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Rumors of Doing GoodSilvia Gore - Walking with Refugees, Creating New BeginningsIn this episode, Rob talks with Silvia Faridencio Gore Lado, a South Sudanese teacher, mother of five, and community leader now living in Egypt. After fleeing her home in Juba in 2017, Silvia began a journey through Sudan that eventually led her to Cairo, where she continues to teach and serve fellow refugees. She founded The Friendship Initiative for Women and Children Development, creating spaces of learning, belonging, and hope for South Sudanese women and children. Together, they talk about resilience, faith, and rebuilding life in a new land. Listener discretion advised...
2026-01-2648 min
Rumors of Doing GoodKen Loyd - Noticing the Small Things That Stay with UsLongtime friend Ken Loyd returns to Rumors of Doing Good to share a story that has stayed with him for nearly 45 years—about a man named Roy Rogers (not that Roy Rogers!), whose simple, quiet love changed a room and a life. In this conversation, Ken and Rob reflect on the small gestures that stay with us—the way someone looks at you when you speak, the warmth of a hand being held, the feeling of being seen without needing to perform. Ken remembers Roy not for eloquent words or impressive credentials, but for a love that was...
2026-01-1323 min
Rumors of Doing GoodCounter Presence - Cultivating Communities of Counter PresenceIn this final epsiode of the Counter Presence series, we reflect on what it means to actually form countercultural communities - communities that are more than just ideas, but embodied expressions of presence, care, and faith. We talk about how communities grow from shared life, small risks, and the daily work of showing up. Drawing from Anabaptist values and practices like mutuality, simplicity, and rootedness, we share practices and questions that can help us more from longing to living- cultivating spaces that reflect the heart of Jesus in tangible, local ways. Many of us are...
2025-08-1932 min
Rumors of Doing GoodCounter Presence - A Hope Filled FutureWhat does it mean to live with hope when so much feels uncertain or in decline? In this conversation, we explore the idea of post-Christendom - the shift away from Christianity as a cultural center of power - and how that creates both loss and opportunity. Rather than trying to reclaim influence, my friend & colleague Andrew Dungan joins me as we talk about how this moment invites us to reimagine what faithfulness can look like: more humble, more local, and more rooted in the life and teachings of Jesus. We consider how a hope-filled future isn't about re...
2025-08-0540 min
Cascade Church PortlandDisability Pride :: An Interview with Rob SchellertJuly is Disability Pride month, where we look to celebrate and recognize the contributions of folks with disabilities to our world while also acknowledging the ways our society disables folks with poor access and design. This interview with Rob Schellert reflects on the unique ways the Christian Church intersects with the disabled community.
2025-07-2226 min
Rumors of Doing GoodCounter Presence - Seeking the Welfare of Our CommunitiesWhat does it mean to seek the good of the places we live — not through control or performance, but through presence, peace, and faithful attention? In this episode, we explore how the pursuit of shalom — wholeness, justice, and right relationship — invites us to stay rooted and work for the flourishing of our neighbors. Shaped by the life of Jesus and grounded in Anabaptist values like local presence, simplicity, and mutual care, we reflect on the slow, everyday work of building community. This is about showing up where we are, loving well, and believing that small acts of faithf...
2025-07-1540 min
Rumors of Doing GoodCounter Presence - Creating Experimental CommunitiesWhat does it look like to join in the mission of God — not through programs or blueprints, but through presence, listening, and local response? In this episode, we talk about creating experimental communities as a way of participating in the Missio Dei. Rooted in the life of Jesus and shaped by Anabaptist values like simplicity, mutuality, and discernment, we explore how community can emerge through shared lived experience. These are communities that take risks, learn as they go, and stay close to the ground they're planted in. Many of us are living with a deep di...
2025-07-0138 min
Rumors of Doing GoodCounter Presence - Seeing God in Every FaceIn this episode, we explore the deep and disruptive belief that every person bears the image of God — the Imago Dei. We reflect on how this conviction, rooted in the life and teachings of Jesus and nurtured within the Anabaptist tradition, calls us to a radically different way of seeing and relating to others. In a world that often categorizes, dehumanizes, and divides, we ask: what kind of community becomes possible when we begin by recognizing the divine in every face? And how might that recognition reshape the way we live, lead, and belong — together? Many of us ar...
2025-06-1741 min
Rumors of Doing GoodCounter Presence - The Place We Find Ourselves InIn this first episode of season five, I am joined by my friend and colleague Andrew Dungan as we reflect on the place we find ourselves in — culturally, spiritually, and personally. We talk honestly about the restlessness many of us feel and how that led us to discover and appreciate the Anabaptist tradition. This conversation is about naming where we are, not to despair, but to make space for something new to emerge — a way of life grounded in presence, hope, and shared humanity. Many of us are living with a deep dissatisfaction — with organized religion as it's b...
2025-06-0344 min
Rumors of Doing GoodStitching Warmth - A Girl Scout Story of CompassionBonus Episode – What happens when creativity meets compassion? In this special conversation, I sit down with my daughter Gwen to talk about a project she and her Girl Scout troop took on — knitting blankets for people experiencing homelessness. It started as a small idea, but quickly became a meaningful way to offer warmth, dignity, and human connection. We talk about what inspired the project, what the girls learned along the way, and why simple acts of kindness can ripple further than we think. If you enjoyed this conversation, please consider sharing it with a friend, ratin...
2025-04-2223 min
Rumors of Doing GoodHer Leadership, Our Lives: Celebrating the Role of Women in Our LivesIn the season four finale of Rumors of Doing Good, Ken Loyd returns to chat with Rob about the remarkable female leaders who have shaped their lives. Together, they reflect on the significant impact these women have made and emphasize the importance of making room for their unique gifts and perspectives in a world traditionally dominated by men. Thank you for joining us this season! If you enjoyed today's episode, please consider sharing it with friends, subscribing, and leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform. Intro/Outro music by Skinfiltr8r.
2024-09-0822 min
Rumors of Doing GoodRay Motsi - Fostering Nonviolence Across Zimbabwe's TribesIn today's conversation, I'm joined by Ray Motsi from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe has a complex history, marked by significant violence stemming from the colonial rule of the British Empire and the subsequent fight for independence in the 1960s through the 80s. This history has deeply influenced the culture, where violence often became the preferred means of resolving conflict. The 1980s saw the continuation of this violence, with the government using brutal methods to suppress opposition. Amidst this culture of violence, Ray co-founded Grace to Heal in 2003, with the mission of helping people process trauma and fostering peace...
2024-08-1837 min
Rumors of Doing GoodGordon McDade - Being a Peacemaker in a Divided CityIn today's conversation, I'm joined by my good friend Gordon McDade, who hails from Belfast, Northern Ireland, where he still resides. Growing up, Gordon directly experienced and witnessed the conflict between those advocating for an independent Ireland and those loyal to the United Kingdom—an era known as The Troubles. In this tumultuous environment, Gordon felt called to become a pastor, mediator, and peacemaker in his divided city. Join us as Gordon shares the joys and struggles of cultivating peace, starting a church in the city's contested areas, and his harrowing experience of being caught in a bomb explosion.
2024-07-2155 min
Rumors of Doing GoodBeing a Small Fish in a Big PondKen Loyd returns to the Rumors of Doing Good podcast to talk with Rob about their experiences of dealing with mainstream churches, organizations and leaders who don't always appreciate or take the time to understand those who are trying to do good in the margins. Listen in as they share wisdom they have learned on how to navigate a world that doesn't always have their best interest at heart. If you enjoyed today's conversation, please consider sharing this podcast with your friends as well as subscribing and leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform.
2024-07-0721 min
Rumors of Doing GoodEagle Spits - Punk Rock Solidarity with Street Children In today's conversation, I'm joined by my friend Eagle Spits from Nottingham, England. As a teenager, Eagle discovered his passion for punk rock. In 2009, he had a profound experience with Jesus. Inspired by the writings and stories of Dorothy Day of providing radical Christian hospitality towards the poor, Eagle began organizing punk shows in 2010 under the banner of Punk 4 The Homeless to support street children. Today, several Punk 4 The Homeless gigs are regularly held across the UK punk scene, benefiting an orphanage a family started in Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic of 2014. You...
2024-05-1939 min
Rumors of Doing GoodAriatna Karlet - Participating in the Rebuilding of Venezuela by Starting a Clothing BusinessIn today's conversation, I am joined by Ariatna Karlet, a 24 year old remarkable entrepreneur from Colonia Tovar, Venezuela. Ariatna started Monos, a casual clothing company in the midst of recent social, political and economic turmoil of Venezuela. Through her business, Ariatna hopes to provide quality clothing as well as jobs while supporting herself and her family in order to help rebuild and bring about healing for her country. Today's conversation is translated by Wolfgang Fernandez, founding director of Next Step. Originally born in Venezuela, Wolfgang seeks to come alongside and equip social entrepreneurs such as Ariatna Karlet, a...
2024-05-0515 min
Rumors of Doing GoodEric Knox - Mentoring Students of Color & Why It MattersIn today's conversation, I'm joined by my friend Eric Knox from Portland Oregon USA. As a former pastor, Eric noticed how students of color often lacked role models of color within the Portland school system. As a result Eric started the HOLLA Foundation in 2013 with the goal of providing mentors for students of color in response to the lack of representation. Through HOLLA, Eric also started a school for students of color as well. Join us as we talk about the story of HOLLA, why representation matters as well as some basketball. If you have enjoyed today's con...
2024-04-1532 min
Rumors of Doing GoodJohanna Puirava - Providing A Mobile Resting Place for Vulnerable Folks in HelsinkiIn today's conversation we are joined by Johanna Puirava from Helsinki, Finland where she started Levähdyspaikka (Finnish for Resting Place), a mobile outreach program for those struggling with homelessness and substance abuse out of the back of her Volvo. The underlying vision of Levähdyspaikka is the idea that every person is created and precious by God, and deserves to be heard and seen. Join us as Johanna and I talk about what drew her into social work and how an internship in New York City helped prepared her to start Levähdyspaikka. If you have enjoye...
2024-03-3135 min
Rumors of Doing GoodThe Joys & Struggles of Seeing Our Disabilities as a Gift Navigating life with a disability presents profound challenges, often catching us off guard. We all tend to take our health for granted—until it's gone. Then, it's all too easy to obsess over what we've lost. But while we can't wish away our limitations, we can change the way we think about our disabilities. Ken Loyd joins Rob as they reflect on their growing awareness of their respective disabilities and what it means for their lives, especially for Ken as he makes some changes in life such as stepping back from the Rumors of Doing Good podcast due to...
2024-03-1824 min
Rumors of Doing GoodLife Is a Series of Transitions and This Is One of Them Rob & Ken Loyd kick off season four of Rumors of Doing Good with a short but poignant conversation about navigating life's transitions such as stepping into new opportunities and recent health challenges. Reflecting on the mantra of never letting the pressure exceed the pleasure, they share about the need to sometime make changes in their lives in order to continue doing good and still do the things that brings them joy. Join the conversation as Ken & Rob reflect on the impact this new season of life is having on their lives, their friendship as well...
2024-03-0416 min
Rumors of Doing GoodDoing Good 101 Throughout Season 3 of Rumors of Doing Good, Ken Loyd and Rob have been taking time to answer a few questions from listeners they have received over the last few years. In today's season three finale, Rob and Ken takes the time to answer the question of what advice they would give to their younger selves and those who are looking to start doing good in their neighborhood. Thanks for taking the time to tune in to this season of Rumors of Doing Good! If you have enjoyed today's conversation, please consider subscribing, rating as well a...
2023-05-2132 min
Rumors of Doing GoodDeborah Loyd - Helping Folks on the Edge Find Their Voice and Meaning in LifeIn today's conversation Rob and Ken are joined by Deborah Loyd who you might have guessed is Ken's partner. In 1998 at an invitation from a friend, they moved to Portland Oregon USA and helped start a church called The Bridge with those in the subcultures. The Bridge offered refuge and a safe space for those who did not fit in but nevertheless loved Jesus with their hearts and proved it by sharing their love for others. Deborah is a remarkable woman who is passionate about healing and helping folks find a pathway forward for their lives. Join...
2023-05-0733 min
Rumors of Doing GoodAndrea Campanale - Coming Alongside Spiritual Seekers & Steampunks at Green FairsIn today's conversation Rob and Ken are joined by Andrea Campanale from Kingston upon Thames, in Southwest London, England. In 2005 a friend approached Andrea with an unexpected spiritual experience. Andrea found it difficult to find the words to help her friend, and connect the experience with her own faith. Becoming more aware of spiritual seekers in her community, Andrea began to attend her local green fair to come alongside spiritual seekers. From this experience, Andrea created Sacred Space Kingston which grew out of the realization that many people are seeking greater meaning to their lives bu...
2023-04-1631 min
Rumors of Doing GoodWhat If...In today's conversation, Ken Loyd joins Rob as they reflect on how not everyone has had a positive experience with those who are seeking to do good such as faith based communities, the foster care system, the police and so on. What if every interaction you had with someone trying to do good was painful, what if every interaction you had with a person in the support system made you feel like a waste of time. They take the time to reflect on how we might respond to someone who has been traumatized by those who ended...
2023-03-1922 min
Rumors of Doing GoodSesay Abdul Rashid - Caring for Orphans Devastated by the Ebola Epidemic in Sierra Leone In today's conversation Rob and Ken are joined by Sesay Abdul Rashid from Makeni Town, Sierra Leone where he and his family noticed hundreds of children living out on the streets, having lost their families due to the Ebola Epidemic in 2014. Previously a teacher, Sesay and his family began to recognize the knock-on effects of Ebola. Parents were dying, leaving children to fend for themselves, especially girls as they are most vulnerable to exploitation. The family volunteered to take vulnerable girls into their home to provide shelter, love and care. As a result...
2023-03-0628 min
Rumors of Doing GoodElizabeth Sparks - Opening the Doors of Hospitality and Creating Community with Folks without HomesIn today's conversation Rob and Ken are joined by Elizabeth Sparks from Tacoma, Washington USA where she lives and works with the Catholic Worker community for the past seven years. Since 1983, the Tacoma Catholic Worker seeks to build community defined by deep respect and mutal belonging with their houseless neighbors. They do this by providing a place to stay for houseless folks as well as folks who have been previously incarcerated so that they can work on their goals towards stability. Join us as Liz shares her remarkable story of providing radical hospitality and how l...
2023-02-2035 min
Rumors of Doing GoodWhat Keeps You from Giving up on Yourself?Throughout Season 3 of Rumors of Doing Good, Ken Loyd and Rob will be taking time to answer a few questions from listeners they have received over the last few years. In today's conversation, Rob and Ken takes the time to answer the question of what keeps them from giving up on themselves when doing good becomes hard. Listen in to their candid conversation as they share their innermost thoughts on what keeps them motivated. If you have enjoyed today's conversation, please consider subscribing, rating as well as reviewing the podcast on your favorite podcast platform. T...
2023-02-0622 min
Rumors of Doing GoodVivian Labib Nouer - Empowering Folks in the Margins through Social EntrepeneurshipIn today's conversation, Ken and Rob are joined by Vivian Labib Nouer, an award winning artist and social entrepreneur from Cairo, Egypt. Initially an interior designer, she decided to combine her skills in marketing and interest in the arts to start up Charisma Arts in order to showcase local artists who were struggling to market themselves. However on a life-changing trip to Upper (read Southern) Egypt, Vivian encountered many poor families who depended on the women of the family for economic survival. Moved with compassion, she decided to use Charisma Arts as a way of empowering these...
2023-01-1637 min
Rumors of Doing GoodUncommon SenseHow we make sense of our world is shaped by the culture in which we find ourselves. In contrast, uncommon sense can be described as thinking outside of the box that culture presents us with. In today's conversation, Ken Loyd joins Rob as they talk about how the prevailing common sense of Western culture may not always be helpful in seeking to engage or trying to help people in doing good. At times we may need to tap into uncommon sense in order to engage more meaningfully with folks. Join Rob and Ken as they explore what...
2022-12-1926 min
Rumors of Doing GoodPeter & Liz Digitale Anderson - Re-imagining Justice and Safety in Light of George Floyd's Murder, Part IIIn today's episode, Ken and Rob continue their conversation with Peter and Liz Digitale Anderson who happen to live a few blocks away from where George Floyd was murdered by a white male police officer in Minneapolis Minnesota. As community peacebuilders, Liz and Peter decided to journey with their neighbors towards healing and justice in light of Floyd's murder. Join us in part two of our conversation with Peter and Liz as they share their remarkable story of re-imagining justice and safety in their neighborhood. If you have enjoyed today's conversation, please consider subscribing, rating...
2022-12-0525 min
Rumors of Doing GoodPeter & Liz Digitale Anderson - Re-imagining Justice and Safety in Light of George Floyd's Murder, Part IIn today's conversation, Rob and Ken are joined by Peter and Liz Digitale Anderson who happen to live a few blocks away from where George Floyd was murdered by a white male police officer in Minneapolis Minnesota. Within days the protests spread all over the world as Floyd's murder inspired a global reckoning with racism. As community peacebuilders, Liz and Peter decided to journey with their neighbors towards healing and justice in light of Floyd's murder. Join us in part one of our conversation with Peter and Liz as they share their remarkable story of re...
2022-11-2124 min
Rumors of Doing GoodChildhood InfluencesThroughout Season 3 of Rumors of Doing Good, Rob and Ken Loyd will be taking time to answer a few questions from listeners they have received over the last few years. In today's conversation, Ken and Rob will be taking time to answer the question of how their childhood experiences have influenced who they are and what they are passionate about today. It is wild to think about how our childhood experiences shape who we are today. If you have enjoyed today's conversation, please consider subscribing, rating as well as reviewing the podcast on your favorite p...
2022-11-0721 min
Rumors of Doing GoodJosh Hawk - Partnering with the City To House Folks without HomesIn today's final conversation of season two of Rumors of Doing Good podcast, Ken & Rob are joined by Josh Hawk who helps lead St. Johns Church in Portland Oregon which was born when two local churches merged together when they realized they were better together than apart. With limited resources, they made a decision to partner with the city of Portland to provide a stable tiny house community for the most vulnerable in order to fulfill their calling to love their neighbors. If you have enjoyed today's conversation, please consider subscribing, rating as well as reviewing the podca...
2022-03-1431 min
Rumors of Doing GoodBeing Human KindYou might have heard the expression, "A little bit of kindness goes a long way". Join Rob and Ken Loyd as they share and reflect on their experiences of how practicing goodwill with others can do wonders for the person we are helping as well as ourselves. If you have enjoyed today's conversation, why not practice kindness today by sharing, rating as well as reviewing the podcast on your favorite podcast platform.
2022-02-2817 min
Rumors of Doing GoodTurinawe Samson - Creating Space for the LGBTQ CommunityIn today's conversation, Ken & Rob are joined by Turinawe Samson from Kampala, Uganda where he seeks to create space for the LGBTQ community as well as creating spaces for dialogue and understanding in a society that is actively hostile towards the LGBTQ community. Samson believes that "every human being should be respected simply for being who they are, a part of Life's creation." Through his teaching and activism, Samson is working for a new generation - one that is open-minded, open-hearted, diversity-embracing, and committed to serving all of humanity.
2022-02-1432 min
Rumors of Doing GoodThe World Can Be A Shitty PlaceIn today's conversation, Ken Loyd reads a page from his dairy about the time he had the runs but nevertheless needed to go out and take care of some errands when he noticed he wasn't exactly alone. Join Rob and Ken as they reflect on how the world can be a shitty place for the most vulnerable among us. If you have enjoyed today's conversation, it would mean the world to us if you are able to subscribe, rate and review the podcast on your favorite podcast platform.
2022-01-2420 min
Rumors of Doing GoodZion Tauamiti - Nurturing Wellbeing Amongst Māori YouthIn today's conversation Rob and Ken are joined by Zion Tauamiti, Samoan born and raised in Christchurch, New Zealand where he currently lives to this day working with young people as a wellness chaplain. At the age of 33 Zion suffered a cardiac arrest and subsequently went into coma for six days. As a result of this life changing event, Zion was inspired to start an organization called Healing Song Pese Wairua in order work with Maori and Pacific young people with the aim of increasing their well-being that is undergirded by the Māorian values of Whāna...
2022-01-1033 min
Rumors of Doing GoodMeasuring Success in Unlikely Places In trying to do good, we often measure success in a variety of ways such as how many meals we have served or how many people we have helped. In today's conversation, Ken Loyd joins as they Rob take the time to talk about the ups and downs of trying to measure success in their adventures of doing good. If you enjoyed today's conversation, please consider sharing, rating as well as subscribing to the podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Intro/Outro music by skinfiltr8r.
2021-12-1323 min
Rumors of Doing GoodAnnika Spalde - Becoming a Vegan as a way of Caring For CreationIn today's conversation Rob and Ken are joined by Annika Spalde from Vadstena, Sweden. Annika is a deacon in the church of Sweden as well as an activist for peace, animal rights as well as climate change. One of the many ways she commits to doing good is by practicing veganism which is the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products, particularly refraining from eating anything made from animal products as well as rejecting the idea of seeing animals as a commodity. Join us as she shares with us her journey of becoming a vegan...
2021-11-2226 min
Rumors of Doing GoodListening as an Act of LoveOftentimes we hear what is being said, however hearing is a lot different from listening. In today's conversation Ken Loyd and Rob talk about how listening is often something we take for granted when communicating with those we are journeying with. Join them as they discuss how active listening can do wonders for the person we are in conversation with- and for ourselves. If you enjoyed today's conversation, please consider sharing, rating as well as subscribing to the podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Intro/Outro music by skinfiltr8r.
2021-11-0816 min
Rumors of Doing GoodJohn Friedrick - Living in a Small Town Where Everyone Knows Your NameIn today's conversation Ken and Rob are joined by artist and musician John Friedrick from Silverton, Oregon USA, a rural town where he has lived for the last 13 years, pastoring Oak Street Church. Listen in as John shares about the joys of getting to know his neighbors, including starting an annual arts event focusing on inclusion and participation, and the challenges of seeking to do good in a small town where everyone knows his name If you have enjoyed today's conversation, please consider sharing, rating as well as subscribing to the podcast on your favorite p...
2021-10-2532 min
Rumors of Doing GoodWhen Grief Hits HomeAt some point in our journey of doing good, we will probably experience grief. It can manifest itself in so many different ways such as shock or disbelief, denial, guilt anger and even depression. Join Rob and Ken Loyd as they share and reflect on their experiences of grief and how grieving with others can be a powerful and transformative experience in doing good. Intro/Outro music by skinfiltr8r. If you have have found today's conversation to be helpful, please consider sharing, rating as well as subscribing to the podcast on your...
2021-10-1122 min
Rumors of Doing GoodBill & Eve Perry - Hippies Running a Community CafeIn today's conversation Rob and Ken are joined by Bill and Eve Perry who were running a bustling fruit and veg shop in the heart of the East End of London, England when they felt a divine nudge to close down the shop in 1995 and open a community space called The Garden Cafe. The cafe aims to bring the local community together and improve quality of life for folks who live nearby through providing delicious meals and running community projects with a particular emphasis on young people and those with learning difficulties as well as mental health...
2021-09-2730 min
Rumors of Doing GoodBecoming Curious GuestsJoin Ken Loyd and Rob as they kick off season two of Rumors of Doing Good talking about becoming curious instead of imposing their own rules when engaging different cultures as well as their experiences of engaging and respecting the cultural norms of folks who live outdoors as well as the anarchist community in their adventures of doing good. Cultural norms are the guidelines by which one lives. They are the common expectations, standards and rules that people in a social group follow to influence their behavior. Growing up in a particular culture, cultural standards are frequently l...
2021-09-1325 min
Rumors of Doing GoodI Wasn't Expecting That!?!Have you ever found yourself on the receiving end of doing good? What happened and how did it make you feel? Often times when we seek to do good in the communities that we are part of, we can get caught up thinking that we are the ones doing the good. But what about the times when we unexpectedly find ourselves on the receiving end from those we are journeying with? Join Ken Loyd and Rob in this final conversation of season one of Rumors of Doing Good as they share their experiences of being...
2020-11-1617 min
Rumors of Doing GoodBlessi Kumar - Making Space for Folks with Tuberculosis in the Developing WorldIn today's conversation Rob & Ken are joined by Blessi Kumar, a health activist from New Delhi, India. For the past ten years, Blessi has been passionately advocating on behalf of folks with TB in the developing world. She is the co-founder of the Global Coalition of TB Activists which seeks to destigmatize as well as create space at the table for folks with TB when it comes to policies, healthcare as well as social norms. Listen in to Blessi's story of journeying with folks with TB as well as why this is such an important issue in the developing...
2020-11-0223 min
Rumors of Doing GoodEverybody Now - Climate Emergency & Sacred DutyEverybody Now is a conversation about what it means to be human on the threshold of a global climate emergency, in a time of systemic injustice and runaway pandemics. Scientists, activists, farmers, poets, and theologians talk bravely and frankly about how our biosphere is changing, about grief and hope in an age of social collapse and mass extinction, and about taking action against all the odds.
On 19th October 2020, Everybody Now is being released by podcasters all over the world as a collective call for awareness, grief and loving action. With contributions from: ...
2020-10-191h 47
Rumors of Doing GoodWhen Caring for Others Lead to Burnout Part IISometimes in doing good we find ourselves in situations where the environment is unpredictable, hostile, where the demands are overwhelming, and the social support is sorely lacking. When this happens, the joy of caring for our neighbors can become difficult. When we're running on empty, it's hard to continue to care for others when we find ourselves worn out. It's not a personal failing or a flaw, it's simply a matter of being human. Join Ken Loyd & Rob in part II of their conversation as they share their experiences of burnout and how they dealt with it. I...
2020-10-0516 min
Rumors of Doing GoodWhen Caring for Others Lead to Burnout Part IWe've all been there. That feeling you get when you're so overwhelmed, all you want to do is… nothing. That feeling has a technical name — burnout — and it occurs when we're over-worked, overtired, and generally over it. Mission-driven leaders, who tend to be highly motivated, passionate, and over-committed, are even more at risk of burnout than the average person. They push their limits and exhaust themselves precisely because they care so much. Join Ken Loyd & Rob in this two part candid conversation as they share their experiences of burnout and how they dealt with it. In today's episod...
2020-09-2115 min
Rumors of Doing GoodVivian Brocato - Loving Folks on the Fringes in San Diego CountyIn today's conversation Ken and Rob are joined by Vivian Brocato from Southern California where she started and heads up Punx & Monx, a church for those on the fringes of society. Listen in as Vivian shares her experiences of loving folks who live in the margins in San Diego county, and her passion for the arts. Vivian also discusses her commitment to the monastic lifestyle, cultivating silence, solitude, retreats as well as service to those impoverished in various mental, physical, spiritual and emotional ways.
2020-09-0728 min
Rumors of Doing GoodNavigating Entry PointsAs people who are endeavoring to do good, what does it mean to befriend others? In today's conversation Ken Loyd and Rob explore what it means to engage with folks on their terms rather than on our terms and why its important. Ken and Rob also take some time to share their experiences of relating to punks, metalheads, folks without homes as well as anarchists and squatters on their terms and some things they have learned along the way.
2020-08-2420 min
Rumors of Doing GoodMark Seger - Facilitating Commuity Dinners in Vertical NeighborhoodsIn today's conversation, Rob & Ken are joined by Mark Seger who facilitates Community Dinners in low income apartment buildings in Portland Oregon USA. Listen in as Mark shares how Community Dinners was born out of the ashes of a "failed" church plant and how it transformed his understanding of what doing good looks like. Intro/Outro music by skinfiltr8r.
2020-08-1025 min
Rumors of Doing GoodThe Beautiful News of Doing GoodWhat message do we communicate when we seek to do good in our communities and what does it say about the values that we hold? In today's conversation Ken Loyd and Rob take some time to share their hearts on what they hope to communicate when they are out and about doing good in their communities. Intro/Outro music by skinfiltr8r. If you enjoyed today's conversation, please consider sharing, rating as well as subscribing to the podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Thanks!
2020-07-2724 min
Rumors of Doing GoodJhon Henry Camargo - Accompanying Campesinas in ColombiaJhon Henry Camargo from Barrancabermeja, Colombia joins us in today's conversation as he shares about his experiences as part of Christian Peacemaker Teams, accompanying campesinas who are experiencing the effects of corruption in Colombia. For more info including links and show notes for today's conversation, please visit www.rumorsofdoinggood.com Special thanks to Criseida Blancas for her production assistance. Intro/Outro music by Skinfiltr8r.
2020-07-1322 min
Rumors of Doing GoodBecause Everyone Deserves to Be Loved Ken Loyd and Rob take time to chat about Ken's mantra, 'Because Everyone Deserves to Be Loved' and how this mantra can help guide us in our day to day lives. For more info including links and show notes, please visit www.rumorsofdoinggood.com. Intro/Outro by skinfiltr8r.
2020-06-2925 min
Rumors of Doing GoodRachel Byers - Journeying with Sex WorkersIn today's conversation, we are joined by Rachel Byers from Cologne, Germany. Listen in as Rachel shares about her experiences of journeying with sex workers in one of the largest brothels in Europe. For more info including links and show notes, please visit www.rumorsofdoinggood.com. Intro/Outro by skinfiltr8r.
2020-06-0123 min
Rumors of Doing GoodThe Story So Far...Rob and Ken Loyd thought it was only fitting that they begin this podcast by taking the time to introduce themselves by taking time to talk about how and why they got into doing good, especially among marginalized folks. Join in as they take a trip down Memory Lane and chat about some of the highlights of what they have been up to over the years until now. Intro/Outro by skinfiltr8r. If you enjoyed today's conversation, please consider sharing, rating as well as subscribing to the podcast.
2020-05-1820 min
Rumors of Doing GoodPreview: Blind Valentine's DateRob and Ken Loyd talk about how they first met on Valentine's Day 2002 in Portland Oregon which sparked a lifelong friendship as well as what Rumors of Doing Good podcast is about and how it got started. For more info including links and show notes, please visit www.rumorsofdoinggood.com Intro and Outro music by skinfiltr8r.
2020-05-1112 min