17 episodes
Created to Flourish HOPE International
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- Religion & Spirituality
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Authors Peter Greer and Phil Smith draw on their personal experiences to discuss proven solutions for effectively alleviating poverty. Created to Flourish examines the pitfalls of traditional approaches and outlines a new model of economic development aimed at breaking the cycle of dependency.
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Conclusion: Celebrating with Goats
In our final episode, we’ll share one last story of flourishing from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Chapter 14: Rolling Up Our Sleeves
In this episode, we’ll talk about choosing effective organizations to support.
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Chapter 13: Pastors Seldom Make Good Bankers
In this episode, we’ll talk through some of the common pitfalls microfinance institutions face—and how to avoid them.
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Chapter 12: Getting Beyond the Starting Gate
In this episode, we’ll get practical—and talk about how you and your church can get involved with microfinance.
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Chapter 11: Saving with the Church
In this episode, we’ll learn how the local church can help facilitate savings group programs.
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Chapter 10: Using the Second-Best Distribution System
In this episode, we’ll talk about how the local church plays a crucial role in serving the community around it, and why HOPE International incorporates the Gospel into its services.