This episode is perfect for anyone interested in helping people needing shelter, working to end homelessness, abundant love, and encountering Christ in the in-between.
IN THIS EPISODE
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Liz describes the Men’s Shelter of Charlotte and the services it provides.
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She reviews the number of men experiencing homelessness in Charlotte, what drivers affect the rate of homelessness, and what approach guides her work.
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She tells a story illustrating the friendships that are formed in the Men’s Shelter.
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Liz answers how to interact with people experiencing homelessness and whether sleeping in public is a human right.
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She talks about navigating class and economic differences growing up in Kingsport, Tennessee.
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Liz discusses what was important to her as a young person, her intense need to be right, and how she learned to influence public policy.
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She describes a significant religious experience, her religious fervor at Davidson College, and her spiritual growth at the Urban Ministry Center.
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Liz talks about a theology that can withstand human suffering, Dale Mullinex and the influence of his work and leadership, and how she finds Christ in the world.