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Reading program sees kids coming in for a haircut and leaving with a little more confidence.

By Air1's Richard Hunt Cedarville University’s Dr. Dan DeWitt worries about an atheist’s book for kids, and shares tips for Christian parents to help their kids understand just who Jesus is. And why they believe what they believe.

Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children. From the moment you strap your baby into her first carseat -- to the day you let her sit behind the wheel -- experts encourage you to steer kids towards a strong commitment to safety. Air1's Billie Branham talks with Lorrie Walker of SafeKids Worldwide and Catherine MacDonald, Senior Fellow at The Center for Injury, Research & Prevention at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

By Richard Hunt It’s said that horses have a different perception about people - they don’t necessarily react to a person’s physical appearance or their limitations. So, you might say, horses are not judgmental, as some human beings can be. One outreach with specialized equine therapy is called “Ride to Walk,” located in Lincoln, California. They see definite results.

After an extraordinary heyday years back, PK’s new CEO Ken Harrison is enthused and ready to help men be all they can be for Christ. Ken shares his vision and the upcoming Texas mega-event with Air1’s Richard Hunt.

Half of Americans report feeling like ‘no one knows’ them. What can you do? Air1's Rafael Sierra gets some practical advice.

After a decade of secular oversight, the singing vegetables you loved are back to tell Bible stories. Air1’s Richard Hunt talks with co-creator and voice actor Phil Vischer about the upcoming reboot of tales from the beloved cucumber and tomato. “It’s time for a new generation to meet Bob and Larry.”

Air1’s Ed Lenane visits Washington D.C., office of the U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Secretary Ben Carson is a former neuro-surgeon who calls himself a man of ‘deep faith’ and now helps to remove red-tape for families pursuing the American Dream.

Mike Teel, owner of Raley’s - a grocery company with over a hundred stores in the west - is an advocate for healthier food. He even hosts YouTube videos helping consumers understand what’s in food… that shouldn’t be. And he challenges food makers to do better. By Richard Hunt

New episodes of the Bible-teaching cartoons are coming. Before we get into the good news about the reset of the franchise, you might be interested in knowing how the concept of vegetables talking about God came to be.

Video games are designed to hook you into playing time and again. Despite the addiction risks there are benefits.“Kids who play games for an hour or less per day tend to have more friends and they tend to be more satisfied with their life than kids who don’t play games at all.” K-LOVE’S Billie Branham talks with Bob Hoose, tech editor for Plugged In/Focus on the Family and child-psychologist Dr. Scott Benson.

Loneliness is a painful feeling of inner emptiness and intense longing for relationship. “Most of the time when we walk into a room, we look for somebody we know,” says Pastor Bill of K-LOVE Radio. “It’s in our heart, soul and it’s in our desires to belong to a group.” Dr. Kristen DeWitt, psychologist at Cedarville University says relief can come by “embracing loneliness as a sign that something needs to change.” K-LOVE’s Rafael Sierra Jr. asks for practical advice.

Health experts have major concerns about the foods we eat. Wrong foods and ingredients are a major cause of obesity and related debilitating problems like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Wanting to make a difference and disrupt the status quo in the food industry is Mike Teel. And he has a powerful platform as the owner of Raley’s, a grocery chain with more than a hundred stores in western states. One of the first areas of concern Teel tackled: too much sugar.

More and more churches are opening their parking lots as 'safe parking zones' to those who are living in their cars. There are strict guidelines. Air1's George Rath tells us about two such ministries.

Hope was born in China, without a complete left arm. She got by okay, but tended to hide her arm when out in public. Eventually, life changed for her in two big ways. Hope was adopted by an American family and then, at age seven, loving hearts and technology combined to help complete that left arm! “Our mission is not just to provide a service, it’s to create a friendship built on trust and an understanding that our Lord came and healed the sick and disabled out of love – and that we happily follow His example!” - Connor Hart

Rob Perez only hires cooks and servers working to beat drug or alcohol addiction. “They have an opportunity to give great service, a smile, awesome food and impact the way the general public feels about recovery." K-LOVE'S Monika Kelly talks to the business owner about DV8 Kitchen in Lexington, KY.

Policemen get greasy with local at-risk kids to teach automotive repair and restoration. D.R.A.G.G. (Drag Racing Against Gangs & Graffiti) offers highschool credits and positive relationships with law enforcement. Air1's Kindra Ponzio spoke with co-founder Police Sgt. Charles Woodruff, Oxnard Police Dept.

Comedy writer Martha Bolton wrote her first funny book when she was 9-yrs-old. She went on to a career of crafting jokes for world-famous comedians like Bob Hope and Phyllis Diller and she’s worked with Christian comedians Chonda Pierce and Mark Lowry. She tells K-LOVE’s George Rath about her faith and her time in Hollywood.

Cancer-survivor Phil Zielke was just 22 when he endured chemo for Stage 4 Lymphoma. After that he launched a ministry to send free comfort boxes and greeting cards to thousands of other cancer patients nationwide. K-LOVE’s Tanya Bohannon asks him about his health and his mission of hope.

Disaster strikes. Homes destroyed. Families hungry and overwhelmed. Convoy Of Hope rolls 18-wheelers into fires and floods loaded with FREE food, cleaning supplies, toothbrushes and towels in the name of Jesus. Air1’s Richard Hunt talks with COH spokesperson Jeff Nene and fleet manager Frank Senkinc about the ministry impact.