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Communion ChurchAugust 3rd, 2025Clothed and Protected | Genesis 3:20-24
2025-08-0333 minCommunion ChurchJuly 27th, 2025Genesis 3:14-19 | Blessing and Curses
2025-07-2738 minCommunion ChurchJuly 13, 2025Blame and Shame | Genesis 3.8-13
2025-07-1529 minCommunion ChurchJuly 6th, 2025The Fall | Genesis 3:1-7
2025-07-0637 minCommunion ChurchJune 29, 2025Naked and Unashamed | Genesis 2:18-25
2025-06-2935 minCommunion ChurchJune 22nd, 2025Genesis 2:4-17 | To Work and Keep It
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Peaceful Life RadioWhen Helping Hurts: Brian Fikkert's Approach to PovertyWhen Helping Hurts: Brian Fikkert's Approach to PovertyIn this episode of Peaceful Life Radio, hosts David Lowry and Don Drew welcome Brian Fikkert, founder of the Chalmers Center for Economic Development and Professor of Economics at Covenant College. Brian, co-author of 'When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting The Poor and Yourself,' discusses the complexities of poverty and the pitfalls of traditional aid methods. He delves into the concept of the 'God Complex,' the importance of relational approaches over material handouts, and the necessity of understanding both individual and systemic factors that...2025-06-2227 minCommunion ChurchJune 15th, 2025Genesis 2:1-3, God Rested
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OPC Ruling Elder PodcastMental Health, Faith, and Caring Well (Part 2)In this episode the Rev. Adrian Crum speaks about mental health and faith with the Rev. John Fikkert, a mental health counselor and Director of the OPC Committee on Ministerial Care, and his wife, Dr. Lindsay Fikkert, a psychologist at Pella Counseling.This episode is the second part of a republication of the recent Reformed Deacon podcast, (with their kind permission). We have divided the original podcast into two parts. Mental health is a tender thing. An episode or a chronic mental health illness can be distressing for the person, their family, and congregations. ...2025-06-1544 min
With Arms Wide OpenSVDP 38│Dr. Brian Fikkert on how to help those in need without hurting them in the processCan helping actually hurt? Dr. Brian Fikkert talks about the difference between empowering and enabling those in need—and why poverty is about more than a lack of possessions. Fikkert coauthored "When Helping Hurts" and "Becoming Whole," books that have transformed how churches and organizations approach poverty. He is the Founder of the Chalmers Center for Economic Development and Professor of Economics and Community Development at Covenant College. He holds a Ph.D. in economics from Yale University. Watch...2025-06-1049 minCommunion ChurchJune 8th, 2025Genesis 1:28-31, The Cultural Mandate
2025-06-0833 minCommunion ChurchJune 1st, 2025Genesis 1:26-27, The Image of God
2025-06-0837 minCommunion ChurchMay 25th, 2025Genesis 1:3-25 | Spoken into existence
2025-05-2534 minCommunion ChurchMy 18th, 2025Affectionate Knowledge | Matthew 22:35-40
2025-05-1839 minOPC Ruling Elder PodcastMental Health, Faith, and Caring WellIn this episode the Rev. Adrian Crum speaks about mental health and faith with the Rev. John Fikkert, a mental health counselor and Director of the OPC Committee on Ministerial Care, and his wife, Dr. Lindsay Fikkert, a psychologist at Pella Counseling.This episode is a republication of the recent Reformed Deacon podcast, (with their kind permission). We have divided the original podcast into two parts. Part 2 will be published next month. (D.V.)Mental health is a tender thing. An episode or a chronic mental health illness can be distressing for the person, their...2025-05-1547 minCommunion ChurchMay 11th, 2025The Big Bang | Genesis 1:1-2
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Faith & FinanceHelping Without Hurting in Short-Term Missions with Dr. Brian FikkertAre our efforts to help the poor always helpful, or could they sometimes do more harm than good?Today, we’ll explore how short-term missions can genuinely reflect the heart of Christ and bring lasting change, without unintentionally hurting the very people we aim to serve. Dr. Brian Fikkert joins us for that conversation.Dr. Brian Fikkert is a Professor of Economics and Community Development and the Founder and President of the Chalmers Center for Economic Development at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Georgia. He is also the co-author of the book, Helping Without Hurting in...2025-05-0624 minCommunion ChurchMay 4th, 20251 Thessalonians 5:16-28 | He will surely do it
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The Reformed DeaconHelping Those Struggling with Mental HealthWhat did you think? Text us by clicking here! We are unable to reply on this app, so include phone # or email address.In this episode of The Reformed Deacon, host Rev. Adrian Crum speaks with Rev. John Fikkert, a mental health counselor and Director of the OPC Committee on Ministerial Care, and his wife, Dr. Lindsay Fikkert, a psychologist at Pella Counseling. Together, they offer deep and compassionate insight into how deacons—and entire congregations—can come alongside those facing mental health struggles such as anxiety, depression, and grief. This conversation is rich with practical suggestions and...2025-05-011h 29Communion Church4-27-2025 | Be at Peace1 Thessalonians 5.12-15
2025-04-2939 minCommunion ChurchApril 20, 2025 | Jesus After DeathJohn 20 and 21
2025-04-2333 minCommunion ChurchApril 13th, 2025John 12:12-19 | Jesus changes leadership
2025-04-1336 minCommunion ChurchApril 9, 2025 EQUIP | Retreat, Fasting, and Communal PrayerIn this last in our Drawing Near series, we discuss the benefits of utilizing Sabbath, regular retreats, solitude, fasting, and some patterns of communal prayer.
2025-04-1022 minCommunion ChurchApril 2, 2025 EQUIP | Meditation and ContemplationWhat is the difference between Eastern, New Age, and Christian Meditation? Should Christians Meditation and practice Contemplation?
2025-04-0752 minCommunion ChurchApril 6th, 2025Adoring and Resting | Psalm 145:1-9
2025-04-0639 minCommunion ChurchMarch 26, 2025 EQUIP | Self ExaminationWeek 3 in our Drawing Near EQUIP series. Andrew discusses self examination in prayer and the Examen.
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Faith & FinanceHelping Without Hurting in Church Benevolence with Dr. Brian FikkertWhen a low-income person asks your church for help, what do you do next?God is extraordinarily generous, and our churches should be, too. However, helping low-income people often requires going beyond meeting their material needs. Dr. Brian Fikkert joins us today to talk about how your church can help the poor in ways that lead to lasting change.Dr. Brian Fikkert is a Professor of Economics and Community Development and the Founder and President of the Chalmers Center for Economic Development at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Georgia. He is also the co-author of...2024-10-0324 min
More to the Story with Andy Miller IIIWhen Helping Hurts with Dr. Brian FikkertDuring the month of August we will be re-airing some of the best previous episodes of More to the Story. Today we have Dr. Bran Fikkert’s episode (No. 72). Brian is the co-author of “When Helping Hurts” and Founder/President of the Chalmers Center. We hope you enjoy this interview. Youtube - https://youtu.be/QPm4E2J1G30Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcastApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4Link to "Becoming Whole" -https://www.amaz...2024-08-3050 min
Boss TalksBuilding Authentic Connections in Multifamily with Jillian FikkertIn this 94th episode, we're thrilled to introduce you to a remarkable guest: Jillian Fikkert. Jillian is the VP of Sales and Marketing with Buckingham Companies. Her transition to Buckingham has been nothing short of transformative for both her personal and professional life.Jillian started our conversation by diving into her extensive background in the industry, having spent over two decades building a stellar reputation. She's no stranger to change, having relocated to Pennsylvania on a whim for a job opportunity, a decision that allowed her to start afresh and build a strong community in a new...2024-07-2549 min
Those Who Serve The Lord#244 | When Helping Hurts with Brian FikkertWhat if the help that you are giving to people in the community or on a mission trip actually do the exact opposite of what you want? In other words, what if your helping hurts? Today's guest is Dr. Brian Fikkert. Dr. Fikkert is Professor of Economics and Community Development and the Founder of the Chalmers Center for Economic Development at Covenant College. He is coauthor of the best-selling book When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor…and Yourself as well as Helping Without Hurting in Short-Term Missions, Helping Without Hurting in Church Benevole...2024-06-2853 min
Faith & FinancePoverty: More Than a Lack of Resources With Brian FikkertThe dictionary defines poverty as having little or no money or possessions…and no means of getting them. That definition of poverty is undoubtedly true, as far as it goes, but is there more to poverty than a lack of resources? Brian Fikkert certainly thinks so and joins us today to discuss it. Brian Fikkert is a Professor of Economics and Community Development and the Founder and President of the Chalmers Center for Economic Development at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Georgia. He is also the co-author of the best-selling book, “When Helping Hurts: How To All...2024-05-0724 min
Presbyterian and Reformed Texas"You're not a Baptist, you're a Presbyterian!" with Victor MartinezTeaching Elder Victor Martinez serves as Redeemer San Antonio’s (PCA) Associate Pastor of Mission & Cultural Engagement.He joins us to today to speak about missions, mercy ministry, and the upcoming Restore 2024: MNA Mercy Conference. We pray that you consider attending the conference.Mentioned:Southwestern Baptist Theological SeminaryO. Palmer Robertson’s Christ of the CovenantsBaptist University of the AméricasRocky Mountain Presbyterian Church, Denver CORedeemer Presbyterian Church, San Antonio, TXRev. Dr. Thomas GibbsCovenant Theological SeminaryPaul HahnMatt BehamTrinity Presbyterian Church, Plano, TXCity to City America LatinaHispanic Leadership InitiativeSouthwest Church Planting Networ...2024-03-2057 minThe Reformed DeaconPresbytery Diaconal Summit V: Diaconal Needs, Counseling Pastors and the Obadiah FundWhat did you think? Text us by clicking here! We are unable to reply on this app, so include phone # or email address.In this episode, Rev. John Fikkert, the director of the OPC Committee on Ministerial Care (CMC) addressed the group of Presbytery Diaconal Committee (PDC) members at the recent Presbytery Diaconal Summit (PDS) to thank them for their work with his committee in coming alongside current and retired ministers and their wives. John says, "Thank you for wading through some difficult, challenging situations...I think PDCs are essential if we're thinking about how to care...2024-01-0145 min
The Broken BanquetS2, E4: Meet Dr. Brian Fikkert!Friends, we have out-kicked our coverage once again! Dr. Brian Fikkert of When Helping Hurts fame joins us today on the Broken Banquet Podcast, and we are digging into his newest book, Becoming Whole: Why the Opposite of Poverty Isn't the American Dream.Dr. Brian Fikkert, founder and president of The Chalmers Center, is also Professor of Economics and Community Development and the Founder and President of the Chalmers Center for Economic Development at Covenant College. He is coauthor of the best-selling book When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor…and Yourself, as we...2023-12-111h 05
Think Global, Do JusticeBrian Fikkert and Gabriel Walder - When Collaboration Helps FamiliesIn this episode, Brian Fikkert and Gabriel Walder join the show to tackle critical topics such as helping the church rediscover its identity, divisions within the American church regarding poverty, and the intricate relationship between economic empowerment and family well-being. Additionally, they delve into cross-cultural missions, the significance of community and relationships, and discuss ACE's collaboration with Chalmers Center. Tune in for insightful perspectives on poverty alleviation and community building. Podcast Sponsor Replanted Conference The Replanted Conference provides a time away for caregivers to be refreshed, equipped...2023-09-121h 19
Ideas Have ConsequencesWhen Helping Hurts & How to Become Whole with Brian FikkertMost of us have heard examples of when good intentions and generosity for the poor inadvertently led to more harm than good. But what's the solution to this problem? How can you and I help those in need without causing them harm? This week's guest, Dr. Brian Fikkert, co-author of the well-known book, When Helping Hurts and Founder/President of the Chalmers Center, joins us to respond to this vital question by introducing us to his newest book, Becoming Whole: Why the Opposite of Poverty isn't the American Dream.Episode Landing PageDisciple Nations Alliance Website2023-07-121h 10
Faith & FinanceWhen Helping Hurts With Brian FikkertChristians are called to help the poor and studies consistently show that we’re generous people, compared to the whole. But does that generosity always mean we’re helping? We’ll talk with Brian Fikkert about that on this Faith and Finance. Brian Fikkert is Professor of Economics and Community Development and the Founder and President of the Chalmers Center for Economic Development at Covenant College.He’s also coauthor of the best-selling book When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the PoorIt’s obvious that money alone doesn’t solve the problem of poverty. It’s more complex th...2023-06-2724 min
GloComforting and Empowering the Poor Through Christlike LoveIn this episode of Glo, Blair Linne, Aixa de López, Sharon Dickens, and Soojin Park discuss how believers and church leaders can provide mercy ministry that is effective, biblical, loving, and sustainable. Drawing from the book, When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor . . . and Yourself, the hosts define "poverty" and talk about how to identify and prevent early mistakes in mercy ministry. You'll learn the importance of discipleship in caring for the poor, how to open the door to evangelistic conversations, caring for spiritual needs, and practical steps you can take to start serving t...2023-06-2739 min
Christians for ImpactBrian Fikkert: When Helping Hurts and How Best to Tackle PovertyIn this episode, we speak with Brian Fikkert, who is an economist and professor at Covenant College. We speak about his influential book When Helping Hurts and how Christians can make the greatest possible positive impact in the lives of the poor. Some things we touch on in this episode: Why short-term missions often make things worse for the poor. How wealthy Americans define “poverty”. “Relief” vs. “Development” work, and where Christians are most needed. Balancing insights from the Bible and economic experiments. Career advice for Christians looking to ta...2023-05-3156 min
Upwardly Dependent07. Helping, Hurting, and Questioning the American Dream with Dr. Brian FikkertDr. Brian Fikkert and Lauren discuss what has changed in missional movements since publishing his monumental book, When Helping Hurts. The two have a riveting conversation about economic structures, how financial capital can work against mental health, and how the Western world can learn some of its best lessons from the Majority World. In this episode, you will be challenged to think about how globalizing capitalism can come at a cost to communal societies.
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The Christian Economist by Dave Arnott#152 Giving to the Poor#152 Giving to the Poor The Government is populated by people who serve their own self-interest, by spending other people’s money. Churches are populated by people who have committed to serve the interest of others, with their own money. Should we give to the poor, or help the poor? That interesting question was posed by one of you, who listens to the Christian Economist podcast. When Helping Hurts The first answer comes from the book When Helping Hurts by Corbett and Fikkert. I was pleased to meet Brian Fikkert at a meeting of the Christian...2022-12-2211 min
The Kingdom Investor37 - Helping The Poor Takes Much More Than Donations | Brian FikkertIf you are giving money or material resources to the poor, you are helping them overcome their problems in life, right? Perhaps, but maybe not, inevitably. Donating money, clothes, food and other materials does help the poor and needy but have we ever paused and asked them how our help truly affects them? For all we know, our efforts to help may have unintentionally done more harm than good. Our guest today shows us a different perspective on helping the poor. Dr. Brian Fikkert of the Chalmers Center challenges us to veer away from considering the poor a...2022-12-2054 min
Theology in the RawS2 Ep1034: When Helping Hurts: Dr. Brian FikkertDr. Brian Fikkert is a Professor of Economics and Community Development and the Founder and President of the Chalmers Center for Economic Development at Covenant College. He is coauthor of the best-selling book When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor…and Yourself as well as Helping Without Hurting in Short-Term Missions, Helping Without Hurting in Church Benevolence, and From Dependence to Dignity: How to Alleviate Poverty Through Church-Centered Microfinance. Dr. Fikkert earned a Ph.D. in economics from Yale University, specializing in international economics and economic development.
In this conversation, Brian and I talk ab...2022-12-151h 08
The Missions PodcastWhen Helping Hurts With Brian FikkertScripture commands us not only to preach the gospel but to care for the poor and suffering. But affluent North Americans can sometimes do more harm than good. How can we help without hurting? Author and professor Brian Fikkert joins to discuss his landmark missions book When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor… and Yourself—and what the consequences of that book have been since its first publication 13 years ago.
Dr. Brian Fikkert is a professor of economics and the founder and president of the Chalmers Center at Covenant College. Dr. Fikkert earned a Ph...2022-11-0739 min
The Missions PodcastWhen Helping Hurts With Brian FikkertScripture commands us not only to preach the gospel but to care for the poor and suffering. But affluent North Americans can sometimes do more harm than good. How can we help without hurting? Author and professor Brian Fikkert joins to discuss his landmark missions book When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor… and Yourself—and what the consequences of that book have been since its first publication 13 years ago.
Dr. Brian Fikkert is a professor of economics and the founder and president of the Chalmers Center at Covenant College. Dr. Fikkert earned a Ph...2022-11-0739 minThe Missions PodcastWhen Helping Hurts With Brian FikkertScripture commands us not only to preach the gospel but to care for the poor and suffering. But affluent North Americans can sometimes do more harm than good. How can we help without hurting? Author and professor Brian Fikkert joins to discuss his landmark missions book When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor… and Yourself—and what the consequences of that book have been since its first publication 13 years ago.
Dr. Brian Fikkert is a professor of economics and the founder and president of the Chalmers Center at Covenant College. Dr. Fikkert earned a Ph...2022-11-0739 minThe Missions PodcastWhen Helping Hurts With Brian FikkertScripture commands us not only to preach the gospel but to care for the poor and suffering. But affluent North Americans can sometimes do more harm than good. How can we help without hurting? Author and professor Brian Fikkert joins to discuss his landmark missions book When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor… and Yourself—and what the consequences of that book have been since its first publication 13 years ago.
Dr. Brian Fikkert is a professor of economics and the founder and president of the Chalmers Center at Covenant College. Dr. Fikkert earned a Ph...2022-11-0739 minMore to the Story with Andy Miller IIIWhen Helping Hurts with Dr. Brian FikkertIn today’s podcast I interview Dr. Brian Fikkert, co-author of “When Helping Hurts” and Founder/President of the Chalmers Center. Link to "Becoming Whole" - https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Whole-Opposite-Poverty-American-ebook/dp/B07G2WLLJYYoutube - https://youtu.be/lpLwzCFtW18Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcastApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4 Contender: Going Deeper in the Book of Jude - This all-inclusive small group study on the book of Jude is out now. Check it out on the cours...2022-10-1349 min
Q IdeasRethinking poverty and the American dream – Brian Fikkert and Kelly KapicA decade after the release of "When Helping Hurts," Brian Fikkert has teamed up with Kelly Kapic to offer deeper reflections on the topics of poverty, human flourishing, and God’s story of change for the poor and ourselves. They believe the opposite of poverty isn’t the American dream.2022-07-0227 min
Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureBecoming Whole: Poverty and the "American Dream" (with Brian Fikkert)Many people consider the "American Dream" to be the goal of someone trying to get out of poverty. Both in the US and around the world, we have found that simply having more material goods doesn't necessarily lead to increased happiness. Join Scott and Sean for part II of Scott's earlier discussion with economist Dr. Brian Fikkert, as he critiques some of the most prominent poverty alleviation efforts and insists that flourishing involves more than accumulating material goods. His latest book is Becoming Whole: Why the Opposite of Poverty Isn't the American Dream. Dr. Brian Fi...2022-05-3132 minThink Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureEconomics and the Image of God (with Brian Fikkert)Economics touches virtually every aspect of our lives on this side of eternity. Not surprisingly, the Bible has a great deal to say about economic life. How we think about economic life from a Christian worldview is a critical part of our engagement with our culture and helps us understand what it means to love our neighbors. Join Scott for this insightful discussion with economist Brian Fikkert about the intersection of economics and the image of God. Dr. Brian Fikkert is Professor of Economics and Community Development and the Founder and President of the Chalmers Center for E...2022-05-1936 min
The Finish Line PodcastBrian Fikkert, Co-Author of When Helping Hurts, on When Helping Hurts in How We Give (Ep. 42)Brian Fikkert is the Founder and President of the Chalmers Center for Economic Development as well as the co-author of the well known book When Helping Hurts. From an early age, Brian felt called to work in the area of poverty. Despite his formal training in economics, he felt early on that the prevailing understanding of poverty left much lacking. On one hand, economists tended to define people as entirely physical. On the other hand, the church tended to define people as purely spiritual. But the more Brian was exposed to the poor, the more he came to see pov...2022-03-281h 17
The Finish Line PodcastRavi Jayakaran, CEO of Medical Ambassadors International, on the Transformative Power of Community Health Evangelism (Ep. 34)Ravi Jayakaran is the President and CEO of Medical Ambassadors International which works to sustainably transform communities around the world through Christ-centered partnership, resource assessment, and customized training. Ravi’s story begins with his grandfather who left behind a 2000 year family tradition of Hinduism to become one of the first Christians in his community in India. Growing up in the faith, Ravi went on to pursue a degree in veterinary medicine before transitioning to full time work with World Vision. In 2017, he took over leadership of MAI full time.
Founded in the late 70s by Dr. Ray Benso...2021-12-061h 14
Libros, cultura y apologética.Parte 3 Cuando ayudar hace daño | Personas y Procesos | NO Proyectos y Productos: El complejo de Dios | Corbett y Fikkert ReseñaTercer episodio de la serie que analiza las misiones y el papel que juegan ambos lados: el del receptor y el benefactor. Veremos lo que afirman los autores del libro citado sobre Personas y Procesos, no Proyectos y Productos. Una falla grave es que tanto los receptores como los donantes fallan al no tener en cuenta aspectos que distinguen una cultura de otra.
Los autores Corbett y Fikkert hablan del “Complejo de Dios”. Ellos acuñan esta expresión para referirse a actitudes como la previamente mencionada. Esta generalmente no se expresa con los labios y rara vez las pe...2021-10-1117 min
Cosmo ViZionParte 3 Cuando ayudar hace daño | Personas y Procesos | NO Proyectos y Productos: El complejo de Dios | Corbett y Fikkert ReseñaTercer episodio de la serie que analiza las misiones y el papel que juegan ambos lados: el del receptor y el benefactor. Veremos lo que afirman los autores del libro citado sobre Personas y Procesos, no Proyectos y Productos. Una falla grave es que tanto los receptores como los donantes fallan al no tener en cuenta aspectos que distinguen una cultura de otra. Los autores Corbett y Fikkert hablan del “Complejo de Dios”. Ellos acuñan esta expresión para referirse a actitudes como la previamente mencionada. Esta generalmente no se expresa con los labios y rara vez las personas s...2021-10-1117 min
Libros, cultura y apologética.Parte 1 Cuando ayudar hace daño| Las buenas intenciones | Las misiones | Steve Corbett y Brian Fikkert | ReseñaReseña de libro "Cuando ayudar hace daño" de los autores Steve Corbett y Brian Fikkert. Un análisis sobre que no hacer al momento de ayudar o ser ayudado en la obra de las misiones, ya sea por medio de ministerios de alcance para reducir la pobreza, educación, recreación, deporte, entre otros.
Libro altamente recomendado para estudiantes de teología y para todo aquel que se encuentre involucrado de una u otra manera en el ministerio u organización para-eclesiástica.
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/CosmoViZionn/2021-08-2604 min
The Art of Friendship with Kim Wier073 - The Charity of FriendshipHuman suffering and poverty are everywhere. You know you need to give, but is it possible that your helping is actually hurting? Compassion and Christian conscience demand we do something, but what we do and how we do it matters greatly. Join Kim Wier, author of The Art of Friendship, and Dr. Brian Fikkert to understand how friendship is the key to effective giving. Dr. Fikkert is the author of When Helping Hurts. Kim Wier is a speaker, radio talk show host, Bible teacher, and author of the book, The Art of Friendship and other titles. The Art of Friendship Podca...2021-08-1836 min
The ChurchNext PodcastThe Dynamics of Helping the Poor with Lee Anne ReatWhen Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor. Corbett, Steve and Fikkert, Brian. Chicago: Moody, 2012.A discussion of the problems posed by traditional charity-based outreach by religious organizations from an evangelical point of view. Corbett & Fikkert have followed this book with others in a series called When Helping Works.Helping Without Hurting in Church Benevolence: A Practical Guide to Walking with Low-Income People Corbett, Steve and Fikkert, Brian. Grand Rapids: Moody, 2015.Provides a toolkit for what to do when people ask for help.The Justice Calling: Where Passion Meets Perseverance.2021-08-1029 min
Reformed ForumCaring for MinistersRev. John Fikkert speaks about providing specialized care for ministers. Rev. Fikkert is the director of the OPC’s Committee on Ministerial Care, which provides a range services for ministers such as counseling and diaconal aid, financial planning assistance, webinars on a range of topics, and funds for sabbaticals.2021-06-251h 06![Kletsheads [Nederlandse editie]](https://kletsheadspodcast.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/KletsHeads_Yellow_2160.png)
Kletsheads [Nederlandse editie]Meertalige baby’s [Seizoen 2, Aflevering 9]Transcript
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Kinderen beginnen met praten als ze rond één jaar oud zijn. We weten echter uit onderzoek dat ze daarvoor al bezig zijn met taal. In deze aflevering leren we wat precies baby's weten over taal. En we horen over de vernuftige manieren die wetenschappers hebben ontwikkeld om dit te kunnen ontdekken. Ze meten bijvoorbeeld hoe snel baby's zuigen aan een nep-speentje, of meten hun de activiteit in hun hersenen.
Meertalige baby's horen natuurlijk meer dan één taal terwijl ze in hun wieg liggen. Hoe houden meertalige baby's hun twee talen uit elkaar? Hoe weten ze we...2021-06-1146 min
Feel The Critically-Acclaimed Full Audiobook Now, Story Seekers!When Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett, Brian FikkertPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/167662to listen full audiobooks.
Title: When Helping Hurts
Author: Steve Corbett, Brian Fikkert
Narrator: Brendan Hunter
Format: mp3
Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins
Release date: 04-29-21
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 130 ratings
Genres: Poverty & Homelessness
Publisher's Summary:
Poverty is much more than simply a lack of material resources, and it takes much more than donations and handouts to solve it. When Helping Hurts shows how some alleviation efforts, failing to consider the complexities of poverty, have actually (and unintentionally) done more harm than good. But it looks ahead. It encourages us to see the dignity...2021-04-299h 13
Let Your Imagination Run Wild With Our Captivating Free AudiobookWhen Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor . . . and Yourself Audiobook by Brian FikkertListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 557535
Title: When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor . . . and Yourself
Author: Brian Fikkert, David Platt, John Perkins, Steve Corbett
Narrator: Brendan Hunter
Format: Unabridged
Length: 9:13:57
Language: English
Release date: 04-01-21
Publisher: Findaway Voices
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Christianity, Social Science
Summary:
With more than 450,000 copies in print, When Helping Hurts is a paradigm-forming contemporary classic on the subject of poverty alleviation.
Poverty is much more than simply a lack of material resources, and it takes much more than donations and handouts to solve...2021-04-019h 13
Think Global, Do JusticeEpisode 166 - [Recast] Brian Fikkert - Helping Without HurtingIn Recasted Episode 166, you will hear from Brian Fikkert, President of The Chalmers Center, Professor of Economics and Community Development at Covenant College, and co-author of When Helping Hurts.2021-03-161h 08
Ending Poverty TogetherWhen Helping Hurtswith guest Dr. Brian Fikkert, The Chalmers Institute, author of bestseller When Helping Hurts.In North America, success often means lots of stuff — material wealth. Then, poverty is the lack of material wealth. And so, to help someone in poverty is to make sure they have more stuff! But is that what poverty is really all about?Dr. Brian Fikkert hits us with a healthier way of understanding who is “the poor” (spoiler: it might include YOU, too) and how we should look at poverty. What should our goal be when trying to help, and not hu...2021-02-0136 min
Dream Center Peoria PodcastWhat if good intentions of helping the poor actually hurts them?Join us as we have an in-depth conversation with Dr. Brian Fikkert. The coauthor of the global best-selling book “When Helping Hurts”.We will look at the right approach to poverty alleviation and how COVID-19 has brought new challenges that will be with us into the future. Dr. Fikkert is a global leader in this area and we were honored to have him on the podcast. Seth major also joins us for the conversation and dig’s deeper into “HERE FOR GOOD”, our neighboring ministry at Dream Center Peoria.-Visit dreamcente...2020-06-171h 04
Het VerblijfDag 57 - Paula Fikkert leest Nicolien MizeePaula Fikkert is hoogleraar Nederlandse taalkunde aan de Radboud Universiteit. Nicolien Mizee (1965) is een schrijfster die onder andere roem verwierf met boeken waarin ze haar faxen aan haar scenariodocent Ger Beukenkamp verzamelde.
Het Verblijf is een initiatief van Marc van Oostendorp. Redactie: Johan Oosterman, Iris van Erve, Jaap de Jong, Lot Broos. Presentatie, format, productie, vogels en muziek: Michiel van de Weerthof.
Het verblijf wordt mede mogelijk gemaakt door de Nederlandse Taalunie. https://hetverblijf.online2020-05-1511 min
Ask the Pastor with J.D. GreearIsn’t missions just Western imperialism?Pastor J.D. and Matt are joined by special guest, Brian Fikkert, author of the new Becoming Whole: Why the Opposite of Poverty Isn’t the American Dream and When Helping Hurts.
A glimpse inside this episode:
The answer is clearly no. The gospel is not just for western culture. But the evangelical church’s truncated understanding of the gospel has often resulted in the mixture of the gospel and western culture. Listen to learn more about he means by that.
Other questions answered:
You talk about the fact that we need a ne...2020-03-1615 min
Writing for a Change PodcastRaiding the Ivory Tower — with Brian Fikkert Economist and author Brian Fikkert is back to discuss his writing process. He talks to Drew Dyck about how to write on academic topics for a popular audience, his vision for how the church and academy can be friends, and how an unusual houseguest helped him finish his latest book. This is the concluding episode in a two-part series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2020-03-0924 minWriting for a Change PodcastHelping the Whole Person — with Brian Fikkert Drew Dyck and Trillia Newbell talk to economist and author Brian Fikkert about the downside of the American Dream, the dangers of “Evangelical Gnosticism,” the relationship between justice and the gospel, and the worst part of being 6’10.” NOTE: This is the first episode in a two-part conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2020-03-0234 min
Q IdeasRethinking poverty and the American dream – Brian Fikkert and Kelly KapicBrian Fikkert and Kelly Kapic, authors of “Becoming Whole,” offer deeper reflections on the topics of poverty, human flourishing, and God’s story of change for the poor and ourselves. They explain why the opposite of poverty isn’t the American dream.2019-12-0759 minQ IdeasRethinking poverty and the American dream – Brian Fikkert and Kelly KapicBrian Fikkert and Kelly Kapic, authors of “Becoming Whole,” offer deeper reflections on the topics of poverty, human flourishing, and God’s story of change for the poor and ourselves. They explain why the opposite of poverty isn’t the American dream.2019-12-0727 min
THINQ Media PodcastEpisode 133 | Rethinking Poverty & the American Dream: Brian Fikkert & Kelly KapicA decade after the release of his foundational book, When Helping Hurts, author Dr. Brian Fikkert has teamed up with Dr. Kelly Kapic to offer deeper reflections on the topics of poverty, human flourishing, and God’s story of change for the poor and ourselves. In this podcast episode, Brian and Kelly sit down with Gabe Lyons to discuss these ideas and why they believe the opposite of poverty isn’t the American dream. Get 30% off their new book, Becoming Whole, and its companion resource, The Field Guide to Becoming Whole, when you use promo code “Chalmers” at MoodyPublishers.com.2019-11-0735 min
Theology for the Rest of Us288: Are Short-Term Missions a Waste?Each year North American evangelicals spend millions of dollars on short-term missions trips. A recent listener of the podcast asked whether or not this is appropriate? Would it be better for us to simply pool our monies and send it overseas?
In essence, short-term missions can be very effective, if done right. However, most short-term missions are done wrong. They often have the wrong goals and wrong peoples in mind. This makes much of the short-term missions activity feels very wasteful, inefficient, and even harmful. Short-term missions can be very helpful if we partner with local ministries...2019-11-0514 min
Faith Driven InvestorEpisode 7 - Practicing the King's Economy with Brian Fikkert“I think all of us can sense that something has gone wrong in America.”Despite new levels of financial and material success, it feels like America is a more depressed and divided country than ever. But what does this have to do with economics? And how should faith driven investors respond? Today’s guest, Brian Fikkert, has a Biblically-based economics lesson in store for us today that asks all the right questions.How can we have unprecedented wealth and declining happiness? Why doesn’t material wealth automatically lead to human flourishing? And what does the economy...2019-10-1543 min
Praise Hands PodcastCreating Justice Through Economic Opportunity w/ Sarah Lockridge-Steckel and Michael Rhodes“We should be in the places where people are suffering and we should be innovatively creating communities of solidarity amidst that suffering.” Michael Rhodes In a city known for segregated churches, racist politics, and intergenerational poverty, Sarah Lockridge-Steckel and Michael Rhodes are changing the conversation and creating a new Memphis. Sarah is a Harvard and Yale alum who serves as the CEO of The Collective which provides young adults in Memphis with pathways to jobs. Michael is the Director of Community Development at Union University and the co-author of the economic justice manual “Practicing the King’s Economy”...2019-10-0359 min
Rural Church Renewal"What is Biblical Benevolence?" With Pastor Denny Dillman!In this episode we discuss...Benevolence ministry in the local church...with Pastor Denny Dillman!How are we called to be biblically generous with our funds?Deuteronomy 15:7-10Proverbs 28:27Hebrews 13:16Galatians 6:10 Acts 2:44-45Matthew 5:42 Matthew 25:35-40 What does a biblically healthy benevolence ministry look like?How can you practically implement a biblically healthy benevolence ministry?Denny's Resources!budk.comSteve Corbett & Brian Fikkert's When Helping HurtsR...2019-07-291h 37
Every Day A MondayIn The Trenches With Jim FikkertIn this episode, I talk with paster Jim Fikkert from Mt Vernon WA. SPOILER: He actually answers the rocket question. 2019-07-2236 min
Get Hooked On Your Day With A Critically-Acclaimed Full Audiobook.Becoming Whole by Dr. Brian Fikkert, Kelly M. KapicPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/230962to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Becoming Whole
Author: Dr. Brian Fikkert, Kelly M. Kapic
Narrator: Joe Geoffrey
Format: mp3
Length: 8 hrs and 43 mins
Release date: 06-28-19
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 48 ratings
Genres: Missions & Missionary Work
Publisher's Summary:
We are the richest people ever to walk the face of the earth, but according to research, we aren't becoming happier. Families and communities are increasingly fragmented, loneliness is skyrocketing, and physical and mental health are on the decline. Our unprecedented wealth doesn't seem to be doing us much good. Yet, when we try to help...2019-06-288h 43
The Way Home PodcastBrian Fikkert and Kelly Kapic on justice, poverty, and economic developmentBrian Fikkert is the founder and executive director of the Chalmers Center for Economic Development. He is Professor of Economics & Community Development at Covenant College. Kelly Kapic is Professor of Theological Studies at Covenant College. He has written and edited numerous books, including Embodied Hope: A Theological Meditation on Pain and Suffering. Together they […]
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The Way Home with Dan DarlingBrian Fikkert and Kelly Kapic on justice, poverty, and economic developmentBrian Fikkert is the founder and executive director of the Chalmers Center for Economic Development. He is Professor of Economics & Community Development at Covenant College.Kelly Kapic is Professor of Theological Studies at Covenant College. He has written and edited numerous books, including Embodied Hope: A Theological Meditation on Pain and Suffering.Together they wrote Becoming Whole: Why the Opposite of Poverty Isn't the American Dream.Show Notes: Twitter: @fikkert and @CovenantCollegeBook: Becoming Whole: Why the Opposite of Poverty Isn't the American DreamWebsite: chalmers.org and covenant.edu2019-05-2335 min
The Way Home with Dan DarlingBrian Fikkert and Kelly Kapic on justice, poverty, and economic developmentBrian Fikkert is the founder and executive director of the Chalmers Center for Economic Development. He is Professor of Economics & Community Development at Covenant College.
Kelly Kapic is Professor of Theological Studies at Covenant College. He has written and edited numerous books, including Embodied Hope: A Theological Meditation on Pain and Suffering.
Together they wrote Becoming Whole: Why the Opposite of Poverty Isn’t the American Dream.
Show Notes:
Twitter: @fikkert and @CovenantCollege
Book: Becoming Whole: Why the Opposite of Poverty Isn’t the American Dream
Website: chalmers.org and covenant.e...2019-05-2335 min
The Holy PostEpisode 351: The Opposite of Poverty Isn’t the American DreamSkye often tries to bring economics into the show’s theological discussions. This week his dream comes true with guests Brian Fikkert (an economist) and Kelly Kapic (a theologian), co-authors of “Becoming Whole.” They say our ideas about God’s mission are too entangled with Western materialism on the one hand, and not material enough on the other. This conversation will really challenge your assumptions. Also this week, the IRS says the Satanic Temple is a legitimate religion, The Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue now has a model in a burka and hijab, and should we be happy or worried about Ka...2019-05-151h 07
Press Play On The Full Audiobook That Keeps Knowledge Hunters Hooked.Becoming Whole: Why the Opposite of Poverty Isn't the American Dream by Dr. Brian Fikkert, Kelly M. Kapic, Brian FikkertPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/369691to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Becoming Whole: Why the Opposite of Poverty Isn't the American Dream
Author: Dr. Brian Fikkert, Kelly M. Kapic, Brian Fikkert
Narrator: Joe Geoffrey
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 40 minutes
Release date: March 5, 2019
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.25 of Total 4
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
We are the richest people ever to walk the face of the earth, but according to research, we aren't becoming happier. Families and communities are increasingly fragmented, loneliness is skyrocketing, and physical and mental health are on the decline. Our unprecedented wealth...2019-03-058h 40
Let Your Ears Be the Gateway to Knowledge With Full AudiobookBecoming Whole: Why the Opposite of Poverty Isn't the American Dream Audiobook by Brian FikkertListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 369691
Title: Becoming Whole: Why the Opposite of Poverty Isn't the American Dream
Author: Brian Fikkert, Dr. Brian Fikkert, Kelly M. Kapic
Narrator: Joe Geoffrey
Format: Unabridged
Length: 08:40:00
Language: English
Release date: 03-05-19
Publisher: Christianaudio.com
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity
Summary:
We are the richest people ever to walk the face of the earth, but according to research, we aren't becoming happier. Families and communities are increasingly fragmented, loneliness is skyrocketing, and physical and mental health are on the decline. Our unprecedented wealth doesn't seem to be doing...2019-03-058h 40
Risen MotherhoodSeeing & Serving the Vulnerable Mom Tired, overwhelmed, hurting, and lonely. Every mom struggles in different ways, but there are some moms whose experiences make them vulnerable in society. In this episode, Emily and Laura discuss how the gospel changes us at the heart level so we can see and serve others with humility. Our challenges are different, but our common dependence on Christ encourages us as we love the vulnerable women in our communities. RM APPLY QUESTIONS VIEW TRANSCRIPT Articles, Resources and Related Content: When Helping Hurts - Steve Corbett & Brian Fikkert Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands - Paul...2018-09-2620 min
The His and Her Money ShowHonoring Jesus in How We Work, Earn, Spend, Save, & Give with Michael RhodesOn today's episode of The His & Her Money Show, new author Michael Rhodes is coming to us from a place of faith and financial savvy for an eyeopening and inspiring talk about how you - yes, you! - can become just as strong in your finances as you are in your beliefs. So grab a pen and paper and get ready to take some notes, because this is a conversation we know you'll want to hear! Michael quickly found his place in the world as a serial helper. He studied economic development at Covenant College, and after...2018-09-0347 min
Theology on Tap ChattanoogaPracticing The King's Economy - Part 3On April 19th we had the pleasure of hosting a book launch event in Chattanooga for Practicing The King's Economy with authors Michael Rhodes, Robby Holt, and Dr. Brian Fikkert. Part 3 features questions submitted by the audience on the night of the event. Our previous episodes features a small lecture by Michael Rhodes and a panel discussion with the authors moderated by Matt Busby.
Learn more about the book and explore resources at https://practicingthekingseconomy.org/
2018-05-1031 min
Theology on Tap ChattanoogaPracticing The King's Economy - Part 2On April 19th we had the pleasure of hosting a book launch event in Chattanooga for Practicing The King's Economy with authors Michael Rhodes, Robby Holt, and Dr. Brian Fikkert. Part 2 features a panel discussion with the three authors moderated by Matt Busby. Our previous episode features a small lecture by Michael Rhodes and this episode is followed by audience Q&A in Part 3.
Learn more about the book and explore resources at https://practicingthekingseconomy.org/
2018-05-1038 min
Theology on Tap ChattanoogaPracticing The King's Economy - Part 1On April 19th we had the pleasure of hosting a book launch event in Chattanooga for Practicing The King's Economy with authors Michael Rhodes, Robby Holt, and Dr. Brian Fikkert. Part 1 features a small lecture by Michael Rhodes. This episode is followed by a panel discussion in Part 2 and audience Q&A in Part 3.
Learn more about the book and explore resources at https://practicingthekingseconomy.org/
2018-05-1016 min
Art of the SermonLiving for Another - An Interview with Brent GambrellThanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show!
Guest: Brent Gambrell - Author, President of Brent Gambrell Ministries (Nashville, TN)
General Topic: Living for Another
Introduction to Brent (1:02)
Call to traveling preaching (4:21)
Philosophy of preaching (7:15)
Connecting to your listeners (8:52)
Inspiration for "Living for Another" (11:49)
Why we still mi...2018-01-0435 min
Created To WorkBrian Bakke of Mustard Seed Foundation and Artist
“If a man is called to be a street sweeper, he should sweep streets even as a Michelangelo painted, or Beethoven composed music or Shakespeare wrote poetry. He should sweep streets so well that all the hosts of heaven and earth will pause to say, ‘Here lived a great street sweeper who did his job well.” -Martin Luther King Jr.
-I went a little longer with Brian. We had a ton to catch up on him being an old family friend. Started chatting about his current role as ‘street sweeper’ in his community, his role with Mustard Se...2017-07-241h 18