Our final episode for ow (don't worry, we'll be back afer a short break). Idalia continues to share with us her names, including some more difficult ones like survivor of domestic abuse. Listen as we get yet another glimpse into the window of humanity, as revealed in the life of one interesting soul.
Feb 05, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 11
The first of our last two episodes before we take a break. Listen as we learn about names, but also spending your life in service of others. I hope that this episode, and all those who came before, help you to see the beauty of humanity and of yourself.
Jan 29, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Don't worry, even though I offend Troy by publicly calling him my friedn, he decided against pressing charges. Kidding aside, in this episode we get a second look at the life and titles of my friend Troy, a man who has made a career of being a civil servant to communities and countries alike. We learn from his time in Asia, Africa, post-Katrina New Orleans, and even him as brother and uncle. Please go back to episode 3 if you did not already listen to the first half of this conversation, and hop...
Jan 22, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Continuing our conversation with my friend Ron. This time around we look at growing up in a dysfunctional family, Native American identity, proposing while high on drugs, and being "Cool Daddy."
Jan 15, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 8
For today's episode I sit down for a conversation with a very interesting friend and talk about everything from life calling to hair styles. Enjoy getting to know them, and maybe even yourself a bit more in the process.
Jan 08, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode we are venturing away from the focus on names, and instead looking at some of the "other stuff," particularly in the fomr of the shared experience of three sisters who were a part of teh integration of the school system in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. This is a continuation form a previous podcast (see below for link) that focused on the history of race relationsh in one rural community in Kentucky, and the implications on the life and ministry of three pastors. BE ADVISED: there are ...
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Second half of the conversation with Christie, exploring identity topics from religious convert to determining in your heart just who you will be. A great time with a great person.
Dec 11, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 5
New person today. Listen as we talk about changing from a birth name to a chosen name, struggling with fullness when raised in times of difficulty, and even the reality of being an immigrant child of refugee parents.
Dec 04, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 4
This is a different episode of the podcast, as we are not holding off in saying the name, his name is Troy. In this episode, though, it is more of an "other stuff" episode, as we meander through bits of who he is and how he views life.
Nov 27, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 3
I sit down to continue my conversation with Alissa and discuss things as unexpected as drinking in a bar with the confederate flag, and why to her being a Southerner means being open-minded and embracing diversity.
Nov 20, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to A Podcast About Names and Other Stuff. This series is all about one thing: names. The names people are given, the names they choose, they names they hate and love and cherish and despise. Each episode I will sit with someone who I have had the privilege of knowing and talk about their names, who they are, and where they've been. Come with me as we take a look at other members of humanity, and maybe even get a glimpse of yourself while we're at it. This is the first of two episodes wit...
Nov 13, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 1