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In this episode we talk to Nancy Chan, who is the Head of Strategy and Evaluation at the Justice and Opportunity Initiative led by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. We discuss her experiences as a leader in the Tech world, how working in ministry inspired her transition to the Social Impact Sector, Racism in the US, and what it actually means to implement a fairer Criminal justice system.

Links to the discussed are below:

1) To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee (1960) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/To_Kill_a_Mockingbird 

2) Social Impact Yodas - https://socialimpactyodas.org/ 

3) Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Justice and opportunity Initiative - https://chanzuckerberg.com/justice-opportunity/

PART TWO - In this episode I sit down (virtually) with two of my Best Friends Favour and Chantelle, who I've had the blessing of knowing for 14 years. Here we talk about the importance of Godly friendships, and what we've learned about what it really means to love your sister in Christ. Stay tuned for a lot of laughter, banter, and thanksgiving to God for the sisterhood!

In this episode I sit down (virtually) with two of my Best Friends Favour and Chantelle, who I've had the blessing of knowing for 14 years. Here we talk about the importance of Godly friendships, and what we've learned about what it really means to love your sister in Christ. Stay tuned for a lot of laughter, banter, and thanksgiving to God for the sisterhood! 
Part 2 coming out next week!

In honour of Mental Health Awareness Week UK (18th - 24th May) - we speak to Clinical Psychologist Dr Liz Challis, who has worked in NHS mental health services for over 10 years. She currently works within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Unit at the Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.

In this episode we talk about what mental health and wellness means, dispel misconceptions around mental illness, and how the church can engage more in mental health awareness raising.


Please refer to official NHS pages on mental health and well-being if you or a loved one is struggling:

 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/ 

https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/mental-health-services/dealing-with-a-mental-health-crisis-or-emergency/

For Christian Aid week (10th - 16th May) I speak to Christian Aid's Head of Media and PR (now Head of Community Fundraising and Public Engagement), Chine McDonald.  With a successful career in Media, Chine writes and speaks on a variety of issues including gender, race, body image and millennial Christianity, including writing the acclaimed book ‘Am I Beautiful?’ – which excellently explores the theme of body image among women in society, identity, and what the Bible says about real beauty. In this episode we talk about how her faith drives her passion for justice, and why the Gospel is good news for all, regardless of who you are.  

In our first episode we speak with Muna, a 24 year old Healthcare Assistant working at a London-based hospital, passionate about using her God-given skills to make equitable healthcare a reality for all. 

We talk about the impact of the coronavirus on NHS workers, why Ethnic Minorities are up to 3 times more likely to die from Covid-19 than the general population, dispel myths around social distancing, and why more than ever the power of prayer is needed for our Nation.