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As the Director of Academic Empowerment at Transformation Ministries, Karen West has had to develop rapport with students, parents, school administrators, teachers and more. Her God-given gifts of connecting with young people and a genuine love for people have made her a perfect fit! Find links to video format and show notes at transformation58.com/podcast

Kalyn Lantz has been deeply involved at Transformation Ministries for years. She knows our work as well as anyone and she has helped equip our volunteers to be the best they can be. As a licensed counselor who specializes in trauma-informed care, Kalyn has unique insight into the ways trauma manifests in emotional, behavioral and physical ways. Find video format and show notes at transformation58.com/podcast

Transformation Ministries hosted an event called Timely Topics on Saturday, March 19, that featured three speakers - Marla Godette, Kory Lantz & Dr. Redgina Hill - followed by small group discussions about each speaker's chosen topic. This community-focused event brought together a diverse crowd of people who engaged in meaningful and life-changing discussions. New interpersonal connections were made and many attendees suggested more events like this were necessary. This episode includes each speaker's speech as well as followup thoughts and overall event debrief with co-hosts Dan Weiss & Aaron Charles.    Sign up to receive emails about upcoming events hosted by Transformation Ministries at transformation58.com or email us at [email protected]    Full show notes and links to video platform are at transformation58.com/podcast

Itzxul Moreno and Alec Torigian are proud to call South Bend, IN, their home even though they didn't grow up here and never imagined they'd live in Northern Indiana. They also serve in the Irion Sharpens Iron program at Transformation Ministries. We hope you enjoy hearing parts of their stories!   Full show notes and links to audio platforms are at transformation58.com/podcast

Rapper, poet and author Propaganda joins us to talk about his book Terraform. He believes we are the culture and that our words build worlds. If those things are true, then we should start building a better world!   Outro music: Unconditional? by Cam Stillson Full show notes and links to audio platforms are at transformation58.com/podcast

Welcome to Season 2 of We All Need Each Other! We're back after a short break to kick off another year of monthly episodes. This episode is extra special because we're adding some new features to the podcast. We've got a new logo, some new ideas and, most importantly, a new co-host! We're so excited to welcome Ali Lantz to the hosting team. She's the co-founder of Transformation Ministries, the wife of Executive Director Kory Lantz and a trusted voice when it comes to loving others well. Find more episodes, full show notes and more content at transformation58.com/podcast

Most of us know the stories of Moses, Esther, Paul & Silas and Zacchaeus. But have you ever thought about the role privilege played in their stories? In his new book, Dominique Dubois Gilliard looks at these well-known Bible stories from a different lens and translates the lessons he discovered to our current culture. Each of those Biblical characters had a form of privilege and, when faced with an opportunity, used it to subvert systems of power in order to uplift and restore vulnerable people. Find links to the video version of this episode and show notes at transformation58.com/podcast. Outro music: Unconditional? by Cam Stillson

Ali Lantz and her husband Kory founded Transformation Ministries in 2009 with the hopes of being good neighbors and seeing transformation in the urban neighborhood they moved into. They found that the greatest transformation has happened to them as they've built deep relationships and walked alongside their neighbors for the past 12 years.   You're invited to join us in January to study and discuss Subversive Witness: Scripture's Call to Leverage Privilege, the new book by Dominique DuBois Gilliard. We'll meet on the first four Mondays in January 2022 at the Transformation Center (1519 Portage Ave., South Bend, IN 46616) from 7-9pm, with an optional free dinner from 6-7pm each night. If you want to join the study group, please RSVP by Monday, Dec. 27! Find more episodes and show notes at https://www.transformation58.com/podcast

Are there topics that are off limits in your organization, church or family? Initiating difficult conversations can be very difficult, but also very rewarding. Pastor Lindsay Fisher joined Dan & Aaron for this episode to discuss what she's learned about having important conversations even when they're difficult. Find the video versions, more episodes and show notes at https://www.transformation58.com/podcast

What does it mean to be a good neighbor? "Show up needy," says author Shannan Martin in this conversation with host Aaron Charles. Martin shares about the lessons her family has learned while living in a place they never expected.   Find the video versions, more episodes and show notes at https://www.transformation58.com/podcast

During the course of a normal day or week, how often do you find yourself fascinated by something or someone? Have you ever thought about that question? What is it that captures your attention and triggers your imagination? What can turn you into a little kid filled with wonder and amazement? Aaron and Dan sat down to talk about some of the things in life that fascinate them. Find the video versions, more episodes and show notes at transformation58.com/podcast

Dr. Redgina Hill is here to share with us some of what she learned through her study of Critical Race Theory as she was writing her dissertation. She also shares from her own experience as a black woman in America.   Find the video versions, more episodes and show notes at transformation58.com/podcast