Two Coins

Simple Charity
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A trafficked Ugandan woman fights exploitation. A burned Indian woman ministers to the injured. These are some of the remarkable stories Chris Kuo and Kristi Sturgill share on Two Coins, a podcast from Simple Charity about finding abundance in unexpected places. Two Coins uses immersive storytelling to feature Christians worldwide who have struggled, who have lost, but who have ultimately found God’s redemptive love and now work with effective nonprofits to put that love into action. Presented by Simple Charity (simplecharity.org).

  1. 2.5 The Soldier

    05/28/2025

    2.5 The Soldier

    Send us a text Though he grew up Buddhist, Savorn prayed to the Maker of the world during a desperate season of life as a child soldier in Cambodia under the Khmer Rouge regime. Eventually, Savorn would meet this unknown God he prayed to and be used by Him to minister to hundreds of orphan children. Featuring the nonprofit Asia's Hope which provides family-style residential care to orphans throughout southeast Asia. Learn more about their work at asiashope.org. Personnel Chris Kuo - Host Savorn Ou - Interviewee Kristi Sturgill, Brian Grasso, Angela Tawfik - Guest Angela Tawfik - Executive Producer Andrew Forrester - Production Assistance Marketing and Audience Strategy - Lydia Kim

    38 min
  2. 2.4 The Haircut

    05/06/2025

    2.4 The Haircut

    Send us a text John's life was forever altered when he received a diagnosis as one more thing in a string of hardships. Hear his inspiring story of resilience and how he weathered these storms, rebuilt his life, and found ways to serve others like him. This is a conversation about stigma, loneliness, and connection that has implications for all of us. Featuring an interview with Molly Heacock, the COO of the nonprofit Untold which serves clients as they live lives beyond AIDS. Learn more about their work at untold.org. Washington Post article mentioned: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/04/05/africa-pepfar-kenya-trump-funding-cuts/  PersonnelKristi Sturgill - Host John Okelo - Interviewee Molly Heacock (COO, Untold) - Interviewee Chris Kuo, Brian Grasso, Angela Tawfik - Guest Angela Tawfik - Executive Producer Andrew Forrester - Production Assistance Marketing and Audience Strategy - Lydia Kim Music“Night on the Dock” by Kevin MacLeod  “Relaxing Acoustics” by Black Rhomb “Sailing to New Lands” by Mocha Music “Brookings” by Andrew Forrester “Night Vigil” by Kevin MacLeod “Evening Fall” by Kevin MacLeod “Newborn Life” by Kevin MacLeod “Angular” by Andrew Forrester “Mallet Machine” by Andrew Forrester “Dreamer” by Kevin MacLeod

    47 min
  3. 2.3 The Tree

    03/20/2025

    2.3 The Tree

    Send us a text Yuliana grew up in Papua with a turbulent home life. As a little girl, she longed for her home to be a place of peace and shalom, but as a grownup, she learned that she had a role to play in bringing peace and shalom to families throughout her community... including her own. Featuring the nonprofit Mission Hope which works to bring locally led, holistic transformation to villages around the world.

    34 min
  4. 2.2 The Convict pt 2

    03/03/2025

    2.2 The Convict pt 2

    Send us a text After committing a crime that landed him in prison, Dwight Hunter's life seemed like it was over at the age of 20. From the darkness of solitary confinement to the brightness of a new life transformed by Jesus, Dwight's story demonstrates the power of redemption available to all of us. Featuring an interview with Ryan Ray, the CEO of Jobs For Life, who discusses how his nonprofit works to provide people with criminal records a second chance through employment.

    36 min
  5. 2.1 The Convict pt 1

    03/03/2025

    2.1 The Convict pt 1

    Send us a text After committing a crime that landed him in prison, Dwight Hunter's life seemed like it was over at the age of 20. From the darkness of solitary confinement to the brightness of a new life transformed by Jesus, Dwight's story demonstrates the power of redemption available to all of us. Featuring an interview with Ryan Ray, the CEO of Jobs For Life, who discusses how his nonprofit works to provide people with criminal records a second chance through employment.

    45 min
  6. Bonus Episode: Our Two Cents on Season 1

    03/30/2021 · BONUS

    Bonus Episode: Our Two Cents on Season 1

    Send us a text Featuring Season 1 reflections and bloopers, behind-the-scenes snapshots, Season 2 sneak peeks, and more!

    28 min
  7. 1.9 The Whiteboard

    12/23/2020

    1.9 The Whiteboard

    Send us a text Jolie Sifa Kpaka quickly became the talk of the town when she dared to become the first female teacher at the Christian Bilingual University of Congo, a school run by the nonprofit Congo Initiative. Jolie had faced many hardships in her region of the Democratic Republic of Congo, including a civil war that had forced her out of her home. But now she was grappling with a different kind of challenge. Would a single choice be enough to break the status quo and bring hope to a new generation of women? To learn more about Congo Initiative and support their work, visit https://congoinitiative.org. For the full list of credits, visit https://simplecharity.org/podcast/1-9-the-whiteboard.

    30 min
  8. 1.8 The Case File

    12/05/2020

    1.8 The Case File

    Send us a text Just days after catching criminals on the streets of Machakos, Kenya, police officer Morris Kaberia found himself behind bars. Fellow inmates—some of whom he himself had put in prison—now ridiculed him as they passed by his cell. How had he ended up in this wretched place? And how could he get out? A curious law book, a persistent priest, and the nonprofit Justice Defenders became his tickets to freedom—and the reason he’s never left. To support the work of Justice Defenders,  visit https://www.justice-defenders.org. This episode uses sound effects from Freesound. For the full list, visit https://simplecharity.org/podcast/1-8-the-case-file.

    39 min
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A trafficked Ugandan woman fights exploitation. A burned Indian woman ministers to the injured. These are some of the remarkable stories Chris Kuo and Kristi Sturgill share on Two Coins, a podcast from Simple Charity about finding abundance in unexpected places. Two Coins uses immersive storytelling to feature Christians worldwide who have struggled, who have lost, but who have ultimately found God’s redemptive love and now work with effective nonprofits to put that love into action. Presented by Simple Charity (simplecharity.org).

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  • Creator
    Simple Charity
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Two Coins
  • Show Website
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