Voice Of Change

Join award-winning author and social justice journalist, Lauren Jacobs, as she discusses current social issues and the pressing realities pulling on our world's conscience today.
Weekly English South Africa Christianity
204 Episodes
48 – 68

Voice of Change - Fabienne Lanz - 2020 driving champion

09.03.2023 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren is celebrating International Women's Day, with racing driver Fabienne Lanz. Fabienne is the 2020 driving champion, whose passion for coaching children has led her to inspire and encourage children to pursue their dreams. She joins Lauren to discuss how she got…
9 Mar 2023 42 min

Voice of Change - one year invasion of Ukraine - Masha & Sarah

02.03.2023 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren marks the one year invasion of Ukraine. On the 24th of February 2022, life in Ukraine was forever changed when Russian forces destructively invaded cities and villages in Ukraine, leaving thousands dead, and millions fleeing for neighbouring countries. She is joined…
2 Mar 2023 46 min

Voice of Change - Dr Lynn Cohick - Specialist in New Testament & women’s studies

23.02.2023 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren is joined by Dr Lynn Cohick, a specialist in New Testament and women’s studies. Together, they discuss the ongoing conversation on women’s leadership in the Church, Paul’s letters and writings regarding women and how men often champion female leadership in church…
23 Feb 2023 40 min

Voice of Change - Amanda Cunningham - writer and speaker

09.02.2023 - This week on #voiceofchange, Lauren is joined by writer and speaker Amanda Cunningham. Before Amanda knew the light of Christ, she knew the spotlight of the world as a professional print and runway model for over a decade .Her worth and identity was defined by her work until…
9 Feb 2023 41 min

Voice of Change - Connilyn Cossette - World Cancer Day

02.02.2023 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren is commemorating World Cancer Day, joining her to offer hope from her own story is Connilyn Cossette. Connilyn is a multi - award winning author, whose historical fiction has been celebrated around the world. In June 2021, she was diagnosed with…
2 Feb 2023 39 min

Voice of Change - Kelly Jacobs - Effects of loadshedding on mental health

26.01.2023 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren is joined by therapist Kelly Jacobs to discuss the effects of loadshedding on mental health and how to deal with the anxiety and stress accompanied by frequent power outages. Elizabeth from Open Doors South Africa also joins Lauren to discuss the…
26 Jan 2023 42 min

Voice of Change - Zara Zack - Iranian - Canadian photographer

12.01.2023 - On Voice of Change this week, Lauren is joined by Iranian - Canadian photographer Zara Zack. Together, they discuss the ongoing silence of the international community when it comes to the plight of the people of Iran, who are being executed daily for their ongoing protests against the…
12 Jan 2023 42 min

Voice of Change - Jessica Taylor and Stephanie Gilbert

05.01.2023 - Jessica Taylor and Stephanie Gilbert are pastors, as well as pastors wives who love authentically and passionately speak about the intensity of life as a pastor's wife. This week they join Lauren to break down "pastors wives stereotypes," as well as how unhealthy congregational and personal expectations are…
5 Jan 2023 39 min

Voice of Change - Dr Ewan Goligher - Human euthanasia

22.125.2022 - In Canada and several other countries, assisted death (or what is often known as human euthanasia), is legal and frequently practiced. In 2021, over 3% of deaths in Canada was through medical assistance in dying. That equates to 10 000 deaths in 2021 alone. How does this impact…
22 Dec 2022 43 min

Voice of Change - Elizabeth Both - Christian children's persecution

08.12.2022 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren looks deeply at the violent persecution experienced by Christian children around the world. From forced marriages, to abductions, the denial of education, bullying and living as refugees, persecuted Christian children are facing human rights injustices simply because they are Christians. Joined…
8 Dec 2022 44 min

Voice of Change - Kanita Rutley and Emily Jansen - She Saves a Nation

01.12.2022 - This week joining Lauren, is Kanita Rutley and Emily Jansen from the organisation She Saves a Nation.Serving refugee girls in Kenya, Uganda and Thailand, Kanita has witnessed the transforming power of empowering the girl child in Africa, while tackling famine and the impact of the climate crisis on…
1 Dec 2022 41 min

Voice of Change - Noa Tishby - anti-semitism, Kanye West and Jewish hate

17.11.2022 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren talks “anti-semitism, Kanye West and Jewish hate.” Joined by Israel’s special envoy on antisemitism and the delegitimisation of Israel Noa Tishby, this conversation is straight forward and passionate. Known to many as an actress, producer and author, Noa Tishby’s new role…
17 Nov 2022 38 min

Voice of Change - Fatima Kathrada - pharmacist and lecturer

10.11.2022 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren is joined by Fatima Kathrada, a qualified pharmacist and lecturer in the Department of Pharmacy and pharmacology at Wits University. Together, they will be discussing infertility and mental health, how to support couples who are struggling with infertility, and how faith…
10 Nov 2022 39 min

Voice of Change - Andy Lester - Impact of war on climate change

03.11.2022 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren commemorates the international day for preventing the exploitation of the environment during war and conflict. While war rages across Ukraine, Syria, DRC, Burma and many other nations, the impact of war affects the natural world as we know it. To discuss…
3 Nov 2022 35 min

Voice of Change - Ntambi Ravele - inequalities facing female athletes in SA

27.10.2022 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren talks about girls and women in sport. Joined by powerhouse Ntambi Ravele, they will be discussing the inequalities facing female athletes in South Africa, the reality of women winning more medals than men in the Commonwealth Games, yet receiving smaller salaries,…
27 Oct 2022 40 min

Voice of Change - Anuscheh Amir-Kahlili - Helping refugee women

20.10.2022 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren is joined by Anuscheh Amir-Kahlili. Anuscheh was born in Iran and at the age of 8, she fled with her family to Germany because of the Iran-Iraq war. Today, her mission is to empower women with similar backgrounds, through her non…
20 Oct 2022 40 min

Voice of Change - Brandi Lea - Founder of Heal and Thrive Global

13.10.2022 - Voice of Change - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren is celebrating the international day of rural women. Her guest Brandi Lea, is the founder of Heal and Thrive Global, an international organisation empowering over 2000 mama's in Uganda, through co - operatives. Brandi shares the stories,…
13 Oct 2022 46 min

Voice of Change - Karen Lowe - The buzz of a 4 day work week

06.10.2022 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren is joined by Karen Lowe, director of 4 Day Week SA NPC and Chairperson of the 4 Day Week SA coalition. With The buzz of a 4 day work week as a possibility in the future of South Africa, Karen unpacks…
6 Oct 2022 37 min

Voice of Change - Natalie Collins - Domestic violence awareness month

29.09.2022 - This week, Lauren is gearing up for domestic violence awareness month, kicking off October 1st. She has invited gender justice specialist and author Natalie Collins on to #voiceofchange to discuss her course, the "own my life," course. This course is designed to empower women who have faced abuse,…
29 Sep 2022 37 min
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