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A Podcast by OurCalling—the goal is to be a learner. What can we learn about serving those experiencing homelessness? Even though we have years of experience, can we step back, take a fresh look, and rethink everything we know? OurCalling is a Christian nonprofit (501 c3) serving the homeless community throughout Dallas County in Texas. Our team helps people get to know Jesus and get off the streets every day. Last year, we helped individuals exit homelessness over 1,300 times. We have a fac ...
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Luminous Beings Are We presented by Brad Ruggles
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26:25Lead Teacher Brad Ruggles is back to teach this week in our series Sacred Earth with the topic Luminous Beings Are We.By C3 Spiritual Community
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Acknowledging the Land–Connection vs. Disconnection presented by Rob Larson
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30:13Guest Teacher Rob Larson makes his first visit to C3 to participate in our series Sacred Earth with a teaching about Acknowledging the Land–Connection vs. Disconnection.By C3 Spiritual Community
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Holy Smokes – The Plants that Heal Us presented by Brad Ruggles
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23:31Last Sunday we started a new series, Sacred Earth: Reconnecting with the wisdom of nature and our place within it. Brad’s first talk was Holy Ground, which will we will build on as the series progresses. This week the topic is Holy Smokes – The Plants that Heal Us.By C3 Spiritual Community
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Lead Teacher Brad Ruggles begins Sacred Earth, a new series exploring the deep, often forgotten relationship between ourselves and the living world around us. Rather than focusing on what’s broken, we’ll begin by reconnecting—with the Earth, and with the ground beneath our feet.By C3 Spiritual Community
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The Gaia Hypothesis presented by Brad Ruggles
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24:01Lead Teacher Brad Ruggles decided to extend Your Wild and Precious Life: Celebrating the Wisdom of the Feminine, to teach about The Gaia Hypothesis.By C3 Spiritual Community
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In the Beginning, She presented by Brad Ruggles
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29:53Lead Teacher Brad Ruggles returns to round out our series Your Wild and Precious Life: Celebrating the Wisdom of the Feminine. His title is In the Beginning, She.By C3 Spiritual Community
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Can the Feminine Save Us? presented by Tabitha Blanski
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25:16Tabitha Blanski returns as Guest Teacher this Sunday with her contribution to Your Wild and Precious Life: Celebrating the Wisdom of the Feminine. She asks Can the Feminine Save Us?By C3 Spiritual Community
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The Relationship Between a Nonprofit and a Church Partner-ft. Zac Whitley
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50:56In this episode, Pastor Wayne Walker, CEO of OurCalling, interviews Zac Whitley, the Director of City Engagement at Watermark Community Church. They delve into the church's strategic approach to engaging with local nonprofits in sectors such as education, incarceration, poverty alleviation, and homelessness. Whitley shares insights on creating effe…
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Feeding Souls and Bodies: Street Church with the homeless-ft. Soul Church Leon Birdd
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39:41In this episode, Pastor Wayne Walker, CEO of OurCalling interviews Leon Byrd, who shares his transformative journey from construction work to a life dedicated to faith and serving the needy. Byrd details his personal conversion and ongoing battle with old habits, his commitment to helping the homeless inspired by impactful encounters, and the evolu…
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From Streets to Stability: The Critical Role of Expanded Shelter Services-ft. Dr. David Woody
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44:08In this episode, Pastor Wayne Walker, CEO of OurCalling, interviews Dr. David Woody, who has significantly impacted The Bridge as its President and CEO, steering its evolution through challenging times, particularly post-pandemic. They delve into the role of The Bridge as a critical low barrier shelter offering comprehensive services and facing a c…
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Bridging Technology and Faith: AI Innovations for Supporting the Homeless
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42:37In this episode, Pastor Wayne Walker, CEO of OurCalling interviews Chase Cappo about leveraging technology and AI to enhance solutions for the homeless and spiritual engagement. They delve into the innovative Bible Chat app, a generative AI tool designed to interact in the diction of Jesus, and discuss both the benefits and the ethical concerns of …
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Breaking the Cycle: How Unconditional Support Fuels Long-term Recovery from Homelessness and Addiction.
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48:22In this episode, Pastor Wayne Walker, CEO of OurCalling interviews Obi Bussey, who discusses his journey from addiction and homelessness to becoming the executive director at the Gatehouse and later working with the Adult Rehabilitation Ministry (ARM). Obi shares his personal struggles with addiction, his multiple recoveries, and how his faith play…
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Unveiling the Roots of Racial Disparities in Homelessness: A Call to Action-Part 2
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39:49In this episode, Pastor Wayne Walker, CEO of OurCalling, interviews Rodney Lara, Ed Johnson, and Tori Thompson on crucial social issues. They delve into the complexities of homelessness and race in community settings, examining the disproportionate impact on black, particularly older men, and discussing the role of systemic issues, personal choices…
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Unveiling the Roots of Racial Disparities in Homelessness: A Call to Action-Part 1
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43:30In this episode, Pastor Wayne Walker, CEO of OurCalling, interviews Rodney Lara, Ed Johnson, and Tori Thompson on crucial social issues. They delve into the complexities of homelessness and race in community settings, examining the disproportionate impact on black, particularly older men, and discussing the role of systemic issues, personal choices…
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Preventing Burnout in Ministry: The Critical Role of Counseling for Spiritual Leaders-ft Lee Jaggers
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45:23In this episode, Pastor Wayne Walker, CEO of OurCalling, interviews Lee Jaggers, who shares his journey and insights on the complex emotional and spiritual challenges faced by those in ministry. Lee highlights the importance of counseling for ministry leaders, who often neglect their mental health to maintain an appearance of strength and spiritual…
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From Career Shifts to a Life-Changing Mission: Pioneering OurCalling Part 2-ft Carolyn Walker
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50:58In this episode, Pastor Wayne Walker, CEO of OurCalling, interviews Carolyn(wife and co-founder), the Chief People Officer, who plays a crucial role in managing staff, volunteers, and certain IT functions within the organization. They delve into the mission of leading individuals to Christ and aiding them in transitioning from life on the streets i…
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From Career Shifts to a Life-Changing Mission: Pioneering OurCalling Part 1-ft Carolyn Walker
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39:22In this episode, Pastor Wayne Walker, CEO of OurCalling, interviews Carolyn Walker(wife and co-founder) as they delve into the compelling story behind founding OurCalling, a mission borne out of a clear directive from God to serve the homeless in Dallas. Together, they discuss the initial gaps in spiritual care outside of shelters and how personal …
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"Breaking the Cycle: 24 Hour Club's Unique Approach To Helping Homeless Addicts Recover "ft-Marsha Williamson & Tim Grigsby
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43:22In this episode, Pastor Wayne Walker, CEO of OurCalling, interviews Marsha and Tim about the transformative impact of the Dallas 24 Hour Club. Initially a consulting role that eventually led Marsha to step up as CEO, she discusses the operational challenges and improvements, including the significant facility upgrade in 2018 that bolstered program …
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"Beyond Meals: Discover the Deep Spiritual Impact of Soup Mobile's Mission"-ft. David Timothy
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47:57In this episode, Pastor Wayne Walker, CEO of OurCalling, interviews David Timothy, also known as 'Soup Man', founder of Soup Mobile, a mobile soup kitchen in Dallas. They delve into the origins and evolution of Soup Mobile, which began over 20 years ago and remains dedicated to feeding and nurturing the homeless with sustenance and love, under the …
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Church Doors Open: Navigating Homelessness with Compassion-ft. Zac Whitley, Brandon Wallace,TJ Detwiler
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46:24In today's episode of "Church Doors Open," we're delving into a crucial conversation about how churches should approach and support individuals experiencing homelessness. Join us as we explore the dos and don'ts when someone in need walks through those doors. We'll discuss real-life scenarios, share insights from professionals working in the field,…
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Unlocking Success: How Strategic Leadership Transforms Homeless Services | An Expert's Roadmap - Wayne with Nick Kennedy
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47:34Join Wayne and executive coach Nick Kennedy as they delve into the intersection of entrepreneurship and ministry. Discover how embracing entrepreneurial principles can revolutionize your approach to leadership, strategy, and service in the context of ministry. Explore timeless truths and practical insights that empower you to lead with clarity, pur…
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"From Despair to Hope: How Faith Transforms Lives and Communities" -ft John Elmore
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43:02While serving those experiencing homelessness, we will serve many individuals who struggle with addiction. Today, Wayne will be interviewing his long-time friend, Pastor John Elmore. What can you say to an addict to encourage them to seek help and recovery? At the time of recording, John Elmore was a teaching pastor at Watermark Church (http://www.…
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"The Hidden Struggles of Inclement Weather Shelters for the Homeless"-ft. Daniel Roby
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43:57Creating an emergency inclement weather shelter with Daniel Roby, CEO of Austin Street Center. For about seven years, OurCalling has been helping with creating emergency space during inclement weather events. OurCalling is not a shelter, but we opened our doors overnight when the weather dropped below freezing in Dallas. We have recently partnered …
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The goal of this podcast is to be a learner. For over 20 years, I have been serving those experiencing homelessness in Dallas, TX. However I’m convinced that I’m not an expert, I have so much to learn. This podcast is an exploration, a quest to learn more, and find out what’s working and why. We must find better ways to do this, we must learn from …
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This week’s Gathering brings our third Guest Teacher for October, Foster aka AutoPilot, who is one of the co-founders and a teaching artist with The Diatribe, one of Grand Rapids’ premier arts and culture non-profit organizations. He is a professional orator whose work is infused with joy and humor.By C3 Spiritual Community
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This is the last week of our series Meaning Matters: 12 Words/12 Months, and we’re pleased welcome Fable the Poet (Marcel Price) once again as our Guest Teacher as he discusses What is Sacred.By C3 Spiritual Community
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Kent Dobson is back this week with his second teaching about Silence in the series Meaning Matters: 12 Words/12 Months.By C3 Spiritual Community
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