The New Activist

Harmony Grillo is a survivor of exploitation turned UCLA honor student. Her goal is to help women and girls entrenched in sexual exploitation find freedom. In 2003, she founded Treasures to support other women in their recovery from the commercial sex industry and trafficking. Harmony’s memoir, Scars and Stilettos, details her harrowing account of moving from victim to survivor to liberator. Today, she shares her story with host Eddie Kaufholz, and gives us a unique view into serving the exploited.   Links from the Interview - Harmony's Tedx talk can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImX4WGSDxyk - More of Harmony's work can be found here: https://harmonygrillo.com/ - For all things Propaganda, head to: https://www.prophiphop.com/ -  The New Activist is presented by IJM: https://www.ijm.org/ The New Activist Social T - https://twitter.com/NewActivistIs FB - https://www.facebook.com/newactivistis/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/newactivistis/ web - http://www.newactivist.is Eddie Kaufholz, Host - https://twitter.com/edwardoreddie  

John Prendergast is a human rights and anti-corruption activist as well as a New York Times best-selling author. He is the Co-Founder with George Clooney of The Sentry, an investigative and policy team that follows the dirty money connected to war criminals and transnational war profiteers.  Today, John shares his incredible journey of fighting the systemic and important issues associated with war profiteering.  Links from the Interview - For all things Propaganda, head to: https://www.prophiphop.com/ -  The New Activist is presented by IJM: https://www.ijm.org/ The New Activist Social T - https://twitter.com/NewActivistIs FB - https://www.facebook.com/newactivistis/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/newactivistis/ web - http://www.newactivist.is Eddie Kaufholz, Host - https://twitter.com/edwardoreddie  

Dr. William Cooke is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Medicine, specializing in family medicine, addiction medicine, and HIV medicine. In his recent book, Canary in the Coal Mine, Dr. Cooke tells the story of uncovering an unprecedented health care disaster in his rural Indiana town - an opioid epidemic turned HIV outbreak. Today we talk about his journey, how is faith propels him, and how his activism story unfolded as he cared for the addicted and sick. Links from the Interview - Dr. Cooke's book: Canary in the Coal Mine - For all things Propaganda, head to: https://www.prophiphop.com/ -  The New Activist is presented by IJM: https://www.ijm.org/ The New Activist Social T - https://twitter.com/NewActivistIs FB - https://www.facebook.com/newactivistis/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/newactivistis/ web - http://www.newactivist.is Eddie Kaufholz, Host - https://twitter.com/edwardoreddie  

Dr. Reyes is a second generation Indian American author, speaker, and activist. In addition, she is the Vice President of the Asian American Christian Collaborative and co-planted a church with her husband Aaron called Hope Community Church. This church is a minority-led multicultural church in East Austin.  Dr. Reyes discusses with host Eddie Kaufholz the work of the Asian American Christian Collaborative as well as her new book, Becoming All Things: How Small Changes Lead To Lasting Connections Across Cultures. Links from the Interview - For more on the writing/speaking/work of Dr. Reyes: https://michelleamireyes.com/ - For all things Propaganda, head to: https://www.prophiphop.com/ -  The New Activist is presented by IJM: https://www.ijm.org/ The New Activist Social T - https://twitter.com/NewActivistIs FB - https://www.facebook.com/newactivistis/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/newactivistis/ web - http://www.newactivist.is Eddie Kaufholz, Host - https://twitter.com/edwardoreddie  

Sho Baraka is a globally recognized recording artist, performer, culture curator, activist, and writer. His work combines his artistic platform with his academic history to contribute a unique perspective, elevating the contemporary conversation on faith, art, and culture. His new book, He Saw That It Was Good, examines important historic movements and engages the reader with art, justice, and history. Sho and Eddie talk about all of this - and much more. Links from the Interview - For more on Sho Baraka: https://www.barakaology.com/ - For all things Propaganda, head to: https://www.prophiphop.com/ -  The New Activist is presented by IJM: https://www.ijm.org/ The New Activist Social T - https://twitter.com/NewActivistIs FB - https://www.facebook.com/newactivistis/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/newactivistis/ web - http://www.newactivist.is Eddie Kaufholz, Host - https://twitter.com/edwardoreddie  

Stefan Van Voorst is the Founder and Executive Director of one2one. At one2one, they "...believe intentional relationships create, change, and build communities." They work in the Minneapolis and St. Paul cities of Minnesota. Today, Stefan shares with host Eddie Kaufholz about the power of relationships and how his organization is engaging in critical dialogues about race and police abuse. Links from the Interview - For more on one2one: https://one2oneconnect.org/ - For all things Propaganda, head to: https://www.prophiphop.com/ -  The New Activist is presented by IJM: https://www.ijm.org/ The New Activist Social T - https://twitter.com/NewActivistIs FB - https://www.facebook.com/newactivistis/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/newactivistis/ web - http://www.newactivist.is Eddie Kaufholz, Host - https://twitter.com/edwardoreddie  

Adama Sanneh is the co-founder and CEO of The Moleskine Foundation. This foundation embraces the experience of the founders of the Moleskine Brand who are committed to applying the very values that led to the brand’s success to generate social impact. Today, Adama shares with host Eddie Kaufholz about some of the work that the foundation is doing, including an important initiative to reclaim Wikipedia articles about Africa. Links from the Interview - For more on The Moleskine Foundation: https://moleskinefoundation.org/ - For all things Propaganda, head to: https://www.prophiphop.com/ -  The New Activist is presented by IJM: https://www.ijm.org/ The New Activist Social T - https://twitter.com/NewActivistIs FB - https://www.facebook.com/newactivistis/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/newactivistis/ web - http://www.newactivist.is Eddie Kaufholz, Host - https://twitter.com/edwardoreddie  

Rev. Jim Wallis is a globally respected writer, teacher, preacher, justice advocate, and regular international commentator on ethics and public life. He is a New York Times bestselling author of twelve books, including Christ in Crisis, America's Original Sin, God's Politics, and The Great Awakening.  In addition, he is the founder of Sojourners, an independent, online magazine of faith, culture, and politics. Today, Rev. Wallis and Eddie Kaufholz consider the theological implications of the time we're living in, and what it might mean for the United States to be re-founded. Links from the Interview - For more on Rev. Wallis and his work with Sojourners: https://sojo.net/biography/jim-wallis - For all things Propaganda, head to: https://www.prophiphop.com/ -  The New Activist is presented by IJM: https://www.ijm.org/ The New Activist Social T - https://twitter.com/NewActivistIs FB - https://www.facebook.com/newactivistis/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/newactivistis/ web - http://www.newactivist.is Eddie Kaufholz, Host - https://twitter.com/edwardoreddie  

Julie Won is running for City Council in New York, in the influential District 26. If elected, Julie will be the first Korean-American Councilmember and one of the few Councilmembers who are naturalized citizens. Richard Lee is a speaker, preacher, leader, trainer and consultant. In addition, he is the host of "The Pursuit with Richard Lee," a podcast that examines the paths of leadership and faith. Today, Julie and Richard have a conversation about what it has meant growing up Asian in America, and how they're reacting to the murders in Atlanta. Links from the Interview - For more on Julie's council race: https://www.juliewon.com/ - Listen to The Pursuit with Richard Lee: https://www.missioalliance.org/series/the-pursuit-with-richard-lee/ - For all things Propaganda, head to: https://www.prophiphop.com/ -  The New Activist is presented by IJM: https://www.ijm.org/ The New Activist Social T - https://twitter.com/NewActivistIs FB - https://www.facebook.com/newactivistis/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/newactivistis/ web - http://www.newactivist.is Eddie Kaufholz, Host - https://twitter.com/edwardoreddie  

Laura Thompson Osuri is the founder of Homes Not Borders whose mission is to provide the refugee and asylum-seeking population of the D.C. area with all they need to succeed and feel at home in the United States. Today, Laura and Eddie talk very practically about the needs that refugee and asylum-seeking individuals face, and how we can better love our neighbor.  Links from the Interview - For more on Homes Not Borders: https://www.homesnotborders.org/ - For all things Propaganda, head to: https://www.prophiphop.com/ -  The New Activist is presented by IJM: https://www.ijm.org/ The New Activist Social T - https://twitter.com/NewActivistIs FB - https://www.facebook.com/newactivistis/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/newactivistis/ web - http://www.newactivist.is Eddie Kaufholz, Host - https://twitter.com/edwardoreddie  

Cynthia Moreland is the Executive Director of dc127, an organization dedicated to protecting children and empowering and preserving families. They provide wraparound services to parents and grandparents who are isolated, overwhelmed, and under- resourced. In addition, they walk with foster families through every stage of the fostering process--from getting licensed to supporting a child in their home. Today, Cynthia and Eddie talk about the realities, hardships, and hope found in the foster care system. Links from the Interview - For more on dc127: https://dc127.org/ - For all things Propaganda, head to: https://www.prophiphop.com/ -  The New Activist is presented by IJM: https://www.ijm.org/ The New Activist Social T - https://twitter.com/NewActivistIs FB - https://www.facebook.com/newactivistis/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/newactivistis/ web - http://www.newactivist.is Eddie Kaufholz, Host - https://twitter.com/edwardoreddie  

Noobtsaa Philip Vang is the founder of Foodhini, an amazing business in the D.C. area that delivers authentic multicultural meals crafted by emerging immigrant and refugee chefs. Today, Noobtsaa and Eddie talk about the origins of Foodhini and the importance of sharing a home-cooked meal. Links from the Interview - For more on Foodhini: https://foodhini.com/ - For all things Propaganda, head to: https://www.prophiphop.com/ -  The New Activist is presented by IJM: https://www.ijm.org/ The New Activist Social T - https://twitter.com/NewActivistIs FB - https://www.facebook.com/newactivistis/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/newactivistis/ web - http://www.newactivist.is Eddie Kaufholz, Host - https://twitter.com/edwardoreddie  

Nikki Toyama‑Szeto is the Executive Director at Christians for Social Action (CSA). CSA seeks to combine biblical scholarship with astute policy analysis to further economic justice, support interdependence, promote racial and ecological justice, and generally try to make the world a better place. Today, Nikki and Eddie have a fascinating conversation about her journey to the work of justice, why she's leading a movement of scholars, how how she defines activist. Links from the Interview - For more on Nikki and the work of CSA: https://christiansforsocialaction.org/ - For all things Propaganda, head to: https://www.prophiphop.com/ -  The New Activist is presented by IJM: https://www.ijm.org/ The New Activist Social T - https://twitter.com/NewActivistIs FB - https://www.facebook.com/newactivistis/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/newactivistis/ web - http://www.newactivist.is Eddie Kaufholz, Host - https://twitter.com/edwardoreddie  

Cole Arthur Riley is a writer, liturgist, and speaker who is seeking a deeply contemplative life. She is the founder and writer of Black Liturgies, a project seeking to integrate concepts of dignity, lament, rage, justice, rest, and liberation with the practice of written prayer. We will talk about all of that, and why prayer - during our conversation. Links from the Interview - For more on Cole's writing and her liturgies: https://blackliturgist.com/ - For all things Propaganda, head to: https://www.prophiphop.com/ -  The New Activist is presented by IJM: https://www.ijm.org/ The New Activist Social T - https://twitter.com/NewActivistIs FB - https://www.facebook.com/newactivistis/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/newactivistis/ web - http://www.newactivist.is Eddie Kaufholz, Host - https://twitter.com/edwardoreddie  

Rev. Eugene Cho is the President & CEO of Bread for the World and Bread Institute, a non-partisan Christian advocacy organization urging both national and global decision makers to help end hunger – both in the United States and around the world. Additionally, he is the founder and visionary of One Day’s Wages  – a grassroots movement of people, stories, and actions to alleviate extreme global poverty. Eugene is the author of two acclaimed books including his most recent, Thou Shalt Not Be a Jerk: A Christian’s Guide to Engaging Politics Today, Rev. Cho catches us up on the last few years of his life, reflects on 2020, and challenges our thinking of what it means to be someone who is trying to effect lasting change in the world. Links from the Interview - To engage with any of Eugene's projects, go to: https://eugenecho.com - For all things Propaganda, head to: https://www.prophiphop.com/ -  The New Activist is presented by IJM: https://www.ijm.org/ The New Activist Social T - https://twitter.com/NewActivistIs FB - https://www.facebook.com/newactivistis/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/newactivistis/ web - http://www.newactivist.is Eddie Kaufholz, Host - https://twitter.com/edwardoreddie  

Propaganda hails from L.A. and is a poet, political activist, husband, father, academic, emcee, and co-host of The Red Couch Podcast with Dr. Alma Zaragoza-Petty. And, as the name of the show implies, they sit on a red couch and wake us all up with their unique brand of humor, insight, and "hood politics." Today, Propaganda returns to the show to give some perspective on 2020, his life as an artist during the pandemic, and the cost of speaking truth. Links from the Interview - Head here for all of Prop's merch., music, and social: https://www.prophiphop.com/ -  The New Activist is presented by IJM: https://www.ijm.org/ The New Activist Social T - https://twitter.com/NewActivistIs FB - https://www.facebook.com/newactivistis/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/newactivistis/ web - http://www.newactivist.is Eddie Kaufholz, Host - https://twitter.com/edwardoreddie  

Trigger warning: In this episode there are descriptions of physical abuse. Anu George Canjanathoppil is the Executive Director of IJM Canada and joined IJM in 2011 as the Director of Legal in the Chennai office. In 2012, she led IJM’s Google-funded project to equip NGOs across India to rescue and rehabilitate bonded labor victims using IJM’s casework model. Her pioneering courage and innovation to build this project from scratch resulted in the rescue of 4,000 people in just three years. Anu’s story is like nothing you’ve ever heard. From a child with deep conviction, to a life marked by tragedy and heroism – she inspires all of us to use the fullness of our experiences as activists. Links from the Interview - Follow Anu on Twitter: https://twitter.com/anugeorgecan -  The New Activist is presented by IJM: https://www.ijm.org/ - The New Activist is scored by Propaganda: https://www.prophiphop.com/ The New Activist Social T - https://twitter.com/NewActivistIs FB - https://www.facebook.com/newactivistis/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/newactivistis/ web - http://www.newactivist.is Eddie Kaufholz, Host - https://twitter.com/edwardoreddie  

Dr. Sandra Morgan is the Director of the Global Center for Women and Justice, an organization that equips students to address the global status of women and vulnerable populations through collaborative and restorative justice principles.  In addition, Dr. Morgan is an educator and nurse and is recognized globally for her expertise in combating human trafficking. Today, Dr. Morgan and Eddie talk about what trafficking is, how it can be recognized, and why it’s important for us to be aware and activated to help. Links from the Interview - More on Dr. Morgan and the Global Center for Women and Justice: https://www.gcwj.org -  The New Activist is presented by IJM: https://www.ijm.org/ - The New Activist is scored by Propaganda: https://www.prophiphop.com/ The New Activist Social T - https://twitter.com/NewActivistIs FB - https://www.facebook.com/newactivistis/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/newactivistis/ web - http://www.newactivist.is Eddie Kaufholz, Host - https://twitter.com/edwardoreddie  

Timotheus Pope is the director of Citikidz, a Christian sports camp in Rector, Pennsylvania near Pittsburgh. His staff is dedicated to teaching, training, and transforming urban America through culturally relevant Christian sports camps. Mr. Pope's conversation with Eddie is so important because he’s very much a boots-on-the-ground activist. Every day, he's spending time with leaders and kids steering the next generation and engaging hard conversations about life, faith, and race.  And so today, when many of us are wondering how we can help, Mr. Pope gives us challenging wisdom on taking our next steps. Links from the Interview - More on Citikidz and Timotheus Pope: https://www.citikidz.org/ -  The New Activist is presented by IJM: https://www.ijm.org/ - The New Activist is scored by Propaganda: https://www.prophiphop.com/ The New Activist Social T - https://twitter.com/NewActivistIs FB - https://www.facebook.com/newactivistis/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/newactivistis/ web - http://www.newactivist.is Eddie Kaufholz, Host - https://twitter.com/edwardoreddie  

Dr. Jennings is an Associate Professor of Systematic Theology and Africana Studies at Yale Divinity School. He is an author of multiple works, including the 2010 book, “The Christian Imagination: Theology and the Origins of Race.” In this, Dr. Jennings poses the question: Why has Christianity, a religion premised upon neighborly love, failed in its attempts to heal social divisions? Today, Dr. Jennings and Eddie discuss that question. Links from the Interview - More info for Dr. Jennings: https://divinity.yale.edu/faculty-and-research/yds-faculty/willie-james-jennings -  The New Activist is presented by IJM: https://www.ijm.org/ - The New Activist is scored by Propaganda: https://www.prophiphop.com/ The New Activist Social T - https://twitter.com/NewActivistIs FB - https://www.facebook.com/newactivistis/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/newactivistis/ web - http://www.newactivist.is Eddie Kaufholz, Host - https://twitter.com/edwardoreddie