Me and Poverty

About Me and Poverty

Me and Poverty is a podcast dedicated to sharing stories of resilience, hope, and transformation. Each episode dives into real-life experiences of overcoming adversity, breaking cycles of poverty, and finding empowerment through faith, determination, and community. Whether you’re navigating challenges yourself or looking for inspiration to help others, this podcast offers practical insights, heartfelt conversations, and a roadmap to creating change. Join host Joe Little as he explores what it means to overcome, inspire, and invest in a brighter future.

Publisher

Joe Little

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Jan 2025

Latest episode

14 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

20 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Jul 2026

   #20 An Interview for Young Entrepreneurial Spirits

   What does it look like to honor your family’s roots while building a bigger future right where you live? It can be done, and Jacob Mullins is living proof.Summary:In this episode of Me and Poverty, we are joined by my childhood neighbor and friend, Jacob Mullins, owner of J&J Window Cleaning. While many think starting a business means launching something completely from scratch on your own, Jacob’s journey is about a different, powerful path: legacy.Originally built by his father, Jacob took over the family business, stepped into the leader's seat, and successfully grew J&J Window Cleaning into what it is today. Growing up right across the road from each other in Eastern Kentucky, we saw firsthand the grit of our families and the incredible support of our community. Today, Jacob is proving that you don’t have to leave your hometown to find success—you can take the foundation laid before you and build something extraordinary.Whether you are a young person wondering how to carry on a family trade, or someone looking for the confidence to scale an existing idea, this episode is your ultimate proof of what is possible when hard work meets respect for your roots.Season Sponsor:This season is proudly sponsored by Appalachia Reach Out (ARO). ARO is on a mission to be "Christ’s love in action," providing vital resources, home repairs, and addiction recovery support across Kentucky and Ohio.🔗 Support their incredible work: https://www.appalachiareachout.comConnect with Joe:Websitewww.joelittleinspires.comIf you believe in the power of family legacy and community support, please share this episode with a friend or young entrepreneur today!

2. 

   28 May 2026

   #19 Believing in Our Hometown: How We Build a Brighter Future Together

   You don’t have to leave your hometown to make a difference in the world. You can start changing your local community right now, right where you are.In this episode of Me and Poverty, we tackle what it actually takes to breathe new life into a struggling community. Joining the conversation is Corey Cassell, Director of Healthcare Administration at Thrive Community Coalition. Growing up together in Eastern Kentucky, we didn't just witness the challenges of poverty, addiction, and lack of resources—we lived them. Today, Corey is leading the charge to transform our home region from the inside out.This isn’t just a podcast episode; it’s a masterclass in grassroots change. Whether you are a young person wondering how to make your voice count, or an adult worker trying to build stronger support systems for local youth, this episode gives you the practical blueprint to step up, take action, and become a community builder.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:- The Relationship Blueprint: Why real community transformation can't be bought—it has to be built, person by person.- The Three Pillars of Impact: How Thrive’s Grow Well, Recover Well, and Work Well framework can be applied to any neighborhood or town.- Empowering the Next Generation: How local youth can transition from feeling stuck to becoming active changemakers.- Uniting the Adults: How schools, local businesses, and churches can form a unified front to protect and support their youth.👉 Get Involved & Access Thrive’s Community Toolkits: https://www.thriveserves.com/Season Sponsor:This season is proudly sponsored by Appalachia Reach Out (ARO). ARO is on a mission to be "Christ’s love in action," providing vital resources, home repairs, and addiction recovery support across Kentucky and Ohio.🔗 Support their incredible work: https://www.appalachiareachout.comConnect with Joe:Websitewww.joelittleinspires.comIf you love your community and want to see it thrive, please hit like, subscribe, and share this episode with a neighbor, teacher, or local leader!

3. 

   5 May 2026

   #18 What Full-Time Ministry Really Looks Like

   Welcome to Me and Poverty, the podcast dedicated to breaking barriers, building bridges, and changing lives—one story at a time.In this episode, host Joseph Little sits down with his friend, Pastor Dwayne Raines, to pull back the curtain on full-time ministry. From his early days running from the call in Eastern Kentucky to over a decade in youth ministry and his current role as a Lead Pastor, Dwayne shares the raw challenges and the "big wins" of serving the church.In this episode, we discuss:How to know if you are being called to ministry.The transition from youth ministry to lead pastoring.The misconception that pastors "only work on Sundays."Balancing family life while being "on the clock" 24/7.The power of mentorship and showing up for the next generation.A Huge Thank You to Our Season Sponsor!This season is proudly sponsored by Appalachia Reach Out (ARO). ARO is on a mission to be "Christ’s love in action," providing vital resources, home repairs, and addiction recovery support across Kentucky and Ohio.🔗 Support their incredible work: https://www.appalachiareachout.comConnect with Joe:Websitewww.joelittleinspires.comIf this episode helped you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who works with youth.And remember — keep sharing stories.

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YouTube views

25,296

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 24 / 100

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Quality

20

Social presence

0

YouTube

72

Engagement

0

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