The purpose of this podcast is to change the narrative and perception about being a black man in America. The media and our society in America has portrayed black men as persons to be feared, thugs, rappers, just athletes, deadbeat fathers, cheaters, and much more negative adjectives. However, there are many more black men who are good husbands, leaders, fathers, coaches, mentors, business owners, brothers, sons, and so much more. In each episode, you will be introduced to a black man who is ...
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Dr. Doug Wheeler explores matters of the mind, body and spirit through conversation with artists, authors, educators, musicians, poets, scholars and activists who shape and change our modern world.
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Thomas Jackson – EP. 24 – President & Co-Founder of PAR365
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Send us a text Thomas Jackson has a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan and has a career background in research and development in the food industry. Previous to opening PAR3565 LLC, with his wife and co-founder Mercedes, and beginning his journey as an entrepreneur he was an industry expert and in food science…
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Todd Western III - EP. 23 - Black Farmer & Senior Donor Advisor
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Send us a text Todd Western III servers as the Senior Donor Advisor for the Greater Twin Cities United Way. In addition to his work in the nonprofit sector, Todd's family owns one of the last 10 black farms in the state of Iowa, with over 150+ years of stewardship. He is passionate about educating others about the importance of farming and the impa…
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Marvis Kilgore - EP. 22 - Educator & Program Director
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Send us a text Marvis Kilgore is affectionately known as a Champion of Black Male Educators and Visionary Leader, born and raised in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Marvis Kilgore is a passionate advocate for diversity in education and a driving force behind the movement to elevate Black male educators. As the inaugural director of the “Sirtify” progra…
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Kentale Morris Sr. EP. 21 - Dir. of Commercial Sales & President of 100 Black Men Twin Cities
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Send us a text Kentalé Morris Sr. resides in Saint Paul, MN with his wife, 4 children and is a two-time University of MN graduate, earning his BS in Agricultural and Food Business Management & Master of Business Administration degrees. Kentalé has nearly 2 decades of Sales, Marketing, and Analytics experience while holding a variety of roles at Lan…
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Tionne Reese - EP. 20 - Sales Professional in the Car Business
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Send us a text Tionne Reese is a husband, father, and sales professional in the car business. Tionne has had the opportunity to work alongside his uncle and two cousins to purchase a car dealership in Bourbonnais, IL. Tionne talks about some of the sacrifices he's had to make in order to pursue his dreams. This includes him working in Illinois, whi…
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Clifton Lovaloy - EP. 19 - Graduate Student & Aspiring Architect
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Send us a text In this episode, we talk with Clifton Lovaloy who is a devoted husband, father and graduate student. After graduating from the University of Minnesota with two bachelor's degrees, he continues his educational and professional journey in pursuit of an Architecture license. Having a strong background and burning passion for Afro Studie…
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Josh Cobb - EP. 18 - 2X Regional Emmy Winning Producer & Writer
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Send us a text Josh Cobb is a multi-time Upper Midwest Emmy-award winning multi-disciplinary producer and writer with a demonstrated history in news and creative storytelling. Cobb blends his detail oriented lens into celebrating and amplifying often overlooked cultures and characters. His unwavering commitment has been showcased through his work a…
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Michael D. Watson II - EP. 17 - Wealth Management Advisor
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Send us a text Michael Watson, born in Ypsilanti, MI, is a proud graduate of Grambling State University. He began his financial role as a personal banker with one of the world's leading financial institutions. Along the way, Michael enhanced his relationship-building skills and learned the importance of how proper financial education & literacy imp…
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Chris V. Rey, J.D. - EP. 16 - College President & Int'l President PhiBetaSigma Fraternity
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Send us a text In this episode, we talk with Chris V. Rey, J.D., who is the International President for the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and the 20th President of Barber-Scotia College. Barber-Scotia College is the second oldest historically black college in North Carolina and the 17th oldest HBCU in the nation. President Rey is a highly accompl…
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Milton Dodd - EP. 15 - New Business, Health & Benefits Sales Director
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Send us a text Milton has 20+ years of experience in strategic B2B sales and client acquisition, He helps clients develop and implement innovative health and benefit plans that align with their business objectives and maximize their ROI. Milton’s core competencies include new business development, data analytics, leadership coaching, and trust buil…
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Sam Jasper EP. 14 - Aerospace Flight Systems Engineer at NASA
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Send us a text Samuel Jasper is a native of Atlanta, Georgia, and currently holds the position of Materials Engineer at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) George C Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Morehouse College and a Master’s degree in Materials E…
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Xavier Reed - Ep. 13 - Middle School Principal
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Send us a text Xavier Reed is a husband, father, mentor, role model, and Principal of Wayzata Central Middle School, located in Wayzata, MN and serves almost 1600 students from the community. In addition to his work as an administrator, Xavier gives back to his community through several ways. Xavier founded a group called The Black Educators Emergi…
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Larry Walker Ep. 12 - Sales Representative
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Send us a text Larry Walker is a Sales Representative at Andersen Corporation, where he is responsible for generating new business and maintaining existing accounts in the residential window and door market. Walker has over 8 years of Andersen sales and service experience, and have developed strong skills in account penetration, route sales, and sa…
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Galvin Billups - EP. 11 - Executive Director in City Government
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Send us a text Galvin Billups is a husband, father, volunteer and community leader. He brings extensive executive expertise to the realms of youth and family services, workforce development, and affordable housing within Birmingham, AL. Committed to the betterment of the city, schools, and communities, he actively engages in volunteer work across v…
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Thomas E. McKinney II - EP. 10 - President of TYTUS Grills
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Send us a text In this episode, we interview Thomas E. McKinney II, a professional in the outdoor cooking industry. Thomas is the President of TYTUS Grills, LLC, where he is responsible for leading the sales and strategy efforts (www.tytusgrills.com), an outdoor cooking brand. With his sharp business acumen, he drives market growth and innovation. …
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Joshua Warren - EP. 9 - Development Manager
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Send us a text Joshua Warren is a husband, father, mentor, coach, and Development Manager for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). In his role, Joshua is responsible to build strategic partnerships with individuals and organizations to further the mission of LLS, bringing awareness and educating members of his community about Leukemia and Lymphom…
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Kheph Rahku - EP. 8 - Colleg Professor, Investor, & Entrepreneur
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Send us a text Kheph Rahku is a husband, father, entrepreneur, mentor, investor, and Assistant Professor of Marketing and Digital Communications at North Central University, located in downtown Minneapolis. Kheph spends most of his time focusing on ways to make a positive impact on the world around him. He is the Co-founder of Better Family Life Mi…
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Dr. Brandon Spradley - EP. 7 - Pastor & Assistant VP of Academic Affairs
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Send us a text Dr. Brandon Spradley is a husband, father, Pastor at New Life Restoration Church, Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the School of Sports Business at United States Sports Academy. Brandon was recently named to the 2024 class of the Mobile Bay Magazine's 40 under 40 . You can follow Dr. Spradley on his social med…
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Tim Harris - EP. 6 - Mortgage Banker
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Send us a text Tim Harris Jr. is an experienced Mortgage Banker for FirstBank Mortgage, located in Birmingham, AL. Some of his skills include, negotiation, sales, FHA, VA, USDA, conventional loans, business relationship management, and community lending (CRA). In addition to working in banking, Tim is a husband, father, musician, and an Elder in hi…
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Nate Carter - EP. 5 - Author, Entrepreneur, & Creative Brand Strategist
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Send us a text Nate Carter runs a couple of organizations in the greater Minneapolis/St. Paul area centered around reducing gun violence and restorative justice. In his daily work, Nate gets to combine his love for tech and data to support black led nonprofits be able to better tell their stories and apply for grants that support their mission. In …
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Adrian Davis - EP. 4 - Corporate Trainer & Founder of Momemtum University
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Send us a text In this episode, we introduce you to Adrian Davis, who is a corporate leadership and career trainer, speaker, and coach who believes everyone can be happy in their place of work, and that starts with developing good leadership. This belief has led him to his mission of starting Momentum Leadership University, who's signature program …
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Reggie Torbor - EP. 3 - Superbowl Champion & President of Pylon Building Group
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Send us a text In this episode, we get to talk with Reggie Torbor, the President of Pylon Building Group, a full-service commercial general contractor located in Birmingham, AL. Reggie is also a husband, father, son, brother, mentor, and an eight year NFL veteran with the New York Giants, where he was blessed to become a Super Bowl Champion. Tune i…
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Carl Anthony Floyd Jr. - EP 2 - English as a Second Language HS Teacher & PhD Student
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Send us a text In this Episode, we interview Carl Anthony Floyd Fr. who is making an impact in the Birmingham, AL and surrounding area. Carl is a husband, father, high school teacher, coach, fluent in Spanish, and a PhD student. Carl teaches English as a Second Language (ESL) in a majority white, affluent suburb of Birmingham, AL. Support the show…
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The Purpose of This Podcast - EP. 1 - Dr. Gabriel Warren & Karl Benson
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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Gabriel Warren and Karl Benson, co-hosts of the Changing the Narrative Podcast, talk about why they started the podcast and what they are hoping to accomplish with this work. Listen, download, subscribe, and share this podcast. It's available on all podcast streaming platforms and YouTube. Support the show…
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DOUG WHEELER - Jonah and the Future
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FtB host Doug Wheeler flips the script and sits down with guest host Scott Burnett to discuss his five-year journey with the Jonah story that produced deeper self discovery, a forthcoming book, and a multi-season podcast.
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ROUNDTABLE: Dangerous Fundamentalism ~ Susan Miller, Chuck Strozier
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Authors and Psychotherapists, Susan Miller & Chuck Strozier, discuss the psychological fractures and futuristic thinking of both religious and non-religious fundamentalism, resulting in a dualism that breeds fear, social unease and violence toward the “other.”
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JAMES SHIPMAN - Celebrating One's Written Voice
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Successful author James Shipman shares his luminous journey of becoming a writer of fictions while disclosing some practical steps to sharpen one’s writing skills and move succinctly toward getting published.
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SHANNON STOWELL - The Power of Eco-Tourism
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Adventure Travel Trade Association CEO Shannon Stowell shares what makes adventure travel different from mass travel, and the powerful good that tourism done right can do for people and the planet.
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ROUNDTABLE: Shaping the Artistic Soul ~ Sienna Burnett, Gabriel Wheeler, Ethan Coomer
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Sienna Burnett, Ethan Coomer & Gabriel Wheeler return to FtB to share their colorful journeys of making music, weathering the wins and woes of dream-chasing and how cultivating a craft can reveal purpose and identity.
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CHUCK STROZIER - The Brilliance of Heinz Kohut
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Veteran psychotherapist, historian and prolific author Chuck Strozier, with expertise of soul, brings Heinz Kohut’s “psychology of the self” into brilliant focus for the twenty-first century.
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WARREN POSTMA - The Many Legacies of Mark Heard
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Warren Postma, a key catalyst for the popular Mark Heard Fans Facebook group, joins Doug for a rich talk about the folk rock singer's musicianship, cultural impact and lyrical vigor that since his untimely death have left a lasting imprint of truth for a world in need of reconciling love.
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ROUNDTABLE: Friendship, Tour Stories & Michael Been ~ Dan Russell, Jim Goodwin
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Creative music entrepreneurs Dan Russell & Jim Goodwin return to FtB, sharing their rich friendship along with fascinating stories about band "The Call," touring on the road in the 1980s, and how deeply they miss lead singer Michael Been, who passed in 2010.
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Demystifying the Vaccine ~ featuring Dr. Michele Andrasik
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Senior staff scientist and UWA clinical professor Dr. Michele Andrasik returns to field questions about the COVID-19 vaccinations, their success rate vs continued skepticism, and how misinformation and miseducation paint both sides of the controversy.
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DON HUDSON - Palestine and Israel: Part 2
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In the second half of last week’s conversation, Don and Doug cover the American propensity toward zionism, both socially and politically, and the conundrum of how to judge a one-sided war.
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DON HUDSON - Palestine and Israel: Part 1
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Professor of Religious Studies Don Michael Hudson shares his learned perspective on the history, terminology and latest chapter of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as well as how having once lived in a Palestinian village shapes his views.
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SCOTT BURNETT featuring WALTER BRUEGGEMANN - The Wellspring of Divine Creativity
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Celebrated artist and local pastor Scott Burnett returns to discuss the interplay of working with colors on canvas and spiritual practices along with musings by sage scholar and friend of the show, Walter Brueggemann.Artwork titled "Chosen" by Scott Burnett
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JESS HANSON - A Whole New World of Joy
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Young, loving mother of two little daughters, Jess Hanson shares her incredible journey raising nine-month-old Ruby, who was born with a brain injury and diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy.
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ROUNDTABLE: Masculinity in America ~ Kristin DuMez, Jay-Paul Hinds, Caleb Wheeler
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Bestselling author and professor Kristin DuMez, seminary professor Jay-Paul Hinds, and independent filmmaker Caleb Wheeler deconstruct the many forms and origins of toxic, militant masculinity.
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ROUNDTABLE: Learning How to Lament ~ Soong Chan-Rah, Lynn Gibson, Scott Burnett
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Professor and author Soong-Chan Rah, Bereavement Researcher Lynn Gibson, and Pastor Scott Burnett critique societal violence by identifying the lack of lament practices in our communities and offer remedies for restoration.
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PAUL PEARSON on Thomas Merton - Poet, Prophet, Monk
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Paul Pearson, director of the Thomas Merton Center, talks about the late monastic monk’s most impassioned foresights about civil rights, non-violence and spirituality that resonate in 2021.
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We at From the Belly want to let you in on some recent shifts in the show’s direction. This podcast was initially a way to introduce and build an audience around Doug’s study and reinterpretation of the biblical story of Jonah, and his forthcoming book, Reimagining Jonah. Using music, philosophy, and academia to guide us, the vision was to distill …
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SCOTT BURNETT - The Art of Abstraction
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Scott Burnett describes the complex physicality of painting, finding redemption through "ruined art," and the importance of being stirred by our own creations.
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MICHELE ANDRASIK - Inequities in Medicine
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Dr. Michele Andrasik talks about racial bias in healthcare, and the historical trauma and violence surrounding inhumane study of the "Black Body."
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Falling backward into fear is common to us all. Jonah’s regression shows how comforting the false self can be until the true self emerges... from the belly.
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Los Angeleno film director and editor Caleb Wheeler talks about spirituality in cinema, recontextualizing success and dismantling nationalism and white supremacy through consciousness and the arts.
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KRISTIN DUMEZ - Jesus and John Wayne
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Celebrated author and professor of history at Calvin University, Kristin Du Mez discusses her recent best-selling book, Jesus and John Wayne, a sweeping deconstruction of the last seventy-five years of white evangelicalism and “militant Christian masculinity” in the age of Trump.
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ELLEN STEPHEN & TIM DEMPSEY - Strength in Numbers
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Longtime Community Building facilitators, Ellen Stephen, O.S.H. and Tim Dempsey, discuss M. Scott Peck’s vision for group intervention that teaches participants to transcend their diverse backgrounds, enter into difficult dialogue gracefully, and be of service to the hidden order at work in a shared group experience.…
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JAY-PAUL HINDS - The Son's Fault
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Pastoral theologian from Princeton Seminary Jay-Paul Hinds discusses his 2018 journal article, “The Son’s Fault: Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Search for and Recovery of Sonship”, along with other thoughts on race and the current state of manhood in America.
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FREDERICK TAYLOR - Hidden Narratives
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Documentary filmmaker and photographer Frederick Taylor talks about seeking truth in his craft, empowering people’s stories “from Hollywood to the heartland and beyond” and how his company Tomorrow Pictures has made a home for itself in the bustling creative ecosystems of Atlanta and Nashville.
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JOHN CAPPS - States of Truth
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Distinguished Professor of Philosophy John Capps talks about his late father Donald Capps, pastoral theologian and renowned author of such books as “The Depleted Self”, as well as his own work in the topics of truth and reason, specifically in a 2018 seminar titled “Truth in the Time of Trump.”
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