A World of Difference

A World of Difference

63 episodes

Welcome to "A World of Difference," where host Lori Adams-Brown takes you on a global journey through the lens of her diverse experiences. Having spent decades in Asia and growing up in South America, Lori's life embodies a mosaic of cultures, languages, and perspectives. In this podcast, Lori invites you to celebrate diversity while exploring the profound impact of understanding our differences. Through engaging conversations, she delves into the beauty of various cultures and the invaluable lessons they offer. From language nuances to distinct ways of life, each episode is a testament to the power of listening and learning from one another. Join us for thought-provoking discussions on belonging and the internal and external barriers to fostering inclusion. Whether you're in the business world, volunteering for nonprofits, fostering faith-based communities, or championing social impact, these conversations will inspire you to embrace our differences and forge a collective path toward meaningful change. Discover how our diverse perspectives can synergize to create an inclusive and sustainable world. Tune in to "A World of Difference" for insightful dialogues that illuminate the transformative potential of understanding, empathy, and collaboration across cultures. Join Lori as she pulls up a seat for you at the table to bring your differences to the discussion as you make a difference with us.

Podcasts

Predator Pastors and Darvo Tactics: Seeing Through the Fog of Gaslighting with Lori Adams-Brown

Published: Feb. 7, 2024, 6 a.m.
Duration: 22 minutes 15 seconds

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When Pastors Become Dictators: Inside the Leadership Industrial Complex with Lance Ford

Published: Jan. 31, 2024, 6 a.m.
Duration: 56 minutes 43 seconds

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Dr. Julie Faith Parker on Eve Isn't Evil: Feminist Readings of Misunderstood Bible Characters

Published: Jan. 24, 2024, 6:20 a.m.
Duration: 55 minutes 14 seconds

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Best of 2023: Discovering the Authentic Voices of the Bible with Dr. Scot McKnight

Published: Jan. 17, 2024, 6:38 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 54 seconds

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Best of 2023: Unmasking Patriarchy- Liz Cooledge Jenkins Exposes Gender Inequality in Evangelical Communities

Published: Jan. 10, 2024, 6:05 a.m.
Duration: 52 minutes 7 seconds

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Best of 2023: Naghmeh Panahi's Story of Survival in Iran and Unmasking Hidden Domestic Abuse

Published: Jan. 3, 2024, 6:05 a.m.
Duration: 58 minutes 46 seconds

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Johnna Harris Part 2: Defunding Injustice and Redirecting SBC Donations to Protect the Vulnerable

Published: Dec. 28, 2023, 6:48 p.m.
Duration: 53 minutes 8 seconds

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Johnna Harris's Story of Spiritual and Emotional Abuse and Advocating for Survivors

Published: Dec. 14, 2023, 6:25 a.m.
Duration: 37 minutes 23 seconds

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Norma Braga Venancio's Courageous Journey of Advocacy, Justice and Exposing Abuse in Brazil in Faith-Based Spaces

Published: Dec. 8, 2023, 7:52 p.m.
Duration: 54 minutes 43 seconds

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Beyond Material Gifts: Celebrating Birthdays Through International Travel with Your Teenager

Published: Dec. 1, 2023, 8:30 p.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 55 seconds

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Lydia Matioli on Building a Community Response to Sexual Violence: From Silence to Support

Published: Nov. 21, 2023, 5:53 a.m.
Duration: 55 minutes 7 seconds

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Limor Bergman Gross: Crushing Career Stereotypes and Women in Tech Leadership

Published: Nov. 8, 2023, 6 a.m.
Duration: 46 minutes 23 seconds

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Naghmeh Panahi: From Darkness to Freedom and Her Inspiring Road to Recovery

Published: Oct. 25, 2023, 5 a.m.
Duration: 59 minutes 4 seconds

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Lori Adams-Brown: Unlocking Psychological Safety By Empowering Diverse Individuals for Workplace Impact

Published: Oct. 19, 2023, 4:23 a.m.
Duration: 41 minutes 40 seconds

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Lori Adams-Brown: 10 Essential Tips for Trauma-Informed Care, Healing, and Support for Survivors

Published: Oct. 12, 2023, 2:56 a.m.
Duration: 17 minutes 13 seconds

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Mary DeMuth: Unleashing the Power of Writing on Healing and Empowerment After Abuse

Published: Oct. 3, 2023, 8:35 p.m.
Duration: 56 minutes 57 seconds

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Dr. Carmen Imes on Exploring Our True Identity and Discovering the Image of God

Published: Sept. 27, 2023, 1:47 a.m.
Duration: 46 minutes 41 seconds

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Dr. Sandra Glahn: The Hidden Power of Artemis & Unveiling the Role of Women in First Century Christianity

Published: Sept. 20, 2023, 5 a.m.
Duration: 40 minutes 3 seconds

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Lisa Niver: Reinventing Yourself, Brave-ish, and an Inspirational Story of Starting Over

Published: Sept. 6, 2023, 5 a.m.
Duration: 46 minutes 50 seconds

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Emotional Health: Dr. Barry Krakow on Advocating for Better Sleep and Tips for Finding Quality Care

Published: Aug. 30, 2023, 8 a.m.
Duration: 53 minutes 26 seconds

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Emotional Health: Chris Helfrich on Empowering Oakland's Youth & The Impact of Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation

Published: Aug. 16, 2023, 8 a.m.
Duration: 45 minutes 59 seconds

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Emotional Health: Amy Fritz on Toxic Work Environments & How Betrayal Blindness Keeps Employees Trapped

Published: July 26, 2023, 8 a.m.
Duration: 50 minutes 19 seconds

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Emotional Health: Jocelyn Chong on Mastering Self-Care and Unlocking Your Leadership Potential

Published: July 5, 2023, 8 a.m.
Duration: 42 minutes 16 seconds

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Emotional Health: Dr. Tim Fortescue on Discovering Inner Compassion and the IFS Approach to Spiritual Growth

Published: June 28, 2023, 8 a.m.
Duration: 43 minutes 14 seconds

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Emotional Health: Becky Castle Miller on Understanding Oppression's Impact on Emotional Health

Published: June 21, 2023, 8 a.m.
Duration: 58 minutes 46 seconds

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Change: Lori Adams-Brown on Empowering Women & Survivors By Breaking the Silence in the Southern Baptist Convention

Published: June 15, 2023, 6:45 a.m.
Duration: 51 minutes 17 seconds

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Change: Dr. L. Carol Scott on Thriving in Unhealthy Environments through Self-Care

Published: June 8, 2023, 8 a.m.
Duration: 32 minutes 17 seconds

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Breaking the Silence: Abuse in the Southern Baptist Convention, NDAs & Women Pastors

Published: May 31, 2023, 8 a.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 49 seconds

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Change: Dr. Scot McKnight on Reviving the Original Context in His Second Testament Translation

Published: May 24, 2023, 8 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 20 seconds

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Change: Zachary Wagner: Challenging Male-Centric Theology and Abuse

Published: May 17, 2023, 8 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 49 seconds

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Change: Dr. Lynn Cohick on Unlocking the Role of Women in Church History

Published: May 10, 2023, 8 a.m.
Duration: 55 minutes 59 seconds

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Change: Kyle Meyaard-Schaap on Climate Crisis & Christian Discipleship

Published: May 3, 2023, 8 a.m.
Duration: 52 minutes 43 seconds

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Change: Sheila Wray Gregoire on She Deserves Better and Redefining Girls' and Women's Worth after Purity Culture

Published: April 26, 2023, 8 a.m.
Duration: 49 minutes 41 seconds

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Change: Katherine McCord on Embracing Neurodiversity and Celebrating Differences on Earth Day

Published: April 22, 2023, 1 a.m.
Duration: 49 minutes 10 seconds

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Change: Breaking Barriers and Stepping Out of Comfort Zones with Lori Adams-Brown

Published: April 19, 2023, 8 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 2 seconds

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Change: 12 Practical Tips to Support Spiritual Abuse Survivors with Lori Adams-Brown

Published: April 12, 2023, 8 a.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 22 seconds

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Change: Going Viral on TikTok: Melissa Hughes and Her Unexpected Journey

Published: April 5, 2023, 8 a.m.
Duration: 57 minutes 17 seconds

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Change: Brenden Kumarasamy on Mastering Public Speaking and Communication Skills

Published: March 29, 2023, 8 a.m.
Duration: 43 minutes 30 seconds

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Change: Unveiling Christine McAlister: Women's Stories, Being a Top 1% Podcast Guest, & Relationship Building

Published: March 22, 2023, 8 a.m.
Duration: 41 minutes 55 seconds

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Change: Dr. Nijay Gupta- Uncovering Her Story: How Women Led, Taught and Ministered in the Early Church

Published: March 15, 2023, 8 a.m.
Duration: 56 minutes 24 seconds

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Change: Allyson McKinney Timm- Achieving Equality and the Faith for ERA Campaign

Published: March 7, 2023, 5 p.m.
Duration: 50 minutes 20 seconds

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Change: Lori Adams-Brown on Navigating Change with Coping Strategies for Difficult Transitions

Published: Feb. 22, 2023, 8 a.m.
Duration: 36 minutes 41 seconds

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Change: Dr. Caryn Reeder Re-examines Misinterpretations, Unveiling the Samaritan Woman's Story

Published: Feb. 15, 2023, 8 a.m.
Duration: 50 minutes 9 seconds

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Change: Doni Aldine's Journey as a Third Culture Kid, Empathy & Courage in DEI and Black History

Published: Feb. 8, 2023, 8:30 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 11 minutes 9 seconds

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Restore: Jenai Auman on Advent for Misfits, Outcasts and Spiritual Abuse Survivors

Published: Dec. 14, 2022, 8 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 37 seconds

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Restore: Michelle Ferrigno Warren on Join the Resistance, Social Justice and Faith

Published: Oct. 27, 2022, 2:34 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 26 seconds

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Restore: Winfield Bevins on Liturgical Mission: the Work of the People for the Life of the World

Published: Oct. 19, 2022, 10 a.m.
Duration: 59 minutes 31 seconds

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Restore: Jessica Stone on Politics, Journalism, Cultural Competency & Crossing the Divide

Published: Oct. 12, 2022, 11 a.m.
Duration: 53 minutes 53 seconds

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Restore: Dorothy Greco on Marriage, Egalitarian Theology, and How Mutuality is the Key to Flourishing Marriages

Published: Oct. 8, 2022, 12:45 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 4 minutes 3 seconds

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Restore: Dr. Angie Ward on Christian Nationalism, Kingdom and Country

Published: Sept. 29, 2022, 4:16 a.m.
Duration: 57 minutes 25 seconds

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Our Story Part 6: Disaster Relief Phase & False Narratives

Published: Sept. 22, 2022, 2:54 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 4 minutes 33 seconds

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Our Story Part 5: Image Management & Discrediting the Whistleblower

Published: Sept. 16, 2022, 6:17 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 4 minutes 5 seconds

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Our Story Part 4: The Firing Squad

Published: Sept. 8, 2022, 3:01 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes 40 seconds

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Our Story Part 3: The Gaslighting and Flanking

Published: Sept. 1, 2022, 3:59 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 2 minutes 28 seconds

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Our Story Part 2: The Question

Published: Aug. 25, 2022, 7:17 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 2 minutes 27 seconds

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Our Story Part 1: The Calm Before the Storm

Published: Aug. 18, 2022, 4:19 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 6 minutes 35 seconds

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BONUS: 2nd Anniversary Special, Lori Adams-Brown Shares 10 Life Tips in 10 Minutes

Published: Aug. 3, 2022, 11:30 p.m.
Duration: 22 minutes 39 seconds

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Wellness: Dr. Debbie Pinkston on World Changers, Marriage, and Self Care for Difference Makers

Published: June 1, 2022, 8 a.m.
Duration: 55 minutes 28 seconds

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Wellness: John and Mark Cronin on Downs Syndrome, Crazy Socks, Differing Abilities and Happiness

Published: May 25, 2022, 8 a.m.
Duration: 55 minutes 28 seconds

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Belonging: Lola Adeyemo on Immigrant Women in Corporate Spaces, ERGs, and Being Nigerian in California

Published: March 23, 2022, 8 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 4 minutes 12 seconds

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Belonging: Dr. Mimi Haddad for International Women's Day on Christians for Biblical Equality (replay episode)

Published: March 8, 2022, 2:30 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 23 minutes 22 seconds

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Belonging: Catherine McNeil on Fearing Bravely: Risking Love for Our Neighbors, Strangers, and Enemies

Published: Feb. 23, 2022, 8 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 28 seconds

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Belonging: Diana Cutaia on the Importance of Play, Coaching for Peace, and Empathy in Sports, Business and Education

Published: Jan. 27, 2022, 7:15 a.m.
Duration: 53 minutes 59 seconds

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Belonging: Shari Foos on the Narrative Method, Self Compassion, Relationships and Meaningful Connection

Published: Jan. 19, 2022, 8 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes 27 seconds

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Best of 2021: Sheila Wray Gregoire: The Lies You've Been Taught and How to Recover What God Intended

Published: Jan. 16, 2022, 8 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 6 minutes 34 seconds

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Change Makers EPS 66: Dr. Gautham Pallapa on Leading With Empathy, His Inspirational Mother, and VMWare

Published: Jan. 5, 2022, 8 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 1 minute 21 seconds

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Change Makers EPS 45: Craig Martin on The Good Road, TCK's, Bangkok, racism & LGBTQ+

Published: July 22, 2021, 1:30 a.m.
Duration: 57 minutes 46 seconds

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Change Makers EPS 43: Rich Villodas on the Deeply Formed Life, Diversity & Inclusion, New York City & Justice

Published: June 30, 2021, 6:15 p.m.
Duration: 57 minutes 59 seconds

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Women in the Church EPS 40: Karen Gonzalez on the God Who Sees, Immigrants and the power of stories

Published: May 10, 2021, 9 p.m.
Duration: 57 minutes 4 seconds

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Women in the Church EPS 36: Bronwyn Lea on awkward sidehugs, women pastors, and South Africa/California differences

Published: April 13, 2021, 6 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes 50 seconds

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Women in the Church EPS 35: April Díaz on Ezer + Co, the future of the church, and life coaching

Published: April 6, 2021, 6 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 31 seconds

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Women in the Church EPS 31: Dr. Graham J Hill on egalitarianism, women pastors, & deeply listening

Published: March 9, 2021, 7 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 13 minutes 38 seconds

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Women in the Church EPS 28: Kelly Tibbits on the Enneagram, Life Coaching, pastoring, and family

Published: Feb. 16, 2021, 7 a.m.
Duration: 48 minutes 20 seconds

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Women in the Church EPS 23: Pastor Kate Wallace Nunneley on the Junia Project, women pastors, and egalitarian theology

Published: Jan. 12, 2021, 11 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 19 minutes 7 seconds

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Faith & Work EPS 20: Dr. Michael Crane on urban transformation, global hope and work as worship

Published: Dec. 15, 2020, 10:24 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 13 minutes 17 seconds

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Faith & Work EPS 19: Eva Leung on chemical engineering, vaccines, and faith conversations at work

Published: Dec. 8, 2020, 12:10 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 4 minutes 6 seconds

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Faith & Work EPS 18: Phillip Trent III on Apple, being Christian in the Silicon Valley, and tech

Published: Dec. 1, 2020, 11:47 a.m.
Duration: 38 minutes 48 seconds

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Faith & Work EPS 17: Victoria Fishel and Megan Haverkorn on working at Google and oncology nursing

Published: Nov. 24, 2020, 12:03 p.m.
Duration: 53 minutes 40 seconds

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US Election EPS 16: Dr. Sandra Boesch on Arizona, women candidates, Singapore, & disagreeing in love

Published: Nov. 17, 2020, noon
Duration: 58 minutes 23 seconds

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US Election EPS 15: Freida Adams on a woman VP, social media, Biden’s plan for Covid and immigrants

Published: Nov. 10, 2020, 1:46 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 11 minutes 32 seconds

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US Election EPS: 14 Dr. Eric Woodard on working at the White House, the Smithsonian, and Guam

Published: Nov. 3, 2020, 9:05 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 4 minutes 35 seconds

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Immigration EPS 13: Michelle Ferrigno Warren on neighbors, government, justice and systemic change.

Published: Oct. 27, 2020, 11:35 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes 34 seconds

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Immigration EPS 12: Arturo Jimenez on children at the border, immigration law, and government

Published: Oct. 20, 2020, 11 a.m.
Duration: 58 minutes 7 seconds

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Indigenous Peoples Day EPS 11: TizitlCoalt (Ricardo De la O) on healing, trauma, and compassion

Published: Oct. 13, 2020, 2:59 a.m.
Duration: 54 minutes 42 seconds

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Immigration EPS 10: Gracia Berrios on DACA, legal representation, Peru, the commandments, and voting

Published: Oct. 6, 2020, 12:50 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 2 minutes 1 second

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Immigration EPS 9: Christopher Kinnison on immigration law, IDPs, Thailand, Cambodia and pro bono.

Published: Sept. 29, 2020, noon
Duration: 1 hour 7 minutes 43 seconds

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Immigration EPS 8: Lisa Rodriguez Watson on D.C., Biblical justice, Missio Alliance, & constituents.

Published: Sept. 22, 2020, 12:38 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 6 minutes 44 seconds

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Immigration EPS 7: Amanda Stillman on refugees, water, and life in Africa, Asia & the Middle East.

Published: Sept. 15, 2020, 1:15 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes 32 seconds

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Immigration EPS 6: Alan Cross on welcoming immigrants, pastoring, advocating, lobbying, and writing

Published: Sept. 8, 2020, 12:16 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes 55 seconds

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100th Anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote EPS 5: Bella Adams-Brown on why it matters to all ages

Published: Sept. 1, 2020, 7:15 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 43 seconds

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Helping in Hard Times EPS 4: Dr. Ron Adams on disaster relief, prison chaplaincy, and culture shock

Published: Aug. 25, 2020, 1:26 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 17 minutes 56 seconds

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Helping in Hard Times EPS 3: Freida Adams, RN on immigrants, Venezuela, Thailand and her calling

Published: Aug. 18, 2020, 1:33 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 28 minutes 51 seconds

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Helping in Hard Times Eps 2: Dr. Christopher Adams on Back to School in Covid, trauma & music

Published: Aug. 11, 2020, 1:28 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 11 minutes 22 seconds

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Helping in Hard Times Eps 1: Jason Adams-Brown on pandemic efforts, tsunami relief, hope & self care

Published: Aug. 4, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 26 seconds

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Introducing A World of Difference

Published: July 29, 2020, 1 p.m.
Duration: 6 minutes 39 seconds

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A World of Difference (Trailer)

Published: July 22, 2020, 2:46 a.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 23 seconds

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