Some churches are struggling in these difficult economic times as they face layoffs, foreclosure, distress sales, and other signs of serious financial trouble. (Originally aired June 19, 2009)

Saint Nicholas is remembered by Christians on December 6 as a protector of those in need and a model of the true meaning of Christmas. (Originally aired December 19, 2008)

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Roman Catholic Archbishop Donald Wuerl discusses the DC City Council’s December 1 vote on gay marriage and how that may affect his church’s social service and charity work.

Watch Candy Hill, senior vice president of Catholic Charities USA, discuss the growing problem of hunger in America.

Watch excerpts from Bread for the World’s November 23 press conference in Washington, DC on creating jobs that will fight poverty and climate change.

"More is not better," according South Florida hospital CEO Brian Keely. "We know that more health care services can result in lower levels of care." (Originally aired July 24, 2009)

For this Grammy-nominated singer and Seventh-day Adventist pastor, music is both a ministry and "the most powerful way of impressing the human mind with hope." (Originally aired April 10, 2009)

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In Afghanistan, observes Georgetown University professor John Langan, “we are forced to fight in cautious and disagreeable ways” and “we never get very far from the possibility of tragedy.”