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Netarts Friends Church PodcastThe Story Jesus Tells to Relieve Our Chronic Need to Be RightLuke 18:9-14Do you know that part of you that dearly wants to be right? Do you know that part that doesn't want to need any fixing, any correction, any help? Do you know that part with a chronic need to impress others.Do you know that part of you that known that you can't fix you? It's the part that knows that you keep trying to make it better and solve things, but somehow you have stuck patterns and things that aren't working? Can you feel that tension? These parts polarize within...
2025-11-0936 min
Collaborative Solutions PodcastEpisode 35: Stone Soup for Systems Change - Building Regional Solutions to Homelessness with Josiah HakenIn this powerful episode of Collaborative Solutions, we welcome Josiah Haken to talk about how his organization addresses homelessness — not just locally, but regionally in New York & New Jersey. Josiah shares stories, insights, and real solutions that show what’s possible when communities step out of their silos and lead with humility, trust, and collaboration.
They remind us that solving homelessness isn’t about everyone doing the same thing—it’s about everyone bringing what they do have to the table. Like the story of Stone Soup, it’s about combining strengths, building a net—not just a patchwork—and lifting up every neig...
2025-03-2651 min
The TowncastS6 E7 City Relief CEO Josiah HakenCity Relief helped over 50,000 homeless in 2024 alone and they couldn't do it with the thousands of volunteers and the many donations received. Josiah Haken, CEO of the non-profit, shares the details of what they do at this extraordinary organization and how they don't just feed the homeless, they empower and lift them up. God bless them!If you haven't already, please subscribe.
2025-03-0339 min
The TowncastS5 E7 City Relief CEO Josiah HakenCity Relief helped over 50,000 homeless in 2024 alone and they couldn't do it with the thousands of volunteers and the many donations received. Josiah Haken, CEO of the non-profit, shares the details of what they do at this extraordinary organization and how they don't just feed the homeless, they empower and lift them up. God bless them!If you haven't already, please subscribe.
2025-03-0333 min
Latitude – Navigating Business CultureDon’t Walk By How could stopping this time, instead of walking by, change a perspective, level of trust, a relationship, a challenging situation? Could something so simple help reinforce that a person and/or situation really matters? Join us as we discuss with Josiah Haken and his experiences of leading an organization that serves 50,000 ‘neighbors without doors’ (people experiencing homelessness). Josiah shares many practical solutions that apply to any size organization, whether it is public, private, for-profit, or not-for-profit. Topics covered include: The power and influence of words Breaking limiting biases Collaborating compared to Competing for limited resources Two simple questions t...
2025-02-2643 min
Reunion Church NYCAdvent 2024 | The Embodiment of JesusIn today's sermon, we are joined by special guest Josiah Haken, CEO of City Relief, which is a faith-based nonprofit organization to aid the unhoused in NYC. Josiah speaks on why Christians are called to serve the poor intentionally, and how we can go about it in our lives.
2024-12-0800 min
Shake the DustHow Christians Can Help End Homelessness with Kevin NyeToday, Jonathan and Sy speak with author and housing advocate Kevin Nye about the Church and homelessness. We get into:- The ineffective housing policies Christians often promote- The bad theology behind those policies- A run-in Kevin had with institutional resistance to his view that governments shouldn’t criminalize homelessness- How churches can get things right in ministries to unhoused people- Plus, hear our thoughts on the interview,- A discussion of how we are resisting the negative ways the election is trying to shape us mentally and spiritually...
2024-10-251h 04
Cornerstone Christian ChurchJosiah Haken - City ReliefThis is our online gathering for August 4th, 2024, with guest speaker Josiah Haken.
2024-08-0530 min
Cornerstone Christian ChurchJosiah Haken - City ReliefThis is our online gathering for August 4th, 2024, with guest speaker Josiah Haken.
2024-08-0530 min
Lower Manhattan Community ChurchGalatians // Serving the Poor IntentionallyJosiah Haken shares a message with humor and heartfelt examples from his years of serving the homeless. God does not call all Christians to serve the poor as a vocation, but God does call all Christians to serve the poor with intention. The scriptures have many verses about injustice, but who are “the poor?” Why are all Christians called to serve them, and how do we go about it?
2024-07-2800 min
TEACH a KID to READNYC Experts Discuss Childhood Illiteracy CrisisEnjoy this discussion about childhood illiteracy from a panel of experts from New York City. This conversation includes: Josiah Haken, the CEO of City Relief; Richard Rivera of I Have a Dream Foundation; Michael Coppotelli, of the Archdiocese of NYC; Mary Cantwell of Enriched NYC; Tony Kriz, Executive Producer of SENTENCED Andy Peterson of Doxology and a producer on SENTENCED documentary. This conversation was only possible because of the generous invitation of the Justice Film Festival (justicefilmfest.com) to screen an early version of our new documentary, SENTENCED (in theaters, Fall 2024). The film was very well received and we believe you will be insp...
2024-05-0726 min
Don’t Miss Your Ears To A Immersive Full Audiobook.Neighbors with No Doors by Josiah HakenPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/41486to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Neighbors with No Doors
Author: Josiah Haken
Narrator: Virtual Voice
Format: mp3
Length: 3 hrs and 29 mins
Release date: 03-15-24
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 2 ratings
Genres: Economics
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2024-03-153h 29
MercyCastJosiah Haken on Privilege and Poverty.Not every one of your neighbors lives in a house.In this episode, I dive into the story of one of my friends, Josiah Haken. He is the Chief Executive Officer of City Relief, a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting the unhoused community to hope and resources while empowering ordinary people to make an extraordinary impact by seeing, serving, and supporting their neighbors without doors. He oversees and strategizes countless outreaches, volunteers, and follow-up care efforts. Growing up as the son of missionaries in Yaoundé, Cameroon, and working in the streets of N...
2023-07-2651 min
Everyday Thin PlacesNeighbors With No Doors featuring Josiah HakenOn this episode, our new friend Josiah Haken, CEO of City Relief in NYC shares about serving those stuggling with housing insecurity and food insecurity. Josiah skillfully walks us through how serving people experiencing homelessness is a thin place and how each of us can offer hospitality to our neighbors regardless of our context.Mentioned in today's episode:City ReliefNeighbors With No DoorsGive to City ReliefFollow City Relief on InstagramJosiah's blogThanks for listening!Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everydaythinplaces/?hl=enReach Rachael and Elizabeth at everydaythinplaces@g...
2023-07-171h 03
On The Way HomeCEO of City Relief, Josiah HakenHow is homelessness being approached in New York City? We talk to the CEO of City Relief, Josiah Haken this week on the pod, around what homelessness looks like in NYC post pandemic, what strategies are being used to prevent and end it, and what has to happen in the near future to support their most vulnerable Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-06-2248 min
Nobody Chooses HomelessnessThe future of homeless outreach with Josiah HakenJoin us for an insightful conversation with Josiah Haken, the CEO of City Relief. He shares about his vision for the organization based on his unique perspective. Josiah's insight is shaped by his experience growing up as the son of missionaries in Cameroon and working on the streets of New York City since 2010. In this episode, we explore Josiah's philosophy that our homeless neighbors deserve more than just our leftovers and the work that City Relief is doing to make a real difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness. Josiah is also the author of the book, Neighbors...
2023-05-1943 min
Nobody Chooses HomelessnessThe future of homeless outreach with Josiah HakenJoin us for an insightful conversation with Josiah Haken, the CEO of City Relief. He shares about his vision for the organization based on his unique perspective. Josiah's insight is shaped by his experience growing up as the son of missionaries in Cameroon and working on the streets of New York City since 2010. In this episode, we explore Josiah's philosophy that our homeless neighbors deserve more than just our leftovers and the work that City Relief is doing to make a real difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness. Josiah is also the author of the book, Neighbors...
2023-05-1943 min
Greg Boyd: Apologies & ExplanationsNeighbors with No Doors: The Spiritual War Against HomelessnessDan Kent chats with Josiah Haken and Laura Bullock about the current state of homelessness and what we each can do to help fight this terrible pandemic. Josiah Haken: City Relief Laura Bullock: Vigilant Hope Episode 1092 Greg's new book: Inspired Imperfection Dan's new book: Confident Humility Send Questions To: Dan: @thatdankentTwitter: @reKnewOrg Facebook: ReKnew Email: askgregboyd@gmail.com Links: Greg's book:"Crucifixion of the Warrior God" Website: ReKnew.org
2023-04-2747 min
Our Urban Voices#66. Telling the Truth about Neighbors without DoorsAs the Director of City Relief and overseeing eight outreaches a week in NYC, Josiah Haken shares his informed perspective about people made in the image of God and who happen to be homeless. Noting that eleven is the average age of a homeless person in America, he pushes back on four common lies and offers practical ways that congregations can help. He is the author of Neighbors without Doors.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:About four common lies about homeless people and homelessness in AmericaOne simple step that churches can do to helpThe mistake that...
2023-02-1426 min
goodMRKT LiveBeyond the Blanket | Bob Dalton and Josiah HakenWelcome to a Season 2 of the goodMRKT Podcast! To kick off this new season, Bob Dalton, Founder of Sackcloth & Ashes, and Josiah Haken, Founder of City Relief, join us to talk about what it means to make an impact and create good in your city.To learn more or follow Bob or Josiah, check out their websites and social pages.Bob Dalton | Sackcloth & Ashes and Love Your City@sackclothxashesHost of @loveyourcity podcastwww.loveyourcity.orgJosiah Haken | City Relief @josiah_haken...
2023-01-101h 05
Lighthouse FaithHelping the Homeless During the Season of Light Brings the True Meaning of ChristmasThis time of year is always brings plenty of joy and hope. But it is also when the needs of those less fortunate are more keenly felt. Josiah Haken, CEO of City Relief in New York City, has a heart for the homeless... And a heart for those who have homes. Haken helps people like you and me understand that there's nothing to fear about the homeless, that they are people, made in God's image. People, who he describes as our "Neighbors With No Doors", the title of his book. On this episode of Lighthouse Faith Podcast, Haken joyfully...
2022-12-1141 min
AskLFCEpisode 108: Love Like Jesus w/Josiah Haken
Today on the Ask LFC podcast, we have a fancy guest. He is the CEO of City Relief, which describes itself as a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting the unhoused community to hope and resources while also empowering ordinary people to make an extraordinary impact by seeing, serving, and supporting their neighbors with no doors. Come get to know Josiah Haken with us.
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2022-11-2826 min
The Untold Story with Martha MacCallumCity Relief, A Brighter Future For The HomelessOn this episode, Martha sits down with the CEO of City Relief and author of "Neighbors with No Doors: The Truth about Homelessness, and How You Can Make a Difference" Josiah Haken. Josiah details the services City Relief provides to the homeless community and explains how trust is critical in helping the unhoused seek a better life.Later, Josiah outlines the organization's struggles while helping the homeless get off the streets, and shares success stories from his time working with City Relief.Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad...
2022-11-2443 minNobody Chooses HomelessnessDismantling the homeless narrative pt. 2This is part 2 of the conversation we had with City Relief's CEO Josiah Haken about what it takes to change the narrative around homelessness. People have many stereotypes about homelessness, and these assumptions can be unknowingly harmful.
In part two, Josiah encourages us to dismantle our preexisting belief systems and treat everyone we encounter with compassion and openness.
Download your free guide, click here:
https://cityrelief.org/podcast-download
Donate toward City Relief, click here:
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Volunteer with City Relief, click here:
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2022-11-1824 minNobody Chooses HomelessnessDismantling the homeless narrative pt. 2This is part 2 of the conversation we had with City Relief's CEO Josiah Haken about what it takes to change the narrative around homelessness. People have many stereotypes about homelessness, and these assumptions can be unknowingly harmful.
In part two, Josiah encourages us to dismantle our preexisting belief systems and treat everyone we encounter with compassion and openness.
Download your free guide, click here:
https://cityrelief.org/podcast-download
Donate toward City Relief, click here:
https://cityrelief.org/give-holidays-email
Volunteer with City Relief, click here:
https...
2022-11-1824 minNobody Chooses HomelessnessDismantling The Homeless Narrative Pt. 1This week we talk with City Relief's CEO Josiah Haken about what it takes to change the narrative around homelessness. People have many stereotypes about homelessness, and these assumptions can be unknowingly harmful.
In this episode, Josiah encourages us to dismantle our preexisting belief systems and treat everyone we encounter with compassion and openness. He also delves into how helping people experiencing homelessness is an act of faith.
Download your free guide, click here:
https://cityrelief.org/podcast-download
Donate toward City Relief, click here:
https://cityrelief.org/giving
...
2022-11-1124 minNobody Chooses HomelessnessDismantling The Homeless Narrative Pt. 1This week we talk with City Relief's CEO Josiah Haken about what it takes to change the narrative around homelessness. People have many stereotypes about homelessness, and these assumptions can be unknowingly harmful.
In this episode, Josiah encourages us to dismantle our preexisting belief systems and treat everyone we encounter with compassion and openness. He also delves into how helping people experiencing homelessness is an act of faith.
Download your free guide, click here:
https://cityrelief.org/podcast-download
Donate toward City Relief, click here:
https://cityrelief.org/giving
...
2022-11-1124 minNetarts Friends Church PodcastTell Me You're A Follower of Jesus Without Telling Me You're a Follower of Jesus (James Series Pt. 7)There's a popular meme/reel "Tell Me Without Telling Me..." You can find this meme/reel for all kinds of people: teachers, parents, millennials, weightlifters and on and on. What if you had to answer the meme, "Tell me you're a follower of Jesus without telling me." How would your answer line up with the way ancient and authentic followers of Jesus answered that question? Credits & Sources:Michelle Ferrigno Warren, Moises Silva, Brian Ross, Pedrito U. Maynard-Reid, Elsa Tamez, William R. Herzog II, Gerhard Lenski, Scot McKnight, Peter Davids, Richard Bauckham, Pheme Perkins, John Stott...
2022-10-1633 min
Career Club Live with Bob GoodwinJosiah Haken - CEO of City Relief - "Neighbors With No Doors"Josiah Haken is the CEO of City Relief and the author of Neighbors With No Doors, The next time someone asks you for money on the street, Josiah wants you to know what you're doing. He wants you to break through the stereotypes and excuses - the politics and propaganda - the anxiety and questions. He wants you to engage the human being in front of you with confidence, compassion, and a plan.cityrelief.org #homeless #homelessness Career.club Bob Goodwin
2022-08-111h 01
Neighbors With No DoorsSeason FinaleThis is the final episode of Season 1 of the Neighbors With No Doors podcast. In this case, there is no guest. I take the time to walk through my new book and share some background on what I set out to create and why. I hope you found this podcast illuminating and inspiring. I haven’t decided yet if I will pursue a second season, so if you feel strongly one way or another, I’d love to hear from you. You can send me an email at josiah@cityrelief.org or you can DM me on Instagram, @josiah_hake...
2022-08-0447 min
Love Your City PodcastEpisode 02: Josiah Haken with City Relief - New York, NYNew York City, the largest city in the USA, is home to the most people experiencing homelessness.In this episode, Bob Dalton interviews Josiah Haken, Executive Director of City Relief: A nonprofit that connects people who are hurting and homeless in NYC to resources they need to survive.Learn more by visiting www.cityrelief.org
2022-06-2251 minNeighbors With No DoorsIf you meet one homeless person, you’ve met one homeless person: A conversation about homelessness with Josiah Haken (guest hosted by Cara Augspurger from The Nonprofit Podcast)In this crossover podcast with The Nonprofit Podcast, Cara Augspurger interviews Josiah Haken (me) about his journey from kitchen salesman, to Starbucks barista, to outreach worker, to CEO. We discuss the root causes of homelessness and the impact of holistic engagement and care coordination.
Who is Cara Augspurger?
A long-time development professional, Cara currently serves as Fundraising Coach for fundraising software platform, Donorbox, and focuses on fundraising consulting with nonprofits of all sizes, specializing in project management and fundraising strategy. Her expertise is in coaching, annual fundraising, project management, and communications. She has both a BS and Ed.M. from...
2022-05-1259 min
The Nonprofit PodcastThe Nonprofit Podcast - Ep 12 City Relief – Josiah Haken introduces his Neighbors With No DoorsSend us a textIn this crossover podcast with Neighbors With No Doors, Cara interviews Josiah Haken about his journey from kitchen salesman, to Starbucks barista, to outreach worker, to CEO. We discuss the root causes of homelessness and the impact of holistic engagement and care coordination.Founded in 1989, City Relief has mobilized thousands of volunteers to compassionately serve those struggling with homelessness by providing hope and resources that lead towards life transformation. Josiah leads a team of volunteers delivering a model of volunteering that enriches the lives of all who participate in the program. H...
2022-05-1237 min
Let's Give A Damn#226 - Josiah HakenJosiah Haken is the CEO of New York City Relief, a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting the homeless to resources that can change their lives. Josiah is widely recognized as the “go-to person” in New York City when it comes to teaching others how to engage with the homeless. He leads workshops with many of NYC’s major organizations that deal with homelessness, as well as with many faith communities in NYC, NJ and across the US. You can read the rest of his bio here.
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2022-04-191h 35
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents - Josiah HakenJosiah Haken is the Chief Executive Officer with City Relief, a non-profit organization that creates connections for the homeless community to hope and resources that can improve their lives. Growing up in Yaoundé, Cameroon, as well as working as an advocate and an outreach leader in the streets of New York City since 2010.
Josiah has a unique perspective on the complexities of urban poverty and homelessness and believes that our unhoused neighbors deserve our best, not just our leftovers. Josiah often leads workshops and webinars to equip and empower people to see their homeless neighbors and engage them with intentionality a...
2022-03-0828 minNetarts Friends Church PodcastWhat is a Christian? & Who's Asking? (Part 6 in Fruit of the Spirit series)Imagine that someone with deep faith, an atheist, and a secular friend all answer this question. How are their answers similar? How are their answers different? Credits, Sources, Bits, & Pieces:Rodney StarkLeonard SweetMoises Silva Philip KennesonGordon FeeChristopher WrightBruxy CaveyJosiah HakenBrian McLarenBarna GroupJusto GonzalezFor more information or to support this podcast visit www.netartsfriends.org(12/12/21)
2022-01-1232 minGreg Boyd: Apologies & ExplanationsCovid-19 and Homelessness: A Chat with Josiah Haken Greg and Josiah talk about Covid, New York, and homelessness. Episode 681 Greg's new book: Inspired Imperfection Dan's new book: Confident Humility Send Questions To: Dan: @thatdankentTwitter: @reKnewOrg Facebook: ReKnew Email: askgregboyd@gmail.com Links: Greg's book:"Crucifixion of the Warrior God" Website: ReKnew.org
2020-05-1936 min
AllinfoodzFighting Food Insecurity in NYC Access to food has been a challenge for many in this unprecedented time. In New York City, food insecurity has always been an issue but even more so now. Amit Sharma sits down with Josiah Haken, Vice President of Outreach for New York City Relief, an organization that serves the struggling and homeless. Since 1989, NYC Relief has served over 7 million servings of food and beverage, connected over 385,000 people to help and hope and mobilized over 86,000 volunteers to serve with our outreach. They discuss the focus of the organization and the new challenges presented by COVID-19.
2020-04-2900 min
Millington Baptist ChurchA Seat At the Table - Josiah Haken - 6-30-2019MBC's guest speaker is Josiah Haken, VP for Outreach Operations for The Relief Bus. Josiah's Sermon entitled A Seat at the Table is based on Luke 14:1-11.
2019-06-3039 minMillington Baptist ChurchA Seat At the Table - Josiah Haken - 6-30-2019MBC's guest speaker is Josiah Haken, VP for Outreach Operations for The Relief Bus. Josiah's Sermon entitled A Seat at the Table is based on Luke 14:1-11.
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2019-06-3039 minGreg Boyd: Apologies & ExplanationsPoverty & Homelessness Part 2: Josiah HakenDan chats with Josiah Haken developing relationships and helping heal the sources of poverty. Josiah's ministry can be found here: New York City Relief Follow Josiah here: @JosiahHaken Episode 517 Send Questions To: Dan: @thatdankentTwitter: @reKnewOrg Facebook: ReKnew Email: askgregboyd@gmail.com Links: Greg's book:"Crucifixion of the Warrior God" Website: ReKnew.org
2019-06-0946 min
The Relief Bus StreetCastWe Are Not All Called To Be MissionariesJosiah Haken -Not everyone who follows Jesus is called to be a missionary. But every single person who surrenders his or her life to the Lordship of Jesus Christ is called to live a life on mission.
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2015-11-1929 min
2015-09-1133 minThe Relief Bus StreetCastCut Off Your Arm to Save Your LifeJosiah Haken speaks at the Bowery Mission
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The Relief Bus StreetCastHow to Engage the Homeless with Josiah HakenDirector of Outreach Josiah Haken shares at a workshop for our partner's Hope For New York about 1. Homelessness in NYC and 2. How to Engage the Homeless.
2014-06-251h 01
The Relief Bus StreetCastThe Relief Bus featured on Star 99.1FMListen to Outreach Director Josiah Haken & President Juan Galloway interviewed by George Flores of Star 99.1FM.
2012-10-1914 min
The Relief Bus StreetCastWhat Is Our Ethos? (Josiah Haken, 1/3/12)Listen in on a round table discussion about ethos, culture, and movement-making led by Outreach Director Josiah Haken. How does The Relief Bus' ethos effect its mission and the people and communities we serve? What are the differences between an institution and a movement?
2012-02-011h 24