Benson Gregory Podcast

Listen in as Benson chats with Mission of Hope Executive Director Emmette Thompson about this year's Christmas school delivery of toys, clothes and hygiene items. You can even find a link to help directly. [http://missionofhope.org] Since 1996, the Mission of Hope has ministered to the people of various counties in Kentucky and Tennessee from which 80% of the region’s residents no longer have jobs in the coal mining industry. Many of the people we assist are caught in the pockets of poverty and as a result have lost all hope for their future. With your help and with God’s love we can help bring new hope to many. Mission of Hope strives to provide Christian ministries during appropriate seasons of the year, including Christmas and Easter, through a system of delivering clothes, food, toys, and school supplies to impoverished families; to assist in repair of existing homes or relocating to other homes when appropriate; to provide scholarships for qualifying children of the area; to assist in developing skills or other expertise for the creation of new or expanded jobs in the area; and to assist in locating jobs for persons who are willing to relocate outside the area. The Mission of Hope is a year round ministry blessed to assist many of our less fortunate Appalachian neighbors with much needed goods and resources; college scholarships; and help with basic educational, health care and home repair needs. If you would like to make a financial donation to Mission of Hope for our year round ministry expenses it would be greatly appreciated. The 2010 independent financial audit confirmed that 90 percent of every dollar donated went directly back into programs assisting individuals. Thank you for caring enough to help those who still have hope. Website [http://www.missionofhope.org] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/missionofhopeknox/] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/benson-gregory/message

Visit with Lead Pastor and Church Planter Rob Harlamert - Rob talks about what led him to planting a church on the south side of Lexington, KY and those who influenced and guided him along his journey. When Rob graduated from Johnson University and joined the staff of Catalyst Christian Church in Nicholasville, KY he didn't know he would be called to plant a new church just a few miles from the church where he was hired to be youth pastor. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/benson-gregory/message

Listen in as I talk about how God took a bad situation and worked it together for good in my life. No guest this time, just me talking about a dark period in my life where I had lost my job, and thought my career had ended. I was discouraged and confused. I wasn't sure where to go next. Nothing made sense. But once that final piece came together I could look back and see that God was leading me the whole time. I was getting an education to prepare me for the next chapter of my life. I'm so thankful I didn't give up when the going got tough. Now I'm celebrating 15 years in a great job doing something that makes a difference. At the heart of it this isn't a unique story, but it's something I wanted to share with you. Hopefully you'll find it encouraging or at least entertaining. Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/benson-gregory/message

Laura Baxter tells us how God prepared her to answer a big call to leave a successful, happy life in Central Kentucky and move to Honduras to minister to women escaping the sex industry. She had very little financial support, knew very few people and barely spoke the language, but she knew this is what God wanted her to do. She left home for a life far outside the comfort zone for most of us. But helping rescue women from sex trafficking was only the beginning. When COVID-19 and then not one but two hurricanes hit, Laura stepped up her mission work to the next level by serving those who serve. Talking to Laura you get the impression God is just getting started with her. I can't imagine the amazing things she will accomplish in the coming decades. Joanna Ministries, Inc. seeks to work with churches and other ministries to reach teens who have been abused and may be at risk for life on the streets as well as being trafficked. We go into one of the local hospitals to talk with teens who are pregnant. We want to be available to them and let them also know that there are safe places they can go. In opening a pregnancy crisis center, we hope to reach teens who have been abused and have become pregnant. Sharing pre and post-natal care along with seeking to help heal their hearts in the process. Because of Laura's own experience in an abusive relationship, God has given her a heart for girls who have been abused; to be able to share that there is hope and healing through a relationship with Christ. Learn more about Joanna Ministries, Inc here. https://www.facebook.com/groups/423127991554349 [ https://www.facebook.com/groups/423127991554349] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/benson-gregory/message

Listen in as Benson Gregory interviews Congressman Andy Barr from Kentucky's 6th Congressional District. Topics covered include President Donald Trump, the Paycheck Protection Program, a second economic stimulus package, Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi and partisan politics. The issue of abortion is discussed specifically late term abortion and the need for legislation to provide a guarantee for a child born from a botched abortion procedure to receive medical treatment to insure their survival.  Congressman Barr also discusses his work with, and on behalf of, US Military Veterans. He talks about how he was instrumental in getting Jessamine County's Camp Nelson designated as a National Monument with the National Parks Service, and the benefits to Central Kentucky.  Congressman Barr shares his opinion of our voting process in the shadow of the COID 19 pandemic, and whether or not he believes your vote will be counted.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/benson-gregory/message