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The Rescuers radio show provides an opportunity to spotlight people who are working behind the scenes to make this world a better place. These people serve as inspiration and idea starters to encourage others to find creative ways to impact their community, their city, and the world.
Host Art Brooks has spent his career in broadcasting, both as on-air talent and in representing the industry as president and CEO of the Arizona Broadcasters Association for nearly 30 years. He was the driving force behind an Emmy-winning series of documentaries on drug abuse that combined a phone bank of 100 seasoned counselors and history-making "roadblock," as every TV station in Arizona and many radio stations broadcast the groundbreaking show on the same day at the same time. He also was instrumental in starting AZ AMBER Alert (one of two states in the nation where broadcasters initiated the program), helped form the Native American Broadcast Institute at Northern Arizona University and consulted with broadcasters in Bulgaria to help build commercial radio as the country was coming out of communism.
Rescuers airs 5:30-6 p.m. AZ time Thursdays on KPXQ-AM Faith Talk 1360, beginning May 7, 2020. Based in Phoenix, it is available internationally online. We invite you to submit names of heroes you think would be good subjects for the show - just message us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rescuersradioshow/
Episode | Date |
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Creating strategic partnerships for AZ – Kim Covington
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Apr 25, 2024 |
The Soul Care of Leaders – Richard Parrish
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Apr 18, 2024 |
Gospel through sport – Zach Vogel
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Apr 11, 2024 |
Mentoring Next Gen Protectors – Alan Saquella
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Apr 04, 2024 |
A hand up, not a handout – Rick Morro
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Mar 28, 2024 |
Inclusion Revolution – Jamie Heckerman
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Mar 21, 2024 |
It pays to fight crime – Sgt. Brian Bower
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Mar 14, 2024 |
Pouring Life into Future Generations – Angie Simon
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Mar 07, 2024 |
Rescuers: Sports and life – Gary Bender
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Feb 29, 2024 |
Caring for the caregivers – Dr. Nelly Clotter-Woods
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Feb 22, 2024 |
A “mulligan” in life – Kent Chase
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Feb 15, 2024 |
There is hope – Tara Sundem
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Feb 08, 2024 |
Building bridges of understanding – Albert Celoza
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Feb 01, 2024 |
Find a need – fill it. Find a hurt – heal it. – Brendon Zastrow
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Jan 25, 2024 |
Raise your bar – Glenn Jordan
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Jan 18, 2024 |
Harps, healing, and hope – Dr. Joyce Buekers
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Jan 12, 2024 |
Alleviating Human Suffering – Melody Birkett
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Jan 04, 2024 |
Rescuers: Filling the gap for veterans – Charlie Ellis
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Dec 28, 2023 |
Be an overcomer – J.D. Hill
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Dec 21, 2023 |
On a mission for The Great Commission – Jim Morrissey
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Dec 14, 2023 |
Equipping cultural transformation – Scott Allen
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Dec 07, 2023 |
Honoring The People – the past, the future – Loren Tapahe
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Nov 30, 2023 |
Turning Hunger into Hope – Lisa Scarpinato
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Nov 23, 2023 |
Preventing & treating child abuse – Michael Medoro
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Nov 16, 2023 |
Quality education for every AZ child – Kevin Youngblood
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Nov 09, 2023 |
ALS: Helping families & fighting for a cure – Taryn Norley & Dr. Jeremy Shefner
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Nov 02, 2023 |
Bringing Christ to the campus and beyond – Isaac & Prerna Durham
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Oct 26, 2023 |
Training pastors to lead – Bud Brown
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Oct 19, 2023 |
Walking Alongside Leaders – Bonnie Mock
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Oct 12, 2023 |
Rebuilding lives, ending violence – Julie Peterson
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Oct 05, 2023 |
Embracing families – Nancy Williams
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Sep 28, 2023 |
Pets helping kids – Melissa Steimer
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Sep 21, 2023 |
Discipling Oral Learners – Kent Kiefer
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Sep 14, 2023 |
Making a difference – Patrick McCalla
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Sep 07, 2023 |
Restoring Men, Marriages & Families – Steve Wagner
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Aug 31, 2023 |
Delivering help and hope to the world – Dr. Douglas Jackson
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Aug 24, 2023 |
Promoting physical, emotional & spiritual health – Alisa Keeton
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Aug 17, 2023 |
Sharing Jesus & Clean Water – Christopher Beth
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Aug 10, 2023 |
Independence for the Blind – Max Ashton
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Aug 03, 2023 |
Helping Children in Need – Carol Whitworth
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Jul 27, 2023 |
Mentor4Life – Barney Murray
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Jul 20, 2023 |
Doing the Most Good – Lt. Colonel Ivan Wild
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Jul 13, 2023 |
Infant Loss Photography – Gordon Murray
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Jul 06, 2023 |
Sanctuary for Survivors of Sex Trafficking – Sarah Haught & John George
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Jun 29, 2023 |
Helping people overcome their limits – Todd Stottlemyre
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Jun 22, 2023 |
Mentoring Those with a Past – ML Morlock
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Jun 15, 2023 |
Turning Hunger into Hope – Lisa Scarpinato
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Jun 08, 2023 |
Helping Refugees Contribute & Belong – Derek DeVelder
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Jun 01, 2023 |
Caring for Our Community – Lin Sue Flood
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May 25, 2023 |
Music on a Mission – Vicki McDermitt
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May 19, 2023 |
Net repair to end malaria – Benjamin Voller-Brown & Michael Li
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May 11, 2023 |
Always be present – Travis Turner
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May 04, 2023 |
Fighting Combat-Related PTSD – Chuck Reaves
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Apr 27, 2023 |
Driving to make a difference – Allan Solheim
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Apr 20, 2023 |
The power of story – David Haneke
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Apr 13, 2023 |
From laughter to legacy – Pat McMahon
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Apr 06, 2023 |
Building homes, building hope – Jason Barlow
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Mar 30, 2023 |
Making the Invisible God Visible – Timothy Kakooza
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Mar 23, 2023 |
Lifting Up Young Americans – Mike Lindstrom
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Mar 16, 2023 |
Extending a helping hand – Cindy Humes
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Mar 09, 2023 |
Connecting to serve – Billy Thrall
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Mar 02, 2023 |
Christian College for Creatives - Jeff Berggren
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Feb 23, 2023 |
Uniting churches and government – José González
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Feb 16, 2023 |
Be the Blessing – David Blakeslee
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Feb 09, 2023 |
Equipping HS Students for College – John Leggat
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Feb 02, 2023 |
Impacting cities worldwide - Levi Park
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Jan 26, 2023 |
Educating student minds and forming hearts – Jeff Blake
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Jan 19, 2023 |
Preparing student entrepreneurs for success – Robert Vera
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Jan 12, 2023 |
Saving lives with MAT - Dr. David Deyhimy
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Jan 05, 2023 |
New Story/ New Song – Mia Koehne
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Dec 29, 2022 |
Serving servant leaders – Ryan Dickinson
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Dec 22, 2022 |
Guiding individuals to gain strength – John Hanrahan
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Dec 15, 2022 |
Finding the lost – Dan Volcko
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Dec 08, 2022 |
Training missional leaders - Ken Priddy
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Dec 01, 2022 |
Granting transformational wishes – Linda Pauling
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Nov 24, 2022 |
Helping veterans get help – Jane Babcock
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Nov 17, 2022 |
Supporting fire fighters & their mission – Doug Mummert
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Nov 10, 2022 |
Empowering underserved kids with STEAM – Dr. Loretta Cheeks
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Nov 03, 2022 |
Empowering those with Developmental Disabilities – Dawn Trapp
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Oct 27, 2022 |
Inform. Inspire. Engage. - Carey Peña
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Oct 20, 2022 |
Sharing the gospel everywhere – Josh Newell
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Oct 13, 2022 |
Strengthening, keeping, and reuniting families – Amy Fa'atoafe
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Oct 06, 2022 |
It’s not how many times you fall – Jeff Taylor
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Sep 29, 2022 |
Practical Help, Spiritual Transformation - Harry Brown
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Sep 22, 2022 |
Training students to lead ministries – Kathy Mason
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Sep 15, 2022 |
Empowering those with disabilities – Chris Rodriguez
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Sep 08, 2022 |
Finding Hope in a Broken World – Jim David
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Sep 01, 2022 |
Promoting unity & reconciliation – Jannah Scott
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Aug 25, 2022 |
Preventing youth drug use - Merilee Fowler
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Aug 18, 2022 |
Restoring communities, families, and lives – Shanda Breed
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Aug 11, 2022 |
Helping People Dream Again - Leigh Mitchell
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Aug 04, 2022 |
Changing the world through song - Scott Wesley Brown
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Jul 28, 2022 |
Protecting those who protect us - Tony Rodarte
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Jul 21, 2022 |
Fueling opportunities for people with autism – Denise Resnik
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Jul 14, 2022 |
Connecting veterans with resources - James Fawbush
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Jul 07, 2022 |
Seeing lives transformed - Jay Cory
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Jun 30, 2022 |
Walking alongside people – Sam Burba
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Jun 23, 2022 |
Gospel-Centered Ministry Training - Tabitha & Jamie Lee
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Jun 16, 2022 |
Waking the lion – Brad Hering
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Jun 09, 2022 |
Creating a safe place to heal – Patricia Plum
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Jun 02, 2022 |
Advocating for comfort & dignity – Tawnya Williams-Christensen
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May 26, 2022 |
Homeless to wholeness – Lisa Chastain
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May 19, 2022 |
Disability and belonging - Melissa Pullon
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May 12, 2022 |
Kindness & humility in broadcasting - Tom Brown
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May 05, 2022 |
Uniting head and heart - Tim Smith
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May 03, 2022 |
From pain to wellness - Okky Oei
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Apr 26, 2022 |
Integrating faith and work - Mark Miller
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Apr 14, 2022 |
Disciple-making movement - Terry Lents
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Apr 07, 2022 |
It's all about relationships - Jimmy Walker
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Mar 31, 2022 |
Building a better world - Rosie Romero
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Mar 24, 2022 |
Granting transformational wishes – Linda Pauling
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Mar 18, 2022 |
A microphone for service – Brad Cesmat
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Mar 11, 2022 |
For living abundant lives – Bill Heitzman
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Mar 04, 2022 |
Celebrating School Options – Jenny Clark
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Feb 24, 2022 |
Helping kids reach their potential – Tom Kuyper
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Feb 18, 2022 |
Building Leaders Who Build Leaders – Aaron Parrott
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Feb 11, 2022 |
Christian moral investing – Marc Lozano
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Feb 04, 2022 |
Helping change lives forever – Sean Walsh
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Jan 27, 2022 |
Lifting leaders to multiply hope – Kathe Wunnenberg
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Jan 21, 2022 |
Reducing Underage Drinking & Drug Use – Bernadette Coggins
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Jan 14, 2022 |
Leading Well – Brent Garrison
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Jan 07, 2022 |
Helping children reach their potential – Tracey Beal
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Dec 31, 2021 |
Driving Economic & Political Empowerment - Lydia Guzman
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Dec 24, 2021 |
Hygiene for the Homeless - Judy Borgeson
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Dec 17, 2021 |
Building Emotionally Resilient Youth – Dave Hannah
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Dec 10, 2021 |
Circumstances don’t dictate your future – Dawon Coleman
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Dec 03, 2021 |
Share the Blessing – Eric Sheldahl
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Nov 26, 2021 |
Changing Lives One Adventure at a Time – Kevin Cherilla
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Nov 19, 2021 |
People Helping Reach Everyone, Everyday – Demetrius Early
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Nov 12, 2021 |
Mobilizing & equipping artistic & creative Christians – Byron Spradlin
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Nov 05, 2021 |
Rachel Cinader - Empowering women around the world
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Oct 29, 2021 |
For the Love of Kidz – Miriam Antolik
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Oct 22, 2021 |
Hope within reach of all addicts – David Dobkins
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Oct 15, 2021 |
Christian Community Developer – Kit Danley
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Oct 08, 2021 |
Connect & convene the campus - Ben Sanders
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Oct 01, 2021 |
Goal: Best in the world – Ryan Pinney
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Sep 24, 2021 |
Committed to making a difference – Rick Johnson
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Sep 17, 2021 |
Education for all – Mark Plitzuweit
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Sep 10, 2021 |
Rescuers: Kim Perea - Serving our community for Christ
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Sep 03, 2021 |
Overcome adversity, embrace change - Jason Schechterle
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Aug 27, 2021 |
Spiritual Encouragement for Arizona’s Leaders – Donna Kafer
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Aug 20, 2021 |
Building Trauma Informed Community – Rev. Sanghoon Yoo
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Aug 13, 2021 |
Developing Great Commission Churches – David Zook
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Aug 06, 2021 |
Chaplaincy in the workplace – Doug Brooks
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Jul 30, 2021 |
Young lives. In purpose. - Randy Spencer
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Jul 23, 2021 |
Art experiences in memory care – Tiffany Ramirez
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Jul 16, 2021 |
Men Coaching Men – Darien Bennett
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Jul 07, 2021 |
Serve with love – Chey Castro
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Jul 02, 2021 |
Churches on the front line of care – Jonathan Sanborn
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Jun 25, 2021 |
Creating space to explore peace – Chuck Fitzgerald
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Jun 18, 2021 |
Ending sexual exploitation by 2025 – Kathleen Winn
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Jun 11, 2021 |
Building stronger families in Ecuador – Bryan & Erica Lamca
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Jun 04, 2021 |
Cochise County Sheriff’s Office - Mark Napier
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May 28, 2021 |
Backing those who wear the badge – Angela Harrolle
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May 21, 2021 |
Food for the Insecure – Jeff Boles
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May 14, 2021 |
From protecting women and children to international humanitarian aid – Peggy Bilsten
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May 07, 2021 |
Moving Women from Trauma to Transformation – Tammy Abernethy
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Apr 30, 2021 |
Honoring Those Who Served – Susan Howe
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Apr 23, 2021 |
Make the right choice, even if no one is watching – Dr. Brenda Combs
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Apr 15, 2021 |
Courteous Vigilance – Colonel Heston Silbert
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Apr 09, 2021 |
Christ-Centered Healing for Combat Trauma – Scott Clark
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Apr 01, 2021 |
Making Justice and Love a Reality – John Perkins
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Mar 25, 2021 |
Local Food & Clothing Banks – Nicolee Thompson
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Mar 17, 2021 |
Share the Blessing – Eric Sheldahl
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Mar 12, 2021 |
Helping Arizona Families – John Junker
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Mar 05, 2021 |
Encouraging, connecting and resourcing pastors
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Feb 26, 2021 |
First on the screen & in service to others – Mary Jo West
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Feb 19, 2021 |
Safety for those who want to find true Life & defeat death - Mario D'Ortenzio
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Feb 09, 2021 |
No woman facing unplanned pregnancy alone - Josiah Friedman
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Feb 05, 2021 |
Changing Lives Through Music - Scott MacIntyre
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Jan 29, 2021 |
Inspiring Hope and Healing for Youth - Kristen Polin
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Jan 22, 2021 |
Keeping veterans at the center of what we do
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Jan 15, 2021 |
Hope Through Music
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Jan 08, 2021 |
Responding to God’s Agenda: Healing and Reconciliation
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Jan 01, 2021 |
Six months on the COVID-19 front line
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Dec 25, 2020 |
Healing Broken Hearts
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Dec 18, 2020 |
From Saving Skiers to Saving Souls
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Dec 11, 2020 |
Saving lives from addiction
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Dec 04, 2020 |
Changed by Love: Sober transitional living
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Nov 27, 2020 |
Supporting Arizona’s Children and Families - Maria Cristina Fuentes
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Nov 20, 2020 |
Your Success is Our Success - Bob Devries
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Nov 12, 2020 |
Better pathways to success
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Nov 06, 2020 |
Powerful Stories of the Human Spirit
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Oct 30, 2020 |
Clean Water Changes Everything
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Oct 23, 2020 |
Bringing Help and Hope to Arizona Teens
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Oct 16, 2020 |
Changing Lives, One Person at a Time
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Oct 09, 2020 |
Police-Community Relations
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Oct 02, 2020 |
Sharing Hope Through Hardship
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Sep 25, 2020 |
Responding to God’s Agenda: Healing and Reconciliation
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Sep 18, 2020 |
Navigating the world of senior living
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Sep 11, 2020 |
Opportunity for everyone, everywhere, every time
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Sep 04, 2020 |
Engaging, educating and empowering youth
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Aug 28, 2020 |
Six months on the COVID-19 front line
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Aug 20, 2020 |
Preparing Police Officers for the Future
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Aug 14, 2020 |
NAU and Phoenix Police Department, partnering for the future
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Aug 07, 2020 |
Ending Family Homelessness
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Jul 31, 2020 |
Bringing peace behind bars
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Jul 24, 2020 |
Hope for Families of the Addicted
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Jul 17, 2020 |
Addressing the American orphan crisis
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Jul 10, 2020 |
Helping the helpers make a difference
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Jul 03, 2020 |
Helping Arizona's vulnerable seniors
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Jun 26, 2020 |
Changed by Love: Sober transitional living
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Jun 19, 2020 |
Understanding systemic racism
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Jun 12, 2020 |
Reimagining the Phoenix Rescue Mission during COVID-19
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Jun 05, 2020 |
Real-life Angels on Patrol
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May 29, 2020 |
One Woman Making a Difference for the Navajo Nation
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May 22, 2020 |
One Man + One 3D printer = Pain-free medical personnel
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May 15, 2020 |
From Gorilla to Geese: Spirituality without boundaries
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May 14, 2020 |