Lost & Found: Lost in a System, Found by the Church
Purpose:
- To raise awareness about the critical conditions faced by vulnerable populations, including those in foster care, homelessness, trafficking, incarceration, and other crises.
- To highlight the impactful work being done by faith-based organizations in these areas, showcasing their dedication and successes.
- To inspire and mobilize the body of Christ toward meaningful action, facilitating connections with existing teams and ministries already on the frontlines of this work.
Episodes
69 episodes
Bishop ED | Nehemiah house
Every year, young people age out of the foster care system in Los Angeles—often stepping into adulthood without the support systems many of us take for granted.But there are people working to change that story.Bishop Ed Smith fr...
The Local Church's Impact on the Community | Del Aire Baptist Church
Can one church in the middle of Los Angeles truly make a difference in its community?The answer is yes.In this episode, we meet Pastor Jefferson from Delaire Baptist Church, who shares how a church can become a powerful force fo...
A Passion to Serve People in Need | Mission Rise
Big changes are happening in Los Angeles around homeless support—and the impact could be significant.Nearly one-third of the people currently in long-term supportive housing could potentially be affected by these shifts, putting many at...
Every Kid Needs a Bed | Colleen Grant
Watching a child who has been sleeping on the floor receive their very first bed is a moment you never forget. 💛Something many of us take for granted—a bed to sleep in—is not the reality for every child here in Los Angeles.But w...
Good News Club | Rosa Hsueh
| In a city as big and busy as Los Angeles, it might surprise you to learn that after-school Bible clubs are still thriving—and making a real impact. Today we talk with Rosa Hsueh about Good News Club and how these afte...
Rays of Light | Elaine Ray
Sometimes making a difference starts with something simple — a backpack, a holiday celebration, or a reminder that someone cares. 💛 Elaine Ray from Rays of Light is passionate about providing resources and support for kids an...
Royal Family Kids | Larry Stealey
One week can change a life. 💛 Royal Family KIDS Camp is doing exactly that—creating a place where children in foster care are seen, valued, and deeply cared for. In our conversation with Larry Stealey, we e...
Hope the Missions | Ken Craft
| Feeding thousands of people every day is no small task. Ken Craft, president of Hope the Mission, shares the passion, logistics, and heart behind serving excellent meals to people experiencing homelessness. <...
How Transactional Relationships Plague Foster Kids | Sherrie Bradford
| Sherrie Bradford spent much of her childhood in the foster care system. Today, her story is one of perseverance, resilience, and what it means to rise beyond the circumstances you were given. Her journey is powerful, ...
Bio Kid in a Foster Family | Ember Ngur
We often hear from foster children who have lived the experience of being in foster homes, today you will hear the incredible story of Ember Ngur’s experiences of living in a home that has do not only foster children, but foster children who ha...
YMCA | Christopher Jefferson
For generations, the YMCA has been strengthening communities.But in 2025, the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles made an unprecedented move — providing FREE memberships to foster youth, creating spaces of safety, stability, and belonging ...
Door of Hope | Megan
Today we talk with Megan from Door of Hope, a ministry that has been working to move people into permanent housing for years - Since the LA fires of 2025 they were able to throttle up to support hundreds of people who are displaced in the...
Beautiful You | Stacy DeWitt
Some girls grow up feeling invisible.Trafficked. Fostered. Homeless. Forgotten.But being truly seen can change everything. Today, Stacy Dewitt, Executive Director of James Storehouse...
Nehemiah House | Bishop Ed
Kids aging out of foster care system in Los Angeles is a significant issue. Bishop Ed from Nehemiah Project LA Ministries are making a difference -he will enjoy hearing about how providing these much needed resources help these young adul...
The Local Church's Impact on the Community | Pastor John L. Jefferson
Can one church in the middle of Los Angeles, have a significant impact on the needs of their community around them? The answer is yes you will enjoy meeting Pastor Jefferson from Del Baptist Church as we talk about the importance of the church,...
A Passion to Serve People in Need | Kurt Tuffendsam
With the changes happening in Los Angeles regarding homeless support. We could be looking at almost 1/3 of the people who are now receiving long-term supportive housing, potentially being affected and possibly back out on the streets.
Every Kid Needs a Bed | Colleen Grant
Watching a kid who has been sleeping on the floor received their first bed is a life-changing experience. Something we all take for granted. Something so many of us take for granted, having a bed, is not the case for everyone here in Los Angele...
Unaccompanied Minors in the US | Katherine Hernandez
How did these kids get here without parents, a question that I posed to Katherine Hernandez from Foster All regarding Unaccompanied Minors housing program. khernandez@fosterall.org
Feeding hungry children | Dave Philips
When God calls it's is clear and miraculous, Dave Phillips, shares what let him to Found Children Hunger Fund kpennington@childrenshungerfund.org
Family Matters | Jared Burkholder
He knew we wanted to foster eventually – but God had a different plan. Jared Buckholder Foster/Adopted Dad shares his journey to parent hood. Jared.Burkholder@GraceBaptist.org
Saving a Child | Debi Harvey
The Greatest gift -the sweetest gift of redemption through a sweet Baby boy – makes protecting the lives of unborn babies more real. You won’t want to miss our conversation with Debi Harvey – from Open arms debi@openarmspregnancy.com
The Greatest Gift - An Adoption Story | Gabi Mosci
“I was so scared, a 4 pound preemie baby is so tiny…" Gabi Mosci, a Foster mom, shares her story of becoming a foster mom and her journey with her sweet baby girl.
Importance of Support During the Holiday | Pastor Dan Broyles
Pastor Dan Royals shares the toll that loneliness and isolation take on all of us, specifically children and care during the holidays- His insights are incredibly timely and poignant. pastordan@valenciahills.com