Breaking the Cycle of Poverty

Breaking the Cycle of Poverty

“Breaking the Cycle of Poverty” explores why poverty remains such a persistent problem in the United States and how individuals and organizations can help people secure economic independence and a higher quality of life.

Episodes

November 14, 2024 17 mins

Executive Director Jay Height discusses how a wave of violence is affecting our neighbors, our community and ministry leaders.

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Executive Director Jay Height and Director of Housing Dennis Westlake discuss how Shepherd is working with partners in the community to address the urgent need for affordable housing in Indianapolis.

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Executive Director Jay Height discusses Shepherd Community Center’s growing partnership with Indianapolis Public Schools to meet students’ physical and mental health needs.

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Executive Director Jay Height discusses Shepherd Community Center’s adult and children’s literacy efforts, including its partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

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Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height discusses how government, businesses and ministries can work together to improve children’s lives.

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Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height casts a bold vision for the future of Indiana: how can the state become the best in the nation to raise a child?

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Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height interviews Phil Powell, executive director of the Indiana Business Research Center, on the economic impact of Shepherd’s work in the community.  

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Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height and Shepherd’s Director of Housing Dennis Westlake discuss the ministry’s innovative efforts to help neighbors find affordable housing.

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Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height and Shepherd’s Director of Housing Dennis Westlake discuss how the lack of affordable affects neighbors in Indianapolis and through the United States.

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Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height talks about the ministry’s future as it prepares to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its founding.

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Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height discusses how the church and the community need to respond to the surge in youth violence in Indianapolis.

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Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height and Dave Miner of the Indy Hunger Network discuss the effects of inflation on low-income families.

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Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height and Dave Miner of the Indy Hunger Network discuss why chronic hunger remains a persistent problem in Indiana.

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Guests Frank and Obed Santiesteban discuss the growing challenges of ministering to people who struggle with substance abuse.

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Executive Director Jay Height discusses ministry needs and opportunities surrounding migration, immigration and refugees with guests Frank and Obed Santiesteban.

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Executive Director Jay Height explains how each of us can help overcome the epidemic of loneliness and isolation plaguing our neighbors.

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Executive Director Jay Height discusses how Shepherd’s partnership with Purdue University Northwest and the University of Southern California is leading to development of a virtual reality-assisted treatment program for young people dealing with chronic trauma.

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Executive Director Jay Height explains how Shepherd is working with Indianapolis Public Schools to help families secure a good education for their children.

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Shepherd Executive Director Jay Height discusses how spikes in rent and mortgage rates, along with rapid gentrification of urban neighborhoods, are hurting families as they struggle to pay for housing.

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Executive Director Jay Height explains how Shepherd and its partners are helping families share positive experiences and build good memories together.

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