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Bob Lupton: My Charity Was Toxic. Is Yours? (Pt 2)

Bob Lupton moved into inner-city Atlanta, where he learned the hard lesson that most of his charitable work was toxic. This led him to radically change how he showed up. And to write the bestselling book Toxic Charity that rocked our world and likely will rock yours. 

The Rising Violence and Assassination Culture

For Shop Talk, we reflect on the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the disturbing share of Americans who think such actions are justified, and what An Army of Normal Folks can do about it. 

Chris Brewster: We Don’t Love Kids in Oklahoma (Pt 1)

When 80% of kids aren’t reading on grade level in Oklahoma, Chris Brewster believes that they don’t love kids in his state. His wife told him “Suck it up princess, get to work” and so Chris did. He founded Santa Fe South Schools, which has an inner-city population of 5,000 students that usually score in the bottom 5-10% in the state, but their elementary and early childhood students are in the top 5-10%! 

Chris Brewster: We Don’t Love Kids in Oklahoma (Pt 2)

When 80% of kids aren’t reading on grade level in Oklahoma, Chris Brewster believes that they don’t love kids in his state. His wife told him “Suck it up princess, get to work” and so Chris did. He founded Santa Fe South Schools, which has an inner-city population of 5,000 students that usually score in the bottom 5-10% in the state, but their elementary and early childhood students are in the top 5-10%! 

Sweep Streets Like Michelangelo

For Shop Talk, we dive into Dr. Martin Luther King’s incredible speech that’s become known as “The Street Sweeper Speech”.

Nate Deen: The Teacher Who Saved My Life (Pt 1)

As a 6 year old, Nate saw his parents die right before his eyes. He was living out of his car and then in prison, until his English teacher Stan Deen decided to try to save his life. This extraordinary story is the subject of Angel Studios’ latest film Brave the Dark, which is in theaters now.

Nate Deen: The Teacher Who Saved My Life (Pt 2)

As a 6 year old, Nate saw his parents die right before his eyes. He was living out of his car and then in prison, until his English teacher Stan Deen decided to try to save his life. This extraordinary story is the subject of Angel Studios’ latest film Brave the Dark, which is in theaters now.

Todd Cioffi: An Army of Normal Prisoners (Pt 1)

Todd is the founding director of Calvin Prison Initiative, an accredited bachelor degree program that’s inside of a prison. And one that’s not only transformed their students’ lives, but most fascinating is how it’s cultivated An Army of Normal Prisoners who’ve completely transformed the culture inside of Michigan’s prisons! 

Todd Cioffi: An Army of Normal Prisoners (Pt 2)

Todd is the founding director of Calvin Prison Initiative, an accredited bachelor degree program that’s inside of a prison. And one that’s not only transformed their students’ lives, but most fascinating is how it’s cultivated An Army of Normal Prisoners who’ve completely transformed the culture inside of Michigan’s prisons!