Together Podcast | A conversation about faith, justice and how to change the world

Having sold 13,000 ethical and sustainable t-shirts, featuring in the Guardian and Sky News, and achieving the highest rating on Good On You, Yes Friends is transforming the fashion industry. We speak to co-founder Sam Mabley about ethical wages, how to build a business and his confidence (or naive optimism) rooted in his faith.Check out their Instagram @yesfriendsbrand or websiteAlso do give us a follow & rating if you enjoy the podcast and stay tuned with everyone going on @wearetearfund on Instagram or our website wearetearfund.org.

Let's start the New Year as we mean to go on - with prayer! Anna chats to Lian Jacobs, Head of the African & Caribbean Engagement team at Tearfund all about The Well, a powerful initiative working with Black Christians and Black Majority Churches to fight extreme poverty and injustice. Next week in London, The Well will be hosting Declaration Week, a live show every evening at TBN UK studios which is free for you to go to! Every evening will have amazing worship leaders, theologians, church leaders and prayer warriors. Take a look at the schedule to get involved. Find out more about The Well here, the Awakened speakers programme here and check out their Instagram @thewellorg to get all of the updates!Also tune in every evening at 9pm to our afterparties LIVE on Instagram @weareatearfund as we interview guests such as Shermara Fletcher, Pastor Emmanuel Adeseko, Tosin Catherine, Samuel Bella, Julian Morgan & many more!

This year, we have had fantastic conversations covering many topics, from decolonising, navigating climate grief, and breaking the stigma around HIV. We've talked about pilgrimage, creativity and songwriting to leadership and speaking out. As we round off the year and wish you a Happy Christmas, tune in for a reminder of why we pursue justice with some of our guests' thought-provoking stories shared this year. Episodes highlighted:Ep 60 - Holy activism with Jonathan Tremaine ThomasEp 69 - Empowering truth with Marc Antoine in HaitiEp 61 - A pandemic pilgrimage with YCCNEp 62 - Mercifully breaking the stigma with Mercy ShibembaEp 70 - Representation, leadership and justice with Shermara FletcherEp 63 - From prison cells to prayer with Josh GreenMake sure you are following us on Instagram @wearetearfund and like and subscribe to this podcast!

Liz Muir, Head of Diversity & Inclusion and Chief of Staff to Tearfund's CEO, shares the challenges and opportunities of decolonising. We discuss pushing past the buzzword, standing up for what you believe in and carrying the cross in our day-to-day lives of justice.We also get to know Liz's heroes of justice, her career path change and how to be generous with what you have.Follow Liz on @lizmuirspeakers on Instagram and Twitter.Check out We Are Tearfund on our Instagram @wearetearfund or website wearetearfund.org. Also make sure you give us a follow and a rating so that you get notified when the next episode is out!

For Black History Month 2022, Sandeep interviews the multi-talented Shermara Fletcher, an Anglican and Pentecostal Church leader, international speaker and woman of God. Shermara led prayers at the Queen's funeral to a televised audience of 4.1 billion people! During the conversation, Shermara shares the church's role in reaching the marginalised, from justice for homelessness and the climate to leadership development and navigating success as a Christian.Follow Shermara at @shermara_fletche on Twitter or @fletche_official on Instagram.Make sure to check out We Are Tearfund as well on Instagram @wearetearfund or on our website wearetearfund.orgWe Are Tearfund is launching our new campaign, Dare to Journey. We challenge you to take a daring journey to raise support and awareness of the distance refugees travel to flee their contexts. We believe a better world is possible for everyone and that we can end extreme poverty together. Why don't you go to the link on our website wearetearfund.org/dare and sign up!

Anna speaks to Marc Antoine, Tearfund's Country Director for Haiti, about his experience of telling the truth for climate justice, ongoing crises, addressing issues of poverty and empowering young people. Marc teaches us his understanding of decolonisation in telling the truth about history and modelling God's kingdom by valuing all voices. If you would like to hear more about Tearfund's work in Haiti, follow this link https://www.tearfund.org/search/search-results?q=haiti (here). Poverty is not God's plan. You are. If you would like to support our work and change lives, please donate https://www.tearfund.org/get-involved/donate (here). If you would like to pray for Haiti, please pray these prayers: Pray Matthew 11:28-30 over the people of Haiti and ask that God will be close to those who are anxious and afraid; pray they will feel restored in mind and body. Pray for children who cannot go to school due to the violence. Pray for ways to be made for them to study and to play with other children. And pray that they will not be recruited into gangs.  Lift up the conflict resolution training Tearfund is running. Praise God for the church leaders taking part and pray that it will lead to community dialogues with gang members and bring about healing and restoration in their communities and peace for Haiti. Find out more about https://wearetearfund.org/emerging-influencers/ (Emerging Influencers here). Join our Dare to Journey fundraising campaign at wearetearfund.org/dare. And finally, give the podcast a follow to be notified of our next episodes coming out! You can also check us out on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/wearetearfund/ (@wearetearfund).

Join us for another episode where Anna and Julian chat about God's powerful grace as God sees our mess and chooses to restore it. Julian covers his testimony in finding Jesus despite brokenness and injustice, how he wants his heart to ache for all justice issues equally and the importance of speaking the truth. Adam and Anna also discuss what they wish they could tell their 16-year-old selves! TW: This interview includes themes of drug usage, suicidal thoughts, sexual abuse and mentions of racism in relation to George Floyd's murder. This content may be difficult to listen to, and therefore we encourage you to care for your safety and wellbeing by choosing whether to listen or not. If anything raised makes you uncomfortable, please chat to someone you trust.  https://www.instagram.com/iam_jdmorgan/ (Julian's Instagram @iam_jdmorgan) Tearfund's work https://www.instagram.com/thewellorg/?hl=en (The Well on Instagram) is about reimagining how we can end global poverty, led by Black Christians and Black Majority Churches. Check it out!

Emmanuel Murangira, Tearfund's country director for Tearfund Rwanda, encourages us to have a faith perspective on capitalism and business, the meaning behind the term 'development' and the beautiful nation of Rwanda. Join Adam and Anna as they talk about plastic-free initiatives and how to keep pushing for the restoration of this world.  

J Vessel shares the power of creativity, having an authentic voice and his journey into music. Through his charity ImAVessel he provides a conversation on hot topics in Church. We also hear from Ryan on stewarding the secret place well, navigating the public & private life and how we are all creatives (yes, even you!).  J Vessel Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jvessel/ (@jvessel) ImAVessel https://vessel.org.uk/who-we-are/ (website) and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/imavesseluk/ (@imavesseluk) Follow @wearetearfund on Instagram / Youtube / Tiktok

Hannah Malcolm is committed to both the Church and climate justice. She is an Anglican ordinand writing her theology PhD on climate grief and the editor of Words for A Dying World. Hannah joins us to unpack lament, climate grief and protecting our mental health.  We also speak to Scarlett about navigating low motivation and anxiety and learn more about indigenous protesting in Brasilia.  Hannah's edited book https://scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/9780334059868/words-for-a-dying-world (Words For A Dying World) Twitter: https://twitter.com/hannahmmalcolm?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (@hannahmmalcolm) and https://hannahmmalcolm.wordpress.com (Wordpress website) Our https://www.instagram.com/wearetearfund/ (Instagram @wearetearfund,) https://www.youtube.com/c/WeAreTearfund/videos (Youtube) and https://wearetearfund.org/magazine/ (Magazine) Perspective: https://wearetearfund.org/perspective/ (sign up) for monthly newsletters from us

Erasto, Ugandan climate activist and youth coordinator, mobilises climate action from parliament, churches, and COP26. It's not too late to make a difference in the climate, but we do need just decisions from our world leaders. It may be a crisis, but it's not over yet - now is not the time to give up.  Tune in for how the IPCC report has given us all the solutions we need, how faith trusts that it's in God's hands, and inspiration to get a move on to save our world.  Erasto's https://www.instagram.com/erastorichard_/ (Instagram @erastorichard_) https://www.tearfund.org/campaigns/climate-campaign (Sign the petition) for our 'Time to Deliver' campaign Our https://www.instagram.com/wearetearfund/ (Instagram @wearetearfund,) https://www.youtube.com/c/WeAreTearfund/videos (Youtube) and https://wearetearfund.org/magazine/ (Magazine) Perspective: https://wearetearfund.org/perspective/ (sign up) for monthly newsletters from us

An encounter in a prison cell changes Josh Green's trajectory for the future, deciding to commit his life to Christ. Tune in for this live conversation at the Justice Conference On Tour, with bonus content of hearing from Cynan's embarrassing stories, the We Are Tearfund gatherings and talking justice tools for the kingdom. https://www.24-7prayer.com/team/josh-green/ (Josh Green) is Youth Director for 24-7 Prayer and heads up Youth at Wildfires Festival. For 14 years Josh helped lead Evangelistic mission bands Twelve 24 & Social Beingz. and has preached the gospel to hundreds of thousands of young people all around the world. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josh247prayer/ (@josh247prayer) and https://www.instagram.com/wildfiresyouth/ (@wildfiresyouth) https://www.24-7prayer.com (24-Prayer website) https://wildfiresfestival.com (Book a ticket for Wildfires Festival) We Are Tearfund https://wearetearfund.org/emerging-influencers/ (Sign up to the Emerging Influencers course) https://wearetearfund.org/perspective/ (Join our monthly newsletter!) https://wearetearfund.org (Website) / https://wearetearfund.org/magazine/ (Magazine) / Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wearetearfund/ (@wearetearfund) / https://wearetearfund.org/together-podcast/ (Podcast)

https://twitter.com/mercyshibemba?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (Mercy Shibemba) discusses the power of activism, building community and playing the long game when seeing change. She demonstrates perseverance, mercy and love in her commitment to seeing the health care sector transformed and speaking the truth. We also chat about the war in Ukraine and how we as Christians can respond to it. Read our article - https://wearetearfund.org/article/praying-for-conflict-in-the-world/ (how to pray for conflict in the world) Read our article - https://wearetearfund.org/article/creative-ways-to-pray-for-the-world/ (creative ways to pray for the world) Come to the Justice Conference! We will be in Manchester, Edinburgh, Cardiff & Bristol at the end of March. https://thejusticeconference.co.uk/on-tour/ (Sign up here) to gather in person & encourage one another.

Have any good things come out of the UK Covid-19 pandemic? How about the Young Christian Climate Network's (YCCN) pilgrimage with over 1,000 walkers to shout about climate justice. Join us as Sarah and Chris share their stories of how the pilgrimage came to be and what's next for YCCN. Sandeep, Adam and Anna also discuss the recent oil spills in Ecuador and why the Emerging Influencers programme is worth joining with alumni and game-changer Leah Otto.  https://www.tearfund.org/get-involved/donate (Donate to We Are Tearfund) https://www.yccn.uk/ (Check out the Young Christian Climate Network) If you want to be notified of when our next episodes come out, make sure to subscribe to our podcast.  AND feel free tohttps://www.speakpipe.com/thetogetherpodcast ( leave us a voicemail) sharing your thoughts on the episode or ask us a question on faith & justice! The post https://wearetearfund.org/article/ep-61-a-pandemic-pilgrimage-with-yccn/ (Ep 61 – A pandemic pilgrimage with YCCN) appeared first on https://wearetearfund.org (We Are Tearfund).

There is no justice without Jesus. Jonathan Tremaine Thomas shares incredible stories of his activism – from standing between police and protestors, releasing peace into new environments and bringing renewal to systems. As founder and CEO of https://civilrighteousness.org (Civil Righteousness), he is a prophetic voice of holiness, truth and love that we all need to hear. Scarlett, https://open.spotify.com/show/7LkIjX7SC9LitUHpCoF95w?si=7b3ddc132950482e (Mind Over Mirrors podcast host), also shares her 2022 goals in the Link Up! The post https://wearetearfund.org/article/ep-60-holy-activism-with-jonathan-tremaine-thomas/ (Ep 60 – Holy activism with Jonathan Tremaine Thomas) appeared first on https://wearetearfund.org (We Are Tearfund).

Our 59th episode is with Celia & Maia from Wave for Change, an organisation encouraging mixed ability friendships and inclusive community through being your authentic self. The post Ep 59 – Authentic community with Wave for Change appeared first on We Are Tearfund.

James Aladiran, founder of Prayer Storm, powerfully shares about the need for prayer, building stamina and navigating the storms of life. We are also joined by Grace, a third year student, who encourages us that prayer is a conversation with God, and it is part of the pursuit of justice. The post Ep 58 – Courageous Prayer & Declaring Justice with James Aladiran appeared first on We Are Tearfund.

Tune in to our latest episode to hear from Jack about how meeting Jesus completely changed completely his pursuit of justice. We talk COP26, game shows and persevering in love. The post Ep 57 – Meeting Jesus and COP26 with Jack Alderson appeared first on We Are Tearfund.

As we conclude Black History Month, Matt, Sandeep and Anna chat about how this isn't the end of the conversation - how celebrating Black history should be our normal. Jordan Christian, a youth pastor from Birmingham City Church, shares his experience in youth work, pursuing racial justice & gives tips on how we can all keep the momentum. This episode is honest and vulnerable but needed in ensuring we all play our part. The post Ep 56 – Normalising Black History with Jordan Christian appeared first on We Are Tearfund.

The Justice Conference is almost here and this time it's a 24 hour global event! Follow Chris as he investigates how it all comes together and meet some of the team behind the scenes. Join Dan, Emma and Chris as they listen in and share a special announcement at the end of the show. The post Ep 55 – The road to the Justice Conference appeared first on We Are Tearfund.

With Super League controversies dominating headlines recently, it's fair to say that football is as big as it's ever been. So how can it be used for good? We spoke to ex-player and England U21 coach, Michael Johnson, about just that. He shared his thoughts on faith, justice and the beautiful game. Join Dan, Emma and Chris as they listen in and also reflect on a year of protests for racial justice. The post Ep 54 – Football and justice with Michael Johnson appeared first on We Are Tearfund.

Whether you lean left, right or struggle to know the difference, politics is a huge part of life. We spoke to Andy Flannagan, the executive director of Christians In Politics, who shared why we need to stay politically engaged if we want to see justice. Join Dan, Emma and Chris as they listen in and share their thoughts too. The post Ep 53 – Getting political with Andy Flannagan appeared first on We Are Tearfund.

Whether it's fighting over the TV remote or addressing piling dishes at uni, we've all experienced conflict to some degree. But for millions around the world, conflict can have life or death consequences. We spoke to peacebuilding expert, Mariam Tadros, who shared her experience of working in conflict zones around the world. Join Dan and Chris as they listen in and also discuss the changes being made to protest laws in the UK. The post Ep 52 – Peacebuilding with Mariam Tadros appeared first on We Are Tearfund.

What makes a man? No, we're not trying to replicate some sort of Frankenstein experiment. Instead we're talking to Guvna B about dispelling the stereotypes of masculinity. The rapper and author shares some words of wisdom with us from his new book 'Unspoken'. Join Dan, Emma and Chris as they listen in and also discuss the recent UK aid cuts. The post Ep 51 – Detoxifying masculinity with Guvna B appeared first on We Are Tearfund.

Can you believe it? We're 50 episodes deep into the Together Podcast! We've talked about everything from rubbish revolutions to life changing watches and a whole lot more. Join Dan, Emma and Chris as they celebrate 50 episodes and look at some of the top highlights so far. The post Ep 50 – It’s our anniversary! appeared first on We Are Tearfund.

The mission to end human trafficking has seen a lot of support over the years, but is it starting to die out? We spoke to Dai Hankey, who is continuing to rally support through two organisations: Red Community and Manumit Coffee. Join Dan, Emma and Chris as they listen in and also discuss the launch of new research on the climate crisis. The post Ep 49 – Ending modern slavery with Dai Hankey appeared first on We Are Tearfund.

Forget spammy messages about growing your follower count, in our conversation with Bee, she lets us know how to grow our influence. The head of the Emerging Influencers programme shares how a young generation could lead the call for justice. Join Dan, Emma and Chris as they listen and share their thoughts on Amanda Gorman's incredible inauguration poem. The post Ep 48 – The influencer handbook with Bee appeared first on We Are Tearfund.

Don't worry, we haven't become dating experts (but if there's a demand...). Instead, we've been talking to three students across the UK who are a part of Just Love, the student society inspiring Christians to pursue the biblical call to social justice. They shared their journeys and also their top tips for thriving at university during a pandemic. Join Dan, Emma and Chris as they listen in and their thoughts on all that and more. The post Ep 47 – Finding Just Love with Lizzi, Patrick and Grace appeared first on We Are Tearfund.

Happy new year! While I'm sure we all want to leave 2020 behind, I have one last question: where were you when news of the pandemic hit? For Gareth, he was with his Rend Collective bandmates embarking on their biggest world tour. He shared how he adjusted to the new normal, the origins of Rend Collective and the silliest question he's ever heard... Join Dan, Emma and Chris as open up 2021 with the first episode of the year. The post Ep 46 – Choosing to worship with Gareth Gilkeson appeared first on We Are Tearfund.

If you told us in January that 2020 would shape up the way it did, we wouldn't have believed you. But here we are after a couple weeks of tracking down loo roll, months staying inside, and one too many Zoom calls, we've reached the end of one of the strangest years ever. While Coronavirus dominated the headlines, a lot happened this year. So join Dan, Emma and Chris as they recount 2020 with the help of the Emerging Influencers. The post Ep 45 – The 2020 Christmas wrap up appeared first on We Are Tearfund.

Final year at uni is normally full of deadlines and applications for grad jobs. But for Caragh Bennet, she spent her final year building an HQ in another country! She tells us the story behind Zena Launchpad – the social enterprise equipping women in rural Uganda to start their own businesses and see their communities flourish. Join Dan, Emma and Chris as they listen and also discuss Pretty Little Thing's Black Friday sales, cuts to the UK aid budget and much more. The post Ep 44 – How female entrepreneurs are ending poverty with Caragh Bennet appeared first on We Are Tearfund.

Whether it's surviving the early days of Houseparty, ranting about lockdown life or simply scrolling for memes, many of us have spent a lot of time online this year. But how can we use our own platforms to make the world a better place? We spoke to YouTuber and podcaster, Hope Olivia about just that. Join Dan, Emma and Chris as they listen in and discuss Marcus Rashford's latest book campaign. The post Ep 43 – Digital evangelism with Hope Olivia appeared first on We Are Tearfund.

In 2020, the word 'influencer' tends to conjure up images of TikTokers rushing to perform the latest dance craze. But that's not what we're talking about on this episode! Instead we hear from church planter and international 24-7 prayer leader, Mike Andrea, who shares what it takes to make a difference in the world today. Join Dan and Chris as they listen in and also share their thoughts on the US elections. The post Ep 42 – Becoming an Emerging Influencer with Mike Andrea appeared first on We Are Tearfund.

How many seventeen year olds do you know who care for the climate, advocate for mental health and have gone head-to-head with a White Walker? Well we spoke to the only one we know – Bella Ramsey! The Game of Thrones star caught us up on her acting career so far and how faith and justice have stayed intertwined throughout. Join Dan, Emma and Chris as they listen in and share a prayer for the current situation in Nigeria. The post Ep 41 – An act of faith with Bella Ramsey appeared first on We Are Tearfund.

If Harriet Tubman made afrobeat music, what would it sound like? Well we spoke to Junior Garr, the singer-songwriter reimagining old negro spirituals in modern music. He chatted to us about his love for being an activist through music and celebrating Black History Month. Join Dan, Emma and Chris as they listen in and share their thoughts on justice and creativity. The post Ep 40 – Celebrating Black History Month with Junior Garr appeared first on We Are Tearfund.

Do you know where your clothes come from? In a year where #boycottboohoo was trending, it's no secret that fast fashion is a huge problem. So we spoke to the founder of Know The Origin, Charlotte Instone, to find out what it takes to make a sustainable alternative. Join Dan, Emma and Chris as they listen in and also react to the latest social distancing restrictions. The post Ep 39 – Fixing fast fashion with Charlotte Instone appeared first on We Are Tearfund.

What do you do when you have a burning passion for people, medicine, the environment and Jesus? Well if you're Natalie, you just pursue them all! We caught up with the Zero Waste Doc to talk about environmentalism and much more. Join Dan and Chris as they listen in and welcome back Emma to the podcast. The post Ep 38 – Protecting people and planet with Zero Waste Doc appeared first on We Are Tearfund.

With the recent results fiasco and remote learning on the cards, many students are considering a gap year. So we spoke to University of Sussex student, Rachel Holland, to find out what she got up to on hers. Join Dan, Kat and Chris as they discuss how to make the most of your gap year and also say goodbye to Kat in her last episode and last edition of Kat's questions! The post Ep 37 – Making the most of my Gap Year with Rachel Holland appeared first on We Are Tearfund.

Are you a burpees in the morning person or more of an evening run person? Or maybe like us, you're more of a snacking during Netflix person! For Ben and Felicity, the founders of TotalFit Brighton, fitness isn't just about staying physically in shape, but also about justice and community. Join Dan, Kat and Chris as they build up a sweat, talking all things fitness and justice. The post Ep 36 – Finding justice in the gym with Ben & Felicity appeared first on We Are Tearfund.

Worshipping God is something most of us reserve for a Sunday service. But for Helen Berhane, it ended up costing her freedom. Join Dan, Emma and Chris as they listen to her incredible story of surviving imprisonment for her faith. The post Ep 35 – Persecuted for my faith with Helen Berhane appeared first on We Are Tearfund.

Whether it's scouting for toilet roll, sharing flour or just checking in, this year we've all depended on the kindness of strangers more than ever before. But isn't that how life should've always been? We spoke to the founding director of 'Home for Good', Krish Kandiah, about the Biblical call to hospitality and why that means orphanages should be banned. Join Dan, Kat, Chris and Lizzi as they listen in and discuss how we can love our global neighbours. The post Ep 34 – Radical hospitality with Krish Kandiah appeared first on We Are Tearfund.

Trying to juggle studying, work, transitioning into adulthood and attempting to change the world can be a pretty tough task! But for Annmarie Lewis, an expert in domestic justice and entrepreneurship, it's crucial. Join Dan, Kat and Chris as they listen in and discuss how this generation can take a stand for justice. The post Ep 33 – The power of a young generation with Annmarie Lewis appeared first on We Are Tearfund.

While racism isn't just a hot topic, it's clear everyone is growing more aware of it. So how do we change the unjust systems surrounding us? Well according to academic and broadcaster, Robert Beckford, we could learn a lot from Jesus, Malcom X, and even Childish Gambino. Join Dan, Kat and Chris as they listen in and discuss how the church can help fight racism today. The post Ep 32 – Decolonising church with Robert Beckford appeared first on We Are Tearfund.

Although lockdown is beginning to lift in the UK, the pandemic is still one of the most disruptive moments of our lifetimes. So what are we to make of these strange times? We spoke to Ruth Valerio, who helped clear up how we ended up here and what we can do to help those being hit the hardest. Join Kat and Chris as they reflect and share their own thoughts too. The post Ep 31 – Clearing up Coronavirus with Ruth Valerio appeared first on We Are Tearfund.

You don't fix a leak without finding the source, and for Thandi Gamedze you can't get justice without addressing the system. The South African activist and poet sat down with and shared how we can demolish the unjust structures surrounding us. Join Kat and Chris as they listen in and share their own thoughts on how we can build a more just world. The post Ep 30 – Breaking structures of injustice with Thandi Gamedze appeared first on We Are Tearfund.

Is changing the world overrated? Was Jesus a jerk? We sat down with Eugene Cho, a pastor, author and activist, to discuss all this and more. Join Kat and Chris as they listen in and share their thoughts on leading the charge for a more just world. The post Ep 29 – Leading culture with Eugene Cho appeared first on We Are Tearfund.

We've seen the story played out before – move to LA, climb the ranks of the creative world and become a star. But for Lucee, she moved to LA to find God, who then gave her a voice. Join Dan, Kat and Chris as they find out how to start using creativity for God and justice. The post Ep 28 – Justice gets creative with Lucee appeared first on We Are Tearfund.

What's the link between pigeons, protests and church? Find out as we hear from Pete Greig. The founder of the 24-7 Prayer movement shares some word of wisdom with us on why prayer is essential to justice. Join Dan, Kat and Chris as they listen in and also share their top lockdown streaming service. The post Ep 27 – No prayer, no justice with Pete Greig appeared first on We Are Tearfund.

Today's episode is a little different - partly because the world is a very different place right now, and partly because our amazing podcast producer Chris is unwell at the moment, so Dan and Kat had to figure out to how to make everything work.

Imagine growing up in a world where you're seen as sub-human because of your race. For René August, growing up in South Africa, this was her reality. Having seen the power of theology to both enslave and free people, the veteran of the anti-apartheid movement shares the importance of perspective, humility and working together towards justice. Join Dan, Kat and Chris as they listen in and also introduce a special new segment to the show... The post Ep 25 – Finding justice in the midst of apartheid with René August appeared first on We Are Tearfund.

Have you ever considered going to church as an act of rebellion? Well after growing up in a country torn by conflict, Ivan Monzon did just that. With a new found hope in Jesus, Ivan dedicated his life to helping the young people of Guatemala City. Join Dan, Kat and Chris as they listen in, and also dive into a special report from The Justice Conference by Lizzi Joyner. The post Ep 24 – Inspiring Guatemala’s youth with Ivan Monzon appeared first on We Are Tearfund.