Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)

Since April 2020, the number of people apprehended by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) near the Southwest border has been rising steadily. In early 2021, these increases have become a touchpoint in the public debate, with growing concerns voiced about the public health and humanitarian ramifications of increasing migrant arrivals. Should we treat the situation at our border as something to stoke our fears, or as Christians should we treat it as a humanitarian crisis, an opportunity to care for least of these, as Jesus has called us to do?

My guest today is Christy Staats. Christy has worked with Cru for 15 years, 11 of which were in the UK and is now affiliate staff. She created Crossings in 2015 for her church in Northeast Ohio to encourage Americans to welcome and come alongside newly arrived refugees in partnership with resettlement and community development organizations and led a similar work with Cru nationally. She was invited to join the Bibles, Badges and Business work of the National Immigration Forum in 2018 and has been organizing and speaking with faith, law enforcement and business leaders about the need for immigration reform since. She is nearly finished with her Masters in Theology from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. She’s here with me today to help us better understand some of the ministry opportunities awaiting us at the Southwest border and some of the challenges that are presented there.

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In partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. 

The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected].

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Music heard on today’s podcast can all be found on Parafonic Recordings Spotify Playlist:

Holy Vanguard by Cool Hand Luke

Bella by Native Culture

Thread by Wind Words

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In partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. 

The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected].

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Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.

“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”:HERE.

Rick Lee James Radio Special:https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-special

Get Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://rickleejames.bandcamp.com/

In partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. 

The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected].

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Brannon Hancock, aside from being one of my oldest friends, was one of the first guests that we I had on Voices In My Head way back on Episode 9. By some weird accident I lost the audio file of that episode in our show archives and it wasn't available anywhere online for years.

Well, I am happy to say that after a lot of searching I was finally able to recover this long sought and requested episode and I am so pleased to rerelease it this week. It's a lot of fun to hear what my show was like in the the early days when I was recording it in my basement studio, bringing friends over and making music in my basement.

I hope you enjoy listening to this classic episode of Voices In My Head. 

About Brannon: https://seminary.indwes.edu/academics/faculty/brannon-hancock

Brannon's Book: The Scandal of Sacramentality

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Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.

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Rick Lee James Radio Special:https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-special

Get Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://rickleejames.bandcamp.com/

In partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. 

The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected].

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It's Holy Week 2021 and I can think of no better way to spend it than by reflecting on the words of Jesus from the cross. Dr. William Willimon has been a friend of this show over the years and I thought it would be fitting to read a selection from his book, Thank God It's Friday: Encountering The Seven Last Words from the Cross on the show this week.

I also would encourage listeners to click the link below, get a copy of the book, and read through it yourself during this holy week. It truly is an insightful companion on the journey of Holy Week or really any time of the year. 

Buy The Book: Thank God It's Friday: Encountering The Seven Last Words From The Cross by William Willimon

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Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.

“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”:HERE.

Rick Lee James Radio Special:https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-special

Get Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://rickleejames.bandcamp.com/

In partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. 

The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected].

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My guest today on Voices In My Head is Erskin Anavitarte. Erskin is a Nashville-based singer/songwriter who has garnered loyal fans around the world with his unique blend of pop, jazz, R&B and hip-hop styles. Following his 2014 EP, Let’s Ride, Erskin released Look Up in 2015, which featured the watershed single “Black & White,” a thought-provoking, action-inspiring narrative on race and religion in America. Love Moves, Erskin’s sixth recording, bowed in 2019. 

Recently, Erskin has partnered with Nik Ripken Ministries (NRM) for the release of his latest music video, “Is He Worth It?” Spotlighting the plight of Believers in persecution, the video was directed by Jonathan Barker and produced by Luke Harvey and features scenes from the 2016 NRM and LifeWay Films documentary The Insanity of God. Based on the bestselling title of the same name by Nik Ripken—a veteran missionary and leading expert on Believers in persecution—the film powerfully depicts accounts of Christians around the world serving a living Christ, even when it costs them everything.

Co-penning the track with Nik Ripken, Laura Allen and Matt Papa, Erskin hopes both the song and music video will challenge Christians who have not faced persecution to share the Gospel boldly, standing in solidarity with those suffering because of their faith. 

For further information, visit erskinmusic.com.

Follow Erskin on Facebook, Twitter,  YouTube. 

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Rick Lee James Radio Special:https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-special

Get Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunder

In partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. 

The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected].

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This week is all about the real life Saint Patrick, who quite possibly saved Western civilization. 

Books Used On This Week's Podcast:

• Out of the Depths: A Songwriter's Journey Through The Psalms by Rick Lee James

Music used this week:

• Christ Is Lord (Christ Before Me) by Rick Lee James 

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In partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. 

The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected].

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What is the true source of wisdom?

Today’s world has more and more information readily available, but less and less wisdom. Many people seek to acquire wisdom from easily accessible sources such as social media and popular culture but are often misled. How should Christians acquire wisdom in today’s media-saturated culture?

Inspired by the concept of the food pyramid, Brett McCracken presents a biblical paradigm for wisdom in today’s distracted age, illustrating his argument through a “wisdom pyramid.” McCracken suggests a balanced, healthy diet of information from sources ranked in order of importance—the Bible, the church, nature, books, beauty, and lastly, the Internet and social media. By focusing on lasting and reliable sources of wisdom and by being more discerning about the information they consume, Christians will become wiser—not for their own glorification, but ultimately for God’s.

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Brett McCracken is a senior editor and director of communications for The Gospel Coalition. He is the author of The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World (Crossway, 2021), Uncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community (Crossway, 2017), Hipster Christianity: When Church & Cool Collide (Baker, 2010), and Gray Matters: Navigating the Space Between Legalism & Liberty (Baker, 2013). He has written for The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Huffington Post, CNN.com, Christianity Today, and many other publications.

A graduate of Wheaton College and UCLA (M.A. in Cinema & Media Studies), Brett lives in Santa Ana, California with his wife Kira and two sons, Chet and Ira. He is an elder at Southlands Church Santa Ana.

Brett loves movies, particularly those by Terrence Malick (or those with a Malickean sensibility). Other things Brett enjoys: Marilynne Robinson, the Inklings, Friday Night Lights, autumn, all things Kansas City (where he grew up), reading and writing in coffeeshops, history, art museums, food, hiking, traveling, planning trip itineraries, curating music playlists, and making things better by editing.

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Get Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunder

In partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. 

The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected].

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Jack O’ Donnell is a successful businessman, a best-selling author, and an athlete. He has been the CEO, President or Chief operating officer for some of America’s most recognizable entrepreneurs, including Steve Wynn, Steve Case, Merv Griffin and Donald Trump. (Yes, the former President, Donald Trump).

 To say that he has worked with some of the best and some of the worst leaders would be an understatement.

Jack has been featured in America’s most prominent media outlets. From CNN and MSNBC, regularly featured on Out Front with Erin Burnett, The Beat with Ari Melber, Anderson Cooper and others. He has been widely quoted by leading columnists from the New York Times, Washington Post, Boston Globe, and Politico. He has written numerous Op-Eds, being published in Politico and local newspapers across the country. He has also been prominently featured in documentaries on CNN, Netflix and PBS.

Jack O’Donnell’s Web Site: http://www.jackodonnellspeaking.com/

Jack O’ Donnell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackODspeaks

Jack O’Donnell’s Book: Trumped!: The Inside Story of the Real Donald Trump—His Cunning Rise and Spectacular Fall

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In partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. 

The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected].

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With the battle against a worldwide pandemic, divisions over race and equality, and a country that teeters on the political edge, the current culture can feel overwhelming. How do we let go of fear, rediscover hope, and find the courage to believe in better things?

Throughout her life as an intrepid world traveler, Kristina Hurrell has been exploring the globe on a quest to discover extraordinary scenic destinations and ancient cultures that offer both adventure and renewal.

In her new memoir, CAPTIVATED: An Adventure in Faith, former high fashion model, and actress Kristina Hurrell, takes readers on her harrowing journey through the harsh and isolated wilderness of the Sahara Desert. A story of adventure and resilience, faith, and miracles, and ultimately of revelation and transformation, CAPTIVATED encourages readers to release their fear and live with strength, courage, and confidence.

More about Kristina

Kristina Hurrell is the founder and CEO of SpaFari, an eco-adventure vacation company. SpaFari has been featured in numerous magazines, health and travel shows, such as InStyle, People, Cooking Light, Heart and Soul, SELF, Flying Adventures, Conde’ Nast Traveler, Allure, The Hollywood Reporter, Cosmopolitan, TODAY, A&E, and ESPN. She has inspired college students, celebrities, corporate executives, groups, and individuals to say ‘yes’ to their precious life by climbing to greater heights in all areas of wholeness: faith and fitness, health, wellness, and empowered living. For more about Kristina visit www.kristinahurrell.com.

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“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”:HERE.

Rick Lee James Radio Special:https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-special

Get Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunder

In partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. 

The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected].

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