Where Ya From? Podcast

Apr 07 2025 95 ep. 54 mins 64
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Where Ya From? Podcast creates an atmosphere where all people—regardless of our differences—can openly discuss ideas, issues, culture, experiences, faith, and more so we can learn from each other and the Word of God. New episodes released weekly on Tuesdays.

Where Ya From? Podcast is presented by the Voices Collection, a part of Our Daily Bread Ministries.

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93. Where Racial Justice and Faith Meet with Dr. William Pannell & Dr. Jemar Tisby | Best of WYF?

Apr 07 2025 54 mins  
Even though their stories happened decades apart, Dr. William Pannell and Dr. Jemar Tisby’s church experiences start off in a very similar place. Growing up in their beloved Midwest communities, they both experienced a polite ignorance that worked to keep them “in their place” among their classmates and church family. They knew there was something deeply wrong, but there wasn

92. Juneteenth with Dr. Carey Latimore | Best of WYF?

Mar 31 2025 51 mins  
Have you ever wondered how one event in history shaped who you are today? For many of us, the first celebrations of Juneteenth more than 150 years ago continue to inspire faith, courage, and hope of generations—and speak into what’s possible for our future. With this special Best of Where Ya From? episode, we are revisiting the conversation with late author and historian Dr. Ca

91. Don't Try to Figure Me Out with Mali Music | Best of WYF?

Mar 24 2025 46 mins  
People around us may think they know what’s best for our future, but in the end, it’s God’s plan that matters most. This is a truth Grammy-winning recording artist Mali Music learned younger than most. Mali was just a teenager when he decided, against his family, friends, and loved ones’ wishes, to pursue his passion for creating music. In this previously aired episode, Mal

90. Colorism, Microaggressions, & White Supremacy with Ekemini Uwan | Best of WYF?

Mar 17 2025 40 mins  
Everyone struggles with issues of identity. We’re all looking for those “perfect” qualities, whether big or small, that define us. That’s why, when we allow others or our culture to answer that question for us, it can lead to devastating consequences. In this throwback episode of Where Ya From?, Rasool speaks with theologian Ekemini Uwan and discovers how harmful ideologies

89. Jazz, Faith, and Bridging Music with Ruth Naomi Floyd | Best of WYF?

Mar 10 2025 61 mins  
The power of music, filled with hopeful expressions and joyful melodies, can unite us. But what if the music you love and create gets mislabeled by your own church and community? In this throwback episode of Where Ya From?, world-renowned jazz musician Ruth Naomi Floyd shares her story of caring for the wounded and alienated in her beloved community of Philadelphia and how that, pa

88. Racial Blind Spots and Christian Justice with Daniel Hill | Best of WYF?

Mar 03 2025 40 mins  
We all have blind spots in our lives—areas where our beliefs, values, or assumptions may suffer because of a lack of understanding or impartiality. Years ago, Daniel Hill suddenly came face-to-face with having to tear down and rebuild what he thought was true. All because of a single conversation, he started a new chapter of his story, helping Christian circles understand the iss

87. Healing in the Native American Journey with Mark Charles | Best of WYF?

Feb 24 2025 61 mins  
Have you ever stopped to think about the generations that lived on the land centuries before you? For some, this question can bring up a lot of complex emotions and trauma. But it’s by asking ourselves these unsettling truths that lay the groundwork for the seeds of education, information, and action that create real change. On this Best of Where Ya From? episode, we’re throwi

86. Fighting Battles Together with Carolyn Custis James | Best of WYF?

Feb 17 2025 42 mins  
From the very beginning, God made it clear that we needed each other. In fact, we’re at our best when all of us, men and women, are pursing God’s mission together. But what exactly does that mean? On this “Best of Where Ya From?” episode, Carolyn Custis James shares her personal experience with gender inequality and learning about injustices toward women around the world. T

85. Black Apologetics with Lisa Fields | Best of WYF?

Feb 10 2025 46 mins  
What do you do when someone questions your deepest beliefs? How do you respond? In this first episode in our “Best of Where Ya From?” series, we’re throwing it back to the very first conversation we ever had on the podcast. That was when we sat down with Lisa Fields, the highly regarded Christian apologist and founder of the Jude 3 Project, to hear how the struggles and quest

84. Where Do We Go From Here? with Rasool Berry

Feb 03 2025 20 mins  
How do you know when it’s time for a change? After five years and seven powerful seasons, the Where Ya From? Podcast is taking its final bow. It’s been an incredible ride and one that you, our faithful listeners, truly made worthwhile. As we reflect on the timely conversations and courageous people of faith and strength, we can’t begin to describe all the ways that God has mo