In today’s conversation, Ken reads a page from his dairy about the time he had the runs but nevertheless needed to go out and take care of some errands when he noticed he wasn’t exactly alone. Join us as we reflect on how the world can be a shitty place for the most vulnerable among us. If you have enjoyed today's conversation, it would mean the world to us if you are able to subscribe, rate and review the podcast on your favorite podcast platform.

In today’s conversation Rob and Ken are joined by Zion Tauamiti, Samoan born and raised in Christchurch, New Zealand where he currently lives to this day working with young people as a wellness chaplain. At the age of 33 Zion suffered a cardiac arrest and subsequently went into coma for six days. As a result of this life changing event, Zion was inspired to start an organization called Healing Song Pese Wairua in order work with Maori and Pacific young people with the aim of increasing their well-being that is undergirded by the Māorian values of Whānau which emphasizes connection with family.

In trying to do good, we often measure success in a variety of ways such as how many meals we have served or how many people we have helped.   In today's conversation, Ken and Rob take the time to talk about the ups and downs of trying to measure success in their adventures of doing good. If you enjoyed today’s conversation, please consider sharing, rating as well as subscribing to the podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Intro/Outro music by skinfiltr8r.

In today’s conversation Rob and Ken are joined by Annika Spalde from Vadstena, Sweden. Annika is a deacon in the church of Sweden as well as an activist for peace, animal rights as well as climate change. One of the many ways she commits to doing good is by practicing veganism which is the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products, particularly refraining from eating anything made from animal products as well as rejecting the idea of seeing animals as a commodity. Join us as she shares with us her journey of becoming a vegan and how caring for animals in this way is connected to her spirituality. If you enjoyed today’s conversation, please consider sharing, rating as well as subscribing to the podcast on your favorite podcast platform.

Oftentimes we hear what is being said, however hearing is a lot different from listening. In today's conversation Ken and Rob talk about how listening is often something we take for granted when communicating with those we are journeying with. Join them as they discuss how active listening can do wonders for the person we are in conversation with- and for ourselves. If you enjoyed today’s conversation, please consider sharing, rating as well as subscribing to the podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Intro/Outro music by skinfiltr8r.

In today's conversation Ken and Rob are joined by artist and musician John Friedrick from Silverton, Oregon USA, a rural town where he has lived for the last 13 years, pastoring Oak Street Church. Listen in as John shares about the joys of getting to know his neighbors, including starting an annual arts event focusing on inclusion and participation, and the challenges of seeking to do good in a small town where everyone knows his name If you have enjoyed  today’s conversation, please consider sharing, rating as well as subscribing to the podcast on your favorite podcast platform.

At some point in our journey of doing good, we will probably experience grief. It can manifest itself in so many different ways such as shock or disbelief, denial, guilt anger and even depression. Join Rob and Ken as they share and reflect on their experiences of grief and how grieving with others can be a powerful and transformative experience in doing good. Intro/Outro music by skinfiltr8r. If you have have found today’s conversation to be helpful, please consider sharing, rating as well as subscribing to the podcast on your favorite podcast platform.

In today’s conversation Rob and Ken are joined by Bill and Eve Perry who were running a bustling fruit and veg shop in the heart of the East End of London, England when they felt a divine nudge to close down the shop in 1995 and open a community space called The Garden Cafe. The cafe aims to bring the local community together and improve quality of life for folks who live nearby through providing delicious meals and running community projects with a particular emphasis on young people and those with learning difficulties as well as mental health issues. Listen in as Bill and Eve share their remarkable journey of running a vibrant cafe as they sought to live out the values of Jesus in their local community.

Join Ken and Rob  as they kick off season two of Rumors of Doing Good talking about becoming curious instead of imposing their own rules when engaging different cultures as well as their experiences of engaging and respecting the cultural norms of folks who live outdoors as well as the anarchist community in their adventures of doing good. Cultural norms are the guidelines by which one lives. They are the common expectations, standards and rules that people in a social group follow to influence their behavior. Growing up in a particular culture, cultural standards are frequently learnt and reinforced via parents, friends, teachers and others.

Have you ever found yourself on the receiving end of doing good? What happened and how did it make you feel? Often times when we seek to do good in the communities that we are part of, we can get caught up thinking that we are the ones doing the good. But what about the times when we unexpectedly find ourselves on the receiving end from those we are journeying with? Join Ken and Rob in this final conversation of season one of Rumors of Doing Good as they share their experiences of being surprised when the tables have turned in their journeys with folks who live outdoors as well as punks, squatters and the activist community. If you enjoyed today’s conversation, please consider sharing, rating as well as subscribing to the podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Look out for season two of Rumors of Doing Good early 2021!