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The COSILoveYou podcast creates intersections between the church and the city in and around the Pikes Peak region. Each month, COSILoveYou hosts conversations with civic, business, and faith leaders on issues and subjects impacting people in Colorado Springs and the surrounding areas. We aim to convene leaders in ways that establish collaborative partnerships, so that the faith community can be our city's greatest contributor to human flourishing.
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This month, our COSILoveYou Podcast builds from last month’s episode by taking a look at what two local churches are doing to impact and support nearby schools. Rocky Mountain Calvary and Colorado Christian Fellowship - two very different churches in different parts of Colorado Springs - each have unique approaches to their support of a neighborhoo…
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This episode of the COSILoveYou podcast features Tracey Beal, Founder & CEO of SchoolConnect, a Phoenix, Arizona-based nonprofit that has created innovative partnerships that support hundreds of local schools across the state of Arizona. Starting with just a handful of schools and partners, SchoolConnect is changing the outcomes for education in Ph…
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This is the final episode of our 4-part series on the state of mental health in our community. This month, we focus on mental health in the church and look at the ways pastors might be facing their own challenges, as well as what, where, and how churches can be engaging in this conversation more fully. Join our guests Dr. Eric Sandras and Wade Brow…
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In this episode, we speak with three local leaders who represent various sectors of the marketplace, all of whom have a passion for seeing mental health support increase for both employees and owners. Join the conversation with Betsy Brown, Deb Mahan, and Daniel Campana as we explore the intricacies of dealing with mental health in the workplace, a…
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In this episode, we continue our focus on mental health, turning our attention to how it shows up in homes and families. We sit down with two practitioners who come at their work from different backgrounds and tragedies, but who have allowed their own stories of pain to direct them to intentional, creative approaches to supporting people struggling…
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As many residents of Colorado Springs are aware, El Paso County has experienced uncommonly high rates of teen death-by-suicide over the last 10 years. While much progress has been made to stem this alarming trend, the efforts have also uncovered hidden and complex causes underlying the thought patterns in the lives of our young people. Join us for …
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This month’s episode of the COSILoveYou podcast features the return of two guests from 2021, discussing the urgent crisis of food insecurity as a result of new cutbacks to the federal government’s SNAP program. Tens of thousands of people who rely on government dollars to supplement their food costs are about to experience significant decreases to …
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COVID came, and COVID went - or did it? Since the outbreak of COVID-19, county health departments and officials have been in the spotlight in dealing with local health crises. But they have always been there, working in the background to keep entire city and county populations safe and healthy. And that work continues, even though the focus on COVI…
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This episode of the COSILoveYou Podcast features the recording of a panel discussion from our annual Leadership Gathering. Originally recorded live on September 27, 2022, the conversation features 4 local leaders from different sectors of our community: education, public safety, mental health, and poverty & addiction. Hosted by COSILoveYou Executiv…
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In the last 2-3 years, several countries or regions of the world have come under tremendous conflicts that have produced mass numbers of migrants and refugees seeking shelter in the United States. While Colorado Springs is not considered a hotspot for refugee relocation, hundreds of immigrant families have found a new home in the Pikes Peak region,…
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In this episode of the COSILoveYou podcast, we conclude our 2-part series on affordable housing and explore the ideas and possibilities that could address the challenges discussed in the first segment. While the challenges are complex and multifaceted, there are ways for individuals, groups, and at-large communities to work together to combat this …
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In this episode of the COSILoveYou Podcast, we begin a two-part conversation on a subject that is reaching crisis levels not just in Colorado Springs, but nationwide as well: affordable housing. It’s a complex subject, with many different angles, challenges, and opportunities. This first conversation will focus on the challenges our community faces…
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In the fall of 2021, we took a look at the state of education in our city, particularly considering the aftermath of COVID-19. However, the landscape of our public school system continues to evolve, and with it the needs of so many families already living at the margins. In this episode, we’ll talk with two local leaders in education about what’s h…
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The Catholic community in the Pikes Peak region is large, robust, and provides many seen and unseen supports for hurting families in the Colorado Springs community. The same is true for the Protestant community. Why isn’t there a greater sense of partnership between these two prominent parts of our faith community? In this episode, we interview two…
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“All politics is local politics.” This popular phrase has never become more scrutinized with the recent focus on election integrity, with local election officials around the country coming under increasing pressure. In this month’s episode, and as the wrap-up to our City Series, we’ll talk with the two officials who oversee our elections process - …
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Colorado Springs is the major city center of El Paso County, and operating a rapidly-growing city and county requires cooperation between city and county officials and departments. This conversation features Colorado Springs City councilwoman Nancy Henjum and El Paso County Commissioner Cami Bremer, talking about how local government works at both …
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In this episode, we are continuing our “City Series” by interviewing two men whose work and responsibilities have more impact on the day-to-day lives of everyday citizens than perhaps any other. The Departments of Public Works in both the City of Colorado Springs and in El Paso County oversee some of the most basic, fundamental services that provid…
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This is the first episode in our upcoming 4-part series we’re simply calling the “City Series.” We want to help listeners understand the roles and functions of some of the many city services - and the people who lead them - that have an impact on our everyday lives. In this first episode, we interview Randy Royal and Jayme McConnellogue with the Co…
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In this episode of the COSILoveYou podcast, we’ll sit down with 3 men who operate in very different arenas of the local marketplace to talk about the intersection of faith and business. While businesses operated by faith-driven owners or leaders often have faith-centered values and principles behind their operations, there are everyday challenges t…
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In our first episode of 2022, we take a step back from issues in Colorado Springs and have a conversation with Dave Runyon, Director of CityUnite in Denver, Colorado. The author of The Art of Neighboring talks about the importance of loving your literal neighbors, the challenges and joys of collaborating with government leaders, and what it looks l…
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In this episode of the COSILoveYou podcast, we want to explore the issues and intersections where inequities exist across racial lines in the Pikes Peak region. While Colorado Springs and its surrounding areas are less racially diverse than most other parts of the nation, challenges (and barriers) for communities of color in arenas like education, …
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This bonus episode of the COSILoveYou Podcast contains the Q&A session hosted by Kevin Palau of the Luis Palau Association, and Stu Davis of COSILoveYou. Together, the two leaders follow up their presentation with a live question-and-answer session with listeners about both broad and specific topics related to City Gospel movements in Colorado and …
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In this month's episode, we take a step back from the in-the-weeds conversation about pain points in Colorado Springs, and talk with Kevin Palau about City-Gospel Movements. Kevin is the Director of the Luis Palau's Association's City-Gospel Initiative, as well as the President of TogetherPDX in Portland, Oregon. As a mentor to COSILoveYou, Kevin h…
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In this episode of the COSILoveYou podcast, we wrap up our two-part look at the issue of homelessness in and around Colorado Springs. Our first episode explored chronic homelessness, which often affects adults who have been living on the streets for many years. Family homelessness - not exclusively, but often - is situational, and brought about by …
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In this episode of the COSILoveYou podcast, we begin a two-part look at the issue of homelessness in and around Colorado Springs. Specifically, this episode focuses on chronic homelessness, and the many layers of complexity that the men and women trapped by it face on their road to self-sufficiency. Join us as we talk with Andy Phelps of the City o…
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In this episode of the COSILoveYou podcast, we delve into the challenges faced by public school administrators and teachers in engaging and supporting at-risk students. Students from impoverished backgrounds consistently perform below grade level, graduate at lower rates than their peers, and require more support to succeed in and out of the classr…
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In this episode of the COSILoveYou podcast, we explore the strengths, issues, and challenges uniquely present in southeast Colorado Springs. Typically referred to simply as “The Southeast,” it’s the most diverse area of the Pikes Peak region, yet also lacks some of the basic resources many other parts of the community take for granted. Listen in as…
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This installment of the COSILoveYou Podcast zooms in on the issues and people affected by food insecurity in and around the Pikes Peak region. Join us as we hear from two local leaders working at different levels to ensure that no family goes hungry. If you’re looking for ways to help hungry people be fed, look no further. SHOW NOTES: Care & Share …
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This month, we invite Dr. Mark Mayfield of Mayfield Counseling and Dr. Charles Benight of UCCS, and the National Institute for Human Resilience to speak about the mental health landscape in Colorado Springs. How has COVID-19 impacted overall mental health? How do we build resilience? Show Notes: Mayfield Counseling https://mayfieldcounseling.com UC…
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In this episode, we highlight issues facing families in crisis, specifically those in the foster care and adoption communities. With nearly 800 children in El Paso County in the foster care system, opportunities abound for churches and people of faith to make a difference in the lives of children and families across our community. Join us as we tal…
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In this first-ever episode of The COSILoveYou Podcast, we kick things off with an interview with Mayor John Suthers. COSILoveYou has worked with the Mayor's office for many years, and the development of a pattern of listening to the needs of our city has inspired many forms of response to meet needs and seek our city's good. We also highlight an up…
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