We discuss the power of a good haircut, the importance of mentoring, and how we can all promote literacy for local kids in today's episode. Our guest is Tony Wheatley (he/him). Tony is the owner of TQC CUTZ Barber Shop in the Govans Neighborhood (5700 Bellona Avenue, Baltimore, MD). He has been cutting hair for more than 25 years, but he is also passionate about mentoring and reading among local youth. You can check out his shop's Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/TGQCUTZ/ 

We also discuss the story of Samson and Delilah from the book of Judges in the Bible. You can read along here.

This week's hosts are Revs. Tom Harris (he/him) and Billy Kluttz (he/him).

This is the final episode of season one. Stay tuned for another season of great local conversations starting this September! 

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].

We discuss addiction and recovery in today's episode. Our guest is Precious Fraling (she/her). Precious is the Outreach Specialist, Garden Manager, and Administrative Assistant at Glenwood Life Counseling Center in the Woodbourne-McCabe Neighborhood. She has served at Glenwood Life for 10 years. Glenwood Life Counseling Center is a non-profit, urban, medication-assisted treatment program providing therapy, education, medication, and recovery services. Read more about Precious' work on the recovery garden here.

We also discuss the story of Queen Vashti from Esther 1: 10-22 in today's episode. You can listen to Pastor Billy's recent sermon on this story here.

This week's hosts are Revs. Tom Harris (he/him) and Billy Kluttz (he/him).

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].

In this episode, we speak with Sandi McFadden (she/her), Community School Director for Strong City Baltimore and the Baltimore Curriculum Project at Govans Elementary School. 

We also discuss the third chapter of the Book of Galatians (a letter written by St. Paul to the early Christian church in Galatia). 

This week's co-hosts are Revs. Tom Harris (he/him) and Billy Kluttz (he/him).

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/

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

Govans Twitter Account - www.twitter.com/govanschurch

Govans Facebook Account - www.facebook.com/govanschurch

We discuss veganism and faith in today's episode. Pastor Tom shares about his work on a vegan interpretation of the Bible.  We also talk about sabbaticals, rest, and how spirituality shapes the balancing of work and life. We also discuss Galatians 1:13-23. 

This week's hosts are Revs. Tom Harris (he/him) and Billy Kluttz (he/him) plus two special guest hosts: Lisa Beacham (she/her) and Terry Shaw (he/him). 

Lisa Beacham is a Life Coach and Spiritual Director. You can find her on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thelisabeacham or email her at [email protected].

Terry Shaw is the Director of the Research Division within the Institute for Innovation and Implementation and an Associate Professor at the University of Maryland, School of Social Work. He researches the experiences of children and families in child-serving systems and how to leverage existing administrative data to improve policy and practice. His work includes child, youth and family mental health; surveillance of psychotropic medication use; pathways to permanency for youth; educational access; and access to physical health services. He received his MSW from the University of Missouri, Columbia, and both his MPH and Ph.D. in Social Welfare from the University of California, Berkeley.  Terry is a proud resident of Baltimore City, a husband and father to two amazing young ladies, a vegan, a bicycle commuter, and is happy to be a part of this Believe in Baltimore discussion. 

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].

We discuss sauerkraut and social change with Meaghan (she/her) and Shane (he/him) of HEX Ferments in Baltimore, Maryland. HEX Ferments uses the traditional method of fermentation to preserve and transform local, organic produce into nourishing foods. You can learn more about their work at hexferments.com. We also read and discuss the story of Emmaus from Luke 24: 13-35. Listen to Pastor Tom's sermon on this story here: https://bit.ly/3ecCfAU

This week's co-hosts are Revs. Tom Harris (he/him) and Billy Kluttz (he/him). 

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!

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

In this episode, we welcome Marie McSweeney Anderson (they/them, she/her) as our guest. Marie is the Assistant Director of the York Road Initiative at Loyola University. The York Road Initiative is a place-based community development initiative of Loyola University seeking to build civic capacity, strengthen the commercial corridor, enhance access to education and youth development, and increase access to fresh produce in partnership with neighbors along the York Road corridor.

We'll also discuss the story of the stoning of Stephen in this episode (Acts 6:8 - 7:60).

Today's co-hosts are Revs. Tom Harris (he/him) and Billy Kluttz (he/him). 

Marie references lots of local treasures and histories in today's episode: 

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! 

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

In this episode, we speak with Christopher Forrest (he/him), President of York Road Partnership (YRP). The mission of the YRP is to promote the vitality of Baltimore City’s York Road community as a desirable urban environment in which to live, shop, work, and worship. You can learn more about York Road Partnership and their work in our community here: https://yorkroadpartnership.org. We also discuss the story of Zacchaeus from Luke 19: 1-10. You can listen to Pastor Billy's sermon on this passage on the Govans' website: https://www.govanspres.org/sermons/what-if-jesus-was-short/. 

This week's co-hosts are Revs. Tom Harris (he/him) and Billy Kluttz (he/him).

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/

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

Govans Twitter Account - www.twitter.com/govanschurch

Govans Facebook Account - www.facebook.com/govanschurch 

In this episode, we speak with Jinji Fraser (she/her) of Pure Chocolate by Jinji about chocolate making, what makes Baltimore special, and closing the chasms of difference in our community. You can learn more about Jinji and her work at her website, jinjichocolate.com. We'll also be reading and discussing the story of Lazarus from Luke 16: 19-31. This week's co-hosts are Revs. Tom Harris (he/him) and Billy Kluttz (he/him). 

Listen to Pastor Tom's sermon on this bible story here: https://www.govanspres.org/sermons/the-rich-man-lazarus-and-wanda-maximoff/ 

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!

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

Welcome to Believe in Baltimore, 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.