with guest Lindsay Machona, Executive Director at Expand Hope Here, they ached to help in a meaningful way. There, they ached for better schools. So, when two communities—at first foreign to each other—came together with a common goal, who stood to benefit the most?  Lindsey Machona, the Executive Director of Expand Hope, shares how mutual transformation and lasting change is possible and happening today through the partnership between a community of Canadians at Expand Hope and a community...

with guest Melissa Giles of BC Rent Bank. Rental prices are a hot topic of conversation these days. With increased cost of living and housing shortages, everyone is feeling the pressure. For those living in a low to moderate income bracket, paying the rent can be challenging at the best of times—then when a crisis hits, it can become near impossible. This is where rent banks, an eviction prevention and housing stability resource for renters, can step into the gap. Melissa Giles, Managing...

with guest Jonathan Papoulidis, VP of External Engagement at Food for the Hungry. Can communities in the world’s most fragile regions, despite constant challenges, not only survive but thrive? In this episode, we’re joined by Jonathan Papoulidis, Vice President of External Engagement at Food for the Hungry, to dive into the power of resilience.  Jonathan shares how resilience—through absorptive, adaptive, and transformative strategies—can turn the tide in the fight against poverty. FH...

with guest Kenzie Watson, Pastor of Children’s Ministries at Lambrick Park Church Have you talked to your kids about poverty? Of all the things to teach children, this may be far down your list—too complicated, too jarring for their young minds, and too uncomfortable a topic. But poverty, in your neighbourhood or around the world, is simply unavoidable and we should not shirk helping our kids navigate what they see and hear and experience. Kenzie Watson, Pastor of Children’s Ministries at...

with guest Amie Gartner, a team member of Mission to Many. Do you think it’s better to focus on helping here at home or across borders? Maybe you know this as the “local versus global” debate. Amie Gartner believes we can do both!  Amie Gartner, a team member of Mission to Many, an interdenominational church collaboration from southern Alberta, has seen how one focus doesn’t mean ignoring the other. Through Mission to Many’s decade-long partnership with the community of Acul, Guatemala, Amie...

with guest Jo Swinney of A Rocha International, and author of "A Place at the Table: Faith, Hope and Hospitality". Talking about creation care and the state of the environment can feel heavy—we’re often left with doom and gloom and no real way forward. But fear not! Jo Swinney, Director of Communications at A Rocha International, is here to inject hope into the discussion.  Jo grew up talking about the environment, gardening, and all things green around the dinner table; her parents were the...

with guest Veasna Pin, Program Operation Director from FH Cambodia. What do delicious barista-made drinks, sharp haircuts, and a finely tuned engine all have in common? By Grade 6 or 7, many Cambodian children from vulnerable families drop out of school. While kids in Canada are learning about the solar system, too many kids in Cambodia are working in the fields or on construction sites sacrificing their education to help their families survive. But that’s not the end of their story. In this...

with guest Andrey Sawchenko, International Justice Mission (IJM) From the shirts in our closets to the TVs in our living rooms, do you really know where these products came from? Trying to track the supply chain that produced your blender is enough to make your head spin, especially when each piece may have come from a different country. It’s no wonder we feel overwhelmed when trying to figure out if a product has been made under fair working conditions before we buy it. In this episode,...

with special guest, Raskey Samnang, a student and debate champion from FH partner communities in Cambodia. While on-site in Cambodia, host Shelaine sat down with Raskey Samnang, a remarkable young woman sparking positive change in her community. As the sole female member of a debate team that has gone on to compete at the Cambodian national level, Raskey is no stranger to hard work. She also knows what it takes to succeed. Raskey’s journey hasn’t been without adversity. At a young age, Raskey...

with guest AHM Zaman of FH Bangladesh and Jenny Gutzmann of FH Canada Climate change might be a loaded word, but no matter where you stand on the topic, for many areas of the world it’s a very ugly reality. Vulnerable communities on the coast of Bangladesh are being hit with rising sea levels and extreme weather events like never before, to name a few. AHM Zaman, Senior Manager of Program Quality and Resource Development at FH Bangladesh, along with Jenny Gutzmann, Senior Program Officer at...

With guest Stephan Lutz Stephan Lutz, Senior Program Consultant for World Renew. Farming is not a light job. We link it with dirt and dust, back-breaking work, and long hours sweating in the sun. But, have you ever thought about farming as an art? Where a farmer can try new crops, experiment with techniques, build new tools, and change as they go? In fact, farmers may be some of the most resourceful, ingenious, and creative people you know! Stephan Lutz, Senior Program Consultant at World...

With guest Alice Kamau of Food for the Hungry Rwanda We all know that access to clean water is crucial for health and hygiene, but have you ever considered the impacts clean water can also have on human dignity, empowerment, and self-esteem?  In this episode, Alice Kamau, country director of FH Rwanda, dives into the ripple effects that clean water is having in the community of Bwira. Beyond improved health, less time and energy spent fetching water also means more time and energy for shaping...

With Niki Whaites, VP of International Development at Big Bad Boo Studios. We seemingly know more about world events than ever before—conflict, disasters, hunger, climate change, to name a few. In a world flooded with sensational headlines and heart-breaking stories, how do you avoid being overwhelmed by it all? How do you cut through the noise? Nikki Whaites, Vice President of International Development at Big Bad Boo Studios, reassures that it's actually okay to feel overwhelmed! But,...

with guest Abraham Somavarapha of Advisors With Purpose. You have people and causes that are near to your heart—even ones you wish you could support more than you already do. So, did you know that with good estate planning, you can do that and more?  Abraham Somavarapha from Advisors With Purpose explores the benefits of estate planning—easing tax burdens, ensuring family is taken care of—and supporting what you care about.  Discover how you can leave a legacy of impact, even beyond your...

with guest David Collins, founding president of Food for the Hungry Canada. | Did you know Food for the Hungry Canada started with just two people, a lot of risk, and a big vision? Journey to the past with us as we celebrate 30 years of FH Canada with founding President David Collins.  From humble beginnings to navigating the challenging landscape of relief and development work, David shares candidly about the early days. And yet, it is those same challenges and extreme circumstances that...

with guests Wayne and Jane Dahl of Davis Meats How can a local meat shop serve up global change? Wayne and Jane Dahl, the charismatic duo behind Abbotsford, B.C.’s Davis Meats are about to butcher your misconceptions about giving for community impact. To them, it was a no-brainer. Not only have they carved a special place in their local community with Grade A cuts and quality customer service, they’re also impacting communities worldwide. By inviting customers to chip in a dollar or two,...

with guest Safaa Shahin for Food for the Hungry International Turn on the news; conflict makes the headlines—civil wars in Syria, strife in Ethiopia, disharmony closer to home, and more. Dispute is layered and complicated and hurts millions of people, and too often our external aid further exhausts those who’ve suffered enough. So, when conflict arises, how do we help without making things worse? Safaa Shahin, originally from Syria and currently acting as Food for the Hungry’s Global Risk...

with guest Su Min Park of Korea Food for the Hungry International. How can your church combat global poverty while sparking transformation closer to home? Su Min Park, Senior Associate at Korea Food for the Hungry International, has an answer for you.  Travel with Su Min as he recounts his recent trip to Toronto to connect with Korean churches. Alongside celebrated Korean artists Kim Jung Hwa and Yoo Eun Sung, they shared a captivating decade-long story. It begins with sponsoring a child in...

with guest Brian Doerksen, Canadian song-writer, instructor, and singer. When hard things happen, a personal response—however that looks—is inevitable. When Brian heard the First Nation Band Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc announce that the remains of 215 children were found at the former residential school in Kamloops, BC, he was deeply impacted. Like many Canadians, he wrestled with what was being uncovered, the role of religious institutions in the injustices done, and what he should do next. Brian...

with guest Musu Taylor-Lewis of Food for the Hungry (FH) Canada. Ponder with Musu as she considers our global “family”, and shares from her own life story. Growing up and living in communities in Sierra Leone, parts of Europe, and Canada has influenced her view of culture, economics, beauty, and what a faith-led response to poverty might be. Musu Taylor-Lewis is Food for the Hungry Canada’s newly appointed President & CEO (as of June 2023). As a self-proclaimed ‘unapologetic dreamer with...

with guest Carmyn Prefontaine. When you donate, you're accustomed to hearing about the impact of your dollars, time, and commitment—but what about the way your gifts impact your own life? Behind every healthy organization is a family of donors who have been invited into "mutual transformation"—they spur on change, but their own worldviews and relationships are changed by the hope they are a part of, too. Food for the Hungry (FH) can only walk alongside communities around the world thanks to...

with guest Joeline Magill of Hope Restored. We all know what it's like to want to belong—it's an intrinsic part of what makes us human. For those who grew up in a healthy family environment, these needs are met through bedtime stories, family dinners, outings, and more. But what about people who didn’t share that privilege? What are the connections between these unmet needs and exploitation and human trafficking? And don't kid yourself, this dark world lurks even within our own neighbourhoods...

With guest Laura Solberg, Executive Director of Kentro Christian Network. In a world that champions individuality and independence, the idea of being connected often takes a back seat. We may say “we’re all in this together”, but how often do we see that truly play out? Yet, with connection comes a whole world of unexpected benefits. Join us as Laura Solberg, executive director of Kentro Christian Network, sheds light on the true value of connection and relationship between individuals and...

with guest Aaron White, director for 24-7 Prayer Canada, teacher at Westminster Theological Center, podcast host of Two Wise Fools, author, and neighbourhood enthusiast. Have you ever taken time to walk through your neighbourhood and point out the beauty you see? It’s so easy to see the lacking, the grisly, the ugly, that all-too-often we miss the simple joy and charm all around us. Aaron White, resident of the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, shares about the incredible beauty found in his...