Podcasts about Liberia

Il s'appelle Birahima. À 12 ans, l'âge où l'on joue, insouciant, au football avec ses copains, il est embarqué de force dans une guerre civile sanglante, Kalashnikov en main. Birahima est le héros du roman d'Ahmadou Kourouma, Allah n'est pas obligé qui décrocha le prix Renaudot et le Goncourt des lycéens en 2000. Un roman adapté en animation par Zaven Najjar, produit par Sébastien Onomo et qui compte notamment au casting le comédien Thomas Ngijol. Président de Special Touch studios, le Franco-Camerounais Sebastien Onomo a découvert le roman d'Ahmadou Kourouma lors de ses études de lettres africaines à la Sorbonne. Il a acquis les droits d'adaptation du roman en 2016 et décidé d'en confier l'animation à Zaven Najjar dont il avait apprécié le travail sur le film La Sirène (de Sepideh Farsi). Au casting de voix, on compte de nombreux acteurs et actrices africains ou afro-descendants : le jeune rappeur ivoirien SK07 double Birahima et Thomas Ngijol prête sa voix au féticheur Yacouba qui l'accompagne dans son périple. Musiques : Alpha Blondy and the Solar System - Peace in Liberia ; Melanie Pain - Dreamloop.

Have you ever considered your profession as a ministry? Come to this session and hear about the biblical roots of nursing as ministry, your sacred calling to serve, and the importance of paying attention to those divine appointments. We will also talk about finding your passion and being persistent, all while drawing on the power of the Holy Spirit.

In der Ausstellung „FRIEDEN TUN“ zeigt das Frauenmuseum Hittisau im Bregenzerwald Frauen als Akteurinnen von Versöhnungsarbeit - weltweit. Stefania Pitscheider-Soraperra, Direktorin des Frauenmuseum, erinnert heute in ihren „Gedanken für den Tag“ an Friedensaktivistinnen in Liberia. Gestaltung: Alexandra Mantler – Eine Eigenproduktion des ORF, gesendet in Ö1 am 04.03.2026

Det skal være slut med straffrihed for drab og overgreb begået under Liberias borgerkrige. Et nyt krigstribunal skal stille forbrydere fra krigene mellem 1989 og 2003 til ansvar. Syd for Sahara diskuterer, hvordan Liberias fortid former landets nutid og fremtid med antropolog og Liberia-rejsende Kari Øygard Larsen.

In the dying days of the Russian Empire, tens of thousands of working-class Yiddish-speaking Jews, radicalized by the triple oppression of capitalism, Tsarism and antisemitism, formed an anti-Zionist socialist party called the Jewish Labour Bund. Hugely influential on the worldwide socialist movement and at its height the largest socialist organization in Russia, the Bund remains for many anti-Zionist Jews (and other socialists) an inspiring example of bravery and committed internationalism in the face of impossible odds. In Episode 90, author and artist Molly Crabapple joins Jay to talk about her new book on the Bund, Here Where We Live is Our Country. In the process of researching this fantastic book, Molly taught herself Yiddish and pored through original sources originally belonging to her great-grandfather, himself a Bundist in his youth. We also discuss the state of antisemitism, real and imagined, in the wake of the Gaza genocide.Show NotesHere Where We Live is Our CountryMolly's websiteMolly's InstagramDefiance by Loubna MrieTheodor Herzl on WikipediaThe Pale of Settlement on WikipediaYiddish on WikipediaHistory of Liberia on WikipediaLinksInstagramMerchfuckingcancelled.comclementinemorrigan.comjaylesoleil.comTheme songFucking Cancelled has no ads and is a supported by our listeners. To help us continue our work, consider subscribing. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.fuckingcancelled.com/subscribe

Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Gregory: Ability to combine existing technologies in innovative ways to create scalable, impactful solutions.The rapid pace of AI development creates both opportunities and risks. As technologies like agentic AI advance, concerns about safety, misuse, and unpredictability grow. In today's episode, Gregory Magarshak, Founder and CEO of Intercoin, shared how he is working to address these challenges through his latest startup, SafeBot, and his broader mission to empower communities with responsible technology.Gregory explained, “We want our AI to be predictable. We want to engineer proper systems…SafeBot is exactly that: a sandbox where agents can build tools that are safe and auditable.” His focus on creating AI systems with built-in safeguards ensures that even the most advanced AI operates within controlled parameters. This vision prioritizes building trust and accountability, addressing real-world dangers like deepfakes or malicious bots.Gregory's experience in the Web3 space informs his approach to AI. He sees parallels between the early days of blockchain and today's evolving AI landscape. “People take the low-hanging fruit that gives them profits…but we could build serious, grown-up technology that's decentralized and safe,” he said. His work with SafeBot, launched just two months ago, aims to create the infrastructure for safe AI tools that are also decentralized, transparent, and aligned with ethical principles.Beyond AI, Gregory's company Intercoin is helping communities and organizations build blockchain-powered tools for collaboration, funding, and governance. From local community coins to global initiatives, he envisions blockchain as a way to create fairer and more transparent systems. Gregory shared that Intercoin is working on projects ranging from community currencies to tokenized crowdfunding efforts, even exploring opportunities to support national economies like Liberia with blockchain tools.Gregory's work isn't just about technology—it's about empowering people. By creating decentralized, secure platforms, he's helping individuals and communities regain control over their digital lives. Whether through AI or blockchain, his mission is clear: build systems that are not only innovative but also safe, ethical, and human-centered.If Intercoin or SafeBot is raising funds via regulated crowdfunding, don't miss the chance to support these transformative projects.tl;dr:Gregory Magarshak shared insights on making AI safer through transparent, sandboxed systems like SafeBot.He explained how Intercoin builds blockchain-powered tools for communities, focusing on decentralization and trust.Gregory discussed parallels between AI and Web3, emphasizing the need for mature, ethical innovation.He shared examples of using technology like Apple's app clips to empower community engagement securely.Gregory's vision centers on empowering individuals and communities with tools that prioritize safety and transparency.How to Develop Assembling Innovation As a SuperpowerGregory's superpower lies in his ability to combine existing technologies in innovative ways to create scalable, impactful solutions. He described it as having the confidence to connect the dots between different technologies and see the path to solve complex challenges. Reflecting on his approach, Gregory explained, “I have a knack for assembling the components in very innovative ways…Once I see the path, a lot of the steps can be done.”Gregory shared an example of rolling out a “groups app” designed to help communities securely organize and engage. An aha moment occurred when he leveraged Apple's little-known “app clip” technology, which allows users to load a lightweight app instantly without downloading it. By combining this feature with secure blockchain and encryption tools, Gregory created a seamless, safe way for communities to connect. This approach exemplifies how he uses his ability to integrate technologies to solve real-world problems.Tips for Developing the Superpower:Seek inspiration from existing tools: Explore ways to use underutilized technologies, like Apple's app clips.Think modularly: Focus on combining technologies rather than reinventing foundational layers.Identify the “path through”: Train yourself to see how A connects to B and beyond.Prioritize safety and ethics: Build systems that are secure and transparent by design.Leverage open standards: Use interoperable and standardized tools to create scalable, reliable solutions.By following Gregory's example and advice, you can make assembling innovation a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Register Now!Guest ProfileGregory Magarshak (he/him):CEO, Intercoin Inc.About Intercoin Inc.: Intercoin is a blockchain-based purpose-driven company with cryptographic tools to introduce new systems to significantly improve people's experience with connections and the next steps in the evolution of money. Intercoin is a mission-oriented start-up committed to making a positive impact with the support of a global currency platform. Intercoin's platform will enable communities around the world to issue and manage their own currency, to circulate among their local population. Intercoin enables fintech innovation on the local community level, leading to stronger communities, greater sustainability, less poverty, and more productivity. We believe in the balanced business models that give valuable return to investors, supports shareholders, cares about customers, appreciate employees as well as broader society and the environment. Our focus is on future generations, and we strive to enable companies to drive innovation and growth to support precious lives in an era of rapid transformation.Just as the Internet is a global network that connects local networks, Intercoin is building a global currency platform that enables communities around the world to issue and manage their own currency, to circulate among their local population. Intercoin enables fintech innovation on the local community level, leading to stronger communities, greater sustainability, less poverty, and more productivity.Website: intercoin.orgCompany Twitter Handle: @IntercoinOrgOther URL: safebots.aiBiographical Information: Gregory Magarshak is a serial technology innovator, open-source architect, and founder building decentralized systems that empower communities worldwide. 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Un petit orphelin né à la frontière entre la Guinée et la Côte d'Ivoire, obligé de traverser le Liberia et la Sierra Leone pendant les guerres civiles des années 1990, va se retrouver enrôlé comme enfant-soldat. C'est le périple raconté par le roman Allah n'est pas obligé, du grand écrivain ivoirien Ahmadou Kourouma, lauréat du prix Renaudot et du Goncourt des lycéens en 2000. Ce roman est désormais adapté à l'écran par Zaven Najjar dans un film d'animation qui sort ce mercredi 4 mars en France.  À écouter aussiAhmadou Kourouma: le «guerrier» de Boundiali

Un petit orphelin né à la frontière entre la Guinée et la Côte d'Ivoire, obligé de traverser le Liberia et la Sierra Leone pendant les guerres civiles des années 1990, va se retrouver enrôlé comme enfant-soldat. C'est le périple raconté par le roman Allah n'est pas obligé, du grand écrivain ivoirien Ahmadou Kourouma, lauréat du prix Renaudot et du Goncourt des lycéens en 2000. Ce roman est désormais adapté à l'écran par Zaven Najjar dans un film d'animation qui sort ce mercredi 4 mars en France.  À écouter aussiAhmadou Kourouma: le «guerrier» de Boundiali

Les chefs d'état-major de la Cédéao ont annoncé vendredi 27 février que 2 000 éléments feront partie de la Force en attente. Réunis à Freetown, en Sierra Leone, les commandants des forces armées des pays membres affichent une nouvelle fois leur volonté de lutter contre les groupes jihadistes qui foisonnent, principalement dans le Sahel. L'annonce de la mise en place de cette Force en attente n'est pas nouvelle. L'Ivoirien Arthur Banga, consultant en défense et sécurité, et maître de conférences à l'université Félix-Houphouët-Boigny d'Abidjan, est le Grand Invité Afrique de Sidy Yansané.   RFI : La Cédéao annonce une nouvelle fois la mise en place de la fameuse Force en attente. Les annonces de ce genre se sont succédées au fil des années. Cette fois ci, selon vous, ce sera la bonne ?  Arthur Banga : C'est vrai que la Cédéao l'a annoncé plusieurs fois, sans véritable succès. Mais n'oublions pas que la Cédéao est quand même la seule communauté économique régionale à avoir implémenté réellement cet exercice de force multinationale à travers l'Ecomog, qui a rencontré des succès au Liberia, en Guinée-Bissau, même en Sierra Leone. Aujourd'hui, il s'agit maintenant de passer un nouveau cap car il y a une véritable prise de conscience de la part des Etats. Il y a aussi la pression des populations, surtout la pression des groupes terroristes qui commencent à taper fort dans les pays côtiers, notamment le Nigeria, le Bénin, le Togo. Ca impose que les présidents de la Cédéao réagissent énergiquement. Hormis le contexte actuel et la prise de conscience, comme vous dites, notez-vous des nouveautés dans cette annonce par rapport aux précédentes ? Pas réellement. Peut-être qu'il y a plus de concret sur le nombre d'hommes qu'on veut mobiliser. On est plus concret sur la volonté et sur le fait d'inscrire dans la doctrine militaire nationale la nécessité de participer à des opérations internationales. Mais la vraie bonne raison d'espérer, c'est le fait que certains pays intègrent désormais la capacité de participer à des opérations extérieures dans leur composition. C'est le cas de la Côte d'Ivoire, du Sénégal, même du Ghana, qui sont des pays qui montrent qu'ils ont la volonté aujourd'hui de participer à des opérations menées par la Cédéao. Ce n'est plus la seule affaire du pays, comme le Nigeria, qui prenait en général le leadership. Et dans le contexte aussi, il ne faut pas oublier l'échec de l'intervention militaire au Niger, qui a renforcé l'AES et fragilisé la Cédéao. Ça aussi, c'est un élément de contexte qui fait qu'on peut espérer des choses plus concrètes cette fois-ci. On s'attend à un contingent de 2 000 éléments. Quand on sait que la force française Barkhane en comptait plus du double et qu'elle n'a pas pu enrayer les groupes armés terroristes en huit ans de mission dans le Sahel, vous croyez que ces 2 000 éléments issus de différentes armées de la région peuvent faire la différence ? Ce chiffre de 2 000 est révélateur des difficultés à mettre ce genre de forces en position, car il faut déjà avoir des armées nationales qui sont prêtes, qui ont pour habitude de s'entraîner, des armées nationales qui sont en partie taillées pour opérer en contexte international. Ce n'est pas trop le cas aujourd'hui dans les différentes armées ouest-africaines. Donc vaut mieux commencer avec des ambitions réalistes et réalisables. Ça peut expliquer le chiffre relativement bas, qui représente environ deux bataillons. Il s'agira de voir quelle mission on donne à ces deux bataillons pour être plus efficace. Je pense à des missions de renseignement, de coopération, de formation et puis aussi des missions d'intervention sur des espaces précis. C'est quand même difficile de ramener 2 000 hommes supplémentaires au Nigeria, ça ne sert pas à grand-chose. Mais sur des espaces comme le nord du Togo, le nord du Bénin, 2 000 hommes appuyés par une escadrille internationale, ça peut valoir son pesant d'or opérationnel. Il y a une question primordiale : comment la Cédéao peut rendre cette force efficace sans la participation des pays de l'AES que sont le Mali, le Burkina Faso et le Niger sécessionnistes ? Aujourd'hui, la Cédéao est obligée faire preuve de réalisme, d'avancer sans ces pays, sinon elle ne va pas avancer sur certaines questions. Maintenant, naturellement, sur des questions comme le terrorisme, sur des questions aussi transnationales, à défaut d'opérer ensemble, il faudrait que la Cédéao et l'AES trouvent des mécanismes pour coopérer, ne serait-ce que pour l'échange de renseignements, pour faire naître un minimum d'efficacité. Si vous prenez en chasse des terroristes, par exemple en Côte d'Ivoire qui traversent la frontière du Burkina Faso ou du Mali, si vous n'avez pas la capacité de les poursuivre sur des territoires ou ne serait-ce que d'échanger le renseignement avec les armées maliennes ou burkinabè, vous voyez que tout le travail que vous faites en Côte d'Ivoire devient quasiment nul. C'est la même chose en termes de renseignement. Donc oui, c'est une difficulté, mais elle n'est pas insurmontable. Il faut maintenant qu'on ait un minimum de coopération pour pouvoir accroître l'efficacité du projet de la Cédéao.

Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service. Our guest, gemmologist James Evans discusses the creation of synthetic diamonds.We begin with the trial of the former President of Liberia, Charles Taylor. It was claimed that he traded in arms and ammunition in return for so-called blood diamonds.Next we head to Syria where a group of young men in the besieged town of Darayya came together to build a secret library during the civil war. Plus the start of the Second World War in the Pacific when Japanese troops landed in what was then northern Malaya. We hear about a meeting between two of the most prominent figures in history from around the turn of the last century. Florence Nightingale and the Aga Khan, Sir Sultan Muhammed Shah.Our sporting story takes us back to the summer of 1952 when the first Olympics of the Cold War era took place. Czechoslovakian army officer Emil Zatopek achieved a unique feat.And finally, the moment when Spain's fledgling democratic government appeared to be under threat.Contributors: Brenda Hollis - Chief prosecutor at the Charles Taylor trial. Malik Alrifaii - Volunteer who helped run the Syrian library. Dorothy Variyan -Lived under Japanese rule during the occupation of the Malay peninsula. Aga Khan III, Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah - BBC archive interview from 1950. Richard Asquith - Emil Zatopek's biographer. Joaquin Almunia - Former Vice President of the European Commission.(Photo: Charles Taylor (rear C) appears in court in 2006. Credit: Rob Keeris/AFP via Getty Images)

Les journalistes et experts de RFI répondent également à vos questions sur des avions militaires américains en Israël et une future visite du pape Léon XIV sur le continent africain. Liberia : doit-on craindre l'avènement d'une nouvelle milice peule ?  Après la diffusion d'une vidéo montrant des hommes en tenue militaire, les autorités libériennes ont exprimé une vive inquiétude face à l'émergence d'une nouvelle milice peule dans le pays. Que sait-on de ce groupe ? Cette affaire pourrait-elle raviver les tensions intercommunautaires au Liberia, et notamment avec la minorité peule ? Avec Christina Okello, journaliste au service Afrique de RFI.   États-Unis/Iran : pourquoi des avions militaires américains ont atterri en Israël ?  Alors que de nouveaux pourparlers de paix ont débuté à Genève entre Washington et Téhéran, douze avions de combat américains F-22 Raptor ont atterri en Israël. Comment les autorités israéliennes se préparent-elles à une éventuelle attaque des États-Unis en Iran ? L'armée israélienne pourrait-elle intervenir également ? Avec Frédérique Misslin, correspondante permanente de RFI à Jérusalem.      Papauté : pourquoi Léon XIV se rend-il en Afrique ?  Le pape Léon XIV se rendra en Algérie le 13 avril 2026, marquant le début de sa tournée africaine. Il se rendra également au Cameroun, en Angola et en Guinée équatoriale. Quel est le but de cette visite du pape ? Pourquoi ce dernier a-t-il décidé de commencer son déplacement en Algérie, un pays où l'islam est religion d'État ? Avec Frédéric Mounier, ancien correspondant du quotidien « La Croix » à Rome. Auteur de l'ouvrage « Le pape François, une vie » (éditions Presses du Châtelet).     Et en fin d'émission, la chronique « Un œil sur les réseaux » de Jessica Taieb. Aujourd'hui, elle revient sur la manière dont les internautes gabonais se débrouillent pour avoir accès aux réseaux sociaux après leur interdiction par la Haute Autorité de la communication.

Ebo Noah is a young Ghanaian prophet whose apocalyptic flood warning sent hundreds of followers—some from as far as Liberia—rushing to wooden arks he claimed would save them. When the world didn't end on December 25th, he announced that God had “postponed” the destruction after hearing his prayers, sparking outrage, arrests, a burned ark, and even a surprise rap performance on a national stage. In this episode, we trace how one prophecy spiraled into a national spectacle, a legal crackdown, and a cultural moment uniquely shaped by Ghana's long, complicated history with doomsday predictions.Ebo Noah—born Evans Eshun in 1995—rose from TikTok obscurity to national notoriety in Ghana after declaring that a catastrophic global flood would begin on December 25, 2025. Acting on what he described as divine instruction, he built eight to ten large wooden arks with the help of local fishermen and urged followers to donate, fast, and even sell their belongings to secure a place aboard. Hundreds of believers abandoned their homes and traveled to ark sites in Elmina and Kumasi, convinced they were witnessing the final days.When the flood failed to materialize, Ebo Noah claimed that his prayers had persuaded God to “postpone” the apocalypse, a declaration that triggered public anger, a burned ark, and accusations of fraud—especially after reports circulated that he had purchased a luxury Mercedes-Benz with donated funds. Days later, he appeared onstage at the Rapperholic 2025 concert, rapping alongside superstar Sarkodie as the crowd roared, deepening the surreal spectacle surrounding his prophecy.His arrest on December 31, 2025, by Ghana's Special Cyber Vetting Team marked a turning point in the country's ongoing struggle with harmful prophecies—a phenomenon so widespread that police now enforce annual “Prophecy Communication Compliance Day” to curb predictions that cause fear, panic, or political unrest. From his mother's public plea for mercy to his own vivid descriptions of prison life—“sitting like a monkey” by day and “sleeping like a fish” by night—Ebo Noah's story reveals the collision of faith, social media, national law, and the very human desire for meaning in uncertain times.

In 2008, the former President of Liberia, Charles Taylor, faced a courtroom in the Hague accused of war crimes.His trial would last more than three years at the UN-backed Special Court for Sierra Leone, and involve witness appearances by the supermodel Naomi Campbell and the Hollywood actress Mia Farrow.The 11 charges included rape, murder, violence and the use of child soldiers during the Sierra Leone civil war. It was claimed that Taylor traded in arms and ammunition in return for so-called blood diamonds.Chief prosecutor Brenda Hollis speaks to Jane Wilkinson about the trial which ended when Taylor was jailed for 50 years for aiding and abetting crimes against humanity. It's a story that includes descriptions of violence and sexual assault.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines' life and Omar Sharif's legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives' ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.(Photo: Charles Taylor in court, 2010. Credit: Vincent Jannink/AFP via Getty Images)

Residents and students learn from others about original motivation, long-haul stamina, pearls and pitfalls of living in community, debt, vision for one’s next step to the nations, and helping the needy now tensioned with investing in education to help others later.

On this episode, Nancy sits down with Fatu and Drew to trace an unlikely journey from a TEDx talk watched in Liberia to a heartfelt, real-life meeting in Halifax. Together, they explore “lollipop moments,” everyday leadership, and how small acts of encouragement can quietly transform a life.Presented by Charm Diamond CentresHosted by Nancy ReganProduced by Podstarter

Have you longed to integrate your Christian faith into your patient care—on the mission field abroad, in your work in the US, and during your training? Are you not sure how to do this in a caring, ethical, sensitive, and relevant manner? This “working” session will explore the ethical basis for spiritual care and provide you with professional, timely, and proven practical methods to care for the whole person in the clinical setting. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/qpah9kh1lttg6cm1jjop9/Bob-Mason-Ethics-of-Spiritual-Care-revised.pptx?rlkey=0emve2ja8282nv8xc4uinq1hg&st=9033htwx&dl=0

In this message, Gideons International speaker Dave Lacy recounts his return to his birth country of Liberia — and the unexpected front-porch encounter that led four teenagers to faith in Christ. Drawing on scripture and personal testimony, Dave walks through a simple framework for sharing the gospel and invites every listener to ask: What's stopping you from receiving or sharing the free gift of God?Romans 10:14-15 — "How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard?"Matthew 9:38 — "Pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest."2 Corinthians 5:20 — "We are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us."

VOV1 - Sáng 17/2 (tức Mồng Một Tết Bính Ngọ), Cảng Đà Nẵng đón tàu 3 tàu container làm hàng là tàu Kyoto Tower, quốc tịch Liberia; tàu Facific Grace, quốc tịch Panama và tàu Vinapco 26, quốc tịch Việt Nam.Kết thúc hoạt động năm 2025, Cảng Đà Nẵng đạt nhiều thành tựu đáng kể, các chỉ tiêu đều vượt kế hoạch đề ra và tăng trưởng hơn 2 con số so với cùng kỳ năm trước. Cụ thể, sản lượng tăng hơn 10%; Tổng doanh thu đạt hơn 1.700 tỷ đồng, tăng hơn 14%; Lợi nhuận trước thuế đạt 460 tỷ đồng, tăng 22% so với năm 2024.

Exposing Black History Myths by John Doyle. Black Inventions, Thomas Jefferson's Black Children, Harriet Tubman, Tuskegee Airmen, Redlining etc… The “Tuskegee Airmen” is just a myth btw “Redlining” literally wasn't a real thing btw “Black Wall Street” was not real and the “Tulsa Race Massacre” didn't happen btw They like John Brown because they want to be able to kill your family for “anti-racism” and “trans rights” btw Top 10 things black people claim they invented but actually didn't btw The “Harriet Tubman” legend is literally a myth invented by like 2 Communist writers btw Black nationalists thought that Liberia was going to be Wakanda and then showed up there only to find slavery and then get deported for being mad about it btw Thomas Jefferson didn't actually have a kid with his slave btw Europeans didn't have to go capture Africans in the jungle like on TV because they were already being sold by other Africans for like a thousand years btw Black people were enslaving other black people on American soil before George Washington was even born btw The “Rosa Parks” story is literally not even approximately true btw John Doyle https://x.com/JohnDoyle    @JohnDoyle· John Doyle @JohnDoyle Patriot @theblaze USA YouTube.com/JohnDoyle 124.3K Followers

I. Introduction Welcome to the Victory Church podcast and Sunday worship gathering. Victory's mission: reaching the lost, restoring the broken, reviving believers.​ Joy and gratitude for being in God's house where worship, prayer, the Word, and fellowship occur.​ Emphasis that God's grace enabled people to be present, overcoming hindrances.​ II. The Nature and Purpose of Prayer Prayer and the Word as central priorities at Victory Church.​ Biblical commands to pray: “men ought always to pray,” “pray without ceasing,” “watch and pray,” “continue earnestly in prayer.”​ Clarification: prayer is not a religious ritual but a relational conversation with a loving Father.​ Prayer as sharing cares, dreams, concerns with God; Scripture as God sharing His thoughts and heart with us.​ III. Reactive vs. Proactive Prayer A. Reactive Prayer Definition: responding to events, crises, and immediate needs after they happen.​ Typical reactive requests: jobs, finances, housing, healing, family and school pressures.​ Affirmation: these needs matter to God; believers should cast all cares on Him.​ Problem: if this is the only kind of praying, discipleship and prayer life are out of alignment with God's best.​ B. Proactive Prayer Definition: creating or shaping situations by praying God's will in advance, not only reacting.​ Example from the Lord's Prayer: “Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven” as a proactive request.​ Goal: move believers beyond crisis-only praying into kingdom-focused, forward-looking prayer.​ IV. Acts 4 as a Model of Prayer A. Context of Acts 4 Acts as early church history, showing the Spirit-empowered beginnings of the church.​ Peter and John preaching, healing a crippled man, and provoking opposition from religious leaders.​ Authorities command them not to speak or teach in the name of Jesus.​ Connection to today: pressure in culture to silence biblical truth and the name of Jesus.​ B. The Disciples' Response They return “to their own” (the church, fellow believers) when threatened.​ Principle: where you turn in crisis reveals much about your heart.​ They share the report as a prayer request and turn immediately to corporate prayer.​ They pray in alignment with Scripture (Psalm 2) and God's will, not just emotions.​ C. Content of Their Prayer (Acts 4:24–31) Acknowledge God as Creator and Sovereign Lord over heaven and earth.​ Rehearse Scripture about nations raging and rulers opposing the Lord and His Christ.​ Interpret persecution as part of God's sovereign purpose in Christ's suffering.​ Reactive element: “Lord, look on their threats.”​ Proactive element: ask for boldness to speak the Word, and for God's hand to heal with signs and wonders in Jesus' name.​ Result: the place is shaken, all are filled with the Holy Spirit, and they speak God's Word with boldness.​ V. Praying with the Word and God's Will Call to pray not only from need or emotion but aligned with Scripture.​ Examples of praying Scripture over needs (provision, healing, emotional and spiritual needs, relationships).​ Recognition that God's will includes timing; believers must be sensitive and obedient.​ Emphasis: there is power when prayer and the Word are joined.​ VI. From Problem to Launching Pad Observation: in Acts 4, the crisis launches the church into deeper proactive prayer, not retreat.​ Instead of praying primarily for safety and comfort, they pray for greater boldness and impact.​ Application: believers today should ask God to use trials to produce testimony, messages, and greater influence for His glory.​ VII. Call to a Proactive Kingdom Focus A. For Truth and Witness in a Confused Culture Culture tolerates generic “god talk” but reacts strongly to the exclusive claims of Jesus.​ Expect opposition when living and speaking biblical truth, without being obnoxious or hypocritical.​ The church must stand firm on Scripture, not be shaped by social media or worldly opinions.​ B. For Local and Global Mission Victory Church's call: reach Providence and the nations through evangelism and missions.​ Example: missions trips (Kenya, Sierra Leone, Liberia) and conferences to strengthen pastors and churches.​ Appeal for proactive prayer for missions: bold preaching, anointing, signs and wonders, and lasting fruit.​ C. For Revival and Awakening Distinction: revival for the church (bringing believers back to life), awakening for the lost.​ Invitation to pray for souls, discipleship, anointing, revival in churches, and awakening in the nation.​ Desire to create cultures of discipleship, evangelism, missions, and deep engagement with Scripture.​ VIII. Illustrations of Proactive Prayer in History and Life Personal testimony: long season in temporary housing, choosing contentment and kingdom focus while trusting God's timing.​ Application of Matthew 6:33: prioritizing God's kingdom and righteousness, trusting Him to add needed things.​ Biblical example: Job praying for his friends and receiving double restoration.​ Historical examples: John Knox's burden “give me Scotland or I die” and its influence.​ David Brainerd's fervent prayer for Native Americans and resulting impact.​ William Tyndale's martyrdom for translating Scripture and the later spread of English Bibles.​ The Moravians' 100-year prayer meeting and remarkable missionary sending.​ IX. Practical Application and Invitation Challenge: move beyond “needs-only” praying to kingdom-centered, proactive prayer.​ Specific areas to pray proactively: personal walk, church, ministries, missions, national awakening, and social issues.​ Encouragement to stay for times of corporate prayer, lifting up pastors, leaders, and global work.​ Final appeal: cultivate a passion that cries, “Lord, give us souls, give us revival, use my life and this church for Your glory.”

On America at Night with McGraw Milhaven, famed defense attorney Mark Geragos weighed in on the Epstein files dump, discussing what the document release could mean legally and politically, and separating speculation from potential prosecutorial reality. Lia Holland, Campaigns & Communications Director at Fight for the Future, examined the Nancy Guthrie case through the lens of digital privacy, addressing how personal data, surveillance, and online tracking intersect with high-profile investigations. The show also featured Kevin Hazzard, author of a gripping account of the 2014 air rescue of American Ebola patients from Liberia. Hazzard detailed the high-risk medical evacuations that captured global headlines and highlighted the courage and innovation of the pilots and medical teams who carried out the unprecedented missions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Those who hope to honor God and advance Jesus' Kingdom face powerful opposition from spiritual, physical, and psychological enemies. Successful launching and long term fruitfulness depends on recognizing and, in dependence on the Holy Spirit, waging war against those enemies.

In this hour, a special live show from New York City, featuring storytellers from around the globe. Tales of bold moves, facing fears, and risky decisions. This episode is hosted by Moth Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness, with additional live hosting by Nolo Mokoena. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. Storytellers: Semiye Michael breaks with tradition to help his mother. Nolo Mokoena practices radical truth-telling on a date. Korto Momolu longs to become a fashion designer, while growing up in Liberia.  Gracia Violeta Ross grows up in her sister's shadow, until the roles are reversed.  Podcast # 964 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this conversation, we explore the new collaborative picture book 'Rise Girl Rise', which explores themes of empowerment, friendship, and the importance of storytelling across cultures. They emphasize the book's role in inspiring the next generation and fostering a sense of shared humanity. Gloria Steinem is a political activist, feminist organizer, and the author of many acclaimed books, including the national bestseller Revolution from Within: A Book of Self-Esteem. She is a contributor to the classic children's book Free to Be You and Me, which became a children's entertainment project, conceived, created, and executive-produced by actress and author Marlo Thomas, produced in collaboration with the Ms. Foundation for Women, and the Free to Be Foundation, both cofounded by Ms. Steinem, and most recently illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds. Ms. Steinem is also the co-founder of the National Women's Political Caucus and the Women's Media Center. In keeping with her deep commitment to establishing equality throughout the world, Ms. Steinem helped found Equality Now, Donor Direct Action, and Direct Impact Africa. To learn more, visit gloriasteinem.com. Leymah Gbowee is a Liberian peace activist, social worker, and women's rights advocate. She is Founder and President of the Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa, based in Monrovia. As a writer, Ms. Gbowee is the author of the inspirational memoir Mighty Be Our Powers: How Sisterhood, Prayer, and Sex Changed a Nation at War, and author of the children's book A Community of Sisters, illustrated by Coleen Baik. Ms. Gbowee is perhaps best known for leading a nonviolent movement that brought together Christian and Muslim women to play a pivotal role in ending Liberia's devastating, 14-year civil war in 2003. Chapters 00:00 The Power of Picture Books 02:43 Friendship Across Cultures 05:15 Legacy and Call to Action The Shifting Schools podcast is produced and edited by Sagheer M.

Mini podcast of radical history on this date from the Working Class History team.Our work is only possible because of support from you, our listeners on patreon. If you appreciate our work, please join us and access exclusive content and benefits at patreon.com/workingclasshistory.See all of our anniversaries each day, alongside sources and maps on the On This Day section of our Stories app: stories.workingclasshistory.com/date/todayBrowse all Stories by Date here on the Date index: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/dateCheck out our Map of historical Stories: https://map.workingclasshistory.comCheck out books, posters, clothing and more in our online store, here: https://shop.workingclasshistory.comIf you enjoy this podcast, make sure to check out our flagship longform podcast, Working Class History

All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #083, part 3 Reverend John Komai, son of a Krahn chief, and his wife Julia Komai were prominent Liberians who fled their homeland during the 1989 coup, leaving behind their estate and enduring a perilous journey to Sierra Leone before resettling in the United States. John became a community leader for Liberian refugees in the U.S., working as a counselor and continuing efforts to support Liberian refugees. Julia was a political activist who had been jailed in 1979 for opposing human rights abuses and later served as Assistant Director of the African Unity Conference Center. Julia died in a car accident in 2004, and John survived but required lifelong care until his death in 2012.    

Medical missionaries often feel powerful emotional burden from moral injury, and it is a leading cause of departure from the mission field. But we have learned proven methods of preventing and dealing with moral injury. Use God’s powerful methods to protect yourself and your team, and to grow in wisdom and spirit!

President Trump has said he will "not tear down" the Kennedy Center as it is set to close in July for two years for renovations. The cost of the project is estimated to be $200 million. Democrats worry that, like the White House ballroom and East Wing, the project will grow over time with little oversight or input from Congress. Singer R. Kelly was convicted of racketeering and sex crimes in two separate federal trials in 2021 and 2022. But Kelly's legal troubles started many years before that, including when a tape that he had filmed performing sex acts on a 14-year-old girl leaked in 2001. That girl is now identified as Reshona Landfair. She was known as Jane Doe during one of Kelly's trials. Now, Landfair is speaking out in her first TV interview about her new memoir. Jericka Duncan reports. Jeffrey Epstein survivors and their families are demanding more answers after the Justice Department said it has finished reviewing the Epstein files, but has only released half of them. Sky and Amanda Roberts, the brother and sister-in-law of Virginia Giuffre, speak to "CBS Mornings" about the DOJ's handling of the files and what justice looks like for survivors. Giuffre, who died by suicide in April 2025, was one of Epstein's most vocal accusers. Activist Gloria Steinem, who has fought for the rights of every woman, is on a mission to inspire the next generation. She is collaborating with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Leymah Gbowee, who helped end the civil war in Liberia, on a new children's book. They talk to "CBS Mornings" about their experiences in their fight for equality and deciding to collaborate. Super Bowl week is underway as thousands of journalists, analysts and fans went to the San Jose convention center Monday to ask players and coaches about Super Bowl LX. Kris Van Cleave reports. Gabrielle Union talks about starring in the new animated movie "Goat," working with her husband and the real life issues portrayed in the movie. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Datshiane Navanayagam brings together two women from the US and Australia to discuss the art of writing a political biography and whether women in politics are placed under more scrutiny than men.Helene Cooper is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and New York Times correspondent who fled Liberia with her family following the military coup of 1980. Her biography Madame President documents the life and political career of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf – the first democratically elected female head of state in Africa who served as president of Liberia from 2006 to 2018.Dr Lekkie Hopkins is a feminist academic who lead the women's studies programme at Edith Cowan University in Perth for 25 years. Utilising her skills as an archivist and oral historian, she pieced together the story of May Holman - a pioneering Australian politician who became the first female Labour politician to be elected to the Western Australian Parliament in 1925. Produced by Hannah Dean(Image: (L) Lekkie Hopkins, credit Robert van Koesveld. (R) Helene Cooper credit William B. Plowman/NBC via Getty Images.)

Tuesday, January 27, 2026Sliced 58: GKS Supports Capital Mobilization & Market Readiness for Liberia's Carbon Markets AuthorityIn this edition of SLICED, Gordian Knot Strategies announces its partnership with the Carbon Markets Authority (CMA) of the Government of Liberia, focusing on raising funds and providing technical support for the CMA, to help stand up Liberia's carbon market infrastructure. --Sliced is a weekly short-form dispatch released every Tuesday that features original thought pieces from our team members with the goal of slicing apart the various complex aspects of climate finance. If you want to check out the written version of Sliced, click here: https://gordianknotstrategies.com/weekly-newsletter/Sliced is produced by ⁠Gordian Knot Strategies⁠. It is written, narrated, and edited by ⁠Jay Tipton⁠. Visit us at www.gordianknotstrategies.com. Music is by ⁠Coma-Media.

Send us a textThe YardsA family crime drama set in New York City with a sick mother, ambivalently abusive father figure, and nudity along with a role for Domenick Lombardozzi (The Wire's Herc)? Get out your James Gray bingo cards, because Season 16 Gray Poop On (working title) persists with TGTPTU continuing in Episode 3 its temporal pincer movement covering the auteur's second film THE YARDS (2000).  Filmed on film in the spring and summer of 1998 but due to studio delays and reshoots not released until the fall of 2000, The Yards stars the still up-and-coming Mark Walburg as Leo Handler just out of jail and being led back into a life of crime by Joaquin Phoenix as Willie Gutierrez, the guy dating and soon betrothed to Leo's cousin and possible love interest Erica Soltz played by a pre-Monster Charlize Theron. This trio of rising stars is supported by a trio of 70s hall of famers (James Caan, Ellen Burstyn, and Faye Dunaway) in a story about NYC train maintenance, government corruption, family loyalties, and the need for proper bannisters.    Cowritten with Matt Reeves (opinions vary) and shot with multiple POV characters, Gray would find the story in the editing room (and subsequent reshoots) by winnowing it down to Walburg's singular perspective only to have that story mollified (or straight-up mauled from Gray's perspective) by a studio-noted happier ending.   This ep, you won't be getting Ken's half-hour discussion with Ryan about Theron's surprising nude scene, but Thomas will provide context for international and homeschool listeners in the U.S., Myanmar, and Liberia. Thank you for choo-choo-choosing to listen. THEME SONG BY: WEIRD A.I.Email: thegoodthepodandtheugly@gmail.comFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/TGTPTUInstagram: https://instagram.com/thegoodthepodandtheugly?igshid=um92md09kjg0Bluesky: @goodpodugly.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6mI2plrgJu-TB95bbJCW-gLetterboxd (follow us!):Podcast: goodpoduglyKen: Ken KoralRyan: Ryan Tobias

Le sujet ne fait pas la Une des journaux, pourtant il concerne 1 milliard de personnes sur le continent africain : la cuisson au bois a des conséquences sanitaires et environnementales catastrophiques et très peu de gens s'en préoccupent... C'est un sujet qui ne fait pas la Une des journaux et pourtant il est à la croisée de la lutte contre la pauvreté, de l'émancipation et de la santé des femmes, de l'accès à l'éducation pour les enfants, de la lutte contre la déforestation et le changement climatique. Ce sujet, c'est celui de la cuisson des aliments sur le continent africain. En 2026, 1 milliard de personnes dépendent encore de systèmes de cuisson rudimentaires alimentés au bois, au fumier animal ou par des résidus agricoles. Le plus souvent, c'est une marmite posée sur trois pierres à l'intérieur de la maison. Par exemple au Bénin, en Éthiopie, au Liberia, en République démocratique du Congo, en Tanzanie… plus de 80% de la population dépend toujours de la biomasse pour cuire ses repas. Au Nigeria, au Kenya ou au Ghana, c'est 70%. Il existe de nombreuses initiatives locales pour améliorer la situation. Nous vous emmènerons dans le nord du Sénégal où l'ONG Nebeday innove avec une méthode de diffusion de foyers améliorés fabriqués à partir de ressources locales. Plus de 15 000 familles sont déjà équipées. 1 million d'arbres ont été sauvés. C'est un beau résultat, mais il faut agir à une échelle beaucoup plus grande...  Un reportage de Pauline Le Troquier.  Avec l'éclairage de Youba Sokona, scientifique malien, il travaille depuis plus de 40 ans dans les domaines de l'énergie et du climat au niveau international. Il a été le premier coordinateur du Centre africain pour la politique en matière de climat, le secrétaire exécutif de l'Observatoire du Sahara et du Sahel, professeur honoraire à l'University College London, membre de l'Académie mondiale des sciences et de l'Académie africaine des sciences. Il a été vice-président du GIEC, le groupe intergouvernemental d'experts sur l'évolution du Climat de 2013 à 2024.

Whether you’re a seasoned team member or preparing for your first trip, short-term mission trips have the potential to make a meaningful global impact. In this conversation, we’ll highlight five key principles that help ensure our efforts contribute to lasting, sustainable change in the communities we serve.