Only Us Podcast

This season is a wrap! Thanks for listening with us. Here are a bit of our thoughts as this season comes to a close, and what comes next for the Only Us Podcast. Show notes can be found at OnlyUsPod.com. 

Today we have two very special guests: Christian Lowe and Lehidy Frias. Together and individually, they have dedicated their life’s work to making our world better every day. We’re so excited for you to hear what they are each up to, and how we can be involved and be advocates for acceptance, healing, and reconciliation. Show notes can be found at OnlyUsPod.com. 

Today we have a fantastic conversation with Julius Otieno Okumu, who is a court translator and has recently decided to pursue law school. He shares with us how he came to this decision, and addresses the injustices he’s witnessed and desires to be a part of implementing change within. He also shares good wisdom for us on how we can each help to put systemic racism to an end, and take ownership of the decisions being made in our country. Show notes can be found at OnlyUsPod.com. 

Today we chat with Ed Rowell, a pastor of nearly 30 years. Ed shares some great wisdom and encouragement for Christians as we navigate what it looks like to love people and stand for justice the way Christ did. He also shares some of his thoughts on Christian Nationalism and the dangers Christians can easily fall into. Let’s receive this admonishment and truth and stand together for the good of all. Show notes can be found at OnlyUsPod.com. 

Over the last 3 months, we’ve heard many different perspectives, life stories, and beliefs. What are we to do with all of this? Are you feeling overwhelmed by racism trauma, or perhaps carrying around white guilt? Our guest, Emily Larzabel is a licensed professional counselor, and she’s here to dig into the emotional and mental effects of racial divides, and help us learn how to walk together toward healing and reconciliation. Show notes can be found at OnlyUsPod.com. 

Our guests today are Malcolm and Stacey Marshall. The Marshalls are what seem to be an endless fountain of wisdom. They carry both grace and conviction, and share some beautiful truths about how to create a solid foundation for our kids, and how to nourish and grow that year after year. Sit back and take in the joy and exhortation they have to offer. Show notes can be found at OnlyUsPod.com. 

Peter and Karenie Lee have been extremely intentional about how they raise their kids. They share with us the importance of teaching and equipping our children with a solid foundation so that they can fight for justice without insecurity or fear. Show notes can be found at OnlyUsPod.com. 

Yoshika and Ivan Lowe are a couple who have raised four amazing children in the midst of a very white world. The Lowes have 30+ years of experience and wisdom to share about racism from a parent’s perspective. For those of us raising young kids today, this knowledge is essential for creating a better world and moving toward reconciliation and equality for all. Show notes can be found at OnlyUsPod.com. 

Today we chat with Steve Johng! We’ve known Steve for many years as a great friend and workout partner. He shares with us what it’s like being Korean-Mexican in a dominantly white country, and some great encouragement and advice for us all in how to embrace our own race as well as welcome others in hospitality. Show notes can be found at OnlyUsPod.com. 

Today we get to hear from Linda Reavis, who also happens to be Tiffany’s mom! Linda shares about her journey in learning to love and appreciate her ethnicity, as well as some of the struggles in finding where she belongs in many contexts. We are so thankful she came to chat with us, and we are excited to share her story with you. Show notes can be found at OnlyUsPod.com. 

Mia Valdez, Hannah Anderson, and Sophia Anderson make up the Anderson sisters! Together, they open up the conversation on Race and When You Can’t Figure Out Where You Fit. The Andersons have a very unique but relatable perspective on what it’s like growing up bi-racial in a primarily white, conservative environment. They have lots of rich truth to share, and we’re so glad they were willing to share it with us! They are so fun and welcoming, and we know you’ll enjoy this episode as much as we did. Show notes can be found at OnlyUsPod.com. 

Jonathan Reavis shares his perspectives in episode 3 of 3 on Race and the Workplace. Jonathan is an ordained deacon in the Eastern Orthodox Church, and a social worker by trade. He shares much wisdom on how these two roles integrate and how Christians should view the sufferings of people in the sufferings of Christ, and how that impacts the fight for racial justice. This episode was especially fun for us as Jonathan is also Tiffany’s brother! Take some time to really engage and let this truth resonate. Show notes can be found at OnlyUsPod.com. 

Tosin Akande opens up the conversation on Race in the Workplace. Tosin has been one of the most influential people to us in our journey of learning and fighting for racial justice and equality. She has a brilliant way of story-telling, creating metaphors and analogies to enhance understanding, and is not afraid to speak the truth. We love and appreciate her passion for people. Listen with an open heart and let this truth resonate within you. Show notes can be found on OnlyUsPod.com. 

Marianne Dublado continues our conversation with lots of deep insight regarding Race and the American Church. In this episode, she unpacks what it’s looked like for her to peel the layers off of what she’s come to understand as White Supremacism often disguising itself as being biblical truth. Marianne also shares about her experience recently contracting COVID-19, and her journey to recovery. Show notes can be found at OnlyUsPod.com. 

Jamar Mitchell continues our conversation on Race and the American Church. Jamar has served at many different churches, and finds himself forming Bible study groups wherever God has him. We truly felt nourished and deeply encouraged during our conversation, and challenged to love God and our neighbor well. Show notes can be found at OnlyUsPod.com. 

Jonathan Huegel opens up our conversation about Race and the American Church. Jonathan shares about his personal experiences being Mexican-American, shares ways he's experienced racial struggles in the church, and gives us lots of great resources to check out. We know you’ll gain as much as we did from this conversation!Show notes can be found at onlyuspod.com. 

Vickie shares what she loves about being Korean-American, and wisdom for us all on how to honor and appreciate the races and cultures of our family and friends.

Join the conversation as Michael shares about his experiences moving from India to the USA, and the journey he’s taken personally in reconciling racial prejudices in his life.

Joel kicks off the conversation on Race by discussing his journey moving from Kenya to the States. What is culture, what is its impact on us as individuals, and how can we love and appreciate each other in our fullness?

Welcome to the Only Us Podcast. In this episode, we’ll unpack our vision and goals. Thanks for joining the conversation; let’s stand in the space between us all and learn from each other.