Voice Of Change
Join award-winning author and social justice journalist, Lauren Jacobs, as she discusses current social issues and the pressing realities pulling on our world's conscience today.
Voice of Change - Kganya Mogashoa - Women's history month
23.03.2023 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren is celebrating women's history month with artist Kganya Mogashoa. Kganya has created a rand - dollar art exhibition series inspired by women in history, and she discusses the vision of the exhibition as well as the need to learn about women…
Voice of Change - Fabienne Lanz - 2020 driving champion
09.03.2023 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren is celebrating International Women's Day, with racing driver Fabienne Lanz. Fabienne is the 2020 driving champion, whose passion for coaching children has led her to inspire and encourage children to pursue their dreams. She joins Lauren to discuss how she got…
Voice of Change - one year invasion of Ukraine - Masha & Sarah
02.03.2023 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren marks the one year invasion of Ukraine. On the 24th of February 2022, life in Ukraine was forever changed when Russian forces destructively invaded cities and villages in Ukraine, leaving thousands dead, and millions fleeing for neighbouring countries. She is joined…
Voice of Change - Dr Lynn Cohick - Specialist in New Testament & women’s studies
23.02.2023 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren is joined by Dr Lynn Cohick, a specialist in New Testament and women’s studies. Together, they discuss the ongoing conversation on women’s leadership in the Church, Paul’s letters and writings regarding women and how men often champion female leadership in church…
Voice of Change - Amanda Cunningham - writer and speaker
09.02.2023 - This week on #voiceofchange, Lauren is joined by writer and speaker Amanda Cunningham. Before Amanda knew the light of Christ, she knew the spotlight of the world as a professional print and runway model for over a decade .Her worth and identity was defined by her work until…
Voice of Change - Connilyn Cossette - World Cancer Day
02.02.2023 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren is commemorating World Cancer Day, joining her to offer hope from her own story is Connilyn Cossette. Connilyn is a multi - award winning author, whose historical fiction has been celebrated around the world. In June 2021, she was diagnosed with…
Voice of Change - Kelly Jacobs - Effects of loadshedding on mental health
26.01.2023 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren is joined by therapist Kelly Jacobs to discuss the effects of loadshedding on mental health and how to deal with the anxiety and stress accompanied by frequent power outages. Elizabeth from Open Doors South Africa also joins Lauren to discuss the…
Voice of Change - Zara Zack - Iranian - Canadian photographer
12.01.2023 - On Voice of Change this week, Lauren is joined by Iranian - Canadian photographer Zara Zack. Together, they discuss the ongoing silence of the international community when it comes to the plight of the people of Iran, who are being executed daily for their ongoing protests against the…
Voice of Change - Jessica Taylor and Stephanie Gilbert
05.01.2023 - Jessica Taylor and Stephanie Gilbert are pastors, as well as pastors wives who love authentically and passionately speak about the intensity of life as a pastor's wife. This week they join Lauren to break down "pastors wives stereotypes," as well as how unhealthy congregational and personal expectations are…
Voice of Change - Dhanusha Dhoorgalu - self care and self compassion
29.12.2022 - This week Lauren is joined by self care coach Dhanusha Dhoorgalu, to talk about self care and self compassion as we enter 2023. Dhanusha will share tools for making self care a habit, along with personal insights on dealing with burnout.
Voice of Change - Dr Ewan Goligher - Human euthanasia
22.125.2022 - In Canada and several other countries, assisted death (or what is often known as human euthanasia), is legal and frequently practiced. In 2021, over 3% of deaths in Canada was through medical assistance in dying. That equates to 10 000 deaths in 2021 alone. How does this impact…
Voice of Change - Elizabeth Both - Christian children's persecution
08.12.2022 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren looks deeply at the violent persecution experienced by Christian children around the world. From forced marriages, to abductions, the denial of education, bullying and living as refugees, persecuted Christian children are facing human rights injustices simply because they are Christians. Joined…
Voice of Change - Kanita Rutley and Emily Jansen - She Saves a Nation
01.12.2022 - This week joining Lauren, is Kanita Rutley and Emily Jansen from the organisation She Saves a Nation.Serving refugee girls in Kenya, Uganda and Thailand, Kanita has witnessed the transforming power of empowering the girl child in Africa, while tackling famine and the impact of the climate crisis on…
Voice of Change - Noa Tishby - anti-semitism, Kanye West and Jewish hate
17.11.2022 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren talks “anti-semitism, Kanye West and Jewish hate.” Joined by Israel’s special envoy on antisemitism and the delegitimisation of Israel Noa Tishby, this conversation is straight forward and passionate. Known to many as an actress, producer and author, Noa Tishby’s new role…
Voice of Change - Fatima Kathrada - pharmacist and lecturer
10.11.2022 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren is joined by Fatima Kathrada, a qualified pharmacist and lecturer in the Department of Pharmacy and pharmacology at Wits University. Together, they will be discussing infertility and mental health, how to support couples who are struggling with infertility, and how faith…
Voice of Change - Andy Lester - Impact of war on climate change
03.11.2022 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren commemorates the international day for preventing the exploitation of the environment during war and conflict. While war rages across Ukraine, Syria, DRC, Burma and many other nations, the impact of war affects the natural world as we know it. To discuss…
Voice of Change - Ntambi Ravele - inequalities facing female athletes in SA
27.10.2022 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren talks about girls and women in sport. Joined by powerhouse Ntambi Ravele, they will be discussing the inequalities facing female athletes in South Africa, the reality of women winning more medals than men in the Commonwealth Games, yet receiving smaller salaries,…
Voice of Change - Anuscheh Amir-Kahlili - Helping refugee women
20.10.2022 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren is joined by Anuscheh Amir-Kahlili. Anuscheh was born in Iran and at the age of 8, she fled with her family to Germany because of the Iran-Iraq war. Today, her mission is to empower women with similar backgrounds, through her non…
Voice of Change - Brandi Lea - Founder of Heal and Thrive Global
13.10.2022 - Voice of Change - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren is celebrating the international day of rural women. Her guest Brandi Lea, is the founder of Heal and Thrive Global, an international organisation empowering over 2000 mama's in Uganda, through co - operatives. Brandi shares the stories,…
Voice of Change - Karen Lowe - The buzz of a 4 day work week
06.10.2022 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren is joined by Karen Lowe, director of 4 Day Week SA NPC and Chairperson of the 4 Day Week SA coalition. With The buzz of a 4 day work week as a possibility in the future of South Africa, Karen unpacks…