Omar Safir. A Kansas City native, Mr. Safir is a Doctoral candidate at LSU, whose interests include politics and the African American Church. Raised a Muslim, Omar became a Christian in his teens, and he has very strong opinions on what the Church is and is not doing to be more relevant in the present age

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Shelly Lee owner of Prestige Dance Company is also a historian and business owner. Pastor Fred Jeff Smith discusses education and how the church can support schools.

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Sonceree Smith-Clark is a practicing Attorney and Prosecutor, with over 30 years experience as a District Attorney (Orleans and East Baton Rouge Parishes) and as an Assistant Attorney General. She is also a lifelong member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church...and my sister. Join our conversation about the Criminal Justice System and the role of the African American Church in fostering an environment of mutual respect and accountability.

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Rev. Raymond A. Jetson has served as a Pastor (23 years), a State Legislator, and a former Deputy Secretary of the State Department of Health and Hospitals. Currently, he is the President and Chief Executive of MetroMorphosis, whose mission it is to develop and mobilize engaged citizens in inner city neighborhoods to both design and implement sustainable solutions to persistent community challenges. Enjoy an enlightening and productive conversation

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Johnny Jones is an entrepreneur and rapper, performing under the name, “Johnny Hustle.” He is the owner of, “The A/C Guy,” an air conditioning repair company. He is also an actor, does video production, and father of 4 children. Learn his story on the THRIVE Podcast With the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church.

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An honest and raw conversation with entertainment catalyst Johnnie Domino. Listen as he and Pastor Smith discuss everything from his former life in the streets to how he changed and if he will give the church another try.

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Laurence Hebert is Shiloh’s Co-Minister of Music, a Music Professor at LSU and Southern University, and leads his own Ensemble. He is talented, creative, committed and spiritually attuned to how music can effectively communicate the Gospel. It’s a great conversation.

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Kenyetta Collins is a dynamic young woman. She’s a broadcast journalist, a media producer, and an educator. She is a member of Shiloh, who gives her time and talent to our Audio/Visual Ministry. And she has become a very important part of our Sunday Worship experiences by providing our video announcements

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Listen in on the conversation with Carlos Malbrew—Baton Rouge native, now living in China; Children’s book author, playwright, screenwriter, Educator and Mentor. He discusses the details of living out your faith in a very different culture, the realities of racism globally and the spiritual tenacity he has had to exhibit to succeed despite the setbacks. Very interesting talk. View (YouTube) and/or listen (ITunes).

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Listen in on the conversation I had with Howard Hall, local radio personality (Cumulus Radio) and touring Stand-up Comedian. Mr. Hall has his finger on the pulse of young African Americans in our city. He shares his thoughts with us in our newest THRIVE Podcast With the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church.

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