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Recent Podcasts


Disaster Preparation: DNN Radio February 2008

Posted on Friday, February 29, 2008 at 06:05 by

This month's podcast features two national disaster response leaders. Interviews are with Diana Rothe-Smith, executive director of the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, and with Bonnie Vollmering, associate director for the domestic emergency response program for Church World Service.


Faith-based Response to Incidents of Public Violence

Posted on Friday, February 29, 2008 at 05:55 by

What is the role of faith-based groups and churches after an incident of public violence? From tragic shootings in municipal meetings, on college campuses, to workplace incidents, it seems nobody is immune to public violence. Guests include Laurie Kraus, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, and Bill King, Lutheran campus minister at Virginia Tech.


Caring for Children Following Disasters

Posted on Saturday, January 19, 2008 at 19:45 by

The January DNN Radio podcast focuses on the needs of children after a disaster, and programs that make a difference in hundreds of young lives every year. Guests are Mike Nevergall, associate for program interpretation for Lutheran Disaster Response, and Judy Bezon, associate director for Children's Disaster Services, a program administered by the Church of the Brethren.


Responding in Washington: DNN Radio Dec. 2007

Posted on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 09:31 by

The DNN Radio December podcast discusses flooding in Washington state as well as long-term recovery from the California wildfires. Guests include Rob Harper, spokesperson for Washington state emergency management; and Denny Nissley, executive director of Christ In Action.


Long-term Recovery from the California Wildfires

Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 at 13:13 by

The DNN Radio November podcast discusses long-term recovery needs in the wake of the California wildfires. Guests discuss the particular challenges related to spiritual care, serving undocumented citizens, and other aspects of long-term recovery. Guests include Beth Goss, a member of the national response team with Presbyterian Disaster Assistance; and Jane Heckles, Conference Minister of the Southern California and Nevada Conference of the United Church of Christ.


Volunteers: The Heart of Long-Term Recovery

Posted on Monday, November 05, 2007 at 17:15 by

Volunteers are at the heart long-term response to Hurricane Katrina. Two volunteer coordinators are interviewed.


Oklahoma ice storm response

Posted on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at 15:59 by


Disaster Child Care program

Posted on Monday, January 08, 2007 at 14:55 by


Katrina's Children program

Posted on Wednesday, January 03, 2007 at 15:08 by


Florida tornadoes

Posted on Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at 15:47 by