TCMP 13: Interview with Andy Harrington, Canadian Foodgrains Bank
Release Date: 09/16/2020
TCMP 24: Toni Nieuwhof
The Change Makers Podcast
Episode 24: It is no secret that quarantine has introduced a new level of stress on relationships. Our new reality includes staying in, makeshift home office spaces and families spending more time together. Whether you have been married for 20 years or 2, listen in to learn how to safeguard your relationship in these stressful times. Today Toni Nieuwhof, family law mediator and former divorce attorney, tells us about 3 relationship pitfalls to be mindful of during lockdown with your significant other.
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TCMP 23: Interview with Cheryl Nembhard
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Our guest this episode is Cheryl Nembhard. Cheryl is one of the co-host of the television show, See Hear Love. However, she is also an international speaker, creator and advocate for at risk youth and women. During this year, racial inequalities have been brought to the top of everyone’s attention and the world is waiting and watching for a response from the church. Cheryl urges non-black faith leaders to speak up.
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TCMP 22: Interview with Michael Messenger, World Vision Canada & Allison Alley, Compassion Canada
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Episode 22: Join in on Ellen’s conversation with Allison Alley, CEO of Compassion Canada and Michael Messenger, President of World Vision Canada. Everything about COVID-19 has been magnified for those who are deeply in need. Our podcast guests can speak to that. In the midst of this health crisis, Allison and Michael are two leaders who want to keep their respective organization’s mission on people’s minds. If you feel like you are on the edge of your leadership capacity, listen in.
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TCMP 21: Interview with Cheryl Hotchkiss, Graf-Martin Communications
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Episode 21: In this episode, Ellen sits down with Cheryl Hotchkiss who is the Managing Director at Graf-Martin Communications. This episode is a must-listen for non-profit leaders, especially women who find themselves balancing their role as leaders and mothers. Leaders have the tendency to question their value. If that’s you, listen in and be encouraged by some amazing insights from Cheryl - who has over 20 years of marketing and communications experience working in not-for-profit organizations.
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TCMP 20: Interview with Gillian McShane
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Episode 20: We’re in crisis management and a lot of self compassion is needed when we are navigating new waters. Our special guest today is life and leadership coach, Gillian McShane-Shields. Gillian offers expert advice for leaders who are feeling burnt out and overwhelmed. In this episode we learn that it’s okay to tell your team that you don’t have all the answers, the importance of having trusted people in your life, and why you should adopt a growth mindset.
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TCMP 19: Interview with Janet Noel-Annable, Christian Horizons
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About Episode 19: Our guest this episode is Janet Noel-Annable, CEO of Christian Horizons. Janet opens up about the resilience and creativity she has witnessed this season from her staff, volunteers and the people supported by Christian Horizons. The COVID crisis has heightened awareness of the unique needs and experiences of many community members including people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities and those that support them.
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TCMP 18: Interview with Shawn Plummer, Food for the Hungry
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Episode 18: In this week's episode, Ellen sits down with Shawn Plummer from Food for the Hungry Canada as they talk about how Food for the Hungry trains their communities to thrive in times of crisis and uncertainty. Shawn talks about how finding innovative ways to meet with people which has been exciting for them as an organization, and how Christ calls us to do things together as a community.
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TCMP 17: Interview with Anne Miranda, Village Church
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Episode 17: Wondering what changes leaders are making to help them make it through? Listen in to this week’s episode with Anne Miranda, pastor of Women's Ministry at Village Church, where Anne shares insight that will help you, your team and your organization come out of this season stronger.
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TCMP 16: Interview with Stacey Campbell, Prison Fellowship Canada
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Episode 16: This week on the Change Makers Podcast, Ellen sits down with Stacey Campbell, president and CEO of Prison Fellowship Canada. In this episode, Stacey gives us great insight into the ministry of reconciliation, the hardships of communicating the need for prison ministry and our collective responsibility to end crime. 2020 has changed everything for ministries and non-profit organizations that usually thrive with a good five-year plan.
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TCMP 15: Interview with Mark Petersen & Nate Petersen, Stronger Philanthropy
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Episode 15: This week on The Change Makers Podcast, we are joined by Mark and Nate Peterson. Mark is the CEO of Stronger Philanthropy, a firm dedicated to providing professional philanthropic management services for Canadian foundations and major donors. Mark’s son Nate is the Program Director for Stronger Philanthropy. In this episode, we discuss philanthropy as a social return on investment, why mentorship is important, and practical ways to increase collaboration between Gen X and Baby Boomers.
info_outlineEpisode 13: Welcome to season two of The Change Makers Podcast! For our first episode of the season, it was our privilege to interview Andy Harrington. Andy has over 32-years of experience in the non-profit ministry sector, currently serving as the Executive Director of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank and previously as CEO with the Wellspring Foundation for Education and Youth for Christ. In this episode, Andy shared rich and authentic advice for leaders leading through this global crisis of COVID-19, as well as for those who are leading through personal crises at the same time. Andy shared encouraging guidance that if we allow them to, the lessons we're learning in this season can allow us to lead better, become better and be better servants with more empathy and more compassion for those we serve in our organizations. We're so thankful that Andy would trust us with his story and think you will really enjoy this episode.
About Andy Harrington: Andy Harrington is the Executive Director of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, a partnership of 15 Canadian church denominations and agencies, working in over 32 countries with a goal to end global hunger. The organization works in relief efforts for those who are hungry due to crisis situations such as war, droughts or floods, as well as building longer-term sustainability by helping people provide food for themselves and their families. Andy previously worked as the CEO of the Wellspring Foundation for Education, an organization with a vision to show the love of Christ by being a catalyst for transforming education in Africa and to foster vibrant communities that address poverty in all its forms. He oversees teams in Africa and North America that work together to help provide quality education to over 200,000 young people and to empower thousands of teachers, leaders and parents. Andy has over thirty-two years of experience working in international development and with youth and young adults around the world, including many years in leadership with Youth for Christ. He and his wife Helen spent two years in Croatia and Bosnia working with children traumatized by the war and he has led projects in a number of other countries, including as part of the relief efforts for the Asian Tsunami disaster.
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