The Everyday Advocate

Andrew Smiley joins Jessica to unpack how discipleship differs from traditional mentorship, and shares insight on how being a disciple of Jesus is a challenge worth taking. Learn more about becoming a mentor with Allies: ⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/becoming-a-mentor/⁠ LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and family support V...

Mentor pair, Mandy & K, sit down with Jessica to reminisce on their six year mentorship relationship, and the impact it has had in each of their lives. Learn more about becoming a mentor with Allies: ⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/becoming-a-mentor/⁠ LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and family support Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Allies...

The Everyday Advocate is back for season two! Host Jessica Evans shares what we can look forward to in 2024 to continue inspiring us to make a difference in our community wherever we are today. Learn more about becoming a mentor with Allies: https://www.allies-inc.org/becoming-a-mentor/ LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship a...

Live from the Cannonball Lounge in downtown Indy, Allies "flipped the script" on Giving Tuesday and hosted a live podcast event. Hear from guests Kyle Defur, president of NCF Indiana and Melody Gandy, co-director of Family Advocacy Ministry at College Park Church as they share about living generous lives everyday. Learn more about becoming a mentor with Allies: https://www.allies-inc.org...

Wrapping up this series on generosity, Audrey and Jessica are joined by Elaine Banter, Director of Volunteer Engagement at Dare to Care Food Bank in Louisville. She shares how volunteering is an intentional act of strengthening the community, and inspires us to be creative in how we play a part. Learn more about becoming a mentor with Allies: https://www.allies-inc.org/becoming-a-mentor/ LOVE. RES...

In the conversation of generosity, we tend to think that if we don't have much money, we can't be generous. Anna Campbell from National Christian Foundation joins Audrey and Jessica to remind us that it's not about what you have, but what you do with what you have that really matters. Restored Creations: https://restored-creations-wmm.square.site/ "Story" by King Kaleidoscope...

Jake and Jake are known around Indy as the Flower Boys. They join Audrey and Jessica to share about how they operate their business and live their lives with an abundance mindset. The Jakes encourage us to practice generosity whatever our role is in the workplace. Learn more about becoming a mentor with Allies: https://www.allies-inc.org/becoming-a-mentor/ LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY Allies empowers...

The delightful Kara Ranieri joins Audrey and Jessica as they jump into a new series on generosity. Living a life of generosity means much more than what we give financially. Kara shares how generosity in relationship can have a ripple effect in the community around us. Learn more about becoming a mentor with Allies: https://www.allies-inc.org/becoming-a-mentor/ LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY Allies empo...

To wrap up the series, "How To Be A Friend 101," Audrey and Jessica invite a colleague who embodies intentional friendship, Amanda Sparks, for a conversation about how to express care and expand possibilities for others in our lives. Learn more about becoming a mentor with Allies: https://www.allies-inc.org/becoming-a-mentor/ LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY Allies empowers survivors of traffick...

Jessica and Audrey share some practical tips for all of us who want to engage in healthy mentoring relationships. Listen as they unpack Allies' approach to preparing mentors for their mentoring relationship utilizing The Search Institute's Developmental Relationships Framework.  https://www.search-institute.org/developmental-relationships/developmental-relationships-framework/ Learn more a...

In anticipation of our next series, we're sharing the first episode of, "The Everyday Advocate". What does it mean to be an everyday advocate? Join hosts Jessica Evans and Audrey Hood as they share stories and resources for you to learn how to be an advocate wherever you are today. LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through men...

In a culture that encourages self-preservation and building ourselves up, humbling yourself is not seen as an advantageous characteristic. On today's episode, Audrey and Jessica talk about the counter-cultural posture of sharing power in relationships. LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and family support Visit ⁠⁠Allie...

When we can find the balance of truth in love, we can help others grow in ways that are meaningful. Laura Coonrod joins Jessica and Audrey the podcast today to share why challenging growth is a beautiful way to love those around you. LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and family support Visit ⁠⁠Allies⁠⁠ to learn more about...

This week launches a new series called "How to Be a Friend 101," unpacking the SEARCH Institute's Developmental Relationships Framework.  Jamie Hergott joins Audrey and Jessica to talk about practical ways to provide support in mentorship and in everyday life.  LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and family su...

Because youth spend a majority of their day in schools, educators have a unique opportunity to support kids and provide protective factors against trafficking. Dr. Keeanna Warren, CEO of Purdue Polytechnic High School joins Jessica and Audrey to highlight the importance of partnerships between schools and the community to create a holistic learning environment to keep kids safe and reach their ful...

Every youth Allies works with is touched by the Child Welfare System in some capacity. They sometimes get a bad rap, but understanding that their ultimate goal is for the safety and provision for youth who have been harmed helps us change that perspective. Audrey and Jessica are joined by Yvonne Moore, Focused Needs Director for the Indiana Department of Child Services to give a high-level overvie...

It might be assumed that once a survivor is removed from their exploitive situation, most of their challenges are over. However, for many, the challenges merely shift as they navigate the legal system, recovery and community-based resources. Audrey and Jessica sit down with Karen Maher from ICESAHT to talk about policy and legislation impacting survivors and the complexities that survivors face. I...

Jumping into a new series highlighting industries that intersect with anti-trafficking, Audrey and Jessica have a conversation with Maggie Owens about mental health, how it impacts survivors of trafficking, and how we as everyday advocates can support those around us. Connect with Maggie on LinkedIn Episode 2 of The Everyday Advocate - Understanding Trauma for Everyone Psychology Today - Find a Th...

Mission first, people always is the mission of Brad Bennett's company and personal core value. He joins Audrey and Jessica on the podcast to explore how his faith changes the way he sees people and leads his organization. Brad’s businesses: Generator Supercenter of Indianapolis Paws & Play Dog Resort & Training Center LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY Allies empowers survivors of trafficking &a...

Adrienne Evans and Ali Wren of the Flourish Gathering join Audrey and Jessica for a sweet conversation about living out your faith as leaders in the everyday. Following the call on their hearts to intentionally gather women into a space where they feel seen and inspired has turned into an annual gathering for women all over the community. Their humility and obedience to the call on their hearts wi...

It's not uncommon to know someone who has experienced hurt through their engagement with the Church. In this episode, Barry Rager joins Jessica and Audrey to talk about how both leaders and church members can walk with people as they navigate church hurt. Mentioned resources: Leading with a Limp by David Allender: https://theallendercenter.org/store/products/leading-with-a-limp/ New Circle Chu...

In this new series on Leading Differently as Christians, Audrey and Jessica sit down with Christopher Suder, a Spiritual Director and Hospice Chaplain, to talk through a variety of spiritual disciplines that are helpful for Christian leaders to implement into their daily lives. Mentioned resources: Nouwen works: https://henrinouwen.org/read/ Merton works: http://merton.org/chrono.aspx#top Balthasa...

Audrey and Jess wrap up the series on different types of mentoring with a conversation between the two of them. In this episode they share about their own mentorship journeys and the inspiration behind the Allies mentorship program. LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and family support Visit ⁠⁠Allies⁠⁠ to learn more about...

You've likely heard of the mentoring organization, Big Brothers Big Sisters. Their reach and impact across the US is truly remarkable. On this episode, Chad Rogers, a "Big" and also a board member for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana joins Audrey and Jessica to share about how his passion for mentoring has grown and why being a "defender of potential" matters. Be...

John Barnard from Middleman Ministries in Waco, TX joins Audrey and Jessica for an inspiring conversation about how he ministers through mentoring. Through his unique passion of skateboarding, John has created a relational space to help teenagers realize their identity, purpose and community. Check out John's book: https://www.amazon.com/Mephibosheth-Search-Identity-Purpose-Community/dp/195554...