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January 2025

A Reflection on Public Policy and Jesus
A Theory of Deservedness and Merrit-Based Policy
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Terence Lester, Ph.D.
Reuniting a Veteran with His Children Through a Cellphone | #ImagineDignityPodcast Ep. 3 | S2
In Episode 3 of Season 2 of the Imagine Dignity Podcast, I sat down with Akeem, a young veteran who became unhoused in Greenville, South Carolina, after…
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Terence Lester, Ph.D.
16:22
What Does MLK Jr. Have to Do with Homelessness?
The Tragic Death of Cornelius Taylor
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Terence Lester, Ph.D.
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Job Loss Leads to Homelessness | Elford’s Journey of Resilience | #ImagineDignityPodcast Ep. 2 | S2
Listen now (16 mins) | In Episode 2 of Season 2 of the Imagine Dignity Podcast, I talked with Elford, who became unhoused after losing his job.
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Terence Lester, Ph.D.
15:51
Why Compassion Matters Now More Than Ever
As the new year approached, I found myself struggling.
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Terence Lester, Ph.D.
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December 2024

Homeless Outside Mayor’s Office | Norman’s Self-Advocacy | #ImagineDignityPodcast Ep. 1 | S2
Listen now (19 mins) | Norman was the first person I met while in Greenville, SC.
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Terence Lester, Ph.D.
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Exploring Homelessness and Policy in Greenville, SC | #ImagineDignityPodcast Intro | S2
Listen now (3 mins) | Season 2 of the Imagine Dignity Podcast is here, and I’m excited to kick it off with an introduction to what’s ahead!
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Terence Lester, Ph.D.
3:05
Homelessness to Housing While Battling Cancer | Anthony’s Story | #ImagineDignityPodcast Ep. 12
In Episode 12, the final episode of Season 1 of the Imagine Dignity Podcast, I had the honor of sitting down with Anthony, a brother I met living in…
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Terence Lester, Ph.D.
14:54

November 2024

Finding Shelter While Disabled | Aaron’s Story of Homelessness | #ImagineDignityPodcast Ep. 11
In Episode 11 of the Imagine Dignity Podcast, I had the honor of sitting down with Aaron, a brother I met while walking through East Point, GA.
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Terence Lester, Ph.D.
15:02
Why We Need to Fight Stigma
A Reflection on Jose Adorma’s Life: January 25, 2010 - November 6, 2024
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Terence Lester, Ph.D.
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Homelessness and Isolation | Melvin’s Story of Disability and Faith | #ImagineDignityPodcast Ep. 10
Listen now (22 mins) | In Episode 10 of the Imagine Dignity Podcast, I had the privilege of sitting down with Melvin, a man whose story deeply touched…
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Terence Lester, Ph.D.
22:29
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