the LOVE JUSTICE podcast

This week’s conversation on the Love Justice Podcast features Kerry Hasenbalg. Join host Hannah Munn as Kerry shares personal stories and reflections on God’s direct leading in her life to create change in adoption and human rights both in the United States and abroad. Along with her vast experience and expertise, Kerry’s humility is sure to inspire as she explains how depending on God in every area of our lives helps us become who He made us to be. Kerry Marks Hasenbalg is the CEO of BECOMING Foundation, Inc. As a respected teacher, writer, and speaker, Kerry divides her time primarily between facilitating soul care retreats and homeschooling her four children. She began her professional career on Capitol Hill as the fellow for the Congressional Coalition on Adoption (CCA), a bipartisan, bicameral caucus of more than 170 members of Congress. In 2002, together with the four congressional co-chairs of the CCA, Kerry created the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute. As the organization’s founding executive director, she worked closely with the congressional members on child welfare issues in the U.S. and abroad. Under her leadership, all five of the organization’s main programs were created, including the congressional Angels in Adoption awards program, National Adoption Day, and the congressional Foster Youth Internship program. Kerry has visited more than 50 countries, and led more than a dozen congressional delegations abroad, meeting with high-ranking government officials and the poorest of the poor in every location, to advocate for improved child welfare policies and practices. Kerry has authored curriculum for faith communities including devotionals, retreat material, and inspirational essays. As a magna cum laude graduate of Bucknell University, Kerry earned dual degrees in Russian and international studies. Kerry later completed post-graduate work at both the American University in Russian Studies and at Calvary Chapel Bible College, with a focus on counseling and biblical studies. Prior to her work in DC, she spent three years serving in Russia as an interpreter for missional organizations and caring for orphans and street children with a variety of child welfare groups. She and her husband, Scott live together in Danville, Pennsylvania, with their four children, Cole, Maya, Leah, and Annika; all whom she homeschools. Find out more info on Kerry here: www.kerryhasenbalg.com  www.thebecomingfoundation.org https://www.instagram.com/kerryhasenbalg/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-hasenbalg-526912b2/   To find out how to volunteer for Love Justice, please visit: https://lovejusticecareers.com/#volunteer   You can learn more about Love Justice International at https://www.LoveJustice.ngo or @LoveJusticeIntl on social media and YouTube.  Become a part of the LJI community as one of our generous donors by clicking "DONATE HERE" at https://www.LoveJustice.ngo OR donate cryptocurrency through our partnership with Endaoment at https://app.endaoment.org/orgs/71-0982808. 

This week’s conversation on the Love Justice Podcast features Al Lopus of Best Christian Workplaces. Listen in with hosts Hannah Munn and Jason Dukes as Al shares insights on what it means to have a flourishing workplace and how employees stay engaged with the mission. Al Lopus is the Cofounder and Board Chair at Best Christian Workplaces (BCW). He has undisguised zeal for Christ-based workplace cultures and believes Christian workplaces should set the standard as the best, most effective places to work in the world. He cofounded BCW in 2002 to provide Christian organizations with research-based measurement tools and consulting services that catalyze the creation of flourishing workplace cultures. Since that time, over 350 churches and more than 1,200 Christian-led organizations have participated in BCW’s Employee Engagement Survey, reaching over 300,000 full-time employees around the world. Al is married to Kathy and together they have two daughters, Lane and Christina, and one grandchild. Al is an active member at Evergreen Covenant Church in Mercer Island, Washington. He enjoys deep thinking, conversations over a cup of hot tea, and outdoor hikes. Al is a recognized author, speaker, and consultant.    Find out more info on Al and Best Christian Workplaces here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/best-christian-workplaces/ https://www.instagram.com/bcwinstitute/ https://www.instagram.com/al.lopus/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/allopus/   To find out how to volunteer for Love Justice, please visit: https://lovejusticecareers.com/#volunteer   You can learn more about Love Justice International at https://www.LoveJustice.ngo or @LoveJusticeIntl on social media and YouTube.  Become a part of the LJI community as one of our generous donors by clicking "DONATE HERE" at https://www.LoveJustice.ngo OR donate cryptocurrency through our partnership with Endaoment at https://app.endaoment.org/orgs/71-0982808. 

This week’s conversation on the Love Justice Podcast features Spencer Patton—entrepreneur, transportation and logistics executive, and founder of the Patton Foundation. Listen in with hosts Hannah Munn and Jason Dukes as Spencer shares insights on being entrepreneurial, the role of Bitcoin in the nonprofit world, and how nonprofits can empower donors to be better stewards through innovative approaches. Spencer Patton, a Tennessee-based entrepreneur, founded and successfully grew an enterprise of e-commerce, logistics, and transportation businesses, which reached over $100 million in revenue within ten years. In 2013, he launched Patton Logistics, which grew to become the largest last-mile delivery service provider to FedEx Ground in the United States. Along the way, he built a network of other logistics-related businesses, including Route Consultant and Hello Truck Lease. He regularly provides commentary for various media outlets, such as Bloomberg, Reuters, Fox Business, and The Wall Street Journal.Spencer, born and raised in Tennessee, graduated Montgomery Bell Academy and Vanderbilt University with degrees in economics and psychology. He and his wife, Carli, raise four children and one rescue mutt in Brentwood, Tennessee. Rooted in his community, Spencer participates in a variety of committees and boards including the Williamson County Red Cross, the Williamson County Chamber of Commerce, C12 Forums, Barefoot Republic, National Addiction Specialists, and Focus on the Family.   Find out more info on Spencer here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-patton-tn/ https://www.instagram.com/withspencerpatton/   To find out how to volunteer for Love Justice, please visit: https://lovejusticecareers.com/#volunteer   You can learn more about Love Justice International at https://www.LoveJustice.ngo or @LoveJusticeIntl on social media and YouTube.  Become a part of the LJI community as one of our generous donors by clicking "DONATE HERE" at https://www.LoveJustice.ngo OR donate cryptocurrency through our partnership with Endaoment at https://app.endaoment.org/orgs/71-0982808. 

This week’s conversation on the Love Justice Podcast features Joel Smallbone of for KING + COUNTRY. Listen in as hosts Hannah Munn and Jason Dukes discuss everything from creativity to the fight against injustice, as well as Joel’s journey to becoming an advocate for women’s rights through film and music. Joel Smallbone is an Australian actor and one-half of the four-time GRAMMY Award-winning pop duo for KING + COUNTRY, which he formed with his brother Luke. They have generated over 2 billion streams and earned 10 GMA Awards, 1 Billboard Music Award, and 1 American Music Award. They have also performed on prominent shows such as Good Morning America, The View, The Today Show, The Tonight Show, and CMT Crossroads. Joel’s acting career began in 2014 with a role alongside Billy Ray Cyrus in the Nashville-based film Like a Country Song. He went on to co-write and star in the 2016 independent film Priceless, and he played a lead role in the 2023 film Journey to Bethlehem opposite Antonio Banderas. Most recently, Joel co-wrote, co-directed, and starred in the 2024 film Unsung Hero, a story about his family’s immigration to America.   For more on Joel Smallbone and For King + Country visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WVyuJNvSI8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu5HGgrskQg https://www.forkingandcountry.com/ https://www.instagram.com/forkingandcountry/ https://www.instagram.com/joelsmallbone/     To find out how to volunteer for Love Justice, please visit: https://lovejusticecareers.com/#volunteer   You can learn more about Love Justice International at https://www.LoveJustice.ngo or @LoveJusticeIntl on social media and YouTube.  Become a part of the LJI community as one of our generous donors by clicking "DONATE HERE" at https://www.LoveJustice.ngo OR donate cryptocurrency through our partnership with Endaoment at https://app.endaoment.org/orgs/71-0982808.