Sam Mabley

Having sold 13,000 ethical and sustainable t-shirts, featuring in the Guardian and Sky News, and achieving the highest rating on Good On You, Yes Friends is transforming the fashion industry. We speak to co-founder Sam Mabley about ethical wages, how to build a business and his confidence (or naive optimism) rooted in his faith.Check out their Instagram @yesfriendsbrand or websiteAlso do give us a follow &amp; rating if you enjoy the podcast and stay tuned with everyone going on @wearetearfund on Instagram or our website wearetearfund.org.

Having sold 13,000 ethical and sustainable t-shirts, featuring in the Guardian and Sky News, and achieving the highest rating on Good On You, Yes Friends is transforming the fashion industry. We speak to co-founder Sam Mabley about ethical wages, how to build a business and his confidence (or naive optimism) rooted in his faith.Check out their Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yesfriendsbrand/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@yesfriendsbrand</a> or <a href="https://yesfriends.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>Also do give us a follow &amp; rating if you enjoy the podcast and stay tuned with everyone going on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wearetearfund/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@wearetearfund</a> on Instagram or our website <a href="https://wearetearfund.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wearetearfund.org</a>.

Ep 74 – Making ethical clothing affordable with Sam Mabley

Lian Jacobs

Let’s start the New Year as we mean to go on - with prayer! Anna chats to Lian Jacobs, Head of the African &amp; Caribbean Engagement team at Tearfund all about The Well, a powerful initiative working with Black Christians and Black Majority Churches to fight extreme poverty and injustice. Next week in London, The Well will be hosting Declaration Week, a live show every evening at TBN UK studios which is free for you to go to! Every evening will have amazing worship leaders, theologians, church leaders and prayer warriors. Take a look at the schedule to get involved. Find out more about The Well here, the Awakened speakers programme here and check out their Instagram @thewellorg to get all of the updates!Also tune in every evening at 9pm to our afterparties LIVE on Instagram @weareatearfund as we interview guests such as Shermara Fletcher, Pastor Emmanuel Adeseko, Tosin Catherine, Samuel Bella, Julian Morgan &amp; many more! 

Let’s start the New Year as we mean to go on - with prayer! Anna chats to Lian Jacobs, Head of the African &amp; Caribbean Engagement team at Tearfund all about The Well, a powerful initiative working with Black Christians and Black Majority Churches to fight extreme poverty and injustice. Next week in London, The Well will be hosting Declaration Week, a live show every evening at TBN UK studios which is free for you to go to! Every evening will have amazing worship leaders, theologians, church leaders and prayer warriors. <a href="https://www.tearfund.org/campaigns/declaration/declaration-schedule-2023" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Take a look at the schedule to get involved.</a> Find out more about <a href="https://www.tearfund.org/get-involved/more-ways-to-get-involved/join-a-community-group/the-well" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Well here</a>, <a href="https://www.tearfund.org/campaigns/awakened" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">the Awakened speakers programme here</a> and check out their <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thewellorg/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram @thewellorg</a> to get all of the updates!Also tune in every evening at 9pm to our afterparties LIVE on Instagram @weareatearfund as we interview guests such as Shermara Fletcher, Pastor Emmanuel Adeseko, Tosin Catherine, Samuel Bella, Julian Morgan &amp; many more!

Ep 73 - Justice at The Well with Lian Jacobs

This year, we have had fantastic conversations covering many topics, from decolonising, navigating climate grief, and breaking the stigma around HIV. We've talked about pilgrimage, creativity and songwriting to leadership and speaking out. As we round off the year and wish you a Happy Christmas, tune in for a reminder of why we pursue justice with some of our guests' thought-provoking stories shared this year. Episodes highlighted:Ep 60 - Holy activism with Jonathan Tremaine ThomasEp 69 - Empowering truth with Marc Antoine in HaitiEp 61 - A pandemic pilgrimage with YCCNEp 62 - Mercifully breaking the stigma with Mercy ShibembaEp 70 - Representation, leadership and justice with Shermara FletcherEp 63 - From prison cells to prayer with Josh GreenMake sure you are following us on Instagram @wearetearfund and like and subscribe to this podcast! 

This year, we have had fantastic conversations covering many topics, from decolonising, navigating climate grief, and breaking the stigma around HIV. We've talked about pilgrimage, creativity and songwriting to leadership and speaking out. As we round off the year and wish you a Happy Christmas, tune in for a reminder of why we pursue justice with some of our guests' thought-provoking stories shared this year.  Episodes highlighted:<ul><li>Ep 60 - Holy activism with Jonathan Tremaine Thomas</li><li>Ep 69 - Empowering truth with Marc Antoine in Haiti</li><li>Ep 61 - A pandemic pilgrimage with YCCN</li><li>Ep 62 - Mercifully breaking the stigma with Mercy Shibemba</li><li>Ep 70 - Representation, leadership and justice with Shermara Fletcher</li><li>Ep 63 - From prison cells to prayer with Josh Green</li></ul>Make sure you are following us on Instagram @wearetearfund and like and subscribe to this podcast!

Ep 72 - A year of inspiration from our 2022 guests

Liz Muir

Liz Muir, Head of Diversity &amp; Inclusion and Chief of Staff to Tearfund’s CEO, shares the challenges and opportunities of decolonising. We discuss pushing past the buzzword, standing up for what you believe in and carrying the cross in our day-to-day lives of justice.We also get to know Liz’s heroes of justice, her career path change and how to be generous with what you have.Follow Liz on @lizmuirspeakers on Instagram and Twitter.Check out We Are Tearfund on our Instagram @wearetearfund or website wearetearfund.org. Also make sure you give us a follow and a rating so that you get notified when the next episode is out!

Liz Muir, Head of Diversity &amp; Inclusion and Chief of Staff to Tearfund’s CEO, shares the challenges and opportunities of decolonising. We discuss pushing past the buzzword, standing up for what you believe in and carrying the cross in our day-to-day lives of justice.We also get to know Liz’s heroes of justice, her career path change and how to be generous with what you have.Follow Liz on @lizmuirspeakers on Instagram and Twitter.Check out We Are Tearfund on our Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wearetearfund/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@wearetearfund</a> or website <a href="https://wearetearfund.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wearetearfund.org</a>. Also make sure you give us a follow and a rating so that you get notified when the next episode is out!

Ep 71 – A lifestyle of decolonising with Liz Muir

Shermara Fletcher

For Black History Month 2022, Sandeep interviews the multi-talented Shermara Fletcher, an Anglican and Pentecostal Church leader, international speaker and woman of God. Shermara led prayers at the Queen’s funeral to a televised audience of 4.1 billion people! During the conversation, Shermara shares the church’s role in reaching the marginalised, from justice for homelessness and the climate to leadership development and navigating success as a Christian.Follow Shermara at @shermara_fletche on Twitter or @fletche_official on Instagram.Make sure to check out We Are Tearfund as well on Instagram @wearetearfund or on our website wearetearfund.orgWe Are Tearfund is launching our new campaign, Dare to Journey. We challenge you to take a daring journey to raise support and awareness of the distance refugees travel to flee their contexts. We believe a better world is possible for everyone and that we can end extreme poverty together. Why don’t you go to the link on our website wearetearfund.org/dare and sign up! 

For Black History Month 2022, Sandeep interviews the multi-talented <a href="https://twitter.com/shermarafletche" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shermara Fletcher</a>, an Anglican and Pentecostal Church leader, international speaker and woman of God. Shermara led prayers at the Queen’s funeral to a televised audience of 4.1 billion people! During the conversation, Shermara shares the church’s role in reaching the marginalised, from justice for homelessness and the climate to leadership development and navigating success as a Christian.Follow Shermara at @shermara_fletche on Twitter or @fletche_official on Instagram.Make sure to check out We Are Tearfund as well on Instagram @wearetearfund or on our website <a href="https://wearetearfund.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wearetearfund.org</a>We Are Tearfund is launching our new campaign, Dare to Journey. We challenge you to take a daring journey to raise support and awareness of the distance refugees travel to flee their contexts. We believe a better world is possible for everyone and that we can end extreme poverty together. Why don’t you go to the link on our website <a href="http://wearetearfund.org/dare" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wearetearfund.org/dare</a> and sign up!

Ep 70 – Representation, leadership and justice with Shermara Fletcher

Anna speaks to Marc Antoine, Tearfund's Country Director for Haiti, about his experience of telling the truth for climate justice, ongoing crises, addressing issues of poverty and empowering young people. Marc teaches us his understanding of decolonisation in telling the truth about history and modelling God's kingdom by valuing all voices.If you would like to hear more about Tearfund's work in Haiti, follow this link here.Poverty is not God’s plan. You are. If you would like to support our work and change lives, please donate here. If you would like to pray for Haiti, please pray these prayers:Pray Matthew 11:28-30 over the people of Haiti and ask that God will be close to those who are anxious and afraid; pray they will feel restored in mind and body.Pray for children who cannot go to school due to the violence. Pray for ways to be made for them to study and to play with other children. And pray that they will not be recruited into gangs. Lift up the conflict resolution training Tearfund is running. Praise God for the church leaders taking part and pray that it will lead to community dialogues with gang members and bring about healing and restoration in their communities and peace for Haiti.Find out more about Emerging Influencers here.Join our Dare to Journey fundraising campaign at wearetearfund.org/dare. And finally, give the podcast a follow to be notified of our next episodes coming out! You can also check out us on Instagram @wearetearfund. 

Anna speaks to Marc Antoine, Tearfund's Country Director for Haiti, about his experience of telling the truth for climate justice, ongoing crises, addressing issues of poverty and empowering young people. Marc teaches us his understanding of decolonisation in telling the truth about history and modelling God's kingdom by valuing all voices.If you would like to hear more about Tearfund's work in Haiti, follow this link <a href="https://www.tearfund.org/search/search-results?q=haiti" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.Poverty is not God’s plan. You are. If you would like to support our work and change lives, please donate <a href="https://www.tearfund.org/get-involved/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. If you would like to pray for Haiti, please pray these prayers:<ul><li>Pray Matthew 11:28-30 over the people of Haiti and ask that God will be close to those who are anxious and afraid; pray they will feel restored in mind and body.</li><li>Pray for children who cannot go to school due to the violence. Pray for ways to be made for them to study and to play with other children. And pray that they will not be recruited into gangs. </li><li>Lift up the conflict resolution training Tearfund is running. Praise God for the church leaders taking part and pray that it will lead to community dialogues with gang members and bring about healing and restoration in their communities and peace for Haiti.</li></ul>Find out more about <a href="https://wearetearfund.org/emerging-influencers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emerging Influencers here</a>.Join our Dare to Journey fundraising campaign at <a href="http://wearetearfund.org/dare" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wearetearfund.org/dare</a>. And finally, give the podcast a follow to be notified of our next episodes coming out! You can also check out us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wearetearfund/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@wearetearfund</a>.

Ep 69 – Empowering truth with Marc Antoine

Julian Morgan

Join us for another episode where Anna and Julian chat about God's powerful grace as God sees our mess and chooses to restore it. Julian covers his testimony in finding Jesus despite brokenness and injustice, how he wants his heart to ache for all justice issues equally and the importance of speaking the truth.Adam and Anna also discuss what they wish they could tell their 16-year-old selves!TW: This interview includes themes of drug usage, suicidal thoughts, sexual abuse and mentions of racism in relation to George Floyd’s murder. This content may be difficult to listen to, and therefore we encourage you to care for your safety and wellbeing by choosing whether to listen or not. If anything raised makes you uncomfortable, please chat to someone you trust. Julian's Instagram @iam_jdmorganTearfund's work The Well on Instagram is about reimagining how we can end global poverty, led by Black Christians and Black Majority Churches. Check it out!

Join us for another episode where Anna and Julian chat about God's powerful grace as God sees our mess and chooses to restore it. Julian covers his testimony in finding Jesus despite brokenness and injustice, how he wants his heart to ache for all justice issues equally and the importance of speaking the truth.Adam and Anna also discuss what they wish they could tell their 16-year-old selves!TW: This interview includes themes of drug usage, suicidal thoughts, sexual abuse and mentions of racism in relation to George Floyd’s murder. This content may be difficult to listen to, and therefore we encourage you to care for your safety and wellbeing by choosing whether to listen or not. If anything raised makes you uncomfortable, please chat to someone you trust. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iam_jdmorgan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julian's Instagram @iam_jdmorgan</a>Tearfund's work <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thewellorg/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Well on Instagram</a> is about reimagining how we can end global poverty, led by Black Christians and Black Majority Churches. Check it out!

Ep 68 – Restoring brokenness with Julian Morgan

Emmanuel Murangira

Emmanuel Murangira, Tearfund's country director for Tearfund Rwanda, encourages us to have a faith perspective on capitalism and business, the meaning behind the term 'development' and the beautiful nation of Rwanda.Join Adam and Anna as they talk about plastic-free initiatives and how to keep pushing for the restoration of this world. ﻿Our work in Rwanda Giving to Tearfund 

Emmanuel Murangira, Tearfund's country director for Tearfund Rwanda, encourages us to have a faith perspective on capitalism and business, the meaning behind the term 'development' and the beautiful nation of Rwanda.Join Adam and Anna as they talk about plastic-free initiatives and how to keep pushing for the restoration of this world. ﻿<a href="https://www.tearfund.org/about-us/our-impact/where-we-work/rwanda" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our work in Rwanda </a><a href="https://www.tearfund.org/get-involved/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Giving to Tearfund </a>

Ep 67 – Faith-based business with Emmanuel Murangira

J Vessel

J Vessel shares the power of creativity, having an authentic voice and his journey into music. Through his charity ImAVessel he provides a conversation on hot topics in Church.We also hear from Ryan on stewarding the secret place well, navigating the public &amp; private life and how we are all creatives (yes, even you!). J Vessel Instagram @jvesselImAVessel website and Instagram @imavesselukFollow @wearetearfund on Instagram / Youtube / Tiktok

J Vessel shares the power of creativity, having an authentic voice and his journey into music. Through his charity ImAVessel he provides a conversation on hot topics in Church.We also hear from Ryan on stewarding the secret place well, navigating the public &amp; private life and how we are all creatives (yes, even you!). J Vessel Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jvessel/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jvessel</a>ImAVessel <a href="https://vessel.org.uk/who-we-are/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> and Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/imavesseluk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@imavesseluk</a>Follow @wearetearfund on Instagram / Youtube / Tiktok

Ep 66 – Stewarding creativity with J Vessel

Hannah Malcolm

Hannah Malcolm is committed to both the Church and climate justice. She is an Anglican ordinand writing her theology PhD on climate grief and the editor of Words for A Dying World. Hannah joins us to unpack lament, climate grief and protecting our mental health. We also speak to Scarlett about navigating low motivation and anxiety and learn more about indigenous protesting in Brasilia. Hannah's edited book Words For A Dying World Twitter: @hannahmmalcolm and Wordpress websiteOur Instagram @wearetearfund, Youtube and Magazine Perspective: sign up for monthly newsletters from us

Hannah Malcolm is committed to both the Church and climate justice. She is an Anglican ordinand writing her theology PhD on climate grief and the editor of Words for A Dying World. Hannah joins us to unpack lament, climate grief and protecting our mental health. We also speak to Scarlett about navigating low motivation and anxiety and learn more about indigenous protesting in Brasilia. Hannah's edited book <a href="https://scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/9780334059868/words-for-a-dying-world" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Words For A Dying World</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/hannahmmalcolm?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@hannahmmalcolm</a> and <a href="https://hannahmmalcolm.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wordpress website</a>Our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wearetearfund/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram @wearetearfund,</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/WeAreTearfund/videos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube</a> and <a href="https://wearetearfund.org/magazine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Magazine</a> Perspective: <a href="https://wearetearfund.org/perspective/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sign up</a> for monthly newsletters from us

Ep 65 – Grieving the climate with Hannah Malcolm

We believe a better world is possible and we won't stop until it happens. Join us for a monthly conversation as we explore how to live out God’s call to pursue justice and put an end to extreme poverty.

Together Podcast | A conversation about faith, justice and how to change the world

Bryn Frere-Smith

What do you get when you take an ex-copper and place them in the middle of the Dominican Republic? Blue Bear Coffee Co. of course! We met up with Bryn Frere-Smith, the founder of the ethical coffee company working to end human trafficking. He shared the journey that led him to start Blue Bear and what he’s learnt in the process. Join Dan, Abi and Chris as they share their thoughts and also discuss what the recent heatwave means for the climate.

What do you get when you take an ex-copper and place them in the middle of the Dominican Republic? Blue Bear Coffee Co. of course! We met up with Bryn Frere-Smith, the founder of the ethical coffee company working to end human trafficking. He shared the journey that led him to start Blue Bear and what he’s learnt in the process. Join Dan, Abi and Chris as they share their thoughts and also discuss what the recent heatwave means for the climate.

Ep 10 – The Journey to Blue Bear Coffee with Bryn Frere-Smith (pt 1)

Seth Pinnock

What happens when a 17-year old in Birmingham has a worship experience with God that changes his life? Well in Seth Pinnock’s case, he had to share it with as many people as possible! We spoke to the musician, youth mobiliser and head of Afro Caribbean Engagement at Tearfund, about what it takes to lead hundreds of people in God’s vision and why diversity matters. Join Dan, Kat and Chris as they listen in and also share their thoughts on the upcoming general election.

What happens when a 17-year old in Birmingham has a worship experience with God that changes his life? Well in Seth Pinnock’s case, he had to share it with as many people as possible! We spoke to the musician, youth mobiliser and head of Afro Caribbean Engagement at Tearfund, about what it takes to lead hundreds of people in God’s vision and why diversity matters. Join Dan, Kat and Chris as they listen in and also share their thoughts on the upcoming general election.

Ep 17 – How to start a movement with Seth Pinnock

Jo Herbert

Whether you’re singing your heart out in Psalms or walking on the waves in the Gospels, the Bible is the go-to book for deepening your faith. But what if reading it, could wreck your life? For Jo Herbert, she found what the Bible said about justice impossible to ignore and it had a huge impact on her. Join Chris as he speaks with Jo at the recent London Together Weekend.

Whether you’re singing your heart out in Psalms or walking on the waves in the Gospels, the Bible is the go-to book for deepening your faith. But what if reading it, could wreck your life? For Jo Herbert, she found what the Bible said about justice impossible to ignore and it had a huge impact on her. Join Chris as he speaks with Jo at the recent London Together Weekend.

Ep 5 – Theology Wrecked My Life with Jo Herbert

We’re doing something a bit different on today’s podcast. Over the next 12 minutes, Abby will walk you through a mindfulness journey. Whether you’re at home or on your way somewhere, take a moment to disconnect from the noisiness of life and reconnect with God.

We’re doing something a bit different on today’s podcast. Over the next 12 minutes, Abby will walk you through a mindfulness journey. Whether you’re at home or on your way somewhere, take a moment to disconnect from the noisiness of life and reconnect with God.

(Bonus) Mindfulness

As we get into the swing of 2019, many are putting their new year's resolutions to the test. But with gym memberships and diets often abandoned after a couple of weeks, are they just a waste of time? In this episode, we discuss how to make and commit to a new years resolution that will make a difference, not only for yourself but the world too. Join Dan, Emma, Chuma and guests as they reflect on the year behind and look at the year ahead.

As we get into the swing of 2019, many are putting their new year's resolutions to the test. But with gym memberships and diets often abandoned after a couple of weeks, are they just a waste of time? In this episode, we discuss how to make and commit to a new years resolution that will make a difference, not only for yourself but the world too. Join Dan, Emma, Chuma and guests as they reflect on the year behind and look at the year ahead.

Ep 3 – New Year, New You

Martha Collison

Have you been keeping up with The Great British Bake Off this year? We certainly have! And despite still reeling in shock from the recent double elimination, we managed to sit down for a conversation with GBBO alum – Martha Collison. Having competed on the programme five years ago, it’s safe to say that life has changed quite a lot for Martha. We discussed all she’s been up to and how she’s now using her platform for good. Join Dan and Chris as they listen in and also share their thoughts on Black History Month.

Have you been keeping up with The Great British Bake Off this year? We certainly have! And despite still reeling in shock from the recent double elimination, we managed to sit down for a conversation with GBBO alum – Martha Collison. Having competed on the programme five years ago, it’s safe to say that life has changed quite a lot for Martha. We discussed all she’s been up to and how she’s now using her platform for good. Join Dan and Chris as they listen in and also share their thoughts on Black History Month.

Ep 15 – Baking and Justice with Martha Collison

Have you ever been part of a rubbish revolution? No, not a bad one. Did you know every 30 seconds, the UK produces 2 busloads worth of rubbish! We’re using our voices to call for an end to our waste problem. Join us for a special spoken word episode of the Together Podcast, where we get to hear from some of the UK’s leading experts on rubbish. Will you join the revolution?Here are the words to Chris’ spoken word:It’s all a load of rubbish right?We say out of sight, out of mind.But what’s done in the dark will come to the light.We keep flooding the world with the carcasses of our capitalism,And hoping the earth’s metabolism will just swallow it.But if you follow it, it doesn’t appear to disappear like evaporation.Instead it stares in the faces of those who can’t afford the evasion. We’re a generation built on a plastic foundation,And the more we use, the more we hear the groans of creation.Mountains of rubbish leaving the earth quaking,Pollution steering a poisonous invasion. What will it take to make us change our ways,And how we’re living, with this plastic fixation?We know nature suffers at the hands of our waste,Oceans full of plastic, leaving animals displaced.We’re killing off species at an alarming pace, And you can even add to that the human race.People living in poverty surrounded by what we don’t want to see.We ship off our rubbish to countries with no responsibility,And it comes to be just another part of the landscape,That can’t be escaped, till it reshapes the earth.Giving birth to polluted water and toxic air,Till people grow sick and die in despair.And do we care?Or maybe we’re unaware?Either way we continue our rubbish problem, while looking elsewhereOur rubbish problem is narcism, masked within our want to consume.We only care about serving ourselves, who cares if the world is doomedMultinational corporations keep producing our tombs,In the shapes of bottle and packets, which we continually use.But what if we refused?What if we demanded a change?What if we looked to other ways of doing things and broke the cycle, broke the chain?Alternatives to plastic may seem drastic, but it’s what’s needed.The only way we’ll survive, is if this message is heeded. So together let’s all say no.The rubbish we make, has got to go.Whether it’s Coca Cola, Nestlé, Unilever or PepsiCo,We need to let them know, We wont stand for anymore waste, And their role in this rubbish is something they must face.Join the rubbish revolution, there’s no time to waste.The post Are you ready for a revolution? appeared first on We Are Tearfund.

Have you ever been part of a rubbish revolution? No, not a bad one. Did you know every 30 seconds, the UK produces 2 busloads worth of rubbish! We’re using our voices to call for an end to our waste problem. Join us for a special spoken word episode of the Together Podcast, where we get to hear from some of the UK’s leading experts on rubbish. Will you join the revolution?Here are the words to Chris’ spoken word:It’s all a load of rubbish right?We say out of sight, out of mind.But what’s done in the dark will come to the light.We keep flooding the world with the carcasses of our capitalism,And hoping the earth’s metabolism will just swallow it.But if you follow it, it doesn’t appear to disappear like evaporation.Instead it stares in the faces of those who can’t afford the evasion. We’re a generation built on a plastic foundation,And the more we use, the more we hear the groans of creation.Mountains of rubbish leaving the earth quaking,Pollution steering a poisonous invasion. What will it take to make us change our ways,And how we’re living, with this plastic fixation?We know nature suffers at the hands of our waste,Oceans full of plastic, leaving animals displaced.We’re killing off species at an alarming pace, And you can even add to that the human race.People living in poverty surrounded by what we don’t want to see.We ship off our rubbish to countries with no responsibility,And it comes to be just another part of the landscape,That can’t be escaped, till it reshapes the earth.Giving birth to polluted water and toxic air,Till people grow sick and die in despair.And do we care?Or maybe we’re unaware?Either way we continue our rubbish problem, while looking elsewhereOur rubbish problem is narcism, masked within our want to consume.We only care about serving ourselves, who cares if the world is doomedMultinational corporations keep producing our tombs,In the shapes of bottle and packets, which we continually use.But what if we refused?What if we demanded a change?What if we looked to other ways of doing things and broke the cycle, broke the chain?Alternatives to plastic may seem drastic, but it’s what’s needed.The only way we’ll survive, is if this message is heeded. So together let’s all say no.The rubbish we make, has got to go.Whether it’s Coca Cola, Nestlé, Unilever or PepsiCo,We need to let them know, We wont stand for anymore waste, And their role in this rubbish is something they must face.Join the rubbish revolution, there’s no time to waste.The post <a href="https://wearetearfund.org/article/are-you-ready-for-a-revolution/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Are you ready for a revolution?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wearetearfund.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">We Are Tearfund</a>.

Are you ready for a revolution?

In the eternal words of Slade, ‘It’s Chriiiiistmaaaas!’ For the final episode of 2019, we got in the festive spirit with a special live podcast. Join Chris, Kat, Chuma and Dot as they reflect on 2019, look forward to 2020 and go head-to-head in the ultimate Christmas quiz!

In the eternal words of Slade, ‘It’s Chriiiiistmaaaas!’ For the final episode of 2019, we got in the festive spirit with a special live podcast. Join Chris, Kat, Chuma and Dot as they reflect on 2019, look forward to 2020 and go head-to-head in the ultimate Christmas quiz!

Ep 19 – The Christmas special [live]

We’ve been having a rubbish year, trying to reduce the impact of our waste on people living in poverty. So we spoke to Less Waste Laura, the Christian environmentalist leading the charge. Join Dan, Kat and Chris as they share their thoughts and get into the festive spirit with a Christmas quiz!

We’ve been having a rubbish year, trying to reduce the impact of our waste on people living in poverty. So we spoke to Less Waste Laura, the Christian environmentalist leading the charge. Join Dan, Kat and Chris as they share their thoughts and get into the festive spirit with a Christmas quiz!

Ep 18 – Chatting rubbish with Less Waste Laura

William Adoasi

Watches have gone from telling the time to becoming extensions of our phones. And now they can even change lives. We spoke to William Adoasi, the founder of Vitae London – the watch brand that donates profits to help children living in poverty get an education. Join Dan, Kat and Chris as they listen in and also share some of their favourite sources of inspiration from 2019.

Watches have gone from telling the time to becoming extensions of our phones. And now they can even change lives. We spoke to William Adoasi, the founder of Vitae London – the watch brand that donates profits to help children living in poverty get an education. Join Dan, Kat and Chris as they listen in and also share some of their favourite sources of inspiration from 2019.

Ep 21 – A life changing watch with William Adoasi

Have you ever imagined yourself in an alternate reality? We’re not quite talking about an episode of Rick and Morty. But within our own world, where you are born and raised can change your reality dramatically. Although people living in extreme poverty sometimes feel worlds away from us, our lives are all interconnected. Join Chris, Abby, James and guests as they explore these different realities and how they’re all linked together.

Have you ever imagined yourself in an alternate reality? We’re not quite talking about an episode of Rick and Morty. But within our own world, where you are born and raised can change your reality dramatically. Although people living in extreme poverty sometimes feel worlds away from us, our lives are all interconnected. Join Chris, Abby, James and guests as they explore these different realities and how they’re all linked together.

Ep 4 – Alternate Realities

Micah Bournes

We encounter creativity daily – whether it’s listening to music, watching a film, reading a book or countless other art forms. In this month’s episode, we spoke to our special guest, spoken word artist, songwriter and activist, Micah Bournes. We talked about the ways creativity enables us to pursue both God and justice.

We encounter creativity daily – whether it’s listening to music, watching a film, reading a book or countless other art forms. In this month’s episode, we spoke to our special guest, spoken word artist, songwriter and activist, Micah Bournes. We talked about the ways creativity enables us to pursue both God and justice.

Ep 2 – Creativity and Justice with Micah Bournes

Students all over the globe striking school to call for an end to climate change. With pressure coming from multiple directions, here has never been so much attention on the issue. So why now? We went to the recent London youth climate strike to talk with protestors and find out why they got involved. We also spoke to Tearfund campaigns expert, Sarah Edwards, who shared her thoughts on the protests, Greta Thunberg and why climate change demands urgent action. Join Emma and Chris as they investigate what it takes to stop climate change.

Students all over the globe striking school to call for an end to climate change. With pressure coming from multiple directions, here has never been so much attention on the issue. So why now? We went to the recent London youth climate strike to talk with protestors and find out why they got involved. We also spoke to Tearfund campaigns expert, Sarah Edwards, who shared her thoughts on the protests, Greta Thunberg and why climate change demands urgent action. Join Emma and Chris as they investigate what it takes to stop climate change.

Ep 7 – The student climate strike special

Jonny Mellor

Join us again for part 2 of our interview with Jonny Mellor, leader of the Christian art collective, Sputnik. We discussed everything from how Public Enemy shook up Jonny’s world, to whether or not Ezekiel would be welcome in your church. Join Chris, Abby and Kat as they offer their thoughts and also discuss the upcoming student climate strike.The post Ep 13 – World changing art with Jonny Mellor (pt 2) appeared first on We Are Tearfund.

Join us again for part 2 of our interview with Jonny Mellor, leader of the Christian art collective, Sputnik. We discussed everything from how Public Enemy shook up Jonny’s world, to whether or not Ezekiel would be welcome in your church. Join Chris, Abby and Kat as they offer their thoughts and also discuss the upcoming student climate strike.The post <a href="https://wearetearfund.org/article/ep-13-world-changing-art-with-jonny-mellor-pt-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ep 13 – World changing art with Jonny Mellor (pt 2)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wearetearfund.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">We Are Tearfund</a>.

Ep 13 – World changing art with Jonny Mellor (pt 2)

Ralph Pedley

It’s October, which means students all over the UK are settling into university for a new term. Whether you’re a fresher, a returner, or know someone who is, what pearls of wisdom do you need to know? We asked the UK director of Campus Awakening, Ralph Pedley, who spends his time equipping students to make the most of their time at uni. Join Chris, Dan, Hannah, Kat and Shehani as they listen in and share their own top tips.

It’s October, which means students all over the UK are settling into university for a new term. Whether you’re a fresher, a returner, or know someone who is, what pearls of wisdom do you need to know? We asked the UK director of Campus Awakening, Ralph Pedley, who spends his time equipping students to make the most of their time at uni. Join Chris, Dan, Hannah, Kat and Shehani as they listen in and share their own top tips.

Ep 14 – Campus Awakening with Ralph Pedley

Dot Tyler

Happy New Year! It’s 2020 and we’re back with episode 20. You would’ve thought we planned it! In this episode, join Dot Tyler as she stirs us up to dream and act big this year. And who else better for inspiration than Jesus himself? Come find out the side of Jesus they forget to mention in Sunday school.

Happy New Year! It’s 2020 and we’re back with episode 20. You would’ve thought we planned it! In this episode, join Dot Tyler as she stirs us up to dream and act big this year. And who else better for inspiration than Jesus himself? Come find out the side of Jesus they forget to mention in Sunday school.

Ep 20 – Jesus the rebel with Dot Tyler

Camilla Byk

With our phones we can send funny memes, upload selfies, and even make the occasional phone call. But have you ever thought about recording a podcast with it? We spoke to Camilla Byk, the co-founder of Podium.me – a platform for young people creating and sharing their own DIY podcasts. We found out what it takes to join the next generation of journalists. Join Chris, Kat and James as they listen in and also share their thoughts on the recent protests in Chile.

With our phones we can send funny memes, upload selfies, and even make the occasional phone call. But have you ever thought about recording a podcast with it? We spoke to Camilla Byk, the co-founder of <a href="http://Podium.me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podium.me</a> – a platform for young people creating and sharing their own DIY podcasts. We found out what it takes to join the next generation of journalists. Join Chris, Kat and James as they listen in and also share their thoughts on the recent protests in Chile.

Ep 16 – A new generation of journalists with Camilla Byk

We’re back with part 2 of our interview with Bryn Frere-Smith, the founder of Blue Bear Coffee Co. After a career spanning the police, private security and more, Bryn followed the call to start an ethical coffee company that donates profits to charities tackling human trafficking. Find out his top tips for ethical entrepreneurship and also join Dan, Emma and Chris as they share why bad exam results aren’t the end of the world.

We’re back with part 2 of our interview with Bryn Frere-Smith, the founder of Blue Bear Coffee Co. After a career spanning the police, private security and more, Bryn followed the call to start an ethical coffee company that donates profits to charities tackling human trafficking. Find out his top tips for ethical entrepreneurship and also join Dan, Emma and Chris as they share why bad exam results aren’t the end of the world.

Ep 11 – The Journey to Blue Bear Coffee with Bryn Frere-Smith (pt 2)

Pete Greig

What’s the link between pigeons, protests and church? Find out as we hear from Pete Greig. The founder of the 24-7 Prayer movement shares some words of wisdom with us on why prayer is essential to justice. Join Dan, Kat and Chris as they listen in and also share their top lockdown streaming service.

What’s the link between pigeons, protests and church? Find out as we hear from Pete Greig. The founder of the 24-7 Prayer movement shares some words of wisdom with us on why prayer is essential to justice. Join Dan, Kat and Chris as they listen in and also share their top lockdown streaming service.

Ep 27 – No prayer, no justice with Pete Greig

René August

Imagine growing up in a world where you’re seen as sub-human because of your race. For René August, growing up in South Africa, this was her reality. Having seen the power of theology to both enslave and free people, the veteran of the anti-apartheid movement shares the importance of perspective, humility and working together towards justice. Join Dan, Kat and Chris as they listen in and also introduce a special new segment to the show…

Imagine growing up in a world where you’re seen as sub-human because of your race. For René August, growing up in South Africa, this was her reality. Having seen the power of theology to both enslave and free people, the veteran of the anti-apartheid movement shares the importance of perspective, humility and working together towards justice. Join Dan, Kat and Chris as they listen in and also introduce a special new segment to the show…

Ep 25 – Finding justice in the midst of apartheid with René August

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