Best Torrey Peace Podcasts (2025)

It can feel overwhelming navigating a career pivot, especially in times of uncertainty. But it doesn’t have to be. In today’s episode of Embodying Change, we’re joined by Wayan Vota, founder of Career Pivot, to explore how humanitarian and development professionals can use these very principles to make meaningful career transitions. Wayan shares hi…

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Longing for peace (Psalm 120-122, Byron West)

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Genuinely Concerned for Your Welfare (Philippians 2:19-24, Joshua Torrey)

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God's Comfort and Deliverance (2 Corinthians 1:3-11, Chris Fisher)

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How to live as Christians (1 John 2:1-6, Byron West)

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60. "The Big Humanitarian Rethink" with Lydia Poole 36:28

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Lydia Poole discusses "The Big Humanitarian Rethink," a digital consultation she launched with Ben Parker to capture diverse perspectives on reforming the humanitarian system during a period of unprecedented funding cuts. The consultation revealed two distinct camps: "reimaginers" who advocate for radical transformation addressing power imbalances,…

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Whom are you seeking? (John 20:1-18, Byron West)

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Celebrate and rejoice (Luke 15:11-32, Byron West)

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The God who clean house (Luke 15:8-10, Byron West)

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When sheep go astray (Luke 15:1-7, Byron West)

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Food, Wisdom, and Idols (1 Corinthians 8:1-13, Lee Wright)

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59. Humanitarians' anchor in the storm: The power of structured peer support with Carrie Santos 48:35

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In a sector increasingly battered by funding cuts, program disruptions, and global uncertainty, where can humanitarian professionals find stability? As the waves of change crash around us, what can serve as our anchor? In this powerful episode, Melissa Pitotti talks with Carrie Santos about how structured peer support groups (also called mastermind…

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Song of Repentance (Psalm 130, Ryan Dugan)

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He will surely do it (1 Thessalonians 5:23-28, Byron West)

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Life Together (1 Thessalonians 5:12-22, Byron West)

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The resurrection is for real (1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11, Byron West)

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58. “Navigating the storm” with Dr. Lucia Berdondini 42:00

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In today’s episode, we hear from Dr. Lucia Berdondini, a Gestalt therapist and humanitarian, who shares her journey and the importance of embodying change in times of crisis. She discusses how grief and uncertainty are affecting the humanitarian workforce amidst recent challenges, and how we can support ourselves and others through this transformat…

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Counter-cultural (1 Thessalonians 4:1-12, Byron West)

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What's missing? (1 Thessalonians 3:6-13, Byron West)

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57. "Find your people" with Farah Mahesri 35:12

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Farah Mahesri shares insights about systems-level change, the importance of building trust, and finding your community during times of transition. Drawing from her experience working with social justice organizations and in global development, Farah discusses how to embody change at multiple levels while staying true to your values. You’ll hear abo…

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What's holding you back? (1 Thessalonians 2:17 - 3:5, Byron West)

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Practice What You Preach (1 Thessalonians 2:9-16, Byron West)

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Life on Life Evangelism (1 Thessalonians 2:1-8, Byron West)

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The Joy of the Holy Spirit (1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, Byron West)

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Reframing Christian Suffering (1 Peter 4:12-19, Titus Bagby)

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56. "Everyone can contribute to positive culture" with Anna Young 36:46

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In this episode of Embodying Change, Melissa Pitotti talks with Anna Young, an organizational culture specialist, to explore how humanitarian teams can align their values with their daily work. Drawing from her research and extensive experience in the humanitarian sector, Anna shares actionable strategies for creating cultures rooted in kindness, c…

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The Song of Simeon (Luke 2:22-40, Danny Shuffield)

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This is Christmas (John 1:1-14, Byron West)

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55. The NGO Staff Wellbeing Network 47:26

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In this episode of Embodying Change, host Melissa Pitotti is joined by Jody Gunn-Russell and Camille Lemouchoux, two trailblazers in humanitarian staff well-being. Together, they recount the inspiring story of the NGO Staff Wellbeing Network, from its inception to its evolution into a vibrant community of practice. The conversation dives into the c…

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The Christ of the New Covenant (Matthew 1:12-17, Byron West)

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The Christ of David (Matthew 1:6-11, Byron West)

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The Christ of Abraham (Matthew 1:1-5, Byron West)

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Jesus is King (Judges 19-21, Byron West)

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54. “Moral injury” with Dimple Dhabalia 44:37

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In this heartfelt conversation, Dimple Dhabalia shares her journey from working in the government and humanitarian sectors to advocating for trauma-informed leadership and workforce well-being. Through the lens of her personal experiences and her book Tell Me My Story, Dimple explores the vital shift from “service before self” to a more sustainable…

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Right in Their Eyes Religion (Judges 17-18, Byron West)

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The best of men (Psalm 146, Byron West)

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Salvation Through Sacrifice (Judges 16, Byron West)

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Resisting Rescue (Judges 15, Byron West)

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53. Overcoming imposter syndrome with Torrey Peace 44:11

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In this episode of Embodying Change, Melissa Pitotti welcomes back Torrey Peace, leadership coach and expert in the humanitarian and development sectors. Together, they explore the challenge of balancing high performance with self-care, and the importance of setting boundaries and empowering your team to thrive. Torrey shares insightful strategies …

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Samson Breaks, God is Faithful (Judges 14:1-20, Lee Wright)

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Jesus Cleanses the Temple (John 2:13-22, Danny Morgan)

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52. The System Changer Sleepover with Debra Peltz 34:40

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In this episode, Melissa Pitotti talks with Debra Peltz, founder of CollabWork and a well-being champion with a 25-year career in senior administration roles. Debra shares her journey from volunteering in Sri Lanka to working at Save the Children UK and eventually launching her own business. They explore: What it means to truly "embody change" in y…

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The Birth of a Savior (Judges 13:1-24, Byron West)

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51. Leading from the heart with Sarah Noble 36:49

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In this episode, Melissa Pitotti is joined by Sarah Noble, Head of Global Engagement at the Caux Initiatives of Change Foundation. Sarah shares her unique perspective on peace-building, storytelling, and how inner development can create outer change. Together, they discuss: The history and mission of the Caux Palace as a gathering place for change-…

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A Father's Love? (Judges 10:1-12:15, Byron West)

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Under the Bramble (Judges 9:1-57, Byron West)

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A king (un)like the nations (Judges 8:1-35, Byron West)

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50. Duty of Care with Rebecca Maudling 27:28

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Ever wonder how aid workers can stay safe in some of the world’s most dangerous environments? Rebecca Maudling, is on a mission to make sure humanitarian staff not only survive but feel confident and equipped to do their work safely — even in the toughest conditions. From co-founding an organization that helps NGOs work more safely, to reshaping ho…