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Dream Big Podcast with Bob Goff and FriendsBegin Where You Are with Becca StevensBob sits down with his dear friend Becca Stevens for a hopeful, action-filled conversation about turning compassion into something concrete. From opening one house to changing communities around the world, Becca shares how small, faithful steps can create lasting change. This episode is an invitation to stop waiting and start where you are.Connect with Bob: @bobgoffConnect with Becca: @beccastevensJoin Bob at an upcoming workshop: bobgoff.com/events
2026-01-2126 min
The Bandwich TapesBecca Stevens: Serving the Song, Serving the SoulIn this episode, I sit down with vocalist, composer, and guitarist Becca Stevens for a conversation that moved me in ways I honestly wasn’t expecting.We start with life right now for Becca: juggling touring, writing, teaching, and “momming” two little ones. She talks about how becoming a parent has completely reshaped her artistry, forcing a new level of efficiency, deepening her sense of purpose, and shifting her focus from serving herself to serving the song (and her kids). There’s a beautiful thread here about how parenthood strips away the illusion that we are t...
2025-12-081h 06
Learning How to See with Brian McLarenLoving As Hosts, Not Heroes with Becca StevensHow can we open ourselves to being hosts in the world?
On this episode of Learning How To See, we hear from social entrepreneur Becca Stevens, founder of Thistle Farms, a nonprofit which provides sanctuary, employment, and hope for women survivors of trafficking, exploitation, and addiction. Becca invites us to see holiness in unlikely places — just like the thistle growing through cracks in the pavement.
In the ninth season of Learning How To See, we continue to learn how to see through the eyes of love. Our hosts Brian McLaren and Carmen Acevedo Butcher reflect on what it means to stay present...
2025-11-2048 min
From the VC's ShelfThe Way of Tea and Justice by Becca Stevens - with guest, Vice Chair Emily ReynoldsJoin us for a new podcast series as we sit down with TBR students, faculty, and staff to explore themes from the book The Way of Tea and Justice by Becca Stevens. This podcast explores compassion, leadership, and community through the lens of women leaders in higher education. Each episode is anchored with a different type of tea as Dr. Heidi Lemingsits down with author Becca Stevens, TBR presidents and regents as they reflect on their leadership journeys, theirimpact, and their hopes for the future.Episond Guest: Vice Chair Emily Reynolds - TBR Board of Regents
2025-11-0652 min
From the VC's ShelfThe Way of Tea and Justice by Becca Stevens - with guest, Presidents Wendi Tostenson, Kelli Chaney, Rebecca AshfordJoin us for a new podcast series as we sit down with TBR students, faculty, and staff to explore themes from the book The Way of Tea and Justice by Becca Stevens. This podcast explores compassion, leadership, and community through the lens of women leaders in higher education. Each episode is anchored with a different type of tea as Dr. Heidi Leming sits down with author Becca Stevens, TBR presidents and regents, as they reflect on their leadership journeys, their impact, and their hopes for the future.Episond Guest: President Wendi Tostenson (Volunteer State Community College...
2025-10-2356 min
From the VC's ShelfThe Way of Tea and Justice by Becca Stevens - with guest, Regent Danni VarlanJoin us for a new podcast series as we sit down with TBR students, faculty, and staff to explore themes from the book The Way of Tea and Justice by Becca Stevens. This podcast explores compassion, leadership, and community through the lens of women leaders in higher education. Each episode is anchored with a different type of tea as Dr. Heidi Leming sits down with author Becca Stevens, TBR presidents and regents as they reflect on their leadership journeys, their impact, and their hopes for the future.Episond Guest: Regent Danni VarlanHer...
2025-10-0939 min
From the VC's ShelfThe Way of Tea and Justice by Becca Stevens - with guest, Presidents Mae Wright & Carol RothsteinJoin us for a new podcast series as we sit down with TBR students, faculty and staff to explore themes from the book The Way of Tea and Justice by Becca Stevens. This podcast explores compassion, leadership and community through the lens of women leaders in higher education. Each episode is anchored with a different type of tea as Dr. Heidi Leming sits down with author Becca Stevens, TBR presidents and regents as they reflect on their leadership journeys, their impact and their hopes for the future.Episond Guest: Mae Wright, President, TCAT Hartsville
2025-09-2555 min
From the VC's ShelfThe Way of Tea and Justice by Becca Stevens - with special guest, author Becca StevensJoin us for a new podcast series as we sit down with TBR students, faculty and staff to explore themes from the book The Way of Tea and Justice by Becca Stevens. This podcast explores compassion, leadership and community through the lens of women leaders in higher education. Each episode is anchored with a different type of tea as Dr. Heidi Leming sits down with author Becca Stevens, TBR presidents and regents as they reflect on their leadership journeys, their impact and their hopes for the future.Our latest podcast series kicks off with special guest, author...
2025-09-1139 min
Circle BackA Mission with a Business: Justice Entrepreneurship with Rev. Becca StevensThe Rev. Becca Stevens shares her journey becoming the founder of Thistle Farms, a powerful social enterprise that helps women heal from trauma, addiction, and trafficking. What began as a small venture making bath and body products has blossomed into a nationwide movement, complete with a cafe, global partnerships, and over 70 sister communities across the U.S. Rev. Stevens offers a fresh take on "justice entrepreneurship," prioritizing dignity and empowerment over profit and explains the importance of tackling big challenges, staying open to new paths, and building a strong circle of support. Rev. Stevens was the 2000 Nashvillian of the...
2025-08-0444 min
re:Purpose with Buddy TeasterFrom Relapse to Resilience: Becca Stevens' Blueprint for a Love EconomyIn this heartfelt interview captured live, Rev. Becca Stevens, founder of Thistle Farms and President of the Center for Contemplative Justice, joins Buddy Teaster for a deep dive into the power of mission-driven business. She unpacks the ideas of a "love economy" and "justice enterprises," where purpose outweighs profit, and reflects on her journey from working directly with survivors to leading a national movement. With wisdom shaped by her faith and calling as an Episcopal priest, Becca shares honest insights about community, compassion, and navigating the inevitable "tailspins" of meaningful work. She also offers a moving perspective on leadership...
2025-06-2426 min
The SavvyCastThistle Farms: A Safe Haven for Human Trafficking Survivors with Becca StevensIn this episode, Jamie sits down with Becca Stevens, founder of Thistle Farms, to discuss how her organization provides housing, job training, and community support for female survivors of human trafficking. Becca shares her own story of overcoming abuse, the incredible work of Thistle Farms, and the ways you can support their mission. Plus, hear the moving success story of a survivor who went from being trafficked to becoming Thistle Farms' Director of Manufacturing. Mentioned in this Episode: How Thistle Farms helps women recover and rebuild their lives. Why Thistle Farms does not...
2025-03-0734 min
Signature RequiredEpisode 41: Becca Stevens on Thistle Farms | Signature RequiredIn this episode, Becca Stevens, an author, speaker, Episcopal priest, and social entrepreneur, discusses the profound impact of Thistle Farms—a global movement she founded to support women survivors of trafficking, addiction, and sexual exploitation. Becca shares the origins of Thistle Farms in Nashville, her personal journey of overcoming trauma, and the importance of community in the healing process. The episode delves into her philosophy of vulnerability, the significance of rituals, and the transformative power of creativity and entrepreneurship. A powerful conversation about resilience, forgiveness, and the impactful work of Thistle Farms.Send us a text
2025-03-0433 min
Bookey En(Book Review and Notes)Love Heals: Summary of Becca Stevens’ Transformative Message
Chapter 1 What's Love Heals
"Love Heals" is a thought-provoking and insightful work by Becca Stevens, a noted author, speaker, and social entrepreneur. In her book, Stevens explores themes of love, healing, and redemption, drawing on her own experiences and the stories of those she has encountered in her work with marginalized communities, particularly women who have experienced trauma.
The central premise of "Love Heals" is that love is a powerful force that can lead to transformation and healing in both individual lives and communities. Stevens combines personal anecdotes, theological insights, and practical wisdom to illustrate how...
2024-12-2306 min
Basic FolkBecca Stevens on Grief, Spiritual Co-Writing and Connection, ep. 288I (lizzie) first came across Becca Stevens via her collaboration with string group The Attica Quartet. Her new album, Maple to Paper, is really different from her previous releases. If you think you know everything that there is to know about Becca Stevens as a singer, songwriter, arranger, and producer, you are wrong. And you are going to be so amazed by this new record. It's completely stripped down, featuring just her guitar and her voice. During the pandemic, Stevens started getting inspired to write songs about her family, about her mom, about grief, about becoming a mother. She...
2024-11-2158 min
The Other 22 HoursBecca Stevens on the intersection of passion and parenthood, creating within grief, and shared calendars.Becca Stevens is a Grammy-nominated singer songwriter who has released 6+ records of her own music, as well as collaborating with the likes of David Crosby, Jacob Collier, Laura Mvula, Brad Mehldau, Michael McDonald, Snarky Puppy, as well has having a roll in the Broadway show "Illinoise" based on the music of Sufjan Stevens. We talk with Becca about the nitty gritty of touring with an infant, balancing your passion and creativity with parenthood, balancing that passion with a partner who is also an artist, creating within and through grief, family bands, and a whole lot more.Get...
2024-11-2053 min
Big Yellow PodcastA Conversation With Becca StevensBecca Stevens has been a musician pretty much her entire life. She grew up in a musical family — her mom was a singer and her dad a composer — and not only did she play in bands growing up, but she went on to study music at the professional level. Joni has been, in Becca’s words, a songwriting mom, someone she’s looked up to from various angles and at various points in her life. Things really came full circle when she started working with one of Joni’s longest and biggest champions, David Crosby.Becca’s mo...
2024-11-1331 min
Building Belief with Abby SkeansBecca Stevens: A Love That HealsBecca Stevens is the visionary founder of Thistle Farms, a sanctuary for women survivors of trafficking, prostitution, and addiction. Becca's journey of healing and empowerment began with a deep personal mission to create a community where women could find refuge and reclaim their lives. But what drives this mission, and how has her work at Thistle Farms not only transformed the lives of countless women but also reshaped her own beliefs and understanding of the sacred?
Join us as Becca shares the core mission and vision of Thistle Farms, revealing the deeply personal experiences that sparked this...
2024-09-1028 min
No Time to be TimidBecca Stevens: Sparking Revolutions with CreativityBecca Stevens, the founder and president of Thistle Farms, shares her journey from starting a 5-bed home for women survivors of trafficking, addiction, and prostitution to creating a global movement for women’s freedom. Born at the crossroads of where arts and crafts meets justice, Becca talks about how creativity has transformed the lives of women in her programs, the importance of a walk in the woods, and how one Thistle Farms candle was the catalyst for a birthday party including A-list celebrities. The word timid is not in Becca’s vocabulary — anything is possible!TakeawaysCreati...
2024-04-0437 min
Suzie ExploresBecca StevensSuzie Explores is a podcast series focussing on the nature of creativity and curiosity. Bringing her unique perspective of the world of music and beyond, Suzie joins forces with a host of luminaries in the creative field to explore what it means to be an inspired human being in this world.Today my guest is the wonderful and beautiful singer, composer, teacher, enabler and mother, Becca Stevens. In our conversation we talk a lot about time, making lists, motherhood, and Becca’s invaluable friendship with David Crosby. We recorded this podcast just before Becca gave birth to he...
2024-03-1256 min
Wheel Talk#238 - A path to full time ceramic artist with Em (Paz) Stevens (Pt 2)Ryan & Becca welcome Em (Paz) Stevens to the show to discuss balancing a full time job in the service industry and part time pottery. We get into how her business did in 2023, how she's building out her home studio, funding the build through Kickstarter, setting realistic business goals, and digging into Etsy shop advice. Thanks again to Em for sharing her time with us.-----Find more about Em's business below-----Instagram - @pazfuldesignsWebsite - https://www.pazfuldesigns.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pazfuldesigns
2024-02-171h 48Wheel Talk#237 - A path to full time ceramic artist with Em (Paz) Stevens (Pt 1)Ryan & Becca Welcome Em (Paz) Stevens to the show to discuss balancing a full time job in the service industry and part time pottery. Em has a number of questions for us, especially related to how Ryan was able to sell $95k worth of work in a year that averages $35 while selling "part time." We cover a number of topics on this first installment of this chat with Em and we're grateful for her sharing some time with us. -----Find more about Em's business below-----Instagram - @pazfuldesignsWebsite...
2024-02-101h 50
1 Girl Revolution203: Thistle Farms - Becca StevensOn this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Becca Stevens, founder of Thistle Farms - a social enterprise that helps women survivors overcome and heal from systems of exploitation, prostitution, addiction, and abuse. Thistle Farms is a social enterprise that for over 25 years - has lit a pathway of healing and hope for women survivors of trafficking, prostitution, and addiction. Becca's hope for a global movement for women's freedom began with Thistle Farms' first residential home and now has grown and evolved into a multifaceted social enterprise that is empowering women and helping them f...
2023-12-1537 min
Faithfully MemphisBecca Stevens & Bishop PhoebeThe Rev. Becca Stevens is a speaker, entrepreneur, author, priest, and founder and President of Thistle Farms. She has founded 14 nonprofits and justice enterprises, mentored another 60, and has raised over $75 million to support them. Becca has been featured on PBS NewsHour, The Today Show, CNN, ABC World News, named a CNN Hero, and White House Champion of Change, and holds five honorary doctorates. Drawn from 25 years of leadership in mission-driven work, Becca leads important conversations across the country with an inspiring message that love is the strongest force for change in the world.Stevens joins Bishop Phoebe on F...
2023-10-0545 min
For People with Bishop Rob WrightThistle Farms and Healing with The Rev. Becca StevensSend us a textHow do we heal from our wounds? Why does sitting in our wounds feel normal? The Rev. Becca Stevens, the fiery and passionate soul behind Thistle Farms, wonders with Bishop Wright across the intersections of woundedness, healing, and faith in the latest For People. In this episode, Bishop Wright has a conversation with Becca about their pilgrimage to Nepal, the work of Thistle Farms, and how wounds and healing can bring forth God's beauty into the world. Becca's tireless work to create nurturing environments for women survivors of commercial s...
2023-09-2931 min
The Weight"Practically Divine" with Becca StevensShow Notes:Becca Stevens is a speaker, social entrepreneur, author, priest, founder, and President of Thistle Farms. She has been featured on PBS NewsHour, The Today Show, CNN, ABC World News, named a CNN Hero, and White House Champion of Change. Becca founded Thistle Farms in 1997 with a single home for survivors of trafficking and addiction.In this episode, Chris and Eddie sit down to talk with Becca about her work as an advocate for women--standing alongside women and helping them pull themselves, and by extension their communities, out of a...
2023-06-2943 min
Mindful ConsumingEpisode 12: Becca StevensEpisode 12: Becca Stevens | Becca Stevens is a speaker, justice entrepreneur, author, priest, and founder and President of Thistle Farms. Starting in 1997 with a single home for survivors of trafficking and addiction, Thistle Farms is now a global movement for women’s freedom. Today the Nashville flagship includes a residential program that serves as a national model for women’s recovery, and three justice social enterprises that provide jobs to survivors — amounting to $4M in earned income last year. Stevens developed the Thistle National Network to provide tools, workshops, and conferences to support young organizations wanting to foll...
2023-06-2335 min
In the Waves with Mallory Wyckoff"God Is Sexual Trauma Survivor" with Becca StevensIn this episode of In The Waves, I talk with Rev. Becca Stevens about the healing power of community and what a trauma-informed theology looks like. We explore the image of God as sexual trauma survivor, and how God bears witness to our trauma, believes our stories, and says “Me too.”
TW: In our conversation, we cover topics including sexual assault and rape, so please care for yourself well.
Becca Stevens is a speaker, justice entrepreneur, author, priest, and founder and President of Thistle Farms, a home for survivors of prostitution and exploitation to experience healin...
2023-05-1039 min
The Deckle EdgeBecca StevensA conversation with Becca Stevens, writer, priest, justice entrepreneur, and President of Thistle Farms. Becca's most recent book is "Practically Divine."
2023-02-2726 min
Calvary Episcopal Church - Memphis, TNThe Rev. Becca Stevens: February 24, 2023The Rev. Becca Stevens is a speaker, social entrepreneur, author, priest, founder of ten non-profit justice enterprises, and President of Thistle Farms. She has been featured on multiple news outlets and named a White House Champion of Change. Stevens has raised over $65M in funding for justice initiatives. She leads important conversations across the country where she underscores her central message that love is the strongest force for change in the world.
2023-02-2417 min
Ronda de NitRonda de Nit a Sants 3 Ràdio(20-01-23)710:Gaspar Claus,Gretchen Parlato,Becca Stevens,The Secret Trio,C.Picco, J.P.Viret1.
Gaspar Claus - Tancade 2021
Gaspar Claus és un violoncel·lista francès establert a París amb formació acadèmica, que ha desenvolupat un domini del seu instrument treballant amb músics de diferents escenes i estils. Gaspar també ha escrit partitures de pel·lícules i documentals amb Vincent Moon o Colin Solal.
També és gerent del segell discogràfic francès "Les disques du festival Permanent"
Un rivage, Une foule, À l’infini
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Gretchen Parlato - Flor 2021
Gretchen Parlato -Voice ; Marcel Camargo - Guitar and Musical Direction ; Artyom Manukyan - Cello ; Léo Costa - Drums and Percussion
Guest Personnel : Mark G...
2023-01-2157 min
Rooted Recovery StoriesEpisode 101 | Becca StevensWe are kicking off 2023 with the theme “Love Heals,” talking to one of our generation's most impactful world-changers: Author, speaker, priest, social entrepreneur & Thistle Farms Founder/President, Becca Stevens!
Patrick and Becca have a candid conversation about her faith and circumstances in her personal life that led her on the path of self-discovery, faith & healing that would ultimately be the spark to ignite her worldwide social enterprise, Thistle Farms, that's been helping women survivors overcome and heal from systems of prostitution and exploitation for over 25 years.
Becca describes her life as “an average-sized glass overflowing with l...
2023-01-0342 min
All It Takes Is A GoalATG 101: How to *literally* make the world a brighter place: My conversation with Becca StevensIf you’ve been following me for a while, you’ve probably seen that around this time of year, I always talk about an amazing organization called Thistle Farms, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving women survivors of abuse, trafficking, and addiction.I’m thrilled to have their founder and President, Becca Stevens, join me for this special episode. Becca is a speaker, justice entrepreneur, author, and priest. She has been named a CNN Hero, a White House Champion of Change, and holds five honorary doctorates. Listen to our conversation to hear stories of healing and redemption and le...
2022-11-2847 min
The Lightning Round with Matt Gersper#45 - Becca StevensToday's guest is Becca Stevens, she is an author, speaker, priest, social entrepreneur, and the founder and president of Thistle Farms (https://thistlefarms.org/), whose mission is Helping women survivors overcome and heal from systems of prostitution and exploitation. Listen as she responds to quotes from H. Jackson Brown, Brene Brown, Becca Stevens, Rumi, the Bible and of Course Goethe.
Happy Living is on a Mission to Improve the Happy of the World, One Person at a time at, please visit our website Happyliving.com for more Happy content and find out how Happy you are with o...
2022-11-0903 min
WriterFest with Ami McConnellBecca Stevens: Author, Entrepreneur, Priest, and President of Thistle FarmsToday in the WriterFest studio, I have the privilege of talking to Becca Stevens, author, speaker, social entrepreneur, priest, and president of Thistle Farms. Becca has been featured on PBS NewsHour, The Today Show, CNN, and ABC World News, has been honored as a CNN Hero and White House Champion of Change, and has led hundreds of important conversations across the country. Her new book, Practically Divine, is a love letter to her mother and the key sayings she has taught her, as well as a lesson on how to unpack the old voices in our heads. Becca and...
2022-05-0532 min
Bringin' it BackwardsInterview with Becca StevensWe had the pleasure of interviewing Becca Stevens over Zoom video! GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Becca Stevens and GRAMMY Award-winning Attacca Quartet recently released their collaborative album Becca Stevens | Attacca Quartet, on GroundUP Music. Nearly a decade ago, Stevens was approached by pianist, composer, and conductor Stephen Prutsman to reimagine some of her songs with string arrangements for a performance at San Diego's Mainly Mozart Festival. It would become a life-changing opportunity—introducing Stevens to her husband, the acclaimed violist, composer, and Attacca Quartet member Nathan Schram. This concert would ultimately inspire her career-spanning album—one which blossomed alon...
2022-05-0141 min
Build a Winning Team with Tim SchurrerBecca Stevens, Founder of Thistle Farms on How to Make the Greatest ImpactWhen people talk about the idea of having an impactful career, it’s almost assumed that a prerequisite is that you have to make a BIG splash touching hundreds or thousands or even tens of thousands of lives. But what if I told you there’s another way? What if “one life at a time” was the best approach? Perhaps one day that will accumulate and you’ll have the opportunity to impact a lot of lives, but the people who’ve inspired me the most in this regard didn’t get there by trying to get there. Becca Stevens...
2022-04-2623 min
Saving You a SeatEp.14 | Becca Stevens: Angels and DirtTune in as Karen chats with Becca Stevens, author of Practically Divine, Episcopal priest, justice entrepreneur, and founder of Thistle Farms which is home to female survivors of trafficking, prostitution, and addiction. Karen and Becca find a common love for the power of the table which symbolizes a coming together to heal in community and be welcoming hosts.
Whether our tables are set with lavish platters or just bags of potato chips, it is around gracious tables that we find connection and learn to be the heroes of our own stories. Through the power of love and...
2022-03-1428 min
Reimagining the Good Life with Amy Julia BeckerPractically Divine and the Presence of Love with Becca StevensIn a world of pain, can one person—one action—make a difference? Becca Stevens, author of Practically Divine, talks with Amy Julia Becker about the healing available through the practice, practicality, and presence of love within community.SHOW NOTES:Go to amyjuliabecker.com/becca-stevens/ for complete show notes, transcript, and BOOK GIVEAWAY info.GUEST BIO:“Becca Stevens is a speaker, social entrepreneur, author, priest, founder of ten non-profit justice initiatives, and President of Thistle Farms. She has been featured on PBS NewsHour, The Today Show, CNN, ABC World...
2022-02-2241 min
Real Hope with Glenn CranfieldEmpowering Survivors and Healing Hearts with Becca StevensNashville Rescue Mission CEO and Real Hope host, Glenn Cranfield, talks with Becca Stevens, Founder and President of Thistle Farms, about her work with women affected by trauma and the gifts of empowerment and community that can result from life's most difficult challenges. Learn more about Becca Stevens and Thistle Farms: Website: https://thistlefarms.org/ Support Nashville Rescue Mission:Donate: nashvillerescuemission.orgTwitter: @nashvillerescueIG: @nashvillerescueFacebook: facebook.com/nashvillerescuemission Follow Glenn Cranfield:Website: glenncranfield.comFacebook: facebook.com/revglenncranfield Twitter: @glenncranfieldIG: @revglenn
2022-02-1832 min
The WeightSocial Innovation | "Practically Divine" with Becca StevensBecca Stevens is a speaker, social entrepreneur, author, priest, founder, and President of Thistle Farms. She has been featured on PBS NewsHour, The Today Show, CNN, ABC World News, named a CNN Hero, and White House Champion of Change. Becca founded Thistle Farms in 1997 with a single home for survivors of trafficking and addiction.In this episode, Chris and Eddie sit down to talk with Becca about her work as an advocate for women--standing alongside women and helping them pull themselves, and by extension their communities, out of a...
2022-02-0343 min
TypologyEmbracing the Practically Divine in Ordinary Experiences, feat. Becca StevensIn today's episode, Becca Stevens joins me for a conversation about embracing the divine in our everyday ordinary and extraordinary experiences. She recounts her observations of sacredness when she opens her heart and truly listens to the stories of others and shares how redefining and rewriting our own stories leads to lasting transformational healing. Becca Stevens is a speaker, social entrepreneur, author, priest, founder of 10 justice initiatives, and President of Thistle Farms. She has been featured on PBS NewsHour, The Today Show, CNN, ABC World News, named a CNN Hero, and White House Champion of Change. Drawn...
2022-01-2044 min
A Few Minutes With...A Few Minutes With... Becca StevensIn this first episode of 2022, The Rev. Matt Rhodes is joined by Becca Stevens, Episcopal priest, writer, social entrepreneur, founder of 10 non-profit justice initiatives, and founder and president of Thistle Farms. Her outstanding service has led to numerous honors, including being named a White House Champion of Change (2011) and a CNN Hero of the Year (2016). The two discuss the mission of Thistle Farms, an organization committed to aiding women survivors of addiction, trafficking and prostitution as they reclaim their lives. They also discuss her latest book, "Practically Divine," and some of the major themes she writes about including change...
2022-01-1444 min
Dream Big Podcast with Bob Goff and FriendsBecca Stevens - Practically DivineThis week on the Dream Big Podcast I am joined by my dear friend Becca Stevens. Becca is a speaker, social entrepreneur, author, priest, founder of ten non-profit justice initiatives, and President of Thistle Farms. She has been featured on PBS NewsHour, The Today Show, CNN, ABC World News, named a CNN Hero, and White House Champion of Change. Drawing from 25 years of leadership in mission-driven work, Becca leads important conversations across the country with an inspiring message that love is the strongest force for change in the world. Her newest book is Practically Divine, published by Harper Horizons...
2022-01-0522 min
Dream Big Podcast with Bob Goff and FriendsBecca Stevens - Practically DivineThis week on the Dream Big Podcast I am joined by my dear friend Becca Stevens. Becca is a speaker, social entrepreneur, author, priest, founder of ten non-profit justice initiatives, and President of Thistle Farms. She has been featured on PBS NewsHour, The Today Show, CNN, ABC World News, named a CNN Hero, and White House Champion of Change. Drawing from 25 years of leadership in mission-driven work, Becca leads important conversations across the country with an inspiring message that love is the strongest force for change in the world. Her newest book is Practically Divine, published by Harper Horizons...
2022-01-0522 min
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs2021 Christmas Party Episode 4: Becca StevensGracious I love any time I get to chat with Becca Stevens. She is the MOST impressive and the kindest and this feels so right for a Sunday during our 12 days of episodes. Make sure you grab a copy of her new book Practically Divine!(Because of the nature of Becca's work at Thistle Farms, we talk about some topics, like abuse, that may be painful for you, and too grown-up for my miniBFFs. Please listen with those thoughts in mind.)Remember we have episodes for you EVERY DAY between December 9-20! Twelve days of...
2021-12-121h 01
Living & Learning with Reba McEntireFinding the Sacred in the Everyday with Becca StevensReba visits with Becca Stevens, the inspiring founder of Thistle Farms, a global organization based in Nashville which employs, houses, and supports women who’ve escaped domestic violence and sex trafficking. They talk about the incredible work of Thistle Farms, Becca’s own spiritual background as a down-to-earth Episcopal priest, and her new book, “Practically Divine,” a guide to seeing the sacred in the everyday. Content warning: this episode does discuss topics relating to domestic and sexual abuse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-12-0642 min
The PurposeGirl Podcast: Empowering women to live their purpose with courage, joy, and fierce self-love.Purpose after Abuse with Becca StevensSometimes you meet a true heroine - a woman who has turned the worst situations into beautiful profound Purpose. That’s Becca Stevens. She survived her father’s death at 5, then abuse, and turned all of that pain into a passion for empowering women survivors of abuse. She heals by creating safe spaces, financial independence, and lifelong community support to rise up against systems that commoditize, criminalize, and abuse women. She is my soul mate, Shero and an amazing human who teaches us all that everything is POSSIBLE. If you want Purpose, listen to this episo...
2021-11-0546 min
TAQS.IM Middle Eastern MusicBecca Stevens & The Secret TrioAntranig Kzirian sits down with Becca Stevens, Ara Dinkjian, Ismail Lumanovski, and Tamer Pinarbaşi to discuss their new collaboration entitled "Becca Stevens and The Secret Trio". 2021 GRAMMY-nominated Becca Stevens was in awe witnessing The Secret Trio’s performance at the GroundUP Music Festival a few years ago. The Secret Trio is made up of an oudist, kanunist and clarinetist who came together to create a new type of chamber music, combining the elements of sound, texture and rhythm with new and interesting approaches to their instruments. They perform original pieces and traditional melodies that fuse the mic...
2021-09-2433 min
Don’t Miss An Award-Winning Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.Practically Divine by Becca StevensPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/88216to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Practically Divine
Author: Becca Stevens
Narrator: Becca Stevens
Format: mp3
Length: 4 hrs and 37 mins
Release date: 09-14-21
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 33 ratings
Genres: Activists
Publisher's Summary:
When we allow ourselves to embrace both ordinary and extraordinary experiences, we can feel the divine anywhere. No matter where we are—on a walk in the woods, in a sacred building, or in a dusty refugee camp—signs of love abound. There is no secret formula to experiencing the sacred in our lives, it just takes practice and practicality. You’re invite...
2021-09-144h 37
The Rachel Hollis Podcast212: Loving People, Life by Life - with Becca StevensThis week I am sitting down with an incredible woman, Becca Stevens, who is doing some world changing work in this world. Becca Stevens is the visionary behind Thistle Farms, a nonprofit social enterprise dedicated to helping women survivors recover and heal from prostitution, trafficking, and addiction. We do this by providing a safe place to live, a meaningful job, and a lifelong sisterhood of support. After experiencing the death of her father and subsequent child abuse when she was 5, Becca Stevens longed to open a sanctuary for survivors offering a loving community. Her humility and mission is inspiring...
2021-09-1446 min
Living Centered Podcast032 "Living Centered From Love" featuring Becca StevensAccording to today’s guest, there is one four-letter word at the heart of all sustainable and holistic social good. LOVE. Becca Stevens, speaker, social entrepreneur, author of "Practically Divine," priest, and founder and President of Thistle Farms is on a mission to spread and live out the message that love is the strongest force for change in the world. Join us for a profoundly impactful conversation with Miles and Lindsey about the undeniable power of love and redemption that Becca has seen in her decades of mission-driven work. Full show notes: livingcenteredpodcast.com/episodes/032...
2021-08-3043 min
Mondo JazzTerenche Blanchard, John Ellis, Ben Goldberg, Becca Stevens & Other New ReleasesTwo beautiful and diverse renditions of Nefertiti-era Wayne Shorter, two exciting new albums featuring John Ellis, yet another susprise from Becca Stevens and much more in the second part of this week's edition focusing on recent and upcoming releases.The playlist features John Ellis, Adam Levy, Glenn Patscha; Pete Rodríguez; Terenche Blanchard; Kari Ikonen; Atticus Reynolds; Ben Goldberg; Becca Stevens & The Secret Trio; Dahveed Behroozi; SaffronKeira with Paolo Fresu.Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/13865792/Mondo-Jazz (from John Ellis onward).Happy listening!Photo credit: Greg Miles
2021-08-2050 min
The Friday Night LifeDallas and Becca Hartwell: The Sweet Science of Love, Cornhuskers, and Canadian Football#034. Meet Dallas and Becca Hartwell. Dallas is originally from Nebraska and served in our United Sates Army from 2005-2012. He participated in escort and security missions in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. He also worked for the railroad and was a plumber before pursuing a career in teaching and coaching.Becca is originally from Costa Rica, and saw her very first American Football game when she met Dallas. She has her Doctorate Degree in Food and Nutritional Science from the university of Alberta, and is currently serving as a infant gut microbial ecologist...
2021-05-201h 02
Tom Scott's Podcast ExpressBecca StevensTom talks with the hugely talented vocalist and guitarist Becca Stevens. Becca shares in her upbringing in a musical family, how she found her way into jazz, songwriting with David Crosby and what's on tap in 2021.
2021-04-2137 min
CNR Reporter PodcastEnvironmental Education with Becca FranzenThis environmental education enthusiast attended our very own University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point as an undergrad. After graduation, Dr. Franzen worked in varied roles at environmental education centers and camps for people with disabilities. Seeing a need to better connect with local communities, Becca went back to school for a Masters's degree in Human and Community Resources. She then completed her doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Science Social Studies and Environmental Education Integration from Northern Illinois University. Becca teaches courses in Foundations of Environmental Education, Environmental Education Methods, Environmental Issues, and Investigations, and graduate seminars. Her rese...
2021-02-0221 min
The Braver Angels PodcastRemembering Charlottesville through Song & Action | Becca Stevens, Susan Bro, & Alma CookIn this episode of the Braver Angels Podcast, Alma Cook invites activist Susan Bro and singer-songwriter Becca Stevens to reflect on the 2017 Charlottesville rally. The women are connected through the death of Heather Heyer, Susan's daughter, who was killed while counter-protesting the Unite the Right demonstration. The event sparked something new in both women: in Susan, a new charitable foundation, and in Becca, a song from her last record called "Heather's Letters to Her Mother." Learn about Susan's work: www.heatherheyerfoundation.com Learn about Becca's work: www.beccastevens.com Twitter: @beccastevensbsb, @hearalma, @braverangels
2020-12-1040 min
The Nothing Is Wasted PodcastEpisode 143 - Becca StevensSURVIVING ABUSE SERIES PART ONE
Every child deserves to grow up innocent, free of some of the pains and worries of life that we all walk through later in life. But like too many, Becca Stevens was robbed of that chance when she experienced years of sexual abuse at the hands of a spiritual leader as a young child. With this one horrendous act, Becca’s life was forever altered. But where she could have easily grown up bitter towards the church, God, and others, she chose a different path. To kick off our series on surviving abuse, Becca sits dow...
2020-12-031h 06
Mixed ReviewsThe Benefits of Collaboration, NPR Tiny Desk and Teaching Songwriting - Becca Stevens - Episode 18This week we had Becca Stevens on the podcast! Becca is a vocalist/musician based in NYC (Brooklyn). We had a great episode and talked about the benefits of collaborating with other musicians, teaching songwriting, and much more. We hope you enjoy this episode and thanks for listening!
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2020-11-1700 min
Proof to ProductHow to Host an Instagram Giveaway with Becca Stevens & Alison TsangHey friends! If you've considered joining the Proof to Product LABS community then you'll enjoy today's episode. It's a really fun sneak peek of what we're doing inside the LABS community as I shared a snippet of a live Coffee Chat we had with our members on the things that they're trying within their business. Our Coffee Chat conversations cover a wide range of topics but in this episode, you'll hear a small segment from our most recent session focused on Instagram Giveaways. I spoke with two business owners who have experience in hosting giveaways, Alison Tsang...
2020-11-1026 min
Her Story of SuccessEmpowering Women to Heal with Becca StevensHer Story of Success… Becca Stevens believes that when women help each other heal, it can ripple out to change entire communities. She’s the founder and president of Thistle Farms, an organization that helps survivors of trafficking, addiction and prostitution. Thistle Farms began as a community of five women in 1997. Since then, it’s grown to include a residential program, three social enterprises that provide jobs and leadership opportunities for survivors, and a national network of like-minded organizations. Becca is also a speaker, priest, author, and founder of nine other justice enterprises around the world. Becc...
2020-10-2943 min
Your Day Brighter®Love Heals - a Conversation with Becca StevensTracey talks with Becca Stevens, founder, and president of Thistle Farms about the transforming power of love. Becca has started a global movement fighting for women who have survived trauma to find healing and hope and purpose. An inspiring conversation that reminds us what has happened to us in our past does not have to define our future.3:43- Becca's personal story5:08- Empowering women9:07- The women and having meaningful work14:03- The Welcome Mat18:28- How Becca knew she was healed and could start helping other women
2020-10-0748 min
Get Real with Caroline HobbyBecca Stevens: Priest, Author, and Founder of Thistle Farms, an organization providing a sanctuary and healing for women survivors of prostitution, trafficking and addiction.Becca Stevens is one of the women I look up to the most in this world. She is an Episcopalian Priest, she has written a dozen books, she is a mother of 3 grown outstanding young talented men, a wife to Marcus Hummon who is one of the most profound hit songwriters in town, she is a survivor of abuse and a safe haven for women who need healing and refuge. In this episode I broke down in tears several times bc I am so overwhelmed with all of the suffering in the world right now, especially children suffering. I t...
2020-07-3057 min
Rhythms for LifeLove Heals: Becca StevensIn this episode, we have an inspiring conversation with Becca Stevens. Becca is a speaker, social entrepreneur, author, priest, founder of eight non-profit enterprises, and President of Thistle Farms. She founded the organization more than 20 years ago to provide a sanctuary and healing for women survivors of prostitution, trafficking and addiction. Thistle Farms is an incredible organization with beautiful offerings. They have a brand new candle line that embodies all that these women represent. Each morning for more than 20 years, they have lit a candle at their Nashville headquarters as a symbol of sanctuary and hope. Purchase o...
2020-05-2639 min
The Third Story with Leo SidranBecca StevensBecca Stevens is a singer, songwriter, teacher and genuinely lovely person, and also one of the few repeat offenders on the Third Story Podcast. I first talked to her in 2015 and I remember our conversation as being truly connected, candid and comfortable. We had never met before but I left the experience feeling that we were genuinely friends. She has that thing about her that makes you feel like you know her even when you only know her work. Becca's new record, Wonderbloom, came out last month just as the world began to shelter in place, and...
2020-05-041h 10
The Power Project PodcastPower Project Episode #83: Becca Stevens with Thistle FarmsBecca Stevens with Thistle Farms In Episode #83, I had the honor of sitting down with Becca Stevens, a speaker, leader, priest, entrepreneur, and the president of Thistle Farms, a multifaceted, international nonprofit. She founded the organization more than 20 years ago to provide a sanctuary and healing for women survivors of prostitution, trafficking, and addiction not historically served. She leads important conversations across the country by speaking, writing, and heading a national network of like-minded organizations. She has founded 8 justice organizations and helped raise more than $50M dollars. The New York Times, PBS, ABC World News, NPR, CNN and the...
2020-04-3030 min
Relevate PodcastBecca Stevens of Thistle FarmsThe thistle is classified as both a flower and weed. It's beautiful, wild and strong and grows in even the most barren and desolate of places. It's also the name of the non-profit organization founded by Becca Stevens, Thistle Farms in Nashville. Hear Becca's story and the message of Loves Heals in this episode of the Relevate Podcast. You'll also learn more about the compelling and beautiful story of how Thistle Farms is saving women once devastated by sexual trafficking, prostitution and addiction.
To connect with Becca and Thistle Farms: ThistleFarms.org
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2020-04-0639 min
Superhero of Love PodcastEPISODE 84: Becca Stevens' Divine Breadcrumb Trail to Love, Hope & Unfettered Dance"We are allowed to hope."
Becca Stevens is a true Superhero of Love in the daily business of healing hearts. She is an author of the book Love Heals. She is a priest in Nashville, Tennessee, but luckily she also regularly comes to All Saints Church in Pasadena, CA where Bridget met her.
Over 20 years ago she started Thistle Farms, an international nonprofit organization to provide a sanctuary and healing for women survivors of prostitution, trafficking and addiction. She and her superhero work have been featured in the New York Times, PBS, ABC World News, NPR...
2020-01-2339 min
Bible ConnectionLove Heals with Becca StevensThrough her life-changing work and ministry, Becca Stevens has received national recognition. She was awarded the 2016 Hero of the Year by CNN as well as a Champion of Change by the White House. An ordained Episcopal priest, Becca founded Thistle Farms to help women break out of the horrible cycle of abuse and addiction. Since its founding in 1997, Thistle Farms has changed and saved the lives of countless women. In the 11th episode of the Bible Connection podcast, Becca tells us her life story and how it led her to found her ministry. She explains ho...
2020-01-1438 min
Fearless Fabulous YouBecca Stevens, Founder, Thistle FarmsAfter experiencing the death of her father and subsequent child abuse when she was 5, Becca Stevens made it her mission to help women who are victims of human trafficking and sex abuse. In 1997, she founded the nonprofit Thistle Farms to provide a safe haven for women who otherwise may have nowhere else to turn. Based in Nashville, Thistle Farms provides housing, medical and mental health appointments and jobs through Thistle Farms Cafe and artisan #LoveHeals products. www.thistlefarms.org Fearless Fabulous You Radio Show is broadcast live at Wednesday's at 12PM ET on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Wo...
2019-12-1949 min
Impossible BeautyEpisode 9: Becca Stevens- "Love Heals" and That is Truly BeautifulBecca Stevens is an Episcopal priest, speaker, author, social entrepreneur, and founder and president of Thistle Farms. Simply put, Thistle Farms makes natural bath, body, and home products. But this beautiful initiative does so much more than that. Thistle Farms employs and empowers female survivors of trafficking, violence, and addiction. The organization provides free housing, medical care, therapy, and education for two years, while women earn an income through one of three social enterprises.Becca inspires me to see that true beauty is revealed in loving acts. And Becca’s beauty shines so brightly as she continues to pr...
2019-12-0524 min
The Authentic Souls PodcastEp.5- Finding Flow with Becca StevensIn this episode we talk to Becca Stevens from Botanical Bright! She shares her process with being a creative entrepreneur, her passion for all things tiny plants, and love for sparking joy as much as possible. She also touches on her journey with anxiety and how she manages her energy on a daily basis. Where you can find Becca: @botanicalbright FIND US ON INSTAGRAM AT @theauthenticsoulpodcast Anahata Rae Jewelry- 25% coupon code: PODCAST
2019-11-111h 04
JAZZIZ ConversationsJAZZIZ Not What You Think: Becca StevensBecca Stevens is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has made a career of testing the limits of her musical identity. Her unique artistic vision, cultivated across four albums as a leader, draws from a variety of genres, from jazz to Irish folk to indie-rock. Stevens' latest leader project is the five-track EP WONDERBLOOM, which is due out in November. A full-length album of the same name is set to follow in March. On it, the North Carolina-bred, Brooklyn-based artist promises that she will once again "[defy] all expectations, this time dreaming up a groove-heavy, dance-ready sound infused with...
2019-10-1856 min
TypologyPart 2, Rev. Becca Stevens on Resisting the EnneagramThis week Ian welcomes back Becca Stevens--author, priest, and founder/president of Thistle Farms. Last week, they began to explore Becca's resistance to the Enneagram. But today, Ian walks Becca through the process of discovering her Enneagram type. This episode is full of great insights for anyone looking to figure out their type. So, regardless of where you are in the process, what type you are, what type your friends are or your spouse is, you're going to find a lot of really helpful information by the end of the show.
2019-10-1751 min
TypologyPart 1, Reverend Becca Stevens on Resisting the EnneagramNot everyone will rush toward the Enneagram with enthusiasm. In fact, afraid of being labeled, some people can be really resistant to exploring the Enneagram at all. And that's the case with today's guest. In part one of this two-part series, Ian invites one of his favorite people, Reverend Becca Stevens, into the studio to talk about how the experience of trauma impacts personality, to discuss her resistance to the Enneagram, and to begin to explore which Enneagram type she resonates with. And don't forget to tune in next week as the conversation gets a bit...
2019-10-1048 min
Dinner Conversations with Mark Lowry and Andrew GreerThe Thin Line Between Priest and Prostitute ft. Becca Stevens and Russ TaffBecca Stevens (beccastevens.org) is an Episcopal priest. She is also a CNN Hero known for her work in helping women surviving prostitution and addiction heal and transform their lives through the holistic treatment and employment of Thistle Farms (thistlefarms.org), the organization she founded. Also, Grammy winner Russ Taff (russtaff.com) – longtime friend of Becca's – sings a song. Don't miss a single episode of Dinner Conversations – subscribe below! Sponsors Food for the Hungry (FH)—partner with us to help save thousands of Rohingyan refugee lives in Bangladesh by considering a generous one-time gift toda...
2019-06-2359 min
Influential MotherhoodSupporting Women Survivors with Thistle Farms Founder Becca StevensBecca Stevens' first memory is of her dad being killed by a drunk driver. She later recalls childhood sexual abuse. When I asked Becca what she wanted to be as a young girl, her response is simple: She wanted safety, a sanctuary, and grew up to offer that to people. "I became the things I longed for - it wasn't a 'job'," Becca says. "I became the things I longed for even when I was little and didn't have the words for it." For Thistle Farms founder Becca Stevens, motherhood came first. She's been married...
2019-06-1139 min
Theosophia PodcastWe Need the Fire - An Easter Sermon from the Rev. Becca StevensThank you to my sweet mentor and friend Mother Becca Stevens for letting us share your powerful and eloquent message of God’s Love living in us as Fire. She reminds us of Jesus’ message of Love saying “You think that cathedral is beautiful, you think that temple is amazing, you think those stones are huge? it is nothing it is DUST compared to the kingdom of Love that God is building in you.” The sermons starts with the gospel reading for Easter Day which is John 20: 1-18 then a beautiful song written and...
2019-05-0721 min
On Creating with Talking EarBecca StevensOn the final episode of the On Creating podcast's first season, Travis and Estar interview Becca Stevens. Becca is a highly accomplished composer, vocalist, and arranger who has worked with the likes of David Crosby, Brad Mehldau, Snarky Puppy, Jacob Collier and Ambrose Akinmusire; all while continuing to release her own highly original music as a bandleader. The three dive into Becca's musical upbringing in North Carolina with her family's band (The Tune Mammals), the inspiration and creative growth that can be born out of collaboration, and what it means to "make friends with your critical voice" as an...
2019-04-2100 minTheosophia PodcastThe Rev. Becca Stevens - Thistle Farm Founder and CNN HeroThe Rev. Becca Stevens is an author, speaker, priest, social entrepreneur, founder, and president of Thistle Farms. Kelsey and Becca talk about mentoring and community.
2019-04-0928 min
Brentwood Academy PodcastAn Interview with Becca Stevens of Thistle FarmsBecca Stevens is an author, speaker, social justice entrepreneur, and priest. She is the founder and president of Thistle Farms, a movement dedicated to supporting women survivors of trafficking, prostitution, and addiction. Becca has been named a White House "Champion of Change," a 2016 CNN Hero, and has been featured in the New York Times, on ABC World News and NPR. Her newest book, Love Heals, was published by Harper Collins in September of 2017.Becca will speaking at Brentwood Academy on April 11 at 7PM. RSVP for free online at https://www.brentwoodacademy.com/engage
2019-03-2239 min
Jubilee Church ChertseyMeet the Founder of Thistle Farms: Love Heals Every Body, Becca StevensYou will fall in love with Becca Stevens and her mission; Love Heals. Becca Stevens is an author, speaker, Episcopal priest, justice entrepreneur, and founder and president of Thistle Farms (Nashville, TN), a community of women survivors of prostitution, trafficking and addiction.
Thistle Farm includes a holistic two-?year residential program, justice enterprises that employ survivors, and an education and outreach program that includes a national network of 50 sister communities. The Global Market of Thistle Farms helps employ more than 1,800 women worldwide.
Becca is a graduate of the University of the South and Vanderbilt Divinity School. She has been conferred t...
2019-02-1130 min
You-est You®: Redefining Intuition, Spirituality, Consciousness & HealingMeet the Founder of Thistle Farms: Love Heals Every Body, Becca StevensYou will fall in love with Becca Stevens and her mission; Love Heals. Becca Stevens is an author, speaker, Episcopal priest, justice entrepreneur, and founder and president of Thistle Farms (Nashville, TN), a community of women survivors of prostitution, trafficking and addiction. Thistle Farm includes a holistic two-‐year residential program, justice enterprises that employ survivors, and an education and outreach program that includes a national network of 50 sister communities. The Global Market of Thistle Farms helps employ more than 1,800 women worldwide. Becca is a graduate of the University of the South and Vanderbilt Divinity Sch...
2019-02-1130 min
The Going Scared Podcast with Jessica HoneggerBecca Stevens, Founder of Thistle FarmsFollowing the death of her father and subsequent child abuse when she was five, Becca Stevens dedicated herself to creating a loving community for survivors. In 1997 she opened Thistle Farms. Thistle Farms is a women's residence that provides free housing, medical care, therapy and education. In addition, the Global Market of Thistle Farms helps employ more than 1,800 women worldwide. This week, Jessica and Becca have an honest, funny, and inspiring conversation about what it looks like to restart your life and turn tragedy into healing. Show Notes
- Head to Jessica Hon...
2019-01-3051 min
Heart of DatingS2 Ep17: Sexual Abuse, Intimate Love, and Healing with Becca StevensBecca Stevens founder of Thistle Farms discusses facing sexual abuse and how she found healing.
In today’s episode of Heart of Dating, Kait sits down for an emotionally filled, beautiful conversation with the incredible Becca Stevens.
Becca Stevens is an author, speaker, Episcopal priest, justice entrepreneur, and founder and president of Thistle Farms which is a community of women survivors of prostitution, trafficking and addiction. Thistle Farms includes a holistic 2-‐year residential program, justice enterprises that employ survivors, and an education and outreach program that includes a national network of 50 sister communities. The Global M...
2018-09-1246 min
The Other F Word: Conversations About FailureBecca Stevens on HealingRev. Becca Stevens is an Episcopal priest, author, and founder of Thistle Farms, a non-profit residential center that heals, empowers and employs women who are survivors of human trafficking, prostitution, and addiction. Her call to help and heal others comes from a profound place of mercy and strength gleaned from her own childhood trauma of sexual abuse. Becca's remarkable journey has given her the courage, compassion, and ability to deeply connect with others in the process of healing from one of the most profound experiences of human to human failures. Learn more about Becca @: www.beccastevens.org
2018-04-1847 min
For The Love With Jen Hatmaker PodcastBecca Stevens of Thistle Farms: An Enterprise for Women Built On LoveEpisode 2 in our “For the Love of Women Who Built It” features the fearless and heroic (CNN even awarded her with nomination as a 2017 CNN Hero) Becca Stevens, the president and founder of Thistle Farms. Becca describes her “aha” moment 21 years ago when she no longer could stay quiet about what she was seeing regarding women who were subject to sex trafficking and abuse (before “trafficking” was even a widely-used term). She started the organization with the Magdalene Center which welcomed women who had been subject to sex trafficking or abuse by providing free residences; taking care of their housing, medic...
2018-03-131h 02
Sounds Good with Branden HarveyBecca Stevens — Love as the Most Powerful Force for ChangeBecca Stevens is an author, speaker, social entrepreneur, founder and president of Thistle Farms. After experiencing the death of her father and subsequent child abuse when she was 5, Becca longed to open a sanctuary for survivors offering a loving community. In 1997, five women who had experienced trafficking, violence, and addiction were welcomed home. 20 years later, Thistle Farms continues to welcome women with free residence that provide housing, medical care, therapy and education for two years. Residents and graduates earn income through one of four social enterprises. Becca has been featured in the New York Times, on ABC...
2018-02-0546 min
Jesus Calling: Stories of FaithWhen Life Steals Your Joy, Love Heals: Becca Stevens & Dorris WalkerBecca Stevens is the founder and president of Thistle Farms, a beautiful justice enterprise for women who are survivors of trafficking, addiction and prostitution. After experiencing abuse and trauma in her own childhood, Becca longed to open a sanctuary for survivors offering a loving community. Twenty years later, the organization is thriving and continues to welcome women and provides housing, medical care, therapy and education for two years. She has written a book called “Love Heals” that details her experiences. One of the beneficiaries of the Thistle Farms program also talks about her experience with the program, Dorris Walker’s child...
2017-11-0335 min
Let's Give A Damn#17 - Becca StevensThis week, I have a conversation with my new friend and super human, Becca Stevens. Becca Stevens is an author, speaker, priest, social entrepreneur, founder and president of Thistle Farms. After the death of her father when she was 5, Becca experienced sexual abuse at the hands of someone close to her. As she grew older, she longed to help women who had experienced some of the things she had when she was younger. In 1997, she started Thistle Farms. Two decades later, Thistle Farms helps women through the means of free housing, medical care, therapy, and education. Additionally, the Global Market...
2017-06-2749 min
Priest PulseThe One that was Past Due - S2E15 b-side feat. Becca StevensHey everybody! We messed up big time and this episode we prepared for early in the Easter season is going up now. Becca Stevens of Thistle Farms joins us again to play a game of two truths and a lie with Colin Chapman and we didn't want you to miss it. Please check it out and look forward to our wonderful upcoming episodes. Thanks for listening, and donate to Thistle Farms! https://thistlefarms.org/
2017-06-1638 min
Heroes For HerEP 40: Becca Stevens - Love’s Healing Power"Life is a gift. Morality is gratitude." How we live our life shows how grateful we are for the gifts we've been given." My guest for today's episode is Becca Stevens. Becca is many things: an Episcopal priest, author, speaker, and social entrepreneur. She is the founder and President of Thistle Farms, the largest social enterprise in the US run by survivors of prostitution, trafficking, and addiction. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, on ABC World News, NPR, PBS and she was recently named a 2016 CNN Hero. For 20 years, Thistle Farms' mission to heal, empower, and employ h...
2017-04-2724 minPriest PulseA Brand New Day - S2E15 feat. Becca Stevens and Bonnie GatchellIn our Holy Week and Easter episode this year we listen to stories of sexual trafficking, ministries of anti-human trafficking, and resurrected life made possible through Christ. Colin interviews Becca Stevens, founder and president of Thistle Farms, and Bonnie Gatchell, founder and director of Route One Ministry. If you feel threatened or are concerned for a loved one, or simply interested in learning more information on human trafficking, follow these resources: National Human Trafficking Resource Center 1 (888) 373-7888 SMS: 233733 (Text "HELP" or "INFO") Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week Languages: English...
2017-04-171h 01
Crackers and Grape JuiceEpisode 54: Becca Stevens - Consider the ThistleIn one of our best conversations yet, Jason and Taylor talk with Becca Stevens. Becca is an Episcopal priest at Vanderbilt Chapel in Nashville, Tennessee, author of Snake Oil and many other books, and, most importantly, she is the founder of Thistle Farms, the largest social enterprise in the U.S. run by survivors of sex trafficking. She's also up for CNN's Hero award. Voting is open until 12/6 and you can vote as many as 10x/day - please support this impressive endeavor. I don't throw around the term 'blessed' very often but that's how I felt for having gotten...
2016-11-2246 min
Lead Stories PodcastS01: Episode 52: Becca Stevens Top 10 CNN Hero 2016Working with survivors of trafficking, addiction and prostitution, Becca Stevens developed Thistlefarms social enterprise as a way to meet the economic needs of those women. The project began with a residential community of just 5 women and is now the largest national enterprise run by survivors. Jo chats with Becca about her dream to create a sanctuary for women survivors, her journey to ordination and some of the key ingredients in helping her to survive and thrive in leadership. Jo and Becca also share how their recent trip to Haiti has impacted them. Listen in to find out what Becca is...
2016-11-2125 min
Soul SistersBecca StevensThough the singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Becca Stevens switches seamlessly between folk, pop and even the odd Usher cover (her deconstructed version of "You Make Me Wanna" from 2015's Perfect Animal is not easily forgettable), Stevens insists she's not intentionally trying to check off any boxes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2016-08-021h 10