Lori Joyner

Christian Capitalist Podcast Hosted by Rich Sanders Ep. 48 with Lori Joyner In this episode of the Christian Capitalist Podcast, host Rich Sanders speaks with Lori Joyner, the Executive Director of Harvest House in Destin, Florida. Lori shares her journey of faith and service, detailing how she became involved with Harvest House, a non-profit organization that provides food and essentials to the needy. The discussion covers the various types of assistance Harvest House offers, the importance of volunteers, and the challenges they face due to an increased demand amid the government shutdown. Lori also highlights the significance of community support, especially during Thanksgiving and Christmas, and explains unique initiatives like the Harvest Helper Bags. The episode underscores the mission of living out Christian servant leadership through generous giving and hard work. In This Episode: · 01:16 Lori's Journey to Harvest House · 06:46 The Role of Volunteers at Harvest House · 08:57 Inventory and Services at Harvest House · 19:40 Impact of Government Shutdown on Food Assistance · 24:26 How to Support Harvest House · 28:06 Donation Logistics and Volunteer Coordination · 28:58 Harvest Helping Bags: A New Initiative · 33:15 Thanksgiving Preparations and Community Support · 40:18 The Joy of Giving and Community Impact · 47:16 Christmas Assistance and Year-Round Needs · 52:34 The Role of Businesses in Supporting Nonprofits Quotes: • "I surrendered my life to the Lord Jesus and said, "Whatever you want me to do, I'll do for you." And I didn't take that lightly." [01:56] • "I just wanna tell people out there too. Don't be afraid to go to your local food pantries or, or accept help, because a lot of times we're not that person, we're the givers." [22:16] • " Be the joyful giver. Be the joyful receiver." [47:10] Relevant Links: · Christian Capitalist Website · harvesthousedestin.org · Facebook: @HarvestHouseDestin · Instagram: @harvest_house_destin