Beyond The Plate – A Podcast by Food For The Poor

Ep.16 - Hope Out of the Ashes: Resilience After the L.A. Wildfires

Food For The Poor Season 2 Episode 16
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Discover the power of community transform tragedy into an opportunity for unity and revival! We invite you to Pacific Palisades, California (Ground Zero of one of the greatest natural disasters in US history). We visit with Pastor Stephen Snook as he takes us to the mounds of ashes that was once his home until the L.A. wildfires took it all away.  He shares how serving the community with the values of Jesus becomes the cornerstone of rebuilding the wildfires. Then embark on an enlightening journey to Moss (co-working space) in Venice Beach California. Savannah Aubinoe (owner) hosts Beyond the Plate in Moss’s podcast studios.  Savannah shares her unexpected encounter with Pastor Snook and how it sparked a heartwarming collaboration showcasing the profound impact of faith and community in challenging times. 
 
This episode dives into the community's response to the LA wildfires, emphasizing resilience, connection, and hope. Listeners are invited to reflect on the power of love and purpose in helping others during times of crisis. 
 
• Reflecting on the impact of the L.A. wildfires 
• Sharing experiences of loss and grief 
• Transforming Moss into a hub of community support 
• Discussing the power of volunteerism and connection 

These experiences underscore the strength found in collective action and the community's ability to come together and support one another when it matters most. 
 
Discover how the adversity faced by the community has not only highlighted the importance of embracing diversity but has also inspired acts of kindness and volunteerism that forge stronger connections. 

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