In this episode of Humankindness at Work, host Jennifer Clark talks with Daniel Yang, Senior Director of Global Mission and Church Movements at World Relief, about the power of curiosity, belonging, and shared humanity in building stronger communities.
Daniel’s own story begins with his family’s escape from Laos after the Vietnam War. As Hmong refugees, Daniel’s family spent over a year in a Thai refugee camp before a small church in East Moline, Illinois sponsored them. Daniel was born just months after they arrived in the US, and was named by the woman who helped his family rebuild their lives.
In this conversation, Daniel shares:
→ His family’s journey from the Laotian civil war to refugee resettlement in the US
→ How a heart attack at age 41 led him to understand generational trauma
→ Why curiosity, not fear, is essential to building resilient, diverse communities
→ Practical, simple ways anyone can start building relationships with immigrant and refugee neighbors
→ What World Relief does and how you can get involved
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BOOKS AUTHORED BY DANIEL:
Becoming a Future-Ready Church: 8 Shifts to Encourage and Empower the Next Generation of Leaders
Inalienable: How Marginalized Kingdom Voices Can Help Save the American Church
🎤 THIS EPISODE’S SPONSOR PARTNER: JENNIFER’S VOICE
Jennifer Clark is a multi-award nominated female voice over talent who specializes in TV/radio/digital commercials, web videos, corporate training, eLearning, TV narration and documentaries. She has voiced projects for brands like Apple, Walmart, Pinterest, Walgreens, Advent Health, NASA, PBS, Sam’s Club, Hilton, LEGO, and Starbucks. Jennifer is a trusted and seasoned voice talent, who brings the sound of humankindness® to everything she voices. Need professional voice over for your media projects? Let the sound of humankindness share your story! Check out her work and get in touch at https://jennifersvoice.com.
🎧 PRODUCER: Melanie Scroggins of Scroggins Creative
Scroggins Creative is a mom-and-pop content studio run by husband-and-wife duo, Jeremy and Melanie Scroggins, helping founders and teams create thoughtful, high-quality podcasts and videos for heart-led brands. They shape content with care, creativity, and a personal touch, turning your expertise into connection points that create a meaningful impact with your audience.
🎵 Original music written and produced by Brent Johnson.