WEEKEND:How to Build a Church Safety Team (Fast) + Horse-Assisted Grief Support for Kids (Ep 539)
Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson – WEEKEND
Protecting the Flock & Healing the Hurt: Church Security Training + Free Grief Support for Families (Upstate SC)
In today’s show we cover two urgent, hopeful topics for our communities in the Upstate:
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how to protect houses of worship with practical, faith-focused security training, and
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how grieving kids and caregivers can find free support through horse-assisted peer groups.
“Securing Sacred Spaces” (C&C Indoor Range – Sept 25)
Churches, synagogues, and faith-based schools are often labeled “soft targets,” but they don’t have to be. C&C Indoor Range (Asheville Hwy, Boiling Springs — CCIndoorRange.com) is hosting Securing Sacred Spaces on September 25 — a focused, two-hour workshop designed for pastors, ushers/greeters, safety teams, school staff, and volunteers (armed or unarmed, no prior experience required).
What you’ll learn (real-world, church-specific):
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Recognizing pre-attack indicators (behavioral red flags greeters can spot early)
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Emergency Action Plans: evacuation, lockdown, medical response, rally points
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Legal & Liability basics for church safety teams (use of force, carry on church property)
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Insurance: what your policy likely covers — and what it doesn’t
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Team roles that work on Sundays: team lead, door posts, internal rover, medical, comms
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Sample security plan templates for small, medium, and large congregations
Register: CCIndoorRange.com → Training → Securing Sacred Spaces (Sept 25)
Location: C&C Indoor Range, Asheville Hwy, Boiling Springs, SC
Note: Seats are limited.
Quick disclaimer: This segment provides general information, not legal advice. Always follow South Carolina law, your church’s policies, and coordinate with local law enforcement.
Tomorrow’s Rainbow (Free Grief Support • Travelers Rest)
Tomorrow’s Rainbow offers free, twice-monthly grief support groups for children (age 3–18) and their caregivers, now serving families here in the Upstate from Travelers Rest. The program blends clinician-led peer support with on-the-ground interaction with horses (no riding) — a calm, hands-on setting that helps kids regulate big emotions and reconnect with joy.
Who should attend: families experiencing the loss of a loved one or significant trauma.
How it works: age-appropriate groups (Littles, Bigs, Teens) meet twice monthly; caregivers receive support, too.
Extras: “Grief on the Go” and the Coping Academy bring this model to schools, churches, camps, and community partners.
Learn / Enroll / Donate: TomorrowsRainbow.org
Programs are free thanks to community support. If you’re able, consider donating at TomorrowsRainbow.org to keep services accessible to every family that needs them.
Quick Shout-Out — Great American Cleanup
Want a practical way to bless your neighborhood? Check out the Great American Cleanup and plug your group into a local project: https://kab.org/our-signature-programs/great-american-cleanup/
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