Walk Talk Listen Podcast

Walk Talk Listen, an attempt to connect people and make this world a bit better by sharing opinions and experiences based on the belief that everyone’s perspective is true albeit partial. It is also an effort to create awareness and to inspire a growing group of listeners to be engaged with the Global Goals (SDGs) and their attainment. A spin-off of the 100 mile walk. #gotheextra100mile

Episodes

Faith, Education, and Human Flourishing with Martha Middlemiss Lé Mon – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 212)

October 8, 2025 • 65 mins

In this episode, Martha Middlemiss Lé Mon joins Maurice for a deep and thoughtful conversation about the intersections of faith, education, and human flourishing. Martha, a researcher and educator at Uppsala University’s Faculty of Theology, reflects on her work exploring how religious and worldview education can foster understanding, empathy, and coexistence in plural societies. Together, they discuss what it means to teach and ...

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Building Peace with Children and Communities with Maria Lucia Uribe - Walk Talk Listen (Episode 211)

October 1, 2025 • 61 mins

In this episode, Maria Lucia Uribe, Executive Director of Arigatou International, talks about the power of bringing children, youth, and communities together to foster peace, dignity, and justice. She reflects on how interfaith collaboration and dialogue help create safe, nurturing environments where children can thrive and be agents of positive change. Maurice and Maria Lucia explore her work leading Arigatou International’s Eth...

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Youth, Faith, and Global Dialogue with Liliya Khasanova - Walk Talk Listen (Episode 210)

September 24, 2025 • 61 mins

In this episode, Liliya Khasanova shares her inspiring journey of empowering youth to become leaders in interfaith dialogue and global peacebuilding. From her work with A Common Word Among Youth (ACWAY) to her academic pursuits, Liliya speaks about the importance of giving young people the tools and confidence to navigate a world filled with complex challenges and divisions. Maurice and Liliya explore the creation of the Interfai...

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Protecting Children, Healing Stories with Noor Rehman - Walk Talk Listen (Episode 209)

September 19, 2025 • 59 mins

In this episode, Noor Rehman opens up about his journey from childhood experiences that shaped his deep commitment to protecting children, to his current role as Regional Coordinator for South Asia at the Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities (JLI). Noor reflects on how growing up in an environment where discipline sometimes came through physical punishment sparked his lifelong dedication to safeguarding children...

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A Human Library of Peace with Martine Miller - Walk Talk Listen (Episode 208)

September 5, 2025 • 66 mins

Martine Miller takes us on a journey through two decades of working on the front lines of conflict in over 80 countries worldwide. From Libya and Sudan to Afghanistan and Myanmar, she has partnered with local communities, governments, and multilateral agencies to support early warning systems, negotiations, transitional justice, and post-war recovery. In this deeply human conversation, Martine shares her reflections on the power of...

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Faith, Family, and Leadership in Health with Peter Yeboah - Walk Talk Listen (Episode 207)

August 27, 2025 • 71 mins

Peter Yeboah is the Executive Director of the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG), the largest and oldest non-state health actor in the country, responsible for nearly 30% of national health service delivery. With three decades of leadership across Ghana and Africa, he has become a key figure in advancing equitable, accessible, and community-centered health care. In this conversation, Peter shares deeply personal stories o...

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Living Diversity in Times of Conflict with Nayla Tabbara - Walk Talk Listen (Episode 206)

August 22, 2025 • 64 mins

Nayla Tabbara is a Lebanese scholar, activist, and co-founder of Adyan, an organization dedicated to promoting coexistence, diversity, and interreligious solidarity. With decades of experience in interfaith dialogue, citizenship education, and pluralism, Nayla has become a leading voice in bridging divides across communities. She currently serves as Adyan’s President and has been instrumental in shaping its vision of living togethe...

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Special Intermezzo Episode

August 20, 2025 • 6 mins

This week’s Walk Talk Listen comes with a quick update. Due to my travels to South Africa for the G20 Interfaith Forum, the regular episode will be released on Friday morning instead of Wednesday.

In this special intermezzo, I share my reflections from the forum in Cape Town, where over 400 participants gathered under the theme Ubuntu in Action – Focus on Vulnerable Communities. These impressions were first published on jliflc.com,...

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I Wanna Know What Love Is with Sherrie Steiner - Walk Talk Listen (Episode 205)

August 13, 2025 • 63 mins

In this episode of Walk Talk Listen, I’m joined by Dr. Sherrie Steiner, Associate Professor of Sociology at Purdue University Fort Wayne and historian for the G20 Interfaith Forum. Speaking with openness and candor, Sherrie takes us from her childhood in the California desert through the challenges that shaped her resilience, to her work today in environmental sociology, public health, and global policy. We explore her research on ...

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Still Searching, Still Showing Up with Patrick Bell – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 204)

August 6, 2025 • 63 mins

In this heartfelt episode of Walk Talk Listen, Patrick Bell reflects on the journey that shaped his personal faith and professional calling. From formative moments in the UK—where a touring Christian band sparked his spiritual curiosity—to becoming a voice in global faith-based collaboration, Patrick’s story is rich with reflection, growth, and honesty. We explore the tension between certainty and searching, and how music, faith,...

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Local Wisdom, Global Voice with Vanda Lengkong – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 203)

July 30, 2025 • 64 mins

In this episode of Walk Talk Listen, Maurice speaks with Vanda Lengkong, a grounded and visionary leader whose work spans from the heart of rural Indonesia to the global arena. Raised in a small village in North Sulawesi, Vanda reflects on how her early experiences continue to shape her values and leadership today. Now based in Jakarta, Vanda serves as a senior leader with Plan International Asia Pacific, helping guide the organi...

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Walking Alongside, Not Ahead with Desmond Lim – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 202)

July 23, 2025 • 59 mins

Desmond Lim is a regional leader at World Vision based in Singapore, whose journey has taken him across continents—from Southeast Asia to the U.S. and U.K. and through multiple layers of professional and personal transformation. He shares how his upbringing, faith, and cultural context influence leadership in today’s complex humanitarian and development space. Desmond reflects on building partnerships that are truly collaborative...

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Rewiring How We Work Together: Partnership, Power & Learning with Catherine Russ – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 201)

July 16, 2025 • 49 mins

In this episode of Walk Talk Listen, we are joined by Catherine Russ, an expert in collaborative systems, adult education, and partnership brokering. With over 15 years of experience across INGOs, UN agencies, governments, corporates, and the World Economic Forum, Catherine brings a unique lens to what it takes to build meaningful partnerships. Her work spans both structural transformation—helping organizations shift from top-down ...

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Making Safe Water Accessible: Social Innovation with Purpose with Lieselotte Heederik – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 200)

July 9, 2025 • 56 mins

In this milestone 200th episode of Walk Talk Listen, Maurice Bloem is joined by Lieselotte (Lisa) Heederik, co-founder and CEO of Nazava Water Filters, an award-winning social enterprise working to provide safe, affordable drinking water to low-income households across the Global South. Lisa shares her personal journey—from a childhood across Bolivia, Kenya, and Yemen to leading one of the only WHO-certified water filter companies ...

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From Geoscience to Systems Change: Coaching for a Better Future with Gideon Lopes Cardozo – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 199)

July 2, 2025 • 61 mins

“Google the name of the disease my daughter has.” With that sentence, Gideon Lopes Cardozo shared about a deeply personal part of his life—his daughter’s diagnosis with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, a lesser-known yet relatively common chromosomal condition. In this honest and wide-ranging conversation, Gideon shares how his path led from Earth sciences to executive coaching, team dynamics, and systems thinking. Over two decades, Gide...

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Religion in the Public Square: Literacy, Dialogue, and Ancient Roots with Chip Gruen – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 198)

June 25, 2025 • 59 mins

In this episode of Walk Talk Listen, Maurice Bloem is joined by Dr. William “Chip” Gruen, Professor of Religion Studies and Director of the Institute for Religious and Cultural Understanding at Muhlenberg College. With a PhD in Religious Studies from the University of Pennsylvania and a scholarly background in early Christianity, Chip’s passion has evolved toward enhancing religious literacy and fostering deeper public discourse on...

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Boundaries, Soul, and Southside Sounds with Alexis Lombre – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 197)

June 18, 2025 • 55 mins

In Episode 197 of Walk Talk Listen, we sit down with pianist, vocalist, composer, and producer Alexis Lombre. Raised on Chicago’s Southside, Alexis brings an unapologetically soulful sound rooted in jazz but unconfined by labels. She shares her musical journey—from her debut Southside Sounds to her latest anthem “Boundaries,” a bold call to honor one's space and voice. Alexis reflects on purpose, the power of authenticity, and what...

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Sacred Spaces and Growing Edges: Teaching Religion to Kids with Vicki Garlock – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 196)

June 11, 2025 • 61 mins

In this episode of Walk Talk Listen, Maurice sits down with Rev. Dr. Vicki Garlock—founder of World Religions for Kids, award-winning author, and editor of the Religion Matters blog. Vicki shares her journey from a background in neuroscience and cognitive development to creating engaging, multifaith educational materials for children ages 3–10. Drawing from her upbringing in Lutheran and Catholic settings, her years as a professor,...

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Exploring the Wild Edges of Faith and Leadership with Kara Markell – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 195)

June 4, 2025 • 59 mins

Rev. Dr. Kara Markell is a spiritually grounded educator and theologian who thrives at the intersection of tradition and transformation. In this episode, Kara speaks with Maurice about her journey through music, feminist and liberation theology, adaptive leadership, and eco-spirituality—while reflecting on the evolving landscape of religious communities. With degrees in music, education, and theology, Kara has served for over two d...

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Following Curiosity and Embodied Expression with Sofia Sayabalian – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 194)

May 28, 2025 • 58 mins

In this episode of Walk Talk Listen, Sofia Sayabalian opens a thoughtful conversation on the intersections of creativity, communication, and connection. With warmth and insight, she walks us through her Armenian roots, her journey from Los Angeles to Seattle, and her evolving relationship with spirituality, identity, and purpose. Maurice and Sofia explore how storytelling—especially in the digital age—can still uphold human intimac...

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Episodes

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.css-r6mb8g{margin:0;word-break:break-word;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;box-orient:vertical;-webkit-line-clamp:1;overflow:hidden;}Building Peace with Children and Communities with Maria Lucia Uribe - Walk Talk Listen (Episode 211)

Youth, Faith, and Global Dialogue with Liliya Khasanova - Walk Talk Listen (Episode 210)

Protecting Children, Healing Stories with Noor Rehman - Walk Talk Listen (Episode 209)

A Human Library of Peace with Martine Miller - Walk Talk Listen (Episode 208)

Faith, Family, and Leadership in Health with Peter Yeboah - Walk Talk Listen (Episode 207)

Living Diversity in Times of Conflict with Nayla Tabbara - Walk Talk Listen (Episode 206)

Special Intermezzo Episode

I Wanna Know What Love Is with Sherrie Steiner - Walk Talk Listen (Episode 205)

Still Searching, Still Showing Up with Patrick Bell – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 204)

Local Wisdom, Global Voice with Vanda Lengkong – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 203)

Walking Alongside, Not Ahead with Desmond Lim – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 202)

Rewiring How We Work Together: Partnership, Power & Learning with Catherine Russ – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 201)

Making Safe Water Accessible: Social Innovation with Purpose with Lieselotte Heederik – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 200)

From Geoscience to Systems Change: Coaching for a Better Future with Gideon Lopes Cardozo – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 199)

Religion in the Public Square: Literacy, Dialogue, and Ancient Roots with Chip Gruen – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 198)

Boundaries, Soul, and Southside Sounds with Alexis Lombre – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 197)

Sacred Spaces and Growing Edges: Teaching Religion to Kids with Vicki Garlock – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 196)

Exploring the Wild Edges of Faith and Leadership with Kara Markell – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 195)

Following Curiosity and Embodied Expression with Sofia Sayabalian – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 194)

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Faith, Education, and Human Flourishing with Martha Middlemiss Lé Mon – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 212)

Building Peace with Children and Communities with Maria Lucia Uribe - Walk Talk Listen (Episode 211)