Thank you to my guests this week, Rose Powers and Gabrielle Tibbs, of The Streetlight, an outstanding Christian-based non-profit helping the homeless in Woodbridge, VA.  The Streetlight offers an emergency hypothermia shelter, supportive housing and homelessness prevention programs, plus homeless campsite outreach, food pantry services and Wednesday night outreach dinners.   Listen and hear about their tremendous success stories and how you can help, including their upcoming Skip a Meal, Feed a Family fundraiser that hopes to raise $500 by November 30.  Click on the click and donate today!

https://givebutter.com/hungerbenefit

Also visit www.thestreetlight.org

Thank you to my guests this week, Rose Powers and Gabrielle Tibbs, of The Streetlight, an outstanding Christian-based non-profit helping the homeless in Woodbridge, VA.  The Streetlight offers an emergency hypothermia shelter, supportive housing and homelessness prevention programs, plus homeless campsite outreach, food pantry services and Wednesday night outreach dinners.   Listen and hear about their tremendous success stories and how you can help, including their upcoming Skip a Meal, Feed a Family fundraiser that hopes to raise $500 by November 30.  Click on the click and donate today!
<a href="https://givebutter.com/hungerbenefit">https://givebutter.com/hungerbenefit</a>
Also visit <a href="https://www.thestreetlight.org">www.thestreetlight.org</a>

Life Changing Weekend 11-24-24 Helping the Homeless with The Streetlight

Thank you to my guest on The Life Changing Weekend, Tiffany Santana, Executive Director of Bethany House of Northern Virginia.  On a typical day 20,000 phone calls are placed to domestic violence hotlines nationwide. Women between the ages of 18-24 are the most common victims of abuse by an intimate partner. Domestic violence affects people from all socioeconomic backgrounds, but individuals in lower-income households experience a slightly higher risk. 

Victims of intimate partner violence are at an increased risk of developing chronic pain, neurological disorders, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), high blood pressure, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases. These victims are also at higher risk for developing addictions to alcohol, tobacco, or illicit drugs. 

Hear more from Tiffany Santana with host Tom Boone on The Life Changing Weekend.

Visit www.BHNV.org to learn more

Hear The Life Changing Weekend with host Tom Boone on 105.1FM WAVA, Saturday at 10am and 10:30pm.

On Sunday, listen on AM570 The Answer at 8am and 3pm.

You can also listen to The Life Changing Weekend anytime by going to www.WAVA.com/podcast

Thank you to my guest on The Life Changing Weekend, Tiffany Santana, Executive Director of Bethany House of Northern Virginia.  On a typical day 20,000 phone calls are placed to domestic violence hotlines nationwide. Women between the ages of 18-24 are the most common victims of abuse by an intimate partner. Domestic violence affects people from all socioeconomic backgrounds, but individuals in lower-income households experience a slightly higher risk. 
Victims of intimate partner violence are at an increased risk of developing chronic pain, neurological disorders, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), high blood pressure, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases. These victims are also at higher risk for developing addictions to alcohol, tobacco, or illicit drugs. 
Hear more from Tiffany Santana with host Tom Boone on The Life Changing Weekend.
Visit www.BHNV.org to learn more
Hear The Life Changing Weekend with host Tom Boone on 105.1FM WAVA, Saturday at 10am and 10:30pm.
On Sunday, listen on AM570 The Answer at 8am and 3pm.
You can also listen to The Life Changing Weekend anytime by going to <a href="http://www.WAVA.com/podcast">www.WAVA.com/podcast</a>

Life Changing Weekend 11-17-24 Stopping Domestic Violence with Bethany House of NoVA

Coming up on The Life Changing Weekend, Emmy Award-winning journalist and PenFed Foundation President Andrea McCarren shares details on the Veteran Entrepreneur Program at PenFed and discusses how veterans can transition to business ownership.

Joining Andrea is West Point graduate and retired Green Beret Ryan Johnson.  Ryan is the co-founder of Bugle, a community outreach platform designed to change the world of volunteering and increase transparency in philanthropic giving.

Starting a successful business is challenging no matter who you are or where you live. After returning home after World War II, nearly 50% of military veterans started businesses. Unfortunately, that number is down to less than 5% today.  A new PenFed Foundation Study reveals the best cities to start a business as a veteran.  Visit www.penfeddoundation.org to learn more

PLUS, I chat with John Bentzinger of Canine Companions for Independence, a tremendous non-profit based in New York but will soon be opening a regional location in Virginia.  Canine Companions is leading the service dog industry so clients and their dogs can live with greater independence. They provide service dogs at no cost to adults, children and veterans with disabilities and facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice and educational settings.  Go to www.canine.org to learn more!

Also check out this article on CC!

https://nypost.com/2024/11/12/us-news/miliary-veterans-with-ptsd-saved-by-service-dogs/?utm_campaign=iphone_nyp&utm_source=mail_app

Listen to The Life Changing Weekend with host Tom Boone on 105.1FM WAVA, Saturday at 10am and 10:30pm.

On Sunday, listen on AM570 The Answer at 8am and 3pm.

You can also listen to The Life Changing Weekend anytime by going to www.WAVA.com/podcast

Coming up on The Life Changing Weekend, Emmy Award-winning journalist and PenFed Foundation President Andrea McCarren shares details on the Veteran Entrepreneur Program at PenFed and discusses how veterans can transition to business ownership.
Joining Andrea is West Point graduate and retired Green Beret Ryan Johnson.  Ryan is the co-founder of Bugle, a community outreach platform designed to change the world of volunteering and increase transparency in philanthropic giving.
Starting a successful business is challenging no matter who you are or where you live. After returning home after World War II, nearly 50% of military veterans started businesses. Unfortunately, that number is down to less than 5% today.  A new PenFed Foundation Study reveals the best cities to start a business as a veteran.  Visit <a href="https://www.penfeddoundation.org">www.penfeddoundation.org</a> to learn more
PLUS, I chat with John Bentzinger of Canine Companions for Independence, a tremendous non-profit based in New York but will soon be opening a regional location in Virginia.  Canine Companions is leading the service dog industry so clients and their dogs can live with greater independence. They provide service dogs at no cost to adults, children and veterans with disabilities and facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice and educational settings.  Go to <a href="https://www.canine.org">www.canine.org</a> to learn more!
Also check out this article on CC!
<a href="https://nypost.com/2024/11/12/us-news/miliary-veterans-with-ptsd-saved-by-service-dogs/?utm_campaign=iphone_nyp&amp;utm_source=mail_app">https://nypost.com/2024/11/12/us-news/miliary-veterans-with-ptsd-saved-by-service-dogs/?utm_campaign=iphone_nyp&amp;utm_source=mail_app</a>
Listen to The Life Changing Weekend with host Tom Boone on 105.1FM WAVA, Saturday at 10am and 10:30pm.
On Sunday, listen on AM570 The Answer at 8am and 3pm.
You can also listen to The Life Changing Weekend anytime by going to <a href="http://www.WAVA.com/podcast">www.WAVA.com/podcast</a>

Life Changing Weekend 11-10-24 Veterans Day Special

Thank you to my guest, Michael Sweet, Lead Singer, guitarist and songwriter of the Christian hard rock band Stryper!  Michael has led Stryper in 15 albums over 40 years and has also enjoyed a varied career outside the band including 11 solo albums, and from 2007-2011, he was the singer and second guitarist for the 70’s mega-selling band, BOSTON.  Today, Michael and Stryper are back with a new album, “When We Were Kings” - the band’s 15th - and a massive tour celebrating 40 years of Stryper. 

Michael and I had a great conversation about being the challenges and rewards of being a Christian band in an often unwelcoming world of secular rock music, his influences, his new album and what to expect when the band’s 40 anniversary tour arrives in Baltimore on November 10!

Hear Michael Sweet with host Tom Boone on The Life Changing Weekend on 105.1FM WAVA on Saturday at 10am and 10:30pm.

On Sunday, listen on AM570 The Answer at 8am and 3pm.

Thank you to my guest, Michael Sweet, Lead Singer, guitarist and songwriter of the Christian hard rock band Stryper!  Michael has led Stryper in 15 albums over 40 years and has also enjoyed a varied career outside the band including 11 solo albums, and from 2007-2011, he was the singer and second guitarist for the 70’s mega-selling band, BOSTON.  Today, Michael and Stryper are back with a new album, “When We Were Kings” - the band’s 15th - and a massive tour celebrating 40 years of Stryper. 
Michael and I had a great conversation about being the challenges and rewards of being a Christian band in an often unwelcoming world of secular rock music, his influences, his new album and what to expect when the band’s 40 anniversary tour arrives in Baltimore on November 10!
Hear Michael Sweet with host Tom Boone on The Life Changing Weekend on 105.1FM WAVA on Saturday at 10am and 10:30pm.
On Sunday, listen on AM570 The Answer at 8am and 3pm.

Life Changing Weekend 11-03-24 Michael Sweet of Stryper

The drug problem in America is out of control and filmmaker Charlie Minn believes our career politicians, celebrities and the media are complicit in the deterioration of the country.  He's angry and he's not holding back.  Listen now and find his new documentary film, 'Kensington', by visiting his website at www.kensington-today.com

The drug problem in America is out of control and filmmaker Charlie Minn believes our career politicians, celebrities and the media are complicit in the deterioration of the country.  He's angry and he's not holding back.  Listen now and find his new documentary film, 'Kensington', by visiting his website at <a href="http://www.kensington-today.com">www.kensington-today.com</a>

Life Changing Weekend 10-27-24 Kensington Today

The Bill of Rights Institute is a local non-profit that works with students and schools around the country to promote the ideals and brilliance of our Bill of Rights.  For over 20 years BRI has been designing classroom-ready, constitutional principles-based lessons, and supporting educators with engaging events.  Hear more about BRI from Rachel Davison-Humphries, Sr. Director of Civic Learning Initiatives at the Bill of Rights Institute.  Listen now!

The Bill of Rights is one of the three founding documents. It was strongly influenced by the Virginia Declaration of Rights, written by George Mason as well as English documents such as the Magna Carta, the Petition of Right, the English Bill of Rights, and the Massachusetts Body of Liberties.

PDF: Bill of Rights

Learn more by following this link - Bill of Rights Institute

The Bill of Rights Institute is a local non-profit that works with students and schools around the country to promote the ideals and brilliance of our Bill of Rights.  For over 20 years BRI has been designing classroom-ready, constitutional principles-based lessons, and supporting educators with engaging events.  Hear more about BRI from Rachel Davison-Humphries, Sr. Director of Civic Learning Initiatives at the Bill of Rights Institute.  Listen now!
The Bill of Rights is one of the three <a href="https://billofrightsinstitute.org/curricula/the-founding-documents-a-three-act-drama/">founding documents</a>. It was strongly influenced by the Virginia Declaration of Rights, written by <a href="https://billofrightsinstitute.org/founders/george-mason/">George Mason</a> as well as English documents such as the Magna Carta, the Petition of Right, the English Bill of Rights, and the Massachusetts Body of Liberties.
<a href="https://bri-wp-images.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/Bill-of-Rights.pdf">PDF: Bill of Rights</a>
Learn more by following this link - <a href="https://billofrightsinstitute.org/">Bill of Rights Institute</a>

Life Changing Weekend 10-20-24 Bill of Rights Institute

Thanks to my guests Chris Seaton and Margaret Hoffer of Project Belong VA, a wonderful local non-profit that inspires, recruits, and resources the local church to care for vulnerable children with the love of Christ.  

For more information, visit: www.projectbelongva.org

Thanks to my guests Chris Seaton and Margaret Hoffer of Project Belong VA, a wonderful local non-profit that inspires, recruits, and resources the local church to care for vulnerable children with the love of Christ.  
For more information, visit: www.projectbelongva.org

Life Changing Weekend 10-13-24 Project Belong VA

Thanks to Joe Lombardozzi for a funny, lively conversation about life on the farm, the challenges of running a farm in the suburbs, helping kids learn about a world without pavement and tower blocks, and, of course, goat yoga!  Learn more about Health, Happiness and Hooves Farm by following the link below!

healthhappinessandhooves.org

Thanks to Joe Lombardozzi for a funny, lively conversation about life on the farm, the challenges of running a farm in the suburbs, helping kids learn about a world without pavement and tower blocks, and, of course, goat yoga!  Learn more about Health, Happiness and Hooves Farm by following the link below!
<a href="https://www.healthhappinessandhooves.org/">healthhappinessandhooves.org</a>

Life Changing Weekend 10-06-24 Health, Happiness & Hooves

This week, we get down to the Heart of the Matter!

Thank you to Dr. Janet Wright of the CDC for discussing heart valve disease and to Dr. Jen Caudle for a discussion about atrial fibrillation.

Learn more about heart valve disease at www.cdc.gov/KnowYourHeart

Learn more about Dr. Jen at www.DrJenCaudle.com

And learn about her partnership with Omron at Take the OMRON Pledge of Eliminating Heart Attack & Stroke (omronhealthcare.com)

This week, we get down to the Heart of the Matter!
Thank you to Dr. Janet Wright of the CDC for discussing heart valve disease and to Dr. Jen Caudle for a discussion about atrial fibrillation.
Learn more about heart valve disease at <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/KnowYourHeart">www.cdc.gov/KnowYourHeart</a>
Learn more about Dr. Jen at <a href="http://www.DrJenCaudle.com">www.DrJenCaudle.com</a> 
And learn about her partnership with Omron at <a href="https://omronhealthcare.com/generation-zero/">Take the OMRON Pledge of Eliminating Heart Attack &amp; Stroke (omronhealthcare.com)</a>

Life Changing Weekend 09-29-24 Heart Matters

Thanks to Jeff Allen for joining me for a great conversation about his life, marriage, faith, his book and stand-up comedy!  Learn more about Jeff and see some of his best stand-up clips at www.JeffAllen.com

Thanks to Jeff Allen for joining me for a great conversation about his life, marriage, faith, his book and stand-up comedy!  Learn more about Jeff and see some of his best stand-up clips at <a href="http://www.JeffAllen.com">www.JeffAllen.com</a>

Life Changing Weekend

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