Real men pray. Real men open up to their friends. Real men cherish their and love their children. Real men kneel at the cross. These are the authentic qualities of men who are chasing after God. These are also the goals of the friendship behind Ja’mel and I. This episode highlights how authentic manhood is display in a practical way in the lives of Christian men.

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1) How do we as men challenge the lies of manhood we were told?

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2) How to define healthy male relationships.

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3) Men in ministry do not have to lose their families to love Jesus.

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Special Guest, Ja'mel Armstrong

My New Horizon Church

http://mynewhorizon.church/ 

Kayla Wiley, a Cincinnati native and the founder and CEO of the The Talitha Koum Experience. A voice for the urban millennials who are believers in Louisville, KY.

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Guest, Kayla Shareese Wiley

www.thetalithakoumexp.com 

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Insta - @Kaylashareesewiley 

Educators do more than educate. True educators also advocate for those who they educate. Larhonda is an educator who has seen how inequities and inequality has devastated the academic process for black and brown students. And has chosen to stand, say something and then do something.

1) How is your school system dealing with disproportionate suspensions of students of color?

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2) What does it look like to be a part of solving the problems that have been exposed in the educational system?

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Dr. LaRhonda Matheis - @ColorBraveJCPS 

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Rochelle Armstrong

https://rochellearmstrong.com/book/ 

The state of Kentucky is made up of a gazillion small towns. These towns produce some of the highest level of talent in our state. The talent spans from athletic, to acting, musicians, art and so much more. This episode highlights the story of one Kentucky’s greatest basketball players JR Reynolds of Central City Muhlenburg County, KY. ,who has used the game of basketball to open doors in his life beyond the court and beyond Gish Park.

1. From small ponds come large fish. All small fish just need a chance to grow.

2. Your talent will make your footprint in the sands of life.

3. Your dreams can be bigger than your hometown. Do not allow your hometown to shrink your dreams.

@jrreynolds

Leaders are not born they are developed by other leaders. This episodes highlights the work of young brother, Robert Moore, who understands what takes to build young men up after life has torn them down. 1.What area are leading other to become leaders? 2. Our history should be used as motivation to change our present and future 3. Never forget your neighbors or your neighborhood that raised you.

The hood has a history of holding on to its citizens. Many who grow up in the hood do not survive all the traps and pitfalls. This episode is a real look inside the life of a young woman who overcame stereotypes, labels and realities of the inner city to become mother, faithful wife, business owner and community advocate. Whitney’s story is an inspiration to us all as we hear how her faith has elevated her to new living.

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https://www.stepstosuccessholisticcenter.org/ 

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1.There are no depths so low God can not reach us

2. Purpose is found in all places

3. We all should look to bring someone with us. Everyone will not roll but we should attempt to raise someone with us.

Dance, singing and theatre have always been part of African American culture. History has stolen our lead role. This episode highlights how people like William Mack are introducing urban students, young and old, the full business of show business.1.The Arts are a part of African American history and culture 2. The Griot Project is raising a new generation of actors, producers, writers, choreographers, set directors.

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TheGriotproject.com

Instagram: @TheGriotproject

Male mentorship is lacking in the Urban context. African American males suffer because they lack guidance and positive male role models. This episode will highlight how mentorship has helped mold men like Wesley to overcome the challenges of family, community and culture.

Takeaways: Who mentored and molded you? Who are you pouring life into? We find a young boy, teen or young adult to mentor.Hopedealer54.com

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Good reads: Autobiography of Malcolm X, The Color of Law, Miracle Mornings, Relational Intelligence, Strength to Love,  Leading from the Outside

In this episode T.C. interviews the "Original Hope Dealer," Otis L. Cunningham Sr. You will hear how he was challenged to overcome the death of his parents at the age of 10, the impact of a strong grandmother, and the beauty of the Black community prior to integration.

"Bringing to the mic, people that account themselves as ordinary, but have survived extraordinary circumstances."

The first official episode of The Hope Dealer Podcast. Therron talks about his goals for the podcast and what's to come.