Givers, Doers, & Thinkers—A Podcast on Philanthropy and Civil Society
Givers, Doers, and Thinkers introduces listeners to the fascinating people and important ideas at the heart of American civil society. We speak with philanthropists, foundation leaders, reformers, social entrepreneurs, nonprofit executives, religious believers, historians, sociologists, philosophers, journalists, and anyone else who will help us understand contemporary civil society’s achievements and failures. We also sprinkle in practical advice for nonprofit leaders and fundraisers. This is the podcast for anyone interested in that vital space where philanthropy and civil society intersect.
Podcasting since 2020 • 79 episodes
Givers, Doers, & Thinkers—A Podcast on Philanthropy and Civil Society
Latest Episodes
Richard Avramenko, Justin Dyer, and Josh Dunn & rethinking academia for the common good
This week on Givers, Doers, & Thinkers, Jeremy sits down with Richard Avramenko (Arizona State University), Justin Dyer (University of Texas at Austin), and Josh Dunn (University of Tennessee)—three professors leading new civic edu...
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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46:46
Andrew Laubacher & fighting digital addiction and restoring human connection
This week on Givers, Doers, & Thinkers, Jeremy Beer talks with Andrew Laubacher about the silent epidemic of digital addiction and what it’s doing to our mental health—especially among young people. Andrew shares his journey from s...
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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44:39
Pastor Corey Brooks & building a blueprint for urban transformation
This week on Givers, Doers, & Thinkers, Jeremy Beer talks with Pastor Corey Brooks about his mission to transform one of Chicago’s most underserved neighborhoods through Project Hood. From launching a leadership and economic opportunity cen...
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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39:12
Cary Sanders and Ralph May & overcoming societal barriers after incarceration
This week on Givers, Doers, & Thinkers, Jeremy Beer sits down with Cary Sanders of JumpStart and Ralph May of St. Vincent de Paul in Boise to talk about what it really takes to break the cycle of incarceration. They share personal stories o...
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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46:32
Joel Penton & Bible education during school hours
This week on Givers, Doers, & Thinkers, Jeremy Beer talks with Joel Penton about how LifeWise Academy brings Bible education to public school students—legally—during school hours. They dive into the 1952 Supreme Court decision that makes it...
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Season 8
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Episode 2
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36:57