Organizer and activist DeRay Mckesson explores news, culture, social justice, and politics with analysis from Kaya Henderson, De’Ara Balenger, and Myles Johnson. Then he sits down for deep conversations with experts, influencers, and diverse local and national leaders. New episodes every Tuesday.
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Who's your Daddy? Does it matter? I lost my father when I was only 23, but his impact on me and my faith has never stopped. Now that I have become a father, I see how rich an inheritance my father left me. But I am an anomaly in today's Western World. Many men have little to no example of what it means to be a man of God. Where can the fatherless be fathered? The Faith Of The Fathers brings you honest discussions about what it means for a man to follow Jesus. Heroes of the faith, ancient, mo ...
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What if the most powerful way to strengthen your family’s future is to look to the past? I’m Crista Cowan, known online as The Barefoot Genealogist. I created this podcast to inspire you to form deeper connections with your family - past, present, and future. All families are messy and life is constantly changing but we don’t have to allow that to disconnect us. I’ve spent my whole life discovering the power of family history and I know that sharing the stories that live in you can change ev ...
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Complicating the Narrative is a podcast series produced by Authors and staff at ConTextos with the goal of adding context beyond misconceptions commonly associated with people living in communities facing poverty and barriers to economic development due to racism, violence, and trauma.
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All new babies are unique. And so are their mamas. But the fact that every new mama is different from the other is often forgotten. Sanchi Nasta Ray is here to change this narrative by offering support via expert opinions, by creating a judgment-free zone and sharing her own epic fails with her 18-month-old, baby Alaia. Join her on this absolutely crazy, ever-so-demanding yet rewarding ride called motherhood! This is an HT Smartcast Original.
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In a world where women of a certain age are often overlooked, I’m on a mission to flip the narrative and redefine what it means to be middle-aged. Are you wanting a life you’re not living? Do you want to connect with like minded women who are curious about what the future holds? With humor and compassion join April Pruitt; sexual abuse survivor, writer, cat mom, and science nerd, as she dives into honest conversations about her own mental health journey along with a variety of guests whose o ...
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New York, I Love You But You've Changed is a podcast where long time New Yorkers from across the five boroughs give us their version of the city they love, discuss how it has evolved and share their thoughts on what we can do to make the greatest hometown in the world great for all of us. And we also have some fun with the pop culture associated with NYC. Our interviews seek to create an anthology of voices that represents the range of life that exists in New York City, especially those voic ...
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DESIGN FUTURECAST is Maria Lorena Lehman's journey through design explorations and experiments ― where breakthrough questions intersect with expansive design thinking to shift your own creative path toward more innovative heights. Imagine yourself in the future, asking questions about a design solution you are creating today. With elements of visionary time-travel...Every episode examines cutting-edge investigations from a new perspective ― exploring the design experiment and its result in t ...
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The world is facing the largest displacement crisis since WWII as a number of humanitarian emergencies rage on. Grant Gordon and Ravi Gurumurthy from the International Rescue Committee (IRC) have in-depth conversations with leading humanitarians, foreign policymakers, and innovators to understand how they think about, and tackle these global crises. Produced by the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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Set Captives Free Today With This Simple Prayer Template
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16:43Send us a text Many Christians want to be obedient and used by God, but they don't know where to begin. YOU CAN START RIGHT HERE! With this simple prayer template, you can begin to set the captives free. Yes, there is more to learn, but no ministry ever began without starting. So, stop worrying about what to do ten steps down the road. Take the fir…
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One Year Anniversary - I'm So Glad You're Here | Episode 57
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50:30For one year straight, I've shared stories that remind us we're all connected through the messy, beautiful threads of family history — and today, I'm celebrating YOU. Recorded live at RootsTech 2025, this anniversary episode is a reflection of the incredible stories we've uncovered together, from my great-great-grandmother Carrie to DNA discoveries…
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19 Years of Breaking Witchcraft Curses W/ Pastor Donnie Williams
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1:03:15Send us a text Many Americans are unaware of the growing influence of witchcraft in our country, and a significant number of American Christians do not realize that they may be targeted by witchcraft curses. Pastor Donnie Williams once doubted that Christians could be affected by demons or curses until he witnessed his friends manifesting demons. F…
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When Bigotry Goes Viral w/ Alphonzo Terrell
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2:00:33Wisconsin judge arrested by the FBI, Kehlani performance cancelled by Cornell University due to anti-war stance, and Mexico's president bans U.S. ads targeting migrants. Myles interviews Alphonzo Terrell, CEO of the first Black-owned social media platform SPILL. News Wisconsin judge arrested by FBI, charged with obstructing immigrant arrest Mexico’…
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We Wear a Poppy (with Simon Pearce) | Episode 56
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39:39When Simon Pearce discovered his great-great-uncle Howard's name on a casualty list from WWI, his heart skipped a beat — launching a 20-year quest to piece together the life of a man he never met but now feels deeply connected to... In this moving conversation, Simon, an Ancestry military history expert, shares how Howard's service from China to Ga…
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DOGE places AmeriCorps staff on administrative leave, Google in the hot seat for its search engine monopoly, 'Sinners' dominates the box-office with $45M on opening weekend, and lab-grown chicken nuggets make its way in rotation. News DOGE comes for AmeriCorps staff in Washington and across the country This week in science: Drumming crabs, lab-made…
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From Islam to Christ: Persecution, Prophecy and Becoming God's Friend with Brother Ramin
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51:40Send us a text Ramin comes from a strong spiritual lineage in a Muslim family. However, while living under a Communist dictatorship in Azerbaijan, the family's spiritual practices had to be practiced quietly and secretly. Nevertheless, Ramin's Grandfather was known for his "deliverance" ministry. Yet, when Ramin encountered the healing power of Jes…
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Marry a Genealogist (with Irene Hantman) | Episode 55
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33:12💕 When a stranger asked Irene Hantman about Arthur Kurzweil's lecture at a Jewish genealogy conference, she never imagined it would change her life forever... In this heartwarming episode, I talk with Irene, an accomplished genealogist and longtime editor of Avotaynu journal, about her 40-year journey through Jewish family history. She shares how r…
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Bob The Drag Queen on Black Imagination
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1:48:32DOJ ends agreement to address wastewater problems in rural Alabama, elevated blood levels of mercury and lead found in Palisades firefighters, and mixed feelings on the Dems recent public appearances. Myles interviews actor, performer, and New York Times Best Selling Author Bob The Drag Queen about their new book Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert. Ne…
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A Clemson Student Makes Hitler's Arguments to Defend Abortion
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28:45Send us a text It is easy to condemn figures of history but to ignore the injustices of the current generation. We rightly condemn the slave-holders of the Confederacy, but our livelihood and future aren't invested in the slave trade. For all the virtue signaling of the present generation, our current generation is as selfish and bigoted as any gen…
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All I Need is a Warm Glass of Milk (with Brian Donnelly) | Episode 54
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28:12🍀 When Brian Donnelly's grandfather calmly announced he was having a heart attack, nine-year-old Brian's only instruction was to fetch a warm glass of milk… In this heartwarming episode, I chat with the Ancestry Chief Commercial Officer about family remedies that become inside jokes and DNA discoveries that challenge family lore. Brian shares how h…
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NC Supreme Court blocks order to throw out 60,000 ballots, Barack Obama doubles down on criminalization of Assata Shakur, and a debate on the ethics of genetically screened embryos. News NC Supreme Court temporarily blocks court order to throw out 2024 ballots in Riggs-Griffin race Why Assata Shakur was suddenly promoted to terrorist Should human l…
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A Touchy Subject (But NOT a complicated one!)
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22:37Send us a text I visited Clemson University to discuss the issue of abortion as a form of modern-day genocide, using graphic images to make our point. Needless to say, these images caused a great stir on the campus. Today, I am talking with a Christian student who hesitantly says he is "pro-life." However, inside this student's hesitant answers, we…
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Ancestors Are Complicated (with Anne Mitchell) | Episode 53
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46:22When Anne Mitchell discovered a tattered family Bible with a handwritten account of an ancestor eagerly joining the Confederate Army in 1861 it changed how she understood her family history. Now, it has also changed how millions might discover their own histories. Anne shares the story of her ancestor John Calvin Gillespie—from excited Confederate …
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The Evolution of Black Literacy w/ Derek W. Black
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1:36:17Louisiana voters reject far-right constitutional amendments, sudden influx in foreign recruitment of American scientists, Black expats share why they're happier living outside the U.S. DeRay interviews author and law professor Derek W. Black about his new book Dangerous Learning: The South’s Long War on Black Literacy. News Louisiana voters reject …
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He Denied Her The Right To Be Called "Human"
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31:07Send us a text When does a human begin to exist? Students at major universities across the United States of America have difficulty committing to an answer to this question. Still, it isn't because they are dumb but because they are invested in the issue, just as cotton farmers were invested in slavery. Like the slave trade, the abortion issue will…
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Project Managing the Saga (with Nicka Sewell-Smith) | Episode 52
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43:49When Nicka Sewell-Smith set out to find her great-grandmother Easter's maiden name, she never imagined it would lead to uncovering 10,000 descendants from a single enslaved community... In this moving conversation, genealogist Nicka Sewell-Smith returns to share how her search for one ancestor evolved into the groundbreaking "Trask 250" project. By…
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FDA targets popular gay party drug, majority-Black town starts armed protection group, and Dems draw thousands at 'Fighting Oligarchy' rally. Myles interviews filmmakers Charlyn Griffith-Oro and Jeannine Kayembe-Oro to explore their short film The Aunties which shares the story of Black land stewards & culture bearers Donna Dear and Paulette Greene…
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Send us a text A few years ago, someone prophesied a warning to me about "the spirit of Schism." Schism is a funny little word rarely used in English anymore except when we think of Church history and "the great 'schism,'" or division between the Eastern Church and the Western Church. A schism is a division. Despite the warnings and our best effort…
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The Irish Experience (with Kyle Betit) | Episode 51
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35:18🍀 When I gathered around a traditional peat fire in Galway with a group of descendants of the Irish Diaspora, I experienced my ancestors' world in a way records alone could never reveal… In this episode, I chat with Kyle Betit, professional genealogist and heritage travel expert, about the power of connecting with ancestral places. Kyle shares how …
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What if architecture could do more than shelter us—what if it could heal? In this episode of Design Futurecast, we explore how poetic architectural design can go beyond surface-level needs to nurture deep well-being and even enable human thrivability. Discover a future world where spaces anticipate and respond to our emotions, where cities uplift t…
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Ebonee Davis on Collective Identity
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1:26:48White House ignores federal orders, Fulbright scholars left stranded internationally, and California cannabis contaminated with pesticides. Myles interviews world renowned artist and model Ebonee Davis about her journey toward authorship of her book titled Daughter. News Exclusive: How the White House ignored a judge's order to turn back deportatio…
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A Word About People Who Charge For Deliverance Ministry and THE JESUS POLICE DEPARTMENT
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14:24Send us a text I have two issues to tackle today regarding Christian government: People who charge for deliverance ministry and "Jesus Cops." Both words are important. Thanks for listening! ❤️ SHOW YOUR SUPPORT - LINKS BELOW... ➡️ Email me: https://www.karlgessler.com/contact ➡️ DONATE ➡️ Join our team! https://www.givesendgo.com/karlgesslerfamilyb…
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Are We Entering the Golden Age? With Canceled Law Professor, David Clements
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58:59Send us a text The world was falling apart at the beginning of 2021. A successful but contested coup of the US Presidency had taken place, and those who spoke out about it were canceled, jailed, and even threatened with their lives. But God gave a vision to his people, not least embattled and canceled law professor David Clements. Now, we stand on …
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It's Like Genealogy 3.0 (with Jenn Utley) | Episode 50
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35:06〰️ 🌳 🧬 〰️ 🎧 Ready to discover more stories that could transform your family connections? Subscribe to 'Stories That Live In Us' wherever you get your podcasts, and leave a review to help other families find their path to deeper connection through family history. Together, we're building a community of families committed to preserving and sharing th…
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The dark history of retinol, the causal myth of bacterial vaginosis, and Abel Selaocoe crosses time and cultures in new album. DeRay interviews Nic Stone about her new book, Dear Manny. News Retinol: The Skin-Care Ingredient With a Horrifying History A Third of Women Get This Infection. The Fix: Treat Their Male Partners. South African cellist Abel…
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For a Wise Purpose (with Steve Rockwood) | Episode 49
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36:27When Steve Rockwood discovered his ancestor's journal as a child, he never imagined how family stories would shape his future as President of FamilySearch International. In our conversation, Steve reveals how a 7th-generation Bostonian's writings sparked his sense of belonging, while his Danish great-grandmother's solo journey across the Atlantic b…
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Brian Benjamin on the Power of State
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1:44:52Dems veer right, Trump-Zelensky heated exchange, and Curry J. Hackett use of AI in art, design, and urban planning. DeRay interviews former Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin. News Playbook: Democrats in despair 'It never should have happened': Americans frustrated by Trump-Zelensky spat Curry J. Hackett has a vision for Black futurity that drives …
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Abandoning American Discipleship for the Biblical Model
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19:13Send us a text The American version of Discipleship lacks a vital element. When American Christians find their nerve for true Discipleship, our world will explode with revival. As it is, much of the American Church fights against the Biblical model of Discipleship. It's time to embrace both the power and persecution of truly following Christ. ➡️ Wa…
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Live Undaunted (with Lisa Valentine Clark) | Episode 48
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41:42Have you ever wondered what story you'd tell if you knew your time was limited? Lisa Valentine Clark's husband faced this exact question when diagnosed with ALS. In this powerful conversation, Lisa reveals how Christopher's decision to document his life story created an unexpected treasure their five children now cherish like scripture. We explore …
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Michael Harriot on Histories Untold
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1:31:05Jury finds Alabama police force operated as a 'criminal enterprise', Joy Reid's MSNBC show canceled, Luigi Mangione's lawyer receives key evidence from HBO doc, and Voletta Wallace, mother of Notorious B.I.G., passes at 78. In the final week of Blackest Book Club, Kaya interviews author Michael Harriot about his book titled Black AF History: The Un…
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Hell and the Gospel (What They Aren't Telling You)
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Why Can't I Remember? And Do I Want To? - Part Two
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56:31In part two, Lizzie and I discuss our childhood experiences, coping mechanisms, and the impact of family dynamics. We delve into the complexities of relationships, the understanding of dissociative disorders, and the importance of therapeutic journeys in healing. I bring up the challenges of accepting joy from a perspective of fearing certain emoti…
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Daddy Was an Outlaw (with Jackie Dorothy) | Episode 47
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37:04A childhood memory of two sisters arguing at a kitchen table leads historian Jackie Dorothy to uncover an astounding truth — her great-grandfather wasn't just any Wyoming cowboy, he was part of Butch Cassidy's infamous Hole-in-the-Wall Gang. As an award-winning historian and member of the Northern Arapaho tribe, Jackie shares how she pieced togethe…
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In Prison With Tina Peters: Faith, Persecution, and Integrity in the Modern Western World
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21:35Send us a text We explore the reality of Christian persecution in the West, reminding listeners that those who seek to live godly lives will face challenges for their faith. Through stories of real-life persecution, we highlight the importance of standing firm in conviction and the significance of supporting those who suffer for their beliefs. • Di…
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Do you know how your parents met? Research shows this simple story could be the key to building family resilience — and in this intimate solo episode, I open up about three generations of love stories that shaped my own family's legacy. From my grandparents’ powerful wartime romances to my parents' whirlwind 19-day courtship, each story reveals how…
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Dr. Brittany Friedman on the Racial Divide
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1:56:53AI program jails innocent man for 17 months, Katt Williams imperialist rant, Congress members denied access to Department of Education. Pod Save The People is back with the Blackest Book Club reading list in collaboration with Reconstruction and Campaign Zero. DeRay interviews author Dr. Brittany Friedman about her new book titled Carceral Aparthei…
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Send us a text Jesus thought and taught in terms of conquest so why are so many churches so passive? It is time to return to conquest! ❤️ SHOW YOUR SUPPORT - LINKS BELOW... ➡️ Email me: https://www.karlgessler.com/contact ➡️ DONATE ➡️ Join our team! https://www.givesendgo.com/karlgesslerfamilyband https://www.patreon.com/karlgessler https://cash.ap…
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