Our Community, Our Mission

Navigating difficult circumstance in the path we are on. In this episode, we visit with Erik Oldberg, a worship leader who radiates an infectious passion for guiding people into the Kingdom of God through worship. Erik shares about his journey as a missionary kid from Africa to how he landed in Topeka, his dedication to serve churches in need of music, and his daughter's selfless initiatives...

In this episode, we sit down with our special guests, Greg Armbruster and SJ Hazim, to reflect on our recent Night of Praise fundraiser!  First up, Greg Armbruster, TRM Board Member, shares about how the idea for the event came to be and the passion that fueled our desire to bring Night of Praise to life.  Next, Josh Turley, Creative Communications Director, gives a look into the work that went in...

Be encouraged as we visit with Pastor Gabe Pennington from Southern Hill's Mennonite Church. Hear about his journey that led him to pastoring in Topeka, our responsibility to love people so that they know they are loved by God, and how we stay focused on Jesus when so many distractions are all around us. To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click Here! To support TRM, Click Here! Send us a Mes...

Join us as we visit with our special guest, Suzie Paslay,  TRM's Volunteer and Staff Engagement Coordinator. Listen to Suzie's  journey of heeding God's calling, gain insights on the various volunteering opportunities available, and hear how her role has touched her life and the lives of those around her in beautiful ways through her positivity, laughter, kindness, and excellence. T...

In this episode, we take a dive into what we learned from our recent community informational meetings. Listen into the heart driving these meetings, our commitment to unite in service to those in need, and the wisdom we've gleaned from the stories shared by our attendees! To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click Here! To support TRM, Click Here! Send us a Message!

Listen in as we engage in a conversation with Troy McMaster and Taylor Kimmel, our friends from the Federal Home Loan Bank. Tune in to discover the details surrounding the grant awarded to TRM, which serves to transform our Hope Center into a cozier haven for our guests. Hear about the remarkable commitment shown by FHL staff, who've invested not only financially but also through their sweat...

Join us as we visit with our special guest, Dr. Tiffany Anderson, Superintendent of USD 501 Topeka Public Schools. Hear about taking difficult opportunities and turning them into positive impact, seeing ourselves in the position of the vulnerable for greater empathy, and understanding how everything in life is preparatory and we are positioned on purpose. To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click...

Go behind the scenes of our Men's Shelter and Hope Center! Listen in as we visit with John Roberts, Director of Men's Shelter, and Rachel Flenniken, Director of Hope Center, as they paint a picture of what it looks like to offer help and hope to those in need through the highs and lows, and everything in between! To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click Here! To support TRM, Click Here!...

From helping kiddos get supplies they need for the school year, to providing food to those facing hunger, our team at the Distribution Center works to help those in need! Listen in as we visit with Holton Witman, Director of Distribution Services, and Mike Schoettle, Assistant Director of Distribution Services, about the continued increase in those accessing our food services, as well as the need...

Check out this weeks episode as we visit with TRM board member, Greg Armbruster! Here about his journey to a relationship with Jesus, how his views on homelessness transformed from indifference to compassion through his involvement with TRM, and the value of deep relationships through mentoring.  Tune in as we explore the critical role of love, patience, and faith in addressing homelessness, foste...

Listen in to our conversation with Danielle Norwood, Majic 107.7 Morning Show Host and wonderful friend to TRM. Danielle takes us on her faith journey, and her path of self-discovery. She brings to the forefront the importance of being open about our struggles, surrounding ourselves with people in your corner, and finding peace that God will bring us through it. Danielle's story is a testamen...

Have you ever misjudged someone based off a first impression? Listen in to this special episode, as Barry Feaker recounts the first chapter of his book, "In Darkness, A Light Still Shines." Reflecting on his first day as Executive Director of TRM and the important lesson of not being to quick to judge. To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click Here! To support TRM, Click Here! Send us a...

Listen in as Barry, La Manda, and Miriam, visit with Lino Munoz, TRM Board Member for 31 years and  Biomedical Equipment Tech at Stormont-Vail Health! Hear how Lino got started serving at TRM, learned the value of perseverance from past board members, and revisit some of the stories of hope that have encouraged him. Learn about his level of commitment to following the Lord in making wise decisions...

Listen in to Part 2 of our Citygate Conference recap! La Manda and Miriam visit with Kourtney Barr (Directer, Trauma Education & Development), Rachel Flenniken (Director, Hope Center) and Haleigh Hipsher (Outreach Advocate), about  their incredible experience attending the Citygate Network Conference, with over 1,200 individuals from other Rescue Missions and ministries across the country. Our...

Listen in as La Manda and Miriam visit with Kim Turley (Executive Assistant), Mike Schoettle (Assistant Director of Distribution Services), and Daniel Dobson (Outreach Advocate), about their incredible experience attending the Citygate Network Conference, with over 1,200 individuals from other Rescue Missions and ministries across the country. Hear their reflections on what they were able to take...

Listen in this week as we visit with Bill Persinger, CEO of Valeo Behavioral Health Care. We explore the changes through the years of mental health care, the crucial impact of providing accessible help, and also dive into the integration of spirituality and mental health and the important role the church can play in addressing mental health needs. Finally, we discuss Mobile Access Partnership (MAP...

In this special episode, we visit with Darryl Lilly,  Pro-loader at Lowe's in Topeka, Kansas, who shares his remarkable journey from being a drug dealer and addict to finding a new life of service and hope. Join us as he shares about his experience at  TRM, his participation in the Servants in Training program and Career Readiness and Education Program, and how his love for serving customers...

Listen in as we visit with Marcus Molinar, Director of Facilities and Security, and Ron Burton, Assistant Director of Facilities & Security, about their personal journeys to working at TRM, the importance of balancing care for the physical spaces of TRM and the people within, and the reminder to never give up and to always extend love and support to those around us. To learn more about TRM Min...

In this episode we visit with Mayor Mike Padilla and City Manager Steve Wade, about how TRM and the City of Topeka have turned a corner in partnering together to figure out the best ways to help those experiencing homelessness, reminding us that when one person suffers, we all bear the burden. To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click Here! To support TRM, Click Here! Send us a Message!

See people through the eyes of Jesus, with the lens of Trauma. In this episode we visit with our Trauma Education & Development (TED) team, Kourtney Barr and Kodee Christensen, about understanding how trauma effects the brain, recognizing the injuries of trauma to be able to work on healing, and developing that healing through long-term relationships. To learn more about our TED team, Click He...

Join us in this exciting episode as we sit down with the Honorable Penny Moylan, District Judge for Shawnee County, and delve into her journey as the recently appointed TRM Board President. We'll explore how she got her start on the board and hear about her dynamic relationship with La Manda, as they work together to enhance the transformative work of TRM Ministries. To learn more about TRM M...

Husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, leader, and above all else, a true man of God! In this episode, we take time to remember Pastor Hal Smith, former board president of the Topeka Rescue Mission, who recently passed away. Hear from Hal, in his own words, from an episode of the podcast we just happened to have pre-recorded on the same day he would later have a heart attack. Hal...

We can't thank our volunteers enough for the amazing impact they have at TRM! To celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week, we visit with 2 of those volunteers, Cindy Glenn and Nancy Lacore. Hear how they first got connected at TRM, the many ways that they have helped out,  and their continued passion to partner with us to bring help and hope to those in need. If you are interested in volunteerin...

In this episode, Barry and La Manda are joined by their special friends and fellow employees at TRM, Scott and Kristina Bryant. They discuss how they each came to TRM as guests, how they met and eventually got married, and how their shared joy is now reflected in their work at TRM as they help others. To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click Here! To support TRM, Click Here! Send us a Message!

In this episode, we visit with Dr. Jarrett Romine of Romine Family Dental about his desire to use his talents to help those in need and how he followed the Lord's leading to get connected with TRM. To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click Here! To support TRM, Click Here! Send us a Message!