Where Ya From? Podcast
Where Ya From? Podcast creates an atmosphere where all people—regardless of our differences—can openly discuss ideas, issues, culture, experiences, faith, and more so we can learn from each other and the Word of God. New episodes released weekly on Tuesdays.
Where Ya From? Podcast is presented by the Voices Collection, a part of Our Daily Bread Ministries.
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Where Ya From? Special Announcement
New episodes of Where Ya From? are in the works.
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83. "Leading with Excellence" with Nicole Martin
What does it mean to truly lead like Jesus? Rev. Dr. Nicole Martin stops by to share some of the lessons of servant leadership that she’s learned behind the pulpit, in the classroom, and in her new role with Christianity Today.
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82. "Navigating Cultural Identity" with Daniell...
Have you been living out the plan God has created with you specifically in mind? Hear The Witness Foundation president and multi-talented Danielle Marck share her experiences pivoting the directions of her life to live fully into her unexpected callings from God.
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81. "Courage Through Crisis" with Brady Boyd
Can we ever get past the things that threaten to divide us? Hear Pastor Brady Boyd share his experience building bridges—in both good and bad times—that bring the gospel to the tipping points of our culture.
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80. "Journey to Justice" with Jonathan Irons
Could you keep fighting for your innocence after spending your best years behind bars? Hear Jonathan Irons share his 23½ yearlong fight for justice.
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79. "Winning With Justice" with Maya Moore Irons
Winning where it truly counts usually means you’ll have to defy some odds. Hear basketball legend Maya Moore Irons’ remarkable story of faith, love, and justice that could only happen by leaving the sports world’s biggest stage for a different type of court.
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78. "From Pain to Empowerment" with Orsika Feje...
Is there a way out of the quicksand? Orsika Fejer-Baas sits down to share her brave story of overcoming and resilience through horrific experiences of domestic abuse.
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77. "Finding Light in Darkness" with Lily Meschi
What good plans could God make out of our brokenness? Join us to hear Lily Meschi’s remarkable story of coming to know Christ in her darkest moments and her calling to help her Iranian sisters know just how wonderfully and fearfully they are made.
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76. "Cross Cultural Christianity" with Rich Vil...
Can our differences really be our greatest strengths? Pastor and author Rich Villodas shares his passion for staying faithful to the Gospel while remaining emotionally and contextually connected to the vastly different people he serves.
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75. "From Superwoman to Well Woman" with Dr. Je...
How can we be there for others while also making sure we’re taking care of ourselves? Hear Dr. Jeanne Porter King share the lessons for practicing wellness and living a holistic life in God that she wishes she learned a lot sooner.
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74. "Choosing Christ Over Career" with Cameron ...
Could you walk away from success, fame, and money if you felt the Holy Spirit tapping you on your shoulder? Hear Cameron Arnett’s life story, worthy of any Hollywood film, as he shares his infectious gratitude for God’s continual faithfulness in connecting all the dots of his life.
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73. "Migration and Ministry" with Dr. M. Daniel...
What does welcoming the stranger look like when we ourselves feel like strangers in the world? Hear Dr. Danny Carrol’s commitment to bring the Bible’s view of immigration across borders and the shared citizenship we all have.
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72. "Becoming a Whole Man" with Rasool Berry
There’s a growing crisis many of us are facing, but are afraid to speak up about. Well, now it’s time to start talking. Sit down to hear our personal experiences, favorite conversations, and profound moments had with the newly released The Whole Man Project.
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71. "Finding My Privilege" with Aitina Fareed-C...
How can the broken parts of your past help define your future—in a good way? Hear award-winning recording artist and creative mind Aitina Fareed-Cooke’s journey defying the odds and the privileges we all have to create. Hear her tell stories celebrating the life of freedom and love we can have in and through Christ.
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70. "From Roots to Research" with Nii Addy
Did you know our hope in Jesus actually changes the way our brains work? Sit down with acclaimed neuroscientist Dr. Nii Addy as he shares how his familiarity with the unexpected continues to influence his work of bridging conversations surrounding neuroscience and faith.
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69. "Am I That Hard to Love?" with Jerome Gay
Ever questioned your worth or value? Hear how Pastor Jerome Gay has come to understand his mission of pointing others to the God who truly and freely provides these things.
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68. "From Prison Cell to City Hall" with Jermai...
God created you on purpose for a purpose—despite your mistakes. Hear Jermaine Wilson’s remarkable story of redemption and forgiveness that has led to a life and impact he as a former prisoner never thought possible.
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67. "Finding Strength in Community" with Moriah...
We are told that pain and stress are things that must be endured. But what if the pain is because we’re in the wrong time and place with the wrong people? Hear Moriah Smallbone’s journey of inviting the Holy Spirit to help lead her to the places, people, and decisions where God’s love and grace are on full display.
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66. "Faith, Mental Health, and Wholeness" with ...
We are created to be more than our worries, anxieties, and fears—and to not suffer through them in silence. Hear Maliek Blade’s mission to show others how unfailing trust in God’s sovereignty can co-exist with the mental and emotional vocabulary, and tools, available to us.
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65. "Beauty and Chaos" with Lina AbuJamra
In the middle of our suffering, it seems like nothing good will ever come out of it. But that’s not the end of our stories. Hear Lina AbuJamra’s journey of seeking God’s faithfulness and her gratitude for the healing that always comes after pain.
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64. "Martial Arts, Faith, and the Black Church"...
How can we become whole people in a broken world? Join us as we hear Pastor James White share his experiences and vision for changing the systems so all people can thrive.
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63. "Finding Healing in Brokenness" with Toni C...
Can my mess really be turned into one of God’s masterpieces? Join us as we hear Toni Collier’s authentic journey of redemption and how God deeply desires to use the very things we never thought could be made beautiful for His glory.
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62. "Moral Leadership and Personal Convictions"...
How do we know when something is the right thing to do? Join us as we explore how Dr. Russell Moore’s strong seed of faith and biblical knowledge has provided him with the firm foundation needed to navigate complex ethical and leadership issues throughout his ministry.
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61. "Facing Trials and Finding My Voice" with C...
Even though we know God always has a plan for us, it’s not always the easiest thing to trust. Hear Chriscynethia Floyd’s story of trusting the different journeys, triumphs, and trials God led her through.
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60. "Your Desires, God's Plans" with Katara Was...
What does it mean to “navigate the blues” with Christ as the center? Join us as we hear Katara Washington Patton’s journey of realization that her faith in the Lord can still co-exist with the feelings of grief, struggles, and seeking out mental health resources.
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