50: How The Salvation Army is fighting COVID-19 from each of its key pillars
At this point, I think it’s safe to say no one has gone untouched by this crisis. The outbreak of a respiratory illness caused by a new coronavirus—called COVID-19—was first declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March
49: How the Salvation Army Offers Emergency Foster Care in Spokane With Becky Hoogstad
When law enforcement or Child Protective Services removes a little one from their home due to neglect or abuse, where do they go? In Spokane, Washington, many come to Sally’s House—an emergency receiving facility of The Salvation Army for those ages
48: How the Salvation Army Is Addressing Homelessness in San Francisco With Theo Ellington
You’ve heard us talk about The Salvation Army’s commitment to double its impact on homelessness in the West over the next 5 years. (And if you missed it, head back to episode 6 for a full rundown of what this
47: Creating a Safe Place for Kids to Be Themselves With Captain Angela Morrow
What does it mean when someone knows you? When they stop and ask you by name how things are going? It’s perhaps the simplest and most meaningful way to impact a young person, according to Captain Angela Morrow, who leads The
46: What One Dad Learned About Addiction, Recovery and the Family’s Role in It With Dave Robbins
According to the latest National Survey on Drug Use and Health, nearly 20 million Americans ages 12 and older battle a substance use disorder. The effects range from deteriorating one’s physical health, to impairing mental functioning and damaging the overall spirit
45: Why This Business Executive Chooses to Do Good With the Salvation Army With Craig Darian
What motivates a person to “do good” and why would one choose to do so alongside The Salvation Army? That’s what Craig Darian is sharing on today’s episode. Craig is a longtime executive, producer and businessman in the entertainment industry who has
44: Why We Should Avoid Those Common Christian Clichés and What to Say Instead With Shane Pruitt
You’ve seen the mugs, the t-shirts, the screensavers… “Follow your heart” “Believe in yourself” You may have even had someone say something to the effect of: “God won’t give you more than you can handle” or “God just wants me to be happy.” But
43: The Key Indicator for Success in Addictions Recovery With LT. Timothy Pemberton
“Conquering addiction is a miracle in itself.” Those are the words of Lt. Timothy Pemberton, who leads The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Center in Santa Monica, California. The Salvation Army has more no-fee rehabilitation facilities than any other program in America. For
Thrift Haul at The Salvation Army Family Thrift Store, Episode 3
Have we mentioned what a deal it is to shop at your local Salvation Army Family Thrift Store? From name-brand T-Shirts to USC sweatshirts, you can find it all. And all at a discount! Watch to get some ideas on
42: Partnering With the Home Depot Foundation to Serve U.S. Veterans With Joe Wimberley
When The Home Depot was founded in 1978, I imagine its creators had no idea how revolutionary this new “hardware store” would be for home improvement. Or that their vision of a one-stop shop for the do-it-yourselfer would come true. Fast
41: Surviving Cancer and Finding One’s Purpose With Becky Olson
No matter who you are or where you live, chances are breast cancer will touch your life. Nearly 270,000 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in women in the U.S. alone each year, according to the American Cancer Society. And as
40: A Tip for Decluttering and Refocusing Every Room in Your House With Joshua Becker
Did you know we have some 50,000 storage facilities in the U.S.? That’s more than the number of Starbucks and McDonald’s locations combined. One estimate cites the number of items inside the average American home at 300,000. But what purpose does