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Be the Difference

Be the Difference

By Back2Back Ministries

The Be the Difference Podcast by Back2Back Ministries shares stories of everyday people who are being the difference in the lives of others. Hear what they’ve learned, obstacles they’ve overcome and why it’s worth it.
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24 | Being a Young Life Leader | Garrett Dexter

Be the DifferenceJan 18, 2022

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58 | Partners on Mission Part 2 | A Conversation on Family & Ministry with Matt & Julie Cooper of Back2Back Ministries & Trauma Free World
May 30, 202337:54
57 | Partners on Mission | A Conversation on Family & Ministry with Matt & Julie Cooper of Back2Back Ministries & Trauma Free World
May 16, 202335:28
56 | Family is Belonging | A Conversation on Family & Foster Care with Mikeyy Evans
May 02, 202314:36
55 | Trauma Free World | A Conversation on Trauma & Purpose with Dr. Rob Hall of Trauma Free World
Apr 18, 202344:42
54 | One Billion Children | A Conversation on Trauma & Compassion with Chris & Sammy
Apr 04, 202315:45
53 | Learn to Speak Love | A Conversation on the Power of Words with Nick Jackson of Speak Love
Mar 21, 202338:47
52 | The Cost of Incivility | A Conversation on the Power of Words with Chris & Sammy
Mar 07, 202318:24
51 | Find Peace With Yourself | A Conversation on Racial Reconciliation with Fred Oduyoye of Reachable Reconciliation
Feb 21, 202337:28
50 | Teens in Foster Care | A Conversation on Connection and Relationship with Chris & Sammy
Feb 07, 202313:52
49 | Learning Around the World | A Conversation on Education and Advocacy with Jes Biondo of Collected Ministries & Sprezza Foundry
Jan 24, 202339:41
 48 | The Trajectory of Literacy | A Conversation on Education and Advocacy with Chris & Sammy
Jan 10, 202316:20
47 | A Year in Review
Dec 20, 202243:04
46 | 12 Ways to Be the Difference This Season | Chris & Sammy

46 | 12 Ways to Be the Difference This Season | Chris & Sammy

Dec 06, 202221:43
45 | From Planting to Preaching | A Conversation on Leadership with Kelly & Steve Carr of Echo Church
Nov 22, 202237:01
44 | Perseverance Through Community | A conversation on Leadership with Michayla White
Nov 08, 202234:16
43 | Voices of Leadership: Re-Imagining Roles | Chris, Sammy & Beth Guckenberger
Nov 01, 202211:12
42 | Everyone is Creative | A Conversation on the Power of Art and Creativity with Brad Wise of Boonrise, Leadercast, and Bespoken Live

42 | Everyone is Creative | A Conversation on the Power of Art and Creativity with Brad Wise of Boonrise, Leadercast, and Bespoken Live

Oct 25, 202242:51
41 | Art & Creativity: Cutting Room Floor | Mikeyy Evans
Oct 18, 202205:33
40 | Hosanna Revival | A Conversation on the Power of Art and Creativity with Katie Guiliano of Hosanna Revival
Oct 11, 202240:15
39 | Art and Creativity: Beauty & Rebellion | Chris & Sammy
Oct 04, 202208:33
38 | Presence Means Showing Up | A Foster Care & Adoption Conversation with Toni Steere of Legacy 68:5
Sep 27, 202242:45
37 | Foster Care and Adoption: Cutting Room Floor | Mikeyy Evans
Sep 20, 202205:24
36 | Presence & Proximity | A Foster Care & Adoption Conversation with Mike Wilson of myLIFEspeaks
Sep 13, 202241:39
35 | Foster Care and Adoption: Presence Matters | Chris & Sammy
Sep 06, 202209:29
15 (Re-Release) | Investing in People | Brian Berman
Aug 16, 202232:58
5 (Re-Release) | There is Always Hope | Anna Valdez
Aug 02, 202233:06
7 (Re-Release) | Reclaiming Stories | Mashawn Rigmaiden
Jul 19, 202233:33
1 (Re-Release) | 25 years: Staying in the Fight | Todd & Beth Guckenberger
Jul 06, 202236:22
18 (Re-Release) | Courageous Love | Chuck Mingo
Jun 21, 202240:31
34 | What's Next?
Jun 16, 202202:00
33 | Voices of the Next Generation
Jun 07, 202233:48
32 | Patience and Perseverance | Rick & Lisa Bursey
May 17, 202241:43
31 | The Power of Presence | Dynette Clark
Apr 26, 202236:35
30.5 | Clips from the Cutting Room Floor | Kevin Schwieger
Apr 19, 202204:35
30 | Impossible Made Possible | Kevin Schwieger
Apr 12, 202242:29
29.5| Clips From the Cutting Room Floor | Troy Culbreth
Apr 06, 202203:51
29 | Cross Worship | Troy Culbreth
Mar 29, 202243:03
28 | Dream Builders | LaMarqué Ward, Sr.
Mar 15, 202229:44
27 | Open Doors & Red Carpets | Hope & Cheque Garcia
Mar 01, 202238:45
26 | Weightless Anchor | Andrea Holtman
Feb 15, 202239:29
25.5 | Clips from the Cutting Room Floor | Sammy Mathews

25.5 | Clips from the Cutting Room Floor | Sammy Mathews

Welcome to Be the Difference: Clips from the Cutting Room Floor! In these bonus episodes, we turn the reins over to our amazing producer Mikeyy, to share with you some of his favorite conversations from previous episodes that didn't quite make the final cut.

In this episode, Mikeyy shares two clips from Episode 25 with Sammy Mathews. We get to hear about about our role in someone else's story, grieving saying goodbye, the tooth fairy, and what questions Mikeyy is asking himself after learning from Sammy.

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Special thanks to COhatch Mason for providing podcast studio space.

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Feb 08, 202204:40
25 | Saying Yes in Every Season | Sammy Mathews
Feb 01, 202234:47
24 | Being a Young Life Leader | Garrett Dexter
Jan 18, 202240:00
23.5 | Clips from the Cutting Room Floor | Beth Guckenberger

23.5 | Clips from the Cutting Room Floor | Beth Guckenberger

Welcome to Be the Difference: Clips from the Cutting Room Floor! In these bonus episodes, we turn the reins over to our amazing producer Mikeyy, to share with you some of his favorite conversations from previous episodes that didn't quite make the final cut.

In this episode, Mikeyy shares a clip from Episode 23 with Beth Guckenberger about three important voices in her life, how they have shaped her, and what questions Mikeyy is asking himself after learning from Beth.

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Listen to Beth's episode!

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Hear more from Beth and sign up to receive regular updates.

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Special thanks to COhatch Mason for providing podcast studio space.

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Jan 11, 202204:39
23 | Throw the First Punch | Beth Guckenberger
Jan 04, 202241:24
22 | That's a Wrap! A Year in Review
Dec 21, 202140:47
21 | Life in the Rearview Mirror | Karen Springs
Dec 07, 202138:11
20| Because of God's Grace | Jason Johnston
Nov 23, 202137:01
19 | Champion the Underdog | Adrienne Wiley
Nov 09, 202137:30
18 | Courageous Love | Chuck Mingo
Oct 26, 202139:51
17 | The Story is Hope | Daniel Asama
Oct 12, 202140:05
16 | Bringing Light Into Darkness | Kevin and Jenny Sasson
Sep 28, 202139:23
15 | Investing in People | Brian Berman
Sep 14, 202132:24
14 | Breathing Hope into Parenting | Jen Powers
Aug 31, 202133:10
13 | From Cincy to Selma | Jeff and Christi Zurcher
Aug 17, 202130:14
12 | Life on Mission | Terri Thomson
Aug 03, 202132:50
11 | Community Minded Business | David Gaines

11 | Community Minded Business | David Gaines

David Gaines, CEO and Chief Visionary for La Terza Artisan Coffee Roasterie, is passionate about providing phenomenal coffee while positively impacting workers worldwide. As the Board Chair of the local chapter of the Social Enterprise Alliance, David has the opportunity to build into Cincinnati’s growing community of social impact businesses.

In this week’s episode, David shares why he believes the power of coffee fosters human connection and how coffee shops play an important role in the social health of our communities. David also teaches us to challenge the traditional business status quo and incorporate life-bringing ideas into everyday business practices.

Hear his vision for a community minded business model where we can both make a profit and positively impact the lives of the people in our community.

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Try a cup of La Terza Coffee

Learn more about David

Listen to The Third Place Podcast

Find resources from Social Enterprise Alliance

If you want to drink some La Terza coffee with Chris & Sammy, send an email to media@back2back.org.

Special thanks to COhatch Mason for providing podcast studio space.

Learn more about Back2Back Ministries.

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Jul 20, 202132:33
10 | Serving Youth and Families Locally | Chris Cox
Jul 06, 202133:30
09 | Fostering in My Twenties | Megan Henderson
Jun 22, 202131:18
08 | The Power of Story | Joey Taylor
Jun 08, 202130:33
07 | Dressing Rooms and Parking Lots | Mashawn Rigmaiden
May 25, 202133:02
06 | Creating Lifelong Freedom | Ryan and April Berg

06 | Creating Lifelong Freedom | Ryan and April Berg

Ryan and April Berg are the co-founders of Aruna Project and live with their three children in Cincinnati, Ohio.  By providing empowerment through employment, the Aruna Project creates lifelong freedom marked by holistic care for victims of human trafficking.  Aruna Project’s products are crafted by skilled artisans who are finding their voice, experiencing independence, and growing with a sisterhood of others who have overcome.

Ryan and April have a desire for justice on behalf of the enslaved and channel that desire toward freeing, empowering, and employing young women from the brothels of South Asia. They are passionate advocates of those who have been silenced through sexual exploitation.

In this week’s episode, Ryan and April share the trajectory changing moment when they experienced first hand the reality of modern day sexual slavery and how they decided to be the difference.

Hear stories of threads of hope in hard places, practical solutions to insurmountable problems, and the freedom that is possible when numbers become names.

Links to learn more:

Learn more about Aruna Project.
When you support Aruna through purchasing products, 100% of the profits directly impact freed Artisans.

Follow the Aruna Project on Social Media:

Instagram | Facebook 

For training and resources in trauma informed care, check out Trauma Free World.
Use coupon code BETHEDIFFERENCE for 30% any training. Promo code valid until 5.31.2021.

Special thanks to COhatch Mason for providing podcast studio space.

Learn more about Back2Back Ministries.

Follow Back2Back Ministries on Social Media:

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May 11, 202131:30
05 | The American Dream and Egg for Dinner | Anna Valdez

05 | The American Dream and Egg for Dinner | Anna Valdez

Apr 27, 202132:08
04 | A Soccer Coach and A Soul Protector | Fred Oduyoye
Apr 13, 202131:30
03 | A Rubbish Dump and a 70 Acre Farm | Claire Brown
Mar 30, 202129:01
02 | Good Times and Ford Motor Company | Brent Billingsley
Mar 16, 202132:26
01 | An Isuzu Trooper and an Atlas | Todd and Beth Guckenberger
Mar 02, 202135:44
00 | Welcome to the Be the Difference Podcast
Dec 18, 202001:53