Breaking the Cycle of Poverty

Shepherd Community Center
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“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.

  1. JAN 22

    How ministries like Shepherd partner with government to aid neighbors in need

    Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height and Clarence Certer, commissioner of Tennessee’s Department of Human Services, discuss how government agencies and nonprofits can collaborate effectively to assist people in need.

    27 min

  2. 12/22/2025

    Pastor Aaron Brockett explains why Traders Point Christian Church is a major partner of Shepherd

    Shepherd Community Center’s Alan Southerland and Traders Point Christian Church lead pastor Aaron Brockett discuss the power of ministry partnerships.

    12 min

  3. 12/11/2025

    Shepherd steps up to meet the need for affordable housing

    Executive Director Jay Height explains how Shepherd’s partnership with Arbor Homes and others is meeting the need for affordable housing in Indianapolis.

    11 min

  4. 11/28/2025

    Gaps in SNAP benefits contribute to hunger crisis in Indianapolis

    Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height discusses why gaps in SNAP benefits contribute to chronic hunger in Indianapolis.

    12 min

  5. 11/13/2025

    Shepherd partners with IPS high school to promote students’ mental health

    Shepherd Community Center Chief Engagement Office Phil Edwards and Arsenal Technical High School teacher Tony Lamont discuss how Shepherd is working with the school to improve and protect students’ mental health.

    14 min

  6. 10/30/2025

    It’s the season for volunteers. Here’s how you can serve at Shepherd.

    Shepherd Community Center Director of Volunteer Engagement Donna Alexander explains how volunteers can serve their neighbors as Thanksgiving and Christmas draw near.

    12 min

  7. 09/25/2025

    Why do people struggle to pay the bills? Our economy isn’t working for everyone.

    Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height discusses the economic challenges that many Americans are now facing.

    13 min

  8. 09/11/2025

    New ministry begins here. Power of internships is building new leaders.

    Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height and Young Adult Coordinator David Martinez discuss how internships are building a new generation of ministry leaders.

    14 min
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“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.

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  • Creator
    Shepherd Community Center
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    93
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2022 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Breaking the Cycle of Poverty