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CCDA PodcastA Look at Indigenous LeadershipRoslyn Hernández is joined by Carol Bremer-Bennett, the U.S. Executive Director of World Renew. Together, they discuss asset-based community development around the world, the process of connecting with their Indigenous heritage, and the importance of listening to the wisdom of elders. They also reflect on what shalom means in the lives of individuals and communities. Learn more about the CCDA Conference and make plans to join us at ccda.org/conference. And learn more about CCDA’s Indigenous Peoples network at ccda.org/indigenous. Carol Bremer-Bennett is World Renew's U.S. Executive Director. As di...2025-07-2246 min
CCDA PodcastWhat is the CCD Philosophy?Four seasoned CCD leaders dive into the 8 Key Components of the Christian Community Development philosophy. Discover how this approach to ministry can restore and transform lives, communities, and systems. This audio is from the 2024 Conference workshop, Overview of CCD Philosophy, Theology, and Practice.Timestamps(~02:55) - Relocation (Jonathan Brooks)(~10:11) - Reconciliation (Sandra Maria Van Opstal)(~15:47) - Redistribution (Mary Nelson)(~23:44) - Leadership Development (Sandra Maria Van Opstal)(~29:33) - Church-Based (Eun Strawser)(~34:17) - Listening to the Community (Mary Nelson)(~40:00) - Wholistic Approach (Eun Strawser)(~46:30...2025-07-0854 min
The Biblical Justice Resources PodcastEp. 4 - The Long Work of Justice with Michelle Ferrigno WarrenMichelle Ferrigno Warren, President of Virago Strategies (a consulting group which provides strategic engagement and project management support for churches and nonprofits stepping more deeply into the work of public justice), joins the podcast to discuss putting biblical justice into action.Find us online:Website - https://www.biblicaljusticeresources.com/ Instagram - @biblicaljusticeresourcesYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@biblicaljusticeresources Patreon - patreon.com/BiblicalJusticeResources Links:The Power of Proximity - https://www.ivpress.com/the-power-of-proximity?srsltid=AfmBOoot7b8IE3...2025-06-2458 min
CCDA PodcastPastoring in the Midst of Immigration RaidsChristina Foor is joined by Pastor Carlos Rincon to discuss what life is like right now in Los Angeles. Pastor Carlos shares about how he and his church are serving their community right now, the importance of showing up with compassion, and some ways you can pray for those in LA. If you want to learn more about how you can get involved, check out CCDA’s Immigration Network at ccda.org/immigration. And for more information on the immigration process, watch our Immigration Law Basics webinar. Click here for prayer requests from CCDA members in Southern Cal...2025-06-2452 min
Frankly Speaking with Tyra GA Tradition of Service Above Self Featuring Stephen Carattini, President and CEO of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington VA
WHAT IF your family has fallen out of balance as you were navigating life, and crisis was your new rhythm? WHAT IF you and your family are experiencing food insecurity or a lack of clothing and shelter? WHAT IF you are an expectant mother considering adoption for your baby and need both medical care and guidance in the decision-making process and placement? WHAT IF you are a New American or a refugee in need of assistance to learn English, apply for citizenship, or housing?
WHERE CAN YOU GO? WHAT CAN YOU DO?
The C...2025-06-2457 minThe Biblical Justice Resources PodcastEp. 1 - Biblical Justice and the Church with Rev. Edrin WilliamsPastor Edrin Williams, lead pastor of the Sanctuary Covenant Church in Minneapolis, MN, joins to discuss what biblical justice looks like in the Church.Find us online:Website - https://www.biblicaljusticeresources.com/ Instagram - @biblicaljusticeresourcesYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@biblicaljusticeresources Patreon - patreon.com/BiblicalJusticeResources Links from the discussion:Edrin Williams - @edrinspeaksSanctuary Covenant Church - https://sanctuarycov.org/ The Moth NPR - https://themoth.org/radio-hour ECC Antiracism Disci...2025-06-031h 03
CCDA PodcastEquity in Education and the ChurchDr. Lorenzo A. Watson is joined by Natarsha Sanders to discuss education equity. They reflect on the state of education today, why equity in education is important, and how we can make our communities more equitable. Learn more about CCDA’s Education Equity Network, #TransformED, at ccda.org/transformed.Natarsha Prince Sanders is a career educator with over 15 years of professional experience both inside and outside of the classroom. She earned a B.A. in Philosophy and History from Hollins University and a M.A. in Special Education from North Carolina Central University. She is cur...2025-05-1352 min
CCDA PodcastFrom 'In the Community' to 'With the Community'Lynette McIntosh-Madrigal is joined by Pamela Evans and Pastor Jermaine B. Armour of Saint Luke AME Zion Church in Wilmington, North Carolina. They share stories of hope, discuss how they are partnering with God and their neighbors to see their community flourish, and reflect on their journey from being in the community to being with the community. Saint Luke is part of CCDA’s Flourishing Congregations Initiative, a four-year program that empowers church leaders to deepen their congregations’ community engagement, enhance their ministries, and contribute to the flourishing of their neighborhoods.Learn more about CCDA’s Flour...2025-04-2346 min
CCDA PodcastShalom in Grand RapidsScott Overpeck is joined by Justin and Nate Beene of Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation to discuss their work in Grand Rapids, MI. They share how they are pursuing Shalom, working toward community flourishing with their neighbors, and seeing God move in their city. They also offer some encouragement for CCD practitioners and recommend some of their favorite parts of Grand Rapids. Visit grcct.com to learn more about the Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation and their work. Make plans to come to the 2025 CCDA Conference November 5-8 in Grand Rapids, MI....2025-04-0846 min
CCDA PodcastCreating Belonging Through LanguageSarah Callen is joined by Emanuel “Ricky” Padilla and Dra. Itzel Meduri to discuss multilingualism. They share the history of language weaponization and hierarchy in America, which led to the signing of an Executive Order in 2025 designating English as the official language of The United States. Ricky and Dra. Meduri also offer theological support for multilingualism and practical steps we can take to embrace this practice in our lives.Visit World Outspoken’s website to learn more about the work that Ricky and Dra. Meduri are doing on multilingualism. And be sure to check out their course, Lingua...2025-03-2851 min
CCDA PodcastA Look at the Immigration LandscapeChristina Foor is joined by Dr. Alexia Salvatierra and Angelica Acosta Garnett, long-time friends and practitioners of CCDA, especially in the Immigration space. They take a look at the current immigration landscape and discuss what our call is as CCD practitioners.Learn more about CCDA’s Immigration Network, including their Lent series, Love Knows No Borders, at ccda.org/immigration. Rev. Dr. Alexia Salvatierra is the Academic Dean of the Centro Latino at Fuller Theological Seminary as well as the Assistant Professor of Integral Mission and Global Transformation. She is available for speaking, training, and work...2025-03-1156 min
CCDA PodcastCCD at Work in On Ramps ChurchLynette McIntosh-Madrigal is joined by Erik Mast-Foss, the Community Life Pastor at On Ramps Covenant Church in Fresno, CA, to discuss how God is moving in his community. On Ramps is part of CCDA’s Flourishing Congregations Initiative, a comprehensive four-year program that empowers church leaders to deepen their congregations’ community engagement, enhance their ministries, and contribute to the flourishing of their neighborhoods.Learn more about CCDA’s Flourishing Congregations Initiative at ccda.org/fci. Erik Mast-Foss is a community member and pastor at On Ramps Covenant Church in Fresno, CA. He does life wit...2025-02-2545 min
CCDA PodcastBehind the Scenes of ‘The Return’Christina Foor is joined by Maya Moore Irons, Jonathan Irons, and Bo Cornelius to discuss The Return. In January 2025, we stepped inside two maximum-security prisons together—Jefferson City Correctional Center and Algoa—to bring encouragement through music and capture Jonathan’s return to the place where he was wrongfully incarcerated for 23 years. This conversation unpacks that experience, the importance of standing in solidarity with the incarcerated, and how YOU can get involved.This podcast is part of Locked in Solidarity, CCDA’s awareness and action week on mass incarceration. Gary Campbell’s blog, mentioned in the episode...2025-02-141h 02
CCDA PodcastWelcome Back to the CCDA Podcast!Welcome to the CCDA Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Lorenzo Watson, the CEO of CCDA, stops by to share a little about his story, what CCDA is, what you can expect from this podcast, and ways you can get involved.Sign up for the CCDA Newsletter.Learn more about membership and networks.Save the date for the CCDA conference, November 5-8, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.If you are already a CCDA member, click here to fill out the member survey (the survey closes on 1/31).Connect with CCDA on Instagram...2025-01-3025 min
CCHFtalkA Talk With CCDA's New CEO | Strategic Partnerships Interview With Lorenzo A. WatsonStrategic Partnerships Series: Lorenzo A. Watson This conversation took place at the 2024 CCHF Conference. Lorenzo A. Watson is the CEO and President of Christian Community Development Association (CCDA). Lorenzo sat down with Steve Noblett, the former CEO of Christian Community Health Fellowship (CCHF) to talk about the future of CCDA, the national CCDA Conference, and ways CCHF members can become involved with CCDA. You can watch this video interview at https://youtu.be/Qmzn3MCuybc . We hope you will look for opportunities to meet Lorenzo A. Watson and others like him at the n...2024-12-1216 min
CCDA PodcastBONUS: Learning From Our Indigenous FamilyIn this episode, you will hear from a panel of Native speakers as they consider what it means to be home. You will hear from JR Lilly, Lenore Three Stars, Edith Woodley, Randy Woodley, and Corey Greaves as they share their wisdom with us.Learn more at ccda.org/indigenous.Connect with Lenore on her website: lenorethreestars.com.Learn more about Randy and Edith's work at eloheh.org.Connect with Corey and his organization at mendingwings.net.Connect with CCDA on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Follow CCDA on...2024-11-1231 min
CCHFtalkMinistry for the Long Haul | CCHF Conference Workshop With Wayne GordonLearning Series: Wayne Gordon Wayne Gordon is an author, pastor, and teacher. Wayne is the founder of Lawndale Christian Community Church on the west-side of Chicago. In over 41 years of ministry “Coach,” as he is affectionately known, has played a key role in numerous community development initiatives. He is one of the founders of the Lawndale Christian Health Center, founding president of the Lawndale Christian Development Corporation, and Lawndale Christian Legal Center. Wayne Gordon helped to formulate the Christian Community Development Association (CCDA) and served as president for the 1st 25 years and is now president emeri...2024-10-2447 min
Think Global, Do JusticeGlobal Education and Formation (Live From CCDA) with Ernesto Duke, Dr. Karen Fancher and Dr. Greg BurchRecorded live from the CCDA Conference in Portland, Oregon, we are joined by three educators equipping students globally to think biblically and pursue justice. On the show today we have Dr. Karen Fancher and Dr. Greg Burch from the Multnomah Campus of William Jessup University alongside Ernesto Duke who is the President at Eternity Bible College. They join Brandon Stiver for a conversation around the trajectory of Christian higher education, balancing ethics and philosophy with skill set development and what it looks like to prioritize spiritual formation as we develop theory and practice. ...2024-10-1544 min
My Second Cup of CoffeeTime Restricted EatingYá'át'ééh my relatives. Today is Friday, Sept. 27 and I am between trips. Today over My Second Cup of Coffee I talk about the practice of Time Restricted Eating and why it is a great discipline to practice especially when traveling. I invite you to join me.
LINKS:YouTube: Good Medicine Way 09/30/24 with Mark Charleshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-bbI-ugY9U
CCDA National Conference: Portland, OR - October 2-5https://ccda.org/train-connect/ccda-national-conference/
Patreon: Video/Podcast: Decolonize faith; Confront racism/white supremacyhttps://www.patr...2024-09-2730 min
Chasing JusticeHow do we hold space for disagreement? #debate ❌ #conversation ✅Let’s be real—disagreements are everywhere in the work of justice, especially during an election year. But how do we handle them without losing focus on the bigger mission? In this episode of Chasing Justice, we’re breaking down how to keep it respectful and productive. Tune in for some helpful tips! Mentioned in this episode: The episode was in partnership with @iamccda We hope to see folks at the National Conference in Portland. https://ccda.org/train-connect/ccda-national-conference ccda.org/conference Roslyn Hernández is the CJ Podcast Pr...2024-09-1829 minMy Second Cup of CoffeeDecolonizing BreathYá'át'ééh my relatives. This week, after reading the book "Breath" by James Nestor, I have been pondering how colonization has touched every pillar of our daily lives. Movement, eating, sleeping and even our breathing has been harmed by colonization. I invite you to join the discussion.
LINKS:
Denver Seminary/ The Gospel Initiative - The Church and Politics (Friday, Sept. 20)
https://denverseminary.edu/calendar_event/compelling-and-credible-witness-the-church-and-politics/
Bad Indian - Rapid City (Rapid City, SD, Sept 27-29)
https://www.blackhillsfilmfestival.org/
Go...2024-08-2945 min
Global Service AssociatesShou & Sharon MoIn our 38th episode, we introduce Shou and Sharon Mo, who leverage their talents, rich experiences, and cultural insights to catalyze positive change for the common good. Sharon discusses her role as a cultural weaver, while Shou explores his calling as an armor-bearer. Shou also shares how his family history influences their perspective on living as exiles in the land where they believe God has placed them. Also, Sharon refers to the CCDA conference in Portland in October. If you're interested in knowing more, visit: https://ccda.org/train-connect/ccda-national-conference.
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CCDA PodcastBONUS: Mental Health Awareness MonthEach May, CCDA offers events, trainings, and resources at the intersection of faith and mental health.In this bonus episode, Lyndal Bedford, CCDA’s Behavioral Health Affinity Network co-leader, explores how CCD practitioners are incorporating mental health practices into their organizations and contexts. First, you will hear Lyndal’s conversation with CCD practitioners Dr. Jeff Biddle and Turan Rush from the Midian Leadership Project in Charleston, West Virginia. Then, you will hear his conversation with Stephanie Ann Vander Lugt from Kinship Plot in Charlotte, North Carolina.For more information about CCDA’s mental health o...2024-05-011h 10
The Englewood Review of Books PodcastEpisode 75: Stephanie Vander Lugt & Kimberlee Medicine Horn JacksonChris sat down at the recent CCDA conference with two first-time podcast guests, Stephanie Vander Lugt and Kimberlee Medicine Horn Jackson, each of whom hosted CCDA workshops. They discuss their work as it relates to the religious practices of indigenous people, the importance of attentiveness, and of course, what they are currently reading.**This episode is sponsored by InterVarsity Press, publisher of 'Zion Learns to See.' When Zion joins her dad at work, she discovers that a day at the community center brings new and wonderful people into her life. Inspired by real events, this children’s...2024-03-2543 min
Wolf Financial PodcastCharity of the Month: New Heights CCDASend us a textIn the "Charity of the Month" episode of the "Wolf Financial Podcast," host Rob Wolf interviews Chris Britton from New Heights CCDA. New Heights CCDA, located in Benton Heights, Michigan, is dedicated to equipping under-resourced neighbors through community engagement, resources, and tools. They focus on moving individuals from scarcity to stability and success, with a strong emphasis on the love of Jesus. Their initiatives include a full-service auto repair business, a community food network, and an upcoming Laundry Hub, all aimed at supporting and empowering the community.Learn more about New...2024-03-2045 minWolf Financial PodcastCharity of the Month: Mosaic CCDASend us a textIn this engaging episode of the "Wolf Financial Podcast," host Rob Wolf features Mosaic CCDA (Community Christian Development Association) as the 'Charity of the Month.' Mosaic CCDA, a noteworthy organization in community development, is known for its innovative and holistic approach to empowering individuals and revitalizing neighborhoods. During the episode, Rob interviews Andrew Robinson from Mosaic CCDA, delving into the organization's core programs like job training, life skills workshops, and their unique social enterprises that provide employment opportunities while also serving the community. The conversation highlights Mosaic CCDA's commitment to f...2024-03-2025 minThe Englewood Review of Books PodcastEpisode 73: Live from CCDA w/E.K Strawser and Lisa Rodriguez-WatsonJen sat down (live!) with two first-time podcast guests at the recent CCDA conference: E.K. Strawser and Lisa Rodriguez-Watson. They have an impassioned discussion about the importance of contextualizing discipleship work in the setting of the local congregation, as well as the importance of Western Christians listening to the global church.Books Mentioned in this Episode: If you’d like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books(An independent bookstore in Dallastown, PA, run by Byron and Beth Borger) Centering Dis...2024-02-1934 minThe Englewood Review of Books PodcastEpisode 72: Live from CCDA w/Andrea Mae, Jody Michele, Andrew DraperChris sat down with 3 co-authors and first-time podcast guests at the recent CCDA conference to discuss their work in the intersection of the topics of disability, inclusion, ministry leadership and the life of the church.Books Mentioned in this Episode:Disabling Leadership: A Practical Theology for the Broken Body of Christ by Andrew Draper, Jody Michele & Andrea MaeA Disability History of the United States by Kim NielsenHow the Body of Christ Talks by C. Christopher SmithThe Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor DostoyevskyDisability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the Twenty-First Century edited by Alice Wong2024-01-2944 min
The Moving SpotlightJUSTIN RADLEY - Acting materials that STAND OUT to CASTING // Casting DirectorJustin Radley is an experienced Casting Director who has cast projects for commercials, TV, reality, and digital platforms, including high-profile Super Bowl ads with A-list directors. In 2004, he was invited to become partner and casting director at ASG Casting, Inc., where he cast many high-profile, award-winning projects with some of the most creative and successful directors and creative teams in our industry. In 2014 Justin co-founded Camera Left / Stage Right, a collective of industry professionals committed to teaching actors how to improve their audition technique. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Commercial Casting Directors Association (CCDA...2024-01-1052 minThe Englewood Review of Books PodcastEpisode 69: Live from CCDA w/Soong-Chan Rah & Mark CharlesChris sat down with two first-time ERB Podcast guests, Soong-Chan Rah and Mark Charles, at the recent CCDA conference to discuss their work related to colonialism, race, history and the church.Books Mentioned in this Episode:If you’d like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books(An independent bookstore in Dallastown, PA, run by Byron and Beth Borger) Unsettling Truths: The Ongoing, Dehumanizing Legacy of the Doctrine of Discovery by Mark Charles and Soong-Chan RahProphetic Lament: A Call for Justice in...2023-11-271h 02
Radiantly Healthy Faith89. Attributes of the body of ChristIn this episode we look at the attributes of the body of Christ that help us to authentically live out the gospel. Ideas from this episode are inspired by the book Beyond Charity, The Call to Christian Community Development, as well as the Christian Community Development Association, a network of Christians committed to seeing people and communities experience God's shalom. To learn more about CCDA, check out to https://ccda.org/
Jenny Chadima is the director of soul care for Wellington Heights Community Church, a multi-cultural community joining God in the reconciliation of all...2023-11-1113 min
Next Best Picture PodcastEpisode 365 - AFI Film Festival Preview, CCDA Nominations, Gotham Award Predictions, "American Fiction" & "The Zone Of Interest" TrailersFor Episode 365, I am joined by Giovanni Lago & Tom O'Brien. For this week, we're previewing the 2023 AFI Film Festival, the Gotham Award nominations (which will be announced on Tuesday), and going over the 2023 Critics Choice Documentary Award (CCDA) nominations. We also give our reactions to the trailers for "American Fiction," "The Zone Of Interest," "Eileen," and "The Boys In The Boat," go over the polls, discuss other news and updates within the industry and awards season, answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Thank you all for your continued support (which you can also share by donating to the Entertainment Commu...2023-10-221h 54
CCDA PodcastJourney To Justice — Advocacy That Moves Beyond The Criminal Legal System And Builds What We NeedHow can the Church work for the flourishing of all society? Often, Christians care deeply for those within our church and see those outside its walls as “causes” or “issues” rather than image bearers with equal dignity and need. Our criminal legal system has replaced the Church as the first and longest responder to violence. How can the Church assume its rightful place in caring for the most marginalized, lock arms with our neighbors to learn from AND serve them, and build a culture where our response to violence and harm centers love rather than punishment, police, or prisons? Join us...2023-09-1958 min
CCDA PodcastA Theology From The BorderPresenter: Bethany Rivera Molinar
2023-09-0521 min
CCDA PodcastBeyond The Opioid Crisis & Into CommunitiesThis workshop will be educational and interactive in equipping those who are building community with the connections between addiction, the opioid epidemic, recovery and faith – especially in the wake of pandemic realities & polarized communities. The processes and strategies for decreasing stigma and increasing hope will be both taught and explored.
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CCDA PodcastBrown ChurchThe CCDA Online Institute & Missio Alliance partner to present, “Brown Church: Five Centuries of Latina/Latino Social Justice, Theology, & Identity.” Join us to learn more about the history and theology of Latino/Latina culture and what Robert Chao Romero’s newest book calls “Brown Church.” Romero considers how this movement has responded to these and other injustices throughout its history by appealing to the belief that God’s vision for redemption includes heavenly promises and the transformation of every aspect of our lives and the world. Lisa Rodriguez-Watson will guide our conversation with Robert Chao Romero about how his Chinese-Mexi...2023-08-0857 min
CCDA PodcastIndigenous Peoples’ Family TalkJoin us in a conversation led by our Indigenous family in which we will discuss our nuanced identities, our colonized history, loving our communities well, and following the Jesus Way. This is a discussion you won’t want to miss because frankly, it’s time for us to listen to this part of our family. Lead by: Delphina Johnson, Jennifer Hinson, Kathy Mitchell, and Tricia Ivanoff
2023-07-251h 03
CCDA PodcastKingdom United: Exploring Multicultural Worship2018 CCDA National Conference — Chicago WorkshopKingdom United: Exploring Multicultural Worship — Chantel VarnadoKingdom United is an interactive workshop that will explore the depth and dynamics of multicultural worship. Come learn how to develop practices that increase community engagement and empower marginalized people to have a voice and a sense of belonging.
2023-07-1149 min
CCDA PodcastLiving Intentionally: Perspectives On Poverty2019 CCDA National Conference — Dallas WorkshopLiving Intentionally: Perspectives on Poverty — Elia MorenoThis workshop teaches how to build relationships and strengthen interactions with those living in emotional and economic poverty. Educating practitioners about the diverse perspectives of people who live in poverty is essential for CCD ministry. Attendees are invited to explore the diverse types of poverty, homelessness, and communication theory, as well as how different lived experiences influence the people we serve. Walk away with a different filter for addressing poverty: a filter without blame or judgment that allows you to better connect with peop...2023-06-271h 10
CCDA PodcastMarching Towards The Beloved CommunityPresenter: Terrance HawkinsTerrance Hawkins is a husband & father of 4 beautiful children. A native of Winston-Salem, NC,he has served the local church & his city for the last 17 years through pastoral ministry, peace &justice activism, intercultural community building, youth development, & the arts. He is the founder/director of Lit City (a youth development initiative), co-founder of a collective of local activists called the Drum Majors Alliance, & currently serves as the Co-Executive Director for the school of Love—a local cohort seeking to reclaim the ways of radical discipleship.In 2014Terrance was selected to participate in the CCDA’s 5t...2023-06-1318 min
CCDA PodcastWorship As Resistance And Renewal Excerpts from songsChantel Varnado -I'm all Yours - https://youtu.be/GjTNJg1fidMThe Porter's Gate - Instrument of Peace - https://youtu.be/d0ZYPpqcIP0
2023-05-3021 min
CCDA PodcastHome In The Hood: Rooting Your Family In CCDA Principles2018 CCDA National Conference — Chicago WorkshopHome in the Hood: Rooting Your Family In CCDA Principles — Jonathan & Micheál Brooks, Paco & Sylvia AmadorRaising your family in the hood presents incredible opportunities and unique challenges. The Brooks and Amador families will share from their hearts the practical experiences of raising their families where Christ has called them to serve. Topics include safety, education, marriage, children in ministry, community influences, and self-care.
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CCDA PodcastImpact InvestingIn this episode, Jerome Garciano presents his masterclass on Impact Investment for Christian Community Development. Check out ccda.org/shownotes for additional info and slides on this and previous episodes.
2023-05-0211 min
CCDA PodcastRaquel Patterson of Oak Tree Ministries and Paul Miles from We Raise FoundationToday, we're joined by Paul Miles, the President and CEO of the We Raise Foundation, and Raquel Patterson, the executive director of oak tree ministries in Birmingham, Alabama. So thank you all, for being with me and having this conversation.2023-04-201h 06
CCDA PodcastCreating a Leadership PipelineIn our era, we are facing a tremendous problem. The essential ingredient for community transformation is leadership. Yet most ministries do not have an intentional process to grow leaders. Solid leadership within an urban ministry organization is critical for sustainability. In this course, Alvin Sanders will address the challenges of developing indigenous urban leaders. He shares a model of how an urban ministry can create and maintain a leadership “pipeline” filled and flowing to guarantee a stable supply of skilled leaders.Dr. Alvin Sanders has a personal mission to be with God, love his family, and invest in t...2023-04-041h 10
CCDA PodcastFrom Spiritual Bypassing To Entering Into Each Other’s PainDr. Peace Amadi leads this session to define spiritual bypassing, identify how it’s operated in our lives and ministries, unpack how it has negatively impacted mental health and spiritual health, individually and communally, and explore new ways of being with each other during times of emotional pain.
2023-03-2147 min
CCDA PodcastThe Minority Experience: Navigating Emotional & Organizational Realities2023-03-071h 01
CCDA PodcastDeveloping A Healthy Organizational CultureDeveloping A Healthy Organizational Culture lead by Emanuel Padilla2023-02-2156 minThe Englewood Review of Books PodcastEpisode 52: Live at CCDA w/Mark Strong & Joe BowlingChris had the opportunity to hold a fascinating conversation about economics, gentrification and demographic change with two ministry leaders and first-time podcast guests at CCDA. They talk about the history of their neighborhoods, as well as what they are currently reading.Books and Writing Mentioned in this Episode:If you’d like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books(An independent bookstore in Dallastown, PA, run by Byron and Beth Borger) Church for the Fatherless: A Ministry Model for Society's Most Pre...2023-02-1424 minThe Englewood Review of Books PodcastEpisode 51: Live at CCDA w/Sandra Van Opstal & Robert Chao Romero & Roberto SolisChris had the opportunity to speak with 3 first-time podcast guests at CCDA. They discuss their recent books, genuinely diverse worship and the dynamics of being Latino/a in ministry leadership in our cultural moment.Books & Writing Mentioned in this Episode:If you’d like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books(An independent bookstore in Dallastown, PA, run by Byron and Beth Borger) The Next Worship: Glorifying God in a Diverse World by Sandra Van OpstalBrown Church: Five Centuries of Latino/a S...2023-02-0735 min
CCDA PodcastBeing A White Ally In White SpacesToday's conversation is with Elizabeth Cronlund from the 2021 CCDA Conference.2023-02-071h 05
CCDA PodcastBiblical Justice Through Faith-Rooted Organizing And Advocacy2016 CCDA National Conference — Los Angeles WorkshopBiblical Justice Through Faith-Rooted Organizing and Advocacy — Michelle Warren, Gullermo Torres, and Alexia Salvatierra
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CCDA PodcastCultivating Healing Spaces: Strategies For Wholeness And Wellbeing On A Community-LevelIn this episode, Dayna Carr teaches us about Cultivating Healing Spaces: Strategies For Wholeness And Wellbeing On A Community-Level from the 2019 CCDA National Conference
2023-01-101h 10The Englewood Review of Books PodcastEpisode 49: Live from CCDA w/Donna Barber and Michelle Ferrigno WarrenChris had the chance to sit down at CCDA with two first-time podcast guests Donna Barber and Michelle Warren for a conversation themed about their new books, as well as the work they both do to mobilize people for justice and social change and what sustains them on the journey.Special thanks to IVP for granting the space to record this conversation at the conference!Books & Writing Mentioned in this Episode:If you’d like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Bo...2023-01-0931 minCCDA Podcast2022 Christmas GreetingsHello and Merry Christmas,I am Lorenzo Watson, your interim CEO & President at CCDA. I’ve stopped by the podcast to say thank you.Thank you to all of our CCDA members and friends who have given of your gifts, talents, wisdom, and friendship throughout the year. Your commitment to justice and community transformation continue to inspire me. It is because of you we are seeing people and communities experience God’s shalom across the nation.I also want to take a moment to celebrate some awesome things happening in our community.Di...2022-12-2903 min
CCDA PodcastHow To Build The Engaged Board Your Organization NeedsJonathan Haskell, Matthew Best, and Daniel Watson share about how to recruit, assess, and encourage your Board of Directors. Taken from the 2021 CCDA National Conference.
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CCDA PodcastHeaven For A G?: Hip Hop, Film, & The Great CommissionTamice Namae Spencer shares from her workshop - Heaven For A G?: Hip Hop, Film, & The Great Commission. Taken from the 2019 CCDA National Conference. Psalm 139, Luke 9, John 18.
2022-12-1345 minThe Englewood Review of Books PodcastEpisode 47: Live from CCDA w/Alexia Salvatierra & Greg JarrellChris had the chance to sit down at CCDA with two first-time podcast guests Alexia Salvatierra & Greg Jarrell for a conversation themed around Alexia's new book, and especially what majority-culture Christians can learn from marginalized, immigrant communities across the globe.Special thanks to IVP for granting the space to record this conversation at the conference!Books & Writing Mentioned in this Episode:If you’d like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books(An independent bookstore in Dallastown, PA, run by By...2022-12-0536 min
CCDA PodcastPastoral Challenges & Opportunities In Gentrifying NeighborhoodsTaken from their workshop at the 2018 CCDA National Conference, Matthew Watson, Nikki Wiggins, & Justin Fung teach us about Pastoral Challenges & Opportunities In Gentrifying Neighborhoods.
2022-11-2926 min
CCDA PodcastUrban Gardens Are Community AssetsOn today's episode: Jesse Chang, Raw Huang, and Tim Yee help us understand how an urban garden connects us all to the community.2022-11-1748 min
Next Best Picture PodcastEpisode 319 - CCDA Predictions, "The Whale," "Chevalier" & "John Wick: Chapter 4" TrailersFor Episode 319, I am joined by Nadia Dalimonte, Josh Parham, Tom O'Brien & Will Mavity. For this week's show, we're discussing recent developments in the Best Documentary Feature race, including who we think will win at tonight's Critics Choice Documentary Awards (CCDA), along with other Oscar news, including the announcement of Jimmy Kimmel hosting the 95th Academy Awards. We also give our reactions to the trailers for "The Whale," "Chevalier," and "John Wick: Chapter 4," go over the polls, answer fan-submitted questions, and more! Please take a listen down below and enjoy! Thank you! Check out more on NextBe...2022-11-131h 34
CCDA PodcastEffective Successions: A Framework For Leadership TransitionEffective Successions: A Framework For Leadership Transition with Dr. Joanne Solis-Walker and Dan Walker. Hosted by former CCDA President, Ava Steffens.2022-11-0146 minCCDA PodcastCCDA Podcast TrailerChristian Community Development Association (CCDA) is a network of Christians committed to seeing people and communities experience God’s shalom. This podcast features teaching from our annual conference, interviews, and training courses.
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Means of GraceConnecting with Others - Changing the CommunityIn this episode of Means of Grace, Jesse Enniss and Kim Ingram talk with the Rev. Dr. Cathy Davis and the Rev. Dr. Heather Kilbourne about their DMin learning connected to community engagement. Our guests introduce us to Asset Based Community Development and Community Organizing as similar ways to connect disciples with the needs of the community in order to create change. The conversation is rich with examples of how leaders can encourage their congregation to turn outward to their community, identify needs, and build partnerships. Show notes: Leadership Engagement Live Webinar Series Book recommended by Cathy Davis: Fresh Expressions of Peop...2022-09-2737 min
Why IT Matters Podcast with Leroy BarberEpisode 60: Live from CCDA: Meet MayraMayra grew up in East Los Angeles, and currently lives in Pasadena, CA. She serves on the pastoral staff of Lake Avenue Church, a large congregation that has been at the same location for over 120 years. She has spent the past 18 years leading in her local community and casting vision for Kingdom-neighbor-loving. Her love for the local and global church fuels her speaking and teaching focus on issues related to leadership, race/ethnicity, gender, faith, justice, and the Church. Mayra spends lots of time mentoring and learning from younger leaders in her church and community. She serves on various...2021-12-1021 min
The Kinship Collective with Mark Fields23. Mayra Macedo-Nolan - What Does It Mean To Be Rooted?Mayra Macedo-Nolan joins us this week to address some challenges I am having around the “American Dream”. She shares some powerful questions we can use to locate ourselves and understand what’s really motivating us. Then we reimagined Jeremiah 29:4-9 together and were reminded to never shrink back!
9:10 - “What do you want & Why?”
30:51 - Jeremiah 29:4-9
34:06 - Don’t shrink back!
Follow Mayra on instagram @itsmayra to connect personally. Learn more about her work in Pasadena at https://clergycommunitycoalition.org/ and learn more about her work Nationally with CCDA at https://ccda.org/.
Learn more about #endingotherness at https://www.thekinshipco...2021-07-1359 min
Growing Through Dance Podcast Dance to Live, Live to DanceKathryn King- How her dance passion has contributed to educating & empowering young women.Kathryn King spent her young years learning to dance and perform at CCDA (Cirencester Creative Dance Academy). Kathryn's confidence and strong performance skills, progressed to allow her to lead her peer group as dance captain, and in her final year, to teach at CCDA before pursuing a career in marketing at Plymouth University, where she founded and rang her own dance group. This grass roots story highlights the many extra advantages of having dance in your life, and using the passion that dance creates to enrich her life. Although she is working full time in marketing, Kathryn currently hos...2021-03-2427 min
Postulating Solutions with PreachersGetting Back to the Roots - with Rev. Cecilia WilliamsPastor Perkins and Pastor Watts are joined by Rev. Cecilia Williams, the President and CEO of the Christian Community Development Association (CCDA) to talk about place-based people-focused community development. Rev. Williams shares her encouragement and disappointment in how the church responded in Minneapolis this summer. They discuss the importance of developing home-grown leaders in the practitioner-based CCDA movement, along with the necessity of engaging systems and structures. Pastor Watts discusses truancy and the schoolyard to prison pipeline as a practical example of a system in need of reform, and the long slow work of making change.Rev...2020-09-1900 min
Can I Say This At Church‽RERELEASE: The Doctrine of Discovery and Exceptionalism with Mark Charles Transcript for this Episode Welcome to the show! If you are here I am so grateful for you and want to invite you to become a part of the beloved community being developed here. Consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $1/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported. http://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch Guest: Mark Charles Have you ever wondered how we became the country and the church and the way that we are today? What is the true history of ou...2020-08-0351 min
Can I Say This At Church‽RERELEASE: Lament and the Future of the Church with Soong-Chan RahSupport the show: Patreon l Glow l Episode Transcript l Survey Guest: Professor Soong-Chan Rah What would it mean for our church to actually think and embrace a new way to Evangelize others. The future of our church is hinged on this question. How do we talk about Christ and Church when we have no justice, and we show graciously small amounts of love? How can we begin to address this? Professor Rah and I have the opportunity to discuss. Bio: Rev. Dr. Soong-Chan Rah is Milton B. Engebretson Associate Professor of Churc...2020-07-2049 min
Getting Smart Podcast253 - Lia McIntosh on Community DevelopmentJoin the Getting Smart team today as they explore community development with community expert, Lia McIntosh! Lia McIntosh is a marketer, organizer, pastor, and most recently, a grant-maker. She leads the Education Fellows Program at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. The program’s goal is cultivating community leaders who are advocates for education. It’s a nine-month opportunity for 37 civic and faith leaders to learn and travel together. In the last year, the Getting Smart team has had the opportunity to plan and facilitate several site visits with E...2020-04-0840 min
Upside Down PodcastEpisode 61 - Kinship at the BorderHost Kayla Craig and co-host Alissa Molina welcome Sami DiPasquale to this episode of Upside Down Podcast - Kinship at the Border. We’re moving beyond headlines to discuss how to best love our neighbors at the US/Mexico border.Sami is Executive Director of the Ciudad Nueva Community Outreach; which seeks to embody the gospel of Jesus Christ by advancing the renewal and development of central El Paso’s Rio Grande neighborhood through the empowerment and transformation of its residents. He lives and works with his family in the Rio Gran...2019-11-2648 min
Can I Say This At Church‽Unsettling Truths with Professor Soong-Chan RahSupport the show: Patreon l Glow Episode Transcript All of us are victims of some revisionist history and once you begin digging into the truth it's quite "unsettling". Guest Bio: Soong-Chan Rah (ThD, Duke Divinity School) is Milton B. Engebretson Professor of Church Growth and Evangelism at North Park Theological Seminary in Chicago, Illinois. He is the author of Prophetic Lament, The Next Evangelicalism, and Many Colors: Cultural Intelligence for a Changing Church, as well as coauthor of Forgive Us: Confessions of a Compromised Faith and contributing author for Growing H...2019-11-1858 min
Upside Down PodcastEpisode 60 - Let's Get Ecumenical! Catholic & Protestant Thought in God's Kingdom (New Audio!)What can Catholics and Protestants learn from each other's traditions? Can we work together in God’s upside-down kingdom? And when can—or should—we set aside the subtle (or not-so-subtle) differences in thought, doctrine, and practice of our own Christian belief systems to work toward a common good?Alissa Molina hosts an intimate and honest ecumenical conversation with co-hosts Kayla Craig, Gina Ciliberto, and Lindsy Wallace. We’re thinking outside the box when it comes to our unofficial theme of this season: Get Your People and applying it to a discussion on ecumenism, hoping to model empathet...2019-11-121h 00
Transformation City ChurchCCDA: The LegacyEphesians 3:20&212019-10-2700 minTransformation City ChurchCCDA Reflection2019-10-1300 min
Fierce and LovelyServing in the CityBeth Bruno and Veronica Squires talk about how cities are making us sick, the toll it takes on anyone, let alone those with compounding issues, and what happens when the dream does not play out the way you imagined it would.
Topics Covered:
1. Good Samaritan Health Center Atlanta https://goodsamatlanta.org/
2. John Perkins and CCDA https://ccda.org/
3. Nichole Nordeman's The Unmaking https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQkHD15J7HI
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Fierce and LovelyServing in the CityBeth Bruno and Veronica Squires talk about how cities are making us sick, the toll it takes on anyone, let alone those with compounding issues, and what happens when the dream does not play out the way you imagined it would.
Topics Covered:
1. Good Samaritan Health Center Atlanta https://goodsamatlanta.org/
2. John Perkins and CCDA https://ccda.org/
3. Nichole Nordeman's The Unmaking https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQkHD15J7HI
Connect with Veronica:
Find her book
Facebook
Instagram
Connect with Beth:
Sign up for...2019-09-1731 min
PopHealth WeekMeet Emeritus Assistant Medical Director and CMIO KP SoCal John Mattison MDOn PopHealth Week, our special guest is Emeritus Assistant Medical Director and former Chief Medical Informatics Officer for Kaiser Permanente of Southern CaliforniaJohn Mattison MD.
John's
Dr. Mattison's focus and passion is the transformation of health care delivery via information technology, through convergence of exponential technologies and data liquidity. He led the design and implementation of the largest integrated electronic health record in the US, and leads various national programs including virtual care. He has sponsored or led numerous digital innovations, and mentors many digital health startups. He chairs the eHealth Workgroup of the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health...2019-07-3128 min
Show IP ProtocolsCCNA 2020, My summary of changes
Cisco recently announced major changes of certification programs and they all will take place on February 24, 2020. In this post, I am giving you my quick summary on CCNA alone.
CCNA Exam Changes (200-301)
The official new exam name for CCNA 2020 is “Cisco Certified Network Associate v2.0 (CCNA 200-301)”. I know it is quite confusing since CCNA exams has already been changed for a couple of times in recent years. I will call this 2020 CCNA by its exam code “200-301” instead.
Compared to current single 200-125 exam, more topics and questions would be teste...2019-06-2700 min
Let's Talk JusticeLocked In Solidarity: Hear My CryJoin me on another edition of "Front Porch Conversation on Justice" as we welcome Angela Antoine, founder of House of Dream Outreach and ReEntry Program, about Mass Incarceration and the upcoming "Locked In Solidarity" event that is being hosted here in Hampton, Virginia...one of many sites nationally that will be addressing this issue as part of the Christian Community Development Association's (CCDA) national Locked In Solidarity week February 10-16th (the only site in Virginia)....https://ccda.org/justice-initiatives/mass-incarceration/locked-in-solidarity/
We not only see but feel the devastating impacts of mass incarceration and the lives that are forever ch...2019-02-1100 minTransformation City ChurchCCDA ReflectionsEphesians 2 : 11 - 22
John 1 : 1 - 14
Acts 4 : 32 - 35
2 Corinthians 5 : 17 - 19
Matthew 22 : 37 - 39
Psalm 24 : 1
Matthew 1 : 23
Philippians 2 : 6 - 7
Jeremiah 17 : 7 - 8
Ephesians 3 : 17 - 18
Colossians 2 : 6 - 7
CCDA (Community Christian Development Association)website:
https://ccda.org/about/philosophy/2018-11-0400 min
Profane FaithS3. E.4 God at the Intersection of the Sacred Secular and Profane: Dr. Hodge CCDA 2018 PlenaryEXPLICIT!! Well y'all, I went in, but, it was definitely God led and the Spirit moved with all the speakers. I have a plenary talk at this years CCDA (Christian Community Development Association) national conference. I did not hold back, and spoke from the heart. All the speakers that night were on point, each one connected. I was just a spoke in a wheel. But, I felt we needed a space to hear it and get some more context with what I was saying. I was not planning to air this episode this week, I had another guest. But, this...2018-11-041h 02