People who live in poverty are experts on how to get through tough economic times. Here are some tips learned from people who live on less than two dollars a day. Mentioned in this episode: Rooftop and Urban Gardening, a resource from ECHO More listening options: Right-click to download.
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PU 030: Recording Artist Jeremy Willet on Poverty
Three brothers – Jeremy, Justin and Jordan Willet – make up the band Willet. In this interview, Jeremy Willet shares the heart of the band, his experiences in Ethiopia, and how Christians can make a difference in the fight against poverty–no matter what their profession. Jeremy invites you to e-mail him with your comments. More …
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PU 029: The Poverty of Abundance
One billion people worldwide are overweight or obese, while another billion are hungry. Alisa Keeton shares her thoughts on one link between obesity and poverty. Alisa Keeton is the creator of Weigh Less to Feed More. She credits Bryant Myers’ Walking with the Poor for shaping her discussion of poverty. More listening options: Right-click to …
PU 028: Conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo has experienced a 20-year civil war, with millions of deaths and internally displaced people. Chris Sheach shares the reality from his experiences on the ground in Congo. Chris Sheach worked in the hotel and security industries, as well as two years in provincial government, before starting his relief and development career. …
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PU 027: Don’t Miss Christmas
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.
PU 026: Worms
Two billion people worldwide are affected by parasitic worms. These worms keep children’s bodies from absorbing the nutrients they need from the food they consume, affecting physical and intellectual development. In this interview, Karen Neiswender discusses the combination of interventions needed for children infected by worms: treatment, education and prevention. Karen Neiswender provides technical support …
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 024: Myanmar Cyclone
An up-to-the-minute update on relief efforts in Myanmar. Sara Sywulka of the Relief Unit at Food for the Hungry shares an insider’s perspective. More listening options: Right-click to download.
PU 023: Thinking about HIV/AIDS
We often hear talk about how medications and education can fight HIV/AIDS, but how much do we hear about counseling as a cure? Mitzi Hanold shares a counseling technique that is preventing HIV/AIDS in Africa. Learn more about Motivational Interviewing. Mitzi Hanold is HIV Training and Curricula Specialist for Food for the Hungry. She is …
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 …