Are all global justice issues created equal or are certain causes worth more of our attention and funding? Is it possible to get more bang for our buck by prioritizing certain geographic areas when it comes to missions and economic development? Joining the show today is JD Bauman of Christians for Impact. He is the co-author of the new book "All the Lives You Can Change" which explores how Christian principles intersect with the modern movement of effective altruism and global impact. In this episode, JD shares insights on prioritizing charitable efforts, the importance of data-driven giving, and pursuing a life of maximum global impact.

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Resources and Links from the Show

All the Lives You Can Change by Bauman, Roser and Zhang (Amazon)

Christians for Impact Online

GiveWell

The Life You Can Save by Peter Singer

80,000 Hours ITN Framework

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Conversation Notes (AI Generated)

• (01:22) – JD's background and the role of faith in his work
• (02:38) – Effective altruism and evidence-based good deeds
• (03:23) – JD's missions family and background
• (04:36) – Connecting faith, service, and career impact
• (08:11) – Insights into Christian impact and career advising
• (11:51) – Funding effective global health interventions
• (18:03) – Examples of cost-effectiveness in charitable work
• (23:52) – Reframing local giving and global giving
• (28:43) – Using the ITN framework for impactful careers
• (48:07) – Top global causes to prioritize through effective altruism
• (50:45) – The connection between creation care, a plant-based diet and animal welfare
• (52:21) – AI risks and opportunities for advocacy
• (56:29) – The radical opportunity when Christians donate 10%

Theme music Kirk Osamayo. Free Music Archive, CC BY License