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The Cost of Indifference Series: Episode 8

Previous episode: The Privilege of Quiet: Advocacy That Lets Others Be Heard with Marie Christian https://journey-with-care.captivate.fm/episode/s04e07/

Description

What does it mean to truly journey with someone?

In this engaging conversation, Wendi Park and Johan Heinrichs delve into the essence of advocacy, emphasizing the importance of relational integrity. They revisit a key dialogue with Marie Christian, exploring the significance of quiet advocacy that lets others be heard. Through inspiring anecdotes and thoughtful insights, Wendi and Johan highlight the nuances of building relationships, the delicate balance of asking questions, listening, believing, and acting—artistically summarized as "Alba's up."

They reflect on the harmony necessary between churches and communities, and the transformative power of authentic relationships over mere programmatic approaches. As they navigate the challenges of telling hard stories ethically, the focus remains on forging deeper connections through CareImpact's innovative CarePortal technology.

Time Stamps

[04:44] Advocacy and Parenting Dynamics

[08:06] Church Leadership Stifles Initiative

[12:25] Empathy-Driven Support and Connection

[14:39] Building Church-Social Worker Trust

[19:06] Ethical Storytelling in True Crime

[20:38] Respectful Story Sharing

[23:55] Empathetic Listening and Belief

[25:50] Care Lingo: 'Withness'

Guest Links

Marie's Episode from Season 2 Episode 9: https://journey-with-care.captivate.fm/episode/sharing-stories-safely-empowering-young-people-in-and-from-care-marie-christian/

CareImpact Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19rkPGbD7C/

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