly share the love and hope of Christ with people whose lives have been affected by coronavirus.

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In communities where people were already struggling with the basics of life, what does sending relief look like In the age of coronavirus? In this special episode of Stories of Hope, hear how missionaries at Send Relief ministry centers are bravely and creatively loving their neighbors. Go to SendRelief.org to learn more about how you and your church can tangibly share the love and hope of Christ with people whose lives have been affected by coronavirus. No
The Age of Coronavirus, Part Four The Age of Coronavirus, Part Four https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/the-age-of-coronavirus-part-four/ Mon, 13 Apr 2020 08:00:31 +0000 No Send Relief 14:50 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=22787 Everyone can do something, even now. On this special episode of Stories of Hope, hear how coronavirus quarantines have created a unique and unexpected ministry opportunity for a violinist in New Orleans. Then, there’s an important first step you should take if you want to help people who’re hurting and stressed because of COVID-19. Send Relief missionaries Taylor Field and Andrew Mann talk about a starting point for ministry that many people overlook.

Go to SendRelief.org to learn more about how you and your church can tangibly share the love and hope of Christ with people whose lives have been affected by coronavirus.

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Everyone can do something, even now. On this special episode of Stories of Hope, hear how coronavirus quarantines have created a unique and unexpected ministry opportunity for a violinist in New Orleans. Then, there’s an important first step you should take if you want to help people who’re hurting and stressed because of COVID-19. Send Relief missionaries Taylor Field and Andrew Mann talk about a starting point for ministry that many people overlook.

Go to SendRelief.org to learn more about how you and your church can tangibly share the love and hope of Christ with people whose lives have been affected by coronavirus.

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Everyone can do something, even now. On this special episode of Stories of Hope, hear how coronavirus quarantines have created a unique and unexpected ministry opportunity for a violinist in New Orleans. Then, there’s an important first step you should take if you want to help people who’re hurting and stressed because of COVID-19. Send Relief missionaries Taylor Field and Andrew Mann talk about a starting point for ministry that many people overlook. Go to SendRelief.org to learn more about how you and your church can tangibly share the love and hope of Christ with people whose lives have been affected by coronavirus. No
The Age of Coronavirus, Part Three The Age of Coronavirus, Part Three https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/the-age-of-coronavirus-part-three/ Fri, 03 Apr 2020 12:59:15 +0000 No Send Relief 17:57 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=22743 For many churches, COVID-19 is not just a health crisis. It’s a financial one as well. One small Georgia congregation has taken drastic steps to help other churches survive the age of coronavirus. Hear their story in this special episode of Stories of Hope. Then, get practical, expert advice from Send Relief missionaries Taylor Field and Andrew Mann about how you can share the love of Christ with people living on the streets, even in a time like this.

Go to SendRelief.org to learn more about how you and your church can tangibly share the love and hope of Christ with people whose lives have been affected by coronavirus.

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For many churches, COVID-19 is not just a health crisis. It’s a financial one as well. One small Georgia congregation has taken drastic steps to help other churches survive the age of coronavirus. Hear their story in this special episode of Stories of Hope. Then, get practical, expert advice from Send Relief missionaries Taylor Field and Andrew Mann about how you can share the love of Christ with people living on the streets, even in a time like this.

Go to SendRelief.org to learn more about how you and your church can tangibly share the love and hope of Christ with people whose lives have been affected by coronavirus.

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For many churches, COVID-19 is not just a health crisis. It’s a financial one as well. One small Georgia congregation has taken drastic steps to help other churches survive the age of coronavirus. Hear their story in this special episode of Stories of Hope. Then, get practical, expert advice from Send Relief missionaries Taylor Field and Andrew Mann about how you can share the love of Christ with people living on the streets, even in a time like this.   Go to SendRelief.org to learn more about how you and your church can tangibly share the love and hope of Christ with people whose lives have been affected by coronavirus. No
The Age of Coronavirus, Part Two The Age of Coronavirus, Part Two https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/the-age-of-coronavirus-part-two/ Mon, 30 Mar 2020 08:00:43 +0000 No Send Relief 9:39 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=22703 Three weeks ago, your life was probably normal. Today, it’s probably not. In this special episode of Stories of Hope, hear how two churches bravely and creatively stepped into worlds turned upside down by COVID-19.

Go to SendRelief.org to learn how you and your church can tangibly share the love and hope of Christ with people whose lives have been affected by the coronavirus.

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Three weeks ago, your life was probably normal. Today, it’s probably not. In this special episode of Stories of Hope, hear how two churches bravely and creatively stepped into worlds turned upside down by COVID-19.

Go to SendRelief.org to learn how you and your church can tangibly share the love and hope of Christ with people whose lives have been affected by the coronavirus.

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Three weeks ago, your life was probably normal. Today, it’s probably not. In this special episode of Stories of Hope, hear how two churches bravely and creatively stepped into worlds turned upside down by COVID-19. Go to SendRelief.org to learn how you and your church can tangibly share the love and hope of Christ with people whose lives have been affected by the coronavirus. No
The Age of Coronavirus, Part One The Age of Coronavirus, Part One https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/the-age-of-coronavirus-part-one/ Fri, 27 Mar 2020 08:00:12 +0000 No Send Relief 18:22 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=22684 Coronavirus has come and now nothing is as it was. In this special episode of Stories of Hope, hear how God has miraculously opened doors for a group of churches in Southern California to creatively love their most vulnerable neighbors. And then get practical, expert advice on how you and your church can share the love and hope of Christ with a frightened and stressed-out world.

Go to SendRelief.org to learn more about how you and your church can tangibly share the love and hope of Christ with people whose lives have been affected by coronavirus.

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Coronavirus has come and now nothing is as it was. In this special episode of Stories of Hope, hear how God has miraculously opened doors for a group of churches in Southern California to creatively love their most vulnerable neighbors. And then get practical, expert advice on how you and your church can share the love and hope of Christ with a frightened and stressed-out world.

Go to SendRelief.org to learn more about how you and your church can tangibly share the love and hope of Christ with people whose lives have been affected by coronavirus.

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Coronavirus has come and now nothing is as it was. In this special episode of Stories of Hope, hear how God has miraculously opened doors for a group of churches in Southern California to creatively love their most vulnerable neighbors. And then get practical, expert advice on how you and your church can share the love and hope of Christ with a frightened and stressed-out world. Go to SendRelief.org to learn more about how you and your church can tangibly share the love and hope of Christ with people whose lives have been affected by coronavirus. No
The Kid with the Whistle The Kid with the Whistle https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/the-kid-with-the-whistle/ Mon, 16 Mar 2020 13:07:41 +0000 No Send Relief 11:04 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=22643 German is ten years old and he can tell you exactly where his family keeps their whistle. For children in Ponce, Puerto Rico, the family whistle has become an important survival tool. This is a story about a powerful earthquake and even more powerful friendship that came out of that disaster between German and a Send Relief volunteer.

The hurricanes and earthquakes that have hit Puerto Rico have created ministry opportunities for every kind of church and every kind of believer. To see how you can meet needs and change lives there, go to SendRelief.org.

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German is ten years old and he can tell you exactly where his family keeps their whistle. For children in Ponce, Puerto Rico, the family whistle has become an important survival tool. This is a story about a powerful earthquake and even more powerful friendship that came out of that disaster between German and a Send Relief volunteer.

The hurricanes and earthquakes that have hit Puerto Rico have created ministry opportunities for every kind of church and every kind of believer. To see how you can meet needs and change lives there, go to SendRelief.org.

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German is ten years old and he can tell you exactly where his family keeps their whistle. For children in Ponce, Puerto Rico, the family whistle has become an important survival tool. This is a story about a powerful earthquake and even more powerful friendship that came out of that disaster between German and a Send Relief volunteer. The hurricanes and earthquakes that have hit Puerto Rico have created ministry opportunities for every kind of church and every kind of believer. To see how you can meet needs and change lives there, go to SendRelief.org. No
What Happened on Mount Washington What Happened on Mount Washington https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/what-happened-on-mount-washington/ Mon, 02 Mar 2020 13:41:42 +0000 No Send Relief 09:58 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=22579 Mary Anne Kramer tried. She’d lost most everything she owned, so she had no choice. Mary Anne reached out to anyone in Pittsburgh who she thought might be able to help her get back on her feet. No one replied. This is the story about Mary Anne’s call for help and what happened when someone finally answered.

There are hurting people just like Mary Anne in your community. Find out how you can help provide the basics of life and build witnessing relationships with them at SendRelief.org.

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Mary Anne Kramer tried. She’d lost most everything she owned, so she had no choice. Mary Anne reached out to anyone in Pittsburgh who she thought might be able to help her get back on her feet. No one replied. This is the story about Mary Anne’s call for help and what happened when someone finally answered.

There are hurting people just like Mary Anne in your community. Find out how you can help provide the basics of life and build witnessing relationships with them at SendRelief.org.

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Mary Anne Kramer tried. She’d lost most everything she owned, so she had no choice. Mary Anne reached out to anyone in Pittsburgh who she thought might be able to help her get back on her feet. No one replied. This is the story about Mary Anne’s call for help and what happened when someone finally answered. There are hurting people just like Mary Anne in your community. Find out how you can help provide the basics of life and build witnessing relationships with them at SendRelief.org. No
Signs of an Average Woman Signs of an Average Woman https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/signs-of-an-average-woman/ Mon, 17 Feb 2020 13:32:41 +0000 No Send Relief 09:58 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=22492 Phyllis Harbaugh was just average. But then God introduced her to deaf Iraqi refugees who were moving into her suburban Detroit community. In this episode of Stories of Hope, see what happened when a regular, everyday housewife was asked to do a job no one anywhere anytime had ever tried to do.

Find out how you can serve refugees and internationals at SendRelief.org.

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Phyllis Harbaugh was just average. But then God introduced her to deaf Iraqi refugees who were moving into her suburban Detroit community. In this episode of Stories of Hope, see what happened when a regular, everyday housewife was asked to do a job no one anywhere anytime had ever tried to do.

Find out how you can serve refugees and internationals at SendRelief.org.

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Phyllis Harbaugh was just average. But then God introduced her to deaf Iraqi refugees who were moving into her suburban Detroit community. In this episode of Stories of Hope, see what happened when a regular, everyday housewife was asked to do a job no one anywhere anytime had ever tried to do. Find out how you can serve refugees and internationals at SendRelief.org. No
63 Long Days 63 Long Days https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/63-long-days/ Mon, 03 Feb 2020 09:00:34 +0000 No Send Relief 09:58 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=22405 Most people would not see two months in jail as a good thing. But Crystal Harris is not “most people.” This is the story of how God used uncommon circumstances and people who are uncommonly in love with Jesus to save Crystal from a dangerous and deadly lifestyle. Some of the material in this episode is graphic and may not be suitable for young ears.

Learn how you and your church can help victims of human trafficking at SendRelief.org/Human-Trafficking.

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Most people would not see two months in jail as a good thing. But Crystal Harris is not “most people.” This is the story of how God used uncommon circumstances and people who are uncommonly in love with Jesus to save Crystal from a dangerous and deadly lifestyle. Some of the material in this episode is graphic and may not be suitable for young ears.

Learn how you and your church can help victims of human trafficking at SendRelief.org/Human-Trafficking.

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Most people would not see two months in jail as a good thing. But Crystal Harris is not “most people.” This is the story of how God used uncommon circumstances and people who are uncommonly in love with Jesus to save Crystal from a dangerous and deadly lifestyle. Some of the material in this episode is graphic and may not be suitable for young ears. Learn how you and your church can help victims of human trafficking at SendRelief.org/Human-Trafficking. No
Seeing the Invisible Seeing the Invisible https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/seeing-the-invisible/ Tue, 21 Jan 2020 09:00:47 +0000 No Send Relief 10:29 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=22360 One day, Cody Huff disappeared. This is the story of what happened when he ended up living on the streets of Las Vegas and how God is now using that experience to shine a light into places most people never see.

Go to SendRelief.org/Poverty to learn how you and your church can reach out to people who need the most basic necessities with practical help and the hope of the gospel.

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One day, Cody Huff disappeared. This is the story of what happened when he ended up living on the streets of Las Vegas and how God is now using that experience to shine a light into places most people never see.

Go to SendRelief.org/Poverty to learn how you and your church can reach out to people who need the most basic necessities with practical help and the hope of the gospel.

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One day, Cody Huff disappeared. This is the story of what happened when he ended up living on the streets of Las Vegas and how God is now using that experience to shine a light into places most people never see. Go to SendRelief.org/Poverty to learn how you and your church can reach out to people who need the most basic necessities with practical help and the hope of the gospel. No
Life and Death and Life Again Life and Death and Life Again https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/life-and-death-and-life-again/ Mon, 06 Jan 2020 13:47:13 +0000 No Send Relief 12:07 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=22291 Caskets and headstones are typically not symbols of hope and peace. But there’s nothing typical about the story of Barron Martin and Roderick Shaw. This is the story of how, in the inner-city of Memphis, Tennessee, God is turning hurt into healing.

Go to SendRelief.org/Poverty to learn how you and your church can reach out to people who live in challenging inner-city environments.

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Caskets and headstones are typically not symbols of hope and peace. But there’s nothing typical about the story of Barron Martin and Roderick Shaw. This is the story of how, in the inner-city of Memphis, Tennessee, God is turning hurt into healing.

Go to SendRelief.org/Poverty to learn how you and your church can reach out to people who live in challenging inner-city environments.

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Caskets and headstones are typically not symbols of hope and peace. But there’s nothing typical about the story of Barron Martin and Roderick Shaw. This is the story of how, in the inner-city of Memphis, Tennessee, God is turning hurt into healing. Go to SendRelief.org/Poverty to learn how you and your church can reach out to people who live in challenging inner-city environments. No
Foster Christmas Foster Christmas https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/foster-christmas/ Mon, 16 Dec 2019 12:30:26 +0000 No Send Relief 09:13 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=22275 It smells like popcorn and Fraser Fir, and it sounds like a thousand kids together in one room on Christmas morning. There are games and gifts and music and ponies and teenagers in minion costumes and grandpas in Santa hats and tables piled to the ceiling with all-you-can-eat candy. This is a story about some churches who love foster kids so much, they threw the biggest, most exclusive Christmas party in the history of Valdosta, Georgia.

Go to SendRelief.org/foster-care-adoption to learn how you and your church can reach out to children who need shelter, protection and care.

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It smells like popcorn and Fraser Fir, and it sounds like a thousand kids together in one room on Christmas morning. There are games and gifts and music and ponies and teenagers in minion costumes and grandpas in Santa hats and tables piled to the ceiling with all-you-can-eat candy. This is a story about some churches who love foster kids so much, they threw the biggest, most exclusive Christmas party in the history of Valdosta, Georgia.

Go to SendRelief.org/foster-care-adoption to learn how you and your church can reach out to children who need shelter, protection and care.

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It smells like popcorn and Fraser Fir, and it sounds like a thousand kids together in one room on Christmas morning. There are games and gifts and music and ponies and teenagers in minion costumes and grandpas in Santa hats and tables piled to the ceiling with all-you-can-eat candy. This is a story about some churches who love foster kids so much, they threw the biggest, most exclusive Christmas party in the history of Valdosta, Georgia. Go to SendRelief.org/foster-care-adoption to learn how you and your church can reach out to children who need shelter, protection and care. No
A Gift for Everyone A Gift for Everyone https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/a-gift-for-everyone/ Mon, 02 Dec 2019 14:00:19 +0000 No Send Relief 09:12 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=22255 Once a year, on a sidewalk in New York City’s Lower East Side, Christmas shoppers start lining up at midnight. But they’re not waiting to get into a store. On the next episode of Stories of Hope, find out what’s so special about this one December night and this one inner-city church that everyone is waiting to get into.

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Once a year, on a sidewalk in New York City’s Lower East Side, Christmas shoppers start lining up at midnight. But they’re not waiting to get into a store. On the next episode of Stories of Hope, find out what’s so special about this one December night and this one inner-city church that everyone is waiting to get into.

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Once a year, on a sidewalk in New York City’s Lower East Side, Christmas shoppers start lining up at midnight. But they’re not waiting to get into a store. On the next episode of Stories of Hope, find out what’s so special about this one December night and this one inner-city church that everyone is waiting to get into. No
Family Recipe Family Recipe https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/family-recipe/ Tue, 19 Nov 2019 14:47:03 +0000 No Send Relief 11:59 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=22233 Ask Jim and Jeannie Slaughenhoup about their family, and they’ll show you pictures of their grandkids in Alabama and tell you about their extended family from Syria, Pakistan and Afghanistan. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear what happened when two very ordinary grandparents started a cooking class for refugee women in Clarkston, Georgia.

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Ask Jim and Jeannie Slaughenhoup about their family, and they’ll show you pictures of their grandkids in Alabama and tell you about their extended family from Syria, Pakistan and Afghanistan. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear what happened when two very ordinary grandparents started a cooking class for refugee women in Clarkston, Georgia.

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Ask Jim and Jeannie Slaughenhoup about their family, and they’ll show you pictures of their grandkids in Alabama and tell you about their extended family from Syria, Pakistan and Afghanistan. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear what happened when two very ordinary grandparents started a cooking class for refugee women in Clarkston, Georgia. No
The Penthouse View The Penthouse View https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/the-penthouse-view/ Mon, 04 Nov 2019 09:00:11 +0000 No Send Relief 8:42 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=22215 Frank Brown lived on a Chicago subway train. He spent his days looking out the window, trying to make himself invisible, and asking God, “Why me?” In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear what happened when an inner-city Chicago church gave Frank the keys to his very own penthouse.

Go to SendRelief.org/poverty to learn how you can meet needs and change the lives of people in your community who need to find a home.

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Frank Brown lived on a Chicago subway train. He spent his days looking out the window, trying to make himself invisible, and asking God, “Why me?” In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear what happened when an inner-city Chicago church gave Frank the keys to his very own penthouse.

Go to SendRelief.org/poverty to learn how you can meet needs and change the lives of people in your community who need to find a home.

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Frank Brown lived on a Chicago subway train. He spent his days looking out the window, trying to make himself invisible, and asking God, “Why me?” In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear what happened when an inner-city Chicago church gave Frank the keys to his very own penthouse. Go to SendRelief.org/poverty to learn how you can meet needs and change the lives of people in your community who need to find a home. No
Happily Ever After Happily Ever After https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/happily-ever-after/ Mon, 21 Oct 2019 08:00:10 +0000 No Send Relief 8:42 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=22181 Drea was a good girl who made bad decisions. In this episode of Stories of Hope, find out how easy it was for Drea to end up on the streets and how hard it was for her to leave the world of human trafficking behind.

Go to SendRelief.org/human-trafficking to learn how you and your church can reach out to people like Drea.

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Drea was a good girl who made bad decisions. In this episode of Stories of Hope, find out how easy it was for Drea to end up on the streets and how hard it was for her to leave the world of human trafficking behind.

Go to SendRelief.org/human-trafficking to learn how you and your church can reach out to people like Drea.

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Drea was a good girl who made bad decisions. In this episode of Stories of Hope, find out how easy it was for Drea to end up on the streets and how hard it was for her to leave the world of human trafficking behind. Go to SendRelief.org/human-trafficking to learn how you and your church can reach out to people like Drea. No
Bless Petersburg Bless Petersburg https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/bless-petersburg/ Mon, 07 Oct 2019 08:00:48 +0000 No Send Relief 10:49 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=22171 Pastor Joey Anthony didn’t set out to save someone’s life. He just wanted to find a way for his Colonial Heights, Virginia, church to meet the needs of people in their community. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear how the people of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church blessed their neighbors in ways they never thought possible.

Go to SendRelief.org/Poverty to learn how you can meet needs in your community through the Home Fire Campaign.

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Pastor Joey Anthony didn’t set out to save someone’s life. He just wanted to find a way for his Colonial Heights, Virginia, church to meet the needs of people in their community. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear how the people of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church blessed their neighbors in ways they never thought possible.

Go to SendRelief.org/Poverty to learn how you can meet needs in your community through the Home Fire Campaign.

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Pastor Joey Anthony didn’t set out to save someone’s life. He just wanted to find a way for his Colonial Heights, Virginia, church to meet the needs of people in their community. In this episode of Stories of Hope, hear how the people of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church blessed their neighbors in ways they never thought possible. Go to SendRelief.org/poverty to learn how you can meet needs in your community through the Home Fire Campaign. No
The Golden Ticket The Golden Ticket https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/the-golden-ticket/ Mon, 23 Sep 2019 08:00:00 +0000 No Send Relief 10:49 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=22147 James Kamara wanted out. But he was trapped in his old, violent, gang-banging life—trapped until the day they came looking for him. He never imagined—no one could have ever imagined—what would happen once they found him.

Go to SendRelief.org/Poverty to learn how you and your church can reach out to people like James who live in challenging inner-city environments

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James Kamara wanted out. But he was trapped in his old, violent, gang-banging life—trapped until the day they came looking for him. He never imagined—no one could have ever imagined—what would happen once they found him.

Go to SendRelief.org/Poverty to learn how you and your church can reach out to people like James who live in challenging inner-city environments

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James Kamara wanted out. But he was trapped in his old, violent, gang-banging life—trapped until the day they came looking for him. He never imagined—no one could have ever imagined—what would happen once they found him. Go to SendRelief.org/Poverty to learn how you and your church can reach out to people like James who live in challenging inner-city environments. No
The Secret Inside the Box The Secret Inside the Box https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/the-secret-inside-the-box/ Mon, 09 Sep 2019 16:06:35 +0000 No Send Relief 10:49 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=22121 James kept a box underneath his bed, and no one but him knew what was inside. But then everything changed when Colleen Smith and her volunteers at GEM, an East Baltimore kid’s mentoring ministry, discovered the secret inside the box.

Learn you and your church can build witnessing relationships with inner-city kids at SendRelief.org/Poverty.

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James kept a box underneath his bed, and no one but him knew what was inside. But then everything changed when Colleen Smith and her volunteers at GEM, an East Baltimore kid’s mentoring ministry, discovered the secret inside the box.

Learn you and your church can build witnessing relationships with inner-city kids at SendRelief.org/Poverty.

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James kept a box underneath his bed, and no one but him knew what was inside. But then everything changed when Colleen Smith and her volunteers at GEM, an East Baltimore kid’s mentoring ministry, discovered the secret inside the box. Learn you and your church can build witnessing relationships with inner-city kids at SendRelief.org/Poverty. No
Safe Haven in Mott Haven Safe Haven in Mott Haven https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/safe-haven-in-mott-haven/ Mon, 26 Aug 2019 17:37:57 +0000 No Send Relief 10:21 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=22071 Statistically speaking, New York City’s South Bronx neighborhood of Mott Haven is one of the most difficult and dangerous places in America to raise children. Fifteen years ago, Andrew Mann moved here from a rural Missouri community to do what he calls “upside down” ministry. What has happened since then is quite a story.

Learn how you and your church can reach out to families living in challenging inner-city environments at SendRelief.org/Poverty.

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Statistically speaking, New York City’s South Bronx neighborhood of Mott Haven is one of the most difficult and dangerous places in America to raise children. Fifteen years ago, Andrew Mann moved here from a rural Missouri community to do what he calls “upside down” ministry. What has happened since then is quite a story.

Learn how you and your church can reach out to families living in challenging inner-city environments at SendRelief.org/Poverty.

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Statistically speaking, New York City’s South Bronx neighborhood of Mott Haven is one of the most difficult and dangerous places in America to raise children. Fifteen years ago, Andrew Mann moved here from a rural Missouri community to do what he calls “upside down” ministry. What has happened since then is quite a story. Learn how you and your church can reach out to families living in challenging inner-city environments at SendRelief.org/Poverty. No
Afterschool Special Afterschool Special https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/afterschool-special/ Mon, 12 Aug 2019 08:00:09 +0000 No Send Relief 11:08 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=22054 They were once perhaps the happiest kids to see the school day end and the most reluctant to start homework. Now, refugee kids in Clarkston, Georgia, race across a church parking lot to see who can get to their homework first. Find out what changed in this episode of Stories of Hope.

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They were once perhaps the happiest kids to see the school day end and the most reluctant to start homework. Now, refugee kids in Clarkston, Georgia, race across a church parking lot to see who can get to their homework first. Find out what changed in this episode of Stories of Hope.

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They were once perhaps the happiest kids to see the school day end and the most reluctant to start homework. Now, refugee kids in Clarkston, Georgia, race across a church parking lot to see who can get to their homework first. Find out what changed in this episode of Stories of Hope. No
Second Chances and Second Steps Second Chances and Second Steps https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/second-chances-and-second-steps/ Mon, 29 Jul 2019 15:25:02 +0000 No Send Relief 10:35 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=22044 Any good mother will tell you—vegetables are good for you. But when Renee Parsons and Central Baptist Church in Ashland, Kentucky met Amber Sammons, a homeless heroin addict, they learned there’s a lot more potential for good in a vegetable than most anyone ever realized.

To learn more about how God is using churches in Appalachia to meet needs and change lives of men, women and children worn down by poverty, go to SendRelief.org.

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Any good mother will tell you—vegetables are good for you. But when Renee Parsons and Central Baptist Church in Ashland, Kentucky met Amber Sammons, a homeless heroin addict, they learned there’s a lot more potential for good in a vegetable than most anyone ever realized.

To learn more about how God is using churches in Appalachia to meet needs and change lives of men, women and children worn down by poverty, go to SendRelief.org.

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Any good mother will tell you—vegetables are good for you. But when Renee Parsons and Central Baptist Church in Ashland, Kentucky met Amber Sammons, a homeless heroin addict, they learned there’s a lot more potential for good in a vegetable than most anyone ever realized. To learn more about how God is using churches in Appalachia to meet needs and change lives of men, women and children worn down by poverty, go to SendRelief.org No
Hidden in Plain Sight Hidden in Plain Sight https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/hidden-in-plain-sight/ Mon, 15 Jul 2019 08:00:41 +0000 No Send Relief 7:55 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=22023 A small town in rural Alabama is the last place you might expect to find victims of human trafficking. This is what happened when a self-described “Vacation Bible School lady” discovered them in her own community. Some of the material in this episode is graphic and may not be suitable for young ears. Learn how to help victims of human trafficking in tangible ways at SendRelief.org/Human-Trafficking.

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A small town in rural Alabama is the last place you might expect to find victims of human trafficking. This is what happened when a self-described “Vacation Bible School lady” discovered them in her own community. Some of the material in this episode is graphic and may not be suitable for young ears. Learn how to help victims of human trafficking in tangible ways at SendRelief.org/Human-Trafficking.

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A small town in rural Alabama is the last place you might expect to find victims of human trafficking. This is what happened when a self-described “Vacation Bible School lady” discovered them in her own community. Some of the material in this episode is graphic and may not be suitable for young ears. Learn how to help victims of human trafficking in tangible ways at SendRelief.org/Human-Trafficking. No
My Church Came to Me My Church Came to Me https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/my-church-came-to-me/ Mon, 01 Jul 2019 14:25:01 +0000 No Send Relief 7:55 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=22013 When opportunity knocked, Margaret Schreve, the children’s minister at Houston River Baptist Church in Sulfur, Louisiana, knew she had to respond. But when she thought about what it would take for her small-town church to launch a big-city ministry, she knew she needed expert help. Fortunately for her, she knew just the right expert to call.

Learn more about the Graffiti 2 Ministry Center at SendRelief.org/Ministry-Centers.

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When opportunity knocked, Margaret Schreve, the children’s minister at Houston River Baptist Church in Sulfur, Louisiana, knew she had to respond. But when she thought about what it would take for her small-town church to launch a big-city ministry, she knew she needed expert help. Fortunately for her, she knew just the right expert to call.

Learn more about the Graffiti 2 Ministry Center at SendRelief.org/Ministry-Centers.

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When opportunity knocked, Margaret Schreve, the children’s minister at Houston River Baptist Church in Sulfur, Louisiana, knew she had to respond. But when she thought about what it would take for her small-town church to launch a big-city ministry, she knew she needed expert help. Fortunately for her, she knew just the right expert to call. Learn more about the Graffiti 2 Ministry Center at SendRelief.org/Ministry-Centers. No
Welcome to America Welcome to America https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/welcome-to-america/ Tue, 18 Jun 2019 15:30:13 +0000 No Send Relief 29:34 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=21990 Seven days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, Cynthia Martin and her team of volunteers are on call.  Refugees in Las Vegas know when they need a ride, an English-speaker, or just a friend, the Christians from Cynthia’s Safely Home ministry are the ones to call. This is the story of how far one or two simple acts of kindness can go.

Learn how your church can minister to refugees at the Send Relief Ministry Center in Clarkston, Georgia.

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Seven days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, Cynthia Martin and her team of volunteers are on call.  Refugees in Las Vegas know when they need a ride, an English-speaker, or just a friend, the Christians from Cynthia’s Safely Home ministry are the ones to call. This is the story of how far one or two simple acts of kindness can go.

Learn how your church can minister to refugees at the Send Relief Ministry Center in Clarkston, Georgia.

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Seven days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, Cynthia Martin and her team of volunteers are on call.  Refugees in Las Vegas know when they need a ride, an English-speaker, or just a friend, the Christians from Cynthia’s Safely Home ministry are the ones to call. This is the story of how far one or two simple acts of kindness can go. No
Zera’s Promise Zera’s Promise https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/zeras-promise/ Mon, 03 Jun 2019 08:00:39 +0000 No Send Relief 09:21 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=21941 A long time ago, a lonely little girl living in a refugee camp made a promise to God. That little girl’s name was Zera. In her native language of Kirundi, “Zera” means “seed” so it made perfect sense for God to grow Zera’s promise into something big and beautiful.

Learn more about the GenSend program for college students at SendRelief.org/GenSend.

Find out how you can serve refugees and internationals at SendRelief.org

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A long time ago, a lonely little girl living in a refugee camp made a promise to God. That little girl’s name was Zera. In her native language of Kirundi, “Zera” means “seed” so it made perfect sense for God to grow Zera’s promise into something big and beautiful.

Learn more about the GenSend program for college students at SendRelief.org/GenSend.

Find out how you can serve refugees and internationals at SendRelief.org

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A long time ago, a lonely little girl living in a refugee camp made a promise to God. That little girl’s name was Zera. In her native language of Kirundi, “Zera” means “seed” so it made perfect sense for God to grow Zera’s promise into something big and beautiful. Learn more about the GenSend program for college students at SendRelief.org/GenSend. Find out how you can serve refugees and internationals at SendRelief.org. No
Imagine Me Imagine Me https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/imagine-me/ Mon, 20 May 2019 08:00:36 +0000 No Send Relief 09:21 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=21826 These are the lies little girls hear—how many curves you have, how many heads you turn—this is what determines your worth. But when one lady in Baltimore decided girls in her neighborhood needed someone to tell them the truth, something unexpected happened.

Learn how you and your church can mentor children in struggling communities at SendRelief.org.

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These are the lies little girls hear—how many curves you have, how many heads you turn—this is what determines your worth. But when one lady in Baltimore decided girls in her neighborhood needed someone to tell them the truth, something unexpected happened.

Learn how you and your church can mentor children in struggling communities at SendRelief.org.

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These are the lies little girls hear—how many curves you have, how many heads you turn—this is what determines your worth. But when one lady in Baltimore decided girls in her neighborhood needed someone to tell them the truth, something unexpected happened. Learn how you and your church can mentor children in struggling communities at SendRelief.org. No
Let’s Bring ‘em Home Let’s Bring ‘em Home https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/lets-bring-em-home/ Mon, 06 May 2019 15:15:06 +0000 No Send Relief 09:21 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=21796 One day, Jon and Carly Souza were newlyweds. The next day, they were the parents of four children, five and under. In this episode of Stories of Hope, spend a day with the Souzas, now a Las Vegas family of nine, and discover the heroic and humdrum steps they took to become an instant family.

Learn how you and your church can get involved in foster care at SendRelief.org, and get practical tips and tools on the Adopting and Fostering Home Podcast, also from Send Relief.

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One day, Jon and Carly Souza were newlyweds. The next day, they were the parents of four children, five and under. In this episode of Stories of Hope, spend a day with the Souzas, now a Las Vegas family of nine, and discover the heroic and humdrum steps they took to become an instant family.

Learn how you and your church can get involved in foster care at SendRelief.org, and get practical tips and tools on the Adopting and Fostering Home Podcast, also from Send Relief.

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One day, Jon and Carly Souza were newlyweds. The next day, they were the parents of four children, five and under. In this episode of Stories of Hope, spend a day with the Souzas, now a Las Vegas family of nine, and discover the heroic and humdrum steps they took to become an instant family. No
Horse Sense Horse Sense https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/horse-sense/ Mon, 22 Apr 2019 17:50:55 +0000 No Send Relief 09:12 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=21698 When little kids become hard cases, Melanie Watt says, “Bring them to me.” This is a story about a retired school teacher, some kids who hurt and their 15-hundred-pound mutual friend. Learn how to meet needs and change lives at SendRelief.org

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When little kids become hard cases, Melanie Watt says, “Bring them to me.” This is a story about a retired school teacher, some kids who hurt and their 15-hundred-pound mutual friend. Learn how to meet needs and change lives at SendRelief.org

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When little kids become hard cases, Melanie Watt says, “Bring them to me.” This is a story about a retired school teacher, some kids who hurt and their 15-hundred-pound mutual friend. Learn how to meet needs and change lives at SendRelief.org No
Nothing is Normal Nothing is Normal https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/nothing-is-normal/ Mon, 08 Apr 2019 13:09:42 +0000 No Send Relief 09:17 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=21672 The events of August 25, 2017, changed Jaime Garcia and his church forever. In this episode of Stories of Hope, find out what happened on their best, worst day ever, and discover the nothing-is-normal lessons God has taught Houston’s Bethel Baptist Church since then.

Learn how to be a crisis-ready church at SendRelief.org/Crisis-Response

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The events of August 25, 2017, changed Jaime Garcia and his church forever. In this episode of Stories of Hope, find out what happened on their best, worst day ever, and discover the nothing-is-normal lessons God has taught Houston’s Bethel Baptist Church since then.

Learn how to be a crisis-ready church at SendRelief.org/Crisis-Response

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The events of August 25, 2017, changed Jaime Garcia and his church forever. In this episode of Stories of Hope, find out what happened on their best, worst day ever, and discover the nothing-is-normal lessons God has taught Houston’s Bethel Baptist Church since then. No
Inside Albert Inside Albert https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/inside-albert/ Mon, 25 Mar 2019 08:00:28 +0000 No Send Relief 11:48 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=21477 What do you tell yourself when the world tells you there’s no hope? One night 50 years ago, Albert Miller made the worst decision of his life. He returned to the streets of Baltimore looking for physical help and spiritual re-creation.

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What do you tell yourself when the world tells you there’s no hope? One night 50 years ago, Albert Miller made the worst decision of his life. He returned to the streets of Baltimore looking for physical help and spiritual re-creation.

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What do you tell yourself when the world tells you there’s no hope? One night 50 years ago, Albert Miller made the worst decision of his life. He returned to the streets of Baltimore looking for physical help and spiritual re-creation. No
No Miracle Sandwiches No Miracle Sandwiches https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/no-miracle-sandwiches/ Mon, 11 Mar 2019 08:00:39 +0000 No Send Relief 10:22 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=21458 Bruce ate out of garbage cans. He had a good reason why. Now, Bruce helps feed hungry people. Just like hundreds of born again people on New York City’s Lower East Side, he tells his life story in two chapters, and he’s learned some things he wants you to know.

Learn you and your church can reach out to the hungry at SendRelief.org/Poverty.

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Bruce ate out of garbage cans. He had a good reason why. Now, Bruce helps feed hungry people. Just like hundreds of born again people on New York City’s Lower East Side, he tells his life story in two chapters, and he’s learned some things he wants you to know.

Learn you and your church can reach out to the hungry at SendRelief.org/Poverty.

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Bruce ate out of garbage cans. He had a good reason why. Now, Bruce helps feed hungry people. Just like hundreds of born again people on New York City’s Lower East Side, he tells his life story in two chapters, and he’s learned some things he wants you to know. Learn you and your church can reach out to the hungry at SendRelief.org/Poverty. No
Let There Be Electricity Let There Be Electricity https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/let-there-be-electricity/ Mon, 25 Feb 2019 11:00:11 +0000 No Send Relief 11:17 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=2602 What do you do when it feels like you can’t do anything? When one of the most destructive hurricanes in Puerto Rico’s history hits Jorge Santiago’s hometown, he sets out to do the almost impossible. Learn more about Jorge’s ministry at AnnieArmstrong.com, and find out how you can volunteer in Puerto Rico at volunteer.SendRelief.org.

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What do you do when it feels like you can’t do anything? When one of the most destructive hurricanes in Puerto Rico’s history hits Jorge Santiago’s hometown, he sets out to do the almost impossible. Learn more about Jorge’s ministry at AnnieArmstrong.com, and find out how you can volunteer in Puerto Rico at volunteer.SendRelief.org.

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What do you do when it feels like you can’t do anything? When one of the most destructive hurricanes in Puerto Rico’s history hits Jorge Santiago’s hometown, he sets out to do the almost impossible. Learn more about Jorge’s ministry at AnnieArmstrong.com, and find out how you can volunteer in Puerto Rico at volunteer.SendRelief.org. No
Coming soon! Stories of Hope Coming soon! Stories of Hope https://www.sendrelief.org/podcasts/stories-of-hope/coming-soon-stories-of-hope/ Wed, 20 Feb 2019 20:08:18 +0000 No Send Relief 2:03 Send Relief https://www.sendrelief.org/?post_type=am_podcast_episode&p=2595 From Send Relief, Stories of Hope is podcast about people who meet needs, build relationships and change lives. Every two weeks, you will hear a story about a believer or a church who looked honestly at the world around them, discovered a need and then couldn’t sit still until they’d done what God told them to do. Subscribe today.

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From Send Relief, Stories of Hope is podcast about people who meet needs, build relationships and change lives. Every two weeks, you will hear a story about a believer or a church who looked honestly at the world around them, discovered a need and then couldn’t sit still until they’d done what God told them to do. Subscribe today.

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From Send Relief, Stories of Hope is a podcast about people who meet needs, build relationships and change lives. Every two weeks, you will hear a story about a believer or a church who looked honestly at the world around them, discovered a need and then couldn’t sit still until they’d done what God told them to do. Subscribe today. No