Scott Overpeck is joined by Justin and Nate Beene of Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation to discuss their work in Grand Rapids, MI. They share how they are pursuing Shalom, working toward community flourishing with their neighbors, and seeing God move in their city. They also offer some …
Creating Belonging Through Language
Sarah Callen is joined by Emanuel “Ricky” Padilla and Dra. Itzel Meduri to discuss multilingualism. They share the history of language weaponization and hierarchy in America, which led to the signing of an Executive Order in 2025 designating English as the official language of The United States. …
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A Look at the Immigration Landscape
Christina Foor is joined by Dr. Alexia Salvatierra and Angelica Acosta Garnett, long-time friends and practitioners of CCDA, especially in the Immigration space. They take a look at the current immigration landscape and discuss what our call is as CCD practitioners.Learn more about CCDA’s …
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CCD at Work in On Ramps Church
Lynette McIntosh-Madrigal is joined by Erik Mast-Foss, the Community Life Pastor at On Ramps Covenant Church in Fresno, CA, to discuss how God is moving in his community. On Ramps is part of CCDA’s Flourishing Congregations Initiative, a comprehensive four-year program that empowers church …
Behind the Scenes of ‘The Return’
Christina Foor is joined by Maya Moore Irons, Jonathan Irons, and Bo Cornelius to discuss The Return. In January 2025, we stepped inside two maximum-security prisons together—Jefferson City Correctional Center and Algoa—to bring encouragement through music and capture Jonathan’s return to the …
Welcome Back to the CCDA Podcast!
Welcome to the CCDA Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Lorenzo Watson, the CEO of CCDA, stops by to share a little about his story, what CCDA is, what you can expect from this podcast, and ways you can get involved.Sign up for the CCDA Newsletter.Learn more about membership and networks.Save the date for …
BONUS: Mental Health Awareness Month
Each May, CCDA offers events, trainings, and resources at the intersection of faith and mental health.In this bonus episode, Lyndal Bedford, CCDA’s Behavioral Health Network co-leader, explores how CCD practitioners are incorporating mental health practices into their organizations and …
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Living Intentionally: Perspectives On Poverty
Episode Notes2019 CCDA National Conference — Dallas WorkshopLiving Intentionally: Perspectives on Poverty — Elia MorenoThis workshop teaches how to build relationships and strengthen interactions with those living in emotional and economic poverty. Educating practitioners about the diverse …
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