Join Charles Cheek for another exciting and interactive Front Porch Conversation. Co-hosts for this show will be Gail Roberts-House (Made To Flourish - Hampton Roads City Network Leader) and Justin House (Made To Flourish - Richmond City Network Leader). 

We will have an interactive discussion on "Seeking the Common Good Through Networks and Development" with special guests Chris Robertson (Made To Flourish - Director of City Networks) and Roni Gonzalez Leahy (Made To Flourish - Regional Development Representative for the souhtern region).  This conversation is being presented during a time when there is a needed opportunity to assist in the empowerment and flourishing of our churches and communities through networks and development.

Made To Flourish believes that their "mission needs to be contextualized in local communities. That’s why we’ve started Made to Flourish city networks across the country—places where pastors are gathering together to share ideas, best practices, and form relationships with like-minded leaders who share a common context. Our desire is to help connect you (members) with other pastors and leaders in your city who are seeking the common good, equipping congregations to connect faith with work and economic wisdom. The result? A growing gospel witness as churches across the city are committed to a similar mission—empowering the scattered church to live out the gospel in the places they spend most of their time."

Join us on Front Porch Conversation on Justice as we have a discussion with Charlie Self, the Director of City Expansion for the Made To Flourish Network, about how they empower pastors and churches.   

"One area where many struggle to make a connection — and where pastors often don’t know how to equip their congregations — is integrating the Christian faith with work and economic wisdom.

Most of our lives are spent working (whether paid or unpaid), but rarely do churches consistently address this topic head on. By failing to do so, churches miss the opportunity to minister to their congregations right where they live. In addition, we may be ignoring an area where many people seal off their faith from their lives." (Made To Flourish)

Join me for live disccussion on Front Porch Conversation for Justice with mothers who lost their sons and daughters to violence on the streets of Hampton and Newport News in Virginia. In June 2018 Anita Gonzalez started a group called "Peninsula Families United Together". 

Since the brutal slaying of her son she decided to reach out to others who have suffered similar trauma. Anita wanted to bring together mothers/families to work through their trauma, forgiveness, accountability and restrorative justice. Also, to become a voice to the young people in the communities to break the chain of violence and revenge.

Join us as we "Circle Up" with mothers of murdered children.

Join us live on Front Porch Conversation on Justice as we have a discussion with Charlie Self, the Director of City Expansion for the Made To Flourish Network, about how they empower pastors and churches.   

"One area where many struggle to make a connection — and where pastors often don’t know how to equip their congregations — is integrating the Christian faith with work and economic wisdom.

Most of our lives are spent working (whether paid or unpaid), but rarely do churches consistently address this topic head on. By failing to do so, churches miss the opportunity to minister to their congregations right where they live. In addition, we may be ignoring an area where many people seal off their faith from their lives." (Made To Flourish)

Join us as we have a indept discussion with Cheryl Miller of Quantum Circles located in Victoria, Texas as we discuss the Language of Shalom, Reconciliation Circles and effecting Transformative Community Dialogue. 

Also, we will have further dialogue with Summer Shine, proprietor of Luna Juice Bar in Waco, Texas. Hear Summer's story from a life on the streets and addiction to becoming a social enterprise entrepreneur.

Join this repeat show as the project draws closer to completion, Let's talk about foster parenting and community engagement.

"I'm hoping more and more white churches become uncomfortable places for prejudice and deep seated racism. It should be an inhospitable environment for these things." (April McCullohs)

Join me on Front Porch Conversation on Justice as we have a conversation with April McCullohs about the environment in churches that perpetuate racism and prejudice. We listen on Sunday mornings and other times to the messenger (preacher) talking about what heaven will be like but which heaven are they speaking about?

There is a hymn that contain the words "when we all get to heaven"....hmmmmmm!!!

Join me, Charles Cheek,, your host as we examine these and other related topics on Front Porch Conversation On Justice.

Is there a Color Blind Worship Experience?

We will have as our special guest Chris House, an extraordinary talented worship leader, music writer, musician, vocal advocate for the lost and the disenfranchised, and, a man who loves God with every ounce of breath...and, with his heart...and, with his soul. Some of our discussion with center around "Race and the Christian Worship Experience In a Multi-Cultural Church".

"The oppressed and mistreated compromise, yet are still met with opposition, hate and misunderstanding....."(Chris House). We will have other guest join us as we, also, delve deep into this profound statement.

Join me, Charles Cheek (your host) as we talk "Justice",

Our upcoming show on "Front Porch Conversation on Justice" examines the process of taking a relic skating rink in a community and returning it to the community as a "Community Center With A Skating Rink". We will have a conversation with Keith Foster who decided to step in and "Hyper Revitalize" the building into a "Community Center With A Skating Rink". We will discuss how his vision and dream is becoming a reality, with various community agencies and groups coming on board to insert needed and wanted programs and activities that will benefit the entire age span of the neighborhood, communities and cities served.

We will also have a discussion with one of the agencies that is coming on board to support the effort and to provide a needed service and outlet for Foster Children and Foster Parents. We will also welcome Desiree Sterling of Becoming Families to be part of the conversation.

Join me, Charles Cheek, your host as we continue our look at the winners and losers in developing community.

An excerpt from the "White Ladies Chat"..."You see, once you're taught something is wrong, human reaction typically elicits a corresponding learned situational response...For me, this second half of life now revolves around unlearning much of what was learned in my formative years. It's about constantly challenging and reassessing my dual thinking in what I see as right and wrong." ...Diane Miller.

Join me on Front Porch Conversation on Justice as I have a conversation with Diane Miller (Chicago) as we discuss Deconstructing The Story of "White".