R4R: Conversations that Educate and Elevate
Race for Reconciliation and its R4R podcast is designed to provide conversations that educate and elevate. When it comes to inequality, the negative voice unfortunately is often the loudest voice. We sadly live in a world where inequality and disadvantage not only still exist, but also are overlooked and neglected by many. However, our position is that of a positive voice. A voice that patiently listens, seeks to understand, and represents kindness. A voice that compliments instead of criticizes. A voice that is proactive instead of passive.Imagine the possibilities when our differences represent our strengths, not our weaknesses. What’s possible when we are unified and truly liberated? What hangs in the balance of our decision to prove love works?Our position is to leverage all platforms and partners to educate and elevate all people.
Episodes
14 episodes
An Inside Look at Law Enforcement, Part 2
In this podcast, hear Colonel James Kirkwood, former Memphis police officer and pastor and the Executive Director of the Memphis Christian Pastors Network, talk about why the white community needs to listen to, and believe, the stories of bl...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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25:42
An Inside Look at Law Enforcement, Part 1
In this interview with Colonel James Kirkwood, former Memphis police officer and pastor and the Executive Director of the Memphis Christian Pastors Network, you’ll hear unique insight on how we can reach true reform in communities by startin...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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33:43
Finding Unity in Our humanity (Part 2)
2020 was a painful year for race relations. After a year of tragedies, Jen Barnes, founder of White Girl Awakening, offers ideas for what needs to happen to help the country mov...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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26:06
Finding Unity in our Humanity Part 1
Listen to the journey that Jen Barnes has taken and why she’s passionate about the conversation of racial equality. As the founder of White Girl Awakening and a ministry in Africa, and one w...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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24:58
How to Help a Child Have a Brighter Future (Part 2)
In part 2 of our chat with Karen Vogelsang, Executive Director of Arise2Read, we’re exploring how the nonprofit literacy organization is driving racial reconciliation through helping children in Memphis, TN, and beyond. Learn why its volunteers...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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24:05
You can Help a Child Have a Brighter Future, part 1
Join as we talk to 2015 Tennessee Teacher of the Year and Executive Director of ARISE2Read, Karen Vogelsang about literacy. Learn why basic foundational skills like being able to read is often a challenge for inner city children and how you can...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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26:03
Uniting St. Louis Through Faith
Join as we talk to Brandon Wilkes, Executive Director of St. Louis Reconciliation Network, as we discuss how the Network began, its purpose of harnessing the potential collective powers of the diverse faith communities in St. Louis, and how it’...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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27:28
A Grandma’s Will to See Her Children Win
Join us as we talk about how education and other investments in the lives of black children can break the cycle of poverty and build wealth. Karin Conlee, Executive Director of R4R, interviews Board Member Drew Bailey, who talks about his grand...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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31:24
5 Things that do NOT work in Racial Reconciliation
Join us for part 6 of a 6 part series as we unpack the 5 Majors and 5 Minors of Race for Reconciliation, a movement to bring healing from the past, honor in the present, and hope for the future. Karin Conlee, Executive Director of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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30:16
Creating Culture in Today's Racially Divided Landscape
Join us for part 5 of a 6 part series as we unpack the 5 Majors and 5 Minors of Race for Reconciliation, a movement to bring healing from the past, honor in the present, and hope for the future. Karin Conlee, Executive Director of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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35:20
Walking in Wisdom
Walking in WisdomJoin us for part 4 of a 6 part series as we unpack the 5 Majors and the 5 Minors of Race for Reconciliation, a movement to bring healing from the past, honor in the present, and hope for the future. Karin Conle...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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28:51
Ensuring Equity
Ensuring EquityJoin us for part 3 of a 6 part series as we unpack the 5 Majors and the 5 Minors of Race for Reconciliation, a movement to bring healing from the past, honor in the present, and hope for the future. Karin Conlee,...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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29:02