The Every Voice Now Podcast

Mar 14 2023 41 ep. 38 mins 43
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The Every Voice Now Podcast showcases the inspiring stories of authors of color and the making of their books. Each episode unpacks the journey of these writers and the challenges they had to overcome along the way to become a published author. In an industry still dominated by whiteness, these stories reveal the extra hurdles that voices of color encounter in their professional and personal lives and provide encouragement for all those who seek to follow in their footsteps. A production of InterVarsity Press.

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Hope and Healing in the Face of Racial Trauma with Sabrina Chan

Mar 14 2023 35 mins  
Growing up in Richmond, Virginia, Sabrina Chan struggled to come to terms with her ethnic identity. As a daughter of immigrants from Hong Kong, she navigated feelings of shame, exclusion, and marginalization in many of her childhood relationships and experiences. As an adult, this led her on a journey towards healing racial trauma—one in which she learned to understand her family

Communication Principles and Enneagram Wisdom with Sean Palmer

Mar 07 2023 38 mins  
Pastor and speaker Sean Palmer understands firsthand the challenges of communicating effectively with those who have a variety of backgrounds, personalities, and perspectives. Throughout the different seasons of his life living in Mississippi, Georgia, and Texas, Sean learned how to navigate a multitude of new cultures and people groups. Many of those relationships and experiences

Obtaining a Sense of Belonging through Faith in Christ with Jay Kim

Feb 28 2023 38 mins  
When Jay Kim was four years old, he and his mother moved from Korea to the Silicon Valley. During his upbringing in this new environment, he struggled with feelings of confusion, isolation, and rootlessness that define many immigrant experiences. Despite these challenging seasons—or perhaps even through them—Jay eventually came to deeply internalize what it means to be seen, to

Reframing the Church's Missional Practice with Mekdes Haddis

Feb 21 2023 48 mins  
Mekdes Haddis is a sought-after millennial African missiologist whose voice challenges Western individuals, churches, and organizations to rethink their missional approach.In this episode, Mekdes shares about her upbringing in Ethiopia and the challenges she experienced after moving to the United States to pursue her studies, eventually leading her to write a postcolonial critique

‘Speaking Across Generations’ with Darrell Hall

Feb 14 2023 48 mins  
Born and raised in Atlanta, Pastor Darrell Hall has been preaching since he was 17. At a young age, he realized the gift of the Holy Spirit’s ability to move and speak through him. His strong calling to evangelism and communication is evident in his ability to connect with people of all ages, races, and backgrounds. His book, Speaking Across Generations, is a timely and much-need

Rediscovering Inalienable Kingdom Truths through the Witness of Marginalized Voices with Daniel Yang

Feb 07 2023 39 mins  
Daniel Yang is a second-generation Hmong American missiologist whose rich experiences coming from an ethnic minority group fueled his passion for the American church to recenter its focus on the kingdom of God and to learn from the global church and other marginalized voices.In this conversation, Daniel shares insights into his experience writing the book, Inalienable, with his co-

Healing Racial Trauma: The Road to Resilience with Sheila Wise Rowe

Jan 31 2023 35 mins  
With decades of experience in the field of psychology, therapist and writer Sheila Wise Rowe answered God’s special calling by writing her book, Healing Racial Trauma, and thereafter witnessed how the Lord opened doors for the fulfillment of her dreams—to offer hope and healing, and to lead people unto the Lord’s feet.Collecting her life experiences, the stories of those she

Exploring Christian Hope in Contemporary Worship with Glenn Packiam

Jan 24 2023 40 mins  
How we worship is central to the life and vitality of the church. The form, content, and style of our worship can either create or hinder meaningful encounters with God.This episode focuses on the experience of Christian worship, drawing upon many varieties of worshiping contexts. Our guest, Glenn Packiam, uses his own experience as a songwriter to discuss both the impacts of worsh

‘Necessary Christianity’ with Bishop Claude R. Alexander Jr.

Jan 17 2023 40 mins  
A man firmly committed to his faith, Bishop Claude R. Alexander Jr. is passionate about helping Christians understand what it means to be a true follower of Christ.Having grown up in Jackson, Mississippi, Bishop Alexander was aware of racial tensions in his community. Amid these challenges, he drew inspiration from his mother's faith and example, which helped him develop his o

The Barrier-Breaking Leadership Journey of Terumi Echols

Dec 13 2022 22 mins  
Right on the heels of the pandemic, InterVarsity Press emerged from a time of upheaval alongside the rest of the world only to enter into another unexpected moment in its nearly 75-year history: finding its next publisher and president. This is the story of Terumi Echols's journey to becoming IVP's top leader, a historic choice and not the first time she has experienced b