Podcast appearances and mentions of jessica courtney

Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey and special guest, Jeremy Courney, CEO & Co-Founder, Humanite Peace Collective In this episode of “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey, join host Joanne Carey as she chats with Special Guest, Jeremey Courtney CEO & Co-Founder, Humanite Peace Collective, an on-the-ground The National Ballet of Ukraine on its East Coast Tour. Joanne and Jeremy discuss Jeremy's journey into humanitarian work, the formation of Humanite, and the importance of art and culture in times of conflict, particularly focusing on the National Ballet of Ukraine's upcoming tour. The conversation highlights the role of art in preserving identity and providing hope amidst war, as well as the ongoing humanitarian efforts to support children affected by the conflict in Ukraine. Portions of the proceeds from the tour—from ticket purchases, merchandise, and individual donations—will benefit HUMANITE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.humanite.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and Ukraine House, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ukrainehouse.us/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Organizations dedicated to restoring and improving the lives of Ukrainian families affected by the war. The National Ballet of Ukraine East Coast tour kicks off Oct 8th in Washington, D.C. traveling the East Coast and culminates in Orlanda Florida, Oct 30th. Get Tickets Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://nationalukraineballet.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ You won't want to miss this! This tour promises to be an experience like no other! Who is Jeremy Courtney? After meeting a little girl in a local café who needed a lifesaving heart surgery, Jeremy and Jessica Courtney ventured into a life of service for which they were totally unprepared.For over 15 years, Jeremy has worked alongside local peacemakers in some of the world's most dangerous conflict zones. His "preemptive love" theory of change has taken him and the HUMANITE founders to the frontlines of revolution and war in Fallujah, Mosul, Damascus, Aleppo, Cairo, Khartoum, and beyond to serve those in need and meet with top leaders, warlords, and terrorists about the rise and fall of peace. Jeremy's work has been covered by CNN, the BBC, Al-Jazeerah, The New York Times, and The Washington Post.From Pres. Jimmy Carter's Human Rights Defenders Forum, to the International Peace Conference for the Korean Peninsula, to the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates, Jeremy has had the honor of sharing the stage with changemakers from across the globe.Love Anyway, Jeremy's second book, was released to popular acclaim in 2019, with NYT-bestselling authors calling it "beautifully written", "a must-read", and "deeply subversive."Jeremy lives in Iraq with his wife Jessica and their children, Emma and Micah. Follow “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey wherever you listen to your podcasts.  ⁠⁠⁠https://dancetalkwithjoannecarey.com/⁠⁠ Tune in. Follow. Like us. And Share.  Please leave us review about our podcast!  “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey  "Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire, and Where We Are Keeping Them Real."

Last week, we aired an interview with Jeremy Courtney, who along with his wife Jessica, founded the charitable organization Preemptive Love. We had a lot to say about the controversy surrounding the Courtney's dismissal from the charity that they had spent well over a decade building, but we thought it best to let people hear from Jeremy, first. This week, we got together with Jeremiah to discuss the accusations made against them, the tone and inflection of the articles written by two former employees, the preemptive critiques of Humanite (a new project that has only just launched and is already under assault), and final thoughts on what this mess says about the people involved, both directly and indirectly. This conversation might ruffle some feathers, but it needs to be had. The callous, enthusiastic way in which we discard imperfect people who have done so much good is infuriating. The Courtneys aren't perfect, but they've been in the field helping save lives and build communities for a long time. We think they deserved better than they got. Here are the articles we discuss:   “Preemptive Love: What Happens When a Charity Runs More Like a Cult” by Ben Irwin “Jeremy and Jessica Courtney's misconduct at Preemptive Love, documented” by Ben Irwin “A Donor's Guide to Preemptive Love's Financial Statements” by Ben Irwin “What you should know about Humanite, Jeremy and Jessica Courtney's new organization” by Ben Irwin “An Open Letter to Preemptive Love” by Courtney Christenson The Board of Directors' Statements & Timeline of Events       

This week, we got the opportunity to sit down with humanitarian and author, Jeremy Courtney, who comes to you from his home in northern Iraq! In 2008, Jeremy and his wife Jessica founded an incredible organization called Preemptive Love, who's mission includes providing aid in the form of food, shelter, and medical care to people caught in the midst of global conflict, as well as launching local businesses in war-torn parts of the world to bring jobs, revenue, and stability back to their communities. For over a decade, Jeremy and Jessica worked side-by-side with local partners all over the Middle East, and Preemptive Love grew to become the large, impactful organization that it is today. In late 2021, several former employees voiced complaints and concerns about the Courtney's leadership. The organization willingly subjected themselves to a third-party investigation by Guidepost Solutions hoping to better understand the problems and how to address them. However, a couple of ex-employees went public with their grievances. Shortly thereafter, the board of directors published a statement saying that Jeremy and Jessica Courtney would not be returning to Preemptive Love. After months of radio silence, the Courtneys announced that they were partnering with many of their longtime friends and fellow humanitarians to form a new organization called Humanite Peace Collective. That's obviously the abridged version of the story, but hopefully it gives some context…   This is the first time Jeremy has spoken publicly since leaving Preemptive Love, and we were as anxious as anyone to hear his thoughts on what happened. Whether or not you followed the Courtneys or Preemptive Love over the years, I think you'll find Jeremy's story fascinating. We encourage you to check out Humanite at www.humanite.org, and if you'd like to join the conversation, you'll find a link to the official Growing Up Christian Discord server in our Instagram bio, @growingupchristianpodcast!

Jessica Courtney is Vice President of International programs and cofounder of Preemptive Love, along with her husband, Jeremy.In the earliest days, as Preemptive Love focused on serving children with heart defects, helping them get the therapy and surgeries they needed, Jessica was with families every step of the way, serving as their translator, advocate, and guide.In 2016, Jessica spearheaded the launch of Preemptive Love’s Sisterhood Collective and the Kinsman brand, bringing refugee-made soap, candles, and other handcrafted products to North America—and empowering Iraqi and Syrian women and men, who lost everything to war, to own their own businesses. Today she leads Preemptive Love’s relief, jobs, and community development programs teams that currently serve in the Middle East, Latin America, and North America, building the most diverse community of peacemakers on the planet.You can follow Jessica on Instagram hereI had no idea what this episode would mean when we recorded it in early May. It is so relevant to our hurting nation. During these discussions of racial reconciliation, let's be mindful of all minority groups.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mandeemcd)

What does empathy have to do with emergency aid? In this final episode of Season 4, Erin Wilson, podcast host and senior field editor, sits down with Jessica Courtney, Preemptive Love's vice president of international programs, for an honest look at what they've learned about themselves as they've cared for others.This episode:Invites you into a behind-the-scenes look at emergency food distributions in Iraq and Syria. Ihsan Ibraheem, who does program documentation, gives an on-the-ground update.Takes you to Venezuela, where you'll hear — in their own words — from new friends who were able to make ends meet because of food deliveries.Welcomes you to peek behind the podcasting curtain, as Erin vulnerably shares about the photos that made her not only cry, but think about her global neighbors — and herself — in a new way, too.Learn more.

This first episode of season four takes you behind the scenes of the Love Anyway tour that took place last fall. Peek behind the curtain into the making of the Love Anyway film, a short documentary we created to explore the ideas around how we can heal what’s tearing us apart. We let you in on some of the conversations that happened before and during the making of the film.We were planning to share this immersive episode with you later this year to go along with a new Love Anyway tour across the US. But because of COVID-19, our spring tour is going online. So we bumped up our production schedule to share this with you now!(Starting April 9, we’re hosting five online, interactive events with Preemptive Love founders Jeremy and Jessica Courtney. Free tickets are available now, but space is limited.)Learn more.

As coronavirus cases grow worldwide—including in many of the places we serve—this breaking episode shares how the virus, also known as COVID-19, is impacting our displaced and refugee friends in Iraq, Syria, and Mexico.We hear from Preemptive Love team members:Jessica Courtney, vice president of international programsErin Wilson, senior field editorBen Irwin, director of communicationsThe future is uncertain. No one knows how widely this disease will spread or how bad the effects will be. But we are committed to our friends.We continue to listen to their most pressing needs. And we’re delivering the kinds of aid that reduce their vulnerability: food and warm clothes to help immunity, mobile health clinics in places where healthcare is absent, and jobs that bring stability.We are committed to the work you’ve entrusted to us. We’re not going anywhere.Learn more.

We're in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, responding to the refugee crisis on the US-Mexico border. Earlier this year, we began showing up just across the border in El Paso, Texas, listening, learning, and lending a hand where we could, thanks to many of you. We distributed emergency backpacks and listened to leaders on the ground.US protocols have rapidly changed, forcing most asylum seekers to wait on the Mexico side of the border. So we’ve shifted our focus to the growing needs in Juarez, just across from El Paso, where many people are sheltering after they petition for asylum.On Giving Tuesday, we’re excited to announce a new initiative we’re launching where you can help us provide jobs for the most marginalized asylum seekers on the US-Mexico border.  And you can be a part of it.Text “border update” to 72000 to sign up so you can be the first to know about what we're launching on Giving Tuesday. You can play an important role in choosing to love anyway at the US-Mexico border.Learn more.

Can kids be peacemakers? Preemptive Love founders Jeremy and Jessica Courtney share how living in Iraq has influenced how they raise their children. With host Erin Wilson, they explore how culture, technology, and war changed their perception of parenting—and invite us all to enter into difficult conversations with the young people in our lives. Their kids, Emma (14) and Micah (11), dive into their perspectives on growing up in Iraq, sharing thoughts on violence, media, and what makes home to them. Kids are often shielded from bad things, but what happens when that’s not possible? This episode also includes a call with Molly Goen, a teacher who confides what students taught her after they survived a traumatic act of violence in an Iraqi classroom. Young people absorb more than we might imagine, and they understand more than we may assume. When we examine what it looks like to love anyway, we often come up with complicated answers. But ask a kid in your life what it means to love anyway, and you might be surprised at the depth even simple responses bring to the conversation.

What makes home feel like home? As our work has shown us, restoring homes ruined by war is a first step to bringing whole communities back to life. Preemptive Love co-founder Jessica Courtney shares stories of her Iraqi and Syrian friends who have been displaced and are now remaking their homes. We also hear never-before-heard stories from the field, as Jessica shares her experiences of visiting homes that are being built after being destroyed by war. Learn more.

Jeremy & Jessica Courtney, founders of Preemptive Love, join us via facetime for a chat about how they are empowering their local neighbours to rebuild sustainable lives, the important implications of the gap between how we view the middle east versus the reality of life there, and what Christmas is like in Iraq. If God can do it for Jeremy and Jessica, He can do it for you! Check out preemptivelove.org to find out more about the amazing work Jeremy & Jessica are doing. AND, you can head to preemptivelove.shop to support their friends - the soap makers, candle makers, and more.

We kick off season three with an extra special conversation with one of our friends at Preemptive Love Coalition! Jessica Courtney, co-founder and Vice President of International Programs for Preemptive Love Coalition, joins Kayla Craig and Lindsy Wallace to discuss unmaking violence and pursuing a more beautiful world. With heart and humility, Jessica shares her personal stories of what it’s like to learn from her Iraqi neighbors. In this episode, we: Learn about PLC’s history and how the organization has evolved; Hear why Jessica and her family decided to move to Iraq, despite the risks; Share how we can hold onto hope in a volatile and scary world; and Learn how we can get involved in PLC’s mission. Recommended reading & resources: Support PLC: https://www.purecharity.com/preemptivelove “Cynical” song by Propaganda: https://genius.com/Propaganda-cynical-lyrics “Preemptive Love: Pursuing Peace One Heart at a Time” book by Jeremy Courtney News & Notes: We’re excited to see many of you in Chicago on Sept. 21-22 for our first-ever live event, The Upside Down Gathering! We’ll be joined by Preemptive Love Coalition’s key relationships officer Diana Oestreich, who will share more stories about unmaking violence and lead us all toward a posture of peace. Even if you didn’t get a ticket, if you live in or near Chicago, you’re still welcome to join us on Saturday night, for a free concert with Micah Bournes. Follow us on Instagram throughout the weekend for behind-the-scenes content! If you’d like to support us to keep Upside Down Podcast ad-free, please visit upsidedownpodcast.com/give, where you can pledge a few dollars of monthly support to help us pay our bills and keep the conversations going. Links: @preemptivelove @jessicajcourtney http://www.upsidedownpodcast.com/ Join the Upside Down Tribe on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/upsidedowntribe/?fref=nfSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/upsidedownpodcast)