Praying for Ukraine “In light of recent events, please be praying for the people and country of Ukraine. An adjunct professor at Multnomah (and formerly a FT faculty member in the seminary), is from Ukraine. We also have Multnomah students with family connections to Russia and Ukraine. In light of this, we are praying for … Continue reading A Prayer for Ukraine Today
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Podcast: Journeying into the field of International Development Management (Season 1, Episode 12)
In this last episode of season 1, Greg Burch interviews three international development workers and graduates of the M.A. degree in Global Development and Justice (MAGDJ) about their work in international development engagement. Three distinct backgrounds and interests lead these MAGDJ alumni into critical global work and roles with World Vision International (Amanda) and World … Continue reading Podcast: Journeying into the field of International Development Management (Season 1, Episode 12)
Podcast: Dr. Craig Williford on Becoming a Shalom Community and the Role of Justice in Higher Education (Season 1, Episode 11)
You don't want to miss this episode of Development and Justice! In this special episode of Development and Justice, Greg Burch interviews Dr. Craig Williford, Multnomah University's 5th President in a fascinating conversation on justice and peacebuilding in higher education. Dr. Williford provides an inside perspective on leading an academic institution like Multnomah. Challenges and … Continue reading Podcast: Dr. Craig Williford on Becoming a Shalom Community and the Role of Justice in Higher Education (Season 1, Episode 11)
Podcast : Pursuing the Peace of Jesus in Bethlehem with Grace Al Zoughbi (Season 1, Episode 10)
Grace Al Zoughbi In this episode, Dr. Karen Fancher interviews our friend Grace Al Zoughbi about her work in her hometown of Bethlehem. Grace, who is a Palestinian Christian, was head of the department of Biblical Studies at Bethlehem Bible College and is currently working on her Ph.D. in Theology at the London School of … Continue reading Podcast : Pursuing the Peace of Jesus in Bethlehem with Grace Al Zoughbi (Season 1, Episode 10)
Podcast: Weaving together Faith, Justice and the Life of Jason Fileta of Tearfund, USA (Season 1, Episode 8)
On this episode I interview Jason Fileta about his life and work. Jason is currently VP of Engagement at Tearfund after years leading the organization Micah Challenge. Jason opens up and shares about his journey and the work he does today, what motivates him to keep going and where he finds hope. Jason shares about … Continue reading Podcast: Weaving together Faith, Justice and the Life of Jason Fileta of Tearfund, USA (Season 1, Episode 8)
Podcast: Learning from Word Made Flesh Rwanda with Shelbye Renfro (Season 1, Episode 7)
Thanks to a recent trip back to Portland, I was able to connect with MAGDJ alumna Shelbye Renfro in the Multnomah Studios. Shelbye works in a community in Kigali, Rwanda with the organization Word Made Flesh. In this episode of Development and Justice Shelbye talks about her work in seeking justice in her adopted community … Continue reading Podcast: Learning from Word Made Flesh Rwanda with Shelbye Renfro (Season 1, Episode 7)
Podcast: Leading Africa New Life Ministries with Charles Mugisha and Alan Hotchkiss (Season 1, Episode 6)
This episode focuses specifically on leading the work of Africa New Life Ministries (ANLM) and highlights the roles and relationship of the two key leaders of the organization, Dr. Charles Mugisha (President and co-founder) and Alan Hotchkiss (U.S. Executive Director). The two share insights on mutual respect and trust in guiding both the U.S. and … Continue reading Podcast: Leading Africa New Life Ministries with Charles Mugisha and Alan Hotchkiss (Season 1, Episode 6)
Podcast: Getting Kids Home with Brandon Stiver (Season 1, Episode 5)
Brandon Stiver has lived and worked in Tanzania, California and now in Tacoma, WA. Brandon started off his work with at-risk kids working in the child welfare sector in Moshi, Tanzania. After taking a hiatus in the states, he and his family returned to Moshi to setup a non-profit to care for kids, but with … Continue reading Podcast: Getting Kids Home with Brandon Stiver (Season 1, Episode 5)
Webcast: The Connections between Orphanages and Trafficking
This webcast features the director of Programs and Partnerships at 1 Million Home, Brandon Stiver. Brandon and I discuss the link between orphanages and human trafficking. This is part of a longer conversation on the topic of caring for kids through family reunification which can be found on the podcast Development and Justice. For additional … Continue reading Webcast: The Connections between Orphanages and Trafficking
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