Best Cafo Podcasts (2024)

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Conference Call: September 2024 1:02:40

11h ago1:02:40

1:02:40

In this episode, we dive into key agricultural topics, starting with a discussion on Daniel Weaver’s September calendar picture. We also take an in-depth look at the latest WASDE report and its potential impact on the U.S. crop. Join us for an insightful conversation on current events and trends shaping the agriculture industry. Tune in for valuabl…

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Introducing: How to Fight a Factory Farm 5:41

9h ago5:41

5:41

Coming October 2 from the Campaign for Family Farms and the Environment, a new four-part podcast series about factory farms, and the farmers and rural organizers fighting to end them: How to Fight a Factory Farm. How to Fight a Factory Farm is produced by the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, a member of the Campaign for Family Farms and …

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Ecclesiastes and Impact 40:08

1h ago40:08

40:08

All is futility! Even in Christian nonprofits? We're changing it up a little for episode 265 as Brandon does a solo dive into the book of Ecclesiastes to gather wisdom from Solomon that can inform what we do and more importantly how we do the work of global justice. In an age of Big Impact, this is a word for the nonprofit leader that cares about t…

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Eighty Years of Responding to Global Displacement with Myal Greene 1:00:03

16d ago1:00:03

1:00:03

The number of forcibly displaced people in the world are at an all-time high. On every populated continent, we are seeing conflicts and climates that lead to people fleeing their homes. Our guest today is Myal Greene, who is the CEO of World Relief and he says that the global displacement crisis is the most significant issue that we face in the wor…

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What is TBRI®? (feat. Mitzi McBride) 35:31

11d ago35:31

35:31

You may have heard of the term Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI) or trauma-informed care before, but you may not know what it is or how it can help transform how we care for children in foster care. To help us dive deeper into this topic is Mitzi McBride. Mitzi is not only well-versed in TBRI® but is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker…

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Luke Perkins - The Great Commission for All Professions 48:23

24d ago48:23

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The Great Commission and making disciples is for all Christians, but do we really live that way? We've had a classic understanding of what missionaries ought to be doing, but is that exclusionary? In episode 263, we have Luke Perkins from Crossworld to help us sort it out. Luke served as a missionary professor in Haiti for several years and today i…

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Steve Kariithi - Community Care in Kenyan Slums 48:33

1M ago48:33

48:33

We're heading to Kenya for episode 262 as we connect with Steve Kariithi who is the Kenya Program Director at Hope's Promise. Steve talks with Brandon Stiver about what it looks like to do kinship based family care in Kenyan communities. We cover the effects of changing child welfare policy on families and juxtapose that with actions of the governm…

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The Extraordinary Power of Belonging (feat. Gaelin Elmore) 56:16

1M ago56:16

56:16

“Despite all the bad circumstances that I dealt with and navigated, there were people who were meeting my belonging needs in a way that allowed me to continue to grow, learn, and thrive in spite of the things I was experiencing.” Children in foster care are often deeply longing for connection, intimacy, and relationships. How can we offer children …

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Crowdstrike, Free Education, Muhammad Yunus and Anti-Corruption 55:12

2M ago55:12

55:12

For our July news and recommendation episode, we're joined by orphan care leader Kristen Lowry of Shelter Yetu to dive into a range of topics including the recent anti-virus update that sent the Blue Screen of Death around the world, the unintended results of making education free in Zambia, the legal trials of the Nobel Laureate father of micro-fi…

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Christopher Muwanguzi, Elli Oswald and Jared Scheppmann - Reforming Care in the Age of Mass Media 1:16:53

2M ago1:16:53

1:16:53

Joining the podcast for episode 260 are global child welfare leaders Christopher Muwanguzi from child’s I Foundation, Elli Oswald from Faith to Action Initiative and Jared Scheppmann from Ekisa Ministries. Our guests speak with Brandon Stiver and Phil Darke about the status of moving people’s mindsets in the west to focus on the need for children t…

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How Growers Mineral can help in the Greenhouse - Growers Mineral Podcast 23:10

2M ago23:10

23:10

Join Chris Kohl, Sales Manager at Growers Mineral Solutions, as he interviews Kevin Radke, a greenhouse and hydroponics expert. Discover the unique advantages of Growers' liquid 10-20-10 fertilizer, including its consistency, ease of use, and purity. Kevin shares insights from his extensive experience, explaining how Growers can enhance plant healt…

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All Fertilizers are Toxic...Aren't They? - In My Opinion W/ Jim Halbeisen | Growers Mineral Podcast 18:51

2M ago18:51

18:51

In this episode of the Growers Mineral Podcast, Jim Halbeisen and guest Chris Kohls discuss the potential toxicity of fertilizers, highlighting the unique properties of Growers Mineral products. They recount a story illustrating Growers' non-toxic nature and explore the historical context and manufacturing processes behind fertilizer use. The conve…

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Addressing Nitrate Pollution in Agriculture | In My Opinion w/ Jim Halbeisen Podcast 6:30

2M ago6:30

6:30

In this episode of the Growers Mineral Podcast, Jim Halbeisen (Director of Research) delves into the environmental and health impacts of excessive fertilizer use, particularly focusing on nitrogen loss and its contribution to water pollution. He discusses historical and recent concerns about nitrate buildup in water systems, its effects on human he…

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Dr. Ruth Padilla DeBorst - Integral Mission and Decolonizing Theology 58:18

2M ago58:18

58:18

There is no escaping the reality that much of what we're familiar with in global missions and development has some roots in colonialism. There is no better person to help us disentangle God's work from worldly power structures than Dr. Ruth Padilla DeBorst. Dr. Padilla DeBorst is the Richard C. Oudersluys Associate Professor of World Christianity a…

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How Any Church Can Serve Those Involved in Foster Care (feat. Mireya Scholes, Atascocita Community Church) 39:42

2M ago39:42

39:42

This episode of The Riverside Project Podcast is hosted by Chandler James, our Director of Church Mobilization. We are so excited to have him in this seat today! Collaboration is a big part of what we do at The Riverside Project. It’s how we connect, share resources, communicate about the needs of families and children in foster care, and more. For…

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Food Poverty, Breastmilk and Blood Metals 52:45

3M ago52:45

52:45

Today on the show we are weaving in and out of various topics, largely surrounding Africa and that touch areas of malnutrition (continent-wide) and trafficking (Congo) and even some really beautiful solutions for helping babies (Uganda). We have Dr. Lauren Pinkston of Kindred Exchange on the show with us to make sense of the news and provide critic…

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Tiffany Bluhm - Contemplative Formation for the Life of Justice 36:27

3M ago36:27

36:27

In episode 257, Brandon welcomes author and nonprofit director Tiffany Bluhm back to the show. Tiffany is the Executive Director at Made for Pax, a Christian foundation which provides mentorship and vocational development for BIPOC leaders following Christ. The work is specifically employing contemplative formation for those that are engaging in pe…

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Yasmine Vaughan - Collaborating Together for Global Health 1:04:55

3M ago1:04:55

1:04:55

In episode 256, Brandon and Phil get a crash course in global health from Yasmine Vaughan. Yasmine has her Master's in Public Health and serves as the Technical Advisor for Global Health and Missions with Helping Children Worldwide. Beyond sharing words and conditions that we can't even pronounce, Yasmine shares about the context in West Africa in …

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The Impact of Long-Term Mentorship (feat. Brandon Denton, Friends of the Children Houston) 44:30

3M ago44:30

44:30

Do you know what the single most important factor in overcoming childhood adversity is? Research found that it is a long-term, nurturing relationship with a consistent and caring adult. Today, we are talking with Brandon Denton who has an impressive resume full of experiences and passion. Brandon was the Founding Executive Director of Friends of th…

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The Farm Bill Uprooted Update: What's going on with the Farm Bill? 18:25

4M ago18:25

18:25

Eight months after the original deadline, there’s been some movement on the new Farm Bill – but political conflicts and agribusiness influence present a challenge. Learn about how the policy process works and hear from IATP’s Michael Happ and Ben Lilliston about the House Farm Bill draft and what comes next.…

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Dave LeVan and Jon Allen - When Global Ministries Merge 1:05:05

4M ago1:05:05

1:05:05

Joining the podcast for episode 255 are nonprofit leaders Dave LeVan and Jon Allen with Water For Good. Dave and Jon speak with Brandon Stiver and Phil Darke about the status of worldwide access to water and what it looks like to implement Water, Sanitation and Hygiene projects in the Global South. We talk through the tremendous needs as well as ac…

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Refugees, Maternal Health and Child Marriage 55:26

4M ago55:26

55:26

In this month's 3+1 episode, we're diving into conversation around the current refugee crisis being fueled by conflict and displacement worldwide, jump back into recent conversation on Haiti and the challenges that pregnant mothers are facing in the midst of tumult and also look at the controversy surrounding mass weddings in northern Nigeria that …

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Matt Rhodes - A Manifesto for Modern Missions 1:02:06

4M ago1:02:06

1:02:06

On the show today, we're joined by missionary Matt Rhodes who is the author of No Shortcut to Success: A Manifesto for Modern Missions. He talks with Brandon Stiver and Phil Darke about trends within missions that emphasize speed and big numbers, but often lack the depth of discipleship that characterized Jesus' ministry. Matt shares about the miss…

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From the Vault: What is the River? (feat. Jason Johnson, CAFO) 35:53

4M ago35:53

35:53

May is National Foster Care Awareness Month! During this month, we’re not only raising awareness about foster care, but we are also celebrating the beautiful work of collaboration in this space. (Watch our new “As One” documentary series here for some incredible stories about the work happening in our city.) With this focus, we are revisiting the v…

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Gaston Warner - This is Child Empowerment 56:59

4M ago56:59

56:59

We are joined today by global nonprofit leader Gaston Warner who is the Global North CEO of Zoe Empowers. Gaston talks with Brandon Stiver and Phil Darke about their work among vulnerable families, especially child and youth headed households. Over the years, our show has talked a lot about the need for kids to be raised in families and communities…

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Alternate Economies and Climate Change (April 3+1) 54:22

5M ago54:22

54:22

In this 3+1 episode, we're getting into recent news about ways that Russia is getting around economic sanctions to buoy their economy during their war of aggression as well a couple Asian countries where pollution and contamination is having widespread effects on people's health and wellbeing. We've got Amanda Erne joining us for the conversation. …

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Unlocking Purpose for the Vulnerable (feat. Brian Meza, Petra Cares) 36:28

5M ago36:28

36:28

For young adults who faced significant challenges growing up, it can be very hard to successfully transition into the workforce. They may not have the resources or self-confidence to strive for a fulfilling career. As a result, they may end up unemployed or stuck in a cycle of jobs that don’t offer upward mobility. Today’s guest, Brian Meza, is tac…

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Dr. Karen Fancher - Blessed Are The Peacemakers 1:17:14

5M ago1:17:14

1:17:14

"We stand together at the foot of the cross and we will work for peace." Dr. Karen Fancher from Multnomah University joins the show today to walk us through the profoundly Christian field of peacebuilding. In her conversation with Brandon Stiver and Phil Darke, Dr. Fancher walks us through what it means to promote peace within the humanitarian spac…

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Conference Call: April 2024 1:05:30

5M ago1:05:30

1:05:30

The April 2024 Growers Conference Call is up online. The April conference call was held on April 11th, 2024, at 9 p.m. ET. This call featured several speakers who discussed using Growers as frost protection for peach blossoms and the importance of water quality. This will be the last conference call until September 12th, 2024, at 9 p.m. ET. We will…

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Navigating Transracial Adoption: A Personal Journey (feat. Isaac Etter, Identity) 50:31

5M ago50:31

50:31

Adopting children who are of a different race than your own can be a beautiful thing. But many parents who do so make one crucial mistake—they try to disregard the topic of race altogether. They may feel uncomfortable addressing this subject or think that it’s better just to ignore it. But the truth is, in order to set children up for success, you …

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Eugene Cho - Advocating for the Hungry 1:27:43

5M ago1:27:43

1:27:43

We are privileged to be joined today by a Christian leader that really embodies the ethic that we are all striving for as we pursue justice, mercy and shalom in the nations. We're grateful to have Eugene Cho join Brandon Stiver and Phil Darke on the show today talking with us about the work of Bread for the World and what it looks like to advocate …

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Showing Up For Children in the Way They Deserve (feat. Chelsea Floro, Moses Closet of The Woodlands) 46:48

6M ago46:48

46:48

Life as a foster parent is a constant learning process. You complete extensive training, but quickly realize that there's always more to learn. As you figure out the best ways to meet the needs of the children in your care, one thing continues to become clear—every child comes with their own unique needs. The best way to grow in how you're supporti…

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Malaria, Haiti, Slavery and "Aid State" (March 3+1) 52:27

6M ago52:27

52:27

In this 3+1 episode, we're talking the good (malaria vaccines), the bad (slavery) and a whole lot of Haiti. We've got Mac Archer back on the show to share with Brandon Stiver and Phil Darke what she's seeing on the ground in Haiti and what's getting missed in larger media outlets. We talk through the utility of violence by those running the country…

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Preston Sprinkle and Brandon Stiver - Rethinking Orphan Care 1:22:51

6M ago1:22:51

1:22:51

Today, we're releasing our podcast collaboration with our friends at Theology in the Raw. Brandon had a chance to sit down with Preston Sprinkle and dive into all things global orphan care and discuss the realities of that children in orphanages face worldwide. Our conversation weaves between a theology of calling and mission and how American Chris…

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Conference Call: March 2024 1:00:41

6M ago1:00:41

1:00:41

The March 2024 Growers Conference Call is up online. The March conference call was held on March 14th, 2024 at 9 p.m. ET. This call features an accompanying video which can be watched using the following link: https://youtu.be/vzDjRgi0b0o?si=SSdTpkuc924Udpm2 We will hold these calls on the second Thursday of each month from September 2023 to April …

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Helping Birth Parents Make Positive Changes (feat. Catherine Vannatta & Tiffany Maggret) 50:13

6M ago50:13

50:13

The foster care system’s primary goal is to serve the best interests of the families within it. Whenever possible, that means reuniting biological parents with their children. To help a family heal, birth parents need intentional support. But all too often, they aren’t given the resources they need to overcome their challenging life circumstances a…

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Peter Greer and Ryan Skoog - Leading From Your Knees 56:15

6M ago56:15

56:15

Global nonprofits are notorious doers, always thinking, planning and taking action. In all of our intentionality for programs and justice endeavors, are we being equally intentional to pray? Peter Greer is back on the show, along with new friend Ryan Skoog, to share about the new book that they wrote (along with Cameron Doolittle) called Lead with …

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From Foster Youth to Social Worker (feat. Travis Hand, Texas Children’s Hospital) 36:17

7M ago36:17

36:17

It’s a joy to have Travis Hand, a Licensed Master Social Worker who currently serves as a Behavioral Health Specialist at Texas Children’s Hospital, on our latest episode of the podcast. Once a teen struggling to navigate the challenges of growing up in the foster care system, Travis gained a strong passion for social work in college. This conversa…

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Chrina Henson - Pioneering Family Care in the Philippines 59:11

7M ago59:11

59:11

In honor of the World Without Orphans Global Forum and in honor of awesome work being done in the Philippines, we've got Chrina Cuna Henson joining the show. Chrina runs the Manila-based organization Generations-Home and talks with Brandon Stiver and Phil Darke about what it's like to promote foster care and adoption in the Philippines. We discuss …

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El Salvador, Localization, UNRWA and Bono (February 3+1) 57:58

7M ago57:58

57:58

In this 3+1 episode, we're catching up on some global stories that you might have missed and have a recommendation of the pop variety. We're continuing last month's conversation on elections by looking at El Salvador, talking through localization efforts in global development, the scandal surrounding UNRWA-Hamas and then get Brandon's take on Bono'…

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Conference Call: February 2024 58:47

7M ago58:47

58:47

The February 2024 Growers Conference Call is up online. The February conference call was held on February 8th, 2024, at 9 p.m. ET. We will hold these calls on the second Thursday of each month from September 2023 to April 2024. We will often be using pictures and presentations on these calls, so if you're able to access it with a computer or smartp…

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Justin Narducci - Heal the Sick, Proclaim the Kingdom 58:19

7M ago58:19

58:19

What does it look like to meet the needs of very vulnerable people in the face of glaring global disparity? What does it look like to bring God's Kingdom through improving access to healthcare in the Global South? These are the questions we're looking at today as we dive into conversation with CEO of CURE International, Justin Narducci. Justin and …

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Improving the System Together (feat. Shaundricka Easley, Texas Department of Family Protective Services) 28:56

8M ago28:56

28:56

We are delighted to have the Deputy Regional Director at the Texas Department of Family Protective Services, Shaundricka Easley, on the podcast. She has been with the department for over 15 years and had various roles during that time as well as served all 13 counties across the Houston area. Shaundricka gives us unique insight from her vast experi…

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Dr. Forrest Inslee - Caring for Creation 1:00:34

8M ago1:00:34

1:00:34

You cannot have a conversation around global issues without considering the state of the earth itself. We are talking today with educator, author and climate advocate Dr. Forrest Inslee to learn, "what on earth is happening with the earth?" Dr. Inslee brings a distinctly Christian viewpoint to the conversation as we consider the damage being done t…

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Sudan, Elections, USAID and MEAL [January 3+1] 49:06

8M ago49:06

49:06

In our first ever 3+1 episode, we're catching up on some global stories that you might have missed. We're talking about the war going on in Sudan, elections throughout the world, USAID waste and then learn of a great recommendation from our guest on developing monitoring and evaluation. Conversation Notes 2:10 - Introduction to the 3+1 format and t…

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Conference Call: January 2024 1:00:29

8M ago1:00:29

1:00:29

The January 2024 Growers Conference Call is up online. The January conference call was held on January 11th, 2024 at 9 p.m. ET. We will hold these calls on the second Thursday of each month from September 2023 to April 2024. We will often be using pictures and presentations on these calls, so if you're able to access it with a computer or smartphon…

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Walking with Families for the Long Haul (feat. Jenni Lord) 42:43

8M ago42:43

42:43

“Who is with them long term?” This is the question that Jenni Lord started asking after her organization helped fund hundreds of adoptions. What she realized is that the breakdown of these adoptive families often stemmed from the parents not being equipped to handle the behaviors and challenges that came along with trauma. Today, Jenni Lord is a re…

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Dr. Michael Pucci - Owning Poverty 1:17:58

8M ago1:17:58

1:17:58

Author and development educator, Dr. Michael Pucci joins the show to talk with us about the spiritual and relational dynamics of poverty and helps us understand the biblical view of the global family of God. We also dive into a fascinating conversation on the multi-billion dollar aid industry (which is nuanced by the amount of remittances sent to t…

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A Dedication to Child and Family Well-Being (feat. Jesse Booher, DePelchin Children's Center) 44:17

9M ago44:17

44:17

DePelchin Children’s Center has existed for over 130 years and has continued to evolve to meet the needs of the community. Their mission is to strengthen the lives of children by enhancing their mental health and physical well-being in Houston and central Texas. Jesse Booher is the Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer of DePelchin Chi…

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Welcome to Think Global 7:44

9M ago7:44

7:44

This podcast is something like day one, while at the same time seven years strong. In this trailer episode for Think Global, Brandon Stiver speaks to the heart of the podcast and the season that God is calling our community into. You’ll hear about some of the updates to the podcast as well as more ways to connect with us. Brandon also introduces Ca…

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