Solving the World's Greatest Problems

Episode 6 - Saturday Night Live Has Made Food Scarcity a Joke

* Chuck Bentley, CEO of Crown Financial Ministries and founder of the Christian Economic Forum, explores innovative solutions to global food insecurity * Featured story of Craig Deall, whose Foundations for Farming program has reached 1.6 million small-scale farmers in Zimbabwe * Discussion of Africa's agricultural potential, with 60% of the world's uncultivated arable land * Insights from Ndidi Nwuneli on Africa's agricultural ecosystem and potential for transformation * Case study of Kentegra, a US-Kenya company revolutionizing farming through sustainable pyrethrum flower cultivation * Overview of how solving food scarcity creates cascading positive effects in education, entrepreneurship, and community development * Call to action for investors and donors to support sustainable agricultural initiatives Acknowledgements  Special thanks to Chuck Bentley for hosting and narrating this episode, to Craig Deall for sharing his powerful story of forgiveness and transformation, Ndidi Nwuneli for her strategic insights on African agriculture, Richard Okello of Sango Capital for his perspective on investment opportunities, and the President of Madagascar for highlighting the implementation of Foundations for Farming in his country. Additional gratitude to the team at Crown Financial Ministries and the Christian Economic Forum for their support in producing this episode.

Episode 5 - What IKEA Can Teach Us About Solving the World's Greatest Problems

In this episode, we explore how solving major global challenges doesn't always require grand gestures or massive resources—it starts with taking the first step. Through Suzanne Daniel's remarkable journey, we learn how small beginnings can lead to significant impact. KEY MOMENTS * 00:00:06 - Introduction: The parallel between IKEA instructions and tackling global problems * 00:02:31 - Suzanne's background and early life in New Jersey * 00:03:28 - Her initial career aspirations as a veterinarian and early signs of philanthropic thinking * 00:04:28 - The unexpected transition into philanthropy through her father's foundation * 00:06:54 - Development of the Bridge Scholarship program in Haiti * 00:08:25 - The pivotal moment at a Haitian manufacturing facility * 00:09:37 - Learning the complexities of impact investing * 00:12:43 - Balancing family life with philanthropic work NOTABLE QUOTES "The spirit is working while we're sleeping." - Suzanne Daniel "These founders didn't start companies because they love business. They started their companies because they loved helping people and employing people and growing opportunity for people." - Suzanne Daniel

Episode 4 - Are Smartphones the New Cigarettes?

Guests: Andy Crouch, Amy Crouch, Jonathan Haidt, Tristan Harris Adults spend an average of 4.5 hours on their smartphones every day. The scale of our addiction to technology is only getting worse. In our lives and the lives of our children, smart devices suffocate us. We struggle to turn away and turn them off. What can we do to solve technology addiction? It’s not about looking the other way. Technology will always be with us. Christians can shape it in a redemptive direction while also keeping it in its proper place. Discussion Questions: 1. How do you see parallels between historical cigarette marketing and current technology marketing? What lessons can we learn from this comparison? 2. The episode mentions creating "rules where there is misery." What areas of your digital life might benefit from clearer boundaries? 3. How can families implement technology boundaries without creating resentment or resistance from children?

Episode 3 - Porn is Bigger than Netflix, Amazon, and X Combined

Pornography is viewed regularly by 64% of Christian men and 30% of Christian women. Porn sites receive more monthly traffic than Netflix, Amazon, and X combined. In fact, according to researcher and author Jay Stringer, people watched 4.6 billion hours worth of pornographic videos on a single site in just one year. Or roughly 5,000 centuries’ worth of time. What can we do to solve sexual brokenness? Creating real solutions that are biblically based, scientifically informed, and gospel-centered isn’t just a responsibility—it’s an opportunity for revival and growth. Join us in October to hear the story of a group of Faith Driven Entrepreneurs and Investors who set out to bankrupt Porn Hub, one of the largest distributors of pornographic material. Learn how these efforts are working to cripple a $97 billion industry. We recognize the difficult stories shared in this episode. If you are a survivor of abuse and looking for help, please go to justicedefensefund.org/#find-help. “Note: The audio and story of Laila Mickelwait is sourced from the linked video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvUtiCAxl3U] & interviews [https://www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/article/pornhub-child-abuse-videos-mum-laila-mickelwait-2xf29nln9].

Episode 2 - The Deadly Dominoes of Joblessness

A recent report from the World Economic Forum forecasts a shortfall of 14 million jobs. Unemployment is costly. The adverse effects of joblessness correlate with deteriorating mental and physical health and increased mortality. A good and meaningful job on the other end of the spectrum, can be what an individual needs to find financial security and purpose. What are the dominoes that need to fall to solve joblessness? In this episode, we’ll travel around the world, to see how Christians are building, giving, and investing in ways that create jobs.