The Common Good Podcast is a conversation about the significance of place, eliminating economic isolation and the structure of belonging.  In this episode, we talk to Terence Lester about his work with Love Beyond Walls, his video series on empathy (here & here), and his book, When We Stand: The Power of Seeking Justice Together.Terence Lester is a speaker, activist, author, and thought leader in the realm of systemic poverty. He’s known for nationwide campaigns that bring awareness to issues surrounding homelessness, poverty, and economic inequality. In 2013, Terence founded the non-profit, Love Beyond Walls, and has helped hundreds of individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty rebuild their lives. In 2019, Terence launched the first museum in the U.S. that represents homelessness out of a shipping container called, Dignity Museum. Terence has written four books. He holds four degrees and is working towards his PhD at Union Institute & University in Public Policy & Social Change. He is happily married to his best friend, Cecilia Lester and they have two amazing children, Zion Joy and Terence II.Greg Jarrell is a founder of QC Family Tree, a community of hospitality in Charlotte, NC, where he shares life with his wife, Helms, their two kids, and a host of other neighbors who have become kin. He was also a fellow with the Common Good Collective and assists with the Common Good reader.Courtney Napier is a freelance journalist and writer from Raleigh, North Carolina. She is the founder of Black Oak Society—a community of Black writers and artists in the greater Raleigh area—and the editor BOS Zine. Her work can be found in INDY Week and Scalawag Magazine, as well as on her blog, Courtney Has Words. Courtney chose to write because she wanted the untold stories of marginalized residents to be shared and preserved for generations to come. Her spouse and two children are a daily source of love and inspiration. She is also in charge of the Common Good Reader.As a writer and storyteller, Shannon Mannon invigorates community and inspires social healing through conversation. Currently, Shannon’s at the helm of 3-Minute Storyteller which creates digital stories featuring movement makers of all stripes— from astronauts to entrepreneurs to New York Times bestselling authors. Her work has been published in places like USA Today, Allsides.com, The Good Men Project, and she’s a regular contributor at Living Room Conversations, which uses conversation to bridge divides.Join the Common Good Collective this Thursday April 29th for a Jazz Listening Party with special guests Dayramir Gonzalez, Greg Jarrell, & John McKnight. Register here.You can find more information about the Common Good Collective at commongood.cc. Common Good Podcast is a production of Bespoken Live and Common Change - Eliminating Personal Economic Isolation. It is hosted by Rabbi Miriam Terlinchamp and produced by Joey Taylor, with music by Jeff Gorman.