The Better Samaritan Podcast

Wheaton HDI

The Better Samaritan is a podcast with Kent Annan & Jamie Aten where we're learning—along with you—how to more helpfully love our neighbors, from everyday acts of kindness to navigating complex humanitarian challenges facing the church and society. Join us as we interview experts with insight on learning to do good, better.

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The Better Samaritan Podcast

Episodes (88)

Nov 20, 2025 How Joyful Generosity Is Changing the Way We Give
Jul 11, 2025 The Future of Foreign Aid
Jul 10, 2025 NGO Strategy and Leadership: 10 Steps of Crisis Management

The Better Samaritan Podcast

Nov 20, 2025
33¾ minutes
26 MB

What if giving could be joyful instead of guilt-driven? In this episode, Jamie Goodwin, professor at Wheaton College, shares how her background in global churches, journalism, and teaching led her to a deeper view of generosity. We talk about practical ways to give—like giving circles and hybrid nonprofit models—that engage communities and reflect diverse cultures. From Cuban "bean crossing" traditions to pandemic-era giving at the family table, Jamie helps us think about how generosity shows up in real life. This episode challenges us to lead with grace, build trust, and create inclusive spaces where giving feel...

The Better Samaritan Podcast

How Joyful Generosity Is Changing the Way We Give

Wheaton HDI

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