When Pradeep, catalyst in northern India empowered one local beekeeper, it created jobs, and opened hearts for spiritual transformation. 

Emily Hooper shares how empowering others—not doing it all yourself—leads to lasting change and sustainable impact.

This EP explores how we can meaningfully support refugees by building trust, bridging cultural gaps, and working together across organizations, faiths, and neighborhoods to create lasting, relational impact

In this episode of the Lasting Change podcast, we sit down with Andrew Larson—One Collective’s catalyst in Athens, Greece—to explore the realities of sexual exploitation, the complexity of trafficking, and what it takes to make a meaningful difference.

What if the true measure of success in missions wasn’t about how much you did? But rather, how much you enabled others to do for themselves?

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 which ones are truly effective and aligned with your values. If you’ve ever wondered how to ensure your contributions are making a real impact, this episode is for you.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to evaluate a nonprofit’s trustworthiness and financial accountability. Discover the key indicators of organizational integrity, how to spot red flags, and why having a robust financial strategy is critical for long-term impact. You’ll also gain practical tools to help you confidently choose organizations that align with your values and make a lasting difference. Whether you’re giving to the organization for years or just starting to look for someone to be generous, this episode will empower you to live with greater clarity and purpose.

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 how to turn that passion into action. The idea of stepping into a role that could create real change can be daunting, especially when the path forward isn’t clear.

If you’re wrestling with these feelings, this episode offers valuable guidance to help you navigate these uncertainties.

Join us today on the Lasting Change podcast, where we are talking with Michael Proctor, One Collective’s Marketing Manager and Podcast producer. Together we talk about Michael’s journey of discovering One Collective and how he has participated in lasting change.

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 force for good? A tool to unify organizations around a shared vision and purpose that truly betters the world?

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 demands of work and life and this can often lead to burn out and leaders not finishing well. How can we as leaders find the value of slowing down, and how can leaders practically implement rest into their lives?

Join us today on the Lasting Change podcast, where we are talking with Danielle Kelly, One Collective Area director of Europe and Catalyst of Athens, Greece. Together, we talk about Danielle's journey into leadership, the hardships she has learned from, and lessons that can help any new leader develop.

Each of us have had good and bad experiences that shape who we are today. On the journey to healing and growth - our past can sometimes feel overwhelming. How can we heal, and how can we play a part in the healing process of those around us?

Join us today on the lasting Change Podcast, where we talk with Eric Costanzo, executive director of RisingVillage, Author, and teacher of biblical, cultural, and global issues affecting the church around the world. Together, we talk about the issue of dehumanization of marginalized people and the importance of treating every person with dignity and respect, reinforcing their biblical humanity.

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 together is hard, especially if it is cross-cultural. Communicating and being aware of cultural context is extremely challenging, let alone the normal challenges of team building. How can we build effective teams that come together to collaborate effectively? How can we, as leaders, enable our teams to flourish and serve others well?

Join us today on the Lasting Change Podcast, where we are talking with Lisa Wolf, SVP of Client Experience for Westfall Gold. Together, we talk about the importance of clarifying your messaging so you can build and maintain a strong relationship with your supporters.

Today on the Lasting Change Podcast, where we are talking with John, a global relief and development visionary and law practitioner. Together, we talk about how individuals can participate in alleviating crisis-stricken communities around the world, enabling communities to flourish again.

Join us today on the Lasting Change Podcast, where we are talking with Simon Majumdar, world-renowned broadcaster, chef, and author. Together, we talk about the challenges of leading cross-culturally and how humility is the key to leading in spaces where we cannot be aware of all the nuances.

In this episode we’re talking with Melissa Sinclair, Ph.D. and professor of Conflict Analysis and Resolution at George Mason University. Together, we talk about how she has learned to be a peace leader and how it all starts with focusing on the self before leading others to do the same.

Leaders around the world often have a plan, a direction they are taking their team and ministry - but often that plan gets disrupted. Fear and doubt about direction is often the result. How can leaders stay calm and flexible when God asks them to change course?

Finding sustainable ways to fund work around the world is a big challenge. Sometimes, good projects can fail because they aren't setup from the start with sustainability in mind. How can leaders find sustainable ways to fund work in ways that really last?