Shauna St. Clair Flemming joined the show to help us examine our own response to the COVID crisis and to think through some practical ways to: "Do justice. Love kindness. And walk humbly with God.” …in the days ahead.Shauna St. Clair Flemming is a dynamic Health Scientist, Equity Advocate and Ordained Minister with nearly two decades experience championing national health promotion initiatives. She currently worships at New Bethel Baptist Church in Washington D.C. and within the Christian Chu...

As more doses of the COVID vaccine become available, some area churches are getting involved. Residents in some neighborhoods may not have a regular health care provider, computer access or transportation. By hosting clinics at the local church, residents in hard-hit neighborhoods have easier access. Pastor Kendrick E. Curry shared how his church is serving the community during this pandemic with COVID vaccine/testing outreach.Pastor Kendrick Curry: Pastor of Pennsylvania Ave Baptist Church f...

Communication can seem impossible today as we witness conflict and violence like the mayhem we saw unfold at the Capitol. Our words can so quickly inflame and destroy, but they can also heal and build trust. Bret Bernhardt joined us today to encourage us to engage in conversations because we have the hope of the Gospel, which is the power to save! Bret Bernhardt is a Board member of Faith and Law, and the Conservative Partnership Institute. He served as chief of staff to two United Stat...

“Love your neighbor as yourself.” Five words that ask for our time, money and even our pride. What if your neighbor wrongs you? Even steals from you? That’s exactly the situation Pastor Robbie Pruitt found himself in. But, instead of letting anger win the day, he responded with Christ-like compassion. Now many have been blessed by his ministry repairing and providing bicycles. It’s a passion the Lord gave him from when he received his first bike as a boy. Pastor Robbie P...

Hayley Satrom, author of Forgiveness: Reflecting God's Mercy (31-Day Devotionals for Life), joined the show to talk about forgiveness.Hayley Satrom is the biblical counselor for women at Capitol Hill Baptist and co-director of the private counseling practice Heart Song Counseling. She has studied at CCEF, and her counseling degree is from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Dr. Dale Matthews joined the show to talk about the power of faith, prayer and assure us that God IS in the healing business.Dale A. Matthews, MD recently retired from a 40-year practice career of practicing and teaching general internal medicine. He has served on the faculties of Yale University, the University of Connecticut, and Georgetown University and has lectured at over 30 medical schools. He conducts research and lectures on the doctor-patient relationship and the psychological and s...

‘Coffee with a Christian’ is a project that is working to revolutionize the way that churches use mobile technology and social media. The developer, Ben Goo, joined us to tell us about the app and how it works.Benjamin Goo has been working in the technology sector for over 11 years, currently holds a CISSP certification and is pursuing his MBA at Aurora University. He is also the founder and creator of Coffee with a Christian.

LaWonda Bornstein and Regina Williams joined us to share how The House DC has been breaking cycles of poverty, homelessness, incarceration, and unemployment by providing at-risk youth in Anacostia with comprehensive services to help them establish healthy and sustainable futures. La Wonda Bornstein is a highly recognized leader and dedicated professional committed to building relationships across diverse cultures to eliminate racial divide.Her passion stems from personal experience...

There’s no question the COVID pandemic has changed life as we know it. Many folks not only work from home now—they’ve migrated to the suburbs entirely. What impact has this had on local urban churches? In cities like Washington DC and Baltimore, it is becoming more and more difficult to launch and sustain churches. Dan Mackett and Jake Abraham joined us to talk about how Redemption Collective helps communities by launching businesses that optimize commercial real estate in cities f...

We see it in the news and in our own communities almost every day, women are mistreated, violated, and traumatized. As society, we have become almost numb to it. Just over a year ago we had Daryl Dudley on the show to talk about his organization: She’s My Daughter. A movement to change the culture to one where woman are treated with dignity and respect. He has a new book coming out in the Spring and an ambitious year of outreach planned. He joins us now to share how this ministry has gro...