More than 45,000 people in Madison are considered to be living in poverty, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Jackie Hunt, a nonprofit community engagement specialist, talks about what poverty looks like in the city, particularly for children. She also reflects on her involvement with Shoebox Gifts for Kids and what the program…
Last year, victims of online shopping and charitable scams reportedly lost an average of $1,500. Recouping that money can be difficult. Jim Temmer, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Serving Wisconsin, describes common methods thieves use, who’s most likely to be targeted, how to protect yourself and what…
Want to be more productive, alert, in a better mood and sick less often? Part of the solution may be getting more sleep. Dr. Joshua Fehl, Director of Sleep Medicine at Mercyhealth Janesville and Walworth, talks about the importance of sleep, how to get more Zs, what happens during sleep and more.…
People can disagree over how much God cares about which team wins a football game. Or who hits the most home runs. But certainly, he cares about how players and coaches represent Christ both on and off the field.…
Surveys show most Americans look at food labels at least most of the time. But some of the information can be tricky to understand. Emma Gellerstedt, a registered dietician at UW Health, explains how to interpret those nutritional details, including the various labels and health claims, to help make better choices of what to eat…
Imagine losing one of your children, then moving into a different house to escape the painful memories. Most likely, the next step would not involve turning your home into a shelter for homeless and abused women and children – while still living in it. But that happened for a couple in Watertown.…
Nobody wants to be in financial debt, unable to afford the things they need, or forced to work well into their golden years. One simple way to help avoid those circumstances is to create and live by a budget. Ramsey Solutions Master Financial Coach Derek Murphey talks about how to get started.…
Sometimes, life is great. Other times, it’s a struggle. No matter the circumstances, it’s vital to have hope and faith in Jesus. Julie McCarthy and Angela Ackley talk about difficult times in their lives, how God brought them through and how they keep spiritually strong. They also preview the Greater Things Women’s Conference…
For a variety of reasons, being a college student can be hard, especially for Jesus-followers – particularly those attending public schools. As the fall semester begins, Jeff Vandenberg, head of the Navigators at the University of Wisconsin, talks about the challenges and opportunities facing Christian students on college…
As kids in southern Wisconsin get ready for another school year, young children in Honduras are working up to 10 hours a day – making well less than $5 a day. Madison native Maddic Trncic of Just One International talks about how her organization is using education to overcome poverty and raise up strong Christian leaders in that country.…
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More than 45,000 people in Madison are considered to be living in poverty, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Jackie Hunt, a nonprofit community engagement specialist, talks about what poverty looks like in the city, particularly for children. She also reflects on her involvement with Shoebox Gifts for Kids and what the program…
More than 45,000 people in Madison are considered to be living in poverty, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Jackie Hunt, a nonprofit community engagement specialist, talks about what poverty looks like in the city, particularly for children. She also reflects on her involvement with Shoebox Gifts for Kids and what the program…
