What’s in a name? Dr. Louie Yang, also known as Dr. Louie, joins me in a conversation about cultural curiosity and the benefits of an immersive experience. In this episode, we discuss the evolution of his name and what sounds like a seemingly innocent question, where you are from. Finally, we discuss the benefits of cultural curiosity and how immersive experiences provide an understanding of another person’s story and authentic relationships.

Visit Dr. Louis Yang’s website Chirolouie

Laws discussed regarding Chinese immigration:

Chinese Exclusion Act

Historic contributions by Asian Americans

The Chinese-Born Engineer Who Helped Launch US Commercial Aviation

Mabel Ping-Hua Lee fought for the rights of women on two sides of the world.

Ground Breaking contributions by Asian Americans through history

Suggested Reading:

Becoming All Things: How Small Changes Lead To Lasting Connections Across Cultures

by Michelle Reyes

The Race-Wise Family: Ten Postures to Becoming Households of Healing and Hope

by Helen Lee and Michelle Ami Reyes, 

Native American women are murdered at more than ten times the national average; however, BIPOC Women receive less media attention.

May 5 is the National Day of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Colette Yellow Robe, Ph.D., Joins me in a conversation to discuss the history, heartache, and hope for the justice of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women/Girls and their Relatives.

Connect with Colette:

Connect with Colette on Instagram

Dr. Yellow Robe recommends the following websites:

https://www.sovereign-bodies.org/

 https://www.greatplainsaction.org/about

 https://www.wbcws.org/

Some of the articles discussed and websites you can also use to educate and donate:

https://www.nicoa.org/inadequate-data-on-missing-murdered-indigenous-women-and-girls/

https://www.niwrc.org/mmiwnatlweek22

https://www.nativewomenswilderness.org/mmiw

https://www.insider.com/710-indigenous-people-missing-in-wyoming-where-gabby-petito-disappeared-2021-9

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/articles/2021-11-01/how-states-are-addressing-the-missing-indigenous-women-crisis

https://www.doi.gov/news/secretary-haaland-creates-new-missing-murdered-unit-pursue-justice-missing-or-murdered-american

Lauren Smith-Fields Article

 https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/27/nyregion/lauren-smith-fields-bumble-date-investigation.html

 https://blackandmissinginc.com/

 https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases?ID=6662F483-78BE-4E23-B1B1-EBB692C7D4A3

Part of today's conversation is answering the question, how are we to engage people as ambassadors of Christ? My Guests are John Leonard Harris, Founder of Encouragement Unlimited, and Founder and Pastor of Encouragement Kingdom Outreach Fellowship and Pastor Jessie Myles, Founder, and Pastor of No Greater Love Christian Fellowship Church

Join us as we discuss:

• What are the realities of racism?
• Where do our allegiances lie?
• How should we engage these issues spiritually?
• Where is the Fruit of the Spirit in all of this?

Connect w/John Leonard Harris

https://www.facebook.com/encouragementkingdomoutreach

http://linkedin.com/in/johnleonardharris

Connect w/ Pastor Jessie Myles No Greater Love Christian Fellowship Church on Facebook

Check out this book by Pastor Tony Evans: Oneness https://tonyevans.org/

www.encouragementunlimited.org and follow on @mrencouragement on Instagram.

he Podcast is Written, Produced, and Edited By: Robrenna Redl

Original Music By: Hand-crafted Studios - Composer Michael Coffey

This new episode was published again because I accidentally posted the extended version. This is better quality and split into two parts due to the episode's length. Part 2 will be available next week.

My Guests are John Leonard Harris, Founder of Encouragement Unlimited, and Founder and Pastor of Encouragement Kingdom Outreach Fellowship 

Also, Pastor Jessie Myles, Founder and Pastor of No Greater Love Christian Fellowship Church

Join us as we discuss:

• What is Critical Race Theory?
• Why does the language behind CRT so controversial?
• Does it add to or take away from history?
• What does Jesus say about the oppressed?

Connect w/John Leonard Harris

https://www.facebook.com/encouragementkingdomoutreach

http://linkedin.com/in/johnleonardharris

Connect w/ Pastor Jessie Myles No Greater Love Christian Fellowship Church on Facebook

Check out this book by Pastor Tony Evans: Oneness https://tonyevans.org/

Black Business Shoutout www.encouragementunlimited.org and follow on @mrencouragement on Instagram.

https://www.franklincovey.com/habit-5/

he Podcast is Written, Produced, and Edited By: Robrenna Redl

Original Music By: Hand-crafted Studios - Composer Michael Coffey

My Guest is Celeste Henderson, a wife, mother, Master Trauma Healing Group Facilitator, and Founder of The Sanctuary International

Join us as we discuss:

• The parallels between black Americans and black Britons
• Experience of living a Culturally Hybrid life also known as Code Switching
• The Church's role in global racial reconciliation
• The importance of acknowledging and teaching the historical contributions of Black Britians
• Why it's important to address racial and generational trauma

Follow Celeste Henderson on Instagram

Black Britons Who Shaped History

Black Business Shoutout goes global: Subscribe to Cocagirl Magazine and follow on Instagram.

 Don't forget to give G.R.I.T. - Getting Real Immersed in Truth a 5-star Rating, Follow, and Share. 

Follow my Instagram, @robrennaredl

Website: https://www.robrennaredl.com/

Check out my other podcast on  LifeAudio Mama, Take Heart, designed to help moms of GenZ girls be the compassionate, gospel-centered, and influential voice in their girl's life. 

The Podcast is Written, Produced, and Edited By: Robrenna Redl

Original Music By: Hand-crafted Studios - Composer Michael Coffey

My Guest, Inspire 2021 Woman of the year, Dr. Anitra Warrior, shares her story of turning her tragedy into helping others.

Join us as we discuss:

• Tragic experiences that led to working in the mental health field
• Importance of incorporating Native American Culture and Heritage into western practices.
• Respect instead of pathologizing heritage and culture.
• Investing in underserved communities and launching a non-profit.

Morning Star Counseling Website

Follow Dr. Anitra Warrior Morning Star Counseling on Facebook

Check out Documentaries to learn more about Native American Culture, Heritage, and Contributions.

 Don't forget to give G.R.I.T. - Getting Real Immersed in Truth a 5-star Rating, Follow, and Share. 

Follow my Instagram, @robrennaredl

Check out my other podcast on  LifeAudio Mama, Take Heart, designed to help moms of GenZ girls be the compassionate, gospel-centered, and influential voice in their girl's life. 

I'm taking a break, but I'll be back in February 2022

 Join me and my friend, Lupe Hickey, who teaches us about Día de los Muertos, known as Day of the Dead.

Lupe talks to us about

• The origins of Day of the Dead
• Customs, rituals, and religious significance 
• Pride in Mexican Culture and heritage

UNESCO Indigenous Festivities

Grace Museum

History of Día de los Muertos

Check out the podcast Anything for Selena 

To show my appreciation to you for listening to the Podcast, I'm offering a Giveaway:

Two winners will receive: 

• Redeeming Heartache Book by Dan Allender and Cathy Loerzel
• Favorite Snack Licorice from Licorice International
• Magnolia Book Mark
• Magnolia Book Bag  
• Grit Getting Real Immersed in Truth mug 

Giveaway rules: 

1. Open to Us Residents only 
2. Like this photo 
3. Follow @robrennnaredl 
4. Tag 2 friends in the comments and let me know which episode has been your favorite 

 Bonus entry: subscribe, rate & leave a review on Apple podcast for G.R.I.T. 

 The giveaway closes on Nov 9th and the winner will be announced on Instagram at 12:00 pm Eastern Time.

Many of us are experiencing some form of trauma today with all that’s happening in the world. In this episode, we talk about how to deal with the trauma and heal from it. My Guest Don and Doreen Gordon discuss:

•  The definition of trauma
• How to trauma affects the body 
• Where’s God in the midst of difficult times that lead to trauma
• Healing is possible for generations and racial trauma
• Don and Dorren’s ministry to help the hurting

Don and Doreen’s trauma healing ministry To Equip His People

Trauma Healing Institute

To donate new unwrapped gifts, donate online or volunteer cityimpact.org City Impact Gifts of Love.

 Don’t forget to give G.R.I.T. - Getting Real Immersed in Truth a 5-star Rating, Follow, and Share. 

Follow my Instagram, tell me your favorite episode, and tag two friends to participate in the giveaway.

Check out my other podcast on  LifeAudio Mama, Take Heart, designed to help moms of GenZ girls be the compassionate, gospel-centered, and influential voice in their girl's life. 

The Podcast is Written, Produced, and Edited By: Robrenna Redl

Original Music By: Hand-crafted Studios - Composer Michael Coffey

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