After a shooting at an LDS church in Michigan, Dave started a fundraiser not for the most visible victims—but for the shooter’s family.  In this episode of The Ripple Effect, Jenna Kim Jones explores what happens when compassion leads instead. What began as a quiet, almost uncomfortable idea turned into a powerful moment of generosity and grace. This conversation looks at faith, forgiveness, and the surprising ways kindness can cut through even the darkest moments.

After a shooting at an LDS church in Michigan, Dave started a fundraiser not for the most visible victims&mdash;but for the shooter&rsquo;s family.&nbsp; In this episode of The Ripple Effect, Jenna Kim Jones explores what happens when compassion leads instead. What began as a quiet, almost uncomfortable idea turned into a powerful moment of generosity and grace. This conversation looks at faith, forgiveness, and the surprising ways kindness can cut through even the darkest moments.

What if one small act of kindness could change everything? The Ripple Effect is a heartfelt new interview series that explores the surprising ways compassion, resilience, and service reverberate through people’s lives. Each episode, Jenna Kim Jones sits down with guests who’ve turned ordinary moments into extraordinary impact.Because when we go out of our way to extend compassion and kindness–even to people who might not be our friends–it inspires others to do the same.

With humor, warmth, and a deep sense of curiosity, Jenna uncovers how these stories—of barbers changing more than just their clients’ haircut; of the secret life of leftover hotel soap; of vending machines that dispense just the help someone needs—remind us of something universal: goodness has a way of spreading. The Ripple Effect is more than a podcast. It’s a reminder that YOU can start a ripple that changes everything.

What if one small act of kindness could change everything? The Ripple Effect is a heartfelt new interview series that explores the surprising ways compassion, resilience, and service reverberate through people&rsquo;s lives. Each episode, Jenna Kim Jones sits down with guests who&rsquo;ve turned ordinary moments into extraordinary impact.Because when we go out of our way to extend compassion and kindness&ndash;even to people who might not be our friends&ndash;it inspires others to do the same.
With humor, warmth, and a deep sense of curiosity, Jenna uncovers how these stories&mdash;of barbers changing more than just their clients&rsquo; haircut; of the secret life of leftover hotel soap; of vending machines that dispense just the help someone needs&mdash;remind us of something universal: goodness has a way of spreading. The Ripple Effect is more than a podcast. It&rsquo;s a reminder that YOU can start a ripple that changes everything.

The Ripple Effect with Jenna Kim Jones

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