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In this SHORT episode of Purposely, we're back with NedWills, on an unexpected place his community engagement journey began, and what it taught him about ethics, incentives, and connecting elite sport to grassroots impact. Ned's eyes were first opened to community work through anunlikely route: working in the oil industry in the early 2000s. Large infrastructure projects in unstable parts of the world meant companies had to invest heavily before seeing any return, which made getting community relationsright a genuine commercial priority, not just good PR. That put Ned at an unusual intersection of sponsorship and community engagement early in his career. What struck him most was the people. Despite working for anindustry that's easy to criticise from the outside, he found many of his colleagues to be genuinely community-minded, regularly navigating real ethical dilemmas with care. There was a constant tension between commercial pressure todeliver shareholder returns and a genuine desire to make sure the impact on local communities was a positive one. That early exposure to ethical complexity has stayed withNed throughout his career, and it shows up clearly in his work today at Laureus Sport for Good. The Laureus World Sports Awards bring the glitz, but the real work happens at the other end of the scale entirely: taking the inspiration andpassion the world feels watching athletes like Lewis Hamilton, Novak Djokovic and Usain Bolt, and channelling it into young people navigating war, violence, gang crime, and lack of access to education and healthcare. The question Nedkeeps coming back to is how sport's emotional power can be harnessed to help young people change their own lives, and their communities, for the better. This episode of Purposely is brought to you by Benevity and Trust Investments.Key Themes

Welcoming Liz Gibbs, CEO Burnett Foundation Aotearoa, to Purposely Podcast. Burnett Foundation is the organisation on a mission to get New Zealand to zero HIV transmission by 2030, while ensuring LGBTQ+ communities have the best possible health and wellbeing.The conversation starts with the foundation's origin story. Formerly the New Zealand AIDS Foundation, it was set up 40 years ago by three men, including Bruce Burnett, a New Zealander who returned home from San Francisco with HIV and chose to travel the length of the country talking openly about the epidemic at a time when almost nobody else would. His advocacy, and the work that followed, has saved lives and helped shape New Zealand's response to HIV ever since.Liz talks about where New Zealand sits globally, doing comparatively well with around 95 locally acquired cases in 2024, but still around 15 years behind best practice when it comes to access to modern medication. She covers the science behind U equals U, undetectable equals untransmittable, and the gap between what the evidence says and what the law still allows, including current criminalisation settings around disclosure.Liz reflects on growing up in a household shaped by her father's experiences in India, an upbringing built around curiosity, openness and an instinct to help, and how that led her into a career spanning Save the Children, Philanthropy New Zealand, Selwyn Foundation and now Burnett Foundation.Towards the end, the conversation moves into impact investing and innovation. Liz talks about the Burnett Foundation's current Innovation Challenge, which is inviting community organisations, technologists and social entrepreneurs to bring new thinking to old problems, and shares lessons from a similar initiative at Selwyn Foundation that led to a successful equity investment in a New Zealand tech company.This episode of Purposely is brought to you by Benevity and Trust Investments NZ.

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In this SHORT episode of Purposely, we're back with Rose Challies – founder and director of Terra Nova Foundation – on the uncomfortable truths about how philanthropy actually works, and what it would look like if funders finally put people at the centre.Rose has a view that cuts through a lot of the noise in this space: we're not funding projects. We've never been funding projects. We're funding humans to do change making. The sooner philanthropy gets honest about that, the sooner we'll start backing the right things in the right ways.She's direct about the damage done by short-term funding. A 12-month grant is effectively a six-month grant, because six months in, people are already scanning the job pages. The people holding up some of the most important work in our communities have no security, and the sector treats that as normal. Rose doesn't.On the power dynamics in philanthropy, she's clear-eyed. If you control resources that someone else needs, that is a power relationship, whether you intend it to be or not. The best funders understand this and work actively to shift it. The rest… don't always notice.Rose also challenges the widespread assumption that philanthropic expertise is somehow optional. She compares it to medicine: we all have some understanding of health, but we don't all call ourselves doctors. Understanding what poverty or environmental harm looks like from the outside is different from understanding how to change it. That distinction matters, and the sector doesn't always honour it.And on the ‘no core funding' trend she's seeing from more and more funders: please pay the people doing the work. Even a contribution to someone's salary, alongside others, makes a difference. Refusing to fund people while demanding their expertise and impact is, in Rose's words, the biggest travesty in the sector right now.Key Themes• Why philanthropy funds people, not projects – and why we should say so• The real cost of 12-month grants and the insecurity baked into charity work• Power dynamics in funder-grantee relationships – and how to navigate them• Philanthropic expertise as a genuine discipline – not a nice-to-have• The ‘no core funding' trend and why it undermines the sector• Backing change makers directly: what it looks like and why it works• The difference between administrative grant making and change making philanthropy• New Zealand as a place to try things – and why that opportunity is worth protectingThis episode of Purposely is brought to you by Benevity and Trust Investments.

Welcoming Helen Hughes to Purposely Podcast, Chief Executive and Tai Oroni of Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari, one of New Zealand's most remarkable conservation stories and the world's largest pest-proof fenced sanctuary, sitting in the Waikato near Cambridge.3363 hectares of restored native forest. 47 kilometres of predator-proof fencing. Kiwi, kokako, giant weta and hundreds of native species finding their footing again in a forest that had lost its voice. The ecological work at Maungatautari is extraordinary. But this conversation is just as much about the human story behind it, and the very real challenge of keeping something this significant financially alive.Helen came to this role after a life that took her from London investment banking to IT support, insurance, a sausage roll factory, and eventually the government's billion trees programme. It was not a straight line, and she is the first to say that the foundation for where she is now was not laid in her childhood but in a period of profound personal loss that sent her into the forest to heal.In this conversation Helen and Mark get into the origin story of the sanctuary, how a community in the Waikato took an audacious idea and built something the world has not seen before, and the relationship with iwi that sits at the heart of everything the sanctuary does. The process of tono, iwi to iwi conversation before any translocation takes place, is one of the more quietly moving things discussed in the episode.Helen also talks openly about what she walked into as CEO. A funding model that had not kept pace with rising costs, a significant operating loss, cash flow at times sitting at just two weeks, and a team that needed steadying. She made the call to go public with the financial reality and talks about why that was the right decision even when it was a hard one.From there the conversation moves to what she has done to turn things around: growing the tourism business, building out the native nursery, creating on-site accommodation, developing an education programme that now reaches thousands of students a year, and exploring the early promise of biodiversity credits as a potential new way of funding conservation at scale. She is clear that the work is not done and that the pressure is constant.What comes through is someone who cares deeply about the place, is clear eyed about the challenges still ahead, and is not short of determination to see it through.This episode of Purposely is brought to you by Benevity and Trust Investments NZ.

Send us Fan MailOn-Demand Programme Link - https://mailchi.mp/bb2a7b851246/kairos-centreWhat is passive-aggressive behaviour? Do you fight like this? Passive-aggressive behaviour is when you express negative feelings indirectly instead of openly talking about them. It is a defence used to protect self. It might stem from early experiences and has become a way to protect self. It might also include feelings of rejection, fear, mistrust, insecurity and/or low self-esteem. It is often vindictive and a way of doing "fight' with someone.It is a way of expressing negative feelings, rather than talking openly about the issue which as caused upset. It is a way to communicate anger and other forms of distress, without openly acknowledging the emotions. It might take the form of action or inaction. An example might be, the person who attends an event (unwillingly), then is rude or hostile. Alternatively, it might be that they avoid the event and give a partner the “silent treatment.” That is overt aggression, adopted as a communication style, as revenge for an upset caused to them.Someone who uses passive aggression may feel angry, resentful, or frustrated, but they act neutral, pleasant, or even cheerful. They then find indirect ways to show how they really feel. They might say one thing, but do something quite contrary. They may do the thing they do not want to do and brood and complain whilst doing it.They might do something that seems kind (on the surface), but is opposite to the other person's expectation and preference. For example, someone who knows you are trying to lose weight, purposely buys a large sugary birthday cake for you.Passive aggression is a common coping mechanism that many people use from time to time, especially when they want to avoid direct conflict. People who engage in passive aggression may feel just as aggressive or hostile as those who adopt more overt forms of aggression.Anger, frustration, and displeasure are normal emotions. People who rely on passive aggression rather than direct communication to show these emotions often grew up in a family where that behaviour was common. It might not have felt safe for them to directly express their feelings as a child.Passive aggressive behaviour takes many forms but can generally be described as a non-verbal aggression that manifests in negative behavior - like these other examples:Limit/curtail communication: when clearly there is a problematic issue presentAvoiding/Ignoring/evading: because anger won't allow you to address the issue calmly Procrastinating: intentionally putting off something and knowing it will adversely affect the other person(s)Obstructing/deliberately stalling/preventing somethingAvoiding situations: where competition might show you in an unfavourable lightAmbiguity/cryptic/unclear: not fully engagingSulking/silent treatment/sullen/dogmatic: in order to get attention or sympathy.Purposely late: knowing that will offendThwarting/frustrating someone expectation: to be 'bloodyminded'Purposely forgetting key matters: to show a blatant disregard and disrespect Limiting/withholding/avoiding Intimacy: known to be liked by the other personMaking Excuses/coming up with reasons: for not doing thingsVictim role: so as to avoid taking responsibility for own roleGet some help from The Kairos Centre. See what you cannot see. Begin to change that which you begin to better understand.Bringing colour back to life - without Shame.Key words: sex addiction, addicted, partner, porn addiction, recovery, sex drive, therapy, sex therapy, podcast, relationships, relationship counseling, relationship advice, addiction, couples, couples therapy, sex therapy, emdr, love addiction, behavior,Support the show

In each episode of the new podcast series Am I the PR A***hole? (AITPRA), PRWeek will read out your anonymous PR confessions and our judges – Lynn Advisory founder Shayoni Lynn and Hoffman Agency UK co-MD Richard Fogg – will decide whether an ethical line has been crossed. Confessions can be submitted via this link.This week's confessions include:Purposely uploading unflattering images to a press portalPitching the same ‘exclusive' to two rival newspapersAsking juniors to sort travel adminAnd finally… booking a destructive thrash techno band for a credit card launch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this SHORT episode of Purposely, we're back with Duncan Matthews – founder of Good Numbers – on funder reporting, the pain of being a volunteer treasurer, and why small charities deserve better tools.Duncan opens with a familiar frustration: tier four charities – those under $140,000 in annual expenditure – are everywhere in Aotearoa (around 15,000 on the charities register alone), yet virtually no software has been built with them in mind. Small in money, perhaps. But not small in impact.He talks about the reality of funder reporting – and how wildly it varies. Foundation North makes it simple.Gaming trusts? Not so much. Some require receipts, bank statements, and proof of every expenditure. That's hours of work, printing and highlighting and photo-taking, just to stay compliant and keep the grants flowing. Good Numbersis built to make that whole workflow dramatically easier.And then there's the treasurer problem. Duncan has sat on four nonprofit boards at once – because the role isa “guaranteed vacancy.” Nobody wants it. It's not because people don't care; it's because the tools make it needlessly hard. The xRB reporting standards that arrived in 2013 were a step forward, but most small organisations still struggle to match their old categories to the new ones. Duncan's insight: if complex tasks can be made easy in other parts of life, why not here?Good Numbers is his answer – a purpose-built tool that turns bookkeeping and funder reporting from a chore into something close to effortless. Because more time on compliance means less time on mission. And that's a problem worth solving.•   Why tier four charities are underserved – and what's atstake when reporting feels impossible•     The xRB reporting standards that changed everything,and why many small organisations still struggle•      The real cost of funder reporting – from gaming trustrequirements to highlighting bank statements•    Why the volunteer treasurer role is a “guaranteedvacancy” – and how to change that•   Good Numbers: bookkeeping built for small charities,not adapted for them•   Making compliance easier so organisations can focus onwhat actually mattersThis episode ofPurposely is brought to you by Benevity.Find Duncan and Good Numbers at goodnumbers.nz – including a free 15-minute demo booking.Key Themes

Welcoming Ned Wills, CEO of Laureus Sport for Good, to Purposely Podcast - a global foundation that uses sport to end violence, discrimination and disadvantage, working with young people across 40 countries through more than 200 programmes, and chaired by All Black legend Sean Fitzpatrick.Laureus was born from Nelson Mandela's words - that sport has the power to change the world - and 25 years on, Ned makes a compelling case that the organisation is more relevant than ever. But this isn't a story about elite athletes and glitzy awards. It's about what actually makes a purpose-driven organisation endure: deep trust with grassroots partners, a community of 400 volunteer sporting ambassadors, and the rare ability to think in 20-year horizons rather than four-year funding cycles.Ned also reflects on his own unconventional path - sailing, the oil industry, running commercial operations at Harlequins Rugby, and back to Laureus as CEO. He talks about what crossing between the for-profit and for-purpose worlds taught him, why he believes traditional philanthropy alone won't get us there, and what Grant Dalton once said to him on a boat that shaped how he leads.Key ThemesWhy the community around Laureus, not the awards, is what's kept it alive for 25 yearsThe productive tension between corporate partners and community organisations, and how to work with it rather than against itLong-term thinking as a leadership asset, what it actually looks like in practiceWhat a stint in elite sport taught him about purpose, performance and what really drives a fanbaseLetting go as a CEO, and why his job is to give talented people the cover to do their best workWhy sport is one of the most cost-effective interventions in the sector, and what resilience has to do with itThe funding and impact questions every for-purpose leader is grappling with right nowThis episode of Purposely is brought to you by Trust Investments your specialist for-purpose investment manager and Benevity, the all-in-one software solution that benefits employees, customers, nonprofits and society.

In this SHORT episode of Purposely, we're back with fundraising strategist Craig Pollard – and this time he's asking a question that most of the sector is too busy to sit with: what is enough? Craig opens by naming something that rarely makes it into funding conversations: wellbeing. He works alongside people carrying enormous weight – Afghan exiles, communities under pressure, leaders navigating impossible situations – and he's clear that the sector often measures and incentives the wrong things. His reframe is: rather than being well-funded, be well and funded. He shares a story from the Joseph Heller obituary that stops you in your tracks. Heller – author of Catch-22 – was once asked how it felt to know a wealthy hedge fund owner earned more in a single day than Heller had made in lifetime book sales. His response? “I have one thing he'll never have. Enough.” For Craig, this isn't just a good anecdote. It's foundational to how nonprofits should think about funding, growth, and impact. On funding strategy, Craig challenges the dominant logic. Most fundraising conversations start with income – which, he argues, is entirely the wrong place to begin. His three-eyes framework – Impact, Investment, Income – reorients everything. Start with impact. Be honest about what you've invested. Then income follows naturally, because you're no longer asking for money – you're inviting co-investors into something they care about. Craig also challenges the idea of unrestricted funding –bluntly, he says it doesn't exist. All money has motivation, strings, or designation attached. What organisations can do is move up the quality ladder: from project-level funding, to programme-level funding, to purpose-level funding. That shift takes three to five years, requires strategic clarity, and sometimes means reducing your project funding first. It's uncomfortable – and it's exactly right. And a note of caution for those dreaming of a transformational grant: Craig has seen organisations receive MacKenzie Scott-level funding and fall over because they weren't ready for it.Purpose-level funding doesn't solve problems – it shifts the type of problem.The transition has to be deliberate, careful, and well-supported. •       Wellbeing and the real cost of the funding treadmill•       Being well and funded – not just well-funded•       ‘Enough' as a strategic and philosophical foundation•       The three-eyes framework: Impact → Investment → Income•       Why unrestricted funding is a myth – and what to pursue instead

The title says it all. Let's break down some comments that made headlines in Canadian news last week, from Prime Minister Mark Carney and Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre.Tune into Episode 443 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily Canadian news updates.This news update was recorded on May 5, 2026.WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/37gHHAaggrE?si=SOkVLUx1HN9e1ZAGJoin Bill's LIVESTREAM every Thursday at 7 pm ET/4 pm PT! Watch last week's Livecast here: https://youtube.com/live/CjSRCr00waA?feature=shareWATCH A RELATED EPISODE: Canada Sues Stellantis Over Brampton Auto Plant Betrayal, and They Are Playing DIRTY! | Canada Newshttps://youtu.be/xv3KgButfoIMaple-MAGA MP Jamil Jivani Goes to Washington to Undermine PM Carney's Canada-US Trade Talks | Newshttps://youtu.be/N3ardv4MyjcPM Mark Carney is FED UP with Trump's Tariffs, Calls Out Fake Canada-US Trade News Talking Pointshttps://youtu.be/uefrq9y0oAYLet's Correct Pierre Poilievre's TSUNAMI of BULL$H!T About PM Mark Carney | Canada News Todayhttps://youtu.be/36HIiKtPdpsFURTHER READING16 days from momentum to meltdown in Canada-US trade talkshttps://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/05/inside-collapse-canada-us-trade-deal-00905837 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

Welcoming Gary Stannett MBE to Purposely Podcast, Chief Executive of the Rio Ferdinand Foundation, the UK charity that uses sport and the creative arts to open up opportunities for young people in communities that have historically been overlooked and underinvested.Gary came into this work through youth work and community sports development, not through a career plan. He built programmes from the ground up in South London, earned his qualifications alongside the work, and has spent nearly 30 years getting better at something he never expected to turn into a career. That experience shapes how he leads and how the foundation operates.The Rio Ferdinand Foundation was set up around 15 years ago, inspired in part by Rio's mother Janice, who was deeply embedded in community life in Peckham and served as the foundation's chair until her death in 2017. It started with a focus on education and training for young people in London and Manchester, and has since grown to deliver work in Belfast, Derry, Sligo and across the UK and Ireland through partnerships with other organisations.In this conversation, Gary and Mark get into what it actually means to run a charity with a famous name attached to it. The brand opens doors but it does not conjure funding. Every partnership still has to be earned, every impact still has to be evidenced, and there is a constant discipline required to make sure people are engaging with the foundation for the right reasons and not just for access to Rio. Gary is clear-eyed about all of it.He talks about the foundation's model, using football and youth culture as a way in, then moving young people through personal development, accredited training and real pathways into careers. The goal is not a quick programme but a longer journey, connecting young people with industries and employers they might never otherwise encounter, and building the networks and confidence that social mobility actually requires.Gary also reflects on what he has learned about leadership over time, becoming less harsh on himself, stepping back more, and bringing people on the journey rather than pushing them towards a vision they do not yet share. And he talks about young people today, the very real weight of poverty, housing costs, debt and a changing jobs market, alongside the energy, talent and resilience he sees every day that keeps him showing up.Find out more about the Rio Ferdinand Foundation at rioferdinandfoundation.orgThis episode of Purposely is brought to you by Benevity and Trust Investments NZ.

Welcoming Steven Moe to Purposely Podcast — partner at Parry Field Lawyers, founder of the Seeds Podcast, author, event organiser, governance leader, and one of the more consistently active people in New Zealand's for-purpose sector.Steven's career has had two distinct chapters. The first was corporate law - big firms, big transactions, time in Japan, London and Sydney. The second, starting about ten years ago when he returned to Aotearoa, has been something quite different: using the law as a tool to support charities, social enterprises and purpose-driven organisations, while building a body of work around education, connection and community that goes well beyond legal advice.In this conversation, they get into what drove that shift, how Steven thinks about his role as a catalyst for impact, and what it actually looks like to run at the pace he does — four kids, a law partnership, two podcasts, a team of 15, a governance role as Chair of Community Finance, and a conference coming up next month.Steven talks about the career pivot that brought him back to Aotearoa and why that moment became one of reinvention rather than just a change of location. He traces the influences that shaped him — a Peace Corps family, time living in Chile as a child, early exposure to poverty — and how those experiences connect to the work he does now.He makes the case for the law as a tool rather than an end in itself, and explains the thinking behind Parry Field's approach of giving away enormous amounts of free content, resources and events. The serve-and-win model isn't accidental — it's deliberate, and it works.There's a practical thread running through the conversation too. Steven talks about the Pareto Principle and why he'd rather ship something at 80% than spend three times as long perfecting it. He talks about collaboration — why his default is to approach people, say yes, and bring others in rather than trying to do everything alone.On the bigger picture, Steven shares his thinking on Community Finance, which has now raised more than $600 million to house people who would otherwise be on the emergency housing list. He also makes a case for separating housing, health and education from election cycles, and discusses the idea of impact companies — a possible new legal structure that borrows the best from both charities and businesses.They also get into podcasting, parenting four children with intention, and what it means to stay present when there's always more to do. And Steven shares details on the Seeds Impact Conference on 22 May a free online event with around 20 speakers from across the sector. Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/impact-conference-2026Find Steven and the Seeds Podcast at theseeds.nz and Parry Field Lawyers at parryfield.com — including a large library of free legal resources for the for-purpose sector.This episode of Purposely is brought to you by Benevity and Trust Investments NZ.Key Themes

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This hour, Dave Cohen has a discussion about the Louisiana Senate approving a bill (SB4) with a 26-7 vote, allowing local communities to vote on removing fluoride from their public water systems.

In this SHORT episode of Purposely, we're back with fundraising strategist Craig Pollard – on mission creep, funding models, and why confidence might be the most underrated tool in the sector.Craig opens with a candid look at mission creep – that drift that happens when organisations become a flag in the wind, chasing sustainability instead of staying anchored to purpose. It's a pattern he sees often, and one that's easy to rationalise in the moment but costly in the long run.He makes a compelling case for discomfort. Nothing great happens when everyone is comfortable. The best nonprofit leadership has tension in it – between boards and chief executives, between ambition and accountability. It's something Craig deliberately brings to his work, and he's unapologetic about it.On funding models, Craig is refreshingly direct. Diversification sounds simple but it's not – it can happen within a single donor, across donor types, by geography, or by income stream. The real question is: what does your future funding model need to achieve, and do you have the strategy and internal capability to get there?And underneath all of it: confidence. Craig sees a lot of organisations judging themselves far too harshly. When that shifts – when a team understands its own value – things move fast. He shares the story of a girls' empowerment project in Nepal that went from stuck to building corporate partnerships and international relationships within 16 weeks. Mindset first, strategy second.Key themes• Mission creep and the danger of chasing funding over purpose• Discomfort and tension as healthy forces in nonprofit leadership• The real complexity behind funding diversification• Understanding why your funders fund you• Confidence as the foundation for building better funding relationships• Moving from dependency to a strategic future funding modelThis episode of Purposely is brought to you by Benevity and Trust Investments.

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In this episode of Purposely, Mark Longbottom sits down with Simon Bowden, Head of Philanthropic Services at Forsyth Barr.Simon has spent more than 30 years across the for-purpose sector, including nearly two decades leading the Arts Foundation of New Zealand. Today, he works with charities and clients to help them think more clearly about giving, funding, and long-term impact.A big part of the conversation is about how philanthropy is changing. More clients are asking better questions about where their money goes, what it actually does, and how to structure giving over time. That's driving firms like Forsyth Barr to take this more seriously and build it into their advice.Simon talks through what his role actually involves. On one side, working with charities on things like income diversification, governance, and funding strategy. On the other, helping individuals and families navigate giving, from first donations through to legacy planning.There's also a broader discussion about the New Zealand context. We're a generous country in some ways, but formal giving and legacy donations are still relatively low. Simon makes the point that how we talk about giving matters. If it feels transactional or repetitive, people switch off. If it feels relevant and connected to what they care about, they lean in.The episode also covers Simon's path into this work. From music and running a national jazz festival, through to leading the Arts Foundation and launching Boosted, his career has consistently sat between creativity, funding, and building things from scratch.They also get into the relationship between commercial advice and purpose. Simon's view is straightforward. Done properly, it works for everyone. Clients get better outcomes, and more money flows to where it can make a difference.The conversation wraps with a full-circle moment at a Philanthropy New Zealand conference, involving a banjo, a kazoo, and a reminder that bringing people together still matters.This episode is brought to you by Benevity and Trust Investments.

In this SHORT episode of Purposely, Craig Pollard, Founder of Fundraising Radicals, cuts through the noise on fundraising and brings it back to basics.He lays out a clear way to think about building funding partnerships. Start with your principles. Be clear on your purpose and values. Then get real about your platform, what you stand on as an individual and as an organisation, including your strengths, constraints, networks, and reputation.From there, it is about people and pathways. Not cold outreach or chasing the same well-known funders as everyone else, but working through your existing networks and focusing on those who already share your worldview.Craig is also honest about the realities. Power dynamics, bias, and access all shape who gets funded and who doesn't. Ignoring that makes fundraising harder, not easier.A big theme in this conversation is trust. Craig draws on the idea that trust is built through authenticity, empathy, and logic. Strong partnerships move at the speed of trust, and they are built over time through real conversations, not polished proposals sent to strangers.He also challenges a common assumption. Funding partnerships are not sitting out there waiting to be found. They are grown. They take time, care, and a willingness to explore where shared goals overlap.This episode of Purposely is brought to you by Benevity, the all-in-one software solution that benefits employees, customers, nonprofits, and society.

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Dirty Work dives into the 49ers' offseason moves, including the signing of Mike Evans and the potential release of Brandon Aiyuk. They discuss the team's culture and how it might be affected by these changes. Adam and Derek also weigh in on the Niners' decision to hold onto Aiyuk, speculating that it might be a case of payback for his past behavior. They also touch on the team's cap situation and the impact of Trent Williams' contract on their cap space.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan says rock music didn't just fade away. He says it was “purposely dialed down” by the music industry. For decades rock bands dominated the charts and the culture… but today they're almost nowhere to be found in the mainstream. So what actually happened to rock music? Writer and musician Jaime Brooks joins Ian Hoch to explore whether rock really was pushed aside and what changed in the way the music industry works.

Dirty Work dives into the 49ers' offseason moves, including the signing of Mike Evans and the potential release of Brandon Aiyuk. They discuss the team's culture and how it might be affected by these changes. Adam and Derek also weigh in on the Niners' decision to hold onto Aiyuk, speculating that it might be a case of payback for his past behavior. They also touch on the team's cap situation and the impact of Trent Williams' contract on their cap space.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Embracing Neurodiversity: A Conversation with Sarah Hartley In this episode of 'Why Not Me: Embracing Autism and Mental Health Worldwide, Sarah Hartley, founder of SLH Creative Group and an advocate for the neurodivergent community. Sarah shares her journey as the mother of two neurodivergent boys and details her work as an ADHD and neurodiversity certified coach. She discusses her 'Purposefully Me' series, a collection of children's books addressing topics like anxiety, ADHD, dyslexia, and more. These books are designed to foster understanding and offer practical strategies for children and their parents. Sarah also talks about her hope to implement these resources in schools to facilitate early intervention and support for children. The episode explores the emotional and logistical challenges Sarah faced during the creation of her books and her plans for future expansion Meet Sarah Hartley: Advocate and Author Sarah's Journey into Coaching Addressing Sensitive Topics in Children's Books Feedback and Impact of Sarah's Books Challenges and Inspirations Behind the Books Future Goals and Expansion Plans Echo Parenting and Aligned Parenting Method Conclusion and Final Thoughts INTRO/OUTRO: T. Wild Mantor Music BMI The content on Why Not Me: Embracing Autism amd Mental Health Worldwide, including discussions on mental health, autism, and related topics, is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not reflect those of the podcast, its hosts, or affiliates.Why Not Me is not a medical or mental health professional and does not endorse or verify the accuracy, efficacy, safety of any treatments, programs, or advice discussed.Listeners should consult qualified healthcare professionals, such as licensed therapists, psychologists, or physicians, before making decisions about mental health or autism- related care.Reliance on this podcast's contents is at the listener's own risk. Why Not Me is not liable for any outcomes, financial or otherwise, resulting from actions taken based on the information provided. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Can social media be addictive, or just lead to “problematic use”? This week, the sōsh team breaks down Instagram's recent courtroom testimony on that topic, where people are claiming personal injury from social media. This episode explores that and looks at the psychology behind infinite scroll and what addiction really means. We unpack where responsibility lies: platforms, parents, or all of us? The team also talks about screen time and reviews their own, live and on the spot!Content note: Discussion of mental health, social media addiction, and legal issues related to Instagram.Want seconds of Social Soup? Then be sure to rate, subscribe, and share the show!Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/in/michelledattilio ⁠Learn more about sōsh: visit our website and reach out! ⁠getsosh.com ⁠ 

For review:1. On the eve of his meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump said that the Israeli premier “wants a deal” with Iran, and that the current talks on Tehran's nuclear program show promise.2. Entrances to Iran's Isfahan Nuclear Site Purposely Buried in Preparation of US/Israeli Attack.3. IDF Preparing for Gaza Offensive to Disarm Hamas.Hinting at the military's offensive plans, Defense Minister Israel Katz this month said that Israel was "determined to disarm Hamas, threatening to “dismantle” the terror group if it doesn't agree to lay down its arms.4. Indonesia is preparing for the potential deployment of 5,000 to 8,000 troops to Gaza under US President Donald Trump's peace plan, the country's army chief of staff, Maruli Simanjuntak, said Monday following a security meeting with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta.5. The Israel Defense Forces captured a “senior” member of the al-Jama'a al-Islamiyya terror organization during an overnight raid in southern Lebanon, and separately killed two Hezbollah operatives, the military said Monday.According to the IDF, the al-Jama'a al-Islamiyya operative was nabbed late Sunday from a building in the Mount Dov area near the border by a special forces unit operating under the 210th “Bashan” Regional Division. 6. Russia cannot launch an attack on NATO this year or next but is planning to increase its forces significantly along the alliance's eastern flank, depending on the outcome of the war in Ukraine, a senior European intelligence official said.7. NATO today announced a command restructuring plan that will see the US giving up leadership of two allied operational-level commands to European senior officers.The US will hand over charge of Joint Force Command Norfolk to the United Kingdom and relinquish leadership of Joint Force Command Naples to Italy, a statement from the alliance said. The statement also noted that Joint Force Command Brunssum will now be led by Germany and Poland on a rotational format.  

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Download and listen to a powerful message from Pastor Jacques Rossouw as he ministers a message on how your life has purpose and drawing closer to God not just in hard times but all ye time will bring direction and purpose and how you will then live for Him. 18 January AM 2026

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Prepare your heart for Christmas by walking through the Gospel of Luke — one chapter each day. We're already a few days in, but it isn't too late to join us on this journey... We're giving you the gift of the first episode to give you a little taste of what's to come. If you'd like to continue the journey, find and follow our "Luke: A 24-Day Journey to Christmas" podcast mini-series on Purposely.com or wherever you get your podcasts.Merry Christmas from Purposely!Podcast Info: Luke: A 24 Day Journey to ChristmasFollow on AppleFollow on SpotifyFollow on YouTubeFollow on Amazon/AudibleFollow on iHeart

Prepare your heart for Christmas by walking through the Gospel of Luke — one chapter each day. We're already a few days in, but it isn't too late to join us on this journey... We're giving you the gift of the first episode to give you a little taste of what's to come. If you'd like to continue the journey, find and follow our "Luke: A 24-Day Journey to Christmas" podcast mini-series on Purposely.com or wherever you get your podcasts.Merry Christmas from Purposely!Podcast Info: Luke: A 24 Day Journey to ChristmasFollow on AppleFollow on SpotifyFollow on YouTubeFollow on Amazon/AudibleFollow on iHeart

In this episode, we sit down with Cameron Riecker for a direct, no-nonsense conversation about his faith journey and the crisis of masculinity in today's culture. Men are being pushed down, softened, and sidelined — and it's hurting our families, our parishes, and our world.Cameron breaks down why the Church needs strong, grounded, mission-driven men now more than ever. No excuses. No passive living. Just a call to rise, lead, and live the faith with strength and conviction.Short. Clear. A challenge to every man who listens.Chapters:00:00 Intro✴️

In this episode of Purposely Catholic, Katie Gearns joins us to discuss how honoring our bodies through proper nutrition helps us live out our faith. We talk about caring for our earthly temples, her faith-based wellness company The Ember Collective, and her book Feast, Faith, and Flourish—a guide to nourishing both body and soul.Chapters:00:00 Intro01:57 Katie joins the show02:30 What got you into liturgical living?06:30 Getting back to the basics10:30 How do you connect health and scripture?14:30 Practical ways to start living holistically?17:30 Healthy but delicious recipes22:00 Setting up healthy habits for God28:00 Fasting and feasting30:00 Finding that balance, especially for Mothers and women37:00 Sharing the duties of the work with your spouse41:00 Common questions you hear from The Ember Collective44:00 Diet, Fertility and NFP56:00 Teaching our children how to live holistically01:03:00 Closing✴️

Will Spo answer questions on the Terry Rozier situation? Kenny and Charles Barkley get into a heated argument on Gambling addiction The guys react to both point of views Tobin attempts to figure out the logic behind Terry Rozier's situation Tobin and Leroy take time to discuss more about the ongoing scandal Tyreek Hill makes an appearance on Terron Armstead's podcast Will the Cheetah be in the NFL next year? We get quotes from Miami Heat's post practice presser We close the Hour out with a Marcos Mixed Bag! Aaron Rodgers claims his career will begin and end in Green Bay FBI director gets theatrical when discussing fraudulence

In this episode of Purposely Catholic, we sit down with coach, author, and speaker Kramer Soderberg to talk about his powerful book Fill Your Cup for Christ. Kramer shares how his journey through basketball and coaching led him to discover that true victory isn't found in success or status, but in surrendering everything to Jesus.We dive into what it means to “fill your cup” daily through prayer, discipline, and faith — and how living a Christ-centered life transforms every area of who we are.If you've ever felt spiritually drained or unsure how to balance ambition with devotion, this conversation will help you refocus, refill, and pour yourself out for Christ.Chapters:00:00 Intro✴️

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:17532056201798502,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-9437-3289"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");pt> EU Central Banker Christine Lagarde panics over Trump economic policies. Trump helping Argentina which will then help America. Trump make deal with Australia in regards to rare earth minerals. Gold is on track to take over the Federal Reserve note. Timing is everything. The [DS] used Lawfare after Trump was elected in 2016 until the assassination attempt. They are now passed Lawfare and now moving to physical stop Trump and bring the world into war. The [DS] is using the 1983 CIA playbook to push their Antifa agenda, playbook known. Trump is strategically positioning the National Guard around the country to outflank the [DS] operation.   Economy (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); EU Central Banker Christine Lagarde Outlines the “Trillions at Stake” Within President Trump's Geopolitical Reset   the EU is counting on expanded militaristic spending to get them out of their dead-end path.  Again, in majority, the economics of the thing is why they want expanded war with Russia – regardless of the detrimental outcome.  Without war they have to give up their Build Back Better green energy program.  EU Central Bank President Christine Lagarde  , the “trillions at stake” CHRISTINE LAGARDE: I see signs that the attraction of the dollar is slightly eroded, and future will tell whether there is more erosion of that. But when you look at the rise of cryptos, number one, when you look at the price of gold. Gold is typically, in any situation, the ultimate destination for safe haven. Price of gold has increased by more than 50% since the beginning of the year. — MARGARET BRENNAN: — So people are worried. — CHRISTINE LAGARDE: — That's a clear sign that the trust in the reserve currency that the dollar has been, is and will continue to be, is eroding a bit. In addition to that, we've seen capital flows outside of the U.S. towards other destinations, including Europe. So, you know, for a currency to be really trusted you need a few things. You need geopolitical credibility. You need the rule of law and strong institutions. And you need, I would call it, a military force that is strong enough. I think on at least one and possibly two accounts, the U.S. is still in a very dominant position, but it needs to be very careful because those positions erode over the course of time. We've seen it with the Sterling Pound, you know, way back after, after the war. But it happens gently, gently, you don't notice it and then it happens suddenly. And we are seeing intriguing signs of it, which is why I think that having a strong institution with the Fed, for instance, is important. Having a credible environment within which to trade is important. So volatility, uncertainty, to the extent it is fueled by the administration, is not helpful to the dollar. Source: theconservativetreehouse.com https://twitter.com/dogeai_gov/status/1980278003067142441   President Trump last night what he would say to American farmers who feel the deal is benefiting Argentina more than them, with Trump responding: “Look, Argentina is fighting for its life, young lady. You don't know anything about it. They're fighting for their life. Nothings benefiting Argentina. They're fighting for their life. You understand what that means?

In this episode, we dive into Pope Leo's new encyclical DiLexi Te — a powerful call to rediscover the divine law written on our hearts. We'll unpack the key themes of the document, exploring what it means for the modern Catholic to live out truth, justice, and charity in a world that often resists all three.Listen in and learn how to make the words of De Lexi Te more than a teaching — but a mission.Chapters:00:00 Intro01:30 A preferential option for the Poor05:00 We must take action in loving our neighbor10:00 Ask their name13:15 How can the poor evangelize us?17:00 People on Mission!22:25 Everyone is Carrying a cross25:20 How can we understand mercy and justice?32.00 Figuring out the middle ground34:40 Be a church for the poor!43:10 Closing Remarks✴️

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In this episode of Purposely Catholic, Khalil sits down with Kevin Matthews, former Chicago radio legend turned author and storyteller, to dive into his powerful journey of faith. After an unexpected encounter with a broken statue of the Blessed Mother, Kevin's life took a turn he never saw coming. His story, told in his book Broken Mary: A Journey of Hope and the brand new documentary Broken Mary: The Kevin Matthews Story, reveals how God can use even the most shattered moments to rebuild our hearts and renew our purpose.Chapters:00:00 Intro01:36 Who is Kevin Matthews?03:40 Empty but Full Now!06:55 The Story of the Broken Mary Statue17:30 The Conversion Moment29:10 God Can't be Bought32:10 A Hospital for the Broken42:00 Broken Mary the Documentary49:50 Offering Everyday to God56:30 Purposely Pop Quiz: Rapid Fire59:50 Closing and Prayer✴️

In this episode of Purposely Catholic, Bobby and Khalil sit down with Drago Dimitrov, CEO and founder of the Catholic spiritual growth app Holy Habits. Drago shares his story of his conversion to Catholicism and the journey that led him to create a tool designed to help others grow in faith. They unpack the vision behind Holy Habits, how it can guide you in building daily rhythms of prayer and virtue, and why living intentionally with God leads us closer to the life He scripted for each of us.Chapters:00:00 Intro03:00 Drago Dimitrov Joins the show06:40 Drago's Journey to Catholicism15:10 The importance of Humility and Challenging Beliefs20:00 The Birth of The Holy Habits App26:45 The Role of Community in Spiritual Growth28:30 Understanding Root Sin32:00 Accountability within the App35:50 Complementing Existing Spiritual Tools40:00 Creating Lasting Spiritual Habits✴️

A gunman kills two at a Dallas ICE Facility. Ammo found near the scene expressed “anti-ICE” messaging. Dana reacts to Jimmy Kimmel's return to TV including his non-apology to Charlie Kirk and his family. Dana breaks down how the never-ending violent rhetoric from the left has contributed to yet another deadly attack at an ICE facility in Dallas. Texas AG Ken Paxton joins us to react to the ICE Facility shooting in Dallas, to announce an event with the students targeted for starting a Houston Turning Point USA chapter and more. Democrats want to sue Nexstar and Sinclair over not running Jimmy Kimmel on their networks. Pregnant women are recording themselves guzzling Tylenol to get back at Trump. Dana reacts to UN “Escalator-gate” where theories are swirling about UN officials PURPOSELY stopping the escalator as Trump approached in order to troll or injure him. Violet Affleck, the 19-year-old daughter of Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck, rants about "long COVID" and bringing back masks at the UN General Assembly.Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make The Dana Show possible…Boll&Branchhttps://BollandBranch.com/DanaShow Level up your sleep with Boll&Branch. Get 15% off your first set plus free shipping. PreBornhttps://PreBorn.com/DANA Or DIAL #250 Say the keyword BABY. That's #250, BABY. Together, we can save lives — one mom and one baby at a time.Relief Factorhttps://ReliefFactor.com OR CALL 1-800-4-RELIEFTurn the clock back on pain with Relief Factor. Get their 3-week Relief Factor Quick Start for only $19.95 today! Byrnahttps://Byrna.com/danaGet your hands on the new compact Byrna CL. Visit Byrna.com/Dana receive 10% off Patriot Mobilehttps://PatriotMobile.com/DanaDana's personal cell phone provider is Patriot Mobile. Get a FREE MONTH of service with code DANA.HumanNhttps://HumanN.comSupport your cholesterol health with SuperBerine and the #1 bestselling SuperBeets Heart Chews—both on sale for $5 off at Sam's Club. Boost your metabolic health and save!Keltechttps://KelTecWeapons.comSee the third generation of the iconic SUB2000 and the NEW PS57 - Keltec Innovation & Performance at its best.All Family Pharmacyhttps://AllFamilyPharmacy.com/Dana Start today and take your health back with All Family Pharmacy. Use code DANA10 to save 10% and enjoy your health, your choice, no more waiting, no more “no's.”

Catholics are opening their Bibles more than ever, and it's changing lives. In this episode, we welcome Mark Brumley, President of Ignatius Press, to talk about the brand-new Ignatius Catholic Study Bible. Mark also shares his own powerful conversion story and why Scripture study is no longer just “for Protestants.” Dive into this conversation and discover how God's Word is drawing Catholics deeper into their faith and into the heart of the Church.Chapters:00:00 Intro✴️

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(00:00-26:24) Doug's not sure the Cardinals are gonna be able to do it this year. It's name-change week for Jackson. Sometimes texts lead to soliciting a John in a rest area. Weekend at the lake. Didn't pay with money. National Swingers Weekend at LOTO. Theme nights. Over/Under .5 at bats for Arenado for the rest of the season. HOW MUCH DID THE GOLF COST? Never been injured by a movie. Doin' it big and takin' it all the way home.(26:33-38:39) 2025 Cardinals: It's Almost Over. Looks like this may be your team next year. Audio of John Mozeliak talking about the veterans not waiving their no-trade clause. This cat's go claws. Doug, you wanna hear from Barge Guy? He's been promoted to Barge Manager. No one on the river listens to this show.(38:49-1:04:22) Good crowd in San Diego. What's the Cards Cubs attendance going to look like? More Cubs than Cards fans? Next year status quo? Could Pujols be a name that's in the mix to follow Marmol? Hold My Rights. Thompson Twins. Bad take by Harrison's Brother Master.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

At the beginning of the year, people across the country watched in shock as various parts of Southern California burned to the ground. Now, protestors are setting cars on fire in the middle of the street. Who thinks this is a good idea? Kennedy and Jimmy Failla, host of FOX News Saturday Night and FOX Across America, aren't here to say that protesting for what you think is right is a bad thing — but they are here to discuss why violently doing so in a way that damages local businesses may not be the best answer. They also discuss how they believe California Governor Gavin Newsom and Congresswoman Karen Bass are handling this situation much like the wildfires: horrendously.  Follow Kennedy on Twitter: ⁠⁠@KennedyNation⁠⁠   Kennedy Now Available on YouTube: ⁠ ⁠https://link.chtbl.com/kennedyytp⁠ Follow on TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kennedy_foxnews⁠ Join Kennedy for Happy Hour on Fridays! ⁠https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWlNiiSXX4BNUbXM5X8KkYbDepFgUIVZj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices