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8 episodes
Language
EnglishPublisher
The Christian Science MonitorExplicit
No
Date created
2021/10/28
Latest episode
2021/10/25
Average duration
-
Release period
-3 days
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In a world of problems, this eight-episode podcast talks to the problem solvers. These are ordinary individuals worldwide who are stepping up. They offer credible hope, find innovative answers, fuel generosity, and inspire others to uplift their fellow human beings. Each episode offers a specific challenge for listeners to make a difference. Hosted by Dave Scott.
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The Sewing Machine Project
2021/10/25
Margaret Jankowski has given away more than 3,300 secondhand sewing machines. But The Sewing Machine Project is also a vehicle for teaching empathy, generosity, and how to repair lives. And she has learned to trust that a good idea has power, and is often shaped in ways she could never have imagined. Hosted by Dave Scott.
The Grace Project
2021/11/15
Megan Cohen struggled with addiction and homelessness for nearly a decade. But then, aided by small acts of kindness by strangers, she turned her life around. Today, at age 28, she leads The Grace Project, which brings food and medical supplies – and hope – to people who are experiencing homelessness and dealing with addiction in Philadelphia. Hosted by Dave Scott.
Global Gardens: Sowing science and peace
2021/11/15
Global Gardens is active in more than a dozen elementary schools in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Yes, it helps kids grow gardens. But sowing seeds is also a path to learning how to cooperate, manage conflict, and nurture critical thinking skills. It's a program about peace, science, and hope. Hosted by Dave Scott.
The Travelling Telescope
2021/11/15
Susan Murabana’s mission is to give all Kenyans equal access to the skies, and to inspire the next generation of scientists. She and her partner have reached about 200,000 schoolchildren with their Travelling Telescope program. A tale of dream-building and love. Hosted by Dave Scott.
Daisy Hampton: Including You
2021/11/15
Twelve-year-old Daisy Hampton’s mission is to forge friendships with peers who have disabilities and help close the digital access gap for kids who face income inequality. Hosted by Dave Scott.
Theresa Betancourt: How ex-child soldiers heal
2021/11/15
Professor Theresa Betancourt of Boston College has studied why some child soldiers in Sierra Leone heal after the trauma of war. But she took it a step further. She’s helping create programs that foster resilience, love, and hope. Hosted by Dave Scott.
LavaMaeX: Hot showers and radical hospitality
2021/11/15
Kris Kepler leads LavaMaeX, a California organization that provides mobile showers for those who are unhoused, and creates Pop-Up Care Villages, providing everything from haircuts to job interviews. A story of hope, empathy, and innovation. Hosted by Dave Scott.
Okere City: A Ugandan hub of progress
2021/11/15
In a little more than two years, Ojok Okello has helped transform a small Ugandan village into a model of rural development, adding a preschool, a boxing club, a shea butter co-op, and an adult literacy program. It’s a vision of progress in the heart of Africa. Hosted by Dave Scott.
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Slamdog 2022/01/23
Inspiring
We can each make a difference and these stories provide great examples and opportunities of how that happens. Our world needs to see we can this…and t...
dwboston 2021/12/06
Uplifting content from a trusted source
Finally some rays of sunshine that remind us of the power of hope and resilience. Great listening too.
mamalojo 2021/11/18
Resilience and love are a powerful combination
Nicely done!
moanders 2021/11/15
The Monitor highlights the good!
This is a great concept executed with the Monitor’s signature style. Need more of this!!