In this episode of Inspire West Michigan, Josh Bytwerk shares how his faith has shaped his leadership journey and fuels an open invitation for others to step in, serve, and be part of meaningful, life-changing work in the community.
Josh knows that real change doesn’t come from quick fixes—it comes from relationships, dignity, and walking alongside people for the long haul. As Executive Director of Love in Action, he’s helping reshape how our community responds to poverty, creating pathways to stability through compassion and connection.
Timecodes:
00:01:23 – How Josh got connected to Love in Action and what drew him back in 2015
00:02:51 – The staggering growth of food insecurity: from 4,500 to 16,000 annual pantry visits
00:16:07 – Breaking down Love in Action’s housing programs and how they help people move from homelessness to independence
00:22:33 – Why isolation is the hidden crisis behind poverty and how connection changes everything
00:42:01 – What’s next for Love in Action: student mentoring, housing expansion, and Community Haven
