Right Side Up Podcast with Danielle Strickland

S07 E01 Welcome to the Danielle Strickland Podcast and a season of discovering all the things we've been wrong about.  Danielle is joined by guest co-host James Sholl to discuss, lament, and explore how they've encountered truth in their lives. James is lead pastor at Wellspring Worship Centre in Toronto Ontario, Canada.  He received his undergrad in Philosophy at Heythrop College in London England and his Masters of Divinity at Wycliffe Seminary in Toronto.  He likes prisoners and loves Jesus.  Get full access to Right Side Up: Danielle Strickland at daniellestrickland.substack.com/subscribe

*BONUS* It’s that time again. The time we make our New Years' resolutions...  maybe it’s time to think a little deeper. I’ve curated 5 questions to guide you on what you wish for 2021 based on Wonder Woman 1984. A bonus podcast episode that could help us live more intentionally.Intro music by Vodovoz Music Productions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4ex2... Get full access to Right Side Up: Danielle Strickland at daniellestrickland.substack.com/subscribe

“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil againstyou because of me.” Matthew 5:11How can persecution be a blessing?  Sam Collier, pastor and host of A Greater Story podcast,talks with Rev. Christo Greyling, senior director for Faith & Development at World VisionInternational.  Living with HIV as an ordained minister,  Christo has experienced persecution andjudgement—particularly around the grace he extends to others living with HIV.You can also join Danielle and World Vision by bringing the Matthew 2 Challenge to your church. This is a week-long discipleship experience that invites families and individuals out of their comfort zones through daily sacrificial challenges - bringing to life Jesus’ call in Matthew 25. Learn more at worldvision.org/rightsideup  Get full access to Right Side Up: Danielle Strickland at daniellestrickland.substack.com/subscribe

“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom ofheaven.” Matthew 5:10How do you keep hope and joy alight when life is tough and difficult? Pete Greig, the founder of 24-7 Prayer, asks what the Western Church has to learn about persecution in his conversation with Father Zacharie Bukuru. The former principal of Buta Seminary in Burundi, Father Zacharie fought for his students during a tragic rebel attack where 40 kids were killed when they refused to separate by ethnicity. Listen to his powerful story and wisdom on how to endure suffering in the face of persecution.Find videos for this episode and previous episodes atdaniellestrickland.com/resourcesLearn more about Pete Grieg24-7prayer.comLearn more about Danielle Stricklanddaniellestrickland.comYou can also join Danielle and World Vision by bringing the Matthew 2 Challenge to your church. This is a week-long discipleship experience that invites families and individuals out of their comfort zones through daily sacrificial challenges - bringing to life Jesus’ call in Matthew 25. Learn more at worldvision.org/rightsideup  Get full access to Right Side Up: Danielle Strickland at daniellestrickland.substack.com/subscribe

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Matthew 5:9What does the term peacemaking mean to you? Noemi Chavez, pastor at Revive Church and co-founder of Brave Global, turns to listen and learn from Ana Hernandez. Ana is a peacemaking volunteer, or as she likes to call it: ‘a facilitator of peace’, for World Vision in one of the most violent communities in Honduras. Tune in to hear Ana's story about witnessing the power of forgiveness amidst gang violence.Find videos for this episode and previous episodes atdaniellestrickland.com/resourcesLearn more about Noemi Chavezlifeatrevive.combraveglobal.orgLearn more about World Vision’s work in Hondurasworldvision.org/our-work/country-profiles/hondurasLearn about Danielle’s The Creative Way Down course atinfinitumlife.teachable.comYou can also join Danielle and World Vision by bringing the Matthew 2 Challenge to your church. This is a week-long discipleship experience that invites families and individuals out of their comfort zones through daily sacrificial challenges - bringing to life Jesus’ call in Matthew 25. Learn more at worldvision.org/rightsideup  Get full access to Right Side Up: Danielle Strickland at daniellestrickland.substack.com/subscribe

S006 E008 In this special episode, Danielle Strickland shares how she is learning to participate in the life of Christ by listening to #RightSideUp guests from around the world. Danielle also shares herfamily's experience taking the Matthew 25 Challenge, putting what we are learning into practice.You can also join Danielle and World Vision by bringing the Matthew 2 Challenge to your church. This is a week-long discipleship experience that invites families and individuals out of their comfort zones through daily sacrificial challenges - bringing to life Jesus’ call in Matthew 25. Learn more at worldvision.org/rightsideup  Get full access to Right Side Up: Danielle Strickland at daniellestrickland.substack.com/subscribe

S006 E007 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8What does being pure in heart mean to you? President and CEO of World Vision USA EdgarSandoval asks Victor Doungel, a young man with cerebral palsy, what it means to be pure inheart. Victor is an incredible advocate for children with disabilities in India, he is filled withwisdom, and you can see the purity in his heart. SPOILER - Victor sings a song that will bringyou to tears!Find videos for this episode and previous episodes atdaniellestrickland.com/resourcesLearn more about World Visionworldvision.orgLearn more about Danielle Stricklanddaniellestrickland.comYou can also join Danielle and World Vision by bringing the Matthew 2 Challenge to your church. This is a week-long discipleship experience that invites families and individuals out of their comfort zones through daily sacrificial challenges - bringing to life Jesus’ call in Matthew 25. Learn more at worldvision.org/rightsideup  Get full access to Right Side Up: Danielle Strickland at daniellestrickland.substack.com/subscribe

S006 E006“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” Matthew 5:7What does living a merciful life look like for you? Krish Kandiah, founding director of Home for Good and author of more than a dozen books, meets with the founder and CEO of Heart for Lebanon Camille Melki. Camille teaches us more about the Syrian refugee crisis, what it looks like to welcome strangers, and how to live with a merciful rather than a vengeful heart.Learn more about Krish Kandiahkrishk.comhomeforgood.org.ukLearn more about Heart for Lebanonheartforlebanon.orgLearn more about Danielle Stricklanddaniellestrickland.comYou can also join Danielle and World Vision by bringing the Matthew 2 Challenge to your church. This is a week-long discipleship experience that invites families and individuals out of their comfort zones through daily sacrificial challenges - bringing to life Jesus’ call in Matthew 25. Learn more at worldvision.org/rightsideup  Get full access to Right Side Up: Danielle Strickland at daniellestrickland.substack.com/subscribe

S006 E005 "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled." Matthew 5:6What has God called you to be in this life? On this week's episode of the Right Side Up season, Jo Saxton interviews Princess Zulu. After discovering she herself was HIV positive, Princess Zulu became an advocate and ambassador for those affected by HIV/AIDS and poverty. Princess Zulu's story motivates us to pursue righteousness, fight for justice with courage and hope, and take one step further in living right side up. Learn more about Jo Saxtonjosaxton.comleadstoriespodcast.comLearn more about Danielle Stricklanddaniellestrickland.comFind Princess Zulu's book: Warrior PrincessEach week, we'll also be journeying toward World Vision's Matthew 25 Challenge, this November 2020. Learn more at worldvision.org/rightsideupSign up for the Matthew 25 Challenge and early access to each episodeUSA: Text BLESSED to 44888CAN: Text BLESSED to 98669 Get full access to Right Side Up: Danielle Strickland at daniellestrickland.substack.com/subscribe

S006 E004: "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth" Matthew 5:5Why does humility matter to you in leadership? On this week's episode of the Right Side Up season, Craig Groeschel and Jayakumar Christian reflect on humility, meekness, and passion in leadership. Learn more about Craig Groeschelcraiggroeschel.comLearn more about Danielle Stricklanddaniellestrickland.comBooks:God of the Empty-Handed by Jayakumar ChristianDangerous Prayers by Craig GroeschelBetter Together by Danielle StricklandRecovering by Aaron WhiteEach week, we'll also be journeying toward World Vision's Matthew 25 Challenge, this November 2020. Learn more at worldvision.org/rightsideupSign up for the Matthew 25 Challenge and early access to each episode USA: Text BLESSED to 44888CAN: Text BLESSED to 98669 Get full access to Right Side Up: Danielle Strickland at daniellestrickland.substack.com/subscribe