Where Ya From? Podcast
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Where Ya From? Podcast
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 t...
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Where Ya From? Special Announcement
Hey Where Ya From? fam, Rasool Berry here. I wanted to take a few seconds to let you know about a big surprise we’ve been working on. Drumroll . . . <...
95. Chasing Justice with Sandra Van Opstal | Best of WYF?
What does the Bible actually say about justice? Is it something we should care about? Inspired by her own family’s journey from Latin America to the U...
94. Hispanic Theological Education with Dr. Justo González | Best of WYF?
If the Bible is humanity’s source of absolute truth, why do so many readers interpret it differently? How do we overcome the hurdles of our difference...
93. Where Racial Justice and Faith Meet with Dr. William Pannell & Dr. Jemar Tisby | Best of WYF?
Even though their stories happened decades apart, Dr. William Pannell and Dr. Jemar Tisby’s church experiences start off in a very similar place. Grow...
92. Juneteenth with Dr. Carey Latimore | Best of WYF?
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...
91. Don't Try to Figure Me Out with Mali Music | Best of WYF?
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 rec...
90. Colorism, Microaggressions, & White Supremacy with Ekemini Uwan | Best of WYF?
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...
89. Jazz, Faith, and Bridging Music with Ruth Naomi Floyd | Best of WYF?
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 yo...
88. Racial Blind Spots and Christian Justice with Daniel Hill | Best of WYF?
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. Ye...
87. Healing in the Native American Journey with Mark Charles | Best of WYF?
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 comple...
86. Fighting Battles Together with Carolyn Custis James | Best of WYF?
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 miss...
85. Black Apologetics with Lisa Fields | Best of WYF?
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 th...
84. Where Do We Go From Here? with Rasool Berry
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 bee...
83. "Leading with Excellence" with Nicole Martin
As someone who is still processing what it looks like for her to be a leader in ministry spaces that aren’t always the most welcoming, Rev. Dr. Nicole...
82. "Navigating Cultural Identity" with Danielle Marck
If you took one look at Danielle Marck’s resume, your first question would be how can one person get all of these things done? But she would be the fi...
81. "Courage Through Crisis" with Brady Boyd
On paper, pastor and author Brady Boyd may seem like an unlikely choice to lead a church. With never receiving any formal seminary training, his path...
80. "Journey to Justice" with Jonathan Irons
Imagine being wrongly accused of something you never did, spending the prime years of your life in a cold, cramped jail cell. This is happening all wh...
79. "Winning With Justice" with Maya Moore Irons
Maya Moore Irons’ career speaks for itself. As a multi-time champion and all-star for the NCAA, WNBA, and an Olympic Gold Medalist, she achieved almos...
78. "From Pain to Empowerment" with Orsika Fejer-Baas
Orsika Fejer-Baas will be the first to tell you that she never thought she would be the person who became a victim of abuse. But the hurtful behaviors...
77. "Finding Light in Darkness" with Lily Meschi
The problems of exploitation and injustice that many women in Lily Meschi’s home country of Iran are living through are close to Lily’s heart because...
76. "Cross Cultural Christianity" with Rich Villodas
Rich knows what it feels like to be an outlier. Starting a personal relationship with Jesus in his late teens, Rich’s curious mind was drawn to the di...
75. "From Superwoman to Well Woman" with Dr. Jeanne Porter King
As a self-described “recovering perfectionist,” Jeanne wanted to be the one doing it all; breaking barriers and making space for everyone at the table...
74. "Choosing Christ Over Career" with Cameron Arnett
Imagine having it all—fame, success, money, love. Now, imagine losing it all overnight because you did the right thing. After having his modeling and...
73. "Migration and Ministry" with Dr. M. Daniel Carroll R.
Living out our faith isn’t always as straightforward as we would like—especially when the realities of our broken world are too loud to be ignored. Be...
72. "Becoming a Whole Man" with Rasool Berry
Get another chance to hear encouraging words from contributing voices of The Whole Man Project! We’re sharing some of the powerful moments from this p...
71. "Finding My Privilege" with Aitina Fareed-Cooke
You are more than labels. Aitina Fareed-Cooke knows that better than anyone. As a little girl in the foster care system, Aitina was stamped with the “...
70. "From Roots to Research" with Nii Addy
Has it ever felt like you could only choose faith or fact—not both? Well, acclaimed Yale neuroscientist Dr. Nii Addy invites you to see another option...
69. "Am I That Hard to Love?" with Jerome Gay
Have you ever searched for your love and worth in all the wrong places? Pastor Jerome Gay will be the first one to tell you he has. But it was his fat...
68. "From Prison Cell to City Hall" with Jermaine Wilson
None of us were created to live a life defined by failures and mistakes—a reality that Jermaine Wilson knows firsthand. During the years when teens sh...
67. "Finding Strength in Community" with Moriah Smallbone
We all dream of a life filled with success and glory. But just like Moriah Smallbone knows, real life in the spotlight isn’t always glamorous behind t...
66. "Faith, Mental Health, and Wholeness" with Maliek Blade
Have you ever been confronted with a situation where you felt like you had to be the one to say something? Maliek Blade found himself in that very pla...
65. "Beauty and Chaos" with Lina AbuJamra
If you were to ask Lina AbuJamra what her “ministry thing” is, part of her answer would be a word none of us enjoy hearing: pain. From growing up in B...
64. "Martial Arts, Faith, and the Black Church" with James White
Sometimes creating change means first seeing the other side of the issue. Pastor James White sits down to share his experiences of crossing the dividi...
63. "Finding Healing in Brokenness" with Toni Collier
Is there purpose in our pain? Well-known speaker, author, and founder of the international women’s organization Broken Crayons Still Color Toni Collie...
62. "Moral Leadership and Personal Convictions" with Russell Moore
Even as a young child, Dr. Russell Moore was always in a church pew. That strong seed of faith and biblical knowledge has provided him with the firm f...
61. "Facing Trials and Finding My Voice" with Chriscynethia Floyd
Like many of us, Chriscynethia Floyd questioned what made her special. And even though we know God always has a plan for us, it’s not always the easie...
60. "Your Desires, God's Plans" with Katara Washington Patton
On the outside, it seemed like Katara Washington Patton was on track to get everything she dreamed of. Yet, when she started aligning her desires with...
59. "A View From the Other Side" with Vince Bantu
Vince Bantu knew God called him into ministry, but he first needed to learn a thing or two. This desire for knowledge led him on a journey of reconcil...
58. "Becoming Color Courageous" with Michelle Sanchez
Michelle Sanchez always expected perfection. Growing up, that expectation guided her to great success. Yet, God had a much greater plan for her in min...
57. ‘Faith, Culture, and Identity’ with Heather Thompson Day
What if, instead of being just one person, you were created to be a part of something more? Even with her past hurts, Dr. Heather Thompson Day continu...