The Do Gooders Podcast

We're exploring what it means to put Hope in Action. And today, I'm excited to welcome a guest who has dedicated his career to understanding hope not just as a feeling, but as a measurable, teachable strength that transforms lives and communities.

Dr. Chan Hellman is recognized as one of the world's leading hope scholars, with more than 25 years of research, training and teaching experience. His groundbrea...

Hope isn't something that happens to you. It's something you create. It’s what happens when possibility meets action.

Today we're beginning a journey—one that will explore not just what hope is, but how we build it, nurture it and put it into action.

Here’s the key: Hope isn't just something lucky people have. It's something all of us can build. And the best part is “hope in action” isn't abou...

In part four of our series, Walking With Jesus: A Journey to the Cross with Major Dr. Terry Masango, we stand before the empty tomb—the defining moment that separates Christianity from every other faith tradition in the world.

The resurrection isn't just an epilogue to the crucifixion—it's the validation of everything Jesus taught and claimed. It's the proof that death has been defeated, that sin has been ...

In part three of our series, Walking With Jesus: A Journey to the Cross with Major Dr. Terry Masango, we explore three simple words: "Jesus, remember me." 

Spoken by a dying criminal, these words contain within them the essence of our faith journey. As we near Holy Week, Major Masango invites us to consider which of the two thieves we identify with—the one who demanded physical salvation or the one who rec...

In part two of our series, Walking With Jesus: A Journey to the Cross with Major Dr. Terry Masango, we turn to one of Jesus' most profound and challenging parables: The Good Samaritan. This story isn't just about helping others—it completely redefines what it means to be a neighbor and challenges our assumptions about who deserves our love and compassion.

In our world, we're often divided by differences—po...

Welcome to a new series—Walking With Jesus: A Journey to the Cross.

Over the next four weeks, we’ll be guided by Major Dr. Terry Masango through a thoughtful exploration of Scripture and its meaning in our everyday lives.

In this series, he invites us to walk alongside those who encountered Jesus on his journey to the cross—from the lost sheep being carried home on the shepherd's shoulders, to...

Today, we're closing our Warm Hearts, Warm Homes series with perhaps the most critical need of all: shelter.

Recent government data shows homelessness has soared to the highest level on record, with more than 770,000 people experiencing homelessness in the United States—an 18 percent increase over last year.

Behind these sobering statistics are real people seeking safety, warmth and a path for...

We’re back again today with our Warm Hearts, Warm Homes series, and this time, exploring how food assistance helps create warm, stable homes for our neighbors in need.

Food insecurity is a big problem in the United States, as 47 million people—including 14 million children—do not have enough to eat and don’t know where their next meal will come from.

Beyond that figure, many more people—estima...

Continuing our Warm Hearts, Warm Homes series, today we're tackling a challenge that affects countless families during these coldest weeks of the year—keeping the heat on. For many of our neighbors, the choice between staying warm and affording other essentials is a harsh reality.

Did you know roughly 11 percent of Americans live in poverty, which is about 36.8 million people, according to the Census Burea...

On this show, we like to share stories of everyday people turning hope into action in small, real-life ways right where they are—people like Suzanne Pickering.

As a representative of Banner Health, Suzanne started a winter coat and blanket drive in partnership with The Salvation Army in Tucson, Arizona.

She knows firsthand what it is like to need a little help—and after seeing people without a...

In disasters, we often see something remarkable: how communities come together, how neighbors help neighbors, and how hope persists even in the darkest moments.

And notably, it’s up to each of us and the little choices we make to keep that spirit of community alive, not just in times of crisis, but every day.

Today, I want to share a few stories that capture this perfectly.

When w...

One of the most powerful tools available to us is our own mindfulness.

Dr. Jon Kole is the Medical Director and Senior Director of Psychiatry at Headspace, which calls itself "the mental health app for every moment." From guided meditations to one-on-one coaching, the Headspace team of clinical experts and trained coaches work to offer science-backed care.

He’s joining us today to explore how ...

What would you take if you had to evacuate your home? 

Are you prepared?

A study by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) found less than half of American households had discussed or developed an emergency plan.

After hearing the stories of many families I know having to evacuate with little to no warning, I decided it was time to finally get serious and actually make a p...

In our recent episodes, we've explored what it means to lose home—from the immediate chaos of evacuation to the grief of loss, to the challenging work of supporting a community in crisis. 
Today, we're examining the deeper psychological impact of disaster on communities.

Dr. David Eisenman has spent more than two decades studying how disasters affect public health and community resilience. As director of UCLA's Center for Public He...

Help us love beyond disaster at salarmy.us/socalfire.

Last week, we explored what home means—those mental souvenirs we collect, the everyday moments that make a space our own, and the devastating impact when that sanctuary is suddenly gone. We heard about The Salvation Army's immediate response to the wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles communities.

Understanding, of course, things are ch...

Help us love beyond disaster at salarmy.us/socalfire.

As wildfires burn across Southern California, The Salvation Army is there.

We’re there before, during and after disasters strike and are committed to serving the whole person—physically, emotionally and spiritually.

With thousands of structures burned, so many have lost so much. 

What would you take if you had to l...

What are your plans for the New Year?

As we step into 2025, many of us are thinking about resolutions, goals and what lies ahead. But what if planning for the year ahead was less about our own agendas and more about trusting God's plans?

In this timely rebroadcast, we're revisiting our conversation with Megan Fate Marshman, who continues to serve as a teaching pastor at Willow Creek Community ...

Welcome to this special presentation of "Army of Stars," a radio program that captured the spirit of giving during the golden age of radio.

From the 1930s through the 1990s, this series brought together some of entertainment's brightest stars in support of The Salvation Army's mission.

And today, we're traveling back to December 25, 1949, for a particularly memorable Christmas broadcast.

As you well know, Christmas is a time like no other in The Salvation Army. 

There’s the red kettles, the Angel Trees, the holiday meals and so much more. 

Christmas is a season of giving, which for many of us means showering those we love with gifts. But it’s also about giving to those most in need. 

And in Juneau, Alaska, board members, donors and volunteers help to make sure inm...