The Cause+Effect Podcast

Join us as we unpack The Infinite Dial, valuable research around digital media consumption. Don’t miss these practical implications for your organization when it comes to social media trends, the growth of smart speaker ownership and in-car audio consumption. Biggest takeaway? Start a podcast!

Pastor Alan Wright had a powerful, unique call to ministry, and today he has a powerful, unique message for us all. He talks with Trent about his passion to free others from shame through the gospel of grace and unpacks the power of blessing. If you’re a parent, you’ll want to hear this one!

Trent discusses how #GivingTuesdayNow hopes to ignite a spirit of generosity in the midst of unprecedented times of challenge and need with Head of Communications for Giving Tuesday, Caryn Stein.

Join Trent and John Bivona, Senior Biosafety Officer for the University of Chicago - Howard T. Ricketts Laboratory, as they discuss our response to COVID-19 as leaders in our organizations from his 15+ years of experience dealing with high consequence pathogens such as MERS, SARS and Ebola.

We get it. It’s tempting to panic… but don’t! Rick Dunham offers a better perspective around giving for nonprofits during the COVID-19 crisis, and the best way to communicate with your donors. Now is not the time to back off… but to lean in!

Trent interviews Nils Smith as they address strategies for an effective livestream experience and anxiety surrounding the new norm when it comes to budgets and giving. God CAN use this as a season of harvest for the Kingdom. We’re praying for you!

Do the employees of your organization want to go to work? Creating a vibrant culture within your company is critically important. Today, Trent talks with Brian about instilling a sense of belonging, and the benefits of not only working hard, but playing hard, too.

Trent talks with Rick about insightful research that shaped his approach to marketing and unpacks the importance of donor variety, making a heart connection, and putting the power in the donor’s hands.

Andrew found himself lying on the floor of his apartment, sobbing: “God, I’m doing everything I’m supposed to do, and I still don’t feel closer to you…” From that point of desperation, he learned how to undress the layers of legalism and religiosity that’s so often added to the Gospel while getting back to the core message of dependence on Christ.

Ever been in a meeting that seemed to lack energy and focus…or worse, felt like a waste of your time? Today, we flip the script as Nils Smith interviews Trent Dunham on how to effectively lead a meeting – with purpose!