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: 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: Justice, Hope, Freedom with Adrienne Livingston (Season 1, Episode 4)

On this episode we talk to Adrienne Livingston about her work with WorldVenture. Adrienne is a humanitarian and global catalyst in combating sex trafficking. She currently serves as the Director of Anti-Sex Trafficking Initiatives with WorldVenture which aims to bring positive change to underserved communities through service, partnership and advocacy. With over 20 years of … Continue reading Podcast: Justice, Hope, Freedom with Adrienne Livingston (Season 1, Episode 4)

Third Highest Peak in Oregon and Fighting Human Trafficking

Can I brag about my wife for a second? She's an amazing woman who is an incredibly self-less and caring person. Christina Grissen-Burch is about to stand on top of Oregon's third highest peak for someone she doesn't even know. Here's the details: August 28-30 she will be taking a three day fundraising climb up … Continue reading Third Highest Peak in Oregon and Fighting Human Trafficking