The Rescue Mission Podcast
This is The Rescue Mission Podcast, where we discuss real topics that affect real people. We release new episodes every other Wednesday.
Episodes
55 episodes
Episode #48: Turning Recovery into a Lifelong Passion
Have you heard about project.ME located in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne? We had the opportunity to sit down with Aisha Diss, Founder and Executive Director of project.Me. project.ME "seeks to strengthen support systems through ...
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Episode 48
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32:31
Episode #47: Helping Those That Have Served for Us
Join us as we sit down with Tracy & Kenny of Shepard's House, a long-term residential program for homeless Veterans who are alcohol and chemically addicted, or struggle with mental health issues.Learn all about what Shepard's ...
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Episode 47
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35:44
Episode #46: A Safe Harbor
Meet Deb! She's Founder & Executive Director of Jennifer's Harbor, a safe refuge for women in need. Deb's own life story led to to find her calling of helping others. As Deb says, "If you are victim of abuse, you can indeed be ...
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Episode 46
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28:22
Episode #45: Circling Back with Mary Ann
Remember our last podcast guest, Mary Ann Ming? She's back!Take a listen as we dive into Circles of Allen County and how they help individuals and family develop financial stability and independence.
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Episode 45
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36:03
Episode #44: The Power of Listening
For this episode, we got to spend time with Mary Ann Ming of Inasmuch Ministry. Located in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne, Inasmuch is dedicated to give a hand up to those in need and share the love of Jesus Christ. The ministry ...
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Episode 44
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32:45
Episode #43: Get to Know Gateway Woods
Gateway Woods offers a variety of Christ-centered social services in the northeast Indiana area. The ministry has grown over the years and expanded the services they offer and those they are able to help as they spread God's love!We had...
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Episode 43
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33:09
Episode #42: Hey, Neighbor!
Our Fort Wayne neighbor, Josh Gale, Executive Director of Just Neighbors, sat down and shared some conversation and knowledge with us.Josh shared about the work that Just Neighbors actively does, his knowledge on the homelessness crisis...
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Episode 41
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30:17
Episode #41: Charis House Changes & Caring for Women
Karla Lipsey, Sr. Vice President of Program Operations at Charis House sat down with us to talk about the BIG move Charis House is making this year!She shared some insight into the functions and programming at Charis House and how the w...
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Episode 40
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37:57
Episode #40: Four:10 Ministries & Mission
Have you heard of sex trafficking but don't really know what that means or how to spot if someone might be in need of help?Tammy Crane of Four:10 Ministries sat down with us to share about the work that this organization does to show Go...
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Episode 39
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32:16
Episode #39: Nate's Story
Our podcast team got the opportunity to sit down with Nate Moellering of Allendale Treatment Center and Bare Knuckle Recovery podcast. We thought about how to describe this episode, what to share about Nate, or even what category t...
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39:59
Episode #38: Seeing People as Human
We are joined in this episode by Judge Andrew Williams, the Mental Health Judge of Allen County. Listen as we dive into what it looks like to navigate the legal system and individuals that struggle with mental health issues. ...
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Episode 38
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20:59
Episode #37: Don't Judge a Book by the Cover
You can't judge a book by the cover, especially when it comes to needing help. You never know who in you life or community might really benefit from public services.The Community Harvest Food Bank is a non-profit service here to help th...
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Episode 37
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42:44
Episode #36: Following Where God's Call Leads
Tune in as we chat with Tomi Cardin, CEO of Redemption House right down the road from us at The Rescue Mission!Tomi followed God's calling and started Redemption House to help women in transitional living. From graduations to missions t...
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Episode 36
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24:46
Episode #35: A Story and a Smile
One story can make all the difference in someone's life.We sat down with Krista of Kate's Kart to learn all about the organization and how they bring smiles to the faces of patients in the hospital!If you are looking to get invo...
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Episode 35
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23:15
Episode #34: Hanging out with Dusty Krause at The Rescue Mission
Dusty Krause, The Rescue Mission's Sr. VP of Operations, joins us for a behind-the-scenes look at his role and his awesome team. Dusty was recently named an Unsung Hero as part of the Downtown Fort Wayne Initiative. Li...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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27:04
Episode #33: Partnerships & Serving the Community w/ Dave Pitcher
Join us as we sit down with The Rescue Mission's Director of Outreach, Dave Pitcher! He has a passion for the community and helping those in need. Dave shares about our community partnerships, the Cold Weather Contingency program, and gives a d...
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Episode 33
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20:30
Episode #32: Learning About St. Joseph Missions ft. Erin Ness
Listen along as we chat with Erin Ness, CEO of St. Joseph Missions right here in Fort Wayne!Erin shared about the organization and growing as a leader.
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Episode 32
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19:47
Episode #31: Advancing the Kingdom with a Grant ft. Kathy Bruce
Kathy Bruce of Brotherhood Mutual Insurance shares about the Kingdom Advancing Grant. This is a grant designed to help create needed resources to make a difference and expand God's Kingdom with creative and innovative approaches. L...
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Episode 31
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21:26
Episode #30: Who Should We Partner With? ft. Nikki King
Who in the community should we partner with?That was the question Nikki King, CEO of Alliance Health, asked when the organization was looking to expand their healthcare services.The question started a fast-paced partnership with T...
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Episode 30
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29:26
Episode #29: Looking Back at 2023 ft. Thomas McArthur
Welcome back our first third-time guest, Thomas McArthur, President and CEO of The Rescue Mission. Thomas reflects on wrapping up his first seven months and 2023 at The Rescue Mission, what he hopes for 2024, and talks about ...
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Episode 29
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35:42
Episode #28: The Power of a Dream ft. Drew Woodson
We were excited to have the chance to talk with Drew, a man of many different hats! One hat he wears is the Program Director for The Oxford Dream Center, what he calls a carbon copy of an idea with its own bit of originality. Drew has a heart t...
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Episode 28
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33:40
Episode #27: Everybody is in Recovery ft. Ryan Marsden of Recovery Cafe
We sat down with Ryan Marsden, the Executive Director of the Recovery Café and President of Rise Recovery. With personal experience in long-term recovery, Ryan recognized a need to connect individuals with the resources to cope with and overcom...
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Episode 27
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29:42
Episode #26: Navigating The Holidays ft. Wanda Demeke
While the holiday season is full of family, festive traditions, holiday cheer, and food, it can also amplify stress and pressures. How do you deal with economic pressures, trauma, uncomfortable conversations, and loneliness? How do we navigate ...
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Episode 26
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30:15
Episode #25: We Need Each Other ft. Jen Hope of Mom of an Addict
In this episode, we sit down with Jen Hope from Mom of an Addict. She shares her heart with us and how Mom of an Addict came to be. This episode is sure to be inspiring to those who have a loved one in their life battling addiction.If y...
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Episode 25
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24:22
Episode #24: From Broken to Restored ft. Dave Lallow
On today's episode of The Rescue Mission podcast, we sit down with a former program participant. Dave shares his story of what brought him to The Rescue Mission and how he has seen God moving in his life ever since. If you've ever wonde...
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Episode 24
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30:41