Hopeful Economics Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/hopeful-economics-podcast “Hopeful Economics” is a way of looking at the world of the assets and abundance that it has and making that work for everyone. With an incredible lineup of speakers, you’ll dive deep into the relationship between social enterprise and faith. You’ll learn about the economic impact of churches and how to pitch your community of faith to form new partnerships. United Church of Canada eb5c0067-f2d2-5595-9093-908c67a675a5 no Why the Hopeful Economics Podcast en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:34:41 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:15:14 -0800 http://edge-ucc.ca/ https://img.transistor.fm/_AmKZFpU8VZPLAZUK8XbUV-obNeRp4hNp7yTBhQWBhU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI1Mjk2LzE2MzQz/MjkwMzQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Hopeful Economics Podcast http://edge-ucc.ca/ episodic Resonate Media “Hopeful Economics” is a way of looking at the world of the assets and abundance that it has and making that work for everyone. With an incredible lineup of speakers, you’ll dive deep into the relationship between social enterprise and faith. You’ll learn about the economic impact of churches and how to pitch your community of faith to form new partnerships. “Hopeful Economics” is a way of looking at the world of the assets and abundance that it has and making that work for everyone. Social Enterprise, Christianity, Non-profit United Church of Canada No No Thinking and living abundantly with Maryam Mohiuddin Ahmed 2 2 17 17 Thinking and living abundantly with Maryam Mohiuddin Ahmed full 2275b0d2-75e2-4ba7-ba09-cc898a9db4fb https://share.transistor.fm/s/884f2387 Thinking and living abundantly with Maryam Mohiuddin Ahmed

Maryam co-founded the Social Innovation Lab, a social innovation ecosystem builder in South Asia and Daftarkhwan, including co-working spaces in Pakistan and a number of impact focused initiatives. Maryam is currently pursuing a Doctoral degree at the University of Waterloo, exploring the impact of faith-based social enterprise. Maryam and Terrell discuss the importance of thinking and living abundantly and the incredible impact that can have.

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Maryam co-founded the Social Innovation Lab, a social innovation ecosystem builder in South Asia and Daftarkhwan, including co-working spaces in Pakistan and a number of impact focused initiatives. Maryam is currently pursuing a Doctoral degree at the University of Waterloo, exploring the impact of faith-based social enterprise. Maryam and Terrell discuss the importance of thinking and living abundantly and the incredible impact that can have.

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Maryam co-founded the Social Innovation Lab, a social innovation ecosystem builder in South Asia and Daftarkhwan, including co-working spaces in Pakistan and a number of impact focused initiatives. Maryam is currently pursuing a Doctoral degree at the University of Waterloo, exploring the impact of faith-based social enterprise. Maryam and Terrell discuss the importance of thinking and living abundantly and the incredible impact that can have.

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Gurbeen is the founder of Aangen, a Toronto-based non-profit focused on food security and social justice. Gurbeen and Terrell discuss the impact of social enterprise – not just feeding people but feeding souls. As we consider Hopeful Economics, approaching life from a lens of abundance, what can we do next? What can we do more of? 

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Gurbeen is the founder of Aangen, a Toronto-based non-profit focused on food security and social justice. Gurbeen and Terrell discuss the impact of social enterprise – not just feeding people but feeding souls. As we consider Hopeful Economics, approaching life from a lens of abundance, what can we do next? What can we do more of? 

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Hopeful Economics unConference is back on March 3 & 4, 2022. Guaranteed to meet great people, have deep conversations, and unleash new ideas. Register today!

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Gurbeen is the founder of Aangen, a Toronto-based non-profit focused on food security and social justice. Gurbeen and Terrell discuss the impact of social enterprise – not just feeding people but feeding souls. As we consider Hopeful Economics, approaching life from a lens of abundance, what can we do next? What can we do more of? 

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Hopeful Economics unConference is back on March 3 & 4, 2022. Guaranteed to meet great people, have deep conversations, and unleash new ideas. Register today!

]]> Social Enterprise, Christianity, Non-profit No Fishbowl - What does Hopeful Economics mean for the social sector? 1 1 15 15 Fishbowl - What does Hopeful Economics mean for the social sector? bonus dc965a7c-e6aa-470a-b49a-2f02c939f2d4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/477f9e45 Fri, 21 Jan 2022 04:15:00 -0800 Resonate Media, Edge UCC Resonate Media, Edge UCC 1103 This conversation features: Tracey Robertson; Lead, Innovation, Ontario Trillium Foundation, Anjala Kulasegaram; Land Trusts Co-ordinator at the Cooperative Housing Federation of Toronto, and Tim Blair; CEO of United Property Resource Corporation This conversation features: Tracey Robertson; Lead, Innovation, Ontario Trillium Foundation, Anjala Kulasegaram; Land Trusts Co-ordinator at the Cooperative Housing Federation of Toronto, and Tim Blair; CEO of United Property Resource Corporation Social Enterprise, Christianity, Non-profit No Fishbowl - What does Hopeful Economics mean for faith organizations? 1 1 14 14 Fishbowl - What does Hopeful Economics mean for faith organizations? bonus 30e9bca6-5c1e-45dd-83a1-47019916081d https://share.transistor.fm/s/0603511c Fri, 14 Jan 2022 04:15:00 -0800 Resonate Media, Edge UCC Resonate Media, Edge UCC 1355 This bonus conversation features: Phiwa Langeni; Ambassador for Innovation and Engagement in the United Church of Christ's Center for Analytics, Research & Development, and Data, Rob Dalgleish; Executive Director of the Edge Network, and Dallas Fiddler; Healing Programs Coordinator with The United Church of Canada. This bonus conversation features: Phiwa Langeni; Ambassador for Innovation and Engagement in the United Church of Christ's Center for Analytics, Research & Development, and Data, Rob Dalgleish; Executive Director of the Edge Network, and Dallas Fiddle Social Enterprise, Christianity, Non-profit No Social Enterprise's Role in Systems Change 1 1 13 13 Social Enterprise's Role in Systems Change full 4d9e2de9-334b-4616-bcfe-4379d297bd5c https://share.transistor.fm/s/12781e21 Fri, 07 Jan 2022 04:15:00 -0800 Resonate Media, Edge UCC Resonate Media, Edge UCC 1583 You already know about social enterprise as you are a social purpose organization. But are you part of the systems change? Wayne Miranda – Social Finance Investment Readiness Lead, McConnell Foundation - outlines some of the major changes in the world and some of the biggest challenges that we are making. How are we part of this bigger picture? Are we part of it? Should we be? You already know about social enterprise as you are a social purpose organization. But are you part of the systems change? Wayne Miranda – Social Finance Investment Readiness Lead, McConnell Foundation - outlines some of the major changes in the world and Social Enterprise, Christianity, Non-profit No Learning from Rural 1 1 12 12 Learning from Rural full bdb6f3d7-ab56-435e-bfa8-f26671fcdb82 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2445ac04 Fri, 31 Dec 2021 04:15:00 -0800 Resonate Media, Edge UCC Resonate Media, Edge UCC 1634 Roz Lockyer, founder and Chief Executive Officer PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise, shares how Rural economic development organizations have always been leading edge as they live on the edge. When speaking with someone in a rural context who has done something that would be considered "innovative" in an urban or suburban context, their response "that's just the way we do things". We hope you will walk away with eyes wide open that every neighbourhood (or community) already has what they need. Roz Lockyer, founder and Chief Executive Officer PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise, shares how Rural economic development organizations have always been leading edge as they live on the edge. When speaking with someone in a rural context who has done Social Enterprise, Christianity, Non-profit No How do we make decisions? 1 1 11 11 How do we make decisions? full 1f543d16-9d60-44eb-b5d2-ad656f2facb9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/85431100 Fri, 24 Dec 2021 04:15:00 -0800 Resonate Media, Edge UCC Resonate Media, Edge UCC 1324 Many financial decisions can affect organizations focused on Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour. This workshop, featuring Adele Halliday – Anti-racism and Equity Officer, The United Church of Canada and Rev Murray Pruden – Executive Minister, Indigenous Ministries, The United Church of Canada, will offer some proposed guidelines for making financial decisions that can honour the diverse experiences and stories of people who are Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour and also discuss how to consider anti-racism and decolonial thinking as part of the process. Many financial decisions can affect organizations focused on Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour. This workshop, featuring Adele Halliday – Anti-racism and Equity Officer, The United Church of Canada and Rev Murray Pruden – Executive Minister, Indige Social Enterprise, Christianity, Non-profit No History of Social Enterprise 1 1 10 10 History of Social Enterprise full 5d2ebd92-6702-4fd3-b8d9-33ebeadd0c6f https://share.transistor.fm/s/bf84f1c9 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 04:15:00 -0800 Resonate Media, Edge UCC Resonate Media, Edge UCC 906 Social enterprise is not a new thing. In fact it is a very old thing. Tradition and innovation are actually the same thing, just on different parts of a time continuum. Learn from David LePage, founder of Buy Social Canada, about some of the history of social enterprise and social justice around the world and how the last decade has leapt us forward in our thinking. Social enterprise is not a new thing. In fact it is a very old thing. Tradition and innovation are actually the same thing, just on different parts of a time continuum. Learn from David LePage, founder of Buy Social Canada, about some of the history of s Social Enterprise, Christianity, Non-profit No Social Enterprise and Faith - Part 2 1 1 9 9 Social Enterprise and Faith - Part 2 full 0592e8d6-981a-4e45-a9a5-25116304f522 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3b95565a Fri, 10 Dec 2021 04:15:00 -0800 Resonate Media, Edge UCC Resonate Media, Edge UCC 1267 What does social enterprise have to do with communities of faith? Why are we even having this conversation? Why is this important? What impact will this have on the future of church? How is this church? Part 2 of this episode features Rev. Darnell Fennel – Director of Social Entrepreneurship, National Benevolent Association, Disciples of Christ. What does social enterprise have to do with communities of faith? Why are we even having this conversation? Why is this important? What impact will this have on the future of church? How is this church? Part 2 of this episode features Rev. Darnell Fen Social Enterprise, Christianity, Non-profit No Social Enterprise & Faith - Part 1 1 1 8 8 Social Enterprise & Faith - Part 1 full 0a9d7a50-bac5-4f19-b923-57b222d81852 https://share.transistor.fm/s/33bccc1d Fri, 03 Dec 2021 04:15:00 -0800 Resonate Media, Edge UCC Resonate Media, Edge UCC 1083 What does social enterprise have to do with communities of faith? Why are we even having this conversation? Why is this important? What impact will this have on the future of church? How is this church? In part 1, you will hear from Rev. Lauren Hodgson – Animator for New Ministry Development, Urban and Suburban Ministries – Minister at St. Matthew’s United Church of Canada in Toronto. What does social enterprise have to do with communities of faith? Why are we even having this conversation? Why is this important? What impact will this have on the future of church? How is this church? In part 1, you will hear from Rev. Lauren Hodgson Social Enterprise, Christianity, Non-profit No Faith and Finance 1 1 7 7 Faith and Finance full 97deb549-e0cb-4dcb-a1cc-4882b6b4ee66 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cbd336cb Fri, 26 Nov 2021 04:15:00 -0800 Resonate Media, Edge UCC Resonate Media, Edge UCC 1500 Cardus reports that religion contributes $67.5 billion to Canada’s economy. Churches make a difference locally, regionally and nationally in programs that we provide, space we make available, the supplies and money we spend, and most importantly the impact of our people in and around the neighbourhood. This session will reveal the economic impact of churches and also help us begin to consider what else is possible. Stephanie Swepson-Twitty, CEO Eagle Market Streets Development Corporation; Kevin Jones, Faith & Finance; and Aaron Kuecker, Provost at Trinity Christian College, Illinois speak about the Community Equity Fund and the Perpetual Mission Fund. Cardus reports that religion contributes $67.5 billion to Canada’s economy. Churches make a difference locally, regionally and nationally in programs that we provide, space we make available, the supplies and money we spend, and most importantly the impac Social Enterprise, Christianity, Non-profit No Understanding God's Economy - Part 2 1 1 6 6 Understanding God's Economy - Part 2 full 45b21ab3-a730-4c71-a0e1-c2590469f3d0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/329d0f89 Fri, 19 Nov 2021 04:15:00 -0800 Resonate Media, Edge UCC Resonate Media, Edge UCC 1137 Money is one of the most common topics in the Bible. In this introductory session you will hear about the important linkages and the theological underpinnings of money. The economy and existing systems aren't perfect, yet there are some important tools that can be considered differently to support social justice and equity in the world. The Reverend Doctor Patrick Garnet Duggan is an ordained clergyperson in the United Church of Christ (UCC) - Senior Pastor of the Congregational Church of South Hempstead UCC where he has led sustained membership growth and missional vitality for over 25 years. Since 2012 Dr. Duggan has also served as Executive Director of the UCC Church Building and Loan Fund (CB&LF). Money is one of the most common topics in the Bible. In this introductory session you will hear about the important linkages and the theological underpinnings of money. The economy and existing systems aren't perfect, yet there are some important tools t Social Enterprise, Christianity, Non-profit No Understanding God's Economy - Part 1 1 1 5 5 Understanding God's Economy - Part 1 full 03d9bb03-b363-44f0-921b-f84f10d29078 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e122db6d Fri, 12 Nov 2021 04:15:00 -0800 Resonate Media, Edge UCC Resonate Media, Edge UCC 1076 Money is one of the most common topics in the Bible. In this introductory session you will hear about the important linkages and the theological underpinnings of money. The economy and existing systems aren't perfect, yet there are some important tools that can be considered differently to support social justice and equity in the world. The Reverend Doctor Patrick Garnet Duggan is an ordained clergyperson in the United Church of Christ (UCC) - Senior Pastor of the Congregational Church of South Hempstead UCC where he has led sustained membership growth and missional vitality for over 25 years. Since 2012 Dr. Duggan has also served as Executive Director of the UCC Church Building and Loan Fund (CB&LF). Money is one of the most common topics in the Bible. In this introductory session you will hear about the important linkages and the theological underpinnings of money. The economy and existing systems aren't perfect, yet there are some important tools t Social Enterprise, Christianity, Non-profit No What are we centering? 1 1 2 2 What are we centering? full ab7d833d-d426-43cd-95a8-af1435c060a1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3bcbe641 Fri, 05 Nov 2021 04:15:00 -0700 Resonate Media, Edge UCC Resonate Media, Edge UCC 595 Adriana Beemans is the Inclusive local economies program director at The Metcalf Foundation. She is going to share how The Metcalf Foundation approaches it’s inclusive local economies work, what they’ve learned, and offer a short reflection for our moment in time. Thanks for listening! Adriana Beemans is the Inclusive local economies program director at The Metcalf Foundation. She is going to share how The Metcalf Foundation approaches it’s inclusive local economies work, what they’ve learned, and offer a short reflection for our moment Social Enterprise, Christianity, Non-profit No Pitching for Partnerships 1 1 3 3 Pitching for Partnerships full be78d5e2-6b40-4feb-93ab-28e1f1e39dc8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e265be80 Fri, 05 Nov 2021 04:15:00 -0700 Resonate Media, Edge UCC Resonate Media, Edge UCC 1259 The Presbyterian Church USA’s 1001 New Worshiping Communities Help ministries develop their story and pitch to find partners in social enterprise. We’re going to hear from: Jon Moore, Mission Engagement Advisor and Alia Abaya – Director, Community Impact and Member Experience, Alterna Credit Union. As you will hear – it isn’t just about asking for money! It is about building relationship. The Presbyterian Church USA’s 1001 New Worshiping Communities Help ministries develop their story and pitch to find partners in social enterprise. We’re going to hear from: Jon Moore, Mission Engagement Advisor and Alia Abaya – Director, Community Impact Social Enterprise, Christianity, Non-profit No Social Justice 1 1 4 4 Social Justice full a1c5e8b2-b30a-48d6-9467-c590957630e6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cce46085 Fri, 05 Nov 2021 04:15:00 -0700 Resonate Media, Edge UCC Resonate Media, Edge UCC 1413 Learn about some of the history of social justice around the world and how the last decade has leapt us forward in our thinking. Now is the time for hopeful economics. The Rev. Dr. Japhet Ndhlovu, Global Program Coordinator for global partnerships in Church and mission Unit responsible for the Philippines, India, Angola, Zimbabwe and Zambia. United Church of Canada. Learn about some of the history of social justice around the world and how the last decade has leapt us forward in our thinking. Now is the time for hopeful economics. The Rev. Dr. Japhet Ndhlovu, Global Program Coordinator for global partnerships in Ch Social Enterprise, Christianity, Non-profit No Why the Hopeful Economics Podcast 1 1 1 1 Why the Hopeful Economics Podcast trailer a4595558-d42a-429f-bedf-9dc65c04a9cd https://share.transistor.fm/s/a036ea89 Sat, 23 Oct 2021 16:16:01 -0700 Resonate Media, Edge UCC Resonate Media, Edge UCC 479 What is Hopeful Economics? And why should you listen? Featuring a welcome from Ryan Turnbull and a land acknowledgment from Michael Blair. What is Hopeful Economics? And why should you listen? Featuring a welcome from Ryan Turnbull and a land acknowledgment from Michael Blair. Social Enterprise, Christianity, Non-profit No