Brian From talks with Faith to Action Executive Director Elli Oswald about new research showing how Christians are generously supporting orphanages around the world—but why that approach may not always produce the best outcomes for children. Oswald explains how most children in orphanages actually have living family members and how strengthening families and communities often leads to healthier long-term development. The conversation also explores practical ways churches and individuals can support vulnerable children and families both globally and here in the United States.

<p>Brian From talks with Faith to Action Executive Director Elli Oswald about new research showing how Christians are generously supporting orphanages around the world&mdash;but why that approach may not always produce the best outcomes for children. Oswald explains how most children in orphanages actually have living family members and how strengthening families and communities often leads to healthier long-term development. The conversation also explores practical ways churches and individuals can support vulnerable children and families both globally and here in the United States.</p>

The idea of “the common good” has a rich history within the Christian church. It’s the notion that, as we pursue Jesus in our lives and in the lives of others, we are fulfilling God’s purposes for His creation. This pursuit can be messy. It means rolling up our sleeves and creating space for hard conversations about real issues that impact our lives. Things like parenting, marriage, finances, politics, art, and culture. On The Common Good, Brian From creates space to have these conversations, to sit with the big questions that we all have, to sometimes disagree, but to always look for the chance to create common good, by following after Jesus. Brian welcome listeners to join them in these conversations, to bring their own questions, hopes, and struggles, and to ultimately share in a journey to see God’s design for all of us fulfilled.

<p>The idea of &ldquo;the common good&rdquo; has a rich history within the Christian church. It&rsquo;s the notion that, as we pursue Jesus in our lives and in the lives of others, we are fulfilling God&rsquo;s purposes for His creation. This pursuit can be messy. It means rolling up our sleeves and creating space for hard conversations about real issues that impact our lives. Things like parenting, marriage, finances, politics, art, and culture. On The Common Good, Brian From creates space to have these conversations, to sit with the big questions that we all have, to sometimes disagree, but to always look for the chance to create common good, by following after Jesus. Brian welcome listeners to join them in these conversations, to bring their own questions, hopes, and struggles, and to ultimately share in a journey to see God&rsquo;s design for all of us fulfilled.</p>