S6 E5 And then came...

Just like the power of the Nile RIver flowing across thousands of miles of land, an idea is born in a small, unassuming, rural village in Bulike, Uganda.  An idea that contains the power to change the future of thousands of people's lives.  Today you'll hear the story of Dr Ronald Kaluya, a man on a mission.  A man with a deep faith focused on empowering and bringing light and love to a community that only a decade ago was ensconced in witchcraft, preventable deaths, and darkness.

The Goat. No...not the Greatest of all Time. We aren't talking about Patrick Mahomes or Michael Jordan. Join us in Haiti. Where gang violence, political violence, and decades of unhealthy human aid have crippled the communities. But hope is rising. Dreams are happening and they are coming true. But to get there...you've got to get yourself in the game. 

Learning, it turns out, is a relationship thing. Try to imagine any close relationship you have and take away the learning aspect of that person. So...there wouldn't be a relationship, huh. In this episode you'll hear from Wil Bailey and how we can utilize learning to love other well and accomplish more than we could on our own. 

It's the first thing needed in life. If you think about it...it really is. Want a good relationship? You need a humble heart. Want to learn something? You need a humble heart. Want to have meaning and purpose in your life? You need a humble heart. It's universal. Timeless and timely. A humble heart is what we need. In this episode see how one man is living that humble life and making a massive differense in the lives of countless people in Malawi. 

Bridging Cultures podcast exists to tell stories from around the world of transformation, grace, and empowerment. It's a big world out there. Lots of people. Lots of cultures. Even in your own neighborhood, let along all the neighborhoods in all the world. Our ability to bridge those cultures is at the heart of life and truly being alive. 

You're 16...where are you? Getting your DL? Hanging with friends at the school dance? Figuring out what college you want to go to? What if you were 16, lost both parents, had 4 younger syblings, had no food, or house, or way to get money? 

What would you do if you had the power to do anything? If you had the authority to lead your entire community? What would you do if you were named Chief? You might listen in on these to amazing men and find out what a good Chief would do. Empower others. 

Meet Silopeter. A changed life. From angry acholic to community leader. Here's how. 

Episode 2 of season 6 takes us to the story to two woman who, through the love and generosity of others, have found their lives empowered and fulfilling. The kind of love and generosity you and I can have for others every day.