Best Institute for Conservation Leadership Podcasts (2024)

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EP136: PANEL | Leaders Call for Active Resistance Against Anti-DEI Measures at National Action Network (NAN) Annual Convention 55:28

2M ago55:28

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In this episode, we revisit a thought-provoking panel discussion from the National Action Network’s 2024 Convention held April 10-13 in New York City. Led by moderator Dr. Jamal E. Watson, esteemed panelists Kimberlé Crenshaw, Stephanie Ruhle, Dr. Alvin Tillery, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, and Dedrick Asante-Muhammad delve into the profound impact of a…

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EP135: DOUBLE PLAY | Meet 2024 Arthur Ashe Jr. Male and Female Sports Scholar of the Year — Darius Robinson & Olivia Womack 36:52

2M ago36:52

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Meet defensive lineman Darius Robinson, a first-round selection in the 2024 National Football League (NFL) Draft, and sprinter Olivia Womack. As exceptional college student-athletes, Robinson of Mizzou and Womack of Ole Miss were named 2024’s Arthur Ashe Jr. Male and Female Sports Scholar of the Year. The Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar program is p…

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EP134: Meet Retired Lt. Gen. Ronnie D. Hawkins Jr., President, Angelo State University — an award-winning Texas Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) 35:25

3M ago35:25

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Meet retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ronnie D. Hawkins Jr., president of Angelo State University (ASU), which continues to evolve and thrive as a leading institution in higher education in part by leveraging its opportunities. The university is dedicated to serving its diverse student population and preparing students for success in an ever-changin…

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EP133: Improving Student Success and Reducing Equity Gaps with Dr. Monica Parrish Trent 56:49

3M ago56:49

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Meet Dr. Monica Parrish Trent, chief program and network officer at Achieving the Dream (ATD). Trent's career spans over 25 years, during which she has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to improving student success and reducing equity gaps, particularly for BIPOC and low-income students. Her extensive experience in community colleges has equipped…

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EP132: Resistance From the Right: Conservatives and The Campus Wars in Modern America with Dr. Lauren Lassabe Shepherd 25:37

4M ago25:37

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Meet Dr. Lauren Lassabe Shepherd, an instructor in the College of Liberal Arts, Education, and Human Development at the University of New Orleans and an IUPUI-Society for U.S. Intellectual History Community Scholar, who was recognized as a leading woman by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education for her outstanding contributions in 2024. In this episod…

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EP131: Black Women Ivory Tower: Revealing the Lies of White Supremacy in American Education with Dr. Jasmine L. Harris 43:02

4M ago43:02

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In this episode, Diverse host David Pluviose engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Jasmine L. Harris, author of Black Women Ivory Tower: Revealing the Lies of White Supremacy in American Education. Harris is an associate professor of African American Studies and coordinator of the African American Studies Program in the Department of…

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EP130: Punished for Dreaming: How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We Can Heal with Dr. Bettina L. Love 26:34

4M ago26:34

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Meet Dr. Bettina L. Love, the William F. Russell Professor at Teachers College, Columbia University, who delves into the complex dynamics of education reform and highlights its detrimental effects on Black children and communities. In this episode, Diverse host Dr. Jamal Watson engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Love, author of The Ne…

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EP129: HBCU: The Power of Historically Black Colleges and Universities 28:25

5M ago28:25

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Meet Dr. Marybeth Gasman, the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Endowed Chair and a Distinguished University Professor at Rutgers University, and Dr. Levon T. Esters, dean of the graduate school and vice provost for graduate education at Penn State University. They co-authored HBCU: The Power of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, published by Johns …

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EP128: Meet The Emerging Scholars of the Year, 2024 57:38

5M ago57:38

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Each year, Diverse’s editorial staff chooses Emerging Scholars from nominations that pour in from all over the country. The selections are based on several factors including uniqueness of scholarship, commitment to teaching, community service, scholarly awards, honors, and academic accomplishments. In this episode, we replay the Jan. 18 Diverse Tal…

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EP127: The Antiracist School Leader, with Dr. Daman Harris 46:18

6M ago46:18

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Meet Dr. Daman Harris, cofounder and codirector of the Building Our Network of Diversity (BOND) Project, a nonprofit organization that supports the recruitment, development, retention, and empowerment of male educators of color. He is the manager of the Professional Development Schools Program and the Institutions of Higher Education Partnerships f…

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EP126: Diverse Organizational Impact and Transformation (DOIT) Leaders Discuss Critical Need to Track Your Progress in Today’s Climate 51:38

7M ago51:38

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In this episode, we sit with leaders behind the Diverse Organizational Impact and Transformation certification program, DOIT. Tune in as Dr. Ken D. Coopwood, CEO of Coopwood Diversity Leadership & Education Universal (Coop Di Leu), and Dr. William B. Harvey, a distinguished scholar at the American Association for Access, Equity, and Diversity in Wa…

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EP125: One-on-One with Black Trauma Surgeon and Author Dr. Brian H. Williams on Racism, Violence, Healing, and his Run for Congress 32:26

7M ago32:26

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Meet Dr. Brian H. Williams, a distinguished trauma surgeon and author of The Bodies Keep Coming: Dispatches from a Black Trauma Surgeon on Racism, Violence, and How We Heal. In this episode, Diverse host David Pluviose engages in a conversation with the Air Force Academy graduate and Harvard University-trained surgeon on the intersection between pu…

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The Clean Energy Series with EECA 34:13

7M ago34:13

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Check out our Clean Energy Series podcast featuring Kanchana Marasinghe, Portfolio Manager, Energy Transition Accelerator at EECA. Kanchana talks to us about the work he is doing to help New Zealand transition to clean energy faster, by taking a collaborative approach at a regional level. Watch the full series and learn about EECA funding opportuni…

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Thanksgiving Remembered (with Aaron Bradford) 54:51

8M ago54:51

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Aaron Bradford discovered a passion for history as a young child when he learned that he is a direct 14 th generation descendant of Plymouth Colony Governor William Bradford. For the past 25 years, Aaron shared a love for history from the Era of Jamestown through the American Civil War at historic sites, educational venues, and in historical films.…

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EP124: Empowering Futures: The Impactful Initiatives of Phoenix College for Latino Students, with Dr. Kimberly Britt 40:20

8M ago40:20

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Phoenix College (PC) is one of nine schools recognized with Excelencia in Education's 2023 Seal of Excelencia for its commitment to Latino student success. In this episode, Diverse welcomes PC President Dr. Kimberly Britt. Tune in as Diverse host Ralph Newell and Britt discuss the college's commitment to Latino student success, including its variou…

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Confronting the talent shortage - perspectives from Nigel Barbour and Jono Brent 38:29

8M ago38:29

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In this episode we hear from Orion Chief Executive Nigel Barbour and Head of Leadership Breakthroughs at In Your Corner, Jono Brent as they discuss the current talent shortages in the energy sector and how it might require the courage to behave in ways that leverage the collective strength of the industry to tackle it together. New Zealand's Electr…

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Global Energy Quest Yarn with Prof. Deen Sanders OAM + Janelle Riki-Waaka TEASER 1 0:22

8M ago0:22

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In this yarn - Janelle Riki-Waaka & Prof. Deen Sanders OAM discuss how Mātauranga Māori and other First Nations knowledge systems might navigate our journey towards decarbonisation. As a founder of Deloitte’s Indigenous Leadership team, lead for Deloitte’s Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan, and Worimi man and Giparr (cultural leader) in his comm…

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Global Energy Quest Yarn with Prof. Deen Sanders OAM + Janelle Riki-Waaka 1:34:44

8M ago1:34:44

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In this yarn - Janelle Riki-Waaka & Prof. Deen Sanders OAM discuss how Mātauranga Māori and other First Nations knowledge systems might navigate our journey towards decarbonisation. As a founder of Deloitte’s Indigenous Leadership team, lead for Deloitte’s Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan, and Worimi man and Giparr (cultural leader) in his comm…

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The Clean Energy Series with Transpower 15:39

8M ago15:39

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Check out our Clean Energy Series podcast featuring Mark Ryall, General Manager Grid Delivery of Transpower. Mark talks to us about how they’re managing the impacts on the grid with the electrification of businesses and the initiatives in place to ensure the sector has the skills and capabilities to decarbonise the grid. Watch the full series and l…

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EP123: An Accidental Triumph: The Improbable History of American Higher Education, with Dr. Sol Gittleman 32:56

8M ago32:56

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In this episode, Diverse welcomes Dr. Sol Gittleman, the renowned Alice and Nathan Gantcher University Professor Emeritus at Tufts University. Gittleman joins podcast host Dr. Jamal Watson to share his unique perspective, gained over decades, into the dynamic nature of American higher education. He and Watson delve into how the trajectory of higher…

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EP122: From Debt to Wealth: The Path Forward with Robert F. Smith’s Student Freedom Initiative 27:58

9M ago27:58

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In this episode, Diverse welcomes Dr. Mark Brown, the executive director of the Student Freedom Initiative (SFI). Brown joins podcast host David Pluviose in exploring the initiative’s mission and vision for addressing the enduring challenges posed by student debt and the wealth gap in America. Brown sheds light on the genesis of SFI at Morehouse Co…

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What Is The Bureaucracy? (with James Bacon) 27:04

9M ago27:04

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James Bacon is a senior adviser to the Heritage Foundation’s Presidential Transition Project. He served as White House director of operations for presidential personnel, 2020-21. Read his op-ed here: https://www.washingtonexaminer... Want to learn more about the presidential transition project? Click here: https://www.project2025.org/ Romika Design…

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In Defense of Religious Freedom (with Brad Dacus and Pacific Justice Institute) 29:29

9M ago29:29

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Pacific Justice Institute is a non-profit 501(c)(3) legal defense organization specializing in the defense of religious freedom, parental rights, the sanctity of life, and other civil liberties. Brad Dacus started PJI in 1997 and he currently serves as the President of the organization. Learn more here: https://pacificjustice.org/ Romika Designs: W…

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EP121: Transforming Academia for Equity, with Dr. Alonzo Plough and Dr. Thomas LaVeist 38:22

9M ago38:22

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In this episode, Diverse host David Pluviose welcomes two distinguished guests, Dr. Alonzo Plough and Dr. Thomas LaVeist. Plough is vice president of Research-Evaluation-Learning and chief science officer for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. LaVeist is dean of the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine at Tulane University and chair-elect…

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EP120: Dear Department Chair, Letters from Black Women Leaders to the Next Generation, with Dr. Stephanie Y. Evans 35:21

10M ago35:21

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In this episode, Diverse host Dr. Jamal Watson engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Stephanie Y. Evans, a distinguished professor at Georgia State University's Institute for Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, who draws upon her extensive experience as a former department chair from 2010 to 2022. Evans recently edited a book with …

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EP119: Meet ‘#MamaScientist’ Dr. Jessica DeHart 32:48

11M ago32:48

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Diverse host David Pluviose welcomes special guest Dr. Jessica DeHart, associate professor in the School for Community and Global Health at Claremont Graduate University in California. DeHart, a self-described “mama scientist,” founded the nonprofit Living Your Truth Empowered, whose mission is to improve the wellbeing and quality of life for cance…

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Making The Way For A Conservative Administration-Project 2025 (with Spencer Chretien) 25:02

11M ago25:02

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Spencer Chretien is the Associate Director of the 2025 Presidential Transition Project at The Heritage Foundation. Want to learn more about the presidential transition project? Click here: https://www.project2025.org/ Romika Designs: Want a personalized design on your next gift? Visit the link here to save 20%: https://www.romikadesigns.com/... The…

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The God of Locke, Lewis, Tolkien and the West (with Dr. Joseph Loconte) 55:50

12M ago55:50

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In this episode Jacob Kersey is joined by Dr. Joseph Loconte to discuss the Christianity of John Locke, C.S. Lewis, and J.R.R. Tolkien. Dr. Loconte is a senior fellow with the Institute on Religion and Democracy and the author of A Hobbit, a Wardrobe, and a Great War: How J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis Rediscovered Faith, Friendship, and Heroism in …

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Special: Celebrating the Fall of Roe (with Lora Current and Anna Young. Feat. 2019 clips of Abby Johnson & Ashley Bratcher) 55:51

1y ago55:51

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With a love for Christ and an understanding of His divine creation of every life, Lora Current is a young pro-lifer from rural Ohio. She has worked and interned for the Ohio House of Representatives and the Ohio State University while also working as a media personality and speaker for iHeartRadio, USA Today, and numerous other public outreach even…

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EP118: Two College Presidents Share Stories from South LA 59:50

1y ago59:50

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Don’t miss this captivating discussion between two Black Los Angeles-area college presidents who shared their journey from South L.A. to the presidential suite in commemoration of Juneteenth. Dr. Anthony Culpepper, president of Los Angeles Southwest College, joined Robert Brown, Esq., president of the University of West Los Angeles, for a special c…

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What Does The Bible Say About Boycotts? (with Joseph Backholm) 49:38

1y ago49:38

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Joseph Backholm is Senior Fellow for Biblical Worldview and Strategic Engagement at Family Research Council. He combines extensive legal, political, and policy experience with a love for the way biblical truth cultivates human flourishing. Learn more here: https://www.frc.org/biography/... /> Romika Designs: Want a personalized design on your next …

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EP117: The Model Minority Myth with Dr. Sumun L. Pendakur 1:04:27

1y ago1:04:27

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In this episode, Diverse host Ralph Newell sits down with noted DEI expert and strategist Dr. Sumun L. Pendakur. Named one of the top 35 women in higher education by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education magazine, Pendakur speaks to the racist framing behind the label “model minority,” the chilling and silencing effects of red state legislation, and …

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‘Living Out Your Faith In A Secular World’ at the Leadership Institute with Matthew Hurtt 55:51

1y ago55:51

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On this special edition of the Jacob Kersey Program, Matthew Hurtt of the Leadership Institute interviews the host of the show. Matthew Hurtt is the Director of Professional Services at the Leadership Institute. He is also an internationally-recognized fundraiser, organizer, writer, and public speaker. The Leadership Institute trains conservatives.…

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What Does The Bible Say About The 1st Amendment? (with David Clossson) 55:51

1y ago55:51

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David is the director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at the Family Research Council. The mission of the Center for Biblical Worldview is to equip Christians with a biblical worldview and train them to advance and defend the faith in their families, communities, and the public square. Romika Designs: Want a personalized design on your next gif…

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A Christian Response To A Loss Of Truth (with Bishop Hunt) 55:48

1y ago55:48

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Garland R. Hunt is a proven strategic leader with a dynamic ministry background and extensive experience in criminal justice, religious liberty and race relations. He recently authored, Crisis in America: A Christian Response (2021). Hunt’s executive leadership spans some 30 years with the Fellowship of International Churches, Wellington Boone Mini…

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EP116: Meet Dr. David K. Wilson, President, Morgan State University — a DOIT certified institution 54:48

1y ago54:48

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The last in a series of conversations with Diverse Organizational Impact and Transformation (DOIT)-certified school presidents, this episode features Dr. David K. Wilson, president of Morgan State University. Tune in as Wilson speaks with Diverse host Ralph Newell about the times in which we live, where in so many corners of our nation, institution…

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How Abortion Tourism Harms Women (with Lucia Hunt) 54:51

1y ago54:51

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Lucia Hunt is a senior Theology and Pre-Law major at Franciscan University of Steubenville. She is actively involved in the ProLife movement. Her contributions and commentary have been featured on EWTN, Fox News, Students for Life, Franciscan Presents, The College Fix, Real America’s Voice, and Catholic News Agency. Most notably, Lucia curated the …

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EP115: Meet David T. Hayes, President, Coe College — a DOIT Certified Institution 49:22

1y ago49:22

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In this second in a series of conversations with DOIT certified school presidents, Diverse host Ralph Newell welcomes Dr. David T. Hayes, president of Coe College. Tune in as Hayes speaks to building a safe space for open and honest conversations at Coe, one of only three schools to receive the inaugural DOIT (Diverse Organizational Impact and Tran…

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American Spiritual Warfare (with John Wesley Reid) 55:51

1y ago55:51

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John Wesley Reid is the Editor-in-Chief at the Standing for Freedom Center. John has worked in Washington D.C. for several years covering politics, the Supreme Court, and church relations within the political sphere. He joined Jacob to encourage followers of Christ to take a Christ-centered, gospel-advancing approach to culture and politics. https:…

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EP114: Fundamental Lessons for Black Faculty and Student Success with Dr. Thomas A. Parham 49:09

1y ago49:09

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Dr. Thomas A. Parham, president of California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), shares what he believes are the fundamental ingredients for success for Black faculty and students in the 114th episode of In The Margins. In this episode, Diverse host David Pluviose welcomes Parham, who speaks to his own journey to university president and th…

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What Is Holy Sexuality? (with Christopher Yuan) 55:51

1y ago55:51

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Christopher Yuan is a speaker, author, Bible professor, and bearer of Christ. He has taught at Moody Bible Institute for over a decade and authored Giving a Voice to the Voiceless and Holy Sexuality and the Gospel. Additionally he co-authored with his mother their memoir, Out of a Far Country: A Gay Son’s Journey to God, A Broken Mother’s Search fo…

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‘Kingdom Consequences Outweigh Worldly Consequences’ (with Kelvin Cochran) 55:51

1y ago55:51

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Kelvin Cochran is a author, former firefighter, Fire Chief, and former U.S. Fire Administrator for the United States Fire Administration under President Obama. He currently serves as a senior fellow and vice president of the Alliance Defending Freedom, they defend the first amendment and religious liberty. Check his book out! https://a.co/d/cbJV82m…

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EP113: Shifting Cultural Perspectives on Education with Dr. Kimberly Greene 41:57

1y ago41:57

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Tune in as Dr. Kimberly Greene goes beyond preconceived notions of what it means to be a teacher and shares her vision of an education that is synonymous with exploration and innovation while acknowledging there is more than one way to learn. In this episode, Diverse host David Pluviose talks EdTech with Greene, professor of education and chair of …

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Conversations With Jody Hice And Samuel Sey 55:51

1y ago55:51

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In this episode, Jacob Kersey talks to former Rep. Jody Hice (R-GA) and blogger Samuel Sey. Jody Hice serves as Senior Advisor to the President at Family Research Council. Previously he served as the representative of Georgia’s 10th Congressional District for 8 years. Samuel Sey is a blogger (www.slowtowrite.com) and host of a brand new podcast. Yo…

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America’s Response To Nashville (with Addison Smith) 55:51

1y ago55:51

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Addison Smith is a reporter and podcast host upcoming Just the News. He is the former host of In Focus with Addison Smith on One America News Network. Romika Designs: Want a personalized design on your next gift? Visit the link here to save 20%: https://www.romikadesigns.com/... The Jacob Kersey Program ‘live truth, speak truth’ @realjacobkersey…

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EP112: Meet Dr. Philomena Mantella, President, Grand Valley State University—a DOIT certified institution 47:00

1y ago47:00

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Grand Valley State University is among the first cohort of institutions to be granted the coveted DOIT (Diverse Organizational Impact and Transformation) Certification. So, in this episode, Diverse host Ralph Newell sits down with the institution's president, Dr. Philomena Mantella, to discuss the recognition and Mantella’s mission to improve the s…

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How The Woke Agenda Resembles The Chinese Cultural Revolution And Leaves People Without Hope (with Mike Zhao and Grace Reilly) 55:55

1y ago55:55

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Mr. Mike Zhao is the president of Asian American Coalition for Education and author of Critical Race Theory and Woke Culture: America’s Dangerous Repeat of China’s Cultural Revolution. Read his article here: https://www.washingtonexaminer... https://dailycaller.com/2023/0... Check out his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Chinese...=nodl_?dplnkId=4…

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EP111: Meet Dr. Steven R. Gonzales, Recipient of the 2023 Diverse Champions Award 39:43

1+ y ago39:43

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On April 2, Dr. Steven Gonzales was presented with the 2023 Diverse Champions Award at the annual meeting of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) in Denver, Colorado. In this episode, Gonzales, now chancellor of the Maricopa County Community College District, sits down with Diverse host David Pluviose to share his journey through h…

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A Former Gay Man’s New Identity In Christ (with Becket Cook) 55:51

1+ y ago55:51

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Becket Cook, a former gay atheist, joins Jacob Kersey to share his testimony and explain why it is important that the Church addresses the LGBTQ+ agenda. Becket graduated from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University in 2017 with a Master of Arts in Theology. Becket’s book, A Change of Affection: A Gay Man’s Incredible Story of Redemption, wit…

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EP110: Broward College Swaps the Courtroom with the Classroom 22:03

1+ y ago22:03

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In this episode, Diverse host David Pluviose sits down with Broward College president, Gregory Haile to discuss several initiatives he is spearheading to give students caught up in the justice system a second chance at higher education. Tune in as Haile, a former practicing attorney, shares his mission to uplift the lives of others through his Cour…

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