Conversations and Connections

By familycrisiscenterofeasttexas

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Conversations and Connections is a podcast from the Family Crisis Center of East Texas. Each week we’ll discuss various topics focusing on sexual assault, domestic violence, prevention, healthy relationships, victim support, legal advocacy, and more. You can email us at ConversationsAndConnections@fccet.com with any questions or comments.

Episode Date
The Role of a Legal Advocate with Noah Padgett | Conversations and Connections 173
Aug 25, 2026
How One East Texas Clinic Is Doing It's Part in Preventing STD's... Talking with Gary Roberts | Conversations and Connections 172
Aug 11, 2026
Preventing Domestic Violence in a Way That You May Not Think About... Talking with Katherine and Will with the BIPP Program | Conversations and Connections 171
Aug 04, 2026
What Does the Music We Listen To Say About Relationships? | Conversations and Connections 170
Jul 28, 2026
Ways You Can Help Survivors of Relationship Violence | Conversations and Connections 169
Jul 21, 2026
Helping Victims and Survivors of Relationship Violence Through Therapy... Counselor Donna Cowart | Conversations and Connections 168
Jul 14, 2026
Promoting a Drug-Free Life For Our Youth With Sharon Kruk of The Coalition | Conversations and Connections 167
Jul 07, 2026
What makes someone a good father? Exploring fatherhood with Will Windham | Conversations and Connections 166
Jun 19, 2026
Talking with SFA Campus Advocate Mallory Dotson on Serving the LGBTQ Community | Conversations and Connections 165
Jun 15, 2026
Taking A Look At Substance Abuse In East Texas With Kim Bartel | Conversations and Connections 164
Jun 09, 2026
Turning Adversity Into Inspiration... Intake Specialist Melisa Youngblood Joins Us | Conversations and Connections 163
Jun 02, 2026
Helping People Become Better Parents... Megan Griffin Talks With Us About ADAC's PADRES Program | Conversations and Connections 162
May 26, 2026
Safer East Texas Training Plus Fun with Cupcakes! Mallory Harris Joins Us! | Conversations and Connections 161
May 19, 2026
Here's to New Beginnings! Plus a Conversation with Executive Director Whitney Burran | Conversations and Connections 160
May 12, 2026
159. A Conversation with Agency Kitchen Manager Rocky Sessions - Conversations and Connections
Apr 08, 2026
158. A Conversations with Melissa Russel About The Veteran's Stand Down Event - Conversations and Connections
Mar 18, 2026
157. A Conversation With Stuart and Will About Talking To Students About Uncomfortable Topics And New Things In The BIPP Program
Mar 03, 2026
156. A Conversation with Forensic Nurse Kim Riddle about Teen Dating Violence - Conversations and Connections
Feb 09, 2026
155. Conversation about Human Trafficking Awareness Month - Conversations and Connections
Jan 19, 2026
154. A Conversation with Melissa Russel About Educating Our Youth - Conversations and Connections
Jan 12, 2026
153. A Conversation with Marketing and Communications Coordinator Mallory Harris about Adopt a Family - Conversations and Connections
Nov 10, 2025
152. A Conversation with Safe House Manager Greg Sims - Conversations and Connections
Oct 29, 2025
151. A Conversation with Risa Walker of the Boys and Girls Club of Deep East Texas - Conversations and Connections
Oct 20, 2025
150. A Conversation with Kevin Taylor of the Legacy Institute - Conversations and Connections
Sep 01, 2025
149. A Conversation About Healthy Masculinity with Will Windham - Conversations and Connections
Aug 18, 2025
148. A Conversation with Counselor Carrel King on Talking to Kids about Tragedy and Grief - Conversations and Connections
Jul 28, 2025
147. A Conversation with Child Advocate Sadarria Christian About the Agency School Supply Drive - Conversations and Connections
Jul 21, 2025
146. A Conversation with the Pride Alliance of Lufkin - Conversations and Connections
Jun 09, 2025
145. A Conversation with Ashley Cook about the Influence Artificial Intelligence has on Child Sexual Abuse
May 26, 2025
144. A Conversation with Mallory Harris about the Blueberry Cupcake Battle - Conversations and Connections
May 19, 2025
143. A Conversation with Rebecca Reid, Executive Director of the Mosaic Center - Conversations and Connections
Apr 28, 2025
142. A Conversation with Melissa Russell and Kyla Skelton with ADAC about Vaping - Conversations and Connections
Mar 17, 2025
141. A Conversation with SANE Nurse Kim Riddle on Teen Dating Violence - Conversations and Connections
Feb 10, 2025
140. A Conversation with Life the Change Maker's Women's Resilience Summit - Conversations and Connections
Feb 03, 2025
139. A Conversation with City Councilman Robert Shankle About Impact Lufkin - Conversations and Connections
Jan 27, 2025
138. A Conversation with Mallory Dotson about Human Trafficking Awareness Month - Conversations and Connections
Jan 20, 2025
137. A Conversation About Holiday Stress and Domestic Violence - Conversations and Connections
Dec 09, 2024
136 - A Conversation with Agency Development Director Melissa Wheeler about the Adopt A Family Program - Conversations and Connections
Nov 13, 2024
135. A Conversation with Maria Villarreal with Unbound Now - Conversations and Connections
Oct 28, 2024
134. A Conversation with Michelle Conner, Burke Veteran Peer Service Coordinator
Oct 21, 2024
133. A Conversation with Daisy Brumley and Gerardo Valladares with Angelina College - Conversations and Connections
Sep 09, 2024
132. A Conversation with Angel Gillispie with the Texas Family Care Network - Conversations and Connections
Sep 02, 2024
131. A Conversations with Executive Director Whitney Burran about Passion for Purple - Conversations and Connections
Aug 26, 2024
130. A Conversation with Lufkin ISD about the ACE Program - Conversations and Connections
Jul 29, 2024
129. A Conversation with Child Advocate Sadarria Christian about the School Supply Drive - Conversations and Connections
Jul 12, 2024
128. A Conversation with DaVina Morris with BCFS Health and Human Services
Jun 17, 2024
127. A Conversation with Oscar Ruiz on Lufkin Pride - Conversations and Connections
Jun 10, 2024
126. A Conversation with Darla Daigle with Buckner International - Conversations and Connections
Jun 03, 2024
125. A Conversation with Angela Turner on the Blueberry Cupcake Battle - Conversations and Connections
May 22, 2024
124. A Conversation with Sexual Assault Client Services Advocate Emma Skinner - Conversations and Connections
Apr 22, 2024
123. Another Conversation with Melissa Russell About the Nacogdoches Veterans Stand Down Event - Conversations and Connections
Apr 08, 2024
122. A Conversation with Lufkin ISD Social Worker Tonja Akridge - Conversations and Connections
Apr 01, 2024
121. A Conversations with Recovery Coach Justin Holland - Conversations and Connections
Mar 18, 2024
120. A Conversations with Lt. Amanda Kennedy with the SFA University Police Department - Conversations and Connections
Mar 11, 2024
119. A Conversation with Drew Crecente of Jennifer Ann's Group - Conversations and Connections
Feb 26, 2024
118. A Conversation with BIPP Coordinator Will Windham - Conversations and Connections
Feb 12, 2024
117. A Conversations with Kim Riddle about Teen Dating Violence - Conversations and Connections
Feb 05, 2024
116. A Conversation with Life Coach Michelle Cox - Conversations and Connections
Jan 29, 2024
115. A Conversation with Josh Fleming and Melissa Russel about the Nacogdoches Veterans Stand Down - Conversations and Connections
Jan 22, 2024
114. A Conversation with Kinnie Reina About Burke and Mission Possible - Conversations and Connections
Jan 15, 2024
113. A Conversations with Mallory Dotson on Human Trafficking Awareness Month - Conversations and Connections
Jan 08, 2024
112. A Conversation with Fall Intern Tess Rowland - Conversations and Connections
Jan 02, 2024
111. A Conversation with Kelly Carver on Employee Behaviors in the Workplace - Conversations and Connections
Dec 18, 2023
110. A Conversations with Matt Craven on Survivor Stress During the Holidays - Conversations and Connections
Dec 11, 2023
109. A Conversation about Thanksgiving in the Park - Conversations and Connections
Nov 06, 2023
108. A Conversation about the Adopt a Family Program and the Agency Food Drive - Conversations and Connections
Oct 25, 2023
107. A Conversation with Holly George - Conversations and Connections
Oct 02, 2023
106. A Conversation with Angela Turner on the Passion for Purple Luncheon - Conversations and Connections
Sep 14, 2023
105. A Conversation with Dr. Sid Roberts with Angelina Thrive - Conversations and Connections
Aug 28, 2023
104. A Conversation with Clarisa Venegas and Beth Malloy with the WIC Program - Conversations and Connections
Aug 07, 2023
103. A Conversation with Dr. Evelyn Sauceda about the Nacogdoches ISD Bilingual and ESL Programs - Conversations and Connections
Jul 31, 2023
102. A Conversation with Paige Pate of the Seasons of Hope Center - Conversations and Connections
Jul 24, 2023
101. A Conversation with Lyndsey Brawley about Leadership Programs at the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce - Conversations and Connections
Jul 17, 2023
100. A Conversation with Executive Director Whitney Burran - Conversations and Connections
Jul 10, 2023
99. A Conversations with Nancy Niehause about the 21/7 Association - Conversations and Connections
Jul 03, 2023
98. A Conversation with Gary Roberts on the upcoming Teen Summit - Conversations and Connections
Jun 26, 2023
97. A Conversation with Shawn Stewart with the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council’s Youth Recovery Communities Program - Conversations and Connections
Jun 12, 2023
96. A Conversation with Angela Turner about the Blueberry Cupcake Battle - Conversations and Connections
May 22, 2023
95. A Conversations with Counselor Matt Craven on Mental Health - Conversations and Connections
May 16, 2023
94. A Conversation with Legal Advocate Lizzet Mendoza - Conversations and Connections
May 08, 2023
93. A Conversation with our Spring Interns - Conversations and Connections
Apr 24, 2023
93. A Conversations with Agency Legal Advocate Noah Padgett - Conversations and Connections
Apr 17, 2023
91. A Conversation with Mallory Dotson About Sexual Assault Awareness Month - Conversations and Connections
Apr 10, 2023
90. A Conversations with Melissa Wheeler About Sexual Assault Awareness Month Events - Conversations and Connections
Apr 03, 2023
89. A Conversation About Standing Up for Children: A Leader’s Response - Conversations and Connections
Mar 13, 2023
88. A Conversations with Kim Riddle on Teen Dating Violence - Conversations and Connections
Feb 20, 2023
87. A Conversation with Cindy Vargas and Melissa Russell with the Nac Can Coalition
Feb 06, 2023
86. A Conversations with Stephanie Hess on Blessing Bags for N.A.C. - Conversations and Connections
Jan 23, 2023
85. A Conversation About Educating Motel Employees on Human Trafficking - Conversations and Connections
Jan 16, 2023
84. A Conversation with Maria Villarreal About Human Trafficking Awareness Month - Conversations and Connections
Jan 02, 2023
83. A Conversation with Counselor Cynthia Ince - Conversations and Connections
Oct 24, 2022
82. A Conversations about Men’s Roles in Domestic Violence Prevention - Conversations and Connections
Oct 17, 2022
81. A Conversation with TCFV Prevention Manager William West - Conversations and Connections
Sep 19, 2022
80. A Conversations with Clare Fite and Rachel McCorry with SFA Counseling Services - Conversations and Connections
Sep 12, 2022
79.A Conversation with Lufkin ISD Licensed Social Worker Tonja Akridge - Conversations and Connections
Sep 06, 2022
78. A Conversation with Sexual Assault Services Coordinator and SFA Campus Advocate Mallory Dotson - Conversations and Connections
Aug 01, 2022
77. A Conversation about Making Angelina County a Healthier Community - Conversations and Connections
Jul 25, 2022
76. A Conversation with Child Advocate Sadarria Christian About Our Back to School Supply Drive - Conversations and Connections
Jul 18, 2022
75. A Conversation About Online Safety with Maria Villarreal - Conversations and Connections
Jul 11, 2022
74. A Conversation About Relationship Violence in the LGBTQ Community - Conversations and Connections
Jun 20, 2022
73. A Conversation about the Roadrunner Market with April Wallace of Angelina College - Conversations and Connections
Jun 06, 2022
72. A Conversation with Anndrea Pickett on the Public Health Resource Center at Angelina College - Conversations and Connections
May 23, 2022
71. A Conversation with Our Spring Interns - Conversations and Connections
Apr 25, 2022
70. A Conversation with Investigator Brandan Lovell with the Nacogdoches Sheriff’s Department
Apr 18, 2022
69. A Conversations with Stephen F. Austin State University Title IX Compliance Specialist Kate West - Conversations and Connections
Apr 11, 2022
68. A Conversation with Sexual Assault Services Coordinator Marilyn Toc about Sexual Assault Awareness Month - Conversations and Connections
Apr 04, 2022
67. A Throwback Conversation with Program Director Glenna Harkness - Conversations and Connections
Mar 08, 2022
66. A Conversation About Mindfulness Meditation and its Benefits -Conversations and Connections
Feb 21, 2022
65. A Conversation Flashback with BIPP Coordinator Will Windham - Conversations and Connections
Jan 24, 2022
64. A Conversation About Human Trafficking Slang - Conversations and Connections
Jan 17, 2022
63. A Conversation with Janet Kasper of the Office of the Texas Governor’s Child Sex Trafficking Team - Conversations and Connections
Jan 10, 2022
62. A Conversation with Angelina County and Cities Health District Community Health Worker Donna Grimes - Conversations and Connections
Jan 03, 2022
61. A Conversation with Grant Manager Stacy Richardson - Conversations and Connections
Dec 27, 2021
60. A Conversation with Dr. Bob Choat on the Holidays and Relationship Violence - Conversations and Connections
Dec 20, 2021
59. A Conversation with Lufkin ISD SHAC Coordinator Jannifer Fulbright -Conversations and Connections
Dec 13, 2021
58. A Conversation with Intern Christina Gonzales - Conversations and Connections
Dec 06, 2021
57. A Conversation with Kim Riddle on Teen Dating Violence - Conversations and Connections
Nov 29, 2021
56. A Conversation about the Adopt a Family Program with Marketing and Communications Coordinator Angela Turner - Conversations and Connections
Nov 22, 2021
55. A Conversations with Sexual Assault/Human Trafficking Specialist Maria Villarreal - Conversations and Connections
Nov 15, 2021
54. A Conversation About the Lufkin ISD ACE Program - Conversations and Connections
Nov 08, 2021
53. A Conversation with Greg Sims about Thanksgiving in the Park - Conversations and Connections
Oct 25, 2021
52. A Conversation with Special Projects and Compliance Director Kathryn Johnson - Conversations and Connections
Oct 18, 2021
51. A Conversation with Bilingual Advocate Maria Rodriguez - Conversations and Connections
Oct 11, 2021
50. A Conversation with Executive Director Whitney Burran about Domestic Violence Awareness Month - Conversations and Connections
Oct 04, 2021
49. A Conversation with Impact Lufkin President Robert Shankle - Conversations and Connections
Sep 27, 2021
48. A Conversation with Vallie Cross of PADRES - Conversations and Connections
Sep 13, 2021
47. A Conversation with TAASA Men‘s Engagement Specialist Emiliano Diaz de Leon - Conversations and Connections
Sep 06, 2021
46. A Conversation with Clay Alverson of The Men's Fieldhouse
Aug 30, 2021
45. A Conversation with Crisis Counselor Matt Craven - Conversations and Connections
Aug 23, 2021
44. A Conversation with The Coalition Executive Director Sharron Kruk - Conversations and Connections
Aug 16, 2021
43. A Conversation with Justifer Davis about the SFA Student Wellness Action Team - Conversations and Connections
Aug 09, 2021
42. A Conversation with SFA Campus Advocate Rebecca Martinez - Conversations and Connections
Aug 02, 2021
41. A Conversation with Celesse Goeyns with the Boys and Girls Club of Diboll - Conversations and Connections
Jul 26, 2021
40. A Conversation with Gary Roberts with Brown Family Health Center - Conversations and Connections
Jul 19, 2021
39. A Conversation About Consent - Conversations and Connections
Jul 12, 2021
38. A Conversation with Jordan LaCaille, Student Life and Orientation Coordinator for Angelina College - Conversations and Connections
Jun 28, 2021
37. A Conversation with Megan Morton and Danial Gillis with the Stephen F. Austin State University LGBTQ Plus Equality Caucus - Conversations and Connections
Jun 21, 2021
36. A Conversation with Intake Specialist Melissa Youngblood - Conversations and Connections
Jun 14, 2021
35. A Conversations with Transportation Specialist Paula Campbell - Conversations and Connections
Jun 07, 2021
34. A Conversations About the Blueberry Cupcake Battle - Conversations and Connections
Jun 01, 2021
33. A Conversation with Staff Attorney Charlie Lewis - Conversations and Connections
May 24, 2021
32. A Conversation with Safe House Kitchen Manager Veronica Sessions - Conversations and Connections
May 17, 2021
31. A Conversation with Heather Kartye and Whitney Burran... New Leadership - Conversations and Connections
May 10, 2021
30. A Conversation with Counselor Mary Curtis - Conversations and Connections
May 03, 2021
29. A Conversation with Shelter Manager Greg Sims - Conversations and Connections
Apr 26, 2021
28. A Conversations About East Texas Giving Day With Melissa Wheeler - Conversations and Connections
Apr 19, 2021
27. A Conversation with Children's Advocate Monica Ibarra - Conversations and Connections
Apr 12, 2021
26. A Conversation About Training Opportunities from the Family Crisis Center. Conversations and Connections
Apr 05, 2021
25. A Conversation About Our Internship Program. Conversations and Connections
Mar 29, 2021
24. A Conversation with Lufkin ISD Social Worker Tonja Akridge. Conversations and Connections
Feb 22, 2021
23. A Conversation with Family Crisis Center of East Texas Board Member Jim McReynolds. Conversations and Connections
Feb 15, 2021
A Conversation with Ashley Cook of Harold's House
Feb 08, 2021
A Conversation with Operations Director Whitney Burran
Feb 01, 2021
A Conversation About Human Trafficking with Special Investigator Lazaro Robles
Jan 25, 2021
A Conversation About Human Trafficking with Investigator Brandon Lovell
Jan 18, 2021
Continuing the Conversation with Maria Villarreal on HumanTrafficking
Jan 11, 2021
A Conversation with Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking Specialist Maria Villarreal
Jan 04, 2021
A Conversation with Prevention Coordinator Stuart Burson
Dec 28, 2020
A Conversation with Community Outreach Coordinator Greta Rich
Dec 21, 2020
A Conversation with Self Sufficiency Advocate Verna Hayter
Dec 14, 2020
A Conversations about Holiday Movies and Television Shows
Dec 07, 2020
A Conversation about Holiday Songs
Nov 30, 2020
A Conversation with SANE Nurse Examiner Kim Riddle
Nov 23, 2020
A Conversation with Tiffany Walsh About Financial Abuse
Nov 16, 2020
A Conversation with Thrift Store Director Lisa Jackman
Nov 09, 2020
A Conversation with Will Windham about the BIPP program
Nov 02, 2020
A Conversation with Development Director Melissa Wheeler
Oct 26, 2020
A Conversation with Counselor Dr. Bob Choat
Oct 19, 2020
A Conversation with Program Director Glenna Harkness
Oct 12, 2020
A Conversation with Victim Services Coordinator Kelly Carver
Oct 05, 2020
A Conversation with BIPP Coordinator Will Windham
Sep 28, 2020
A Conversation with Campus Advocate Tiffany Walsh
Sep 28, 2020
A Conversation with Executive Director Heather Kartye
Sep 16, 2020