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Podcasts on Christ, Culture and their Convergence by the Latino Leadership Circle. Moderated by Rev. David Ramos, Rev. Dr. Orlando Crespo and Rev. Dr. Luis Alvarez.

Latino Leadership Circle


    • Oct 22, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 37m AVG DURATION
    • 46 EPISODES


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    Camino Ignaciano, The Walk of Ignatius

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2023 38:57


    Luis, David interview Dr. Orlando Crespo on his recent trip to do the walk of St. Ignatius in Spain.

    God's Call to Francis

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 6:55


    This episode is an exert from The Franciscan Way, a virtual guided tour by Intervarsity Christian Fellowship. Here Rev. Dr. Luis Alvarez shares his reflection on God's call to Francis of Assisi to build his church and what it means for him today. This forms part of a series short reflections done by members and friends of the Latino Leadership Circle.

    Tips for Emerging Latino Leaders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 23:38


    Luis, Orlando and David interview Dr. Larry Acosta Executive Director/Multiethnic Church Planting Catalyst at City to City Los Angeles. We asked Larry to give his tips to emerging Latino Leaders. This is a rebroadcast of a 2017 audio interview.

    Loving DJ - Caring for a Special Needs Child Part 2 '

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2022 40:48


    This is part two of our discussion with Rev. Dr. Liz and Hiram Rios as they share about one of the greatest loves of their life, their son Daniel Jeremiah. DJ, as they affectionally call him, has special needs. We discuss the couple's journey as parents, how it has shaped their family, what they have learned about life, and their understanding of God in the midst of it all.

    Loving DJ - Caring for a Special Needs Child Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2022 32:57


    In this episode, we had the privilege of speaking with our very own Rev. Dr. Liz and Hiram Rios as they share about one of the greatest loves of their life, their son Daniel Jeremiah. DJ, as they affectionally call him, has special needs. We discuss the couple's journey as parents, how it has shaped their family, what they have learned about life, and their understanding of God in the midst of it all.

    The Life and Ministry of Rev. Aimee Cortese Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2022 65:32


    In this Cafecito Conversation, we continue our discussion with Pastor Joseph Henry Cortese on the incredible life and ministry of his mother Rev. Aimee Cortese. Hear part 1 at https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/48497933/download.mp3

    Our Thoughts on the Mama Leo Keynote by Rev. Dr. Daisy Machado

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2022 70:19


    The Latino Leadership Circle discusses the powerful keynote delivered by Rev. Dr. Daisy Machado, Professor of Church History at the Union Theological Inaugural Mama Leo Latinx Lecture on Feb. 19, 2022. With Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Rios, Elder Belinda Pasafaro, Rev. David Ramos, and Rev. Dr. Luis Alvarez. Special thanks to Union Theological Seminary for the use of this content.

    Rev. Aimee Cortese: Her Life and Ministry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2022 71:16


    The LLC crew speak with Rev. Joseph Henry Cortese, Pastor of Crossroads Tabernacle in the Bronx, NY, and son of the late Rev. Aimee Cortese on the invaluable contribution that Aimee made to church and society. Rev. Aimee was named after Evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson, and like her namesake, Aimee Cortese was a trailblazer who overcame overwhelming obstacles to live out the calling she received at fifteen years old to preach the Gospel. She has a had remarkable impact in New York City, the nation, and throughout the world and is considered to be one of the most respected Latina Protestant Ministers in the United States and a role model for hundreds of women in ministry today.

    Rev. David Ramos on Engaging Theology and Ministry in the City

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 44:12


    Rev. David Ramos, President and Founder of the Latino Leadership Circle is interviewed by Prof. Rafael Reyes III, Assistant Professor at New York Theological Seminary regarding the engagement of theology and ministry in the City.

    Mama Leo: Latina Pentecostal Pioneer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 51:03


    In this episode, we discuss the impact of Reverend Leoncia Rosado Rousseau, known to many as Mama Leo. Mama Leo is a significant figure in church history being perhaps the first Latina Pentecostal Pastor in New York City. Her holistic ministry changed the lives of countless individuals addicted to drugs, alcohol, and those considered to be outcasts of society.Special Guest: Rev. Jonathan Roque, Senior Pastor, Damascus Christian Church of Hunts PointTo support the upcoming Mama Leo Latinx Lecture Series at Union Theological visit https://bit.ly/MamaLeoLectureSeriesSend Mama Leo Artifacts to Hunts Point Damascus Christian Church 837 Manida Street Bronx NY 10474. Contact Rev. Roque at rev.jonathanroque@gmail.com.

    Having Difficult Discussions About the Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 40:00


    Besides dealing with a global pandemic, one of the biggest challenges we face during this time is discussing the current issues with those who are around us. In this episode Rev. David Ramos, Elder Belinda Passafaro and Rev. Dr. Luis Alvarez share what they have found to be helpful when navigating the pandemic discussion.

    Urban Ecclesiology

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2021 37:36


    The Rev. Jose speaks to us about Urban Ecclesiology.Jose Humphreys is a member of the Latino Leadership Circle.He is a consultant and facilitator. Rev. Humphreys is the founder and a Lead Pastor of Metro Hope Church, a multi-ethnic church movement in East Harlem.He is also the author of the book “Seeing Jesus in East Harlem: What Happens When Churches Show Up and Stay Put”. This is an excellent book that chronicles his experience of planting a church as well as providing a holistic framework to do so. If your church leader or pastor it is a must-read.

    Ethnicity, Culture and Leadership with Orlando Crespo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 33:30


    In this episode, we take an excerpt from a presentation done by Dr. Orlando Crespo on Ethnicity, Culture, and Leadership. Dr. Crespo presented this in a training session of Passion2Plant. Passion2Plant is an organization founded by Dr. Liz Rios. Its mission is to train Black and Brown church planters to start justice-oriented churches right from the start. Visit passion2plant.com for more information.

    Cafecito Conversations: Rene Padilla - His Life and Theology

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 55:56


    In this episode, we discuss one of the most influential Latino Theologians of our time, Rene Padilla. C. Rene Padilla has shaped modern Evangelicalism and has insightfully helped bring into focus the Church's mission in the world. Padilla's Theology is required reading for every Pastor and leader who wishes to do the true work of the Gospel. With Rev. David Ramos, Rev. Dr. Orlando Crespo, and Rev. Dr. Luis Alvarez.If you enjoy this podcast, considering supporting us at latinoleadershipcircle.org/donateAll gifts are welcomed.Resources: Christianity Today articleshttps://bit.ly/3faRz1shttps://bit.ly/3brfVCWhttps://www.christianitytoday.com/.../p/c-rene-padilla/The Lausanne Covenanthttps://lausanne.org/content/covenant/lausanne-covenantDavid C. Kirkpatrick Paperhttps://bit.ly/3w4jpDgBooks on Amazonhttps://amzn.to/3fenzSfInterview with Graham Joseph Hillhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXfcZHtPRoMFundación Kairos Videos (Spanish) https://www.youtube.com/user/Kairosvideos/videosInterview with Juan Pablo Bongarrá, La Puerta Abierta (Spanish)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fb0xnhYgrNg&t=167s

    Asian Hate: Why We Should Care and What We Can Do About it - PART 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 44:19


    This is the second part of our discussion on "Asian Hate: Why We Should Care and What We Can Do About it", with members of the Latino Leadership Circle and guest panelists: Jennifer Chan and Reyn Cabnite.View the full discussion on our Youtubehttps://youtu.be/MDbJbbvF86gSee our statement of solidarity with the AAPI community at https://www.latinoleadershipcircle.org/statement-of-solidarity-with-the-asian-american-community/

    Asian Hate: Why We Should Care and What We Can Do About it - PART 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 22:42


    Since the pandemic started, there have been more than 3,000 incidents of hate reported by the community organization Stop AAPI Hate, a coalition of non-profits advocating for the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) population.There is both fear and concern among the Asian American community about how best to address these unprovoked attacks. Members of the Latino Leadership Circle and guest panelists Jennifer Chan and Reyn Cabnite will talk about why Latin@s should care and what we can do to help fight the hate against our Asian American brothers and sisters.View the full discussion on our Youtubehttps://youtu.be/MDbJbbvF86gSee our statement of solidarity with the AAPI community at https://www.latinoleadershipcircle.org/statement-of-solidarity-with-the-asian-american-community/

    The Vaccine: A Discussion for the Latin@ Faith Community Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 45:07


    In this second part of the COVID-19 Vaccine conversation, we've invited Yara Elizabeth Perez, MD. Dr. Perez explains what the vaccine is, tackles common myths and misconceptions, and answers questions that many have in our communities. Please note, this is the dispelling myths and answering questions portion. Check out the YouTube video at https://youtu.be/kDGC8Uyh4Dg for Dr. Yara's full presentation.For a tool kit to help your church get the word out about the vaccine please visit https://vaccinetoolkitfaithcommunity.org/Join our mailing list at https://mailchi.mp/319820d6b1a1/mailing-list

    The Covid-19 Vaccine: A Discussion for the Latin@ Faith Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 63:59


    The LLC crew gather to host the first Passion Center Cafecito Conversations on the COVID-19 vaccine. There are many messages going around in the Latino faith community. We share our thoughts as well as what is #fact or #fiction.References on the episode:Overcoming Vaccine Hesitancy in Communities of Colorhttps://www.webmd.com/coronavirus-in-context/video/sharon-allison-otteyMedical University of South Carolinahttps://web.musc.edu/about/leadership/institutional-offices/communications/pamr/news-releases/2021/black-and-hispanic-latino-faculty-urge-communities-of-color-to-get-vaccineNPR: Many Latinos Are Hesitant To Get A COVID-19 Vaccinehttps://www.npr.org/2021/02/01/962905232/many-latinos-are-hesitant-to-get-a-covid-19-vaccineCDC death by race-ethnicityhttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/covid-data/investigations-discovery/hospitalization-death-by-race-ethnicity.htmlWebsites to help you find a Covid-19 Vaccine Appointmenthttps://www.wellandgood.com/covid-19-vaccine-appointment/NYTimes: Black and Latino New Yorkers Trail White Residents in Vaccine Rollouthttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/31/nyregion/nyc-covid-vaccine-race.htmlNew York Times: The Wealthy Are Getting More Vaccines in Poorer Neighborhoodshttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/02/health/white-people-covid-vaccines-minorities.html

    Hope 2021 Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 27:04


    This is the second part of the Hope 2021 episode. Members of the Latino Leadership Circle Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Rios, Rev. Dr. Orlando Crespo, and Rev. Dr. Luis Alvarez discuss recent events in our country at the beginning of 2021 and the glimmers of hope that they provide for us. Resources discussed: Lessons from the LatinX Church at https://freedomroad.us/downloads/lessons-from-the-latinx-church-webinar/Don’t Buy the Lie: Eradicating False Belief Systems that Keep You From Your Destiny by Elizabeth Rios at https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Buy-Lie-Eradicating-Systems-ebook/dp/B00ASJW9YIBeing Latino in Christ by Orlando Crespo at https://www.amazon.com/Being-Latino-Christ-Wholeness-Identity/dp/0830823743

    Hope 2021 Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2021 19:43


    Members of the Latino Leadership Circle Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Rios, Rev. Dr. Orlando Crespo, and Rev. Dr. Luis Alvarez discuss recent events in our country at the beginning of 2021 and the glimmers of hope that they provide for us.

    La Navidad 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2020 30:42


    Members of the Latino Leadership Circle, Rev. Dr. Liz Rios, Rev. David Ramos, Rev. Dr. Orlando Crespo, and Rev. Dr. Luis Alvarez share memories of Christmas and speak a special word about the significance of the season in 2020.

    Now What? How Do We Move Forward Post Election.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 40:26


    Members of the Latino Leadership Circle, Rev. David Ramos, Rev. Dr. Orlando Crespo, and Rev. Dr. Luis Alvarez discuss how we can move forward as people of faith after this contentious presidential election.

    The Presidential Elections 2020 Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 32:51


    This episode is the third part of our discussion on the 2020 Presidential Election.

    The Presidential Elections 2020 Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 32:51


    This episode is the third part of our discussion on the 2020 Presidential Election.

    The 2020 Presidential Election Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 27:05


    This episode is the second part of our discussion on the 2020 Presidential Election.

    The 2020 Presidential Election Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 27:05


    This episode is the second part of our discussion on the 2020 Presidential Election.

    The 2020 Presidential Election

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 31:37


    The Latino Leadership Circle discuss issues that should help inform our choice for the 2020 Presidential Election.

    The 2020 Presidential Election

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 31:37


    The Latino Leadership Circle discuss issues that should help inform our choice for the 2020 Presidential Election.

    The 2020 Census and the Latin@ Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 28:45


    The Latino Leadership Circle discusses the importance of the 2020 Census for the Latin@ community. Fill out census at: https://2020census.gov/. Videos to encourage the Census can be found at https://nalec.org/census-2020/The Latino Leadership Circle Podcast has been named Top 55 Latino podcast by feedspot.com. See https://blog.feedspot.com/latino_podcasts/

    The 2020 Census and the Latin@ Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 28:45


    The Latino Leadership Circle discusses the importance of the 2020 Census for the Latin@ community. Fill out census at: https://2020census.gov/. Videos to encourage the Census can be found at https://nalec.org/census-2020/The Latino Leadership Circle Podcast has been named Top 55 Latino podcast by feedspot.com. See https://blog.feedspot.com/latino_podcasts/

    Lessons from the LatinX Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 59:37


    Latino Leadership Circle airs the audio portion of the introductory session of an excellent webinar resource from Freedom Road called “Lessons from the LatinX Church”. The link to the full resource is athttps://freedomroad.us/downloads/lessons-from-the-latinx-church-webinar/

    Lessons from the LatinX Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 59:37


    Latino Leadership Circle airs the audio portion of the introductory session of an excellent webinar resource from Freedom Road called “Lessons from the LatinX Church”. The link to the full resource is athttps://freedomroad.us/downloads/lessons-from-the-latinx-church-webinar/

    Black Lives Matter to Latin@s

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 42:15


    Latino Leadership Circle discusses the call for social justice brought on by the murder of George Floyd.

    Black Lives Matter to Latin@s

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 42:15


    Latino Leadership Circle discusses the call for social justice brought on by the murder of George Floyd.

    Grief and Loss in a Time of Uncertainty Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 31:18


    Part 2 of Grief and Loss in a Time of Uncertainty. As the world continues to experience the Covid-19 crisis, the Latino Leadership Circle discuss the by-products of grief, loss and uncertainty, and how we can begin to cope with these realities in our lives.

    Grief and Loss in a Time of Uncertainty Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 31:18


    Part 2 of Grief and Loss in a Time of Uncertainty. As the world continues to experience the Covid-19 crisis, the Latino Leadership Circle discuss the by-products of grief, loss and uncertainty, and how we can begin to cope with these realities in our lives.

    Grief and Loss in a Time of Uncertainty

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 33:05


    As the world continues to experience the Covid-19 crisis, the Latino Leadership Circle discuss the by-products of grief, loss and uncertainty, and how we can begin to cope with these realities in our lives.

    Grief and Loss in a Time of Uncertainty

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 33:05


    As the world continues to experience the Covid-19 crisis, the Latino Leadership Circle discuss the by-products of grief, loss and uncertainty, and how we can begin to cope with these realities in our lives.

    Our Thoughts on Covid-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 41:15


    Members of the Latino Leadership Circle community from across the country share their thoughts and discuss how we can respond to the current Covid-19 crisis.

    Our Thoughts on Covid-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 41:15


    Members of the Latino Leadership Circle community from across the country share their thoughts and discuss how we can respond to the current Covid-19 crisis.

    Introduction to the Latino Leadership Circle Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2020 27:52


    The Latino Leadership Circle (LLC) Executive Team members, David Ramos, Luis Alvarez, Orlando Crespo, and Belinda Passafaro discuss LLC, the need for being part of an authentic cohort by sharing their experiences of LLC, and the vision for a new series of podcasts.

    Introduction to the Latino Leadership Circle Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2020 27:52


    The Latino Leadership Circle (LLC) Executive Team members, David Ramos, Luis Alvarez, Orlando Crespo, and Belinda Passafaro discuss LLC, the need for being part of an authentic cohort by sharing their experiences of LLC, and the vision for a new series of podcasts.

    Discussion on President Trump's move to end DACA

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2017 38:38


    In this Episode we discuss President Trump’s move to end DACA.We’re joined by some prominent National and City Leaders: Rev. Dr. Raymond Rivera, Jonathan Soto and Joe Ho. Please note: Not all the views expressed by our panelists are those of the Latino Leadership Circle.

    Discussion on President Trump's move to end DACA

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2017 38:38


    In this Episode we discuss President Trump’s move to end DACA.We’re joined by some prominent National and City Leaders: Rev. Dr. Raymond Rivera, Jonathan Soto and Joe Ho. Please note: Not all the views expressed by our panelists are those of the Latino Leadership Circle.

    Larry Acosta Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2017 22:20


    Luis, Orlando and David interview Dr. Larry Acosta founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Hispanic Ministry Center and Urban Youth Workers Institute. We ask Larry to give his tips to emerging Latino Leaders.

    Larry Acosta Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2017 22:20


    Luis, Orlando and David interview Dr. Larry Acosta founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Hispanic Ministry Center and Urban Youth Workers Institute. We ask Larry to give his tips to emerging Latino Leaders.

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