Podcast appearances and mentions of daniel initiative

Marc Cox is joined by Breon Wells—Founder and CEO of The Daniel Initiative, policy advisor, national security expert, and Co-Chair of the Trade & Policy Committee at BABA—for a detailed analysis of the newly announced U.S.–UK trade framework. Wells explains how the agreement reduces car import tariffs, removes steel and aluminum restrictions, and lowers barriers for American beef and ethanol exports. They also discuss the deal's broader implications for future negotiations with China and India, and why some see it as both a step forward and a work in progress needing congressional approval.

Founder of The Daniel Initiative, Breon Wells joins Bob Miller and Chris Michaels gives his thoughts on "Liberation Day" from Trump and all these tariffs imposed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 27, 2025 ~ Breon Wells, Founder of The Daniel Initiative, joins Kevin to discuss the latest on the Signal texts to The Atlantic Reporter.

At the age of eleven, Deenbo Kidane immigrated to the U.S. from Ethiopa, giving her an unique understanding of the challenges immigrants face, as well as the struggles their children face. Her father was a ministry leader, so she also witnessed firsthand the difficulty immigrant ministry leaders encounter when trying to find a supportive, encouraging community. Little did she know, these life experiences would be put to good use one day.Today, Deenbo is the Co-Director of the Daniel Initiative, a network of pastors and church leaders from all over the world. She is also the Director of Children's and Youth Ministry at El-Bethel Ethiopian Missionary Church. As she likes to say, she's a 'bridge', encouraging youth not to assimilate or to isolate, but to thrive. Being the bridge is hard work, and Deenbo is honest about that, but she knows she's doing exactly what she's supposed to be doing - and she loves it.Listen in and be encouraged.For more about the Daniel Initiative.For more about El-Bethel Ethiopian Missionary Church.

  Panelist Bios  Ellen Reddy  Ellen Reddy has been the Executive Director for Nollie Jenkins Family for twenty-five plus years. She is responsible for conducting the day-to-day activities including financial, administrative, and programmatic work of a community-based organization that develops grassroots leaders, community organizers, parents, and students and other members of the African American community in Holmes County.    Kameisha Smith  Kameisha Smith, from Lexington, MS, is the Youth Program Coordinator for Nollie Jenkins Family Center. She is known for her vision, passion, and dedication to improving the lives of youth in her community. The Equal Voice Network nominated Ms. Smith for the foundation's Youth Warriors Against Poverty Award and she's a current “Young Leaders for Change” fellow of Southern Partners Fund. She has been an organizer at Nollie Jenkins Family Center since elementary school. As a child, one of her first efforts to improve her neighborhood was organizing and fighting for new & safe playground equipment for all schools in her district.    Breon Wells  Breon Wells is a policy advisor, social impact strategist, communications expert, racial equity consultant, thought leader, public speaker, Faith leader, and author. He is the President and Founder of The Daniel Initiative (TDI), a government relations and strategic communications firm that specifically services traditionally underrepresented and underserved populations in public policy spaces. A former Congressional Aide on the Senate Armed Services Committee, Breon is a National Security Policy Specialist. While on the SASC, he provided legislative support to the Investigations Team (Detainee Abuse), the Readiness and Management Support Subcommittee, and the foreign affairs team (particularly African and Asian geopolitics). TDI continues to assist clients in navigating the annual National Defense Authorization Act and broader national security issues. Breon works with non-profit organizations, corporations, activists and influencers to develop public policy and advocacy programs. On August 28, 2020, The Daniel Initiative coordinated Congressional Engagement for the 2020 March on Washington, convened by Rev. Al Sharpton and Martin Luther King, III.    Christopher Scott  Christopher Scott is a Senior Program Manager for Open Society U.S.'s Innovation team focusing on democratizing education and dismantling inequities, reparative justice, and innovative practices and policies to advance alternative paradigms to punitive practices and policies and democratizing public spaces and resources. Chris promotes policy initiatives for Open Society on criminal justice, police reform and youth reentry, and convenes the Federal School Discipline and Climate Coalition (FedSDC), a coalition working to advance police free schools while implementing effective, non-punitive, and culturally-sustaining practices in schools and alternatives to school discipline. In addition to his leadership and role within FedSDC, Christopher also Co-chairs the Reentry Working Group, a coalition working on transformational change in the U.S. without a focus on punitive or carceral remedies or reentry solutions reliant on law enforcement.    Morgan Craven  Morgan Craven, J.D., is IDRA's National Director of Policy, Advocacy, and Community Engagement. She supports the integration and coordination of national and state policy reform efforts impacting school finance, school discipline and safety, education for emergent bilingual students, preparation and access to higher education, and community-led, culturally-sustaining schools.  In addition to crafting community-centered policy positions and advocacy strategies, Morgan spearheads IDRA's critical work to expand access to policymaking spaces for impacted communities, particularly for students and families of color, families with limited incomes, and recent immigrant populations. She presented expert testimony in a hearing by the U.S. House Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee on banning corporal punishment.  Morgan received a bachelor's degree in International Relations from Stanford University, with a secondary focus in African and African American Studies. She received a law degree from Harvard Law School   

In this week's episode hosts Kristal High-Taylor and Breon Wells explore what self-care looks like for them and why it's necessary to set aside time for self, especially when you're working to combat inequality and systemic racism. 

In this week's episode hosts Kristal High-Taylor and Breon Wells discuss the FBI raid on Mar-a-lago as well as the dangers Donald Trump and his ideologies pose to American democracy. 

A year and a half into the Biden administration, our hosts Kristal High-Taylor and Breon Wells take a look at what has been done or not done (as the case seems to be) on the front of racial equity.

In this week's episode of Leverage hosts, Kristal High-Taylor and Breon Wells, break down the importance of the Black vote and continued civic engagement before, during and after election cycles, and they discuss the long--term strategies needed in the Black community to achieve equity. 

In this episode hosts Kristal High-Taylor and Breon Wells recap the events of the Jan. 6th insurrection and the on-going hearings/investigation. 

In this episode hosts Kristal High-Taylor and Breon Wells discuss the Russian detainment of WNBA star, Brittney Griner.  Griner, who has been in Russian custody since February, recently plead guilty to bringing cannabis-derived oil cartridges to Russia, saying she had done so by accident. 

The killing of George Floyd, who died after a white Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck for eight minutes and forty six seconds spurred a wave of anger and protests across America and the globe. These demonstrations were an expression of outrage for the blaring racial gap in America and the many ways in which it manifests today –– from housing discrimination to police brutality. In today's episode, we speak to Breon Wells, the founder of the Daniel Initiative and presidential aide to former President Barack Obama. He talks about his work, the difference between equity and equality and the changes he would like to see going forward. This discussion is supplemented by the academic insight of Molly Ellenberg, a research fellow at the International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism, on how the ideology of white supremacy works today.  Media Minded explores the bizarre world of misinformation and conspiracies. Following on from the success of the first season in 2019, each episode platforms a different subject who has previously been a victim of, or a willing participant in, a conspiracy theory… but these lines may be more blurred than you think. Ex-cultists, anti-vaxxers and more describe their slow descent into the untrue, and those who experience the brunt of the lies and hatred explain the effect that the proliferation of these ideas has. All the while, industry-leading academics and experts provide theoretical justifications for the actions taken by all parties. Presented by Matteo Bergamini Edited and recorded by Sabina Mckenzie Brown. This podcast is made possible thanks to the kind support and sponsorship of the US embassy in London.

In the third episode of this season hosts Kristal High-Taylor and Breon Wells take on the topic of the gun violence epidemic in America.

The Supreme Court has been busy... in part one of this episode hosts Kristal High-Taylor and Breon Wells break down the Berger v. North Carolina State Conference of the NAACP  Supreme Court decision handed down this week. They also cover the importance of civic engagement as a lifestyle.Stay tuned for Part 2 in which they discuss the historic Roe v Wade decision. 

The Supreme Court has been busy... in part two of this episode hosts Kristal High-Taylor and Breon Wells break down the landmark reversal of Roe v. Wade and the far-reaching consequences it will have on marginalized communities. 

So much has happened since we last heard from hosts Kristal High-Taylor and Breon Wells. In the season three premiere of Leverage catch up on everything from Joe Biden, George Floyd, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Juneteenth and how its been navigating the last three years through the Covid pandemic.

Gerson Cardona recently joined our team in Indiana as the Deputy Director of The Daniel Initiative, and I am grateful for the opportunity to minister with him to impact our state and beyond. In this episode, we discussed the importance of working together as fellow believers to reach people with the gospel and to impact […] The post #229 Ministering with the Hispanic Community with Gerson Cardona first appeared on The Good Citizen Project.

This week, Chris is joined by Erica McLaughlin and Jess Schoolcraft to talk about Psalm 139 and how it informs our thinking on abortion. This is a tough topic -- divisive and challenging for so many people. But today, we want to approach the topic with grace and love, presenting the Biblical view on it, but also point to how we as Christians should respond. SHOW NOTES: If you're interested in speaking into this issue with our local and state governments here in Indiana, check out: - The Daniel Initiative - dogoodindiana.com You might also like: - The Good Citizen Podcast - with Josh Hershberger

Josh's role is to start new ministries at the margins and to influence Redemption as we learn from and serve the vulnerable.During this episode we talk about: growing up in suburban Ohio, “sports and church” ruled his childhood  being a pastors kid and the unique challenges that brings  following Jesus in college and the way it completely changed his life  how he almost lived in Morocco   the development of a new way of thinking through global missions Redemption's philosophy of missions (prayer, God's leading, incarnational relationships) short term mission trips - can they be helpful how Redemption thinks through partnering and engaging with people outside the Church (muslims + LGBTQ) differences between “interfaith” and “multifaith” The Daniel Initiative

Today we are joined by Josh Hershberger, Director of The Daniel Initiative and General Counsel for Indiana Family Institute, as we look at Philippians 1:20-27 and other passages to provide steps to gospel-centered citizenship.

The Daniel Initiative was kind enough to involve us in a special event for CyberWeek. We produced a live podcast session called "Our Space". Ron and Chris, from the award-winning podcast Hacker Valley Studio, interviewed Congresswoman Yvette Clarke (NY-9th) and Laura Cathcart Robbins from "The Only One in the Room Podcast".Both interviews focused on representation, people of color in technology leadership, and occupying our place in society. Congresswoman Yvette Clarke's Socialhttps://www.instagram.com/repyvetteclarke/https://twitter.com/VoteYvettehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/yvette-clarke-9b3aa810/ Laura Robbins' Socialhttps://theonlyonepod.com/https://www.instagram.com/lauracathcartrobbins/https://twitter.com/lauracrobbins?lang=enhttps://twitter.com/TheOnlyOnePodc1 Get your free audiobook from Audible.comLearn more about Hacker Valley StudioSupport Hacker Valley Studio on PatreonFollow Hacker Valley Studio on TwitterFollow Ronald Eddings on TwitterFollow Chris Cochran on Twitter

What in the world does the Kingdom of God have to do with public policy? What does the Kingdom of God have to do with shaping governments and institutions? And how does stewardship fit into all that?That’s what I’m be talking about in this episode with Breon Wells of the Daniel Initiative, a government relations firm that helps underrepresented and underserved populations promote positive change.THIS EPISODE'S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:Breon Wells is the President and Founder of The Daniel Initiative and author of The K-Gene: Principles for Attaining Your Destiny.Breon worked in Washington, D.C., for eight years as a Congressional aide.The Daniel Initiative to help people connect with the mandate they have outside the four walls of the church.Breon makes the case for eliminating the divide between secular and sacred.Daniel in the Old Testament lived without a sacred/secular divide.We too often elevate the “spiritual stuff” we do at church without valuing what people do in the rest of their lives.Breon sees his work as prophetic. The prophet’s job is not to manipulate or control the people, but simply to speak the truth of God.When Breon talks about “Kingdom” he is in part talking about stewardship. As sons and daughters of God, the King, we have a calling to be good stewards of all that has been entrusted to us.The one quality we need to do God’s Kingdom work is surrender. Total surrender.You can find Breon on Twitter at @RealDaniel24 and on Facebook by searching for Breon Wells. And he is on Instagram at @imbreonwells.To find out more about The Daniel Initiative, visit www.thedanielinitiative.org.RELEVANT RESOURCES AND LINKS:Breon WellsTwitter: @RealDaniel24Facebook: Breon WellsInstagram: @imbreonwellsThe Daniel InitiativeWebsite: https://www.thedanielinitiative.org/Books MentionedThe K-Gene: Principles for Attaining Your Destiny, by Breon WellsPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/markuswatsonInstruction to leave a review of Spiritual Life and Leadership:Click here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spiritual-life-and-leadership/id1435252632Click on the link that says, "Listen on Apple Podcasts."In the window that opens, click the button that says, "Open Link." This will open iTunes.To the right of the Spiritual Life and Leadership logo, click "Ratings and Reviews."Under the heading, "Customer Reviews," click on the button that says, "Write a Review."Select the number of stars and write your review.Click submit.I'd be so grateful if you did this. Thank you!— Links to Amazon are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through any of these links, I’ll receive a small commission–which will help pay for the Spiritual Life and Leadership podcast!

Join us as we sip Canada Dry (Green Tea) ginger ale with Breon Wells of the Daniel Initiative — who discusses the importance of voting. Additionally, we sip Ruffino Rosé with Christian Howard, a U.S. Army counselor. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/therosehourpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therosehourpodcast/support

Is the lack of media diversity a serious national problem? Yes. Can we do anything about it? Yes, but only if those of us who truly want media diversity commit to doing more. In this week's episode Kristal chats with David Morgan - the managing partner of D. Morgan & Partners, and the President / Co-Founder of the Multicultural Media Correspondents Dinner (MMCD™). Show notes:Tickets are still available to the Media Diversity Innovation Summit and Reception:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mmca-media-diversity-innovation-summit-and-reception-tickets-64305399180?aff=ebdssbdestsearchMulticultural Media Correspondents Dinner https://www.mmcadc.orghttps://twitter.com/MMCADC

In this week's episode Kristal and Breon break down the Black Twitter clap back over the CNN "White LaKeisha" article. The twins also offer some wise council for Sara Huckabee Sanders as she re-enters the job market and give their informal endorsement to Brad "Scarface" Jordan on his run for Houston City Council.

On this week's episode we are putting it into the universe that the UK will keep Trump, canceling man-buns courtesy of Aiden Cook and his Kamala Harris mic grab, and hoping you'll join us in boycotting Linda Fairstein's books.

Breon Wells and guest host, Elesha Barnette, discuss the strategy behind the latest anti-abortion bills. Shots have been fired and it's an all out assault on women, their bodies and reproductive rights.

Isaiah Washington is generating buzz for joining the #WalkAway movement - a campaign that urges disgruntled Democrats to leave the party behind. Kristal and Breon want to know one thing, "Where are you going?"

As Women's history month comes to a close Breon and guest host, Elesha, break down all of the female candidates who've entered the 2020 Presidential race as well as Georgia's controversial "Heartbeat Bill".

Pour one out for Black History Month. In this episode Kristal and Breon mourn the passing of a Black History Month marked by blackface scandals, a faux hate crime and the sins of R. Kelly.

Steve, Todd, and Aaron welcome Bob Vander Plaats back to discuss The Daniel Initiative and voter activism. Steve dives into the problems of Twitter and the self-obsessive culture it’s created. The opposition to the Trump administration may not be geared toward a hatred of Trump … its true targets are Trump supporters. Hour Two dives into the abortion debate. A reading from "Truth Bombs" and an in-depth discussion on the biggest political issue facing the nation: The fight for life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can we get a do-over? ‘Cause Black History Month went all sorts of wrong. From Jussie Smollett to black face scandals a plenty, the ancestors are not pleased .

Welp. Started off Black History Month with some black face. Kristal and Breon cancel Ralph Northam and his entire team on this week’s episode.

In the season two premiere Kristal and Breon hold nothing back. Everyone is canceled.

“Freedom ain’t free. Democracy ain’t easy.” Words of wisdom from this week’s episode.

Kristal and Breon break down voter suppression strategies, the recounts and what it really means to be an ally.

Domestic terrorism, Black youth for Trump, and mid-term election foolery. It’s only been a week, but it feels like it’s been a year to forget.

Kristal and Breon break down the economic strategies at play with regards to political power and leverage.

Say it again for the people in the back: Despite what President Trump might believe, Kanye West doesn’t speak for us.

In this week’s episode Kristal and Breon do a deep dive into the cases and hearings of Bill Cosby and Brett Kavanaugh.

Beto vs Cruz, the immigration crisis at the border and Golden Goose ‘poverty sneakers’- Kristal + Breon spill all of the petty tea this week.

Cardi B and Nikki Minaj had it out this week. Kristal and Breon hold nothing back in their coverage of the showdown.

Colin Kaepernick triumphs in the new Nike campaign and our hosts discuss the strategies other brands should implore to be as successful.

In the premiere episode of the Leverage podcast, hosts Kristal High Taylor and Breon Wells come out strong in their analysis of the Brett Kavanaugh hearings.