Episodes

101
Aug. 25, 2022

Our Story Part 2: The Question

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Trigger warning: If you have experienced spiritual abuse, emotional abuse, psychological abuse or any type of abuse especially in a faith-based environment, this episode deals with content that may be triggering. Please feel free to listen in small chunks or if this is too traumatizing, please feel free to not listen until you are ready. We do recommend speaking with a therapist...
101
Aug. 25, 2022

Our Story Part 2: The Question

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Trigger warning: If you have experienced spiritual abuse, emotional abuse, psychological abuse or any type of abuse especially in a faith-based environment, this episode deals with content that may be triggering. Please feel free to listen in small chunks or if this is too traumatizing, please feel free to not listen until you are ready. We do recommend speaking with a therapist who...
100
Aug. 18, 2022

Our Story Part 1: The Calm Before the Storm

Lori and Jason Adams-Brown share their story of spiritual abuse, emotional abuse and psychological abuse at Echo.church in San Jose, CA at the hands of Andy Wood and Filipe Santos. Their story is by no means the worst story of abuse behind the curtain of Echo.church, but it is one that is not covered by the many NDA's that Andy and Filipe had many staff sign over the years in order to control the narrative and image manage the abuse of particular staff over the years. Many former staff have shared their stories, but due to fear of going public and also the many NDA's, there is much fear. This is part one of their story.
100
Aug. 17, 2022

Our Story Part 1: The Calm Before the Storm

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Trigger warning: If you have experienced spiritual abuse, emotional abuse, psychological abuse or any type of abuse especially in a faith-based environment, this episode deals with content that may be triggering. Please feel free to listen in small chunks or if this is too traumatizing, please feel free to not listen until you are ready. We do recommend speaking with a therapist who...
99
Aug. 11, 2022

Wellness: Kevin Nye on Grace Can Lead us Home, Solving Homelessness, and Faith-Based Myths that Inhibit Our Mindsets in Making Social Impact

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Kevin Nye works as the Housing Director of YouthLink MN in Minneapolis. He has worked in homeless services and advocacy Los Angeles, and is a graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary. Kevin also writes on the intersections of theology, justice and equity, and pop culture.He was a contributing author for Theology and the Marvel Universe, and is the founder of Theophany, a blog and You...
99
Aug. 11, 2022

Wellness: Kevin Nye on Grace Can Lead us Home, Solving Homelessness, and Faith-Based Myths that Inhibit Our Mindsets in Making Social Impact

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Kevin Nye works as the Housing Director of YouthLink MN in Minneapolis. He has worked in homeless services and advocacy Los Angeles, and is a graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary. Kevin also writes on the intersections of theology, justice and equity, and pop culture.He was a contributing author for Theology and the Marvel Universe, and is the founder of Theophany, a blog and You...
98
Aug. 4, 2022

BONUS: 2nd Anniversary Special, Lori Adams-Brown Shares 10 Life Tips in 10 Minutes

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Happy 2nd Anniversary to the A World of Difference Podcast Community! You are a gift to this community and to the world around you. It has been a beautiful 2 years of growing and learning together. Thank you for listening and engaging with our episodes!

Lori was recently asked by podcast host Dr. Stephan Neff, after being a guest on his podcast, to give 10 points in 10 minutes that...
98
Aug. 3, 2022

BONUS: 2nd Anniversary Special, Lori Adams-Brown Shares 10 Life Tips in 10 Minutes

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Happy 2nd Anniversary to the A World of Difference Podcast Community! You are a gift to this community and to the world around you. It has been a beautiful 2 years of growing and learning together. Thank you for listening and engaging with our episodes!

Lori was recently asked by podcast host Dr. Stephan Neff, after being a guest on his podcast, to give 10 points in 10 minutes that...
97
July 27, 2022

Wellness: Dr. Paul Miller on Christian Nationalism, Jan 6, White Evangelicals, Afghanistan, and The Religion of American Greatness

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Dr. Paul D. Miller (PhD, Georgetown University) is a Christian scholar, political theorist, veteran, and former White House staffer, provides a detailed portrait of—and case against—Christian nationalism. Building on his practical expertise not only in the archives and classroom but also in public service, Miller unravels this ideology's historical importance, its key tenets, and it...
97
July 27, 2022

Wellness: Dr. Paul Miller on Christian Nationalism, Jan 6, White Evangelicals, Afghanistan, and The Religion of American Greatness

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Dr. Paul D. Miller (PhD, Georgetown University) is a Christian scholar, political theorist, veteran, and former White House staffer, provides a detailed portrait of—and case against—Christian nationalism. Building on his practical expertise not only in the archives and classroom but also in public service, Miller unravels this ideology's historical importance, its key tenets, and it...
96
July 20, 2022

Wellness: JJ DiGeronimo on Tech Savvy Women, Career Wisdom, Men as Allies for Women at Work, and Occupational Well-Being

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JJ DiGeronimo is an author, keynote speaker and founder She led global teams out of Silicon Valley at VMWare for 8 years and has been on several boards. She founded TechSavvy Women almost 15 years ago. She offers wisdom about career, mindfulness, soul work and business.

With two-award winning books, an international podcast, and action-based keynotes, JJ DiGeronimo shares career strategi...
96
July 20, 2022

Wellness: JJ DiGeronimo on Tech Savvy Women, Career Wisdom, Men as Allies for Women at Work, and Occupational Well-Being

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JJ DiGeronimo is an author, keynote speaker and founder She led global teams out of Silicon Valley at VMWare for 8 years and has been on several boards. She founded TechSavvy Women almost 15 years ago. She offers wisdom about career, mindfulness, soul work and business.

With two-award winning books, an international podcast, and action-based keynotes, JJ DiGeronimo shares career strategi...
95
July 13, 2022

Wellness: Dr. Os Guinness on The Great Quest, His TCK Experience in China, the Global Church, and the Difference Between Christian Nationalism and Patriotism

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Dr. Os Guinness (DPhil, Oxford) is the author or editor of more than thirty-five books, including The Dust of Death, The Call, Fool's Talk, Carpe Diem Redeemed, The Magna Carta of Humanity, Last Call for Liberty, Impossible People, Unspeakable, and Time for Truth. He is the founder of the Trinity Forum, a prominent social critic, and a frequent speaker...
95
July 12, 2022

Wellness: Dr. Os Guinness on The Great Quest, His TCK Experience in China, the Global Church, and the Difference Between Christian Nationalism and Patriotism

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Dr. Os Guinness (DPhil, Oxford) is the author or editor of more than thirty-five books, including The Dust of Death, The Call, Fool's Talk, Carpe Diem Redeemed, The Magna Carta of Humanity, Last Call for Liberty, Impossible People, Unspeakable, and Time for Truth. He is the founder of the Trinity Forum, a prominent social critic, and a frequent speaker...
94
July 6, 2022

Wellness: Dr. Chuck DeGroat (Rebroadcast) on When Narcissism Comes To Church, Pastors Who Abuse, How Elder Boards Can Recognize Ingratiation, and The Many Sides of a Narcissist

In light of recent events with elder boards making decisions on allegations of abuse by pastors, a rebroadcast on one of our more popular and requested guests, Dr. Chuck DeGroat, seemed timely. Dr. Chuck DeGroat is Professor of Counseling and Christian Spirituality and Interim D.Min. Director at Western Theological Seminary and faculty member for the Soul Care Institute.

He is an author, speaker, consultant, and therapist.

He is a Minister of Word and Sacrament in the Reformed Church in Americ...
94
July 6, 2022

Wellness: Dr. Chuck DeGroat (Rebroadcast) on When Narcissism Comes To Church, Pastors Who Abuse, How Elder Boards Can Recognize Ingratiation, and The Many Sides of a Narcissist

In light of recent events with elder boards making decisions on allegations of abuse by pastors, a rebroadcast on one of our more popular and requested guests, Dr. Chuck DeGroat, seemed timely. Dr. Chuck DeGroat is Professor of Counseling and Christian Spirituality and Interim D.Min. Director at Western Theological Seminary and faculty member for the Soul Care Institute.

He is an author, speaker, consultant, and therapist.

He is a Minister of Word and Sacrament in the Reformed Church in Americ...
93
June 29, 2022

Wellness: Tahmima Anam on Supporting Women at Work, Microagressions, the Startup Wife, the Motherhood Penalty and the Power of Silence

Tahmima Anam is an award-winning novelist, anthropologist, and author of The Startup Wife. She is a Contributing Opinion Writer for the International New York Times and Board Director at ROLl, a tech startup. Her latest Ted Talk is called:

The power of holding silence: Making the workplace work for women
Follow her on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter
*We reference the book Pay Up by Reshma Saujani. It's a MUST READ in a post-Roe America and anywhere around the world where women experience a pay ...
93
June 29, 2022

Wellness: Tahmima Anam on Supporting Women at Work, Microagressions, the Startup Wife, the Motherhood Penalty and the Power of Silence

Tahmima Anam is an award-winning novelist, anthropologist, and author of The Startup Wife. She is a Contributing Opinion Writer for the International New York Times and Board Director at ROLl, a tech startup. Her latest Ted Talk is called:

The power of holding silence: Making the workplace work for women
Follow her on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter
*We reference the book Pay Up by Reshma Saujani. It's a MUST READ in a post-Roe America and anywhere around the world where women experience a pay ...
92
June 22, 2022

Wellness: Sean Palmer on Speaking By the Numbers, Enneagram Types and How Words and Communication Stances Lead to Thoughts, Feelings and Actions

Sean Palmer speaks about his latest book Speaking By the Numbers: Enneagram Wisdom for Teachers, Pastors and Communicators is the teaching pastor at Ecclesia Houston, a speaker, and an executive coach. He is the author of Unarmed Empire and a contributing writer to The Voice Bible. Sean is vice-chair of the Missio Alliance board. He and his wife, Rochelle, live in Houston, Texas, with their two daughters.

Listen to him speak with Suzanne Stabile on The Enneagram Journey podcast.

Read his arti...
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June 22, 2022

Wellness: Sean Palmer on Speaking By the Numbers, Enneagram Types and How Words and Communication Stances Lead to Thoughts, Feelings and Actions

Sean Palmer speaks about his latest book Speaking By the Numbers: Enneagram Wisdom for Teachers, Pastors and Communicators is the teaching pastor at Ecclesia Houston, a speaker, and an executive coach. He is the author of Unarmed Empire and a contributing writer to The Voice Bible. Sean is vice-chair of the Missio Alliance board. He and his wife, Rochelle, live in Houston, Texas, with their two daughters.

Listen to him speak with Suzanne Stabile on The Enneagram Journey podcast.

Read his arti...
91
June 1, 2022

Wellness: Dr. Debbie Pinkston on World Changers, Marriage, and Self Care for Difference Makers

Dr. Deborah Pinkston, LPC, PhD has been a counseling professional for more than 17 years. Debbie has a special interest in counseling women, men, couples, teens, pastor’s wives, and missionaries.

Dr. Pinkston has a Bachelor of Science in Education from Ouachita Baptist University, a Master of Science in Psychology and Counseling from Troy State University and a Ph.D. in Biblical Counseling from International Theological Seminary.

She is trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples and en...
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June 1, 2022

Wellness: Dr. Debbie Pinkston on World Changers, Marriage, and Self Care for Difference Makers

Dr. Deborah Pinkston, LPC, PhD has been a counseling professional for more than 17 years. Debbie has a special interest in counseling women, men, couples, teens, pastor’s wives, and missionaries.

Dr. Pinkston has a Bachelor of Science in Education from Ouachita Baptist University, a Master of Science in Psychology and Counseling from Troy State University and a Ph.D. in Biblical Counseling from International Theological Seminary.

She is trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples and en...
90
May 25, 2022

Wellness: John and Mark Cronin on Downs Syndrome, Crazy Socks, Differing Abilities and Happiness

John and Mark X. Cronin, the father and son co-founders of John’s Crazy Socks, are on a mission to spread happiness. In pursuit of that mission, they have now released The Spreading Happiness Podcast with John and Mark, a weekly, 30-minute podcast designed to bring a smile to your face and make you feel good.

During the show, the father and son team banter about what is happening in their lives, their adventures and mishaps, conversations that often lead to hilarious results. As part of each sh...
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May 25, 2022

Wellness: John and Mark Cronin on Downs Syndrome, Crazy Socks, Differing Abilities and Happiness

John and Mark X. Cronin, the father and son co-founders of John’s Crazy Socks, are on a mission to spread happiness. In pursuit of that mission, they have now released The Spreading Happiness Podcast with John and Mark, a weekly, 30-minute podcast designed to bring a smile to your face and make you feel good.

During the show, the father and son team banter about what is happening in their lives, their adventures and mishaps, conversations that often lead to hilarious results. As part of each sh...