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Designed By will introduce you to the awesome creatives, events, and organizations right under your nose. We'll talk to people who are actively working to make our community a better place through the power of design, and how they got to where they are. Whether it's for the environment, for our neighborhoods, for our schools, for our designers, and more, we'll learn more about the people and things that make Saint Louis unique.
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Welcome to the Ministers of Reconciliation Podcast. We host a weekly show talking about the hard issues facing the Church Today. Topics you don't get a chance to discuss on a Sunday Morning. Mental Health Church Hurt Social Issues 🥳Want to show your support for the MOR Podcast ? 🥳Checkout The **NEW**Lordwilling Clothing Co website! www.Lordwillingclothingco.com All designed⠀by your host , Sam Young, Link is in our bio! https://flow.page/sampletonpeck
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Jeff and Randy Vines have traveled all over the country, searching for the magic they feel in St. Louis. Spoiler alert: there's no place like home 😎 Founders of STL Stylehouse, these two brothers have been incredible advocates for the community. We can't imagine Cherokee Street (or St. Louis) without them. Tune into this episode, which is low-key a…
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New season, new music, new convos. We're here with one of our very own—Dustin Schaefer. He not only makes shoegaze music at night after his day job but has also helped us with equipment, tech support, moral support...you name it. Dustin Schaefer is a solo artist who goes by the name Great Ghosts and has published numerous albums and EPs over the pa…
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Welcome to Season 2! We're joined by Rosanna Vitiello, Bureau Chief of The Place Bureau, to discuss placemaking and the elements that might inform it, such as SXSW, STL vs. London, Hostage negotiations, etc. You know, the norm. Send us a text Follow us at @designedbypod on Instagram for updates and behind-the-scenes content. Have an idea for a gues…
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Mildly influenced by the ULI ASP report discussed in the previous episode, co-host Jayvn created Loutopia's very first workshop that the pod was also part of: The Free City Collab. In this episode, we talk about our fun and mildly-hectic experiences of the day, Hogwarts houses are discussed, maturing our societal culture, and poorly-placed pairs of…
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Season 1 of DesignedBy: may be done, but the work sure aint! Recently, a report was released by a panel of international real estate, placemaking, and urban planning experts that recommends how St. Louis can improve the heart of our downtown district. Here are 10 general takeaways that this report emphasizes: Transformation into a Central Social Di…
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Ever wonder how you can get your neighborhood trash can painted? Have you ever thought about who's planning out your neighborhood or city? This time around, we're talking about these things and more with Catherine Hamacher of PGAV Planners. We all love St. Louis on this show so, while we talk about the specifics of her career path, we spend a lot o…
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-- Part 2 of Episode 9-- The US is great at a lot of sports but somehow we just don't seem to consistently do well in Soccer (football). Why is that? This is a question we explore with our friends Travis Winn & Daniel Flynn, creators of an initiative called "Free the Game". Their mission is to liberate the game of soccer from a system in which it c…
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The US is great at a lot of sports but somehow we just don't seem to consistently do well in Soccer (football). Why is that? This is a question we explore with our friends Travis Winn & Daniel Flynn, creators of an initiative called "Free the Game". Their mission is to liberate the game of soccer from a system in which it costs way too much money t…
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Whether it's the gatekeepers, lack of support, or otherwise, STL can be tough nut to crack if you wanna bring something new to life. So Brock Seals said f**** it, let's just do it ourselves. As a multi-faceted artist, Brock blurs the line between music, painter, and designer. From large collaborations to community building (Art Mimosas and Pancakes…
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Hot take: AI can be your best friend and your best tool. From having it fully integrated into your daily routine to only using it for specific tasks/occasions, we can't deny that AI is here to stay. The question is, how use it without letting it take over our jobs? We end our series of Sasha's Sessions with a chat about how fast AI has grown and wh…
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1.06 // The Work-Life-Passion Balance @ Sasha's
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Sam Smugala is a powerhouse leader in St. Louis who's always busy and always kicking ass. Sometimes she balances her work, her life, and her side hustles/passions perfectly and sometimes she's still trying to figure it out like the rest of us. TLDR: We're all (not so) secretly still working on it, but we still get shit done. Send us a text Follow u…
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1.05 // Everything, Everywhere, All at Sasha's
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If you're an OG fan, you'll remember one of our first interviews was with Samantha Smugala, talking about Creative Mornings. Since that release, we've stayed friends with Sam and have worked with her professionally so many times -- from Loutopia to Design Week, she's been involved in everything. Fast forward 4 years and she's now the Executive Dire…
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It only took Jayvn going to SXSW to realize that St. Louis isn't just an arts town to us locals -- lots of other folks agree! From SXSW in Austin, TX to St. Louis Design Week, we're here to remind y'all what we're capable of 😎 Send us a text Follow us at @designedbypod on Instagram for updates and behind-the-scenes content. Have an idea for a guest…
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In this new episode, Jayvn and Anna have "the talk"…about STL 👀 Send us a text Follow us at @designedbypod on Instagram for updates and behind-the-scenes content. Have an idea for a guest? Shoot us a DM!By DesignedBy:
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1.02 // So You Think You're An Introverted Leader In STL
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Being an introvert and a leader are not mutually exclusive. Anna shares her honest experience of being a quiet kid and eventually leading AIGA and Design Week and what happened in between. Plot twist: once an introvert, always an introvert. Send us a text Follow us at @designedbypod on Instagram for updates and behind-the-scenes content. Have an id…
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Loutopia has become a movement in St. Louis, but it didn't just happen overnight -- let's get all the details from the fun and exciting to the scary and overwhelming from Jayvn, founder of Loutopia and one of our co-hosts. Send us a text Follow us at @designedbypod on Instagram for updates and behind-the-scenes content. Have an idea for a guest? Sh…
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We're back again as a slightly revised version of STL by Design, where we focus more on the process and the journey to how we get to where we are as creatives and community builders. Tune in for new episodes launching soon! Send us a text Follow us at @designedbypod on Instagram for updates and behind-the-scenes content. Have an idea for a guest? S…
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A real , uncut conversation about the new god that Christians have found themselves bowing down to without even really knowing it. A slow and spiritually fatal death at the hands of this new deity we have pledged our allegiance. Keep an open Mind... Join the conversation: Email: morpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @the_mor_podcast Want to show love of …
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This weeks episode is more of raw and uncut conversation about how there are times where we just don't understand why God may not be answering our prayer and coming to our rescue. The motivation behind today's topic is not rooted in irreverence or disrespect for our Omnipotent Creator but rather a vulnerable look at our human frailty. God is in con…
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Ep. 17 | Stop Trying to Be God's Gatekeeper
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In this weeks episode, we discuss the tendency by Christians to act as God's gatekeeper of how people should worship , apply Bible stories and even de-Christianize people based our their personal convictions or lack thereof. Especially in the growing age of TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, these critical and often destructive voices are getting lou…
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A Sobering conversation around the presence of domestic violence within congregations and how the church ought to respond and rehabilitate those who have suffered trauma. They are in need of an escape - a city of refuge - are we able to provide them the help they need? Lets talk... Join the conversation: Email: morpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @the_…
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In today's episode We have a vulnerable conversation around Mental Health , a brief conversation around Domestic violence & where the church plays a part in the being a refuge to those who are fighting the most powerful battle -- the battle of the mind. Join the conversation: Email: morpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @the_mor_podcast MOR Blog: https:/…
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Ep. 14 - Finding Your Niche Within the Body of Christ
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How often do you ask yourself - " What is my purpose within the Church" or " What is my calling". We even get discouraged because we feel if we aren't a preacher, Sunday school teachers, or evangelist, That we can't be a powerhouse for God. In today's episode, we discuss how to discover your calling or Niche within the body of Christ. Also examples…
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In today's Episode, we have a vulnerable conversation about Suicide- Physically, Mentally and even Spiritually. What can the Church do about it? Actually provide real help and comfort or band-aid quick fixes? Join The Conversation: Email: morpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @the_mor_podcast MOR Blog: https://themorpodcast.wordpress.com/ Lordwilling Clo…
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The 80's were the golden age of childhood -- Only 90's kids will remember -- How often we love to look back to the great times of the past and say Man I wish we could go back to those days- everything was so simple” What if that line of thinking could cause you to miss out on what God is trying to bless you with right now? Join the conversation: Em…
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How many times have you prayed and felt it never was heard? Didn't it feel like God was rejecting you? Felt like God didn't care about "that which concerneth me" Maybe is because He as something else in the works. Join the conversation: Email: morpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @the_mor_podcast MOR Blog: https://themorpodcast.wordpress.com/ Lordwillin…
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Why should I Pray when God already knows what I am going to Say? If God's will is to be done, why do I need to pray? In today's episode, we seek to find the difference between praying to God and having conversation with The Creator Join the conversation: Email: morpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @the_mor_podcast MOR Blog: https://themorpodcast.wordpre…
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Part 2 of the series on some of the most important "duties" of a Christian that can change the view of your walk from meeting your daily quota of Reading a praying to having communion with the Creator and relationship with the Redeemer. Join the conversation: Email: morpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @the_mor_podcast MOR Blog: https://themorpodcast.wo…
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What does it mean to be Christian? What are staples of what a Christian does? How do we stay saved? We discuss in today's episode some of the most important "duties" of a Christian that can change the view of your walk from meeting your daily quota of Reading a praying to having communion with the Creator and relationship with the Redeemer. Join th…
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In this episode, we talked to Gavin Schiffres and Jack Krewson of Kairos Academies about education, education reform, and the importance of how we learn. Kairos Academies is a free, public charter school serving 6th-12th in St. Louis. They are rethinking education for the 21st century, personalizing learning, empowering student self direction, and …
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Can Any Tell That You are A Christian? Have you really been Changed? In Today's Episode we discuss the difference between "playing Christian" & being Renewed 2 Corinthians 5:17 Join the Conversation: Email: morpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @the_mor_podcast MOR Blog: https://themorpodcast.wordpress.com/ Lordwilling Clothing Co. :https://www.redbubble…
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Do you feel that your circumstances have become more than you bargained for. Does if feel like Life isn't making a lot of sense? What if God is preparing you for something a lot bigger that you could ever imagined Join the conversation: Email: morpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @the_mor_podcast MOR Blog: https://themorpodcast.wordpress.com/ Lordwillin…
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In this episode, we talked to Gavin Schiffres and Jack Krewson of Kairos Academies about education, education reform, and the importance of how we learn. Kairos Academies is a free, public charter school serving 6th-12th in St. Louis. They are rethinking education for the 21st century, personalizing learning, empowering student self direction, and …
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This week we shine a spotlight on the wolves in sheep clothing. Sheeps with Fangs Those how claim Christ but fail to live it. They stand on the way of progress, but they know how to dress the part/ They hold onto the standard with clenched fist yet God isn't in their heart. These are the enemies of the cross. Join the conversation: Email: morpodcas…
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Ep. 4 - Why I Don't Have a Positive Attitude!
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Why having a positive attitude doesn't work - its obsolete , its not enough. Is the glass half full / empty? Depends how Thirsty you are.... Join the Conversation: Questions? Comment? Concerns? Suggestions of what we should talk about next? Email Us; Email: morpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @the_mor_podcast MOR Blog: https://themorpodcast.wordpress.c…
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In Today's Episode we dive into the phrase, " I don't have enough time!" We all use it more often than we don't but how does that correlate to our spiritual lives? Why Don't Have enough Time? What are we doing with our time? Join the Conversation: Email us your favorite quotes about Time to be entered in a drawing for your own copy of " The One Thi…
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In today's episode, we pull back the curtain on this supernatural idea of Heaven What will it be like? Who will be there? What had Christ been doing all this time since he left earth? Book Recommendation: Amplified Bible: https://www.amazon.com/Amplified-Side-Side-Hardcover-Letter/dp/0310443296 Questions? Comment? Concerns? Suggestions of what we s…
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Welcome to the 1st Episode of the Ministers of Reconciliation Podcast! In Today's Episode - we discuss the importance of having a rooted support system - Sure "One Man in God is a Majority" but throughout the scriptures we find we were created to be in community. We need each other more than ever, it is not the time to be lazy in our calling to sup…
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*Note: We had some technical difficulties when recording this episode. We did our best, but apologize for any audio issues you might encounter* In this episode, we talked with Aaron Williams and Julia Allen, two co-founders of 4theVille. 4theVille is a community-based tourism and arts organization created by multi-generational Ville residents and v…
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*Note: We had some technical difficulties when recording this episode. We did our best, but apologize for any audio issues you might encounter* In this episode, we talked with Aaron Williams and Julia Allen, two co-founders of 4theVille. 4theVille is a community-based tourism and arts organization created by multi-generational Ville residents and v…
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*Note: We had some technical difficulties when recording this episode. We did our best, but apologize for any audio issues you might encounter* In this episode, we talked with Aaron Williams and Julia Allen, two co-founders of 4theVille. 4theVille is a community-based tourism and arts organization created by multi-generational Ville residents and v…
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This week, Dee and Jayvn talked to Christine Ilewski, founder and executive director at Faces Not Forgotten. Don't forget to listen to part one! Faces Not Forgotten was formed in 2010 to serve the dual mission of giving comfort to families who have lost a child (age 20 and under) to gun violence and to raise awareness of this devastating loss to ou…
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This week, Dee and Jayvn talked to Christine Ilewski, founder and executive director at Faces Not Forgotten. Tune into part two tomorrow! Faces Not Forgotten was formed in 2010 to serve the dual mission of giving comfort to families who have lost a child (age 20 and under) to gun violence and to raise awareness of this devastating loss to our socie…
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After a little bit of a hiatus, we're back! This week we talked with Dee Drenning, who's not only an awesome human being, but also our new co-host. In this episode, we get to know Dee, do a refresher on what this podcast is all about and why we love what we do, and talk briefly about what Jayvn and Anna have been up to since the last episode releas…
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This week, we spoke with the new executive director of Continuity, a local nonprofit that addresses the disparities and lack of equity in the film and media production industry. We talk about why Continuity is such an important program in St. Louis, how COVID-19 has affected their curriculum and what they've done to pivot, and how media has changed…
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In this episode, we talked with the duo that created the few-week-old initiative called Painted Black STL , Jayvn Solomon & Tyson Baker. That's right-- One of the STL by Design co-hosts is both the interviewer and interviewee this time! Painted Black STL began as an initiative to support & boost black artists and their voices by paying them to pain…
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In this episode, we talk with the new Executive Director of the St. Louis Metro Market, Quinton Ward. The St. Louis MetroMarket is a non-profit mobile farmers’ market that is restoring access to healthy, affordable food to St. Louis City food deserts. They have transformed a donated city bus into a grocery store on wheels to bridge physical, financ…
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This week, we talked with Scott Gericke, who's one of the design school teachers at UMSL here in St. Louis. Scott has been a designer in St. Louis for many years, and also served as AIGA St. Louis President from 1994–1997. We talked about how education has changed because of COVID-19 for both students and teachers, and what UMSL's design program is…
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This week, we talked with James McAnally, founder of The Luminary. We discuss how it all started, and the journey that The Luminary has taken so far. We also talk about the new Emergency Artist Relief Fund (in partnership with the Andy Warhol Foundation), and why it's important to not only support an artist's work, but also their day-to-day lives. …
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