Church programs for Monday, Jan. 22 will resume their normal schedule at all locations this evening.
Leawood’s Sunday night in-person worship has been moved to 4 pm for Sunday, February 11.
We know you care deeply about the world beyond your four walls. So do we, that’s why we created the Bridging Cultures podcast.
When you listen to this podcast. you can expect engaging interviews from community leaders and innovative entrepreneurs in economically emerging countries. You can tune in to hear these interviews and some witty banter from our awesome hosts. While most of the episodes are engaging with leaders in other countries, you can also expect some educational Q&A with special guests from Resurrection’s global staff. Join us as we dive into season 1 for inspiring stories of empowerment, sustainability and resiliency.
Episodes are released every Wednesday.
SHOW NOTES – Season 6, Episode 1
Season 6 is all about empowerment, and who better to kick things off than Hugo Ngwira, who lives and breathes empowerment in his community. You may remember Hugo from a previous season….a remarkable man who has helped communities reach sustainable solutions for food security and clean water. He is also the Chief Executive Officer of Opulence Malawi (check it out here: (www.opulencemw.org).
The Big Idea(s)
Hugo reminds us that empowerment is never a quick fix. It requires relationship – a willingness to listen and understand an individual or community’s strengths and weaknesses, and then build upon that. It also requires looking inward. One needs to be happy before they can transfer happiness. They need to be a loving person before they can love others. We must look at ourselves before we can bring change to others.
This and more. So many words of wisdom in this episode.
The Last Word
Believe it or not, Sheree and James actually gave Hugo the Last word! 😊 And a powerful last word it was. “Without God we cannot change the world. We rely on the power of Christ for us to bring change to the world and empower people.”
Truth.
As always, thanks for listening.
Love, the Bridging Cultures Podsquad
We’re happy to see you here for Season 5, as we share incredible stories of angels — both supernatural and everyday people like us. Pastor Scott Chrostek joins us in this first episode, and although he swears it is above his pay grade, we still really appreciated hearing his thoughts on angels. Thanks for stopping by Scott!
Want to learn more about angels?
Visit cor.org to watch Resurrection’s 2023 Advent sermon series, Angels: God’s Messengers of Comfort and Joy.
Have an angel story?
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Each season we all collaborate to brainstorm and strategize the topic, and then plan out the episodes, schedule and guests. In this episode we thought it would be fun to get to know us a little better. Here’s what we’ve been up to since the episode was recorded.
Podcast roles: interviewer, talking head, final listener and gap-filler
Since the recording of this episode: Sheree visited her 50th state, Alaska, with her husband. “It’s a beautiful state filled with friendly people and incredible views and wildlife. Why is this glacier blue you ask???? Wellll… fun fact: It’s because the ice is so densely packed that the longer wave-length colors are absorbed while blue, the shortest wavelength color, bounces back so that is what our eyes see. How cool is that?!?” #sciencenerd #todaysfunfact
Podcast roles: Interviewer, and doer of other duties as assigned.
Since the recording of this episode: Joyce has at the very last minute found someone to alter her wedding dress, finally ordered a cake, and booked her hotly debated honeymoon destination. Viva la Mexico! This is all in the last week or so… for her wedding on August 5th… We like to procrastinate. Joyce happens to be getting married to the most amazing Assistant Director of Latin American Ministries – Alex McCarty (he actually just volunteers for everything). That’s what’s new. Feel free to send me all your Mexico travel tips. 😊
Podcast roles: Producer & Co-host
Since the recording of this episode: While he hasn’t had the opportunity to camp recently, he’s been spending his free time at baseball tournaments and his favorite: spending time outdoors with his boys. His new puppy, Ember, has added excitement to their lives. She’s a Labrador Retriever and also LOVES the outdoors.
Podcast roles: Co-host & social media
Since the recording of this episode: Courtney completed her first triathlon! Friends & family cheered her on to the glorious finish. When asked if she will she do another one, her response is “it’s too soon”.
Podcast roles: Tech Guru, Sound Mixer, & Final Audio Editor
Missing from the episode but we promise he’s real!
Podcast roles: Editor, show notes creator and part-time cat herder
Since the recording of this episode: Kathy and her husband, Gary moved into a tiny apartment while in between homes. Now their dog Lizzie has even less space to let her crazy out! 😳 Happy to report that everyone is adjusting fine…with lots of walks.
EPISODE TERMINOLOGY
IMMIGRATION STATISTICS
In this episode we hear the story of Marwa, who was forced to leave her home country of Afghanistan when the Taliban invaded the capital city of Kabul in 2021 and took control of the country. She was working for NATO at the time and knew that anyone in that position — particularly a woman — would be in serious danger. Marwa endured five long days on a bus, surrounded by chaos and gunfire, waiting to escape the city.
Thankfully, Marwa is now living safely in the United States, working for Helping Children Worldwide {HCW), an organization that supports children in need and empowers families through education, health care, mentoring and case management. In her role, she sends mission teams, participates on the HCW podcast and is creating a documentary on vulnerable children.
To learn more about Helping Children Worldwide visit: https://www.helpingchildrenworldwide.org.
We are honored this season to share the immigration stories of brave individuals from __ countries who had to leave their homes under extreme circumstances in search of a more hopeful future.cordion Content
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