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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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.
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 …
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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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.
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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
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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