The Meeting Room: Recent Episodes
Caren Falconer and Hayley Philander
We are two friends committed to the work of anti-racism in the South African context. This is our journey as we share tough conversations with the brave women who have stepped up into this space.
Hello, and welcome back to The Meeting Room conversations. Today, we have a different kind of episode. South Africa, having just held our recent 7th democratic elections on May 29th, has a great deal to work out, face, deal with , talk about. We wanted to have a conversation with some of The Meeting Room women and some guests. In this episode, we invited Nikki and Dylan Groep and Doug Falconer to join us as we unpack something of our hopes , fears, and imaginings for SA 2024.
Climate change part 2. This is the second part of our conversation with Jacqui Tooke.Jacqui shares her journey in becoming conscious with regard to the environment and climate change. Books to read. https://www.amazon.com/Faith-Rooted-Organizing-Mobilizing-Church-Service/dp/0830836616https://www.amazon.com/Planetwise-Dare-Care-Gods-World/dp/1844742512https://www.takealot.com/braiding-sweetgrass/PLID59003921?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA0PuuBhBsEiwAS7fsNejQIUOjGQXRNz_v5YwLA11644bmcVUpM3mCEMOLx32YtQeIaGMQiBoCIlYQAvD_BwEhttps://www.amazon.com/Saving-Us-Climate-Scientists-Healing/dp/1982143835
Climate Change. Join us in conversation with Jacqui Tooke. Jacqui is a friend of The Meeting Room, and in this conversation, she helps us think more deeply , personally, and actively about the environment. Jacqui is a woman of faith in Jesus and she shares how this compels her to act in a way that holds justice at the forefront of her life. For more information. https://extinctionrebellion.org.za/https://www.renewelsieskraal.org.za/https://cjcm.org.za/https://climatejusticecoalition.org/https://thegreenconnection.org.za/https://www.powershiftafrica.org/https://saveoursacredlands.org.za/
In conversation with Megan Choritz. In this first episode of a new season, Hayley Philander and Caren Falconer enjoy a rich discussion with author, actor , playwright, and activist Megan Choritz. The focus of this conversation is framed by the war on Gaza 2024 and Megan, beautifully unpacks for us a deeper understanding of the current situation. She invites the listener on a journey as a South African, Jewish and anti -Zionist. She is a wonderful storyteller and listeners will not be disappointed but instead her story helps unpack many questions as well as suggesting more. Megan is the author of a fictional novel, " Lost Property", available at all book stores and now as an audio book.
We continue to interview Janice King in this second part of the podcast on the state of child protection in South Africa.
In this episode, Hayley Philander and Caren Falconer interview Janice King from The Western Cape Street Children's Forum. It is a raw and honest discussion on the state of child protection in South Africa in general and more specifically with a focus on The Western Cape.
You can contact Janice at www.wcscf.org or WCstreetchild@gmail.com
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In this meaty,.raw and honest conversation, Hayley Philander and Caren Falconer interview Janice King from The Western Cape Street Children's Forum. Janice shares her many years of social worker insights into the state of child protection affairs in the current South African context with a focus on her work with the Street Children's Forum.
You can contact Janice at WCstreetchild@gmail.com or www.wcscf.org
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Conversations in a post Apartheid SA. In this episode, Hayley and Caren spend time talking to Dani Moosajie and Alexa Russell Matthews from Arise. We unpack the work Arise is involved with as well as broader issues facing families in Cape Town. Arisefamily.org or Instagram on ArisefamilysaFeedback @ The Meeting Room on Facebook or the.meeting.room.cpt on Instagram
In this new season, Hayley Philander and Caren Falconer ask the question - in what way has The Meeting Room been a becon of hope?
In this episode we hear from Lelethu Shabangu and Cameron Shabangu on growing up in South Africa,; the journey to their respective professions and what ot means to be black in Cape Town. Cameron is pastor at Red Post student church and Lele can be found at her coaching business- Yoyisaconsulting where she is a life coach. Follow Lelethu on Instagram and on Facebook.
In this episode, Hayley and Caren share some reflections of The Meeting Room, two years down the road. We talk about our expectations, hopes and challenges. Please join us as and leave a comment on our instagram and Facebook pages. What are your experiences ? How can we encourage or support one another on this antiracist journey?
Today Hayley and Caren share a rich and challenging conversation with Minah Koela and Nadine Bowers Du Toit. From women in leadership to what it looks like to be authentic Christ Followers -we laugh and get serious. Minah is the executive director of Gate SA http://www.beautifulgatesouthafrica.org/ and Professor Nadine Bowers Du Toit is part of the Theology department at The University of Stellenbosch. We are grateful for them and to them for this time.
We are extremely excited to share this podcast with you. We shared the morning with Mmberegeni Lithudzha and Sibusiso Pitse ,two young South Africans living out hope in the Cape Town context. We invite you to share the story of why and how a group of young South Africans became involved with a group of Orphanages. A beautiful story. If you would like to contribute to the needs of these homes, please contact Caren.Falconer@gmail.com or Hphilander@mweb.co.za
In this episode we have a beautiful conversation with three of The Meeting Room participants. Gil Marsden , Wendy Appleton and Tammy Irish are our Change-Makers and Hope-Givers for this episode. In it explore what some of the reasons were for joining the journey on The Meeting Room and how TMR has influenced and changed thoughts, attitudes and behaviors.
In this episode we share thoughts with two of our Meeting Room ladies, Georgie and Shelly. These two women form part of our hope and joy for South Africa. In this episode we talk about what brought their journey to The Meeting Room and how has being a part of this brave space grown and challenged them.
Welcome back to The Meeting Room podcast. Today we have a conversation with Lauren Potgieter, who is one of the ladies in The Meeting Room. She is a Hope-Giver and a Change-Maker and she shares her journey of antiracism and with The Meeting Room with us. In this conversation she flags up two organisation's we want to highlight and acknowledge. The first is , The Warehouse Trust , based in Cape Town and the second, also based in Cape Town , is Isiphambano Centre for Biblical Justice. Please do check out the work these two organizations do. Please contact Caren or Hayley for more information on The Meeting Room and follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
In this conversation we are joined again by Jacqui Tooke. Jacqui shares her journey of faith in Jesus and how the social justice conversation collided with her love for him. Please feel free to share this podcast and send us any questions or comments you might have on our instagram or Facebook pages at The Meeting Room.
In this episode we share a glimpse into the life and journey of antiracism with Jacqui Tooke. It is a beautiful discussion full of practical ideas and personal reflections. A must listen.
In this episode we enjoy a conversation with two young women. Hannah and Gabi. We talk about racism at schools and Gender Based Violence. What a refreshing and honest chat. Thank you both. We would love to hear from you. Please message us at Caren.falconer@gmail.com
In this episode, Hayley and Caren share where they are at in the work of antiracism. In it, we share some of our disappointments and our hopes. We would love to hear from you. Contact us via our instagram account @themeetingroom_cpt
In this episode we continue a conversation with Linda Martindale. It is rich and weighty and full of great challenges and ideas for being the change in our beautiful SA.
In these episodes, we get to chat with Linda Martindale, who has become a friend of The Meeting Room. We share these two parts with you to be enjoyed at your leisure. We recorded these outside because of Covid and so please enjoy the garden life sounds along with a great conversation.
In this conversation we connect with two women from The Meeting Room, Chernay and Karen. We talk about the book we are reading together , Another Country by Sharlene Swartz and share how perceptions and relationships have changed. It is a beautiful conversation which is both raw and real.
In this episode we enjoy a deep and personal conversation with Karen Nelson and Dani Moosajie who share their stories and experiences on not only growing up and living in Cape Town but on working in the NGO world.
Join us as we share a deeply personal conversation with Fundiswa. She is a young, dynamic woman living in Cape Town. Fundi challenges us to consider our history, whiteness and diversity. It is a beautiful and honest conversation. Enjoy.
This is a beautiful and honest conversation with two woman on the journey with us in The Meeting Room.
Welcome to The Meeting Room. We are two friends , journeying together to change the narrative born out of a divisive and racist past. We are not alone on the journey and invite you to join the conversation. In this episode, Hayley shares some of her thoughts about growing up in Apartheid SA and where we find ourselves today.