🎙️ Episode 3: Legacy, Racism, and Politics – with Dr. Tecoy Porter Sr.What happens when a tragedy unfolds one block from your church? Dr. Tecoy Porter Sr., pastor of Genesis Church in Sacramento and a national voice for justice, shares how ministry, legacy, and public leadership collided during some of the most difficult seasons in recent history.In this episode, we talk about pastoring through pain, organizing in times of crisis, and how to navigate the tension between faith, race, and politics without losing your identity—or your call.🔊 Note: Due to a technical issue, a portion of this video includes a still image with captions. However, the full conversation and audio are available in their entirety.🗣️ What You’ll Hear:- Growing up as a third-generation pastor- The legacy of Genesis Church- Founding the MLK Celebration Choir & serving Sacramento- Responding to Stephon Clark’s death in his own neighborhood- Helping plan George Floyd’s memorial- Working with Rev. Al Sharpton and launching the Sacramento NAN chapter- Running for State Assembly- How racism, faith, and politics collide—and how to stay grounded through it all.🔗 Learn more about Dr. Porter: drtecoyporter.com📌 About the Host: Dave NovakDave Novak is a former lead pastor, author, and itinerant speaker.📲 Connect with Dave Novak: @thedavenovak 🌎 DaveNovakMinistries.com🎬 Produced by: Distinguished Creative Co. - Distinguishedcreative.co🔔 Subscribe for more real conversations with pastors!💬 What part of this conversation stood out to you? Drop a comment below!⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps00:00 – Introduction to the Podcast02:00 – Vision and Purpose02:41 – Personal Stories and Experiences04:18 – Community and Relationships19:32 – Challenges in Ministry25:03 – Social Justice and Community Response39:42 – Navigating Politics and Faith57:14 – Final Thoughts and Encouragement—📍 Subscribe for more real conversations with pastors who’ve walked through it.#PastorsGettingPersonal #DrTecoyPorter #ChurchAndJustice #FaithAndPolitics #SacramentoPastors #MinistryBehindTheScenes