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Assalamu Alaikum and welcome to The Muslim Gamers Podcast, your go-to destination for insightful discussions at the intersection of gaming and Islamic values! Hosted by a passionate team of Muslim gamers, this podcast is your portal to a community where faith and gameplay come together. Join our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/muslimgamers Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@themuslimgamers9282
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In each episode I discuss around 100 pages from the works of American writers. Contact me at [email protected]
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Hosts Ben Brock Johnson and Amory Sivertson dig into the internet's vast and curious ecosystem of online communities to find untold histories, unsolved mysteries, and other jaw-dropping stories online and IRL.
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First, put your shovel down and listen to our monthly community podcast, Stop Digging! Only YOU can decide how to move through whatever pile of dirt your life or work struggles have put in your way. But we can help. Explore various pain-point topics with our nonprofit's podcast team that hosts engaging conversations with real people. We focus on three main community pillars: 1. Health & Relationships 2. Learning & Leadership 3. Organizations & Growth Each pillar aligns to our nonprofit’s ind ...
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Next 2 The Lamp - Ep. 187 Kyah Flom (Musician)
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1:09:14On this episode we have the amazingly powerful Kyah Flom. Kyah is a musician in my town who writes and performs her own music. Check her out and show her some love!
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On this week's Endless Thread, host Ben Brock Johnson and producer Grace Tatter bring us two stories about the power of livestreams – one from the Coldplay concert box seats, and another from a notorious rat corridor in Brooklyn, NYC. Show notes: What's the deal with "Astronomer" CEO and CPO affair? (Reddit) A Crown Heights Building's Rat Infestati…
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Thinking Outside the Dox: What 'consensual doxing' can teach us about internet privacy
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29:34Kristen Sotakoun (@notkahnjunior on TikTok) says she has always been 'the FBI of the friend group' – that person you can count on to dig up the juicy details on anyone's social media. It's a skillset that has earned her millions upon millions of views on TikTok in a series she has dubbed 'consensual doxing.' In her videos, Kristen completes challen…
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What does the thumbs-up emoji mean to you? Or the wilted rose? The meanings of emojis are limitless and can differ across social groups or generations. On this episode of Endless Thread, Ben and Amory discuss two stories about how certain emojis have taken on surprising meanings. Show notes: * Here’s why the Aerial Tramway Emoji is suddenly in ever…
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If you feel like it's been raining a lot on the weekends this summer, you're not alone. A couple months ago, we noticed a thread on r/boston asking why? So, we enlisted the help of one of our WBUR colleagues, Climate and Environment Corespondent Barbara Moran to clear things up once and for all. Show notes: Rain Every Weekend??? (Reddit) OMG, why i…
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This episode originally aired on July 12, 2024. It has been updated to more clearly represent communication with Kayleigh Grant about a conversation with Kristian Parton. When Endless Thread producer Grace Tatter heard a friend assert that she could ward off a shark because of TikTok, Grace was both concerned for her friend's safety, and curious. W…
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Next 2 The Lamp - Ep. 186 John Laux (Musician)
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1:15:19On this episode we talk to the very talented musician by the name of John Laux. John just released his album "All I Have Left" on all platfoms. Check this out and don't forget to show him some love!
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EP 19 - Switch 2 First Impressions + Microsoft and Sony's Next Move
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1:08:52In this episode, Mohammad and Nael share their early hands-on impressions of the newly released Nintendo Switch 2, discussing the performance, design, and overall experience after spending some time with the device. Faraj joins in with questions and reactions from the outside looking in. The crew also dives into a broader discussion about Microsoft…
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Scaling Success: NFL Athlete into Life Work Impact | S03 | 2025 | Episode 27
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1:06:58In this episode of Stop Digging! your hosts delve into the transferable skills from athletics to business with former NFL player Glenn Parker. Glenn shares insights into building habits, setting higher aspirations, and fostering team loyalty. He also discusses his transition from the NFL to broadcasting and family life, emphasizing the values of te…
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This week on Endless Thread, we're raiding our refrigerators and rating our favorite condiments with TikTok creator and author "Condiment Claire" Dinhut. We learn about the surprising history of some of our favorite flavor-enhancers, and Claire shares her secrets for using up the last bits of sauce in a jar and how she keeps her online presence app…
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In the hours leading up to Israel commencing its June missile strikes on Iran, X users were posting about pizza. Specifically, how pizza places around the United States Pentagon were experiencing an unusual spike in business. The Pentagon Pizza Index refers to a theory that dates back to the Cold War, suggesting that increased pizza orders around t…
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A picture's worth a thousand words, or in this case, a podcast episode. This week Ben and Amory bring two very different stories from Reddit about pictures on the internet. First – what legal rights do we have over our photos after posting them on Instagram? Then, Ben indoctrinates Amory to The Game. Show notes: Unauthorized use of my photo being d…
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EP 18 – Addiction, Gaming, and the Muslim Experience Special Guest: Amin Momand (Lamps of Light)
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1:00:31In this meaningful episode, hosts Faraj and the crew are joined by Amin Momand, an Associate Therapist with Lamps of Light—a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Southern California that empowers individuals, families, and communities by addressing behavioral and chemical addictions through education, culturally relevant counseling, an…
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Next 2 The Lamp - Ep. 185 Anne Mason (Creative Consultant)
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1:22:51On this episode we have Anne Mason. Local Laramie sweetheart. She is a creatice consultant for theatrics around Wyoming and surrounding areas. She is an amazing guest and we discuss her life, her creative outlook and many other things. Tune in and don't forget to show us some love!
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Jeffrey Ngo is from Hong Kong. He used to talk about politics all of the time with his friends in group chats and on social media, from casually sending memes, to planning protests. What happens to online speech when you're unsure how much the government is monitoring your speech, and what the repercussions will be if they don't like it? Show notes…
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Men's fashion might seem like a niche topic. But people of all genders and sartorial sensibilities follow Derek Guy on X for his clothing takes... even if they're not quite sure how they found his page. Endless Thread talks to Derek about how he weaves together humor, history, cultural criticism, and political commentary to make fashion feel releva…
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Global Gaps in Dynamic Leadership Training | S03 | 2025 | Episode 26
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1:00:17In this episode of the Stop Digging podcast, the focus is on global leadership with special guest, comedian and board member Chris Knierim, who shares his insights on the importance of effective leadership. The discussion covers the significant impact of proper leadership training, the difference between good and great leaders, and personal stories…
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EP 17 – Special Guest: Mohammad Oubeid (@mobeastgaming)
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1:15:26In this episode, hosts Faraj and Laughing Man are joined by Mohammad Oubeid, better known as Mobeast Gaming, a content creator who shares clean, engaging gaming clips across Instagram and YouTube. We talk about his background, what inspired him to get into content creation, and how he balances gaming with his personal values. The crew also dives in…
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'Tis the season to show some skin! Perhaps some tattoo-adorned skin? In this week's episode, Ben tells Amory about the r/tattoos community's reaction to a man whose friends made him self-conscious about his flowery tattoo. Amory tells Ben about the science behind why tattoos stay put on our bodies, which has only recently come to be understood.…
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Next 2 The Lamp - Ep. 184 Zander Rodriguez (Musician)
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1:29:05On this episode we have the traveling musician Zander Rodriguiez. He stopped in Laramie long enough to do an interview with me. We discuss music, his life, heart break, and many many other subjects. tune in to this episode and don't forget to go to all of his channels.
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Group Chats: The Dark Matter of American Politics
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26:42The thing about social media when it was created was that it was public. Ideas shared were debated for all to see. Today much of that is happening behind closed doors—in group chats. Ben Smith, editor-in-chief of the media outlet Semafor and co-host of the podcast Mixed Signals, speaks with Endless Thread about the elite group chats on Signal and W…
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The bots are here to stay, and they're everywhere. The trouble is, learning how to spot them. On this week's episode of Endless Thread, Ben and Amory discuss two stories from Reddit about undercover bots. First — is there such a thing as an easy tell for identifying bots? Second, what happens when internet users accept bots as fellow humans, only t…
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Encore: The internet's fight over dinosaur emoji
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28:49A few years ago, we brought you the story of how dinosaur emoji had entered the debate about trans rights. We were reminded of this episode recently when a White House memorandum lambasted NPR for spreading "radical, woke propaganda" and linked to our story as an example. After the memo, President Trump signed an executive order to stop federal fun…
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EP 16 - Soulslikes, Kingdoms, and Card Tricks
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55:07In Episode 16 of The Muslim Gamers Podcast, hosts Faraj, Abdul, Nael, and Laughing Man are back with a fresh round of gaming talk — from what we’ve been playing lately to what’s been happening across the industry. 🎮 Faraj shares his experience testing out the new virtual card system on the Nintendo Switch. ⚔️ Laughing Man dives back into the world …
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Business Storytelling that Bends Your Destiny | S03 | 2025 | Episode 25
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1:00:35In this episode, host Susan interviews Dr. Danny Brassel, a renowned speaker, trainer, and coach, known as the 'Jim Carrey with a PhD.' They discuss the importance of storytelling in personal and professional growth, share insights on public speaking, and highlight how coaching can transform lives. Dr. Brassel also offers a free resource, the 'Free…
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It's rant season. Or is it? When is it *not* rant season? In this week's episode of Endless Thread, Ben and Amory discuss two very different, very viral, rants from Reddit. One is about how the current design trends in our public and private spaces are hard on the ears. Another discusses how escape room adventures can bring out the worst in people.…
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Next 2 The Lamp - Ep. 183 Sage Greisen (Musician)
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45:56We have the great and powerful Sage Greisen on the show this time to discuss his life and how he got into music. Check it out ande don't forget to go to our youtube channel and sign up!
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At any given time, 110 people can tell you exactly where James Tatter is. Every single iPhone user has the Find My app on their phone, which allows them to share their location with friends and family. Increasingly, for young people like James, it's becoming also a form of social media. Endless Thread producer (and James's sister) Grace Tatter want…
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In this more reflective episode of The Muslim Gamers Podcast, hosts Faraj, Abdul, and Nael finally take a moment to have the conversation they’ve been putting off — sharing their personal thoughts and experiences from the month of Ramadan. We talk about the spiritual highs and challenges, how our routines (and even our gaming habits) shifted during…
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Introducing NHPR's "The Final Days of Sgt. Tibbs"
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17:28Endless Thread is thrilled to introduce you to a new podcast from our friends at NHPR’s Document team. That’s the team behind other great narrative shows like Bear Brook and The 13th Step. For the past six months, NHPR reporter Todd Bookman has been spending a lot of time thinking about… a cat. This cat’s name is Sergeant Tibbs – he’s 19. Tibbs goe…
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Next 2 The Lamp - Ep. 182 Pat Golden (Musician)
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1:16:10On this episode we have the one and only Pat Golden! Pat is an amazing muscician in town that plays acoustic outlaw country. We discuss his upbringing, how he got into music and life in general. Check it out and show him some love!
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There's a conspiracy theory on Reddit right now suggesting that Reddit is using aggressive tools to hide posts praising or supporting Luigi Mangione's alleged execution-style killing of the CEO of United Healthcare, Brian Thompson. Endless Thread looks at what is going on with Luigi memes on this platform: the Nintendo character memes… and the othe…
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EP 14 - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the Nintendo Switch 2
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1:03:01We’re back with our first episode after Ramadan—and we want to start off by saying Eid Mubarak to all our listeners! May Allah accept your fasts, prayers, and duas, Ameen.In Episode 14 of The Muslim Gamers Podcast, hosts Faraj, Nael, Abdul, and Laughing Man sit down to unpack the good, the bad, and the downright questionable about the recently reve…
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Introducing Levittown, new podcast from Kaleidescope and Bloomberg
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30:32Have you ever been deepfaked? Or maybe this is just a new fear – that photos of you end up online that are you – but not really you? What would you do? For an increasing number of people – especially women – this is becoming a reality. So much so that a recent bill in Congress called the “Take It Down” Act has found some incredibly rare bipartisan …
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Next 2 The Lamp - Ep. 181 Dr. Tom (Musician, Scientist)
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1:09:09On this episode we have the wonderful Dr. Tom. Dr. Tom is a local musician and scientist who keeps killing it in his field. We discuss music, his life, and his field of science! check it out and don't forget to show him some love!
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Toyota Hilux trucks - why are they popular online and in war zones?
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31:59In April of 2024, a group of aid workers were killed by Israeli Defense Forces while bringing food to Central Gaza. The IDF had alleged that its military analysts had identified a gunman on top of one of the trucks carrying supplies, suggesting it was a military vehicle, not an aid vehicle. In the online debate following the event, a familiar trope…
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How One Successful Serial Entrepreneur Broke out of Unhappiness | S03 | 2025 | Episode 24
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50:19In this episode of the Stop Digging Podcast, host Susan discusses the theme of Global Works and highlights issues of success and happiness in today's workforce. Joined by bestselling author and serial entrepreneur Betsy Pepine, the conversation delves into the metaphorical boxes that bind us and how to dismantle them for a more fulfilling life. Key…
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How to responsibly leak information to the press
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25:26Well, the messaging app Signal has been in the news recently, thanks to a snafu in which prominent federal defense officials mistakenly added The Atlantic's editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, to a group chat in which they discussed military strikes in Yemen. This whole situation reminds us of another conversation we've been having as a team about h…
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There are moments that define each of our lives. Some we can predict: graduations, marriages, births, death. Others? Not so much. And in the year 2025, sometimes, if the stars align just so, you may find that moment explode online. That's what happened to 23-year-old Adrián Simancas. Last month, he was paddling the Straight of Magellan, with his fa…
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Last week, we introduced you to the wildly popular, albeit controversial, streamer and self-declared socialist Hasan Piker — what he’s all about, how he’s delivering his message to millions of followers, and who he’s reaching and resonating with. When we talked to him in November, Hasan had a lot to say about the Democratic Party, about the streami…
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Every day, seven days a week, for eight hours or more, Hasan Piker is live on the video game streaming platform Twitch. This is where he shares his political commentary with a dedicated community of viewers — many of whom fall into a particularly sought-after electoral demographic: young men. One of the dominant theories about the re-election of Pr…
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"Should I be joking at a time like this?" That's the question then 33-year-old Brooke Eby asked herself when she uploaded her first piece of TikTok comedy in 2022, about being diagnosed with a terminal illness. Brooke's since built an audience of hundreds of thousands of people who are rooting for, and laughing with, her. Sometimes it gets weird. B…
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How To Use Conversational Intelligence to Create a Non-Toxic Culture | S03 | 2025 | Episode 23
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52:34In this episode of the Stop Digging Podcast, host Susan discusses global toxic work environments and the impact on mental health with guest Maria Escobar Borden, president of the Creating We Institute. They delve into Conversational Intelligence (CIQ), a methodology based on neuroscience, that transforms workplace conversations and relationships to…
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Everybody get up, it's time to slam now! Yes, this episode is about the 1996 movie "Space Jam," starring NBA legend Michael Jordan and the Looney Tunes. Rather, it's about the website for "Space Jam," which is still up and functioning nearly 30 years later. Amory and Ben talk to the hilarious team behind this digital artifact and hear the unlikely …
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EP 13 - ARPG Rabbit Holes, Doom Marathons, & Nvidia’s “Paper” Launch
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1:04:46Assalaamu Alaikum and welcome to Episode 13 of The Muslim Gamers Podcast! This week, hosts Faraj, Nael, and Laughing Man catch up on the games they’ve been playing and dive into the latest gaming news. 🎮 What We’ve Been Playing: Laughing Man takes on the entire Doom series and revisits the Ace Attorney Investigations games. Nael sticks to tradition…
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Introducing On Point: The Internet Archive is in danger
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31:17We’re coming to you with a special offering today. It’s an episode about the internet… from our friends just a few cubicles over here at WBUR: On Point. Hosted by Meghna Chakrabarti, On Point is a unique, curiosity-driven combination of original reporting, newsmaker interviews, first-person stories, and in-depth analysis, making the world more inte…
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Wanda Brewer was grieving. After losing her brother, she found comfort in an unexpected place: a soap-opera-esque story on Instagram told in 60-second increments. The story? A mafia boss torn between power, family and love. Wanda’s not alone. Millions are bingeing these bite-sized, ultra-dramatic vertical shorts, where sexy werewolves, ruthless bil…
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In 2022, people around the world freaked out at the advent of ChatGPT, OpenAI's chatbot. In under three years, artificial intelligence has been incorporated almost everywhere in our online lives. But training the large language models, or LLMs, that power these AI assistants is hugely expensive. Or is it? Last month, a Chinese startup called DeepSe…
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Sometimes, after a long day speaking English, former WBUR podcast fellow Cici Yu just wants to zone out and spend time on the internet where everyone is speaking her native language, Chinese. Her app of choice? Xiaohongshu, or RedNote. So, when Cici logged on recently to find a feed filled with English-speaking Americans, she was surprised. Show no…
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Discussing Challenges & Unique Opportunities in the Navajo Nation | S03 | 2025 | Episode 22
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59:25In this episode of the Stop Digging podcast, host Susan and guest Chuck Harper from the organization Across Nations discuss the impacts and challenges faced by Navajo and other Indigenous communities. They explore the work of non-profits, focusing on faith-based initiatives, gap year programs for youth, and small business incubators to foster entre…
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