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 …
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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 020: A Place Where Children Don’t Die
Carolyn Wetzel shares a tool called the Care Group Model, which mobilizes community members in developing communities to share health information with one another. It’s a low-cost, highly effective, far-reaching way to save children’s lives. Carolyn also discusses the biblical truths communicated by the innate structure of care groups. Watch a PowerPoint presentation describing care …
PU 019: Eight Reasons to Get Personally Involved with the Poor
Anne McCain shares eight reasons for Christians to develop personal relationships with the poor beyond reading the newspaper and sending money. Christ ministered to people personally – Mark 7:31-35 It reminds us that the masses of poor people are real people It allows those in poverty to give to us It impassions our prayers We …
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PU 018: The Whole Truth, The Whole Gospel with Amy Sherman
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.
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 …