rebuilding

Carson Briere is an idiot, the Dolphins are making moves, the Eagles are losing players, the Boston Bruins are unstoppable... or are they? That and more with Cameron and Justin behind the microphone!

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Tubb and PiCasso pick up in part 2 with a more in-depth look at the life of PiCasso, diving deeper into the choices, and roadblocks as well as the lessons he picked up along the way. Family and legacy, are at the forefront in this installment, this is a fitting end to a deeply insightful episode. 

These are the Life and Times with Tubb City.

The capital had been utterly destroyed by the Onin War and when the conflict ended, it was time to rebuild. The Bakufu needed to rebuild its image and Shogun Ashikaga Yoshihisa saw an opportunity in neighboring Omi Province, where a Daimyo of the Rokkaku had been seizing lands without permission.

In this episode, student Harris Siderfin (a member of the Visualising Peace project) explores the role that youth-focused storytelling can play in reducing conflict and promoting the building blocks of a peaceful society. His guest is Rob Burnet, founder and CEO of Shujaaz Inc, a  multimedia youth platform based in Kenya that aims to help improve the lives and livelihoods of young people across East Africa.

Among other activities, Shujaaz Inc distributes a free monthly comic, produces radio programmes, creates TV shows, and runs social media accounts based on the popular characters featured in its comics - using Sheng, a contemporary slang favoured by many young people in Kenya. The stories they tell across different media revolve around a 19-year old radio DJ and influencer, living on the outskirts of Nairobi. The DJ uses his media platform to bring young people together to talk about their experiences, the changes they want to make and the barriers that are standing in their way, spotlighting the stories of young ‘shujaaz’ ('heroes') who are creating change in their lives. Addressing issues such as gender inequality, reproductive health, local government, human rights, fake news, and political violence, Shujaaz reaches over 9.1 million 15–24-year-olds across East Africa, connecting them with information, skills, and resources they need to take charge of their lives. The Television Academy has recognised the company twice, awarding two Emmys, one in 2012 and another in 2014.

How does Shujaaz relate to peace-building? As Rob and Harris discuss, storytelling can lead to behaviour-change. The characters created by Shujaaz speak directly to young people, sharing alternative ways of thinking, opening up new possibilities, building shared identities, and challenging and shifting social norms. Research has shown that young people who engage with Shujaaz are more likely than their peers to use contraception, thanks to the role models they encounter via these media; that they translate the financial wisdom which Shujaaz characters share into tangible improvements in their own lives; and that they are better informed about the strategies used by gangs and terrorist groups such as Al-Shabaab to recruit vulnerable young people to their cause - among many other benefits. These attitude and behaviour changes are fundamental in building a more secure, peaceful future for individuals and communities. 'Peace education aspires to enable students to become responsible citizens... who can deconstruct the foundations of violence and take action to advance the prospects of peace.' (Swiss Peace, 2021).  This is exactly what Shujaaz does, in teaching young people to develop positive mindsets, support themselves, and embrace peaceful ideals. 

We hope you enjoy listening to Rob and Harris discuss Shujaaz's approach to storytelling as a powerful example of peace education. For a version of our podcast with close captions, please use this link. And for more information about individuals and their projects, please visit the University of St Andrews' Visualising War website.

Music composed by Jonathan Young
Sound mixing by Zofia Guertin

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The Flyers season kicks off tonight! What will this weird era of Flyers hockey and Tortsy look like? Justin and Cameron breakdown their expectations for this great band of misfits cast as a hockey team in the NHL. 

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It has been a while! However Justin Goodhart returns as he flies solo while Cameron enjoys his honeymoon with his new wife. Justin talks about what's been going on in his life as well as Cameron's, discusses the Dolphins and Eagles hot starts to the season, the realistic view of the Flyers and talks about why YOU should not want the Phillies to make the playoffs if you are a Phillies fan.

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It's a dead zone for sports right now so join Cameron and Justin as they talk about their lives and what's been new. Justin reveals he is moving, Cameron inches closer to this wedding and Justin finally got his suit.

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FOOTBALL SZN NEARS! In this episode Cameron and Justin can hardly contain their excitement about the NFL being back!

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Justin is back as he and Cameron try and cool down not just from the heat wave but also their anger about what the Flyers are doing this offseason. 

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Flyers are making moves... are they good ones?

WELL... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ we shall see!

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How can the further partnership between Ukraine and the European Union develop? How could the rebuilding of Ukraine be funded? What narratives does Russian propaganda use in Romania and other European countries? 

Alona Shkrum, member of Parliament of Ukraine, Natalie Jaresko, Chairperson of the Aspen Institute Kyiv Supervisory Board and the Minister of Finance of Ukraine (2014-2016), Ana Catauta, member of the Chamber of Deputies, Romanian Parliament, Siegfried Muresan, Vice-chair of the European People’s Party Group in the European Parliament answered this questions. 

The sixth Ukrainian Dialogue was held by Aspen Institute Kyiv and Aspen Institute Romania. The session was moderated by Ionut Stanimir, Director of Marketing and Communication of Banca Comerciala Romana and Aspen Fellow. Sergiu Manea, Acting President of Aspen Institute Romania, and Yuliya Tychkivska, Executive Director of Aspen Institute Kyiv made introductory speeches at the beginning of the dialogue.

Justin and Cameron react to the John Tortorella press conference as well as discuss miscellaneous sports matters going on around the sports world. Eric Reese joins the crew in the second half of the show to talk about his view of the hiring as well as where the Flyers are headed.

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You will not want to miss this episode! Jamie Klingler, Writer and Activist for women's safety shares her story of making a change she had given up on, and in doing so finding a new calling. Alcohol and food dependancies were helping Jamie numb the pain of grief, but keeping her stuck in destructive patterns. In the first UK lockdown in 2020 she realised that something had to change. Jamie shares with Sara, how she managed to start and sustain a change and this gave her the resolve and energy to fight for a cause she cared for, after the murder of Sarah Everard 

As co-founder of Reclaim These Streets, she was part of the group that successfully sued the Metropolitan Police for breaching her human rights after they banned a vigil for Sarah Everard.  She was named ninth in PR Week UK's list of top communicators in 2021. Her writing can be seen in Vogue, the Guardian, Grazia and many more outlets.  Her recent TEDx talk is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtycbSeGp2I  and she writes regularly at jamieklingler.substack.com

You can read more about Jamie's incredible story here and here.

She also mentions the book The Surprising Joy of Being Sober which you can order here.

If you fancy hearing more stories like Jamie's and to explore the learnings among our rebuilders then you can order The Rebuilders book here. 

What role has God asked you to play in the rebuilding of your friends and family and their circle of influence? Join us this morning for a special bonus installment to Pastor Stan’s Nehemiah series Rebuilding For God’s Glory as we study the Watchmen, Workers, and Warriors.

Rev. Doug Bunnell, pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Bellingham, WA engages the creator and host of "On the Verge" in a joyful and energetic conversation about  Corey Schlosser-Hall's time as Executive Presbyter in the Northwest Coast Presbyter.  We get a glimpse of the journey that brought him to the role in the first place and hear about the new adventure he is embarking upon with the Presbyterian Mission Agency.  While Corey's transition is bittersweet, this conversation is overflows with joy as we give Corey the last word!  

Mentioned in this Episode

Presbyterian Mission Agency
Where Corey begins his new role as Director of Rebuilding and Vision Implementation.  Read an article about this new role.

Book Doug recommends:  Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life  by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans

To keep up with Corey in the future, he recommends subscribing to PCUSA News and looking him up on social media.  

CREDITS

Doug Bunnell is the guest host for this episode.
Jean Chaumont is producer, composer, recorder of all original music is https://www.jeanchaumont.com
Jenine Taylor is copy editor https://www.northwestcoast.org/jenines-bio

"On the Verge: From Inspiration to Incarnation" is sponsored by the Northwest Coast Presbytery. 

The Flyers are rebuilding. Justin and Cameron discuss what that means and what a potential timeline looks like for this fallen franchise

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Tomme Beevas lives out his values in ways that we hope will inspire you too! 

In this episode we talked about the tremendous work he participated in at:

• Pimento Relief Services - learn more and follow them on socials: Facebook, Insta, Twitter, LinkedIn and of course, you can donate here.
  • Facebook: @pimentorelief
  • Insta: @pimentoreliefservices
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pimento-relief-services/
  • Website:   https://pimentoreliefservices.org/
• Pimento Jamaican Kitchen and Rum Bar is Tomme’s restaurant and there are many tv episodes that feature he or the restaurant - this is the newest…a dinner with the Beevas family on the Magnolia Network
  • Facebook: @pimentokitchen
  • Insta: @pimentokitchen
  • Twitter: @pimentokitchen

Tomme notes that Pimento Relief Services was created for those “on the front lines of liberation.” Pimento Relief Services was created after the lynching of George Floyd. He later talks about the 99’ murder of Amadou Diallo as well. As I write these notes, we have just learned of the shooting of 4 year old Arianna Delane, George Floyd’s niece, who was asleep in her bed when a yet-to-be-identified person shot into her apartment.

Tomme lists Marcus Garvey as one of the north stars of Pimento Relief Services, and quotes him saying: “Take advantage of every opportunity; where there is none, make it for yourself.”

Michelle refers to her experience at Sexual Violence Law Center, talks about the Harlem Nutcraker by Spectrum Dance

Tomme refers to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals which we could use to see how US cities are developing - as the US holds other countries to these standards…

Process: 
Here are a few notes about what Tomme lists as how Pimento Relief Services was built to serve the community:

• They took a meeting place that already existed as a safe, community-based space: Pimento Jamaican Kitchen and Rum Bar
• Friends and community members were invited to identify their own needs!
• Needs included food as the primary need for which they threw a food drive. (Tomme points out that Minneapolis is the food headquarters of the world, and yet Minneapolis had a food desert in their city.)
• They coordinated an active list of needs for those on the frontlines of liberation - reporting needs out in real time via social media (needs ranged from fire extinguishers to insulin, diapers to food.)
• A week later, they threw a healing event, involving yoga, art, and other healing modalities
• The following week they held a gathering with 150 of the top leaders of the community in the small backyard of the restaurant - including religious leaders, the mayor, business leaders etc talking about how these groups could provide services to those on the frontline of liberation in the community
• Tomme defines liberation in three categories:
  • Economic Liberation: How do we create more Black business leaders, how do we elevate folks in their occupations?
  • Social Liberation: Tomme includes Food Justice, Social Justice, Academic Justice (women in academia, accurate political and social history,
  • Political Liberation: How do we get people to show up for voting, running for office - what resources do they need to run their campaign, political action committee that funds candidates

Big pieces of wisdom:
Tomme drops wisdom through the entire episode, from how we use consultants, how we create community, how to center people from the beginning, what liberation looks like and overarching philosophy about our highest purpose. But here are just a few quotes: 

“Start with Trust. Trust the people you’re serving to know what they need, and know what they want...I simply got out of the way and allowed them to build the community that they needed in the space that I happened to be a steward of.”

“Growing up in Jamaica, we recognized that even if there is just one loaf of bread…that’s enough to feed our whole community.”

“The roots of it go back to that greater responsibility to serve one’s community. Because our purpose is much bigger than we are. And when we think of our community itself, I feel as if each and every one of us have a greater responsibility. So for example, as a black man, I have a greater responsibility to my community. As a Jamaican, I have a greater responsibility specifically to my Jamaican community. I'm imagining as a white man, he should have a greater responsibility..and in the LGBTQ plus community. We each have a greater responsibility…And so it's answering that call to service, you know, stepping up and doing one's duty for that greater responsibility is how I've ended up here. And if nothing else, that's what I hope that people get from this conversation today. And if nothing else, I hope that's something I can pass on to my children.”