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
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 the Fort Wayne community and beyond. We learn the ins and outs of the food bank with Adam, Logan, and Katie as they share their experience and knowledge.
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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 trips, hear about all of the work that God is doing at this ministry!
To learn more about Redemption House or purchase tickets to the Butterfly Gala, visit here: https://redemp...
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 involved, visit here: https://kateskart.org/volunteer/
To browse their Amazon wish list, visit here: https://kateskart.org/our-wish-list/
Learn about the Ice Cream Social: h...
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.
Listen to learn more about what goes on at The Rescue Mission!
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 deeper insight into what The Rescue Mission is all about.
If you want to volunteer, visit: https://fwrm.org/take-action/volunteer
To learn more, feel free to call 260-426-73...
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.
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.
Learn more about the resources mentions here:
- https://www.brotherhoodmutual.com/kingdom-advancing-grant/
- https://www.maisoccer.com/
- https://www.icwelcome.org/
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 The Rescue Mission. Now, within the walls of The Rescue Mission, there is an Alliance Health Center location providing exceptional healthcare available to residents and the community.
Learn more about CEO Ni...
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 the journey of leadership.
And we welcome a new co-host, Caroline to The Rescue Mission Podcast!
If you enjoy this episode, please consider giving at fwrm.org/podcastgive
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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 to serve and help those in his community succeed.
No matter what you do or what area of life you’re in, you need people. Drew shares that the idea of community and connection is what helped b...
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 overcome trauma, substance abuse, grief, and other struggles in safe spaces.
These organizations provide needed resources for treatment and live-in residential services. The goal is to get individua...
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 family and feelings?
We sat down with Wanda Demeke, a licensed mental house counselor, from The Rescue Mission’s Charis House to talk about preparing your mental health for the holiday season...
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 you enjoy this episode, please consider giving at fwrm.org/podcastgive
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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 wondered what kind of stories are being written at The Rescue Mission, this episode is a must-listen.
If you enjoy this episode, please consider giving at fwrm.org/podcastgive...
In this episode of The Rescue Mission podcast, we sit down with Eric Wood, the executive director of Neighborlink. We discuss what it means to love your neighbor and how doing so can change your entire neighborhood.
If you enjoy this episode, please consider giving at fwrm.org/podcastgive
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In this episode of The Rescue Mission Podcast, we sit down with Zach Dawson and Sam Helser of Bare Knuckle Recovery. We discuss the difference between enabling and helping and they offer insight into how you can help a loved one battling addiction.
If you enjoy this episode, please consider giving at fwrm.org/podcastgive
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In this episode of the Rescue Mission Podcast, we sit down with Keely Ray from the Allen County Sheriff's Department. She is the Jail Chemical Addictions Program coordinator.
We discuss the ins and outs of the program and the lives that are being changed because of it.
If you enjoy this episode, please consider giving at fwrm.org/podcastgive
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fwrm.org
In this episode of the Rescue Mission Podcast, we sit down with Murray Hunt, the executive director of the 13 Step House. We discuss transitional housing and what it looks like to walk in recovery.
If you enjoy this episode, please consider giving at fwrm.org/podcastgive
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In this bonus episode of The Rescue Mission Podcast, we sit down with one of our program residents, Doug, who shares his story of restoration.
If you enjoy this episode, please consider giving at fwrm.org/podcastgive
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fwrm.org
In this episode of The Rescue Mission Podcast, we sit down with Brent Stachler our Sr. VP of Clinical Services. He poses the question; does mental illness cause homelessness or does homelessness cause mental illness?
Brent brings decades of knowledge to the conversation and highlights several obstacles that those suffering from mental illness face when it comes to getting back on their feet.
If you enjoy this epi...
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