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Become a patron of this podcast (https://www.patreon.com/aworldofdifference) , and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/aworldofdifference) . ********** Dr. Paul D. Miller (https://www.pauldavidmiller.com/) (PhD, Georgetown University) is a Christian scholar, political theorist, veteran, and former White House staffer, provides a detailed portrait of—and case against—Christian…

Become a patron of this podcast (https://www.patreon.com/aworldofdifference) , and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/aworldofdifference) . **** JJ DiGeronimo (https://jjdigeronimo.com/) is an author, keynote speaker and founder She led global teams out of Silicon Valley at VMWare for 8 years and has been on…

Become a patron of this podcast (https://www.patreon.com/aworldofdifference) , and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/aworldofdifference) , to help us all make a difference together. Dr. Os Guinness (http://osguinness.com/) (DPhil, Oxford) is the author or editor of more than thirty-five books, including The Dust of…

In light of recent events with elder boards making decisions on allegations of abuse by pastors, a rebroadcast on one of our more popular and requested guests, Dr. Chuck DeGroat, seemed timely. Dr. Chuck DeGroat (https://www.chuckdegroat.net/) is Professor of Counseling and Christian Spirituality and Interim D.Min. Director at Western Theological…

Tahmima Anam (https://thestartupwife.com/) is an award-winning novelist, anthropologist, and author of The Startup Wife (https://amzn.to/3QV727X) . She is a Contributing Opinion Writer for the International New York Times and Board Director at ROLl (@we.are.roli) , a tech startup. Her latest Ted Talk is called: The power of holding silence: Making…

Sean Palmer speaks about his latest book Speaking By the Numbers: Enneagram Wisdom for Teachers, Pastors and Communicators (https://amzn.to/3Ner2iH) is the teaching pastor at Ecclesia Houston (https://ecclesiahouston.org/) , a speaker, and an executive coach. He is the author of Unarmed Empire and a contributing writer to The Voice Bible. Sean…

Dr. Deborah Pinkston, LPC, PhD has been a counseling professional for more than 17 years. Debbie has a special interest in counseling women, men, couples, teens, pastor’s wives, and missionaries. Dr. Pinkston has a Bachelor of Science in Education from Ouachita Baptist University, a Master of Science in Psychology and…

John and Mark X. Cronin, the father and son co-founders of John’s Crazy Socks (johnscrazysocks.com) , are on a mission to spread happiness. In pursuit of that mission, they have now released The Spreading Happiness Podcast with John and Mark, a weekly, 30-minute podcast designed to bring a smile to…

Gillian Tietz is the host of the Sober Powered podcast (https://www.soberpowered.com/) and works as a biochemist in the Boston area. When she quit drinking in 2019, she dedicated herself to learning about alcohol's influence on the brain and how it can cause addiction. She used that knowledge to free herself…

Russ Laraway has had a diverse 28 year operational management career. He was a Company Commander in the Marine Corps before starting his first company, Pathfinders. From there, Russ went to the Wharton School, and then onto management roles at Google and Twitter. He then co-founded Candor, Inc., along with…

As we finish out Autism Awareness Month and begin Mental Health Awareness Month, many are feasting for Eid at the end of Ramadan. All Star Wars friends are hoping May the 4th will be with you, and yet we do not want to forget that Mother's Day is just around…

Steve Fredlund (https://stevefredlund.com) is a sought-after innovator engaged to solve the most complex problems. His insights have powered hundreds of breakthroughs in corporations, nonprofits and small businesses. He is the founder and Lead Strategist for Steve Fredlund Solutions and Small Small Business as well as the creator of The Solving…

Dave Johnson (https://law.stanford.edu/directory/david-johnson/) is a lawyer, teacher and writer. He has served as general counsel for several tech companies in Silicon Valley across the last twenty years. For the last decade he has held teaching and research posts at Stanford Law School, as well as the Plattner Institute of Design…

Corey Nathan, host of the podcast Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other! (www.politicsandreligion.us/) is on the show this week talking about, you guessed it, politics and religion. Buckle up because this conversation goes deep fast. Corey Nathan was raised in an observant Jewish household attending an Orthodox synagogue.…

A nationally recognized writer, trainer, and consultant in juvenile justice reform, Kristin Henning speaks on the intersection of race, adolescence, and policing. Her book, The Rage of Innocence (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/623467/the-rage-of-innocence-by-kristin-henning/) , is a powerful analysis of how the legal system criminalizes normal adolescent behavior in communities of color. In it, she…

Join our Patreon community of Difference-Makers (https://www.patreon.com/aworldofdifference) Jo Saxton (https://www.josaxton.com/) is a speaker, author, podcast host, and leadership coach who has dedicated her career to investing in women leaders own their voice and find their purpose in their personal lives and in leadership. Born to Nigerian parents and raised in…

Lori is speaking at the Podcast Movement Evolutions Conference (https://i.snoball.it/p/QTV/t) in LA March 23-26. Her session is on Inclusion for Social Impact: How Podcasting Can Lead to Societal Change. Sign up with Lori's discount code below to attend at JW Marriott @ LA LiveOr Virtually From Around the World! Will…

The She Leads Church Conference (https://www.sheleadschurch.com/she-leads-church-22?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sheleadschurch.com%2Fa%2F2147504181%2FDH8PbUnB) is happening virtually March 16-17. It's free! Register here (https://www.sheleadschurch.com/she-leads-church-22?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sheleadschurch.com%2Fa%2F2147504181%2FDH8PbUnB) to hear many outstanding women speak on a variety of topics at this summit. Three women who have been guests here on the A World of Difference podcast will also be speaking: Nona Jones,…

Sign up for She Leads Church '22 Virtual Conference (https://www.sheleadschurch.com/she-leads-church-22?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sheleadschurch.com%2Fa%2F2147504181%2FDH8PbUnB) for free Mimi Haddad serves as president and CEO of CBE International (https://www.cbeinternational.org) and as an adjunct associate professor of historical theology at Fuller Theological Seminary. She is a graduate of the University of Colorado and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (Summa…

Jeff Le has had a career at the highest levels of public policy and politics at the state, federal and international levels. A recognized thought leader in political advocacy and representation, his analysis and opinions have been featured on MSNBC, broadcast television in 40 states, as well as in print…

Catherine McNiel (Catherine%20McNiel) writes about the creative and redemptive work of God in our real, ordinary lives. Her upcoming book, Fearing Bravely: Risking Love for Our Neighbors, Strangers, and Enemies (https://www.navpress.com/p/fearing-bravely/9781641583268) , just released from NavPress in February 2022. Catherine studies theology while caring for three kids, two jobs, and…

Chicago native Michael Fosberg (https://incognitotheplay.com/michael-fosberg/biography/) has spoken at nearly a thousand high schools, colleges, government agencies, corporations, law firms and not-for-profits since 2005, utilizing his award winning autobiographical story, told in the form of a one-man play, as an entry point for meaningful dialogues on race and identity. He has…

Martine Kalaw is the CEO and president of Martine Kalaw Enterprises, LLC (https://martinekalaw.com/) ; a consultancy focused on learning & development, human resources, and diversity, equity & inclusion for corporations, organizations, and nonprofits. She holds a Master’s in Public Administration focusing on immigration law from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School and…

In the time of the Great Resignation, employee engagement is a puzzle to solve. Team Building is challenging in this pandemic. However, research shows that being a respectable leader and showing your employees that you appreciate them is key too not only retention, but to becoming a high performing team.…