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Gary Sinise is an award winning actor, on the stage, TV and big screen. He is best known for playing Lieutenant Dan in Forrest Gump. Inspired by this role and his family members, Gary is now the head of the Gary Sinise Foundation, which offers support for service members who need help with mental wellness, trauma, physical recovery, and loss. He Also plays concerts worldwide for our nation’s defenders and their families, boosting morale and offering gratitude for their sacrifices as part of the Lt. Dan Band. Jay and Gary discuss the changing needs of American service members and their families, the many services the Gary Sinise Foundation provides, how Gary’s work helped him through personal loss and much more. Today's episode was produced by Tani Levitt and Mijon Zulu. To check out more episodes or to learn more about the show, you can visit our website Allaboutchangepodcast.com. If you like our show, spread the word, tell a friend or family member, or leave us a review on your favorite podcasting app. We really appreciate it. All About Change is produced by the Ruderman Family Foundation. Episode Chapters (0:00) intro (1:11) Veterans’ changing needs over the past half century (7:57) Veterans’ appreciation of Gary’s portrayal of Lt. Dan (10:25) By helping others, we step out of ourselves (11:46) The Lt. Dan Band (15:29) How the death of Gary’s son Mac impacts his activism (17:33) Bringing services to American heroes wherever they are (19:45) Accurate portrayals of veterans in film and TV (20:58) How can people get involved with the Gary Sinise foundation (24:24) Goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/ Looking for more insights into the world of activism? Be sure to check out Jay’s brand new book, Find Your Fight , in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at ⁠⁠www.jayruderman.com⁠⁠ .…

Worthy: Celebrating the Value of Women

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A weekly Christian podcast that celebrates the value of women in the church, home, and society. Our guests come from a variety of perspectives. We won’t always agree on everything, but we do agree that God is glorious, the Bible is true, women are valuable, and respectful conversation on this topic is essential in our day.

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Episode 213: Interview with Andrew Bauman 56:42

1 day ago56:42

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Founder & Director of the Christian Counseling Center: For Sexual Health & Trauma (CCC) , Dr. Andrew J. Bauman, is a therapist with a Doctorate from Northeastern University. His dissertation was on studying the impact of sexism and abuse on women in the Protestant Church. Andrew is the author of seven books, and his newest book with Baker, is called SAFE CHURCH: How to Guard Against Sexism & Abuse in Christian Communities (2025)…

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Episode 212: Interview with Brittany Allen 50:17

9 days ago50:17

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Brittany Allen is wife to James and mama to two boys and three babies in heaven. She never meant to become a writer, but somehow, she’s been writing for over a decade. She’s also an author, aspiring poet, and sometimes speaker. Her book Lost Gifts: Miscarriage, Grief, and the God of All Comfort will be released July 23, 2025, with Lexham Press.…

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Episode 211: Interview with Sandra Glahn 57:04

16 days ago57:04

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Sandra is a journalist and the author, coauthor, or editor of more than twenty books. She serves as Professor of Media Arts and Worship at Dallas Theological Seminary. She joins us today to talk about her books: Vindicating the Vixens Nobodies Mother: Artemis of the Ephesians in Antiquity and the New Testament The Shepherdess by Daniel Ridgeway Knight…

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Episode 210: Interview with Eryn Eddy Adkins 42:17

23 days ago42:17

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Eryn Eddy Adkins joins us. She is the founder of So Worth Loving and a co-host on the God Hears Her podcast. She is passionate for women to know the voice of God.

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Episode 209: Interview with Aimee Byrd 51:56

30 days ago51:56

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Aimee Byrd joins us to talk about her new book Saving Face . She shares her story from the past few years and how God has shown her more of Himself through all of her suffering.

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Episode 208: Interview with Mary DeMuth 48:50

5 weeks ago48:50

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Mary DeMuth joins us to talk about her latest book, The Most Overlooked Women of the Bible: What Their Stories Teach Us about Being Seen and Heard . Become a Patreon Supporter

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Episode 207: Interview with Quina Aragon 54:41

6 weeks ago54:41

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Quina Aragon is an author, editor, and spoken word artist residing in Orlando, FL, with her husband and daughter. They are members of New Creation Fellowship. She is the author of the children's book trilogy—Love Made, Love Gave, and Love Can. She is also the author of Love Has a Story, which invites you to explore God’s love as it has existed and moved throughout (and before) time, and how it intends to transform your own life story. It is biblical theology, meets personal story work, meets your local coffee shop poet. Aragon planned on Love Has a Story being a ten-month writing project, but it turned into a much bigger story. Beccome a Patreon Supporter What's a Women Worth? spoken word by Quina Aragon…

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Episode 206: Interview with Kelley Matthews 54:25

7 weeks ago54:25

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Kelley Mathews (ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary) is a multi-published author, editor, and New Testament doctoral student researching Marian theology. Kelley has over twenty-five years’ experience in the Christian publishing and nonprofit domains. She has served as a Publishers Weekly fiction reviewer, Christy Award judge, and Christianity Today Book Award judge. Find Kelley talking about all things Bible on various podcasts. She’s earned such nicknames as grammar enthusiast, Bible nerd, and “human highlighter”—a nod to her passion for promoting other authors on social media.…

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Episode 205: Interview with Chris Moles 1:02:29

8 weeks ago1:02:29

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Chris Moles joins us to talk about manhood, abuse, and women in the church. Chris Moles is a Pastor and Biblical Counselor who helps churches and families confront the evil of domestic violence and promote healthy, God-honoring, relationships. Become a Patreon Supporter.

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Episode 204: Interview with Tabitha Westbrook 54:05

9 weeks ago54:05

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Tabitha Westbrook, LMFT-S, LCMHC-QS, LPC-S, is a licensed therapist who helps people who have messy, funky pasts (and sometimes messy, funky presents) live amazing, empowered lives today. Tabitha graduated with her BA in Psychology from NC Central University & her MA in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. In addition to being a licensed counselor & supervisor, Tabitha is an EMDRIA Certified Therapist & Approved Consultant, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), & Certified Christian Trauma Care Provider (CCTCP). She’s also certified in Immediate Stabilization Protocol (ISP), an evidence-based disaster response protocol. She’s the Founder & CEO of The Journey and The Process , a private practice with offices in North Carolina & Texas, specializing in complex trauma, with a focus on domestic abuse & coercive control. Tabitha is a nationally known expert & speaker on abuse, providing training to churches, therapists, & agencies. She also helps train domestic abuse advocates through Called to Peace Ministries ’ faith-based advocacy training, as well as having served as a co-facilitator for the G5 Men’s Batterer Intervention Group. Tabitha is the author of Body & Soul, Healed & Whole: An Invitational Guide to Healthy Sexuality After Trauma, Abuse, and Coercive Control .…

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Episode 203: Our Prodigal has Returned - Eric Schumacher is back! 53:05

10 weeks ago53:05

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You know him, you love him. Eric Schumacher is back to catch us up on his life. He talks about his latest book, The Good Gift of Weakness: God's Strength Made Perfect in the Story of Your Weakness . He also shares about his current job as a pastor who cares for pastors.

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Episode 202: Interview with Elyse Fitzpatrick 51:02

11 weeks ago51:02

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Colleen Ramser interviews Elyse about the rerelease of her updated version of T he Afternoon of Life: Finding Purpose and Joy in Midlife . Become a Patreon Supporter

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Episode 201: Interview with Beth Allison Barr 45:51

12 weeks ago45:51

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Beth Allison Barr received her B.A. in History (with a minor in Classics) from Baylor University and her M.A. and Ph.D. in Medieval History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her latest book is Becoming the Pastor’s Wife: How the Marriage Replaced Ordination as a Woman’s Path to Ministry . She has contributed to Religion News Service, The Washington Post, Christianity Today, The Dallas Morning News, Sojourners, Baptist News Global, etc. Her work has been featured by NPR and The New Yorker, and she is actively sought as an academic speaker. Become a Patreon Supporter…

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Episode 200: Interview with Simone Halpin 46:52

13 weeks ago46:52

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Simone Halpin is the Founder and Visionary Leader of Naomi’s House . Naomi’s House began in 2016 after years of preparing and researching the best way to serve survivors of commercial sexual exploitation. Naomi’s House has since created a model that went from serving five women annually through residential services to hundreds of women annually in multiple programs across the Chicagoland area. Simone is a weekly contributor to the Next Level Podcast produced by her church, Glen Ellyn Bible Church. She met her husband, Anthony, while studying at Texas A&M University (B.S. in Health, class of 2002), she is a 2008 graduate of Moody Theological Seminary (M.A. in Biblical Studies) and is a doctoral student at Wheaton College pursuing her Doctor of Ministry (DMin). Simone and Anthony live in Wheaton with their four children…

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Episode 199: Interview with Eliza Huie 51:56

14 weeks ago51:56

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Eliza Huie is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) trained in trauma care. She serves as a seminary instructor facilitating certificate-level training in biblical counseling and has authored several books, including her latest Trauma Aware: A Christian’s Guide to Providing Help and Care . Eliza co-hosts Counsel For Life, a podcast about mental health and the Christian life.…

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Episode 198: Interview with Bri Stensrud 1:00:48

15 weeks ago1:00:48

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Bri Stensrud is an author, human dignity advocate, and the Director of Women of Welcome. Her passion is to equip the Church to engage more consistently and tangibly in holistic human dignity issues. Throughout her previous work in the pro-life movement, she continually heard questions from those concerned about immigrants and refugees. Understanding that her advocacy for pre-born children and orphans overlapped with so many issues vulnerable migrants faced around the globe, she started a journey to detangle from politically partisan, dehumanizing narratives, and seek out a holistic biblical perspective to uplift and advocate for immigrants and refugees. She holds a Masters of Biblical & Theological Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary , serves on the Board of Directors for The National Association of Evangelicals , and has authored two books: Start with Welcome: The Journey toward a Confident and Compassionate Immigration Conversation , and a children’s book: The Biggest Best Light: Shining God’s Light into the World Around You .…

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Episode 197: Interview with Mary Wiley 50:47

16 weeks ago50:47

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CoHosting Dr. Pamela MacRae is currently is a Professor in the Applied Theology and Church Ministry Division at Moody Bible Institute, giving oversight to the Ministry to Women major, Ministry to Victims of Sexual Exploitation major, as well as the Ministry to Women Online Certificate program. She also serves on an executive team of Naomi's House, a residential program for sexually exploited women in the Chicagoland area. Guest info: Mary Wiley is a Bible teacher, an author, and the associate publisher at B&H Publishing. She holds a master’s in theological studies and is currently pursuing a PhD. Mary is the author of Our Highest Good: 100 Days of Knowing and Loving God , Everyday Theology: What You Believe Matters , and Discovering the Bible: A Kid’s Guide to Reading and Understanding God’s Word. She and her husband, John, have three children and live in the Nashville area.…

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Episode 196: Interview with Elyse Fitzpatrick 47:18

17 weeks ago47:18

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In this week's episode, Pam MaCrae interviews Elyse Fitzpatrick about her latest book Unloved: The Rejected Saints that God Calls Beloved.

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Episode 195: Interview with Joy Schroeder 49:27

18 weeks ago49:27

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Joy Schroeder, a Lutheran pastor, specializes in the history of biblical interpretation. She is Professor of Church History at Capital University, Columbus, Ohio, where she serves on the faculty on Trinity Lutheran Seminary. She is the author of Deborah's Daughters: Gender Politics and Biblical Interpretation and several other books on the history of interpretation of Scripture. She is also the co-author of Voices Long Silenced: Women Biblical Interpreters Through the Centuries a Westminster John Knox Press publication, which is the topic of our conversation today. Mentioned: The Gospel According to Eve by Amanda Benckhuysen https://www.ivpress.com/the-gospel-according-to-eve…

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Episode 194: Interview with Brian Lee 48:12

19 weeks ago48:12

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Brian Lee is a pastor, coach, and speaker. In his 20+ years of experience in vocational ministry, he experienced three instances of spiritual abuse and toxic leadership. He founded Broken to Beloved in 2023, a nonprofit organization that exists to provide practical resources for recovery from and safeguarding against spiritual abuse and religious trauma. He is a certified Trauma-Informed Coach and holds a certification in Religious Trauma Studies. Based in Richmond, VA, Brian loves to go on adventures with his family in search of another cup of coffee.…

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Episode 193: Interview with Rachel Jones 46:35

20 weeks ago46:35

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Rachel Jones serves as VP of Editorial at The Good Book Company and is the author of Is This It? A Brief Theology of Periods (Yes, Really) and, most recently, The Quiet Time Kickstart: Six Weeks to a Healthy Bible Habit . She enjoys helping others open up the Bible, going running, and spending time with friends.…

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Episode 192: Interview with Nancy French 51:24

21 weeks ago51:24

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Nancy French is a five-time New York Times bestselling author. Her most recent is her personal memoir, Ghosted: An American Story. As a ghostwriter, she has written for a variety of people, from Republican politicians to reality TV stars. As an award-winning investigative journalist, she uncovered sexual and spiritual abuse in America's largest Christian camp.…

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Episode 191: Michelle Lee-Barnewall 45:45

22 weeks ago45:45

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Michelle Lee-Barnewall’s interests focus on the application of biblical exegesis to spiritual formation and cultural issues. She is the award-winning author of Neither Complementarian nor Egalitarian and Surprised by the Parables. She has served on the editorial board for the Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society and the Bulletin for Biblical Research and has been on the Board of Directors for the Institute for Biblical Research. When not writing or teaching, she loves to spend time with her three wonderful grandchildren.…

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Episode 190: Interview with Katelyn Shiess 48:50

23 weeks ago48:50

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Kaitlyn Schiess (ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary), a doctoral student at Duke Divinity School, is the author of The Liturgy of Politics: Spiritual Formation for the Sake of Our Neighbor and The Ballot and the Bible: How Scripture Has Been Used and Abused in American Politics and Where We Go From Here. She is also a regular cohost on the Holy Post podcast.…

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Episode 189: Interview with Dallas Jenkins 56:43

24 weeks ago56:43

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Dallas Jenkins is the creator and director of The Chosen, the most watched multi season drama about the life of Jesus Christ with over 770 million viewings. The Chosen is also the highest ranking crowd funded program ever, having raised over $100,000,000 in four seasons. Dallas is also the director of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever movie (2024). It is his desire to create Christ honoring art that brings glory to God and draws people to Him.…

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Episode 188: Interview with Beth Moore 49:15

25 weeks ago49:15

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Beth doesn't need an introduction. But if you desire one you can go to Living Proof Ministries to find out about what she does and who she is.

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Episode 187: Interview with Sonja Piper Dosti 52:44

26 weeks ago52:44

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Sonja Piper Dosti has been working in the entertainment business for over 20 years, helping writers with faith-based projects as a high-level executive for Walt Disney, ABC, Universal Television, and Imagine Television.

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Episode 186: Interview with Naomi Overton 46:05

27 weeks ago46:05

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Dr. Naomi Cramer Overton (MBA, Doctor of Intercultural Studies) is the General Editor of “ Every Woman’s Bible ” (Tyndale). In addition to her editing duties, she has worked with numerous NPOs including Compassion International. Dr. Pamela McRae oversees the Ministry to Women studies and Ministry to Victims of Sexual Exploitation courses at Moody Bible Institute.…

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episode 185: Interview with Diane Lanberg 48:16

28 weeks ago48:16

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Diane Langberg (Ph.D., Temple University) is an internationally recognized psychologist with more than 50 years of experience. Langberg is the author of seven books, including Redeeming Power. Her books have been translated into 10 languages. We will be talking to her today about her latest book, When the Church Harms God’s People: Becoming Faith Communities that Resist Abuse, Pursue Truth, and Care for the Wounded (Brazos). Short Bio: Colleen Ramser, M.A., is an EMDR-certified licensed professional counselor (LPC) specializing in trauma - particularly on issues of spiritual abuse and domestic abuse. She is a speaker and writer who meets Christ-followers at the intersection of trauma and faith and has appeared on podcasts such as Christianity Today’s The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill and The Slow Work. As a survivor of trauma, Colleen is a compassionate witness on the journey, bringing a deep knowing of dark nights and new mercies. Connect with Colleen at colleenramserlpc.com , on Facebook at @colleenramser, or Instagram at @colleen.m.ramser…

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Episode 184: Interview with Heather Matthews 46:54

29 weeks ago46:54