Rock That Doesn’t Roll looks at how Christian music shaped the world we're living in now by telling individual stories from the peak era of the contemporary Christian music industry. In the 80s, 90s and early 2000s CCM grew into a billion dollar business that affected millions of evangelical young people. Through interviews with artists, industry players and average fans we trace the long-lasting personal, cultural and political impact of sometimes cringe-worthy music. Expect hilarious momen ...
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We are culturally obsessed because we love pop culture, film, fashion, and music in its entirety. We are obsessed with the past and future of the arts just as much as the present. We celebrate the creator and all the filmmakers, musicians, artists who have, and continue to inspire us. We are obsessed with creation and inspiration.
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Hello Darlings! The podcast is a collection of inspiring and empowering interviews and stories that weave together life's pivotal moments and the decisions made to show up and impact humanity one person at a time. Each week you will hear from me or a house guest as we discuss how to show up intentionally and make an impact along the way. Real People. Real Stories. Real Impact.
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Christian Ska's Upbeats and Beatdowns (ft. Leanor Ortega Till of Five Iron Frenzy)
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If there's one music genre lampooned more than Christian rock, it might just be ska. And Christian ska? Expect next level ridicule. But a lovable band of misfits from Denver, Colorado managed to do something that might seem unthinkable: combine two maligned genres and become a cultural phenomenon with an enduring cult following. On the season two f…
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Yellow and Black Attack (ft. Michael Sweet of Stryper and Mike Tramp of White Lion)
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Picture this. It's 1986. The Cold War is at a fever pitch. The whole world is locked into a conflict between the Forces of Freedom, and the Commies... at least that's how it felt to 80s kids. But the Cold War wasn't the only threat facing American society. Many feared that a much more sinister enemy lurking in the shadows: the devil himself. During…
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Fictional Christian Music (ft. Righteous Gemstones' Joseph Stephens, Daniel Smith and Chris White)
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How do you make fake Contemporary Christian Music? Creating fictional Christian music that feels authentic without crossing the line into parody or pastiche is a tricky artistic challenge. But we found the creators up to the task. Joseph Stephens, composer for HBO's The Righteous Gemstones, a crime-comedy about a family of musical televangelists, a…
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KUOW's podcast Let The Kids Dance! is the story of Seattle's Teen Dance Ordinance in a seven-part docuseries chronicling an untold chapter of pop-culture history. It’s a story about moral panic, grassroots activism and an unstoppable music community that fought for its freedom, created and hosted by Jonathan Zwickel. The TDO made it impossible for …
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The DC Talk Test (ft. Jason Kirk and Kevin T. Porter)
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What happened to the kids raised during the peak era of Christian rock? For insight into the state of Christian rock's late 1990s-early aughts evangelicalism you need not look any further than members of DC Talk, the pinnacle of youth group music. Their trajectory as artists and public figures roughly maps on to the trajectories of the millions of …
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Purity culture wasn’t just for youth group “purity girls.” “Purity bros” were also a part of the project! No one knows that more than Joshua Harris, a CCM fan who helped turn purity culture into an extreme sport. Together with his friend, Christian music superstar Rebecca St. James, they created media that inspired a generation of evangelicals to s…
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In 2001, teen singing sensation Nikki Leonti was on her way to a promising Christian music career. She had two hit CCM records, and - as a pop princess who swore to refrain from premarital sex - the support of big evangelical media organizations like James Dobson’s Focus on the Family. But then, at age 18, the “purity girl” Leonti announced she was…
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In the 1990s, music critics argue that hip hop was in its golden age. Mainstream Top 40 charts were filled with hits from The Notorious B.I.G, Tupac Shakur, and Dr. Dre. But the Contemporary Christian charts lagged far, far behind. What took so long for holy hip hop to take off? With insight from Dr. Jonathan Calvillo (author of In the Time of Sky-…
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In 1999, singer-songwriter Jennifer Knapp was at the top of the Christian music world. Her debut album Kansas was gold-certified, she'd won four Gospel Music Association Dove Awards, and she was on tour with some of the top bands in the business. It seemed like Knapp was destined to be the ultimate rockstar poster child for evangelical teens - es…
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In the second season of Rock That Doesn't Roll, hosts Dr. Leah Payne and Andrew Gill look at how Christian music shaped the world we're living in now. Topics covered in season two include hip hop, feminism, purity culture, hair metal and more. Episodes publish every other week starting on April 24. Do you have a Christian rock story to tell? Leave …
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How Amy Grant Got To The Tiny Desk (ft. Lars Gotrich)
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In this bonus episode, Andrew and Leah talk with Lars Gotrich of NPR Music, the producer who brought Amy Grant to play a Tiny Desk Concert. Lars shares how he went from "judgy Christian punk rocker" to someone good at existing in two worlds at once. To hear the full interview, join our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/rtdr Find Lars’ playlists an…
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Introducing: Kristin Du Mez and David French on No Small Endeavor with Lee C. Camp
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What happens when one of the country’s most outspoken critics of white male Christian political conservatism sits down with a well-known white male conservative Christian political pundit? Find out, as Kristin Du Mez and David French discuss politics, culture, and the desperate need for hospitality in the digital age on No Small Endeavor with Lee C…
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Fugazi to Frodus to Rock That Doesn't Roll: Composer Jim Cooper
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In this bonus episode Leah and Andrew interview Jim Cooper, the composer who wrote and recorded the original score for Rock That Doesn't Roll. He talks about growing up in the DC area, getting obsessed with Fugazi and Dischord Records, then throwing away all his secular music. The full hour-long interview is at our Patreon. The conversation goes on…
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Send us a Text Message. NOT SO RANDOM. Have you ever considered that the most pivotal moments in life might not be as random as they seem? On December 31st, New Years Eve, I will celebrate 18 years of marriage to my husband, John Henry Scott III. This episode is dedicated to him. I hope this episode inspires you to breathe in deeply and acknowledge…
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It's Christmastime! CCM Christmas Music Awards from Rock That Doesn't Roll
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‘Tis the season for holiday specials and Andrew Gill (producer, Sound Opinions) and Leah Payne (author, God Gave Rock and Roll to You) of Rock that Doesn’t Roll are bringing you a surprise holiday gift: weirdly specific awards for Contemporary Christian Music Christmas tunes! So come on, ring those bells, grab your Christmas shoes, and get ready to…
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"Be The Billy of Your Actual Hills" (ft. Pedro The Lion)
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For 1990s and early aughts youth group alumni, Christian rock is often the source of embarrassment or shame - but does it have to be that way? The season finale of Rock That Doesn't Roll explores the idea that maybe, just maybe, the key to getting over angst about Christian rock isn't rejecting it or avoiding it, but coming to peace with the person…
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Send us a Text Message. DAILY DECISION. Have you ever considered the seasons of your life? Life has its summers and its winters, and sometimes, it’s in the depths of those colder seasons that we need to remind ourselves of the warmth. Gratitude might seem simple, but it holds the power to reshape our perspectives and help us carry through the tough…
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Send us a Text Message. WITH GRATITUDE. Have you ever considered the tremendous power of gratitude? Join me, on a journey through my own moments of gratitude, sketched out in my private notebooks and etched in my heart. Together, we will wander through the realm of gratitude, exploring how it ties our most cherished memories together, providing a g…
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The late 90s and early aughts were a banner time for a really specific type of rock band - the are-they-or-aren't-they a Christian band, band. Sixpence None the Richer. Creed. Evanescence. Lifehouse. Owl City. Paramore. They all had different sounds, but they left listeners wondering: are they - or aren't they - “Christian music?” This week on Rock…
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Who could a 1990s Christian rock aficionado turn to in order to find the latest and greatest releases? For mainstream music fans, tastemakers included record store clerks of 1990s indie music stores, or retail juggernauts like Tower Records and Wherehouse - the kind of superfans depicted by Jack Black in High Fidelity. But for many evangelical teen…
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For every 1990s Christian rock star who made it big, there were thousands of never-realized, would-be Christian rock dreams. With special insight from Christian music industry veteran promoter Chris Hauser, hosts Andrew Gill (producer, Sound Opinions) and Leah Payne (author, God Gave Rock and Roll to You) follow the CCM aspirations of comedian Kevi…
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For 1990s evangelical teens, punk, hardcore, and ska were a gateway to a passionate, edgy way to express their Christianity outside the mainstream. But was the music and the message enough to keep the evangelical faith? In episode two, hosts Andrew Gill (producer, Sound Opinions) and Leah Payne (author, God Gave Rock and Roll to You) follow three C…
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Christian rock has a lot of naysayers, but for evangelical teens of the 1990s, it was EVERYTHING. For most kids raised in conservative Christian households, mainstream music was forbidden - if teens were going to rock, they needed to do it God’s way. And the place to find Christian rock gods? Youth group. In the first episode of Rock that Doesn’t R…
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Join hosts Leah Payne and Andrew Gill as they explore the world of Christian rock in it’s peak era of the 80’s, 90’s and early 2000’s.By Andrew Gill and Leah Payne
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Episode 71: Making an Impact 10K at a Time
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Send us a Text Message. WE DID A THING. The Wake up & Show Up Podcast hit 10k downloads. Honestly I couldn't have done this without our community. I am so grateful for each and everyone of you. Let's talk a little bit about this journey. We would love to hear your feedback on this episode. Connect with us at https://www.instagram.com/iamportiascott…
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Episode 70: Don't Give Up You Still Have Time
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Send us a Text Message. TIME. What a precious word! In this episode, I am reminded of the importance and the beauty of time. Join me on a journey of truth and a little self discovery. We would love to hear your feedback on this episode. Connect with us at https://www.instagram.com/iamportiascott/ Do you have a question you want us to answer on the …
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Episode 69: Changing The Narrative of Beauty with Jennifer Norman
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Send us a Text Message. BEAUTY. Beauty is not just skin deep. It's found in your laugh, in your step, your personality, and your perfect imperfections. In this week's episode, I had a conversation with Jennifer Norman, founder of the Human Beauty Movement and we discuss her passion to to help others discover the healing power of compassion for them…
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Episode 68: Breaking Racial and Unconscious Biases with Anu Gupta
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Send us a Text Message. BE MORE. In today's episode, I talked to Anu Gupta about the work his organization is doing to break racial and unconscious biases. Anu is a scientist, lawyer, and educator, but more important is his mission to do his part to make this world a place where all people belong everywhere in the fullness of their diversity. You c…
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Episode 67: Making An Impact By Doing Less with Fernanda Ortega
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Send us a Text Message. SABBATH. Every now and then we all need a breath of fresh air and this week's episode is just what we need. In this week's episode, our host, Portia Scott, has a conversation with Maria Fernanda Ortega to talk how she found #sabbaticking as a way of life. Can you use a little rest in your life? This episode is for you. You c…
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Episode 66: Supporting Domestic Violence Survivors and Shelters with Hannah Kay Herdlinger
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Send us a Text Message. SURVIVOR. In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Hannah Kay Herdlinger and talk about the work she is doing to support domestic violence survivors and shelters. Thread Talk is a for profit, for purpose organization on a mission to empower women and support victims of domestic violence across the country. Con…
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Episode 65: Write A New Chapter In Your Story
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Send us a Text Message. A NEW STORY. This week's episode is a throwback to Season 1. On this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down and talk to my husband, John Henry Scott III. He takes us on his journey of being homeless at 5, finding out he would be a teenage father at 15, giving up a Stanford education to becoming one of the youngest Vice P…
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Episode 64: Making An Impact Through Authenticity
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Send us a Text Message. UNEDITED. In this episode, it's just me and my voice memo recording. There are days when we want to give up, through in the towel and quit but purpose is a powerful thing. In this episode I talk about giving ourselves grace on those days but also inspiring us to keep going. Join us this Sunday, May 2nd at 7pm (EDT) for the 1…
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Episode 63: Making An Impact One Bottle At A Time
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Send us a Text Message. HAPPY EARTH DAY. In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Minna Yoo, CEO and Founder of Love Bottle. On the path to become a doctor, Minna realized she wanted to help people but didn't want to become a doctor. While thinking about her thesis, she had an aha moment and the Love Bottle was born. Don't forget to …
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Episode 62: The Moment I Decided To Live Intentionally
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Send us a Text Message. SERENDIPITY. In this week's episode I go back to my first episode because the only way to start is to start. This is my "aha moment" about living intentionally. Be our guest on Wake Up Well. We are looking for guest for our Livestream show. The show was created to discuss and find solutions so we can all experience wellness …
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Episode 61: This Is Your Permission To Start
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Send us a Text Message. PERMISSION. Why haven't you started? I would much rather ask the question "why" instead of "why not". What is stopping you from moving forward. Let's talk. In this week's episode, I talk about my own struggles with starting and how starting is an intentional decision we have to make every single day. Join our text community …
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Episode 60: Making An Impact One Coffee Bean At A Time with Vin Singh
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Send us a Text Message. PURPOSE. In this episode Vin Singh inspires all of us to follow our purpose and make an impact in our own way. About 4 years ago, he quit his corporate life, sold & donated all of his belongings, and started traveling in order to find himself & his purpose in life. He left his corporate career in Australia to follow his hear…
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Episode 59: Making An Impact Through Health, Hope & Healing with Venton Forbes
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Send us a Text Message. HOPE. In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Venton Forbes, Executive Director, Faith Care. Faith Care is integrating faith and healthcare. Venton shares with us the mission of Faith Care and how they are impacting communities domestically and abroad. Faith Care is providing free lifesaving healthcare to peo…
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Episode 58: How To Win At Life with Wayne Walsh
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Send us a Text Message.By Portia Scott Media
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Episode 57: Creating Goals With Intention - 3 Reasons Why Goals Fail
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Send us a Text Message. EXECUTE. Let's talk about the three reasons why goals fail and how our behaviors play a role in how we execute these goals. Listen to this episode for the tools you can use to execute effectively. Free Lunch Coffee Your purchase provides 10 meals to a child in need. Use the code "Portia" at checkout for a 15% discount. Visit…
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Episode 56: Making An Impact Through P.T.S.D. with Thomas Shipp
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode, I talk to retired Army Chief Warrant Office, Thomas Shipp about his mission to share his journey and how he is navigating PTSD. Thomas is using the acronym PTSD to deliberately focus on Peace, Therapy, Serenity, and Discovery. We had this discussion in 2019 before the world was shut down but he is sti…
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Episode 55: Making an Impact Through Tourism with Niki & Christina of Africa Ignite
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Send us a Text Message. RESILIENCE. In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Niki Glen and Christina Wiese of Africa Ignite. Africa Ignite helps marginalized rural communities (focusing on women, youth and children) to earn a decent living, develop sustainable enterprises, learn usable skills, tell their stories, protect their health…
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Episode 54: Creating Space To Live Intentionally
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Send us a Text Message. Hello Darlings! This week's episode is a reintroduction of what pushed me to launch the Wake Up & Show Up podcast. I hope this episode inspires you to create your own space to live your life intentionally. Join our text community for inspiration and tools on how to make an impact, goal setting and productivity. Click the LIN…
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Send us a Text Message. HAPPY NEW YEAR. We made it to 2021. On this week's episode I give my 2020 Year In Review and discuss how we all can make an impact one day, one person and one decision at a time. Join our text community for inspiration and tools on how to make an impact, goal setting and productivity. Click the LINK to join or text the word …
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Episode 52: Making a Difference Through Coffee with Kitti Murray
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Send us a Text Message. On this week's episode I talk to Kitti Murray. Kitti is the founder of Refuge Coffee Co., a non-profit that exists to serve the global community in Clarkston, Georgia through coffee-related job creation, job training, social networking and commerce. The passion you hear in this story will bring tears to your eyes and a fire …
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Episode 51: Creating Space For Diversity Through Impact Investing with Erika Seth Davies
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Send us a Text Message. CLIMB. In this episode, I had the opportunity to talk to Erika Seth Davies. Erika is the founder of the REAL (Racial Equity Asset Lab). She is on a mission to shift capital to improve the material conditions of Black people. Ericka walks us through the definition of impact investing, the importance of having diversity in Ass…
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Episode 50: Making An Impact As A Missionary with Michael Reeves
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Send us a Text Message. SELFLESSNESS. How far will you go to serve other? Move your family of six across the world? Raise money just to get there? Learn a new language? Today’s guest went from Army Captain to Missionary. This story is a reminder of the kindness that exists in the world size. Join us every Thursday at 8pm Eastern on FB Live @importi…
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Espresso Shot (Bonus Episode): Take Time To Pause
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Send us a Text Message. BREATHE. Today is Thanksgiving. Today my hope is that we take time to pause, to breath and be present. Join us every Thursday at 8pm Eastern on FB Live @importiascott and YouTube @portiascottmedia for our weekly podcast episode recap. Click on the link to send us your questions. We will read them during the Live show. https:…
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Episode 49: Giving Formerly Incarcerated Citizens A Second Chance with Cheri Garcia
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Send us a Text Message. GRACE. Cheri Garcia is the founder of Cornbread Hustle, a staffing agency for second chances. Cheri was able to reinvent her own life and wanted to extend that to others. The only people that are employed at her agency are formerly incarcerated citizens or individuals in recovery. Join us every Thursday at 8pm Eastern on FB …
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Episode 48: Making An Impact One Child At A Time with Esther Kamaara
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Send us a Text Message. HOPE. Esther Kamaara was helping out at a children's home in Kenya and realized she didn't want to help these kids for one day but she wanted to make a different. This was the beginning of Star Kids Initiative. Star Kids Initiative is an initiative that focuses on alienating extreme poverty by providing access to quality edu…
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Episode 47: Zeal of Xander - Navigating Through The Experience of Child Loss with Xaviera Bell
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Send us a Text Message. DAY BY DAY. Xaviera Bell is the Founder of Zeal of Xander, an organization she established after the death of her son, Xander. In this episode Xaviera talks about the work she is doing to create a climate within the black community to assist with openly grieving the loss of their children, close the access to care gap within…
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