Simply127

In Episode 21, Sara Beth interviews Tony Merida, Pastor for Preaching and Vision at Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, NC. He is also a seminary professor and author who has taught and written a great deal on the idea of developing a theology of justice. 

Tony shares his story of adoption, how Christians are uniquely positioned to care for the vulnerable and biblical justice versus social justice. Sara Beth and Tony also discuss short term missions, the importance of working with organizations that partner with local leaders, and where to start on your journey to care for the orphan, widow and vulnerable.

Sara Beth wraps up season one of the podcast by sharing two of the most downloaded episodes and giving updates on 127 Worldwide and their partner ministries. 

Andee Hart founded Hart Design Co. to help fund domestic and international adoptions. Listen how God is teaching her through her community and her church to authentically live out James 1:27 through using her passions and talents.

Ann Maura Hinton joined the staff of Lifeline in August 2017. She brings with her over 25 years of teaching experience in a variety of different settings and with a variety of different disabilities. She loves to learn and is constantly looking for new ways to help build a bridge from frustration to hope alongside families in need. She is a certified Cognitive Developmental Therapist and has earned her master’s and undergraduate degree in Special Education. Ann Maura is a wife and mom of three, and she loves spending time with her family. In her free time, she loves anything outside -- running, cycling, hiking, and swimming. Listen as she and Sara Beth discuss how attachment and cognitive development impact domestic and global orphan care.

Sara Beth and Cindy have a candid conversation about empowering locals who are ministering to children coming from difficult situations. Learn about Rivercross, collaboration among ministry leaders, and training caretakers to deal with the effects of trauma.

Listen to Jeremy Wixson share his twenty-year journey to combine his love for ministry and aquaponics. In a way that only God could do, Jeremy is now using his love to teach and equip to help people in vulnerable communities learn how to grow fish and vegetables in the most optimal way! You will be challenged to evaluate the passions that God has given to you and how you can use them in ministry.  

Jacki King is a Jesus follower, Bible teacher, and taco addict. She has a passion for seeing women fall in love with Jesus and His Word while challenging them to be on mission in their homes, work places, and communities. Jacki is a native Texan who now lives in Conway,AR with her husband Josh, who is the Lead Pastor of Second Baptist Conway, along with their 3 boys. Jacki holds a BA in Biblical Studies and Women’s Ministry from Criswell College in Dallas, TX and is currently pursuing her Master’s Degree in Theology at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. 

God has given today's guest Alison and her husband, Stephen, an amazing story of redemption through adoption. Listen as she shares her heart for Uganda, older children who need a forever home, and keeping biological families together if at all possible. Listen to what happened when this family just kept saying yes after yes as God introduced new opportunities!

We are excited to launch our first monologue episode!! Listen in as Sara Beth shares some of her thoughts on Covid-19 and emergency relief aid. She offers a tool to help you filter and find healthy places for you to invest your finances during a crisis. Check out our show notes at https://www.127worldwide.org/Simply127.

You are not hearing many conversations as candid as this one. We ask some hard questions about egocentric Americans, cultural differences, and why it is worth it to continue to collaborate together. Share this with friends who work in diverse communities or who would benefit from listening to this conversation.