Leadership Insights Episodes

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 about sexual violence and misconduct in church spaces.

In this episode, you will be able to:

Identify the repercussions of toxic masculinity within the Church and initiate constructive conversations.

Confront the issues of power abuse and spiritual maltreatment, promoting ...

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 a professor,

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 a professor, her love for scriptures, and her contribution to including more women's voices in the conversation around Paul and Paul's letters. Cohick shares about her writing and scholarship and how she has dug deep into understanding and representing what women were doing i...

Climate Crisis & Christian Discipleship with Kyle Meyaard-SchaapJoin 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,

Climate Crisis & Christian Discipleship with Kyle Meyaard-SchaapJoin 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,

Sheila Wray Gregoire on She Deserves Better: Redefining Women's WorthGet 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.

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 Lori Adams-Brown is joined by Sheila Wray Gregoire, an acclaimed Canadian author, speaker, and the brains behind Bare Marriage. Sheila's new book, She Deserves Better, is the talk of the town, an insightful read based on extensive research on the messages girls are exposed ...

Embracing Neurodiversity and Celebrating Differences on Earth DayGet ready for an eye-opening and inspiring episode of A World of Difference, hosted by the amazing Lori Adams-Brown. To celebrate Earth Day, Lori invites her guest,

Embracing Neurodiversity and Celebrating Differences on Earth Day

Get ready for an eye-opening and inspiring episode of A World of Difference, hosted by the amazing Lori Adams-Brown. To celebrate Earth Day, Lori invites her guest, the brilliant Katherine McCord, to discuss the importance of neurodiversity and inclusion in everyday life and the workplace. In this episode, the duo share their personal experiences with neurodiversity and the role it plays in understanding and accepting others, inc...

Join Lori Adams-Brown on the World of Difference Podcast as she shares 12 tips to support survivors of spiritual abuse. As someone who has personally experienced this, Lori emphasizes the importance of listening without judgment and validating survivor...

Join Lori Adams-Brown on the World of Difference Podcast as she shares 12 tips to support survivors of spiritual abuse. As someone who has personally experienced this, Lori emphasizes the importance of listening without judgment and validating survivors' feelings. She provides practical ways to support your friend or family member, including self-care and connecting with resources. Lori also urges listeners to educate themselves and hold abusers accountable. This episode covers how to support su...

Despite being faced with the hardships of COVID-19 and the uncertainty of her future, Melissa Hughes never expected that a simple video of her kids' sledding would spark an unexpected journey of spreading hope and connection to millions of people.

Despite being faced with the hardships of COVID-19 and the uncertainty of her future, Melissa Hughes never expected that a simple video of her kids' sledding would spark an unexpected journey of spreading hope and connection to millions of people. How did Melissa's simple act of sharing her story lead her to such an extraordinary journey?

In this episode, you will be able to:

1. Discover Melissa Hughes' unexpected path to TikTok stardom and the lessons she learned along the way.

2. Navigate t...

Guest: Brenden Kumarasamy, Founder of MasterTalk, a YouTube channel dedicated to helping people master the art of public speaking.Introduction:In this episode, we have Brenden Kumarasamy, a public speaking coach, and founder of MasterTalk,

Guest: Brenden Kumarasamy, Founder of MasterTalk, a YouTube channel dedicated to helping people master the art of public speaking.

Introduction:

In this episode, we have Brenden Kumarasamy, a public speaking coach, and founder of MasterTalk, a YouTube channel dedicated to helping people master the art of public speaking. Brenden shares his insights on how to become a confident and effective public speaker, and how to connect with your audience.

Key Takeaways:

Public speaking is a skill that ...

Let go of fear and resistance and join the movement of authentic storytelling to make a real difference in the world."My belief is that for small businesses, like personal brands, online podcast guesting can really be the center of your marketing if yo...

Let go of fear and resistance and join the movement of authentic storytelling to make a real difference in the world.

"My belief is that for small businesses, like personal brands, online podcast guesting can really be the center of your marketing if you let it - and it can also create all of the content if you will allow yourself to repurpose it, all of the content that you will ever need should you choose to be active on social media or have an email list or those types of things." Christine ...

Allyson McKinney Timm, a global justice advocate and founder of Justice Revival, leads an interfaith campaign to support women's rights, gender equality and the Equal Rights Amendment to the US Constitution, despite the culture war drama,

Allyson McKinney Timm, a global justice advocate and founder of Justice Revival, leads an interfaith campaign to support women's rights, gender equality and the Equal Rights Amendment to the US Constitution, despite the culture war drama, religious resistance and financial challenges she faces.

"We need to do everything possible to ensure women's rights are protected, and the Equal Rights Amendment to the US Constitution is an essential and necessary starting point. No one's saying that it is g...

Experience the power of overcoming pain and discovering purpose through Angela’s inspiring journey."It's not about the stuff, and it's not about all these luxury things. People spend $5 million on a wedding, and I'm like,

Experience the power of overcoming pain and discovering purpose through Angela’s inspiring journey.

"It's not about the stuff, and it's not about all these luxury things. People spend $5 million on a wedding, and I'm like, it's the most important day of their life until it's not right."
Angela Proffitt is a productivity expert, podcast host, celebrity wedding and event planner, speaker, and author. She has been working for over two decades to help CEO's, executives, entrepreneurs, and soloprene...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Caryn A. Reeder examines the irony of the traditional interpretation of the Samaritan woman in John 4 and challenges long-held beliefs about women's roles in the church, illuminating the powerful role of women in the New Te...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Caryn A. Reeder examines the irony of the traditional interpretation of the Samaritan woman in John 4 and challenges long-held beliefs about women's roles in the church, illuminating the powerful role of women in the New Testament.

Dr. Caryn A. Reeder is a professor of New Testament and the coordinator of the Gender Studies Program at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. She is the author of several books, including The Enemy in the Household, Family Viole...

Celebrate the courage to explore, learn and grow with empathy, as TCKs show us how to thrive with multiple dimensions of belonging."The biggest tool in our tool bag is something that we're good at, but we need to focus on more so that we can use it to ...