'Avoid poverty porn!' - Charity expert on how Jesus would run a non-profit
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Graeme Hodge, CEO of United World Schools, joins Max to chat about the realities of running a charity — and what it might look like if Jesus was in charge! They talk about why the language we use matters, how the Holy Spirit can guide us when choosing a charity to support, and how we can communicate real need without slipping into “poverty porn”.
Released on 14 Aug 2026
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