Benson Gregory talks with Bessie and Lester McPeak of God’s Love from a Diaper Bag, a Kentucky ministry that supports mothers, babies, and families with practical essentials and spiritual encouragement. They share how the ministry began, how it has grown over nearly three decades, and how Mission of Hope has supported its work.Bessie explains how a need she witnessed while working with families led to a ministry serving hospitals, hosting baby showers, supporting Christmas outreach, and working with local resource centers. The McPeaks also describe the mission house, where volunteer teams stay while serving communities across the region.About the ministryGod’s Love from a Diaper Bag provides diapers, wipes, baby-care items, clothing, formula when available, and other support to families in eastern Kentucky. Each hospital diaper bag includes a Bible and a homemade item. The ministry also hosts baby showers and helps connect families with local resources.Bessie and Lester say they serve several hospitals, including those in Whitesburg, Middlesboro, Hazard, and Prestonsburg. They also welcome volunteer teams who stay at the mission house and help with community projects and outreach.How to helpBessie says the ministry can use Walgreens gift cards, donations by check, diapers, baby supplies, and Bibles. The diaper sizes mentioned as especially needed are newborn, 1, 3, 4, and 6. Contact the ministry directly to confirm current needs before sending items.Mailing address shared in the episode:God’s Love from a Diaper Bag9757 Highway 805Jenkins, KY 41537Notable momentsBessie recalls deciding that every mother should receive a diaper bag, so no one has to disclose whether they can afford supplies.The McPeaks describe how the ministry grew from helping a handful of families to serving hospitals and communities across the region.Bessie shares a story about a young man who found John 3:16 in a diaper bag and began reading it.The couple reflect on how meeting practical needs can help people become more open to spiritual support.