{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthe-advantage-podcast.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fep31-rename-me-0CQgwxSj","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"A conversation with Pearl Parks & Javy Diaz","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/ce68c835-0d1b-48d7-a9c1-00aca35aefbc/a925f029-3a72-4484-bb5e-b61055d6fa4e/theadvantagepodcast-3000x3000.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/0a030e8c-aa6d-4dfa-8be4-a3627b88041a\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"A conversation with Pearl Parks &amp; Javy Diaz\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"In this episode of The Advantage Podcast, David Ashcraft sits down with Pearl Parks (LCBC's Global & Local Impact Director) and Javy Diaz (World Vision Church Engagement Director) for a candid, practical conversation about rethinking how your church engages global missions. \n\nThey cover: \n- Why LCBC moved away from the traditional missions model — and what replaced it. \n- The power of focused partnerships and why doing less often accomplishes more. \n- Common mistakes churches make in global outreach, from quick fixes to spreading too thin. \n- How child sponsorship became a gateway for thousands of people to engage globally. \n- Why generosity begets generosity — and what the data actually shows. \n- What it looks like to help communities become truly self-sustaining. \n\nWhether you're starting from scratch or rethinking what you're already doing, this episode will give you a clear framework for leading your church into meaningful global impact."}