Spiritual coach, mentor, public speaker and author, Jacquie Elliott, talks about her memoir/book "The Silent Bully: Escaping the Grip of Abusive Brain Chatter" and how her life experiences led to personal insecurity and doubt. In her book, she writes about the importance of challenging the negative self-talk and finding new messages that lead to fulfillment, contentment, and personal happiness.
Steven Koski from First Presbyterian Church on Christian Nationalism
Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, lead pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Bend, talks about how Christian nationalists are distorting the message of Jesus Christ, which he says is a message of love over power rather than the love of power.
Save A Warrior Program and Warrior Impact Program
Toby Rey, Pacific Northwest Ambassador for Save a Warrior, and Marv Kaplan, a recent graduate of the program, talk with us about the Save a Warrior program. The second half of the show features Toby Rey, Founder, and Matt Bassitt, President, of Warrior Impact.
Rick Russell from Mountain View Community Development
Addressing homelessness in Central Oregon, Mountain View Community Development Executive Director Rick Russell discusses programs and new services coming to the Central Oregon community.
We Are Remembering, Not Just a Number
"We Are Remembering, Not Just a Number" is a remembrance ceremony carried out each Memorial Day on Troy Field to share the names of over 7,000 service members who were killed in the line of duty in the Gulf War and War in Afghanistan.
James Knox on the Cascades Chorale Performance "Sing The Pops, A Celebration of Music & Community"
Cascades Chorale Director James Knox shares information about the performances coming up on Saturday May 17 and Sunday May 18.
High Desert Food & Farm Alliance with Sharon Maier-Kennelly
Sharon Maier-Kennelly, Executive Director of High Desert Food & Farm Alliance, shares information about their work and about local food markets.
Heart of Oregon Corps with Leanna Williams
Leanna Williams, Development Director for the Heart of Oregon Corps, shares about how the corps trains youth for skills they can apply to careers.
"Road Diet" Effect on Cascades Theatrical Company
Executive Director Chris Mehner and Executive Assistant Anita Fowler share how the traffic pattern changes have adversely affected the Cascades Theatrical Company this year.
Stand-in RJ (Stand In Restorative Justice)
StandinRJ was established in 2024 by a local Restorative Justice Facilitator - Emily B - who had the idea to cultivate community belonging through Restorative Justice Circles. The organization has a particular interest in utilizing restorative dialogue to engage community members who often feel left out of community conversations, while including those who have experienced harm in their communities.
Melissa Williams from Every Child Central Oregon
Melissa Williams, Executive Director of ECCO, shares about the support system for children and families involved in the foster care system.
Kai Myers from Family Access Network
Kai Myers shares how FAN helps families in need with children in the Central Oregon school districts.
Fair Housing Council of Oregon with Emily Hammond
Emily Hammond, Education and Outreach Coordinator for the Fair Housing Council of Oregon for the Central Oregon tri-county area, discusses fair housing laws.
Central Oregon Veterans Ranch with Heather Martin
Heather Martin, Executive Director of the Central Oregon Veterans Ranch, shares information about their work and plans for helping military veterans.
Jon Jones, Food Influencer
Jon Jones, food influencer and administrator of the Bend Foodies, Redmond Foodies and Sisters Foodies Facebook groups, shares about enjoying food in Central Oregon.
Alzheimer's Association Volunteer of the Year Deb McCune
Deb McCune, Volunteer of the Year for Alzheimer's Association in Oregon, shares about her experiences volunteering for Alzheimer's Association and her journey through her husband's Alzheimer’s Disease.
Breanne Barrett from at:project on Trafficking in Central Oregon
Breanne Barrett, Director of the anti-trafficking at:project at J Bar J Youth Services, defines sex and labor trafficking in Central Oregon.
KPOV Past, Present, Future and New Year Wants
Walking down the KPOV memory lane with Ted Schoenborn, Mike Ficher, and Chuckaroo the Buckaroo about the beginning of the station 20 years ago, along with a brief conversation with Executive Director of KPOV, Linda Orcelletto, about KPOV and what's in store for the future.
Comedian Anthony Poponi
Anthony Poponi is a local comedian, motivational speaker, author, and self-proclaimed expert in human happiness.
The Transition Out of Safe Parking
Rick Russell, Executive Director of Mountain View Community Development, and Keith Wilson, a recent graduate of the Safe Parking Program, talk about Safe Parking and about living in an RV. This edition of the Wednesday Point was hosted by Louise Kaplan and Carolyn Esky.