The Beyond the Village podcast goes behind the scenes of international nonprofit Children of the Nations (COTN). Hear from the perspective of the children in Sierra Leone, Malawi, Uganda, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti. Listen as staff, volunteers, and other partners share their joys and struggles. And explore how all of this is changing children's lives around the world.
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The Unbreakable Connection Between Sioux Falls and the Dominican Republic
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There’s a side of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, you’ve never seen before. For years, a number of Sioux Falls residents have been faithfully serving the impoverished communities in the Dominican Republic. In this roundtable discussion, Mark Steinborn, Olga Fedulova, and Ann Schellpfeffer explain the strong connection between the Dominican Republic and …
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The Ripple Effect: One Woman’s Decision is Changing Her Family and Inspiring Children in Uganda
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When DeAnne Jacobson began volunteering at a local nonprofit, Children of the Nations, she never dreamed she would end up sponsoring multiple kids or traveling to Uganda with her family. It’s been a life-changing experience for the Jacobson family. DeAnn, her husband, and her son share memories from their mission trip to Uganda, and describe the im…
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How a Medical Mission Team Inspires a Girl to Become a Doctor and Saves the Life of a Gunshot Victim
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Ben and Cyndi Levine, a surgeon and nurse, have been leading mission trips to the Dominican Republic since 2011. Their teams always include medical and non-medical team members, and each trip has a huge impact on the local community and the team members themselves. In this episode, Ben and Cyndi tell stories about their blended-team trips, from the…
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In an Impossible Situation, Single Moms in Africa Find Help to Transform Their Families
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In honor of Mother’s Day, Tabitha and Jenifer—single moms in Malawi—share their personal stories of redemption. Left alone to care for their families, Tabitha and Jenifer could barely feed their children or keep a roof over their heads. Sadly, this is all too common for widowed and divorced mothers in Malawi. There are very few government assistanc…
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A Car Crash Almost Destroyed Brenda's Life, These Ugandan Children Taught Her to Forgive
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Brenda had to make a hard choice after her life-threatening motorcycle accident. Would she forgive the driver who hit her? Her decision rested on the lessons she'd learned from COTN's children in Uganda, who had survived atrocities of their own in Uganda's war. In this episode, Brenda talks about her time in Uganda, and how learning about forgivene…
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Grammy Award-Winner George Winston Is Helping COTN's Children through His Music
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Grammy award-winner George Winston has dedicated his life to playing music and helping others. He’s best known for his solo piano recordings. In this episode he shares what inspires his music and why he gives back. This year, George will be playing four benefit concerts for Children of the Nations. Go to itickets.com/cotnwinston to purchase tickets…
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Lentils, Spice, Chicken, Rice: The Global Effort that is Saving Children’s Lives in Africa
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Recently 600 people packaged 136,000 meals at Bellevue Presbyterian Church in Bellevue, Washington. Meal packaging events like this one are hosted all over the United States, thanks to churches, community groups, and individuals who want to help feed children in Africa. But what is the real impact of these meals? Listen in as COTN board member Jack…
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The Day the Water Stopped: How COTN Partners and Staff Solve Water Crisis in Dominican Republic
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Without any warning, water stopped coming out of the pipes in Don Bosco—an impoverished community in the Dominican Republic. Two years later, after hours of investigation, analysis, and meetings with just the right people, a community well is being drilled. In celebration of World Water Day, this podcast follows community leaders, COTN staff, and p…
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COTN’s I Love Baseball Program is Saving Boys from a Life of Corruption, Abuse and Steroid Use
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Dominicans are obsessed with baseball and their country is famous for producing some of the best baseball players in the Major League Baseball organization. But there is a problem. In a country where poverty is widespread, families see an MLB contract as their ticket out. Sadly, greedy trainers and talent scouts called ‘buscones' take advantage of …
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Francisco Got a Second Chance. Here's What He Did With It
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Minutes before she died, Francisco Kalima’s mom told him, “There’s something so special that I see in you. I think you will be the one to transform your family.” A few days later, sitting alone in his now empty home, Francisco’s life was turned upside down again. Listen in to hear Francisco tell his story of redemption and how he’s using it to help…
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