the way home / By Rockford Rescue Mission
the way home / By Rockford Rescue Mission
Podcast Description
Homelessness. Addiction. Abuse. Mental health challenges. Life is messy. Faith can be hard. But in the face of all that … there’s hope and there’s help.
This is The Way Home, a podcast produced by Rockford Rescue Mission. Hosts Nathan Haglund and Jim Killam talk frankly with their guests about second chances, compassion, leadership — and the messy, beautiful work of loving people like Jesus did.
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The podcast focuses on issues such as homelessness, addiction, mental health challenges, and the importance of faith and community in recovery. Episodes include discussions about the Works! Center's impact on job placements and personal transformation, candid conversations with residents about their journeys to recovery, and volunteer experiences highlighting the mission's outreach work.
Homelessness. Addiction. Abuse. Mental health challenges. Life is messy. Faith can be hard. But in the face of all that … there’s hope and there’s help.
This is The Way Home, a podcast produced by Rockford Rescue Mission. Hosts Nathan Haglund and Jim Killam talk frankly with their guests about second chances, compassion, leadership — and the messy, beautiful work of loving people like Jesus did.
In this episode of The Way Home, Zach Pitney takes us behind the scenes of a life lived in ministry. Growing up in the Mission, he shares what it was like seeing faith and service modeled every day, and how those experiences shaped the man he is today. From discovering his purpose in a family ministry to reflecting on Rockford’s growth, Zach offers a firsthand look at why the Mission matters—and why a place like this can change lives, one story at a time. Honest, grounded, and full of perspective, this conversation will challenge how you see purpose, community, and faith in action.
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