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In a society where it is increasingly difficult to have a conversation around controversial topics, we believe that it is from the crucible of conversation that we do our best thinking. In this podcast we will bravely discuss and explore social topics that impact our culture and our future. Our goal…

Leigh Sloan


    • Sep 10, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Unlocking Your Passion and Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 43:31


    Join Leigh Sloan along with guests Maggie Tanner, Joshua Samuels, and Melody Goins as they discuss the value of discovering your unique design from a "kingdom" perspective. If you'd like to join Leigh's first online experience of the 8 week Passion and Purpose course, go to bravenation.online to learn more. The live class begins September 25th. Sessions will be recorded if you join afterwards. Listen to the very end of the podcast to get the 10% off discount code for podcast listeners! 

    Campaign Reflections

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 14:39


    Hear some of Leigh's thoughts after her recent run for Anchorage Assembly. 

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    The Grace of the Advisor with Rep. Cathy Tilton

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 31:36


    Representative and Alaska House Speaker Cathy Tilton joins us in this Brave Nation Circle training on cultivating The Grace of the Advisor. For the entire training along with much more, join Brave Nation Circle at leighsloan.com! 

    Stewarding your Creativity with Melissa Burke

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2023 36:32


    Melissa Burke is a worship leader, a visual artist, and a community reformer. She has made a big impact on her sphere by letting the creativity inside of her out. Learn how you too can catch the secrets of stewarding your genius to increase your influence this year. For information about the Alaska School Choice Celebration go here: alaskaschoolchoice.com. For joining Brave Nation Circle subscription platform, go to leighsloan.com. For more on Melissa Burke's art, go to melissaburke.co.

    Adoption and Abortion with Adrienne Tucker

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 44:26


    Leigh Sloan interviews Adrienne Tucker, adoptive mother and founder of Generation Now, a ministry to teens and young adults in need of mentorship. See the issues surrounding abortion from the perspective of an adoptive mother. In this episode, racial and cultural dynamics are also explored. To sign up for more content like this go to leighsloan.com. 

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    Awaken Hope by Leigh Sloan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2022 47:31


    Leigh Sloan gave this message at the Brave Nation 2022 event. This is the zoom version that was recorded a week later. In it Leigh gives us the keys to awakening hope, combatting some of the obstacles we have to engagement, and activating our responsibility to become more active and effective in the government sphere. 

    Brave Nation 2022: Hope Forward

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 49:29


    Join Alaska State Representative Sarah Vance, Mat-Su Mayor Edna DeVries, and Alaska State Senator Shelley Hughes as we discuss the upcoming Brave Nation event on September 30th and October 1, 2022. Register now at leighsloan.com! 

    Father and the Wolves

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 26:39


    introducing special guest BT Higgins, author of Father and the Wolves, a guide book for dads on protecting their children and preparing them for life. BT Higgins is also the author of several children's fiction books. Go to https://bthiggins.com/ for more!Click here to find out more about On Purpose Plus

    How Hope Thinks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2022 17:18


    Recounting a recent political almost-victory that spoke some key lessons on the meaning of how we act on the logic of hope when taking risky moves. Is hope blind and stupid? Or does hope really win in the end? What does hope say about our personal character?

    Wise as Serpents and Innocent as Doves (with Stephanie Taylor and Kathy Henslee)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2022 36:09


    Join us as we debrief on the campaigns of two women who recently ran for Anchorage Assembly: Kathy Henslee and Stephanie Taylor. Is it possible to maintain integrity while engaging in a political battle? 

    Stepping Out of the Boat with Stephanie Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 31:40


    Meet Stephanie Taylor, local Anchorage Assembly Candidate 2022. Stephanie is a homeschooling mom and active volunteer who recently said yes to a call to run for local government. She has stepped up  to become a new voice in Anchorage in order to see transformation in her city. This is what it looks like following God's purpose into local government. For more on Stephanie, visit stephanieforak.com. 

    Abortion and Sex Education with Priscilla Hurley

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 26:06


    Priscilla Hurley shares her experiences as an abortion survivor, a woman who had multiple abortions and worked in the abortion industry. As a pro-life advocate now, she shares her story and trains young people in sex education from a choice-based, abstinence perspective. 

    Parents' Rights in Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2021 32:04


    In this interview, we hear from Suzanne Gallagher, Director of the National Parents' Rights in Education organization as well as Annie Massey, the former Director of the Parents' Rights in Education chapter in Alaska. We discuss the ways that the rights of parents have been under attack in recent ways and what can be done about it. For more information or to join a chapter visit parentsrightsined.org. 

    Liar, Liar: Living Free by Telling the Truth with Jennifer Christiansen

    Play Episode Play 18 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 28:20


    Hear Jennifer's story— what occurred in her life to lead her down the road of an addiction to lying with a psychological diagnosis of narcissistic personality disorder. Many people say that narcissism is something people cannot completely recover from, but by the grace of God, Jennifer has experienced that healing in her life. To watch the full video version of the episode, go to LeighSloan.com and join our Brave Nation Circle. 

    Cancel Culture in Hollywood with Dominic Pace

    Play Episode Play 33 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 33:06


    Dominic Pace is an actor who is known for his role as "Gekko" on The Mandalorian. He bravely discusses his viewpoints on the cultural changes in Hollywood over the past several years from affirmative action hiring practices to today's "cancel culture." 

    Seeking Unity in Politics with James and Shavon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2021 40:25


    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/. 

    Worldview Matters in Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 29:03


    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. 

    Overcoming Political Disagreements in Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 41:44


    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.

    Tribalism, Nationalism, and the USA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 20:57


    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! 

    Critical Race Theory with Prince Nwankudu

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 29:12


    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. 

    From Cult to Kingdom with Dubb Alexander

    Play Episode Play 48 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 28:17


    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! 

    Behind the Veil of Sex Trafficking with Gwen Adams

    Play Episode Play 51 sec Highlight Listen Later May 26, 2021 38:10


    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 men and women is the key to breaking this ugly cultural cycle. You can find the full video version of this conversation and other bonus content by joining our Brave Nation Circle at leighsloan.com/bravenation. To find out more about the ministry of Priceless, visit priceless.org and to check out Gwen’s book, go to gwenadamsfiles.com. 

    Transgenderism and Jesus

    Play Episode Play 44 sec Highlight Listen Later May 11, 2021 32:56


    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. 

    Masturbation and Parenting

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 34:30


    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. 

    Bonus Episode: Brave Nation and the Solutionary Mindset Event!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 29:56


    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 other friends. We hope you'll join us. Register now while there is room at bravenation.us! 

    Emotionally Healthier Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2021 25:30


    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? 

    The Role of Media in Our Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 64:47


    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 information email to braveconversationsanchorage@gmail.com.

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    Understanding and Hope for 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 19:51


    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.

    Christ in the Cosmos with Brian Orme

    Play Episode Play 42 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 40:22


    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 traditional astrology? Brian gives us great food for thought that will stretch our understanding of God and the world around us.

    Overcoming the Victim Mindset with Matt Gonzalez

    Play Episode Play 27 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 52:27


    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.

    Governmental Reformation with Dubb Alexander

    Play Episode Play 42 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 48:29


    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 kingdom influencer. For more on Dubb go to kingdomstatesmen.com !

    Faith and Politics: Zoom Conversation

    Play Episode Play 47 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 55:27


    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.

    Covid and Election Controversies 2020 with Edwin and James

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2020 63:09


    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.

    Losing Your Religion

    Play Episode Play 48 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 7, 2020 29:34


    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

    Lessons from Lincoln

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 24:29


    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?

    Engaging in Local Government with Tim Roberts

    Play Episode Play 31 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 26, 2020 47:09


    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."

    Multifaceted Thinking with Drew Neal

    Play Episode Play 28 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 53:31


    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.

    Final Thoughts for Season 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 31:05


    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.

    Black Lives Matter and Black Lives MAGA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2020 74:18


    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.

    2020 Perspectives: Edwin, James, and Natasaia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 49:58


    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.

    Perspectives from the "Silent Side"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 60:57


    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.

    Being a Black Man in America

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 59:16


    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.

    Rethinking Education During a Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 36:14


    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.

    Safety and Religious Liberty During a Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 47:48


    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.

    Tough Questions about Christianity with Harold Eberle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 47:48


    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 Brave Conversations on Patreon and get more video content visit: Patreon.com/braveconversations!

    Why Worldviews Matter During a Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 13:06


    In this episode we explore with Leigh Sloan, Rodney Stark’s book, “The Rise of Christianity” as it relates to the transformation of culture during times of disease, pestilence and disaster. How can we let this inform how we live our daily lives during times of crisis? Anytime we have social upheaval, we have opportunities for impact.

    The Chicken or the Egg? (Culture vs. Legislation)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 41:32


    Leigh interviews George Martinez, former professor of Political Science and candidate for Anchorage Mayor, about the interaction between people’s attitudes in culture and laws that are made by the government. They explore questions such as: how do laws influence human behavior? And how does human behavior give rise to new laws in the United States? What can we learn from our history about the right time to introduce new legislation for the benefit of all? Which comes first, the legislation or the positive behavior?

    "My Truth" & The Art of Perspective Taking

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 11:22


    Leigh discusses honing the art of perspective taking without removing the reality that ultimate Truth exists and is able to be discovered. Can two perspectives be equally valid at the same time? What are people really doing when expressing "their truth?"

    The Poetry of Empowerment with Raquel Polanco

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 45:26


    Join in as Leigh Sloan interviews Raquel Polanco on her life as a poet and spoken word artist, her take on the Super Bowl Halftime show, and how we can encourage better conversations in our culture. Stay until the end for an eloquent poem about empowering women in their own skin.

    The Culture of Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 21:03


    Explore the history behind Christmas, from pagan rituals to Christian rites. From the period when Christmas was cancelled to the story of how a Christmas song halted a war. Love it or hate it, Christmas and how we celebrate it says a lot about who we are. Learn to become a cultural curator, rather than a blind sheep to whatever the customs culture throws our way. Listen all the way to the end for a little surprise!

    "Life Sucks" to "Life is Good"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 46:50


    Meet Paul Merkel, man who experienced all levels of prison security and lived to write about it in his book, "Stonegate: A Place Without Time." What is the culture of prison really like and what strategies helped Paul to survive? What can prison culture teach us about life outside of prison and how can we live life to the fullest today?

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