Dr. Lauren Pinkston - Trafficking, Entrepreneurship and Orphan Care Podcasting
Think Global, Do Justice
English - November 21, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 126 MB - ★★★★★ - 71 ratingsSociety & Culture Religion & Spirituality Christianity cafo refugees adoption advocacy fostercare karenhutcheson missions orphan orphancare orphansunday Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
This week we have dedicated academic and researcher Dr. Lauren Pinkson. Lauren is the host of the Upwardly Dependent podcast and comes with a wealth of knowledge and expertise in human trafficking prevention and community development through social enterprise. She has a passion for exploring creative solutions to bridging cultures and investing in communities. Join us as we challenge preconceptions surrounding human trafficking, shifting perspectives in bridging cultures, and delving into the intersection of podcasting within this sector.
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Resources and Links from the show
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Conversation Notes
The intersection of trafficking and orphanage care settings (10:22) Promoting freedom business (17:00) How we define freedom and changing our framework (24:30) The power of story (31:00) Responding to what we know now about international adoption (38:00) Upwardly Dependent podcast (43:00) Foster care into trafficking (48:00) Lauren's favorite recommendations (53:00)