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Do you want to change the world? Start at the Intersection of Brokenness. What broken thing in the world breaks God’s heart and breaks yours? Answer that and you may just find your calling. The question is: are you willing to move from feeling to doing? Listen to the story of an Oregon schoolteacher who moved across the world because she saw the impact of human trafficking and knew it could no longer be someone else’s problem. You will be reminded that the world is not changed by extraordinary people, but by ordinary people who refuse to do nothing about the brokenness they see.

Connect with Joy Reyes online: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newhope.girls/
                    https://www.instagram.com/joy_m_reyes/
Website: https://newhopegirls.com/

Season 2 is sponsored by Lifesong for Orphans:
"Helping Orphans Become Leaders": At Lifesong for Orphans, we believe God gives each child talents and skills to help lead the next generation.​​​​​​ Learn more at https://lifesong.org/adoption

Transform your community's approach to adoption and foster care with our conversation guides. Designed for small groups, church ministries, or individual study, these resources provide a framework for meaningful discussions about supporting vulnerable families.

Link to Guides: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1A-UlKrNWHB9zWA2l1Ht_JNIU1ywn7B3t

Remember that compelling story of that extraordinary bible character who chased comfort and lived a drama-free life of wealth and ease? Of course not!!! Because the best stories always involve people who say a risky and scary yes, only to find themselves caught up in an extraordinary adventure with God….full of messy drama and unspeakable delight. Listen to the incredible story of the Askvigs, whose overwhelming yesses have flung them into an adventure with God you will need to hear to believe. And even then, it may sound like a little too close to fiction. More than being inspired, consider what your next yes might be.

Connect with the Askvigs on Instagram: @askvigsadopt

Season 2 is sponsored by Lifesong for Orphans:

Money Should Never Be The Reason A Child Doesn’t Have A Family. Find help for your adoption and engage your church in God’s call to care for the fatherless at lifesong.org/adoption.

Transform your community's approach to adoption and foster care with our conversation guides. Designed for small groups, church ministries, or individual study, these resources provide a framework for meaningful discussions about supporting vulnerable families.

Link to Guides: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1A-UlKrNWHB9zWA2l1Ht_JNIU1ywn7B3t

Why would God allow their dream of a big, happy family to be painfully interrupted by unexplained infertility, bonding struggles, and a near-death experience? Listen to this powerful story of God using broken paths to lead to His best plans. Consider the questions provided personally or with others. 

Wes and Kasey Mathew: https://www.facebook.com/kasey.wes/

Season 2 is sponsored by Lifesong:

Money Should Never Be The Reason A Child Doesn’t Have A Family. Find help for your adoption and engage your church in God’s call to care for the fatherless at lifesong.org/adoption.

Transform your community's approach to adoption and foster care with our conversation guides. Designed for small groups, church ministries, or individual study, these resources provide a framework for meaningful discussions about supporting vulnerable families.

Link to Guides: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1A-UlKrNWHB9zWA2l1Ht_JNIU1ywn7B3t

Superheroes. Huh. They're just ordinary people who chose to use something they had to do something they didn't have to to help someone hurting in their world. Welcome to the Kondo Speaks podcast and welcome to Life Stories powered by Lifesong. I cannot wait to introduce you to ordinary people just like you who are making an extraordinary difference in the stories of hurting people. Not because they feel special, but because they were willing to do something. Are you? Well, brace yourself. Things are about to get raw. They are about to get real. You will laugh and you will cry. But I know one thing for sure. You'll be glad you listened. Enjoy the season!

Transform your community's approach to adoption and foster care with our conversation guides. Designed for small groups, church ministries, or individual study, these resources provide a framework for meaningful discussions about supporting vulnerable families.

Link to Guides: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1A-UlKrNWHB9zWA2l1Ht_JNIU1ywn7B3t

What does life look like after the ball stops? It's a part of every athlete's journey but one we rarely discuss. Join us as we discuss Les Thomas Sr's journey with his son as a collegiate basketball player and his discovery of how God gives GIFTS, not a gift.

As our anticipation grows for the Paris Olympic Games, we are thrilled to chat with three--time US Olympic gold medalist, Leah Amico. What does it take to not only win gold, but to live The Gold Standard? 

To be a basketball pro, make sure you go to the Peach Jam, play for a massive D-1 program, get an agent, and then hope an NBA team takes notice. UNLESS, you are this week’s KondoSpeaks guest. Listen in on Kyle Mangas's incredibly unconventional journey from an NAIA school to the NBA’s Indiana Pacers’ extension squad. What a reminder that in God’s hands, you are never an underdog.

Identity. How do you define yours, and where do you look when everything you know is turned upside down? In this week's episode, Crystal Thomas shares how she has learned to view identity in the ups and downs of professional soccer. Join us as we listen in and learn from Crystal.

In this episode Kondo Simfukwe and Chris Singleton discuss the importance of forgiveness and unity. They talk about Chris' struggles after the loss of his mom, how he overcame them, and the way he's using his experiences to bring real change to the next generation.

Can you believe it? Season 1 is finally here!! You will not want to miss a moment as Kondo chats with guests from the collegiate, professional and Olympic sports arenas. Together, they will explore the real and raw aspects of dealing with loss, fear, disappointment, success and ultimately identity. 

So whether you are an athlete, a parent, a coach or simply someone wanting to better navigate pressure, expectation, mental toughness, purpose, or identity - this is the conversation for you. Tune in each week to hear practical and refreshing perspective from Kondo and his guests.