Same Blood Podcast

Erskin Anavitarte isn't just someone who is talking about what needs to change. He's actively working to be the change he wants to see in the world. His perspective is broad and grounded in the gospel and life experiences around the world. This was a long conversation that could've gone much longer. It was an honor to have him on the podcast! 

Link to Prestonwood Pregnancy Center www.prestonwoodpregnancy.org 

Rhonda Jones is a fantastic person who was an absolute joy to talk to about Prestonwood Pregnancy Center and a myriad of other topics from culture and racism to mask makeup and the tragedy of being a Cowboys fan. 

Christopher Envani came to the United States from Iran in 1982 when people in the United States had a tainted view of people from Iran because of the hostage crisis that was all over the news. He experienced racism and ignorance first hand and has a unique perspective on the challenges we face today. 

Aelicia "Chocolate" Watson has been through challenges and difficulties that most people can't even imagine. But from that she has come out on the other side with an incredible story and a passion for her community and for bringing people together. The organization she founded Redeemed Women is helping women in South Dallas break out of generational poverty and overcome the obstacles that are holding them back. 

www.redeemedwomen.org

Will Ford has an incredible family and personal story that shows the power of prayer, forgiveness and coming together even with the history of slavery and racism that we can't and shouldn't ignore. He is passionate about what he believes needs to be done in order to find unity in a world that is trying so hard to tear us apart. 

Mr Self Love is is spreading a message of hope and love that is important right now. So much of the hurt and pain that is being spread is coming from people who are hurting inside and acting out of that pain. If we can help each other address our own issues first, we will be able to come together to address the issues the world is facing. 

Criminal Justice Reform is a hot button topic that is hard to talk about in a way that brings people together. But there are real life stories that show some specific and real ways in which we can and should look to improve the system that holds so many men and women's freedom in the balance. Keisha Wood's has one of those stories. 

Same Blood Podcast came out of a conversation where we were asking ourselves what we could do to try and help some of the division that is all around us. We landed on the idea that we should try to reintroduce the world to conversations. Just people talking. Seems simple enough but the response to the show so far has reminded us that it's needed. 

Cavanaugh James is a friend to some pretty famous people. He's written a book (Higher Power Has A Name) and he's trying to help people be more honest and open with each other. This conversation was encouraging and challenging. 

Sean Lowe met his wife on Season 17 of the Bachelor. But that is just a small piece of his life and story. We talked about the bachelor, his early life, how he is approaching life now and more.