Show Notes

This is a place where every woman has a seat at the table, and where we can affirm, equip, and amplify women’s voices globally. Listen in for this inspiring discussion on what an Audacious Advent looks like as we chat with Joy Flores and Lorraine Lam, Co-Leads of Women Speakers Collective’s I.D.E.A. Initiative.

Start here to catch up on our Audacious Advent blog posts as we dare to embrace a new and audacious Advent journey. What if we chose to set aside the conventional traditions of a “cozy Christmas,” and instead, moved outside our comfort zones to make space at the table for everyone? To go beyond the margins?

Taking a holistic, nontoxic approach to addressing systems of oppression, Joy Flores has a deep passion to see all forms of modern-day slavery reversed. With over 22 years of ministry experience, Joy currently serves as Vice President of Ministries at Nashville Rescue Mission. Her years in the field have cultivated her desire to see every man, woman, and child treated with genuine respect and dignity, and have compelled her to tangibly reflect the love of Jesus Christ to a world filled with so much brokenness and pain. She has been married to Augie, the most hardworking and dedicated man on planet earth, for the past 17 years, and together they have 4 energetic kids. Joy loves Steelers football, strong coffee, storytelling, laughing, deep friendships, and all things competitive.

Connect with Joy Flores
Instagram | @joyflores_
Nashville Rescue Mission

“An Audacious Advent” blog posts by Joy Flores:
Going to the Margins: From Sideline Sympathy to Sweat Equity
Reimagining Hope: Longing for Liberation, Groaning for Glory

WSC Woman to Watch:
Lorraine Lam

Lorraine is a believer in cultivating hope-filled communities, seeking opportunities to speak and write to amplify voices that are silenced, while learning to be a more effective co-conspirator. She does regular consultations with local churches and non-profits, delivering workshops on crisis intervention, housing and homelessness, faith and justice, and worship.

Connect with Lorraine Lam
Instagram | @lorrainelamchops

“An Audacious Advent” blog by Lorraine: Radical Love and Inclusion

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