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Welcome! The Decent Humans Project is hosted by Evan Kirksey and Opal Pursley, two friends who were wanting to "talk about things that matter." Instead of focusing on the issues, we highlight people i... more
FAQs about The Decent Humans Project:How many episodes does The Decent Humans Project have?The podcast currently has 9 episodes available.
April 08, 2019DHP Exclusive: Interview with Charity HollowayIn this DHP Exclusive Interview, Opal and Evan have a conversation with Charity Holloway, the feature from Episode 8. We discuss body image, the plus community, and the need for better representation of size in the media....more30minPlay
April 01, 2019Episode 8: WERKIN' 9 to 5Bodacious, beautiful, and body-rolling...Opal shares the progress and hard work of a plus size dance crew founded by Charity Holloway, 4THIRTY-TWO. We also discuss the body positivity movement, body image, and issues in the fashion industry surrounding women's clothing and plus size representation....more38minPlay
March 25, 2019Episode 7: The Greatest MiracleWhat is "the greatest miracle we witness and experience in our lifetime?"... Evan tells us about the interwoven lives of Jennifer Thompson and Ronald Cotton and the power of forgiveness....more30minPlay
March 18, 2019Episode 6: You And Me, TooUnited we stand...Opal shares about Me Too Springfield, a grass-roots initiative that strives to offer support, community, and awareness to victims of sexual assault in Springfield, Missouri....more30minPlay
March 11, 2019Episode 5: Red FezYou know, like the hat with a tassel...Evan shares about the foundations of Shriner's hospital, a network of children's hospitals that provide health care free of charge. NOTE: We will be shortening our episodes to one story each as to allow for more preparation time, more depth, and better discussion- so hopefully better episodes for our listeners! Let us know what you think!...more33minPlay
March 04, 2019Episode 4: Mind the GapBuilding bridges...that's the mission for these individuals: Nellie Bly, a before-her-time female journalist who advocated for the rights of immigrants and the mentally ill, and Oasis International Ministries, a home-grown mission to equip and enable refugees in the Saint Louis, MO area....more37minPlay
February 25, 2019Episode 3: What did you expect?You know what they say about assuming...In this episode, we highlight two incredible people who are smashing everyone's expectations: Toni Harris, the first female to receive a collegiate football scholarship, and Kevin Michael Connolly, a man who documented "the stare" he receives in his photography....more55minPlay
February 25, 2019Episode 2: Yet We RiseLike a phoenix, we rise...In this episode, we share the stories of two phenomenal people who believe in full-scale redemption: Michelle Knight, who overcame her abduction, and Shane Claiborne, who is breathing life back into Kensington, PA....more1h 5minPlay
February 07, 2019Episode 1: The Start / MadreIn this exciting first episode, we share and discuss the creation and vision of DHP. We also tell the stories of the original Decent Humans, our moms. Stormie and Jeannie, we love you!...more45minPlay
FAQs about The Decent Humans Project:How many episodes does The Decent Humans Project have?The podcast currently has 9 episodes available.