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Breaking the Silence: Abuse in the Southern Baptist Convention, NDAs & Women Pastors

Breaking the Silence: Abuse in the Southern Baptist Convention, NDAs & Women Pastors

May 31, 2023

Join Lori Adams-Brown on the A World of Difference Podcast as she takes on the issue of abuse and cover-ups within the Southern Baptist Convention. As a survivor of abuse herself, Lori advocates for the importance of sharing…

Change: Dr. Scot McKnight on Reviving the Original Context in His Second Testament Translation
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Change: Dr. Scot McKnight on Reviving the Original Context in His Second Testament Translation

May 24, 2023

Discover the unexpected twist in Dr. Scot McKnight's journey toward creating a more literal Bible translation that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the New Testament. Are you ready to slow dow…

Change: Zachary Wagner: Challenging Male-Centric Theology and Abuse

Change: Zachary Wagner: Challenging Male-Centric Theology and Abuse

May 17, 2023

In this episode, author Zachary Wagner recounts his personal journey and explores the irony of the purity culture movement in the white American evangelical subculture, highlighting the need for men to join the conversation …

Change: Dr. Lynn Cohick on Unlocking the Role of Women in Church History

Change: Dr. Lynn Cohick on Unlocking the Role of Women in Church History

May 10, 2023

Join host Lori Adams-Brown on A World of Difference as she sits down with Dr. Lynn Cohick, a New Testament professor and author of "A Second Edition Dictionary of Paul in His Letters." Lori discusses Dr. Cohick's journey as …

Change: Kyle Meyaard-Schaap on Climate Crisis & Christian Discipleship

Change: Kyle Meyaard-Schaap on Climate Crisis & Christian Discipleship

May 3, 2023

Join us as we explore one man's journey from skeptic to environmental advocate through the lens of his faith. But just as he begins to offer solutions, a looming threat interrupts, leaving him and the audience with a questio…

Change: Sheila Wray Gregoire on She Deserves Better and Redefining Girls' and Women's Worth after Purity Culture
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Change: Sheila Wray Gregoire on She Deserves Better and Redefining Girls' and Women's Worth after Purity Culture

April 26, 2023

Sheila Wray Gregoire on She Deserves Better: Redefining Women's Worth Get ready to delve into the fascinating world of sex, marriage, and the impact of messaging on girls' lives in this episode of A World of Difference. Host…

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Dr. Scot McKnight on Reviving the Bible's Original Context

Words matter, especially in translations of the Bible. Join us as we dive into the world of New Testament translations with Dr. Scot McKnight.

Exploring Paul's Letters: A Conversation w/ Dr. Lynn Cohick

In the latest episode of A World of Difference podcast, host Lori Adams-Brown is joined by Dr. Lynn Cohick to discuss her latest book, "Dictionary of Pau…

Why Sheila Wray Gregoire's Latest Book 'She Deserves Bette…

In the latest episode of A World of Difference Podcast, host Lori Adams-Brown had the pleasure of interviewing Sheila Wray Gregoire, an award-winning aut…

About the Host

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Lori Adams-Brown

Podcast Host &. Executive Producer

Lori Adams-Brown works in tech and leadership development in Silicon Valley. She hosts the top 5% global podcast A World of Difference, celebrating humanity’s unique differences and encouraging us all to make a difference around the world together. She is an international speaker and consultant with over 20 years of global management work experience from living and working on 3 continents. She sits on the board of Justice Revival in Washington, D.C.

Raised in international schools in Costa Rica and Venezuela, and having lived and worked in Southeast Asia for 20 years, Lori has led cross-functional global teams to do everything from tsunami relief to community development to business. She has spoken to audiences in Singapore, Venezuela, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Brunei, and all over the US. She holds a BA in both Sociology and Spanish and a Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies.
Her happy place is sipping a flat white coffee and having a deep conversation while enjoying either a beach or mountain vacation with the love of her life, Jason, their urbanite TCK teens, and Singaporean rescue dog.