David is joined by professor, advocate, and author, Princess Joy L. Perry, for a robust conversation on fiction, history, and the thriving of POC.

The two share honest thoughts on the current political landscape, and most importantly, discuss Perry's debut novel, "This Here is Love."

"This Here is Love," is a historical fiction novel taking place during the Trans-Atlantic slave trade in the Tidewater, VA area.

Perry's debut novel (August 2025), has received a wide range of positive reception, and Perry is an award-winning writer!

Princess Joy L. Perry

David starts the year off with a swift, honest assessment of how Christians are responding to the overt, legalized racism and disenfranchisement of Black and brown people in the United States, and what it means to the Christian public witness.

David is joined by activist and Executive Director of The Convergence Partnership, Amanda Navarro, to discuss the importance of storytelling, racial disparity within healthcare, and much more!

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David is joined by friend and musical artist, Landon Ray, from Hampton VA. The two guys get in the trenches, touching on everything Christian ethics, especially when it comes to voting. You do not want to miss this honest conversation on how to disagree on bigger issues.

Following two weeks of high-level, politcal and religious discourse, David is joined again by pastor Jefferson Jones to discuss loving your neighbor, whether or not it's possible to agree to disagree about everything, and what a legacy of Christian faith looks like.

David is joined by two returning guests, Allana Dye and Vicky Willis, to discuss the possibility of the Department of Education being dismantled. The three also discuss both the historical and current context of why at times Asian and Black solidarity is difficult, and how that can change.

Notes:

First half: Dismantling the Department of Education

Around 40:00 - Black and Asian solidarity

Recommendations:

"We were Liars"

"Sinners"

"The Day You Begin"

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David drops in for a solo episode breaking down the viral video out of Jacksonville, FL showing William McNeil Jr. being assaulted by several police officers.

David breaks down the video, why you should watch it, and what it means for ending police brutality in light of George Floyd five years ago.

Notes:

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David is joined by returning guest, Vicky Willis, to discuss the history and implications of birthright citizenship, and what it would mean for it to be removed.

Later, the two discuss what it looks like to engage politically both on and offline.

Recommendations:

“Dreamers” by Yuki Morales

https://www.amazon.com/Dreamers-Yuyi-Morales/dp/0823440559

David drops in for a solo episode in response to several bullying incidents that have taken place in the last couple of weeks concerning children and racial slurs.

David is joined by, artist, rapper, illustrator, and now author, Jefferey Weatherford (AKA Jefferey the Artist), to talk about his new book, what it's been like following in his mother's footsteps, and his calling to inspire the next generation.

Later, the two discuss the importance of hip hop as art, story telling, and culture significance.