Surviving Bad Episodes from 2023

Show #46 Children with a Future Balanced on Fragile Hopes Susan Work – CCEO Emeritus, Holy Family Ministries Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, yet we have systemic biases and barriers that neglect innocent children. If we are to live up to our potential as a

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Surviving Bad Episodes from 2022

Show #48 Becoming Ourselves – A Reason for Hope Reverend Dr. Charles Infelt Reverend Dr. Charles Infelt, whose journey from Waverly Iowa to the inner City of Chicago has given him a reason for hope, optimism and a path to becoming ourselves in a chaotic world. Show

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Surviving Bad Episodes from 2021

Show #51 A Matter of Faith. Survival, Hope & Inspiration. With a little help from our friends at Lutheran Church of Hope we can face adversity and explore the revelation of healing and inspiration with a practical faith-based approach.   Show #50 Doctors, Superpowers and You. The

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Surviving Bad Episodes from 2013

Show #8 Drugs and Children: Secrets for Parents on location in Conrad, Iowa to talk Media Literacy Show   Show #7 Drugs, alcohol, and all forms of risky behavior are especially dangerous to the developing brain. A prominent child psychologist and an expert in brain injury share

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Surviving Bad Episodes From 2020

  Show #36 A Reality Check for the Holidays. Celebrations can cover up a lot of stressors, but after the party is over reality happens. These can be tough times for families. Are you prepared? Our experts will help you figure it out. Show   Show #35

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Surviving Bad Special – Watch Entire Show

A Special Edition of Surviving Bad: Iowa Students Speak Out on Alcohol, Marijuana and Vaping. Filmed at MFL MarMac HS in Monona, Iowa with a live audience, students share their innermost thoughts and fears of the high-risk activities they encounter. Here is the Press Release: CEDAR RAPIDS,

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Surviving Bad – Students and Teachers Share Views on High-Risk Activities

This weekend! Watch students and teachers from MFL MarMac HS share personal views on high-risk activities Iowa’s youth face today on #MC22’s one-hour special episode of “Surviving Bad.” Hosted by Peter Komendowski. Thursday, May 16 at 7pm Friday, May 17 at 3:30pm Saturday, May 18 at 10am

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Surviving Bad Episodes From 2019

Show #12 The Prison System. You might think prison is a dark and hopeless place. At the Iowa Department of Corrections they seem to be focused on hope and inspiration as well as rehabilitation – that is an interesting twist that every Iowan should know about. Show

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Surviving Bad Episodes from 2017

Show #12 Women of the National Guard: Today’s military woman has more opportunity and responsibility. It’s not about man or woman – it’s about who’s best for the job. Watch women of the Iowa National Guard sound off on life as a soldier. Show Show #11 Children

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