"The widow is the reality and the metaphor of all vulnerable peoples and if the widow is not cared for, if we don't prioritize the vulnerable, then all of society will collapse. But the converse is equally true and promising, that if we look after the widow, then society will develop, because it will be built on justice."Alan is a Gospel story-teller located in Cape Town South Africa. Alan serves in and through the Central Methodist Mission and is an ordained Methodist minister. Alan was the last conscientious objector brought to trial in Apartheid South Africa for refusing military conscription. Alan specializes in facilitating Diversity Engagement encounters.Listen to more from Alan Storey: http://audio.holdenvillage.org/presenter/alanstoreyTo learn more about Holden Village, visit: http://www.holdenvillage.org or to listen to other audio recordings visit: http://audio.holdenvillage.orgThe Holden Village Podcast is accessible through Apple iTunes, Google Play Music, Spotify, TuneIn, iHeart Radio, and most podcast apps. To contact the podcast author, podcast@holdenvillage.org