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The Importance of Family Formation in Reducing Poverty
A recent report by the Centers for Disease Control reveals that a record 40.6% of children born in 2008 were born outside marriage—a total of 1.72 million children. What does this mean for our society? What is the relationship between family formation and poverty? Bob’s guest is former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Jeff Kemp, now Executive Director of Stronger Families. They look at the problem and talk about solutions. |
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Transformation II: Returning from Incarceration to a Positive Life
How does someone who has been incarceration for many years, who has been an addict, a criminal, re-enter society and make a useful life? An amazing woman named Rachel Morrison saw the problem and decided to do something about it by founding a program called EFFORTS. Bob talks with her and EFFORTS program graduates Michelle Staton, and Clarence Miser. They talk about their pasts and how their lives have been transformed. |
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Transformation I: A Real Cure that Works for Drug and Alcohol Addiction
The House of Help, City of Hope ministry has helped more than 6,000 addicts become free from their addictions, and has a special focus on post-addiction family formation and marriage. Bob’s guests are Bishop Shirley Holloway, founder of the program and James and Angie Woods, two outstanding graduates of the House of Help program and examples of the success of this faith-based ministry. |
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The Role of Faith in the Restoration of Young People, Families, and Communities
Bob’s guests are: Jennifer Marshall, Director of Domestic Policy Studies at the Heritage Foundation, and William Schambra, director of the Hudson Institute's Bradley Center for Philanthropy and Civic Renewal. They talk about the role faith plays in transforming individuals and how it inspires and motivates many community leaders who work in low-income neighborhoods. |
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