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Our Community, Our Mission
Weekly updates and conversations from Topeka Rescue Mission Ministries!
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- Our Community, Our Mission
Ep #212 – Corrections with Care: Meet Brian Cole
Listen in to this wonderful interview, as we talk with Brian Cole, Director of the Shawnee County Department of Corrections. Brian shares about his personal…
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Ep #211 – Meet George Cunningham
(DISCLAIMER: This episode is a very raw and unfiltered interview and as such contains some explicit language. Listener discretion is advised.) Have you ever…
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Ep #210 - Warmth in Topeka: Community Helping Community
When the icy grip of a winter threatened the vulnerable in Topeka, a torrent of compassion and collaboration surged through the community. In this episode we…
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Ep #209 - The Distance of Love
Ash Wednesday, Valentine's Day, and Barry's Birthday! Oh my! In this special episode we discuss the significance of Ash Wednesday, the great distances we go…
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Ep #208 - Hold on Tight
In this special episode Mike Schoettle, TRM's Director of Spiritual Wellness & Discipleship, has the main mic! Sharing an encouraging message of the Lord's…
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Ep #207 – 2023 Reflections: Tension that Plays the Tune
Listen in as La Manda Broyles visits with Deputy Directors, Kourtney Barr (Transformational Services), Miriam Krehbiel (Supportive Services), and Christian…
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Ep #206 - Transformation and Solidarity: The Impact of Citygate Network
We're joined by Ken Peterson, the Regional Coordinator for the Central region of the Citygate Network, North America’s oldest and largest community of…
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Ep #205 - Warmth Beyond the Weather: A Story of Compassion and Courage
When the mercury plummets, the winds howl, and the snow falls, we desire to keep our unsheltered neighbors warm and safe. See a need, meet a need. In this…
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Ep #204 - From Uncertainty to Spiritual Wellness with Mike Schoettle
As the festive lights twinkle and the spirit of Christmas warms our hearts, we visit with Mike Schoettle in a special episode that's a testament to…
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Ep #203 - Meet Cindy Risch: Christmas Coordinator
What does it look like to help oversee our Christmas Distribution operation? Get an inside listen as we visit with Cindy Risch, TRM Volunteer and Christmas…
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Ep #202 - Max Manning
In this episode we revisit a very special episode from this time last year, where we sat down and visited with one of the original founders of TRM, Max…
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Ep #201 - A TRM Christmas
Christmas time is here! Listen in as we visit with Holton Witman, Director of Distribution Services, and Mike Schoettle, Assistant Director of Distribution…
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Ep #200 - Giving Tuesday & The Why
This milestone episode, our 200th broadcast, coincides beautifully with the spirit of Giving Tuesday! Listen as explore the multiple ways you, our listeners…
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Ep #199 - Thankfulness & Redemption
The holiday season is not just about celebrating, but it's also about reflection, redemption and finding purpose. In this episode we visit with our very own…
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Ep 198 - Homeless Awareness
Awareness of homelessness may be highlighted this week, but it's happening every day. In this episode, La Manda and Barry unpack some of the tough questions…
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Ep #197 - The Power of Connection
In this episode, we visit with our good friend, Adrian Revels, Production Associate for Goodyear and 2023 graduate of Leadership Greater Topeka. Hear how he…
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Ep #196 - Meet Isabell Chronister
Listen in as we visit with Isabell Chronister, Assistant Director of the Hope Center! Hear about her time as interning at TRM through Washburn University…
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Ep #195 - Conversation with a Landlord: Meet Steve Vogel
Listen in to a special conversation and unique perspective as we sit down with Steve Vogel, a seasoned landlord and President of the Shawnee County Landlord…
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Ep #194 - The Battles We Can't See
In our latest conversation, we visit with Mike Lesser. Through his role as vice president of the board for Compassion Strategies, his tenure as a City Council…
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Ep #193 - Clarity through Disaster: Meet Steve Saffa
In this episode, we visit with Steve Saffa, TRM Director of Human Resources. Hear about his journey from serving in the corporate world, to serving in a role…
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Ep #192 - The Path We are On
Navigating difficult circumstance in the path we are on. In this episode, we visit with Erik Oldberg, a worship leader who radiates an infectious passion for…
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Ep #191 - Night of Praise
In this episode, we sit down with our special guests, Greg Armbruster and SJ Hazim, to reflect on our recent Night of Praise fundraiser! First up, Greg…
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Ep #190 - Called to be Faithful: Meet Pastor Gabe Pennington
Be encouraged as we visit with Pastor Gabe Pennington from Southern Hill's Mennonite Church. Hear about his journey that led him to pastoring in Topeka, our…
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Ep #189 - Meet Suzie Paslay
Join us as we visit with our special guest, Suzie Paslay, TRM's Volunteer and Staff Engagement Coordinator. Listen to Suzie's journey of heeding God's calling…
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Ep #188 - Unity in Action: Addressing Homelessness through Community Engagement
In this episode, we take a dive into what we learned from our recent community informational meetings. Listen into the heart driving these meetings, our…
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Ep #187 - FHL Bank & Trauma Informed Renovation
Listen in as we engage in a conversation with Troy McMaster and Taylor Kimmel, our friends from the Federal Home Loan Bank. Tune in to discover the details…
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Ep #186 - Unleashing Leadership Potential in Adversity
Join us as we visit with our special guest, Dr. Tiffany Anderson, Superintendent of USD 501 Topeka Public Schools. Hear about taking difficult opportunities…
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Ep #185 - A Beautiful Mess
Go behind the scenes of our Men's Shelter and Hope Center! Listen in as we visit with John Roberts, Director of Men's Shelter, and Rachel Flenniken, Director…
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Ep #184 - Looking for the Daily Bread
From helping kiddos get supplies they need for the school year, to providing food to those facing hunger, our team at the Distribution Center works to help…
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Ep #183 - Meet Greg Armbruster
Check out this weeks episode as we visit with TRM board member, Greg Armbruster! Here about his journey to a relationship with Jesus, how his views on…
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Ep #182 - Meet Danielle Norwood
Listen in to our conversation with Danielle Norwood, Majic 107.7 Morning Show Host and wonderful friend to TRM. Danielle takes us on her faith journey, and her…
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Ep #181 - A Drunk in the Street
Have you ever misjudged someone based off a first impression? Listen in to this special episode, as Barry Feaker recounts the first chapter of his book, "In…
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Ep #180 - Meet Lino Munoz
Listen in as Barry, La Manda, and Miriam, visit with Lino Munoz, TRM Board Member for 31 years and Biomedical Equipment Tech at Stormont-Vail Health! Hear how…
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Ep #179 - Citygate Recap: Part 2
Listen in to Part 2 of our Citygate Conference recap! La Manda and Miriam visit with Kourtney Barr (Directer, Trauma Education & Development), Rachel Flenniken…
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Ep #178 - Citygate Recap: Part 1
Listen in as La Manda and Miriam visit with Kim Turley (Executive Assistant), Mike Schoettle (Assistant Director of Distribution Services), and Daniel Dobson…
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Ep #177 - Partnering for Mental Health
Listen in this week as we visit with Bill Persinger, CEO of Valeo Behavioral Health Care. We explore the changes through the years of mental health care, the…
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Ep #176 - Darryl Lilly's Story to Hope
In this special episode, we visit with Darryl Lilly, Pro-loader at Lowe's in Topeka, Kansas, who shares his remarkable journey from being a drug dealer and…
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Ep #175 - Above & Beyond for Second Chances
Listen in as we visit with Marcus Molinar, Director of Facilities and Security, and Ron Burton, Assistant Director of Facilities & Security, about their…
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Ep #174 - Turning a Corner
In this episode we visit with Mayor Mike Padilla and City Manager Steve Wade, about how TRM and the City of Topeka have turned a corner in partnering together…
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Ep #173 - The TED Team
See people through the eyes of Jesus, with the lens of Trauma. In this episode we visit with our Trauma Education & Development (TED) team, Kourtney Barr and…
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Ep #172 - Relational Leadership
Join us in this exciting episode as we sit down with the Honorable Penny Moylan, District Judge for Shawnee County, and delve into her journey as the recently…
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Ep # 171 - Remembering our friend, Hal Smith (1937-2023)
Husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, leader, and above all else, a true man of God! In this episode, we take time to remember Pastor Hal…
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Ep #170 - Volunteer Impact
We can't thank our volunteers enough for the amazing impact they have at TRM! To celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week, we visit with 2 of those volunteers…
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Ep #169 - Meet Scott & Kristina
In this episode, Barry and La Manda are joined by their special friends and fellow employees at TRM, Scott and Kristina Bryant. They discuss how they each came…
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Ep #168 – Meet Dr. Jarrett Romine
In this episode, we visit with Dr. Jarrett Romine of Romine Family Dental about his desire to use his talents to help those in need and how he followed the…
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Ep #167 - Breakthrough House
In this episode, Barry, La Manda, and Miriam visit with Brian Blevins and Leo Hope, Breakthrough House's Executive Director and Director of Clubhouse, about…
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Ep #166 – John "The Iron Man" Cantrell
"I wanted to live because God had a plan for me." In this incredible episode, La Manda and Miriam visit with John Cantrell, professional boxer, about his story…
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Ep #165 - The Power of Partnership
In this episode, we visit with Topeka City Manager, Steve Wade, and Topeka Strategic Initiatives Coordinator, Kristin Moorhead, about the city's efforts to…
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Ep #164 - Meet Sgt. Matt Rose
In this amazing episode, we visit with Sgt. Matt Rose, Topeka Police Department Behavioral Health Unit Supervisor, about his love for working with our…
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Ep #163 - Meet Jacob & Megan
"I did accept Jesus into my life, and that was really when the world turned to color." In this incredible episode, we visit with Jacob and Megan Harmon about…
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Ep #162 - Transformation in 2022
Join Barry, La Manda, and Miriam as they take a journey through the TRM annual report to celebrate how our staff, generous donors, volunteers, and prayer…
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Ep #161 - We is Greater than Me
The Kingdom of God is so much bigger than any church. In this episode, we visit with Lead Pastor of Grace Point Church, Tim Hughes, about the church's goal to…
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Ep #160 - Meet the Chaplains
We can only plant seeds of love, God reaps the harvest. In this episode we visit with TRM Chaplains, Shampayne Lloyd & Mike Foster, about the Chaplain ministry…
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Ep #159 - Experiencing Homelessness: An Inside Look
In this amazing interview, we visit with Derek, one of our friends currently experiencing homelessness. Hear his story of how he got to where he is, his heart…
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Ep #158 - The Hope Dealer
In this incredible podcast, Rachel Holthaus shares her story of going from feeling convinced that "the world was better without her," to a story of love, hope…
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Ep #157 - Modern Day Slavery
It's National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. In this episode we take the opportunity to look back at how TRM began its journey into understanding what…
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Ep #156 – Leadership Reflections
Get ready to be inspired! In this episode, Barry and La Manda join our three incredible Deputy Directors of TRM: Christian Stringfellow, James Chiselom, and…
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Ep #155 - The Blessings of 2022
Reflecting on 2022, Barry, La Manda, and Miriam look back at the transition of Executive Directorship from Barry to La Manda, our strong and growing connection…
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Ep #154 - Cold Weather, Warm Community
God guides every step of the way. Listen in as Barry and Miriam reflect on last week's arctic temperatures, how they posed a serious threat to our unsheltered…
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Ep #153 – You are Worthy
Combating feelings of "I'm not deserving..." In this episode we visit with Misty Bosch-Hastings, Director of Guest Support, about her efforts to help the…