Best Thesalvationarmy Podcasts (2025)

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227 Walking With Jesus: The Resurrection with Dr. Major Terry Masango 21:43

2M ago21:43

21:43

In part four of our series, Walking With Jesus: A Journey to the Cross with Major Dr. Terry Masango, we stand before the empty tomb—the defining moment that separates Christianity from every other faith tradition in the world. The resurrection isn't just an epilogue to the crucifixion—it's the validation of everything Jesus taught and claimed. It's…

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226 Walking With Jesus: The Thief on the Cross with Dr. Major Terry Masango 18:50

2M ago18:50

18:50

In part three of our series, Walking With Jesus: A Journey to the Cross with Major Dr. Terry Masango, we explore three simple words: "Jesus, remember me." Spoken by a dying criminal, these words contain within them the essence of our faith journey. As we near Holy Week, Major Masango invites us to consider which of the two thieves we identify with—…

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225 Walking With Jesus: The Good Samaritan with Dr. Major Terry Masango 25:12

2M ago25:12

25:12

In part two of our series, Walking With Jesus: A Journey to the Cross with Major Dr. Terry Masango, we turn to one of Jesus' most profound and challenging parables: The Good Samaritan. This story isn't just about helping others—it completely redefines what it means to be a neighbor and challenges our assumptions about who deserves our love and comp…

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224 Walking With Jesus: The Lost Sheep with Dr. Major Terry Masango 23:10

2M ago23:10

23:10

Welcome to a new series—Walking With Jesus: A Journey to the Cross. Over the next four weeks, we’ll be guided by Major Dr. Terry Masango through a thoughtful exploration of Scripture and its meaning in our everyday lives. In this series, he invites us to walk alongside those who encountered Jesus on his journey to the cross—from the lost sheep bein…

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223: Sheltering hope in The Salvation Army 12:40

3M ago12:40

12:40

Today, we're closing our Warm Hearts, Warm Homes series with perhaps the most critical need of all: shelter. Recent government data shows homelessness has soared to the highest level on record, with more than 770,000 people experiencing homelessness in the United States—an 18 percent increase over last year. Behind these sobering statistics are rea…

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222: When food is just the beginning with Jenny Hartung 34:14

3M ago34:14

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We’re back again today with our Warm Hearts, Warm Homes series, and this time, exploring how food assistance helps create warm, stable homes for our neighbors in need. Food insecurity is a big problem in the United States, as 47 million people—including 14 million children—do not have enough to eat and don’t know where their next meal will come fro…

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221: Keeping the heat on with Captain Jon Tollerud 21:58

3M ago21:58

21:58

Continuing our Warm Hearts, Warm Homes series, today we're tackling a challenge that affects countless families during these coldest weeks of the year—keeping the heat on. For many of our neighbors, the choice between staying warm and affording other essentials is a harsh reality. Did you know roughly 11 percent of Americans live in poverty, which …

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220: Filling a need for warm coats with Suzanne Pickering 16:34

3M ago16:34

16:34

On this show, we like to share stories of everyday people turning hope into action in small, real-life ways right where they are—people like Suzanne Pickering. As a representative of Banner Health, Suzanne started a winter coat and blanket drive in partnership with The Salvation Army in Tucson, Arizona. She knows firsthand what it is like to need a…

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219: When hearts and homes need warming 14:41

4M ago14:41

14:41

In disasters, we often see something remarkable: how communities come together, how neighbors help neighbors, and how hope persists even in the darkest moments. And notably, it’s up to each of us and the little choices we make to keep that spirit of community alive, not just in times of crisis, but every day. Today, I want to share a few stories th…

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218: Love Your Nervous System with Dr. Jon Kole 28:22

4M ago28:22

28:22

One of the most powerful tools available to us is our own mindfulness. Dr. Jon Kole is the Medical Director and Senior Director of Psychiatry at Headspace, which calls itself "the mental health app for every moment." From guided meditations to one-on-one coaching, the Headspace team of clinical experts and trained coaches work to offer science-back…

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217: A Practical Guide to Family Emergency Planning 26:32

4M ago26:32

26:32

What would you take if you had to evacuate your home? Are you prepared? A study by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) found less than half of American households had discussed or developed an emergency plan. After hearing the stories of many families I know having to evacuate with little to no warning, I decided it was time to finally g…

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216: Recognizing collective trauma after disaster with Dr. David Eisenman 26:34

4M ago26:34

26:34

In our recent episodes, we've explored what it means to lose home—from the immediate chaos of evacuation to the grief of loss, to the challenging work of supporting a community in crisis. Today, we're examining the deeper psychological impact of disaster on communities. Dr. David Eisenman has spent more than two decades studying how disasters affec…

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215: Helping Others While Also Experiencing Uncertainty with Captains Nick and Becky Helms 26:24

5M ago26:24

26:24

Help us love beyond disaster at salarmy.us/socalfire. Last week, we explored what home means—those mental souvenirs we collect, the everyday moments that make a space our own, and the devastating impact when that sanctuary is suddenly gone. We heard about The Salvation Army's immediate response to the wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles communi…

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214 More Than a House: With Love from Southern California 13:20

5M ago13:20

13:20

Help us love beyond disaster at salarmy.us/socalfire. As wildfires burn across Southern California, The Salvation Army is there. We’re there before, during and after disasters strike and are committed to serving the whole person—physically, emotionally and spiritually. With thousands of structures burned, so many have lost so much. What would you t…

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213: How to trust God’s plans for the New Year with Megan Fate Marshman 35:11

5M ago35:11

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What are your plans for the New Year? As we step into 2025, many of us are thinking about resolutions, goals and what lies ahead. But what if planning for the year ahead was less about our own agendas and more about trusting God's plans? In this timely rebroadcast, we're revisiting our conversation with Megan Fate Marshman, who continues to serve a…

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212 ‘Army of Stars’: A Christmas Time Capsule from 1949 34:46

5M ago34:46

34:46

Welcome to this special presentation of "Army of Stars," a radio program that captured the spirit of giving during the golden age of radio. From the 1930s through the 1990s, this series brought together some of entertainment's brightest stars in support of The Salvation Army's mission. And today, we're traveling back to December 25, 1949, for a par…

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211 More Than a Gift: Inside Alaska's Inmate Toy Store Ministry with Cathy Muñoz 16:00

6M ago16:00

16:00

As you well know, Christmas is a time like no other in The Salvation Army. There’s the red kettles, the Angel Trees, the holiday meals and so much more. Christmas is a season of giving, which for many of us means showering those we love with gifts. But it’s also about giving to those most in need. And in Juneau, Alaska, board members, donors and vo…

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210: Brightening the Holidays: The Salvation Army Spreads Christmas Love 16:24

6M ago16:24

16:24

When we think about Christmas, we often think about love—love that came to Earth as a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes, and love that compels us to give freely to those around us. And today, we're exploring how The Salvation Army is brightening the holidays by sharing that love across the Western United States. EPISODE SHOWNOTES: Read more. BE AFF…

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209: ‘Catching Whimsy’ with Bob Goff 27:32

6M ago27:32

27:32

Everything feels a bit more whimsical this time of year. And maybe you're after a little more of it? As bestselling author Bob Goff will tell you, we can't catch what we don't chase. Which is why he's out with a new devotional next week called “Catching Whimsy: 365 Days of Possibility.” In it, he offers daily thoughts to help you chase after a more…

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208: Embracing ‘Infectious Generosity’ with Chris Anderson 29:29

6M ago29:29

29:29

Chances are, if you’ve been online at some point over the past decade, you’ve probably watched a TED Talk. You know the format—world-renowned speakers, experts and innovators on various topics take center stage to present one great idea in 18 minutes or fewer. TED Talks often challenge conventional thinking and offer new perspectives. They can be i…

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207: Finding purpose as a Salvation Army shelter monitor with Linda Byrd 14:01

7M ago14:01

14:01

It’s no secret having a safe and stable place to live is at the very foundation of overall health and well-being. That’s why, in The Salvation Army, there’s no such thing as no place to go. We uniquely understand the statistics on those experiencing homelessness—which by the latest counts means tonight in America more than 421,000 people are withou…

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206: Veteran finds healing, magic in the mundane with Eric Yanes 26:22

7M ago26:22

26:22

The Salvation Army has a long history of serving those who have served our country. It all began with donuts and coffee for soldiers during World War I, and it only grew from there. Today, The Salvation Army offers a range of veterans services, providing comfort, support, counseling and a home to thousands of veterans in need each year. Did you kno…

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205: ‘Hope Ain’t a Hustle’ with Irwyn Ince 27:51

7M ago27:51

27:51

Hope is what propels us through the uncertainty and chaos of our slumps and our challenges. But in our broken, imperfect world, a lot of people are finding their peace is constantly under threat, and because of that, it’s harder to experience genuine hope for the future. Irwyn Ince is a pastor, author and coordinator of Mission to North America for…

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204: Hope for Cynics with Dr. Jamil Zaki 10:17

7M ago10:17

10:17

Have you noticed our culture tends to treat cynicism as though it’s the price of being right? But cynicism is a contagion infecting our society—creeping into every corner of our lives, corroding our connections and obscuring our hope for a brighter tomorrow. That's according to Stanford Psychologist and Director of the Stanford Social Neuroscience …

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203: Stocking the shelves of a Salvation Army food pantry with Kandie Spaet 11:42

8M ago11:42

11:42

Today we're focusing on a topic that hits close to home for many families across the country: food insecurity. With rising prices, the struggle to put food on the table has become a reality for more and more people in recent years. And many people are turning to charitable food resources to make ends meet. That's where organizations like The Salvat…

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202: What are you choosing to be hopeful about? 14:23

8M ago14:23

14:23

I’m always paying attention to what’s going on in the lives of our listeners—you—and I guess I’ve spotted this idea because I am you. A lot of people with hope for a better world let it end there. Why is that? You’re here so I know you’re one of the hopefuls, someone who knows where there’s movement there’s hope—and you’re willing to do something. …

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201: Your favorite conversations to date 30:11

8M ago30:11

30:11

Last week, we celebrated a major milestone—our 200th episode! We replayed the very first episode, an interview with our good friends, now retired Commissioners Dave and Sharron Hudson. And yes, I interjected my thoughts about what’s changed and what’s stayed the same in the years since. We’ve shared so many powerful stories and meaningful conversat…

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200: What’s changed and what’s stayed the same 39:56

8M ago39:56

39:56

Welcome to the 200th episode of The Do Gooders Podcast. It feels wild to say that. Over some five years, I have interviewed hundreds of authors, academics, experts, people doing the work and people whose lives have been transformed by it. They’ve brought so many good ideas and new ways to think about this goal of ours to keep on doing good. I wante…

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A new season of The Do Gooders Podcast is coming September 30 4:26

8M ago4:26

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The Do Gooders Podcast is back with a fresh batch of inspirational stories just for you. Tune in on September 30. ABOUT THE SHOW If you care about making an impact for good then the Do Gooders Podcast from The Salvation Army’s Caring Magazine is the show for you. Hosted by Editor-in-Chief Christin Thieme, listen in for real-life inspiration, expert…

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199: Tell the world from 2024 Testify Congress with General Lyndon Buckingham 5:50

11M ago5:50

5:50

We’re back with our final highlight episode from the 2024 Testify Congress. Yes, last month, in Pasadena, California, The Salvation Army from around the Western Territory joined for an event focused on teaching, training and motivating Salvationists to tell the story of Jesus more often and to more people. And The Salvation Army’s international lea…

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198 Testify: Monte Mansfield and Sthefania Milhilli at 2024 Testify Congress 12:00

11M ago12:00

12:00

We’re back with more highlights from the 2024 Testify Congress. Last month, in Pasadena, California, The Salvation Army from around the Western Territory joined for an event focused on teaching, training and motivating Salvationists to tell the story of Jesus more often and to more people. And the sessions featured, you guessed it, testimonies from…

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197: Holy living from 2024 Testify Congress with General Lyndon Buckingham 21:43

11M ago21:43

21:43

We’re back with more highlights from the 2024 Testify Congress. Last month, in Pasadena, California, The Salvation Army from around the Western Territory joined for an event focused on teaching, training and motivating Salvationists to tell the story of Jesus more often and to more people. And The Salvation Army’s international leaders, General Lyn…

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196 Testify: Envoy Kevin Nagasaki and Dalton Low at 2024 Testify Congress 14:46

11M ago14:46

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We’re back with more highlights from the 2024 Testify Congress. Last month, in Pasadena, California, The Salvation Army from around the Western Territory joined for an event focused on teaching, training and motivating Salvationists to tell the story of Jesus more often and to more people. And the sessions featured, you guessed it, testimonies from…

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195: Celebrate our stories from 2024 Testify Congress with Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham 13:13

11M ago13:13

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We’re back with more highlights from the 2024 Testify Congress. Last month, in Pasadena, California, The Salvation Army from around the Western Territory joined for an event focused on teaching, training and motivating Salvationists to tell the story of Jesus more often and to more people. And The Salvation Army’s international leaders, General Lyn…

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194 Testify: Lt. Do-Hyun Kim and Davrah Williams at 2024 Testify Congress 15:34

11M ago15:34

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We’re back with more highlights from the 2024 Testify Congress. This month, in Pasadena, California, The Salvation Army from around the Western Territory joined for an event focused on teaching, training and motivating Salvationists to tell the story of Jesus more often and to more people. And the sessions featured, you guessed it, testimonies from…

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193: Summoned from 2024 Testify Congress with General Lyndon Buckingham 21:14

12M ago21:14

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We’re back with more highlights from the 2024 Testify Congress. This month, in Pasadena, California, The Salvation Army from around the Western Territory joined for an event focused on teaching, training and motivating Salvationists to tell the story of Jesus more often and to more people. And The Salvation Army’s international leaders, General Lyn…

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192: Commencement address from 2024 Testify Congress with Dr. Sharon Docter 21:00

12M ago21:00

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This past weekend, in Pasadena, California, The Salvation Army from around the Western Territory joined for an event focused on teaching, training and motivating Salvationists to tell the story of Jesus more often and to more people—the 2024 Testify Congress. The annual celebration includes the commencement, commissioning, ordination and appointmen…

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191 State of Disaster: The power of help after disaster with Shamrock Steele 19:09

12M ago19:09

19:09

No one expects to evacuate from their home in the middle of the night, wading through chest-deep water to find a way out of an emergency. We just don't think it'll happen to us. But for Shamrock Steele and her husband, Dave Lanphear, it did. Shamrock and Dave survived the Skagit floods in November 2021. They made it out in the middle of the night, …

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190 State of Disaster: Living and serving through disaster with Envoy Kevin Nagasaki 14:01

1y ago14:01

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We’ve said it before: The Salvation Army’s disaster relief operation never sleeps. Perhaps that could not be more true than in the case of Envoy Kevin Nagasaki who is in-charge of the Lahaina Lighthouse Corps in Maui, Hawaii. You’ll remember last August, the Lahaina Lighthouse Corps burned along with historic Lahaina town in the deadliest U.S. wild…

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189 State of Disaster: Building resilience with Todd De Voe 31:55

1y ago31:55

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Building resilience is a lengthy process, but it's an investment that pays off. By focusing on preparedness, mitigation and adaptation, more communities can ensure that they too build and sustain resilience after a natural disaster. Todd De Voe is a true authority on all things resilience and emergency management. Todd is the Editor in Chief of The…

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188 State of Disaster: Our ministry of presence with Major Tammy Ray 25:21

1y ago25:21

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Every disaster scenario creates its own unique circumstances and special needs. In each case, The Salvation Army is there with other agencies to offer relief in the form of food services, emergency communications, donations management, social services and more. Perhaps most uniquely, The Salvation Army deploys specially trained individuals to offer…

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187 State of Disaster: Mapping the natural hazards of your neighborhood with Jonathan Sury 27:10

1y ago27:10

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A good start to disaster preparedness is knowing the risks you should be prepared for based on where you live. That’s a big part of Jonathan Sury’s work. Jonathan is the Project Director for Communications and Field Operations at the National Center for Disaster Preparedness. He is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Population and Family Healt…

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186 State of Disaster: Preparing for a future with hotter summers with Lt. Colonel Ivan Wild 20:50

1y ago20:50

20:50

Where would you go if you could live anywhere you wanted? For a lot of Americans, the answer is Phoenix. In fact, Maricopa County, Arizona, which includes Phoenix, Mesa and Scottsdale, has held the title of "fastest growing county in the U.S. by numeric growth" for much of the past decade. But, Maricopa isn’t just one of the hottest places in terms…

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185 State of Disaster: How The Salvation Army is adapting to a changing disaster landscape with John Berglund 20:12

1y ago20:12

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The U.S. experienced a record number of billion-dollar weather disasters in 2023, and it’s not a one-year fluke but the new trend. In the face of this changing disaster landscape, there's one organization consistently on the frontlines, bringing aid and hope to those in need: The Salvation Army, whose disaster relief operation never sleeps. Last ye…

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184 State of Recovery: Understanding the neuroscience of addiction with Dr. Judy Grisel 27:57

1y ago27:57

27:57

We see stats about addiction. We see substance abuse portrayed in film and in TV shows. We might even know someone who’s personally faced addiction to drugs or alcohol. But most of us don't really understand what causes addiction, and why our brains respond the way they do to drugs. Dr. Judy Grisel has made it her life’s work to unravel the mysteri…

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183 State of Recovery: The opioid crisis and what we can do with Dr. Ricky Bluthenthal 28:11

1y ago28:11

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It’s 2024, and the opioid crisis is showing no signs of slowing down. Overdose deaths from opioids, including prescription painkillers and synthetics like fentanyl, continue to rise. The statistics paint a chilling picture. According to the CDC, an estimated 187 people in the U.S. die every day of opioid overdoses, most involving illicit and danger…

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182 State of Recovery: What transformation takes with Shauna Zeuske 20:45

1y ago20:45

20:45

Did you know every 39 minutes, someone dies in a drunk-driving accident in the United States? That's about 37 people a day. We know drinking and driving is deadly, yet it continues to happen across the country. According to one estimate, on average, those who drive drunk will be intoxicated 80 times before being caught. In addition, studies show th…

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181 State of Recovery: What is The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center program? with Major Mark Nelson 18:10

1y ago18:10

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It's said when an individual is rehabilitated from their addiction, some 50 people around them are positively affected. For The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center program across the western U.S., that equates to some 50,000 people a year. And more than only addressing issues of substance abuse, these centers offer life rehabilitation for th…

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180 State of Recovery: On The Way Out in San Francisco with Steve Adami 19:35

1y ago19:35

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One in 7 Americans reports experiencing a substance use disorder, according to the CDC. Some people may use drugs to help cope with stress or trauma. Others may use them to deal with mental health issues. Others still may even develop opioid use disorder after misusing opioids they are prescribed by their doctors for ailments like back pain. In any…

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179: Growing in numbers (and how they're doing it) with Captains Dustin and Caroline Rowe 30:02

1+ y ago30:02

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We’ve heard church attendance is down globally in the wake of the pandemic. Per Gallup, in the United States, just 22% of people say they attend church every week. That’s down from 32% in 2000. We talked last week to General Lyndon Buckingham, the international leader of The Salvation Army, about this trend and what he makes of it. And while The Sa…

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