Our Community, Our Mission

In this episode we visit with Mark DeGroff (Director of Street Reach), Haleigh Hipsher (Asst. Director of Street Reach), and Jenny Falk (Executive Assistant), about their work with Street Reach and Mobile Access Partnership (MAP) to go the extra mile to love on everyone and let them know that they are worth it. To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click Here! To support TRM, Click Here! Send us a M...

In this episode, we visit with Josh Turley, TRM Creative Communications Director, the man behind the scenes making things happen. Hear about his heart for the Mission and telling its story through a creative lens. To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click Here! To support TRM, Click Here! Send us a Message!

In this episode we visit with Chris Palmer, Cornerstone Executive Director, and Dora Coronel, Cornerstone Housing/Property Manager, about their work providing affordable and transitional housing, bringing value to neighborhoods, and the value of building relationships to help people along their journey. To learn more about Cornerstone of Topeka, visit: cornerstoneoftopeka.org To learn more about T...

In this episode, we visit with Sharisse Verser, Assistant Director of the Hope Center, about her reason for serving those in need, a particularly special instance working with a guest, and how she sees God move in brokenness. You'll want to listen to the end for a special blessing! To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click Here! To support TRM, Click Here! Send us a Message!

In this episode, we visit with Chris Stewart, Director of The Bridge of Topeka, about the purpose of The Bridge and how it got started, the importance of building deeper relationships with kids in the community, and their exciting new mentor program "Life Buddies." To learn more about The Bridge, Click Here! To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click Here! To support TRM, Click Here! Send...

In this episode, we visit with Kevin Swift, TRM Board Member and Realtor with Realty Professionals of Topeka, about his nearly 30 years experience as a realtor, thoughts on the current housing market, his passion for studying scripture, and work on the TRM Board of Directors. To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click Here! To support TRM, Click Here! Send us a Message!

In this episode, we visit with Dr. Tiffany Anderson, Topeka USD 501 Superintendent, about her work as Superintendent in Jennings, MO, her continued work in Topeka, and the importance of helping people know they matter; sometimes without even speaking. To get involved at TRM Ministries, contact Kim Turley at kturley@trmonline.org or call 785-730-8856. To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click Here!...

In this episode, we visit with Terry Hund, Senior Director of Education & Human Trafficking Intervention, and Kourtney Barr, Operation Food Secure Program Manager, about what Trauma is, how it impacts the development of the brain, and how we are learning to implement TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention) to build relationships with those in need. To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click...

In this episode, we visit with former TRM Board Member and now Director of Ministry Operations, LaManda Broyles, about her work as a Special Education Teacher and Principal for 501 School District, her and her husband's work with Foster the Cause, and her desire to follow whatever work God calls her to! To get involved at TRM Ministries, contact Kim Turley at kturley@trmonline.org or call 785...

In this episode, we visit with TRM Chaplain, Shampayne Lloyd, about her experiences and education that has led to her current position, her desire to be a bridge for people to find Christ, and how forgiveness is not a suggestion. To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click Here! To support TRM, Click Here! Send us a Message!

In this episode, we visit with the Director of Human Trafficking & Outreach for the Attorney General's Office for the State of Kansas, Jennifer Montgomery, to talk about her anti-human trafficking efforts, her experiences that led to her current position, and her work in Africa through the Peace Initiative! We also discuss the question of "where is God in all the pain?" To learn...

In this episode, we visit with Chief of Staff for the City of Topeka, Bill Cochran, about his 34 years of experience on the police force, his work as Chief of Police to continually evolve the department, and discussing the importance of being an influence on the fiber of the community. To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click Here! To support TRM, Click Here! Send us a Message!

In this episode, we visit with Marissa Dake and Kourtney Barr from TRM's Operation Food Secure Program, about how OFS started, what is has evolved into today, and some of the incredible stories of neighbors helping neighbors! To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click Here! To support TRM, Click Here! Send us a Message!

In this episode we visit with Mark DeGroff, TRM Director of Street Reach, and Matt Baldwin with Valeo Hope Connections, about their work together to minister to the unsheltered homeless and the partnerships it takes throughout the community to bring help and hope to those in need! To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click Here! To support TRM, Click Here! Send us a Message!

In today's episode, we visit with Penny Moylan, District Judge for Shawnee County and Vice President of the TRM Board of Directors, about her journey to becoming a District Judge and how her faith defines her work and her desire to help people. To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click Here! To support TRM, Click Here! Send us a Message!

In this episode, we visit with TRM Housing Stabilization Supervisor, Misty Bosch-Hastings, to hear her story about why she cares for the homeless, her work in housing those who were living in "Tent City" and how she came to work at TRM. If you would like to get involved with MAP, contact Kim Turley at 785-730-8856 or email kturley@trmonline.org. To learn more about TRM or to support its...

In this episode, we visit with the CEO of Valeo, Bill Persinger, about what the MAP (Mobile Access Partnership) program is,  the partnership it has taken to develop it, and its purpose to meet people where they are at! If you would like to get involved with MAP, contact Kim Turley at 785-730-8856 or email kturley@trmonline.org. To learn more about TRM or to support its programs, Click Here! Send u...

In this episode, we visit with our first ever guest to the podcast, Trey George, President/CEO of Topeka Housing Authority, about the amazing work THA continues to do to help those in need, and the importance of an incredible community! To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click Here! To support TRM, Click Here! Send us a Message!

In this episode we visit with TRM Director of Facilities & Security, Steve Stutzman, about his role at TRM, his near-death experience in a plane crash, as well as not letting our circumstances define how we live. For more information about TRM, Click Here! To support TRM, Click Here! Send us a Message!

In this episode, Miriam and Kim ask Barry questions relating to the concerns raised about TRM in an editorial in a local publication. To learn more of TRM's responses, Click Here! To support TRM Ministries, Click Here! Send us a Message!

In today's episode, we visit with Carrie Higgins and Stephanie Carrillo of Impact Avenues to learn about their work with homeless children to keep them in school, get them the right tools and resources, and help their families succeed! If you would like to get involved with Impact Avenues, contact Carrie at 785-368-3711 or email chiggins@topeka.org. Contact Stephanie at 785-368-4461 or email...

In this episode, we visit with Operation Food Secure (OFS) volunteers, Jolene Bickel and Michael Langfitt, about their work in helping organize and distribute food for OFS and what it means to them to serve their community. To volunteer at TRM, call (785) 730-8856 or email kturley@trmonline.org To learn more about TRM Ministries, Click Here! To support the work of TRM Ministries, Click Here! Send...

In this episode, we visit with Kenny Ball to hear his story of coming out of addiction and homelessness, Jesus moving in his life, and his work at the Mission to serve those who have similar stories. To learn more about TRM Ministries, Click Here! To support the work of TRM Ministries, Click Here! Send us a Message!

In this episode, we visit with Karla Hedquist, Director of Community Health Engagement at Stormont Vail, about some of the root causes of health issues within the community, as well as educating the public on these root causes and how to respond. To volunteer at TRM, call (785) 730-8856 or email kturley@trmonline.org To learn more about TRM Ministries, Click Here! To support the work of TRM Minist...

In this episode, we visit with Sgt. Josh Klamm of the Topeka Police Department and Mark DeGroff, Director of Street Reach, about their incredible collaborative efforts to help the unsheltered homeless and hear more of Sgt. Klamm's heart to help the broken. To learn more about TRM Ministries, Click Here! To support the work of TRM Ministries, Click Here! Send us a Message!