Podcasts about opportunity initiative

On the latest episode of our podcast, former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter chat with Devin Cotten, the Founder and CEO of The Universal Basic Employment and Opportunity Initiative in Cleveland, Ohio. Cotten is helping to extend universal basic employment to one hundred Clevelanders through a pilot that guarantees a living wage of $50,000 a year. This initiative bypasses the common criticism about universal basic income being just a financial handout.  "I think this is a more effective tool, politically," Reed said on the podcast, "because you've got somebody getting up and going to work, just like the rest of us. It's hard for people to hate on someone who's doing the very best they can." Join us for this episode about an idea we should be stealing from Cleveland. For more from Cotten, see him at The Citizen's 7th annual Ideas We Should Steal Festival presented by Comcast NBC Universal on November 15th. (Secure your seats here.) Remember to subscribe to the  podcast to keep up on all the latest episodes. You can even watch the conversation play out on YouTube. As cities go, so goes the nation!

On the latest episode of How To Really Run A City, former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter chat with Devin Cotten, the Founder and CEO of The Universal Basic Employment and Opportunity Initiative in Cleveland, Ohio. Cotten is helping to extend universal basic employment to one hundred Clevelanders through a pilot that guarantees a living wage of $50,000 a year. This initiative bypasses the common criticism about universal basic income being just a financial handout.  "I think this is a more effective tool, politically," Reed said on the podcast, "because you've got somebody getting up and going to work, just like the rest of us. It's hard for people to hate on someone who's doing the very best they can." Join us for this episode about an idea we should be stealing from Cleveland. For more from Cotten, see him at The Citizen's 7th annual Ideas We Should Steal Festival presented by Comcast NBC Universal on November 15th. As cities go, so goes the nation!  

WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore sits down with Illinois Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton to discuss the Justice, Equity, and Opportunity Initiative, community healing, transformative justice & more.

GUEST OVERVIEW: Ja'Ron Smith is a Partner at Dentons Global Advisors Government Relations. A policy expert experienced in advocacy, legislating, and policy strategy and negotiation, he advises clients on a range of issues including regulatory affairs, economic mobility, social justice, finance, banking, and housing and urban development. Most recently, Mr. Smith was the Executive Director at Center for Advancing Opportunity (CAO), which supports students and faculty at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) as well as other majority colleges and universities in developing research-based solutions to the most pressing issues in fragile communities. Previously, Mr. Smith served as a Deputy Assistant to the President for the White House Domestic Policy Council and the Office of American Innovation. As a Deputy Assistant to the President, he spearheaded initiatives such as criminal justice reform, workforce development, opportunity zones, and others. Prior to his role as Deputy Assistant to the President, he served as Special Assistant to the President in the Office of Legislative Affairs, as a Special Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy, and as the Director of Urban Affairs and Revitalization. In the latter role, he was a chief policy strategist, and an advisor to the President, along with serving as a manager of HBCU initiatives, crime and reentry, and the manager of the White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative. Prior to his time in the White House, Mr. Smith served in senior staff roles on the House Financial Services Committee and for Senator Tim Scott (R-SC). Mr. Smith has played an important role in policy development and social change in the D.C. Metropolitan Area through his service in the non-profit and political sectors.

In this episode, we'll learn more about a city's journey toward racial conciliation. We talk with a team from Charleston, South Carolina, working to advance equity and inclusion in their city.  Our guests share their hopes and vision for this work, but also candidly share some of their challenges. Join us as we learn more about a 350-year-old city's struggle with race, one that started centuries ago with a legacy of slavery, traveled through the crucible that was the tragedy of the Mother Emanuel shooting, which led the city to formally apologize for slavery. We'll hear how that journey now leads them into the very real and challenging task of defining and achieving racial conciliation. You can find a full transcript HERE.Learn more about Charleston's Human Affairs and Racial Conciliation Commission.Learn more about the original Special Commission that was formed, the City's apology for slavery, and the earlier work that informed the creation of HARCC. Download the Special Commission on Equity, Inclusion, and Racial Conciliation Report - August 2021.If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy these past episodes:Getting to Better in My Hometown - an interview with Rev. Stacey Mills about Greenville, South Carolina's Racial Equity and Economic Mobility initiative.Achieving Economic Mobility for Charlotte - an interview with Sherri Chisolm of the Leading on Opportunity Initiative in Charlotte, N.C. Guest Bios:Jerome C. Harris JR (retired)Jerry holds a BA in Sociology and an MS in Urban Planning and Public Policy Analysis from Rutgers University.  He has had over 50 years of professional experience in government, organization development, community and economic development, public policy analysis, and advocacy.  He has taught at both the graduate and undergraduate level. Mr. Harris is the former: CEO/President of the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice; Chief Operating Office of the Shiloh Community Development Corporation; Business Administrator and Director of the Department of Housing and Economic Development for the City of Trenton, NJ; Executive Director of the Urban and Public Policy Institute at Rowan University of New Jersey; Assistant Secretary of State and Assistant State Treasurer for the State of  New Jersey.  He has also served as the Essex County NJ Administrator, City Administrator for the City of Plainfield NJ, and the Vice President for Government Affairs for the Metro Newark Chamber of Commerce.Jerry is Co-Chairperson of the City of Charleston Human Affairs and Racial Conciliation Commission. He is President of the Charleston Area Branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. He is also active with the Low Country African American Giving Circle, The Charleston Area Justice Ministry, and serves on the Board of Salvation and Social Justice Inc.Jerry is married to Dr. Gwendolyn Long Harris and is the proud father of two sons Rahsaan Harris PhD and Jamal Harris (MD) and grandfather of Langston, Avery, and Ellison. Jason Sakran, Charleston City Council MemberJason currently serves as the Director of Expanded Learning for the Charleston County School District, where he leads a team of 350 to oversee the delivery of the best after-school and summer programs in Charleston County. During his tenure with the Department, they have increased quality, streamlined operations, and increased access to free and/or reduced after-school and summer opportunities for thousands of students each year. He is also co-owner of Bon Banh Mi Southeast Asian Kitchen, which is home to 3 locations in the Charleston Lowcountry. He was elected to Charleston City Council in 2019. Jason was co-chair of the Special Commission on Equity, Inclusion, and Racial Conciliation and is the current co-chair of the Human Affairs and Racial Conciliation Commission. Jason currently serves as Mayor Pro Tempore for the City of Charleston. Jason is an alum of the Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Charleston Program as well as a past Riley Diversity Leaders Fellow.      

At United Way Suncoast, we root our work in research. We dive into data points to determine best practices, and we dig up numbers to support our advocacy; but don't mistake our mathematical machinations for a lack of passion.On this episode of the Freedom to Rise Podcast, Bronwyn invites Kyle Baltuch to discuss the Florida Chamber Foundation's Florida Equality of Opportunity Initiative.  The initiative includes three components - the Prosperity Project, the Business Alliance for Early Learning, and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Project. All of which are critical components to the 2030 Blueprint and ensuring Florida is the 10th largest economy in the world by 2030. Kyle also discusses how he ended up in economic opportunity and what inspires the Foundation to be so ambitious in its approach. 

Her first elected office was serving on the local school council for Kenwood Academy on Chicago's South Side. After representing the 5th District in the Illinois House of Representatives for two years, Juliana Stratton became the 48th Lieutenant Governor of Illinois in 2019. During her career, whether starting a mediation firm, working for several governmental agencies, or serving the state, her goal has always been to bring communities together. She shares with Jeanne why fearless authenticity is her mantra, how she focuses on the gifts she was given to make changes for the people of Illinois, why being the first Black female lieutenant governor has not been the most challenging thing she's ever done, and the three questions she asks herself to stay grounded. About IL Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton:As Illinois' Lieutenant Governor, Juliana Stratton leads the Justice, Equity, and Opportunity Initiative, chairs the Illinois Council on Women and Girls, the Governor's Rural Affairs Council, the Military Economic Development Council and the Illinois River Coordinating Council. She also serves on the Executive Committee of the National Lieutenant Governors Association as the Treasurer. She is a lifelong advocate for youth and creating safe spaces for young people, working as a restorative justice practitioner and trained peace circle keeper. She was born and raised on Chicago's South Side, and graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and DePaul University's College of Law. She lives in the Bronzeville community with her husband and four daughters. Twitter: @LtGovStrattonFacebook: Lt. Governor Juliana StrattonWebsite: https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/ltg/Pages/default.aspx

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This is part II of this All In: Student Pathways Forward episode that includes the second half of an interview by host Marc Goldberg with Portland Community College (PCC) President Mark Mitsui and then a conversation with Kermit Kaleba, the Strategy Director for Employer Aligned Credential Programs at Lumina Foundation.Both President Mitsui and Kermit share reflections on the featured interview in part I with PCC Career Pathways student Shalease Williams. President Mitsui speaks further on the systemic barriers students face and how the statewide Pathways to Opportunity Initiative is helping Oregon community college students maximize benefits and resources, especially students experiencing basic needs insecurity. Kermit discusses the Lumina Foundation's commitment to racial equity and how the Foundation is investing in various state and college projects that support adult students in earning quality stackable credentials leading to good jobs. He highlights great work in Oregon with the STEP (SNAP Employment and Training) grant in which Shalease and many other students have accessed while taking coursework at the community college.  The All In: Student Pathways Forward podcast is a part of Oregon's participation in the National Skills Coalition SkillSPAN network. 

Building Black and Brown BusinessesRick Wade, Senior Vice President of Strategic Alliances and Outreach at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, joins Dr. Vanessa Weaver to discuss increasing the growth and success for minority-owned businesses in the United States. He talks in-depth about the effect the COVID-19 pandemic has had on Black and Latinx-owned businesses and how bolstering these businesses can help close the racial wealth gap.In this Episode·      Addressing the racial wealth gap in the United States through business ownership·      Advancing policies to address income inequality between white-owned and minority-owned businesses ·      How Rick Wade's upbringing influenced his views about economic inequality·      The effect of COVID-19 on Black and Brown businesses ·      How the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is taking the lead in addressing racial income equity Resources·      Rick Wade·      U.S. Chamber of Commerce·      Dr. Vanessa Weaver·      Alignment Strategies·      Equality of Opportunity Initiative·      Take on Race Follow Us on Social MediaWorkin' It Out·      LinkedIn·      Facebook ·      Instagram·      Twitter  Alignment Strategies·      LinkedIn·      Facebook·      Twitter  Diversity and Inclusion Television·      LinkedIn·      Facebook 

This week host Kristin Wolff explores O4O—an exciting effort within the ecosystem of program stakeholders, data and performance experts, and civic tech champions trying gain more value from the vast amount of data the workforce system collects. This JFFLabs' initiative focuses on creating value at the local level. It has engaged seven workforce boards in a cooperative effort to use their collective data more effectively and share insights more widely—through analytics on the one hand, and user-generates data stories on the other. It's an exciting vision that complements and enriches the work of the broader workforce data community and one you'll want to learn more about. Listen now! More on O4O, partners and team members, and current products. For more information: Sign up for the #MakingBetterWork Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/903537e424bb/mbwnews Community of Practice/WorkforceGPS: https://wdqi.youth.workforcegps.org/ Email Kristin: Kristin_Wolff@spra.com @kristinwolff Credits: The project was produced with the help of (the fantastic) Doug Foresta and has been funded, either wholly or in part, with Federal funds from the Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration under Task Order Number l630DC-18-F-00008 the contents of this publication do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement of same by the U.S. Government.

Consuela Pinto from FortneyScott and Rick Wade, Senior Vice President of Strategic Alliances and Outreach from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, discuss the Chamber's Equality of Opportunity Initiative to develop real, sustainable solutions to close race-based opportunity gaps in six key areas: education, employment, entrepreneurship, criminal justice, health, and wealth.  The discussion explores how DE&I efforts focused on employment achieve greater results when they are part of a broader, multi-faceted approach to DE&I by the employer.

Orlando "Chilly" Mayorga is the new Policy Coordinator for the Office of the Illinois Lt. Governor's Justice, Equity, & Opportunity Initiative, former Director of Re-Entry Programs at Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation, and conversation partner with ANGELA DAVIS!!!!Tune in to hear our conversation reflecting on recent police killings, his story of finding Restorative Justice while incarcerated, his journey through re-entry, and all the exciting things he's bringing to his community!If you’re system impacted (especially in Illinois) contact Chilly at: Orlando.Mayorga@illinois.govSupport Chicago Community Restorative Justice Hubs: https://rjhubs.org/Check out Chilly’s Conversation w/ Angela Davis: https://vimeo.com/536452757 Watch clips of the podcast: http://youtube.com/c/amplifyrj See all our upcoming workshops: http://tiny.cc/ARJevents Rep Amplify RJ Gear at http://amplifyrj.threadless.com You can connect with Amplify RJ:Email list: http://tiny.cc/ARJemail Instagram: http://instagram.com/amplify.rjFacebook: http://facebook.com/amplifyrjTwitter: http://twitter.com/amplifyrjWebsite: http://amplifyrj.comReading list: http://amplifyrj.com/reading-list

On January 15, 2020, Virginia became the critical 38th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, or ERA—a proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution that reads: “Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex.” Virginia’s ratification raised important questions about the viability of an amendment that had been stymied for decades. What does the promise of the ERA hold in the continued battle for equality and freedom? What roles have women of color played to secure the ERA? In the wake of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death, what is the modern platform for women’s equality? Helping us to sort out these questions (and more) are very special guests: Jennifer Carroll Foy, a member of the Virginia House of Delegates who is running for governor in the state of Virginia. She joined the Virginia House of Delegates in 2017 where she led Virginia’s effort to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, passed legislation to combat Virginia’s teacher shortage, and voted to expand Medicaid to 400,000 Virginians. She established the Virginia for Everyone PAC to help elect women, people of color and millennials to the Virginia General Assembly and was one of the first African American women to graduate from Virginia Military Institute. Ellie Smeal, the co-founder and president of the Feminist Majority and the Feminist Majority Foundation and former president of the National Organization for Women. She has led efforts for the economic, political and social equality and empowerment of women worldwide for over three decades. Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, the 48th Lieutenant Governor of Illinois. She leads the Justice, Equity and Opportunity Initiative, and chairs the Illinois Council on Women and Girls, the Governor’s Rural Affairs Council, the Military Economic Development Council and the Illinois River Coordinating Council. Previously, she represented the 5th District in the Illinois House of Representatives. Julie Suk, a Florence Rogatz visiting professor of law at Yale Law School and professor of sociology, political science and liberal studies at The Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY). She most recently published, "We the Women: The Unstoppable Mothers of the Equal Rights Amendment" and is a frequent commentator in the media on legal issues affecting women. Rate and review “On the Issues with Michele Goodwin" to let us know what you think of the show! Let’s show the power of independent feminist media.Check out this episode’s landing page at MsMagazine.com for a full transcript, links to articles referenced in this episode, further reading and ways to take action. Support the show (http://msmagazine.com)

Walk, Listen, and Learn with Yaacov Delaney and me, as we discuss mass incarceration, specifically how communities of color all across Illinois are impacted. Yaacov Delaney is a Policy Coordinator for the Justice, Equity, and Opportunity Initiative within the Office of the Lieutenant Governor. His work focuses on justice reform at the state level. Yaacov has also worked as an organizer for restorative and justice reform at the Community Renewal Society and he is the founder of Breaking Cycles, a support group providing trauma-informed care to people impacted by the justice system who are re-entering their communities. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ltgovstratton/message

On today’s episode, Shawn Bolz interviews Ramiro Peña. Rev. Ramiro Peña is the Founder and Pastor of Christ the King Baptist Church of Waco. He has a television ministry that reaches all 50 states and 120 countries. He travels extensively preaching the gospel and ministering to world leaders. He is currently involved with the Faith and Opportunity Initiative for President Donald J. Trump and served on the National Hispanic Advisory Council to Presidential candidate Donald Trump in the 2016 and 2020 campaigns.  Join the conversation as Shawn and Ramiro discuss how he received a prophetic word that he would be an advisor for President Trump that came at a cost, but within 2 weeks he received an invitation to meet him. Hear as Ramiro talks about some of his unbelievable God assignments, why God has put him in this position, what has manifested, and the policies that have shifted because of it.

(00:00-09:22): Longtime Willow Creek Member Accuses Bill Hybel’s Mentor, Dr. Gilbert Bilezikian, of Clergy Sexual Abuse. Brian and Ian discuss another heartbreaking update out of the already hurting church. The abuse of power is the least Christ-like aspect. (09:22-19:10): Christa Threlfall writes in The Gospel Coalition “Personality Tests Don’t Excuse Your Sin”. Ian and Brian touch on the Enneagram, Meyers-Briggs, and other tests and talk about how they are simply identity factors, they don’t excuse poor behavior. (20:13-29:43): Do People Like Working With You? Here's How to Tell. There's a way to find out if people like working with you, and it is related to unstructured time. Brian and Ian apprehensively reflect as leaders and coworkers. (29:43-40:03): Jonathan Aigner writes “Cool Tennessee “Pastor” Gets Annoyed, Kicks Mom and Baby out of Church” in Patheos. Brian and Ian listen to the audio from the service and assess the situation as pastors. The reaction is simply the opposite of how church leaders are supposed to address children. (41:07-51:18): Kobe Bryant: Reflections on Fatherhood, Passion, and Immortality. Three things about Kobe’s life and legacy ring true, and are informative—especially for believers. Brian and Ian discuss this. (51:18-1:01:20): Paula White’s sermon comment about ‘satanic pregnancies’ goes viral. The special adviser to the White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative, was captured praying over an array of things, and doubled down on praying for miscarriages. (1:01:20-1:11:59): Frank Shwab writes in Yahoo! Sports “Floral shirts, Air Force 1s: Chiefs players show their affection and respect for Andy Reid”. Brian and Ian talk about leadership and how playing a father figure may bode well for success. Whether that is in sports, or teaching, there is an aspect of parenthood. (1:11:59-1:19:05): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: News flash: Michigan thrift shops are miles better than Illinois’s, plus Maryland needs to rethink their public transportation. Apparently, planes aren’t supposed to be on fire, and there’s a new breed of Hulk dog. Meanwhile, rabid squirrels are running rancid in Texas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hake Report, Tues. 1/28/20, 9 AM US PST (Los Angeles), Hour 4 of JLP's stream: Far-left Right Wing Watch, liberal “progressive Christians,” and atheist Satanists attack Paula White for ranting prayer, “We command all satanic pregnancies to miscarry right now.” She's Special Advisor to the White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative. This Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons guy's openly homosexual. Drag Queens get in Super Bowl LIV commercials for hummus company Sabra. Boycott! Trump tweeted: Don Lemon, the dumbest man on television (with terrible ratings!). The CNN host made a fool of himself laughing as Never Trumper Rick Wilson smeared southerner Trump supporters, along with a Muslim guy Wajahat Ali (whom James thought was Indian). Great calls: Chris from AZ explains her border wall photos. Adrian from Richmond promotes Steve Bannon's War Room info on coronavirus in China. Rick from Hampton talks men and the late Kobe Bryant's work ethic. Jose from TX says liberals renamed a Robert E. Lee gate after Buffalo Soldiers. // BLOG POST: https://www.thehakereport.com/blog/2020/1/28/tues-12820 Jesse Lee Peterson's original stream: https://youtu.be/vED2jQPuavM Live Sunday through Friday 9 AM PT (11CT/12ET) Call-in: 888-775-3773 http://thehakereport.com

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Episode Notes Great Moments In Christian American HistoryA beka books was started as part of a curriculum of Christian education developed by Arlin Horton, who went on to found Pensacola Christian College, an independent liberal arts college in Pensacola Florida. It was founded in 1972 and named after Horton’s wife, Rebecca, who helped him found PCC two years later. The history books while informative, followed a construct devaluing Native Americans, reducing them to place holders, waiting for the fulfillment of what they considered God’s plan: the arrival of European civilization. This is the beginning of a plethora of issues with Christian Text Books.Not Necessarily the Good NewsOn May 3, 2018, 45 signed an executive order titled Executive Order on the Establishment of a White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative. Early this month, after this initiative and office had been leaderless since its inception 18 months ago, the President named Paula White, a woman called his “personal pastor” and a promulgator of the so-called prosperity gospel, to the office. White, who did not attend seminary, will lead an office normally filled by experts with significant expertise in church-state, legal and political arenas.https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/executive-order-establishment-white-house-faith-opportunity-initiative/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prosperity_theologyhttps://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/9-things-know-prosperity-gospel-preacher-paula-white/https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2019/november/white-house-appoints-paula-white-to-oversee-faith-outreach.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/02/us/politics/paula-white-trump.htmlhttps://www.newsweek.com/bush-ethics-lawyer-paula-white-1471524https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/07/politics/paula-white-televangelist-white-house/index.htmlhttps://religionnews.com/2019/11/01/paula-white-to-head-trumps-faith-office/https://www.gotquestions.org/name-it-claim-it.htmlFind us on Twitter: @WithoutWorksPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/withoutworks Email @ withoutworkspod@gmail.comTranscripts available at our internet home: www.withoutworkspodcast.comFind out more at https://without-works.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

President Donald Trump’s spiritual adviser Paula White has now officially joined the White House staff as Advisor to the president’s Faith and Opportunity Initiative. If you don't know Paula White, you really should. She's the thrice-married, prosperity gospel preaching televangelist that has decades of moral and financial scandals. So basically, she's perfect for the Trump administration.  Oh and I forgot to mention that d she's currently married to the keyboardist from Journey. Yep, she's a spirit-filled dumpster fire.  She's even peddling, in her recent book, the insane idea that Donald Trump's presidency is all part of a divine plan. If that's true, God help us.  Join us today as we delve in this controversial figure that somehow makes sense for working with this three-ring circus of grifters and thugs that currently work at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.  Come along for the ride as we skewer through life, culture, and spirituality in the face of a changing world.   www.SnarkyFaith.com 

President Donald Trump’s spiritual adviser Paula White has now officially joined the White House staff as Advisor to the president’s Faith and Opportunity Initiative. If you don’t know Paula White, you really should. She’s the thrice-married, prosperity gospel preaching televangelist that has decades of moral and financial scandals. So basically, she’s perfect for the Trump …

Ahead of Remembrance Sunday, Paul Mason, the Roman Catholic Bishop for the Armed Forces met his Argentinian counterpart in Rome to return a statue of Our Lady of Lujan. The statue was left behind at the end of the Falklands War and brought back to Britain. In the exchange attended by Pope Francis, the Argentinians presented a replica for the military cathedral in Aldershot. She's been called the 'Trump Whisperer' because of her closeness to the American president. This week the Pentecostal preacher Paula White was named as Advisor to the White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative. A well known televangelist - Paula White's new role is seen as a sign that President Trump is keen to keep the support of religious conservative voters. So who is Paula White and how has she forged this preacher - president relationship? This week Cardinal Nichols the leader of the Catholic Church in England and Wales was called to give evidence to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse. We report on his appearance and hear exclusively from one of the abuse survivors who was referred to in the hearing. Producers: David Cook Rajeev Gupta Series Producer: Amanda Hancox

On this pilot episode, Trevor and Dylan discuss Paula White's new role as leader of the Faith and Opportunity Initiative and Kanye's newly released album "Jesus is King." Later, Trevor sits down with Rev. Scott Moore, a former ICE Agent turned United Methodist pastor who is actively involved in immigration advocacy in the State of Texas. Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/justuspodSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/justuspod)

Freedom of conscience is one of the most fundamental rights individuals have in the United States, guaranteed by the First Amendment. Understanding this, the Trump Administration has prioritized religious liberty as one of its paramount issues. In May of last year, President Trump signed an executive order creating the White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative, with the goal of ensuring that faith-based and community organizations, which form the bedrock of our society, have strong advocates in the White House and throughout the Federal Government. This hasn’t just been lip service. Throughout the federal government, agencies have enacted policies and litigation strategies to protect religious freedom. Join us for a discussion with three key administration officials from the Department of Justice, Department of Education, and the Department of Health and Human Services, as they discuss what their agencies are doing to champion religious liberty. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The VA understands that sometimes, faith is the best way to reach a Veteran. Therefore, VA set up a resource that educates local clergy on Veteran concerns and Veteran benefits so they can be the one to tell the Veteran what is available to them. In this episode we talk with the center's acting director, Marine Veteran Conrad Washington. In addition to breaking down the center's purpose and goals, he explains how his career and his faith eventually let him to his current role.

While the narratives around the latest developments about the Mueller Report keep spinning in Washington, work across the rest of the country hasn’t stopped. To talk about those daily efforts, Daniella and Ed are joined in the studio this week by two lieutenant governors – Juliana Stratton of Illinois, and Kate Marshall of Nevada. Free from the distractions of inside the Beltway gossip, Stratton and Marshall speak about the challenges and pursuits that drive their busy schedules. The pair of public servants have the unique task of focusing on how to balance and address the needs of constituents living in their state’s dominating urban cores – Chicago and Las Vegas – as well as in the dozens of rural counties that accompany them. In addition to describing some of their biggest responsibilities, like presiding over the Nevada State Senate – as Marshall does – or leading Illinois’s Justice, Equity and Opportunity Initiative – as Stratton does – the lieutenant governors also pitch the best parts of their state. Everyone knows though that few things can beat D.C. during peak cherry blossom bloom.

On May 3, 2018, President Trump signed an executive order establishing a White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative and amending an existing executive order setting forth fundamental principles and policymaking criteria regarding partnerships the federal government forms with faith-based and community organizations to serve people in need. In his executive order, President Trump struck provisions of this earlier executive order that required religious providers to refer social service beneficiaries to an alternative provider if the beneficiary objects to the religious character of the organization, and also required that written notice be given to beneficiaries regarding such protections. Stanley Carlson-Thies and Melissa Rogers will provide background on the work of previous administrations on these issues and analysis of President Trump's executive order. Featuring:Melissa Rogers, Nonresident Senior Fellow, Governance Studies, The Brookings Institution Stanley Carlson-Thies, Founder & Senior Director, Institutional Religious Freedom Alliance Teleforum calls are open to all dues paying members of the Federalist Society. To become a member, sign up here. As a member, you should receive email announcements of upcoming Teleforum calls which contain the conference call phone number. If you are not receiving those email announcements, please contact us at 202-822-8138.

On May 3, 2018, President Trump signed an executive order establishing a White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative and amending an existing executive order setting forth fundamental principles and policymaking criteria regarding partnerships the federal government forms with faith-based and community organizations to serve people in need. In his executive order, President Trump struck provisions of this earlier executive order that required religious providers to refer social service beneficiaries to an alternative provider if the beneficiary objects to the religious character of the organization, and also required that written notice be given to beneficiaries regarding such protections. Stanley Carlson-Thies and Melissa Rogers will provide background on the work of previous administrations on these issues and analysis of President Trump's executive order. Featuring:Melissa Rogers, Nonresident Senior Fellow, Governance Studies, The Brookings Institution Stanley Carlson-Thies, Founder & Senior Director, Institutional Religious Freedom Alliance Teleforum calls are open to all dues paying members of the Federalist Society. To become a member, sign up here. As a member, you should receive email announcements of upcoming Teleforum calls which contain the conference call phone number. If you are not receiving those email announcements, please contact us at 202-822-8138.