How do you move what you know in your mind to what you believe in your heart? Nona Jones, well-known preacher, executive, entrepreneur, and writer of Killing Comparison, joins VOICES’ Where Ya From? podcast to share how the trajectory of her life dramatically changed when she began believing in her heart that she truly is who God says she is. Join us to learn how to be inspired—rather than expired—by people we compare ourselves with, and see how Nona was able to push past the comparison game.

“Keep your mouth shut for one year” was the best advice he got as a new police officer. In this episode of VOICES’ Where Ya From? podcast, reconciliation expert Jamie Winship describes how he learned to listen to God and to people around him in order to bring peaceful solutions to some of the world’s highest conflict areas.

How do you grow up in a broken world and still find your voice, full and whole as God intended? In this episode of VOICES’ Where Ya From? podcast, Dr. William Pannell and Jemar Tisby share their stories of growing up with racism in the communities they loved and how breaking silence and embracing tension allows them to advocate for justice.

What do you do when life puts you at the end of your rope? On this inspiring episode of VOICES Where Ya From? Podcast, retired Marine Officer, author and international speaker, Natasha Sistrunk Robinson speaks about where you find your grit when you’re all alone and have every odd against you.

Why does God let bad things happen? In this episode of VOICES’ Where Ya From? podcast, recording artist and author Kechi Okwuchi shares her story of the plane crash that changed her life and how she learned to rely on God’s unchanging love for her.

When was the last time you felt overwhelmed? It’s a feeling we’ve all experienced at some point in our life. In those moments, it’s hard to know what to do next. In this episode of Where Ya From?, Jenn Petersen, the Director of Mobilization for International Justice Mission (IJM) and co-lead pastor of Resurrection Life NYC, shares with host, Rasool Berry, about some of the most unimaginable cases of injustice she witnessed that sparked the passion and question, “God, what can I do to make a difference?”

Deep down, we all crave to be our truest selves. But what if we’re afraid that our culture has no place in Christian spaces? In this episode of VOICES’ Where Ya From? podcast, recording artist, author, and academic Sho Baraka shares why his faith and worldly convictions aren’t mutually exclusive.

Have you ever wondered how the past still affects our present? On this special episode of VOICES’s Where Ya From? podcast, author and Trinity University associate professor Dr. Carey Latimore speaks on the legacy of Juneteenth and the hope it still inspires today.

Have you ever wondered how the Bible inspires us to strive for racial unity? On this episode of the VOICES’s Where Ya From? podcast, authors Dr. Christina Edmondson and Chad Brennan discuss their book Faithful Antiracism and share how God calls us to advocate for one another.

Have you ever been criticized for pursuing a passion? On this episode of the VOICES’s Where Ya From? podcast, Grammy-nominated, recording artist, and singer-songwriter Mali Music discusses his childhood in the church, his surprising athletic prowess, and how others’ opinions couldn’t stop him from making music as a profession.

Have you ever felt like the expectations of the people around you were too much? In this episode of the VOICES Where Ya From? podcast, Reach Records’ rapper and author Trip Lee discusses his family’s legacy, his unshakeable faith, and how God’s plan for our lives is greater than anything anyone else could come up with.

How do we trust that God will provide us with people and purpose when we’re feeling our loneliest? In this episode of Where Ya From? podcast from VOICES, rapper Tedashii shares his story of insecurity with belonging and teaches us that in a world full of cliques and clubs, Jesus is our true home.

It’s natural to want to avoid messes and disorder, but how do we obey when God calls us to run towards chaos? In this episode of VOICES’ Where Ya From? podcast, Back2Back Ministry codirectors Todd and Beth Guckenberger share their passion for missions and explain that when it comes to sharing the gospel, actions often speak louder than words.

When working towards your dreams, it’s easy to crave control. However, you may find that the best stories are written when you give God the pen. In this episode of VOICES’ Where Ya From? podcast, Nigerian American rapper/singer Wande talks to host Rasool Berry about how trusting God led her to become Reach Records’ first female artist.

When it comes to success, it’s satisfying to feel pride in all you’ve accomplished, but it’s equally important to recognize those who paved the way alongside you. In this episode of VOICES’ Where Ya From? podcast, multi-talented artist Lecrae sits down with Rasool Berry to discuss the substantial impact his community has had on his music career, his social activism, and his relationship with God.

Our identities are often influenced by our surroundings—the good, the bad, and the ugly. Join us as we discuss with Ekemini Uwan how to help people navigate the waters of colorism, microaggression, white supremacy, and other ideologies that have come to influence our views of our faith, our society, and our worth.

The journey to self-acceptance isn’t an easy one, and it can be a challenge learning how to appreciate your upbringing and owning your past choices. In this episode of VOICES’ Where Ya From? podcast, Rasool Berry, speaks with Kierra Sheard-Kelly about helping others embrace their truest selves and overcome insecurities to accept the person God made them to be.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) drive change in the workplace, but not every business has success with implementation. In this episode of VOICES’ Where Ya From? podcast, host, Rasool Berry, speaks with Skot Welch about the power of building bridges to navigate the waters of DE&I and how our faith—and our business—flourishes when our workplaces reflect the mosaic God has created His children to be.

If you love something, you have to be willing to put in the work. That is especially prevalent in our relationship with God and us as individuals. In this episode of VOICES’ Where Ya From? podcast, host, Rasool Berry, speaks with Dr. Esau McCaulley about helping Black churches rediscover hope, the division between social justice and the biblical texts, and what can be done to dissolve that tension.

Culture informs faith. Faith informs culture. So how do we find a balance between the two to create meaningful change? In this episode of VOICES’ Where Ya From podcast, host, Rasool Berry, speaks with Dr. A.R. Bernard about his work towards building positive community change by intersecting the power of culture and faith.

New episodes of Where Ya From? coming in 2022

Grace and truth must go hand in hand. But how do you do that when these two things are sometimes in opposition? This is the question that today’s guest, Where Ya From? host Rasool Berry, hopes to shed light on. Rasool shares his story of finding a way to understand his experience as a Black man, of living the African American experience, and of learning through a theological standpoint.

We are all called to create, as humans and as Christians. But are we all equipped to do so? With so many distractions and influences in our world, it can be hard to focus on creating for the greater good. Follow along as we discuss with Andy Crouch the importance of being culture makers for God’s message and balancing the good and bad of technology.

When faced with something or someone deemed “different,” why are we so quick to judge? Rather than appreciate what makes us different, we are often quick to rush to misconceptions and misunderstandings. Follow along in this episode with jazz musician Ruth Naomi Floyd as she discusses the importance of remembering the radical truths of the gospel and loving your neighbor.

Surviving is a strategy. Thriving is a path towards unlimited opportunities. Dr. Alma Zaragoza-Petty shares her experiences of unlikely mentors, educational events, and faith that led her to challenge the oppressive systems that hold back so many from fulfilling their purpose.