Becoming Bridge Builders

There has been a lot of talk about defunding the police or reimagining policing.  But what if there was another way to improve safety in our troubled urban areas?  My guest served as a Chief Deputy and Chief of Police on two different occasions.  Jesus "Eddie" Campa has 27 years of law enforcement experience.  Eddie retired from public service and transitioned his experience and expertise to the private sector as a mentor, consultant, and sounding board...

The soft bigotry of low expectations was originally coined by Michael Gerson, a former speechwriter for President George W. Bush. It refers to how some of the policies and philosophies of political leaders and influencers impact and relate to minorities — especially in the black community.  It is based on the flawed notion that blacks are unable to achieve success in American society.  Critical race theory is being used as an extension of that philosophy...

Seth Miller is the author of the Black Collar Mindset. He shares in this conversation what the Black Collar mindset is and how do we use those principles to find our God-designed purpose.  Seth served as a USAF Master Sergeant, and with 20+ years of military experience, Seth has endured, positive and negative experiences that have contributed to cultivating a (his) “hustler” mind-set. He is also the CEO of The Lion's Den with Seth. You can find his book at the link below...

Critical race theory has become a lightning rod issue in our country today.  Both sides of the political spectrum use it as a club to bash the other.  This is just the beginning of the conversation. Today we look at its beginnings. This is an attempt lay the groundwork for a deeper understanding. We can't learn if we only hear one side.  

My guest on this episode is Bradly Mason. Brad is a husband, father, parishioner, and cabinetmaker, who occasionally writes at alsoacarpenter...

This has been an exceedingly difficult season in our nation’s history when it comes to rising racial tensions, the effects of a pandemic, and lockdowns. The pain people are dealing with from all that has and is happening is real. In fact, I would go as far as to label it trauma. My guest today is Denise Dixon.  During her studies at Cambridge College in Boston, she did extensive research on sexual abuse and its implications in learning environments...

My guests today are Pai, a Third Culture kid from Zimbabwe, and Christina, who is an American.  They are an intercultural couple passionate about uncovering the beauty of intercultural relationships. In this episode, we talk about the challenges of dating, family dynamics, raising children, and cultural acceptance.  I am excited as they join me to have a vulnerable, authentic conversation.

Larger communities are at the greatest risk of significant gang activity, and community members face heightened fear that they, their families, schools, or businesses, will become victims of theft and/or violence. While many only see gangs and gang activity from the negative perspective of the economic and crime impact on communities there is more to the story...

The breakdown of the black family is a sensitive topic, though it's not new and it's not in dispute. Nor is there any doubt that African-American children would be better off living with their married parents. Kids who grow up in households headed by a single mother are far more likely than others to be poor, quit school, get pregnant as teens and end up in jail. But these facts were once inflammatory...

The discussion on Critical Race Theory continues.  Critical Race Theory is being lived out by playing into identity politics and group rights.  For Critical Theory to succeed, there has to be a powerful and pervasive state run by a ruling class.  
My guest today is Dr. Peter Scaer. Dr. Scaer did his undergraduate work in the Classics at Indiana University Bloomington. From there he went on to Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN (M.Div...

My guest Rev. Stephen Hower shares his story and discusses his new book. Man In The Middle is an appeal for the natural knowledge of God, referred to as “Self-Evident Truth” in the Declaration of Independence & conscience in public dialogue.  This book tackles the question of the day for believers.  Is God’s Truth Relevant in a Politically Correct Culture?