VOICE OF CHANGE

VOICE OF CHANGE is a powerful program on Radio Cape Pulpit, airing every Thursday from 18:00 to 19:00. Join award-winning author and social justice journalist Lauren Jacobs as she dives deep into pressing social issues and the urgent realities that challenge our global conscience. Each episode features thought-provoking conversations that inspire awareness, promote social justice, and encourage action. Tune in for insightful discussions that illuminate the path toward a more equitable world.
Weekly English South Africa News · Christianity
247 Episodes
120 – 140

Voice of Change - Natasha King - ambassador for the Reeva Steenkamp Foundation

21.07.2022 - Joining Lauren this week on Voice of Change, Natasha King, ambassador for the Reeva Steenkamp Foundation, discusses the work of the foundation, as well as her personal message and convictions on women's empowerment and gender based violence. Lauren is also joined by Tracey and Claire from the Zoe…
21 Jul 2022 47 min

Voice of Change - Phinius Sebatsane - director of Rea Thusana

14.07.2022 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren catches up with Phinius Sebatsane, director of Rea Thusana, a homeless foundation with an exciting program happening for Mandela Day. Also on the show, Miss SA finalist Tamsyn Jack shares her heart for girls and woman’s empowerment through her campaign “mentorship…
14 Jul 2022 46 min

Voice of Change - Dr Leana Olivier - Foundation of Alcohol related research

30.06.2022 - This week on #voiceofchange Lauren is joined by Dr Leana Olivier from the Foundation of Alcohol related research, to discuss the reality of foetal alcohol syndrome and its prevalence in South Africa. She is also joined by Melissa Hertz, to discuss the recent overturning of the 1973 Roe…
30 Jun 2022 46 min

Voice of Change - Drowning Prevention Week with Suzanne Smit

16.06.2022 - This week Lauren is talking about drowning prevention in commemoration of drowning prevention week starting on June 18th. She is joined by mother and author, Suzanne Smit. Eighteen months ago, Suzanne and her family stared death in the eye when her youngest daughter was found at the bottom…
16 Jun 2022 1 hr 10 min

Voice of Change - Seth Naicker - Faith and gender justice

12.05.2022 - This week, Lauren is joined by GBV and reconciliation practitioner Seth Naicker to discuss the importance of faith and gender justice as it relates to gender based violence. In honour of the international day for families celebrated this week, Lauren and Seth will discuss how to deal with…
12 May 2022 47 min

Voice of Change - Interview with Astrid Klomp

05.05.2022 - This week Lauren is joined by Astrid Klomp, a health and nutrition coordinator, as well as a humanitarian midwife and breastfeeding supporter, working among vulnerable women and children in Lebanon. Astrid has served many mothers and their children in different communities across the globe, this Thursday she shares…
5 May 2022 41 min

Voice of Change - Interview with Evangelist Mel Tari

28.04.2022 - Voice of Change gets fired up this week, as Lauren is joined by Evangelist and author of Like a Mighty Wind, Mel Tari. Together, they discuss how easy it is to lose hope when the world is spinning out of control, but how necessary it is to focus…
28 Apr 2022 41 min

Voice of Change - Author Emily Jansen

21.04.2022 - This week on Voice of Change, it's time to resurrect your dreams and believe in the power of authenticity. Lauren is joined by author Emily Jansen who knows what it is like to face disappointment when pursuing your dreams, and still choosing faith in the hard broken season…
21 Apr 2022 41 min

Voice of Change - Engaging Faith Communities on the Climate Crisis.

31.03.2022 - This week on #voiceofchange Lauren discusses the climate crisis and how over 2300 churches in the U.K are setting the example on how church, faith and climate can impact one another for the better. Joined by executive assistant at A Rocha UK, Hannah Eves, they discuss the effects…
31 Mar 2022 44 min

Voice of Change - Sarah Davison - Author and Storyteller

24.03.2022 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren is joined by author and storyteller, Sarah Davison - Tracy. Several years ago, Sarah was handed a mandate when she met the incredible Badi women of Nepal. That mandate was to tell the story of the Badi women, stories of abuse,…
24 Mar 2022 44 min

Voice of Change - Phylicia Masonheimer - founder of Every Woman a Theologian

17.03.2022 - Voice of Change - On Voice of Change, Lauren is joined by Phylicia Masonheimer, the founder of Every Woman a Theologian. Touching deeper on the topic of knowing what you believe, Phylicia is passionate about women studying theology and becoming biblically literate and theologically sound. She shares how…
17 Mar 2022 38 min

Voice of Change - Dr Nadia Marais - Ongoing Hurdles Faced by Women

10.03.2022 - On Voice of Change, Lauren welcomes theologian Dr Nadia Marais on to the show to talk about the calling of a female theologian and the ongoing hurdles faced by women who pursue theology as a full time profession. Less than 25% of theologians worldwide are women, yet this…
10 Mar 2022 37 min
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