It Ain't That Simple Mate!
It Ain't That Simple Mate!
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Episodes of It Ain't That Simple Mate!
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In this episode we look at Bright Hope World's Community and Agricultural Development partnerships.In the first half of the podcast, we look at how community development is done and the kinds of issues our partners in this area are grappling wi
In this episode we look at Bright Hope World's Evangelism and Church Planting partnerships.In the first half of the podcast, we talk about what evangelism looks like among the poor in the developing world and what it means to be a believer in t
In this episode we look at Bright Hope World's Education and Training partnerships.In the first half of the podcast, we talk about some of the real issues around traditional schooling and the challenges one faces in trying to support schools in
In this episode we look at Bright Hope World's Microloans and Microenterprise partnerships.In the first half of the podcast, we look at the nature of good microloans schemes and the four big factors that help microloans programmes succeed. We a
In this episode we look at Bright Hope World's Orphans and Vulnerable Children partnerships.In the first half of the podcast, we discuss the realities and challenges faced by orphans and vulnerable children, and look at why poverty impacts them
In this episode we look at Bright Hope World's Humanitarian and Relief partnerships. We look at the ways Bright Hope World gets involved in relief and aid around the world and how easy it is to get this space wrong! Interested to know how to re
In this episode we go to the Christian enclave of Yohannabad in Lahore, Pakistan.Edward Qaser talks about growing up as a Christian in a Muslim country and the discrimination this entailed. He talks about the work his organisation EGM is doing
In this episode we return to Lebanon to connect with Bassam Haddad, who works with Syrian refugees in Beirut.Bassam talks about life in Lebanon, which has become extremely difficult, and about the challenges of sharing his faith with Muslims. T
In this episode we talk with our partner Niranjan Adhikary who works near Kathmandu in Nepal.Niranjan is particularly entrepreneurial and has a fascinating perspective on how to simulate and promote self-sustainability in difficult circumstance
In this episode we talk to a wonderful partner and friend working in the Middle East. We can't share his name or even his location but we discuss the amazing ministry he and his wife lead working with disabled young people.In the interview we e
In this episode we hear from Izdihar Kassis who works with poor and refugee families near the Syrian border in Lebanon. Izdihar works particularly with new mothers and their babies, who are particularly vulnerable in such a hostile environment.
In this episode we talk to Mike Mann from the Integrated Tribal Development Foundation (ITDF) in Thailand.ITDF works with hilltribe people in the north of Thailand by undertaking water and sanitation projects, providing microloans, running scho
In this episode Fraser Scott and Kevin Honore interview a couple working among the poor in Cairo, Egypt.For security reasons, we are not able to give their names or details.The story starts with an amazing account of a young boy that sees his f
Season 2 kicks off a new series of conversations with Bright Hope World partners around the world.In this episode we talk to Zeeneta who works in northern India. She tells an amazing story of her family being hunted by relatives and facing incr
They're popular, they're challenging and enlightening...but are they a good idea? Short-term mission trips have become a key strategy for churches to engage in missions, and to engage thier people in missions. Yet sometimes we do not stop to as
How long does it take to alleviate poverty and what kind of things should you focus on? Well, not surprisingly, the answer is not straightforward! It depends what stage of poverty you're actually talking about.Fraser Scott and Kevin Honore talk
The church in many parts of the Majority (or developing) World is growing strongly, while in New Zealand and other countries in the west, the statistics are often a little less encouraging. Why is this? Is it just cultural factors, or are there
Whether you are working in the farthest corners of the world, or among the poor where you live, there are certain challenges and realities you are going to face.Fraser Scott and Kevin Honore talk about five core issues that will always present
As 2020 comes to a close, Fraser Scott and Kevin Honore consider how COVID-19 - which has pretty much defined the year - has impacted Bright Hope World's partners around the world.They look at some of the challenges and pain that partners have
Fraser Scott talks about the history of Bright Hope World with founder and Chairman Rob Purdue.Rob talks about his background and the influences as a young man that led him towards starting Bright Hope World. He shares stories about the very fi
Fraser Scott talks to John Vlaming (Bright Hope World's Agricultural Director) and Jerry Field (Bright Hope World's Zambia Partnership Facilitator) about the Foundations for Farming programme.Foundations for Farming helps people in developing c
'It Ain't That Simple Mate!' takes a slightly different tack in this episode, looking at the role of the local church in tackling poverty. With so many agencies and government departments battling poverty, Fraser Scott and Kevin Honore ask whet
Fraser Scott and Kevin Honore counter the last episode's list of the five worst ways to address poverty with a list of five really good ideas that are making a difference among the poor globally.Microloans and table banking are looked at, as we
Fraser Scott and Kevin Honore list out five really bad ideas to address poverty, mostly from mistakes they've made!They consider some of the things that can drive us and that we might 'take with us' when we try to help the poor, and the damage
How do you build relationship with the poor and partner with them as equals to help alleviate poverty?Fraser Scott and Kevin Honore consider how the challenges of crossing cultures and forming sustainable relationships focused on addressing pov
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