Our Community, Our Mission

In this episode, Barry, La Manda, and Miriam visit with Brian Blevins and Leo Hope, Breakthrough House's Executive Director and Director of Clubhouse, about what services Breakthrough House offers, how they help our community, and how they stepped up in a big way to help during the December winter cold snap to help save lives. To learn more about Breakthrough House, Click Here! To learn more...

"I wanted to live because God had a plan for me." In this incredible episode, La Manda and Miriam visit with John Cantrell, professional boxer, about his story of trying to fill the void in his life with drugs and alcohol, how that void would remain unsatisfied until it was filled with God, and how his identity in Christ is what defines him now. From attempted suicide, to Kansas & Mi...

In this episode, we visit with Topeka City Manager, Steve Wade, and Topeka Strategic Initiatives Coordinator, Kristin Moorhead, about the city's efforts to assist with the warming center back in December, their passion to make a difference in the community, and what it looks like for a local government, TRM, and other organizations to partner together. To learn more about TRM Ministries: Clic...

In this amazing episode, we visit with Sgt. Matt Rose, Topeka Police Department Behavioral Health Unit Supervisor, about his love for working with our unsheltered community, desire to build relationships and trust to be able to best help them, and the incredible impact of the City ID Program! To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click Here! To support TRM, Click Here! Send us a Message!

"I did accept Jesus into my life, and that was really when the world turned to color." In this incredible episode, we visit with Jacob and Megan Harmon about their journey and testimony. From Jacob experiencing addiction and homelessness, to how they met, and how now they are giving back to the community. To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click Here! To support TRM, Click Here! Send us...

Join Barry, La Manda, and Miriam as they take a journey through the TRM annual report to celebrate how our staff, generous donors, volunteers, and prayer warriors are powering life-changing work for people in need in the Topeka community. Click Here for our Annual Report infographic. To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click Here! To support TRM, Click Here! Send us a Message!

The Kingdom of God is so much bigger than any church. In this episode, we visit with Lead Pastor of Grace Point Church, Tim Hughes, about the church's goal to partner with other ministries, how there are different types of giving, and his desire to grow the Kingdom of God. To learn more about Grace Point, Click Here! To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click Here! To support TRM, Click Here!...

We can only plant seeds of love, God reaps the harvest. In this episode we visit with TRM Chaplains, Shampayne Lloyd & Mike Foster, about the Chaplain ministry at TRM, how it works to provide spiritual unity for our staff, and provide practical hope to those we serve. To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click Here! To support TRM, Click Here! Send us a Message!

In this amazing interview, we visit with Derek, one of our friends currently experiencing homelessness. Hear his story of how he got to where he is, his heart to help others, and how we are all really the same! To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click Here! To support TRM, Click Here! Send us a Message!

In this incredible podcast, Rachel Holthaus shares her story of going from feeling convinced that "the world was better without her," to a story of love, hope, and transformation. Also, hear about her passion for turning pain into purpose, and what it means to be a "Hope Dealer." To learn more about Rachel, visit rachelthehopedealer.com To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click...

It's National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. In this episode we take the opportunity to look back at how TRM began its journey into understanding what human trafficking looks like, discovering its deep impact on our community, and developing initiatives to combat it. To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click Here! To support TRM, Click Here! Send us a Message!

Get ready to be inspired! In this episode, Barry and La Manda join our three incredible Deputy Directors of TRM: Christian Stringfellow, James Chiselom, and Miriam Krehbiel! They will be revealing the impactful ways they have seen God move over the past year and how their teams were apart of it. Hear what made 2022 special to them, plus their prayers for 2023 - it's sure to give you a lift! T...

Reflecting on 2022, Barry, La Manda, and Miriam look back at the transition of Executive Directorship from Barry to La Manda, our strong and growing connection to Citygate Network, incredible partnerships with local agencies, and the expanded efforts of the Mission to reach the unsheltered.  To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click Here! To support TRM, Click Here! Send us a Message!

God guides every step of the way. Listen in as Barry and Miriam reflect on last week's arctic temperatures, how they posed a serious threat to our unsheltered neighbors, and how TRM staff, volunteers, and an incredible community of partners banded together in an amazing effort to keep those neighbors warm and safe. To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click Here! To support TRM, Click Here! Se...

Combating feelings of "I'm not deserving..." In this episode we visit with Misty Bosch-Hastings, Director of Guest Support, about her efforts to help the homeless before coming to work at TRM, the work of housing to change peoples futures, and the battle of helping people understand that they are worthy of good things. Also listen in as we discuss the impending severe weather and ho...

"Money didn't matter, only souls mattered to me." In this incredible episode we visit with Max Manning, founder of Global Missions Ministries and one of the original founders of the Topeka Rescue Mission, about his story of finding Jesus, his life's work ministering in 64 nations over more than 50 years, and his prophecy about the devastating Topeka tornado of 1966. To help wit...

We can't do better, until we know better. Listen in as we visit with Kodee Christensen, Trauma Education and Development Assistant. She shares about how God's change in plans led to her working at TRM, how the TED team works to train and care for our staff & guests, and how knowledge is power, (but is only as good as how it is used.) To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click Here! To...

To celebrate the milestone of our 150th episode, we're taking a journey through 10 standout moments from the past 3 years that had us reflecting on life's highs and lows while bringing help and hope to everyone. We've got exclusive interviews with community leaders, TRM staff, and other special guests ready for you! You are the reason we've made it this far...thank you for list...

Helping people understand the reality of the lived experiences of those in need! In this episode, we visit with Marissa Dake, former Director of Operation Food Secure and current Vice President of Brand & People for DNO Produce, about her time here at TRM overseeing Operation Food Secure and the relationships that came from it, as well as how that has followed over in her current work. Also, h...

Loving people right where they are. In this episode, we reflect on this special season and what we are thankful for. We discuss how we are preparing to bless people for the holidays, and how you, our amazing community, can help us make that happen! For our Christmas Need list, Click Here: www.trmonline.org/needslist For our Amazon List, Click Here: https://a.co/fIoVLhH To learn more about TRM Mini...

God loves people more than anything! In this episode we visit with Doug Burleigh and Doug Hinkle. Barry reflects on Doug Hinkle’s friendship and connection with Dough Burleigh, and discusses with Burleigh about his recent visit to Ukraine to visit with government leaders with the ultimate goal of sharing the love of Jesus! To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click Here! To support TRM, Click Here!...

What does winter look like on the streets? Listen in as we visit with Haleigh Hipsher, Outreach Advocate, and Holton Witman, Director of Distribution Services, about what it takes to serve our unsheltered neighbors during the winter, the isolation and difficulty that come with it, and the effort to build relationships to bring lasting change. Also, hear about the recent Shinkle Stutzman Park dedic...

The impact of working together! In this episode, we visit with United Way of Greater Topeka's Jessica Lehnherr, CEO, and Brett Martin, VP of Community Impact, about their recent merger with United Way of Douglas County to become United Way of Kaw Valley, their efforts to advocate and create systems for the betterment of the community, and their work to to bring hope during the holidays called...

Networking for the safety of the city! Listen in as we visit with Topeka Police Chief, Bryan Wheeles, and Topeka Fire Chief, Randy Phillips, about their combined efforts to make Topeka a safer city, the importance of collaboration, and how we as a community can work together to create preventative safety. Click Here to check out our Christmas needs list and help us prepare to bless those in need d...

We don't have to understand, we just have to love. In this episode we visit with Rachel Flenniken, newly promoted Hope Center Director, and Madi Willis, TRM Intern, about their work at the Hope Center.  Learn about Rachel's recent transition to her new position as director and how her story helps her love the one in front of her, and hear why Madi chose TRM for her internship, as well as...