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Guest Cristina Colunga, Parent Sector representative, discusses her role as a parent in community-level change thereby reducing underage drinking and substance misuse by youth. She is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater Grace Community Church in Elgin, IL) and Gil Feliciano (staff) of the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin.

Guests Kate McCormack and Anna Czerniak of the Kane County Health Department discuss youth trends, mental health and substance misuse. They are joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater Grace Community Church in Elgin, IL) and Gil Feliciano (staff) of the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin.

Guests Kaira Klingler & Abbie Lee of the Illinois Human Performance Project discuss substance misuse and it's effects on body's performance. They are joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater Grace Community Church in Elgin, IL) and Gil Feliciano (staff) of the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin.

Guest David Kaptain, Mayor of Elgin, Illinois, discusses the state of Elgin Illinois, Elgin's youth and substance use. He is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater Grace Community Church in Elgin, IL) and Gil Feliciano (staff) of the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin.

Guest Nicole Lewis of Ecker Center for Behavioral Health, discusses their role in intervention via counseling and therapy in both adults and teens. She is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater Grace Community Church in Elgin, IL), Jared Erickson (staff) and Gil Feliciano (staff) of the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin.

Guest Gabi Vargas and AJ of Poiema Studios , discuss their role in Suicide Prevention, Mental Health and how they are helping the youth. She is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater Grace Community Church in Elgin, IL), Jared Erickson (staff) and Gil Feliciano (staff) of the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin.

Guest Tina Link of Advocate Sherman Hospital, discusses their role in DFC coalition support as they reduce underage drinking and substance misuse by youth. He is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater Grace Community Church in Elgin, IL), Jared Erickson (staff) and Gil Feliciano (staff) of the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin.

Guest Jeremy Doggett, CW3 at the Illinois National Guard, discusses their role in DFC coalition support as they reduce underage drinking and substance misuse by youth. He is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater Grace Community Church in Elgin, IL), Jared Erickson (staff) and Gil Feliciano (staff) of the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin.

Guest and Bolivian native Gabriela Baker discusses cultural competency, volunteerism and her role in community-level change thereby reducing underage drinking and substance misuse by youth. She is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater Grace Community Church in Elgin, IL), Jared Erickson (staff) and Gil Feliciano (staff) of the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin.

Guest Jenny Wagner of the Northern Illinois Recovery Center discusses prevention and intervention and their role in community-level change thereby reducing underage drinking and substance misuse by youth. She is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater Grace Community Church in Elgin, IL), Jared Erickson (staff) and Gil Feliciano (staff) of the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin.

Guest Michaelangelo Herrera, Real Estate Broker at Baird & Warner in Algonquin, discusses their role in community-level change thereby reducing underage drinking and substance misuse by youth. She is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater Grace Community Church in Elgin, IL), Jared Erickson (staff) and Gil Feliciano (staff) of the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin.

Guest Lorena Nuñez, Community Outreach Coordinator at Greater Family Health in Elgin, discusses their role in community-level change thereby reducing underage drinking and substance misuse by youth. She is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater Grace Community Church in Elgin, IL), Jared Erickson (staff) and Gil Feliciano (staff) of the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin.