Chances are, you've lost someone close to you from cancer. 

That happened to Jennifer Caraway when she lost her dear friend Joy Seitz-Butts to ovarian cancer. Jennifer showed her love by delivering home-cooked meals to Joy during her illness, and this act of compassion not only nourished the family's bodies but also kindled their spirits.

This experience inspired Jennifer to create "The Joy Bus," an organization dedicated to delivering meals and delivering encouragement to homebound cancer patients. A firm believer that we all need a purpose in life, The Joy Bus became Jennifer's.

Her journey in the restaurant industry began at the age of 14 as a dishwasher and she steadily climbed the ranks, gaining experience in every role, both in the front and back of the house. She opened her first restaurant at the age of 26. From that pivotal moment, Jennifer's entrepreneurial spirit blossomed and she went on to establish multiple restaurants across the United States and  Mexico.

The Joy Bus and The Joy Bus Diner form an ingeniously crafted hybrid organization that blends commercial and nonprofit aspects while profoundly impacting the lives of those in need within her community. The Joy Bus Diner, a popular breakfast and lunch destination, plays a dual role by financially supporting the nonprofit, The Joy Bus program. This program is committed to providing gourmet meals, meaningful conversation, and educational support free of charge to homebound cancer patients.

To learn more about The Joy Bus, click here: https://www.joybus.org/ 

Original air date: January 15, 2026.

Chances are, you've lost someone close to you from cancer.&nbsp;
That happened to Jennifer Caraway when she lost her dear friend Joy Seitz-Butts to ovarian cancer. Jennifer showed her love by delivering home-cooked meals to Joy during her illness, and this act of compassion not only nourished the family's bodies but also kindled their spirits.
This experience inspired Jennifer to create "The Joy Bus," an organization dedicated to delivering meals and delivering encouragement to homebound cancer patients. A firm believer that we all need a purpose in life, The Joy Bus became Jennifer's.
Her journey in the restaurant industry began at the age of 14 as a dishwasher and she steadily climbed the ranks, gaining experience in every role, both in the front and back of the house. She opened her first restaurant at the age of 26. From that pivotal moment, Jennifer's entrepreneurial spirit blossomed and she went on to establish multiple restaurants across the United States and&nbsp; Mexico.
The Joy Bus and The Joy Bus Diner form an ingeniously crafted hybrid organization that blends commercial and nonprofit aspects while profoundly impacting the lives of those in need within her community. The Joy Bus Diner, a popular breakfast and lunch destination, plays a dual role by financially supporting the nonprofit, The Joy Bus program. This program is committed to providing gourmet meals, meaningful conversation, and educational support free of charge to homebound cancer patients.
To learn more about The Joy Bus, click here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.joybus.org/">https://www.joybus.org/</a>&nbsp;
Original air date: January 15, 2026.

The Rescuers radio show provides an opportunity to spotlight people who are working behind the scenes to make this world a better place. These people serve as inspiration and idea starters to encourage others to find creative ways to impact their community, their city, and the world.

Host Art Brooks has spent his career in broadcasting, both as on-air talent and in representing the industry as president and CEO of the Arizona Broadcasters Association for nearly 30 years. He was the driving force behind an Emmy-winning series of documentaries on drug abuse that combined a phone bank of 100 seasoned counselors and history-making "roadblock," as every TV station in Arizona and many radio stations broadcast the groundbreaking show on the same day at the same time. He also was instrumental in starting AZ AMBER Alert (one of two states in the nation where broadcasters initiated the program), helped form the Native American Broadcast Institute at Northern Arizona University and consulted with broadcasters in Bulgaria to help build commercial radio as the country was coming out of communism.

Rescuers airs 5:30-6 p.m. AZ time Thursdays on KPXQ-AM Faith Talk 1360, beginning May 7, 2020. Based in Phoenix, it is available internationally online. We invite you to submit names of heroes you think would be good subjects for the show - just message us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rescuersradioshow/

The Rescuers radio show provides an opportunity to spotlight people who are working behind the scenes to make this world a better place. These people serve as inspiration and idea starters to encourage others to find creative ways to impact their community, their city, and the world. Host Art Brooks has spent his career in broadcasting, both as on-air talent and in representing the industry as president and CEO of the Arizona Broadcasters Association for nearly 30 years. He was the driving force behind an Emmy-winning series of documentaries on drug abuse that combined a phone bank of 100 seasoned counselors and history-making "roadblock," as every TV station in Arizona and many radio stations broadcast the groundbreaking show on the same day at the same time. He also was instrumental in starting AZ AMBER Alert (one of two states in the nation where broadcasters initiated the program), helped form the Native American Broadcast Institute at Northern Arizona University and consulted with broadcasters in Bulgaria to help build commercial radio as the country was coming out of communism. Rescuers airs 5:30-6 p.m. AZ time Thursdays on KPXQ-AM Faith Talk 1360, beginning May 7, 2020. Based in Phoenix, it is available internationally online. We invite you to submit names of heroes you think would be good subjects for the show - just message us on Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rescuersradioshow/">https://www.facebook.com/rescuersradioshow/</a>

Rescuers radio show

An inspiring program highlighting everyday heroes who change and save lives, making the world around us a better place.

An inspiring program highlighting everyday heroes who change and save lives, making the world around us a better place.

Rescuers

More than a meal -  Jennifer Caraway

Jonathon Basurto likes to brag on the Lord. And he has a lot of opportunities these days, as principal of the first Christian classical dual language K-12 school in the nation.

Jonathon is a fifth-generation Tucsonan, descended from family who were ranchers in the area even before Arizona became a state. He loves his community and talks about how desperately the Spanish-speaking residents had prayed for a Christian school, recalling grandparents who could hardly walk, painfully lowering themselves to their knees to pray that it would one day happen.

Now that the Pusch Ridge Christian Academy South is a reality, Jonathon is helping lead an innovative team that teaches a dual language immersion program to help students become fluent in both Spanish and English. The classical education – which  includes not just academics, but music, art, and phys ed on a daily basis – also offers Mariachi classes at all levels. Students in the early grades learn guitar, then they move on to violin, and ultimately learn how to play trumpet. The emphasis is on worship music, helping the kids prepare to participate in worship bands at their local churches, showing how children CAN change a community for Jesus.

Click here to learn more about the Pusch Ridge Christian Academy:  https://www.prca.academy/academics/south-campus-dli

Original air date: January 8, 2026.

Jonathon Basurto likes to brag on the Lord. And he has a lot of opportunities these days, as principal of the first Christian classical dual language K-12 school in the nation.
Jonathon is a fifth-generation Tucsonan, descended from family who were ranchers in the area even before Arizona became a state. He loves his community and talks about how desperately the Spanish-speaking residents had prayed for a Christian school, recalling grandparents who could hardly walk, painfully lowering themselves to their knees to pray that it would one day happen.
Now that the Pusch Ridge Christian Academy South is a reality, Jonathon is helping lead an innovative team that teaches a dual language immersion program to help students become fluent in both Spanish and English. The classical education &ndash; which &nbsp;includes not just academics, but music, art, and phys ed on a daily basis &ndash; also offers Mariachi classes at all levels. Students in the early grades learn guitar, then they move on to violin, and ultimately learn how to play trumpet. The emphasis is on worship music, helping the kids prepare to participate in worship bands at their local churches, showing how children CAN change a community for Jesus.
Click here to learn more about the Pusch Ridge Christian Academy:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.prca.academy/academics/south-campus-dli">https://www.prca.academy/academics/south-campus-dli</a> 
Original air date:&nbsp;January 8, 2026.

Empowering Christian Hispanics – Jonathon Basurto

Darryl Brandt is no stranger to hardship. In the span of a single, devastating month, he lost his father, his family, his business … and his sense of peace.

Known as The Dreaded Barber—a nod to both his hairstyle and his craft—Darryl faced deep depression in the aftermath. When he began to find his footing again, he made a deliberate choice: to turn his pain into purpose. As he puts it, “We all do things to put a roof over our heads; but we also need to do something that helps us sleep at night.”

A master barber, he knew he wanted to offer free haircuts to the marginalized, but he was determined to do more than that. Darryl trained to be a Certified Peer Support Specialist, drawing directly from his own experience with depression to be able to help others. He also became a Narcan educator and an ACEs trainer, equipping himself to offer a confidential, non-judgmental, trauma-informed space.

Each day, he asks himself, “What can I do in the 25 minutes someone is in my chair that can change their life?” From that space, he opens conversations about mental health, suicide prevention, and the opioid epidemic. He helps people connect to mental health support and care for challenges ranging from depression and suicide prevention to cancer, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and substance use.

Today, Darryl operates a mobile barber shop out of a repurposed city bus, finding new ways to serve those who need it most—starting with the scissors in his hand, and the words, “What can I do to make life easier for you?” He's already given 1,000 free haircuts in 2025.

In the comfort of the barber chair, people share, and lives are touched. As Darryl says, “if all you see is a free haircut, you’re missing the point.”

Click here to learn more about The Dreaded Barber: https://thedreadedbarber.org/

Original air date: December 18, 2025.

Darryl Brandt is no stranger to hardship. In the span of a single, devastating month, he lost his father, his family, his business &hellip; and his sense of peace.
Known as The Dreaded Barber&mdash;a nod to both his hairstyle and his craft&mdash;Darryl faced deep depression in the aftermath. When he began to find his footing again, he made a deliberate choice: to turn his pain into purpose. As he puts it, &ldquo;We all do things to put a roof over our heads; but we also need to do something that helps us sleep at night.&rdquo;
A master barber, he knew he wanted to offer free haircuts to the marginalized, but he was determined to do more than that. Darryl trained to be a Certified Peer Support Specialist, drawing directly from his own experience with depression to be able to help others. He also became a Narcan educator and an ACEs trainer, equipping himself to offer a confidential, non-judgmental, trauma-informed space.
Each day, he asks himself, &ldquo;What can I do in the 25 minutes someone is in my chair that can change their life?&rdquo; From that space, he opens conversations about mental health, suicide prevention, and the opioid epidemic. He helps people connect to mental health support and care for challenges ranging from depression and suicide prevention to cancer, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and substance use.
Today, Darryl operates a mobile barber shop out of a repurposed city bus, finding new ways to serve those who need it most&mdash;starting with the scissors in his hand, and the words, &ldquo;What can I do to make life easier for you?&rdquo; He's already given 1,000 free haircuts in 2025.
In the comfort of the barber chair, people share, and lives are touched. As Darryl says, &ldquo;if all you see is a free haircut, you&rsquo;re missing the point.&rdquo;
Click here to learn more about The Dreaded Barber: <a href="https://thedreadedbarber.org/">https://thedreadedbarber.org/</a> 
Original air date: December 18, 2025.

Haircuts, hope & connection – Darryl Brandt

More than 20 years ago, he was honored as a “Living Legend.” In the following 23 years, Dr. Warren H. Stewart, Sr. has continued to change this world for the better.

Congenial and warm as always, Pastor Stewart looks back at his time in ministry, as a respected civic rights leader, proponent of immigration reform, social justice, equality, and at his 48 years serving as pastor at the historic First Institutional Baptist Church. More recently, he’s embracing his role as grandpa.

Pastor Stewart’s name is synonymous with the six-year battle to pass the Martin Luther King holiday in Arizona. He has a reputation for dealing with conflict with honor – but he’s not above challenging the status quo.

He has impacted lives, and he has impacted history. His philosophy is to see the Christ in every person he meets.

Pastor Stewart continues working to fulfill the last line of the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance: liberty and justice for all.

Click here to learn more about Pastor Stewart and First Institutional Baptist, click here: https://www.fibcaz.org/pastor-emeritus

Original air date: December 11, 2025.

More than 20 years ago, he was honored as a &ldquo;Living Legend.&rdquo; In the following 23 years, Dr. Warren H. Stewart, Sr. has continued to change this world for the better.
Congenial and warm as always, Pastor Stewart looks back at his time in ministry, as a respected civic rights leader, proponent of immigration reform, social justice, equality, and at his 48 years serving as pastor at the historic First Institutional Baptist Church. More recently, he&rsquo;s embracing his role as grandpa.
Pastor Stewart&rsquo;s name is synonymous with the six-year battle to pass the Martin Luther King holiday in Arizona. He has a reputation for dealing with conflict with honor &ndash; but he&rsquo;s not above challenging the status quo.
He has impacted lives, and he has impacted history. His philosophy is to see the Christ in every person he meets.
Pastor Stewart continues working to fulfill the last line of the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance: liberty and justice for all.
Click here to learn more about Pastor Stewart and First Institutional Baptist, click here: <a href="https://www.fibcaz.org/pastor-emeritus">https://www.fibcaz.org/pastor-emeritus</a>
Original air date: December 11, 2025.

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