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Maurice A. Bloem
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CEO of Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities (JLI)
#podcast walktalklisten.podbean.com Own views. #endhunger #SDGs #IDGs #putdowntheduckie
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“Going against the norm, doing what I did, and how I did it.”
New Walk Talk Listen episode with Hira Aftab on narrative dignity, social-impact travel, and choosing your own path.
#podcast Listen → walktalklisten.podbean.com
#WalkTalkListen #Storytelling #Refugees #SocialImpactTravel
November 5, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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“Resilience. It’s the overcoming incredible odds, but still finding joy.”
Episode 215 of Walk Talk Listen with Sarah Rehman explores love, faith, and finding strength in compassion.
Listen → walktalklisten.podbean.com
#WalkTalkListen #Faith #Resilience #Love #Hope #Peacebuilding
October 30, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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New Walk Talk Listen 🎙️: I talk with Peter Yeboah, leader of CHAG in Ghana. From growing up in a large Catholic family to guiding one of Africa’s biggest faith-based health networks, Peter’s story is about faith, resilience & leadership. 🌍💬
#podcast Episode 207 out now: walktalklisten.podbean.com
August 27, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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From the California desert to global policy, Dr. Sherrie Steiner’s story is about finding what love means in action. In Ep. 205 of #podcast Walk Talk Listen, she shares her journey, research, and why inner growth matters for the SDGs. Check her latest book brill.com Recorded during IFG20 this week.
August 13, 2025 at 6:53 AM
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Ep. 198 of Walk Talk Listen is here!
Chip Gruen talks faith, literacy, & public dialogue—from ancient Christianity to today’s tensions.
Listen via walktalklisten.podbean.com
June 28, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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🎹 “Keeping the Soul in music alive.”
Episode 197 of Walk Talk Listen features Chicago musician Alexis Lombre
We talk music without borders, purpose, and why saying no is an act of freedom.
🎧 Listen: walktalklisten.podbean.com
#WalkTalkListen #AlexisLombre #Jazz #Boundaries #SoulInSound #Podcast
June 18, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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🎧 Ep. 196 of #podcast Walk Talk Listen w/ Vicki Garlock is live!
She shares her path from neuroscience to sacred storytelling for kids. 🧠📖✨ @learnreligions.bsky.social
Watch the promo + listen via walktalklisten.podbean.com
#walktalklisten #VickiGarlock #100mile #interfaith #spirituality
June 12, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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Just dropped: #podcast Walk Talk Listen Ep. 194 🎧
Sofia Sayabalian shares how curiosity, dance, and digital storytelling can reconnect us to what matters.
🎙️ Listen + move: walktalklisten.podbean.com
#PowerOfDance #WalkTalkListen #IDGs #HumanConnection
May 28, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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🎷New Walk Talk Listen ep: Saxophonist #ChelseaBaratz on #Pittsburgh roots, recovery, & leading The Empress & HERA collectives. Music as spirituality, justice, & joy.
#Jazz #Podcast #SDGs #HERA #TheEmpress
🎧 Ep. 193 out now!
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May 21, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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I learned Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterflies symbolize hope, transformation, and the soul’s journey—fitting, as I prepare to part ways with Church World Service after 25+ years. Deep gratitude for this community of courage and care. This isn’t goodbye. It’s… until we meet again. #gratitude
May 5, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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New #WalkTalkListen ep 🎙️ w/ Nate Wong @Bridgespan: a deep dive into equity, power, & purpose. Featuring a beautiful Hawaiian song 🌺 + bold thoughts on shifting systems & self. Listen now! #SystemsChange #SocialImpact #Podcast #Hawaii #Trust walktalklisten.podbean.com
April 30, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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“Breaking the Cycle of Polarization” w/ @rudelmar.bsky.social of @actalliance.bsky.social. From Brazil to Geneva, we talk faith, peacebuilding & hope in a fractured world.
🎧 Listen: walktalklisten.podbean.com
#WalkTalkListen #FaithInAction #SDGs #Hope
April 16, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Faith in Action for Gender Justice w/ Elaine, Paul & Nora
SRHR, theology, courage & care.
Love in practice.
Faith vs. backlash.
Listen now: walktalklisten.podbean.com
#WalkTalkListen #FaithInAction #GenderJustice #ICPD30
April 9, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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A special musical compilation featuring Maya Azucena, Lakecia Benjamin, Endea Owens, Amina Scott & many more.
Music as healing, storytelling & connection.
🎶 Tune in: walktalklisten.podbean.com
#Podcast #MusicIsLife #WalkTalkListen
April 4, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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Episode 186 of #podcast Walk Talk Listen features Dr. Julie Clague on faith, kindness & transformative encounters. A powerful teaser below—full episode via walktalklisten.podbean.com #WalkTalkListen #FaithInAction #Justice #JLI @jliflc.bsky.social
March 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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🎙️ In Ep. 183 of Walk Talk Listen, Roger Thurow dives into the global hunger crisis — a “disease of the soul.” He calls for the “clamor”—a global outcry for change. 🌾

👀 Promo video below! Or check: walktalklisten.podbean.com for full audio.

#WalkTalkListen #EndHunger #RogerThurow
February 27, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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🎙️ New Walk Talk Listen episode! Dr. Romina Istratii (@SOAS) unpacks the role of faith, research, and decolonizing knowledge in social justice. A powerful convo on ethical research & empowering local voices! 🌍✨ Listen now: [Podcast Link] #WalkTalkListen #DecolonizingResearch #FaithInAction
February 21, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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Ivy de Bruijn talks about leadership, sustainable change, and the legacy she hopes to leave. From law to SDG impact, she shares how connection and adaptability shape the future. Watch the video and listen now! WalkTalkListen.Podbean.Com #SDGs #Leadership @SDGNederland #innerdevelopmentgoals
February 12, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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🎙️ New Walk Talk Listen Ep. 179 w/ Rabbi Diana Gerson! 🌍Diana dives into faith’s role in child safety, building interfaith bridges, & her mission to create safer, more resilient communities. Check: walktalklisten.podbean.com available from 2am EST on Feb 29
#Podcast #Faith #Interfaith #SocialChange
January 29, 2025 at 3:28 AM
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🌍 Episode 178 of Walk Talk Listen with Nina Benoit, Director of Sustainability, Brightest, shares her insights on ESG innovation, empowering Gen Z, and AI’s role in sustainability. Listen here, from 8am CET/2am EST Jan 22, 2025: walktalklisten.podbean.com #Podcast #Sustainability #AI #ClimateAction
January 21, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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Rev. Andriy Pinchuk, Ukrainian Orthodox priest, shares journey from fleeing war in Ukraine to building hope in Norway. A story of faith, doubt, resilience, shared w help of daughter Maria as translator, offers profound insights. walktalklisten.podbean.com
#Podcast #FaithInAction #Ukraine #Resilience
January 15, 2025 at 7:14 PM