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Nov 2022
47m 48s

ATG 101: How to *literally* make the wor...

JON ACUFF
About this episode

If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ve probably seen that around this time of year, I always talk about an amazing organization called Thistle Farms, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving women survivors of abuse, trafficking, and addiction.

I’m thrilled to have their founder and President, Becca Stevens, join me for this special episode. Becca is a speaker, justice entrepreneur, author, and priest. She has been named a CNN Hero, a White House Champion of Change, and holds five honorary doctorates. Listen to our conversation to hear stories of healing and redemption and learn about how you can make the world a little brighter this holiday season.

In This Episode:
You can support 500 Lights Home
Buy a copy of Becca’s newest book
Visit Thistle Farms
Follow Becca on Instagram

Becca's Book List:
The Long Lonliness by Dorothy Day
Meditations of the Heart by Howard Thurman
The Understory by Pamela Erens
Frederick Douglass: America’s Prophet by D.H. Dilbeck

Grab your copy of the 2023 Finish Calendar!

Book me to speak at your event or to your team!
You can get more info on the Soundtracks Video Course.

Follow Jon on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.

Order Soundtracks, Jon's newest book available wherever you find quality books!

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