Our Community, Our Mission
236 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsWeekly updates and conversations from Topeka Rescue Mission Ministries!
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Ep #82 - Following God: Meet Jennifer Montgomery
June 15, 2021 17:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBIn this episode, we visit with the Director of Human Trafficking & Outreach for the Attorney General's Office for the State of Kansas, Jennifer Montgomery, to talk about her anti-human trafficking efforts, her experiences that led to her current position, and her work in Africa through the Peace Initiative! We also discuss the question of "where is God in all the pain?" To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click Here! To support TRM, Click Here!
Ep #81 - Man for the Times: Meet Bill Cochran
June 08, 2021 16:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBIn this episode, we visit with Chief of Staff for the City of Topeka, Bill Cochran, about his 34 years of experience on the police force, his work as Chief of Police to continually evolve the department, and discussing the importance of being an influence on the fiber of the community. To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click Here! To support TRM, Click Here!
Ep #80 - OFS: A Year in the Life
June 01, 2021 17:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBIn this episode, we visit with Marissa Dake and Kourtney Barr from TRM's Operation Food Secure Program, about how OFS started, what is has evolved into today, and some of the incredible stories of neighbors helping neighbors! To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click Here! To support TRM, Click Here!
Ep #79 - The A Team
May 20, 2021 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBIn this episode we visit with Mark DeGroff, TRM Director of Street Reach, and Matt Baldwin with Valeo Hope Connections, about their work together to minister to the unsheltered homeless and the partnerships it takes throughout the community to bring help and hope to those in need! To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click Here! To support TRM, Click Here!
Ep #78 - The Law & Grace: Meet Penny Moylan
May 11, 2021 18:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBIn today's episode, we visit with Penny Moylan, District Judge for Shawnee County and Vice President of the TRM Board of Directors, about her journey to becoming a District Judge and how her faith defines her work and her desire to help people. To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click Here! To support TRM, Click Here!
Ep #77 - Because She Cares: Meet Misty Bosch-Hastings
May 04, 2021 16:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBIn this episode, we visit with TRM Housing Stabilization Supervisor, Misty Bosch-Hastings, to hear her story about why she cares for the homeless, her work in housing those who were living in "Tent City" and how she came to work at TRM. If you would like to get involved with MAP, contact Kim Turley at 785-730-8856 or email [email protected]. To learn more about TRM or to support its programs, Click Here!
Ep #76 - What is MAP?
April 27, 2021 18:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBIn this episode, we visit with the CEO of Valeo, Bill Persinger, about what the MAP (Mobile Access Partnership) program is, the partnership it has taken to develop it, and its purpose to meet people where they are at! If you would like to get involved with MAP, contact Kim Turley at 785-730-8856 or email [email protected]. To learn more about TRM or to support its programs, Click Here!
Ep #75 - Housing Those in Need
April 20, 2021 18:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBIn this episode, we visit with our first ever guest to the podcast, Trey George, President/CEO of Topeka Housing Authority, about the amazing work THA continues to do to help those in need, and the importance of an incredible community! To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click Here! To support TRM, Click Here!
Ep #74 - Falling from the Sky
April 13, 2021 18:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MBIn this episode we visit with TRM Director of Facilities & Security, Steve Stutzman, about his role at TRM, his near-death experience in a plane crash, as well as not letting our circumstances define how we live. For more information about TRM, Click Here! To support TRM, Click Here!
Ep #73 - Answering the Tough Questions
April 06, 2021 18:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBIn this episode, Miriam and Kim ask Barry questions relating to the concerns raised about TRM in an editorial in a local publication. To learn more of TRM's responses, Click Here! To support TRM Ministries, Click Here!
Ep #72 - Impact Avenues
March 30, 2021 18:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBIn today's episode, we visit with Carrie Higgins and Stephanie Carrillo of Impact Avenues to learn about their work with homeless children to keep them in school, get them the right tools and resources, and help their families succeed! If you would like to get involved with Impact Avenues, contact Carrie at 785-368-3711 or email [email protected]. Contact Stephanie at 785-368-4461 or email [email protected]. To learn more about or support TRM, Click Here!
Ep #71 - Super Volunteers
March 23, 2021 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBIn this episode, we visit with Operation Food Secure (OFS) volunteers, Jolene Bickel and Michael Langfitt, about their work in helping organize and distribute food for OFS and what it means to them to serve their community. To volunteer at TRM, call (785) 730-8856 or email [email protected] To learn more about TRM Ministries, Click Here! To support the work of TRM Ministries, Click Here!
Ep #70 - Meet Kenny Ball
March 16, 2021 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBIn this episode, we visit with Kenny Ball to hear his story of coming out of addiction and homelessness, Jesus moving in his life, and his work at the Mission to serve those who have similar stories. To learn more about TRM Ministries, Click Here! To support the work of TRM Ministries, Click Here!
Ep #69 - Working to Make a Healthy Community: Meet Karla Hedquist
March 09, 2021 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBIn this episode, we visit with Karla Hedquist, Director of Community Health Engagement at Stormont Vail, about some of the root causes of health issues within the community, as well as educating the public on these root causes and how to respond. To volunteer at TRM, call (785) 730-8856 or email [email protected] To learn more about TRM Ministries, Click Here! To support the work of TRM Ministries, Click Here!
Ep #68 - The Heart of a Police Officer: Meet Sgt. Josh Klamm
March 02, 2021 19:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBIn this episode, we visit with Sgt. Josh Klamm of the Topeka Police Department and Mark DeGroff, Director of Street Reach, about their incredible collaborative efforts to help the unsheltered homeless and hear more of Sgt. Klamm's heart to help the broken. To learn more about TRM Ministries, Click Here! To support the work of TRM Ministries, Click Here!
Ep #67 - Adapting at TRM
February 23, 2021 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBIn this episode, we visit with Mike Foster, Director of Homeless Services, and Kim Scharrer, Guest Management Team Leader & Director of COVID Response Quarantine & Isolation, about how we adapted to the threat of a global pandemic around this time last year and how we are continuing to adapt even now. To learn more about TRM Ministries, Click Here! To support the work of TRM Ministries, Click Here!
Ep #66 - Arctic Outreach
February 16, 2021 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBIn today's episode we visit with TRM Street Reach Director, Mark DeGroff, about his work to outreach the unsheltered homeless in the frigid arctic weather. An inside look into the lives of the unsheltered homeless. To learn more about TRM Ministries, Click Here! To support the work of TRM Ministries, Click Here!
Ep #65 - Meet Terry Hund
February 09, 2021 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBIn this episode, we visit with TRM Senior Director of Education and Restore Hope, Terry Hund, about her work with guest education services, intern program, and Restore Hope (TRM human trafficking ministry). Also hear about our upcoming project involving the Hope Center! To learn more about TRM Ministries, Click Here! To support the work of TRM Ministries, Click Here!
Ep #64 - Meet Hal Smith: TRM Board President
February 02, 2021 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBIn today's episode, we visit with TRM Board President, Hal Smith, and hear about his history with Topeka Rescue Mission, and the importance of trusting God in difficult times and walking along side those who are going through those times. Want to volunteer? Call: (785) 730-8856 To learn more about TRM Ministries, Click Here! To donate to TRM, Click Here!
Ep #63 - Grace in the Eye of the Storm
January 26, 2021 20:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBIn this episode we visit with Manny Herron, CEO at Infinite Properties Group and Owner/Managing Partner at Haus Property Partners, about his desire to serve the community, the work of Jesus in his life, and grace in the eye of the storm. Manny Herron: [email protected] To learn more about TRM Ministries, Click Here! To donate to TRM, Click Here!
Ep #62 - Meet Chef Sean Hall
January 19, 2021 19:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBIn this episode we visit with Chef Sean Hall about his partnership with Operation Food Secure, his culinary background and his new position and vision as Director of Food Services at TRM! To learn more about TRM Ministries, Click Here! To support TRM Ministries, Click Here!
Ep #61 - Rapid Rehousing
January 12, 2021 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBIn this episode, Barry and Miriam visit with TRM Rapid Rehousing Program Director, Dawn Mikulski, about her internship with TRM, how that turned into directing the Rapid Rehousing program and what the program does! For more information about TRM Ministries, Click Here! To support TRM Ministries, Click Here!
Ep #60 - What We Learned in 2020
January 05, 2021 21:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBIn this episode, Barry, Miriam and Kim discuss the things we learned in 2020 and how we can apply those things going into 2021. To learn more about TRM Ministries, Click Here! To support TRM Ministries, Click Here!
Ep #59 - Pay it Forward
December 29, 2020 18:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBIn this episode, Barry, Miriam & Kim visit with the Distribution Center Receiving Manager, Mike Schoettle, about how your donations are used to truly bless others and the importance of paying it forward! To learn more about TRM, Click Here! To support TRM, Click Here!
Ep #58 - Bringing Joy to TRM!
December 22, 2020 18:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBIn this episode, Barry and Miriam have a conversation with Trauma Intervention team members Kaillee and Leah about what the Trauma team is, their help with Christmas activities and the importance of spreading joy! To learn more about TRM Ministries, Click Here! To support the work of TRM Ministries, Click Here!
Ep #57 - "Honk if You Love Jesus!"
December 15, 2020 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBIn this episode Barry, Miriam and Kim visit with TRM Street Reach Director, Mark DeGroff, about current updates, what 2021 holds, and Mark's heart for helping the unsheltered homeless! To learn more about TRM Ministries, Click Here! To donate to TRM Ministries, Click Here!
Ep #56 - What does the Lord require of you? - Meet Debra Sabb
December 08, 2020 19:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBIn this episode, Barry, Miriam and Kim visit with Debra Sabb, Hope Center Director, about how she started working at TRM, what she's experienced working here over 20 years, and what the Lord requires of us. To learn more about TRM, Click Here! To donate to TRM, Click Here!
Ep #55 - Mike Shinkle: A Life Well Lived
December 01, 2020 19:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBIn this episode Barry Feaker and Kim Turley visit with Marissa Dake (Director of Operation Food Secure) and Kourtney Reber (OFS Ministry Coordinator) about Mike Shinkle and the impact he had on our lives.
Ep #54 - Out of the Ashes
November 24, 2020 19:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBIn this episode, we visit with Barbara Waterman-Peters , Staci Dawn Ogle, and Mike Foster (Board Chair) about their work with the NOTO Arts & Entertainment District, what it has taken to turn North Topeka around in the last 10 years, and its involvement with TRM. To learn more about TRM Ministries, Click Here! To donate to TRM Ministries, Click Here!
Ep #53 - Our Call
November 17, 2020 21:00 - 12 minutes - 8.59 MBIn this episode, Barry gives an update remotely on how TRM is responding to COVID and how to stay strong in our call to help those in need despite challenging times. If you would like to learn more about TRM Ministries, Click Here! To support TRM Ministries, Click Here!
Ep #52 - Insane Love
November 03, 2020 19:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBIn this episode Barry, Miriam and Kim discuss this historic election day, the events of the year surrounding it, and the true hope that we can find in the insane love of God! To learn more about TRM Ministries, Click Here! To support TRM, Click Here!
Ep #51 - "Not in Our Community!"
October 27, 2020 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this episode, Barry, Miriam and Kim discuss ways to help the the one in need in front of you and say "Not in our Community!" to the issues that we face. To support TRM Ministries, Click Here! To learn more about TRM, Click Here!
Ep #50 - Conversation with Harvesters COO, Steve Davis
October 20, 2020 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBIn this episode we visit, with Harvesters COO, Steve Davis, about the growing issue of food insecurity, planning to meet those needs and the partnerships that it takes. To learn more about Harvesters, visit harvesters.org To learn more about TRM Ministries, Click Here! To support TRM financially, Click Here!
Ep #49 - Meet Jenny Falk
October 13, 2020 19:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBIn this episode we visit with TRM Executive Assistant, Jenny Falk, to hear her story of how she came to work at TRM, her missions work in Africa, and finding true purpose. To support TRM Ministries, Click Here! Do you have a topic you would like us to discuss or hear more about? Email your requests to: [email protected]
Ep #48 - Interview with TRM Senior Director of Homeless Services
October 06, 2020 18:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBIn this episode, we visit with Mike Foster, TRM Senior Director of Homeless Services, about what it means to shelter the homeless every night, make tough decisions to keep people safe, and adapt in the ever changing world of the current pandemic. To support TRM Ministries, Click Here!
Ep #47 - Reaching the Unsheltered
September 29, 2020 19:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this episode, we visit with TRM's Director of Street Reach, Mark DeGroff, about outreaching to the unsheltered homeless and the perseverance it takes to make lasting connections to help those in need. To support TRM Ministries, Click Here.
Ep #46 - United Together
September 22, 2020 19:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBIn this episode, Barry and Miriam talk with United Way of Greater Topeka CEO, Jessica Lehnherr, and VP of Community Impact, Brett Martin about the importance of partnerships and coming together to support the community during difficult times. To learn more about United Way of Greater Topeka, Click Here. To support TRM Ministries, Click Here.
Ep #45 - TRM Internships
September 15, 2020 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBIn this episode, Barry and Miriam visit with TRM Senior Director of Education & Human Trafficking Interventions, Terry Hund, and TRM Intern, Dawn Mikulski, about our Intern Program and what drew Dawn to TRM. To support TRM Ministries, Click Here!
Ep #45 - TRM Internships
September 15, 2020 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBIn this episode, Barry and Miriam visit with TRM Senior Director of Education & Human Trafficking Interventions, Terry Hund, and TRM Intern, Dawn Mikulski, about our Intern Program and what drew Dawn to TRM. To support TRM Ministries, Click Here!
Ep #44 - The Hands & Hearts Behind a Million Meals
September 08, 2020 18:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBIn this episode, we visit with Lewis Keeling, a site captain and volunteer for Operation Food Secure, to hear his heart for serving and taking food to neighborhoods to help in distributing over a million meals through OFS. To learn more about Operation Food Secure, or to get involved, Click Here. To support TRM Ministries, Click Here.
Ep #43 - A House of Cards
September 01, 2020 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBIn this episode, Barry, Miriam and Kim discuss the recent article from CJ Online, titled "350,000-plus Kansans at risk of eviction from job loss" (Found here: https://www.cjonline.com/news/20200831/350000-plus-kansans-at-risk-of-eviction-from-job-loss), the possible collapse of a "house of cards," and how the community must come together to support each other during this time. To support TRM Ministries, click here: https://pushpay.com/g/trmonline?src=hpp
Ep #42 - Frank's Story: Part 2
August 18, 2020 18:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBJoin us this week as we dive deeper into Frank's story and his journey of trauma and forgiveness!
Ep #41 - Frank's Story: Part 1
August 11, 2020 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBThis week we talk with Frank Votaw about his heart for helping the community and his story of overcoming tragedy. Join us next week for Part 2 of Frank's story!
Ep #40 - Manny's Story
August 04, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBJoin us as we visit with Manny Herron and hear his story of God's redemption in his life. To support TRM Ministries, click here: https://pushpay.com/g/trmonline?src=hpp
Ep #39 - TRM Q&A
July 28, 2020 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBIn this episode we take some time to answer a few recently asked questions about TRM, like: What is going on with the Children's Palace? What about warehouse sales? And other questions. If you would like to ask a question, email [email protected] To support TRM Ministries, click here: https://pushpay.com/g/trmonline?src=hpp
Ep #38 - Deep Dive
July 21, 2020 19:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBIn this episode we take a deep dive into 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 and what it looks like to show true compassion in a world looking for comfort. To support TRM Ministries, click here: https://pushpay.com/g/trmonline?src=hpp
Ep #37 - The Heart of a Teacher
July 14, 2020 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBIn this episode, we visit with TRM Trauma Team Coordinator, Pat Mahoney, about her work as a teacher with Topeka Public Schools and her transition from working in the TRM 501 program room, to the Children's Palace, and to the Trauma Team Coordinator. We also discuss her heart as a teacher and seeing children as God sees them. To support TRM Ministries, click here: https://pushpay.com/g/trmonline?src=hpp
Ep #36 - Perfect Love
July 07, 2020 20:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBIn this episode Barry, Miriam and Kim discuss the current state of the country, the fear that can surround it, and the Perfect Love that can remove all fear! To support TRM Ministries click here: https://pushpay.com/g/trmonline?src=hpp
Ep #35 - More than Food
June 30, 2020 18:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this episode Barry and Miriam visit with TRM Director of Food Services, Mike Shinkle, about his experiences of working for the Mission for almost 20 years, his roll in Operation Food Secure and his heart for making everyone feel like they matter. To support TRM Ministries click here: https://pushpay.com/g/trmonline?src=hpp
Ep #34 - The Why of Operation Food Secure
June 23, 2020 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBIn this episode Barry, Miriam and Kim, visit with Marissa Dake, TRM Director of Operation Food Secure, about the "Why" of Operation Food Secure and how now, more than ever, we need neighbors helping neighbors. To support TRM Ministries in this effort, click here: https://pushpay.com/g/trmonline?src=hpp