Two Coins

Simple Charity
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Two Coins

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).

Episodes

  1. Bonus Episode: Our Two Cents on Season 1

    03/30/2021

    Bonus Episode: Our Two Cents on Season 1

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

    28 min
  2. 1.9 The Whiteboard

    12/23/2020

    1.9 The Whiteboard

    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 w...

    30 min
  3. 1.8 The Case File

    12/05/2020

    1.8 The Case File

    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...

    39 min
  4. 1.7 Cell Phone Cases

    11/06/2020

    1.7 Cell Phone Cases

    Vadim Dashko finally had everything he had dreamed for as a street boy: a wife, a home, a stable job. But then why was he still so afraid? And what was it about those people from HOPE Ukraine that was so strangely alluring? He resolved to find out, and in the process stumbled upon something that, if true, would mean he’d never have to fear again.Featuring returning guest Dr. Brian Fikkert, co-author of When Helping Hurts, who discusses holistic poverty alleviation. To learn more about HOPE In...

    34 min
  5. 1.6 Six Beaded Bracelets

    10/23/2020

    1.6 Six Beaded Bracelets

    Every morning, Kika Sansago would walk to her elementary school in the Democratic Republic of Congo. But one day, she never made it. Instead, she woke up in a Heal Africa hospital bed and found something there that, years later, drew her back to the same hospital—this time, to bring healing to others. But first, she would have to face the ugliness of her past. Content Warnings: Depictions of child sexual abuse and violence.To learn more about Heal Africa and support the ministry, visit https:...

    30 min
  6. 1.5 An Empty Fridge

    07/06/2020

    1.5 An Empty Fridge

    When Dr. John Njoroge grew up in the cornfields of rural Kenya, there were days when his family didn’t even have salt in the house. Today, he’s an internationally-recognized apologist and speaker running Valley Light Home, a children’s home for orphans in Kenya. We picked Dr. Njoroge’s brain on eurocentrism, apologetics, and the global body of Christ.To support Valley Light Home, visit https://www.valleylightprograms.org. This episode uses sound effects from Freesound. For the full list, visi...

    42 min
  7. 1.4 The Kerosene Stove

    06/16/2020

    1.4 The Kerosene Stove

    A high schooler’s poor report card turns detrimental. A little girl’s afternoon tea ends in tragedy. Years later, the stories of Vennila Mani and Dr. Prema Dhanraj intersect at Agni Raksha Hospital in Bangalore, India. This is the story of how one prayer changed a life, and then hundreds afterward. Featuring Dr. Brian Fikkert, co-author of When Helping Hurts, who adds a theological perspective on beauty and human flourishing. Content Warnings: Mentions of self-harm and suicide. Note: Wellspri...

    43 min
  8. 1.3 The Soccer Ball

    06/01/2020

    1.3 The Soccer Ball

    On the evening of March 24, 2020, India’s population learned that they had just four hours to prepare for a three-week total lockdown to counter the spread of the coronavirus. This decision hit India’s migrant workers the hardest: in a matter of minutes, they lost work, food and shelter. Prince David works with Tearfund International to help these migrant workers weather the effects of the pandemic and find hope in a desperate time. To learn more about Tearfund and give to support their holis...

    41 min
  9. 1.2 Menstrual Cups

    05/18/2020

    1.2 Menstrual Cups

    Wadded up pieces of cloth, goatskin skirts, holes in the ground...these are period-management methods used by girls around the world who lack access to traditional period products. Carol Nakisiozi and Joanitah Kajoba decided to do something about it. With the help of the nonprofit United Social Ventures, they created Feminae Uganda. Join us as we explore what menstrual cups and theology might have in common. To learn more about United Social Ventures and support their work, visit https://unit...

    35 min
  10. 1.1 The Suitcase

    05/04/2020

    1.1 The Suitcase

    Some mysterious strangers approached Claire Hababu during lunch hour one day and offered her a plane ticket to China. Soon, Claire was sitting in an Iranian jail cell, 3000 miles from her home in Uganda, awaiting death by hanging. This is the remarkable story of a woman whose faith moved prison doors and who now works with Love Justice International to save victims of human trafficking before they become slaves.To learn more about Love Justice and support their work, visit https://www.lovejus...

    43 min
  11. 1.0 Newly Minted: Introducing Two Coins

    04/27/2020

    1.0 Newly Minted: Introducing Two Coins

    Get to know the hosts, Christopher Kuo and Kristi Sturgill, as they introduce Simple Charity's new podcast: Two Coins.

    2 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 - 2021
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Two Coins
  • Show Website
    Two Coins

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