The Feast Over Famine Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Cam Kenyon to explore The Bridge, a bold social enterprise by Revive Church in Arvada, Colorado. Cam shares how this 115,000-square-foot shopping center was transformed into a thriving hub for purpose-driven organizations with the purpose of fostering the peace and prosperity of the Northwest Denver Metro Area. By forging strategic partnerships and focusing on community impact, The Bri...

In this episode, we sit down with Erik Olson, founder of Dignity Made, a social enterprise reshaping the Philippine coconut industry. Erik shares his journey from the business world to humanitarian work, ultimately leading him to create a company dedicated to fighting poverty and exploitation among coconut farmers. Through partnerships with 156 farming families, Dignity Made provides fair wages and empowers communities...

This week Ryan sits down with Jamie Van Leeuwen, Managing Director at BuildStrong Foundation, to talk about his extensive work in community development from Urban Peak to founding the Global Livingston Institute and serving as Deputy Chief of Staff for John Hickenlooper.  Now focused on affordable housing and workforce development, Jamie shares insights on the challenges in the housing sector, the role of public policy...

In this episode we’re joined by Andrew DeVaney of As One Ministries as he shares with us his work in Uganda, working to build sustainable models where communities invest in their own development rather than relying only on charity. They discuss the power of trust, meaningful relationships, and why leaders and missionaries must be learners, taking time to listen and understand their communities. Tune in for a fresh pers...

Leadership is challenging, and it is even more challenging when you’re in an impact and servant hearted type of role. As we enter into 2025 and leaders are focused on impact, we set aside time with Steve Van Diest of Acumen to discuss some key trends that servant hearted leaders will face as they seek impact in 2025. Steve brings a wealth of experience and ministry, business, investing, and coaching. His work with Acum...

“My way of thinking about the soul is that it's driving everything that matters to you. As it goes with your life, so it goes with your soul.” Mindy Caliguire, founder of Soul Care and author of Ignite Your Soul, joins us today as we talk through the critical intersection of leadership and soul care.  She shares insights surrounding the true devastating effects of burnout and the importance of understanding how to care...

In this episode of the Feast Over Famine podcast, Patrick, Andrew, and Tamanno discuss their market study, highlighting opportunities for kingdom-minded investors in frontier markets like the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia. They explore moving beyond charity to sustainable investments, partnering with local leaders, and transforming underserved regions. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about transforming comm...

Welcome to the Season 7 premiere of the Feast Over Famine podcast! In this kickoff episode, Hugh and Scott dive into the fascinating history of the Clapham Circle, exploring how their transformative methods can inspire us to reshape culture today. They discuss practical, actionable steps for uplifting individuals from poverty to self-sustainability while highlighting the power of collaborating with "unlikely allies" to...

In the final episode of our three part series, Ryan and Eileen discuss some logistics in pursuing excellence in finance: which team members to involve in financial planning, business style accounting in nonprofits, finding objective helpers, and more.

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Can providing financial narrative be a form of discipleship and stewardship? In part two of our three part series, Ryan and Eileen discuss how financial narratives can help tell an organization’s story to various stakeholders and the importance of leadership in finance. 

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Over the years at Feast Over Famine, we’ve served over 100 organizations and spent a lot of time in finance strategy. As leaders of impact focused organizations, we should care deeply about our financial management and understand how it leads to further impact. Our team sits down in this three part series to explore some of the convictions, challenges, and practical tips that leaders can use to serve their community at...

How do we find and maintain rhythms that allow us to be present and successful, not only in our work, but in our families, ministries, friendships, and hobbies? Matt Yonan with Tigris Marketing joins us today to discuss the intricacies of balancing multiple life priorities with love and intention. 

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Who says that your investment money can’t be profitable and impactful? Endel Liias with Nexus Impact Advisors joins us today to talk about impact investing: what it is, how it's changed the investment landscape, and how to get started. 

To learn more, check out https://nexusimpactadvisors.com/

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“We want to see a world where leaders are living and leading out of health and of the overflow of their souls, not deficit.” Mindy Caliguire with Soul Care takes time in this episode to give us a framework of how to take care of our souls as leaders - through a page, a person, a plan, and a place. 

To learn more, check out www.soulcare.com

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Season 6 of the Feast over Famine Podcast is beginning with the end in mind: joining us is Andy Magel, founder of the Mile High Workshop. In this episode Andy reflects on his 9 years with Mile High Workshop and his transition away from the organization, including tactics to help leaders avoid burnout in hard seasons, milestones that may indicate it’s time for a founder to leave their organization, and how to transition...

Jared and Colin join us on the podcast today to talk about Pureflow - a company that finances income generating assets for people who do not have access to traditional methods of funding in Uganda. Learn about how PureFlow’s business model works, the impact they can have on their clients and the business culture as a whole, and the importance of a hospitality mentality in this line of work. 

Could education be more than purely job preparation? Could it be an invitation to students and families to engage with the good, the true, and the beautiful - pursuing excellence and accessibility? Annie Hsiao joins us today with Capitol Hill Christian Academy to discuss the new school that is being created on Capitol Hill, the impact this school will have on the city, defining classical education, a...

“There is a life you were called to live at a pace that you were designed to live in.” Do you believe this statement about yourself? Nathan LaGrange discusses the fundamental lack of rest that exists for leaders and how his organization, Life Impact, is working to provide Christian leaders with the chance to be refreshed through rest. Some topics we cover are why leaders aren’t getting the support th...

What would it look like for charity to change from doing good to truly solving problems - to create a world where charity is not needed? Tom Bassford with EquityVest, discusses the disconnect between church and business and how to bridge those gaps, business as a way to diminish poverty, crowdfunding to help entrepreneurs raise capital for privately held companies, and more.