Comfort My People is a direct quote from Isaiah 40:1. It is a command from God, yet widely ignored for centuries. Out of the ignorance came a doctrine that is known as Replacement Theology. Today many call it Fulfillment Theology which negates the Jewish presence in the Church. For a Jew to follow Jesus is to renounce their identity as Jews.It has caused untold damage since the early church faded into history, not only for the Jews, but for the spiritual health of the church.Please visit our website

Ani Carla offers a heartfelt reflection on life within the Armenian diaspora, shaped by her experiences in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area. Her story is one of spiritual grounding, ancestral connection, and cultural preservation through the healing arts.With wisdom drawn from both heritage and personal experience, Ani bridges modern identity with sacred tradition—revealing how spirit and culture intertwine to guide a meaningful life. Her journey invites listeners to reconnect with their

In this episode of Bear With Us, we sit down with Amy Revious, Bear Paw Development’s new Food and Agriculture Development Center (FADC) Director! Amy shares her journey from Bozeman to the Hi-Line, her passion for supporting rural communities, and her vision for strengthening Montana’s local food systems. From farm-to-school programs and agritourism to creative ways local producers can grow their businesses, Amy dives into the opportunities and challenges facing Montana’s food and ag sector—...

Adult Services - In this episode of Gateways: A Lifeline for a Lifetime, Jo Sheehan sits down with Melissa Simmons, Rebecca “Beck” Signoretti, and Christy Fitzgibbons to explore Gateways’ Adult Services. Discover how Traditional Services and Participant-Directed and Managed Services (PDMS) empower adults with developmental disabilities to make meaningful choices, access personalized care, and live as independently as possible. From navigating daily life to building a future of autonomy, this

On this episode of Together at Peace, we welcome Robbie Shoults, the third-generation leader of Bear Creek Smokehouse, a Texas legacy built on faith, family, and good food.Robbie shares how his grandparents, Hick and Nellie, began Bear Creek in 1943 and how that humble smokehouse has grown into a nationally known name without losing its roots. From expanding the family business to honoring his father’s memory, Robbie opens up about how food connects people through comfort, celebration, and even

In this episode of VET’ed., Jen sits down with Erin Cardinal and Leslie Janaros of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) to discuss the vision, mission, and people-first purpose behind its groundbreaking Total Force+ Conference taking place at the Gaylord National Harbor Resort & Conference Center, October 27-28, 2025. Leslie and Erin share how this first-of-its-kind event brings together active-duty service members, veterans, spouses, nonprofits, and industry leaders ...

Rooted in Resilience: Rethinking Leadership in Social HousingIn this week’s episode of The Social Housing Round Table, we were welcomed by Julie Haydon, the new CIH President for a deeply reflective and future-focused conversation around leadership, wellbeing and workforce culture in the sector. The discussion explored how we can move away from survival-mode mindsets and into more collaborative, resilient and human-centred leadership models. From the importance of continuing successful presidential

In this episode, Josh and Kristel walk through a typical week in their lives, highlighting the work of Haven City Church (https://baltimorechurch.com), The Baltimore Relief Network (https://baltimorerelief.com), and The Food Access Coalition (https://feedbaltimore.com). They share food distribution numbers from their Tuesday and Friday operations, discuss how 30% of food produced worldwide goes to waste (https://www.zerohedge.com/economics/30-food-produced-worldwide-goes-waste), and explore what it

This episode celebrates Mitch Thomson and his team at Red Deer Food Bank Society's innovative, inspiring approach to fundraising. What can your organization do DIFFERENTLY to move the needle on your important mission?How can you integrate an entrepreneurial mindset into your daily initiatives to drive funding and engagement? How can you connect with donors, volunteers and your Board meaningfully and authentically? Myles Peake, Global Senior Consultant in Red Deer, Alberta, sit...

Join us for an inspiring and insightful journey into nonprofit leadership as we sit down with Anne Petermann, co-founder of Global Justice Ecology Project, a remarkable organization dedicated to serving and empowering others. In this engaging podcast, we delve deep into the life and experiences of a dynamic leader who has made it their life's mission to impact the world positively. Our guest, Anne, discusses their unique path to the nonprofit sector and the driving forces behind their unshaka...

What if hitting your fundraising goal meant dumping a cooler of ice water on your band director? That's exactly the fun, high-stakes gamble the Polar Bear Band Boosters in West Virginia used to raise over $10,000 in a single week!Join host Robin Eissler as she talks with this week's guest, Chris Sharps, the social media coordinator for the Fairmont Senior High School Polar Bear Band Boosters. Chris, whose background is in higher education recruitment, enrollment, and technology

Send us a text Learn how choosing the right bank can save your HOA time, money, and frustration! ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ Robert talks with Gavin Nelson from Merchants Bank about how the right banking partner can simplify community finances. Learn how modern technology, check scanning, electronic payments, and integrated HOA software help streamline operations and boost transparency. Plus, discover how proper reserve management, FDIC coverage, and

Workforce development is at a critical inflection point. Economic shifts, technological change, and evolving employer needs are reshaping the labor market, while long-standing inequities continue to hold many workers back. In this episode, we take a wide-angle view of the field: Where are the greatest opportunities? What systemic challenges still demand urgent action? And how can we strengthen equitable systems to ensure every worker can thrive? Michelle Rafferty, Chief Program Officer at the

Systemic doesn’t happen in isolation; it begins when power is shared. By placing decision-making in the hands of communities most affected by inequity, collaborative funds are reshaping philanthropy. This approach redefines who leads, who decides, and how trust is built in the places that haven’t always been welcoming. Rebecca Darwent is the founder and philanthropic advisor at Rebecca Darwent Global Inc. She is an internationally recognized expert in philanthropy, a champion of collaborative

Managing volunteer leadership presents unique challenges, especially when your entire executive team changes annually. The most successful campaigns don't just recruit great volunteers—they systematically develop them into unified, mission-driven teams that can execute at the highest level despite constant turnover.In this episode, Marcie Maxwell talks with Suzanne Graney, Executive Director of Four Diamonds, the nonprofit behind Penn State's Dance Marathon (THON). With years of experience

In this episode of A Drop in the Ocean, I chat with Team Nautilus – a crew of six adventurers preparing to row 2,000 miles around Great Britain in 2026. Their mission goes far beyond endurance. As they row, they’ll be collecting vital data on ocean health – from environmental DNA and microplastics to temperature, salinity, and underwater noise – helping scientists understand how climate change and pollution are impacting our seas. We talk about what drives them, the realities of preparing for...

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At the Rangeland Trust, we’re rooted in conserving California’s working lands through voluntary conservation easements—but just as vital is our commitment to supporting the ranchers who care for these lands every day. Yet today’s producers face increasing challenges—from shrinking markets and limited processing options to regulatory pressures and the spread of misinformation—that threaten the future of ranching as we know it. But as public interest in strengthening local food systems grows, s...

In this episode of Meditations on Leadership, Don reflects on Dr. Richard Schwartz’s Internal Family Systems model and what it means to lead from the grounded center of the Self. He’s joined by Bill Burke, founder of The Optimism Institute, former CEO of The Weather Channel, and host of the Blue Sky podcast, to explore how optimism, presence, and inner clarity shape authentic leadership. Together, they consider how the best leaders create safety within themselves - and, in doing so, invite o...

What are the real economics behind recycling and reuse—and why, despite decades of progress, are we recycling less of our growing waste?In this insightful conversation with TerraCycle Founder and CEO Tom Szaky, we unpack the market forces, policy levers, and behavioral dynamics that shape the global waste system. Szaky explains why recycling often fails to scale, how value—not technology—determines what gets recycled, and why the world still produces more waste per person each year. We dive