The New Activist
Each week, you’ll hear from the activists and world changers tackling some of the world’s biggest problems. Presented by International Justice Mission (www.ijm.org).
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Harmony Grillo, Victim to Survivor to Liberator
08/02/2021
Harmony Grillo, Victim to Survivor to Liberator
Harmony Grillo is a survivor of exploitation turned UCLA honor student. Her goal is to help women and girls entrenched in sexual exploitation find freedom. In 2003, she founded Treasures to support other women in their recovery from the commercial sex industry and trafficking. Harmony’s memoir, , details her harrowing account of moving from victim to survivor to liberator. Today, she shares her story with host Eddie Kaufholz, and gives us a unique view into serving the exploited. Links from the Interview - Harmony's Tedx talk can be found here: - More of Harmony's work can be found here: - For all things Propaganda, head to: - The New Activist is presented by IJM: The New Activist Social T - FB - IG - web - Eddie Kaufholz, Host -
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John Prendergast, Following the Dirty Money
07/26/2021
John Prendergast, Following the Dirty Money
John Prendergast is a human rights and anti-corruption activist as well as a New York Times best-selling author. He is the Co-Founder with George Clooney of , an investigative and policy team that follows the dirty money connected to war criminals and transnational war profiteers. Today, John shares his incredible journey of fighting the systemic and important issues associated with war profiteering. Links from the Interview - For all things Propaganda, head to: - The New Activist is presented by IJM: The New Activist Social T - FB - IG - web - Eddie Kaufholz, Host -
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Dr. William Cooke, Treating a Health Care Crisis
06/28/2021
Dr. William Cooke, Treating a Health Care Crisis
Dr. William Cooke is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Medicine, specializing in family medicine, addiction medicine, and HIV medicine. In his recent book, Canary in the Coal Mine, Dr. Cooke tells the story of uncovering an unprecedented health care disaster in his rural Indiana town - an opioid epidemic turned HIV outbreak. Today we talk about his journey, how is faith propels him, and how his activism story unfolded as he cared for the addicted and sick. Links from the Interview - Dr. Cooke's book: - For all things Propaganda, head to: - The New Activist is presented by IJM: The New Activist Social T - FB - IG - web - Eddie Kaufholz, Host -
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Dr. Michelle Ami Reyes, Connecting Across Cultures
06/07/2021
Dr. Michelle Ami Reyes, Connecting Across Cultures
Dr. Reyes is a second generation Indian American author, speaker, and activist. In addition, she is the Vice President of the Asian American Christian Collaborative and co-planted a church with her husband Aaron called Hope Community Church. This church is a minority-led multicultural church in East Austin. Dr. Reyes discusses with host Eddie Kaufholz the work of the Asian American Christian Collaborative as well as her new book, Becoming All Things: How Small Changes Lead To Lasting Connections Across Cultures. Links from the Interview - For more on the writing/speaking/work of Dr. Reyes: - For all things Propaganda, head to: - The New Activist is presented by IJM: The New Activist Social T - FB - IG - web - Eddie Kaufholz, Host -
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Sho Baraka, Knowing Your History
05/24/2021
Sho Baraka, Knowing Your History
Sho Baraka is a globally recognized recording artist, performer, culture curator, activist, and writer. His work combines his artistic platform with his academic history to contribute a unique perspective, elevating the contemporary conversation on faith, art, and culture. His new book, He Saw That It Was Good, examines important historic movements and engages the reader with art, justice, and history. Sho and Eddie talk about all of this - and much more. Links from the Interview - For more on Sho Baraka: - For all things Propaganda, head to: - The New Activist is presented by IJM: The New Activist Social T - FB - IG - web - Eddie Kaufholz, Host -
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Stefan Van Voorst, Community Through Relationships
05/10/2021
Stefan Van Voorst, Community Through Relationships
Stefan Van Voorst is the Founder and Executive Director of one2one. At one2one, they "...believe intentional relationships create, change, and build communities." They work in the Minneapolis and St. Paul cities of Minnesota. Today, Stefan shares with host Eddie Kaufholz about the power of relationships and how his organization is engaging in critical dialogues about race and police abuse. Links from the Interview - For more on one2one: - For all things Propaganda, head to: - The New Activist is presented by IJM: The New Activist Social T - FB - IG - web - Eddie Kaufholz, Host -
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Adama Sanneh, Reclaiming Your Story
04/26/2021
Adama Sanneh, Reclaiming Your Story
Adama Sanneh is the co-founder and CEO of The Moleskine Foundation. This foundation embraces the experience of the founders of the Moleskine Brand who are committed to applying the very values that led to the brand’s success to generate social impact. Today, Adama shares with host Eddie Kaufholz about some of the work that the foundation is doing, including an important initiative to reclaim Wikipedia articles about Africa. Links from the Interview - For more on The Moleskine Foundation: - For all things Propaganda, head to: - The New Activist is presented by IJM: The New Activist Social T - FB - IG - web - Eddie Kaufholz, Host -
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Rev. Jim Wallis, The Re-founding of America
04/05/2021
Rev. Jim Wallis, The Re-founding of America
Rev. Jim Wallis is a globally respected writer, teacher, preacher, justice advocate, and regular international commentator on ethics and public life. He is a New York Times bestselling author of twelve books, including Christ in Crisis, America's Original Sin, God's Politics, and The Great Awakening. In addition, he is the founder of Sojourners, an independent, online magazine of faith, culture, and politics. Today, Rev. Wallis and Eddie Kaufholz consider the theological implications of the time we're living in, and what it might mean for the United States to be re-founded. Links from the Interview - For more on Rev. Wallis and his work with Sojourners: - For all things Propaganda, head to: - The New Activist is presented by IJM: The New Activist Social T - FB - IG - web - Eddie Kaufholz, Host -
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Julie Won & Richard Lee on Being Asian in America
03/23/2021
Julie Won & Richard Lee on Being Asian in America
Julie Won is running for City Council in New York, in the influential District 26. If elected, Julie will be the first Korean-American Councilmember and one of the few Councilmembers who are naturalized citizens. Richard Lee is a speaker, preacher, leader, trainer and consultant. In addition, he is the host of "The Pursuit with Richard Lee," a podcast that examines the paths of leadership and faith. Today, Julie and Richard have a conversation about what it has meant growing up Asian in America, and how they're reacting to the murders in Atlanta. Links from the Interview - For more on Julie's council race: - Listen to The Pursuit with Richard Lee: - For all things Propaganda, head to: - The New Activist is presented by IJM: The New Activist Social T - FB - IG - web - Eddie Kaufholz, Host -
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Laura Thompson Osuri, Homes Not Borders
03/08/2021
Laura Thompson Osuri, Homes Not Borders
Laura Thompson Osuri is the founder of Homes Not Borders whose mission is to provide the refugee and asylum-seeking population of the D.C. area with all they need to succeed and feel at home in the United States. Today, Laura and Eddie talk very practically about the needs that refugee and asylum-seeking individuals face, and how we can better love our neighbor. Links from the Interview - For more on Homes Not Borders: - For all things Propaganda, head to: - The New Activist is presented by IJM: The New Activist Social T - FB - IG - web - Eddie Kaufholz, Host -
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Cynthia Moreland, Breaking the Cycles of Foster Care
02/22/2021
Cynthia Moreland, Breaking the Cycles of Foster Care
Cynthia Moreland is the Executive Director of dc127, an organization dedicated to protecting children and empowering and preserving families. They provide wraparound services to parents and grandparents who are isolated, overwhelmed, and under- resourced. In addition, they walk with foster families through every stage of the fostering process--from getting licensed to supporting a child in their home. Today, Cynthia and Eddie talk about the realities, hardships, and hope found in the foster care system. Links from the Interview - For more on dc127: - For all things Propaganda, head to: - The New Activist is presented by IJM: The New Activist Social T - FB - IG - web - Eddie Kaufholz, Host -
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Noobtsaa Philip Vang, Home-Cooked Activism
02/08/2021
Noobtsaa Philip Vang, Home-Cooked Activism
Noobtsaa Philip Vang is the founder of Foodhini, an amazing business in the D.C. area that delivers authentic multicultural meals crafted by emerging immigrant and refugee chefs. Today, Noobtsaa and Eddie talk about the origins of Foodhini and the importance of sharing a home-cooked meal. Links from the Interview - For more on Foodhini: - For all things Propaganda, head to: - The New Activist is presented by IJM: The New Activist Social T - FB - IG - web - Eddie Kaufholz, Host -
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Nikki Toyama‑Szeto, Leading The New Activists
01/25/2021
Nikki Toyama‑Szeto, Leading The New Activists
Nikki Toyama‑Szeto is the Executive Director at Christians for Social Action (CSA). CSA seeks to combine biblical scholarship with astute policy analysis to further economic justice, support interdependence, promote racial and ecological justice, and generally try to make the world a better place. Today, Nikki and Eddie have a fascinating conversation about her journey to the work of justice, why she's leading a movement of scholars, how how she defines activist. Links from the Interview - For more on Nikki and the work of CSA: - For all things Propaganda, head to: - The New Activist is presented by IJM: The New Activist Social T - FB - IG - web - Eddie Kaufholz, Host -
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Cole Arthur Riley, Finding Her Voice
01/11/2021
Cole Arthur Riley, Finding Her Voice
Cole Arthur Riley is a writer, liturgist, and speaker who is seeking a deeply contemplative life. She is the founder and writer of Black Liturgies, a project seeking to integrate concepts of dignity, lament, rage, justice, rest, and liberation with the practice of written prayer. We will talk about all of that, and why prayer - during our conversation. Links from the Interview - For more on Cole's writing and her liturgies: - For all things Propaganda, head to: - The New Activist is presented by IJM: The New Activist Social T - FB - IG - web - Eddie Kaufholz, Host -
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Eugene Cho, Looking Back on 2020
12/17/2020
Eugene Cho, Looking Back on 2020
Rev. Eugene Cho is the President & CEO of Bread for the World and Bread Institute, a non-partisan Christian advocacy organization urging both national and global decision makers to help end hunger – both in the United States and around the world. Additionally, he is the founder and visionary of One Day’s Wages – a grassroots movement of people, stories, and actions to alleviate extreme global poverty. Eugene is the author of two acclaimed books including his most recent, Thou Shalt Not Be a Jerk: A Christian’s Guide to Engaging Politics Today, Rev. Cho catches us up on the last few years of his life, reflects on 2020, and challenges our thinking of what it means to be someone who is trying to effect lasting change in the world. Links from the Interview - To engage with any of Eugene's projects, go to: - For all things Propaganda, head to: - The New Activist is presented by IJM: The New Activist Social T - FB - IG - web - Eddie Kaufholz, Host -
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Propaganda, Looking Back on 2020
12/07/2020
Propaganda, Looking Back on 2020
Propaganda hails from L.A. and is a poet, political activist, husband, father, academic, emcee, and co-host of The Red Couch Podcast with Dr. Alma Zaragoza-Petty. And, as the name of the show implies, they sit on a red couch and wake us all up with their unique brand of humor, insight, and "hood politics." Today, Propaganda returns to the show to give some perspective on 2020, his life as an artist during the pandemic, and the cost of speaking truth. Links from the Interview - Head here for all of Prop's merch., music, and social: - The New Activist is presented by IJM: The New Activist Social T - FB - IG - web - Eddie Kaufholz, Host -
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Anu George Canjanathoppil, A Journey of Heroism and Healing
11/23/2020
Anu George Canjanathoppil, A Journey of Heroism and Healing
Trigger warning: In this episode there are descriptions of physical abuse. Anu George Canjanathoppil is the Executive Director of IJM Canada and joined IJM in 2011 as the Director of Legal in the Chennai office. In 2012, she led IJM’s Google-funded project to equip NGOs across India to rescue and rehabilitate bonded labor victims using IJM’s casework model. Her pioneering courage and innovation to build this project from scratch resulted in the rescue of 4,000 people in just three years. Anu’s story is like nothing you’ve ever heard. From a child with deep conviction, to a life marked by tragedy and heroism – she inspires all of us to use the fullness of our experiences as activists. Links from the Interview - Follow Anu on Twitter: - The New Activist is presented by IJM: - The New Activist is scored by Propaganda: The New Activist Social T - FB - IG - web - Eddie Kaufholz, Host -
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Dr. Sandra Morgan, Combating Human Trafficking
11/09/2020
Dr. Sandra Morgan, Combating Human Trafficking
Dr. Sandra Morgan is the Director of the Global Center for Women and Justice, an organization that equips students to address the global status of women and vulnerable populations through collaborative and restorative justice principles. In addition, Dr. Morgan is an educator and nurse and is recognized globally for her expertise in combating human trafficking. Today, Dr. Morgan and Eddie talk about what trafficking is, how it can be recognized, and why it’s important for us to be aware and activated to help. Links from the Interview - More on Dr. Morgan and the Global Center for Women and Justice: - The New Activist is presented by IJM: - The New Activist is scored by Propaganda: The New Activist Social T - FB - IG - web - Eddie Kaufholz, Host -
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Timotheus Pope, Activism on the Front Line
10/26/2020
Timotheus Pope, Activism on the Front Line
Timotheus Pope is the director of Citikidz, a Christian sports camp in Rector, Pennsylvania near Pittsburgh. His staff is dedicated to teaching, training, and transforming urban America through culturally relevant Christian sports camps. Mr. Pope's conversation with Eddie is so important because he’s very much a boots-on-the-ground activist. Every day, he's spending time with leaders and kids steering the next generation and engaging hard conversations about life, faith, and race. And so today, when many of us are wondering how we can help, Mr. Pope gives us challenging wisdom on taking our next steps. Links from the Interview - More on Citikidz and Timotheus Pope: - The New Activist is presented by IJM: - The New Activist is scored by Propaganda: The New Activist Social T - FB - IG - web - Eddie Kaufholz, Host -
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Dr. Willie James Jennings, Has Christinity Failed to Heal Social Divisions?
10/12/2020
Dr. Willie James Jennings, Has Christinity Failed to Heal Social Divisions?
Dr. Jennings is an Associate Professor of Systematic Theology and Africana Studies at Yale Divinity School. He is an author of multiple works, including the 2010 book, “The Christian Imagination: Theology and the Origins of Race.” In this, Dr. Jennings poses the question: Why has Christianity, a religion premised upon neighborly love, failed in its attempts to heal social divisions? Today, Dr. Jennings and Eddie discuss that question. Links from the Interview - More info for Dr. Jennings: - The New Activist is presented by IJM: - The New Activist is scored by Propaganda: The New Activist Social T - FB - IG - web - Eddie Kaufholz, Host -
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Dr. Lucretia Berry, Talking to Kids about Race
09/28/2020
Dr. Lucretia Berry, Talking to Kids about Race
Dr. Lucretia Berry is an anti-racism curriculum specialist, a writer, the author of What LIES Between Us Journal & Guide: Fostering First Steps Toward Racial Healing, and the co-founder of Brownicity. Brownicity provides space to live in the tension of restoring one human family to that which has been fractured by the lies and injustice of racism. Today, Dr. Berry and Eddie talk not only about her journey and work, but also how we can talk to children about race in America. Links from the Interview - Dr Berry's work with Brownicity: - The New Activist is presented by IJM: - The New Activist is scored by Propaganda: The New Activist Social T - FB - IG - web - Eddie Kaufholz, Host -
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Bethaney Wilkinson, Bridging The Diversity Gap
09/14/2020
Bethaney Wilkinson, Bridging The Diversity Gap
Bethaney Wilkinson has spent more than a decade exploring the intersections of community, racial justice, and social change as a writer, leader, and social entrepreneur. In addition, she founded The Diversity Gap, a groundbreaking initiative that studies equity-centered institutional change. Today, Bethaney shares with Eddie some of her story, how she came to be the activist and entrepreneur she is now, and what we can do to create the cultures we want. Links from the Interview - Bethaney's work on The Diversity Gap: - The Characteristics of White Supremacy Culture: - The New Activist is presented by IJM: - The New Activist is scored by Propaganda: The New Activist Social T - FB - IG - web - Eddie Kaufholz, Host -
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Jemar Tisby, The Church’s Complicity in Racism
08/24/2020
Jemar Tisby, The Church’s Complicity in Racism
Today, we continue our ongoing conversation about racism in America by examining the church and its role in perpetuating this tragedy. To guide us in this conversation is the incredible, wise, Jemar Tisby. Jemar is president of The Witness: A Black Christian Collective, where he writes about race, religion, politics, and culture. He is also a co-host of the Pass The Mic podcast and his first book, The Color of Compromise: The Truth about the American Church’s Complicity in Racism is required reading. Links from the Interview - - - The New Activist Social T - FB - IG - web - Eddie Kaufholz, Host -
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Sam Acho, Race and Sports in America
08/10/2020
Sam Acho, Race and Sports in America
What happens in sports is so often a reflection of what’s happening in America and around the world. To that end, we are honored to have NFL player Sam Acho on the show to discuss how the sports world is responding to COVID-19 and the Black Lives Matter Movement. Besides being an elite athlete, Sam is a writer, public speaker, and humanitarian. He speaks widely at colleges, events, conferences, and churches, and is the co-host of . In addition, he is the founder and president of Athletes for Justice, a vice president of the NFL players association, and a graduate of the University of Texas and the Thunderbird School of Global Management. Links from the Interview - - - - The New Activist Social T - FB - IG - web - Eddie Kaufholz, Host -
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Jo Saxton, Grappling with Crisis Fatigue
07/27/2020
Jo Saxton, Grappling with Crisis Fatigue
Jo Saxton is an author, speaker, podcast host, and leadership coach. She has dedicated her career to growing leadership teams around the world and empowering women to find their purpose in their personal lives and in leadership. Today, Jo and Eddie talk about serious issues women face, Jo’s heritage, how she’s processing the Black Lives Matter movement, and adjusting to a quarantined life. Links from the Interview - - - The New Activist Social T - FB - IG - web - Eddie Kaufholz, Host -
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Kay Coles James, President of The Heritage Foundation
07/13/2020
Kay Coles James, President of The Heritage Foundation
Kay Coles James is the President of The Heritage Foundation, America’s largest conservative think tank. In addition, Mrs. James is also the founder and Chairman of the Board for The Gloucester Institute, an organization which trains and nurtures college-aged leaders in the African American community. The Gloucester Institute is committed to providing an intellectually safe environment where ideas can be discussed and transformed into practical solutions that produce results. Today, Mrs. James shares with us her unique perspective on America’s police force, the Black Lives Matter movement, and what the future of the country may look like. Links from the Interview - - - - The New Activist Social T - FB - IG - web - Eddie Kaufholz, Host -
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Pastor Thabiti Anyabwile, Leading the March
06/29/2020
Pastor Thabiti Anyabwile, Leading the March
Pastor Thabiti Anyabwile and his church recently organized a march that led hundreds of people to The U.S. Capitol and The White House. This was the march that, surprisingly, Mitt Romney showed up at, causing a national news moment. Today, Pastor T shares how faith drives his activism, how he interprets the rise of the Black Lives Matters movement, and where God is in the midst of centuries of suffering. Links from the Interview - - - - The New Activist Social T - FB - IG - Host -
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Latasha Morrison Returns to Help Us Understand
06/15/2020
Latasha Morrison Returns to Help Us Understand
Latasha Morrison returns to the show to give us needed and challenging perspective on the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and countless others. As the Founder and President of Be the Bridge, an organization that encourages racial reconciliation, Latasha has made it her work to provide resources and education. Today, she will share with us her wisdom as we work to understand the Black Lives Matter movement and the many issues facing the world today. Links from the Interview - - - The New Activist Social T - FB - IG - Host -
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Whitney and Nick Runyon, Co-Founders of The Archibald Project
05/11/2020
Whitney and Nick Runyon, Co-Founders of The Archibald Project
The Archibald Project produces stories that increase the number of people caring for orphaned and vulnerable children. There are millions of orphaned and vulnerable children in this world, and caring for any of those children is a complex issue. That's why Whitney and Nick's work is so important. Their resources provide people with the encouragement, answers, and support they need to thrive in their activism. Links from the Interview - - - The New Activist Social T - FB - IG - Host -
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The Statement on Anti-Asian Racism in the Time of COVID-19
04/16/2020
The Statement on Anti-Asian Racism in the Time of COVID-19
The Asian American Christian Collaborative (AACC) is committed to amplifying the voices, issues, and histories of Asian Americans, both within the church and society at large. Specifically, in this season, they have created a statement titled the “Statement on Anti-Asian Racism in the Time of COVID-19”. It says, in part: “We, the undersigned, join together as Asian American Christians and community leaders to denounce the current rise in overt anti-Asian racism throughout our country." Today, we speak with three of the drafters of this statement: Pastor Raymond Chang, Pastor Gabriel J. Catanus, and Rev. Dr. Jeff M. Liou. Links from the Interview - - The New Activist Social T - FB - IG - Host -
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