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As the sun rises, so does hope. Welcome to Sunrise & Beyond, the podcast from Sunrise Children's Services. At Sunrise, we believe every new day brings new opportunities to change the lives of children and families. And beyond the headlines... beyond the statistics... and beyond the challenges... are the people who are shaping the future of child welfare. Join us as we sit down with the leaders, innovators, advocates and changemakers whose vision and compassion are transforming lives and strengthening families.

Recent Episodes

OCT 16, 2026

Kinship Care in Kentucky | Sen. Julie Raque Adams & Norma Hatfield | Sunrise & Beyond Ep. 3

Did you know that 60,000 children woke up today in Kentucky living in kinship care—being raised by grandparents, aunts, uncles, or other family members because they couldn't stay at home? That's enough children to fill an entire college football stadium. In Episode 3 of Sunrise and Beyond, host Dr. Terry Brooks sits down with State Senator Julie Raque Adams and statewide kinship advocate Norma Hatfield for a powerful, deeply moving conversation on the state of kinship care in th...

32 MIN

SEP 29, 2026

A Voice for Kentucky’s Children | ft. State Auditor Allison Ball | Sunrise & Beyond Episode 2

What happens when state accountability meets a deep commitment to Kentucky's children? In Episode 2 of Sunrise and Beyond, host Dr. Terry Brooks welcomes Kentucky State Auditor Allison Ball and Sunrise Children’s Services President Dale Suttles for an urgent, high-stakes discussion on state accountability and child welfare. Auditor Ball opens up about her personal journey—from growing up under the spiritual influence of Dr. Charles Stanley to her "mailbox moment" deciding to run...

41 MIN

AUG 11, 2026

Protecting the Next Generation | AG Russell Coleman + President Dale Suttles | Sunrise & Beyond Ep 1

In the inaugural episode of Sunrise and Beyond, host Dr. Terry Brooks sits down with Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman and Sunrise Children’s Services President Dale Suttles. Together, they dive deep into the most urgent issues facing children and families today—from the hidden dangers of social media algorithms and digital platforms to the evolving fight against the drug crisis across the Commonwealth. General Coleman candidly shares his personal journey of faith, overcoming life-al...

39 MIN