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Glimpses

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Most people have misconceptions about poverty, and why people are in poverty. Often Americans feel that if you just worked harder, or smarter that you could overcome your situation, sometimes insinuating that people are in poverty out of laziness. One part of SIFAT’s mission is to educate Americans on the realities surrounding these people and their situations. Poverty is more than just having a lack of money, it is all encompassing. Manifesting itself as a physical, mental and spiritual deficit. SIFAT is a non-profit mission organization focused on community development training and service i...

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Testimony and Conversation: Carey Akin 02.12.2022 1:20:39

Today we talked with Rev. Dr. Carey Akin. He earned is Masters in Divinity through Asbury Theological Seminary and his Doctorate at a Beeson Scholar in preaching and leadership. We discussed his new non-profit Global Servant Leaders which he founded in July of 2021. He has spent over 3 decades in ministry and over 15 years as a missions pastor. Enjoy today's show where we chat with him, listen to...

Sarah’s Stories: No Soup 18.11.2022 55:00

This week we look at Sarah Corson and her time in the jungles of Bolivia with her family. The story was two years before the founding of Sifat. In these events are what help lead to the foundation of Sifat. If you enjoy these stories, you can read more of them with her book risking everything.

Sarah’s Stories: The Leper Colony 11.11.2022 21:32

Sarah Corson's incredible story of sharing love and compassion with a leper colony.

Testimony: Josiah Corson 04.11.2022 20:21

This week we listen to Josiah Corson‘s testimony. Josiah is the grandson of the cofounders Ken and Sarah Corson. He’s currently the Program Director at Sifat, and the host of Glimpses.

Sarah’s Stories: 13 Children 21.10.2022 26:01

In this episode we will be hearing from one of the co-founders of SIFAT, Sarah Corson, while she explains about her time serving in Costa Rica and a family she met there. This episode is inspiring to all of us here at SIFAT, and we hope it empowers you as well.

Testimony: Angel Roman 14.10.2022 2:04:07

For our first episode of Glimpses we are speaking with Angel Roman who graduated from SIFAT's training program. He is sharing his testimony with us, and we are learning his connections to SIFAT. Angel grew up in extreme poverty in the Andes mountains of Bolivia, his story is one that you won't want to miss!

What is Glimpses 12.09.2022 4:34

Glimpses is a SIFAT podcast, with a goal of learning about poverty and how we can help. We will do this by listening to stories about people who lived in these situations and experts in community development and poverty alleviation. Join us as we learn more about our world and how we can make a difference. For more information and opportunities to donate and volunteer go to SIFAT.org and follow us...