DoorWays® Ministry Podcast

When Poverty Steals Teen Hope: Inside the unseen struggle of teens growing up with less

Ric Shields Season 4 Episode 43

Poverty isn’t always visible—but for many teens in rural communities, it shapes every part of life. In this episode, Ric Shields talks with counselor Jessica Dixon-Neal about the unseen challenges young people face when access to care, resources, and opportunity is out of reach. Together, they share stories of resilience and remind us that consistent compassion can help restore hope where it’s hardest to find.