As a leading voice in food insecurity, Katie Martin wants to reinvent the way we help people who need help with food. And the answer isn't simply handing out more food.

In this episode, Katie challenges the traditional food pantry model to one that goes beyond charity—toward lasting solutions for ending hunger. She invites us into the connection between hunger and health.

Watch Here

Katie is the author of “Reinventing Food Banks and Pantries: New Tools to End Hunger" and the CEO of More Than Food Consulting. She takes us through the myths of food insecurity, the systemic issues that led us to this point in the world's wealthiest nation, and how we can rethink food support to empower individuals and communities.

You can listen anywhere and anytime on Spotify Music, Apple Music, or YouTube Music. Please subscribe and share!

Thanks to everyone who listened! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn!

AMPED Founder & President Dave Christopher opens up about overcoming personal struggles that shaped him into the leader he is today.

In this episode, Dave shares what it was like to have inconsistent access to food at an early age. He invites us into what drives him everyday and reflects on what it takes to lead a nonprofit through the highs and lows.

Watch Here

Dave takes us through the origin story of AMPED—Adventurous Minds Produce Extraordinary Dreams—which began as a bond with his son over music. Today, the nonprofit is changing the footprint in the West End with more than just music, but by providing a pathway out of poverty.

You can listen anywhere and anytime on Spotify Music, Apple Music, or YouTube Music. Please subscribe and share!

Thanks to everyone who listened! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn!

SVDP USA National President John Berry shares his unexpected journey into the organization and his deep passion for homeless prevention.

In this episode, John invites us into the rich history of St. Vincent de Paul and investing in a mission that's bigger than ourselves.

Watch Here

He talks about how he ended up at SVDP and the organization's growth, which is now ranked 59th on Forbes' list of largest nonprofits (up from 75th last year). He also makes the connection between the conferences and St. Vincent de Paul, the spiritual side of serving, and the SVDP National Conference comes to Louisville in August 2025!

You can listen anywhere and anytime on Spotify Music, Apple Music, or YouTube Music. Please subscribe and share!

Thanks to everyone who listened! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn!