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Getting Real About Cultural Curiosity & Benefits of Immersive Experiences
What’s in a name? Dr. Louie Yang, also known as Dr. Louie, joins me in a conversation about cultural curiosity and the benefits of an immersive experience. In this episode, we discuss the evolution of his name and what sounds like a seemingly innocent question, where you are from. Finally, we discuss the benefits of cultural curiosity and how immersive experiences provide an understanding of another person’s story and authentic relationships.
Getting Real About Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women/Girls
Native American women are murdered at more than ten times the national average; however, BIPOC Women receive less media attention.
May 5 is the National Day of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Colette Yellow Robe, Ph.D., Joins me in a conversation to discuss the history, heartache, and hope for the justice of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women/Girls and their Relatives.
Getting Real About Critical Race Theory Part 2
Part of today's conversation is answering the question, how are we to engage people as ambassadors of Christ? My Guests are John Leonard Harris, Founder of Encouragement Unlimited, and Founder and Pastor of Encouragement Kingdom Outreach Fellowship and Pastor Jessie Myles, Founder, and Pastor of No Greater Love Christian Fellowship Church
Join us as we discuss:
What are the realities of racism?
Where do our allegiances lie?
How should we engage these issues Spiritually?
Where is the Fruit of the Spirit in all of this?
Getting Real About Critical Race Theory
My Guests are John Leonard Harris, Founder of Encouragement Unlimited, and Founder and Pastor of Encouragement Kingdom Outreach Fellowship
Also, Pastor Jessie Myles, Founder, and Pastor of No Greater Love Christian Fellowship Church
Join us as we discuss:
What is Critical Race Theory?
Why does the language behind CRT so controversial?
Does it add to or take away from history?
What does Jesus say about the oppressed?
Getting Real About The Briton Experience
My Guest, is Celeste Henderson, a wife, mother, Master Trauma Healing Group Facilitator, and Founder of Sanctuary International
Join us as we discuss:
The parallels between black Americans and black Britons
Experience of living a Culturally Hybrid life also known as Code Switching
The Church’s role in global racial reconciliation
The importance of acknowledging and teaching the historical contributions of Black Britians
Why it’s important to address racial and generational trauma
Getting Real About Native American Mental Health
My Guest, Inspire 2021 Woman of the year, Dr. Anitra Warrior shares her story of turning her tragedy into helping others.
Join us as we discuss:
Tragic experiences that led to working in the mental health field
Importance of incorporating Native American Culture and Heritage into western practices.
Respect instead of pathologizing heritage and culture.
Investing in underserved communities and launching a non-profit.
Bonus Episode: Learning About Day of the Dead
Join me and my friend, Lupe Hickey, who teaches us about Día de los Muertos, known as Day of the Dead.
Lupe talks to us about
The origins of Day of the Dead
Customs, rituals, and religious significance
Getting Real About Trauma Healing
Many of us are experiencing some form of trauma today with all that’s happening in the world. In this episode, we talk about how to deal with the trauma and heal from it.
My Guest Don and Doreen Gordon discuss:
The definition of trauma
How to trauma affects the body
Where’s God in the midst of difficult times that lead to trauma
Healing is possible for generational and racial trauma
Don and Dorren’s ministry to help the hurting
Getting Real About Justice
Justice from our perspective vs. Justice from Jesus’ perspective. Jesus’ display of God’s love, mercy, and grace should be the example we follow.
Getting Real About The Beauty and Struggle of Multicultural Marriage
The beauty and struggles of multicultural marriage Stephanie, a Honduran-American woman, and Jun, a Haitian-American man
Getting Real About Diverse Missionaries
Today's topic of conversation is about diverse missionaries for people of Color BIPOC to Africa. Why is diversity causing so much division? The Church in the book of Acts shows us how and why we should embrace the diversity of ethnicity, people groups, and gifts and abilities on the mission field.
Getting Real About Being Okay With Taking A Break
In this episode, I talk about taking a break as part of my self-care regime, our family vacation, and an upcoming giveaway as a thank you to our listeners and for the GRIT-Getting Real Immersed in Truth Podcast's first Anniversary.
Getting Real About Being a Gay Christian
In this episode, Dr. John Spilker joins us as we explore his story about grappling with faith and sexuality.
Getting Real About Open Adoption
Open Adoption - Maddie Zimmerman shares her story about talks about her journey to open adoption.
Getting Real About Foster Care
Foster Care - Rachael Folds talks about her journey from foster child to foster parent!
Did We Display Our Love of God to Our Neighbor? Hindsight is 2020 Episode 12
Did We Display Our Love of God to Our Neighbor?