A World of Difference
Explore leadership and culture through authentic global conversations across industries and across the world
A World of Difference
Explore leadership and culture through authentic global conversations across industries and across the world
About A World of Difference
Explore leadership and culture through authentic global conversations across industries and across the world
A World of Difference: Leadership, Culture & Travel Podcast Welcome to A World of Difference, a top 3% global podcast where authentic leadership meets cross-cultural wisdom. Host Lori Adams-Brown, a strategic transformation executive and multilingual global leader, brings you real conversations with Silicon Valley business leaders, bestselling authors, nonprofit changemakers, historians, academics, politicians, global C-suite executives, and thought leaders who are redefining what it means to lead with purpose.This isn't surface-level leadership content.
Why Join A World of Difference as a Guest
Global Leadership Exposure
You speak directly to internationally minded listeners who engage deeply with leadership, culture, and belonging themes drawn from episodes like Belonging and Our Story.
In-Depth Conversational Format
You join long-form, story-rich interviews that mirror the reflective tone of episodes unpacking identity, gaslighting, ethics, and historical context.
Credibility Through Expert Company
You appear alongside bestselling authors, academics, and C-suite leaders featured throughout the show's catalog, reinforcing your authority in leadership and culture.
Broad Podcast Platform Reach
Your episode distributes across major audio platforms, connecting your message with a global leadership and culture community.
Episode Angles & Guest Pitches
Leading Across Cultures
Show how your global insights equip leaders to navigate diverse teams.
Psychological Safety & Organizational Change
Share frameworks that help leaders build trust and reshape culture.
Belonging, Identity, and Inclusion
Explore how identity narratives influence leadership and workplace belonging.
Travel as Leadership Education
Translate your travel experiences into actionable leadership insights.
How You'd Contribute to the Show
Audience Takeaways
Your episode helps listeners lead with cultural intelligence, navigate organizational complexity, and apply actionable insights to real-world leadership challenges.
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The Ideal Guest
You're a strong fit if you work in leadership, HR, culture transformation, global business, social impact, or any field where cross-cultural intelligence shapes the way you lead.
Recent Episodes
Life Beyond Borders: Real Talk on Moving to Mexico, New Zealand, and More | Live from Move Abroad Con San Diego
A World of Difference • May 13, 2026
Your Body Knows Before Your Brain Does: Building Trust Through Somatic Leadership with Bradley McDevitt
A World of Difference • May 6, 2026
Tia Levings on The Self They Tried to Erase: Religious Trauma, Recovery, and Reclaiming Your Identity
A World of Difference • Apr 29, 2026
Stop Calling It Resistance: How Evidence-Based Listening Drives Real Organizational Change | Jeff Wetherhold
A World of Difference • Apr 22, 2026
Situational Awareness for the C-Suite: Recognizing Workplace Bullies Before They Hollow Out Your Organization with Lori Adams-Brown
A World of Difference • Apr 15, 2026
Ancient Queens & AI: What Egypt's Golden Era Teaches Us About Change Leadership Today with Christine Mikhail
A World of Difference • Apr 8, 2026
Stop Before You Get Stopped: The Case for Subtraction as Strategy with Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey
A World of Difference • Apr 1, 2026
Live at Transform 2026: The Science of Connection — How Optimistic Thinking Fights Burnout at Work with Daria Maneche
A World of Difference • Mar 25, 2026
How to Launch a Business While Navigating Career Transition (And Why I Named Mine After an Opera Word) with Lori Adams-Brown
A World of Difference • Mar 18, 2026
How to Succeed in a New Job Fast: 90-Day Onboarding, Stakeholder Mapping, Upskilling & AI with Dr. Shveta Miglani (Best of 2025)
A World of Difference • Mar 13, 2026
From Farm to Silicon Valley: How One Turkish Immigrant Turned Grief, Grit, and Education Into a Life Beyond Imagination with Nuray Krein Yilmaz
A World of Difference • Mar 12, 2026
Rebranding the Brain: Neurodiversity, Psychological Safety & the Future of Hiring with Dave Thompson
A World of Difference • Mar 4, 2026
Unlocking Hidden Brilliance: How Neurodivergent Talent Is Transforming the Tech Workplace with CEO Tara May
A World of Difference • Feb 25, 2026
The Telescope in the Room: What High-Performing Leaders Can't See About Their Own Career with Executive Coach Karen Kunkel Young
A World of Difference • Feb 18, 2026
Spanish-Speaking America in STEM: A First-Gen Immigrant Latina Leadership Story with Bay Area Entrepreneur Rebeca Lopez Valerio
A World of Difference • Feb 11, 2026
The Hidden Cost of Avoidance: Navigating Hard Conversations with Amy Brodsky
A World of Difference • Feb 4, 2026
Unpaid, Unseen, and Expected: How the Pastor’s Wife Role Replaced Women’s Ordination with Dr. Beth Allison Barr (Best of 2025)
A World of Difference • Jan 31, 2026
Permission to Feel It All: Gratitude, Resilience, and Authentic Leadership with Lori Adams-Brown (Best of 2025)
A World of Difference • Jan 21, 2026
How to Unlock Hidden Talent at Scale: Skills, Mobility & the Inside Gig with Dr. Edie Goldberg (Best of 2025)
A World of Difference • Jan 8, 2026
Books That Shaped 2025: Essential Reads for Difference Makers with Lori Adams-Brown
A World of Difference • Dec 31, 2025
Lori Adams-Brown on Kindness Is Its Own Strength When Leading, A Holiday Reflection
A World of Difference • Dec 17, 2025
Why Your Best Employees Are Operating from Survival Mode Without You Knowing with Elizabeth Vahey Smith
A World of Difference • Dec 10, 2025
From Peru to the Netherlands to Silicon Valley: Building Leaders Who Actually Get Culture with Maria Angela Calmet
A World of Difference • Dec 3, 2025
Lori Adams-Brown on The Thanksgiving Gratitude Practice That Changes How Authentic Leaders Handle Crisis and Community
A World of Difference • Nov 26, 2025
The Human Is The Loop Not Just In It When Leading in the AI Revolution with Allison Shapira
A World of Difference • Nov 19, 2025
Lori Adams-Brown on Values-Driven Leadership and Speaking Up in a Time of Capitulation
A World of Difference • Nov 12, 2025
Transforming Workplace Culture: Insights from Mita Mallick, Author of The Devil Emails at Midnight: Leadership Lessons from Bad Bosses
A World of Difference • Nov 6, 2025
Ways Awe and Wonder Can Transform Your Life: Lessons from Bestselling Author Laura Munson
A World of Difference • Oct 29, 2025
The Price of Nice: Why Comfort Keeps Us Stuck and Growing up in Guam with Amira Barger
A World of Difference • Oct 22, 2025
The True Cost of Attrition: Why Investing in Talent Development is Your Organization’s Competitive Edge with Lori Adams-Brown
A World of Difference • Oct 15, 2025
Unlocking Soul-Aligned Leadership: How Neuroscience and Mindfulness Are Redefining Success with Dr. Nona Djavid
A World of Difference • Oct 8, 2025
Leading the AI Revolution: Essential Strategies for Human-Centered, Ethical Leadership with Lori Adams-Brown
A World of Difference • Oct 1, 2025
From Fear-Based to Fearless: Practical Steps for Aligning Values and Leadership in Uncertain Times with Kristen Kavanaugh and Mike Randolph
A World of Difference • Sep 24, 2025
From Pipeline to Powerhouse: 5 Ways to Transform Succession Planning for Global, Distributed, High-Performing Teams with Lori Adams-Brown
A World of Difference • Sep 18, 2025
How to Spot Red Flags Before Accepting Your Next Role: Insider Interview Strategies with Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett
A World of Difference • Sep 10, 2025
Empowering Vulnerable Youth: A Conversation with Dr. Pamela Donnelly
A World of Difference • Sep 3, 2025
Dr. Holly Berkley Fletcher From Kenya to Washington DC: Lessons from Missionary Kids on History, Identity, and Evangelical America
A World of Difference • Aug 27, 2025
Unleashing Perceptive Leadership: 7 Hidden Strengths of Highly Sensitive and Neurodivergent Professionals with Rachel Radway
A World of Difference • Aug 20, 2025
90-Day Wins: Operationalizing Talent Management for Scalable, Aligned Leadership with Yvonne Jackson
A World of Difference • Aug 13, 2025
Five Years, 137,000 Listens: The Unexpected Ways Podcasting Builds Inclusive Global Communities
A World of Difference • Aug 10, 2025
From Burnout to Bold: How to Lead a Limitless Life Aligned with Your Values with Dr. Esther Zeledón (Re-release)
A World of Difference • Jul 30, 2025
Epstein Files and the CEO & CPO Scandal at the Coldplay Concert: The Integrity Imperative
A World of Difference • Jul 22, 2025
Elaine Lin Hering: The Surprising Reason Staying Silent Damages Careers (Re-release)
A World of Difference • Jul 16, 2025
Becoming a Trauma-Informed, Cross-Culturally Fluent Leader in Times of Crisis with Lori Adams-Brown
A World of Difference • Jul 9, 2025
Building Confidence and Resilience from the Inside Out with Stephanie Simpson
A World of Difference • Jul 2, 2025
Boldly Leading in the AI Age: Valuing People in the Age of Technology with Minette Norman
A World of Difference • Jun 25, 2025
Catherine Mattice on Strategies To Transform Toxic Work Environments From The Inside Out
A World of Difference • Jun 18, 2025
Turning Tribal Wisdom into Belonging: Lessons from WD-40 CEO Emeritus Garry Ridge
A World of Difference • Jun 11, 2025
STEM's Massive Talent Drain: An Insider's Wake-Up Call on Losing Women with Andrea Mohamed
A World of Difference • Jun 4, 2025
90,000 Hours to Make a Difference: Building Purpose-Driven Careers with Georgi Enthoven
A World of Difference • May 28, 2025
Uncovering the Hidden Path to the Boardroom: Strategies for Women with Dr. Keith D. Dorsey
A World of Difference • May 21, 2025
The Fuel of Anger to The Power of Love: Redefining Success on Your Own Terms with Samina Bari
A World of Difference • May 14, 2025
How to Turn Corporate Confusion into Clarity in Times of Crisis with Alejandra Ramírez
A World of Difference • May 7, 2025
The Courage to Challenge Norms: One CPO's Journey to Better Company Culture with Tamesa Rogers
A World of Difference • Apr 30, 2025
Lori Adams-Brown: Why Psychological Safety Drives Innovation and Results
A World of Difference • Apr 23, 2025
Lorraine K Lee: LinkedIn Top Voice and Stanford Instructor Shares Her Secrets to Unforgettable Presence and Career Success
A World of Difference • Apr 16, 2025
Redefining Success: How Culture Shapes Our Pursuit of Happiness with Lori Adams-Brown
A World of Difference • Apr 9, 2025
Leading with Heart: How to Build Trust and Make an Impact with LA Tribune's Karen Hall
A World of Difference • Apr 2, 2025
Lori Adams-Brown on Incivility at Work: 30% Face Workplace Bullies - How to Stop the Cycle and Thrive
A World of Difference • Mar 26, 2025
From Burnout to Breakthrough: A New Vision for Sustainable Leadership with CEO, April Díaz
A World of Difference • Mar 19, 2025
Lori Adams-Brown on Peace at What Price? Examining the Dark Side of Keeping Quiet
A World of Difference • Mar 12, 2025
Lori Adams-Brown on When Leaders Become Bullies: Lessons from the Oval Office Zelensky Ambush
A World of Difference • Mar 5, 2025
Dr. Beth Allison Barr on The Pastor's Wife and The High Cost of the Two-for-One Bargain
A World of Difference • Feb 26, 2025
Unlocking Career Growth: Insights from Global Talent Leader, Dr. Shveta Miglani
A World of Difference • Feb 19, 2025
Lori Adams-Brown on Unlocking Global Team Potential: 6 Keys to Cross-Cultural Leadership
A World of Difference • Feb 12, 2025
Tricia Montalvo Timm on Breaking Barriers: DEI, Silicon Valley and a Latina Leader's Journey to the Top
A World of Difference • Feb 5, 2025
Confronting Sexism in Church Leadership: Exposing Hidden Biases with Rev. Dr. Heather Matthews (Best of 2024)
A World of Difference • Jan 29, 2025
Escape The Severance Trap: Signs Of A Toxic Work Environment Live on LinkedIn and YouTube
A World of Difference • Jan 27, 2025
Dr. Chuck DeGroat on Healing the Inner Wounds: Finding Wholeness After Abuse (Best of 2024)
A World of Difference • Jan 22, 2025
Lori Adams-Brown on The 3 B's of Burnout Prevention: Body Awareness, Boundaries, and Being Cozy for Resilient Leaders (Bonus for Inauguration Day and MLK Day)
A World of Difference • Jan 16, 2025
Tia Levings on The Well-Trained Wife: Groomed for Submission, Desperate to Escape (Best of 2024)
A World of Difference • Jan 15, 2025
Lori Adams-Brown on Leading Through Complexity: Reflections and Lessons for Navigating a Polycrisis
A World of Difference • Jan 8, 2025
From Submissive Wife to Bold Truth-Teller: Michelle Moffitt on Breaking Free of Narcissistic Abuse
A World of Difference • Jan 1, 2025
Lori Adams-Brown: Christmas Episode and What's Coming in 2025
A World of Difference • Dec 24, 2024
Julie Castro Abrams: Disrupting the Status Quo, A Trailblazer Uplifting Women Leaders
A World of Difference • Dec 18, 2024
Recruiting Top Talent with Empathy: A Conversation with Executive Search Pro Kristen Revell
A World of Difference • Dec 11, 2024
Rethinking Talent Strategy: How to Find and Develop Your Next Leaders with Dr. Edie Goldberg
A World of Difference • Dec 4, 2024
Shira Yevin of Gritty In Pink: How One Female Punk Rocker Is Disrupting the System
A World of Difference • Nov 27, 2024
Dr. Gretchen Sisson: Exposing the Dark Side of Transnational Adoption Practices
A World of Difference • Nov 20, 2024
Mike Nellis Former Advisor to Kamala Harris: White Dudes for Harris's Impact on White Men in the 2024 Election
A World of Difference • Nov 11, 2024
Johnna Harris on Empathy on the Ballot: A Christian in Arizona Makes the Case for Kamala Harris
A World of Difference • Nov 6, 2024
Aimee Allison on Kamala Harris and Democracy: Women of Color at the Forefront with She the People
A World of Difference • Oct 30, 2024
The Nuances of Abortion: A Conversation on Voting for Justice and Women's Healthcare with Lori Adams-Brown
A World of Difference • Oct 23, 2024
When Family Isn't Safe: A Survivor's Journey from Childhood Sexual Abuse with Cindy Benezra
A World of Difference • Oct 16, 2024
Dr. Kristin Kobes Du Mez on Centering Survivors: The Vital Voices Behind For Our Daughters
A World of Difference • Oct 9, 2024
Neurodiverse Relationships: Navigating Unique Connections with Barbara Grant
A World of Difference • Oct 2, 2024
Women Preachers: Sparking Young Girls' Imagination for Diverse Ministry with Amy & Rob Dixon
A World of Difference • Sep 25, 2024
Dr. Jemar Tisby on The Spirit of Justice: Stories of Resilience and Resistance
A World of Difference • Sep 18, 2024
Dr. Chuck DeGroat on Healing What's WIthin: Finding Wholeness After Abuse
A World of Difference • Sep 11, 2024
Lori Adams-Brown on Preventing Workplace Bullying: The Power of Psychological Safety
A World of Difference • Sep 4, 2024
When Workplace Adversity Becomes Work Trauma: A Princeton Study with Karen Tay
A World of Difference • Aug 28, 2024
Spiritual Abuse: How the Injuries are Embodied with Karen Roudkovski
A World of Difference • Aug 21, 2024
Ministers of Propaganda: How the Religious Right Distorts Truth with Dr. Scott Coley
A World of Difference • Aug 14, 2024
From Political Insights to Personal Obstacles: An Immigrant's Journey of Purpose with Dr. Esther Zeledón
A World of Difference • Aug 7, 2024
Confronting Sexism in Church and Politics: Working Together with Rev. Dr. Heather Matthews
A World of Difference • Jul 31, 2024
Navigating Politics, Religion, and Justice: A Lawyer's Perspective with Robert Callahan
A World of Difference • Jul 24, 2024
Lisa Sharon Harper on The Struggle for Liberation: From Slave Ships to Freedom Roads
A World of Difference • Jul 17, 2024
From Small Town to Hollywood: An Adoptee Filmmaker's Journey with Patrick Thies
A World of Difference • Jul 10, 2024
Building Community: The Journey Behind Powwows.com with Paul Gowder
A World of Difference • Jul 3, 2024
Navigating Career Transitions with Coaching and Mindfulness with Kim Nicol
A World of Difference • Jun 26, 2024
Adoptee Centered Approaches: Walking with Those Impacted by Adoption with Cameron Lee Small
A World of Difference • Jun 19, 2024
From Tax Preparer to Award-Winning Food Writer: An American's Journey of Self-Discovery in France with Steve Hoffman
A World of Difference • Jun 12, 2024
Navigating Burnout Through Inner Work with Andrew Lang
A World of Difference • Jun 5, 2024
Christa Brown on Baptistland: Exposing Clergy Abuse and Institutional Betrayal in the SBC, Part 2
A World of Difference • May 29, 2024
Christa Brown on Baptistland: Exposing Abuse and Coverup in the Southern Baptist Convention, Part One
A World of Difference • May 22, 2024
Beyond Borders: How a Third Culture Kid Learned to Love Across Differences with Michael Sullivan
A World of Difference • May 14, 2024
Tia Levings on The Well-Trained Wife
A World of Difference • May 8, 2024
Lori Adams-Brown on Learning to Dance in the Rain
A World of Difference • Apr 24, 2024
Jemar Tisby and Doug Strong on Awakening to Justice
A World of Difference • Apr 17, 2024
Songwriting As Self-Expression: Shannan Copland's Journey From Self-Doubt To Embracing Her Voice
A World of Difference • Apr 10, 2024
Elaine Lin Hering on Overcoming Barriers to Speaking Up
A World of Difference • Apr 3, 2024
The Equal Rights Amendment
A World of Difference • Mar 27, 2024
Weaving Together Beauty From Brokenness: An Artist's Journey Of Trauma Recovery with Erin Hung
A World of Difference • Mar 13, 2024
Dr. Nijay Gupta on Rethinking Religion: The Roman Empire's Influence on Early Christians
A World of Difference • Mar 6, 2024
Making Money While Making a Difference: An Expert's Blueprint with Bessi Graham
A World of Difference • Feb 28, 2024
Sarah McCammon on Politics, Media, and Leaving White Evangelicalism
A World of Difference • Feb 21, 2024
The ripple effects of sexual violence: Rowena Chiu's story of trauma and advocacy
A World of Difference • Feb 14, 2024
Predator Pastors and Darvo Tactics: Seeing Through the Fog of Gaslighting with Lori Adams-Brown
A World of Difference • Feb 7, 2024
When Pastors Become Dictators: Inside the Leadership Industrial Complex with Lance Ford
A World of Difference • Jan 31, 2024
Dr. Julie Faith Parker on Eve Isn't Evil: Feminist Readings of Misunderstood Bible Characters
A World of Difference • Jan 24, 2024
Best of 2023: Discovering the Authentic Voices of the Bible with Dr. Scot McKnight
A World of Difference • Jan 17, 2024
Best of 2023: Unmasking Patriarchy- Liz Cooledge Jenkins Exposes Gender Inequality in Evangelical Communities
A World of Difference • Jan 10, 2024
Best of 2023: Naghmeh Panahi's Story of Survival in Iran and Unmasking Hidden Domestic Abuse
A World of Difference • Jan 3, 2024
Johnna Harris Part 2: Defunding Injustice and Redirecting SBC Donations to Protect the Vulnerable
A World of Difference • Dec 28, 2023
Leslie Leyland Fields on Creating Radiant Moments: Discovering Light in the Advent Season and Love in the Christmas Holidays
A World of Difference • Dec 20, 2023
Johnna Harris's Story of Spiritual and Emotional Abuse and Advocating for Survivors
A World of Difference • Dec 14, 2023
Norma Braga Venâncio's Courageous Journey of Advocacy, Justice and Exposing Abuse in Brazil in Faith-Based Spaces
A World of Difference • Dec 8, 2023
Beyond Material Gifts: Celebrating Birthdays Through International Travel with Your Teenager
A World of Difference • Dec 1, 2023
Lydia Matioli on Building a Community Response to Sexual Violence: From Silence to Support
A World of Difference • Nov 21, 2023
Cordell Carter, II on the Aspen Institute and Building a Dynamic Professional Learning Community for Equity and Belonging
A World of Difference • Nov 15, 2023
Limor Bergman Gross: Crushing Career Stereotypes and Women in Tech Leadership
A World of Difference • Nov 8, 2023
Liz Cooledge Jenkins: From Marginalization to Equality and Her Journey to Reclaiming Women's Humanity in Evangelicalism
A World of Difference • Nov 1, 2023
Naghmeh Panahi: From Darkness to Freedom and Her Inspiring Road to Recovery
A World of Difference • Oct 25, 2023
Lori Adams-Brown: Unlocking Psychological Safety By Empowering Diverse Individuals for Workplace Impact
A World of Difference • Oct 19, 2023
Lori Adams-Brown: 10 Essential Tips for Trauma-Informed Care, Healing, and Support for Survivors
A World of Difference • Oct 12, 2023
Mary DeMuth: Unleashing the Power of Writing on Healing and Empowerment After Abuse
A World of Difference • Oct 3, 2023
Dr. Carmen Imes on Exploring Our True Identity and Discovering the Image of God
A World of Difference • Sep 27, 2023
Dr. Sandra Glahn: The Hidden Power of Artemis & Unveiling the Role of Women in First Century Christianity
A World of Difference • Sep 20, 2023
Live Recording with Amy Fritz on Unmasking Toxicity and Creating Healthier Work Environments at Podcast Movement Conference in Denver
A World of Difference • Sep 13, 2023
Lisa Niver: Reinventing Yourself, Brave-ish, and an Inspirational Story of Starting Over
A World of Difference • Sep 6, 2023
Emotional Health: Dr. Barry Krakow on Advocating for Better Sleep and Tips for Finding Quality Care
A World of Difference • Aug 30, 2023
Emotional Health: Chris Helfrich on Empowering Oakland's Youth & The Impact of Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation
A World of Difference • Aug 16, 2023
Emotional Health: Sarah Stankorb on Disobedient Women, Silent Suffering & Uncovering the Unique Harm of Abuse within Religious Contexts
A World of Difference • Aug 2, 2023
Emotional Health: Amy Fritz on Toxic Work Environments & How Betrayal Blindness Keeps Employees Trapped
A World of Difference • Jul 26, 2023
Emotional Health: Dr. Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer on Pivot, Power, Character, Culture & Unlocking the Secrets to Creating Healthy Institutions
A World of Difference • Jul 19, 2023
Emotional Health: Jocelyn Chong on Mastering Self-Care and Unlocking Your Leadership Potential
A World of Difference • Jul 5, 2023
Emotional Health
A World of Difference • Jun 28, 2023
Emotional Health: Becky Castle Miller on Understanding Oppression's Impact on Emotional Health
A World of Difference • Jun 21, 2023
Change: Lori Adams-Brown on Empowering Women & Survivors By Breaking the Silence in the Southern Baptist Convention
A World of Difference • Jun 15, 2023
Change: Dr. L. Carol Scott on Thriving in Unhealthy Environments through Self-Care
A World of Difference • Jun 8, 2023
Breaking the Silence: Abuse in the Southern Baptist Convention, NDAs & Women Pastors
A World of Difference • May 31, 2023
Change: Dr. Scot McKnight on Reviving the Original Context in His Second Testament Translation
A World of Difference • May 24, 2023
Change: Zachary Wagner: Challenging Male-Centric Theology and Abuse
A World of Difference • May 17, 2023
Change: Dr. Lynn Cohick on Unlocking the Role of Women in Church History
A World of Difference • May 10, 2023
Change: Kyle Meyaard-Schaap on Climate Crisis & Christian Discipleship
A World of Difference • May 3, 2023
Change: Sheila Wray Gregoire on She Deserves Better and Redefining Girls' and Women's Worth after Purity Culture
A World of Difference • Apr 26, 2023
Change: Katherine McCord on Embracing Neurodiversity and Celebrating Differences on Earth Day
A World of Difference • Apr 22, 2023
Change: Breaking Barriers and Stepping Out of Comfort Zones with Lori Adams-Brown
A World of Difference • Apr 19, 2023
Change: 12 Practical Tips to Support Spiritual Abuse Survivors with Lori Adams-Brown
A World of Difference • Apr 12, 2023
Change: Going Viral on TikTok: Melissa Hughes and Her Unexpected Journey
A World of Difference • Apr 5, 2023
Change: Brenden Kumarasamy on Mastering Public Speaking and Communication Skills
A World of Difference • Mar 29, 2023
Change: Unveiling Christine McAlister: Women's Stories, Being a Top 1% Podcast Guest, & Relationship Building
A World of Difference • Mar 22, 2023
Change: Dr. Nijay Gupta- Uncovering Her Story: How Women Led, Taught and Ministered in the Early Church
A World of Difference • Mar 15, 2023
Change: Allyson McKinney Timm- Achieving Equality and the Faith for ERA Campaign
A World of Difference • Mar 7, 2023
Change: Angela Proffitt- From Pain to Profit - An Entrepreneur's Journey, Walking Through Grief, and How Knowing People Leads to Happiness and Business Growth
A World of Difference • Mar 3, 2023
Change: Lori Adams-Brown on Navigating Change with Coping Strategies for Difficult Transitions
A World of Difference • Feb 22, 2023
Change: Dr. Caryn Reeder Re-examines Misinterpretations, Unveiling the Samaritan Woman's Story
A World of Difference • Feb 15, 2023
Change: Doni Aldine's Journey as a Third Culture Kid, Empathy & Courage in DEI and Black History
A World of Difference • Feb 8, 2023
Change: Hannah Nation on Faithful Disobedience: Writings on Church and State From a House Church Movement by Wang Yi in China
A World of Difference • Feb 1, 2023
Best of 2022: Martine Kalaw on Black History, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Being a Stateless Immigrant, and How to Build Bridges of Belonging in Corporate Organizations
A World of Difference • Jan 25, 2023
Best of 2022: Dr. Wade Mullen on Spiritual Abuse, Red Flags to Spot in How Churches Respond to an Image Threatening Event and What Silent Bystanders Say to Survivors
A World of Difference • Jan 18, 2023
Best of 2022: Our Story Part 1, Lori and Jason Adams-Brown Share Their Story of a Hostile Work Environment, Toxic Culture, Gaslighting and Spiritual and Psychological Abuse at a Megachurch in Silicon Valley
A World of Difference • Jan 12, 2023
Restore: Dele Kooley on New Years' Resolutions, Setting Goals, Career Advancement and Inspiring Professionals on the Rise to Make an Impact
A World of Difference • Jan 4, 2023
Restore: Bette Dickinson on Making Room for Advent, the Boldness of Mary's Magnificat, and the Embodied Nature of a Right Brain-Left Brain Approach to the Christmas Story with Words and Art
A World of Difference • Dec 21, 2022
Restore: Jake Sasseville on Retreats, Being CEO of Imiloa Institute, Being the Youngest Host in Late-Night TV History and Life in the Jungles of Costa Rica
A World of Difference • Dec 7, 2022
Restore: Craig Greenfield on Subversive Mission, Alongsiders & White Privilege in Global Philanthropic and Nonprofit Work
A World of Difference • Nov 30, 2022
Restore: Jenny Booth Potter on Doing Nothing Is No Longer an Option: One Woman's Journey into Everyday Antiracism
A World of Difference • Nov 23, 2022
Restore: Karen Gonzalez on Beyond Welcome: Centering Immigrants in Our Christian Response to Immigration, Action We Can Take, and Social Justice
A World of Difference • Nov 16, 2022
Restore: Mekdes Haddis on A Just Mission, Laying Down Power, Embracing Mutuality, White Evangelicals, and Being An Ethiopian-American at Liberty University
A World of Difference • Nov 9, 2022
Restore: Dr. Wade Mullen on Something's Not Right, Spiritual Abuse, Impression Management, and Decoding Language to Free Survivors From Dark Secrets Backstage Behind the Church Curtain
A World of Difference • Nov 2, 2022
Restore: Michelle Ferrigno Warren on Join the Resistance, Social Justice and Faith
A World of Difference • Oct 27, 2022
Restore: Winfield Bevins on Liturgical Mission: the Work of the People for the Life of the World
A World of Difference • Oct 19, 2022
Restore: Jessica Stone on Politics, Journalism, Cultural Competency & Crossing the Divide
A World of Difference • Oct 12, 2022
Restore: Dorothy Greco on Marriage, Egalitarian Theology, and How Mutuality is the Key to Flourishing Marriages
A World of Difference • Oct 8, 2022
Restore: Dr. Angie Ward on Christian Nationalism, Kingdom and Country
A World of Difference • Sep 29, 2022
Our Story Part 6: Disaster Relief Phase & False Narratives
A World of Difference • Sep 22, 2022
Our Story Part 5: Image Management & Discrediting the Whistleblower
A World of Difference • Sep 16, 2022
Our Story Part 4: The Firing Squad
A World of Difference • Sep 8, 2022
Our Story Part 3: The Gaslighting and Flanking
A World of Difference • Sep 1, 2022
Our Story Part 2: The Question
A World of Difference • Aug 25, 2022
Our Story Part 1: The Calm Before the Storm
A World of Difference • Aug 18, 2022
Wellness: Kevin Nye on Grace Can Lead us Home, Solving Homelessness, and Faith-Based Myths that Inhibit Our Mindsets in Making Social Impact
A World of Difference • Aug 11, 2022
BONUS: 2nd Anniversary Special, Lori Adams-Brown Shares 10 Life Tips in 10 Minutes
A World of Difference • Aug 3, 2022
Wellness: Dr. Paul Miller on Christian Nationalism, Jan 6, White Evangelicals, Afghanistan, and The Religion of American Greatness
A World of Difference • Jul 27, 2022
Wellness: JJ DiGeronimo on Tech Savvy Women, Career Wisdom, Men as Allies for Women at Work, and Occupational Well-Being
A World of Difference • Jul 20, 2022
Wellness: Dr. Os Guinness on The Great Quest, His TCK Experience in China, the Global Church, and the Difference Between Christian Nationalism and Patriotism
A World of Difference • Jul 13, 2022
Wellness: Dr. Chuck DeGroat (Rebroadcast) on When Narcissism Comes To Church, Pastors Who Abuse, How Elder Boards Can Recognize Ingratiation, and The Many Sides of a Narcissist
A World of Difference • Jul 6, 2022
Wellness: Tahmima Anam on Supporting Women at Work, Microagressions, the Startup Wife, the Motherhood Penalty and the Power of Silence
A World of Difference • Jun 29, 2022
Wellness: Sean Palmer on Speaking By the Numbers, Enneagram Types and How Words and Communication Stances Lead to Thoughts, Feelings and Actions
A World of Difference • Jun 22, 2022
Wellness: Dr. Debbie Pinkston on World Changers, Marriage, and Self Care for Difference Makers
A World of Difference • Jun 1, 2022
Wellness: John and Mark Cronin on Downs Syndrome, Crazy Socks, Differing Abilities and Happiness
A World of Difference • May 25, 2022
Wellness: Gillian Tietz on Sober Powered, Alcohol's Effect on Different Types of Brains, and the Shame Around Problematic Drinking
A World of Difference • May 18, 2022
Wellness: Russ Laraway on When They Win, You Win; Great Managers; Occupational Well-being; and Career Action Plans
A World of Difference • May 11, 2022
Wellness: Rebekah Jackson on Occupational Therapy, Being a Health Coach, Running, Healthy Eating, Changing Habits, and the Mind, Body, Soul Connection
A World of Difference • May 4, 2022
Belonging: Steve Fredlund on Flexibility at Work, How His Role in Business Analytics Helped Him in Starting a Non-Profit in Rwanda, What Pastoring Taught Him, and the Drive For Authentic Happiness
A World of Difference • Apr 27, 2022
EARTH DAY: Dave Johnson on Climate Change, Activism, Stanford Law School, Biden's Build Back Better Policies, Silicon Valley Tech Companies, Design, and The Role of Civil Disobedience
A World of Difference • Apr 22, 2022
Belonging: Corey Nathan on Growing Up Jewish, Finding Jesus, Celebrating Passover & Easter and How to Have Civil Civic Discourse Around Politics
A World of Difference • Apr 13, 2022
Belonging: Kristin Henning on The Rage of Innocence: How America Criminalizes Black Youth, Her Work as a Georgetown Law Professor, and Why Juveniles Are Stereotyped From Just the Word Itself
A World of Difference • Apr 6, 2022
Belonging: Jo Saxton on Recent Clergy Abuse Cases, Leadership Pipelines for Women, and Her Own Nigerian-British Woman's History
A World of Difference • Mar 30, 2022
Belonging: Lola Adeyemo on Immigrant Women in Corporate Spaces, ERGs, and Being Nigerian in California
A World of Difference • Mar 23, 2022
Belonging: Paul Henderson on Slave No More, Speaking Encouragement to Students, The Talk, and Confederate Statues in Richmond
A World of Difference • Mar 16, 2022
Belonging: Dr. Mimi Haddad for International Women's Day on Christians for Biblical Equality (replay episode)
A World of Difference • Mar 8, 2022
Belonging: Jeff Le on Growing Up Vietnamese-American, His Work in Politics & Tech, and Solutions for AAPI Racism at Work
A World of Difference • Mar 2, 2022
Belonging: Catherine McNeil on Fearing Bravely: Risking Love for Our Neighbors, Strangers, and Enemies
A World of Difference • Feb 23, 2022
Belonging: Michael Fosberg on Discovering What it Means to Be Black in America, Biracial Privilege, His Family's Proud Black History and Beautiful Belonging in a Surprise Black Family
A World of Difference • Feb 16, 2022
Belonging: Martine Kalaw on the ABC's of Diversity, Black History Month, Corporate Employee Engagement and Immigration Among African-Americans
A World of Difference • Feb 10, 2022
Belonging: Andrena Sawyer on Black History Month, Entrepreneurship, Purpose, Sierra Leone's Civil War, and Resiliency
A World of Difference • Feb 2, 2022
Belonging: Diana Cutaia on the Importance of Play, Coaching for Peace, and Empathy in Sports, Business and Education
A World of Difference • Jan 27, 2022
Belonging: Shari Foos on the Narrative Method, Self Compassion, Relationships and Meaningful Connection
A World of Difference • Jan 19, 2022
Best of 2021: Sheila Wray Gregoire: The Lies You've Been Taught and How to Recover What God Intended
A World of Difference • Jan 16, 2022
Best of 2021: Dr. Kristin Kobes Du Mez on Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation
A World of Difference • Jan 14, 2022
Best of 2021: Dr. Beth Allison Barr on the Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth
A World of Difference • Jan 12, 2022
Best of 2021: Dr. Scot McKnight & Laura Barringer on A Church Called TOV: Forming a Goodness Culture that Resists Abuses of Power and Promotes Healing
A World of Difference • Jan 10, 2022
Best of 2021: Dr. Diane Langberg on Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church
A World of Difference • Jan 7, 2022
Change Makers EPS 66: Dr. Gautham Pallapa on Leading With Empathy, His Inspirational Mother, and VMWare
A World of Difference • Jan 5, 2022
Change Makers EPS 65: Rob Dixon on Together in Ministry, Gender Partnership, and Men and Women Flourishing Together
A World of Difference • Dec 23, 2021
Change Makers EPS 64: Jayne Nakata on Podcasting for Expat Women in Japan, Life in Fukushima After the Tsunami, Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster and Cultural Adaptation
A World of Difference • Dec 15, 2021
Change Makers EPS 63: Christina Corpus on Running as the First Female Candidate for Sheriff in San Mateo, California, Being a Latina Police Officer, and Her Insider's Perspective on #DefundthePolice
A World of Difference • Dec 8, 2021
Change Makers EPS 62: Bindiya Schaefer on Sci-Fi Thriller Reimagining Race, Work as an Aerospace Journalist, and Life in Dubai, UAE, Bangalore and Silicon Valley
A World of Difference • Dec 1, 2021
Change Makers EPS 61: Allan "Alonzo" Wind on Andean Adventures, USAID, the Peace Corps, and his work with CARE and Plan International in Peru, Nicaragua, Angola, Nigeria, Iraq, Afghanistan, South Africa, Ecuador, Bolivia, the Dominican Republic and
A World of Difference • Nov 24, 2021
Change Makers EPS 60: Dan Stringer on Struggling with Evangelicalism, Pastoring in Hawaii and TCK Life in the DRC, Nepal, and the Philippines
A World of Difference • Nov 17, 2021
Change Makers EPS 59: Sam Thiara on Lost and Found, discovering his roots in India, the ordinary, and puzzle pieces of community
A World of Difference • Nov 10, 2021
Change Makers EPS 58: Nona Jones on Facebook, Faith-based Partnerships, Social Justice, Digital Discipleship, and Faith & Prejudice
A World of Difference • Oct 20, 2021
Change Makers EPS 57: Frank Carbajal on Latinx Heritage Month, Indigenous Peoples' Day, Silicon Valley Latino Leadership Summit, Latinx Business Success & First Gen
A World of Difference • Oct 13, 2021
Change Makers EPS 56: Dr. Amy Stumpf on Poverty, Relief & Development, Faith & Ethics, US Foreign Policy, Redeeming Social Justice, and the UN
A World of Difference • Oct 7, 2021
Change Makers EPS 55 : Doni Aldine on TCKs, CULTURS magazine, Diversity & Inclusion in Media, Growing Up Afro-Latina on 5 Continents and a University Curricula for Global Culture Identity
A World of Difference • Sep 29, 2021
Change Makers EPS 54: Bonnie Gray on Sweet Like Jasmine, Chinese-American Stories, Growing Up in San Francisco, and a Journey of PTSD
A World of Difference • Sep 22, 2021
Change Makers EPS 53: Dr. Grace Ji-Sun Kim on Invisible, Asian-American Women, Intersectional Theology, Model Minority, Walking Targets, Racism in Canada, Sexism in the Church, Confucianism & Patriarchy
A World of Difference • Sep 15, 2021
Change Makers EPS 52: Dr. Angie Ward on Faith in Times of Crisis, Afghanistan, Covid, Women Leaders, Racial Reconciliation, and How to Lament
A World of Difference • Sep 8, 2021
Change Makers EPS 51: Mandy Smith on Unfettered, Dancing, Childlike Faith, Western Productivity Mills, and Vulnerability as a Pastor
A World of Difference • Sep 1, 2021
Change Makers EPS 50: Catherine Mattiske on Discovering Your Inner Genius, ID9 Intelligent Design, Changing Behavior, and How We All Learn Uniquely
A World of Difference • Aug 25, 2021
Change Makers EPS 49: Dr. Mimi Haddad on Christians for Biblical Equality, Gender, Dominance, and Human Flourishing Around the World
A World of Difference • Aug 18, 2021
Change Makers EPS 48: Connie Jakab on Founding a National Movement on Mental Health, Hip Hop Dance, Flourishing, Bringing our Kids Close, and Feeling Like You Need a PhD to Parent
A World of Difference • Aug 11, 2021
Change Makers EPS 47: Perrine Farque on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Belonging, Being a Boss Who Cares, and Working Moms in the Corporate World
A World of Difference • Aug 4, 2021
Change Makers EPS 46: Richard Lee on International Justice Mission, Asian American Christian Collaborative, the Fragility of Assimilation, and Growing Up 2nd Generation Korean-American
A World of Difference • Jul 28, 2021
Change Makers EPS 45: Craig Martin on The Good Road, TCK's, Bangkok, racism & LGBTQ+
A World of Difference • Jul 22, 2021
Change Makers EPS 44: Kathy Khang on raising your voice, the Atlanta shootings, questioning your pastor, when to leave a church and handling DARVO
A World of Difference • Jul 7, 2021
Change Makers EPS 43: Rich Villodas on the Deeply Formed Life, Diversity & Inclusion, New York City & Justice
A World of Difference • Jun 30, 2021
Change Makers EPS 42: Dr. Chuck DeGroat on Narcissism in the Church, Spiritual Abuse, Emotional Abuse, and Empathy with Accountability
A World of Difference • Jun 24, 2021
Women in the Church EPS 40: Karen Gonzalez on the God Who Sees, Immigrants and the power of stories
A World of Difference • May 10, 2021
Women in the Church EPS 39: Dr. Kristin Kobes Du Mez on Jesus and John Wayne, the evangelical man box, and how this lens on history shapes the present
A World of Difference • May 3, 2021
Women in the Church EPS 38: Tiffany Bluhm on Prey Tell, discrediting women whistleblowers and speaking up about abuse
A World of Difference • Apr 26, 2021
Women in the Church EPS 37: Dr. Beth Allison Barr on Biblical Womanhood, Complimentarianism, Contradictions in the Church, Medieval History and Women's History
A World of Difference • Apr 20, 2021
Women in the Church EPS 36: Bronwyn Lea on awkward sidehugs, women pastors, and South Africa/California differences
A World of Difference • Apr 13, 2021
Women in the Church EPS 34: Tara Beth Leach on Radiant Church, mercy, community outreach and why glitzy isn't enough in church
A World of Difference • Mar 30, 2021
Women in the Church EPS 33: Danielle Strickland on justice, fear of speaking up, Better Together, toxic churches and peacemaking
A World of Difference • Mar 23, 2021
Women in the Church EPS 32: Dr. Diane Langberg on abuse of power, spiritual abuse, pastors who heal and signs of abuse
A World of Difference • Mar 16, 2021
Women in the Church EPS 30: Dr. Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer on spiritual abuse, silencing women, abuse of power, pastors and how churches can be TOV (good)
A World of Difference • Mar 2, 2021
Women in the Church EPS 29: Anna Morgan on the Billy Graham rule, sexism in the church, women pastors and developing leaders
A World of Difference • Feb 23, 2021
Women in the Church EPS 28: Kelly Tibbits on the Enneagram, Life Coaching, pastoring, and family
A World of Difference • Feb 16, 2021
Women in the Church EPS 27: Sue Warnke on Faithforce, being agnostic, Faith at Work, and bringing your authentic self to work
A World of Difference • Feb 9, 2021
Women in the Church EPS 26: Nancy Ortberg on Faith & Work, Transforming the Bay with Christ, discovering your passion, being brave and embracing who God made you to be
A World of Difference • Feb 2, 2021
Women in the Church EPS 25: Sheila Gregoire on sex, relationships, how the church and the culture send women and men unhealthy messages, and how we can find freedom and truth
A World of Difference • Jan 26, 2021
Women in the Church EPS 24: Kadi Cole on developing female leaders, sticky floors, microagressions, the price women leaders pay, and why the Good Guys should help
A World of Difference • Jan 19, 2021
Women in the Church EPS 23: Pastor Kate Wallace Nunneley on the Junia Project, women pastors, and egalitarian theology
A World of Difference • Jan 12, 2021
Holiday Break EPS 22: Pastor Yasmin Roohi on misunderstood Mary, women in the church, justice and being an Enneagram 8 Iranian-American woman pastor in Silicon Valley
A World of Difference • Jan 5, 2021
Faith & Work EPS 20: Dr. Michael Crane on urban transformation, global hope and work as worship
A World of Difference • Dec 15, 2020
Faith & Work EPS 19: Eva Leung on chemical engineering, vaccines, and faith conversations at work
A World of Difference • Dec 8, 2020
Faith & Work EPS 18: Phillip Trent III on Apple, being Christian in the Silicon Valley, and tech
A World of Difference • Dec 1, 2020
Faith & Work EPS 17: Victoria Fishel and Megan Haverkorn on working at Google and oncology nursing
A World of Difference • Nov 24, 2020
US Election EPS 16: Dr. Sandra Boesch on Arizona, women candidates, Singapore, & disagreeing in love
A World of Difference • Nov 17, 2020
Immigration EPS 13: Michelle Ferrigno Warren on neighbors, government, justice and systemic change.
A World of Difference • Oct 27, 2020
Immigration EPS 12: Arturo Jiménez on children at the border, immigration law, and government
A World of Difference • Oct 20, 2020
Indigenous Peoples’ Day EPS 11: TizitlCoalt (Ricardo De la O) on healing, trauma, and compassion
A World of Difference • Oct 13, 2020
Immigration EPS 10: Gracia Berrios on DACA, legal representation, Peru, the commandments, and voting
A World of Difference • Oct 6, 2020
Immigration EPS 9: Christopher Kinnison on immigration law, IDP’s, Thailand, Cambodia and pro bono.
A World of Difference • Sep 29, 2020
Immigration EPS 8: Lisa Rodriguez Watson on D.C., Biblical justice, Missio Alliance, & constituents.
A World of Difference • Sep 22, 2020
Immigration EPS 6: Alan Cross on welcoming immigrants, pastoring, advocating, lobbying, and writing
A World of Difference • Sep 8, 2020
Helping in Hard Times EPS 3: Freida Adams, RN on immigrants, Venezuela, Thailand and her calling
A World of Difference • Aug 18, 2020
Helping in Hard Times Eps 2: Dr. Christopher Adams on Back to School in Covid, trauma & music
A World of Difference • Aug 11, 2020
Introducing A World of Difference
A World of Difference • Jul 29, 2020
A World of Difference (Trailer)
A World of Difference • Jul 22, 2020
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