Send us a text Friends on different sides of the political isle, James Primm and Shavon Mersing, discuss how to create and sustain unity in the body of Christ on either side of the political isle. Using abortion and other topics as examples, we discuss if and how Christians should engage in politics. For the full video version of this conversation and to join the Brave Nation Circle, go here: https://www.leighsloan.com/brave-nation/....
Aug 21, 2021•40 min•Season 6Ep. 13
Send us a text Leigh Sloan shares her perspective on educational choice for all students. She discusses how faith based worldviews have been unjustly censored for over one hundred years and how to engage in new conversations about education for the challenges and opportunities of a new era.
Aug 05, 2021•29 min•Season 6Ep. 12
Send us a text James Bowers and Jennifer Christiansen share how they've navigated their marriage holding different political views. They lean into their faith and their relationship with God for the power to love one another even through their differences. To subscribe to other conversations like this, go to leighsloan.com and click on Brave Nation.
Jul 21, 2021•42 min•Season 6Ep. 11
Send us a text Leigh Sloan shares thoughts about the identity crisis that the USA is facing on her 245th Birthday. Where can tribalism and nationalism go wrong? Is it possible to be proud of our country and also acknowledge the sins in our history? This episode contains a bonus song for your Independence Day!
Jul 04, 2021•21 min•Season 6Ep. 10
Send us a text Prince Nwankudu is a pastor, apologist and community leader in Anchorage, Alaska. We discuss his perspectives and what he believes are common misconceptions regarding Critical Race Theory. For the entire video version of this interview, subscribe to Brave Nation Circle at leighsloan.com . Click on the Brave Nation tab. For more on Pastor Prince Nwankudu go to godsfamilyalaska.org , revivealaska.org, or wisdomapologetics.com ....
Jun 21, 2021•29 min•Season 6Ep. 9
Send us a text Dubb Alexander discusses his experiences as a young man whose family joined a cult. He talks about the telltale signs of a cult and his journey toward freedom. His ministry can be found at schoolofkingdom.com . For the entire unedited video version of this episode and more join the Brave Nation circle at Leighsloan.com !...
Jun 08, 2021•28 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Send us a text Meet Gwen Adams, Executive Director of Priceless, an anti-sex trafficking organization that rescues and mentors victims of the sex trafficking industry. Through Gwen’s book “Crazy Church Ladies” she comes face to face with the fact that she won’t be able to rescue others until she acknowledged her own need to be rescued. We explore how women’s empowerment in the church relates to empowering women who might be the furthest from the church. Restoring healthy relationships between me...
May 26, 2021•38 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Send us a text Jesse Cardenas opens up for the first time publicly about finding Jesus as a trans person. His views are not what you might expect. We explore what it is like to be a trans person who is a Christian. Jesse describes his journey of transformation as he realizes that it happens from the inside out, not the outside in. To watch the entire video episode, subscribe to Brave Nation Circle....
May 11, 2021•33 min•Season 6Ep. 6
Send us a text It's the subject most people would rather not discuss with those closest to us. Our guest Eric Waterbury has helped many people overcome sexual addictions and is not afraid to talk about the “M word” if it helps set people free. Looking at masturbation from a shame-free biblical worldview, we have the power to create new habits around this topic so that we can bring it into the light without fear....
May 03, 2021•35 min•Season 6Ep. 5
Send us a text In this episode Leigh Sloan is interviewed by Byron Easterling as she discusses the evolution and heart behind going from Brave Conversations to Brave Nation. You can find other great conversations like this on Byron's Podcast "InSpire." We also want to let you know about a special event coming up very soon called the Solutionary Mindset Intensive with Drew Neal in Anchorage, Alaska. In this episode we'll describe the content and vision of this event, interviewing Drew Neal and ot...
Apr 20, 2021•30 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Send us a text Introducing the new direction with our podcast name change to Brave Nation. In this episode we talk with Dr. Christine West, a business psychologist, who explores with us the impact of social media on our lives and how to engage in healthier politics. When do we need to step in and stop someone and when do we need to maintain tolerance of their views?
Apr 10, 2021•26 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Send us a text Join this community conversation cohosted by James Primm. Our panel guests George Martinez (political candidate and former political science professor) and Cale Green (journalist, campaign manager, and videographer) discuss the big picture philosophy behind the role of the media in public life. We discuss issues such as censorship, big tech, the purpose of media and ideas on how to protect the integrity of media in the US. To join a future community conversation send a request for...
Feb 14, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Send us a text Leigh shares her thought moving forward into 2021. She explores the sociological concepts about the value for the larger society vs. our smaller groups and individual identity, the way that the media is affecting our perceptions, and what makes us similar in our human nature, regardless of our viewpoints.
Jan 27, 2021•20 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Send us a text Guest Brian Orme joins us on Brave Conversations to discuss how we can look at the world through “ascended” lenses. It is important to embrace both mystery and the intellect in our pursuit of ultimate truth. In 2020 we were able to observe the conjunction between Jupiter and Saturn, which only happens once every several hundred years. A similar occurrence happened on the day of Christ’s birth. Is there meaning in the cosmos for Christians? If so, how does it stand apart from tradi...
Jan 01, 2021•40 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Send us a text In this interview with Matt Gonzalez we discuss the difference between being a victim and living under the limitations of a victim mindset. How does the victim mindset impact our personal lives as well as our culture at large? This is a conversation that could set you or someone you know free to live free of this limiting mindset.
Dec 22, 2020•52 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Send us a text Welcome Dubb Alexander, UN Liaison and Christian Leadership Trainer, to Brave Conversations! Dubb's ability to tap into what God is saying has led to influence beyond where he would have expected. He gives us keys and techniques to hearing God for governmental solutions and how to be an effective covert influencer in that realm. We explore how to tell a true prophet from a misguided one, and why you don't have to carry a Bible and wear Jesus T-shirt everywhere you go to be a kingd...
Dec 08, 2020•48 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Send us a text Here’s a peek into our very first Brave Conversations Zoom event! In this conversation we hear from our minister panelists Tomas Rivas (Orthodox), Niki Tshibaka (Pentecostal), and Marcus Sanders (Baptist) and co-host James Primm. If you are interested in being part of our next conversation in real time, let us know by emailing us at braveconversationsanchorage@gmail.com ....
Dec 01, 2020•55 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Send us a text We welcome back Brave Conversationalists Edwin Arthur and James Primm to the podcast to share with us their nuanced views on the hot topics of 2020: namely the issues surrounding Covid 19 and the 2020 Presidential Election. You might be surprised at where these guys on the left and right agree and disagree. We believe that Brave Conversations like this make us better and smarter as a society....
Nov 21, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Send us a text Did you know you might be being influenced by a "religious" mindset even if you don't consider yourself "religious." Here we learn from podcaster Melody Dowlearn how to recognize a dogmatic, religious mindset in yourself and how to break free of it. Find more about Melody at https://www.tridentitycoaching.com
Nov 07, 2020•30 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Send us a text Leigh Sloan shares thoughts about what we can learn from Abraham Lincoln and the time of the Civil War for 2020. We explore paradigms between moral integrity and wise strategy, having high standards for your own speech and being forgiving of others. Should Christians affiliate with parties or candidates or keep themselves separate from it? Is it possible to maintain our convictions with integrity and win?...
Oct 22, 2020•24 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Send us a text City Councilman Tim Roberts and Leigh Sloan discuss the importance of local politics and how to effect real change at the local level. Whether you are a community member or an elected official, you’ll better understand the problems and pursue the wisdom needed to bring transformation in any sphere of influence. To see the uncut video of this conversation and to support Brave Conversations, visit locals.com and search "Brave Conversations."...
Sep 26, 2020•47 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Send us a text Join Leigh Sloan as she interviews Drew Neal for the Brave Conversations Podcast. This episode is packed with wisdom for learning to think differently so we can bring solutions and better communication in a way that dignifies people and sets them free! Find Drew Neal at drewneal.com.
Sep 10, 2020•54 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Send us a text In this episode, Leigh Sloan speaks from the heart about what it means to be a peacemaker vs. a peacekeeper, how we identify the lie of political gnosticism, and encouragement as we go through the stress of Covid 19, lockdowns, and political uncertainty.
Aug 03, 2020•31 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Send us a text In this episode of Brave Conversations, we continue our discussion with James Primm (liberal) and Edwin Arthur (conservative) about current issues surrounding black lives in America. Topics addressed include institutional or systemic racism, the BLM organization, policing practices, and more.
Jul 18, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Send us a text Three Christians from different political perspectives (Edwin Arthur, James Primm, and Natasaia Townsend) from Alaska and California discuss their concerns for 2020 including their hopes for helping the American black community to move forward economically and socially.
Jul 10, 2020•50 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Send us a text Join this group of brave, intelligent, and conservative African American women (Portia Noble, Alaska House Representative Sharon Jackson, and Stephanie Taylor) as they discuss the race issues going on in our country today. What they want, what bothers them, what moves them, and what they want you to know.
Jun 19, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Send us a text Join Leigh Sloan as she interviews Anchorage Christian Ministers Tommy Leonard and Cheston McCrea on issues related to the topic of racism. Tommy and Cheston tell stories of racism that they've experienced as well as issues related to police brutality in the case of George Floyd, how especially Christians can be working together to correct the problem, and pitfalls to avoid as we lean in to communication with one another....
Jun 05, 2020•59 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Send us a text Americans for Prosperity Representative, Portia Noble, interviews Leigh Sloan about homeschooling philosophy and techniques for parents everywhere who are currently schooling at home. We also discuss school choice and some of the political consequences of homeschooling. Bonus insight from veteran Alaskan homeschooling parent, Stephanie Taylor! For the full video conversation and more bonus material, please subscribe to Brave Conversations at Patreon.com/braveconversations ....
Apr 28, 2020•36 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Send us a text Leigh Sloan interviews Dan Fagan, conservative political commentator of the Dan Fagan radio show and Tuckerman Babcock, former Chair of the Alaska Republican Party and former Chief of Staff to Governor Dunleavy. They discuss the recent events involving churches who choose to meet in person during a pandemic. Together they weigh differing viewpoints on safety measures vs. freedom of religion and freedom to assemble, the way the pandemic is being handled, and more....
Apr 14, 2020•48 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Send us a text With Christian theologian and prolific author Harold Eberle, we discuss some brave and common questions that come to people who explore the Old Testament. Questions like: why did God sometimes command his people to kill other people groups? Why are there so many laws we ignore today? Does God cause things like the coronavirus to occur? What is the value of the Old Testament to our lives and culture today? Visit www.worldcastministries.com for more on Harold Eberle. To subscribe to...
Apr 01, 2020•48 min•Season 4Ep. 5
