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The Postscript ShowShort #27: Alexis YoderJeff Grasher, Student Affairs & Bridge Program Director of Living Faith Bible Institute, invites student of LFBI, Alexis Yoder, to share her testimony of salvation and how LFBI is equipping her for ministry. Alexis tells us of the impact of LFBI courses in her life and ministry as a disciple of Jesus Christ.Visit https://www.lfbi.org/learnmore2025-05-2811 min
Just Plain WrongSnowflake, Snowflake: A Snake Draft of Mennonite PoetsThis week, the MennoBrarians draft poets! Specifically, Mennonite poets, or poets we make the case are close enough to Mennonite to count as Mennonite poets. We chat about the history of Mennonite poetry, share the bios and snippets from our favorite poems, and chat about our own poetry phases - including Abby doing a special reading of a poem she wrote as a tween, Snowflake, Snowflake. Draft picks: 1. Patrick Friesen, "The Moon in the Streets" (Tillie)2. Kate Baer, "Life a Wife" (Abby)3. Julia Kasdorf, "The Mennonites" (Erin)4. Carrie Newcomer, "I Believe" (Erin)5. Je...2025-05-1453 min
Human in the LoopAMC Demystified: Smarter Ad Strategies for SellersIn this episode of Human in the Loop, host Cameron Yoder welcomes Jeff Cohen to break down Amazon Marketing Cloud (AMC)—Amazon’s powerful, privacy-safe analytics tool. Jeff explains why AMC is crucial for understanding customer journeys, optimizing ad spend, and increasing conversions by leveraging full-funnel insights.Listeners will walk away with a clear understanding of how AMC works, why it’s a must-have for advertisers, and how brands are already leveraging it to maximize their Amazon advertising ROI.The episode also covers real-world case studies, including how Funko and Connolly (a French skincare brand)optimized their budge...2025-05-0521 min
American International PodcastBobbie Jo and the OutlawBobbie Jo and the Outlaw (1976) AIP Production #7522 Directed by Mark L. Lester Written by Vernon Zimmerman Produced by Mark L. Lester, Steve Brodie and Lynn Ross Cast: Marjoe Gortner as Lyle Wheeler Lynda Carter as Bobbie Jo Baker Jesse Vint as "Slick" Callahan Merrie Lynn Ross as Pearl Baker Belinda Balaski as Essie Beaumont Peggy Stewart as Hattie Baker Gerrit Graham and "Magic" Ray Gene Drew as Sheriff Hicks Richard Breeding as Deputy Leroy John Durren as Deputy Gance Chuck Russell as De...2025-03-311h 04
An Examined EducationRooted in Community: Faith, Identity, and Flourishing in a Secular AgeIn this episode of An Examined Education, host Jeff Yoder sits down with Patrick Claytor, a Bible and Latin teacher at The Cambridge School, to explore how faith and community shape personal identity and societal flourishing. Drawing on the metaphor of a "cut flower society," they examine how secularization uproots individuals from traditional sources of meaning while people continue to seek community in alternative spaces. Claytor shares insights from his theological background on why church community offers unique benefits different from secular affiliations, discussing how Christian identity is grounded in Christ's work rather than personal achievement. The conversation explores the...2025-03-2125 min
Michigan Football Report With James YoderMichigan Football Might Get GREAT News On Recruiting & Coaching StaffMichigan Football rumors on 2025 5-star OL Ty Haywood’s recruitment, Wink Martindale NFL DC interviews and the Ohio State College Football Playoff National Championship win. Michigan Football Report by Chat Sports host James Yoder talks about the latest Michigan Football recruiting rumors around 5-star offensive lineman Ty Haywood. Haywood visited Ann Arbor this weekend, and the rumors are that Sherrone Moore and the Wolverines are ‘feeling great’ about how the visit went. NFL defensive coordinator jobs are starting to fill up with Jeff Ulbrich and Lou Amarumo taking jobs with the Atlanta Falcons and Indianapolis Colts respectively. Will Martindale return...2025-01-2427 min
Fellowship One:SevenPodcast UpdatesIn this episode, we sit down with Jeff Nichols and discuss a shift in this podcast, not in the ministry of it, but in the host. Join us as we welcome a new voice and discuss what we can look forward to for the future of Fellowship One:Seven.
Fellowship One:Seven™ is a biblical podcast from Child Evangelism Fellowship®. On the podcast, we discuss God's calling to share the Gospel with children around the world. We explore the biblical foundation of CEF®, discuss Scripture, and examine topics and truths found in those passages. We interview various indi...2025-01-1305 min
The Invisible AmericansElegantly Simple Solutions: More Cash For Families"It's a solution that's elegantly simple."
Jeff and Carol talk to Dr. Dave Chokshi, who served as the Former Commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, about how to actually get on track to reduce child poverty in half by 2032. He says there is an "elegantly simple" solution: put money into the pockets of parents and caregivers.
They then talk with Greg Silverman, chef, activist, and CEO of the West Side Campaign Against Hunger. WSCAH organizes dozens of community-based partner sites across four boroughs, providing more than 5...2024-11-2835 minThe Invisible AmericansDear foster kids: We’re going hyper-local to help youIn this episode, Jeff and Carol talk with two folks passionate about helping kids in foster care: friend of the show and former foster child David Ambroz and executive director of CASA-NYC Kerry Moles.
They discuss ways that you can get involved in your community and help the children who are most in need.
For more detailed show notes and a full transcript, see the Podcast page on the Invisible Americans website.
The Invisible Americans Podcast is a non-profit communications organization. Its mission is to end child poverty. The podcast is hosted by Co-Pre...2024-11-2238 minThe Invisible AmericansUsing the Arts as a Spotlight: The Care Economy and the Stories of the Unhoused"It's the care that we give or the care that we lack. That's what's at the heart of everything." - Sarah Jones
In this episode, Jeff and Carol talk with Ai-Jen Poo and Sarah Jones, who collaborate on a one-woman show about caregiving, emphasizing the need for paid leave, affordable childcare, and better wages for care workers.
Then Beverly D'Angelo and Stephan Dweck discuss their upcoming film "No Address," which addresses homelessness, mental health, and the challenges faced by unhoused individuals. The film aims to raise awareness and support for nonprofits working with the unhoused.2024-11-0138 minThe Invisible AmericansThe Kids Are Not All Right: Teen Mental Health, Resilience Myths, and Food InsecurityNote: this episode deals with discussions of suicide and depression. Please listen with care.
If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, call 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or visit 988lifeline.org to get help and guidance.
This week, Jeff and Carol talk with Jonnel Doris, CEO of START Treatment & Recovery Centers, about the state of teen mental health: The American Academy of Pediatrics declared a state of emergency for these young people, and Jonnel discusses how his organization helps – and how you can, too. Then Soraya Chemaly, author of The Resili...2024-10-1151 minThe Invisible AmericansKids Are Hungry, Working and Not Getting CreditJeff and Carol kick off Season 3 with an eye-opening look at the hidden crises facing kids and families today.
Rachel Sabella from No Kid Hungry breaks down how food insecurity is getting worse in New York, where 85% of families say they can’t keep up with grocery prices. She shares why programs like SNAP and the Child Tax Credit are so important—and how we need bipartisan action to make real progress.
Then, journalist Alice Driver talks with guest host Dr. Nikhil Goyal about the meatpacking industry, exposing the heartbreaking conditions workers face, including the shoc...2024-10-0444 min
Ozark Highlands RadioOHR Presents: Ted YoderThis week, national champion hammered dulcimer Jedi and viral internet phenomenon Ted Yoder recorded live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. Also, interviews with this unique musical hammer wielding genius.
“Ted Yoder is a world-renowned musician, known for his groundbreaking and innovative approach to the hammered dulcimer. In 2016, Ted gained widespread attention when his hammered dulcimer cover of Tears for Fears' ‘Everybody Wants to Rule the World’ became a viral sensation on Facebook, amassing over 100 million views. He won the title of National Hammered Dulcimer Champion, performed on NPR radio, opened for Jake Shimabukuro, performed at Busch Gardens, and the hi...2024-08-0159 min
Bethany Church of CanbyPsalm 1 - Bob YoderCan Jesus be found everywhere in our Bibles? When Jesus spoke of the Kingdom of God and pointed the world of His time to Himself, he only had the words of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms to speak from (see Luke 24:44). Psalm 1 is a familiar Psalm to many in the church. Today as we delve into Psalm 1, let's get on the right path as we look for Jesus. 2024-07-3147 min
KYMN Morning Show | KYMN Local NewsMayor Rhonda Pownell and Randy Yoder discuss the redevelopment of 5th Street & Washington intersectionMayor Rhonda Pownell and Economic Development Authority President Randy Yoder go over the most recent EDA meeting, where topics included the 5th Street & Washington intersection and other redevelopment projects. 2024-07-3122 min
Deez Lug NutzEric Brennan & Jeff SparksEpisode 92 is on the scene and we welcome one of the most recognizable voices in short track racing and one of the voices of the zMAX CARS Tour, Eric Brennan. Brennan details his humble beginnings growing up in New Jersey that led hi m to cut his teeth as an announcer at legendary Wall Stadium in New Jersey. He details his journey down south where it led to a stint with the World Karting Association and his feeling when he got the call to be one of the voices of the CARS Tour alongside Blake McCandless. We also go...2024-06-262h 12The Invisible AmericansAre you an EMPath? Building Economic Mobility Pathways in BostonIn this episode, hosts Jeff and Carol talk to Kim Janey, former mayor of Boston and now president and CEO of EMPath. This Boston-based organization transforms people’s lives by helping them move out of poverty and to provide other institutions with the tools to systematically do the same.
Then we present a session between Lee Pelton and Darrick Hamilton from EMPath's "Disrupting Poverty" conference, which took place in March 2024.
For more detailed show notes and a full transcript, see the Podcast page on the Invisible Americans website.
Th...2024-05-3153 minThe Invisible AmericansResilience Isn't Enough | Cash Payments Make the DifferenceIn this episode of The Invisible Americans podcast, hosts Jeff Madrick and Carol Jenkins speak to Emi Nietfeld, who details her journey out of childhood poverty and warns against using success stories to deny help to others.
Then they speak with Eboni Brown and Kaleen Daughtery, members of the parental advisory board of the ABC Coalition, which aims to provide an Automatic Benefit for Children.
For more detailed show notes and a full transcript, see the Podcast page on the Invisible Americans website.
The Invisible Americans Podcast is a non-profit communications organization. Its mi...2024-05-0333 min
Sound of GoshenEP93: Sounds Around Town with Jeff Lund of Yoder, Ainlay, Ulmer, & Buckingham LLPWe sat down with Jeff Lund of Yoder, Ainlay, Ulmer, & Buckingham LLP to chat about his time and service in Elkhart County, a little bit of 4H Fair conversation, his time at the law firm, and his future.2024-05-0217 minThe Invisible AmericansChild Tax Credit Updates | Food Insecurity in New JerseyIn this episode of The Invisible Americans podcast, hosts Jeff Madrick and Carol Jenkins ask Alex Coccia for updates on the expanded child tax credit and talk to the CEO of the Community Food Bank of New Jersey, Elizabeth McCarthy.
For more detailed show notes and a full transcript, see the Podcast page on the Invisible Americans website.
The Invisible Americans Podcast is a non-profit communications organization. Its mission is to end child poverty. The podcast is hosted by Co-Presidents Jeff Madrick and Carol Jenkins.
Music for this and all episodes is provided by...2024-04-1921 minThe Invisible AmericansThe Flint Episode | with Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha and Dr. Luke SchaeferIn today's episode, hosts Jeff and Carol talk with two people on the ground in Flint, Michigan.
Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha and Dr. Luke Shaefer.
Listen to Dr. Shaefer discuss his work on Episode 22.
Together, Dr. Hanna-Attisha and Dr. Shaefer are directing Rx Kids, a program that gives cash to expectant people and provides guaranteed income for the first year of their lives.
Hear how the program got started and what is next for those living in Flint.
For more detailed show notes and a full transcript, see the Podcast p...2024-04-0525 minThe Invisible AmericansAdvocacy to Action: Solutions for Child Poverty
“The progress on that child tax credit is an incredible tribute to activism.” - Robert Gordon
On this episode of “The Invisible Americans Podcast,” hosts Jeff and Carol talk to policy advisor Robert Green about the Biden Administration’s stance on the Child Tax Credit.
Then they talk to Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, co-founder of grassroots group MomsRising, and Meredith Dodson, senior director of public policy at the Coalition on Human Needs, about their work on reinstating the Child Tax Credit and its progress through the legislature.
For more detailed show notes and a full transcript, see the Podcast page on the...2024-02-1538 minThe Invisible AmericansRep. Rosa DeLauro on the Wyden-Smith Tax DealChampion of children across the country, Rep. Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) sits down with co-hosts Jeff and Carol to discuss the impending vote on the Wyden-Smith Tax Deal. The congresswoman shares her thoughts, her hopes for the future, and her intentions with this legislation.
Welcome to Season 2 of The Invisible Americans Podcast.
The Invisible Americans Podcast is a non-profit communications organization. Its mission is to end child poverty. The podcast is hosted by Co-Presidents Jeff Madrick and Carol Jenkins.
Music for this and all episodes is provided by Bridget St. John. Audio editing by...2024-01-3114 minKYMN Morning Show | KYMN Local NewsThe Morning Show - Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell, Anna Watson, Randy Yoder, 1-31-24Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell, Economic Development Associate Anna Watson, and Randy Yoder, Chair of the Northfield Economic Development Authority (EDA), talk about plans for guiding the economic development of the city and initiatives for 2024. 2024-01-3122 min
The Weekly Walk Through H-TownSeason 2 Episode 14We get visited by the First Lady Of the Hesston Chamber and Jeff Yoder from Kropf Lumber swings into data central to talk about what's going on on North Lancaster.
2024-01-3036 minBethany Church of CanbyWhy He Did What He DidBob Yoder filling in for Pastor Jeff2023-12-1735 min
The Craft Brewed Music Podcast4th Annual Holiday Edition!The 4th Annual “Holiday Edition” of The Craft Brewed Music Podcast, featuring traditional and original holiday music from CBM artists and friends!
O Christmas Tree (Martin Sexton from Camp Holiday) www.martinsexton.com
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (Jeff Coffin, Jordan Perlson & Matt Wigton from Sleigh What?) www.earuprecords.com/release/sleigh-what
This Is Christmas (Hal Stephens with Will Stephens from Dashing Thru)
Silent Night (Tracy Silverman from May All Good Things) www.tracysilverman.com
God Rest Ye Merry Gentl...2023-12-1541 min
JeffMara PodcastHe Got Special Abilities After His Near Death ExperienceNear-death experience guest 779 is Terry Yoder who after his NDE experience at age 14 realized he had new special abilities that he now uses to help people. During another near death experience at age 41 he was touched by an angel. He is an internationally known psychic medium and tarot card counselor servicing a global clientelle. He opened to his psychic gifts in a near-death experience early in his life. Since the beginning of my practice in 1984, he has helped thousands of clients from all corners of the world. He has hosted and been hosted on a number of radio and...2023-12-0448 minThe Invisible Americans"The Injustice of Place" Authors on Indexing Poverty in AmericaHosts Jeff and Carol talk with the three authors of The Injustice of Place, published in 2023 by HarperCollins. Dr. Kathryn Edin, H. Luke Shaefer, and Timothy J. Nelson discuss their research and how they plan to light the way forward.
"The unfolding revelation in The Injustice of Place is not about what sets these places apart, but about what they have in common—a history of raw, intensive resource extraction and human exploitation. This history and its reverberations demand a reckoning and a commitment to wage a new War on Poverty, with the unrelenting focus on our nati...2023-11-1538 minThe Invisible AmericansLIVE: Child Poverty is Personal | How Do We End It?Join our hosts Jeff Madrick and Carol Jenkins for this recording of the live convening in partnership with The Roosevelt House.
In support of nearly 13 million American children living in poverty, we invite you to listen to the first of three critical discussions about soaring rates of deprivation—and how we can stop child poverty now. Join columnist and Nobel Prize laureate Paul Krugman, social activist Holly Fogle, award-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa, and social policy expert H. Luke Shaefer.
For more detailed show notes and a full transcript, see the Podcast page on the Invisible Americans website.
2023-11-011h 04The Invisible AmericansNikhil Goyla Tells Us How to End Poverty | Shrusti Amula on her Foundation Rise N ShineSenior policy analyst Dr. Nikhil Goyla tells Carol and Jeff about his experience writing a book profiling three young boys growing up in poverty in Philadelphia. Then he offers what he sees as a path to poverty eradication.
Then high school senior Shrusti Amula shares how she saw a gap in her community and filled it by starting a nonprofit at only 13 years old. She focuses on reducing food waste and food recovery programs for her community.
For more detailed show notes and a full transcript, see the Podcast page on the Invisible Americans website....2023-10-1932 min
Classic Hitz with HitmanHitman Talks to Battlin BBQ eventHitman Talks to Brian Yoder of Battlin' BBQ benefiting Children battling Cancer. EVENT: Battlin' BBQ benefiting children battling cancerWHEN: Saturday, October 21stWHERE: Ingleside, N.O. Simmons ParkWHAT: Live music, raffles, Kids activities, cornhole contest, vendorsCOOKOFF: $6000 in cash prizes; Entry to the cook-off is $200ADMISSION: Free Admission to the eventWEBSITE: www.battlinbbq.org2023-10-1706 minThe Invisible AmericansRural Mental Health with Jeff Winton | Escaping Poverty with Dapper DanIn this episode, we discuss suicide. If you are having thoughts of self-harm, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at phone number 988. Please listen with care.
First up, Jeff Winton shares the story of how his nephew's death inspired him to start Rural Minds, which provides mental health assistance to those living in rural counties across America.
Then fashion icon Dapper Dan tells the story of his life growing up poor in Harlem, eventually traveling to Africa, and then creating a fashion brand based on Africanizing American clothes.
For more detailed...2023-08-2440 min
4 The Soil: A ConversationEpisode 23-17: Sowing the Next Generation of Stewards with Kathy Yoder of Vine & Fig, Part IIHow do we encourage stewardship of the land and our communities in the next generation? In this episode, Jeff Ishee, Eric Bendfeldt, and Sarah Koth continue their conversation with Kathy Yoder, the Education Outreach Program Director at Vine and Fig in Harrisonburg, Virginia, about the organization’s work to get youth outdoors and experience nature. Kathy discusses the mental health and learning benefits she sees in students from experiential learning in the garden and in nature. She also dives into the integrative farm-to-school work that she is involved with in Harrisonburg and how it has increased access to healthy nutritious fo...2023-08-1520 minThe Invisible AmericansPoverty in LGBTQIA+ & Military FamiliesIn today’s episode, Jeff and Carol talk with Jocelyn Frye, President of the National Partnership for Women and Families, about LGBTQI+ families living in poverty.
Then they talk to Abby Leibman, president of MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger about food insecurity, particularly in the military.
For more detailed show notes and a full transcript, see the Podcast page on the Invisible Americans website.
The Invisible Americans Podcast is a non-profit communications organization. Its mission is to end child poverty. The podcast is hosted by Co-Presidents Jeff Madrick and Carol Jenkins.
Music...2023-08-1042 min
4 The Soil: A ConversationEpisode 23-16: Seeds of Change: Enhancing Food Access, Local Food Systems, and Childhood Education with Kathy Yoder of Vine and FigHealthy soil means healthy plants which means healthy people and a healthy planet. In this episode, Jeff Ishee, Eric Bendfeldt, and Sarah Koth speak with Kathy Yoder, the Education Outreach Program Director at Vine and Fig in Harrisonburg, Virginia, about the nonprofit’s local programs to strengthen local food systems, ensure access to wholesome nutrition for underserved communities, and educate youth on food production and sustainability. Kathy digs into the importance of empowering young minds to understand the connection between the life in the soil and a sustainable environment, specifically as relates to compost production and use. Listen to...2023-08-0120 min
Off the ClockCraig Yoder 2.0Have you been putting off that trip to your favorite Disney destination because you just don’t know where to start? Guess what, your days of wishing upon a star are over! Craig Yoder specializes in setting up your very own customized, unforgettable trip to any Disney destination! Listen in as Craig brings Jeff and Joe into his own passion for Disney, and how he wanted help to share that passion with anyone who wants to experience it for themselves!
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Instagram – @d2travelcraigyoder
Email – craigyoder@d2travel...2023-05-3000 min
The Invisible AmericansThe Trauma and Ghost of Poverty
Gain valuable insights into the issues of poverty and its impact on children in the United States.
Our guests:
Dr. Nathaniel Harnett, Director of the NATE Lab at McLean Hospital, Assistant Professor in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School
Clara Moore, poverty expert working with the national organization RESULTS
This episode's guests highlight the findings of a study that found the trauma of poverty and racism negatively impact the brains of 9 and 10-year-old boys. Dr. Harnett discusses his study and his recommendations for a path forward to undo this damage.
Clara Moore shares her pe...2023-03-1540 min
The Invisible AmericansBreaking the Cycle of Childhood Poverty: Solutions for a Better FutureA discussion into the issues of poverty and housing affordability in the United States.
Our guests:
Dr. C. Nicole Mason, President/CEO Emeritus of the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR)
Erin Boggs, Executive Director of Connecticut's Open Communities Alliance
This episode's guests highlight the need for policy changes and public awareness to address these issues. Dr. Mason and Erin Boggs remind us that there is a lot of work that needs to be done to ensure that all families have access to affordable housing in order to break the cycle of poverty.
F...2023-03-0142 min
The Invisible AmericansThe Child Tax Credit Helps Invisible Americans"We address the travesty of child poverty." - Carol Jenkins
In our first episode, we introduce our hosts:
Jeffrey Madrick, author, news correspondent, American economics expert
Carol Jenkins, journalist, activist, author, past President of the ERA Coalition
This podcast is based on Jeff's book, "Invisible Americans: The Tragic Cost of Child Poverty." We have two guests on this episode who speak eloquently about poverty in America, changes to welfare reform, how the COVID-19 pandemic showed us policies can help the poorest people in our country, and what's next for the Child Tax Credit.
Dr...2023-02-1535 min