Dr. Amy Sherman shares “The Whole Truth, The Whole Gospel: Holistic Ministry in Your Community.” Recorded at Making All Things New 2007. More listening options: Right-click to download.
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PU 017: New Year’s Resolutions
Three New Year’s resolutions that will change the world – really. Incorporate the end of world poverty into your list of New Year’s resolutions. Today’s broadcast covers three New Year’s resolutions you can make that will change the world. Get involved with one family in poverty around you. (Proverbs 19:17) Get to know God by …
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 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 013: Thanksgiving in the Hard Places
Thankfulness among the poor. Are the poor thankful? For what? Listen to reports from people working with poor and marginalized people around the world. More listening options: Right-click to download.
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 …