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Oct. 3, 2023

Mary DeMuth: Unleashing the Power of Writing on Healing and Empowerme…

If you're feeling trapped in a cycle of silence and shame, burdened by the weight of your pain and the fear of speaking out, then you are not alone! Despite your efforts to suppress the trauma, the wounds of abuse …

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July 19, 2023

Emotional Health: Dr. Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer on Pivot, Pow…

Transform toxic cultures and pivot towards emotional health as authors Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer guide churches and institutions through a gritty and transformative process that challenges the quick-fix mentality in creating cultures of goodness.

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June 15, 2023

Change: Lori Adams-Brown on Empowering Women & Survivors By Breaking …

Lori Adams-Brown addresses the Southern Baptist Convention and the difficult subject of abuse allegations and sexism within the church. As a survivor of abuse at the hands of Andy Wood, the successor to Rick Warren at Saddleback Church, Lori has …

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May 31, 2023

Breaking the Silence: Abuse in the Southern Baptist Convention, NDAs …

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 ...

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May 24, 2023

Change: Dr. Scot McKnight on Reviving the Original Context in His Sec…

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 down, think, and immerse yourself …

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May 10, 2023

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

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 …

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April 26, 2023

Change: Sheila Wray Gregoire on She Deserves Better and Redefining Gi…

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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March 15, 2023

Change: Dr. Nijay Gupta- Uncovering Her Story: How Women Led, Taught …

In this episode of the World of Difference podcast, Dr. Nijay Gupta, a Hindu background Christian and seminary professor, uses his privilege to uncover the hidden female figures in the New Testament and challenge the long-sta...

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Feb. 15, 2023

Change: Dr. Caryn Reeder Re-examines Misinterpretations, Unveiling th…

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 ...

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Feb. 1, 2023

Change: Hannah Nation on Faithful Disobedience: Writings on Church an…

In Hannah Nation's podcast episode, uncover the compelling central conflict between the Chinese house churches' global identity and the Chinese authorities' nationalist agenda, as the Hannah Nation explores the idea of persec...

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Jan. 18, 2023

Best of 2022: Dr. Wade Mullen on Spiritual Abuse, Red Flags to Spot i…

Dr. Wade Mullen is the author of Something’s Not Right: Decoding the Hidden Tactics of Abuse – and Freeing Yourself From Its Power . Dr. Mullen is a world renowned expert on abuse in the church. He served ten years …

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Dec. 21, 2022

Restore: Bette Dickinson on Making Room for Advent, the Boldness of M…

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! ********* Become a patron of this podcast , and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon . ********** Bette Dickinson is a prophetic artist, writer, and speaker wh...

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Nov. 2, 2022

Restore: Dr. Wade Mullen on Something's Not Right, Spiritual Abuse, I…

Become a patron of this podcast , and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon . ********** Dr. Wade Mullen is the author of Something’s Not Right: Decoding the Hidden Tactics of Abuse – and Freeing …

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Oct. 8, 2022

Restore: Dorothy Greco on Marriage, Egalitarian Theology, and How Mut…

Become a patron of this podcast , and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon . ********** Dorothy Littell Greco is an author, photojournalist, writer, and marriage coach. Dorothy feels equally at home...

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March 30, 2022

Belonging: Jo Saxton on Recent Clergy Abuse Cases, Leadership Pipeli…

Join our Patreon community of Difference-Makers Jo Saxton is a speaker, author, podcast host, and leadership coach who has dedicated her career to investing in women leaders own their voice and find their purpose in their per...

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