https://soundcloud.com/air1-news Fri, 24 Oct 2025 22:39:11 +0000 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 22:39:11 +0000 60 en All rights reserved feeds@soundcloud.com (SoundCloud Feeds) Podcast by Air1 News Team Podcast by Air1 News Team Air1 News newstip@air1.com Air1 News Team no https://i1.sndcdn.com/avatars-000611525034-rf71aa-original.jpg https://soundcloud.com/air1-news tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2071276328 Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/air1-news/air1-closer-look-college-basketball-coaches-players-get-coached-in-character 00:28:12 Air1 News Team no Billy Graham once said that coaches affect more people in a year than anyone else in a lifetime. “The rest of that quote says, ‘so who’s coaching the coaches? Who’s pouring into our leaders?’ notes Tommy Kyle, Exec. Dir. of Nations of Coaches. The ministry specializes in outreach to the world of college basketball. Volunteers work as Character Coaches, leading biblically-based teachings for staff and student athletes. “A round orange ball filled with air has allowed me to go all around the world and share Jesus.” Closer Look’s Brent Adams reports. [2025 All Rights Reserved - K-LOVE inc.] Billy Graham once said that coaches affect more p… Billy Graham once said that coaches affect more people in a year than anyone else in a lifetime. “The rest of that quote says, ‘so who’s coaching the coaches? Who’s pouring into our leaders?’ notes Tommy Kyle, Exec. Dir. of Nations of Coaches. The ministry specializes in outreach to the world of college basketball. Volunteers work as Character Coaches, leading biblically-based teachings for staff and student athletes. “A round orange ball filled with air has allowed me to go all around the world and share Jesus.” Closer Look’s Brent Adams reports. [2025 All Rights Reserved - K-LOVE inc.] tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2006413859 Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/air1-news/air1-closer-look-beware-buying-rx-pills-online-fentanyl-fakes 00:28:58 Air1 News Team no Most of us think overdose deaths occur out on dark city streets, but an increasing number happen in America’s quiet suburban homes. “Mainly children,” says Sgt. Daniel Webb, “but there is elderly too that are being affected, that are buying pills online that they think are something else.” Drug cartels have pill presses that mimic the look of Xanax, Adderall even Grandma’s blood pressure medicine. Deadly doses of fentanyl are even showing up in gummies and vape pens. What can we do to stop the flow? Air1's Monika Kelly reports. Most of us think overdose deaths occur out on dar… Most of us think overdose deaths occur out on dark city streets, but an increasing number happen in America’s quiet suburban homes. “Mainly children,” says Sgt. Daniel Webb, “but there is elderly too that are being affected, that are buying pills online that they think are something else.” Drug cartels have pill presses that mimic the look of Xanax, Adderall even Grandma’s blood pressure medicine. Deadly doses of fentanyl are even showing up in gummies and vape pens. What can we do to stop the flow? Air1's Monika Kelly reports. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1870525701 Sat, 13 Jul 2024 05:42:47 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/air1-news/air1-closer-look-sick-children-earn-beautiful-beads-of-courage 00:10:56 Air1 News Team no A yellow bead for overnight stays in the hospital. A black bead for every needle poke. Colorful glass beads from Beads Of Courage are worn as a visual reminder for brave kids fighting pain or disease. The arts-in-medicine program serves 60,000 children in 400 hospitals in 9 countries. Beads are awarded free of charge, supported by the talents and generosity of local glass artisans. Air1's Jeanice Lee reports. A yellow bead for overnight stays in the hospital… A yellow bead for overnight stays in the hospital. A black bead for every needle poke. Colorful glass beads from Beads Of Courage are worn as a visual reminder for brave kids fighting pain or disease. The arts-in-medicine program serves 60,000 children in 400 hospitals in 9 countries. Beads are awarded free of charge, supported by the talents and generosity of local glass artisans. Air1's Jeanice Lee reports. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1870524738 Sat, 13 Jul 2024 05:41:09 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/air1-news/air1-closer-look-get-to-know-genz-survey-reveals-values-motives 00:18:17 Air1 News Team no “We wanted to know more about GenZ,” says Kim Nollan, Dir. of Research and Study at Young Life. The ministry asked people ages 13-24yrs to describe themselves. “The majority of the respondents wrote kind,” Nollan confirms, adding “kindness translates into concern for their neighbor.” Young people put heavy emphasis on relationship. “We just wanna have dinner together and get to know older generations -- and have them get to know us.” Air1's Billie Wright reports. “We wanted to know more about GenZ,” says Kim Nol… “We wanted to know more about GenZ,” says Kim Nollan, Dir. of Research and Study at Young Life. The ministry asked people ages 13-24yrs to describe themselves. “The majority of the respondents wrote kind,” Nollan confirms, adding “kindness translates into concern for their neighbor.” Young people put heavy emphasis on relationship. “We just wanna have dinner together and get to know older generations -- and have them get to know us.” Air1's Billie Wright reports. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1847034354 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:16:24 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/air1-news/air1-closer-look-caregivers-need-care-too-help-available 00:29:24 Air1 News Team no Your loved one suddenly needs round-the-clock care. “Your whole world can be turned upside down,” says Marvell Adams Jr, CEO of Caregiver Action Network. “I would urge all caregivers to feel okay with reaching out for help,” says Edwin Walker of the U.S. Administration for Community Living. Both agencies provide free advice, assistance and friendly ears to those caring for the elderly, sick or disabled among us. Rafael Sierra reports.[Educational Media Foundation – All Rights Reserved] Your loved one suddenly needs round-the-clock car… Your loved one suddenly needs round-the-clock care. “Your whole world can be turned upside down,” says Marvell Adams Jr, CEO of Caregiver Action Network. “I would urge all caregivers to feel okay with reaching out for help,” says Edwin Walker of the U.S. Administration for Community Living. Both agencies provide free advice, assistance and friendly ears to those caring for the elderly, sick or disabled among us. Rafael Sierra reports.[Educational Media Foundation – All Rights Reserved] tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1819281405 Fri, 10 May 2024 23:55:05 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/air1-news/air1-closer-look-moms-in-prayer-gather-for-kids-and-schools 00:11:59 Air1 News Team no Sending your child off to school can be scary. Will they be safe? Will they be successful? What can a mom do? Moms in Prayer International has prayer groups in all U.S. states and 150 countries. “Our desire, our vision is that every school in the world would be covered in prayer,” says Jennifer Appleton, MIP South Texas State Coordinator. Appleton finds women often form lifelong friendships in the groups. “These women are praying God's promises over our children -- oh my goodness, what that does for a mama's heart!” Felipe Aguilar reports. [Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved] Sending your child off to school can be scary. Wi… Sending your child off to school can be scary. Will they be safe? Will they be successful? What can a mom do? Moms in Prayer International has prayer groups in all U.S. states and 150 countries. “Our desire, our vision is that every school in the world would be covered in prayer,” says Jennifer Appleton, MIP South Texas State Coordinator. Appleton finds women often form lifelong friendships in the groups. “These women are praying God's promises over our children -- oh my goodness, what that does for a mama's heart!” Felipe Aguilar reports. [Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved] tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1819280808 Fri, 10 May 2024 23:53:30 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/air1-news/air1-closer-look-the-soup-ladies-feed-first-responders 00:17:21 Air1 News Team no The Soup Ladies are a faithful group of volunteers trained and certified on incident command. “I just started telling fire departments and police departments that if they were stuck on a scene they could call,” says founder ‘Mama’ Ginger Passarelli. When invited, the ladies feed and comfort weary heroes at crime scenes and natural disasters. “There have been many times where I've handed somebody a bowl of soup… they actually get tears in their eyes.” Lexy Smith reports. [Educational Media Foundation] The Soup Ladies are a faithful group of volunteer… The Soup Ladies are a faithful group of volunteers trained and certified on incident command. “I just started telling fire departments and police departments that if they were stuck on a scene they could call,” says founder ‘Mama’ Ginger Passarelli. When invited, the ladies feed and comfort weary heroes at crime scenes and natural disasters. “There have been many times where I've handed somebody a bowl of soup… they actually get tears in their eyes.” Lexy Smith reports. [Educational Media Foundation] tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1813127334 Fri, 03 May 2024 02:22:37 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/air1-news/air1-closer-look-nearly-1000-people-baptized-in-ocean-tampa-bay 00:10:36 Air1 News Team no “God is still God,” declares Pastor Daryl Black of Grace Family Church in Tampa, Florida. Two weeks after 30-thousand people flooded their Easter service at Buc’s stadium, they counted at least 947 men, women and children who walked into the ocean at Fort De Soto Beach to be baptized. "I baptized so many people that my back was hurtin' when I was done," he laughs. Passersby also responded to the message of salvation in Jesus. “This is crazy,” he says, people in the water, “they were floating by, going ‘what’s happening here? Can we get baptized too?’” Monika Kelly reports. [Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved] “God is still God,” declares Pastor Daryl Black o… “God is still God,” declares Pastor Daryl Black of Grace Family Church in Tampa, Florida. Two weeks after 30-thousand people flooded their Easter service at Buc’s stadium, they counted at least 947 men, women and children who walked into the ocean at Fort De Soto Beach to be baptized. "I baptized so many people that my back was hurtin' when I was done," he laughs. Passersby also responded to the message of salvation in Jesus. “This is crazy,” he says, people in the water, “they were floating by, going ‘what’s happening here? Can we get baptized too?’” Monika Kelly reports. [Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved] tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1813126902 Fri, 03 May 2024 02:21:38 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/air1-news/air1-closer-look-revival-among-college-students-thousands-coming-to-faith-in-christ 00:18:42 Air1 News Team no You’ve seen college students shout and make demands -- but that’s NOT the whole Gen Z story. “I would guess there were a 1,000 students who came forward for salvation,” says ministry founder Tonya Prewett speaking of just one of many recent UniteUS college rallies. Gen Zrs at Auburn University, UGA and Florida State made just one demand -- to be baptized. "A student messaged one of the pastors and said ‘please can I get baptized tonight, I don’t want to wait.’" Prewett led mass baptisms at Auburn University, UGA and Florida State, with plans to visit additional colleges and universities later this year. Monika Kelly reports. [Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved] You’ve seen college students shout and make deman… You’ve seen college students shout and make demands -- but that’s NOT the whole Gen Z story. “I would guess there were a 1,000 students who came forward for salvation,” says ministry founder Tonya Prewett speaking of just one of many recent UniteUS college rallies. Gen Zrs at Auburn University, UGA and Florida State made just one demand -- to be baptized. "A student messaged one of the pastors and said ‘please can I get baptized tonight, I don’t want to wait.’" Prewett led mass baptisms at Auburn University, UGA and Florida State, with plans to visit additional colleges and universities later this year. Monika Kelly reports. [Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved]