In this interview with Tom Davis, we learn why homes are more important than hospitals in health care. Tom discusses Barrier Analysis as a tool for helping people make healthy choices that can save their lives. Tom Davis is Director of Health Programs at Food for the Hungry. Learn more about Barrier Analysis. More listening …
Category Archives: HIV/AIDS
PU 014: HIV/AIDS in Africa
As World AIDS Day approaches, Kim Buttonow discusses HIV/AIDS in Africa. The spread of the virus – and whom it affects – may surprise you. Kim shares stories of tragedy and hope in Africa, including this quote from a volunteer in Kenya: “The most important thing we offer to the community is not the skills …
PU 006: Why People Stay Poor
Why is it so hard for people to pull themselves out of poverty? In this episode we consider how people change and what keeps them from changing. Conclusions are drawn for charitable giving. The change process: Life experience, followed by… Reflection, followed by… Decision, followed by… Action, followed by a new life experience. Obstacles to …
PU 004: Ideas Have Consequences
Worldview is the key for solving poverty. What is worldview? Explore resources available from Disciple Nations Alliance. In this episode we talk about Gnosticism and Animism, HIV/AIDS, the American myth of being happy, and symptoms of poverty vs. causes of poverty. More listening options: Right-click to download. Ready for the next episode in the Theology of …
PU 001: Introduction
Welcome to our first episode! Today we share statistics on global poverty and what to expect from this podcast. Click the play button above to start listening. Or choose one of the links below. More listening options: Right-click to download. Ready for the next episode in the Theology of Poverty series? Go to the menu …