Where Ya From? Podcast
76 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 152 ratingsWhere Ya From? Podcast creates an atmosphere where all people—regardless of our differences—can openly discuss ideas, issues, culture, experiences, faith, and more so we can learn from each other and the Word of God. New episodes released weekly on Tuesdays.
Where Ya From? Podcast is presented by the Voices Collection, a part of Our Daily Bread Ministries.
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70. "From Roots to Research" with Nii Addy
April 16, 2024 04:00 - 52 minutesHas it ever felt like you could only choose faith or fact—not both? Well, acclaimed Yale neuroscientist Dr. Nii Addy invites you to see another option, one that connects our brains with our faith. Growing up in the United States with parents who immigrated from Ghana, Dr. Addy has always preferred the unexpected . . . even when living out his relationship with Jesus in a scientific community that—on the surface—seems polar opposite to faith. Hear Dr. Addy’s journey of learning about the conne...
69. "Am I That Hard to Love?" with Jerome Gay
April 09, 2024 04:00 - 53 minutesHave you ever searched for your love and worth in all the wrong places? Pastor Jerome Gay will be the first one to tell you he has. But it was his father—the person who should have been helping him define these things—not being able to provide what he needed that led Jerome to search for anything to help him earn it. Through twists and turns, Jerome finally found the One who freely loves him—and all of us—with no strings or conditions. And that love has been the fuel for his mission to train ...
68. "From Prison Cell to City Hall" with Jermaine Wilson
April 02, 2024 04:00 - 59 minutesNone of us were created to live a life defined by failures and mistakes—a reality that Jermaine Wilson knows firsthand. During the years when teens should be having the time of their lives, Jermaine was sitting behind bars. Carrying the destructive cycle he felt there was no escape from, Jermaine quickly found himself put back into prison after only a short experience of freedom. But it was spending his most formative years behind bars that gave him the time and perspective needed to build a ...
67. "Finding Strength in Community" with Moriah Smallbone
March 26, 2024 04:00 - 51 minutesWe all dream of a life filled with success and glory. But just like Moriah Smallbone knows, real life in the spotlight isn’t always glamorous behind the scenes. Being on her own at 17 and traveling from place to place eventually took its toll. And in the middle of her pain and stress, Moriah realized she had to make a change. Those moments helped shape the bravery that has since led Moriah to chart her own course—one that is constantly inviting the Holy Spirit to help discern when love and gr...
66. "Faith, Mental Health, and Wholeness" with Maliek Blade
March 19, 2024 04:00 - 58 minutesHave you ever been confronted with a situation where you felt like you had to be the one to say something? Maliek Blade found himself in that very place when he realized there was a mental and emotional health crisis hitting too close to home that he could no longer ignore. And it was that moment of realization that helped him prepare the way for his life’s path advocating for the “wholeness” of his brothers and destigmatizing the mental and emotional vocabulary that has been desperately need...
65. "Beauty and Chaos" with Lina AbuJamra
March 12, 2024 04:00 - 1 hourIf you were to ask Lina AbuJamra what her “ministry thing” is, part of her answer would be a word none of us enjoy hearing: pain. From growing up in Beirut, Lebanon, to processing the loss of dreams, relationships, and career, pain seems to be the soundtrack of her life. But Lina will tell you that the truth that she continues to cling to every day is always louder than the pain. Because of God’s faithfulness, He’ll always create something beautiful out of the chaos. Guest Bio: Lina AbuJamra...
64. "Martial Arts, Faith, and the Black Church" with James White
March 05, 2024 05:00 - 47 minutesSometimes creating change means first seeing the other side of the issue. Pastor James White sits down to share his experiences of crossing the dividing lines and challenging the framework of the world he found himself in. Join us as we see James’ passion for authentically teaching Scripture and leading others to see how understanding race, culture, and diversity can help us to create systems where everyone can thrive. Guest Bio: James White has served as the Senior Pastor of Christ Our King...
63. "Finding Healing in Brokenness" with Toni Collier
February 27, 2024 05:00 - 1 hourIs there purpose in our pain? Well-known speaker, author, and founder of the international women’s organization Broken Crayons Still Color Toni Collier shares her authentic journey of God rewriting her story using the very things she thought could never be made beautiful. Even after experiencing heartbreak after heartbreak, and trauma after trauma, Toni can still joyfully proclaim there is light in the darkness, and that her one true love—Jesus—is continuing to make all things new. Join us as...
62. "Moral Leadership and Personal Convictions" with Russell Moore
February 20, 2024 05:00 - 56 minutesEven as a young child, Dr. Russell Moore was always in a church pew. That strong seed of faith and biblical knowledge has provided him with the firm foundation needed to navigate complex ethical and leadership issues throughout his ministry. And amid the trials, questions, and ever-changing culture, one truth that Russell has leaned on is how God continues His good work even in the long term and heartache. Guest Bio: Russell Moore is Editor-in-Chief of Christianity Today and is the author of...
61. "Facing Trials and Finding My Voice" with Chriscynethia Floyd
February 13, 2024 05:00 - 56 minutesLike many of us, Chriscynethia Floyd questioned what made her special. And even though we know God always has a plan for us, it’s not always the easiest thing to trust. Join us as we hear Chriscynethia’s story of trusting the different journeys God led her through and explore how He remains with us in both the highest and lowest moments of life. Guest Bio: Chriscynethia Floyd is Vice President of Publishing at Our Daily Bread Publishing. Her more than twenty-year career spans both secular an...
60. "Your Desires, God's Plans" with Katara Washington Patton
February 06, 2024 05:00 - 1 hourOn the outside, it seemed like Katara Washington Patton was on track to get everything she dreamed of. Yet, when she started aligning her desires with God, her life took on a beautiful, unexpected journey. And no matter if she’s going through the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, Katara has realized that her joy in the Lord can still co-exist with the feelings of grief and struggles. See how navigating the blues and unexpected plans with God’s heart and our faith can also look like acc...
Season 6 of Where Ya From? Coming Soon!
November 14, 2023 05:00 - 2 minutesThe Where Ya From? podcast is gearing up for a sixth season which will begin on February 6th. Get ready for more insightful and thought provoking conversations centered around faith and culture with host Rasool Berry. Subscribe to never miss an episode! Links: Visit our website to sign up for emails. Leave us a review. Check out our VOICES Collection from Our Daily Bread Ministries Follow Where Ya From? on Instagram. Follow VOICES on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...
59. "A View From the Other Side" with Vince Bantu
November 07, 2023 05:00 - 1 hourVince Bantu knew God called him into ministry, but he first needed to learn a thing or two. This desire for knowledge led him on a journey of reconciling his background and culture with what he thought the Christian life was, and a passion for understanding how context, culture, and racial justice influence the way we go about sharing Christianity with others. It wasn't until he discovered early church traditions and teachings outside of Europe that he found the missing puzzle piece in the co...
58. "Becoming Color Courageous" with Michelle Sanchez
October 31, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourMichelle Sanchez always expected perfection. Growing up, that expectation guided her to great success. Yet, God had a much greater plan for her in mind; a plan that required a journey of untangling her toxic pursuit of perfection from the racial dynamics of her past. Today, that journey has led her to become a voice for change and fueled her passion for using discipleship to help heal racial inequalities and build a beautifully diverse and beloved community with one another. Guest Bio: Miche...
57. ‘Faith, Culture, and Identity’ with Heather Thompson Day
October 24, 2023 04:00 - 51 minutesWhat if, instead of being just one person, you were created to be a part of something more? Even with her past hurts, Dr. Heather Thompson Day continues to see God’s goodness through her story. In fact, it has fueled her mission of standing in the gaps so others can learn from her mistakes and build healthy relationships with one another. Discover how we are invited to be in an intentional community with one another and how that influences our understanding of our identity and faith in Christ...
56. "A Blueprint for Discipleship in an Urban Context" with Dhati Lewis
October 17, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourFrom the very beginning, Dhati Lewis had a plan; he was going to be in the NFL and that was it. Yet, when he was so close to achieving it, God gave him a different dream. Instead, he suddenly found his calling into ministry, one that inspired his mission of being the last generation to leave the urban context for sound discipleship and being God’s hands and feet in his own neighborhood. Guest Bio: Dr. Dhati Lewis serves as the Vision and Multiplication Pastor of Blueprint Church as well as t...
55. "Speaking Up and Seeing the Good" with Ally Henny
October 10, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourHow can we possibly see the good when it feels like the world is on fire around us? Writer, speaker, and activist Ally Henny shares how her strong faith has carried her through racial trauma and other challenging situations, and how God used all of that to prepare her life’s call of being a voice for liberation, freedom, and justice. Guest Bio: Ally Henny is a writer, speaker, advocate-minister, and vice president of The Witness: A Black Christian Collective, an organization committed to enc...
54. "Faith, Apologetics, and the Future of Christianity" with Justin Brierley
October 03, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourHow do we know the Bible to be true? Popular British apologist, author, and podcaster Justin Brierley desires to answer this question head-on. Growing up in a Christian home, his life-changing experiences serving across Africa, and even his personal doubts about faith led him to wonder where genuine Christian theology starts and how we share those things in a predominantly secular society. This idea led to his passion for Christian apologetics, inviting non-Christians into positive conversati...
53. "The Origins of a Humble Beast" with Propaganda
September 26, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourPropaganda knows what it’s like to find yourself at a crossroads. Growing up in a predominantly Latino community in Los Angeles as one of the only Black kids had its challenges, but it set the stage for Prop to discover the cultural diversity and beauty God’s creation has to offer. Embracing the oneness that unites us all has been the driving force behind his music, art, and activism. God continues to write Prop’s story to show the connection between us all and, together, how we are called to...
52. "Between Two Worlds" with Vivian Mabuni
September 19, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourVivian Mabuni knows what it’s like to be living in two different worlds. Growing up in a predominantly white community as a Chinese-American, a lot of her early life was lived with the purpose of trying to conform as much as possible, but knowing it would never be enough. Yet when she finally found the missing piece in Christ, everything changed. God used Viv’s story to shape her heart to share His precious truth with college students and prepare her voice to be a light for the Asian American...
51. "Would Jesus Eat Frybread?" with Renee Begay
September 12, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourRenee Begay is no stranger to feeling unsure of where she belonged. Growing up in Pueblo of Zuni, Renee was blessed by being surrounded by the cultures and traditions of her people; the Sandhill Crane Clan flows within her. Yet, when she gave her life to Christ, the joy of knowing her Creator also came with the pain of figuring out what her new reality meant for both herself and her family. Join us as we discover how our cultural traditions and where we come from can help give us more confide...
50. "What Had Happened Was" with Chaz Smith
September 05, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourEarly on, Chaz Smith knew he wanted to make people laugh. Even in high school, when he was expected to play basketball at a high level, he always knew that wasn’t what the Lord had placed on his heart for his life. Around that same time, Chaz began stepping out into the Vine scene and has since found both success and purpose. That journey has led him to many life-changing opportunities, but it certainly hasn’t been easy along the way. Join us as we’re reminded that God will continue to lead...
49. "Juneteenth Special" with Ya’Ke Smith
June 06, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourHow do you help people explore uncomfortable truths? In this episode of the Where Ya From? podcast, Ya'Ke Smith, the award-winning director of Juneteenth: Faith and Freedom, explains how his life led him to understand that people need to see stories that reflect real life in order to be free from their bondage. Check out this episode of the Where Ya From? podcast by VOICES. Guest Bio: Ya’Ke Smith, known for his unflinching and veracious style of storytelling, is a rising voice in independent...
Where Ya From? Special Announcement
May 09, 2023 04:00 - 2 minutesThe Where Ya From? podcast is gearing up for a fifth season which will begin at the end of this summer. Plus stay tuned for a special bonus episode in early June in honor of Juneteenth. Get ready for more insightful and thought provoking conversations centered around faith and culture with host Rasool Berry. Subscribe to never miss an episode! Links: Visit our website to sign up for emails. Leave us a review. Check out our VOICES Collection from Our Daily Bread Ministries Follow Where Ya...
48. "Lifting Every Voice" with Joyce Dinkins
May 02, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourHow does history affect how we use our voices today? In this episode of VOICES’ Where Ya From? podcast, recently retired VOICES Executive Editor Joyce Dinkins discusses her family’s history of surviving slavery and oppression and how her faith and roots inspire her to uplift other marginalized stories of faith. Guest Bio: Joyce Dinkins recently retired from serving with VOICES (ExperienceVoices.org) at Our Daily Bread Ministries (ODBM). In 2017, she began serving the ministry’s effort to dev...
47. "Pursuing the Flourishing of Others" with Sandra Van Opstal
April 25, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourWhat does the Bible actually say about justice? Second-generation Latina author, pastor, and activist Sandra Van Opstal has spent her life chasing justice locally and globally. In this episode of VOICES’ Where Ya From? podcast, Dr. González joins host Rasool Berry to discuss how Scripture fuels her mission to make change and mobilize the next generation of leaders. Guest Bio: Sandra Maria Van Opstal is a second-generation Latina and the executive director of Chasing Justice. She is an author...
46. "Doing Theology in Context" with Dr. Justo González
April 18, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourIf the Bible is humanity’s source of absolute truths, why do so many readers interpret it differently? Cuban-American theologian, Dr. Justo González has gained acclaim for examining this question in works like The Story of Christianity and This History of Christian Thought. In this episode of VOICES’ Where Ya From? podcast, Dr. González joins host Rasool Berry to discuss how our context—and even Jesus’ context—shapes how we read, interpret, and engage with God’s Word. Guest Bio: Born and rai...
45. "Being Faithful to the Call" with Reflect
April 11, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutesWhat happens when God calls you to a life different from what you had dreamt up for yourself? With long-standing plans to play basketball professionally, rapper and activist who goes by Reflect initially felt uncomfortable when the Lord called him to community outreach instead of the court. In this episode of VOICES’ Where Ya From? podcast, Reflect joins host Rasool Berry to discuss giving God control and Jesus’ heart for justice. Guest Bio: Donal Cogdell Jr., also known as “Reflect,” is a p...
44. "Faith, Friendship, and Challenging Conversations" with Rebecca McLaughlin
April 04, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourHow should we handle topics about Christianity that bring up potential offense and tension? In this episode of Voices’ Where Ya From? podcast, author Rebecca McLaughlin shares the surprising truth that facing these tough subjects can be an opportunity to show respect to people and to deepen our faith. Guest Bio: Rebecca McLaughlin is the author of Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World’s Largest Religion (2019), which was named book of the year by Christianity Today. She h...
43. "Between the Church House and the Trap House" with 1K Phew
March 28, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutesDo you ever feel like it’s more important to “behave” at church rather than be yourself? With songs like “Church Gone Wild” and “Hammer Time,” Reach Records 1K Phew has dedicated his life to showing listeners that we don’t have to wear a mask when we sit in front of a pulpit. In this episode of VOICES’ Where Ya From? podcast, 1K Phew joins host Rasool Berry to discuss his music, upbringing, and reconciling who you are inside and outside of church. Guest Bio: 1K Phew is among a new breed of A...
42. "Repairing the Sins of the Past" with Duke Kwon
March 21, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourHow do you walk with someone you fully disagree with and not hold scorn or contempt for them in your heart? Duke Kwon, pastor and writer of Reparations: A Christian Call to Repentance and Repair joins VOICES’ Where Ya From? podcast to remind us that everyone—even people who have hurt us—is crowned with dignity because they are made in God’s image. God breaks His light of truth through even the most unlikely people and places—which means we can learn something from everyone, everywhere. Join u...
41. "Jesus, Love & Basketball" with Chris Broussard
March 14, 2023 04:00 - 55 minutesWhere do we find fulfillment? Do we find it in things like careers, relationships, or money? In this episode of VOICES’ Where Ya From? Podcast, FOX Sports host Chris Broussard joins host Rasool Berry to discuss how his earthly successes don’t compare to the ultimate victory he finds in God. Guest Bio: Chris is an internationally-known sports analyst, commentator, and broadcaster for the FOX Sports 1 television network and FOX Sports Radio. He is co-host of the daily morning show “First Thing...
40. "Celebrating Women’s Voices" with the WYF Producers
March 07, 2023 05:00 - 34 minutesIn recognition of International Women’s Day, we’re pulling back the curtains at Where Ya From with an episode of producer’s picks— the powerful conversations about how God worked through women like Ekemini Uwan, KB Newton, and Jenn Peterson because they used what was “in their hand”—like Moses and his staff at the burning bush. They responded to the daunting call God was making on their lives by asking how they could possibly do that. And God said, look at what’s in your hand. See how it al...
39. "Healing Racial Trauma" with Sheila Wise Rowe
February 28, 2023 05:00 - 1 hourHas God really experienced the same pain and suffering we have? Speaker, author, and trauma counselor Sheila Wise Rowe asked herself this question as a child in post-segregated America, and the answer inspired her to later live and work in post-apartheid South Africa. Hear her story in this episode of VOICES’ Where Ya From? podcast. Guest Bio: Sheila Wise Rowe is a graduate of Tufts University and Cambridge College with a master’s degree in counseling psychology. For over 25 years she has co...
Season 4 of Where Ya From? Coming Soon!
November 15, 2022 05:00 - 1 minuteThe Where Ya From? podcast is gearing up for a fourth season which will begin in early 2023. Get ready for more insightful and thought provoking conversations centered around faith and culture with host Rasool Berry. Subscribe to never miss an episode! Links: Visit our website to sign up for emails. Leave us a review. Check out our VOICES Collection from Our Daily Bread Ministries Follow Where Ya From? on Instagram. Follow VOICES on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...
38. "Courageous Faith" with Dr. Debbye Turner Bell
November 08, 2022 05:00 - 1 hourWhen Dr. Debbye Turner Bell won the Miss America pageant, she began the toughest time of her life. Join Rasool Berry on the Where Ya From podcast as he talks with Dr. Debbye Turner Bell about how isolation, burnout, and loss challenged her faith at a time when people expected her to be at her best. Learn how this experience taught her to be unflinchingly honest with God and to keep communicating with Him no matter what. Guest Bio: Dr. Debbye Turner Bell is a veterinarian, journalist, corpora...
37. "Can Politics Be Saved?" with Justin Giboney
November 01, 2022 04:00 - 51 minutesDo you ever feel pressure to stay silent to fit into your political party’s talking points? Justin Giboney, attorney, ordained minister and co-founder of the AND Campaign, joins VOICES’ Where Ya From? podcast to explore how bringing our full witness to our political decisions and conversations can be a way of loving our neighbors as ourselves. Guest Bio: Justin Giboney is an attorney, political strategist, and ordained minister in Atlanta, GA. He is also the Co-Founder and President of the A...
36. "God is a Poet” with Carvens Lissaint
October 25, 2022 04:00 - 51 minutesYou know the stories of people facing impossible barriers—and then somehow they overcome each one? Carvens Lissaint’s life is full of those stories. Writer of Target Practice and actor on Hamilton, Carvens Lissaint joins VOICES’ Where Ya From? podcast to remind us that when we walk through wilderness, we can be both discouraged and faithful at the same time. Guest Bio: Carvens Lissaint is a Haitian American award-winning poet & actor. Most recently Carvens completed his run as George Washing...
35. "Killing Comparison" with Nona Jones
October 18, 2022 04:00 - 53 minutes“What we believe in our hearts matters more than what we know in our minds,” says Nona Jones, well-known preacher, executive, entrepreneur, and writer of Killing Comparison. She joins VOICES’ Where Ya From? podcast to share how the trajectory of her life dramatically changed when she began believing in her heart that she truly is who God says she is. Join us to learn how to be inspired—rather than expired—by people we compare ourselves with, and see how Nona was able to push past the comparis...
34. "Discovering Your Identity" with Jamie Winship
October 11, 2022 04:00 - 55 minutesOn Jamie Winship’s first day as a police officer in Washington, DC, his mentor told him, “Keep your mouth shut for one year,” and to listen closely. He applied this important lesson to his professional and spiritual life and found listening and abiding was the way to hear God’s voice and bring peace to the conflicted spaces he was working in. His methods were successful, and he was asked to do his reconciliation work across the globe to the world’s highest conflict areas. Gues Bio: Jamie Win...
33. "Finding Our Purpose" with William Pannell and Jemar Tisby
October 04, 2022 04:00 - 54 minutesHow do you grow up in a broken world and still find your voice, full and whole as God intended? When Dr. Pannell and Dr. Jemar Tisby grew up in the church, they both experienced a polite ignorance which worked to keep them “in their place” among their classmates and church family. They knew there was something deeply wrong, but they didn’t have the language or space to speak about it. Listen as Dr. Pannell and Dr. Tisby share their expertise on changing culture and developing language to fos...
32. "I’m Not Going to Quit" with Natasha Sistrunk Robinson
September 27, 2022 04:00 - 53 minutesWhen Natasha was in sixth grade, her parents sat her down and told her that if she didn’t do something to make her stand out, she wouldn’t go to college. At the young age of eleven, she made up her mind to be the best of the best in order to affordably go to college. When she enrolled in the Naval Academy, reality hit hard when she realized her public education failed her, she was different and not accepted among her peers or superiors. In this same season of life, the unexpected passing of h...
31. "Seeing Myself Through God’s Eyes" with Kechi Okwuchi
September 20, 2022 04:00 - 52 minutesWhy do bad things happen? Recording artist, former America’s Got Talent finalist, and author of More Than My Scars Kechi Okwuchi asked herself this question after a plane crash changed her life. In this episode of VOICES’ Where Ya From? podcast, Kechi joins host Rasool Berry to discuss how to rely on God’s unchanging love when faced with unspeakable tragedy. Guest Bio: Kechi Okwuchi is a Nigerian American recording artist, motivational speaker, author of More Than My Scars, and a former fina...
30. "Human Trafficking and the Justice of God" with Jenn Peterson
September 13, 2022 04:00 - 53 minutesInjustice is the second most talked about sin in the Bible following idolatry. God is calling His followers to advocate for the marginalized. In this episode of Where Ya From?, Jenn Petersen, the Director of Mobilization for International Justice Mission (IJM) and co-lead pastor of Resurrection Life NYC, shares with host, Rasool Berry, some of the most unimaginable cases of injustice she witnessed that sparked the passion and question, “God, what can I do to make a difference?” Guest Bio: Je...
29. "Embodied Faith" with Sho Baraka
September 06, 2022 04:00 - 54 minutesDeep down, we all crave to be our truest selves. But what if we’re afraid that our culture has no place in Christian spaces? Recording artist, author, and academic Sho Baraka argues that our faith doesn’t have to exist separate from the rest of the world. On this episode of VOICES’s Where Ya From? podcast, Sho joins host Rasool Berry to discuss his book He Saw That It Was Good and his walk with Jesus so far. Guest Bio: After attending Tuskegee University and the University of North Texas, wh...
28. "Juneteenth" with Dr. Carey Latimore
June 14, 2022 04:00 - 49 minutesIn 2021, Juneteenth—also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day—became the United States federal holiday, but many are still unaware of its origins and significance in American history. On this special episode of VOICES’s Where Ya From? podcast, author and associate professor Dr. Carey Latimore shares with us the legacy of Juneteenth and the radical faith it still inspires today. Guest Bio: Carey H. Latimore IV serves as associate professor of history, co-director of the African American s...
Season 3 of Where Ya From? Coming Soon!
May 24, 2022 04:00 - 1 minuteThe Where Ya From? podcast is gearing up for a third season which will begin September 6, 2022. Get ready for more insightful and thought provoking conversations centered around faith and culture with host Rasool Berry. Mark your calendar for September 6th so you don’t miss an episode! Links: Visit our website to sign up for emails. Leave us a review. Check out our VOICES Collection from Our Daily Bread Ministries Follow Where Ya From? on Instagram. Follow VOICES on Instagram. Learn m...
27. "Faithful Anti-Racism" with Dr. Christina Edmondson and Chad Brennan
May 17, 2022 04:00 - 51 minutesThese days, the world—and the Church—are heavily divided on how to approach issues surrounding race. That’s why writer and higher education instructor Dr. Christina Edmondson and Race, Religion, and Justice Project director Chad Brennan have brought biblical insight into the conversation with their book Faithful Antiracism. On this episode of the VOICES’s Where Ya From? podcast, Christina and Chad join host Rasool Berry to share their research and insights into racial reconciliation. Guest B...
26. “Don’t Try to Figure Me Out” with Mali Music
May 10, 2022 04:00 - 46 minutesPeople around us may think they know what’s best for our future, but in the end, it’s God’s plan that matters most. This is a truth Grammy-nominated and recording artist Mali Music learned at a young age, when he decided, against his family and community’s wishes, to pursue his passion for creating music. On this episode of the VOICES’s Where Ya From? podcast, the singer-songwriter details his childhood in the church, his boyhood pressures in athletics, and how he overcame criticism to chase ...
25. "Following God When You’re Exhausted" with Trip Lee
May 03, 2022 04:00 - 51 minutesPlenty of people in our lives can burden us with expectations. Reach Records’ rapper, author, and preacher Trip Lee knows this all-to-well, as his childhood was painted by a strong family legacy. In this episode of the VOICES Where Ya From? podcast, Lee shares how his faith took him on an unexpected path, and how in the end, God’s plans for our lives are greater than anyone—including ourselves—can ever anticipate. Guest Bio: William Lee Barefield III, better known as Trip Lee, is a Reach Rec...