09: Where to find your ministry with Aleen Stoddard
Ministry looks different for all of us. Those who follow Jesus have a light to spread to others, whether it's with your children, spouse or church, there are so many ways to share and grow in our faith. Loving those
86: Planning a lasting summer camp experience, even in 2021, with Marty Brown
Marty Brown received just the email he needed a few months back. As The Salvation Army California South Divisional Camp Director, it’s been a tough year. Imagine: A sprawling camp without campers. The email sender had attended Camp Gilmore in the late 1970s
08: What is biblical equality with Major Annalise Francis
Jesus led by example when he advocated for the most marginalized, and we must too. That includes advocating for biblical equality, which can range from equal treatment between genders, races, socio-economic status and more. Bringing justice into our families, ministries and
85: I felt seen, valued and safe at camp with Mechale Mency
Have you been to a Salvation Army summer camp? If so, I know you remember it well. Camp is a place where kids discover inner-strength, learn valuable life skills, make lifelong friends, appreciate the outdoors and are mentored with love and
07: How to set personal social media boundaries with Lauren Birks
Oh, social media. We love it, and loathe it. Is it a blessing or curse? Friend or foe? How can we use it for good? In this episode, our hosts—Cassandra Amezquita and Meagan Ruff—interview Lauren Birks about her own experience with
06: “Normal,” zoos, and our favorite TikTok trends
As things start to go back to “normal,” is normal even a possibility now? How do you feel about the zoo? What about your favorite TikTok trend? Yes, we’re covering it all and more in this episode—a freestyle conversation between your hosts featuring
84: How to identify grief and find a way out with Donna Shea
Only those who’ve experienced grief can truly understand what it means to grieve. For Donna Shea to understand, it meant the loss of her daughter to cancer. Now as case manager at The Salvation Army emergency family shelter in San Antonio and
05: How to grow a marriage with Megan and Francisco Villalpando
How do you grow a relationship after years of marriage? Megan and Francisco Villalpando are on the show to share more from their own experience after six years married. As the Western Territorial Young Adult Missions and Communications Director and California
83: How to pursue what makes you come alive with Emily Ley
Emily is the founder of Simplified, a brand of planners and home organization tools for busy women, the bestselling author of four books, a wife and mother of three. She didn’t always have a life she loved, however, and her latest
04: Extending grace as parents with Majors Rob and Stacy Birks
As parents, there are thousands of questions that go through our heads each day. Some are strategic, such as, "Should we have a strict routine or just go with the flow?" Some are silly: "Is it normal that my toddler always wants
82: ‘The Salvation Army saved my life’ with Joseph Valadez
When Joseph Valadez posted a photo of himself outside of his college, he never could've seen the response coming. Joseph, in a white tank top, beige chino shorts and black Nike Cortez, held a graduation certificate in his tattooed arms. It went
03: Shining a light on mental health with Lt. Corrin Perry
To begin shining a light on mental health we must allow for vulnerability. By sharing our stories and listening respectfully we can begin to uncover that we are not alone in our struggles. Whether you or your loved one struggle with mental