Breaking the Cycle of Poverty

How Shepherd is responding to America’s critical lack of affordable housing

Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height and Shepherd’s Director of Housing Dennis Westlake discuss how the lack of affordable affects neighbors in Indianapolis and through the United States.

What does the future hold for Shepherd Community Center?

Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height talks about the ministry’s future as it prepares to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its founding.

How should the community respond to the youth violence plaguing our city?

Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height discusses how the church and the community need to respond to the surge in youth violence in Indianapolis.

How inflation has left lower-income workers struggling to buy groceries

Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height and Dave Miner of the Indy Hunger Network discuss the effects of inflation on low-income families.

Why are so many people hungry when we’re surrounded by so much food?

Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height and Dave Miner of the Indy Hunger Network discuss why chronic hunger remains a persistent problem in Indiana.

How Christians can help people struggling with substance abuse

Guests Frank and Obed Santiesteban discuss the growing challenges of ministering to people who struggle with substance abuse.

How to welcome our new neighbors: Migration is changing how we do ministry

Executive Director Jay Height discusses ministry needs and opportunities surrounding migration, immigration and refugees with guests Frank and Obed Santiesteban.

How isolation and loneliness led to a ‘friendship recession’ in America

Executive Director Jay Height explains how each of us can help overcome the epidemic of loneliness and isolation plaguing our neighbors.

Shepherd partners with Purdue and USC for virtual reality treatment of trauma

Executive Director Jay Height discusses how Shepherd’s partnership with Purdue University Northwest and the University of Southern California is leading to development of a virtual reality-assisted treatment program for young people dealing with chronic trauma.

Why Shepherd is partnering with Indianapolis Public Schools to improve education

Executive Director Jay Height explains how Shepherd is working with Indianapolis Public Schools to help families secure a good education for their children.