Inspiring conversations with pioneers, change makers and social entrepreneurs who are creatively making a difference in their communities. Listen in as Rob Schellert talk with friends from around the world as they share their stories and reflect on their experiences and what they have learned along the way in doing good on the Rumors of Doing Good podcast. These conversations feature everyday heroes who are often making a difference away from the limelight.
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In this episode, Rob Schellert is joined by Saša Jacobea for a conversation about gathering the spiritually curious together. Saša shares her journey as a church pioneer and the story behind Nekostei — a monthly experimental church whose name translates roughly as "non-church" or "no church." We talk about how Nekostei creates a space for people who might not feel at home in traditional church…
On this episode of Rumors of Doing Good , Rob sits down with Jitendra Nayak from Odisha, India, who has chosen to live life alongside the Dalit community. Rather than observing from a distance, Jitendra enters into their daily realities—sharing in their struggles, celebrating their resilience, and witnessing the quiet ways hope and goodness take root. In their conversation, they explore what it…
In this episode, Rob Schellert is joined by Micah Purnell , a visual artist and designer from Manchester, England, whose public word art invites people to slow down and see the world differently. Through simple yet powerful phrases placed in everyday spaces, Micah explores how language can challenge consumerism, spark empathy, and help us rediscover our shared humanity. Together, they talk about…
In this episode of Rumors of Doing Good , Rob Schellert talks with Adele Botha , a literacy advocate and founder of the Uyavula Reading and Writing Project in Cape Town and Write2BU in Pretoria, South Africa. From a young age, Adele discovered a love for reading and writing—a passion that has guided her work in empowering children and young people through storytelling, creativity, and literacy.…
In this episode of Rumors of Doing Good , Rob sits down with Rae Pears from Bristol, UK, founder of Girlhood Reclaimed . Rae is pioneering a bold vision to reclaim and restore the stories of women and girls who have been silenced or overlooked. They talk about the challenges of starting something new, the courage it takes to imagine differently, and the power of creativity and healing in building…
In this episode, Rob sits down with Ken Loyd to explore how the pain we carry can shape the way we see others. Ken shares about growing up without a father, the loneliness that followed him into adulthood, and how that ache slowly transformed into a deep capacity for empathy. Together, they reflect on how our wounds can become doorways to compassion, allowing us to recognize and sit with the pain…
On this episode of Rumors of Doing Good , Rob Schellert is joined by Ebun Feludu , the founder of Kókárí Coconuts in Lagos, Nigeria. Ebun has built a social enterprise that's transforming Nigeria's coconut industry through sustainable production, empowering women, and supporting local communities. They dive into the origins of Kókárí , the challenges of building a values-driven business, and how…
In this episode of Rumors of Doing Good , Rob Schellert sits down with Barbara Leite Cowan & Emma Cowan Leite, who started and help lead Mount of Oaks, an intentional community in the hills of Portugal. Rooted in simplicity, shared life, and connection to the land, their community integrates permaculture, natural building, and spiritual practice into a holistic way of following the way of Jesus…
In this episode of Rumors of Doing Good , Rob Schellert talks with Minori Sueyoshi , a skateboarder from Fukuoka, Japan, whose story is one of faith, friendship, and finding purpose on four small wheels. For over a decade, Minori has experienced how skateboarding can be more than sport — it can be a space where people feel seen, accepted, and loved. His journey reflects the quiet ways God meets us…
In this episode of Rumors of Doing Good , Rob Schellert speaks with Jack Holloway, founder of Despair Sanctuary in Brooklyn, New York, USA. What began as a moment of despair over taxes owed unexpectedly grew into a vision for creating vigils for the weary—a sanctuary where sorrow is honored and lament is made sacred. Jack shares the story behind Despair Sanctuary, the heart and vision that sustain…
