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Lori Adams-Brown
This podcast is a celebration of differences, and a space to discuss how in learning about our differences we discover how we all can benefit from simply listening to and learning from each other. Join us on a deep dive into conversations about how our differences can help us all make a world of difference. We discuss diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging as it relates to cultures around the globe, and how we can join together in synergy to make a difference that lasts and is sustainable.
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Uncover the shocking reality of the Southern Baptist Convention’s actions with clergy sexual abuse survivor, Christa Brown. From disturbing cover-ups to unexpected alliances, her story will make you question everything you thought you knew. Stay tuned for a powerful journey…
Do you want to understand how survivors of religious trauma are finding the strength to reclaim their lives and make a difference? Join us as we explore a story of resilience, transformation, and healing in the face of religious abuse…
Hey there, difference makers and global leaders! Ever feel like you’ve been told to just “toughen up” when facing life’s challenges? Maybe you’ve tried to push through the pain and suffering, only to find yourself feeling overwhelmed and exhausted? If…
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Does this sound familiar? Have you ever felt the pressure of unrealistic expectations weighing you down, leaving you questioning your worth? It’s a struggle many of us face, especially as women, and it can be incredibly disheartening. But what if…
Unlearning silence isn’t just about finding your voice; it’s about recognizing the ways we’ve all been complicit in silencing others. And the surprising insights from a Harvard lecturer will have you rethinking the impact of silence in your world. Join…
Did you know that the Equal Rights Amendment, aimed at guaranteeing equal rights regardless of sex, has not yet been enshrined in the US Constitution? It’s a surprising reality, especially when considering the global efforts for women’s equality. In this…
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Uncover the shocking truth behind a pastor’s arrest and the toxic systems in faith communities. Join me as we dive deep into a Twitter thread that reveals the dark underbelly of abuse, manipulation, and cover-ups within religious institutions. You won’t…
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Do you want to see a positive shift within religious communities, addressing the damaging effects of abuse? Are you eager to create change and raise awareness within faith communities? Join us as we welcome guest Sarah Stankorb, who will share the solution to achieving increased awareness and action in addressing abuse within religious contexts. Together, let's work towards a transformative outcome, where the harmful effects of abuse within faith communities are recognized and addressed.
My special guest is Sarah Stankorb
Sarah Stankorb is not just a journalist; she's an advocate for the unseen and unheard. Her remarkable talent transcends reporting, establishing her as a genuine voice of change within society. Her work resonates with empathy - sketching heart-touching narratives in renowned publications such as The Washington Post and New York Times. In her latest book, 'Disobedient Women', Sarah unveils the deeply haunting experiences of abuse suffered within faith communities. This isn't the limit of her prowess - with qualifications from the University of Chicago's Divinity School and Westminster College, Sarah brings an enriched, well-rounded perspective to her work. Her compassion and zeal are inspiring, and her book was already making an impact with those who pre-ordered before the release date. The online reckoning has brought together a community of wounded survivors, revealing the commonality of their experiences and the need for healing and reform within faith communities. - Sarah Stankorb In this episode, you will be able to: * Peel back the taboos surrounding exploitation hidden in the folds of religion. * Contemplate the societal constructs that endorse gender limitations within evangelical communities. * Recognize the long-term impact of abuse masked in the garb of spiritual beliefs. * Appreciate the role of online platforms in forging a solidarity among survivors of abuse. * Galvanize the need to uplift silenced voices of women, a vital step for inclusive religious spaces.
The resources mentioned in this episode are: * Pre-order Sarah Stankorb's new book, Disobedient Women: How a Small Group of Faithful Women Exposed Abuse, Brought Down Powerful Pastors, and Started an Evangelical Reckoning on her website or through major online book retailers. * Follow Sarah Stankorb on social media (Twitter, Instagram, Threads) for updates on her book release and other writings. * Read Sarah Stankorb's articles and essays on women's issues, faith, and culture in publications like the Washington Post, New York Times, Vogue, Marie Claire, Glamour, and O Magazine. * Explore Sarah Stankorb's previous works, including her award-winning article Rape Culture Lives Here. * Support the Society of Professional Journalists and the Religion News Association, of which Sarah Stankorb is a member. * Consider studying ethics, religion, history, or philosophy at the University of Chicago's Divinity School or Westminster College, where Sarah Stankorb graduated with honors. * Reflect on the impact of silencing and the importance of using your voice, inspired by Sarah Stankorb's personal experience with a vocal disorder. * Challenge toxic theology and harmful narratives
It's long overdue to recognize women in this way that have been trailblazing reform in these faith-based environments. - Sarah Stankorb
The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:02 - Introduction,
00:01:22 - Sarah Stankorb's Background,
00:03:00 - Unique Perspective on Religion,
00:06:04 - Personal Experience of Silencing,
00:10:09 - Birth of a Counter Movement,
00:13:58 - Damage to Women in Evangelical Worlds,
00:18:51 - The Intensity of Abuse Paired with Faith,
00:22:31 - The Impact of Spiritual Abuse,
00:26:13 - The Online Reckoning and #MeToo,
00:30:20 - The Revelation of Widespread Abuse,
00:37:36 - The Impact of Silencing Women,
00:38:44 - Lack of Attention to Women Leaving the Church,
00:41:10 - Reasons for the Lack of Attention,
00:42:12 - Ignoring the Issue in Megachurches,
00:53:44 - DBT Therapy and Moving Forward,
00:54:10 - Being a Part of Change,
00:54:45 - Gratitude and Appreciation,
00:55:30 - Crucial Time in the History of the Church,
00:56:10 - Strength in Community,
Unmasking spiritual maltreatment within faith communities. The podcast accentuates the worsening impact of abuse once it becomes intertwined with faith. Victims don't face just physical or emotional trauma, but also spiritual distress as their belief systems get manipulated. This unique form of trauma is often neglected and needs equal recognition as other forms of mistreatment
There's a power in women's stories, in elevating their voices and shedding light on the abuse and marginalization they've experienced. - Sarah Stankorb
Timestamped summary of this episode:
00:00:02 - Introduction,
Lori Adams Brown introduces the podcast and guest Sarah Stankorb, highlighting her new book "Disobedient Women" and her work reporting on women's issues, particularly within evangelical communities.
00:01:22 - Sarah Stankorb's Background,
Sarah Stankorb's extensive background as a journalist and her passion for elevating the voices of those who have been discarded, abused, and marginalized. She discusses her personal experience with being silenced and how it has influenced her work.
00:03:00 - Unique Perspective on Religion,
Sarah Stankorb shares her unique perspective as an agnostic who loves talking to people about religion. She is drawn to people with different worldviews and uses writing to amplify their voices.
00:06:04 - Personal Experience of Silencing,
Sarah Stankorb discusses her vocal disorder and the early treatments that silenced her. She reflects on the importance of using her voice and helping others amplify their voices through her writing.
00:10:09 - Birth of a Counter Movement,
Sarah Stankorb discusses her coverage of women questioning and calling out Christian patriarchy within evangelical communities. She realizes the deeper connection between these women's experiences and the rise of white Christian evangelical nationalism, particularly after the events of January 6th.
00:13:58 - Damage to Women in Evangelical Worlds,
Sarah Stankorb highlights the damage caused to women within evangelical communities, including the pressure to conform to a
00:18:51 - The Intensity of Abuse Paired with Faith,
The discussion explores the unique intensity of abuse when it is paired with faith. The concept of abuse being within one's worldview and sanctioned by God adds an extra layer of damage and control. Spiritual abuse can be especially damaging as survivors not only have to recover from the abuse itself but also from the betrayal of their faith.
00:22:31 - The Impact of Spiritual Abuse,
The conversation delves into the profound impact of spiritual abuse, particularly in the context of faith communities. It is noted that spiritual abuse is often the hardest part to heal from and can involve emotional, verbal, psychological, and financial abuse. The discussion highlights the difficulty of speaking out against abusers who are idolized within religious communities.
00:26:13 - The Online Reckoning and #MeToo,
The power of the online reckoning, exemplified by the #MeToo and #ChurchToo movements, is discussed. Online platforms have provided a space for survivors to realize their wounds are not solitary, but rather part of a larger community. This collective awareness has exposed systemic problems within institutions and has the potential to drive reform.
00:30:20 - The Revelation of Widespread Abuse,
The conversation explores how the internet has revealed the pervasiveness of abuse within various communities. Survivors connecting online have realized that their experiences are not isolated incidents but part of a larger systemic issue. This revelation can be both painful and empowering, leading to a loss of trust in institutions and a call for reform.
00:37:36 - The Impact of Silencing Women,
Silencing women and calling them disobedient when they don't follow man-made rules leads to toxicity in communities. Women have traditionally played a significant role in religious spaces, but they are now leaving in large numbers, signaling a potential decline in faith. This trend should be a cause for concern and addressed in churches.
00:38:44 - Lack of Attention to Women Leaving the Church,
The departure of women from the church has been a personal obsession for the guest for many years. Despite the significant number of women leaving, there has been a lack of attention and willingness to address this issue. Women's departure means losing a connection to the next generation of believers and the essential glue that holds the community together.
00:41:10 - Reasons for the Lack of Attention,
The guest is unsure why there is little concern about the departure of women from the church. It could be because some view the departing women as irritating or critical, or it may simply be a lack of care. However, the decline of women in the church should be a cause for panic, not indifference.
00:42:12 - Ignoring the Issue in Megachurches,
The guest shares her experience of trying to bring up the issue of people leaving the church in a megachurch but being shut down. Some megachurch pastors may avoid addressing this issue because it raises uncomfortable questions about their success and whether they have received God's favor.
00:53:44 - DBT Therapy and Moving Forward,
The host encourages the use of DBT therapy alongside the discussion to provide comfort during difficult topics. She emphasizes the importance of not turning a blind eye and creating a safe space for future generations.
00:54:10 - Being a Part of Change,
The host emphasizes that we have a chance to not be complicit and to actively participate in creating positive change. She invites listeners to join their voices and differences to make a difference together.
00:54:45 - Gratitude and Appreciation,
The host expresses gratitude for the listeners and their willingness to sit with the pain and suffering, as well as for their support in finding a way forward. She encourages listeners to join the Patreon community for more in-depth discussions.
00:55:30 - Crucial Time in the History of the Church,
The conversation highlights the significance of the current time in the history of the Church. It encourages those within the Church and those outside of it to come together and help create positive change.
00:56:10 - Strength in Community,
The host uses the analogy of redwood trees linking their roots underground to emphasize the strength and resilience that comes from the community. It encourages listeners to stand together and support each other through difficult times.
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Discover the shocking truth about toxic work environments and the defense mechanism that keeps us blind to the abuse. Join host Lori Adams-Brown as she interviews whistleblower Amy Fritz, who exposes the dark underbelly of a faith-based organization, leaving you questioning who you can trust and what lies beneath the surface of your own workplace.
In this episode, you will be able to: * Discover the need for addressing unhealthy work conditions prevalent in faith-driven spaces. * Grasp how turning a blind eye to betrayal contributes to toxic workplaces. * Unearth the complex process of reconciling faith with the practices of Christian authorities and groups. * Recognize the extensive impact of harmful work conditions on employees and their families. * Know the vital role of opposing maltreatment and backing individuals on their journey of faith.
My special guest is Amy Fritz
Meet Amy Fritz: a champion for people who have found themselves wrapped up in toxic work environments and a tireless advocate for the exposure of complicated coping mechanisms like betrayal blindness. Drawing from her personal journey and deeply-rooted faith, Amy has turned the lessons from her experiences into a brave and confronting podcast, “Untangled Faith”. Here, she illuminates the pervasive issues often hidden in the background of workplaces, offering understanding, solidarity and hope to those battling similar demons. Amy personifies the transformative power of speaking out, keeping her faith at the heart of all she does.
The resources mentioned in this episode are: * Check out Amy Fritz's podcast, Untangled Faith, for community, encouragement, and anti-gaslighting support for those who have had difficult experiences with toxic work environments and churches. * Attend Podcast Movement in Denver in August to meet both Amy Fritz and Lori Adams-Brown, and connect with other podcast hosts and industry professionals. * Read Jennifer Fried's book, Blind to Betrayal, to gain a deeper understanding of betrayal blindness and its impact on individuals in toxic environments. * Explore the concept of Darvo (deny, attack, reverse victim and offender) coined by the same person who introduced the term betrayal blindness. This can help shed light on manipulative tactics used in toxic environments. * Reflect on the potential costs of staying in a toxic work environment or church, such as the loss of income, community, and relationships. Consider seeking professional guidance or support in making difficult decisions. * Take steps to recognize betrayal blindness
Betrayal blindness can prevent us from recognizing toxic work environments and the harm they can cause. - Amy Fritz
The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:02 - Introduction,
00:01:19 - Amy's Background and Podcast,
00:07:46 - Betrayal Blindness,
00:12:36 - Impact on Relationships and Community,
00:14:57 - Amy's Experience with Ramsey Solutions,
00:16:49 - Volunteering Information and Admin Duties,
00:18:35 - Gossip and Negative Feedback,
00:20:00 - Toxic Culture and Cover-ups,
00:22:25 - Resignation and Lies,
00:27:06 - Image Management and Abuse,
00:32:56 - Dave's Endorsement of Timeshare Exit Team,
00:35:29 - Untangling Faith and Trust in Institutions,
00:37:47 - Permission to Question and Leave Institutions,
00:39:42 - Navigating Toxicity in Faith Institutions,
00:42:24 - Amy's Contact Information,
Seeing hard things requires making difficult decisions and facing the high costs that come with it. - Amy Fritz
Timestamped summary of this episode:
00:00:02 - Introduction,
This episode features guest Amy Fritz, host of the Untangled Faith Podcast. Amy shares her experience of being married to someone who worked in a toxic work environment and how it led her to start her own podcast. She discusses the concept of betrayal blindness and the challenges of speaking out against abuse and toxic environments.
00:01:19 - Amy's Background and Podcast,
Amy talks about her podcast, Untangled Faith, which provides a community for those who have had difficult experiences with their faith. She shares her own journey of disillusionment with the church and the impact of toxic pastors and plagiarism in sermons. Amy emphasizes her passion for speaking out against unhealthy practices in faith-based spaces.
00:07:46 - Betrayal Blindness,
Amy explains the concept of betrayal blindness and how it can prevent individuals from recognizing toxic situations. She shares her own experience of betrayal blindness and the fear of losing income and community if she spoke out against her husband's toxic work environment. Amy expresses empathy for others in similar situations and acknowledges the complexity of making difficult decisions.
00:12:36 - Impact on Relationships and Community,
Amy discusses the impact of toxic work environments and faith organizations on relationships and communities. She highlights the loss of friendships and community that can occur when individuals choose to leave. Amy emphasizes the importance of considering the multiple factors tied to these environments, such as income, friendships, and mutual involvement.
00:14:57 - Amy's Experience with Ramsey Solutions,
Amy shares her experience
00:16:49 - Volunteering Information and Admin Duties,
The guest explains how she volunteered personal information and became an admin in a Facebook group for employees and spouses. She describes her role in planning events, meeting new people, and shutting down negative conversations about the company.
00:18:35 - Gossip and Negative Feedback,
The guest discusses how the company had a policy of firing employees for gossip and only allowing positive feedback. She shares examples of people being fired for raising concerns or posting negative comments on social media.
00:20:00 - Toxic Culture and Cover-ups,
The guest reveals a situation where a friend of hers was cheated on by a high-ranking company member. The company covered up the infidelity and continued to support the cheater, showing a toxic culture and double standards.
00:22:25 - Resignation and Lies,
The guest's husband resigns after expressing concerns about the unethical behavior within the company. The company lies to him and implies that his friend, who was cheated on, is not trustworthy. The guest highlights the lies and false narratives perpetuated by the company.
00:27:06 - Image Management and Abuse,
The guest discusses the toxic culture of image management within the company. She mentions the creation of a sexist trope of a "crazy wife" and how the company fired an employee for being pregnant while covering up infidelity by others. The guest exposes the lies and hypocrisy of the company's values.
00:32:56 - Dave's Endorsement of Timeshare Exit Team,
Dave endorsed Timeshare Exit Team on his show, claiming they could help people get out of their timeshares. However, it was revealed that the company took people's money without delivering results. Dave continued to endorse them as long as they paid for advertising, raising questions about his credibility and adherence to FTC rules.
00:35:29 - Untangling Faith and Trust in Institutions,
Amy acknowledges the disappointment and loss of trust that comes from uncovering toxic practices within faith institutions. She encourages listeners to hold institutions accountable and explore alternative communities that align with their values, while still recognizing the importance of being in community with fellow believers.
00:37:47 - Permission to Question and Leave Institutions,
Amy gives listeners permission to question institutional loyalty and to choose not to become a member of a church. She emphasizes the importance of finding community and learning theology in alternative settings, rather than adhering to traditional structures.
00:39:42 - Navigating Toxicity in Faith Institutions,
Amy acknowledges that faith institutions across different religions can become toxic and oppressive. She encourages individuals to find pastors and communities that accept their doubts and uncertainties, while still recognizing the love of Jesus.
00:42:24 - Amy's Contact Information,
Amy can be found online through her podcast, Untangled Faith, and her website. She welcomes further questions and engagement with her work, particularly for those who have experienced toxic workplace environments or want to learn more about whistleblowing
Empathy is crucial when understanding why individuals stay in toxic work environments due to the fear of losing not only income but also their community. - Amy Fritz
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Transform toxic cultures and pivot towards emotional health as authors Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer guide churches and institutions through a gritty and transformative process that challenges the quick-fix mentality in creating cultures of goodness.
It's gritty and messy, not flashy and glitzy. Making a difference requires deep, transformative change.
In this episode, you will be able to: * Master the art of fostering emotionally nourishing spaces inside your church or institution. * Explore the influence of power and its four prepositions in sparking timely institutional transformations. * Understand the vital role of character development in shaping healthier and more efficient environments. * Get acquainted with thoughtful strategies and dynamic tools that promise positive change within your organization. * Comprehend the intricate process of transformation, emphasizing the importance of long-term accountability and ownership.
My special guests are Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer
Today’s conversation features Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer, a dynamic father-daughter duo. Scot’s knowledge of the Bible and theology is deeply respected, and his role as the Chair of New Testament at Northern Seminary further enhances that authority. His extensive bibliography includes favorites like “The King Jesus Gospel” and insightful commentaries on James Galatians and First Peter. Laura, an elementary school teacher by trade, has found her voice in writing. She has not only co-authored with Scot but is also making strides in public speaking. Together, their latest book, “Pivot”, explores transformative cultural change in churches and institutions.
It's not about the next biggest hit that we're addicted to. It's about deep work that walks through shame and does repair. - Laura Barringer
The resources mentioned in this episode are: * Purchase A Church Called Tov book * Purchase Pivot book * Check out Dr. Scot McKnight's other books, such as The King Jesus Gospel and his commentaries on James, Galatians, and 1 Peter * Explore the Second Testament Bible translation by Dr. Scot McKnight * Learn more about the New Testament chair at Northern Seminary * Consider booking Laura Barringer for speaking engagements * Check out the Christian Book Award finalist nomination for A Church Called Tov * Explore the concept of Darvo mentioned in the podcast * Learn about the three P's in Pivot: priorities, practices, and powers * Focus on character development in churches and institutions * Take character tests and assessments mentioned in the book * Consider the power dynamics in your own church or organization * Reflect on how power is used and misused * Learn from the example of Oak Hills Church in California * Explore Dallas Willard's ideas of transformation * Consider reducing church size and budget to focus on transformation * Understand the importance of empathy and care in leadership * Sign up for Scot's Substack Newsletter
We are delighted to have Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer joining us today. Scot is a revered figure in the world of theology, not just as the chair of New Testament at Northern Seminary, but also as an established author introducing new perspectives on the Christian faith. His latest bible translation, The Second Testament, has been positively received by the community. Laura, Scot’s daughter, is equally accomplished. An elementary school teacher by profession, Laura’s influence extends to the written word. She uses her experiences and insights in extending conversations around church culture. Their collective wisdom in faith-based discussions is mirrored in their latest collaboration, “Pivot”.
The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:02 - Introduction,
00:03:04 - Overview of "Pivot,"
00:08:59 - Organizing the Book,
00:10:41 - Addressing Darvo,
00:12:07 - Priorities,
00:16:50 - Understanding Different Types of Power,
00:18:21 - The Importance of Power in Institutions,
00:19:39 - The Role of Character in Business and Leadership,
00:22:00 - Using the Tove Tool for Assessment,
00:27:15 - Challenges in Implementing Change,
00:33:59 - Distinguishing Change, Shift, and Transformation,
00:34:36 - Building a Coalition for Transformation,
00:35:38 - The Long-Term Process of Transformation,
00:36:46 - The Complexity of Transformation,
00:40:17 - Taking Action and Making a Difference,
We need character. We need people first. Emotion is good, and it can be used for evil or good. - Scott McKnight
Timestamped summary of this episode:
00:00:02 - Introduction,
Lori Adams Brown introduces the podcast and welcomes back Scott McKnight and Laura Behringer, authors of "A Church Called Tove" and "Pivot." She discusses the impact of their previous book and the anticipation for the new release.
00:03:04 - Overview of "Pivot,"
Scott and Laura explain that "Pivot" is a response to the questions they received after "A Church Called Tove." They discuss the importance of transforming toxic cultures and how their book provides practical steps for change.
00:08:59 - Organizing the Book,
Scott and Laura discuss the challenge of organizing the book due to the interconnectedness of the chapters. They explain how they developed the priorities, practices, and powers framework for transforming toxic cultures.
00:10:41 - Addressing Darvo,
Lori brings up the concept of Darvo (deny, attack, reverse victim and offender) and its relevance to the conversation. Scott and Laura acknowledge the difficulty of navigating toxic cultures and emphasize the need for practical guidance, which their book provides.
00:12:07 - Priorities,
Scott introduces the importance of character development as a priority in transforming toxic cultures. He explains how focusing on character revolutionizes institutions that prioritize productivity and numerical growth. Laura adds that this applies beyond churches to other fields like education.
00:16:50 - Understanding Different Types of Power,
Scot McKnight discusses the different types of power and how they can impact organizations. He highlights power over, power to, power with, and power for as the four prepositions that define how power is used and how it can transform a culture.
00:18:21 - The Importance of Power in Institutions,
Scot and Laura emphasize the significance of power in institutions, such as churches and businesses. They believe that power should be used for the good of others and that institutions need to consider power as a priority in order to transform their culture.
00:19:39 - The Role of Character in Business and Leadership,
The conversation shifts to the importance of character in business and leadership. They discuss how character can make or break a business and the significance of qualities like empathy and listening in creating emotionally healthy environments.
00:22:00 - Using the Tove Tool for Assessment,
Scot and Laura introduce the Tove Tool, an assessment they developed to help organizations assess where they stand in terms of people-first culture, justice, empathy, and truth-telling. They believe that organizations should assess their strengths and weaknesses in order to work towards creating emotionally healthy cultures.
00:27:15 - Challenges in Implementing Change,
The conversation delves into the challenges faced when implementing change in organizations, particularly in churches. They discuss how decision-makers and leaders play a crucial role in initiating change, but also acknowledge the difficulty of confronting toxic patterns and the fear of retaliation.
00:33:59 - Distinguishing Change, Shift, and Transformation,
Transformation is the deepest level of change and requires time, effort, and buy-in from both top-down and bottom-up. Many churches work from the top-down, but building a coalition and fostering listening and learning is crucial for true transformation.
00:34:36 - Building a Coalition for Transformation,
Building a coalition involves engaging leaders and stakeholders in conversations to create ownership and investment. Persuasion alone won't work. It takes time to build a coalition that extends to the entire system.
00:35:38 - The Long-Term Process of Transformation,
Transformation is not a quick fix. It requires ongoing work, building small groups and expanding to larger circles, and taking the time to listen and learn from one another. Patience and commitment are essential.
00:36:46 - The Complexity of Transformation,
Transformation is not a one-size-fits-all process. It requires different approaches and strategies depending on the specific context. There is no easy solution, but with dedication and collaboration, change is possible.
00:40:17 - Taking Action and Making a Difference,
It's up to individuals and communities to take action and make a difference. Reading and discussing the book, joining communities, and acknowledging the problems in our cultures are important steps towards creating positive change.
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Join Jocelyn Chong, the resilient banking industry leader turned emotional health advocate, as she challenges leaders to prioritize self-care, embrace vulnerability, and navigate the central conflict of balancing achievement and well-being on their path to enhanced leadership effectiveness.
Nourish your body and mind with good sleep, nourishing food, and healthy habits. Take time to rest, play, and connect with your loved ones. Remember, life is short, don't take things too seriously. - Jocelyn Chong
In this episode, you will be able to: * Discover why caring for your own emotional well-being can be a game changer for effective leadership. * Uncover the keys to outstanding communication within your diverse team. * Realize the vital role of stepping beyond your comfort zone in both your personal and professional evolution. * Grasp the significance of keeping pace with our changing world through continual learning and adaptation. * Recognize the impact that a strong network of mentorship and support can have on your leadership journey.
My special guest is Jocelyn Chong, an accomplished business growth mentor and coach from Australia. Having started her journey in Malaysia, Jocelyn brings a profound understanding of multicultural intricacies to her work. With over two decades of experience leading distinguished teams in banking and finance, she has honed her skills in establishing effective communication across different cultures. Her diverse background combined with her expertise in infusing spirituality within business nurtures her success as a four-time #1 international bestselling author, keynote speaker and certified life coach.
The resources mentioned in this episode are: * Connect with Jocelyn Chong: Reach out to Jocelyn Chong on her website or social media platforms to learn more about her coaching and mentoring services. * Seek out a mentor: If you're a team leader or aspiring leader, find a mentor who has experience in your field and can provide guidance and support. * Join a support network: Look for a network or community of like-minded individuals who are facing similar challenges in their leadership roles. This can provide a valuable space for sharing ideas and gaining insights. * Utilize Ed's Profiling: Consider using Ed's Profiling or a similar tool to better understand your own behavior and communication style, and how to effectively engage with team members who have different strengths and communication styles. * Prioritize self-care: As a leader, it's important to prioritize your own emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical health. Invest in self-care strategies that will support your overall well-being and enable you to better serve others. * Take uncomfortable actions: Remember that growth often happens outside of our comfort zones. Embrace discomfort and take risks in order to achieve your dreams and reach your full potential. * Simplify communication: When leading a diverse team, strive to
Your dreams are always on the other side of the spectrum where it's uncomfortable. When we can think about that zone, you will always get closer to your dreams when you do uncomfortable things. - Jocelyn Chong
The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:00 - Introduction,
00:02:59 - Adapting to a New Country,
00:07:46 - Overcoming Obstacles,
00:12:33 - Connecting with Others,
00:15:57 - Becoming a Strong Leader,
00:18:05 - Importance of Self Leadership,
00:19:30 - Rest and Renewal,
00:23:40 - Finding Balance and Enjoyment,
00:26:24 - Positioning for the Future of Work,
00:31:57 - Leading Ourselves and Others,
00:34:52 - Final Thoughts and Call to Action,
00:35:33 - The Importance of Sharing,
00:35:54 - Wrap-up and Reflection on Jocelyn's Insights,
00:36:51 - Applying Jocelyn's Advice,
00:37:42 - Social Media Interaction,
Invest in your own self-care strategies as a leader, prioritize your emotional health, mental health, spiritual health, and physical health. The more you invest in yourself, the more you can give to others. - Jocelyn Chong
Timestamped summary of this episode:
00:00:00 - Introduction,
Host Lori Adams-Brown introduces the guest, Jocelyn Chong, who is a business growth mentor and coach. They discuss the importance of emotional health and happiness in the banking and finance industry.
00:02:59 - Adapting to a New Country,
Jocelyn shares her experience of moving from Malaysia to Australia and the challenges she faced in adapting to a new culture and working environment. She emphasizes the importance of building a support network and seeking understanding of different cultures.
00:07:46 - Overcoming Obstacles,
Jocelyn talks about the obstacles she encountered as a 17-year-old in a new country, including building self-confidence and adapting to a different working culture. She highlights the importance of communication and simplifying it across different cultures and age groups.
00:12:33 - Connecting with Others,
Jocelyn emphasizes the need to connect with the heart and soul of individuals in order to make a difference and touch more lives. She encourages leaders to prioritize their own emotional health and seek support from mentors and networks.
00:15:57 - Becoming a Strong Leader,
Jocelyn advises team leaders to seek mentors and build relationships with successful leaders who can provide guidance and support. She also suggests finding a support network of peers facing similar challenges and utilizing their insights and strategies for success.
00:18:05 - Importance of Self Leadership,
Self leadership involves working on our emotional health and taking responsibility for our own personalities and communication. Leaders set the tone and need to prioritize rest and renewal to be effective.
00:19:30 - Rest and Renewal,
Taking care of our physical and mental well-being is crucial. Good sleep, nourishing food, and regular breaks contribute to making sound decisions, fostering creativity, and maintaining overall health and happiness.
00:23:40 - Finding Balance and Enjoyment,
It's important not to take life too seriously and to make time for laughter, play, and quality time with loved ones. Taking breaks, practicing meditation or yoga, and exploring new activities can bring joy and rejuvenation.
00:26:24 - Positioning for the Future of Work,
The future of work will be heavily influenced by digital aspects, such as AI. However, human qualities like empathy, compassion, and creativity cannot be replaced by robots. Embracing change, unlearning old patterns, and being open to new opportunities are key for career success.
00:31:57 - Leading Ourselves and Others,
Practicing self-leadership and embracing individual differences allows leaders to create an inclusive and innovative environment. Mentoring, having a growth mindset, and valuing human connection are essential for navigating the future and making a positive impact.
00:34:52 - Final Thoughts and Call to Action,
Jocelyn expresses gratitude for being on the podcast and encourages listeners to share the podcast with others who could benefit from it.
00:35:33 - The Importance of Sharing,
Jocelyn emphasizes that we get better together by sharing what has helped us and encourages listeners to share the podcast with those who need encouragement or a boost.
00:35:54 - Wrap-up and Reflection on Jocelyn's Insights,
Lori praises Jocelyn's perspective and applauds her ability to focus on emotional health in the banking and finance industry. She encourages listeners to reach out to Jocelyn for coaching and to follow her work.
00:36:51 - Applying Jocelyn's Advice,
Lori advises listeners to choose one key takeaway from the conversation and implement it in their lives over the next 30 days. She also encourages listeners to join the Difference Makers community and stay engaged with exclusive content.
00:37:42 - Social Media Interaction,
Lori invites listeners to share pictures of themselves listening to the podcast and tag the show on social media. She also mentions the various social media platforms where the show can be found and encourages engagement in the Difference Maker community.
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Dr. Tim Fortescue, a transformative coach using the Internal Family Systems approach, ignites the path to emotional and spiritual healing by fearlessly embracing the complexities within, prioritizing self-love, and challenging societal norms, all while navigating the compelling conflict between personal growth and society's demand for selflessness.
In this episode, you will be able to: * Immerse yourself in the promising philosophy of emotional and spiritual healing via the Internal Family Systems (IFS). * Bring to light the significance of honesty and protection in tackling feelings of shame. * Celebrate your unique self, embracing the process of self-acceptance and recognizing your worth. * Grasp the compelling concept of self-love and its direct correlation with emotional wellness. * Embrace the pattern of viewing your emotions and complexities with a lens of curiosity, devoid of any judgment.
My special guest is Tim Fortescue
Dr. Tim Fortescue is a seasoned emotional coach with a notable emphasis on spiritual healing. His journey started in South Carolina and took him to work closely with Afghan refugees in the Bay Area for nearly two decades. This rich cross-cultural experience, paired with his doctorate in leadership, drove him into becoming a board-certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) coach. Through IFS, Tim combines the emotional and spiritual aspects of well-being to help individuals become more compassionate and self-aware in their paths toward personal growth.
The resources mentioned in this episode are: * Visit the IFS Institute website to learn more about the internal family systems (IFS) coaching system mentioned in the podcast: https://www.ifs-institute.com/ * Consider exploring IFS coaching as a tool for emotional healing and personal growth. Look for certified Ifs coaches in your area or online. Tim can be found at: https://faithfullygrowing.com/ * Check out the podcast lineup on the A World of Difference podcast to listen to Becky Castle Miller, an Ifs coach, who will be sharing more about the Ifs system and its benefits. * Reflect on your own experiences of religious trauma and consider seeking support or therapy to address any unresolved issues. Ifs coaching may be a helpful approach to explore in this process. * Take the time to prioritize self-care and self-compassion in your life. Recognize the importance of loving yourself and prioritize your own well-being alongside your commitments to others and your faith. * If you are interested in learning more about the work Tim Fortescue has done with Afghan refugees, reach out to him or explore resources on Afghan refugee support organizations in your area. * Consider the impact of religious trauma on your own life and explore ways to heal and find joy in your faith. Connect with supportive communities or seek guidance
Healing Through Acceptance
True healing begins with acceptance. The path to acceptance involves understanding and accepting all facets of one's personality, even parts that might be difficult to face. Acceptance aids in initiating a healing process that fosters emotional, spiritual, and overall individual growth. This acceptance doesn't only mean embracing our strengths but also our flaws, inadequacies, and shortcomings. This idea was resonated when Tim expressed about having faced feelings of shame and guilt, especially as a male in a world where marginalized groups and women undergo immeasurable pain. His experience substantiates the power of acceptance in initiating a healing process. Just as Tim faced his own bias and prejudiced tendencies, he believes shedding light on these parts of us can help us understand, heal and potentially utilize them for positive change.
The Impact of Tim's Work
The potency of Tim's work lies in its focus on genuine healing and personal growth. His understanding of the complexities of human emotions and his expertise in the Internal Family Systems approach has become a lifeline for many individuals seeking to navigate their emotional landscapes. During the conversation, Lori expressed her deep admiration for Tim's work and its positive influence in her husband's life. Tim's teachings, focused on understanding and navigating personal complexities, can provide a transformative framework for anyone looking to develop a healthier sense of self, emotional balance, and overall human flourishing.
The Impact of Tim's Work
The potency of Tim's work lies in its focus on genuine healing and personal growth. His understanding of the complexities of human emotions and his expertise in the Internal Family Systems approach has become a lifeline for many individuals seeking to navigate their emotional landscapes. During the conversation, Lori expressed her deep admiration for Tim's work and its positive influence in her husband's life. Tim's teachings, focused on understanding and navigating personal complexities, can provide a transformative framework for anyone looking to develop a healthier sense of self, emotional balance, and overall human flourishing.
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Does this sound familiar? You've been told to just get over it or move on from a traumatic experience or oppressive situation. But despite your efforts, you're still struggling with overwhelming emotions and pain. You're not alone. In fact, ignoring or suppressing emotions can actually make things worse. It's time to take a different approach. Join us in this episode as we explore the profound impact of trauma and oppression on emotional health. We'll help you identify and effectively process emotions for personal growth, and show you the power of community support in overcoming emotional challenges. Let's heal together.
Becky Castle Miller gives her perspective on emotions in the Gospel of Luke and chimes in on the SBC's decision regarding women pastors with men being the spokespersons on behalf of women. She digs into trauma, abuse, emotions in cross-cultural context and how gender plays a significant role.
In this episode, you will be able to: * Discover the significance of emotional health and well-being in our daily lives. * Learn to identify and effectively process emotions for personal growth. * Explore the profound effects of trauma and oppression on emotional well-being. * Delve into the fascinating connection between faith and emotional health. * Understand the role of community support in overcoming emotional challenges.
My special guest is Becky Castle Miller
Let us introduce you to Becky Castle Miller, a dedicated PhD student studying the New Testament at Wheaton College, mentored by Esau McCaulley. Her fascinating research in the Gospel of Luke explores the impact of trauma and oppression on emotions, providing invaluable insights into emotional health and healing. Serving as Discipleship Director at an international church in the Netherlands for nearly a decade, Becky is passionate about promoting emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being within faith communities.
The resources mentioned in this episode are: * Check out Beth Allison Barr's Substack for commentary on the recent events in the Southern Baptist Convention. * Be wary of leaders who claim to support women but have a history of covering up abuse. * Educate yourself on the latest scientific research on emotions to better understand the emotions mentioned in the Bible. * Consider the impact of trauma on emotions when studying the Gospel. * Look into Pete Scazzero's book, Emotionally Healthy Discipleship, for guidance on emotional health. * Practice more collective lament and self-reflection as a church to address past and current complicity in abuse and systemic issues like racism and patriarchy. * Encourage pastors to gain a deeper understanding of emotions and trauma to better serve their congregations. * Seek out resources and tools for emotional, mental, and spiritual health, such as counseling or therapy, support groups, and self-help books.
Creating Change in Patriarchal Systems
Patriarchal systems often perpetuate unhealthy norms around emotional expression and communication. To create positive change, individuals must be willing to reject the culture that socialized them and learn new ways to express emotions, listen to others, and understand the values they reflect. Such changes can challenge existing power structures and promote a more equitable environment where all individuals are encouraged to express themselves emotionally, regardless of their gender. Becky Castle Miller argues that creating change in emotional health within patriarchal systems is essential and possible, countering common narratives that separate rationality and emotionality. By embracing the idea that rationality and emotionality are part of the same process, Castle Miller's work provides a strong foundation for reforming faith-based communities to create emotionally supportive environments where everyone can thrive.
When we use emotions and interpret them, especially around gender and culture, in ways that are not honest and not informed by multiple perspectives, we get ourselves in the situations that we're currently in. - Becky Castle Miller
The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:02 - Introduction,
00:01:22 - Emotional Health in the Church,
00:06:47 - Abuse and Trauma,
00:10:20 - Research on Emotions in the Gospel of Luke,
00:14:55 - Different Expressions of Emotions,
00:17:15 - The Secular View of Emotion,
00:18:39 - Emotion as a Constructed Concept,
00:22:03 - Emotional Abuse and Gender,
00:27:35 - Gendered Emotion and Emotional Maturity,
00:30:46 - Creating Change in Patriarchal Systems,
00:34:33 - The Need for Change in Faith-Based Communities,
00:35:18 - The Threat to Christian Patriarchy,
00:40:27 - Writing for the Church,
00:43:44 - Emotional Health and IFS,
00:47:22 - Self-Leadership and Curiosity,
00:50:49 - Tips for Overcoming Obstacles,
00:51:58 - Joining the Difference Makers Community,
00:53:24 - Prioritizing Emotional Health,
00:54:31 - Taking Care of Yourself,
Prioritizing Emotional Health
Emotional health should be prioritized in the same way physical and mental well-being are valued. Steps to achieving and maintaining emotional health include practicing self-care, seeking support from friends and family, and pursuing professional therapy when needed. Recognizing and confronting emotional struggles and obstacles enables personal growth and emotional resilience in the face of adversity. During the podcast, Becky Castle Miller highlights the necessity of self-leadership and self-compassion in promoting emotional health. Both Castle Miller and Lori Adams-Brown emphasize the importance of acknowledging emotional struggles, as well as the role of community in supporting individuals throughout their emotional journeys. Castle Miller's work sheds light on the pressing need to prioritize emotional health, especially in faith-based communities, to provide a safe and supportive space for everyone.
Gendered Emotion and Emotional Maturity
Emotions are often social constructs that differ between genders, with women typically being more emotionally expressive, while men are taught to suppress their emotions. In the podcast, Castle Miller discusses how women are frequently tightly emotionally controlled in specific cultures and contexts, particularly within faith-based spaces. Encouraging emotional maturity and expression for all individuals, regardless of gender, empowers people to acknowledge and process their feelings, ultimately leading to improved emotional well-being. From her perspective, Becky Castle Miller emphasizes that faith-based spaces have a long way to go when it comes to addressing emotional health. She encourages men to learn from women's socialization and embrace emotional expression, allowing their voices to be fully heard. Castle Miller's insights underscore the importance of bridging this emotional gap between genders, fostering a healthier environment for everyone in faith-based communities.
I think that either way, we pay a price and we get our moments to choose. - Becky Castle Miller
The pipeline works for women. The emotionally healthy pipeline works better for us and we can help, but they aren't letting women. This is very dangerous for the church and for any emotional abuse that can systemically be covered up going forward. - Becky Castle Miller
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Discover the unexpected twist in Dr. Scot McKnight's journey toward creating a more literal Bible translation that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the New Testament. Are you ready to slow down, think, and immerse yourself in the first-century Christian world?Words matter, especially in translations of the Bible. Join us as we dive into the world of New Testament translations with Scot McKnight and uncover the importance of accurate translations and the impact they can have. When it comes to women in ministry, though, and the use of certain words, will the translation choices make or break their place in the church? Find out in this thought-provoking discussion.In this episode, you will be able to:* Recognize the value of cultural understanding and meticulous translation in the proper interpretation of the Bible. * Delve into the intricate dynamics of power within the church and their varied consequences. * Learn how to address spiritual abuse effectively and foster a support system for survivors. * Embrace the core principles of good leadership and the altruistic use of power in ministry. * Highlight the vital insights shared by women scholars and survivors for a more inclusive faith community.
My special guest is Dr. Scot McKnightMeet Dr. Scot McKnight, a renowned New Testament professor at Northern Seminary in Illinois and a prolific author with a passion for diving deep into the cultural context of biblical texts. As a guest on Lori Adams-Brown's podcast, Scot brings his expertise in Bible translation and interpretation, having written over 90 books, including widely-read titles like "A Church Called Tove" and "The Blue Parakeet." A dedicated advocate for abuse survivors and a favorite professor among his students, Dr. McKnight's insights are sure to enrich your understanding of the Bible.Scot blogs on substack and hosts the Kingdom Roots podcast."I believe in the power of a more literal translation."- Dr. Scot McKnightThe resources mentioned in this episode are:* Pre-order Dr. Scott McKnight's new translation of the New Testament, The Second Testament. * Subscribe to Dr. McKnight's Substack newsletter, the Jesus Creed. * Consider taking classes with Dr. McKnight at Northern Seminary. * Purchase Dr. McKnight's books, including A Church Called Tov, The King Jesus Gospel, and The Blue Parakeet. * Follow Dr. McKnight's blog, the Jesus Creed. * Read Dr. McKnight's contributions as general editor of the Dictionary of Paul and His Letters. * Explore the Everyday Bible series, including the First Testament by John Golden Gay and The Kingdom New Testament by Tom Wright.
The Way of JesusGood leadership in the church involves recognizing, using, and sharing power in ways that are faithful to the teachings of Jesus. Followers of Jesus should strive to cultivate humility, compassion, and an attitude of serving others, often forgoing one's power to benefit those who are more vulnerable. Dr. Scot McKnight, during the podcast interview, mentioned several examples of power abuse in the church, contrasting them with the biblical teachings of Jesus. He specifically cited Romans 16 and Philippians 2:1-11, which emphasize the concept of Kenosis – the act of laying down one's power to serve others. McKnight believes that understanding this concept and applying it in the context of leadership and church relationships is essential to embodying the way of Jesus and countering the negative aspects of power dynamics in churches."Words deeply matter, and those words can wound and they can hurt for a long time." - Dr. Scot McKnightWomen in MinistryAn accurate translation plays a crucial role in recognizing and valuing the contributions of women in the early church. Being mindful of the words used to describe women's roles is crucial as language can shape our understanding and reinforce stereotypes or power dynamics within the church. By translating words and phrases accurately, women's contributions to the early church can be acknowledged and celebrated more fairly. During the conversation, Dr. McKnight emphasized the importance of using accurate translation to highlight women's roles in the church, such as translating the word Phoebe to mean "deacon" rather than "servant." He also mentioned the prevalence of false narratives and power dynamics in church culture that can negatively affect how people perceive women's roles in ministry. By ensuring accurate translations, he believes we can better acknowledge, value, and empower women working in the church.Keeping Names AuthenticOne of the essential aspects of ensuring cultural authenticity in a Bible translation is the use of names as close as possible to what they would have sounded in the original language. This offers a sense of novelty and unfamiliarity for readers, prompting reflection on the context and culture surrounding the text. By preserving the original names, readers can gain deeper insights into the characters and their significance in the narrative. Dr. McKnight uses transliteration in his translation, meaning that names in the Bible are rendered more authentically, closer to their original language. For instance, Yakobos is used instead of the English equivalent, James. Dr. McKnight argued during the podcast that using such authentic names invites readers to reconsider the context and culture of the Bible's characters, creating a more engaging and meaningful reading experience."We need to be careful with the words we use for translations because if we don't get it right, it can hurt people." - Dr. Scot McKnightTimestamped summary of this episode:00:00:02 - Introduction,Dr. Scott McKnight is an advocate in the survivor community and a professor at Northern Seminary in Illinois. He has written over 90 books and blogs on the Jesus Creed. He talks about his new translation of the New Testament, the Second Testament, which he made more literal to help people understand the ancient context of the text.00:06:01 - Reason for New Translation,McKnight believes that the capacity to translate Greek into English has reached near perfection, but people miss things when they try to make it a natural English equivalent. He wants to show people the differences between the original Greek sentence and the English sentence. 00:11:37 - Distinctives of the Second Testament,McKnight was inspired to translate the New Testament after reading John Golden Gay's translation of the Old Testament. One of the distinctives is the transliteration of names, which may be confusing but creates an authentic ancient context. McKnight's translation sometimes sounds clunky because it is formally equivalent, but that helps readers slow down and think. 00:14:57 - Keeping Names Authentic,The Second Testament transliterates names to help readers understand the ancient context. This makes the text feel foreign and distant, which is appropriate, as it helps readers dig deeper into cultural exegesis. McKnight believes that being familiar with the text can be a hindrance to truly understanding it. 00:15:47 - Familiarity with the Text,Familiarity with the text can sometimes hold us back in understanding it. 00:16:13 - The Impact of Names on Reading,Dr. Scot McKnight discusses the impact of names on reading and how different names can lead readers to think differently and understand a text in a new way. He suggests that using the original Greek text can take readers into the first-century Christian world and help them understand the text in a new light. 00:18:10 - Women in Ministry,Dr. Scot McKnight discusses the controversy around women pastors, using the example of the lack of pastors in the Bible. He suggests that titles such as Presbuteros, Episkopos, Diakonos were used instead. He also refers to Romans 16, which mentions several women involved in church ministry, including an apostle and a deacon. 00:22:54 - Multiculturalism in the Early Church,Dr. Scot McKnight discusses the multicultural and multiracial nature of the early church, with a mix of slaves and free people, men and women, and Jews and Gentiles. He draws attention to the several women mentioned in Romans 16, performing ministries that today would be called pastoring. 00:27:39 - The Importance of Language,Dr. Scot McKnight emphasizes the importance of language and translation, pointing out that the wrong translation can hurt people. He uses the example of King James' Bible, which made choices to keep its subjects subdued. He also discusses the power dynamics in evangelical churches and how they favor men and certain behaviors that have become manly. 00:33:10 - The Four Types of Power,Dr. Scot McKnight discusses the four types of power: power over, power to influence, power with, and power for. He explains how power over is the most corrupted form of power and how it is prevalent in the business world, sports, and even the church. He also highlights the importance of using power for the good of others and sharing power with others. 00:35:25 - The Power With,Dr. McKnight delves deeper into the concept of power with and how it involves the willingness to share power with someone else to achieve a mutually beneficial outcome. He cites his experience of co-authoring a book with a young man and how they worked together to create a cohesive product. 00:36:53 - Power For,Dr. McKnight discusses the last type of power, power for, which involves using one's power for the good of another person. He cites Jesus Christ as an example of this type of power, as He came not to be served but to serve and give His life for others. 00:40:00 - Dealing with Spiritual Abuse,Dr. McKnight advises people who are experiencing spiritual abuse or know someone who is to first become healthy enough to handle the blowback that comes with going public. He also stresses the importance of having a support system and following the proper protocols or guidelines for reporting abuse. Lastly, he emphasizes the need for patience and resilience as it may take a long time to see change. 00:50:50 - Abusing Power in Churches,Dr. Scott McKnight discusses how some pastors and church leaders abuse their power, particularly with vulnerable members such as children. He encourages readers to follow his work in understanding power dynamics and using power for good, especially with survivors of abuse. 00:52:00 - The Way of Jesus,Dr. Scott McKnight emphasizes the way of Jesus in using power for good and elevating others. He references the Kenosis passage in Philippians 2 and encourages listeners to learn how to understand and wield their power for the benefit of others. 00:53:38 - Call to Action,Lori Adams-Brown issues a call to action for listeners to use their power for good, particularly with survivors of abuse. She encourages finding a survivor and listening to their story while respecting their autonomy and using power to elevate their voice and support them. 00:54:48 - TovLori Adams-Brown references Dr. Scott McKnight and Laura Behringer's book, A Church Called TOV, and highlights the importance of using power in tov, or goodness, particularly with survivors of abuse. She encourages listeners to find ways to support survivors and let them lead the way in how they want to share their stories and move forward. 00:56:03 - Conclusion,Lori Adams-Brown thanks listeners for their work in making a difference and encourages them to read Dr. Scot McKnight's book, Second Testament. She also hints at future episodes with Dr. Scot McKnight and his new book with Laura Barringer as a follow up to A Church Called TOV.More Key Takeaways* Appreciate the role of cultural context and precise translation in interpreting the Bible effectively. * Comprehend the various power dynamics at play within the church and their implications. * Recognize signs of spiritual abuse, ensuring adequate support for survivors. * Grasp the crucial need for responsible leadership and the ethical use of power. * Discover the valuable contributions of female scholars and survivors in the ministry. * Realize the importance of context and accurate translation in unlocking the true meaning of biblical passages. * Uncover diversities in church power dynamics and their impacts on members. * Identify the nature of spiritual abuse and the ways to help survivors heal. * Understand the significance of virtuous leadership and the fair exercise of power for communal benefit. * Shed light on the often-overlooked perspectives of women scholars and abuse survivors in ministry.
Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.****The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Missio Alliance.Join us to discuss this episode, previous episodes or for other thoughtful conversations at our Facebook group. We'd love to have you stop by and share your perspective.Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback.Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen.Find Us Online:@aworldof.difference on InstagramA World of Difference on Facebook,Linktree,on Twitter at @loriadbror loriadamsbrown.comLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating. Click here to reviewBecome a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.Mentioned in this episode:Join the conversation in our Patreon CommunityYou are welcome to join us in the Patreon community where we go deeper into the episodes and the conversation. Join for as little as $5 a month at patreon.com/aworldofdifferenceWant more? Join us in our Patreon CommunityWe'd love to have you and your perspective as we go deeper into exclusive episodes at patreon.com/aworldofdifferenceThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
In this episode, author Zachary Wagner recounts his personal journey and explores the irony of the purity culture movement in the white American evangelical subculture, highlighting the need for men to join the conversation about sexual violence and misconduct in church spaces.In this episode, you will be able to:* Identify the repercussions of toxic masculinity within the Church and initiate constructive conversations. * Confront the issues of power abuse and spiritual maltreatment, promoting healthier religious communities. * Recognize the impact of cultural norms and pornography on men's behaviors and attitudes. * Advocate for the inclusion of women's input in discussions about harmful male stereotypes. * Prioritize personal well-being and self-care in pursuit of a mentally and emotionally fulfilling journey.
My special guest is Zachary WagnerIntroducing Zachary Wagner- a writer, researcher, ordained minister––thinker of thoughts and feeler of feelings. Originally from the Chicagoland area, he now lives in Oxford, England, where he is pursuing a DPhil (PhD) in New Testament studies at Keble College, University of Oxford. He also serves as the editorial director of the Center for Pastor Theologians, where he co-hosts the CPT Podcast. His research interests include economics in the ancient world, divine wages in Second Temple Judaism and early Christianity, Pauline epistles, the Gospel of Matthew, and New Testament masculinities. His first book, Non-Toxic Masculinity: Recovering Healthy Male Sexuality, was published in 2023 with Intervarsity Press. Zach’s other writing interests include evangelical and “post-vangelical” Christian discipleship, theological formation, and speaking against church-based abuse.Follow Zachary on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/zacharycwagnerThe resources mentioned in this episode are:* Purchase Nontoxic Masculinity: Recovering Healthy Male Sexuality by Zachary Wagner. * Check out the Center for Pastor Theologians and listen to their podcast. * Follow Zachary Wagner on social media for more updates and insights. * Read more about the #ChurchToo movement and the #MeToo movement to stay informed and educated. * Consider seeking therapy or counseling if you have experienced trauma or shame related to sexuality. * Speak out against toxic masculinity and actively work to promote healthy and respectful attitudes towards all genders. * Support organizations and initiatives that work towards ending sexual violence and abuse, both in and outside of religious spaces.
Pornography and Its EffectsZachary Wagner addresses the impact pornography has on male attitudes and behaviors surrounding sexuality. He notes that this cultural force often influences the formation of compulsive habits and promotes immature expressions of sexuality. Wagner also discusses the male brain's interaction with pornography, potentially shaping attitudes towards women even without direct exposure to explicit content. He encourages men to rethink their sexual responses and move away from the harmful effects of pornography. Instead, he urges them to adopt more humanizing and mature ways of engaging with their sexuality, demonstrating respect and understanding for themselves and others. By doing so, we can foster healthier relationships and a society where individuals are not subjected to the harmful consequences of toxic masculinity.Harmful Effects of Toxic MasculinityToxic masculinity is a prevailing issue with far-reaching consequences beyond perpetuating negative male stereotypes. It has harmful effects on both men and women, hindering the formation of healthy relationships and contributing to a culture of abuse and violence. When discussing his personal experiences growing up within white American evangelical subculture, Zachary Wagner sheds light on the shame he felt surrounding sexuality, exacerbated by his wife's experiences of childhood sexual abuse. Wagner believes that while sexual abuse is not a recent phenomenon, the increasing awareness of its prevalence is noteworthy. For change to happen, it is vital for men to actively engage in conversations about toxic masculinity and to take responsibility in finding solutions to the problem. He calls for an effort to break free from the distorted images of manhood and gender that have persisted for so long.Toxic Masculinity in MegachurchesThe discussion highlights the connection between toxic masculinity and megachurches in the United States. These churches often prioritize pragmatism, measuring success in terms of numbers and financial gains, which can contravene genuine spiritual growth. This culture of accomplishment can lead to the elevation of people with serious character flaws, propagating an alpha male, CEO-like mentality for pastoral ministry. Zachary Wagner asserts that the fruit of such churches often focuses on external metrics rather than on spiritual outcomes and long-term growth potential. Wagner argues that addressing toxic masculinity within these environments is essential for creating a more welcoming and supportive space for all congregants. By reevaluating their approaches to leadership and power dynamics, megachurches can foster a better culture within their communities, reducing the detrimental impact of toxic masculinity.When abusers are given a pass and often the pass is associated with their maleness in that this is the vision of maleness."The fact that a certain form of unhealthy masculine sexuality has found a foothold in these communities of faith is really, really not okay. And women seem to be talking about this plenty, but not enough men are engaging in the conversation." - Zachary Wagner"Until men engage in the conversation, I fear this is just going to keep happening. We'll just be playing catch up and clean up to whatever the next scandal that reveals itself is and not really addressing the problem at its root." - Zachary WagnerThe key moments in this episode are:00:00:01 - Introduction,00:02:37 - Inspiration for Writing the Book,00:12:29 - Wake Up, Guys, 00:16:30 - Dangerous Male Body-Centric Theology, 00:18:29 - Criticisms of Sexual Imagery in Christianity, 00:21:49 - Minimizing Abuse Hurts Everyone, 00:28:19 - Toxic Masculinity in Megachurches, 00:29:50 - Harmful Effects of Toxic Masculinity, 00:37:05 - Dehumanization of Women, 00:45:41 - Pornography and its Effects, 00:50:06 - Toxic Masculinity is not Exclusive to Christianity, 00:54:10 - Importance of Taking Care of Yourself, 00:54:49 - Thanks to the Community, 00:55:06 - Upcoming Guest, 00:56:16 - Different Translation of the New Testament, 00:56:52 - Catching Up with Dr. Scott McKnight, Zachary Wagner, a writer, researcher, and ordained minister, is here to share his thoughts on centering women's voices in conversations around toxic masculinity. Originally from Chicagoland, he now resides in Oxford, England, where he is pursuing a PhD in New Testament Studies. Zachary serves as the editorial director for the Center for Pastor Theologians and co-hosts the CPT podcast. His research interests include ancient economics, divine wages in Second Temple Judaism, early Christianity, and New Testament masculinities. A passionate advocate against church-based abuse, Zachary recently authored Nontoxic Masculinity: Recovering Healthy Male Sexuality. Timestamped summary of this episode:00:00:01 - Introduction,Lori Adams-Brown introduces Zachary Wagner, the writer, researcher, and ordained minister who has written a book titled Nontoxic Masculinity: Recovering Healthy Male Sexuality. The episode is centered around the topic of toxic masculinity and its impact in the evangelical church. 00:02:37 - Inspiration for Writing the Book,Zachary Wagner talks about his inspiration for writing the book. He shares how his personal experiences growing up in the white American evangelical subculture that promoted purity culture, and his own struggles with pornography and shame, as well as his wife's experience with church-based sexual abuse, motivated him to address the problem of toxic masculinity in the church. 00:12:29 - Wake Up, Guys,Zachary Wagner discusses the church's long-standing problem with sexual abuse and misconduct against women and children. He emphasizes the need for men to take responsibility and join the conversation to address the problem of toxic masculinity in the church, which often stems from a sub-Christian and dehumanizing vision of what it means to be a man. 00:16:30 - Dangerous Male Body-Centric Theology,Zachary Wagner comments on the recent controversy surrounding an article that compared the gospel to sexual assault and marital rape. He clarifies that the text it was based on, Ephesians Five, is very careful in what it does and does not say about the relationship between Christ and the Church and the relationship between husband and wife. He warns against a dangerous male body-centric theology and the need for a more holistic and 00:18:29 - Criticisms of Sexual Imagery in Christianity,Zachary Wagner discusses the use of sexual imagery in Christianity and highlights the potential theological criticisms. He emphasizes that in the current cultural climate, it is unwise to use such imagery. Wagner also draws comparisons to pagan sex cults and Greco-Roman values regarding masculinity. 00:21:49 - Minimizing Abuse Hurts Everyone,Wagner reflects on the harms of minimizing abuse, particularly in the context of male-centered theology and toxic masculinity. He stresses the importance of men speaking up when they see women being harmed or rhetoric that perpetuates harmful ideologies. Wagner argues that when abusers are not held accountable, both the victim and the abuser suffer. 00:28:19 - Toxic Masculinity in Megachurches,The conversation turns to the prevalence of toxic masculinity in megachurches and evangelicalism in America. Wagner argues that many have wedded themselves to cultural pragmatist ideals about results and numbers, leading to a certain type of masculine, macho, alpha-male CEO vision for pastoral ministry. He notes that this has led to elevating leaders with serious character deficiencies and neglecting the spiritual outcomes for congregants. 00:29:50 - Harmful Effects of Toxic Masculinity,The discussion centers on the harmful effects of toxic masculinity, particularly in evangelicalism in America. Wagner notes that the focus on toxic masculinity has led to abuse in many instances, both for men and women. He argues that it is critical to shift the focus towards a kind 00:37:05 - Dehumanization of Women,Toxic masculinity leads to dehumanization of women, objectification of female bodies, and a harmful culture of male sexualization. The book, Every Man's Battle, popularized the idea that men have a hyper-sexualized lens through which they view the world, leading to the objectification of women. As a result, women are often questioned, not believed, and placed on trial when men's sexuality goes awry. Pornography use reinforces these negative attitudes towards women and trains men's sexual response cycles, even years after they stop watching it. 00:45:41 - Pornography and its Effects,Pornography is one of the most powerful cultural forces in shaping men's toxic attitudes and behaviors towards their sexuality. Many Christian communities stigmatize and pathologize pornography, leading to cycles of lying and deception by men who use it. Even men who no longer watch pornography may still be shaped by it and have their brains and bodies interact with women in toxic ways. The book encourages all men to think deeply about how pornography has shaped their sexuality and to find a more healthy and mature expression of it. 00:50:06 - Toxic Masculinity is not Exclusive to Christianity,Toxic masculinity is not a concept exclusive to Christianity, but something that affects all people, regardless of faith. Women are often excluded from spaces where men coalesce unhealthy perspectives and approaches to certain issues and problems. This hyper-sexualized vision of male minds and attitude of fear directed towards female bodies creates a system where women are not heard or believed. The book encourages men 00:54:10 - Importance of Taking Care of Yourself,Taking care of yourself is not only beneficial for your own well-being, but it also sets an example for others to follow. It's important to make time for self-care, such as eating, drinking, resting, and taking breaks from daily routines. 00:54:49 - Thanks to the Community,The host expresses gratitude towards the community and acknowledges the difference it has made in her life. She encourages everyone to continue making a difference in their own way. 00:55:06 - Upcoming Guest,Dr. Scott McKnight will be the next guest on the podcast. He will be discussing his upcoming book, the Second Testament, which includes a unique translation of the New Testament. He also talks about spiritual abuse and advocacy for survivors. 00:56:16 - Different Translation of the New Testament,The Second Testament provides a different translation of the New Testament, which may challenge readers' preconceived notions of familiar Bible characters. Dr. Scott McKnight will explain some of the changes he made and discuss the concept of dynamic equivalence in translation. 00:56:52 - Catching Up with Dr. Scott McKnight,The conversation with Dr. Scott McKnight will also touch on his advocacy for survivors of spiritual abuse. He will share his insights and what he has learned since writing his book, A Church Called Tove. * Purchase Nontoxic Masculinity: Recovering Healthy Male Sexuality by Zachary Wagner. * Check out the Center for Pastor Theologians and listen to their podcast. * Follow Zachary Wagner on social media for more updates and insights. * Read more about the Church Two movement and the MeToo movement to stay informed and educated. * Consider seeking therapy or counseling if you have experienced trauma or shame related to sexuality. * Speak out against toxic masculinity and actively work to promote healthy and respectful attitudes towards all genders. * Support organizations and initiatives that work towards ending sexual violence and abuse, both in and outside of religious spaces.
Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.****The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Missio Alliance.Join us to discuss this episode, previous episodes or for other thoughtful conversations at our Facebook group. We'd love to have you stop by and share your perspective.Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback.Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen.Find Us Online:@aworldof.difference on InstagramA World of Difference on Facebook,Linktree,on Twitter at @loriadbror loriadamsbrown.comLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating. Click here to reviewBecome a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.Mentioned in this episode:Join the conversation in our Patreon CommunityYou are welcome to join us in the Patreon community where we go deeper into the episodes and the conversation. Join for as little as $5 a month at patreon.com/aworldofdifferenceWant more? Join us in our Patreon CommunityWe'd love to have you and your perspective as we go deeper into exclusive episodes at patreon.com/aworldofdifferenceThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Join host Lori Adams-Brown on A World of Difference as she sits down with Dr. Lynn Cohick, a New Testament professor and author of "A Second Edition Dictionary of Paul in His Letters." Lori discusses Dr. Cohick's journey as a professor, her love for scriptures, and her contribution to including more women's voices in the conversation around Paul and Paul's letters. Cohick shares about her writing and scholarship and how she has dug deep into understanding and representing what women were doing in the ancient church. They also discuss how women played a large role in the formation of Christian theology and liturgy. The discussion moves to the challenges women face in male-dominated industries such as biblical studies, theology, and academia and how they have to work twice as hard as men to be perceived at the same level. Cohick encourages women to take risks and not be afraid to fail. They then discuss the importance of acknowledging gender stereotypes and biases and the need to break free from them. The podcast ends with a sneak peek of a Patreon-exclusive interview where Cohick shares about her experience in times of suffering. Don't miss this thought-provoking episode of A World of Difference with host Lori Adams-Brown and guest Dr. Lynn Cohick.https://lynncohick.com/Lynn H. Cohick (Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania) is a Professor of NT. She served as Provost at both Northern Seminary and Denver Seminary. She taught NT for over 15 years at Wheaton College. Her books include The Letter to the Ephesians in the NICNT; Christian Women in the Patristic World: Their Influence, Authority, and Legacy in the Second through the Fifth Centuries (co-authored with Amy Brown Hughes; Philippians in the Story of God Commentary; Ephesians in New Covenant Commentary; Women in the World of the Earliest Christians.[00:00:02] Introduction of Dr. Lynn Cohick's new book[00:03:53] Women's History in Early Christianity[00:07:56] Women's Role in Church History[00:12:22] Independent Women in Ancient World[00:16:38] Interpretation in Diverse Communities[00:21:28] Challenges faced by women in male-dominated spaces[00:26:11] Overcoming Patriarchal Norms in Women's Careers[00:30:09] Challenging Gender Biases in Education and Careers[00:34:06] Challenging Paul's Views on Women in Scriptures[00:38:26] Interpretation of 1 Timothy 2[00:42:39] Biblical verse on women's salvation and cultural context[00:46:18] Farewell to Dr. Cohick and acknowledgement of difficult situation[00:49:43] Exclusive Interview with Dr. Cohick on Spiritual PracticesBecome a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.****The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Missio Alliance.Join us to discuss this episode, previous episodes or for other thoughtful conversations at our Facebook group. We'd love to have you stop by and share your perspective.Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback.Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen.Find Us Online:@aworldof.difference on InstagramA World of Difference on Facebook,Linktree,on Twitter at @loriadbror loriadamsbrown.comLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating. Click here to reviewBecome a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.Mentioned in this episode:Join the conversation in our Patreon CommunityYou are welcome to join us in the Patreon community where we go deeper into the episodes and the conversation. Join for as little as $5 a month at patreon.com/aworldofdifferenceWant more? Join us in our Patreon CommunityWe'd love to have you and your perspective as we go deeper into exclusive episodes at patreon.com/aworldofdifference
Join us as we explore one man's journey from skeptic to environmental advocate through the lens of his faith. But just as he begins to offer solutions, a looming threat interrupts, leaving him and the audience with a question: will the church wake up and stand up to protect God's creation?My special guest is Kyle Meyaard-SchaapIntroducing Kyle Meyaard-Schaap, a devoted advocate for Christian climate action and environmental care.Rev. Kyle Meyaard-Schaap (MY-yurd SKOP) serves as the Vice President of the Evangelical Environmental Network. For the last ten years, he has educated and mobilized Christians around the world to address the climate crisis as an act of discipleship and neighbor-love.Kyle has been named to Midwest Energy Group's 40 Under 40, the American Conservation Coalition’s 30 Under 30, and the Grist 50 Fixers cohorts for his work on climate change education and advocacy. In 2020, he was named a Yale Public Voices on the Climate Crisis Fellow. His work has been featured in national and international news outlets such as PBS, NPR, CNN, NBC News, New York Times, Reuters, and U.S. News and World Report. His book, Following Jesus in a Warming World: A Christian Call to Climate Action, was released by InterVarsity Press in February 2023.Kyle is married to Allison and lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan with their two sons.Visit his website at kylemeyaardschaap.com.
Follow him on Twitter: @kmeyaardschaap.
Caring for creation is a fundamental part of every human being's vocation because that's how God made us. - Kyle MeyaardSchaapIn this episode, you will be able to:Grasp Christian obligations towards environmental stewardship and climate action.Find out the significance of incorporating native plants in the battle against climate change.Expose the hidden causes driving climate change skepticism in political and religious spheres.Discover the potential of generational dialogue in forging Christian action against climate change.Engage in a hopeful pursuit of creative solutions and resolute action for a sustainable future.The resources mentioned in this episode are:Read Kyle's book, Following Jesus in a Warming World: A Christian Call to Climate Action.AWORLD23 listeners can get 30 percent off the ebook and physical book (free shipping) at ivpress.com through 5/19 Find unique ways to care for creation and protect the environment, based on your own vocation and interests.Implement practices that bring joy and enhance your experience of creation.Participate in events and initiatives that promote environmental care and protection, such as Indie Creation Fest.Support organizations like the Evangelical Environmental Network that are working towards climate change educationand advocacy.Make sustainable choices in your daily life, such as using reusable bags and water bottles, reducing meat consumption,and conserving energy.Advocate for policies and actions that prioritize the environment and address climate change.Worship as Awe and WonderWorship can be far more than a formalized gathering or ritual. It can be experienced as a profound sense of awe and wonder ineveryday life, especially when we open our hearts and minds to the beauty and intricate connections of the natural world.Immersing ourselves in creation and marveling at the marvels of our planet gives us an even greater appreciation for theCreator of all things. In the interview, Kyle Meyaard-Schaap shares his experiences of finding awe in God's creation. He talksabout attending the Indie Creation Fest, an event that celebrates God's creation and promotes efforts to protect it. Throughembracing beauty in nature, Kyle highlights the importance of cultivating a worshipful approach towards environment andreveals how his faith has been enriched by his journey into creation care.The Importance of Listening to the Younger GenerationThe youth of today have a unique and valuable perspective on environmental issues, and their voices must be heard. As thegeneration that will inherit the consequences of climate change, they are more keenly aware of its dangers and are passionatelyadvocating for collective action. By acknowledging their concerns and supporting their efforts, society encourages a moreinclusive and effective response to environmental challenges. Kyle Meyaard-Schaap emphasizes the need to listen to and learnfrom the younger generation. He discusses how young Christians are beginning to question the narratives they were raised onand are challenging the status quo in their communities. By offering support and encouragement to the next generation, we joinforces in ensuring a brighter and healthier future for all.This is a beautiful, exhilarating invitation to become more human and to participate in God's joy. - Kyle Meyaard-SchaapI don't know how to love God and to love my neighbor without doing something about forces that are destroying God's goodcreation. - Kyle Meyaard-SchaapClimate Change as a Moral IssueAs global citizens, we must recognize that addressing climate change and participating in creation care is vital. Thisresponsibility becomes even more significant for those who identify as Christian, as it speaks to the core principles of loving Godand loving our neighbors. Climate change is a moral issue that needs to be acknowledged and faced head-on, as it deeplyimpacts not only the environment but also the life and well-being of countless communities around the world. By dedicatingourselves to the cause, we can positively contribute to a better future. Kyle Meyaard-Schaap, in his conversation with LoriAdams-Brown, underscores the connection between faith and creation care. Growing up in a conservative Christian community,Kyle had not initially understood this connection. It was only through his brother's studies - and exploring the relationshipbetween ecology, biology, and scripture himself - that Kyle realized the importance of engaging with environmental stewardshipas a Christian. He encourages fellow believers to examine the issue through the lens of their faith and calls on them to activelyparticipate in creation care.The key moments in this episode are:00:00:00 - Introduction,00:03:09 - Celebrating Earth Day,00:08:41 - Climate Change as a Moral Issue,00:12:54 - Finding Your Earth-Keeping Vocation,00:16:01 - Conclusion,00:16:32 - Worship as Awe and Wonder,00:18:15 - Surprising Ways to Steward the Planet,00:22:56 - Skepticism Around Climate Change,00:29:06 - Muddy Public Conversation Around Climate Change,00:31:31 - Recovering God's Story,00:33:43 - The Importance of Listening to the Younger Generation,00:35:20 - Recognizing the Need for Change in the Church,00:37:23 - Finding Hope and Inspiration in Community,00:38:30 - Casting a Vision for an Inspiring Future,00:38:58 - The Epilogue,If you're feeling frustrated and helpless because your efforts to protect the environment through actions like recycling or usingeco-friendly products aren't making a significant impact, then you are not alone!Timestamped summary of this episode:00:00:00 - Introduction,Lori Adams-Brown introduces Kyle Meyaard-Schaap, the vice president of the Evangelical Environmental Network. They talkabout his book, Following Jesus in a Warming World, and his work on climate change education and advocacy.00:03:09 - Celebrating Earth Day,Kyle talks about Indie Creation Fest, an event he helped plan and host in Indianapolis. The festival brings together people tocelebrate God's creation, learn from each other, and get involved in activities that help protect the environment.00:08:41 - Climate Change as a Moral Issue,Kyle explains that climate change is a moral issue that Christians should care about. He believes that following Jesus meansloving God and loving our neighbor, and taking care of the environment is part of that calling.00:12:54 - Finding Your Earth-Keeping Vocation,Kyle believes that everyone has a unique calling to care for the environment, and that it's important to find practices that bringyou joy. He suggests reframing the conversation around environmental care from one of guilt and obligation to one of joy andparticipation in God's joy.00:16:01 - Conclusion,Lori and Kyle wrap up the conversation by reminding listeners that caring for the environment is a beautiful and exhilaratinginvitation to become more human and to participate in God's joy. They encourage people to find their own unique ways toconnect with the environment and care for it.00:16:32 - Worship as Awe and Wonder,Worship as awe and wonder, and taking care of the planet through native landscaping, scouting, and activism.00:18:15 - Surprising Ways to Steward the Planet,Kyle talks about the importance of using native plants for landscaping to help mitigate climate impacts, and how to bring yourland into better harmony with the natural ecosystem around you.00:22:56 - Skepticism Around Climate Change,Kyle addresses skepticism around climate change in the US, and the reasons why it exists. He discusses the political,theological, and societal stories that have shaped American attitudes towards climate change.00:29:06 - Muddy Public Conversation Around Climate Change,Kyle talks about the concerted effort by fossil fuel corporations to muddy the public conversation around climate change, and thefalse narratives and misleading information that have been spread about the issue.00:31:31 - Recovering God's Story,Kyle discusses the importance of recovering God's story in relation to climate change, and how the greatest commandment tolove God and love our neighbor is directly related to our responsibility to care for the planet.00:33:43 - The Importance of Listening to the Younger Generation,Kyle highlights the significance of listening to the younger generation and explains how they can help in shaping a better future.He hopes that readers who recognize the harmful stories they were told about climate change and the environment willunderstand that they are not alone in their passion for change.00:35:20 - Recognizing the Need for Change in the Church,Kyle emphasizes the importance of recognizing how the church has been compromised by incomplete and harmful storiesaround creation and climate change. He encourages young Christians who have recognized this and still love the church to callout the problematic stories and try to bring about change.00:37:23 - Finding Hope and Inspiration in Community,Kyle believes that the work of Christian climate action has to happen in community and encourages readers to find their peopleand do this work together. He acknowledges that it can be hard to hold hope, and having a community to hold hope for eachother is crucial.00:38:30 - Casting a Vision for an Inspiring Future,Kyle talks about the importance of casting a vision for an inspiring future that can be created by taking action together. Heencourages readers to exercise their imagination and imagine the kind of world they want to create by taking action on climatechange.00:38:58 - The Epilogue,In the epilogue, Kyle writes a letter to his imagined granddaughter in 2066, casting a vision for a better, safer, and moreprosperous world.Calling all Christians who want to take action for our planet and its future! Have you heard the myths that suggest that takingcare of our environment is not a Christian responsibility? That climate change is not real? Or that our actions won't make adifference? It's time to debunk these myths and embrace the truth. Join us as Kyle Meyaard-Schaap shares the facts andinspires us to take action towards creation care and climate justice.For those who are different and want to make a difference Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.****The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Missio Alliance.Join us to discuss this episode, previous episodes or for other thoughtful conversations at our Facebook group. We'd love to have you stop by and share your perspective.Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback.Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen.Find Us Online:@aworldof.difference on InstagramA World of Difference on Facebook,Linktree,on Twitter at @loriadbror loriadamsbrown.comLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating. Click here to reviewBecome a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.Mentioned in this episode:Want more? Join us in our Patreon CommunityWe'd love to have you and your perspective as we go deeper into exclusive episodes at patreon.com/aworldofdifferenceJoin the conversation in our Patreon CommunityYou are welcome to join us in the Patreon community where we go deeper into the episodes and the conversation. Join for as little as $5 a month at patreon.com/aworldofdifferenceThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Sheila Wray Gregoire on She Deserves Better: Redefining Women's WorthGet ready to delve into the fascinating world of sex, marriage, and the impact of messaging on girls' lives in this episode of A World of Difference. Host Lori Adams-Brown is joined by Sheila Wray Gregoire, an acclaimed Canadian author, speaker, and the brains behind Bare Marriage. Sheila's new book, She Deserves Better, is the talk of the town, an insightful read based on extensive research on the messages girls are exposed to and how they shape their lives. But what makes Sheila stand out is her no-nonsense, hilarious take on sex and marriage, always aligning her conversations with biblical principles. Tune in as she chats with Lori about her latest work, her passion for her craft, and ways to live a fulfilling life. If you're looking for a fun yet incredibly insightful listen, then this episode is for you.Long SummaryGet ready to discover a new world of difference with Lori Adams-Brown, host of the A World of Difference Podcast! This episode features award-winning author, sought-after speaker, and the face behind the website Bare Marriage, Sheila Wray Gregoire. With her newest book, She Deserves Better, Sheila and her team have been conducting extensive research on how messages given to girls have affected their lives, particularly in school. If you're eager to learn about research conclusions and insights that can help you move forward in life in a healthier way, then this episode is perfect for you. Sheila's passion for changing evangelical conversations about sex and marriage to align with biblical principles is contagious, and her insights are guaranteed to change the way you think about these topics. If you've ever wondered how female students are impacted by what they read in school, you absolutely cannot miss this episode! Join Lori and Sheila as they dive into an informative and engaging conversation about how faith, sexuality, and education intersect. This podcast episode promises to be compelling, thought-provoking, and galvanizing. You won't want to miss out on this one! Tune in now to A World of Difference Podcast, and discover the world of difference for yourself! Timestamps[00:00:02] Sheila Ray Gregoire on "She Deserves Better Episode LinksBaremarriage.com Best Quotes[00:00:41] She and her team, including her daughter, have been doing more research around what it's messages have been given to girls in particular and what those messages have meant for them and in terms of how their lives have panned out in different areas and specific wording was chosen based on particular books that they may have read or been taught from those books and just very, very detailed research and it's very insightful, the research conclusions as well as what she was able to write in this book in terms of tools on how to move forward in a healthier way together [00:01:34] She's passionate about changing the evangelical conversations about sex and marriage to line up with what Kingdom principles are in the bible and the scriptures itself [00:00:13] Sheila Ray Greg Greguire, 1 of our favorite Canadians and guests that's been on the show before [00:01:31] She is humorous and has a very no nonsense approachOther MaterialsThese materials help you promote your podcast. 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All Quotes[00:00:13] Sheila Wray Gregoire, 1 of our favorite Canadians and guest that's been on the show before [00:01:34] She's passionate about changing the evangelical conversations about sex and marriage to line up with what Kingdom principles are in the bible and the scriptures itself [00:01:31] She is humorous and has a very no nonsense approach [00:00:41] She and her team, including her daughter, have been doing more research around what it's messages have been given to girls in particular and what those messages have meant for them and in terms of how their lives have panned out in different areas and specific wording was chosen based on particular books that they may have read or been taught from those books and just very, very detailed research and it's very insightful, the research conclusions as well as what she was able to write in this book in terms of tools on how to move forward in a healthier way together Blog Post1: Why Sheila Wray Gregoire's Latest Book 'She Deserves Better' is a Must-Read for Every Girl In the latest episode of A World of Different's Podcast, host Lori Adams-Brown had the pleasure of interviewing Sheila Wray Gregoire, an award-winning author and speaker who is passionate about changing the evangelical conversations about sex and marriage. Sheila, along with her team, including her daughter, has been doing extensive research for her latest book, 'She Deserves Better,' and has come up with some fascinating insights into the messages that girls have been given over the years. According to Sheila, "the messages that girls have been receiving have been damaging and destructive, and it’s high time that we start having honest and open conversations about them." In her book, Sheila provides readers with tools to move forward in a healthy way and take control of their lives. Here are three invaluable tips that girls can learn from 'She Deserves Better':1. Be your own hero – Sheila's research shows that many young girls tend to rely on external validation to feel good about themselves. In her book, she stresses the importance of being your own hero and learning to love yourself for who you are. 2. Speak up – Girls are often taught to keep quiet and not make a fuss, but Sheila's research shows that speaking up is crucial in today's world. Whether it's about your career, your relationships or your own well-being, it's important to let your voice be heard. 3. Embrace vulnerability – Vulnerability is often seen as a weakness, but Sheila's research shows that it can be a strength. By being vulnerable and open, girls can connect with others on a deeper level and build stronger, more meaningful relationships. If you want to learn more about how you can take control of your life and be the best version of yourself, then you need to listen to the latest episode of A World of Different's Podcast featuring Sheila Wray Gregoire. Her insights and advice are invaluable and can help you transform your life for the better. Blog post 2: The Great Sex Rescue: How Sheila Wray Gregoire is Changing the Conversation About Sex and Marriage in the Evangelical Community In a previous episode of A World of Different's Podcast, Sheila Wray Gregoire talked about her book 'The Great Sex Rescue,' which was a groundbreaking study of the evangelical messages about sex that are taught to young couples. In her latest book, 'She Deserves Better,' Sheila continues to challenge the status quo and provide readers with tools to empower themselves. According to Sheila, "the messages that are being taught in the evangelical community around sex and marriage are often damaging and can lead to some serious problems down the road." Her research shows that couples who have been taught these messages are more likely to struggle with intimacy and communication in their relationships. Here are three key takeaways that couples can learn from Sheila's research:1. Communication is the key – When it comes to sex and marriage, communication is crucial. Couples need to be open and honest with each other about their needs and desires, and be willing to work together to achieve them. 2. Do away with shame – Shame is a major roadblock to intimacy in relationships. Sheila's research shows that many couples struggle with feelings of shame around sex and marriage, which can prevent them from fully enjoying the experience. 3. Embrace the gift of sex – For many couples in the evangelical community, sex is seen as a duty rather than a gift. Sheila's research shows that couples who view sex as a gift are more likely to have fulfilling and satisfying relationships. If you want to learn more about how you can transform your relationship and have a more fulfilling sex life, then you need to listen to the latest episode of A World of Different's Podcast featuring Sheila Wray Gregoire. Her insights and advice are invaluable and can help you build a stronger, more meaningful relationship with your partner. Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.****The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Missio Alliance.Join us to discuss this episode, previous episodes or for other thoughtful conversations at our Facebook group. We'd love to have you stop by and share your perspective.Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback.Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen.Find Us Online:@aworldof.difference on InstagramA World of Difference on Facebook,Linktree,on Twitter at @loriadbror loriadamsbrown.comLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating. Click here to reviewBecome a patron of this podcast, for as little as $5 a month, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.Mentioned in this episode:Join the conversation in our Patreon CommunityYou are welcome to join us in the Patreon community where we go deeper into the episodes and the conversation. Join for as little as $5 a month at patreon.com/aworldofdifferenceWant more? Join us in our Patreon CommunityWe'd love to have you and your perspective as we go deeper into exclusive episodes at patreon.com/aworldofdifferenceThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
In this episode of A World of Difference, host Lori Adams-Brown discusses the importance of embracing discomfort and living outside of your comfort zone. As she notes, "The more we push ourselves, the more we grow and evolve as individuals."Breaking Barriers: Stepping Out of Comfort ZonesLooking to become a better global citizen, leader or simply step outside your comfort zone? Then, don't miss A World of Difference podcast hosted by cross cultural expert, Lori Adams-Brown. This episode is all about stepping outside your comfort zone, which can be scary but the benefits are immense. Lori shares her experience of crossing cultures, reminding listeners to embrace vulnerability for personal growth and tackling important skills like empathy and adaptability. To help her audience, Lori suggests different methods like taking cooking classes, going to cultural festivals or using Duolingo to learn new languages. The podcast ends with a reminder to embrace differences and to keep making a difference in the world. Don't wait, subscribe now to A World of Difference and join the conversation about diversity and inclusion!Lori Adams-Brown, "One way to expand your horizons is by immersing yourself in different cultures, and this can be through travel. It could be attending a cultural event. By talking to people from different backgrounds and exposing ourselves to different ways of human life."Timestamps[00:00:02] Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone[00:02:58] The Value of Cultural Exploration[00:06:18] The Importance of Stepping Outside Our Comfort Zone[00:09:40] Benefits of Vulnerability in Cultural Learning[00:13:03] Embracing discomfort for growth and connectionEpisode LinksBest Quotes[00:00:06] This is a podcast for those who are different and wanna make a difference [00:05:33] So what if I told you that stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to personal growth and a greater understanding of the world around [00:06:30] But also, we change in the process of learning from other people. We become better versions of ourselves when we expose ourselves and open ourselves up at vulnerability in our minds to change of how we might learn from someone else [00:08:58] It's not always easy to step outside our comfort zones because if fear and the unknown can really hold us back, and it can be difficult to even know where to start sometimes [00:02:58] But if that's outside of your comfort zone, maybe that's the kind of situation you're thinking about today as I think as we talk about being outside your comfort zone [00:06:48] Stepping out of our comfort zones can also help us develop important skills such as being adaptable. Empathetic. We all know that empathetic leaders are the best kinds of leaders [00:08:58] It's not always easy to step outside our comfort zones because if fear and the unknown can really hold us back, and it can be difficult to even know where to start sometimes [00:01:53] We have so many voices and perspectives that we wanna hear from and want to join together to collaborate in this effort of us all around the world, so please leave us a review [00:11:16] Culture around the world dance so differently, and we can learn a lot about culture by just learning to dance [00:03:38] Going outside of my comfort zone would be probably sitting with a bunch of women learning to do crafts or knitting or sewing or something of that nature I don't know what he does about that, but it's just really outside of my comfort zone [00:05:33] So what if I told you that stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to personal growth and a greater understanding of the world around [00:00:06] This is a podcast for those who are different and wanna make a difference [00:06:30] But also, we change in the process of learning from other people. We become better versions of ourselves when we expose ourselves and open ourselves up at vulnerability in our minds to change of how we might learn from someone else [00:02:06] My question is, have you ever found yourself in a situation where you were outside of your comfort zone? [00:04:56] And for many of us, being in an unfamiliar territory can be intimidating, even scary [00:09:30] This can be a great way to connect with other people who are also interested in learning about other cultures [00:07:50] So, it's not just about gaining knowledge, it's about stepping out of our comfort zone and developing these new skills, learning to be flexible and handling changes that come our way and challenges in ways that we're better able to not cope with, but to embrace and learn from and overcome those obstacles and move forward [00:10:40] Duolingo is a great app if you're wanting to learn another language, but also it could be just taking cooking classes [00:01:15] Either way, this podcast is gonna have something for all of us to learn Here are three tips to help you embrace discomfort and grow: 1. Start small: It's easy to get overwhelmed and anxious when facing something new. Start with small, manageable steps that push you just outside your comfort zone. For example, strike up a conversation with someone you don't know at a networking event or try a new hobby. 2. Celebrate your successes: Acknowledge and celebrate each time you step out of your comfort zone. Whether it's a small or big win, take pride in your progress and use it to build momentum for your next challenge. 3. Learn from failures: It's okay to stumble and make mistakes. Use these experiences as opportunities for growth and learning. Ask yourself what you could have done differently and how you can apply these lessons moving forward. If you're looking for motivation to embrace discomfort and grow, this podcast episode is a must-listen. As Lori says, "The more we get out of our comfort zones, the more we're living life to the fullest."Here are three key takeaways from the episode: 1. Discomfort is necessary for growth: In order to grow and develop as individuals, we must embrace discomfort and push ourselves to try new things. This can be scary and intimidating, but it's the only way to truly expand our horizons. 2. Failure is not the end: Stepping outside your comfort zone inevitably means you will experience setbacks and failures. But as Lori points out, "Failure is not the end. It's simply an opportunity to learn, grow, and adapt." Don't let fear of failure hold you back from taking risks and trying new things. 3. Embracing discomfort can lead to greater fulfillment: When we stay within the confines of our comfort zones, we're limiting ourselves. By embracing discomfort and taking risks, we open ourselves up to new experiences and opportunities that can lead to greater fulfillment and satisfaction in life. If you're ready to step outside your comfort zone and embrace discomfort, this podcast episode is a great place to start. As Lori says, "We all have the power to change our lives for the better. It starts with being brave enough to take that first step."Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Access all the exclusive episodes, including a new one this week where Lori shares about language learning from a 4-year-old in a homestay in Indonesia.Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.****The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Missio Alliance.Join us to discuss this episode, previous episodes or for other thoughtful conversations at our Facebook group. We'd love to have you stop by and share your perspective.Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback.Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen.Find Us Online:@aworldof.difference on InstagramA World of Difference on Facebook,Linktree,on Twitter at @loriadbror loriadamsbrown.comLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating. Click here to reviewBecome a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.Mentioned in this episode:Want more? Join us in our Patreon CommunityWe'd love to have you and your perspective as we go deeper into exclusive episodes at patreon.com/aworldofdifferenceJoin the conversation in our Patreon CommunityYou are welcome to join us in the Patreon community where we go deeper into the episodes and the conversation. Join for as little as $5 a month at patreon.com/aworldofdifferenceThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Embracing Neurodiversity and Celebrating Differences on Earth DayGet ready for an eye-opening and inspiring episode of A World of Difference, hosted by the amazing Lori Adams-Brown. To celebrate Earth Day, Lori invites her guest, the brilliant Katherine McCord, to discuss the importance of neurodiversity and inclusion in everyday life and the workplace. In this episode, the duo share their personal experiences with neurodiversity and the role it plays in understanding and accepting others, including those on the autism spectrum.They have a fascinating discussion that will leave you wanting more. Did you know that teams with neurodiverse individuals can be up to 33% more productive? Or that neurodiversities like autism have played a positive role in human evolution? You will learn how to create a more inclusive environment for those who identify as neurodiverse and how to respond with curiosity instead of ego when someone requests something different. Katherine shares her personal journey and how she lives by the motto "different is not a deficit." Her passion for inclusion and diversity has led her to own a company that provides consulting and HR services. You don't want to miss out on the inspiring conversation and the opportunity to gain a new perspective on neurodiversity. So, let's celebrate Earth Day and embrace our differences with A World of Difference.In this episode, host Lori Adams-Brown has an eye-opening conversation with Katherine McCord, an HR tech and inclusive innovation expert who encourages embracing differences as a valuable asset, not a deficit. Katherine shares personal experiences with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and bipolar disorder, emphasizing that different brain processes should be celebrated and supported, especially in the workplace. Lori links the episode with Earth Day and highlights the importance of topics related to differences and listening with a positive attitude. The podcast delves deep into the concept of neurodiversity, highlighting its crucial role in diverse teams' productivity. The speaker notes that diagnoses like autism and neurodiversities like OCD and bipolar disorder should not be seen as a disability but rather a superpower, explaining how they affect their lives positively. The episode provides valuable information on how to accommodate different behavioral needs and achieve effective communication with neurodiverse individuals. The speaker emphasizes the importance of breaking down ego defenses and curiously responding to differences rather than requiring people to mask or behave unnaturally. The podcast aims to promote inclusivity and understanding towards neurodiverse individuals, highlighting the importance of careful language use around mental health diagnoses. Overall, this podcast highlights the benefits of neurodiversity not only in the workplace but also in everyday life, and offers insights into how we can all become more accepting and supportive of those who are neurodiverse. Don't miss out on this episode that inspires us to celebrate everyone's differences! Timestamps[00:00:02] Neurodiversity and Inclusion in Work and Life[00:03:52] Personal Earth Day Celebration and Neurodiversity Awareness[00:07:04] Autism Awareness and Neurodiversity[00:10:44] Improving Workplace Inclusion through Breaking Down Masking Episode Linkshttps://www.kmccordspeaking.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-mccord-093bb343/ Best QuotesKatherine lives by the motto that different is not a deficit [00:00:58] Different is not a deficit. Those teams were 33 percent more productive than their counterpart teams [00:08:43] Autism is not inherently a disability. In fact, it can be something of a superpower [00:07:53] Just because you're different does not mean that you're less than, and there are actually a lot of positive aspects that come with neurodiversityOther MaterialsThese materials help you promote your podcast. Quotes can be used for audio & video grams or quote cards. Blog and social posts will help your website and social media presence. All Quotes[00:09:26] It's just a matter of learning to balance [00:07:30] Those teams were 33 percent more productive than their counterpart teams [00:00:58] Different is not a deficit [00:05:39] Well, another thing we're really in this month and we, our family has really become aware many, many years ago because I have 1 of my favorite family members is on the autism spectrum, is autistic, and that sent me years ago on a journey of understanding more about what it's like to be a human being on the autism spectrum, and it's not only helped me be a better human being to just understand and accept and embrace this, but also it's allowed me into the lives of many people who are neurodiverse [Unknown] Catherine lives by the motto that different is not a deficit [00:01:31] She's gonna talk about her own experience and how we can support people with bipolar [00:01:41] She's gonna talk about all the parts of him that she loves and why often we have these biases and stereotypes and boxes that we put people in that aren't always helpful [Unknown] One of the most detrimental things that I've found over the years that people can require is masking [00:08:43] Autism is not inherently a disability. In fact, it can be something of a superpower [00:02:11] Here at the year over the difference podcast, we are all about understanding our differences, becoming aware of them, accepting them, and also knowing how to live together in ways that help each other flourish in this world [00:09:59] I personally try really hard to be inclusive, but I think part of that process means sitting and deeply listening to people who have all these differences [00:03:44] I always go over to the beach. I do live in South Florida. I go over to the beach and I just sit, and it's very early in the morning. I like to watch the sun come up. I usually see some shooting stars when I do this, and I just sit and breathe and then I take my dog over to 1 of the nature preserves and we just hang out with the trees and the plants and listen to all the sounds and have a grand old time together. That's how I celebrate [00:05:10] My 1 who's not college was I think 3 or 4 when we started a tradition of planning a tree on earth day, and then when we moved to Singapore, you weren't allowed to do that, which we thought was strange, but because they they they're the garden city, and they plant all their own they they do a great job on their own, and it's kinda like, we don't want you just planning anywhere [00:07:53] Just because you're different does not mean that you're less than, and there are actually a lot of positive aspects that come with neurodiversity [00:04:40] It's tough, and, you know, it's it's although it's normal and part of life, it's still really, really hard. Deal with that kind of grief, and she was a part of our family, and that unconditional love that dogs can bring you when you walk through all of life's traumas, we were with her way more during co than we had been before with kids in online school for a year and a half Katherine McCord: These things are ways that people make themselves more comfortable and it actually helps them focus and become more productive, including not looking at you Here are three tips from McCord’s conversation with Adams-Brown: 1. Define neurodiversity – According to McCord, neurodiversity refers to the different ways that people’s brains work. This means that differences in the way people think and process information should be embraced rather than labeled as deficits. 2. Practice inclusion – Inclusion is key to creating a workplace and society that values neurodiversity. By creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we can foster creativity and innovation. 3. Support those with bipolar disorder – McCord shared how important it is for those living with bipolar disorder to have a support system. This can include therapy, medication, and understanding from loved ones. By supporting those living with bipolar disorder, we can reduce the stigma surrounding mental health conditions. McCord’s message is a reminder that differences should be celebrated and that inclusivity is crucial. If you want to learn more about neurodiversity and McCord’s journey, listen to the full episode of The World of Difference podcast. Quote: “Different is not a deficit.” – Katherine McCord Article 2: Autism Acceptance and Understanding Others Lori Adams-Brown’s A World of Difference podcast recently featured Katherine McCord, an HR tech expert and advocate for neurodiversity. The conversation centered around autism awareness and acceptance month, and the importance of understanding and accepting those who are different. Here are three tips from McCord’s conversation with Adams-Brown: 1. Embrace autism acceptance – Autism acceptance is a preferred term over autism awareness because it focuses on accepting and understanding those who are on the autism spectrum rather than simply being aware of their existence. 2. Avoid stereotypes and biases – McCord shared how we often put people in boxes with labels that aren’t helpful. By avoiding stereotypes and biases, we can better understand and appreciate those who are different from us. 3. Understand the positive aspects of neurodiversity – Neurodiversity can contribute to creativity and innovation. By embracing the positive aspects of neurodiversity, we can create a more inclusive and productive society. McCord’s message is a reminder that understanding and accepting those who are different from us is key to creating a more connected and compassionate world. If you want to learn more about autism acceptance and McCord’s personal experiences, listen to the full episode of The World of Difference podcast. Quote: “We have these biases and stereotypes and boxes that we put people in that aren’t always helpful.” – Katherine McCord Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.****The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Missio Alliance.Join us to discuss this episode, previous episodes or for other thoughtful conversations at our Facebook group. We'd love to have you stop by and share your perspective.Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback.Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen.Find Us Online:@aworldof.difference on InstagramA World of Difference on Facebook,Linktree,on Twitter at @loriadbror loriadamsbrown.comLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating. Click here to reviewBecome a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.Mentioned in this episode:Join the conversation in our Patreon CommunityYou are welcome to join us in the Patreon community where we go deeper into the episodes and the conversation. Join for as little as $5 a month at patreon.com/aworldofdifferenceWant more? Join us in our Patreon CommunityWe'd love to have you and your perspective as we go deeper into exclusive episodes at patreon.com/aworldofdifferenceThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Join Lori Adams-Brown on the World of Difference Podcast as she shares 12 tips to support survivors of spiritual abuse. As someone who has personally experienced this, Lori emphasizes the importance of listening without judgment and validating survivors' feelings. She provides practical ways to support your friend or family member, including self-care and connecting with resources. Lori also urges listeners to educate themselves and hold abusers accountable. This episode covers how to support survivors of workplace harassment as well, with tips on reporting incidents and providing energy-boosting activities. Don't miss this informative and empowering episode on helping survivors heal from spiritual abuse.Long SummaryLori Adams-Brown is back at it again with another compelling episode of A World of Difference! In this week's episode, she delves into the often-misunderstood topic of spiritual abuse and offers 12 tips on how to support those who have experienced it. Drawing on her experience as a survivor of this heinous act, Lori emphasizes the importance of listening, validating feelings, and providing resources such as therapy and support groups. She advises against placing undue pressure on survivors to forgive too quickly, instead encouraging practical and tangible support such as paying for therapy or organizing meetings with church leadership. The episode also provides advice on supporting those who have endured hostile work environments, harassment, and discrimination. Offering a myriad of practical solutions such as offering to help document experiences and going for walks together, Lori reiterates the importance of being patient and understanding in the healing process. The episode closes with a call to action for listeners to educate themselves on spiritual abuse, hold church leadership accountable, and offer ongoing support. Listeners are in for an informative and heart-warming episode, where Lori shares her experience and expertise with grace and humility. Her tips and advice are a must-listen for anyone looking to support survivors of spiritual abuse and other forms of trauma. So, put on your headphones, tune in, and prepare to be inspired! Timestamps[00:00:02] Tips for Supporting Survivors of Spiritual Abuse[00:03:30] Supporting Spiritual Abuse Survivors[00:06:56] Supporting Spiritual Abuse Survivors[00:10:19] Supporting Survivors of Spiritual Abuse[00:13:42] Practical Ways to Support Survivors of Abuse[00:16:30] Supporting survivors of workplace abuse[00:20:00] Encouraging Support for Spiritual Abuse Survivors Episode Links to Books Lori mentioned (scroll to bottom of Linktree)https://linktr.ee/loriadamsbrownOther EPS mentioned in this EPS:Our Story Part 1: The Calm Before the Storm(There are 6 EPS in the Our Story series, where Lori and Jason share their spiritual abuse story in long form. EPS 100-105)You are invited to: Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join Lori and other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.****The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Missio Alliance.Join us to discuss this episode, previous episodes or for other thoughtful conversations at our Facebook group. We'd love to have you stop by and share your perspective.Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback.Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen.Find Us Online:@aworldof.difference on InstagramA World of Difference on Facebook,Linktree,on Twitter at @loriadbror loriadamsbrown.comLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating. Click here to reviewBecome a patron of this podcast, for as little as $5 a month, and enjoy free merch. You are warmly invited to join Lori and other patrons of this podcast in our Patreon community with exclusive EPS just for patrons.Mentioned in this episode:Want more? Join us in our Patreon CommunityWe'd love to have you and your perspective as we go deeper into exclusive episodes at patreon.com/aworldofdifferenceJoin the conversation in our Patreon CommunityYou are welcome to join us in the Patreon community where we go deeper into the episodes and the conversation. Join for as little as $5 a month at patreon.com/aworldofdifferenceThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Despite being faced with the hardships of COVID-19 and the uncertainty of her future, Melissa Hughes never expected that a simple video of her kids' sledding would spark an unexpected journey of spreading hope and connection to millions of people. How did Melissa's simple act of sharing her story lead her to such an extraordinary journey?In this episode, you will be able to:1. Discover Melissa Hughes' unexpected path to TikTok stardom and the lessons she learned along the way.2. Navigate the hurdles and culture shock of living abroad with resilience and adaptability.3. Embrace vulnerability and faith in times of adversity to foster personal growth.4. Utilize social media as a powerful tool to create connections and fight loneliness.5. Delve into diverse religious perspectives and traditions during Holy Week for a richer understanding.My special guest is Melissa Hughes.If you're feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, and disheartened by your attempts to connect and create meaningful relationships, then you are not alone!Have you heard the myths that social media has no positive impact, or that it can actually increase loneliness? Or that it is impossible to use social media responsibly? Parents who seek connection and inspiration, don't miss out on this opportunity to hear the truth from Melissa Hughes about harnessing social media for positive impact and combating loneliness.The key moments in this episode are:00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:39 - Accidentally Going Viral on TikTok,00:05:54 - Coping with Culture Shock,00:11:08 - Coping with Unexpected Challenges00:13:55 - Wrestling with Faith00:15:20 - Faith and Testing,00:16:37 - Nashville School Shooting00:21:38 - God and Suffering,00:25:13 - Walking Through Suffering,00:27:04 - Using TikTok for Good,00:30:30 - Using social media for good,00:32:55 - Engaging with followers,00:36:19 - Overcoming mental hurdles,00:41:01 - Traditions and teaching kids,00:43:23 - Holding lament and positivity,00:46:12 - Welcome and Invitation,00:47:24 - Commemorating Holy Week,00:48:16 - Exclusive Patreon Episode,00:49:37 - Invitation to Patreon,00:50:08 - Closing Remarks,Coping with Unexpected ChallengesLife can often present unexpected challenges, and it's crucial to learn how to cope with these situations. Developing resilience and adaptability can help individuals navigate challenging times more effectively. Embracing vulnerability, accepting one's emotions, and finding support from others can go a long way in overcoming adversity. By understanding that setbacks and hardships are a part of life and can often be the catalyst for personal growth, individuals can move forward with an optimistic and empowered mindset. In the discussion with Melissa Hughes, she shares her personal experience of coping with adversity during her time living abroad in the UK with her family. Facing challenges such as a car accident, adjusting to a new culture, and trying to maintain her faith amidst difficulties, Melissa highlights the importance of giving oneself permission to feel a wide range of emotions and seek support. Through these experiences, Melissa ultimately grows stronger and more confident in her ability to navigate life's challenges."Mountaintop experiences are for sights and inspiration, but the fruit grows in the valleys." - Melissa Hughes"Create content that sets your soul on fire." - Melissa Hughes"I feel like Jesus would be on TikTok. He'd be praying for people through the screen." - Melissa HughesMelissa Hughes is a TikTok influencer, international speaker, and best-selling author.She has been booked twice on The Kelly Clarkson Show and featured for the New York Times Best Seller “Primal Scream” on NBC. She has over 240,000 followers on TikTok with over 11 million likes. She is also a best-selling author of the book She Can Laugh along with a children’s book called, “Mommy Loves You When”. She has also done missionary work in the UK for several years with her husband and two children.In this episode, you will be able to: Discover Melissa Hughes' unexpected path to TikTok stardom and the lessons she learned along the way. Navigate the hurdles and culture shock of living abroad with resilience and adaptability. Embrace vulnerability and faith in times of adversity to foster personal growth. Utilize social media as a powerful tool to create connections and fight loneliness. Delve into diverse religious perspectives and traditions during Holy Week for a richer understanding.God and Suffering The question of why suffering exists and how it relates to one's faith in God is a deeply complex and personal issue for many. Understanding that suffering can lead to personal growth and finding solace in knowing that God is compassionate and supportive through difficult times can bring a sense of peace and help individuals navigate their experiences. During her conversation with Lori Adams-Brown, Melissa Hughes reflects on her experience with suffering and the impact on her faith. Melissa discusses a passage from the book of James that helped her realize that God is present during times of suffering, and He is big enough to help her through her struggles. Melissa's story of grappling with the issue of God and suffering offers insight and encouragement to others on their journey to make sense of their own experiences.Wrestling with Faith Faith can be a great source of comfort and guidance, but it can also be the source of doubt or uncertainty. Struggling with one's faith is normal, and questioning one's beliefs can often lead to a deeper relationship with one's spirituality. It's essential to be honest with oneself and explore these thoughts and feelings, as this can help individuals find meaning and direction in their spiritual journey. Melissa Hughes shares her experience of wrestling with her faith, particularly during challenging times. She openly discusses the doubts and questions she faced and how it felt like she was betraying God by doubting Him. Melissa's honesty and vulnerability highlight the importance of remaining true to oneself and being willing to ask difficult questions on one's faith journey, even if the answers aren't immediately clear.Using TikTok for Good TikTok is a popular social media platform that has the potential for making a positive impact on people's lives when used responsibly and thoughtfully. Creators have the opportunity to connect with a wide audience, share ideas, and spread positivity. By focusing on creating content that is authentic, relatable, and meaningful, individuals can utilize this platform successfully to make a difference. Melissa Hughes's experience as a TikTok influencer, with over 240,000 followers on the platform, demonstrates how the platform can be utilized for good. Initially sharing content related to motherhood, Melissa now strives to inspire and uplift moms, in particular, mompreneurs, by helping them find joy and energy in their daily lives. Melissa emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself, creating content that speaks to one's passions, and focusing on making a positive impact.Find Melissa on:TikTok: @Mhughes79https://linktr.ee/melissaleahughesFor those who are different and want to make a difference*Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.**The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Missio Alliance.Join us to discuss this episode, previous episodes or for other thoughtful conversations at our Facebook group. 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Guest: Brenden Kumarasamy, Founder of MasterTalk, a YouTube channel dedicated to helping people master the art of public speaking.Introduction:In this episode, we have Brenden Kumarasamy, a public speaking coach, and founder of MasterTalk, a YouTube channel dedicated to helping people master the art of public speaking. Brenden shares his insights on how to become a confident and effective public speaker, and how to connect with your audience.Key Takeaways:1. Public speaking is a skill that can be learned: Many people believe that public speaking is a natural talent, but Brenden believes that anyone can become an effective public speaker with the right training and practice. 2. Start with the end in mind: Before you start preparing your speech, think about the outcome you want to achieve. What message do you want to convey? What action do you want your audience to take? 3. Structure your speech: A well-structured speech can help you communicate your message effectively. Brenden recommends using the following structure: Introduction, Body, and Conclusion. 4. Use stories and examples: Stories and examples can help you connect with your audience and make your message more relatable. 5. Practice, practice, practice: Practice is the key to becoming a confident and effective public speaker. Brenden recommends practicing your speech multiple times before you deliver it, and recording yourself to identify areas for improvement. 6. Focus on your body language: Your body language can convey a lot of information to your audience. Brenden recommends using confident body language, such as standing up straight, making eye contact, and using hand gestures.
Conclusion:In this episode, Brenden Kumarasamy shared his insights on how to become a confident and effective public speaker. He emphasized the importance of preparation, structure, and practice, and provided tips on how to connect with your audience. If you're looking to improve your public speaking skills, this episode is a must-listen!Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.****The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Missio Alliance.Join us to discuss this episode, previous episodes or for other thoughtful conversations at our Facebook group. We'd love to have you stop by and share your perspective.Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback.Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen.Find Us Online:@aworldof.difference on InstagramA World of Difference on Facebook,Linktree,on Twitter at @loriadbror loriadamsbrown.comLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating. Click here to reviewBecome a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.Mentioned in this episode:Join the conversation in our Patreon CommunityYou are welcome to join us in the Patreon community where we go deeper into the episodes and the conversation. Join for as little as $5 a month at patreon.com/aworldofdifferenceWant more? Join us in our Patreon CommunityWe'd love to have you and your perspective as we go deeper into exclusive episodes at patreon.com/aworldofdifferenceThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Let go of fear and resistance and join the movement of authentic storytelling to make a real difference in the world."My belief is that for small businesses, like personal brands, online podcast guesting can really be the center of your marketing if you let it - and it can also create all of the content if you will allow yourself to repurpose it, all of the content that you will ever need should you choose to be active on social media or have an email list or those types of things." Christine McAlisterChristine McAlister is a media expert with two decades of experience in broadcasting, documentary production and online marketing. She has been featured in Inc, Business Insider, Bustle, The Huffington Post, and on over 100 podcasts, and is passionate about helping entrepreneurs attract their next clients by being top 1% podcast guests.Christine McAlister had been in the media and storytelling industry since 1999, but it wasn't until she was invited to be on her first podcast that she was able to embrace the medium of podcasting as a way to tell stories. She was able to overcome her fear and resistance and began to approach it as a joy. With encouragement from people in the business, Christine pivoted her whole business to helping people share their stories and work in an authentic way. She now helps people realize the power of podcasting to create instant intimacy and connection, and to build their businesses. With her values of humanity, Christine encourages people to focus on quality over quantity, do research, create tailored pitches, and remember that it's a date and not a one night stand.In this episode, you will learn the following:1. How to leverage the power of podcast guesting to build your business and market yourself authentically.2. How to use the power of storytelling to make authentic connections and create an instant intimacy.3. How to identify clonable clients and tap into the right podcasts to find them. Resources:https://www.lifewithpassion.com/ Other episodes you'll enjoy:Angela Proffitt on productivityDele Kooley on career pivotsJake Sasseville on big movesConnect with me:InstagramFacebookYouTube Twitter LinkedIn Website Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here Chapter Summaries:[00:00:00]A World of Difference is a podcast for those who are different. We have another woman on the show this week, Christine McAlister. She is passionate about helping entrepreneurs attract their next clients by being top 1% podcast guests. This week marks Women's History Month.[00:01:56]Lori: Here we are recording today podcast in Women's History Month, of all things. Having two women and podcasting still a minority. In France, it's the opposite. Maybe we should move to France.[00:02:37]Sally Kohn has been in media and storytelling since 1999. She recorded her first podcast interview when she was eight and a half months pregnant. Kohn pivoted her business to helping people share their stories and their work in a really authentic way. This is why we need to hear women's stories.[00:10:42]For small businesses, online podcast guesting can really be the center of your marketing if you let it. Being a podcast guest specifically can get you in front of a whole new audience. There are so many other beautiful collaborations, connections, benefits.[00:14:58]3 million podcasts are out there right now. I recommend going back to basics as we would in any business. Quality over quantity, getting in front of the right people. Find out what they're listening to and then research those shows. Create a customized outreach.[00:18:32]Lori: Let's talk about some of the common mistakes people make when they're trying to land a podcast guest opportunity. She says it all starts with shifting the way that you look at it. People remember how you make them feel, and that's just so important in business and education.[00:22:45]Do you have any success stories from your clients or students who've used podcast guesting to grow their businesses? Our clients get an average or book an average of one high ticket client per appearance. We could apply this to change.[00:23:48]Brene Brown grew up in a warm culture, so there's warm cultures cold cultures. podcast is so different. It is an exchange, it is a conversation. There are some skills that you can teach people and I'm glad you're teaching those.[00:27:11]Christine: Do you have any advice for somebody who's, like you mentioned imposter syndrome? She says if there's something that you care about enough or and or a business that you have that you're allowing an exchange of money. We need voices out there that are not speaking right now, she says.[00:33:55]Christine: How can people find you and learn more about the work that you do? I have a checklist that you can use to be a great podcast guest. Everybody go get your dopamine hit by downloading this checklist. I would love to hear how this dopamine hit is making you happier all around the world.[00:35:06]I just love to hear the stories of women in Women's History Month. If you have any interest at all in being a podcast guest, reach out to Christine McAlister. For only $5 a month, you can be a part of this community where we go a little deeper. Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.****The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Missio Alliance.Join us to discuss this episode, previous episodes or for other thoughtful conversations at our Facebook group. We'd love to have you stop by and share your perspective.Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback.Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen.Find Us Online:@aworldof.difference on InstagramA World of Difference on Facebook,Linktree,on Twitter at @loriadbror loriadamsbrown.comLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating. Click here to reviewBecome a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. 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n this episode of the World of Difference podcast, Dr. Nijay Gupta, a Hindu background Christian and seminary professor, uses his privilege to uncover the hidden female figures in the New Testament and challenge the long-standing patriarchal lens on the Bible to foster an atmosphere of equality and inclusion in the church."Just like that with the Bible. And we have failed. I have failed in the past to see these women, to recognize them, to admire them, and to tell their story." - Dr. Nijay GuptaDr. Nijay Gupta is a professor at Northern Seminary of New Testament and author of the book "Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church". He is a Hindu background Christian who has dedicated his life to studying the Bible and training Christian leaders.Dr. Nijay Gupta was raised in a Southern Baptist denomination and experienced a male-centric view of the Bible. He realized that many of the stories about the women in the Bible had been hidden, and set out to make them known. After many years of research and writing, he released his book, "Tell Her Story," which explores the roles of women in the Bible, and their importance. He explains how the cultural and socioeconomic status of these women was incredibly important to understand their stories, and how they were able to lead, despite the patriarchal views of the time. Dr. Gupta hopes that by uncovering the hidden figures of the New Testament, the Church will be able to recognize the importance of women's voices and use their God-given gifts for the benefit of all. In this episode, you will learn the following:1. Exploring the nuance of women leading in the early church, how has the long-standing tradition of egalitarian theology impacted the way we view women in the Bible today?2. Examining the role of women in the church, how can we create an environment of shoulder-to-shoulder collaboration between male and female leaders?3. Leveraging male privilege to elevate women, how can we use our male privilege to create a space for women to use their God-given gifts and preach the gospel? Resources:Order Tell Her Story here.Other episodes you'll enjoy:Allyson McKinney Timm on the Faith 4 ERA CampaignDr. Mimi Haddad on Christians for Biblical EqualityKate Wallace Nunneley on the Junia ProjectConnect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aworldof.difference/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/A-World-of-Difference-613933132591673/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aworldofdifferenceTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/@awodpodLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aworldofdifference/Website: https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.com Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here Chapter Summaries:[00:00:02]Dr. Nijay Gupta is a professor at Northern Seminary of New Testament. He is the author of a book called tell Her Story. How Women Taught Led. We're thrilled to have him on the church during Women's History Month.[00:02:57]Dr. Nijay Gupta is on the World of Difference podcast today. He talks about his new book, Tell Her Story. He says it's moving towards spring in California. People are really excited for your book release.[00:03:45]Lori: What brought you into being interested in biblical studies? Lori: I grew up in a Hindu family, became a believer in Jesus as a teenager. I've been teaching for almost 15 years. I love the work I do. Lori: It really is important to me to know who was part of the translation process.[00:07:08]There's been a lot of misunderstanding around women in the New Testament. The author changed her mind after doing a blog series called Why I Believe in Women in Ministry. Tell us more about the book and what readers are going to gain from it.[00:14:37]A lot of my book is about stepping out of some of the artificial frameworks we use. Where women were teachers, apostles, prisoners for the Lord. It's far past time that we give them the credit that is owed to them. The church job or office of pastor is a modern phenomenon.[00:25:09]Lydia is a businesswoman. Paul preaches to her, and her whole household is converted. She is a natural leader, and the apostles don't chide her for that. When we're not letting women use their Godgiven gifts in the church, we all miss out.[00:27:40]Southern Baptist Convention has kicked out Saddleback Church in California. Lori Penny: In many churches where it looks as though women can lead, but in reality they're not really leading. Penny: We need to return to some older ways of careful, honest, authentic, open, vulnerable discipleship.[00:41:00]Paul says Junior is a prisoner for the sake of the Gospel. She represents what we think of as the first generation of Christianity. Just imagining the bravery and the faith of these women that we don't talk enough about inspired this book.[00:43:58]EJ: How can people find you? I want to make sure people follow your podcast your blog, all your writing and what you're doing. For our patreon supporters, we're going to do an exclusive episode here in a second with him around some of the stuff that's gone on at Northern Seminary. Sign up for this month so that you can be a part of hearing this conversation.[00:46:04]Dr. Nijay Gupta's latest book is Tell Her Story how women led, taught and ministered in the early Church. We recorded an exclusive interview with him around what's going on at Northern Seminary. Join our patreon community for as little as $5 a month and get free merch.Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.****The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Missio Alliance.Join us to discuss this episode, previous episodes or for other thoughtful conversations at our Facebook group. We'd love to have you stop by and share your perspective.Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback.Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen.Find Us Online:@aworldof.difference on InstagramA World of Difference on Facebook,Linktree,on Twitter at @loriadbror loriadamsbrown.comLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating. Click here to reviewBecome a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.Mentioned in this episode:Join the conversation in our Patreon CommunityYou are welcome to join us in the Patreon community where we go deeper into the episodes and the conversation. 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Allyson McKinney Timm, a global justice advocate and founder of Justice Revival, leads an interfaith campaign to support women's rights, gender equality and the Equal Rights Amendment to the US Constitution, despite the culture war drama, religious resistance and financial challenges she faces."We need to do everything possible to ensure women's rights are protected, and the Equal Rights Amendment to the US Constitution is an essential and necessary starting point. No one's saying that it is going to finish the job, but it's what we need just to get out of the gate and to get serious about tackling these problems." - Allyson McKinney TimmAllyson McKinney Timm is a human rights lawyer, scholar, and faith leader with two decades of experience defending the dignity and rights of those on the margins in the US and globally. She is the executive director and founder of Justice Revival, an organization that works to inspire, educate, and mobilize Christian action to support the human rights of all people.Allyson is a passionate advocate for human rights, founding Justice Revival to inspire, educate, and mobilize Christian action to support the human rights of all people. When she reflects on the issues facing women globally and in the US, safety, provision, and dignity all come to the forefront. To address the systemic inequality that women have faced in the US, she has been pushing for the Equal Rights Amendment to the US Constitution. Despite resistance from some who are afraid of inclusion and equality, she has continued to fight for the ERA and other measures to protect women's human rights. As Allyson works to bring about a cultural shift towards recognizing the human rights of all people, she is reminded of the human costs of discrimination and hopes to see the US take the lead in upholding and protecting.In this episode, you will learn the following:1. How the US Constitution is Lagging Behind in Protecting Women's Rights2. The Challenges of Promoting Human Rights Awareness in the US3. Examining Human Rights Through a Legal and Theological Lens.Resources:www.justicerevival.orgOther episodes you'll enjoy:Mimi Haddad on CBE: https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.com/s4e79Kate Wallace Nunneley of the Junia Project: https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.com/s2e23Dorothy Greco on Egalitarian Marriage:https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.com/s7e107Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aworldof.difference/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/A-World-of-Difference-613933132591673/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aworldofdifferenceTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/@awodpodLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aworldofdifference/Website: https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.comLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: {LINK}Chapter Summaries:[00:00:02]Lori Adams Brown: Happy International Women's Day to every woman around the world. Today we have a very special guest, allyson McKinney Timm, the executive director and founder of Justice Revival. allyson is a human rights lawyer, a scholar, and a faith leader with two decades of experience.[00:03:59]Justice Revival is a diverse and inclusive Christian ministry with a mission of inspiring, educating, and mobilizing Christian action to support the human rights of all people. A lot of Justice Revival's work over the last six years has been creating innovative Christian education on human rights. It's such a rare space to see justice come together in the US.[00:06:05]This week marks International Women's Day. What do you believe are the most pressing issues facing women globally and in the US? Safety, provision and dignity are common themes. Although we often want to point fingers elsewhere, we certainly have much, much work to do here.[00:09:19]Faith for Era submitted tesTimmony at Senate hearing on Equal Rights Amendment. The measure would enshrine equality for women in the US constitution. Some opponents have argued it's unnecessary or could have unintended consequences.[00:15:42]Part of what the Era would do is raise the bar on sex discrimination. But there can still be other important considerations that are part of the analysis. It is so important to understand what it will and won't do and not fall prey to some of the narratives.[00:19:49]Christianity too often gets invoked to oppose human rights rather than uphold it. That fear of a more diverse, inclusive, egalitarian society has driven opposition to the era for the last 50 years. I'd love for you to help people understand how they can get involved in advocating for the Era.[00:23:06]The US is one of only seven countries worldwide that has so far failed to fully ratify and join the Women's Treaty. Most of the countries where your listeners are will already be part of CDA. And that's another key mechanism that's used to promote reform.[00:25:33]There is an American tendency or desire to think of ourselves as a world leader on human rights. I would like to see Americans thinking about how to do human rights here at home. Revival is deeper commitment to human rights and especially within the Christian community.[00:29:35]Justice Revival is working towards social justice. How specifically could individuals and communities support this work? Challenges include raising awareness about the work we do in the media. Third challenge is raising the support, the financial support, year after year.[00:32:11]I love how your perspective on theology and law has come together to help all of justice revival be born. What advice would you give to people who are interested in promoting gender equality and social justice?[00:37:31]Ali: On International Women's Day, I want to mention my mom, Suan, because she is the inspiration and really probably the reason I ended up doing this. How can people find you and more of your work? Where do you want to point them to?[00:40:15]Ali Vitali: International Women's Day is a chance to learn from women around the world. She says she has been blessed to work with Justice Revival board member Allie O'Brien. She'll be in Abu Dhabi for the event, and she'll be posting updates on social media.[00:42:01]I just want to encourage all of us to find just one thing. Maybe it's reading a book or listening to the story of a woman who's experienced something that she mentioned. Contacting your person in Congress that represents you to let them know your thoughts. There's so many ways to get involved.[00:44:08]The word courage comes from the root word related to heart. When you experience the feelings of others and that gives you that courage, maybe that's where you need to start. I believe that courage is contagious. Your next step is today.[00:44:57]Ali talks with us about her mom and how her mom inspired her. You can go to our Patreon community as little as $5 a month. If you want to join in the conversation about what your next step is for International Women's Day, for Women's History Month, for working for human rights, would love to hear about it.Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.****The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Missio Alliance.Join us to discuss this episode, previous episodes or for other thoughtful conversations at our Facebook group. 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Angela Proffitt shares about her entrepreneurship journey, her grief after a recent loss of a friend and client, and how knowing people deeply brings happiness and business growth.Celebrity Wedding & Event Planner | Podcast Host |Time Management Consultant | Speaker | AuthorAngela Proffitt, Founder of GSD Creative, is a productivity expert, podcast host, celebrity wedding & event planner, speaker and author that travels the world, helping CEO’s, executives, entrepreneurs, and solopreneurs grow their company brand. As a serial entrepreneur Angela has spent over two decades mastering effective business processes and consulting for multimillion-dollar brands. Angela knows what drives conversions, sold-out events, and consumer engagement - and it’s not the fluff.It is Angela’s background in psychology, her effective communication techniques, and the get things done attitude that helps drive success.Angela has been featured in media and publications that include: TLC, ABC Family, People’s Magazine, Success Magazine and US Weekly, to name a few. In addition to running multiple businesses, Angela has served on the board of the Entrepreneur’s Organization - Nashville, as social chair, MyEO chair, mentorship chair, and marketing chair at the regional level. Since 2017 she has been the host of Business Unveiled; a podcast for the hospitality industry, taking you behind the scenes of running a creative business.When Angela is not working, you can find her TikTok’ing with her nieces and nephew and learning about the latest advancements in Apple technology.ANGELAPROFFITT.COMhttps://www.tiktok.com/@angelaproffitt_https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwdB7cvwDh9BKAmDSzc_RYQhttps://www.instagram.com/angelaproffitt/https://www.facebook.com/AngelaProffittLLC/https://www.linkedin.com/in/gsdleader/Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.****The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Missio Alliance.Join us to discuss this episode, previous episodes or for other thoughtful conversations at our Facebook group. We'd love to have you stop by and share your perspective.Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback.Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen.Find Us Online:@aworldof.difference on InstagramA World of Difference on Facebook,Linktree,on Twitter at @loriadbror loriadamsbrown.comLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating. Click here to reviewBecome a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.Mentioned in this episode:Join the conversation in our Patreon CommunityYou are welcome to join us in the Patreon community where we go deeper into the episodes and the conversation. Join for as little as $5 a month at patreon.com/aworldofdifferenceWant more? Join us in our Patreon CommunityWe'd love to have you and your perspective as we go deeper into exclusive episodes at patreon.com/aworldofdifferenceThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Lori Adams-Brown guides us through the challenging yet empowering process of embracing change, exploring the power of self-compassion, and finding ways to stay in control in order to flourish.Lori Adams-Brown is a third culture kid and experienced change manager who has learned to cope with change through self-compassion, focusing on what she can control, staying flexible and adaptable, and practicing self-care.Lori Adams-Brown guides us through the challenging yet empowering process of embracing change, exploring the power of self-compassion and finding ways to stay in control in order to flourish."Maya Angelou said, 'If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude.'"Lori Adams-Brown learned first-hand the difficulty of change. From being a third culture kid and having to move schools, to as a missionary, dealing with major natural disasters such as the Indonesian tsunami and earthquake of 2004, to moving to new continents, to changing careers, to welcoming three new children into her home, change is a part of her life. She taught herself to pay attention to her emotions, to focus on the parts of change she could control, to stay flexible, and to prioritize self-care. Through these practices, she was able to cope with change in her life and find beauty in it.In this episode, you will learn the following:1. How to cope with change from an in-depth personal perspective.2. What strategies can be used to cope with change?3. How can self-care help with dealing with transitions in life?Resources:A list of people thank as you walk through change Other episodes you'll enjoy:Dele Downs Kooley on repatriation and career changeKaren González on helpful changes for immigrantsDr. Debbie Pinkston on therapy, self-care and wellbeing Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aworldof.difference/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/A-World-of-Difference-613933132591673/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aworldofdifferenceTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/@awodpodLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aworldofdifference/Website: https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.com Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here. Chapter Summaries:[00:00:02]Welcome to the A World of Difference podcast. Today we're talking about change. We're going to talk about why change is something we must face, both good and bad. And I would love to hear back from you on your perspective and your thoughts around change.[00:01:30]How can we change our attitude about change? I welcomed the change of welcoming into our home each of our three children. Change in my life has been one of the best decisions I ever made. An exclusive interview with each of you who are our patrons, the Patreon supporters, where I'll dig into how I coped through some of the biggest changes.[00:04:08]Change was a part of my life growing up quite a bit, moving to new schools. I've had to learn a lot about change management and different leadership styles. Every work culture, every organizational culture has a different way of handling change. It has to be managed well.[00:06:43]Change is an inevitable part of life. Here are five ways to cope with change. Pay attention to your emotions. Focus on the parts of the change that you can control. Allow yourself to feel through them with a lot of self-compassion.[00:14:15]The fourth thing I would say is it's really important to have a practice of caring for yourself. So practicing self-care when change happens. It's so important to practice and prioritize self-care, especially in terms of transition.[00:25:05]In the realm of support is also seeking professional help from a therapist or a counselor. Remember, though, that coping with change is not an overnight thing. It takes time.[00:29:50]If you would like to be a part of a community, we have a Patreon community where I would love to discuss this. You can join for as little as $5 a month. I'm going to be releasing an exclusive episode around this concept of change. Let us know how you're doing and how change is happening for you. Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. 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In this podcast episode, Dr. Caryn A. Reeder examines the irony of the traditional interpretation of the Samaritan woman in John 4 and challenges long-held beliefs about women's roles in the church, illuminating the powerful role of women in the New Testament.Dr. Caryn A. Reeder is a professor of New Testament and the coordinator of the Gender Studies Program at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. She is the author of several books, including The Enemy in the Household, Family Violence in Deuteronomy and beyond, Gendering War and Peace and The Gospel of Luke, and her latest book, The Samaritan Woman's Story.In this podcast episode, Caryn Reeder examines the irony of the traditional interpretation of the Samaritan woman in John 4 and challenges long-held beliefs about women's roles in the church, illuminating the powerful role of women in the New Testament."What if we recognize that and celebrated women's words in our own churches? Oh, I do. Definitely do. Yeah. Women are really important in the narrative. In John's gospel, Jesus public ministry starts because of a woman, because his mother tells him, take care of this problem with we've run out of wine at this wedding. Take care of it, Jesus. And he does it because his mother tells him to, and that is what it says in John."Dr. Caryn A. Reeder is a professor of New Testament and the coordinator of the Gender Studies Program at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. She is the author of several books, including The Enemy in the Household, Family Violence in Deuteronomy and beyond, Gendering War and Peace and The Gospel of Luke, and her latest book, The Samaritan Woman's Story. Caryn Reeder grew up on a farm in Illinois, where she was introduced to the Bible on an academic basis. After college, she went to Jerusalem and studied the Misinterpretation of the Samaritan Woman in the transcript. Caryn discovered that the traditional interpretation of the woman being an immoral outcast was damaging and silenced her story. Despite the traditional perspective of women being silenced, Caryn realized that in the New Testament, women were important participants and patrons in the early Christian communities. Caryn is now on a mission to change the perspective of women in the church and to celebrate their words. In this episode, you will learn the following:1. How did the Bible's interpretation change over time and around the world?2. What is the real story behind the conversation between Jesus and the Samaritan woman?3. What challenges does the conversation between Jesus and the Samaritan woman pose to our views on gender, identity and who is worthy to understand and respond to Jesus? Resources:The Samaritan Woman's Story: Reconsidering John 4 After #ChurchtooBuy the book at the link above from IVP with code: AWORLD23 to get 30 percent off the ebook and physical book (plus free shipping) Other episodes you'll enjoy:Hannah Nation on Faithful Disobedience in China's House ChurchesJenai Auman on Spiritual Abuse SurvivorsWinfield Bevins on Liturgical Mission Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aworldof.difference/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/A-World-of-Difference-613933132591673/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aworldofdifferenceTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/@awodpodLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aworldofdifference/Website: https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.com Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here Chapter Summaries:[00:00:02]This episode is a special one for those of us who are interested in what the Bible actually says about certain women and from a woman's perspective. Dr. Karen A. Reeder is a professor of New Testament and coordination of the Gender Studies Program at Westmont College. She's here to talk about her latest book with IVP Press, the Samaritan Woman's Story.[00:01:39]Welcome to the world of Difference Podcast. I think there are many who have misunderstood the Samaritan woman for various reasons. I'm very excited about what we're going to discuss today.[00:02:11]Author's research has often been centered around issues of violence and family life and gender in the Bible. She says the women of the Bible preached about or researched or theologically understood through the lens of women has been lacking for a long time. For her, it's just a hobby.[00:05:07]What would you say we have gotten wrong about the Samaritan woman? Most sermons on her had all been preached by men. Once she started reading more like female theologians, she realized there was a different perspective. How do you walk through that?[00:14:46]The contrast in John's gospel between Nicodemus and the Samaritan woman challenges a lot of our stereotypes. It can be a lesson for us in the church to respect women in a way that Jesus does.[00:25:15]We have a couple of texts in the New Testament that do seem to silence women. But all the books are really contextual. They're written to particular people who are experiencing particular situations. What would you say to someone who says it's not okay for women to preach?[00:26:38]In the New Testament, we have a witness to women's significance, importance and contributions to the church. Maybe we shouldn't prioritize One Timothy chapter Two over this wide array of evidence. It's playing fast and loose with scripture when you don't take the time to look into something.[00:30:37]Some scholars have argued that what happened in the Church was connected to what was happening in Roman society more generally. Even though we have the primary voices of the time saying women should not have authority, women were still doing it. Reincorporating those women into our church history is also really important.[00:34:31]My New Testament intro classes are one of the classes that all students at Westmont College are expected to take. Using those as lenses to help read Scripture is really revolutionary for a lot of students. Getting the lenses to examine scripture and what it might have meant for its earliest audiences is a game changer.[00:36:15]Coming back to this issue of Women and the Bible. I gave the students a chapter from Kat Armis's Abuelita Theology. It sparked so much conversation among the students. I hope that it will open a whole new way of reading and understanding scripture.[00:38:43]Lori ADBR: In this Change series, we're embracing change. She says it can be very uncomfortable to change our minds. But when new information comes our way, we get to take it in, research it, try to understand it. She hopes this podcast has brought new information to you. Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.****The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Missio Alliance.Join us to discuss this episode, previous episodes or for other thoughtful conversations at our Facebook group. We'd love to have you stop by and share your perspective.Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback.Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen.Find Us Online:@aworldof.difference on InstagramA World of Difference on Facebook,Linktree,on Twitter at @loriadbror loriadamsbrown.comLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating. Click here to reviewBecome a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. 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Celebrate the courage to explore, learn and grow with empathy, as TCKs show us how to thrive with multiple dimensions of belonging."The biggest tool in our tool bag is something that we're good at, but we need to focus on more so that we can use it to our advantage, and that would be empathy. So being very open, one thing I find, and I found this to myself, and I have to work on it every day, is we are so multicultural. Right. We do all the things, we've been all the places, we think we got it right. But there's so much..." Doni AldineDoni Aldine is a globally mobile, Afro Latina and first generation North American who is passionate about creating community for cross cultural populations. She is the editor and founder of Culturs magazine and a TCK scholar who speaks around the globe on the subject.Doni Aldine was born in New York City and at two weeks old, she started her international travel. Growing up in seven different cultures on five continents, she developed an immense appreciation for cultural diversity. She became a TCK scholar and Editor-in-Chief of Culturs magazine, which celebrates 21st century cultural diversity. Doni taught her students to break their lenses and think outside of themselves, and she emphasizes the importance of having the courage to learn about different cultures and empathy to understand them. Through her own experience, Doni has learned that we all have the power to choose who we are and to embrace all of who we are.In this episode, you will learn the following:1. How TCKs Develop Empathy Through Cross-Cultural Experiences2. Exploring the Dimensionality of TCKs and Their Families3. Understanding the Benefits and Challenges of Being a TCK in the 21st Century.Resources:https://www.cultursmag.com/Other episodes you'll enjoy:EPS 122EPS 119EPS 112Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aworldof.difference/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/A-World-of-Difference-613933132591673/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aworldofdifferenceTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/@awodpodLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aworldofdifference/Website: https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.comLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: https://www.podpage.com/dashboard/a-world-of-difference/reviews/Chapter Summaries:[00:00:02]The Aworld of Difference is a podcast for those who are different and want to make a difference. This week Lori Adams Brown talks about her new job in Silicon Valley. Change means the good, the bad and the I don't want to talk about it.[00:00:48]Doni Aldine identifies as a Third Culture kid, a TCK, because of her experiences growing up in multiple cultures. She's passionate about creating community for cross cultural populations. She brings a nuanced conversation around the beautiful aspects of Black history.[00:06:34]It's hard sometimes to help monoculturals understand. I focus on dimensionality, something that I realize about being a TCK because everyone's TCKness is very different. The biggest tool in our tool bag is something we're good at, but we need to focus on more. That would be empathy.[00:11:33]As a TCK, you have to learn how to observe and learn a culture by watching what people do. There's so much observation required to fit in or assimilate. You have to have the courage to put your foot in it.[00:16:42]In the last two years, I've seen a huge shift in how many people know what TCK is. It's about belonging. We don't need to be rooted in one country. Most TCKs love that our identity does not come from one place.[00:22:43]Research shows that TCKs have a break between a physical, mental or emotional break between age 27 and like, 45. Unresolved grief is the thing that causes TCKS the most pain over time. We've had to find ways to connect to our people.[00:26:36]We would just like to see more diversity of even Asian American actors. Why is it so often when you have an Asian in a role in a movie or a TV show, so much of it is very cliche and very stereotypical. It takes quite a while before it's truly mainstream.[00:32:09]How would you say that emotional intelligence is key for diversity and inclusion? People are starting to embrace going more deeply into diversity, inclusion and belonging. There's also social justice, I feel. Intelligence can help us take it to the next level.[00:38:52]One of the things you love about the Bay Area is a total of TCKs of all varieties. On the World of Difference podcast, one of our highest values is getting as many perspectives as possible. Everyone can be an ally, everyone can elevate, and together we all make a difference.[00:43:12]The hidden diversity is who we are beneath the surface that may not be seen and adds to the conversation. Being a TCK is part of that hidden diversity. What are some of the key parts that really have resonated with you or your students?[00:47:21]Most male, majority female, PC or US Minority. Person of color. Who do you think would be second best? The last one. You are the first to get that.[00:48:12]The person who typically understands the concepts the best is the male, the white male who comes into my class. Versus the worst one is typically the minority US Population. We need to be champions like you and your husband are champions for those things. The pain is in the learning, and the learning is in a quiet moment.[00:54:20]The next year of Cultures is a year of Latin America. Who's the change maker in your life that you admire? Definitely my parents, my mom and my dad. And my father in death, actually, and as he fought cancer, he really inspired me.[00:56:26]Omi Osaka and Simone Biles have spoken out about mental health. I love that this generation is so concerned about our health. Gen Z and Gen Alpha challenge you for real. That's the superpower of this generation.[01:01:58]Doni Aldine: In this Change series, we're going to have some pretty exciting guests coming up. They'll talk about how to deal with unwanted change, expected and unexpected change. If this show has impacted you, or if any of our shows have, to reach out.Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.****The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Missio Alliance.Join us to discuss this episode, previous episodes or for other thoughtful conversations at our Facebook group. We'd love to have you stop by and share your perspective.Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback.Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen.Find Us Online:@aworldof.difference on InstagramA World of Difference on Facebook,Linktree,on Twitter at @loriadbror loriadamsbrown.comLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating. Click here to reviewBecome a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.
In Hannah Nation's podcast episode, uncover the compelling central conflict between the Chinese housechurches' global identity and the Chinese authorities' nationalist agenda, as the Hannah Nation explores theidea of persecution as an apologetic moment."God is not dependent on political rights to grow his church. Do political rights help? Yeah, I thinkoften they do. Are they important? Yeah. I'm not going to go out and give up what I think is animportant part of America and American life. That being said, God doesn't need those things in orderto grow his kingdom. His kingdom grows however he wants it to grow, and it is Him who will grow it,not our political powers and the rights that theyHannah Nation is the Managing Director of the Center for House Church Theology and a graduate ofCovenant College and Gordon Commonwealth Theological Seminary. She has written for Christianity Today,the Gospel Coalition, Plough, and has edited several books, including Faithful Disobedience Writings onChurch and State from a Chinese House Church Movement.In this episode, you will learn the following:Church and State perspective from a Chinese House Church Movement.Hannah Nation's unexpected journey to the Great Wall of China changed her outlook on life and faith forever.After discovering the Chinese house church writers and their hard-to-access writings, she was inspired to make a contribution to the global audience. With a unique perspective on post-colonial theology, she encouraged others to prioritize Jesus and the global reality of the Kingdom of God. Despite persecution and fear, Hannah inspired the Chinese church to use their suffering as an opportunity to testify to the power of God and repent of their own idols. Through her work, she showed that faith can thrive even without political rights.1. How has the Chinese house church developed its own unique theology without outside influence?2. How can persecution be seen as an opportunity to share the good news of Jesus?3. How has the Chinese church grown exponentially in the face of political opposition?Resources:Other episodes you'll enjoy:Craig Greenfield on Subversive MissionJessica Stone on Jounalism in AsiaConnect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aworldof.difference/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/A-World-of-Difference-613933132591673 /YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aworldofdifferenceTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/@awodpodLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aworldofdifference/Website: https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast .comLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating. Click here to reviewChapter Summaries:[00:00:02]Hannah Nation has edited a book called Faithful Disobedience writings on Church and State from a Chinesehouse church movement. This book brings for the first time to English readers his writings, some of hissermons. We'll talk about some of the big changes that are happening behind the scenes in China.[00:02:31]Hannah Nation joins A World of Difference to talk about her new book. Tell us a little bit about yourself andwho is Hannah Nation?[00:03:17]I consider myself a Pittsburgh native, although I wasn't born here. My parents were living in Illinois when Iwas born, and we didn't move here until I was ten. I currently live here with my husband Trey and our twokids. It's always so amazing to meet people who've lived in a lot of other places.[00:05:21]Kovac: What started your interest in China specifically? It was honestly kind of a fluke. Having lived in Asiafor 20 years, so many people end up being fascinated with China and the Chinese culture. FaithfulDisobedience has done a good job of helping us understand what is going on in China.[00:10:17]Faithful Disobedience is a collection of writings from a well known house church pastor named Wang Yi. A lotof what he has to say is very applicable for people all over the world. These are very human problems thatwe all have in common.[00:13:31]This is the first book like this from a Chinese house church writer. The voices of the Chinese house churcheshave been very hard to access. This is one of the first books like this where we've been able to translate andpublish writings from a very prominent pastor.[00:19:00]Wang Yi is a postcolonial theologian. He's always speaking to his own government. His ideas are veryChinese. The authorities that he's in conflict with are Chinese. What does this bring to the decolonizationconversation in Christianity?[00:23:34]He's very concerned about the global reality of the church. Much of what China's authorities feel concernedabout with regards to religious practice is affiliation with outside religious organizations. I really appreciate hisperspective on that. We do appreciate the prayers. Definitely the United States needs them.[00:26:45]Wang Yi believes that nationalism is always at its heart synchronistic. He says persecution is a time for us torepent of our own idols. There's so much we can learn from brothers and sisters around the world about howdo we act when persecution comes.[00:36:59]Hannah Nation serves as the Center for House Church Theology’s Managing Director. She is a graduate of Covenant College and received her Master of Arts in Church History from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. As a student of missions history and World Christianity, she is inspired by this historical moment and the privilege of witnessing a new chapter in church history unfold across China. She has written for Plough, Christianity Today, and The Gospel Coalition, and edited several books, including Faithful Disobedience: Writings on Church and State from a Chinese House Church Movement by Wang YiVisit her website at hannahnation.com.Follow her on Twitter: @HannahFSNationThroughout China's rapidly growing cities, a new wave of unregistered house churches is growing. They are developing rich theological perspectives that are both uniquely Chinese and rooted in the historical doctrines of the faith. To understand how they have endured despite government pressure and cultural marginalization, we must understand both their history and their theology.In this volume that Hannah discusses, key writings from the house church have been compiled, translated, and made accessible to English speakers. Featured here is a manifesto by well-known pastor Wang Yi and his church, Early Rain Covenant Church in Chengdu, to clarify their theological stance on the house church and its relationship to the Chinese government. There are also works by prominent voices such as Jin Tianming, Jin Mingri, and Sun Yi. The editors have provided introductions, notes, and a glossary to give context to each selection.These writings are an important body of theology historically and spiritually. Though defined by a specific set of circumstances, they have universal applications in a world where the relationship between church and state is more complicated than ever. This unique resource will be valuable to practical and political theologians as well as readers interested in international relations, political philosophy, history, and intercultural studies.Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.****The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Missio Alliance.Join us to discuss this episode, previous episodes or for other thoughtful conversations at our Facebook group. We'd love to have you stop by and share your perspective.Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback. Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen. Find Us Online: @aworldof.difference on Instagram and A World of Difference on Facebook, on Twitter at @loriadbrhttps://linktr.ee/aworldofdifference or loriadamsbrown.comBecome a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.
Dr. Wade Mullen is the author of Something’s Not Right: Decoding the Hidden Tactics of Abuse – and Freeing Yourself From Its Power.Dr. Mullen is a world renowned expert on abuse in the church. He served ten years in pastoral ministry and then five years as a seminary M.Div. program director and assistant professor before transitioning to full-time research and writing, consulting, speaking, and advocacy. Wade earned a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies and completed a dissertation titled “Impression Management Strategies Used by Evangelical Organizations in the Wake of an Image-threatening Event.” You can get that dissertation for free here.* He founded Pellucid Consulting in the Fall of 2021 to provide consulting and independent assessment services for institutions. * He started a Substack Newsletter called Pellucid in the Fall of 2021 where I write about the ways in which deception is used to abuse and cover up abuse and how leaders and institutions can act with integrity and speak truthfully. The content is free, but there are also paid options for those who want to support my work. * He speaks on occasion at events related to the subject of abuse and institutional response and participates as a guest on podcasts. You can listen to the podcasts here. * He continues to engage in research efforts to better understand abuse within Christian cultures and institutions. I’m currently working on preparing a manuscript for a second book. * He has also been serving when needed as an institutional response specialist with GRACE since 2020, assisting them primarily with institutional assessments.
Wade's work in the local church first introduced him to the needs of abuse victims and the potential for institutional betrayal and trauma when those who are supposed to protect the victim(s) choose to protect the abuser(s). He also learned the challenge of advocating from within and how to confront the system when necessary.His personal story is told in a profile piece by Sojourner’s Magazine and in a talk he gave at the Restore conference in Chicago.Resources Dr. Mullen mentioned:1. Meeting the Ethical Challenges of Leadership by Craig E. Johnson 2. Blind to Betrayal: Why We Fool Ourselves We Aren't Being Fooled by Jennifer Freyd 3. Narcissm and the Systems it Breeds video of Dr. Diane Langberg's presentation 4. When Narcissism Comes to Church by Dr. Chuck DeGroat 5. A Church Called TOV by Dr. Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer 6. Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church by Dr. Diane Langberg 7. Suffering and the Heart of God by Dr. Diane Langberg 8. Stalking the Soul: Emotional Abuse and the Erosion of Identity by Marie-France Hirigoyen 9. The Verbally Abusive Relationship by Patricia Evans 10. Is Nothing Sacred? The Story of a Pastor, the Women He Sexually Abused and the Church He Nearly Destroyed by Marie M. Fortune 11. Whispering Truth to Power: Everyday Resistance to Reconciliation in Postgenocide Rwanda by Susan Thomson
The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Missio Alliance.Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.Join us to discuss this episode, previous episodes or for other thoughtful conversations at our Facebook group. We'd love to have you stop by and share your perspective.Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback. Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen.Find Us Online: @aworldof.difference on Instagram and A World of Difference on Facebook, on Twitter at @loriadbr & on Clubhouse @loriadbr.https://linktr.ee/aworldofdifference or loriadamsbrown.comInterested in one-on-one or group coaching on how to live a life that makes a difference? Check out: https://www.loriadamsbrown.com/coachingBecome a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.
Martine Kalaw's compelling mission is to empower Human Resources professionals to make Diversity, Equity and Inclusion accessible in the workplace, but her journey as a stateless and undocumented survivor reveals the irony of empowering managers to support marginalized communities while also risking Tokenism.You will learn how to use team building activities and mental health support to help empower marginalized groups to reach their full potential."It's not lip service when especially when you've got metrics and you also can identify the return on investment when we adjust those metrics and we improve the metrics."Martine Kalaw is a speaker, consultant, trainer and author with a decade of experience working with Fortune 500 companies and tech startups. She helps develop people and increase performance and productivity as a diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant.Martine Kalaw, a stateless and undocumented survivor, grew up navigating through a number of different communities. As a result, she was able to gain an understanding of different perspectives, which inspired her to create her own enterprise, Martine Kalau Enterprises. Here, she focuses on making diversity, equity and inclusion more accessible in the workplace. Martine realized that those in marginalized communities often feel a deep loss of dignity and aloneness, so she encourages them to build a team of resources to help empower them. This team should include a mental health practitioner, a technical assistant, a mentor, an ally, and the right attorney. Through her work and her book, she focuses on providing resources for those in marginalized communities and upskilling managers to understand the power and influence they have inIn this episode, you will learn the following:1. What strategies can be used to make diversity, equity, and inclusion accessible in the workplace?2. What is the importance of having a team of support to empower individuals in marginalized communities?3. How can managers use their influence to create a sense of belonging and access in the workplace?Resources:[Insert links to any other lead magnets or Calls to Action from Guest here]Other episodes you'll enjoy:[Insert 3 past episodes with links]Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aworldof.difference/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/A-World-of-Difference-613933132591673/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aworldofdifferenceTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/@awodpodLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aworldofdifference/Website: https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.comLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: {LINK}Chapter Summaries:[00:00:02]Our guest on today's show is Martine Kalaw. Martine is a speaker, a consultant, a trainer, and an author. She brings more than a decade of professional experience working with Fortune 500 companies and tech startups. She'll be speaking about leadership around diversity, equity, and inclusion with an emphasis on belonging.[00:01:45]Martine Kalaw was born in Zambia and his family is from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He spent seven years in removal proceedings, deportation proceedings. Now he's created Martine Kalaw Enterprises to support human resources professionals in making diversity, equity and inclusion accessible in the workplace.[00:06:03]The author has a book that provides more tools for individuals who are undocumented or stateless. She says the first thing is get a team. Second is having a technical assistant, a mentor, an ally. Third is having the right attorney who builds you up and is your advocate.[00:14:12]Dei: I felt like these conversations around diversity, equity and inclusion are going way over people's heads. The bridge is human resources and managers. Dei: The way that you make it accessible is through upskilling managers.[00:21:17]Martine: Why should companies do more than just appear inclusive? She says bottom line is really the compelling factor. To appeal to the market that you're trying to appeal to, you need a whole team. This really becomes a business imperative if your sales numbers are down.[00:29:05]LZ: How can we have companies and organizations that really create places of belonging at work? LZ: It really starts with human resources or the equivalent working with managers to incorporate that into their management development. Building of trust is what allows people to start to feel like they belong in the organization.[00:35:06]There are little things that we can do as managers to establish a sense of belonging. Consider this for many of us, we work at organizations that are global. And acknowledging those little things is part of building inclusion. It's certainly now where employee retention is causing us to have to rethink.[00:42:04]The World of Difference podcast is all about acknowledging the differences among us and bringing those to the table. People from different marginalized spaces experience different biases, different ways in the workplace. By asking a question, managers can start to acknowledge how each person is different.[00:47:32]We're about to head into Black History Month in the United States. Do you often find that people make assumptions about you, that your black history is kind of a particular way? And is that a conversation that's been challenging for you to navigate at all?[00:54:30]Start with compensation and equity and all of those things. That's much more powerful than these grander gestures. If we could make that go forward this year Black History Month, it would be a gift to all of us.[00:56:09]Martin: I found myself connecting with parts of Martin's story, even though I have not lived anything close to her life. Martin: It's important in the aspect of creating empathy, which is one of the strategies around diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Please follow her writing and her work and reach out to her for consulting.[00:58:03]Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are real key to the attrition rate right now. Companies doing this well are doing a better job at retaining employees, making better decisions. Martine Kalaw can come in and consult with your organization to help you grow and do better.[00:59:30]Michael Fosberg will talk to us about his story where he was a 32 year old man who had been raised to believe he was white, and at 32 years old realized he is black. We're going to talk about the conversation of race as a social construct here during Black History Month.Martine Kalaw is the CEO and president of Martine Kalaw Enterprises, LLC; a consultancy focused on learning & development, human resources, and diversity, equity & inclusion for corporations, organizations, and nonprofits. She holds a Master’s in Public Administration focusing on immigration law from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School and has authored two books, Illegal Among Us: A Stateless Woman’s Quest for Citizenship and The ABCs of Diversity: A Managers Guide to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. As an organizational development expert, Martine has single-handedly built and executed onboarding solutions, management and leadership programs, global mentorship programs consisting of 400+ employees, and designed and customized training for Macy’s, Xaxis, Wheels Up, and Education First. Martine transforms the implicit biases of working professionals and leads “heavy” conversations related to race and legal status. She specifically focuses on unconscious beliefs towards blacks and immigrants through workshops and seminars while also equipping companies with training to up-skill new managers. Martine partners with global professionals to implement learning and workforce development strategies and solutions incorporating race and biases, manager training, and inter/intra department communication. Her soft skills curriculum is popular with late-stage startups experiencing pangs due to a merger, an acquisition, exponential growth, or a sudden reduction in business.A passionate DE&I consultant, Martine has written for publications like Huffington Post and has delivered a TEDx talk on immigration policies as they relate to equity and inclusion. She’s also appeared on C-span.Outside of her work, Martine contributes thought leadership around immigration reform. She’s spoken at Senator McCain’s 2006 Town Hall Rally on Immigration and the U.S. House of Representative’s Judiciary Subcommittee’s 2007 hearing on Immigration Reform. Her story has appeared in USA Today, Metro New York, and The New York Sun. Martine is also the founder and executive director of Stateless and Dreamers Foundation (SAD), which she created after her seven-year battle with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which eventually led to her U.S. citizenship. SAD provides guidance and practical tools that stateless persons and undocumented immigrants can use to navigate between lawyers and the courts more effectively.Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.****The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Missio Alliance.Join us to discuss this episode, previous episodes or for other thoughtful conversations at our Facebook group. We'd love to have you stop by and share your perspective.Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback. Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen. Find Us Online: @aworldof.difference on Instagram and A World of Difference on Facebook, on Twitter at @loriadbr & on Clubhouse @loriadbr.https://linktr.ee/aworldofdifference or loriadamsbrown.comInterested in one-on-one or group coaching on how to live a life that makes a difference? Check out: https://www.loriadamsbrown.com/coachingBecome a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.
Please consider signing the petition by Echo Survivors to release former staff at Echo.church from NDAs so they can share their stories and heal. As of this uploading, 1,329 people have signed in support of this NDA free plea. Go to: https://www.change.org/echochurchNDATrigger warning: If you have experienced spiritual abuse, emotional abuse, psychological abuse or any type of abuse especially in a faith-based environment, this episode deals with content that may be triggering. Please feel free to listen in small chunks or if this is too traumatizing, please feel free to not listen until you are ready. We do recommend speaking with a therapist who is trauma-informed. Please take good care of yourself.Lori and Jason Adams-Brown share their story of spiritual abuse, emotional abuse and psychological abuse at Echo.church in San Jose, CA at the hands of Andy Wood and Filipe Santos. Their story is by no means the worst story of abuse behind the curtain of Echo.church, but it is one that is not covered by the many NDA's that Andy and Filipe had many staff sign over the years in order to control the narrative and image manage the abuse of particular staff over the years. Many former staff have shared their stories, but due to fear of going public and also the many NDA's, there is much fear. This is part one of their story: The Calm Before the Storm.Part 2: The QuestionPart 3: The Gaslighting and the FlankingPart 4: The Firing SquadPart 5: Image Management & Discrediting the WhistleblowerPart 6: Disaster Relief & False NarrativesOpen Letter by Gabriel Beddingfield to Echo.churchOpen Letter by Echo Survivors to Echo.churchReligion News article by Bob SmietanaJulie Roys's 2nd article Julie Roys's 1st articleJulie Roys's article after NDA petition reached 700 signaturesJulie Roys's article about the predatory nature of Echo.church's "merges"Julie Roys's article on the pattern of retaliationReligion News article on NDAs (that mentions Andy Wood and the Saddleback situation) by Katelyn Beaty, author of Celebrities for JesusLori's appearance as a guest on Talkin' Politics and Religion Without Killin' Each Other podcast with Corey Nathan.Lori's Linktree for more articles and updatesBecome a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Missio Alliance.Join us to discuss this episode, previous episodes or for other thoughtful conversations at our Facebook group. We'd love to have you stop by and share your perspective.Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback. Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen. Find Us Online: @aworldof.difference on Instagram and A World of Difference on Facebook, on Twitter at @loriadbr & on Clubhouse @loriadbr.https://linktr.ee/aworldofdifference or loriadamsbrown.comInterested in one-on-one or group coaching on how to live a life that makes a difference? Check out: https://www.loriadamsbrown.com/coachingBecome a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.
Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.*Dele Downs Kooley (sounds like Deli) is the master of the pivot and your fast pass to the front of the line! She has a diverse background complements of her 20 year adventure as an Air Force family member and Department of Defense civilian, working at three law enforcement agencies, and navigating corporate America at some of the largest names in the business. Her career roles centered on communications, training, finance, program management, and leadership & development. Dele gives to her community through her roles as President of the Board of Directors for No More Under, a non-profit focused on drowning prevention; and sits on the Board of the Leader Transition Institute, a non-profit focused on military transition assistance. She has most recently added the title of author to her list of accomplishments with the December launch of her book project along with other authors: Inspiring Women Professionals Who BossUp: Learning the Ways of Women on the Rise Making an ImpactAs a certified Leadership + life coach, she uses the lessons she learned along the way to help herclients find clarity on the life they want to live, create intentional pivots, and how to achieve their goals as quickly as possible. She speaks often on the topics of personal development, career transitions, mentoring, resilience, Diversity & Inclusion, and inclusive hiring at companies such as Amazon, Expedia Group, Microsoft, the Women in Tech Regatta, and The Bicycle Leadership Conference.Dele's superpower is networking and connecting people to create magic! When not working or coaching her clients to create the life of their dreams this busy mother of five can be found outside enjoying the Pacific Northwest or at a live sporting event with her family.Dele Downs KooleyFounder, CEO; Dele Kooley Coaching(425) 628-8495ddownskooley@microsoft.comNew Years' Special: you can get 60% off by going to delekooleycoaching.com to book a free session, and ask Delle about the Career Catalyst Package you heard about on the podcast.Find Dellee on Instagram and LinkedInHow Women Rise is a book Delle mentioned that impacted her.***The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Missio Alliance.Join us to discuss this episode, previous episodes or for other thoughtful conversations at our Facebook group. We'd love to have you stop by and share your perspective.Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback. Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen. Find Us Online: @aworldof.difference on Instagram and A World of Difference on Facebook, on Twitter at @loriadbr & on Clubhouse @loriadbr.https://linktr.ee/aworldofdifference or loriadamsbrown.comInterested in one-on-one or group coaching on how to live a life that makes a difference? Check out: https://www.loriadamsbrown.com/coachingBecome a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!*Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.**Bette Dickinson is a prophetic artist, writer, and speaker who invites audiences to connect with God through visual parables of the spiritual journey in her ministry Awakening the Soul. Bette earned her MDiv through Grand Rapids Theological Seminary and has worked with ministries like InterVarsity, World Vision, Infinitum, and Kensington Church to awaken the soul through beauty and wonder. Bette and her husband live in Traverse City Michigan with their two boys. Visit her website at www.bettedickinson.com.
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Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.****Jenai Auman is a Filipina American writer & artist in living in Houston, TX who writes on hope and faith for outcasts & misfits. Her work currently focuses on the woes of spiritual abuse and religious trauma in the church.Her recent writing and drawing on Advent for those who find themselves trying to make sense of a Western church riddled with abuse of power in its various forms, brings her to the podcast this week to share how her own journey has led her to walk alongside others in the sense-making of this moment in church history.Follow Jenai's writing, art and speaking at: www.jenaiauman.comOn Instagram at: jenaiaumanOn TwitterOn FacebookThe A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Missio Alliance.Join us to discuss this episode, previous episodes or for other thoughtful conversations at our Facebook group. We'd love to have you stop by and share your perspective.Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback. Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen. Find Us Online: @aworldof.difference on Instagram and A World of Difference on Facebook, on Twitter at @loriadbr & on Clubhouse @loriadbr.https://linktr.ee/aworldofdifference or loriadamsbrown.comInterested in one-on-one or group coaching on how to live a life that makes a difference? Check out: https://www.loriadamsbrown.com/coachingBecome a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.
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Jenny Booth Potter is a creative producer, storyteller, and co-host of The Next Question, a web series about expanding our imagination for racial justice. She has co-led racial justice trainings across the country for churches and organizations, and is a founding partner of HerSelf Media, an organization that aims to create stories that empower and bring joy to Black women. Jenny and her husband make their home outside of Chicago with their two boys and one wild puppy.
Jenny’s book is Doing Nothing Is No Longer an Option: One Woman's Journey into Everyday Antiracism
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Mekdes Haddis is a sought after Millennial African Missiologist and thought leader whose voice is challenging the Church to undo its “missions as usual” ethos. Her work is a clarion call to redefine missions from charity giving to disciple making and justice seeking.
In 2020 Mekdes created an online community “Just Missions” with the purpose of helping missionaries, receivers of missionaries and ministry leaders engage with one another on an open platform and discuss the harmful effects of western missions.
The group gives westerners the chance to hear from the receivers of missions without the financial power dynamic that typically robs them from openly discussing the truth. Her hope is that these conversations will lead to a wholesome method of supporting and equipping local churches and their leaders without the focus being on the one who is sent but rather the ones God wants them to reach.
Mekdes Haddis is the founder and executive coach of Just Missions, an online community that elevates diaspora voices and equips Western allies to become mutual partners for the work of the gospel. Originally from Ethiopia, she moved to the United States in 2003 and earned a BS in communications from Liberty University and a master's degree in organizational leadership from Columbia International University. She is also the project director of the Racial Justice and Reconciliation Collaborative for the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE). Haddis has worked in several churches, building discipleship and outreach strategies that are holistic in their approach to include people on the margins. She and her family live in South Carolina.
Her book is: A Just Mission: Laying Down Power and Embracing Mutuality.
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Dr. Wade Mullen is the author of Something’s Not Right: Decoding the Hidden Tactics of Abuse – and Freeing Yourself From Its Power.
Dr. Mullen is a world renowned expert on abuse in the church. He served ten years in pastoral ministry and then five years as a seminary M.Div. program director and assistant professor before transitioning to full-time research and writing, consulting, speaking, and advocacy. Wade earned a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies and completed a dissertation titled “Impression Management Strategies Used by Evangelical Organizations in the Wake of an Image-threatening Event.” You can get that dissertation for free here. * He founded Pellucid Consulting in the Fall of 2021 to provide consulting and independent assessment services for institutions. * He started a Substack Newsletter called Pellucid in the Fall of 2021 where I write about the ways in which deception is used to abuse and cover up abuse and how leaders and institutions can act with integrity and speak truthfully. The content is free, but there are also paid options for those who want to support my work. * He speaks on occasion at events related to the subject of abuse and institutional response and participates as a guest on podcasts. You can listen to the podcasts here. * He continues to engage in research efforts to better understand abuse within Christian cultures and institutions. I’m currently working on preparing a manuscript for a second book. * He has also been serving when needed as an institutional response specialist with GRACE since 2020, assisting them primarily with institutional assessments.
Wade's work in the local church first introduced him to the needs of abuse victims and the potential for institutional betrayal and trauma when those who are supposed to protect the victim(s) choose to protect the abuser(s). He also learned the challenge of advocating from within and how to confront the system when necessary.
His personal story is told in a profile piece by Sojourner’s Magazine and in a talk he gave at the Restore conference in Chicago.
Resources Dr. Mullen mentioned: 1. Meeting the Ethical Challenges of Leadership by Craig E. Johnson 2. Blind to Betrayal: Why We Fool Ourselves We Aren't Being Fooled by Jennifer Freyd 3. Narcissm and the Systems it Breeds video of Dr. Diane Langberg's presentation 4. When Narcissism Comes to Church by Dr. Chuck DeGroat 5. A Church Called TOV by Dr. Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer 6. Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church by Dr. Diane Langberg 7. Suffering and the Heart of God by Dr. Diane Langberg 8. Stalking the Soul: Emotional Abuse and the Erosion of Identity by Marie-France Hirigoyen 9. The Verbally Abusive Relationship by Patricia Evans 10. Is Nothing Sacred? The Story of a Pastor, the Women He Sexually Abused and the Church He Nearly Destroyed by Marie M. Fortune 11. Whispering Truth to Power: Everyday Resistance to Reconciliation in Postgenocide Rwanda by Susan Thomson
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Michelle Ferrigno Warren is the president and CEO of Virago Strategies, a consulting firm for civic engagement campaigns impacting poor communities. The author of The Power of Proximity, she cofounded Open Door Ministries, a community development 501(c)(3) corporation in downtown Denver, to address poverty, addiction, and homelessness through social programs.
Michelle has been working in Christian community development for twenty-nine years utilizing her skills as an educator, worship leader, non-profit manager, public policy specialist, and faith-rooted activist. With policy expertise in economic justice and human service issues, she has served as advocacy and strategic engagement director for the Christian Community Development Association and done coalition work with the National Immigration Forum. Michelle is a senior fellow with the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Institute and adjunct faculty at Denver Seminary.
Michelle's advocacy work has been featured in local Colorado markets like The Denver Post and Colorado Public Radio as well as national Christian and secular media outlets like The New York Times, The L.A. Times, PBS News Hour, Christianity Today, CBN, WORLD magazine, Sojourners, and numerous others. She holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Cedarville University and a master's in public administration from the University of Colorado. She and her husband live in Denver's Westside neighborhood and have three adult children. Visit her website at michelleferrignowarren.com.
Follow her on Twitter: @mcfwarren.
Her latest book is: Join the Resistance: Step into the Good Work of Kingdom Justice Her Spotify Playlist that Michelle mentioned.
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Winfield Bevins is an internationally recognized author, teacher, and coach. He is director of Church Planting at Asbury Theological Seminary and co-founder of Healthy Rhythms Coaching, which is a global online coaching and training platform to help leaders thrive. He has helped train leaders in over twenty nations and six continents. He frequently speaks at conferences, seminaries, and universities on a variety of topics.
He has a doctorate from Southeastern Seminary and is finishing a PhD program at Aberdeen University. His writing and research explores the intersection of tradition, innovation, and the future of the church.
He is the author of several books including Liturgical Mission: The Work of the People for the Sake of the World (InterVarsity Press, 2022) ,Ever Ancient Ever New: The Allure of Liturgy for a New Generation (Zondervan, 2019) and Marks of a Movement (Zondervan, 2019). Winfield’s work has been featured in various outlets such as Christianity Today, Publishers Weekly, Outreach Magazine, and Religious News Service.
Winfield is also an award winning artist. Over the past decade, he has helped start numerous arts initiatives, including a non-profit art gallery and studio.In 2021, he was commissioned to paint an icon for the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in honor of his visit to the USA. He is the resident artist for Drinklings Coffee.
He and his wife Kay have three beautiful girls Elizabeth, Anna Belle, and Caroline and live in the Bluegrass state of Kentucky. When he is not teaching or writing, you’ll likely find him hiking, kayaking or painting.
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In a polarized world where media divides, and religion and politics are taboo topics, Jessica Stone urges cultural competency and helping us to cross the divide.
JESSICA STONE’s work has appeared in: THE SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST, YAHOO FINANCE, STANSBERRY RESEARCH, PUBLIC RADIO INTERNATIONAL, USA TODAY, THE WASHINGTON TIMES, AND ACROSS THE US AT THE NATION’S CBS AND FOX STATIONS.
She picked up many of her cross-cultural observations while reporting for China Global Television in Brazil, China, Canada, and Vietnam, including the second summit between Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump in Hanoi. In 2016 and 2012, Jessica was the lead political reporter for the network during the U.S. presidential race. She also co-anchored coverage of the historic 2016 presidential race. Jessica also broke a series of reports on the death of Private Danny Chen, a Chinese-American soldier who was so badly hazed, he committed suicide. In 2013, she released her first documentary: Oil Sands at a Crossroads about Chinese investment in Canada’s oil sands production.
Jessica’s political coverage includes the 2016 and 2012 presidential races, the midterms in 2018, 2014, and 2010 – including an interview with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and live coverage from the unexpected three-way US Senate Race for Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski.
Jessica also covered the GTMO trial of Ibrahim Al-Qosi, an associate of Osama Bin Laden, and the aftermath of the 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Haiti. In 2009, she embedded with the U.S. Army’s 10 Mountain Division to cover the national presidential elections in Afghanistan. She is fluent in French and a member of Investigative Reporters & Editors. She is a past president and vice president of the White House Foreign Press Group and a member of the White House Correspondents’ Association.
Jessica's book Crossing the Divide
and her course by the same name are available.
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Dorothy Littell Greco is an author, photojournalist, writer, and marriage coach.
Dorothy feels equally at home speaking in front of hundreds or standing behind her camera without saying a word. Her words and images offer hope and encouragement to those longing for healing, reconciliation, and joy. Her writing has been featured in Christianity Today, Missio Alliance, MOPs, Relevant Magazine, Christians for Biblical Equality, The Mudroom, Sojourners, Biola Center for Marriage and Family, Christine Cain’s Propel for Women, Perennial Generation, Patheos, and The Englewood Review of Books. Making Marriage Beautiful, herr first book, was published by David C Cook in January of 2017. Her second book, Marriage in the Middle, was published by InterVarsity Press in September of 2020.
Past and present photography clients include: The National Geographic, New England Home Magazine, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, Yankee Magazine, Mass General Hospital, Harvard University, Boston University, Knopf Publishers, Lexington Christian Academy, Boston Trinity Academy, Arnold Arboretum, Houghton Mifflin, and many more. I have won several awards from Communication Arts Photography Annual and National Press Photographers.
She is a graduate of Boston University and a member of Redbud Writers’ Guild and the Pelican Project.
She has been married to Christopher for 31 years, and they have three grown sons and two amazing daughters-in-law. She loves walking on beaches, traveling, seeing great theater, and kayaking. She also enjoy spending time with friends and figuring out how to make awesome paleo meals.
She joins us to talk about restoring marriage to the mutuality it was intended to be. Enter to win one of 2 copies of each of Dororthy's books in the giveaway! Find Us Online: @aworldof.difference on Instagram and A World of Difference on Facebook, on Twitter at @loriadbr Other EPS mentioned in this podcast:
EPS 49 Dr. Mimi Haddad (CEO of Christians for Biblical Equality)
EPS 31 Dr. Graham Hill EPS 23 Kate Wallace Nunneley of the Junia Project EPS 30 Dr. Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer
Check out Justice Revival and the #Faith4ERA campaign to get people of faith to help pass the ERA.
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Please consider signing the petition by Echo Survivors to release former staff at Echo.church from NDAs so they can share their stories and heal. As of this uploading, 1,290 people have signed in support of this NDA free plea. Go to: https://www.change.org/echochurchNDA
Trigger warning: If you have experienced spiritual abuse, emotional abuse, psychological abuse or any type of abuse, especially in a faith-based environment, this episode deals with content that may be triggering. Please feel free to listen in small chunks or if this is too traumatizing, please feel free to not listen until you are ready. We do recommend speaking with a therapist who is trauma-informed. Please take good care of yourself.
Lori and Jason Adams-Brown share their story of spiritual abuse, emotional abuse and psychological abuse at Echo.church in San Jose, CA at the hands of Andy Wood and Filipe Santos. Their story is by no means the worst story of abuse behind the curtain of Echo.church, but it is one that is not covered by the many NDA's that Andy and Filipe had many staff sign over the years in order to control the narrative and image manage the abuse of particular staff over the years. Many former staff have shared their stories, but due to fear of going public and also the many NDA's, there is much fear. This is part six of their story. Please listen to parts one to four on EPS 100-104 for context.
Articles about the abusive environment at Echo.church:
Religion News article Julie Roys's 6th article (9/8/22 about the Rick Warren- Mark Driscoll- Andy Wood connection based on Rick's sermon)
Julie Roys's 5th article (about Echo.church's email on 9/2/22 after the petition to release NDAs at Echo.church garnered nearly 700 signatures)
Julie Roys's 4th article Jule Roys's 3rd article Julie Roys's 2nd article Julie Roys's 1st article
Articles where a couple of the many other Echo Survivors have spoken to journalists:
Religion News Service (Bob Smietana speaks to Lance Hough)
Church Leaders article (Dale Chamberlain speaks to Amy Street)
Christian Post (Lance Hough interviewed)
Lori's appearance as a guest on Talkin' Politics and Religion Without Killin' Each Other podcast with Corey Nathan.
Find books and articles on Lori's linktree
The movie Spotlight features journalists reporting on the years of cover-up of abuse in the Catholic church.
The TV show The Dropout that reminds us so much of Echo's toxic culture of NDA's, silo-ed workers, culture of silence, a grandiose mission of saving lives where the ends are supposed to justify the means, ingratiation with big parties to distract from whistleblowers, and a systematic plan to discredit whistleblowers instead of deal with the dark secrets behind the curtain. It features Silicon Valley CEO Elizabeth Holmes, a toxic rockstar who is facing trial for her crimes. Books to read as resources: A Church Called TOV: Forming a Goodness Culture That Resists Abuses of Power and Promotes Healing by Dr. Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer
When Narcissm Comes to Church: Healing Your Community From Emotional and Spiritual Abuse by Dr. Chuck DeGroat Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church by Dr. Diane Langberg Something's Not Right: Decoding the Hidden Tactics of Abuse--and Freeing Yourself from Its Power by Dr. Wade Mullen The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Missio Alliance.
Join us to discuss this episode, previous episodes or for other thoughtful conversations at our Facebook group. We'd love to have you stop by and share your perspective. Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback. Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen. Find Us Online: @aworldof.difference on Instagram and A World of Difference on Facebook, on Twitter at @loriadbr & on Clubhouse @loriadbr. https://linktr.ee/aworldofdifference or loriadamsbrown.com Interested in one-on-one or group coaching on how to live a life that makes a difference? Check out: https://www.loriadamsbrown.com/coaching Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.
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Please consider signing the petition by Echo Survivors to release former staff at Echo.church from NDAs so they can share their stories and heal. As of this uploading, 1,211 people have signed in support of this NDA free plea. Go to: https://www.change.org/echochurchNDA
Trigger warning: If you have experienced spiritual abuse, emotional abuse, psychological abuse or any type of abuse, especially in a faith-based environment, this episode deals with content that may be triggering. Please feel free to listen in small chunks or if this is too traumatizing, please feel free to not listen until you are ready. We do recommend speaking with a therapist who is trauma-informed. Please take good care of yourself.
Lori and Jason Adams-Brown share their story of spiritual abuse, emotional abuse and psychological abuse at Echo.church in San Jose, CA at the hands of Andy Wood and Filipe Santos. Their story is by no means the worst story of abuse behind the curtain of Echo.church, but it is one that is not covered by the many NDA's that Andy and Filipe had many staff sign over the years in order to control the narrative and image manage the abuse of particular staff over the years. Many former staff have shared their stories, but due to fear of going public and also the many NDA's, there is much fear. This is part five of their story. Please listen to parts one to four on EPS 100-103 for context.
Articles about the abusive environment at Echo.church:
Religion News article Julie Roys's 6th article (9/8/22 about the Rick Warren- Mark Driscoll- Andy Wood connection based on Rick's sermon)
Julie Roys's 5th article (about Echo.church's email on 9/2/22 after the petition to release NDAs at Echo.church garnered nearly 700 signatures)
Julie Roys's 4th article Jule Roys's 3rd article Julie Roys's 2nd article Julie Roys's 1st article
Lori's appearance as a guest on Talkin' Politics and Religion Without Killin' Each Other podcast with Corey Nathan.
Find books and articles on Lori's linktree
The movie Spotlight features journalists reporting on the years of cover-up of abuse in the Catholic church. Books to read as resources: A Church Called TOV: Forming a Goodness Culture That Resists Abuses of Power and Promotes Healing by Dr. Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer
When Narcissm Comes to Church: Healing Your Community From Emotional and Spiritual Abuse by Dr. Chuck DeGroat Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church by Dr. Diane Langberg Something's Not Right: Decoding the Hidden Tactics of Abuse--and Freeing Yourself from Its Power by Dr. Wade Mullen The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Missio Alliance.
Join us to discuss this episode, previous episodes or for other thoughtful conversations at our Facebook group. We'd love to have you stop by and share your perspective. Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback. Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen. Find Us Online: @aworldof.difference on Instagram and A World of Difference on Facebook, on Twitter at @loriadbr & on Clubhouse @loriadbr. https://linktr.ee/aworldofdifference or loriadamsbrown.com Interested in one-on-one or group coaching on how to live a life that makes a difference? Check out: https://www.loriadamsbrown.com/coaching Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.
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Please consider signing the petition by Echo Survivors to release former staff at Echo.church from NDAs so they can share their stories and heal. As of this uploading, 1,211 people have signed in support of this NDA free plea. Go to: https://www.change.org/echochurchNDA
Trigger warning: If you have experienced spiritual abuse, emotional abuse, psychological abuse or any type of abuse, especially in a faith-based environment, this episode deals with content that may be triggering. Please feel free to listen in small chunks or if this is too traumatizing, please feel free to not listen until you are ready. We do recommend speaking with a therapist who is trauma-informed. Please take good care of yourself.
Lori and Jason Adams-Brown share their story of spiritual abuse, emotional abuse and psychological abuse at Echo.church in San Jose, CA at the hands of Andy Wood and Filipe Santos. Their story is by no means the worst story of abuse behind the curtain of Echo.church, but it is one that is not covered by the many NDA's that Andy and Filipe had many staff sign over the years in order to control the narrative and image manage the abuse of particular staff over the years. Many former staff have shared their stories, but due to fear of going public and also the many NDAs, there is much fear. This is part four of their story. (Please listen to EPS 100-102 with parts one, two, and three of their story for context on this EPS.)
Articles about the abusive environment at Echo.church:
Religion News article Julie Roys's 5th article (about Echo.church's email on 9/2/22 after the petition to release NDAs at Echo.church garnered nearly 700 signatures)
Julie Roys's 4th article Jule Roys's 3rd article Julie Roys's 2nd article Julie Roys's 1st article
Lori's appearance as a guest on Talkin' Politics and Religion Without Killin' Each Other podcast with Corey Nathan.
Find books and more articles about the toxic environment on staff at Echo.church on Lori's linktree
The movie Spotlight features journalists reporting on the years of cover-up of abuse in the Catholic church. Books to read as resources: A Church Called TOV: Forming a Goodness Culture That Resists Abuses of Power and Promotes Healing by Dr. Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer
When Narcissm Comes to Church: Healing Your Community From Emotional and Spiritual Abuse by Dr. Chuck DeGroat Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church by Dr. Diane Langberg Something's Not Right: Decoding the Hidden Tactics of Abuse--and Freeing Yourself from Its Power by Dr. Wade Mullen The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Missio Alliance.
Join us to discuss this episode, previous episodes or for other thoughtful conversations at our Facebook group. We'd love to have you stop by and share your perspective. Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback. Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen. Find Us Online: @aworldof.difference on Instagram and A World of Difference on Facebook, on Twitter at @loriadbr & on Clubhouse @loriadbr. https://linktr.ee/aworldofdifference or loriadamsbrown.com Interested in one-on-one or group coaching on how to live a life that makes a difference? Check out: https://www.loriadamsbrown.com/coaching Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.Our Story Part 4: The Firing Squad
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Trigger warning: If you have experienced spiritual abuse, emotional abuse, psychological abuse or any type of abuse especially in a faith-based environment, this episode deals with content that may be triggering. Please feel free to listen in small chunks or if this is too traumatizing, please feel free to not listen until you are ready. We do recommend speaking with a therapist who is trauma-informed. Please take good care of yourself.
Lori and Jason Adams-Brown share their story of spiritual abuse, emotional abuse and psychological abuse at Echo.church in San Jose, CA at the hands of Andy Wood and Filipe Santos. Their story is by no means the worst story of abuse behind the curtain of Echo.church, but it is one that is not covered by the many NDA's that Andy and Filipe had many staff sign over the years in order to control the narrative and image manage the abuse of particular staff over the years. Many former staff have shared their stories, but due to fear of going public and also the many NDA's, there is much fear. This is part three of their story. (Please listen to parts one and two for context on this EPS.)
Articles about the abusive environment at Echo.church:
Religion News article Julie Roys's 4th article Jule Roys's 3rd article Julie Roys's 2nd article Julie Roys's 1st article
Lori's appearance as a guest on Talkin' Politics and Religion Without Killin' Each Other podcast with Corey Nathan. Books to read as resources: A Church Called TOV: Forming a Goodness Culture That Resists Abuses of Power and Promotes Healing by Dr. Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer
When Narcissm Comes to Church: Healing Your Community From Emotional and Spiritual Abuse by Dr. Chuck DeGroat Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church by Dr. Diane Langberg Something's Not Right: Decoding the Hidden Tactics of Abuse--and Freeing Yourself from Its Power by Dr. Wade Mullen
The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Missio Alliance.
Join us to discuss this episode, previous episodes or for other thoughtful conversations at our Facebook group. We'd love to have you stop by and share your perspective. Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback. Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen. Find Us Online: @aworldof.difference on Instagram and A World of Difference on Facebook, on Twitter at @loriadbr & on Clubhouse @loriadbr. https://linktr.ee/aworldofdifference or loriadamsbrown.com Interested in one-on-one or group coaching on how to live a life that makes a difference? Check out: https://www.loriadamsbrown.com/coaching Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.
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Trigger warning: If you have experienced spiritual abuse, emotional abuse, psychological abuse or any type of abuse especially in a faith-based environment, this episode deals with content that may be triggering. Please feel free to listen in small chunks or if this is too traumatizing, please feel free to not listen until you are ready. We do recommend speaking with a therapist who is trauma-informed. Please take good care of yourself.
Lori and Jason Adams-Brown share their story of spiritual abuse, emotional abuse and psychological abuse at Echo.church in San Jose, CA at the hands of Andy Wood and Filipe Santos. Their story is by no means the worst story of abuse behind the curtain of Echo.church, but it is one that is not covered by the many NDA's that Andy and Filipe had many staff sign over the years in order to control the narrative and image manage the abuse of particular staff over the years. Many former staff have shared their stories, but due to fear of going public and also the many NDA's, there is much fear. This is part two of their story. (Please listen to part one for context on this EPS.)
Religion News article Jule Roys's 3rd article Julie Roys's 2nd article Julie Roys's 1st article
Lori's appearance as a guest on Talkin' Politics and Religion Without Killin' Each Other podcast with Corey Nathan. Books to read as resources: A Church Called TOV: Forming a Goodness Culture That Resists Abuses of Power and Promotes Healing by Dr. Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer
When Narcissm Comes to Church: Healing Your Community From Emotional and Spiritual Abuse by Dr. Chuck DeGroat Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church by Dr. Diane Langberg Something's Not Right: Decoding the Hidden Tactics of Abuse--and Freeing Yourself from Its Power by Dr. Wade Mullen The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Missio Alliance.
Join us to discuss this episode, previous episodes or for other thoughtful conversations at our Facebook group. We'd love to have you stop by and share your perspective. Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback. Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen. Find Us Online: @aworldof.difference on Instagram and A World of Difference on Facebook, on Twitter at @loriadbr & on Clubhouse @loriadbr. https://linktr.ee/aworldofdifference or loriadamsbrown.com Interested in one-on-one or group coaching on how to live a life that makes a difference? Check out: https://www.loriadamsbrown.com/coaching Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.
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Trigger warning: If you have experienced spiritual abuse, emotional abuse, psychological abuse or any type of abuse especially in a faith-based environment, this episode deals with content that may be triggering. Please feel free to listen in small chunks or if this is too traumatizing, please feel free to not listen until you are ready. We do recommend speaking with a therapist who is trauma-informed. Please take good care of yourself.
Lori and Jason Adams-Brown share their story of spiritual abuse, emotional abuse and psychological abuse at Echo.church in San Jose, CA at the hands of Andy Wood and Filipe Santos. Their story is by no means the worst story of abuse behind the curtain of Echo.church, but it is one that is not covered by the many NDA's that Andy and Filipe had many staff sign over the years in order to control the narrative and image manage the abuse of particular staff over the years. Many former staff have shared their stories, but due to fear of going public and also the many NDA's, there is much fear. This is part one of their story.
Religion News article Julie Roys's 2nd article Julie Roys's 1st article
Lori's appearance as a guest on Talkin' Politiics and Religion Without Killin' Each Other podcast with Corey Nathan. Books to read as resources: A Church Called TOV: Forming a Goodness Culture That Resists Abuses of Power and Promotes Healing by Dr. Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer
When Narcissm Comes to Church: Healing Your Community From Emotional and Spiritual Abuse by Dr. Chuck DeGroat Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church by Dr. Diane Langberg Something's Not Right: Decoding the Hidden Tactics of Abuse--and Freeing Yourself from Its Power by Dr. Wade Mullen The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Missio Alliance.
Join us to discuss this episode, previous episodes or for other thoughtful conversations at our Facebook group. We'd love to have you stop by and share your perspective. Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback. Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen. Find Us Online: @aworldof.difference on Instagram and A World of Difference on Facebook, on Twitter at @loriadbr & on Clubhouse @loriadbr. https://linktr.ee/aworldofdifference or loriadamsbrown.com Interested in one-on-one or group coaching on how to live a life that makes a difference? Check out: https://www.loriadamsbrown.com/coaching Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.
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Kevin Nye works as the Housing Director of YouthLink MN in Minneapolis. He has worked in homeless services and advocacy Los Angeles, and is a graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary. Kevin also writes on the intersections of theology, justice and equity, and pop culture.He was a contributing author for Theology and the Marvel Universe, and is the founder of Theophany, a blog and YouTube channel looking at the intersection of God and movies.
His newly released (and sold out in several places already) book is Grace Can Lead Us Home: A Christian Call to End Homelessness.
You can follow him on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter
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Happy 2nd Anniversary to the A World of Difference Podcast Community! You are a gift to this community and to the world around you. It has been a beautiful 2 years of growing and learning together. Thank you for listening and engaging with our episodes!
Lori was recently asked by podcast host Dr. Stephan Neff, after being a guest on his podcast, to give 10 points in 10 minutes that she might share with someone such as at an airport waiting for a flight. Since many of you are flying right now, and traveling on trains, in cars and on buses, this was an opportunity for Lori to share her 10 points. She is offering it here as a gift to you on this 2nd anniversary. Mostly, though, we wanted it to spur on your creative juices for your own 10 points. How about we give gifts to each other by sharing our own 10 points. What would you say to someone if you had 10 minutes to share 10 life tips?
So, hop on over to our A World of Difference podcast community group on Facebook, or add to the comments on our Instagram, Facebook and Twitter pages to share your 10 points with the rest of our community. We love to hear your perspectives!
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Dr. Paul D. Miller (PhD, Georgetown University) is a Christian scholar, political theorist, veteran, and former White House staffer, provides a detailed portrait of—and case against—Christian nationalism. Building on his practical expertise not only in the archives and classroom but also in public service, Miller unravels this ideology's historical importance, its key tenets, and its political, cultural, and spiritual implications.
Dr. Miller is Professor of the Practice of International Affairs at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service and co-chair of the Global Politics and Security concentration. He spent a decade in public service as director for Afghanistan and Pakistan on the National Security Council staff, an intelligence analyst for the Central Intelligence Agency, and a military intelligence officer in the US Army. Miller’s writing has appeared in Foreign Affairs, The Dispatch, The Washington Post, Providence Magazine, Mere Orthodoxy, The Gospel Coalition, Foreign Policy, and elsewhere. He is the author of Just War and Ordered Liberty.
His newly released book is The Religion of American Greatness: What's Wrong with Christian Nationalism.
Follow Dr. Paul Miller on LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube & his podcast.
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JJ DiGeronimo is an author, keynote speaker and founder She led global teams out of Silicon Valley at VMWare for 8 years and has been on several boards. She founded TechSavvy Women almost 15 years ago. She offers wisdom about career, mindfulness, soul work and business.
With two-award winning books, an international podcast, and action-based keynotes, JJ DiGeronimo shares career strategies with Women in Business to accelerate their next level of influence & impact.
She founded Together We Seek, a place for women to come together in a safe space to explore together. She provides insight, wisdom, and connection through her books and keynotes to unleash the wisdom within.
Check out her books:
Accelerate Your Impact: Action-based Strategies to Pave Your Professional Path The Working Woman’s GPS, When the Plan to Have it All has Led You Astray
Her podcast is: Career Strategies for Women that Work
Find her helpful career content on You Tube
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Dr. Os Guinness (DPhil, Oxford) is the author or editor of more than thirty-five books, including The Dust of Death, The Call, Fool's Talk, Carpe Diem Redeemed, The Magna Carta of Humanity, Last Call for Liberty, Impossible People, Unspeakable, and Time for Truth. He is the founder of the Trinity Forum, a prominent social critic, and a frequent speaker who has addressed audiences worldwide.
Born in China to missionary parents, he is the great-great-great-grandson of Arthur Guinness, the Dublin brewer. After witnessing the climax of the Chinese revolution in 1949, he was expelled with many other foreigners in 1951 and returned to England where he was educated and served as a freelance reporter with the BBC. Since coming to the U.S. in 1984, he has been a guest scholar at the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Studies and a visiting fellow at the Brookings Institution. He was the lead drafter of the Williamsburg Charter, celebrating the First Amendment, and has also been senior fellow at the EastWest Institute in New York, where he drafted the Charter for Religious Freedom. He also co-authored the public school curriculum Living With Our Deepest Differences.
Guinness has had a lifelong passion to make sense of our extraordinary modern world and to stand between the worlds of scholarship and ordinary life, helping each to understand the other—particularly when advanced modern life touches on the profound issues of faith. He lives with his wife, Jenny, in McLean, Virginia, near Washington, D.C. His latest book release is: The Great Quest Invitation to an Examined Life and a Sure Path to Meaning Read his article "The Search for Meaning: Finding Your Purpose in Life."
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In light of recent events with elder boards making decisions on allegations of abuse by pastors, a rebroadcast on one of our more popular and requested guests, Dr. Chuck DeGroat, seemed timely. Dr. Chuck DeGroat is Professor of Counseling and Christian Spirituality and Interim D.Min. Director at Western Theological Seminary and faculty member for the Soul Care Institute.
He is an author, speaker, consultant, and therapist.
He is a Minister of Word and Sacrament in the Reformed Church in America. He pastored in Orlando and San Francisco before transitioning to training and forming pastors. His experience includes training clergy in issues of abuse and trauma, pastor and planter assessments, church consultations, and investigations of abuse among pastors and within congregations. He has been featured on The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill podcast by Mike Cosper at Christianity Today in regards to the abuse of staff by pastor Marc Driscoll.
Chuck has been married to Sara for 27 years, and has two adult daughters.
He is the author of: 1. When Narcissism Comes to Church: Healing Your Community from Emotional and Spiritual Abuse 2. Leaving Egypt: Finding God in Wilderness Places 3. Wholeheartedness: Busyness, Exhaustion and Healing the Divided Self, 4. Toughest People to Love: How to Understand, Lead, and Love the Difficult People in Your Life -- Including Yourself.
Follow Dr. DeGroat's work on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter
*Several books are mentioned in this podcast that help in learning to discern the patterns of pastors who bully, intimidate and coerce their staff when it is not easy to see from the outside and is not something everyone on staff experiences.
(If you are on a church elder board, or a church hiring committee, I highly recommend these books): 1. A Church Called TOV: Forming a Goodness Culture That Resists Abuses of Power and Promotes Healing by Dr. Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer 2. Something's Not Right: Decoding the Hidden Tactics of Abuse and Freeing Yourself From Its Power by Wade Mullen 3. Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church by Dr. Diane Langberg
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Tahmima Anam is an award-winning novelist, anthropologist, and author of The Startup Wife. She is a Contributing Opinion Writer for the International New York Times and Board Director at ROLl, a tech startup. Her latest Ted Talk is called:
The power of holding silence: Making the workplace work for women
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*We reference the book Pay Up by Reshma Saujani. It's a MUST READ in a post-Roe America and anywhere around the world where women experience a pay gap. Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon. The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Missio Alliance. Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback. Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen. Find Us Online: @aworldof.difference on Instagram and A World of Difference on Facebook, on Twitter at @loriadbr & on Clubhouse @loriadbr. https://linktr.ee/aworldofdifference or loriadamsbrown.com Interested in one-on-one or group coaching on how to live a life that makes a difference? Check out: https://www.loriadamsbrown.com/coaching
Sean Palmer speaks about his latest book Speaking By the Numbers: Enneagram Wisdom for Teachers, Pastors and Communicators is the teaching pastor at Ecclesia Houston, a speaker, and an executive coach. He is the author of Unarmed Empire and a contributing writer to The Voice Bible. Sean is vice-chair of the Missio Alliance board. He and his wife, Rochelle, live in Houston, Texas, with their two daughters.
Listen to him speak with Suzanne Stabile on The Enneagram Journey podcast.
Read his article on what it's like to be an Enneagram Three at Enneagram Today.
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In light of the recent release of the report of the SBC Abuse coverups, and the allegations ongoing related to abuse by pastors, it can take its toll on our wellness. This week, we brought on a former IMB missionary who grew up as an IMB missionary kid to speak on wellness for those of us making a difference around the world. Dr. Deborah Pinkston, LPC, PhD has been a counseling professional for more than 17 years. Debbie has a special interest in counseling women, men, couples, teens, pastor’s wives, and missionaries.
Dr. Pinkston has a Bachelor of Science in Education from Ouachita Baptist University, a Master of Science in Psychology and Counseling from Troy State University and a Ph.D. in Biblical Counseling from International Theological Seminary.
She is trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples and enjoys helping couples learn to communicate and connect more intimately. Debbie is a Lifestyle and Weight Management Specialist, focusing on self-esteem and body image. She also has experience helping survivors of general trauma, medical trauma, and sexual abuse. She offers Eating Disorder Therapy and Immigration Assessments services.
With a deep passion for serving couples in Northwest Arkansas, Debbie also works with parenting adult children. She understands the difficulty of navigating such challenges and because of this, seeks to help and bring guidance to parents when parenting their young adult children.
Debbie is an Anger Management Specialist. Serving as a missionary in Venezuela for 25 years, she worked in the counseling field and helped establish two orphanages. During this time, she became fluent in Spanish and now is pleased to be meeting the counseling needs of Hispanic individuals and families in Northwest Arkansas. She has extensive experience in multicultural counseling.
In addition to counseling, Debbie is an online professor for Liberty University in their Masters and doctoral program in Counseling. She has written several books on the topics of recovery from sexual abuse and anxiety, including Power over Anxiety: No longer overpowered: Practical Strategies for Relieving Anxiety.
Debbie enjoys spending time with her granddaughter, and playing tennis, hiking, and kayaking with her husband Silvio. She would say that “her heart is still in Venezuela”.
Debbie is on Linkedin, and is a therapist at: Summit Family Counseling.
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Use code: WORLD22 at johnscrazysocks.com for 10% off any order.
John and Mark X. Cronin, the father and son co-founders of John’s Crazy Socks, are on a mission to spread happiness. In pursuit of that mission, they have now released The Spreading Happiness Podcast with John and Mark, a weekly, 30-minute podcast designed to bring a smile to your face and make you feel good.
During the show, the father and son team banter about what is happening in their lives, their adventures and mishaps, conversations that often lead to hilarious results. As part of each show, they give updates on their sometimes futile efforts to get in shape, share the latest news from John’s love life and tell some jokes. They also share a few good news stories from around the world.
The podcast is available on all the usual podcast platforms and at their website.
TEDx Appearances
John and Mark recently recorded their second TEDx Talk entitled, “Hiring People with Differing Abilities is Not Altruism, It Is Good Business.” That Talk is available on YouTube and the TED platform.
Their first TEDx Talk entitled Differently Abled People Want to Help Us is also available on YouTube and the TED platform.
Please share and promote these TEDx Talks as you see fit.
Helpful Video Links
You can find hundreds of videos with John, John and Mark and many others from our business on the John’s Crazy Socks YouTube channel.
We also want to share two videos about John’s Crazy Socks that not only can help you prepare for the interview, but you can share through your podcast:
•A One Minute Introductory Video: https://youtu.be/ytnqO74aCuo
•A Three Minute Introductory Video: https://youtu.be/dzPvxz1oUEA
You are also welcome to view a documentary short (10 minutes) called Sock Guys that filmmaker Katie Turinski made about John and his business. This film has played and won awards at many film festivals. While you can view this film, we ask that you do not share it publicly at your website or through your podcast. You can see Sock Guys here: https://vimeo.com/329705537 Password: s0ckguys.
Media Videos about John and John’s Crazy Socks
John’s Crazy Socks has been fortunate to receive considerable media coverage. Here is a sampling of some of that coverage:
•CBS Evening News: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/johns-crazy-socks-father-and-son-spread-happiness-one-crazy-pair-of-socks-at-a-time
•CNBC: 22-year-old with Down syndrome founded John's Crazy Socks (cnbc.com)
•New York Post: https://nypost.com/video/founder-of-million-dollar-sock-company-has-special-needs/
•Fox and Friends: https://video.foxnews.com/v/6016452612001
You can find many more on the In the Media page at our website: John's Crazy Socks in the Media (johnscrazysocks.com)
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Good managers are exceedingly hard to come by these days whether in ministry, business, nonprofit or any career. Many workplaces do not even have a development program to train employees on how to manage well, and yet we know from data on the Great Resignation that the relationship with one's manager is a significant contributor to why many employees are leaving their jobs. We spend a significant amount of our lives at work, and when it comes to human flourishing, managers have an enormous role to play in contributing to the occupational well-being of those they manage. Whether you are a pastor, a business executive or an educator, this faith & work conversation is one to think deeply about and discuss with your teams.
Russ Laraway has had a diverse 28 year operational management career. He was a Company Commander in the Marine Corps before starting his first company, Pathfinders. From there, Russ went to the Wharton School, and then onto management roles at Google and Twitter. He then co-founded Candor, Inc., along with best selling author Kim Scott.
Over the last several years, Russ served as the Chief People Officer at Qualtrics, and is now the Chief People Officer for the fast-growing venture capital firm, Goodwater Capital, where he is helping Goodwater and its portfolio companies to empower their people to do great work and be totally psyched while doing it.
Over his career, Russ has managed 700 person teams and $700M businesses at places like Google and Twitter -- facing a vast array of leadership challenges along the way. He's the author of the book When They Win, You Win: Being a Great Manager Is Simpler Than You Think. Pre-order the When They Win, You Win book
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Mother's Day is just around the corner. Mothers who work outside the home and do both paid and unpaid work really face impossible challenges toward wellness. However, there is hope.
As we begin our Wellness series, we have a guest on this episode who will remind us to be kind to ourselves, and give us practical tools that don't overwhelm us in the process.
Rebekah Jackson is a certified independent health coach and a business coach to other health coaches. She lost over 25 pounds in her health journey and has gained changes in her overall mindset in learning to live in long term optimal health and habits. From someone who used to believe that “running off the food” would make a difference to learning to fuel her body, mind, and spirit, she has learned that the journey to health is just that… a journey.
Rebekah has coached over 100 people in the last year in their own health journey as they have pursued optimal health one healthy habit at a time and leads a team of 7 coaches in their businesses in caring for others and supporting them in their journey.
Rebekah is also a licensed/certified occupational therapist and loves to incorporate this into her health coaching in order to support others in reaching and achieving the goals they never thought possible and enjoying the “habits and hobbies” that bring them joy.
She’s a wife of almost 19 years, a mother to an energetic 9 year old and loves to run and try new recipes.
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Fill out Rebekah's Health Assessment.
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Steve Fredlund is a sought-after innovator engaged to solve the most complex problems. His insights have powered hundreds of breakthroughs in corporations, nonprofits and small businesses. He is the founder and Lead Strategist for Steve Fredlund Solutions and Small Small Business as well as the creator of The Solving BOX™. Currently Steve is focused on improving small business leadership effectiveness, corporate employee engagement and organizational expertise in problem-solving.
Here's Steve's Ted Talk on "Putting the Right Peeps in Your Jeep."
Steve knows the highs and lows of leadership. For the past 15 years, he has been on a quest to understand the true driving forces of authentic happiness. As a professional speaker, Steve’s insights are transforming the lives of leaders and employees across the country. He has spent his entire life in East Central Minnesota with his wife Tracy and their three, now-grown children. He loves podcasting, poker, disc golf and trying to stay a loyal Minnesota sports fan.The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Missio Alliance. Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback. Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen. Find Us Online: @aworldof.difference on Instagram and A World of Difference on Facebook, on Twitter at @loriadbr & on Clubhouse @loriadbr. https://linktr.ee/aworldofdifference or loriadamsbrown.com Interested in one-on-one or group coaching on how to live a life that makes a difference? Check out: https://www.loriadamsbrown.com/coaching Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon.
Dave Johnson is a lawyer, teacher and writer. He has served as general counsel for several tech companies in Silicon Valley across the last twenty years. For the last decade he has held teaching and research posts at Stanford Law School, as well as the Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. Dave’s client list included some of the biggest names in science and technology: Apple, Caliper, Google, McKesson, and The Computer History Museum.
He has testified before Congress and the California Assembly on technology policy matters, and as expert witness on intellectual property in federal court. His most recent article, Design for Legal Systems, was published by the Singapore Academy of Law in Spring 2021. For his JSM degree in Environmental Law and Policy at Stanford, Dave’s thesis examined software design methods and their potential to improve global environmental policy, especially with respect to climate change.
He is currently working on a book titled Climate Activism by Design, bringing design principles to bear on citizen activists responding to corporate and government inaction on this immediate, existential crisis facing all of humankind.
WEBSITE: https://www.climate-activist.com
LEGAL BIO: law.stanford.edu/directory/david-johnson
DESIGN BIO: dschool.stanford.edu/team-member?name=david-johnson
EMAIL: dwj@law.stanford.edu
PHONE: 650.544.8108
DESIGN FOR LEGAL SYSTEMS: https://climate-activist.com/about
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