A World of Difference

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Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon. ********** 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 crea...

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Use Promo Code: AWORLD22 to get 30 percent off plus free shipping of the ebook and hard copy of Liturgical Mission at ivpress.com. The code is good from today through 11/2 Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon. ********** Winfield Bevins is an internationally recognized author, teacher, and coach. He is director of Church Planting at A...

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Become 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, 1,211 people have signed in support of this NDA free plea. Go to: https://www.change.org/echochurchNDA ********** Trigg...

Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon. ********** 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,...

Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon. ********** 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,...

Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon. ********** 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,...

Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon. ********** 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 contri...

Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon. ********** 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 podcas...

Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon. ********** 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 als...

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Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon, to help us all make a difference together. 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 f...

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,...

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 Follow her on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter *We reference the book Pay Up by Reshma Saujani....

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 d...

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 I...

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, t...