Podcasts about world vision

In this episode the guys break down how to eat carbs for muscle gains and fat loss — why they're not essential but are beneficial, how to figure out if you do better higher carb or lower fat, timing carbs around workouts, choosing easy-digesting sources, and why drinking carbs is almost always a mistake. They also get into a deep dive on PDE5 inhibitors (Viagra/Cialis) and the emerging data showing 30–40% reduction in all-cause cardiovascular mortality, potential neuroprotective and anti-cancer effects, and why Sal thinks they'll be recommended to most men over 40 within a decade. Plus: side bends as a highly underrated QL exercise, the Guy Ritchie movie "In the Gray," Sal's son's gem hustle, Adam's commercial-grade mosquito killer, Google releasing 32 million lab-bred mosquitoes into California, pirates and their eye patches, cauliflower ear plastic surgery in Russia, and giant tree spiders in Malaysia. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com — Jesse from Florida on reverse dieting after a bad coach left her overtrained and underfed, Augie from Alabama on combining MAPS PPL with running for fall race prep, Kaylene from New York on sobriety from THC and getting comfortable bulking, and Vanessa from the UK on building her glutes while letting go of the step and scale obsession. MAPS Summer Sale — https://mapsfitnessproducts.com Code: SUMMER40 — 40% off everything — June 1–14 only Mind Pump Fitness Coaching — https://mindpumpfitnesscoaching.com 1.9 NASM CEUs SPONSORS Crisp Power (protein pretzels) — https://www.crisppower.com/mindpump Code: MINDPUMP — 10% off. Up to 28g protein, 15g carbs, baked not fried, zero added sugar, vegan, GLP-1 friendly. New 7.1oz variety pack bundles now available. Joovv (red light therapy) — https://joovv.com/mindpump Code: MINDPUMP — $50 off first purchase. Discussed on air for stretch marks and skin health. Seed Daily Synbiotic — https://seed.com/mindpump Code: 25MINDPUMP — 25% off first month LINKS Submit a live caller question: https://mplivecaller.com Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com Instagram: @mindpumpmedia 0:00 - Intro 2:07 - How to eat carbs for muscle gains and fat loss — the full breakdown 17:29 - Bookending workouts with carbs & choosing easy-digesting sources 23:42 - PDE5 inhibitors (Viagra/Cialis) — 30–40% cardiovascular mortality reduction & longevity data 33:41 - Side bends for the QL — the most underrated exercise nobody does 39:32 - Sal's son's gem hustle, World Vision kids & the Lego birthday revelation 47:08 - Adam's commercial mosquito killer, Google releasing 32M lab mosquitoes & laser bug defense 1:08:29 - Caller: Jesse (Florida) — overtrained, underfed by bad coach, incredibly strong, gets a coach 1:17:53 - Caller: Augie (Alabama) — combining MAPS PPL with running for fall races 1:22:23 - Caller: Kaylene (New York) — THC sobriety, cannabinoid hyperemesis, bulking comfort 1:39:16 - Caller: Vanessa (UK) — building glutes, letting go of steps and scale, needs to gain weight

Civil war in Sudan has created what aid groups say is the world's largest humanitarian crisis. Simon Mane is World Vision's national director in Sudan, overseeing the emergency response.

Simon Mane is the national director for World Vision in Sudan.   In this conversation we find out about the crisis over there as well as the work that is being done by World Vision in that country.   However we start with his childhood and learning more about his childhood in Senegal, the power of Community, learning 13 languages and how he became a humanitarian worker.   You can find out more about World Vision in Sudan and ways to support at https://www.worldvision.org.nz/give-now/childhood-rescue/sudan/  The conversation with Mark Ambundo mentioned in this conversation https://theseeds.nz/podcast/mark-ambundo-with-an-african-perspective-on-western-culture-and-taking-advantage-of-opportunities/  For more interviews visit www.theseeds.nz 

Submissions on the Modern Slavery Bill are underway at Parliament's Education and Workforce Committee. World Vision's Head of Advocacy and Justice Rebekah Armstrong spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Lilian Dodza is the Regional Vice President and Regional Director at World Vision East Africa, and currently worships at Nairobi Chapel in Kenya. We're excited to have Lilian share some of her story and how we might join with the wider church in looking beyond our own circles, out into the world. 

For more than 70 years, World Vision has helped children and their communities overcome poverty through longterm, community led development.Their child sponsorship programs provide essentials such as clean water, healthcare, nutritious food, education and protection, ensuring children can grow up healthy, safe and with hope.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christina Hello, everyone, I'm Christina Darnell, the managing editor of MinistryWatch. Welcome to the MinistryWatch podcast. In today's extra episode, I talk with Warren Smith about some news items that are slightly (even significantly) outside of our normal charity and philanthropy “beat.” So, Warren, what's up first? Warren Ministry Brands, the leading provider of church management software and online giving solutions, has opened a new corporate headquarters in a suburb of Atlanta. Christina Warren, it's not like you to be taken in by a corporate press release. What caught your attention about this move? Warren A statement announcing the opening said the company has “upwards of 700 employees across the United States and Ireland, including 54 in the Atlanta area.” Ministry Brands says it has more than 90,000 churches and non-profit organization customers and facilitates more than $6.45 billion in charitable giving annually. That's a huge business, focused just on churches and ministries. I've asked the president for an interview, and – to their credit – they're going to give me one. So stay tuned for more information about this organization. Christina If you cover religion, like we do here at MinistryWatch, one of the big events of the year is coming up, and that's the Southern Baptist Convention's annual meeting in Orlando. Warren Stay tuned to MinistryWatch for our coverage of the event. The annual meeting is often an opportunity for other meetings to happen, and one that caught my attention was one hosted by the Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention (ECAP). Stand Up: Standing for Vulnerable Adults Against Abuse and Exploitation” is a ticketed luncheon on Tuesday, June 9, during the annual meeting. The event is sponsored by the SBC Executive Committee's Abuse Prevention & Response Department, led by Jeff Dalrymple. Christina The luncheon will convene ministry leaders, disability advocates, and abuse-prevention experts to address a crisis the Church can no longer afford to overlook. Warren To learn more about this important topic, check out this article by Dalrymple, whose daughter has autism. It highlights important issues all churches – not just those in the SBC – need to face. Christina We normally don't report about ourselves, but our MinistryWatch database has hit a milestone. Warren We'll soon be looking for another name for the MinistryWatch 1000 database, because just passed the 1500 mark, representing $55 billion in annual revenue. We hope to have 2000 ministries in the database by the end of the year. If you don't use “The Database,” as we call it, check it out here. Christina We have a story that is adjacent to our database. Warren MinistryWatch rates a ministry's efficiency and transparency, but rating a ministry's effectiveness has been an elusive measure for us and for others. We can measure how much a ministry spends on fundraising, but how can you really measure whether a discipleship ministry causes people to grow spiritually? Or whether an evangelism ministry who claims people made “decisions” for Christ are following up, and that those people are still following Christ a year or a decade later? Coming up with ways to measure ministry effectiveness is sort of the “Holy Grail” for people in my business. Christina I'm guessing that's why you were fascinated by news from World Vision that they were making the attempt to create such a measurement. Warren They are calling it the “Hope and Love Measure,” and they claim it is the first “validated tool to quantify how children experience God's love.” I must confess that I remain apprehensive, but fascinated. You can read more about that new tool here. And stay tuned: I'm interviewing World Vision President Edgar Sandoval later this week, and we'll take a deeper dive into this tool in a future episode of the MinistryWatch podcast. Christina Among the bigger news stories of the week was Pope Leo's new encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas last week. Warren He made the announcement surrounded by AI experts, including Anthropic co-founder Chris Olah. My friends at AXIS, who I often turn to for succinct translations of cultural events through a biblical lens, said, “The pope spoke of the need to ‘disarm' artificial intelligence so it might become a tool to promote the common good. He insisted that, although the Church won't always have ‘technical answers,' it does bring the wisdom that ‘every person is unique and irreplaceable, a free and intelligent subject with a conscience, capable of seeking God, serving one another, caring for our common home.' His call was for AI to be developed in such a way that these human realities are served, instead of being displaced. And yes, at one point, he did quote Gandalf.” For the full (42,000-word) text, click here. Christina Warren, we need to wrap things up here. Any final thoughts before we go? Warren I was in Knoxville last week attending an event hosted by my former colleagues and good friends at The Colson Center for Christian Worldview. I was able to connect with MinistryWatch readers and listeners. I'll be in Denver and Colorado Springs in next week. Let me know if you would like to join me for lunch. My email is wsmith@ministrywatch.com. Christina That brings to a close this EXTRA episode of the podcast. The producer for today's program is Jeff McIntosh. Until next time, may God bless you.

This is the first time in 18 years that Christoph Hilligen sees a possibility to radically change the way NGOs operate.As the CEO of World Vision Germany, he's already using AI to launch emergency appeals in HOURS and build personalized donor journeys. One of the most fascinating examples? His team uses predictive models to flag which donors may be at risk of canceling, so they can step in earlier and build stronger relationships.AI is definitely no longer optional, and the nonprofits who move faster, personalize better, and use their data to guide decisions will raise more and create more impact without risking falling behind. This is exactly the kind of case study I could have talked about with Christoph forever!Resources & LinksConnect with Christoph on LinkedIn and learn more about World Vision Germany on their website.Bloomerang is the proud presenter of Missions to Movements. See how one team surpassed a $1M match and raised $2.25M for their mission with Penny, Bloomerang's AI-powered fundraising strategist. Learn more at bloomerang.com.The Monthly Giving Builder: Generate your comprehensive monthly giving plan and build your program step by step - with a guided companion working alongside you from start to finish. Let's Connect!Send a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn and let us know what you think of the show!My book, The Monthly Giving Mastermind, is here! Grab a copy here and learn my framework to build, grow, and sustain subscriptions for good.Want to book Dana as a speaker for your event? Click here!

Is there a conversation that happened in your life that is constantly living in your head rent free? From a listener who still remembers a mortifying encounter with a World Vision employee to another who recalls a cringe-worthy moment at a dinner party, these stories will make you squirm!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Gould from World Vision brings a message about how small things offered faithfully can become part of something much bigger. There is an invitation to lean in and listen to what God is saying.  Matt explains the opportunity to be involved in a new World Vision project in Malangali, Tanzania.

On this week's episode, we talk about going no contact with people and how it's becoming a first choice for younger generations. We also talk about using music to calm anxiety and some of the science behind it. And lastly, we talk about the band The Newsboys – the controversy surrounding them and the recent lawsuit. Watch this episode and join in on the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok!A Majority of Gen Z Has Gone ‘No Contact' With a Friend or Family Memberhttps://relevantmagazine.com/life5/wellness/mentalhealth/a-majority-of-gen-z-has-cut-off-a-friend-or-family-member-in-the-past-year/?_gl=1*1ercdp5*_up*MQ..*_ga*NzIzNTc4MDAxLjE3Nzc1NjE3MzY.*_ga_SWPHJZTR1W*czE3Nzc1NjE3MzMkbzEkZzEkdDE3Nzc1NjE3MzQkajU5JGwwJGgw*_ga_YM1EPRVY8G*czE3Nzc1NjE3MzQkbzEkZzAkdDE3Nzc1NjE3MzQkajYwJGwwJGgwCan 36 minutes of specially tuned music 'reset' an anxious brain?https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/36-minutes-specially-tuned-music-auditory-beats-reset-anxiety-brainNewsboys co-founder sues Julie Roys, World Vision and rival Christian concert promotershttps://religionnews.com/2026/04/29/newsboys-co-founder-sues-julie-roys-world-vision-and-rival-promoters/

Every leader eventually encounters disruption—moments that challenge assumptions, redirect plans, and test resilience. In this episode, GLN President and CEO David Ashcraft talks with Edgar Sandoval, President and CEO of World Vision, about navigating what David calls "leadership hijacks": unexpected events that reshape both leadership and life. Edgar shares his journey from immigrating to the United States as a teenager with little money and no English skills, to leading one of the world's largest Christian humanitarian organizations. Along the way, he reflects on lessons learned through personal hardship, raising children with special needs, leaving a successful corporate career at Procter & Gamble, and leading World Vision through COVID and global uncertainty. This conversation explores how leaders can remain grounded during disruption, communicate hope without ignoring reality, and create healthy organizational cultures that help people thrive even in difficult seasons.

Are you ready to meet God where He has placed you to discover more about finding joy in generosity?  In this episode, Jeff and Edgar discuss:  From $50 in your pocket to business success. Creating hope at home and prosperity where people live. Joy in generosity. Welcoming the ideas of your team members and partners in ministry.    Key Takeaways:  Everyone needs someone to believe in them. Don't think of your non-profit as “non-profit”. Think of it as for-impact. What is the impact that the business is having? One way of generosity and engagement with an organization is not a one-size-fits-all. Everyone involved has different needs, strengths, and abilities to have an impact. Transformation is a blessing that travels both ways when you are living with generosity and joy.    "There are so many similarities between corporate and this type of ministry; we develop business plans, we have strategies, we have goals, we have metrics, and we can show the impact of their dollars. And so depending on how God has wired you, and depending on where you get your joy from your generosity, we're ready to meet you there." —  Edgar Sandoval, Sr.   About Edgar Sandoval, Sr.: Edgar was born in Los Angeles but grew up in Latin America. When he was 18, family hardship prompted him to return alone to the United States, speaking no English, with only his U.S. passport and $50 in his pocket. After earning degrees in industrial engineering and sociology from Rutgers University and an MBA from the Wharton School, Edgar was recruited by Procter & Gamble. A highlight of his 20-year P&G career was directing the creation and launch of the internationally acclaimed #LikeAGirl campaign, which dramatically transformed the popular perception of the phrase. In 2015, Edgar joined World Vision as chief operating officer in response to a clear calling he and his wife, Leiza, felt to the organization's ministry. After stepping into the role of president and CEO in 2018, Edgar led the launch of Chosen®, World Vision's invitation to child sponsorship that puts the power to choose in a child's hands — flipping the script on a 70-year-old industry and garnering national recognition for innovation and impact. Under his leadership, World Vision has seen five consecutive years of record-breaking operating revenue– contributing to the organization's goal of equipping and empowering more people than ever to step out of poverty into fuller lives. In addition, the organization has received the highest possible financial accountability ratings from top watchdog organizations like Charity Navigator and the Better Business Bureau. Edgar cherishes his faith in Jesus and his family above all. His wife, Leiza, is a former teacher who was born and raised in Puerto Rico. The Sandovals live near Seattle, Washington, and they have four children, including two daughters with special needs. Edgar's understanding of the potential of every child, instilled in him through his experience raising his daughters, drives his dedication to World Vision's mission of empowering the world's most vulnerable children to take hold of their futures.   Connect with Edgar Sandoval, Sr.:  Website: https://www.worldvision.org/ Instagram: @WorldVisionUSA and @EdgarSandovalSr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edgarasandovalsr/ & https://www.linkedin.com/company/worldvisionusa    Connect with Jeff Thomas:  Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/ Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/ Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up Email: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

Richard A, MansfieldPastor Rusty Funk with World Vision

Richard A. MansfieldPastor Rusty Funk with World Vision for Zambia Trip

On today's program, Newsboys co-founder Wes Campbell and the band's musicians are suing multiple defendants for defamation related to stories about former lead singer Michael Tait. Defendants include World Vision, MercyMe, and reporter Julie Roys. We'll have details. Plus, police uncovered a multi-year fraud scheme that siphoned more than $3.8 million from a church in New York. We look at lessons churches can take away from this case. And, a new report shows that church attendance is up for the first time in decades. The growth is not enough to erase earlier declines—but it is noteworthy. We'll take a look. But first, another vendor is suing Benny Hinn Ministries for unpaid bills. For years, Benny Hinn Ministries has struggled to pay its debts. Now, another one of its creditors has taken legal action. The producer for today's program is Jeff McIntosh. We get database and other technical support from Stephen DuBarry, Rod Pitzer, and Casey Sudduth. Writers who contributed to today's program include Tony Mator, Kim Roberts, Jessica Eturralde, Stacey Horton, Erik Tryggestad, Bob Smietana, and Makella Knowles. A special thanks to The Christian Chronicle for contributing material for this week's podcast.

Top headlines for Thursday, April 30, 2026Newsboys and owner Wes Campbell file a federal lawsuit accusing MercyMe, major concert promoters, World Vision and media outlets of a coordinated effort to drive the band out of Christian touring; Christian advocates warn of a worsening humanitarian crisis in Iran; Nick Vujicic debunks viral death and cancer rumors; and the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously sides with a New Jersey pro-life ministry challenging a demand for donor records. Plus, Jimmy Kimmel faces backlash over a joke about President Donald Trump, a former Missouri church employee is accused of embezzling more than $16,000, and a new report finds U.S. church attendance has climbed to its highest level since the COVID-19 shutdowns.00:11 Newsboys, owner sue MercyMe, concert promoters and media outlets01:03 Christians urge international action over crisis in Iran01:58 Nick Vujicic debunks viral death, cancer rumors02:43  SCOTUS sides with pro-life group suing NJ over donor records03:31 Jimmy Kimmel under fire: NRB calls for FCC probe after Trump04:19 Church employee accused of embezzling over $16K in checks05:14 Median worship attendance highest since COVID lockdowns: reportSubscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsNewsboys, owner sue MercyMe, concert promoters and media outlets | EntertainmentChristians urge international action over crisis in Iran | WorldNick Vujicic debunks viral death, cancer rumors | U.S.SCOTUS sides with pro-life group suing NJ over donor records | PoliticsJimmy Kimmel under fire: NRB calls for FCC probe after Trump joke Church employee accused of embezzling over $16K in checks | U.S.Median worship attendance highest since COVID lockdowns: report | Church & Ministries

Richard A. Mansfield &Pastor Rusty Funk With World Vision for Zambia

Richard A. MansfieldInvitation to Sponsor a Child ink Zambia

What if everything you've been chasing is already one relationship away? In this episode, Dr. Froswa' Booker-Drew, PhD, shares how over 30 years of community work across Dallas, Texas and the nation shaped her into one of the most sought-after voices on social capital, relational leadership, and community development. As President and CEO of Soulstice Consultancy, she helps health systems, philanthropic organizations, and institutional leaders connect more deeply with the communities they serve. Froswa' didn't stumble into this work. She built it, role by role, relationship by relationship, from the State Fair of Texas to World Vision US programs to keynote stages at the United Nations and the US State Department. And at the center of it all is a conviction she returns to again and again: relationships are currency, and the right ones change everything. She shares the story of the man who hired her while she was visibly pregnant and on the verge of bed rest, kept her job for months, and became one of the most formative figures of her career.   [00:03:40] What She Does and Who She Serves Runs three buckets of work: community engagement strategy, organizational culture and internal social capital, and executive coaching Serves health systems, large institutional organizations, and philanthropic groups Has been doing this work since 1995 and returned to full-time consulting four years ago Rooted in a spiritual belief system, her work always connects leaders to purpose before strategy [00:07:20] What Inspires Her: Watching Organizations Finally Get It Loves the moment organizations shift their strategy and start hitting targets they couldn't reach before Does GIS mapping to help clients identify communities they hadn't thought to connect with Helped design a workforce program for a health system where participants now graduate, get livable wage jobs, and support their families The ripple effect of her work reaches people she may never meet, and that drives her every day [00:09:20] Client Impact: Doubling and Tripling Nonprofit Budgets Worked with organizations connecting into rural and urban communities where they previously couldn't gain participation After a year of training and strategy work, those organizations hit their participation targets Helped design a support services ecosystem around a workforce program, connecting nonprofits to grant writers and partners Several of those nonprofits went on to double or triple their budgets and scale their staffing and infrastructure [00:12:00] Making Money and Doing Good Are Not Mutually Exclusive Pushes back on the idea that profit and community impact are in tension Believes generosity and thriving business can coexist, pointing to the biblical model of Boaz as an example Giving is not just financial; time, talent, and testimony are all resources to steward You can make your community better, profit, take care of your family, and help others all at the same time [00:15:40] The Relationship That Changed Everything: Dr. Terry Flowers Met Dr. Flowers while pregnant and interviewing for a role, after another interview was shut down the moment she disclosed her pregnancy Dr. Flowers offered her the job knowing she was pregnant, then held the position for her through months of bed rest At St. Philip's School and Community Center, she learned program development, budget management, relationship building, and community strategy He gave her one instruction whenever she brought a new idea: figure it out and make it happen [00:17:40] A Mentor Who Never Left Left St. Philip's in 2005 but Dr. Flowers remains in her life as a mentor to this day A former student painted her portrait, which now hangs on the wall at the school His daughters are still in her life; she had dinner with one of them just recently She credits his investment of time and wisdom as the foundation for everything she does now [00:20:20] Paying It Forward: The Story of Misha Met a young woman named Misha at a speaking event in Dallas and committed to being accessible, because she remembered being shut out early in her own career Brought Misha on as a volunteer, hired her, and took her along to World Vision and then the State Fair of Texas Misha eventually became a VP and hired Froswa' as a consultant, then brought her into a new project she had been building for years That morning, Misha was texting her about an upcoming event, still leaning on her wisdom and knowledge [00:23:20] Relationships Are Currency Tells entrepreneurs directly: you don't have a money problem, you have a relationship problem The right relationships give access to everything you need Real networking is not passing out cards; it is thinking about how to serve people well In an AI-driven world, relationships and trust are the most durable currencies anyone can build   KEY QUOTES "You don't have a money problem. You have a relationship problem. You get the right relationships, you'll get access to what you need." — Dr. Froswa' Booker-Drew "Anything that you want is usually connected to people. So build relationships and love people well." — Dr. Froswa' Booker-Drew CONNECT WITH DR. FROSWA' BOOKER-DREW

In the near future, artificial intelligence could do the thinking, and a robotic combination of human and machine do the lifting. But it's a potentially dystopic scenario – the poor, the weak, and those who simply believe in humanity as nature intended could be abandoned. These are just some of major ethical challenges posed by so-called transhumanism. Professor JASON EBERL is a bioethicist at St Louis University in Missouri. On the 8th of April, he'll deliver the annual lecture to the Plunkett Centre for Ethics in Sydney. Each Easter, we bring you stories from places where war and other disasters can try people's faith but where, despite great despair, their religious beliefs survive. ASUNTHA CHARLES has worked with the faith-based aid organisation World Vision in Afghanistan under the Taliban and Cox's Bazaar in Bangladesh, where 1.1 million Rohingya Muslims fled the military regime in Myanmar/Burma. She was in Australia recently with the Micah Women's Network.Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has backed down after the Vatican and the governments of France, Italy and even the United States protested a decision to block the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pizzaballa, from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. After Israel's president Isaac Herzog intervened, Netanyahu said the cardinal would have access to all holy sites this Easter.A Sydney bishop is set to take up a top Vatican job. Pope Leo has announced Bishop Anthony Randazzo will become the new Prefect of the Dicastery for Legislative Texts, meaning he'll be responsible for interpreting and applying church law throughout the Catholic world. He'll become the most senior Australian cleric in the Vatican since the late George Pell, who held was Prefect for the economy.And finally, the pope had some pointed words for the residents of the world's wealthiest state. In a day-long visit to Monaco, where one in three people are millionaires, Leo condemned the “idolatry of power and money” and reminded them Jesus was “an advocate” for the poor and outcast.

Each Easter, we bring you stories from places where war and other disasters can try people's faith but where, despite great despair, their religious beliefs survive.ASUNTHA CHARLES has worked with the faith-based aid organisation World Vision in Afghanistan under the Taliban and Cox's Bazaar in Bangladesh, where 1.1 million Rohingya Muslims fled the military regime in Myanmar/Burma. She was in Australia recently with the Micah Women's Network.GUEST: Ms. Asuntha Charles is National Director for World Vision Solomon Islands and World Vision International

Episode 202 - Shooting Truth: International Documentary Filmmaking - with Craig D. Forrest This interview is also published in video format. You can watch it here: https://youtu.be/tCH65oYvzTEIn this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, Matt Chastain welcomes award-winning documentary filmmaker Dr. Craig D. Forrest to discuss his career spanning 250+ overseas assignments across 161 countries and six continents for major TV /news outlets and faith-based groups. Forrest contrasts common Christian media topics with the darker realities he has filmed, including voodoo, demonic oppression, sex trafficking, war, famine, and terrorism. Craig worked at PTL and INSP, lived in Belgium as a missionary, sharpened live TV skills at Trinity Broadcasting Network, and gained “film school” experience traveling worldwide for World Vision.The conversation covers documentary vs. narrative storytelling, today's accessibility via smartphones, his book “Night Train to Cairo,” and practical ways to live out faith in secular productions through prayer, Scripture, and Christian community. This engaging conversation provides insightful reflections on how filmmakers can navigate the crossroads of faith and media, while maintaining an uncompromised creative vision.Highlights Include:● Why Tell the Hard Stories● Craig's Early Beginnings and Career● World Vision and Going Global● Old School Cameras and Editing● Voodoo, Haiti, and Spiritual Warfare● Living With Cultural Divide● Documentary Versus Narrative● Shoot With Your Phone● Spielberg - Shoot What You Want to Watch● Marvel Studio's Stan Lee● Faith on Secular SetsBio:Award-winning documentary filmmaker, Craig D. Forrest, has traveled on-location to 161 countries and 6 continents producing, directing & shooting projects for leading TV networks & cable channels, plus numerous humanitarian and faith-based groups.With over 250+ overseas assignments he has covered subjects as diverse as voodoo, Santeria, tribal warfare, sex trafficking, Islamic terrorism, famine, poverty, war zones, politics, sports, new age cults, demonic possession & the supernatural.email: craigdforrest@gmail.comweb: CraigForrest.comInstagram = @craigdforresttwitter: @craigdforrestthreads: @craigdforrestbooks: https://www.craigforrest.com/booksEdited by Wally De La FuenteThe Faith & Family Filmmakers podcast helps filmmakers who share a Christian worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. Releasing new episodes every week, we interview experts from varying fields of filmmaking; from screenwriters, actors, directors, and producers, to film scorers, talent agents, and distributors.If you would like to support the production of this podcast, you can do so at https://www.faffpodcast.com/support Get Email Notifications: https://faffpodcast.com/emailEnter the Faith & Family Filmmakers Awards festival: https://filmfreeway.com/FAFFawardsFAFF Association Weekly Zoom Meetups for Filmmakers: https://www.faffassociation.com/eventsJaclyn's Book - In the Beginning, Middle and End: A Screenwriter's Observations of LIfe, Character, and God: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9R7XS9VProduced by Geoffrey Whitt for Faith and Family Filmmakers Association https://www.faffassociation.com/Faith and Family Filmmakers Association is sponsored by Rediscover Television https://www.rediscoverfamily.tv/ Copyright 2026 Ivan Ann Production

What if the key to ending poverty was rooted in empowering families to transform their own futures? Tune in for Andie Ewing, Chief Operating Officer, and Deborah Johns, Chief Growth Officer at Unbound, who partners with families living in poverty worldwide, empowering them to become self-sufficient and fulfill their desired potential.Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comAs Chief Operating Officer, Andie Ewing manages Unbound's daily operations, driving operational excellence and boosting organization-wide productivity. She leads the design and implementation of innovative strategies that improve stakeholder satisfaction, loyalty and engagement, ensuring that all interactions with members of the Unbound community result in exceptional experiences that ultimately ensure the sustainability of Unbound's mission.Deborah Johns serves as Unbound's first Chief Growth Officer. With almost two decades of experience in international development, Deborah leads the organization's work in philanthropy, outreach, marketing, communications and public relations.Driven by a passion to break the cycle of poverty, Deborah joined Unbound in April 2024. She has an extensive background in philanthropy and worked for a variety of organizations focused on serving vulnerable and marginalized individuals, including World Vision and Project C.U.R.E. She has traveled extensively internationally and believes in empowering individuals to become catalysts for change in their families and communities.https://www.unbound.orgTo learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com 

The Fortified Life Podcast with Jason DavisEpisode 226 |Guest: Steve Woodworth – Marketing, Management, and Organizational Development ExpertShow Theme: Developing a dependency on Jesus in the marketplace—because from the boardroom to the bathroom, God is with you!Guest IntroductionSteve Woodworth brings over 40 years of expertise in advancing Christian organizations through marketing, management, and organizational development.Former leader at World Vision, overseeing a decade of double-digit growthSteve co-founded and leads Masterworks, serving hundreds of Christian organizations.Board volunteer, industry convener, CEO advisorAuthor of Lost in Transition: Lessons from the Most Disastrous and Successful Ministry SuccessionsKey Topics & HighlightsSteve's Professional JourneyRadical conversion to Christianity led to a desire to engage in missionary work.Early career at World Vision, rising from data analytics to senior leadership.Steered World Vision through remarkable growthCo-founded the Masterworks agency to help Christian organizations achieve their missionsBook Focus: Lost in TransitionExplores both successful and disastrous leadership transitions in ministries and nonprofitsMotivated by seeing many failed successions and the pain they caused leaders and organizations.Principles in the book help prevent disasters and create healthy, honoring transitions.Worst-Case Scenario in SuccessionLeaders pushed out or dishonored, losing trust with donors and staff.Lack of celebration and poor communication can cause sharp declines in donations and morale.One example: A CEO with an eight-year plan was forced out early, leading to significant setbacks for the organization and its finances.Best-Case Scenario in SuccessionThe outgoing leader is honored and included in succession planning.Successor is a strong culture fit, and overlap provides continuity.Example: World Vision's transition from Rich Stearns to Edgar Sandoval, with collaboration, respect, and discernmentExample: Trueface's founder mentoring and supporting his successor, then returning to serve new opportunitiesDangers of Founders OverstayingFounders unwilling to let go can hinder organizational growth and succession, sometimes cycling through multiple potential successors.Steve's personal experience: Gradual transition and willingness to let the new CEO lead, maintaining a respectful, supportive relationshipSo, what makes transitions work? Here are the key conditions for a successful handoff:Friendship and an ongoing relationship between predecessor and successor help ease the transition.Boards should include outgoing leaders and senior staff in the hiring process and bathe the process in prayer.Hiring from within increases success rates; mentoring multiple candidates is wise.Practical Takeaways for OrganizationsStart succession planning years in advance.Prioritize culture fit and internal candidates when possible.Foster humility, respect, and communication among all partiesBoards must recognize their own limitations and seek input from those who know the organization best.Prayerful discernment is critical at every stage.Steve Woodworth's BookLost in Transition: Lessons from the Most Disastrous and Successful Ministry SuccessionsAvailable from: Kingdom Life Publishers and Amazon (Kindle version)Connect with Steve WoodworthMasterworks AgencyBook details and contact via Kingdom Life PublishersAdditional ResourcesPodcast Website: fortifiedlifepodcast.comHost's Book: Fortify: Being Rooted in God's Plan for Work and Business by Jason Davis (Available on Amazon)Closing EncouragementDon't compartmentalize your faith. From the boardroom to the bathroom, God is with you!Listen & Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyiHeartRadioYouTube (@ The Fortified Life)

Episode spécial. Le récent bombardement d'une école en Iran a montré, une fois de plus, que les enfants n'étaient pas épargnés par les conflits. A l'occasion de la quatrième édition du Podcasthon, dans «La Story», le podcast d'actualité des «Echos», Clara Grouzis a invité l'ONG World Vision France, qui s'engage pour la protection des enfants dans le monde.Le Podcasthon, qui regroupe cette année 25000 participants dans 65 pays différents, encourage les podcasts à dédier un épisode à une association caritative afin de sensibiliser le public à des causes majeures. Orchestré par l'association Altruwe à l'initiative de Yves Delnatte et Jérémie Mani, le Podcasthon est un événement à but non lucratif qui se déroule du 14 au 21 mars et auquel tout podcast peut participer en s'inscrivant.« La Story » est un podcast des « Echos » présenté par Clara Grouzis. Cet épisode a été enregistré en mars 2026. Rédaction en chef : Clémence Lemaistre. Invitées : Miriam Mbembé (directrice des opérations de World Vision France au Kenya), Camille Romain des Boscs (directrice générale de World Vision France) et Amandine Chaignot (cheffe cuisinière). Réalisation : Willy Ganne. Traduction : Raphaële Laurent. Chargée de production et d'édition : Clara Grouzis. Musique : Théo Boulenger. Identité graphique : Upian. Photo : Hindustan Times/SIPA. Sons : RTBF, 1jour 1 actu (Instagram), FranceTV.Retrouvez l'essentiel de l'actualité économique grâce à notre offre d'abonnement Access : abonnement.lesechos.fr Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Greetings Glocal Citizens! This week in our continuing Women's Herstory Month series, we're in another new country--from southern Africa last week we're landing in Scandinavia on our first trip to Norway via Sudan, Zambia, The Philippines, Netherlands, Ghana and South Africa--all places my guest this week has called home. Sarah Osman is a cognitive psychologist, global development specialist, and social entrepreneur with twenty years of experience across Europe, Africa, and Asia. Born in Khartoum, Sudan, and shaped by a life lived across multiple continents, she has built her career at the intersection of applied behavioral science and international development, helping major organizations translate insights about human decision-making into programs that create lasting social change. As the founder of Osman Advisory Services, Sarah has worked with international organizations such as the Council of Europe, World Vision, and the Inter-Parliamentary Union on some of the most complex behavioral challenges in global development. In 2024, she founded Ela, a membership community for women of color building their own consulting practices. Ela is grounded in the conviction that structural inequity in the consulting sector cannot be solved by individual effort alone: it requires community, peer accountability, and the kind of behavioral design thinking that Sarah has spent two decades applying in the field. Ela members are already experiencing tangible transformation in how they position themselves and grow with confidence. Sarah is currently building a new platform for Africa-focused professionals who want to harness the power of behavioral and consumer insights in their work and sector. Currently based in Oslo, Sarah is a true ‘glocal' citizen: Sudanese by heritage, Pan-African by spirit, European by dwelling, and wholly at home in the space between local realities and global systems. Where to find Sarah and her resource offerings? osmanadvisoryservices.com Join the Ela Membership Sign up to the Pattern Recognition Newsletter On LinkedIn On YouTube What's Sarah reading? Credit Alert by Ayo Akinola We Are Not Consumers by Louis Seeco What's Sarah listening to? The Department Podcast Other topics of interest: Perspectives on Black Identity in Norway Curious about “Delulu” thinking? Manal Sayid of Sayid ConsultingSpecial Guest: Sarah Osman.

CHRISTINA Hello, everyone, I'm Christina Darnell, the managing editor of MinistryWatch, and today we're inaugurating a new feature here on the MinistryWatch podcast. Here's Warren Smith, the President of MinistryWatch, to explain. WARREN That's right, Christina. For the past couple of years, I've been writing a column called “Signs and Wonders.” “Signs and Wonders” is a column that shares thoughts on news items that either do not rise to the level of a news story for MinistryWatch or are slightly (even significantly) outside of our normal charity and philanthropy “beat.” My goal with the column was to be punchy, opinionated, and not to worry much about being slightly off brand. CHRISTINA And that approach has worked. Your “Signs and Wonders” column is often among our top ten stories of the week. WARREN So, after talking with you about that, we decided to do this audio version of the column. We won't be posting this on the website. After all, the “Signs and Wonders” column itself is already there, but we will be dropping this into the podcast feed each week, and we hope you enjoy it. CHRISTINA So what's up first? WARREN This week, the National Religious Broadcasters became the Pro-War Religious Broadcasters. It is not clear to me why the National Religious Broadcasters felt a need to issue a statement in support of Trump’s War this morning, but it did. I will not reprint it here. You can find it online if you are so inclined. CHRISTINA But it appears that the NRB might have outkicked its coverage, as they say in football. WARREN That's right. The Associated Press reports this week that even among the president's hardcore media supporters there is division. It will be interesting to see of MAGA media faithful remain…well…faithful. As up Wednesday, the American death toll is up to six people. The total death toll has topped 800. CHRISTINA We don't cover a lot of international news here at MinistryWatch, but you wanted to highlight the worsening situation in Nigeria. WARREN The situation in Nigeria is not getting as much attention in the U.S. as it deserves. Islamic radicals are trying to impose Sharia law to a large swath of the country, and local residents are resisting. What is happening in Nigeria could erupt into a larger conflict. CHRISTINA Nigeria has more than 230 million people, with Christians making up 40% of the population. WARREN If what is happening in Nigeria explodes into a full-blown religious war, the consequences could be devastating. More than a dozen Christian ministries, including Cru, Samaritan's Purse, Compassion International, World Vision, and SIM International have a presence in the country. CHRISTINA Closer to home, you've turned your attention to Christian romance novels. WARREN I was interested in and mildly frustrated by an article in Christianity Today about Christian romance writer Jeannette Oke. The 91-year-old author has sold more than 30 million copies of her soapy, sentimental books. CHRISTINA Several of them have been turned into Hallmark movies. WARREN I was interested because the story was well-written and fact filled. I was frustrated because the story failed to note that the romance genre has killed serious fiction in this country. Some reports say romance novels account for 30 percent of adult fiction sales. Maybe I'm just getting old and crotchety, but — in my view — “Christian Romance Novel” is an oxymoron. The sentimentality of a “romance novel” are in active war against the realism of true Christian fiction. Can you imagine a Christian publisher today bringing out Flannery O'Connor or Wendell Berry or Walker Percy? CHRISTINA Warren, let's pivot and talk about a controversy involving the beloved Minneapolis preacher and ministry leader John Piper. WARREN He stirred social media last week by tweeting a Bible verse. That Bible verse is Leviticus 19:34. “You shall treat the stranger who sojourns with you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God.” CHRISTINA But what seemed to generate the controversy was a one line comment he added. WARREN He then added this comment: “Christians know the miserable bondage we were all in.” CHRISTINA The post has (so far) gotten 1.9 million views and about 2000 comments. So why do you think the tweet got so much attention? WARREN The tweet is controversial because our current immigration policy is polarizing. Some of Piper's critics have included Calvary Chapel Chino Hills pastor Jack Hibbs and James Lasher of Charisma Magazine. One of my more perceptive readers, Salvatore Luiso, emailed me that it was “sadly ironic” that Piper is being criticized for taking a Bible verse out of context by people in the charismatic movement who engage in “absurd interpretations of Bible verses taken out of context.” He has a point. CHRISTINA Speaking of the charismatic movement, Paula White-Cain is at it again. WARREN At a conference in Florida called the Unleashed Conference, covered by Christian Leader, she urged attendees last week to give a “sacrificial seed…out of obedience to God, and she tied their giving to spiritual breakthroughs.” CHRISTINA The 2026 Unleashed Conference took place in late February, and featured speakers including former Kansas Governor Sam Brownback and Anglican priest Calvin Robinson. WARREN In other words, people who should have known better than to associate with Paula White-Cain, who was investigated by Sen. Charles Grassley a dozen years ago. CHRISTINA Can you give us a taste of what she said? WARREN Yes, here is a taste of White's message: “How many of you want to be a blessing?” she asked. “Because I'm telling you, there's an anointing of release right now. I want $100,000 to come in. I want $100,000. There are ten people that could give $10,000. There's a hundred people that could give $1,000. Get a check, make it payable to Paula White Ministries,” said White-Cain. “If you say, ‘I don't have it,' give a $100. Bring up a sacrificial seed.” To which I can only add: Stay as far away as possible from this charlatan's theology. CHRISTINA Warren, I've noticed in your social media feeds you often remember fallen military heroes. And this week you are remembering John Chapman. Who was he? WARREN John Chapman died in combat on this date in 2002. He was the first Airman awarded the Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War. If you don't know about him, check out this article. I highly recommend taking some time with it. It is the powerful story of a true American hero. And, I might add, the battle which cost him his life and for which he got the Medal of Honor, was captured on video by a drone that was flying over the battle to provide support. The video can be found on social media and it is done tastefully. It's not graphic. And I recommend finding it and getting a more immersive understanding of this hero's story. I should add that Chapman was a husband, father, and a committed Christian as well. CHRISTINA Any closing thoughts? WARREN I have some travel coming up in the next couple of months, and I would love to see you. I will be in Los Angeles in April and Dallas in May. I will be doing reader lunches in both cities. Let me know if you would like to join us. My email is wsmith@ministrywatch.com. CHRISTINA The producer for today's program is Jeff McIntosh. I'm Christina Darnell, with my co-host Warren Smith. Until next time, may God bless you.

Let Stewart talk you into the light of God's love for all, whether they have lots of money or very little. He has stories to help us to get to grips with how different God's Kingdom is from our world. Join the adventure as Stewart tells us the joy he found in a Rwandan home, the contentment of his childhood (with very little money) and the heroes who are breaking free of their debt. Stewart McCulloch leads Christians Against Poverty (CAP) and he is passionate to help us talk about poverty, injustice and the stories of the many who are living it. A third of the UK are severely stressed about their finances and 4 million of our children are living in poverty. As a special bonus, hear about the origin of the grand old Duke of York's march up a hill!We are here to make your difficult conversations a little easier and this one is another belter! At CAP, Stewart champions a collective, church-based movement, a clear response to the UK's deepening poverty crisis. This combines with his personal passion to free people from debt and see transformed lives as a result. Previously, he headed an international insurance business before moving to Christian charities like World Vision and Stewardship, as part of his wish to integrate his faith and work.Support the show

Religious organizations and their employees fall into a murky and often-overlooked area of labor and employment law. Guests James “Jim” Paul and Michael Subit practice in employment and labor law and are versed in the world of religious employers and their workers.  Title VII of the Civil Rights Act carves out some interesting exemptions in employment law regarding religion-based businesses, but some recent court rulings seem to conflict with each other. Paul and Subit join host Matt Greer to delve into what constitutes a “religious employer” and where religious beliefs and practices challenge existing employment laws. A recent appeals court ruling spells out nine questions regarding religion-based retailers, religious hospitals, and other businesses. Is it created for profit? Does it make a secular product? Do articles of incorporation state a religious purpose? All of these considerations may matter. This issue goes way beyond practicing a religion. Consider same sex marriage, certain behaviors, and reproductive rights. Hear how quickly employer and employee rights can conflict. Is a Supreme Court showdown on the horizon?  Mentioned in This Episode: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, EEOC “Ninth Circuit Rules in Favor of Employers in Two Recent Religious Discrimination Cases,” New York University School of Law “LeBoon v. Lancaster Jewish Community Center Association,” U.S. Third Circuit Court “McMahon v. World Vision,” Ninth Circuit Court “Union Gospel Mission of Yakima Washington v. Brown,” U.S. Ninth Circuit Court “Conway v. Mercy Hospital St. Louis,” Justia.com The ABA Labor and Employment Law Section 2026 Annual Conference is scheduled for Nov. 4-7, 2026 in Washington, DC  ABA Labor and Employment Law Section Subscribe to ABA Labor and Employment Law Podcast: https://play.megaphone.fm/jzfpgfsst3wnyevnhvs9cq Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The continuous challenge of balancing advocacy, fundraising, and programs is a fundamental tension for leaders in the international development sector. Douglas Nelson explores this dynamic with Allison Alley, President and CEO of World Vision Canada, who oversees efforts to support the world's most vulnerable children. Allison shares her unique perspective on leading through seismic shifts in the sector, detailing World Vision's holistic and child-focused approach that encompasses emergency relief, long-term development, and critical advocacy work. She discusses her “bridge year” strategy to ensure the organization remains centered, clear, and cohesive, and reveals how fostering an attentive, “non-anxious presence” guides her leadership and commitment to continuous, incremental improvement.

What if feeling like you only had a stick on the battlefield was the moment God showed you the sword? In this episode, Francis Piché shares his declaration: to create the best men's group in the world for conscious men who want to establish something beyond their own life. The Knight Club isn't just about mission, it's about working on that mission together with brothers who share the heroic code (humility, excellence, respect, optimism, integrity, and courage). His vision? Chapters around the world where men can travel to Paris, London, Barcelona, or Sydney and know they'll connect with people like them who they can do life and business with. Francis was inspired by a recent trip to Scotland where he felt deeply connected to the knighthood and brotherhood, realizing this is his next chapter. He reveals the dark night in Orange County when he felt so powerless that ending it all seemed like the only option. Financial debt, feeling worthless in a place full of luxury cars, unable to even talk to a woman because his self-esteem was on the floor. After rejecting his friend's money in anger, he told his brother Jason he felt like all he had on the battlefield was a stick, not even a sword. That conversation saved his life. Later, Francis asked for the photo of the bright star he'd seen that night. The star's name? Sisaph, which means "the sword of the giant." God had the story for him all along. Francis also shares how his sales mentor Bob Smith told him after selling his entire year's quota in six months: "What do you mean 150%? Your goal is 200%. That's how successful people think."   [00:07:06] The Knight Club Declaration Declaration: Create the best men's group in the world for conscious men, men of faith Men who want to establish something beyond their own life, creating a legacy Rising together in ups and downs, working on mission together Differentiator: Not only thinking about mission, working on it with Thinking Into Results program [00:08:40] The Vision: Chapters Around the World Vision inspired by recent Scotland trip, felt connected to knighthood and brotherhood Imagine chapters everywhere: Paris, London, Barcelona, Sydney, South America Connect with people like you who share the heroic code Can do life and business with them, have great time traveling [00:09:20] The Heroic Code Humility, excellence, respect, optimism, integrity, and courage All guys in group embody these attributes, you can rely on this Creating retreats for men, sometimes incorporating women together Traveling, connecting great people, business owners, dreamers who want to make difference [00:11:40] Am I Alive While I'm Alive? Best friend died last year out of nowhere at 47 Asked himself: "Am I alive while I'm alive? Am I having a bold life?" Bold means: Brave, Original, Loving, and having Dedication to a cause/mission Purpose of life: be fully alive, being free, helping others, making a difference [00:17:00] The Dark Night in Orange County Two-three years ago, perfect storm: waiting for clients not responsive, deeply in debt Felt not good for own clients, business not showing up, felt powerless and meaningless Saw beautiful woman at hookah bar but too scared to talk, she left in McLaren Friend Simon teased "Be a man, why don't you talk to her?" hitting self-esteem to floor [00:19:20] The Stick on the Battlefield Rejected friend's money with gesture he felt, was rejecting own friend and self "What's the point? Why am I here? I'm not even a man" Only reason didn't consider ending it: didn't want burden of bringing body back to parents Friend Jason had long conversation, wouldn't let him give up [00:21:00] The Sword of the Giant Told Jason: "If I was on battlefield right now, all I have is a stick, not even a sword" After conversation felt reignited, asked for photo of bright star from that night Looked up name of star: Sisaph, which means "the sword of the giant" "God had that story for you. You're the giant, you're the star. Remember this." [00:22:20] The Power of Brotherhood Moment of reawakening the giant within Not just support in bad times, also celebrating good times All have ceilings, all have pressure (next exit, firing employees, etc.) Requires new identity to go to next level [00:24:40] The Godfather's Wisdom At 16, godfather gave birthday card: "Don't choose job for paycheck" "Do what makes your heart come alive, otherwise you'll be poor all your life" Chose multinational job for $55K over $30K small organization that offered travel Was miserable for four years, flames diminished every day [00:26:20] Found the Card 20 Years Later At 36, found the card and realized: "He was right" Associated being successful with getting all that, which is a lie If you have enough of your why and excitement, you'll go through challenges Purpose of living: to be fully enlivened [00:27:20] Bob Smith: The Sales Mentor Week before starting new job at Xerox, fiancée said "I want to cancel the wedding" Three months before wedding, she left next day, "house of cards collapsed" Sales coach Bob Smith at bootcamp helped him recreate himself Bob's lesson: "Seven things to be a successful salesperson... #7 most important: Have fun" [00:29:00] "You Can Do Anything You Want" After bootcamp, thanked Bob for the week Bob put hand on shoulder, piercing eyes: "I've watched you this week" "You can do anything you want in your life. It's just up to you" Gave permission to go for it [00:29:40] Sold Entire Year in Six Months Won rookie of the year, at six months sold whole year's quota Told Bob "My goal now is 150% for President's Club" Bob: "What do you mean 150%? Your goal is 200%. That's how successful people think" Ended at 167% of plan, almost best in entire company, second place [00:37:20] Are You Alive While You're Alive? Friend passed away from running, something burst in heart, died at 47 Life is precious, not just at 65-80, but now Mission: make sure fully playing game, not playing small Other friend with cancer chose date, said: "Never let anyone or anything sway you from who you really are"   KEY QUOTES "The name of the star was Sisaph, which means the sword of the giant. All along, while you're at your lowest point, God had that story for you. You're the giant, you're the star." - Francis Piché "You can do anything you want in your life. It's just up to you." - Bob Smith (to Francis) CONNECT WITH FRANCIS PICHÉ 

On January 1, 2026, Israel banned 37 international humanitarian aid organizations from operating in Gaza. Among those affected were Doctors Without Borders, Save the Children, Oxfam, Caritas, ActionAid, the International Rescue Committee, and World Vision. Bushra Khalidi, Oxfam's policy lead in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, explains the underlying reasons behind Israel's ban and its impact on Gaza's population.

In the final episode of the RELEVANT Podcast Impact Conversations series, we sit down with two influential voices using their platforms to point toward something deeper.First, New England Patriots rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson shares how his faith was shaped long before the NFL spotlight. From a season-ending injury at Ohio State that led him to Jesus to helping spark faith gatherings across campus, Henderson talks about spiritual leadership, obedience over outcomes, and what it looks like to follow Christ inside high-pressure locker rooms. His story is also featured in the new docuseries Redemption, now streaming on Prime Video via The Wonder Project.Then, Lecrae, one of the most influential figures in Christian hip-hop, joins the conversation following the release of his 10th album, Reconstruction. He reflects on misunderstanding, therapy, deconstruction and why he believes Christian hip-hop is entering a new era without categories. Lecrae also opens up about legacy, leadership, and his role as a bridge between faith and culture.This episode is presented by World Vision, a global Christian humanitarian organization working to tackle the root causes of poverty and injustice worldwide.Chapters:01:15 – Why TreVeyon Henderson uses his NFL platform for faith02:01 – Growing up with football as a lifeline04:24 – When faith became real during a season-ending injury06:40 – Sleep paralysis, spiritual warfare and healing through prayer08:28 – Faith leadership inside Ohio State football11:33 – Carrying faith into the NFL locker room12:58 – Spiritual disciplines and the “secret place”16:21 – Why faith is rising among professional athletes18:56 – Why Henderson highlighted persecuted Christians in Nigeria22:45 – Lecrae on why Reconstruction is different24:53 – Transparency vs vulnerability in creative work26:08 – Therapy, confidence and owning your voice29:25 – Why Lecrae chose the word “Reconstruction”30:46 – Leadership, loneliness and stewardship33:01 – The future of Christian hip-hop34:41 – Lecrae on legacy and being a bridge between faith and culture44:17 – How Reconstruction invites people back to faithAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Many leaders build for today. Strategic leaders build for tomorrow.Steve Woodworth is one of those rare leaders who's spent his life focused on legacy—measuring success not just by what happens during his time, but by what's made possible for those who come after.“Did I set the organization up for the next generation to do even more than what we've done in my generation of leadership?”—Steve WoodworthSteve is a longtime leader in faith-based nonprofit marketing and organizational development. From early innovation at World Vision to building Masterworks, he has spent his career helping nonprofits create deep, meaningful, and sustainable impact. Most recently, he is also the author of Lost in Transition: Lessons from the Most Disastrous and Successful Ministry Successions.Today, Steve is navigating a pivotal succession at Masterworks, gradually moving from his position as CEO to an advisory role.In this conversation, he shares:Timeless principles for nonprofit marketing (many of which he learned while running cable TV programs for World Vision in the ‘80s!)How he's navigated a years-long succession process in MasterworksWhy a “toe in the water” testing method is strategic for nonprofitsHow he schedules time for mentorship of his teamSteve is a leader with decades of wisdom to share around leadership and innovation. I (Ted) was honored to hear a portion of that wisdom in this episode.Find links to resources mentioned and key takeaways in the show notes for this episode: www.futurenonprofit.com/steve-woodworth

Two former Bachelor stars. Two very different, but impactful, post-show paths. One episode about what it really looks like to use your platform well.In this new installment of The RELEVANT Podcast: Impact Conversations, Emily Brown and Cameron Strang sit down with Madi Prewett Trout and Ben Higgins to talk about life after reality TV, spiritual growth, calling, purpose, and how to steward influence in a way that actually matters.  First, Emily talks with Madi Prewett Trout, who has spent the last five years immersed in ministry—preaching, writing, podcasting, discipling young women, and building a life rooted deeply in Scripture and the local church. She opens up about spiritual transformation, accountability, confession, motherhood, leadership, and learning to stay true to her convictions even when it's costly.Then Cameron sits down with Ben Higgins, who—after his time on The Bachelor—built Generous Coffee, launched multiple businesses, stepped into a major faith-centered role at iHeartRadio, and wrote a book on connection. Ben shares candidly about anxiety, purpose, fatherhood, entrepreneurship, and using business as a vehicle for generosity and Kingdom impact.If you've ever wondered how to live out your calling, use your platform responsibly, walk in integrity, or navigate fame and faith in a digital age—this episode is rich, honest, and deeply encouraging.Presented by World Vision.Highlights:01:50 — Madi Prewett Trout02:13 — Madi on how her life has changed since The Bachelor04:57 — Moving from motivational speaking to biblical teaching07:11 — How moving and finding a new church shaped her spiritual growth09:57 — How Madi discerns what God is calling her to speak into12:21 — Choosing conviction over comfort16:53 — Breaking secret sin cycles and finding freedom22:14 — Protecting peace and setting boundaries on social media28:23 — Why Madi launched her podcast and how God led the timing33:37 — Learning patience when God says “wait”38:21 — Ben Higgins41:28 — Life/work balance as a new dad43:30 — What Ben does for work now45:49 — How his role at iHeartRadio is expanding into faith initiatives50:39 — Rethinking conferences, creativity, and reaching the disconnected52:29 — Mike Foster's coaching 56:03 — Restaurant ventures, investing and avoiding AI-replaceable spaces59:16 — Why his new book is about connection (not fame)1:02:11 — Feeling like an outsider and the moment everything changed1:04:47 — How vulnerability unexpectedly connected him with millions1:07:21 — Did The Bachelor change him?1:10:06 — A friend's advice that shifted his entire approach to fameAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of our Impact Conversations series, we sit down with Tara-Leigh Cobble, creator of The Bible Recap — one of the most influential Bible-reading podcasts in the world. Tara-Leigh shares how The Bible Recap started, how she built a global Bible-reading community and what she's learned about Scripture, calling and obedience along the way. If you're trying to understand the Bible or want to stay consistent in your Bible reading plan, this conversation is for you.We also feature a bonus interview with Christian financial expert Art Rainer, who breaks down how to approach money, generosity and financial stress from a biblical perspective. If you're looking for Christian financial advice, how to give when money is tight or how to steward your resources well, you'll want to hear this.Presented by World Vision.CHAPTERS:02:37 — Tara-Leigh Cobble: How The Bible Recap Started06:04 — Building the podcast with a $99 mic08:45 — When the calling gets costly10:55 — The story that kept her going14:43 — Leadership, discernment and calling16:49 — Feeling unqualified but called21:09 — Advice for taking your first step23:17 — Bonus Interview: Art Rainer26:13 — Money is a tool, not a goal28:10 — How to be generous when money is tight33:31 — Giving, debt and proportional generosity37:00 — Creative ways to be generous without moneyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of the RELEVANT Podcast Impact Conversation Series, we sit down with two leaders who have shaped the faith lives of billions.First, adventurer and global TV icon Bear Grylls opens up about how the wilderness taught him about spiritual survival. It's one of Bear's most personal and honest conversations ever — covering doubt, faith, courage and why he believes Jesus' life is the greatest adventure of all.Then, YouVersion founder Bobby Gruenewald joins us fresh off a historic milestone: one billion downloads of the Bible App. He shares the wild origin story of YouVersion, how God exceeded every expectation, how to steward faith in a tech-driven world and why Gen Z is turning to Scripture like never before.This episode is part of our special Impact Series sponsored by World Vision, whose community-focused work is changing lives around the globe. Learn more and get involved at WorldVision.org/RELEVANT.CHAPTERS00:00 — Introduction from Cameron Strang02:19 — Emily Brown sits down with Bear Grylls02:30 — Writing Jesus' story as a thriller (and why no one had done it)05:13 — How his new book began in the middle of the jungle07:33 — Physical survival and spiritual survival: where they intersect09:22 — Faith, doubt, fear and the courage to keep going11:19 — What surprised Bear most after rereading the Bible three times13:23 — Working with The Chosen and making “Chosen in the Wild”16:07 — Why faith is breaking through in entertainment right now18:20 — The first time Bear spoke publicly about faith (yes, including Obama)20:07 — Cameron wraps Bear's segment and introduces Bobby Gruenewald of YouVersion21:49 — How a security line in Chicago sparked the Bible App23:57 — Launching on Day 1 of the App Store… with zero Apple contacts27:59 — What surprised him about global Bible engagement30:48 — Balancing ministry and data while staying donor-supported33:20 — From serial entrepreneur to lifelong ministry calling37:26 — Where faith and technology are headed next41:52 — AI, ethics and why YouVersion refuses to rush a chatbot44:09 — What Bobby hopes YouVersion's legacy will be 50 years from now49:22 — Gen Z's surprising hunger for ScriptureAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of our IMPACT Conversation Series, entrepreneur David Meltzer shares how losing everything led him to redefine success through faith, gratitude and purpose. Then, pastor and author Mark Batterson unpacks the message behind his new bookGradually Then Suddenly — why breakthroughs happen slowly, then all at once. Hosted by Cameron Strang and presented by World Vision, these conversations explore what it really means to make an impact through business, ministry and everyday faith.CHAPTERS:00:00 — Introduction with Cameron Strang01:18 — World Vision partnership + mission spotlight02:30 — David Meltzer joins the conversation04:00 — Losing everything and redefining success07:10 — Rebuilding faith, gratitude, and purpose10:45 — How business can be a tool for impact14:20 — The balance between ambition and surrender18:05 — Closing thoughts from Cameron21:25 — Introduction to Mark Batterson21:40 — “Gradually Then Suddenly”: the meaning behind the title23:00 — The myth of overnight success24:20 — Why faith often moves at the speed of a seed25:55 — Persistence: the bridge between failure and breakthrough28:30 — Discerning when to persist and when to pivot30:50 — How to stay faithful in the “gradually” seasons32:45 — Encouragement for those still waiting for their “suddenly”35:40 — Final reflections from Mark Batterson36:54 — Cameron Strang outro + next episode teaseAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We believe every follower of Jesus is called to make a difference — and in this special bonus series, we're sitting down with creators, leaders and dreamers who are doing just that.In this episode, we kick things off with Jimmy Darts — GoFundMe's top creator, known for surprising strangers with life-changing generosity. His videos have reached hundreds of millions, but behind it all is a simple mission: to show the world what God's love looks like in action.The RELEVANT Podcast IMPACT Series is presented by World Vision, a Christian humanitarian organization serving children and communities around the globe. Learn more at worldvision.org/RELEVANT.New episodes drop here throughout the fall. Make sure to watch on YouTube!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy