Glimpses https://Glimpses.podbean.com Most people have misconceptions about poverty, and why people are in poverty. Often Americans feel that if you just worked harder, or smarter that you could overcome your situation, sometimes insinuating that people are in poverty out of laziness. One part of SIFAT’s mission is to educate Americans on the realities surrounding these people and their situations. Poverty is more than just having a lack of money, it is all encompassing. Manifesting itself as a physical, mental and spiritual deficit. SIFAT is a non-profit mission organization focused on community development training and service in developing nations. This podcast will give you a Glimpse into what we do as an organization, as well as a look into some of these people’s lives and how you may be of help. Our host, Josiah Corson, is passionate about storytelling and will facilitate every episode as a space for learning, and growth. Join us as we take Glimpses into the lives of those around us. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:17:12 -0600 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All Rights Reserved Society & Culture 1440 episodic Most people have misconceptions about poverty, and why people are in poverty. Often Americans feel that if you just worked harder, or smarter that you could overcome your situation, sometimes insinuating that people are in poverty out of laziness. One part of SIFAT’s mission is to educate Americans on the realities surrounding these people and their situations. Poverty is more than just having a lack of money, it is all encompassing. Manifesting itself as a physical, mental and spiritual deficit. SIFAT is a non-profit mission organization focused on community development training and service in developing nations. This podcast will give you a Glimpse into what we do as an organization, as well as a look into some of these people’s lives and how you may be of help. Our host, Josiah Corson, is passionate about storytelling and will facilitate every episode as a space for learning, and growth. Join us as we take Glimpses into the lives of those around us. SIFAT SIFAT No false https://feed.podbean.com/Glimpses/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11795529/GLIMPSES_Podcast_Cover_1500_1500_px_-_resizedazuqq.png Glimpses https://Glimpses.podbean.com 144 144 Home Visit with Sarah Corson Home Visit with Sarah Corson https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/home-visit-with-sarah-corson/ https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/home-visit-with-sarah-corson/#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:17:12 -0600 Glimpses.podbean.com/ba9b63d9-7de4-3f33-bd1c-6313b7a4eea8 This episode is recorded in Sarah Corson's house over lunch after a group of youth from Perdido Bay Methodist Church helped serve in her garden for the morning. She shares one of the first experiences that really set them on the course to starting SIFAT, the story of the 13 children.

We've purposely tried to leave this footage in its entirety to help you feel like you're at home with her instead of in the studio. So we hope that you enjoy this lunch with Sarah Corson.

]]> This episode is recorded in Sarah Corson's house over lunch after a group of youth from Perdido Bay Methodist Church helped serve in her garden for the morning. She shares one of the first experiences that really set them on the course to starting SIFAT, the story of the 13 children.

We've purposely tried to leave this footage in its entirety to help you feel like you're at home with her instead of in the studio. So we hope that you enjoy this lunch with Sarah Corson.

]]> SIFAT false No 3014 35 full Glimpses: Dr. Bartalama Goes Home Glimpses: Dr. Bartalama Goes Home https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/glimpses-of-god-chapter-4/ https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/glimpses-of-god-chapter-4/#comments Fri, 08 May 2026 15:41:58 -0600 Glimpses.podbean.com/479613b6-d0f9-3aed-afd3-f2243e3dc8fd Glimpses of God Chapter 4 read by the author Sarah Corson.

]]> Glimpses of God Chapter 4 read by the author Sarah Corson.

]]> SIFAT false No 757 22 full Glimpses: Visiting Homesteaders in the Rainforest Glimpses: Visiting Homesteaders in the Rainforest https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/glimpses-visiting-homesteaders-in-the-rainforest/ https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/glimpses-visiting-homesteaders-in-the-rainforest/#comments Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0600 Glimpses.podbean.com/b0458d71-f767-38aa-b5ed-066eb3659313 Chapter 16 of Glimpses of God, read by the author Sarah Corson.

]]> Chapter 16 of Glimpses of God, read by the author Sarah Corson.

]]> SIFAT false No 834 34 full Glimpses: The Price of Coffee Glimpses: The Price of Coffee https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/glimpses-the-price-of-coffee/ https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/glimpses-the-price-of-coffee/#comments Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0600 Glimpses.podbean.com/0ea0bed0-98bf-3d1e-b376-2412cf1c8faf Chapter 15 for Glimpses of God. Read by the author, Sarah Corson.

]]> Chapter 15 for Glimpses of God. Read by the author, Sarah Corson.

]]> SIFAT false No 355 33 full Glimpses: Magda Glimpses: Magda https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/glimpses-magda/ https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/glimpses-magda/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:24:30 -0600 Glimpses.podbean.com/49c4ad98-212b-309b-83bc-8321a91e4b28 Chapter 14 of Glimpses of God. Read by Sarah Corson.

]]> Chapter 14 of Glimpses of God. Read by Sarah Corson.

]]> SIFAT false No 574 32 full Glimpses: A Village of Potters Glimpses: A Village of Potters https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/glimpses-a-village-of-potters/ https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/glimpses-a-village-of-potters/#comments Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0600 Glimpses.podbean.com/51715fa6-fc1b-308c-ac83-abd4203806b8 Chapter 13 of Glimpses of God. Read by the Author, Sarah Corson.

]]> Chapter 13 of Glimpses of God. Read by the Author, Sarah Corson.

]]> SIFAT false No 718 31 full Glimpses: The Old Swimming Hole Glimpses: The Old Swimming Hole https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/glimpses-the-old-swimming-hole/ https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/glimpses-the-old-swimming-hole/#comments Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0600 Glimpses.podbean.com/5b658baf-c9bb-3017-aafd-18eaaabc111e Chapter 12 of Glimpses of God, read by the author Sarah Corson.

]]> Chapter 12 of Glimpses of God, read by the author Sarah Corson.

]]> SIFAT false No 457 30 full Glimpses: Jesus Is For Everyone Glimpses: Jesus Is For Everyone https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/glimpses-jesus-is-for-everyone/ https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/glimpses-jesus-is-for-everyone/#comments Fri, 06 Feb 2026 06:01:00 -0600 Glimpses.podbean.com/06cfa0b2-55c8-3e8f-8c29-38aad3280941 Glimpses chapter 11, Jesus is for Everyone. Read by the Author, Sarah Corson.

]]> Glimpses chapter 11, Jesus is for Everyone. Read by the Author, Sarah Corson.

]]> SIFAT false No 955 29 full Glimpses: Glimpses of God Glimpses: Glimpses of God https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/glimpses-of-god-chapter-2/ https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/glimpses-of-god-chapter-2/#comments Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:49:58 -0600 Glimpses.podbean.com/e6dab4f8-b41f-3811-9f9c-eee80ae1ce50 Glimpses of God chapter two, read by Sarah Corson.

]]> Glimpses of God chapter two, read by Sarah Corson.

]]> SIFAT false No 289 20 full Glimpses: Amazing Grace Glimpses: Amazing Grace https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/glimpses-of-god-chapter-10/ https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/glimpses-of-god-chapter-10/#comments Sat, 29 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0600 Glimpses.podbean.com/c73f751b-9dae-34c4-8e50-9ee7d13d56ae Glimpses of God: Chapter 10

]]> Glimpses of God: Chapter 10

]]> SIFAT false No 504 28 full Glimpses: A House Full of Love Glimpses: A House Full of Love https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/glimpses-of-god-chapter-9/ https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/glimpses-of-god-chapter-9/#comments Sat, 22 Mar 2025 06:02:00 -0600 Glimpses.podbean.com/35c29333-4ca6-347b-b72b-0f18075bc770 Glimpses of God: Chapter 9

]]> Glimpses of God: Chapter 9

]]> SIFAT false No 283 27 full Glimpses: Easter in the Andes Glimpses: Easter in the Andes https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/glimpses-of-god-chapter-8/ https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/glimpses-of-god-chapter-8/#comments Sat, 01 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0600 Glimpses.podbean.com/a16f608a-a0ba-30e9-8642-db97f909f327 Glimpses of God: Chapter 8

]]> Glimpses of God: Chapter 8

]]> SIFAT false No 614 26 full Glimpses: A Night to Remember Glimpses: A Night to Remember https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/glimpses-of-god-chapter-7/ https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/glimpses-of-god-chapter-7/#comments Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0600 Glimpses.podbean.com/ea996a46-86ea-3caf-a1fd-36ce6abd0fb1 Glimpses of God: Chapter 7

]]> Glimpses of God: Chapter 7

]]> SIFAT false No 501 25 full Glimpses: All In A Morning's Devotion Glimpses: All In A Morning's Devotion https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/glimpses-of-god-chapter-6/ https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/glimpses-of-god-chapter-6/#comments Mon, 17 Feb 2025 08:29:39 -0600 Glimpses.podbean.com/4cfdf0ac-e06e-3a03-98d0-ab340eaf16bb Chapter 6 of Glimpses of God In The Lives of The Poor.

]]> Chapter 6 of Glimpses of God In The Lives of The Poor.

]]> SIFAT false No 1005 24 full Glimpses: Benjo Paredes' Life Story Glimpses: Benjo Paredes' Life Story https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/glimpses-of-god-chapter-5/ https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/glimpses-of-god-chapter-5/#comments Sat, 01 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0600 Glimpses.podbean.com/beac546f-1c7f-3a9f-baee-affab140271a Chapter 5 of Glimpses of God In the Lives of the Poor. Written and read by Sarah Corson.

]]> Chapter 5 of Glimpses of God In the Lives of the Poor. Written and read by Sarah Corson.

]]> SIFAT false No 970 23 full Glimpses: Haitian Widow Blesses 27 Orphans Glimpses: Haitian Widow Blesses 27 Orphans https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/glimpses-of-god-chapter-3/ https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/glimpses-of-god-chapter-3/#comments Sat, 21 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0600 Glimpses.podbean.com/60e66d2b-c0de-3828-9ac2-3d01362a6dc6 Glimpses of God chapter three read by Sarah Corson

]]> Glimpses of God chapter three read by Sarah Corson

]]> SIFAT false No 561 21 full Glimpses: Asunta's Soup Glimpses: Asunta's Soup https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/glimpses-of-god-chapter-1/ https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/glimpses-of-god-chapter-1/#comments Sat, 07 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0600 Glimpses.podbean.com/f4498889-22fe-3027-abf2-4cd2b7e3cc06 Chapter one of Glimpses of God, by Sarah Corson. read by the author. 

]]> Chapter one of Glimpses of God, by Sarah Corson. read by the author. 

]]> SIFAT false No 842 19 full Glimpses Season 3 Introduction Glimpses Season 3 Introduction https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/glimpses-season-3-introduction/ https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/glimpses-season-3-introduction/#comments Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:59:59 -0600 Glimpses.podbean.com/bb8d800e-3504-381c-8168-07cc47ace67c A brief explanation of conversations and content that will be in season 3. 

]]> A brief explanation of conversations and content that will be in season 3. 

]]> SIFAT false No 219 18 full Staff Testimony: Kaitlyn Glenn Staff Testimony: Kaitlyn Glenn https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/staff-testimony-kaitlyn-glenn/ https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/staff-testimony-kaitlyn-glenn/#comments Fri, 20 Oct 2023 14:52:25 -0600 Glimpses.podbean.com/23eb2402-9335-30e4-82c1-0439dea76c07 This week we talked with our Intern Life Leader, Kaitlyn Glenn. She's grown up 30 minutes from SIFAT her whole life, and tells how her interactions with SIFAT as a young adult have impacted her future. Enjoy as we listen to her testimony and stories of how she's sharing God's love in practical; ways.

]]> This week we talked with our Intern Life Leader, Kaitlyn Glenn. She's grown up 30 minutes from SIFAT her whole life, and tells how her interactions with SIFAT as a young adult have impacted her future. Enjoy as we listen to her testimony and stories of how she's sharing God's love in practical; ways.

]]> SIFAT false No 2126 17 full Testimony: Jhony and Prasuna Testimony: Jhony and Prasuna https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/testimony-jhony-and-prasuna/ https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/testimony-jhony-and-prasuna/#comments Fri, 06 Oct 2023 11:21:16 -0600 Glimpses.podbean.com/bab6ce6b-58b3-3122-a788-8d44cf21a044 Join us for episode 5 of season 2, with Jhony and Prasuna. Indian missionaries and SIFAT graduates, this couple has great stories of their missions in India and the culture there. 

]]> Join us for episode 5 of season 2, with Jhony and Prasuna. Indian missionaries and SIFAT graduates, this couple has great stories of their missions in India and the culture there. 

]]> SIFAT false No 3378 16 full In the Field: Angie with ESPWA Means Hope Haiti In the Field: Angie with ESPWA Means Hope Haiti https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/in-the-field-angie-with-espwa-means-hope-haiti/ https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/in-the-field-angie-with-espwa-means-hope-haiti/#comments Fri, 29 Sep 2023 14:43:44 -0600 Glimpses.podbean.com/1346eb1c-101f-3a66-9de4-5c76288ffa32 Today we are talking with Angie, a missionary to Haiti. She shares stories of her ministry and we talk about the hardships of poverty on communities and individual.

]]> Today we are talking with Angie, a missionary to Haiti. She shares stories of her ministry and we talk about the hardships of poverty on communities and individual.

]]> SIFAT false No 5600 15 full Testimony: Haitians Serving Haiti Testimony: Haitians Serving Haiti https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/testimony-haitians-serving-haiti/ https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/testimony-haitians-serving-haiti/#comments Fri, 22 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0600 Glimpses.podbean.com/ccb5b26c-d714-3938-bd28-3c5a8ee4e248 This week we talk to two of our teachers from SIFAT's Training Program, Jerry and Louino, from Haiti. They help in community development mainly focused on the slums in Haiti. We love talking to different types of people and gleaning new ideas in community development. Development looks different in every scenario, and so we are grateful for their insight into their communities.

]]> This week we talk to two of our teachers from SIFAT's Training Program, Jerry and Louino, from Haiti. They help in community development mainly focused on the slums in Haiti. We love talking to different types of people and gleaning new ideas in community development. Development looks different in every scenario, and so we are grateful for their insight into their communities.

]]> SIFAT false No 2806 14 full Testimony: Raphael in Nigeria Testimony: Raphael in Nigeria https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/testimony-raphael-in-nigeria/ https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/testimony-raphael-in-nigeria/#comments Fri, 15 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0600 Glimpses.podbean.com/993c9c4e-3a54-39f7-ae5e-3065115dc11c This week Raphael Ogbole tells us about his country, his ministry and what God has been doing in his life. Raphael is a long time friend of SIFAT, having graduated from our training program in 2008. We hope you enjoy all that he has to say!

]]> This week Raphael Ogbole tells us about his country, his ministry and what God has been doing in his life. Raphael is a long time friend of SIFAT, having graduated from our training program in 2008. We hope you enjoy all that he has to say!

]]> SIFAT false No 3858 13 full Sarah’s Stories: Welcoming The Enemy Sarah’s Stories: Welcoming The Enemy https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/sarah-corson-welcoming-the-enemy/ https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/sarah-corson-welcoming-the-enemy/#comments Thu, 07 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0600 Glimpses.podbean.com/b2520b4e-1e8a-33c7-a326-6a1310603d1d  Listen to the story of Sarah Corson as she shares, Gods love to a group of soldiers set on, killing her and her family.

]]>  Listen to the story of Sarah Corson as she shares, Gods love to a group of soldiers set on, killing her and her family.

]]> SIFAT false No 4970 12 full Testimony: Phil Murphy Testimony: Phil Murphy https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/phil-murphy-testimony-1671220381/ https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/phil-murphy-testimony-1671220381/#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2022 13:53:01 -0600 Glimpses.podbean.com/7bf2843c-f783-38b5-ae64-2711fda60102 Phil Murphy's Testimony. Phil is the Executive Director at HEART, Hunger Education and Resource Training, in Lake Wales, FL.

]]> Phil Murphy's Testimony. Phil is the Executive Director at HEART, Hunger Education and Resource Training, in Lake Wales, FL.

]]> SIFAT false No 4120 11 full Testimony and Conversation: Carey Akin Testimony and Conversation: Carey Akin https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/carey-akin-testimony-and-conversation/ https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/carey-akin-testimony-and-conversation/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2022 14:49:29 -0600 Glimpses.podbean.com/f34da99d-7a9d-360a-a7a1-5454b3134ba4 Today we talked with Rev. Dr. Carey Akin. He earned is Masters in Divinity through Asbury Theological Seminary and his Doctorate at a Beeson Scholar in preaching and leadership. We discussed his new non-profit Global Servant Leaders which he founded in July of 2021. He has spent over 3 decades in ministry and over 15 years as a missions pastor. Enjoy today's show where we chat with him, listen to his testimony and discuss what it means to be a global servant leader.

]]> Today we talked with Rev. Dr. Carey Akin. He earned is Masters in Divinity through Asbury Theological Seminary and his Doctorate at a Beeson Scholar in preaching and leadership. We discussed his new non-profit Global Servant Leaders which he founded in July of 2021. He has spent over 3 decades in ministry and over 15 years as a missions pastor. Enjoy today's show where we chat with him, listen to his testimony and discuss what it means to be a global servant leader.

]]> Sifat false No 4839 9 full Sarah’s Stories: No Soup Sarah’s Stories: No Soup https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/sarah-corson-no-soup/ https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/sarah-corson-no-soup/#comments Fri, 18 Nov 2022 08:30:09 -0600 Glimpses.podbean.com/247eb16f-abf8-3fc0-a543-e056e93ae6e0 This week we look at Sarah Corson and her time in the jungles of Bolivia with her family. The story was two years before the founding of Sifat. In these events are what help lead to the foundation of Sifat. If you enjoy these stories, you can read more of them with her book risking everything.

]]> This week we look at Sarah Corson and her time in the jungles of Bolivia with her family. The story was two years before the founding of Sifat. In these events are what help lead to the foundation of Sifat. If you enjoy these stories, you can read more of them with her book risking everything.

]]> Sifat false No 3300 8 full Sarah’s Stories: No Soup Sarah’s Stories: The Leper Colony Sarah’s Stories: The Leper Colony https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/sarah-corson-the-leper-colony/ https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/sarah-corson-the-leper-colony/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2022 10:58:51 -0600 Glimpses.podbean.com/e51fa83e-da8c-3f50-9e7a-1a7dc124499a Sarah Corson's incredible story of sharing love and compassion with a leper colony. 

]]> Sarah Corson's incredible story of sharing love and compassion with a leper colony. 

]]> Sifat false No 1292 7 full Sarah’s Stories: The Leper Colony Testimony: Josiah Corson Testimony: Josiah Corson https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/josiah-corson-testimony/ https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/josiah-corson-testimony/#comments Fri, 04 Nov 2022 15:57:18 -0600 Glimpses.podbean.com/f6e1e579-4db9-35ac-86a3-cfc9239a98ce This week we listen to Josiah Corson‘s testimony. Josiah is the grandson of the cofounders Ken and Sarah Corson. He’s currently the Program Director at Sifat, and the host of Glimpses.

]]> This week we listen to Josiah Corson‘s testimony. Josiah is the grandson of the cofounders Ken and Sarah Corson. He’s currently the Program Director at Sifat, and the host of Glimpses.

]]> Sifat false No 1221 6 full Testimony: Josiah Corson Sarah’s Stories: 13 Children Sarah’s Stories: 13 Children https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/story-sarah-corson-13-children/ https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/story-sarah-corson-13-children/#comments Fri, 21 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0600 Glimpses.podbean.com/bd3f4029-ccbe-305d-bd43-c82cc3756f3f In this episode we will be hearing from one of the co-founders of SIFAT, Sarah Corson, while she explains about her time serving in Costa Rica and a family she met there. This episode is inspiring to all of us here at SIFAT, and we hope it empowers you as well.

]]> In this episode we will be hearing from one of the co-founders of SIFAT, Sarah Corson, while she explains about her time serving in Costa Rica and a family she met there. This episode is inspiring to all of us here at SIFAT, and we hope it empowers you as well.

]]> Sifat false No 1561 5 full Sarah’s Stories: 13 Children Testimony: Angel Roman Testimony: Angel Roman https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/story-angel-roman/ https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/story-angel-roman/#comments Fri, 14 Oct 2022 02:00:00 -0600 Glimpses.podbean.com/8afe37fb-bff0-3926-be68-0a27f16126a5 For our first episode of Glimpses we are speaking with Angel Roman who graduated from SIFAT's training program. He is sharing his testimony with us, and we are learning his connections to SIFAT. Angel grew up in extreme poverty in the Andes mountains of Bolivia, his story is one that you won't want to miss!

]]> For our first episode of Glimpses we are speaking with Angel Roman who graduated from SIFAT's training program. He is sharing his testimony with us, and we are learning his connections to SIFAT. Angel grew up in extreme poverty in the Andes mountains of Bolivia, his story is one that you won't want to miss!

]]> Sifat false No 7447 4 full Testimony: Angel Roman What is Glimpses What is Glimpses https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/what-is-glimpses/ https://Glimpses.podbean.com/e/what-is-glimpses/#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2022 13:58:38 -0600 corsonj.podbean.com/3561ba91-54c9-3b04-bd28-7c1739ee6209 Glimpses is a SIFAT podcast, with a goal of learning about poverty and how we can help. We will do this by listening to stories about people who lived in these situations and experts in community development and poverty alleviation. Join us as we learn more about our world and how we can make a difference. For more information and opportunities to donate and volunteer go to SIFAT.org and follow us at @Sifat and @sifatlands.

]]> Glimpses is a SIFAT podcast, with a goal of learning about poverty and how we can help. We will do this by listening to stories about people who lived in these situations and experts in community development and poverty alleviation. Join us as we learn more about our world and how we can make a difference. For more information and opportunities to donate and volunteer go to SIFAT.org and follow us at @Sifat and @sifatlands.

]]> corsonj false No 274 3 full What is Glimpses