Rev Karla Answers Your Questions | Part #4 Exploring Challenging Questions: Mission Trips, Personal Values, and Beyond

Spirituality Matters with Rev Karla

Spirituality Matters with Rev Karla

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Jonathan Jones is an NFL cornerback for the Washington Commanders who rose from the undrafted ranks to become two-time Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots, a businessman, philanthropist, and licensed pilot. In 2019, Jonathan founded the Jonathan Jones Next Step Foundation in 2019, a platform dedicated to empowering youth through education, professional development, and mentorship. The foundation works to alleviate food insecurity, promote women in stem and sports, and to promote professional development in the communities where he lives. Jay and Jonathan talk about investing in the communities they live in, acknowledging the people who helped you become the person you are, and paying that same investment forward to the next generation. Episode Chapters 0:00 intro 1:24 Building local connections 4:25 Jonathan’s mentors and mentees 10:54 Jonathan’s pride in his mentees’ successes 13:04 how Jonathan chooses his causes 14:08 Jonathan’s support for girls and young women 17:19: Jonathan’s passion for flying 19:40 The Next Step Foundation 20:29 Goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/ Looking for more insights into the world of activism? Be sure to check out Jay’s brand new book, Find Your Fight , in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at www.jayruderman.com .…

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In Part #4 Q&A episode of the Spirituality Matters Podcast, Rev Karla dives deep into thought-provoking topics and questions shared from our community. Join her as she explores mission trips, personal values, and even the concept of hell. Here's a glimpse of what to expect: → Questioning the Effectiveness of Mission Trips → The Bastard Child Syndrome → Morality and Religion → Concept of hell and the existence of Satan You can read the transcript to this episode HERE and watch the uncut version on Youtube.

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Rev Karla Answers Your Questions | Part #4 Exploring Challenging Questions: Mission Trips, Personal Values, and Beyond

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