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Good Work West Texas

What happens when ordinary people decide to do something extraordinary—right where they live? Good Work! West Texas shines a light on those who roll up their sleeves, step into the needs around them, and quietly transform their communities. From nonprofit leaders and small business owners to volunteers and neighbors next door, this podcast shares stories of service, grit, and hope across the Permian Basin. Hosted by Cindy Payton alongside Leslie Crisp - driven by a desire for community and

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00:52:57

Senior Life Midland — Serving 5 Million Meals and...

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2025/10/30

n this episode of Good Work West Texas, hosts Cindy Payton and Leslie Crisp sit down with Kathleen Kirwan-Haynie, Executive Director of Senior Life Midland, and Saul Herrera, who has served the organization for over 30 years.They share heartwarming stories of connection, compassion, and community through programs like Meals on Wheels, the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, and the Foster Grandparent initiative. From delivering over five million meals to providing purpose for volunteers of all ages,

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00:58:11

Giving a Voice to the Visually Impaired | Recording...

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2025/10/17

In this episode of Good Work West Texas, hosts Cindy Payton and Leslie Crisp sit down with Rachel Stone, Executive Director of the Recording Library of West Texas, and Anthony Rodriguez, board member and HR leader, to explore how this remarkable organization brings words to life for people who can’t see them.Since 1963, the Recording Library of West Texas has served individuals across the region — from Midland and Odessa to Tennessee — providing free audio recordings of newspapers, books, ads, and

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00:59:54

Feeding Midland with Love | Inside Breaking Bread...

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2025/10/09

In this episode of Good Work West Texas, hosts Cindy Payton and Leslie Crisp sit down with Shirley Almanza, Executive Director of Breaking Bread Kitchen, to discuss how this Midland-based organization is changing lives—one meal at a time.What began in 1986 with a single man feeding people from the back of his pickup has become a thriving community where compassion and dignity meet daily needs. Shirley shares heartfelt stories about the guests they serve, the volunteers who make it all possible, and

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00:40:09

How Midland Christian School Builds Servant Leaders

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2025/10/02

In this episode of Good Work West Texas, hosts Cindy Payton and Leslie Crisp sit down with Kresha Grizzard, Campus Minister at Midland Christian School. Kresha shares her journey from teaching and coaching to ministry, and how she helps lead the school’s Mission Week — a powerful program where students serve locally, nationally, and internationally.From discovering personal gifts to finding identity in Christ, Kresha explains how Mission Week transforms lives and creates a ripple effect in the

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00:51:25

Fixing Foster Care in West Texas with One Accord

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2025/09/25

In this week’s episode of Good Work West Texas, hosts Cindy Payton and Leslie Crisp sit down with Brandon Logan and Matt Waller of One Accord.One Accord is tackling the challenges of foster care and child welfare in West Texas—supporting families, preventing separation, and providing hope for children in the system. Brandon and Matt share their powerful personal journeys, how One Accord was formed, and the role of community, churches, and neighbors in creating lasting impact.From foster care

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00:45:31

Building Community Through Service with Kristine...

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2025/08/28

In this episode of Good Work West Texas, hosts Cindy Payton and Lesie Crisp sit down with Kristine Busse, staff member at Stonegate Fellowship, to talk about her journey from growing up in Alaska to making Midland, Texas her home. Kristine shares how her upbringing in a family deeply rooted in church service inspired her lifelong passion for mobilizing others.She reflects on the importance of inspiring rather than instructing, and how that philosophy has guided her work in mobilizing volunteers both

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00:49:12

Building a Better Midland Texas with Yoshi Pradhan...

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2025/08/01

In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Good Work West Texas, hosts Cindy Payton and Leslie Crisp sit down with two incredibly community-minded leaders, Jay and Yoshi, for a conversation about calling, purpose, and what it really means to serve.Yoshi, a petroleum engineer, YouTuber, podcaster, and coach, shares how she chose to make Midland home—not once, but twice—and how her journey led her to become a passionate advocate for giving back through nonprofits and mentorship. Jay, a former faculty

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00:52:44

Helping Families Rebuild: Midland Fair Havens &...

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2025/07/17

In this episode of Good Work West Texas, hosts Cindy Payton and Leslie Crisp sit down with two local leaders whose organizations are creating generational impact across the Permian Basin.DiAnn Koehl Whigham, Executive Director of Midland Fair Havens, shares how transitional housing and life-skills programs are helping single mothers break cycles of abuse, poverty, and instability.Joey Hopkins, Executive Director of Midland Habitat for Humanity, explains how 0% mortgages and sweat equity are turning

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00:50:34

Building Faith Through Sports: Fellowship of...

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2025/07/10

In this episode of Good Work West Texas, hosts Cindy Payton and Leslie Crisp sit down with Tori Martinez and Talor Nunez from the Permian Basin Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) to share how coaches, athletes, and communities are being transformed through faith and discipleship.Tori and Talor open up about their personal FCA journeys, the power of student-led huddles, and how FCA's disciple-making tools are equipping the next generation of leaders—from junior high to college. They discuss

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00:45:06

From Trauma to Triumph: The Mission of Basin Dream...

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2025/06/26

In this episode of Good Work West Texas, presented by Every Neighbor, hosts Cindy Payton and Leslie Crisp sit down with Tina Gillihan and Stephanie Hart of Basin Dream Center, a life-changing nonprofit serving vulnerable young adults in the Permian Basin.Tina and Stephanie share how their personal stories of trauma and healing led them to build a safe, empowering home for 17 to 26-year-olds facing homelessness, aging out of foster care, or escaping unsafe environments. Hear powerful stories of

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00:35:01

Inside the Volunteer Powerhouse at Midland Health

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2025/06/19

In this episode of Good Work West Texas, hosts Cindy Payton and Leslie Crisp sit down with Jackie Geiling, Director of Auxiliary Services at Midland Health, for a heartfelt conversation about the power of volunteering, the evolution of hospital auxiliary services, and the community spirit that defines Midland, Texas.Jackie shares how Midland Health’s auxiliary has grown from “candy stripers” to a vibrant, multigenerational force supporting patients, families, and hospital staff. From 14-year-old

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00:50:55

Teen F.L.O.W: Empowering Midland’s Youth Through...

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2025/06/13

Welcome to the very first episode of Good Work West Texas, a podcast from Every Neighbor hosted by Cindy Payton and Leslie Crisp. In this premiere episode, we’re joined by special guests Jainah Clark, Executive Director of Teen F.L.O.W., and board member Kristina Leigh Johnson.Jainah shares her inspiring journey from Dallas to Midland and how she felt called to serve teens through a ministry with an existing foundation. Now in its 25th year, Teen F.L.O.W. focuses on leadership development through

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