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Ep #67 - Adapting at TRM
In 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.
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Feb 16, 2021
Ep #66 - Arctic Outreach
In 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.
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Feb 9, 2021
Ep #65 - Meet Terry Hund
In 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!
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Feb 2, 2021
Ep #64 - Meet Hal Smith: TRM Board President
In 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.
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Jan 26, 2021
Ep #63 - Grace in the Eye of the Storm
In 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: manny@hauspropertypartners.com
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Jan 19, 2021
Ep #62 - Meet Chef Sean Hall
In 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!
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Jan 12, 2021
Ep #61 - Rapid Rehousing
In 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!
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Jan 5, 2021
Ep #60 - What We Learned in 2020
In this episode, Barry, Miriam and Kim discuss the things we learned in 2020 and how we can apply those things going into 2021.
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Dec 29, 2020
Ep #59 - Pay it Forward
In 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!
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Dec 22, 2020
Ep #58 - Bringing Joy to TRM!
In 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!
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Dec 15, 2020
Ep #57 - "Honk if You Love Jesus!"
In 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!
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Dec 8, 2020
Ep #56 - What does the Lord require of you? - Meet Debra Sabb
In 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.
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Dec 1, 2020
Ep #55 - Mike Shinkle: A Life Well Lived
In 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.
Nov 24, 2020
Ep #54 - Out of the Ashes
In 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.
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Nov 17, 2020
Ep #53 - Our Call
In 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.
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Nov 3, 2020
Ep #52 - Insane Love
In 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!
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Oct 27, 2020
Ep #51 - "Not in Our Community!"
In 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.
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Oct 20, 2020
Ep #50 - Conversation with Harvesters COO, Steve Davis
In 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.
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Oct 13, 2020
Ep #49 - Meet Jenny Falk
In 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.
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Oct 6, 2020
Ep #48 - Interview with TRM Senior Director of Homeless Services
In 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.
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Sep 29, 2020
Ep #47 - Reaching the Unsheltered
In 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.
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Sep 22, 2020
Ep #46 - United Together
In 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.
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Sep 15, 2020
Ep #45 - TRM Internships
In 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.
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Sep 8, 2020
Ep #44 - The Hands & Hearts Behind a Million Meals
In 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.
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Sep 1, 2020
Ep #43 - A House of Cards
In 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.
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Aug 18, 2020
Ep #42 - Frank's Story: Part 2
Join us this week as we dive deeper into Frank's story and his journey of trauma and forgiveness!
Aug 11, 2020
Ep #41 - Frank's Story: Part 1
This 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!
Aug 4, 2020
Ep #40 - Manny's Story
Join us as we visit with Manny Herron and hear his story of God's redemption in his life.
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Jul 28, 2020
Ep #39 - TRM Q&A
In 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.
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Jul 21, 2020
Ep #38 - Deep Dive
In 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.
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Jul 14, 2020
Ep #37 - The Heart of a Teacher
In 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.
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Jul 7, 2020
Ep #36 - Perfect Love
In 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!
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Jun 30, 2020
Ep #35 - More than Food
In 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.
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Jun 23, 2020
Ep #34 - The Why of Operation Food Secure
In 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.
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Jun 16, 2020
Ep #33 - Operation Food Security
In this episode, Barry, Miriam, and Kim discuss hunger and food shortage in the community and upcoming ways that neighbors can help neighbors.
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Jun 9, 2020
Ep #32 - Race Relations: A Matter of the Heart
In this episode, Barry and Miriam visit with Topeka leaders, SJ Hazim and Manny Herron, about current race relations, the heart of it all, and steps we can take to make a difference.
Jun 2, 2020
Ep #31 - Calm in the Time of Protest
In this episode, Barry, Miriam and Kim discuss the protests surrounding the tragic murder of George Floyd and how we can be a light in a time of great darkness.
May 26, 2020
Ep #30 - Hope Deferred
In this episode, Barry, Miriam and Kim discuss some of the interrupted plans and dreams that we face in the ever-changing world of COVID-19, we look at Proverbs 13:12 "Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life." and also discuss what it can look like to overcome a sick heart.
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May 19, 2020
Ep #29 - Trust the Guide
In this episode, Barry, Miriam and Kim discuss the difficulties of the unknown in the current circumstances we are facing, as well as the hope we can have in the one true guide.
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May 12, 2020
Ep #28 - What is Certain?
In this episode, Barry, Miriam and Kim discuss the uncertainty of the world around us, how the community comes together to help those in need and where our certainty lies.
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May 5, 2020
Ep #27 - 5.5.20 TRM Updates
In this episode, Barry, Miriam, and Kim discuss current updates from TRM, continued blessings from the community, and hope for times of uncertainty.
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Apr 28, 2020
Ep #26 - COVID-19 Update: Remembering Victims of Human Trafficking
In this episode, Barry and Miriam visit with Terry Hund, TRM Senior Director of Education and Human Trafficking Intervention about continued changes to adapt to COVID-19 and how the pandemic affects those in vulnerable situations.
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Apr 21, 2020
Ep #25 - 4.21.20 TRM Updates
In this episode, Barry, Miriam and Kim discuss the continuing changes to adjust to Covid-19, incredible community partnerships, and the first day that Barry started working at the Topeka Rescue Mission.
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Apr 14, 2020
Ep #24 - 4.14.20 TRM Covid-19 Update
In this episode, Barry, Miriam, and Kim discuss further changes that are affecting TRM and how guests, volunteers and staff are coming together as a community to combat Covid-19.
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Apr 7, 2020
Ep #23 - 4.7.2020 TRM Covid-19 Update
In this episode, we discuss the the constant changes TRM is going through, the amazing response for volunteers, and celebrating Easter and the hope we have in Jesus!
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Mar 31, 2020
Ep #22 - Stronger Together
In this episode we visit with the Director of Community Engagement for Advisors Excel, Lindsay Freeman, about community partners coming together to help those in need. We are stronger together!
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Mar 24, 2020
Ep# 21 - TRM Update 3.24.2020
In this episode, Barry and Kim visit with TRM Senior Director of Supportive Services, Miriam Krehbiel, about updates with "Tent City" and how TRM continues to respond to the COVID-19 epidemic.
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Mar 19, 2020
Ep #20 - COVID-19 Response
In this episode, Barry and Kim visit with TRM Senior Director of Supportive Services, Miriam Krehbiel, to discuss how TRM is taking steps to deal with COVID-19.
For more information on TRM's response, click here: https://trmonline.org/news-stories/feature-articles/118-covid-19-response
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Mar 12, 2020
Ep #19 - Forgiveness
In this episode, Barry and Kim discuss the topic or forgiveness!
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Mar 5, 2020
Ep #18 - Keeping Health a Priority
This episode, Barry and Kim discuss how TRM works diligently to keep health a priority for staff, guests and volunteers.
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Feb 27, 2020
Ep #17 - Seeing Through the Littlest Eyes
In this episode, Barry and Kim discuss homelessness through the eyes of our littlest guest and what every parent really wants for their children.
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Feb 20, 2020
Ep #16 - "Tent City" Update
In this episode, Barry and Kim discuss the recent events surrounding "Tent City."
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Feb 13, 2020
Ep# 15 - What Does Love Look Like?
In this episode, Barry & Kim discuss Valentine's Day and what it looks like to love God, others, and yourself.
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Feb 6, 2020
Ep #14 - One Man's Call from the Lord
Barry and Kim chat with Distribution Center Receiving Coordinator, Mike Schoettle. How he first felt called to work at TRM and some of the amazing stories he has from working here.
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Jan 23, 2020
Ep# 13 - It Starts with Food
In this episode, Barry and Kim visit with Director of Distribution Services, Kay Ireland, and Distribution Center Director of Operations, Stacy Brown about the impact of the donations received and how they are able to bless our guests and those in the community. Food is just the start of how we help people.
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Jan 16, 2020
Ep #12 - It's Not that Simple
In this episode Barry and Kim discuss the complexities of working with the vulnerable and helping everyone know that they matter.
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Jan 9, 2020
Ep #11 - Get Involved in the New Year
In this episode, Barry and Kim discuss the importance of community involvement and how to get involved.
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Dec 26, 2019
Ep #10 - 2019: It's a Wrap!
In this episode Barry and Kim discuss the end of the year and Christmas season as well as exciting opportunities in the coming year.
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Dec 19, 2019
Ep #9 - The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?
It's the most wonderful time of the year! But is it really? In this episode, Barry and Kim discuss what this time of year can look like for some, and what can we do to bring joy to those around us all year long?
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Dec 12, 2019
Ep #8 - Unpacking Homeless Ordinance
In this episode, we discuss the recent Homeless ordinances and what they mean.
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Dec 5, 2019
Ep #7 - Season of Giving
In this episode, Barry talks with the Senior Director of Supportive Services for TRM Ministries, Miriam Krehbiel, about what the supportive services are, Giving Tuesday, and the upcoming Threedom Topeka!
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Nov 21, 2019
Ep #6 - The Most Terrible Form of Poverty
In this episode, Barry Feaker discusses what the most terrible form or poverty is and how we combat it.
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Nov 14, 2019
Ep #5 - Attacking Systems of Human Trafficking
This week we visit with the Chief Counsel for Freedom Now USA, Sarah Shipman, about the systematic process of attacking human trafficking in our community.
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Nov 7, 2019
Ep #4 - The Unsheltered Homeless
In this episode we visit with TRM Ministries Director of Street Reach, Mark DeGroff, about the unsheltered homeless in our community.
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Oct 31, 2019
Ep #3 - The "Why" of the Children's Palace
In this episode we visit with Senior Director, Jessica Hosman, about her experiences in Africa that helped shape the vision of the Children's Palace at Topeka Rescue Mission Ministries.
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Oct 24, 2019
Ep #2 - Volunteers: Love in Action
In this episode, we talk with Topeka Rescue Mission's Director of Volunteer Service, Kim Turley, and the importance of the support of our community!
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Oct 16, 2019
Ep #1 - Beyond Housing: Helping the Vulnerable
In this episode, we visit with the President/CEO of the Topeka Housing Authority, Trey George about going beyond housing.
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