As Pauline (Social Worker) put it, "I think that the problem can be more solved if we as a community say, 'Hey, what is it I can do right now, right here, as your neighbor, as your teacher, as your pastor, as your friend?'" This echoes what I've always believed - that true change starts with how we show up for each other

Mama Joy, a wise and compassionate woman, offered her unique perspective on the healing process. "This is not a religious issue. This is a spiritual issue and it's something that's damaging us totally because we're not dealing with the issues," she explained. She continued, "We're on a mission that religion won't work, but it's a relationship that you have with God. And how God guides us by whatever name you call it. It doesn't matter. God is not religion and God is not a race. God is spirit."...

...Janine, a motivational speaker and author, shared her hands-on approach to community building through her organization, The Love Journey. "We have love ambassadors that take over each block and they pray over that block. They bring peace to that block. What do the children on that particular block need?" she explained. Janine illustrated the impact of this approach with a touching story about helping a homeless man get a job, in her community, emphasizing the importance of listening and taking action...

Here is the story behind this 15 mins video of our last podcast: "In a cozy virtual living room, a group of friends gathered to discuss the heart of America - the family. James, a successful businessman turned devoted father, began by sharing how parenthood had transformed him.

I was joined by Mike Craven, a Republican candidate for Congress, who shared his perspective on the importance of the pledge. Mike emphasized the need for change, stating: "When you turn, turn your back on God, you become a godless nation. We're going down that road right now. You see it. It's in our streets. It's in our schools. It's everywhere. We need to turn this thing around."

As I sat down with my guests James Harrison and Norm Davis, I couldn't help but feel a sense of urgency. The political climate in America has been heating up, and not in a good way. We've been witnessing a growing divide between the left and right, with each side becoming more entrenched in their views and less willing to listen to the other.

As a host and mediator, I've witnessed firsthand how political differences can tear apart relationships. Recently, I observed a troubling trend that sparked an important conversation: "I've seen on Facebook where people are like if you are voting for this person or that person just unfriend me." This led me to ask: how can we maintain relationships in our increasingly divided world?