Best City of Durham NC Podcasts (2024)

1
S3E18 - A Tale of Two Cities with Michigan’s Jackie Beaudry and Melanie Ryska 30:22

4h ago30:22

30:22

The High Turnout Wide Margins team recently traveled to Portland, Oregon, for a special workshop on State Associations hosted by the Election Center. While there, we were able to have face-to-face conversations with people working in elections across the country. In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Jackie Beaudry and Melan…

1
Resurrecting Fatherhood 30:39

8h ago30:39

30:39

Happy Father's Day! While this day can be celebratory, it is also a challenging time for many believers. Join Pastor Ike Miller as he discusses the difficulties of this day and the significance of rebuilding trust in strained relationships. In this message, you will gain insights on how to navigate broken relationships and journey towards reconcili…

1
Sign 5: Jesus Walks On Water | John 6:16-20 | Pastor Darrick Smith | Mercy Church 34:32

2h ago34:32

34:32

Campus Pastor of our Northeast campus, Darrick Smith, continues in our series that explores the seven signs of Jesus recorded in the gospel of John. His message explores the story of Jesus walking on water in John 6:16-21, emphasizing that God's presence is better than the signs he performs. As we've been saying in this series, "Signs are good, but…

1
How to Plan Your Life 38:00

7d ago38:00

38:00

Join us as we delve into the book of James to understand the risks of making plans without God. Pastor Sharon Miller discusses practical steps for including God in your life's plans. In this message, you'll learn how to shift your perspective and make God the core of your planning process.

1
Sign 4: Jesus Feeds the 5000 | John 6:1-15 | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 41:07

8d ago41:07

41:07

Pastor Spence dives into the significance of the feeding of the 5000 as the only sign of Jesus recorded in all four Gospels, highlighting Jesus' role as the bread of life. He walks through the abundance Jesus provides, his sustenance as the bread of life, and the practical application of making him the center of our daily lives. Pastor Spence concl…

1
S3E17 - Virginia is for Voters with Henrico County’s Mark Coakley 25:39

2d ago25:39

25:39

The High Turnout Wide Margins team recently traveled to Portland, Oregon, for a special workshop on State Associations hosted by the Election Center. While there, we were able to have face-to-face conversations with people working in elections across the country. In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Mark Coakley. He’s the G…

1
How to Guard Against Envy 36:27

3d ago36:27

36:27

Envy is the grounds that cause many believers to become the villain of their story. Join Pastor Sharon Miller as she discusses James 4 and the dangers of letting envy rule our motives. In this message, she'll provide two ways to guard against envy.

1
Sign 3: Jesus Heals on the Sabbath | John 5:1-15 | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 37:52

14d ago37:52

37:52

Pastor Spence continues in our series in the gospel of John. This week’s message covers Jesus healing a disabled man after 38 years. The sermon highlights Jesus’ miraculous power and challenges the rigid interpretation of Sabbath rules by the religious leaders. Pastor Spence emphasizes the importance of recognizing Jesus as the Messiah, finding tru…

1
CityLife: Understanding the Down Payment Assistance Program (June 2024) 22:01

7d ago22:01

22:01

Helping to make the dream of home ownership a reality for Durham residents. That’s the goal of the Durham Down Payment Assistance Program. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Community Development Manager for Neighborhood Stabilization Dr . Michael Pullum about what the program is and who it’s helping. About CityLife CityLife…

1
Sign 2: Jesus Heals the Official’s Son | John 4:46-54 | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 31:36

19d ago31:36

31:36

Pastor Spence continues our new series on Jesus’ signs recorded in the Gospel of John. He focuses on Jesus’ miraculous healing of the royal official’s son and discusses three key ingredients of faith. If you missed previous weeks’ sermons, you can listen to them here! You can also watch videos of the sermons at mercycharlotte.com/sermons. Mercy Chu…

1
What kind of "wise" are you? 35:36

12d ago35:36

35:36

There are two types of wisdom a person can have. Which kind of "wise" are you? Listen to this message from Pastor Ike Miller as he discusses the end of James 3 and the call to heavenly wisdom. In this message you'll learn the difference between the two wisdoms and how to identify the better.

1
S3E16 - Professionalizing the Election Field One OREO at a Time with Ohio’s Aaron Ockerman 27:16

16d ago27:16

27:16

The High Turnout Wide Margins team recently traveled to Portland, Oregon, for a special workshop on State Associations hosted by the Election Center. While there, we were able to have face-to-face conversations with people working in elections across the country. In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Aaron Ockerman, the Exec…

1
How to tame the Tongue 39:38

19d ago39:38

39:38

While the tongue is a small part of the body, it has the potential to direct the entire self. Join pastor Sharon Miller as she discusses a passage from James about the dangers of not taming our tongues. In this message, you will learn three practices intended to help the believer tame their tongue and avoid destruction.…

1
Sign 1: Jesus Turns Water Into Wine | John 2:1-11 | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 37:06

29d ago37:06

37:06

Pastor Spence introduces our series on Jesus' signs in the gospel of John. Jesus' first sign, turning water into wine, reveals Jesus' power to transform shame into honor, and delivers a greater message of Jesus' glory and power. If you missed previous weeks’ sermons, you can listen to them here! You can also watch videos of the sermons at mercychar…

1
What do we do with Mother's Day? 37:46

29d ago37:46

37:46

How do we celebrate the gift of mothers while also honoring the complicated circumstances surrounding Mother's day? Join Pastor Sharon Miller as she speaks into the hardships many people experience on this special day. In this message, you'll hear about the curse of Genesis 3, the effects on family dynamics, and the hope we have in Jesus.…

1
S2E6: Ingrid Lakey on taking on the country’s 6th-largest bank and changing the activist culture on climate change 1:15:14

25d ago1:15:14

1:15:14

In our Season 2 Finale, we’ll hear about a group of Quakers who wanted to experiment with campaign strategy to tackle climate change. Their experiment ended up forcing one of the country’s largest banks to stop funding mountaintop removal coal mining after a multi-year campaign and hundreds of direct actions around the country. Ingrid Lakey describ…

1
Blessed Are the Persecuted | Matthew 5:10 | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 41:17

27d ago41:17

41:17

Pastor Spence finishes our series with the eighth beatitude, "Blessed are the persecuted," by helping us understand what this verse means for the modern-day believer. If you missed previous weeks’ sermons, you can listen to them here! You can also watch videos of the sermons at mercycharlotte.com/sermons. Mercy Church is located in Charlotte, NC, a…

1
S3E15 – Investment, Representation and Reflection in North Carolina with Derek Bowens in Durham County, NC 27:13

1M ago27:13

27:13

In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Derek Bowens, the Elections Director in Durham County, North Carolina. They spoke about crafting narratives to help election administrators share and showcase the need for local investment in elections and about the importance of having election administrators that represent and reflect …

1
The Vital Signs of your Faith 39:57

1M ago39:57

39:57

What good is it if someone claims to have faith but does not have works? Join Pastor Ike Miller in a discussion on works and how they relate to our faith. Throughout this message, you will receive four indicators that serve as the vital signs of faith.

1
Blessed Are the Peacemakers | Matthew 5:9 | Pastor Mike Herman | Mercy Church 38:07

1M ago38:07

38:07

Pastor Mike teaches on the seventh beatitude, "Blessed are the peacemakers," by defining peace, explaining our role as children of God, and giving practical handles on how we can live as peacemakers. Depending on your campus, you may have heard a message from our Student’s Pastor Brett Bouldin, Campus Pastor Darrick Smith, or Campus Pastor Mike Her…

1
Blessed Are the Peacemakers | Matthew 5:9 | Pastor Darrick Smith | Mercy Church 32:35

1M ago32:35

32:35

Pastor Darrick teaches on the seventh beatitude, “Blessed are the peacemakers,” explaining that God’s children embody a life of peacemaking. Depending on your campus, you may have heard a message from our Student’s Pastor Brett Bouldin, Campus Pastor Darrick Smith, or Campus Pastor Mike Herman as we continued in The Upside Down Kingdom series! List…

1
Blessed Are the Peacemakers | Matthew 5:9 | Pastor Brett Bouldin | Mercy Church 37:11

1M ago37:11

37:11

Pastor Brett teaches on the seventh beatitude, "Blessed are the peacemakers," defining what being a peacemaker means and giving practical advice for obtaining and maintaining peacefulness. Depending on your campus, you may have heard a message from our Student’s Pastor Brett Bouldin, Campus Pastor Darrick Smith, or Campus Pastor Mike Herman as we c…

1
The Danger of Adding to Jesus 34:46

1M ago34:46

34:46

What happens when we try to hold onto Jesus + (something else)? Join Pastor Ike Miller as he discusses James 2:1-13 and the dangers of showing partiality with our neighbors. In this message, we take away three reasons to avoid partiality and why it's important to serve the needs our community.

1
CityLife: Vision Zero Explained (May 2024) 30:09

2M ago30:09

30:09

Vision Zero Explained A commitment to end traffic deaths and serious injuries in Durham is the goal of Vision Zero both globally and here in Durham. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with initiative Coordinator Lauren Grove about why we believe this lofty goal is possible and what we’re doing to make it happen. About CityLife Ci…

1
S2E5: Nico Amador on fighting gender discrimination on public transit and pivoting gracefully when the campaign got stuck 1:13:46

1M ago1:13:46

1:13:46

In this episode, we’ll hear about how a few Philly activists came together in 2009 to take on a policy that was causing harassment and discrimination against transgender public transit riders. This all-volunteer collective used creative tactics, including a drag show and a larger-than-life riders bill of rights to take on one of the largest public …

1
Blessed Are the Pure in Heart | Matthew 5:8 | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 40:56

1M ago40:56

40:56

Pastor Spence teaches on the sixth beatitude, "Blessed are the pure in heart," explaining what it means, how we become pure in heart, and how we remain that way. If you missed previous weeks’ sermons, you can listen to them here! You can also watch videos of the sermons at mercycharlotte.com/sermons. Mercy Church is located in Charlotte, NC, and is…

1
S3E14 - A behind-the-scenes look of the private election industry with Matthew Fitch 27:56

1M ago27:56

27:56

In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Matthew Fitch. He’s the owner of Merriman River Group, a private election firm that works with organizations such as labor unions and, recently, the Missouri Democratic Party for the presidential preference primary.They spoke about how one manages a private election, including preparatio…

1
What to do With Your anger 41:38

2M ago41:38

41:38

Join Pastor Sharon Miller as she speaks on James 1:19-27 where she explains two types of anger. In this message, you'll be given the opportunity to practice listening as a way to manage our anger responses.

1
Come to Jesus and Bring Your Friends | Mark 2:1-17 | Pastor Allan Waruhiu | Mercy Church 36:34

2M ago36:34

36:34

Guest speaker Allan Waruhiu, Lead Pastor of Mercy Nairobi in Nairobi, Kenya, appeals for us to come to Jesus and bring our friends! He focuses on Jesus' compassion and authority in healing the paralyzed man from Mark 2, and emphasizes the importance of having faith, trusting in God for the impossible, and sharing the message of Jesus with others. I…

1
Three Threats to our Integrity 34:44

2M ago34:44

34:44

Join Pastor Ike Miller as he speaks on James 1:1-18. In this passage James addresses three things that threatened the integrity of his community. In this message, you will see how these three threats are still prevalent in our community today.

1
Blessed Are the Merciful | Matthew 5:7 | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 36:33

2M ago36:33

36:33

Pastor Spence teaches on the fifth beatitude, "Blessed are the merciful," by exploring the concept of mercy using a parable from Matthew 18. He emphasizes that giving mercy opens the door to receiving more of God's mercy, urging believers to reflect on extending mercy to others despite difficulties, leading to healing and reconciliation. If you mis…

1
Introduction to the Book of James 40:47

2M ago40:47

40:47

Join Pastor Sharon Miller as she introduces the book of James. For the next few months, we will be practicing an integrated faith in a disintegrated world by studying this New Testament letter. In this introduction, you will receive context for the writing of this book and two major warnings James gives his readers throughout his letter.…

1
S2E4: Byron Hobbs and Jonathan Hogstad on taking on the corporations funding voter suppression in Michigan 1:14:07

2M ago1:14:07

1:14:07

In this episode, we’ll hear about how several Black-led Michigan basebuilding groups responded to the January 6th 2021 revolt and ongoing attacks on voting rights in Black communities. Byron and Jonathan describe the process of researching the corporations that funded election-denying politicians (23:16), and then going after those corporations to …

1
Blessed Are Those Who Hunger for Righteousness | Matthew 5:6 | Pastor Josh Jones | Mercy Church 34:25

2M ago34:25

34:25

Pastor Josh teaches on the fourth beatitude, explaining what it means to hunger and thirst for righteousness and emphasizing that only through Jesus can true satisfaction and restoration be found. Depending on which campus you attend, you either heard Student’s Pastor Brett Bouldin, Pastor of Campuses Rashard Barnes, or Campus Pastor Josh Jones con…

1
Blessed Are Those Who Hunger for Righteousness | Matthew 5:6 | Pastor Rashard Barnes | Mercy Church 41:56

2M ago41:56

41:56

Pastor Rashard teaches on the fourth beatitude, explaining what it means to hunger and thirst for righteousness and encouraging listeners to draw near to God and empty themselves to the world so that they may be filled. Depending on which campus you attend, you either heard Student’s Pastor Brett Bouldin, Pastor of Campuses Rashard Barnes, or Campu…

1
Blessed Are Those Who Hunger for Righteousness | Matthew 5:6 | Pastor Brett Bouldin | Mercy Church 33:29

2M ago33:29

33:29

Pastor Brett teaches on the fourth beatitude, explaining how we can navigate a spiritually hungry world to find true satisfaction and favor in God’s kingdom. Depending on which campus you attend, you either heard Student’s Pastor Brett Bouldin, Pastor of Campuses Rashard Barnes, or Campus Pastor Josh Jones continue in The Upside Down Kingdom series…

1
S3E13 - Exploring a Victorian Election System with the UK Association of Electoral Administrators’ Peter Stanyon 28:49

2M ago28:49

28:49

In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Peter Stanyon. He’s the Chief Executive for the Association of Election Administrators, or AEA, in the United Kingdom. They spoke about the complexities of the UK's election system with its limited time frame for some elections, changes in voter ID law, and the challenges of adding moder…

1
Easter 2024 29:23

3M ago29:23

29:23

Every year we come together to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Join Ike and Sharon Miller discuss the reliability of the resurrection. In this message, you'll receive four key evidences pointing to the resurrection and what it means for believers today.

1
There is Hope for Sinners | Luke 24:1-48 | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 36:06

2M ago36:06

36:06

Pastor Spence explains the significance of Jesus' resurrection. He discusses the credibility of the resurrection based on historical evidence. He addresses objections to it, challenges us to consider the implications of the resurrection on our lives, and invites us to find true joy and fulfillment in Jesus rather than in empty tombs. If you missed …

1
CityLife: Meet Durham’s New City Council Members (April 2024) 25:21

3M ago25:21

25:21

CityLife: Meet Durham’s New City Council MembersDurham’s newest City Council members all have professional backgrounds in some of the most pressing areas facing our city. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Council Members Carl Rist and Nate Baker about how they’re bringing their expertise to the table as they work to help ma…

1
This Is My Testimony with John Peterson 37:18

3M ago37:18

37:18

Our talents and achievements pale in comparison to Jesus Christ. Join an interview with John Peterson and Ike Miller as they discuss John's testimony when he discovered Jesus. In this interview, you'll see how John's perspective on his own accomplishments changed when he began to follow Jesus.

1
S2E3: Devan Spear on forcing universities to pay their fair share 57:15

3M ago57:15

57:15

In this episode, we’ll hear about a multi-year fight to get some of Philadelphia’s largest property-owners – nonprofit universities and hospitals – to make voluntary payments in lieu of taxes to fund local public schools. Devan Spear describes how the campaign gained momentum by investing in basebuilding (27:05), created action teams on different u…

1
Kingdom City Church | Matthew 22:34-40 | Pastor Joseph Anderson | Kingdom City Church 41:34

3M ago41:34

41:34

Pastor Joseph Anderson emphasizes the need for the church to know and live out their identity as defined by God's Word. He challenges us to embrace God's love, prioritize community, engage with neighbors in our gospel-centered endeavors, and consider joining him and his wife as they plant Kingdom City Church in Atlanta, GA, this year. If you missed…

1
S3E12 - Putting the Face in… Personalizing the Need for Congressional Elections Funding with Issue One’s Gideon Cohn-Postar 26:06

3M ago26:06

26:06

In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Gideon Cohn-Postar. He’s the Legislative Director from Issue One, an organization that advocates for cross partisan political reform at the Congressional level – on issues such as social media reform, protecting the safety of election officials and consistent federal funding for election…

1
Blessed Are the Humble | Matthew 5:5 | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 39:14

3M ago39:14

39:14

Pastor Spence teaches on the third beatitude, "Blessed are the humble," by helping us define humility, looking to Jesus' example, and providing practical ways to live out Christlike humility in our everyday lives. If you missed previous weeks’ sermons, you can listen to them here! You can also watch videos of the sermons at mercycharlotte.com/sermo…

1
This Is My Testimony with Alex Regalado 38:08

3M ago38:08

38:08

Perfect people aren't the ones that bring people to Jesus. It is through the faithfulness of imperfect people that many believers find Christ. Join us as we discuss the faithfulness of several high school students and how that changed the trajectory of an entire family.

1
This Is My Testimony with Erica Watson 44:08

3M ago44:08

44:08

It's not always a grand, life-altering event that brings someone to Jesus. Join us as we discuss misconceptions and reservations around sharing your testimony with others. Throughout this series, we will hear from various members of the Bright City staff how Jesus touched their lives in unexpected ways.…

1
S2E2: Stephen Lerner on Justice for Janitors: A comeback story that continues today 1:07:46

3M ago1:07:46

1:07:46

In this episode, we’ll hear about how tens of thousands of workers lost nearly all of their workplace protections, and then spent two decades campaigning against some of the most powerful Fortune 500 companies to win them back. Stephen Lerner, architect of the campaign, discusses how a realignment of global capital led the union to lose nearly all …

1
Blessed Are Those Who Mourn | Matthew 5:4 | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 41:29

3M ago41:29

41:29

Pastor Spence teaches on the second beatitude, "Blessed are those who mourn," and helps us understand to whom comfort is promised. If you missed previous weeks’ sermons, you can listen to them here! You can also watch videos of the sermons at mercycharlotte.com/sermons. Mercy Church is located in Charlotte, NC, and is led by Pastor Spence Shelton. …

1
S3E11 - Laying it on the electionline: covering local election news with Mindy Moretti 27:21

3M ago27:21

27:21

In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Mindy Moretti, the editor-in-chief of electionline, a news source and aggregator for local election administrators that sends out a daily newsletter on all things election news. They spoke about how electionline has evolved over time, what it takes for Moretti to curate it each morning, …

Podcasts Worth a Listen

City Of Durham NC Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide