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Professors Kuperus and Hoksbergen examine this question, reviewing both secular (e.g. The End of Poverty, Dead Aid) and Christian scholarship (When Helping Hurts, Toxic Charity). In response to a growing skepticism regarding global service, they challenge the perspective that suggests "helping always hurts" with insights that promote realistic, transformational development. In this session, Kuperus and Hoksbergen share nine lessons they have learned about how to be a healing presence in our efforts to promote the development of communities and persons around the world.
A Psalm Talk by Karen Campbell on peace and reconciliation with a visual prayer and embodied response led by Dea Jenkins.
Psalm Talk by Cynthia Eriksson recorded at the 2026 Psalms 150 conference with a visual prayer and embodied response led by Dea Jenkins.
Psalm Talk by Amanda Benckhuysen, recorded at the 2026 Psalms 150 conference, with a visual prayer and embodied response from Dea Jenkins.
A Psalm Talk by Karen Campbell on peace and reconciliation with a visual prayer and embodied response led by Dea Jenkins.
Psalm Talk by Cynthia Eriksson recorded at the 2026 Psalms 150 conference with a visual prayer and embodied response led by Dea Jenkins.
Psalm Talk by Amanda Benckhuysen, recorded at the 2026 Psalms 150 conference, with a visual prayer and embodied response from Dea Jenkins.
A Psalm Talk by Terry M. Wildman and Darlene Wildman on the creation of the First Nations Version of the Bible, with a visual prayer and embodied response led by Dea Jenkins.
