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Breaking the Cycle of Poverty

Breaking the Cycle of Poverty

Hosted by Shepherd Community Center

Episodes

100

Latest episode

Oct 2026

Language

EN

About the show

“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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60 recent
October 15, 2026Episode 10723 min

AI has potential to transform how we fight hunger and homelessness

Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height and Tim Connors, founder of PivotNorth Capital, discuss innovation in ministry, including the effective use of artificial intelligence.

October 1, 2026Episode 10618 min

How Shepherd partners with Arsenal Tech High to help IPS students

Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height and Arsenal Tech Principal JR Shelt discuss the ministry’s unique partnership with the high school.

September 17, 2026Episode 10515 min

Shepherd and Sagamore Institute forge partnership to build affordable housing

Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height and Sagamore Institute Senior Fellow Jeff Sparks discuss a new affordable housing initiative on the near east side of Indianapolis.

August 27, 2026Episode 10411 min

Families working to escape poverty count on safe, affordable childcare options

Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height discusses the vital importance of safe and effective preschool and daycare for families working to break free of poverty.

August 13, 2026Episode 10311 min

Shepherd partnership with Indianapolis Public Schools flourishes as new school year begins

Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height discusses Shepherd Academy’s plans for the new school year as well as the ministry’s work with Indianapolis Public Schools and Purdue Polytechnic High School.

July 30, 2026Episode 10218 min

Shepherd’s potential partnership with DC Blox may leverage new resources in fight against poverty

Executive Director Jay Height discusses a potential new partnership that could add significant resources to help neighbors escape poverty

July 16, 2026Episode 1019 min

Welcome to The Porch: Shepherd’s new resource center helps neighbors solve problems

Executive Director Jay Height discusses the vision and mission behind Shepherd’s new Launching Center.

June 4, 2026Episode 1008 min

Summer is busy at Shepherd: It’s a great time to serve kids on Indy’s east side

Executive Director Jay Height talks about service opportunities during a busy summer season at Shepherd.

May 21, 2026Episode 9911 min

Good neighbors needed: How you can build a bridge with the people next door

Shepherd Executive Director Jay Height discusses new research that shows Americans are increasingly disconnected from their neighbors, and how you can overcome that trend.

May 7, 2026Episode 9815 min

Shepherd partnership helps families secure affordable housing

Shepherd Executive Director Jay Height and Pastor Ismael Flores discuss new initiative that provides neighbors with affordable homes

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