Isaiah prophesied of a Messiah who would rescue the poor. At Christmas, we celebrate this Messiah… or do we? Scripture references in this episode Isaiah 9 Psalm 23 Matthew 11:28-30 Isaiah 11:1-5 Luke 4:16-21 More listening options: Right-click to download.
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PU 025: Raising Children with God’s Heart for the Poor
Ideas for getting past selfishness and self-absorption with our children. God wants His people to “do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with (their) God.” (Micah 6:8) These principles are the opposite of our culture’s reality, where value is placed on possessions and exalting oneself. This episode offers principles and practical ideas for training up …
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PU 022: The Pastor and the Grocery Store
The story of how one missionary’s theology was forever changed by a grocery store in Africa. In this humorous and insightful story, Dwight Jackson describes how he came to embrace holistic ministry. Dr. Dwight Jackson works for Food for the Hungry as Country Director in Rwanda and Burundi and Regional Director of the Great Lakes …
PU 021: Studying Abroad in Africa
Caitlin Daniel spent a semester in Africa with the Go ED semester abroad program. In this interview she shares lessons from her experience that apply to any world traveler. More listening options: Right-click to download.
PU 016: Choices that Save Lives, Part 2 – Dec 11, 2007
This is the second part of an interview with Tom Davis, Director of Health Programs, on Barrier Analysis. More listening options: Right-click to download.
PU 015: Choices that Save Lives
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 …
PU 012: How to Secure God’s Blessing
In Isaiah 58, God promises to bless and guide those who serve the poor. Sins of commission vs. sins of omission Personal blessings and community blessings Answered prayer and guidance The spiritual discipline of fasting More listening options: Right-click to download.
PU 011: Equipping the Local Church
Local churches have the ability and responsibility to serve as agents of change in their communities. Celeste Brown of Food for the Hungry shares principles from the Church Strengthening Program in El Alto, Bolivia. Hunger Corps is the overseas missionary sending arm of Food for the Hungry. Biblical basis for congregations serving as agents of …
PU 010: Insights from a Short-term Team
An interview with Josh Kienzle on lessons learned from colonialism and taking the posture of a cross-cultural learner. Josh shares the location and characteristics of Mozambique, with special attention to the community of Mucodza, Mozambique. Who is the main character of a short-term mission trip? It should be God, not the team. (Mark 10) God …
PU 009: Learning from the Life of Christ
Five ways we can learn from Jesus’ posture in caring for the poor. Walking with God – Luke 5:16; 6:12; 9:18; 22:39 Identifying with People – John 1:14; Philippians 2:5-11 Humility – Matthew 11:29 Loving people and appreciating culture – John 4:4-26 Serving in the periphery, advocating in the center Get your church involved on …