Ron Turner talks with Daniel Deffenbaugh, founder and director of the 10-42 Project, serving Newton and communities across Iowa by providing peer support, resources, and long-term wellness solutions for first responders and their families. Deffenbaugh discusses the 10-42 Project’s services, including peer-to-peer support, crisis intervention, spiritual care, training outreach, and family support. He also provides insight into the organization’s mission, the gaps in responder wellness that led to its founding, and the importance of early, ongoing support. Deffenbaugh outlines future plans to expand services and build a dedicated first-responder refuge in Iowa. Listeners will hear a powerful story of recovery that shows how peer support can literally save lives. (https://www.10-42project.org)
Original airdate: 2/8/2026
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Ron joined K-LOVE in 2023 and he covers Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin, portions of NE and NJ, including major markets Chicago, Detroit, and Philadelphia.
