Posted in causes of poverty, world hunger, worldview, tagged audio, Bryant Myers, Christian development, definition, Fuller Theological Seminary, holistic development, ministry, missions, needy, podcast, poor, poverty, Scripture, transformational development, Walking with the Poor, Wendy McMahan, wholistic development, world hunger, World Vision, worldview on September 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
In this interview, Bryant Myers responds to three questions…
What is your definition of poverty?
What is your definition of transformation?
What is the biggest challenge facing development workers today?
Dr. Bryant Myers is Professor of Transformational Development at Fuller Theological Seminary. Previously he served at World Vision International as Vice President for International Program Strategy. Myers’ most recent [...]
Posted in causes of poverty, world hunger, worldview, tagged audio, Bible, Brian Fikkert, Chalmers Center for Economic Development, Christian, Christian development, dependency, economics, HIV/AIDS, holistic, holistic development, ideas, international, materialism, micro-enterprise, microfinance, ministry, missions, needs, needy, podcast, poor, poverty, prevention, radio, transformational development, Uganda, Wendy McMahan, When Helping Hurts, wholistic development, world, world hunger, worldview on August 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I had the opportunity to interview Brian Fikkert, co-author of When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor… And Yourself.
In this conversation, Fikkert discusses…
Diagnosing the causes of poverty
How Western materialism has infected Christians’ work among the poor
How Christians can use their gifts to do meaningful ministry
Ministering out of brokenness
Dr. Brian Fikkert is [...]
Posted in causes of poverty, foundational episodes, women, worldview, tagged audio, Bible, Christian, Christian development, consequences of ideas, dependency, Food for the Hungry, HIV/AIDS, holistic, holistic development, ideas, international, ministry, missionary, missions, needy, podcast, poor, poverty, radio, Scripture, transformational development, unChristian, Wendy McMahan, wholistic, wholistic development, world, worldview on July 24, 2009 | 3 Comments »
In this third foundational episode, we look at the roots of poverty. If we provide food, health, and education to people living in poverty, will we solve the problem? Or does poverty run deeper?
Key thoughts:
Our understanding of how life works must be defined by God. (Romans 12:2)
When we don’t listen to what God says about [...]
Posted in Latin America, worldview, tagged audio, Beth Allen, Bible, Bolivia, Christian, Christian development, eschatology, Food for the Hungry, heaven, holistic, holistic development, Hunger Corps, ideas, international, Kingdom of God, ministry, missionary, missions, N.T. Wright, needs, needy, outreach, podcast, poor, poverty, radio, Scripture, Surprised by Hope, transformational development, United States, Wendy McMahan, wholistic, wholistic development, world on June 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Our daily life is influenced by the way we understand heaven and God’s kingdom. In this interview, Beth Allen shares insight gained from reading Surprised by Hope by N.T. Wright. Beth applies an understanding of the new heaven and new earth to cross-cultural work, the local church, and Christians’ circles of influence.
Beth Allen is Placement [...]
Posted in Bible study, HIV/AIDS, Latin America, causes of poverty, foundational episodes, world hunger, worldview, tagged audio, Bible, Christian, Christian development, Food for the Hungry, holistic, holistic development, international, ministry, missions, needs, needy, outreach, podcast, poor, poverty, radio, Scripture, transformational development, Wendy McMahan, wholistic, wholistic development, world on May 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This episode is the second in a series called “Laying the Foundation,” an update on the introductory episodes of Poverty Unlocked.
“’I just brought you the kingdom of God, and it’s a size 7 pair of shoes. But don’t thank me! Thank God…’ Does that strike anybody else as a pretty shallow kingdom?”
There is a [...]
Posted in Bible study, causes of poverty, children, foundational episodes, world hunger, worldview, tagged audio, Bible, Christian, Christian development, Food for the Hungry, holistic, holistic development, international, ministry, missions, needs, needy, outreach, podcast, poor, poverty, radio, Scripture, statistics, transformational development, United States, Wendy McMahan, wholistic, wholistic development, world, worldwide on April 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This episode is the first in a series called “Laying the Foundation,” an update on the introductory episodes of Poverty Unlocked.
Poverty started in Genesis. It was solved by the Christ’s work on our behalf. Because of Christ’s work, poverty can be overcome today, and it will be completely solved when God brings about a new [...]
Posted in Africa, Asia, Latin America, children, world hunger, worldview, tagged audio, Bible, Christian, Christian development, creative, economic downturn, economy, Food for the Hungry, frugal, Great Depression, holistic, holistic development, housing crisis, ideas, international, ministry, missions, needs, needy, outreach, podcast, poor, poverty, radio, recession, Scripture, transformational development, Wendy McMahan, wholistic, wholistic development, world on February 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
People who live in poverty are experts on how to get through tough economic times. Here are some tips learned from people who live on less than two dollars a day.
Mentioned in this episode: Rooftop and Urban Gardening, a resource from ECHO
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Posted in causes of poverty, health, world hunger, worldview, tagged Alisa Keeton, audio, Bible, Christian, Christian development, exercise, Food for the Hungry, holistic, holistic development, international, ministry, missions, needs, needy, obese, obesity, outreach, podcast, poor, poverty, radio, Scripture, transformational development, Walking with the Poor, Weigh Less to Feed More, weight loss, Wendy McMahan, wholistic, wholistic development, world on January 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
One billion people worldwide are overweight or obese, while another billion are hungry. Alisa Keeton shares her thoughts on one link between obesity and poverty.
Alisa Keeton is the creator of Weigh Less to Feed More. She credits Bryant Myers’ Walking with the Poor for shaping her discussion of poverty.
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Posted in Bible study, causes of poverty, world hunger, worldview, tagged Advent Conspiracy, audio, baby Jesus, Bible, Christian, Christian development, Christmas, Food for the Hungry, holistic, holistic development, international, Isaiah, materialism, ministry, missions, needs, needy, outreach, podcast, poor, poverty, radio, Ricky Bobby, Scripture, Talladega Nights, transformational development, Wendy McMahan, wholistic, wholistic development, world, yoke on December 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
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
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Posted in Bible study, children, worldview, tagged audio, Bible, charity, children, Christian, Christian development, Food for the Hungry, holistic, holistic development, ideas, international, kids, ministry, missions, needs, needy, outreach, podcast, poor, poverty, radio, relationships, Scripture, selfishness, transformational development, United States, Wendy McMahan, wholistic, wholistic development, world on November 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
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 children [...]
