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Scott Moeschberger - Addressing Violence Against Children Apr 26, 2022

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In episode 195, we're talking with Dr. Scott Moeschberger. Scott is the Director of the Orphans and Vulnerable Children Degree Program at Taylor University and a leading expert globally on violence against children. We discuss the program at Taylor and dig into his upcoming book "Building Cultures of Peace: Psychological Perspectives on Understanding and Addressing Violence Against Children".

Morgan Wienberg - "Not About Me" Apr 12, 2022

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In episode 194, we're talking with Morgan Wienberg about her organization Little Footprints Big Steps, serving vulnerable children in Haiti and the new feature documentary Not About Me. Our conversation centers around eager volunteers, maturing into better practice and the prevalence of for-profit orphanages.

Full show notes for the episode can be found at thinkorphan.com

Ruslan Maliuta - The Effects of War on Ukrainian Children Mar 29, 2022

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In episode 193 we're talking with Ruslan Maliuta about the war in Ukraine and the tragic realities for children in the country and those that are fleeing the country. Ruslan is a Ukrainian and a founding leader for World Without Orphans. He currently works for OneHope, a global ministry that helps children engage with God's story, supporting several networks, including the 4/14 Movement and the World Evangelical Alliance.

Jamie Finn - Foster the Family Mar 15, 2022

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In episode 192, we're talking with Author and Advocate, Jamie Finn about foster care, adoption and reunification. Jamie has written extensively on her blog Foster the Family about how God has been working in their family's life and we get to glean from the lessons that they've learned along the way. Jamie's new book "Foster the Family" is available on Amazon or wherever you buy your books.

Full show notes for the episode can be found at thinkorphan.com

Special Episode - Francis Chan Journeys Through Kenya Mar 01, 2022

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In this special episode of Think Orphan, we're joining Pastor and Author Francis Chan as he travels through Kenya to hear about what God is doing in the lives of orphans and vulnerable children. Along the way, he talks with care leavers, organization directors and advocates for family based care. This podcast is brought in partnership with JourneyHome, the online community learning platform that is training and resourcing leaders in global child welfare. Visit 1millionhome.com/journeyhome to continue Francis Chan's discovery of orphan care in Africa.

Brent Phillips - HIV/AIDS, Child Sponsorships and Fundraising Excellence Feb 15, 2022

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In episode 190, we're talking with Brent Phillips from Cherish Uganda. A long-time friend of the podcast, we get Brent on to share about the work that Cherish is doing in Uganda, what it looked like for them to transform to a family based model of care and then get into the nitty-gritty of fundraising for our missions and whether or not child sponsorships are the way to go.

Sinet Chan and Grace Njeri - Creating a Lasting Impact for Care Leavers Feb 01, 2022

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In episode 189, we're talking with Sinet Chan and Grace Njeri who sit on the USAID Care Leavers Council and are recipients of Miracle Foundation's Youth for Social Impact award. They share their personal experiences of what it was like to grow up in an orphanage and the years thereafter. Hear what they are doing now to help impact future adolescents coming out of institutionalized care.

Caroline Boudreaux - Helping Children Thrive Jan 18, 2022

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In episode 188, we're talking with Caroline Boudreaux, the founder of Miracle Foundation. Caroline talks with us about what led her to starting the organization, what child welfare looks like in India and some important reflections on running non-profit organizations with excellence.

Show notes for the podcast can be found at thinkorphan.com

Season 10 Preview Jan 04, 2022

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In episode 187, we're recapping Season 9 of the podcast (July through December 2021) and also looking ahead to the great slate of people coming up on Season 10 of the podcast. You'll also hear Phil and Brandon's top recommendations from 2021 and how people can get behind the work of Think Orphan.

Show notes for the podcast can be found at thinkorphan.com

Mick Pease, Dan Hope and Caitlin Hope - Equipping Organizations and Protecting Children Dec 21, 2021

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In this final episode of Season 9, we're talking with the crew over at SFAC (that's Strengthening Families and Children, Phil!) We get into an array of topics with Mick, Dan and Caitlin around child protection, family care services and what they've learned from years working in global child welfare.

Show notes for the podcast can be found at thinkorphan.com

The free e-course "Family Reunification and Safeguarding" can be found at 1millionhome.com/journeyhome

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