112: Salvation Army plans for adaptive camp this summer in Colorado with James Johnson and Mitchell McWilliams
All across the country, The Salvation Army is gearing up to open the gates to that well-loved place where kids can be kids—summer camp. Every year, thousands of kids of all ages get a fresh perspective on life as they meet
111: How God loves us with the fruit of the Spirit with Jessica Thompson
Love. Joy. Peace. Patience. Kindness. Goodness. Faithfulness. Gentleness. Self-control. Of course, you know this list—the fruit of the Spirit found in Galatians 5:22-23. Much has been written about this list and how we can better find and embrace these traits in our
110: Good Word: 5 things to learn from Jesus and the Miraculous Catch of Fish with Rev. Eugene Cho
Could you use a good word from the Good Word? In this episode, Reverend Eugene Cho is bringing us the Word from John 21:1-14. Eugene is the President and CEO of Bread for the World, a non-partisan, Christian advocacy organization based in
Helping Asylum-Seeking Families in California | Love Beyond the Border
In mid-2021, Riverside County, CA, enlisted The Salvation Army to help provide temporary logistics and lodging for asylum-seeking families as they were moved through the County on the way to their sponsors. The Salvation Army answered the call, mobilizing a large-scale
109: A field guide for effectively engaging anxiety with Jason Cusick
Anxiety. We all have it. And it’s not always a bad thing—it’s a natural response to facing the unknown that can protect us. But it can also go too far. The American Psychological Association said in late 2020 we’re facing a national mental health
108: The two things that make an impactful volunteer with Adriana Thiele
Did you know more than 2 million people volunteered with The Salvation Army across the U.S., according to the organization's 2021 National Annual Report? That’s 2,052,933 people, to be exact, who freely gave of their time and skills simply to help—to
107: Good Word: Jesus is alive with Commissioner Doug Riley
Happy Easter! We’re coming to you this Easter Sunday with a good word from the Good Word with Commissioner Doug Riley. Commissioner Riley is the Territorial Commander of The Salvation Army in the western U.S. You may remember him from previous episodes
106: Did Jesus really rise from the dead with Pastor Mark Moore
Way back on episode 8 of this podcast, we heard from Pastor Dr. Mark Moore on Why Understanding the Bible Better Makes Your Life Better and how to go about it. He had just released “Core 52: A Fifteen-Minute Daily Guide
105: How The Salvation Army responds to disaster with John Berglund
The Salvation Army has a long history of responding when disaster strikes. Drought, wildfires, flash flooding, tornadoes, earthquakes, and the manmade kind too. Every disaster is unique and creates its own special needs. That’s why the heart of The Salvation Army’s disaster
104: The deeper meaning behind the call to Love Beyond with Captain Doug Hanson
In our last episode, you heard about The Salvation Army’s call to "Love Beyond." The message is simple: When we love beyond hunger, love beyond shelter, love beyond disasters, and more, we can provide hope and help for millions who need
103: The Salvation Army is calling you to Love Beyond
Listen and subscribe to the Do Gooders Podcast now. Below is a transcript of the episode, edited for readability. For more information on the people and ideas in the episode, see the links at the bottom of this post. We are
Tiny Homes, Big Hopes: Welcome to The Salvation Village
Some barriers to success are too big to face alone. But what happens when Los Angeles City Council's District 15, LA Harbor College, and The Salvation Army create a compassionate and professional community? For those experiencing homelessness, it's an opportunity