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Breaking the Cycle of Poverty

Breaking the Cycle of Poverty

Hosted by Shepherd Community Center

Episodes

100

Latest episode

Aug 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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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

April 23, 2026Episode 9716 min

New book by Shepherd leader explores how to break out of poverty

Author Tim Streett discusses his book about the 10 essential assets needed to break the cycle of poverty.

April 9, 2026Episode 9623 min

Sen. Todd Young discusses how proposed increase in tax credit can help working families

Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height and U.S. Sen. Todd Young discuss how a proposed increase in the federal Child Tax Credit could help Shepherd’s neighbors.

March 27, 2026Episode 9511 min

Hope at Easter: How Shepherd shares the love of Jesus with neighbors in Indy

Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height talks about how we can find lasting hope at Easter and beyond.

March 12, 2026Episode 9416 min

How Shepherd is helping to meet neighbors’ health-care needs

Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height discusses meeting neighbors’ health care needs with Dr. Daniel O’Donnell, the head of Indianapolis’ emergency medical services, and Shane Hardwick, a paramedic who is a key member of Shepherd’s Shalom Project.

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