Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
“Breaking the Cycle of Poverty” explores why poverty remains such a persistent problem in the United States and how individuals and organizations can help people secure economic independence and a higher quality of life.
Episodes

3 hours ago
3 hours ago
18 min
Executive Director Jay Height discusses a potential new partnership that could add significant resources to help neighbors escape poverty

Jul 16, 2026
Jul 16, 2026
9 min
Executive Director Jay Height discusses the vision and mission behind Shepherd’s new Launching Center.

Jun 4, 2026
Jun 4, 2026
8 min
Executive Director Jay Height talks about service opportunities during a busy summer season at Shepherd.

May 21, 2026
May 21, 2026
11 min
Shepherd Executive Director Jay Height discusses new research that shows Americans are increasingly disconnected from their neighbors, and how you can overcome that trend.

May 7, 2026
May 7, 2026
15 min
Shepherd Executive Director Jay Height and Pastor Ismael Flores discuss new initiative that provides neighbors with affordable homes

Apr 23, 2026
Apr 23, 2026
16 min
Author Tim Streett discusses his book about the 10 essential assets needed to break the cycle of poverty.

Apr 9, 2026
Apr 9, 2026
23 min
Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height and U.S. Sen. Todd Young discuss how a proposed increase in the federal Child Tax Credit could help Shepherd’s neighbors.

Mar 27, 2026
Mar 27, 2026
11 min
Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height talks about how we can find lasting hope at Easter and beyond.

Mar 12, 2026
Mar 12, 2026
16 min
Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height discusses meeting neighbors’ health care needs with Dr. Daniel O’Donnell, the head of Indianapolis’ emergency medical services, and Shane Hardwick, a paramedic who is a key member of Shepherd’s Shalom Project.

Feb 26, 2026
Feb 26, 2026
24 min
Shepherd Community Center Executive Director Jay Height and Indianapolis police officer Adam Perkins discuss the Shalom Project and community policing.






