Women Arise

In this episode, Rev. Keith Caldwell, pastor of the historic Seay Hubbard UMC and social justice leader, speaks about trauma that is not just caused by one event, but ingrained into public life.  

Join Neelley Hicks for a conversation with Imam Ossama Bahloul, Ph. D., as he shares wisdom gained through faith and life. Imam Bahloul is the Resident Scholar of the Islamic Center of Nashville, TN. For more information, go to TriumphOverTrauma.info.

David Washington speaks about moving through childhood trauma later in life and discovering new life along the way. David is one of the authors in the Triumph Over Trauma resource series and is a Harm Reduction Practitioner for the State of Maryland. Text HOPE to 615-933-5387 to receive free daily messages. Triumph Over Trauma resources can be downloaded at TriumphOverTrauma.info.

In this episode, Lynn Heady, TN Deputy State Coordinator of Braver Angels, shares how she is working to raise awareness of the lasting effects of trauma inflicted upon survivors of school shootings and how Triumph Over Trauma provides the necessary next step for faith communities. Referenced in this episode is "Children Under Fire: An American Crisis," a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and written...

What happens when mind/body/spirit reconnect? Listen to Charryse N. Wright, M.Div., BSW, share wisdom from life gained by experiencing trauma, learning the holistic workings of trauma, and sharing this wisdom through the newly release Triumph Over Trauma resources. Go to TriumphOverTrauma.info to download free resources, attend online training, and receive free daily messages of hope. Your support...

In this episode, Joan Gillece, Ph. D., shares how the effects of trauma are as unique as the person experiencing them. Forgiveness of self is essential, and daily practices help. For more information, go to TriumphOverTrauma.info , or email contact@triumphovertrauma.info Sign up for daily messages of hope by texting the word HOPE to +1-615-933-5387. Joan Gillece, Ph. D., Director, NASMHPD Center f...

When people lack knowledge, understanding is based on myths shared by trusted family members and friends.   In this episode, Rev. Dr. Betty Kazadi Musau is interviewed by Lipscomb student Caleb Williams about her campaign to save lives by dispelling myths. Listen and give as you are able, as we expand our work to spread knowledge for hope and health.

Sarah Todd Cloud, RN learned resilience through study and experience. Now she shares these lessons with the Women Arise Collective, bringing trauma informed care into the global circle. Recorded Tuesday, Sept 15, 2020. You can grow resilience by supporting the Women Arise Collective with prayer and financial gifts. Share now! https://harperhill.global/donate  

Women in Nigeria speak out against rape, finding the power of their voices in the process. A compelling interview with Doris Adamu, Women Arise Collective Director, Nigeria.  Recorded Tuesday, Sept 1, 2020. You can make their lives better by giving! Doris is beginning a small business to bring income to herself, and also the Women Arise Collective in Nigeria. Give now and spread the love! https://...

Join  Neelley Hicks  (founder of the Women Arise Collective) &  Sherry Cothran  (singer, author, leader WoAC USA) for an evening of song & story. We are joined by special guests  Judith Osongo Yanga Eluhu ,  Doris Adamu Jenis , and Ruth Nabakulu, along with Rosalie, Georgette & Tumaini from the Mama Lynn Center, Kindu DRC.

What good do simple text messages do in a sea of information? Listen as Marion Wasia shares outcomes of her efforts to educate and inspire during the pandemic. I'm sure you'll be touched as I was to learn how much the right words can matter. Recorded Monday, June 29, 2020. Faith & Health Go Hand in Hand. Hygiene. Healthcare. Hope. To donate to this lifesaving and life-changing work, go to harperhi...

Rev. Dr. Kabamba Kiboko speaks about the importance of relationship and how it fundamentally changes the way of life and community in this interview with Neelley Hicks. Background: Rev. Dr. J. Kabamba  Kiboko, Ph. D.  Born in Shinkolobwe, CongoDR President of the African Clergywomen Association since 2012 Lead Pastor of Forest Chapel UMC, Cincinnati, OH. Author of  DIVINING THE WOMAN OF ENDOOR-- A...

In this episode, Women Arise founder Neelley Hicks talks with Revi Sterling, PhD., director of the USAID W-GDP WomenConnect Challenge. The Challenge addresses the social norms that keep women and girls offline and focuses on the use of technology to create new social norms that empower women. Before the WomenConnect Challenge, Revi was Chief of Party at NetHope and directed the Women and the Web A...

How can we find God in the wilderness? How are we called to worship outside of sanctuaries? Should Christians follow medical advice, or rely on faith alone? Listen as Dr. Jon Roebuck shares a Christian perspective of suffering caused by COVID-19/Coronavirus.  Recorded Wednesday, April 7, 2020. Faith & Health Go Hand in Hand. Hygiene. Healthcare. Hope. For more information on Dr. Jon Roebuck, visit...

Rabbi Joshua Lesser shares the impact of COVID-19/Coronavirus on religious practices at Congregation Bet Haverim, Atlanta, Georgia.  Recorded Friday, March 18, 2020. Faith & Health Go Hand in Hand. Hygiene. Healthcare. Hope.

Imam Ossama Bahloul shares the impact of COVID-19/Coronavirus on religious practices at the Islamic Center of Nashville.  Recorded Friday, March 13, 2020. Faith & Health Go Hand in Hand. Hygiene. Healthcare. Hope.

COVID-19 is the first pandemic of the global communications age. While we can reach almost every person on the planet through mobile phones, it's imperative that behavior change communications and faith-based leaders be included in the equation. In this special episode on COVID-19, Neelley Hicks interviews Firdaus Kharas, a global leader in using animation for social change and David Robinson, Ind...

In this episode, Women Arise founder Neelley Hicks talks with Becky Posey-Williams, senior director of sexual ethics and advocacy from the General Commission on the Status and Role of Women in the United Methodist Church, about sexual misconduct in the church, the mistreatment of women throughout the world, and the impact of the #METOO movement. Upcoming legislation at a global conference asks for...

In the premiere episode of the Women Arise podcast, founder Neelley Hicks explains how women across the world are uniting to overcome one thing they have in common: sexual violence.