Final JeoPARTY | Behind the Mic Part 3 with Johan & Wendi
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Description
In the "Final JeoParty" episode, hosts Johan Heinrichs and Wendi Park share their personal insights on community development and trauma care. Wendi recounts her international work and the importance of mutual transformation, while Johan reflects on his childhood with foster siblings and the impact of trauma care training. They discuss the vulnerabilities and learning experiences that come with podcasting, the value of amplifying unheard voices, and tease the future expansion of the podcast. The conversation veers into their personal lives, touching on favorite music, date nights, and life in Canada. The episode concludes with an invitation for listener engagement and hints at exciting developments for the podcast's journey.
Time Stamps
[06:22] My experience in community development work.
[10:12] Encouraging collective transformation through mutual relationships.
[13:21] Diverse experiences shape work and perspectives.
[18:08] Harold asked for a dinner date.
[21:04] Celebrating cultural diversity, peacefulness, and dislike of cold.
[22:56] Defining distinct values and driving positive change.
[25:39] Identify pebbles, ask questions, innovate for transformation.
[28:35] Listen to those experiencing hardship for innovation.
[32:26] Podcasting is community, growth, and evolution.
[37:15] Acknowledgment of good work, need for assistance.
[40:30] Inspiring Canadian podcast promoting faith and community.
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