The Talk of Louisville Podcast

On this episode of the Talk of Louisville Podcast, Mike and Kellye talk with Paul Crisp and Robert Porter from Orange Army Bluegrass   The Orange Army Bluegrass Festival is a Non-Profit event/organization whose sole purpose is to raise and disseminate funding and awareness in order to directly provide financial and logistical assistance and support to cancer patients. Profits are used to provide monetary assistance to those in need in order to offset the crippling costs associated with waging their battle against this horrible disease, such as transportation, meals, and housing expenses related to treatment and loss of income. A helping hand to those who need it most. We are a 501 C3 non-profit charity all donations are tax deductible.   For more info visit orangearmybluegrass.com

Hope Rescued provides genuine hope and healing to those in need through love, kindness, and compassion alongside practical solutions.   For more info visit hoperescued.com

Her Hope Kentucky exists to solve the growing problem of sex trafficking, sexual exploitation, drug addiction, and homelessness in teen and adult women. Her Hope Kentucky provides a safe place for healing, restoration, and life-transforming power for each resident. Part 2. We are a voluntary, faith-based organization. Though we have rehabilitative elements, we are an intentional discipleship center for the Kingdom. Our goal is to help women permanently stop destructive cycles of abuse caused by past trauma, discover a new purpose for their lives, and experience God’s unconditional love, forgiveness, healing, and redemption, while learning work ethics and skills to guarantee a foundational future. Her Hope Kentucky, Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our mission is to fight against sexual abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and other destructive behaviors. We provide a faith-based program lasting six months to two years, focused on helping women reclaim their identity, restore their lives, and step into freedom.   For more info visit herhopekentucky.org

On this episode of the Talk of Louisville Podcast, Mike and Kellye talk with Jennifer Beagle from Her Hope Kentucky   Her Hope Kentucky exists to solve the growing problem of sex trafficking, sexual exploitation, drug addiction, and homelessness in teen and adult women. Her Hope Kentucky provides a safe place for healing, restoration, and life-transforming power for each resident. We are a voluntary, faith-based organization. Though we have rehabilitative elements, we are an intentional discipleship center for the Kingdom. Our goal is to help women permanently stop destructive cycles of abuse caused by past trauma, discover a new purpose for their lives, and experience God’s unconditional love, forgiveness, healing, and redemption, while learning work ethics and skills to guarantee a foundational future. Her Hope Kentucky, Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our mission is to fight against sexual abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and other destructive behaviors. We provide a faith-based program lasting six months to two years, focused on helping women reclaim their identity, restore their lives, and step into freedom.   For more info visit herhopekentucky.org

On this episode of the Talk of Louisville Podcast, Mike and Kellye talk with Taylor & Kristin from Down Syndrome of Louisville The mission of Down Syndrome of Louisville is to support, educate, and advocate for individuals with Down syndrome; thus enabling them to reach their full potential.The mission of Down Syndrome of Louisville is to support, educate, and advocate for individuals with Down syndrome; thus enabling them to reach their full potential. For more info visit dsoflou.org

On this episode of the Talk of Louisville Podcast, Mike and Kellye talk with John and Denise from Clout KY.   CLOUT stands for Citizens of Louisville Organized and United Together. CLOUT is a non-partisan, nonprofit, tax-exempt organization made up of 25 religious congregations from all parts of the city. We are religiously, racially, and economically diverse. We are not a social service organization. We don’t provide services to treat the symptoms of problems. Instead, we find solutions to problems, and we bring together large numbers of people to hold public officials accountable to implement those solutions.   For more info visit cloutky.org

On this episode of the Talk of Louisville Podcast, Mike and Kellye talk with Cheryl and Jason from Life in Motion.   Life In Motion's Mission is to assist every client in living a balanced and healthy life by including the mind, body and Spirit connection.   For more info visit limtherapy.com

On this episode of the Talk of Louisville Podcast, Mike and Kellye talk with Sherry Glenn From Sherry’s Heart. A new organization in Louisville that helps the deaf community.

On this episode of the Talk of Louisville Podcast, Mike and Kellye talk with  Dr. Danielle Wiegandt fromvHoly Cross Early Childhood Center.   As part of the Holy Cross Campus educational mission, our center operates under the care and direction of Holy Cross High School, providing a nurturing and faith-filled environment for young children.   For more info visit holycrosshs.com

On this episode of the Talk of Louisville Podcast, Mike and Kellye talk with Joyce & Nannette from The Queen’s Daughters. Queen’s Daughters is a faith-filled community of service-driven, dedicated, and good-hearted women who work daily to enhance and change the lives of those in need in the Louisville community.   For more info visit queensdaughtersinc.com

On this episode of the Talk of Louisville Podcast, Mike and Kellye talk with Christine Miller Nikki Mohr from Global 8235. Nikki is a certified Management Accountant (CMA) and experienced accounting professional with over 15 years in the field, complemented by a recent Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. As a married mother of five, I bring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence. Guided by faith, I view accounting as a way to create clarity, trust, and stewardship that supports our mission. I strive to serve with integrity and purpose, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and accountability in every financial responsibility.   For more info visit global8235.org

On this episode of the Talk of Louisville Podcast, Mike and Kellye talk with Christine Miller about Louisville Judges and the Judge-Y app.   Download the app at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/judge-y/id6758740532

On this episode of the Talk of Louisville Podcast, Mike and Kellye talk with Perry Cooke from Mark 12 Ministries.   Mark 12 Ministries We believe that homelessness and poverty are the result of broken relationships. God established four foundational relationships for each person: a relationship with God, with self, with others, and with the rest of creation. These relationships are the building blocks for all of life. Our relationship with God is broken by sin. We realize that this is the most important relationship to rebuild and it is the center of Mark 12 Ministries. For more information visit mark12.org

On this episode of the Talk of Louisville Podcast, Mike and Kellye talk with Ray Lawrence from Highway 62 Jubilee The Highway 62 Jubilee mission is to give Hope for Isolated Seniors by meeting their physical and spiritual needs.   For more information visit highway62jubilee.org

On this episode of the Talk of Louisville Podcast, Mike and Kellye talk with Michelle Stotts and Lindsay Merrifield from First Hour Grief response. They discuss grief, healing and so much more. First Hour Grief response offers one-to-one grief coaching, by appointment only. Your first visit is free. We have two locations to choose from: 10331 Linn Station Road, Louisville, KY 40223 & 8307 St. Andrews Church Road, Louisville, KY 40258 Please call (502) 791-9938 to learn more about our services or fill out the Contact Us form below. Your message is very important to us.  We will respond within 24 hours if submitted Monday through Friday. If submitted on the weekend or on a holiday, you will hear from us on the next business day. Thank you for reaching out. For more information visit firsthourgrief.org

On this episode of the Talk of Louisville Podcast, Mike and Kellye talk with Jimmy Mulrooney and Dr. Holly Smith from Marine Corps LEGAUE DETACHMENT #729. They discuss what it's like to be a Marine, Paris Island and so much more.   For more information visit mcldet729.org

On this episode of the Talk of Louisville Podcast, Mike and Kellye talk with Gwen and April from Adult & Teen Challenge of Kentucky. They Discuss adult and teen addiction, recovery and more. For more information visit teenchallengeky.com

On this episode of the Talk of Louisville Podcast, Mike talks with Donnie, Zach and Richard from God's Gang. They Discuss addiction, recovery and more.

On this episode of the Talk of Louisville Podcast, Mike and Kellye talk with Dee Dee Taylor from 502 Hemp Wellness Center. They discuss the benefits of the hemp industry and the federal ban on hemp   For more info visit 502hemp.com

On this episode of the Talk of Louisville Podcast, Mike and Kellye talk with Cheryl and Roy from the Southend Theater Society. They discuss the impact of the arts on kids in the community and the upcoming play "The Odd Couple".   For more info visit southendts.org

On this episode of the Talk of Louisville Podcast, Mike and Kellye talk Louisville Realtor Monica Perkins. Monica discusses the current market in Louisville and more.   For more info visit https://www.realestategoto.com/agents/monica-perkins/

On this episode of the Talk of Louisville Podcast, Mike and Kellye talk with Mike Mudd from Alpha Ministries.    About Alpha Ministries: Our mission is to provide a community resource hub to address food insecurity, prevent substance abuse through education and outreach, and offer a safe, sober, and sacred residential home for men with an addiction to substances be transformed by the power of Jesus Christ.    For more info visit alphaministriesreachrescuerestore.org

On this episode of the Talk of Louisville Podcast, Mike and Kellye talk with Erin Troklus Author of Stroke Strong - Through the Heart of a Stroke Survivor's Wife

On this episode of the Talk of Louisville Podcast, Mike and Kellye talk with Kim Williams and Deloris Cummings from Casting for Recovery Kentucky

On this episode of the Talk of Louisville Podcast, Mike and Kellye talk with Roy Brumley & Missy Callaway from South End Theatre Society

On this episode of the Talk of Louisville Podcast, Mike and Kellye talk with Roger LaPointe from Kentucky Hunters for the Hungry

On this episode of the Talk of Louisville Podcast, Mike and Kellye talk with Dr. A'ndrea Williams and David Thomas from Elevate Louisville.  

On this episode of the Talk of Louisville Podcast, Mike talks with Nima Asgari from Olympus Gaming in Louisville, KY.   For more info vist olympusgaminglounge.com

On this episode of the Talk of Louisville Podcast, Mike and Kellye talk with Shirley's Way team members Wendy Barker CFO and McKenzie Humphrey Shirley's Deals General Manager.

On this episode of the Talk of Louisville Podcast, Mike and Kellye talk with Maria Gurren from Imagination Library of Louisville.   For more info visit: https://imaginationlibrarylouisville.org/about/

On this episode of the Talk of Louisville Podcast, Mike and Kellye talk with LMPD Scanner enthusiast Todd Neal. Check out his FB group at facebook.com/groups/467920548287393

On this episode of The talk of Louisville, Mike and Kellye talk to Mark Pfeifer from Wigglewow.   Wigglewow is in God's business of transforming the lives of adults with special needs creating employment opportunities through gourmet dog treats.   For more info visit wigglewow.com

On this episode of The talk of Louisville, Mike and Kellye talk again with Christine Miller about Judging Judges here in Louisville.

Welcome to The Talk Of Louisville Podcast. This episode Mike talks with George Eklund from Coalition For The Homeless.

Welcome to The Talk Of Louisville Podcast. This episode Mike talks with Rich Abell and Lori Shannonhouse from Southwest Fest.

Welcome to The Talk Of Louisville Podcast. This episode Mike talks with Shane Schlatter from Exodus Family Ministries.  About Exodus Family Ministries: Exodus Family Ministries seeks to guide our neighbors in Southwest Louisville out of captivity—whether it be poverty, addiction, lack of education, hunger, or other forms of oppression—by offering support, prayer, and services to address these needs.   visit Exodus Family Ministries for more info

Welcome to The Talk Of Louisville Podcast. This episode Mike talks with Tracy Patton and Melissa Marvel from The Zoom Group. Zoom Group (ZG) Empowering individuals with disabilities to thrive through inclusive opportunities. For more info visit zoomgroup.org

Welcome to The Talk Of Louisville Podcast. This episode Mike talks with Barry Washington from Barry’s Cheese Steaks   ABOUT US We are a Christian-owned business that is also family-owned and operated. We share the good news because that’s what we believe has brought us this far. We want to make a real Cheesesteak, just like we have done it up there in Philly. We try to share a lot of love and good food in our community.     BARRY'S STORY Former Drug Dealer, Addict, Testifies Of God's Grace. No money. No friends. No home. No hope. Barry Washington had lost everything. Twenty years of drugs, alcohol, crime and violence had left his life as empty as the abandoned shack where he slept. He was constantly hungry. he was constantly high. One day walking on the streets of Philadelphia, he even contemplated suicide. In his sorrow and shame, Washington could barely see two men who were cleaning outside a house. Washington approached them and asked for money. The men, two Nigerian Christians, gave him money and something more - hope for a clean life. The men saw something beneath Washington's disheveled, dirty, drug-scarred exterior. They saw a man whom God could save. More than five years later, Washington, who obtained his A. A. degree from Boyce College on May 19th, now sees it too. God has transformed a drug dealer with an eight-grade education into a sinner saved by grace. “One of my favorite texts is in Mark 5 – the man at the tomb who is out of his mind, ” Washington said. What God has done for me lets me know about true compassion. For most of his life, Washington modeled the man that Jesus met. Raised in Pittsburgh by his adoptive parents, he rebelled from the start. In grade school, he never learned to read or write. Though a talented baseball player, he gave up on sports and school to play another game. “I chose to follow my brother’s career as a drug dealer and ended up dropping out of school in 9th grade.” Washington said. His decision began a 20 year downward spiral of destitution. “I started selling,” he said. “I went from reefer to cocaine, to selling heroin.” In the 1980’s, Washington moved to Michigan, but he packed his old lifestyle with him. The drug running finally caught up with him when several other dealers confronted him and left him for dead in his front yard. “I got stabbed 41 times,” Washington said. “I almost died.” When he recovered, though, Washington fell back into his old addictions and moved back to Philadelphia. Drug pushing made sometimes $5,000 in a day, but his business and life soon turned sour. He overdosed three times, he was in and out of jail, and he knew that something was wrong. Every time I would use drugs I would ask God for help,” Finally, he came to the breaking point outside that abandoned shack. He wanted to kill himself, but those two Nigerian men pointed to true life. “I called them my Peter and John in the book of Acts at the gate called beautiful.” Washington said, referring to the passage in Acts 3. “That day they invited me to a church meeting in their house.” At the small service, the preacher explained the gospel. At the end of the service, Washington prayed to receive Christ. Though he still struggled with his addictions, the desires gradually fizzled. Several weeks later, Washington walked away from his old way of life and has been clean to this day. He returned to Michigan and began to attend church regularly. there, he received his calling to ministry. Washington could barely re-adapt the time, but six months later, with the encouragement of his pastor, Washington had earned his high school equivalency and had begun to preach. His pastor also encouraged him to further his education at Boyce College. The 37-year- old Washington graduated in May 2000 with an Associates degree in Biblical Studies, then obtained his B.S. degree in pastoral counseling, then continued his education at Southern Baptist the Theological Seminary, obtaining a Masters in Theology. Washington attributes these achievements to God, but he dedicates the degree to his mother who prayed constantly for him. “Some pastors I know say, ‘Well, it’s only an A.A.,” Washington said. “They don’t understand my history and what this would do for a woman whose sisters and brothers said, ‘your kid’s aren’t nothing.'” Washington currently uses his experience to minister to others. He leads youth ministries, helps with homeless shelters and boys’ homes, teaches on drug addiction and preaches across the state. “The Lord has been really gracious to me down here,” Washington said. “I could have been dead a number of times. I could never have dreamed of doing anything like this. I still don’t believe it some days.But Washington does not want to forget, either. “I keep this old welfare card of how I used to look just as a reminder,” he said.

Welcome to The Talk Of Louisville Podcast. This episode Mike talks with Beth Mattingly Denham and Barry Dunn Kosair for Kids. Our Mission Enhance the health and well-being of children by delivering financial support for healthcare, research, education, social services, and child advocacy. Our Vision Be the catalyst to create a world where children in need live life to the fullest.   For more info visit kosair.org

Welcome to The Talk Of Louisville Podcast. This episode Mike and Kellye talk with Barbara and Stan Raley from The Miracle League of Louisville.   About The Miracle League The Miracle League (www.miracleleague.com) is a national organization dedicated to bringing baseball fields to communities that are safe for kids and adults with disabilities to play in an organized league. There are currently 325 other United States Miracle Leagues that make it possible for 250,000+ children with physical, cognitive and/or emotional disabilities to play baseball. Our Miracle League field features a specially designed, rubberized surface designed to prevent injuries and accommodate wheelchairs, walkers, and other devices. It also allows sufficient cushioning to aid in injury prevention should a player fall. The field and dugouts are barrier-free and completely flat. The adjacent playground has brought children, families and the community to the Miracle League for a common goal…to play together.

Welcome to The Talk Of Louisville Podcast. This episode Mike and Kellye talk with Tiffany Stoner from Inge's House. Inge’s House exists to eliminate barriers, reduce stress, ignite hope, and promote health in order to cultivate deep, restorative healing for single women living with cancer. Through compassionate care, safe housing, and supportive services, we provide a peaceful place where healing physically, emotionally, and spiritually can truly begin. For more info visit ingeshouse.org

Welcome to The Talk Of Louisville Podcast. This episode Mike and Kellye talk with Kristy Young and Sandy Poole from Dream Factory of Louisville. The Dream Factory is the largest all-volunteer driven children’s wish-granting organization that does not limit its mission to children who have life-threatening illness. The organization believes children with chronic illnesses and disorders also suffer from substantial emotional and physical pain. For more info visit dreamfactoryinc.org

Welcome to The Talk Of Louisville Podcast. This episode Mike and Kellye talk with Lisa Schardein from First Hour Grief Response First Hour Grief Response Our Mission Is To Provide Compassionate Guidance And Support During What May Be The Most Difficult Days Of Your Life. For more info visit firsthourgrief.org

Welcome to The Talk Of Louisville Podcast. This episode Mike and Kellye talk with Annie Haigler from Peace Ed The Peace Education Program strengthens communities and schools by training youth and adults to build and sustain positive relationships. We do this by providing learning experiences to reduce violence, enhance personal integrity and foster mutual respect. We teach conflict resolution, peer mediation and prejudice reduction.  For more info visit peaceeducationprogram.org

Welcome to The Talk Of Louisville Podcast. This episode Mike and Kellye talk with Louisville Mayor, Craig Greenberg This is a fun conversation about basketball, Louisville and of course wrestling.

Welcome to The Talk Of Louisville Podcast. This episode Mike and Kellye talk with Metro Council Dan Seum Jr and Crystal Bast.   For more info visit www.louisvilleky.gov  

Welcome to The Talk Of Louisville Podcast. This episode Mike and Kellye talk with TikTok Influencer Christine Miller.     For more info visit www.tiktok.com/@kentuckychristine

Welcome to The Talk Of Louisville Podcast. This episode Mike and Kellye talk with Matt & Lauren Kirchgessner from the Addie & Baylor Kirchgessner Foundation. For   more info visit hwww.addieandbaylorfoundation.com/story

Welcome to The Talk Of Louisville Podcast. This episode Mike and Kellye talk with Ashley Rodman from the Nick Rodman Legacy Foundation The Nick Rodman Legacy Foundation is a non profit organization dedicated to honoring Officer Nick Rodman’s sacrifice.  Nick’s legacy will carry on forever as we support and give back to those in need within the Louisville community- the city Nick was born and raised in and died while protecting. The city he loved and respected with his whole heart. Always in our Hearts. Never Forgotten Officer Nick Rodman EOW: March 29, 2017 For more info visit nickrodmanlegacyfoundation.com

Welcome to The Talk Of Louisville Podcast. This episode Mike and Kellye talk with Jeff Callaway - Ethan Almighty Ethan has dedicated his life to bringing awareness to shelters and rescue animals. This image of Ethan is created using hundreds of rescue animal images.  Ethan's story began in the most horrific way. He was on the brink of death. His vet said he only survived because he had the strongest heart she had ever seen. Unfortunately, the reason you know Ethan's name is because he survived. So many animals that are mistreated like him, do not make it. Please help us continue Ethans journey of helping raise awareness for all these animals. Let's not let their suffering be in vain.  For more info visit ethanalmighty.com