Rescuers radio show

Jeff Taylor was a stock options trader on Wall Street. Just years later drugs led to his living under a bush in Phoenix. He battled addictions, the law, but was given a second chance when attending The Salvation Army treatment program which he credits with saving his life. He was so impassioned about his journey out of prison and into life, that he walked into the Arizona State Capitol and began t...

You may think the fact that Harry Brown has traveled to 70 countries is remarkable. But that’s nothing compared to the fact that it’s all been for the organization he leads, New Generations, which has catalyzed the planting of more than 92,000 churches. That’s 92,000 churches. More than two million new believers. Harry has worked for New Generations (formerly Cityteam International) for 48 years a...

Kathy Mason grew up in a military family where her life was filled with frequent moves, and no mention of a faith walk. From that beginning, learn how she ultimately found her calling 38 years ago in working with youth through the Young Life organization, and now is also a professor at Arizona Christian University, impacting lives and grooming tomorrow's leaders. Hear her stories of healing, growt...

Chris Rodriguez graduated from Berkeley with a degree in political science and a string of academic honors. His talents could have taken him anywhere in the world. He also grew up with a brother who had intellectual and developmental disabilities, and watched the challenges he – and his parents – faced. As a result, Chris has devoted his career toward solving the problems facing those with disabil...

Jim David had a successful career as a commercial photographer and videographer for the travel industry. But when the pandemic hit, that melted away in a moment. In the introspective time that followed, he realized he had received the most satisfaction in the creation of a short documentary about his son’s summer camp coach, who was battling cancer. In the course of that journey, the coach shared...

It’s hard to describe who Jannah Scott is in just a few words. She’s been called a mobilizer, a mediator, reconciler, a uniter of people. She currently is bringing pastors and leaders together to unite the church in Arizona and was recently named as one of Arizona’s 48 Most Intriguing Women for 2022 for enhancing the community in meaningful ways. She leads with her faith, and has made her mark in...

Chances are, if you don’t have someone in your family struggling with drugs or alcohol, you know someone who does. Merilee Fowler has made it her life mission to save lives. And what she’s accomplished will amaze you. She’s executive director of MATFORCE, an anti-drug organization based out of Prescott Valley that educates and raises awareness about substance abuse and helps facilitate policy chan...

As Director of Adult Probation Services in Arizona, Shanda Breed deals with issues like sex offender supervision, mental health intervention, access to substance abuse treatment and domestic violence offenders. Yet one of her greatest legacies is an innovative Reentry Simulation training program for both staff and the public, to build empathy and understanding for the challenges facing men and wom...

Like many young marrieds, Leigh Mitchell and her husband started out with $140,000 in student loans. Then they bought a house. And a new truck.  One day, after paying on his student loan faithfully for 10 years, her husband realized he owed $3,000 more than the original loan. They were just one problem - one medical event, one major emergency - away from not being able to survive financially. Hear...

Scott Wesley Brown got a guitar for his seventh birthday, and that ultimately led to a lifelong calling that reaches around the world. Now, almost five decades later, he has recorded 26 albums and his music has been recorded by many popular Christian artists including Bill Gaither, Mark Lowry, Amy Grant, Petra, Sandi Patty, Pat Boone and international opera star Placido Domingo on his album with J...

Tony Rodarte’s last assignment before he retired from law enforcement was homicide, and the stressors of the job left his wife encouraging him to seek help for the pressure. He didn’t. Until after he retired, and once he got assistance he realized what a difference it made in his quality of life. Soon after, he and his wife Melody started Compassion Alliance, a nonprofit designed to provide free,...

Denise Resnik had no idea when her son Matt was born 31 years ago, his diagnosis of autism would not only impact his life and hers, but it would lead her to a life calling. Since then, she has made a better world for those dealing with autism and their families. She is co-founder of the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC), an internationally recognized nonprofit that conducts i...

Military veterans have a wealth of services available to help them, but finding the right match can be overwhelming. That’s where James Fawbush has found his calling. Fawbush helps get the word out and connect those veterans with the people and programs that can help them the most. He is on the communications team with the Veteran’s Health Administration, and also finds time to volunteer with Free...

Jay Cory has experienced a lot, but each stage of his life has made him the perfect person to head Along Side Ministries at this point in the organization’s history. He led the Phoenix Rescue Mission for eight years, helping men and women dealing with homelessness and addiction. Before that, he was with the Atlanta Union Mission. And before that? Jay has a powerful story of personal transformation...

Sam Burba is the Executive Pastor at Shiloh Community Church, but he didn’t take the traditional route in getting there. Instead, he is a living example of how God can take the most painful, downtrodden parts of our lives and use them in glorious ways to help others. Listen to this amazing story of hope, promise, and service. Original air date June 23, 2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Tabitha Lee grew up in a home where her parents served in full-time mission work with Child Evangelism Fellowship. She began teaching children alongside them when she was still a child herself. Today, she and her husband Jamie are serving in their own full-time ministry, Edify KidMin, that offers free children’s ministry training to local churches across the county at no charge. They are mis...

As a collegiate swim coach, Brad Hering’s strength might reasonably assumed to be athletics. It is … but he also has a much larger calling. His gifts as a swim coach at Arizona Christian University are genuine. His personal vision, however, is to see people of all races live life to the fullest and to come to know Jesus in their hearts. Hear how he changes young lives. But WAIT, there...

Even though Trish Plum grew up in the church with a loving family, she struggled with feeling valued. She did have a gift for dealing with people, unfortunately it was some of her friends who introduced her to drugs and alcohol. A week after her 17th birthday she got behind the wheel of a car while under the influence, and the ensuing accident resulted in death for a woman named Hannah, and a six-...

Tawnya Williams-Christensen has three priorities in her life:  her relationship with Jesus, being a mom to her daughter, and her mission in caregiving.  Both of her parents serve in the senior living industry. She remembers tagging along with her father to help the older members of their church, and learning the value of service before self, as he brought her along to do everything from...

When Ray and Alice Chastain founded the Gospel Rescue Mission in 1953, they had no idea their compassion would be passed to their granddaughter Lisa, who years later would become CEO of the organization. A disastrous fire in 2016 not only destroyed the office, two vehicles and all the donations, but triggered an external review of the fire code at the Men’s Center. As a result, they had to h...

Melissa Pullon grew up in a home with a severely disabled older sister. Then her first son was born and diagnosed with autism, followed by two other children with medical issues. Twice she has been diagnosed with brain tumors. She has used those experiences to touch the lives of others. She credits God with leading  her into the field of disability and ministry for her entire adult life. As t...

Nine-year-old Tommy Brown had a dream to be on the radio. Today, after 30 years in the business, he has that same passion and enthusiasm for touching lives through the airways. At 19 while working at a radio station in Tulsa, OK, he asked the station manager how he could follow in his footsteps. The advice came back to learn every aspect of the business – and that’s what Tom has done....

The Rev. Dr. Timothy Smith has spent 35 years helping people grow in intimacy with God and experiencing spiritual renewal. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the task, from time spent as an ordained minister, to being a chaplain (hospital, hospice, and prison), spiritual director, adjunct seminary professor, and retreat leader. His passion for sharing that sense of spiritual renewal...

When Okky Oei was attending medical school in Toronto, he suffered debilitating back pain. He discovered he didn't tolerate pain medications and muscle relaxants well, and began a lifelong journey to learn about other alternatives. That journey ultimately led to his developing the LaserTouchOne (TM), a hand-held, pain relief device that integrates low level laser therapy and electric stimulation....

Mark Miller spent 27 years in the software/technology arena, but he's now doing what he loves - leading small study groups. He has found a special niche in working with business leaders to engage them in sharing about the challenges they face with the workplace and their faith. Leaders often operate in isolation, but these groups give them safe environments to learn and implement biblical eco...