Lasting Change

#039: Creating Space for People to Experience Jesus - Jim Olsen

Have you ever needed to step away from the noise of everyday life to hear God? At El Refugio in Ecuador, Jim Olsen and his team create space for young people, churches,

#38: How to Lead Without Being the Hero

Most of us want to help, but it’s easy to step in like the hero and accidentally keep people stuck. In this episode, Scott Olson talks with Hector Chavez De La Rosa, a On

#37: How One Leader Sparked Community Transformation Through Beekeeping

Community development doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes it starts with one person who has a skill and a leader willing to connect the dots. That’s what happened

#36: Why the Best Leaders Work Themselves Out of a Job -Emily Hooper

Most of us think leadership is about stepping up. But what if real impact starts when you step back? In this episode, we talk with Emily Hooper, a former physical therap

#35: Why Trust Matters in Refugee Work

What does it take to truly show up for refugees—especially when language, culture, and broken systems stand in the way? In this episode of The Lasting Change Podcast, we

#34: Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking in Athens

What does real anti-trafficking work look like? In this episode of the Lasting Change podcast, we sit down with Andrew Larson—One Collective’s catalyst in Athens, Greece—

#33: Scaling Ministry Sustainably

Description What if the true measure of success in missions wasn’t how much you built—but what continued after you left? In this episode of The Lasting Change Podcast,

#32: How to Know If You Can Trust a Nonprofit with Your Money

Do you desire to be generous but don’t know where to give or which organizations to trust? With so many nonprofits vying for attention, it can be overwhelming to know whi

#31: Essential Questions to Ask Before Joining a Nonprofit - Carley Fortosis

Do you see big problems in the world and feel overwhelmed by the thought of making a difference? Maybe you’re passionate about helping others but unsure where to start or

BONUS: Discovering Purpose at One Collective - Michael Proctor

Everyone knows the struggle of finding a job that feels impactful, especially those planning to transition from school to the workforce. What could it look like to choose

#30: Creating Change Through Marketing - Evan Wise

Often, marketing gets a bad rap - coming across as unethical, manipulative, and leading us to spend money on things we don't really need. But what if marketing could be a

#29: Learning the Value of Slowing Down - Robert L. Gallagher

We live in a fast-paced world, and most of us are always trying to do more in less time. It is often immensely difficult for leaders to slow down amidst the pressures and

#28: Why Taking Risks is Important for New Leaders - Danielle Kelly

Anyone exploring leadership can tell you that hard decisions come frequently. Newer leaders are often put into situations where they have to take risks to move forward. L

#27: Learning how to Heal - Debbie Douce

We all are victims of our childhood. Everyone has had good and bad experiences that have made us who we are today. Regardless of our past, we want to grow and become well

#26: The Importance of International Hospitality - Eric Costanzo

We all share the desire to treat everyone as Jesus did. Sadly, there are many marginalized people who are often dehumanized and never experience the way Jesus treated peo

#25: Learning to Build Inclusive and Effective Teams

When leading teams, we want to enable individuals to flourish, and we want collaboration to be the norm, not the exception. But building effective teams that work togethe

#24: The Importance of Clarifying Your Messaging - Lisa Wolf

Creating lasting change around the world cannot be done alone - it takes a team of supporters. But communicating with supporters around the world can be challenging. How

#23: How to Respond to Crisis - John Lyon

Today, there are places in the world that need support more than ever. Countries are in crisis, and as leaders, we want to help. We want to play our part in alleviating t

#22: The Importance of Leading with Humility - Simon Majumdar

Leading cross-culturally is challenging. It is nearly impossible to be aware of all the different ways people live and work. How can we, despite the inability to be aware

#21: Individual Responsibility in Large Scale Trauma - Melissa Sinclair

Today, trauma is happening at a larger scale than most of us have ever seen. Real wars are being fought, and individuals are hurting. As leaders, we want to do everything