I Was Told There Would Be Snacks: A Nonprofit Podcast · KUDZUKIAN

Trust-Building Through Intentional Fellowship (Without Forced Fun)

·28 min·2 clips
Reverend Jen Bailey reveals why social change depends on building deep, trusting relationships beyond mandatory fun.
Host Kevin Dean interviews Reverend Jen Bailey about building trust through intentional fellowship in nonprofits, moving beyond forced fun to practical strategies like calendar-sharing, inclusive facilitation, and addressing trust breakdowns. They discuss how deep relationships accelerate social change and offer resources for trust-building.

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A practical look at building trust through low-pressure fellowship, with simple ideas that make connection feel easier.

Kevin Dean and Reverend Jen Bailey talk through a simple idea: trust grows faster when people have room to be together without much pressure. The advice stays practical, with small moves like going outside, taking a walk, or using a playground to make conversation feel easier.

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Press play if your team needs a calmer way to build trust than forced fun.

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