Mary was a young woman when an angel came to her. The Angel didn’t force his way but invited her, asked her for permission, to take a risk, to participate in the greatest story ever told in the history of our world. She accepted the invitation. She knew the risk that she would take of…
The Christmas story is about heaven embracing earth in all of its beauty and ugliness. It is a story of a God who comes to the earth to let us know we are not alone in this world. In fact, there is a God who is intimately involved in our lives. On this podcast, we…
We are starting a new season of The Be2Live Hope Givers Podcast. In this new season, we are doing short 10-minute podcasts to challenge you, encourage you, and give hope for your day. Have you ever felt as though you weren’t enough for someone’s love or acceptance? Have you ever thought you had to earn…
Have you ever wondered what a person born in Africa’s experience is of living in the United States? Stanley Osei moved to the United States from Ghana as a young man. On this podcast, Stanley shares his experience and what it has been like for him to be an African living in the United States.…
Families come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and ethnicities. Sometimes, these families are blended. Raising a bi-racial family is a beautiful and challenging journey. Tom and Robin Rossmanith, who are white, have an adopted son and an adopted daughter, both children of color, plus one birth daughter. Tom and Robin share honestly about their journey…
Kevin Gwin, of Pursue Scholars, and I discuss important topics of racism in America today as well as why Chicago is a city of hope. This was a hard, but good conversation with Kevin as we discussed many topics such as systemic racism, implicit bias, as well as the what does God and the Bible…
Chicago is a city frequently used as an example in many race discussions, mostly in a negative light. But what is really going on in the city? Do people really care about the issues that are plaguing the city? Believe it or not, Chicago is a city of hope and change! In part one…
She Speaks: The Black Female Experience in America February is Black History month in America. On this season of the Hope Givers Podcast, we will be having conversations with people about race in America. There is a lot of discussion in our world today about race and racism. Yet, most of the conversation centers on…