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The Christian response to a world of poverty
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PU 060: It's Not OK
World poverty is not OK with God, and it shouldn't be OK with us. 18,000 children die every day of preventable causes, but many of us wonder if we can make a difference in the face of such a grim number.
Listen to this episode to learn how people like you can actually make an impact on world poverty. We'll answer:
What small and simple steps can help one person living in poverty?
What is a graduation plan and why is it important?
Is it better to focus on one issue or many problems at once?
Download the free eBook on this topic, The Remarkable Truth About Ending World Poverty. -
PU 059: Meet the President of Food for the Hungry, Gary Edmonds
In this special episode of Poverty Unlocked, we're featuring the recording of a conference call between U.S. church leaders and the President and CEO of Food for the Hungry, Gary Edmonds.
During the call, Gary shared his heart for the Church and a vision for ending poverty.
Gary Edmonds has come to FH with a strong background of church leadership. He has planted and led churches both in the United States and abroad. He served as Senior Associate Pastor of Mariners Church, a multi-campus church based in Irvine, California. He also led Crossroads Church in Geneva, Switzerland. He has served with Churches Together as well as leading other organizations.
Gary served on the board of FH for eight years before accepting the role of President and CEO in 2014.
To learn more about church partnerships at FH or to learn about future conference calls and webinars, email our Church Engagement team at c2c@fh.org. -
PU 058: Helping Without Hurting in Short-Term Missions Part Two
Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert’s new book, Helping Without Hurting in Short-Term Missions, takes the ideas of When Helping Hurts and applies them to short-term missions.
In this audio interview, co-author Steve Corbett discusses why short-term missions do not always have the positive impact that participants expect. He suggests ways to improve the short-term missions experience so that both parties truly benefit.
This is Part Two of the interview. If you missed Part One, find it here.
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PU 057 - Helping Without Hurting in Short-Term Missions
Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert’s new book, Helping Without Hurting in Short-Term Missions, takes the ideas of When Helping Hurts and applies them to short-term missions.
In this audio interview, co-author Steve Corbett discusses why short-term missions do not always have the positive impact that participants expect. He suggests ways to improve the short-term missions experience so that both parties truly benefit.
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PU 056: The Healthiest Way to Give
Today I’m going back to one of the most basic lessons about poverty--one that everyone needs to understand but very few people actually get. It’s the infamous issue of dependency. Listen to this 20-minute episode to become an instant expert on the topic—or at least to get started with what you need to know.
I also took some time to address the question that everyone seems to ask: What should I do instead? It’s not hard to avoid dependency—it’s really not!—after you grasp a few basic concepts.
Let me know what you think of this episode! What else would you add? -
PU 055: A Life Surrendered to God
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Customer Reviews
Game changer!
This FREE resource is a game changer for anyone involved in any type of ministry that interacts with the poor or marginalized. Easy to listen to, insightful, and fairly short episodes… perf!
eye-opening and informative
Of all the podcasts I download (about 7) this one tops my priority list to listen to when there's a new episode. This podcast has profoundly impacted my worldview in terms of how I view poverty - it's essence, causes, and solutions. I'm a trained economist and often see the number one cause and and solution for poverty in terms of economics and institutions. And no doubt, institutions are significant…Perhaps more significant than Christian advocates and those working in "social justice" realize or confess. That said, a more full-orbed view of poverty includes a multi-faceted understanding of what poverty is, and how it can be solved. If you're newly subscribing to this podcast, I recommending downloading all the episodes and working through all of them as you have the time.
Wendy McMahan of Food for the Hungry is the host and she does brilliantly. While I recommend listening to all of the shows in order, she is a teacher who does not assume one has listened to previous segments. i.e. if you listen to #51 first, you will not be lost. She has a great radio voice and personality, and sounds as if she is talking in live conversation (as opposed to reading a script). The podcast has an accompanying blog for further resources.
Even for those not working in the nonprofit sector or ministry I recommend this podcast. The episodes are short and composed for laypersons. It will likely give a much better understanding of the world.
My one recommendation: interview folks from outside Food for the Hungry for their insight. There are many great organizations out there doing good work and it could be a significant value-add in terms of reducing poverty by informing listeners of their insights and work. I would also recommend interviewing experts and scholars who come from a secular standpoint. Though not Christian, we have much to learn from them. Some names that come to mind: Tom G. Palmer, William Easterly, and Lawrence W. Reed.
Awesome podcast!!!
I started listening to this podcast in early 2010 and have now listened to every podcast. I have passed several recent episodes along to friends and other leaders. What has most impacted me is gaining a much broader understanding of poverty and the root causes. In response to this new understanding I am re-evaluating how my family approaches giving to and serving the poor so that the real issues are addressed and long term restoration can occur (including with myself). Thanks!
-- Bart