Mend the World Podcast

Facing the world's pain with courage. Hearing stories of hope from the people mending the world. Cultivating a future of planetary flourishing.

Mend the World Podcast is a society podcast hosted by Mend the World, with 8 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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  Episode #9

  The Worst Humanitarian Crisis on The Planet

  Sep 21, 202650 minS1

  In this episode of *Mend the World*, hosts Malika McKinley Cox and Cece Jones-Davis sit down with Chepkorir Sambu, a Kenyan human rights lawyer and researcher, for an important conversation about Sudan. Sudan is the worst humanitarian crisis on the planet Chepkorir helps analyze root causes and explain what is happening on the ground. Chepkorir is a lawyer and researcher who has studied the politics, security, and peace processes in the Horn of Africa. She holds a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy from The Fletcher School at Tufts University, a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Nairobi, and a Post-Graduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law. She has written reports and op-eds on African affairs, Kenyan foreign policy, and international legal disputes.Together, Cece, Malika, and Chepkorir trace the history behind today's crisis: the genocide in Darfur, the fall of Omar al-Bashir after months of popular protest, the military coup that followed, and the war that has pushed millions into hunger and displacement. They look at how global actors are funneling weapons into Sudan to extract resources and land. They also dig into what international law can and cannot do. At the moment, international courts, UN organs, and human rights organizations have not been able to stop the suffering in Sudan.Some background for listening to this episode: Here is a link to a map of the region: https://www.africaguide.com/country/sudan/. To understand the actors at play, here is a very brief view of the situation. This is a regional war fought on Sudanese soil. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the top backer of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). It has used its money to win support for the RSF from Ethiopia, Chad, Kenya, and Uganda. Egypt is the main ally of the Sudanese Armed Forces. Eritrea, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Iran also back the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF.) Other powers, like Russia, seek military advantages, such as a base. The Red Sea ports are valuable for trade. Sudan's gold and rich farmland are also being targeted.**What You'll Hear in This Episode:**- The history that shaped this moment, from Darfur to the fall of al-Bashir to the coup- How geopolitics and proxy wars in the Horn of Africa complicate the path to peace- The difference between the International Criminal Court and the International Court of Justice, and the limits of both- How Sudanese mutual aid networks are saving lives on the ground**Connect with Chepkorir Sambu:**- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chepkorirsambu/**Take Action for Sudan:**- Support Sudanese mutual aid: https://www.mutualaidsudan.org/ - Share this episode to keep eyes on Sudan and on the global agenda**About Mend the World:***Mend the World* is a podcast hosted by Malika McKinley Cox and Cece Jones-Davis, inviting you to reimagine a world that is just, equitable, and fosters planetary flourishing. Together, we face the truth of our world's pain with courage, hold space for lament, and listen deeply to the social repair practitioners healing our world.**Support the show:****Follow Mend the World Podcast on the following handles, and please subscribe. To support MTW Podcast and join our online community, go to our Patreon at: / mendtheworldpodcast**@TheMendtheWorldPodcastFacebook | / themendtheworldpodcastInstagram | / mendtheworldpodcastTikTok | / mend.the.worldX | https://x.com/MendingTheWorldInstagram | / malikacox/CeceJonesDavis https://cecejonesdavis.com/Instagram | / cecejonesdavis/Malika McKinley Cox https://www.malikamckinleycox.com/

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  Episode #8

  The Cece Jones-Davis Interview: When Faith Becomes Action

  Aug 31, 20261h 5mS1

  The Cece Interview: Malika interviews her cohost, the amazing Cece Jones-Davis, who works at the intersection of faith, art, and social justice. Cece is an award-winning faith leader, facilitator, public speaker, and impact strategist.Cece was the founder and director of the #JusticeforJulius campaign, formed to save an innocent man from death row. For the past 20 years, she has partnered with national organizations and brands such as Levi's and Tampax, organized and led dynamic grassroots movements, and used her voice to address issues of equity and inequity.Her activism ranges from fighting to abolish the death penalty to advocating for menstrual equity, work she does both on the ground to create immediate impact and in high-level rooms to drive policy change, awareness, and education. She served in the Obama Administration under Ambassador Ron Kirk, the first African American U.S. Trade Representative. Born and raised in Halifax County, VA, the home of the legendary Henrietta Lacks and once the largest slaveholding county in the state, Cece's life experiences have given her a unique perspective in the work she does every day to combat racism and advocate for people living on the margins of society.Her impact has been recognized throughout the United States, including an Emmy nomination for a KFOR News conversation on racial reconciliation, the 2021 Change.org Changemaker of the Year Award, and Special Congressional Recognition for her civil rights and social justice work.What You'll Learn in This Episode:How Cece's upbringing in Halifax County, Virginia, shaped her understanding of race, justice, and power in America.The story behind the #JusticeforJulius campaign and what it took to save Julius Jones from execution in the final hours.How Cece's faith became the foundation for her activism rather than a barrier.What it means to work at the intersection of faith, art, and social justice and why all three are necessary.How Cece has sustained herself through two decades of demanding frontline justice work.What Cece believes it will take to build a more just and mended world.Follow Mend the World Podcast on the following handles, and please subscribe. To support MTW Podcast and join our online community, go to our Patreon at: / mendtheworldpodcast@TheMendtheWorldPodcastFacebook | / themendtheworldpodcastInstagram | / mendtheworldpodcastTikTok | / mend.the.worldX | https://x.com/MendingTheWorldInstagram | / malikacox/CeceJonesDavis https://cecejonesdavis.com/Instagram | / cecejonesdavis/Malika McKinley Cox https://www.malikamckinleycox.com/

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  Episode #6

  America at 250: Cece and Malika Sit Down with Lisa Sharon Harper for the Reckoning We Need on Race in America, Evangelicalism, and Decide What World Do We Want to Live In.

  Jul 7, 202657 minS1

  America at 250: Cece and Malika Sit Down with Lisa Sharon Harper for the Reckoning We Need on Race in America, Evangelicalism, and Decide What World Do We Want to Live In. Hosts Cece Jones-Davis and Malika McKinley Cox welcome Lisa Sharon Harper, author of The Very Good Gospel: How Everything Wrong Can Be Made Right. Lisa is an activist and the founder and president of FreedomRoad.us, and she leads training sessions that help clergy and community leaders organize people of faith toward a just world.In this episode, Lisa takes us deep into the history of evangelicalism in Europe and across America. She traces its roots, its capture by the political right, and its true history in the movements for abolition and civil rights. She also speaks to the growing "exvangelical" movement and what it means to truly be a person of Spirit and Truth. What You Will Learn Segment 1: The forgotten history of evangelicals in abolition and civil rights, and how this legacy was stolen by the political right.Segment 2: Lisa's family story, featured in her book Fortune, reveals how race broke families and nations and how we can trace our own families histories.Segment 3: Why truth-telling is essential as the first step toward repair, both in the church and in politics.Segment 3: What it looks like to hold onto faith while letting go labels that have distorted it.Lisa's book, Fortune: How Race Broke My Family and the World—And How to Repair It All, is available now wherever books are sold.Connect with us by subscribing to the podcast and following us on social media. Like, share, and send us a message with your thoughts or questions. We want to hear from you and keep this conversation going together.To Connect with Lisa Sharon Harper https://www.instagram.com/lisasharper https://x.com/lisasharper howard@rossyoon.com.https://www.facebook.com/lisasharonharper.page/ Follow Mend the World Podcast on the following handles, and subscribe. To support MTW Podcast and join our online community, go to our Patreon at: / mendtheworldpodcast Facebook | / / themendtheworldpodcastInstagram | / / mendtheworldpodcastTikTok | / / mend.the.worldX | https://x.com/MendingTheWorld/CeceJonesDavis https://cecejonesdavis.com/Instagram | / / cecejonesdavis/Malika McKinley Cox https://www.malikamckinleycox.com/Substack https://substack.com/@malikamckinleycoxInstagram | / / malikacox

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  Episode #5

  Mend the World: A Conversation with Eliza Reid, Former First Lady of Iceland

  Jun 22, 202633 minS1

  Hosts Cece Jones-Davis and Malika McKinley Cox welcome Eliza Reid. Eliza is a Canadian-born bestselling writer, public speaker, gender equality advocate, cofounder of the acclaimed Iceland Writers Retreat, and former first lady of Iceland. In this episode, Eliza shares her story about becoming an entrepreneur, balancing freelance work, and developing a writers' retreat. She also details how she met her husband in the UK, moved to Iceland, had four children, and, to her surprise, became the First Lady of Iceland when her husband, a professor, ran for the presidency and won. Her memoir, The First Lady Next Door, is an incredible read about authenticity, public service, and lessons from Iceland’s women’s strike, “Day Off,” in 1975, which has led to Iceland's widespread recognition as a global leader in workplace equality. The discussion is candid, exploring how to remain authentic amid life's unpredictability and how to seize opportunities to serve the greater good. What You'll Learn in This Episode:- How Eliza Reid went from a freelance writer and entrepreneur in Reykjavik to First Lady of Iceland in the span of seven weeks, and what that transition really felt like behind the scenes- Why Iceland consistently ranks as the most gender-equal country in the world, and what policies and cultural shifts actually got it there- How Eliza navigated raising four children in the public eye while holding onto her own career and sense of self- What it was like moving between vastly different worlds, from rural Ontario, to the White House, to Buckingham Palace, and what that taught her about belonging- Why Eliza chose authenticity and "messiness" over the polished perfection often expected of public women, and how that choice became her greatest strength- What other nations, including the U.S., can learn from Iceland's approach to parental leave, pay equity, and women's representation in politics and business- How identity as an immigrant, a mother, and an accidental public figure shaped Eliza's understanding of identity and belongingMending the world takes many forms; sometimes it's policy and protest, and sometimes it's a woman deciding to show up honestly in a role she never planned for. Eliza Reid's story is a reminder that the unexpected chapters of our lives can be among the most pivotal.Connect with us by subscribing to the podcast and following us on social media. Like, share, and send us a message with your thoughts or questions. We want to hear from you and keep this conversation going together.Eliza’s book, is: The First Lady Next Door:A Memoir of Iceland, Identity, and Unexpected Adventure, is available now wherever books are sold. To contact Eliza in Canada for speaking engagements: Eliza Reid, eliza@elizareid.com. For author events or interview requests: sscanadapublicity@simonandschuster.ca In Iceland: Fyrir viðburði á Íslandi: eliza@elizareid.com. In the U.S. for author events or interview requests: Mandy Chahal, mandy.chahal@sourcebooks.com.For the rest of the world, email eliza@elizareid.com. ,for rights inquiries: Samantha Haywood at Transatlantic Agency, samantha@transatlanticagency.com. Also for Information on the Iceland Writers Retreat: iwr@icelandwritersretreat.comeliza@elizareid.com.Follow Mend the World Podcast on the following handles, and please subscribe. To support MTW Podcast and join our online community, go to our Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/cw/MendtheWorldPodcast @TheMendtheWorldPodcast Facebook | / / themendtheworldpodcastInstagram | / / mendtheworldpodcastTikTok | / / mend.the.worldX | https://x.com/MendingTheWorld/CeceJonesDavis https://cecejonesdavis.com/Instagram | / / cecejonesdavis/Malika McKinley Cox https://www.malikamckinleycox.com/Substack https://substack.com/@malikamckinleycoxInstagram | / / malikacox

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  Episode #5

  Mend the World: A Conversation with Eliza Reid, Former First Lady of Iceland

  Jun 22, 202633 minS1

  <p>Hosts Cece Jones-Davis and Malika McKinley Cox welcome Eliza Reid. Eliza is a Canadian-born bestselling writer, public speaker, gender equality advocate, cofounder of the acclaimed Iceland Writers Retreat, and former first lady of Iceland. In this episode, Eliza shares her story about becoming an entrepreneur, balancing freelance work, and developing a writers' retreat. She also details how she met her husband in the UK, moved to Iceland, had four children, and, to her surprise, became the First Lady of Iceland when her husband, a professor, ran for the presidency and won. Her memoir, The First Lady Next Door, is an...

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