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Joshua B. Pedersen: Laboratory of Life
Defining US: Voices of Change
English - March 06, 2022 17:49 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBEducation Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Defining Us uses the power of media and the promise of education to inspire educators to join the conversation on the socio-political cultural issues that matter. In this episode of Defining Us…Stacey DeWitt is joined by Josh, the Director of 211 at United Way Worldwide. Listen in as Josh shines light on the ways in which we can all come together to build trust, provide dignity for ourselves and others, while finding solutions to complex issues in our communities.
Powerful Moments
Throughout this podcast there are powerful moments that provide deeper insight into the individuals and topics discussed in this podcast.
2:00 - 211 is America’s Best Kept Secret
8:54 - Information is Empowerment
13:36 - Anonymity, Dignity and Trust
16:27 - American Values Around Giving
22:20 - Creating a Symphony of Service
47:03 – The Intersection of Faith, Sexual Identity and Hope
Critical Reflection Questions (During and After the Listening)
Use the following critical reflection questions to make deeper meaning of the topics discussed in this episode.
How do my own identity, experiences and knowledge influence my understanding of this topic?
How does this topic connect with my current context?
What are the implications to my practice?
How will I continue the conversation in my school/community/organization?
Inside the Conversation
Want to know more? Continue the learning with some of the important individuals, organizations, and topics discussed in this episode.
211
United Way
Rambam's Ladder by Julie Salamon
I Have a Dream by Martin Luther King Jr
Family Acceptance Project
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