Two sisters exploring the good deeds and activism of celebrities, beyond the usual news headlines of scandal and sensationalism
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Inspiring you with bold stories from Christian activists - people who have embraced the ancient call to action and who will inspire us to do the same. From the Praxis Centre for Hope and Activism. praxiscentre.org twitter @hopefulactivism facebook @hopefulactivists Music used with permission, thank you Dr J and Mira. https://drjpresents.bandcamp.com/
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“Innovation Activists: Designing Health Care’s Future” addresses some of health care’s biggest challenges while providing innovators – past, present and future – with practical advice on how to design a future that better serves our patients, colleagues, organizations and society.
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Toen Steve Vranakis begin november 2017 het podium van het Creativity World Forum in Aarhus betrad, wisten we dat het interessant zou worden. De man, zoon van Griekse migranten, ging zeven jaar geleden na een decennialange carrière in de advertentiewereld bij Google aan de slag. Daar werkt hij bij het Creative Lab, zo’n beetje de speeltuin van een van ’s werelds grootste techbedrijven. In Denemarken vertelde hij over ‘creatieve activisten’, mensen die geloven dat technologie en creativiteit ...
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Podcast by New Activists on the Block
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Meet some of Southern Africa's most talented musicians. Discover their stories and hear their work. But this podcast is about more than that. Each artist is also passionate about keeping traditional African music alive, evolving and, above all, heard. Each one is an African Music Activist.
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We are back for the final episode of A-List Activists Season 1 with Part 2 of Jane Fonda. Thank you to everyone who tuned into our first season. We will be back, after a short break, to bring more celebrity activism to the podcast waves! Last week, we explored Jane Fonda's efforts to campaign against the Vietnam War and support for the Black Panthe…
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Our finale of A-List Activists Season 1 could only be upheld by Jane Fonda! Her efforts and activism, across protesting the Vietnam War, supporting the Black Panther Party, speaking to female autonomy and empowerment as well as addressing climate change means we needed to offer Jane two parts. This week, we delve into Part 1 of 2: Jane Fonda's camp…
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She isn't just the LBD-wearing Posh Spice from the 90s and 00s, Victoria Beckham is a multifaceted activist, who promotes female empowerment, the combatting of diet culture and raising funds and awareness for HIV and AIDS. We discuss how Victoria Beckham levereges her influence as a pop, wag and fashion icon to support initiatives, campaigns and a …
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In this episode of A-List Activists, we delve into Kim Kardashian's advocacy for social justice reform and her relentless crusade for the recognition of the Armenia Genocide. We explore her journey from global celebrity/billionaire to a powerful voice against injustice, examining how her father's legal experience and Armenia heritage fuels her effo…
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Responding to Riots and Racism
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Ahead of an online event on the 9th August Abi speaks to Rev Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana about racial justice in the UK. We also discuss the intersection with climate justice, mental health and how the UK church can respond and recover.โดย Rich Gower and Abigail Thomas
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This week we dive deep into the world of George Clooney, from his humanitarian efforts in Darfur, advocacy for human rights, support for the LGBTQ+ community and how he uses his influence to support social change (and encourage others with the level of social stardom to do the same!). TW: This episode discusses themes around war, conflict zones, re…
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Join us for future episodes, where we will explore more prominent celebrity activism and how their influence extends beyond the red carpet. Whether you are a die-hard fan or a keen observer of celebrity influence, get ready to hear about advocacy that spans a wide variety of issues, across the globe. Your support for this podcast is greatly appreci…
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Dolly Parton may be known for her Country music and big, blonde hair, but she has quite the history of working beyond the 9 to 5 to advocate for vulnerable and marginalised groups, such as the LGBTQ+ community, and has put her efforts and resources towards supporting causes around conservation, education and medical care. Join us, Charlotte and Luc…
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We couldn't NOT cover a legend like David Attenborough and, in episode 4 of A-List Activists, we dive into his extraordinary life. Renowned for his captivating documentaries, David Attenborough has taught families across the globe about the natural world, and, more recently, the urgency of the climate crisis. Join us for future episodes, where we w…
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Collaborative and Crafty Campaigning
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Abi has been out and about again, visiting the wonderful people at Leeds Craftivists to hear about their collaborative and crafty campaigns. Including campaigns around food waste, the cost of living crisis and local transport. If you want to know more about the principles behind craftivism, we have two episodes here and here with Sarah Corbett, aut…
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Today, it's Cher's turn. That's right; Cher! With decades to cover we, Charlotte and Lucy, dive into Cher's rich and colourful history in the performance space and why she is most definitely an A-List Activist, with particular efforts to support the LGBTQ+ community, environmental issues and influence US political change to protect the vulnerable. …
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We are back, on A-List Activists, talking about Miley Cyrus. Known for her evolution from a Disney kid to a passionate advocate for female autonomy, the LGBTQ+ community and much more, we explore how she has made waves in the entertainment industry and used her voice to make the world a better place. TW: This episode briefly mentions mental health …
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Welcome to A-List Activists, a podcast started by sisters Charlotte and Lucy! Listen to our trailer to find out about our show and who we are. Join us for future episodes, where we will explore more prominent celebrity activism and how their influence extends beyond the red carpet. Whether you are a die-hard fan or a keen observer of celebrity infl…
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In our pilot episode of A-List Activists, we delve deep into the transformative journey of Taylor Swift, from her fiercely voiced views on women's rights and societal expectations to her support for the LGBTQ+ community and her impact on American politics. Join us, sisters Charlotte and Lucy (clearly the wittiest members of the family!) , as we exp…
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A super short episode to draw our attention to the new resource from Jubilee+ called Voting Like Jesus. Natalie Williams calls on Christians to engage with politics, to pray and to look honestly at our own hearts, as we face a general election.โดย Rich Gower and Abigail Thomas
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Jesus and the Urban Estate {ProximityxHopefulActivists}
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The first in our exciting new series in collaboration with Proximity, a new resource hub for urban Christians. In this episode we discover the joys and challenges of following Jesus on an urban estate. We'll hear from Allan Finnegan from Emmanuel Baptist Church in Netherton in Liverpool, Tom Grant, also from Emmanuel Baptist Church and Head of Prox…
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Meet the Hopeful Activist team, including the authors of The Hopeful Activist book and find out why we are so proud of it! Most of the team came to The Lodge Café in Bradford to hear the story of how a subsiding building became a thriving community space and find out how to be a hopeful activist. Abi also speaks to Thobekile Ncube from Harare in Zi…
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What's the problem with hope?
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Brian D. McLaren is a very well known author, speaker, activist and public theologian and joined Abi from his home in Florida. Brian works with Father Richard Rohr at the Centre for Action and Contemplation and is proud to be an activist! We talk about Brian's new book Life After Doom, covering: how to welcome the reality of our climate crisis how …
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We found the Garden of Eden!
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Grace Hills has been digging up the grass verges, planting fruit trees and increasing the biodiversity on her street, with the help of her neighbours and their children. Abi met two of the children who are part of her Flower Fairies group, where Grace teaches them to enjoy and appreciate nature, and to do plenty of planting, despite living on a sub…
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Curing a sick society with Dr Andy Knox
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Rachel and Rich (authors of The Hopeful Activist) listen to Abi's interview with Dr Andy Knox, author of Sick Society. Dr Andy Knox argues that our society is broken because we have built it on values that are not working for too many people. Sharing moving stories from the people he has met in his clinic as a GP, we see a system that is stacked ag…
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Less Waste Laura - Campaign Win!
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Laura Young has been leading a campaign with groups supporting health and the environment and at the end of January their campaign to have disposable vapes banned in the UK was successful! The campaign is just 16 months old, and has made a huge impact, with legislative change now around the corner and Abi was delighted to be able to talk to Laura s…
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Thanks so much to Sarah Edwards and Rosie Venner from the Just Money Movement for answering some tricky questions in today’s episode. If you’ve ever asked questions of capitalism, if you’ve thought about whether direct action or becoming a shareholder is the best way to make change in our financial systems, or if you feel like you don’t have enough…
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How to be a Change Maker
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A great interview with the Rev Dr Ash Barker today! For over 30 years Ash has lived on the front line of urban poverty with his family, and Ash is the founder of Seedbeds, which is all about growing the capacities of urban leaders where they live. I went down to Birmingham to meet Ash at his community church building and there are so many riches to…
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A special episode about faith and mental health. Please be aware that this episode includes reference to sexual assault, suicide and self-harm. Today we hear from three brilliant contributors. Aaron Shah from Worship on the Streets shares his personal mental health journey. His book is called Being Still, A Quiet Revolution and you can get a copy h…
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How to Flourish - Being (Un)successful.
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Pete Portal was born in the UK but has lived in Cape Town, South Africa for the last 15 years. We all have feelings of failure and disappointment, in this conversation we learn to reframe our view of success within Jesus' framework. Pete shares about the continuing impact of Apartheid on his community and how the Tree of Life Community are seeking …
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Creating and Connecting in a Crisis... plus how to be interrupted by a coat.
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Abi and Rich get together to discuss deep interviews with artist Barbara Keal and liturgist and author Cole Arthur Riley. They delve into embodied and contemplative activism and creative responses to injustice and trauma. We hear all about the Coat of Hopes - there is a 10 minute video here telling you more about the project. Cole Arthur Riley also…
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9 Sentences To Change The World
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What if 9 sayings from Jesus could change the way we see and act in the world? The Nine Beats Collective have been creating music based on The Beatitudes and Abi went to meet some of the musicians ahead of an evening of their music in Leeds. Abi spoke to Rob Tayler, Heatherlyn and also Steve Bassett doing a visit to the wonderful Meanwood Valley Ur…
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BONUS EP - Power the Fight wins charity of the year!
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Huge congratulations to Ben Lindsay, founder and CEO of Power the Fight and all the staff for their award of charity of the year at the Charity Times Awards 2023. And Ben also won Social Media Leader of the Year! We thought a great way to celebrate their win would be to remind you of this inspiring interview with Ben from 2021. Power the Fight is a…
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What is the Gospel? From our archive!
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We are revisiting an archive episode this week, whilst Abi puts together some exciting new episodes over the next few weeks! In this episode Abi and Sarah Small, from Proximity Network and the Message Trust dive into the controversial area of where evangelism and social action meet. With contributions from Krish Kandiah, Deirdre Brower Latz from Na…
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Hands in the Soil: Connecting with the Creator
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John White from Hazelnut Farm in Bristol tells Abi about his own climate conversion, and his church which is connecting people with both creation and our creator. He also has some great challenges around Net Zero and growing vegetables. Plus the Golden Turnip challenge! Book recommendation: What I Stand for is What I Stand On by Wendell Berry. Twit…
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Vanessa Nakate: Energy Transition, Activism and Being Heard
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Vanessa Nakate is a renowned Ugandan climate activist, Abi talks to her about her faith , feminism, her brilliant book, A Bigger Picture and the importance of listening to activists from countries in Africa. Of course this makes the infamous incident where Vanessa was cropped from a photograph of activists at Davos all the more painful. Hear more a…
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