Lunch for the Soul

Eight years ago, Marie Perez's son Jacob was diagnosed with leukemia and another rare disease. Perez says the power of prayer helped Jacob make a recovery that saw him play sports and graduate near the top of his class.

Boys and Girls Country has been serving children for more than 50 years. The safe haven in northwest Houston offers a comforting home for children who have nowhere else to go.

Tisa Alderete was first diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Then, she had to undergo a double lung transplant. Then she was diagnosed with breast cancer and had a double mastectomy and chemo. How she keeps a positive attitude through it all!!!

A teenager from Honduras made a promise decades ago, that if she survived her trek to the United States, she would help Americans in every way possible. Decades later, Nery Salazar is still living up to that promise, helping make the future brighter for thousands of people in Richmond.

The Andruss family from the Bryan/College Station area thought their daughter was going to be wheelchair-bound for life because of spina bifida, but they traveled to Houston for specialized care during pregnancy. It turned out to be such a success story - their daughter recently won a medal in the Special Olympics.

A local facility dedicated to treating women with substance abuse issues is expanding, opening a new clinic that provides a safe haven, support, and medication to prevent withdrawal symptoms—allowing mothers to heal alongside their children.

A family of six is finally finding relief after being uprooted due to toxic mold. As Texas faces the highest mold counts in the nation, their story sheds light on a serious issue affecting many homes.

Theo Boyd suffered four major losses in her life, within a matter of a few years, including her parents. Her grief was unimaginable, but she turned her pain into purpose by offering six tips to help other people who are grieving. Grief doesn't just happen after death - it can range from losing a job or even finances during inflation, or the loss of a pet, and she hopes her knowing words of advice will help them, as well.

Emily Campbell's dream of having children was shattered when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in her early 30's. Now she says, "Not These Ovaries" through her non-profit to help find a cure for other women. She shares how her faith keeps her uplifted during the challenging times.

In this episode of Lunch for the Soul, Melissa Wilson speaks with Tyler Coleman, the founder of Misfits Mission, an organization focused on providing women who are recently out of jail with a second chance of life at 'The Hiding Place'.

Precious 5-year-old Olin Lewis' family travels 100 miles round-trip from Katy to Clear Lake to see a kidney specialist at UTMB for his rare disease. They're raising awareness to everyone about early warning signs of kidney problems

Tom O'Driscoll donated one of his kidneys and 60% of his liver to complete strangers to save their lives! Now he's on a new mission by backing a bill to try to save hundreds of thousands more.

Hazel Jackson turned her life into ministry after her young son was killed in a motorcycle crash in Stafford years ago. She has shared his life and legacy through a special scholarship program in his beloved name the past 20 years.