What’s in a name? Dr. Louie Yang, also known as Dr. Louie, joins me in a conversation about cultural curiosity and the benefits of an immersive experience. In this episode, we discuss the evolution of his name and what sounds like a seemingly innocent question, where you are from. Finally, we discuss the benefits of cultural curiosity and how immersive experiences provide an understanding of another person’s story and authentic relationships.Visit Dr. Louis Yang’s website ChirolouieLaws discussed regarding Chinese immigration:Chinese Exclusion ActHistoric contributions by Asian Americans The Chinese-Born Engineer Who Helped Launch US Commercial AviationMabel Ping-Hua Lee fought for the rights of women on two sides of the world. Ground Breaking contributions by Asian Americans through historySuggested Reading:Becoming All Things: How Small Changes Lead To Lasting Connections Across Culturesby Michelle ReyesThe Race-Wise Family: Ten Postures to Becoming Households of Healing and Hopeby Helen Lee and Michelle Ami Reyes, 

Native American women are murdered at more than ten times the national average; however, BIPOC Women receive less media attention. May 5 is the National Day of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Colette Yellow Robe, Ph.D., Joins me in a conversation to discuss the history, heartache, and hope for the justice of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women/Girls and their Relatives.Connect with Colette:Connect with Colette on InstagramDr. Yellow Robe recommends the following websites:https://www.sovereign-bodies.org/ https://www.greatplainsaction.org/about https://www.wbcws.org/Some of the articles discussed and websites you can also use to educate and donate:https://www.nicoa.org/inadequate-data-on-missing-murdered-indigenous-women-and-girls/https://www.niwrc.org/mmiwnatlweek22https://www.nativewomenswilderness.org/mmiwhttps://www.insider.com/710-indigenous-people-missing-in-wyoming-where-gabby-petito-disappeared-2021-9https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/articles/2021-11-01/how-states-are-addressing-the-missing-indigenous-women-crisishttps://www.doi.gov/news/secretary-haaland-creates-new-missing-murdered-unit-pursue-justice-missing-or-murdered-americanLauren Smith-Fields Article https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/27/nyregion/lauren-smith-fields-bumble-date-investigation.html https://blackandmissinginc.com/ https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases?ID=6662F483-78BE-4E23-B1B1-EBB692C7D4A3

Part of today's conversation is answering the question, how are we to engage people as ambassadors of Christ? My Guests are John Leonard Harris, Founder of Encouragement Unlimited, and Founder and Pastor of Encouragement Kingdom Outreach Fellowship and Pastor Jessie Myles, Founder, and Pastor of No Greater Love Christian Fellowship ChurchJoin us as we discuss:What are the realities of racism?Where do our allegiances lie?How should we engage these issues spiritually?Where is the Fruit of the Spirit in all of this?Connect w/John Leonard Harrishttps://www.facebook.com/encouragementkingdomoutreachhttp://linkedin.com/in/johnleonardharrisConnect w/ Pastor Jessie Myles No Greater Love Christian Fellowship Church on FacebookCheck out this book by Pastor Tony Evans: Oneness https://tonyevans.org/ www.encouragementunlimited.org and follow on @mrencouragement on Instagram. he Podcast is Written, Produced, and Edited By: Robrenna Redl Original Music By: Hand-crafted Studios - Composer Michael Coffey

This new episode was published again because I accidentally posted the extended version. This is better quality and split into two parts due to the episode's length. Part 2 will be available next week. My Guests are John Leonard Harris, Founder of Encouragement Unlimited, and Founder and Pastor of Encouragement Kingdom Outreach Fellowship Also, Pastor Jessie Myles, Founder and Pastor of No Greater Love Christian Fellowship ChurchJoin us as we discuss:What is Critical Race Theory?Why does the language behind CRT so controversial?Does it add to or take away from history?What does Jesus say about the oppressed?Connect w/John Leonard Harrishttps://www.facebook.com/encouragementkingdomoutreachhttp://linkedin.com/in/johnleonardharrisConnect w/ Pastor Jessie Myles No Greater Love Christian Fellowship Church on FacebookCheck out this book by Pastor Tony Evans: Oneness https://tonyevans.org/Black Business Shoutout www.encouragementunlimited.org and follow on @mrencouragement on Instagram. https://www.franklincovey.com/habit-5/he Podcast is Written, Produced, and Edited By: Robrenna Redl Original Music By: Hand-crafted Studios - Composer Michael Coffey

My Guest is Celeste Henderson, a wife, mother, Master Trauma Healing Group Facilitator, and Founder of The Sanctuary InternationalJoin us as we discuss:The parallels between black Americans and black BritonsExperience of living a Culturally Hybrid life also known as Code SwitchingThe Church's role in global racial reconciliationThe importance of acknowledging and teaching the historical contributions of Black BritiansWhy it's important to address racial and generational traumaFollow Celeste Henderson on InstagramBlack Britons Who Shaped HistoryBlack Business Shoutout goes global: Subscribe to Cocagirl Magazine and follow on Instagram. Don't forget to give G.R.I.T. - Getting Real Immersed in Truth a 5-star Rating, Follow, and Share. Follow my Instagram, @robrennaredlWebsite: https://www.robrennaredl.com/Check out my other podcast on  LifeAudio Mama, Take Heart, designed to help moms of GenZ girls be the compassionate, gospel-centered, and influential voice in their girl's life. The Podcast is Written, Produced, and Edited By: Robrenna Redl Original Music By: Hand-crafted Studios - Composer Michael Coffey

My Guest, Inspire 2021 Woman of the year, Dr. Anitra Warrior, shares her story of turning her tragedy into helping others. Join us as we discuss:Tragic experiences that led to working in the mental health fieldImportance of incorporating Native American Culture and Heritage into western practices. Respect instead of pathologizing heritage and culture.Investing in underserved communities and launching a non-profit.Morning Star Counseling WebsiteFollow Dr. Anitra Warrior Morning Star Counseling on FacebookCheck out Documentaries to learn more about Native American Culture, Heritage, and Contributions. Don't forget to give G.R.I.T. - Getting Real Immersed in Truth a 5-star Rating, Follow, and Share. Follow my Instagram, @robrennaredl Check out my other podcast on  LifeAudio Mama, Take Heart, designed to help moms of GenZ girls be the compassionate, gospel-centered, and influential voice in their girl's life. I'm taking a break, but I'll be back in February 2022

 Join me and my friend, Lupe Hickey, who teaches us about Día de los Muertos, known as Day of the Dead. Lupe talks to us aboutThe origins of Day of the DeadCustoms, rituals, and religious significance Pride in Mexican Culture and heritageUNESCO Indigenous FestivitiesGrace MuseumHistory of Día de los MuertosCheck out the podcast Anything for Selena To show my appreciation to you for listening to the Podcast, I'm offering a Giveaway: Two winners will receive: Redeeming Heartache Book by Dan Allender and Cathy Loerzel Favorite Snack Licorice from Licorice International Magnolia Book Mark Magnolia Book Bag   Grit Getting Real Immersed in Truth mug Giveaway rules: Open to Us Residents only Like this photo Follow @robrennnaredl Tag 2 friends in the comments and let me know which episode has been your favorite  Bonus entry: subscribe, rate & leave a review on Apple podcast for G.R.I.T.  The giveaway closes on Nov 9th and the winner will be announced on Instagram at 12:00 pm Eastern Time.

Many of us are experiencing some form of trauma today with all that’s happening in the world. In this episode, we talk about how to deal with the trauma and heal from it. My Guest Don and Doreen Gordon discuss: The definition of traumaHow to trauma affects the body Where’s God in the midst of difficult times that lead to traumaHealing is possible for generations and racial traumaDon and Dorren’s ministry to help the hurtingDon and Doreen’s trauma healing ministry To Equip His PeopleTrauma Healing InstituteTo donate new unwrapped gifts, donate online or volunteer cityimpact.org City Impact Gifts of Love. Don’t forget to give G.R.I.T. - Getting Real Immersed in Truth a 5-star Rating, Follow, and Share. Follow my Instagram, tell me your favorite episode, and tag two friends to participate in the giveaway.Check out my other podcast on  LifeAudio Mama, Take Heart, designed to help moms of GenZ girls be the compassionate, gospel-centered, and influential voice in their girl's life. The Podcast is Written, Produced, and Edited By: Robrenna Redl Original Music By: Hand-crafted Studios - Composer Michael CoffeyGifts of love music by Music by ZakharValaha from Pixabay

Philosophers like Aristotle helped shape understanding of Justice in the United States. Pastor Juan Carlos joins me in a conversation about Justice as we ponder the questions:Do we define Justice the way God does?How do ethnicity, race, and culture impact the interpretation of Justice in scripture?How does God's love, mercy, grace displayed through Jesus lead us to understand and empathize toward one another?What can we do to move into the Jesus way of Justice?First-Plymouth Church | FacebookReading While Black by Esau McCaulleyHispanic Business Shout out:Robersy's is now Evalinda's Hair Salon same location at 300 North 27th StreetMisky's Bakery Located at 505 N 27th St  Instagram| Facebook |Website Don't forget to give G.R.I.T. - Getting Real Immersed in Truth a 5-star Rating, Follow, and Share. Follow my Instagram, tell me your favorite episode, and tag two friends to participate in the giveaway.Check out my other podcast on  LifeAudio Mama, Take Heart, designed to help moms of GenZ girls be the compassionate, gospel-centered, and influential voice in their girl's life.

There's an ebb and flow in any marriage, but multicultural marriages have a uniqueness in their beauty and challenges. Today I talk to Stephanie and Jun Marcelin, Hosts of Moments with the Marcelins. A podcast that focuses on Transparency, Tools, and Truth while tackling hard topics like racial justice, mental health, forgiveness, emotional health, and more. Stephanie, a Honduran-American woman, and Jun, a Haitian-American man, join me to discuss:Taking some cultural and family "gems" into the marriage while leaving other things out.Respecting and merging culture and family traditions.The hope they share as they anticipate the arrival of their first child.Jun's message to us about the Haitian people in this time of tragedy.Moments With the Marcelins Podcast and Social Media ChannelsMoments with the MarcelinsInstagram: Jun Marcelin&nbsp; &nbsp; Steph Marcelin&nbsp;YouTubeFacebook&nbsp;Twitter&nbsp;WebsiteFor inquiries and questions, please email us at [email protected] recommend listening to the following podcasts:Moments with the MarcelinsCode Switch Episode Who You Calling ‘Hispanic’?Hispanic Business Shout out:Robersy’s Hair Salon&nbsp;El Chaparro authentic Mexican Food Restaurant&nbsp;Lobo City Mex Supermarket Facebook | WebsiteDon’t forget to give G.R.I.T. - Getting Real Immersed in Truth a 5-star Rating, Follow, and Share.&nbsp;Follow my Instagram, tell me your favorite episode, and tag two friends to participate in the giveaway. Check out my other podcast on&nbsp; LifeAudio<a...