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Our Community, Our Mission
Weekly updates and conversations from Topeka Rescue Mission Ministries!
Episodes
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Ep #152 – A Life of Service
"Money didn't matter, only souls mattered to me." In this incredible episode we visit with Max Manning, founder of Global Missions Ministries and one of the…
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Ep #151 — The Solution of Connection
We can't do better, until we know better. Listen in as we visit with Kodee Christensen, Trauma Education and Development Assistant. She shares about how God's…
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Ep #150 — The Special
To celebrate the milestone of our 150th episode, we're taking a journey through 10 standout moments from the past 3 years that had us reflecting on life's…
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Ep #149 - Continuing to Produce Impact
Helping people understand the reality of the lived experiences of those in need! In this episode, we visit with Marissa Dake, former Director of Operation Food…
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Ep #148 - Intentional Holidays
Loving people right where they are. In this episode, we reflect on this special season and what we are thankful for. We discuss how we are preparing to bless…
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Ep 147 - Assignment to Love
God loves people more than anything! In this episode we visit with Doug Burleigh and Doug Hinkle. Barry reflects on Doug Hinkle’s friendship and connection…
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Ep #146 — Surviving Winter
What does winter look like on the streets? Listen in as we visit with Haleigh Hipsher, Outreach Advocate, and Holton Witman, Director of Distribution Services…
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Ep #145 — United to Bring Hope
The impact of working together! In this episode, we visit with United Way of Greater Topeka's Jessica Lehnherr, CEO, and Brett Martin, VP of Community Impact…
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Ep #144 — Go (Topeka) Chiefs!
Networking for the safety of the city! Listen in as we visit with Topeka Police Chief, Bryan Wheeles, and Topeka Fire Chief, Randy Phillips, about their…
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Ep #143 — Love the One in Front of You
We don't have to understand, we just have to love. In this episode we visit with Rachel Flenniken, newly promoted Hope Center Director, and Madi Willis, TRM…
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Ep #142 — Other Duties as Assigned
Experiencing rough seasons and leaning into God to work through them! In this episode we visit with TRM's new Director of Strategic Development & Marketing…
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Ep #141 — Medicine for the Soul
Meeting daily medical needs and holding hands. In this episode we visit with Sharon Meisner, a registered nurse who has been volunteering as the director of…
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Ep #140 — Compassion Strategies: Part 2
Part 2! Join us in this episode for the continuation of the discussion on the new Compassion Strategies organization; addressing the growing homeless concerns…
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Ep #139 - Compassion Strategies: Part 1
Join us today for an interview with Barry Feaker, former TRM Executive Director, regarding a new organization, Compassion Strategies, addressing the growing…
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Ep #138 - The Importance of a Servant's Heart
Serving 25 years with the Shawnee County Sheriffs Department, striving to make decisions of faith, not fear, and having a heart for the "Invisible People."…
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Ep #137 - Making the Impossible, Possible
From providing health services through an incredible mobile clinic to creating meaningful community through long-term relationships! Hear all this and more as…
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Ep #136 - It Takes Relationships
Compassionately caring for our guests from day one; seeing where they are and being a part of where they are going next! In this episode we visit with Misty…
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Ep #135 - A Blessing to Bless Others
Finding Joy through difficulty, watching God provide in miraculous ways, and how you, our donors and supporters, are making a huge difference! Hear all this…
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Ep #134 - From the Community, For the Community
From 34 years at the Topeka Police Department to Mayor of Topeka! Listen in as we visit with Mayor Mike Padilla about his long career of being an agent for…
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Ep #133 - Here for the People
Starting as an intern, celebrating guest's victories (whether big or small), and processing information to make decisions on difficult situations. Hear all…
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Ep #132 - Be a Light Bearer: Meet Pastor Timm Collins
What does it mean to be a light bearer? In this episode we visit with Pastor Timm Collins of Capital City Church, about desiring to "live in the land and…
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Ep #131 - Meet Deb Peterson
Faith in practice on the front lines! Listen in as we visit with Deb Peterson, Main Shelter Front Desk Staff, to hear some of her touching stories from working…
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Ep #130 - Citygate Network: Creating Bridges
Have you ever felt alone? Felt like you were the only one facing challenges? In this episode, La Manda Broyles and Miriam Krehbiel share about their recent…
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Ep #129 - Life Transformation Through Culinary Arts
Have you heard of TRM's new Hospitality Training Center? Listen as we visit with Chef Sean Hall, Deputy Director of Culinary Arts & Services, about his passion…
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Ep #128 - Meet Sheriff Brian Hill
One team, one fight! Listen as we visit with Sheriff Brian Hill about his extensive career as a police officer, including homeless undercover work, his life…
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Ep #127 - MAP Update & An Important Event Announcement
Wrap around services to those experiencing homelessness! Jenny Falk, Director of Homeless Outreach & MAP (Mobile Access Partnership), shares about all the…
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Ep #126 - Impeccable Devotion to People: Meet James Chiselom
"What can I do for that person today?" From being the homeless grant guru to becoming TRM's Deputy Director of Community Needs & Services, hear about how James…
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Ep #125 - The Story Behind the Voice: Meet Miriam Krehbiel
You've heard her voice on the podcast regularly, now dive into what Miriam Krehbiel's role as Deputy Director of Supportive Services really means! Hear about…
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Ep #124 - Friends of NOTO
Not just a drive through district! Hear from Tom Underwood, Executive Director of NOTO Arts & Entertainment District, and Pedro Concepcion, NOTO Board member…
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Ep #123 - Relationships & Housing
It's so easy, yet so complicated! Listen as we visit with Misty Bosch-Hastings, Director of Guest Services, about her new role unifying the different services…
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Ep #122 - Meet Chief Bryan Wheeles
"I want to leave it better than I found it." Listen in as Special guest, TPD Chief of Police Bryan Wheeles, shares his work experience leading up to him…
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Ep #121 - "If not me, who else?"
Describing trends and differences of those experiencing homelessness? What are up and coming issues that are being faced as we seek to best help those who come…
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Ep #120 - Miracles & Provisions of God
Important conversations at McDonald's, behind the scenes stories of how the Men's shelter was built, and the continued miracles and provisions of God. Hear all…
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Ep #119 - Then. Now. Next: Part 4
"Bring hope & never give up on anybody, ever!" In the concluding episode of this series, Barry shares his gratitude for those who have poured into the Mission…
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Ep #118 - Then. Now. Next: Part 3
Lessons Learned! Part 3 of this series Barry reflects on lessons he has learned over the years, even as recently as last night while being part of the team…
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Ep #117 - All in for Kids
Everybody deserves somebody! Lynn Johnson served as the Assistant Secretary of the Administration for Children & Families at the Department of Health & Human…
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Ep #116 - Then. Now. Next: Part 2
Revisiting the past! In part 2 of this series, Barry reflects on the unchanging heart of the Board of Directors from when he first started 36 years ago, and…
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Ep #115 - Then. Now. Next: Part 1
Past, present, and future! Dive into the first part of this new series, hearing some of the miraculous stories from Barry's early years as TRM's Executive…
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Ep #114 - Leadership Transition Q&A
In this episode, Miriam Krehbiel, Senior Director of Supportive Services, interviews Barry and La Manda about the recent announcement of Barry passing the…
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Ep #113 - The Heart of Distribution Services
In this episode, we visit with Kay Ireland, Director of Distribution Services, and Mike Schoettle, Assistant Director of Distribution Services, about how their…
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Ep #112 - Meet Reden & Dina
In this episode, we visit with Reden & Dina Jalosjos, about their journey from the Philippines to Topeka, their growing construction and property management…
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Ep #111 - Caring for Our First Flock
In this episode, Barry, La Manda, Miriam, and Kaillee, discuss the importance of caring for our employees and volunteers, what that looks like in different…
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Ep #110 - Meet Mike Kagay
In this episode we visit with Shawnee County District Attorney, Mike Kagay, about what led him to become a prosecutor, his desire to help preserve innocence…
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Ep #109 - Value of Relationship
In this episode, we visit with Doug Hinkle and Doug Burleigh about their work with important leaders across the globe and the importance of relational, not…
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Ep #108 - Restoring Hope
In this episode, we visit with Terry Hund, Senior Director of Human Trafficking Intervention, and Rachel Flenniken, Human Trafficking Interventions Strategic…
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Ep #107 - Moving Forward: 2022
In this episode, Barry, La Manda, and Miriam take a look back at the challenges and successes of 2021 while also looking forward to the future for 2022! To…
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Ep #106 - A Special Christmas Guest
In this episode, we visit with Chris Wagner, Topeka Public Schools Child Nutrition Specialist, about his heart to make sure kids don't go hungry and his faith…
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Ep #105 - Law & Love: Behind the Scenes of Shelter Services
In this episode we visit with Christian Stringfellow, Director of Men's Services, and Debra Sabb, Director of Hope Center, to take a behind the scenes look at…
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Ep #104 - Meet Dr. Aarion Gray
In this episode, we visit with Topeka Public School's Director of Instructional Services and TRM Board Member, Dr. Aarion Gray, to hear about his extensive…
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Ep #103 - Stories of Outreach
In this episode, we visit with Kim Williams-Gaston, Valeo Behavioral Health Care's HOPE Team Leader, and Jenny Falk, Senior Director of Homeless Outreach &…
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Ep #102 - Others
In this episode, we visit with Erika McNeill, Engagement Coordinator for Envista Credit Union, about the Envista Cares Challenge, how it helps organizations in…
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Ep #101 - United for Christmas
In this episode, we visit with our friends from United Way, Jessica Lehnherr (CEO) and Brett Martin (Vice President of Community Impact) about what the…
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Ep #100 - Meet Holton Witman
In our 100th episode, we visit with TRM's new Assistant Director of Street Reach, Holton Witman, about his journey leading up to working at TRM and his…
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Ep #99 - Meet Keegen & Marcus
In this episode, we visit with two of our Facilities & Security staff, Keegen Funnell & Marcus Molinar, about their critical work that keeps the Mission…
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Ep #98 - Understanding the Value of Pets in the Lives of the Homeless
In this episode, we visit with Matt Baldwin from Valeo Behavioral Health Care, and Dr. Allison Crow, volunteer veterinarian, about their work caring for our…
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Ep #97 - Friends from Seattle
In this episode we visit with Brian Chandler and Dan Nordblad from Seattle's Union Gospel Mission about their research project of other missions across…
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Ep #96 - Taking OFS to DC
In this episode we visit with Marissa Dake and Kourtney Barr about their amazing opportunity to take what we learned through Operation Food Secure and share…
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Ep #95 - Behind the Board: Meet Mike Rinehart
In this episode, we visit with Mike Rinehart, Treasurer of the TRM Board of Directors, about his story and heart in coming on the TRM board, as well as his…
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Ep #94 - Go Serve
In this episode, we visit with Tim Hughes, Lead Pastor of Grace Point Church, about their involvement with TRM and the Mobile Access Partnership Program, their…
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Ep #93 - Overseeing God's Kitchen
In this episode, we visit with Chef Sean Hall and Chef Sally Herrera from the TRM Food Services Program to learn about the art of culinary arts and how food…