The ThinkOrphan Podcast
1) AI Theology, Practice and Ethics for Nonprofits with Albert Chen
In this enlightening episode, Brandon Stiver is joined by Albert Chen, who is the cofounder and CEO of Anago. The two discuss the profound impact of AI on Christian nonprofits. Albert shares his journ...Show More
2) Nonprofit Governance 101 with Kelly Strong
Are the internal structures of our organizations fit for the mission that God has called us to? In this episode, Brandon Stiver welcomes Kelly Strong of Safe International for a conversation on organi...Show More
3) Formation, AI and Finding Community in Christian Humanitarian Work
*Brandon's Note: In step with the topic at hand, I've turned over all show notes and interview audio editing to AI for this week's episode. In this conversation, Brandon Stiver and Michael Cerna refl...Show More
4) Discipleship is About Taking Jesus Seriously with Alan Hirsch
What does it mean to be a gospel-centered church and should we be a gospel-centered church? As we think through taking the Gospel into the world and fulfilling the Great Commission, have we short chan...Show More
5) A Movement to End Global Poverty with Carissa Youssef
Global poverty is ubiquitous and seemingly intractable, but what if we had a way to mobilize people and a fundraising mechanism that invites ubiquitous participation? In this episode we're joined by C...Show More
6) How Leaders Lose Their Way with Peter Greer
One out of three leaders don't finish well in the work that they undertake. Striking, isn't it? As our podcast celebrates 300 episodes of engaging global nonprofit leaders, we strive to be that minori...Show More
7) Addressing Unregistered Orphanages with Obed Masese and Meredith Caleb
If our commitment is that every child grow up in a safe and loving family, how do we address that so many children are living in orphanages that are unregistered and operating outside of the public ey...Show More
8) Land Grabbing, Violence and Persecution in Nigeria with Clint Lyons and Paul U.
Did you know that 90% of the persecution that Christians face throughout the world comes from one region? Nigeria has seen a trajectory of violence aimed at Christians in recent years and in today's e...Show More
9) DOGE, Millenial Donors and The (Potential) End of the NGO Era with Michael Cerna
This year has seen a tremendous amount of change for Christian NGOs doing transformational development throughout the world. In many ways, we are entering a new era of global mission and international...Show More
10) God's Movement Among the Iranian Church with Lana Silk
There is no place on Earth that God is not working. Even in authoritarian regimes that make following Christ illegal, He still moves. Iran is one of those countries. While we hear about Iran pretty re...Show More