Together For Good

Pastor Bobby Contreras of Alamo Heights Baptist Church shares insights about a community's process of grief after a tragedy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Representatives of Texans on Mission, Ryan Lenamon and Aimee Freston, join Cody to discuss the current relief efforts getting started in Kerr County, Texas, following the July 4 flood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cody visits with Pat Ogle of Northeast Senior Assistance regarding the transportation and social needs of seniors in our area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kellie Stallings of NB Housing Partners joins Cody to discuss homelessness in New Braunfels, and how important it is to see the value of all of our community members. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cody speaks with Goldie Rabson and Amy Harding from Hill Country CASA about the realities of child abuse and what we can do to help families who are struggling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for a re-air from 2024! Today, Cody visits with Sean Azzaro, board member of Real Life Community Outreach, located in Selma, Texas. They discuss the many programs Real Life has created alongside the congregation of the Real Life Community Church. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for a re-air from 2023! Gloria Canseco, CEO of San Antonio Christian Dental Clinic, joins Cody to discuss the incredible physical and emotional impact dental health has on an individual. They cover the stigma of poor dental health, how to surround a patient with God's love without preaching, and how folks who need it can get help before their dental troubles get worse. See omnystudio.com/l...

This deeply moving episode features Joe Perez, Chief Mission and Ministry Officer for the Baptist Health System, and Dr. Winston Erevelles, President of St. Mary's University, as they discuss their experiences serving as spiritual caregivers in hospital settings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Winston Erevelles, President of St. Mary's University, joins Cody to share about the university's history, values, and hopes for the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Cody and a good friend of the Foundation, Rev. Jorge Zayasbazan, as they discuss Baptist Temple, a vibrant, diverse, century-old church on San Antonio's Southeast side.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Waechter, CEO of Baptist Health System in San Antonio, joins Cody to talk about all things hospital-related. Bill fills us in on the needs of the community and the services offered by the system. They also discuss the faith-based mission of the system and how it informs care today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cathy Valdez from Project MEND joins Cody to discuss the importance of meeting the equipment needs of children and adults with disabilities. Project MEND helps fill this gap through refurbishing and distributing medical equipment, and they discuss the challenges and wins of this work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erin Ercoline of ThriveWell Cancer Foundation joins Cody to talk about the instantly life-changing implications of a cancer diagnosis, the prevalence of cancer in American lives, and some exciting developments in cancer research. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Please enjoy this reair from February 2024. Children in the foster care system are often left without a stable, knowledgable adult in their lives who can offer them a sense of safety and consistancy. Angela White from Child Advocates San Antonio joins Cody to discuss how a court-appointed special advocate (or CASA) can help fill that void and provide care and love for children in the system. See o...

Gilbert Hernandez, CEO of South Texas Youth for Christ, joins Cody in a wonderful conversation about their program and about Gen Alpha. Gilbert offers a history of STYFC, discusses the ins and outs of long-term discipleship, and how the upcoming generation is motivated by their great love for others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cody talks with Pat Glines, CEO of Guide Dogs of Texas. They discuss the selection and training of guide dogs, etiquette for interacting with them in public, and the importance of their work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Cody talks with Kathy Dishongh and John Wilhelm of 1HOPE for Kids, San Antonio's largest foster care agency. They discuss what it takes to be a foster parent, as well as how important faith is to the organization's work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A pregnancy is instantly life-altering for most families. Navigating life changes at the same time as handling complex healthcare needs requires support.  Shara Pierce joins Cody on Together for Good to discuss how AWC Centers offer that support to parents at all stages of unplanned pregnancies or other reproductive health concerns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time to get moving!! Lana Hernandez and Gabriella Tijerina of Street2Feet join Cody in the studio to talk about the way S2F literally helps people take needed steps to improve their physical and mental health. The three chat about weather, how to build community around a common challenge, and why running IS NOT a hobby. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the second episode of Cody's interview with Marion Lee. Be sure to listen to the first episode! Th is week, Marion and Cody dig into how our community is measured by outsiders, why all donors pay for overhead (and that's OKAY), and how important it is to support organizations with more than just our dollars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cody has a two-part conversation with our good friend Marion Lee, CEO of Lee+ Associates. Marion is a behind-the-scenes fixture in the San Antonio nonprofit world, and she'll be offering advice to fundraisers and donors alike. That's right... we're going to talk about MONEY. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode continues the conversation between Cody and Ginny Funk and Blain Johnson from the San Antonio and South Texas Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. The conversation covers the medical and societal effects of Alzheimer's, tips for caregivers and loved ones, and a deep dive on serving as a trustee at a nonprofit organization. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For our next two episodes, Cody visits with Ginny Funk and Blain Johnson from the San Antonio and South Texas Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. The conversation covers the medical and societal effects of Alzheimer's, tips for caregivers and loved ones, and a deep dive on serving as a trustee at a nonprofit organization. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you or a family member has cancer, life looks a lot different. Sometimes, it's hard to find a moment of peace or joy. Jennifer Cavazos from Discovery Camps shares with Cody how the 9 different programs she oversees can bring that peace and joy to cancer patients and their families. They discuss the unique needs of cancer patient campers, how to have summer camp in a hospital, and what you can...

Cody is joined by Jorge Medina, CEO of the Texas Diaper Bank, to discuss diaper need and its social, political, and health connections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.