Together Podcast | A conversation about faith, justice and how to change the world

Final year at uni is normally full of deadlines and applications for grad jobs. But for Caragh Bennet, she spent her final year building an HQ in another country! She tells us the story behind Zena Launchpad – the social enterprise equipping women in rural Uganda to start their own businesses and see their communities flourish. Join Dan, Emma and Chris as they listen and also discuss Pretty Little Thing’s Black Friday sales, cuts to the UK aid budget and much more.

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Whether it’s surviving the early days of Houseparty, ranting about lockdown life or simply scrolling for memes, many of us have spent a lot of time online this year. But how can we use our own platforms to make the world a better place? We spoke to YouTuber and podcaster, Hope Olivia about just that. Join Dan, Emma and Chris as they listen in and discuss Marcus Rashford’s latest book campaign.

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In 2020, the word ‘influencer’ tends to conjure up images of TikTokers rushing to perform the latest dance craze in lockdown. But that’s not what we’re talking about on this episode! Instead we hear from church planter and international 24-7 prayer leader, Mike Andrea, who shares what it takes to make a difference in the world today. Join Dan and Chris as they listen in and also share their thoughts on the US elections.

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How many seventeen year olds do you know who care for the climate, advocate for mental health and have gone head-to-head with a White Walker? Well we spoke to the only one we know – Bella Ramsey! The Game of Thrones star caught us up on her acting career so far and how faith and justice have stayed intertwined throughout. Join Dan, Emma and Chris as they listen in and share a prayer for the current situation in Nigeria.

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If Harriet Tubman made afrobeat music, what would it sound like? Well we spoke to Junior Garr, the singer-songwriter reimagining old negro spirituals in modern music. He chatted to us about his love for being an activist through music and celebrating Black History Month. Join Dan, Emma and Chris as they listen in and share their thoughts on justice and creativity.

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Do you know where your clothes come from? In a year where #boycottboohoo was trending, it’s no secret that fast fashion is a huge problem. So we spoke to the founder of Know The Origin, Charlotte Instone, to find out what it takes to make a sustainable alternative. Join Dan, Emma and Chris as they listen in and also react to the latest social distancing restrictions.

What do you do when you have a burning passion for people, medicine, the environment and Jesus? Well if you’re Natalie, you just pursue them all! We caught up with the Zero Waste Doc to talk about environmentalism and much more. Join Dan and Chris as they listen in and welcome back Emma to the podcast.

With the recent results fiasco and remote learning on the cards, many students are considering a gap year. So we spoke to University of Sussex student, Rachel Holland, to find out what she got up to on hers. Join Dan, Kat and Chris as they discuss how to make the most of your gap year and also say goodbye to Kat in her last episode and last edition of Kat’s questions!

Are you a burpees in the morning person or more of an evening run person? Or maybe like us, you’re more of a snacking during Netflix person! For Ben and Felicity, the founders of TotalFit Brighton, fitness isn’t just about staying physically in shape, but also about justice and community. Join Dan, Kat and Chris as they build up a sweat, talking all things fitness and justice.

Worshipping God is something most of us reserve for a Sunday service. But for Helen Berhane, it ended up costing her freedom. Join Dan, Emma and Chris as they listen to her incredible story of surviving imprisonment for her faith.