Mark and Dan talk about Kansas City and Texas BBQ. (momentarily) But the bulk of the conversation is importance of brain development pre-K and the challenges that early childhood care raises for families, businesses, and downstream program providers. Mark and his team work to alleviate some of these challenges by working with providers already in the space and coordinating their efforts. They also provide a unique resource for families looking for help.

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Edith was a teen parent who felt that her life was empty. She found meaning and fulfillment through her faith and helping other women who are at various places in their journey. Hear about their community and how they disciple each other and meet the challenges of today head on as they understand their true identity.

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Dan has a returning guest who as usual is multi-tasking. Jarrell is working with the South Texas Alliance for orphans helping people who are aging out of foster care, and is engaged in social enterprise work with the Rise Collective. You will even get a preview of a new song that will be released January 3rd, 2026. Jarrell has many facets and talents, but you will hear what connects them all, serving others.

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Join Dan and Erin as they discuss resources that are available to help people with cancer diagnoses, and their program to help people prevent recurrences. They also talk about the importance of an engaged board of directors and even small nonprofits can be mighty!

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Join Becca and Dan for a discussion about the opportunities and challenges for churches who are stepping into the gap to assist their congregants in the area of mental health. This is a foundational issue for our community and one that churches have an opportunity to assist in ways some other organizations cannot.

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Kelley Frost, the president of the Rotary Club of San Antonio, joins Dan to talk about how the Rotary Club has positively impacted the city of San Antonio, and the importance of serving those both locally and internationally.

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Hugh Farr from Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas joins us to dicuss the importance of youth mentorship and the impact that their organization is making in San Antonio and surrounding cities.

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Chris Martin with United Way of SA and Bexar County: Chris updates us on what has been happening with the United Way and their efforts going forward. He highlights the great work being done by the 211 team, and talks about some of the challenges in the non-profit space and how the United Way is helping agencies deal with the changing environment.

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