Believe in Baltimore: A Podcast Conversation Hosted by Govans Presbyterian Church

Pastors Tom and Billy discuss reducing food waste and creating amazing compost with Chris Dipnarine from the local non-profit, 4MyCity. Learn more about their work in Baltimore on their website, https://4mycity.us/. 

Believe in Baltimore is a podcast conversation with community leaders and change-makers in Baltimore, Maryland, hosted by Govans Presbyterian Church. In each episode, we welcome a local leader to share about their work in Charm City, as well as their hopes and dreams for our community. Govans Presbyterian Church is a theologically progressive community empowering people to make the world better. Learn more about Govans and how you can get involved at www.govanspres.org.

Stay connected to Govans Presbyterian online through our social platforms, too!

Govans Instagram Account - https://www.instagram.com/govanspresbyterian/ 

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For more information or to send us your show ideas, email Billy at [email protected].

Is the environment a social justice concern? How can neighborhoods around Baltimore work together to strengthen our city? Baltimore City District 4 Councilmember Mark Conway joins the podcast to discuss his work on the council and in the community. Mark Conway hails from the Bronx, New York. Mark studied Government and Politics and Philosophy at the University of Maryland. After completing his undergraduate studies, he pursued a Master’s of Public Policy while working at the Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, D.C. Learn more on Councilmember Conway's webpage.

Believe in Baltimore is a podcast conversation with community leaders and change-makers in Baltimore, Maryland, hosted by Govans Presbyterian Church. In each episode, we welcome a local leader to share about their work in Charm City, as well as their hopes and dreams for our community. Govans Presbyterian Church is a theologically progressive community empowering people to make the world better. Learn more about Govans and how you can get involved at www.govanspres.org.

Stay connected to Govans Presbyterian online through our social platforms, too!

Govans Instagram Account - https://www.instagram.com/govanspresbyterian/ 

Govans YouTube Account - https://www.youtube.com/user/Govanschurch 

Govans Twitter Account - www.twitter.com/govanschurch 

Govans Facebook Account - www.facebook.com/govanschurch

For more information or to send us your show ideas, email Billy at [email protected].

Culture coach Nikki Lerner shares her work as a teacher, author, singer, and, yes, culture coach with Pastors Tom and Billy. We explore what it means to be a culture coach, look at how Jesus does some coaching of his own in the Bible, and learn how we can all be more open to embrace change and growth. Learn more about Nikki's work on her website and check out her podcast, Culture Coach with Nikki Lerner. 

Believe in Baltimore is a podcast conversation with community leaders and change-makers in Baltimore, Maryland, hosted by Govans Presbyterian Church. In each episode, we welcome a local leader to share about their work in Charm City, as well as their hopes and dreams for our community. Govans Presbyterian Church is a theologically progressive community empowering people to make the world better. Learn more about Govans and how you can get involved at www.govanspres.org.

Stay connected to Govans Presbyterian online through our social platforms, too!

Govans Instagram Account - https://www.instagram.com/govanspresbyterian/ Govans YouTube Account - https://www.youtube.com/user/Govanschurch Govans Twitter Account - www.twitter.com/govanschurch Govans Facebook Account - www.facebook.com/govanschurch

For more information or to send us your show ideas, email Billy at [email protected].

Dante Swinton discusses his work with Clean Air Baltimore to replace waste incineration with zero-waste jobs. Dante serves as GRASS Director; Environmental Justice Researcher & Organizer. Learn more about Dante and Clean Air Baltimore online.

Believe in Baltimore is a podcast conversation with community leaders and change-makers in Baltimore, Maryland, hosted by Govans Presbyterian Church. In each episode, we welcome a local leader to share about their work in Charm City, as well as their hopes and dreams for our community. Govans Presbyterian Church is a theologically progressive community empowering people to make the world better. Learn more about Govans and how you can get involved at www.govanspres.org.

Stay connected to Govans Presbyterian online through our social platforms, too!

Govans Instagram Account - https://www.instagram.com/govanspresbyterian/ Govans YouTube Account - https://www.youtube.com/user/Govanschurch Govans Twitter Account - www.twitter.com/govanschurch Govans Facebook Account - www.facebook.com/govanschurch

For more information or to send us your show ideas, email Billy at [email protected].

Poonam Prasad and Gloria Bartas discuss anniversary celebrations for the Govans Branch Library and their work during the pandemic. Poonam is the Branch Manager of the Enoch Pratt Free Library - Govans Branch and Gloria is the children’s librarian there. Learn more about the library online.

Believe in Baltimore is a podcast conversation with community leaders and change-makers in Baltimore, Maryland, hosted by Govans Presbyterian Church. In each episode, we welcome a local leader to share about their work in Charm City, as well as their hopes and dreams for our community. Govans Presbyterian Church is a theologically progressive community empowering people to make the world better. Learn more about Govans and how you can get involved at www.govanspres.org.

Stay connected to Govans Presbyterian online through our social platforms, too!

Govans Instagram Account - https://www.instagram.com/govanspresbyterian/

For more information or to send us your show ideas, email Billy at [email protected].

Pastors Tom and Billy interview Brenda Sanders of The Greener Kitchen (803 Washington Blvd, Baltimore, MD), a plant-based cooperative kitchen, vegan food distributor, deli, and caterer. Learn more about The Greener Kitchen at their website, on Facebook, and on Instagram. You can support Brenda Sanders' work for food justice through her Patreon account.

If you're interested in food justice, make sure to check out Govans' Racial Justice Ministry's series, The Color of Food: Exploring American Foodways Through the Lens of Racial Justice.

Believe in Baltimore is a podcast conversation with community leaders and change-makers in Baltimore, Maryland, hosted by Govans Presbyterian Church. In each episode, we welcome a local leader to share about their work in Charm City, as well as their hopes and dreams for our community. Govans Presbyterian Church is a theologically progressive community empowering people to make the world better. Learn more about Govans and how you can get involved at www.govanspres.org.

Stay connected to Govans Presbyterian online through our social platforms, too!

Govans Instagram Account - https://www.instagram.com/govanspresbyterian/

For more information or to send us your show ideas, email Billy at [email protected].

Lea Gilmore, Govans' Minister for Racial Justice and Multicultural Engagement, and Pastor Billy discuss art and meaning-making with renowned Baltimore artist Joyce J. Scott. View Ms. Scott's artwork online here:

Believe in Baltimore is a podcast conversation with community leaders and change-makers in Baltimore, Maryland, hosted by Govans Presbyterian Church. In each episode, we welcome a local leader to share about their work in Charm City, as well as their hopes and dreams for our community. Govans Presbyterian Church is a theologically progressive community empowering people to make the world better. Learn more about Govans and how you can get involved at www.govanspres.org.

Stay connected to Govans Presbyterian online through our social platforms, too!

Govans Instagram Account - https://www.instagram.com/govanspresbyterian/

For more information or to send us your show ideas, email Billy at [email protected].

Pastors Tom and Billy discuss Govans Racial Justice Ministry with members of the Govans Racial Justice Ministry Team: Lea Gilmore, Minister for Racial Justice and Multicultural Engagement, Keith Snipes, and Julie McDill. Learn more about the Govans Racial Justice Ministry by clicking here.

Believe in Baltimore is a podcast conversation with community leaders and change-makers in Baltimore, Maryland, hosted by Govans Presbyterian Church. In each episode, we welcome a local leader to share about their work in Charm City, as well as their hopes and dreams for our community. Govans Presbyterian Church is a theologically progressive community empowering people to make the world better. Learn more about Govans and how you can get involved at www.govanspres.org.

Stay connected to Govans Presbyterian online through our social platforms, too!

Govans Instagram Account - https://www.instagram.com/govanspresbyterian/

For more information or to send us your show ideas, email Billy at [email protected].

Lea Gilmore, Minister for Racial Justice and Multicultural Engagement, and Rev. Billy Kluttz discuss education and the needs of teachers and learners in our community with Bernarda Kwaw, Principal, and Victoria Jennings, Assistant Principal on today's episode of Believe in Baltimore. 

Learn more about Govans Elementary School here and check out their new building here. Lea and Billy will also be leading a children's choir after school for Govans Elementary School students this fall. Stay tuned for more updates!

Believe in Baltimore is a podcast conversation with community leaders and change-makers in Baltimore, Maryland, hosted by Govans Presbyterian Church. In each episode, we welcome a local leader to share about their work in Charm City, as well as their hopes and dreams for our community. Govans Presbyterian Church is a theologically progressive community empowering people to make the world better. Learn more about Govans and how you can get involved at www.govanspres.org.

Stay connected to Govans Presbyterian online through our social platforms, too!

Govans Instagram Account - https://www.instagram.com/govanspresbyterian/

For more information or to send us your show ideas, email Billy at [email protected].

Season Two of Believe in Baltimore starts next Friday! This season, we'll have even more conversations with leaders and change makers in Baltimore, Maryland, including an interview with artist Joyce J. Scott and Govans Elementary School Principal Bernarda Kwaw.

Believe in Baltimore is a podcast conversation with community leaders and change-makers in Baltimore, Maryland, hosted by Govans Presbyterian Church. In each episode, we welcome a local leader to share about their work in Charm City, as well as their hopes and dreams for our community. Govans Presbyterian Church is a theologically progressive community empowering people to make the world better. Learn more about Govans and how you can get involved at www.govanspres.org.

Stay connected to Govans online through our social platforms, too!

Govans Instagram Account - https://www.instagram.com/govanspresbyterian/

For more information or to send us your show ideas, email Billy at [email protected].