Lost & Found: Lost in a System, Found by the Church

 | ❤️ FAITH IN ACTION: SHOWING UP FOR PEOPLE IN CRISIS    What does it look like to bring hope to people when life takes an unexpected turn?    Join me on the Lost and Found podcast as I talk with Jayson Buckley from the American Red Cross about the importance of helping people in crisis and the powerful connection between faith, compassion, and serving those in need.    When disaster strikes or l...

MENTAL HEALTH & THE CHURCH 💙    What happens when people of faith are struggling with mental health—but don’t know where to turn?    Today on Lost and Found, I’m joined by Dr. Erica Holmes for an important conversation about the growing mental health crisis in Los Angeles and why access to mental health resources matters for people of faith.    Faith and mental health should not be treated as...

When life gets hard, sometimes people don’t need another program—they need someone to come alongside them and say, “You’re not alone. We’re here to help.”    That’s the heart of CarePortal. 💙    On this episode of Lost and Found, we’re joined by Domingo Mota, who shares how CarePortal is connecting families facing difficult circumstances with local churches ready to respond with practical help, c...

When people are in crisis the church is the parter that makes the difference. 🤝    Los Angeles City Councilmember John Lee joins us to talk about the importance of building strong partnerships between the City of Los Angeles and faith-based organizations.    Government has an important role to play, but the church can often have a much greater personal impact. Churches are already embedded in the...

 | When disaster strikes, communities need help fast — and few have been on the frontlines longer than the California Southern Baptist Disaster Relief team. Led by Neil Kendrick, this ministry has spent decades mobilizing emergency resources, working hand-in-hand with the American Red Cross and local shelters to provide meals, supplies, and support when people need it most.    This is more than di...

When a Parent is in crisis they can often be on the verge of losing their children to DCFS, fear and shame can make them feel utterly alone. Pastor Dan Royals of Valencia Hills Community Church believes no one should walk through that valley without support — and he's doing something powerful about it.    We talk with Pastor Dan and how Family Stress Support connects people of faith directly...

Every child deserves a chance to thrive—and every young mother deserves to know she's not alone. ❤️    Join me as I talk with Lesley Hoff, co-founder of We Foster LA, about the life-changing work they're doing to support young mothers who have made the courageous decision to choose life for their babies.    Being pro-life means more than standing against abortion. It means walking alongs...

Sophia's story is one of courage, resilience, and hope. ❤️    After growing up in foster care and being adopted, Sophia has now taken another big step—moving out on her own. While independence is exciting, it also comes with challenges. Navigating adulthood without the daily support of family can bring loneliness, uncertainty, and moments that test your resolve.    Yet Sophia's journey i...

Pastor Kurt Tuffendson of Mission Rise shares a powerful reminder that behind every person experiencing homelessness is a story, a name, and immeasurable worth.    As the challenges facing our homeless neighbors continue to grow, the need for compassion, hope, and practical support has never been greater. The Church has a unique opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus—offering not only food,...

Addiction does not have to be the end of the story. There is hope, healing, and a path to freedom.      Join us as Josie Casarrubias, Director of Rescue Mission Alliance San Fernando Valley, shares the life-changing impact of Renewed Hope, a men's recovery program helping individuals break free from addiction and rebuild their lives with purpose, dignity, and hope. Josie also shares her visio...

What happens when compassion meets action? Lives are transformed.      Join us as Eric and Soulfia King of the King Foundation, Inc. share how they are partnering with Nehemiah Project LA to build shelters that provide hope, stability, and a brighter future for young adults aging out of foster care, as well as individuals experiencing homelessness.      Their work is creating more than just housin...

What does it take to create lasting change in some of the world's most challenging environments?      Join us as Dr. Michelle Jackson-McCoy, CEO of Bemont, shares an inspiring model that is transforming lives through global initiatives, therapeutic training, and innovative interventions. Her work demonstrates that even among the hardest-to-reach populations, hope, healing, and lasting impact...

This week on Lost and Found, you'll hear the inspiring story of Ajhi Drake, a former foster youth whose journey is a powerful testament to resilience, determination, and hope. Having experienced the challenges of the foster care system firsthand, Ajhi is now giving back by interning with the Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services, helping support and advocate for children and...

ZOE works to end child trafficking in  three ways: prevention, rescue,  and restoration. Our goal is to rescue  children from human traffickers.

What happens when a young man headed down the wrong path encounters grace, redemption, and a second chance? This week on Lost and Found, hear the powerful story of David Nguyen — a journey that began in the chaos of poor choices, bad influences, and ultimately prison… but didn’t end there. Through remarkable circumstances and a life-changing encounter with faith in Christ, David’s life was transfo...

What happens when churches step into the foster care crisis with compassion, courage, and action? Lives change. Families are restored. Children find hope. ❤️ This week on Lost and Found, we sit down with Dave Darjany from Foster the City to talk about the powerful role churches can play in supporting children in foster care, encouraging foster families, and creating communities where vulnerable ki...

Healing through storytelling is powerful. Stories have the ability to restore dignity, inspire hope, and remind people they are not alone in their journey.    That’s the important work being done by The Plus Me Project here in Los Angeles—helping young people discover purpose, confidence, and healing through the power of personal stories.    This week on Lost and Found, we sit down with Morgan Chi...

Every year, young people age out of the foster care system in Los Angeles—often stepping into adulthood without the support systems many of us take for granted. But there are people working to change that story. Bishop Ed Smith from Nehemiah Project LA Ministries is helping young adults find direction, stability, and purpose by providing the resources and encouragement they need to build a new fut...

Can one church in the middle of Los Angeles truly make a difference in its community? The answer is yes. In this episode, we meet Pastor Jefferson from Delaire Baptist Church, who shares how a church can become a powerful force for hope—reaching beyond its walls to meet real needs in the neighborhood around it. When a church steps into its community with compassion and purpose, lives change. 💛 🎙...