Episode 18: Building Bridges, Not Barriers

Dr. Kendra Davis and Tamika Patterson discussed the role of faith in overcoming stigma and past failures, emphasizing the importance of utilizing faith to empower others and create a welcoming community. They also highlighted the role of faith in healing and sharing the love of Jesus, with a focus on healing and love. Later, speakers emphasized the role of faith in overcoming challenges related to HIV, including stigma and lack of access to care, and encouraged listeners to have great faith in the face of adversity.Featured Guests: Rev. Dr. Kendra Davis, Founder and Senior Pastor of Kairos Worship Center,  Licensed Clinical  Addictions Specialist, Elder Tamica Patterson-Neighborhood Hands and Nurse The COMPASS Initiative® Faith Coordinating Center, at Wake Forest University School of Divinity, focuses on educating and preparing ministry and nonprofit leaders to address HIV and faith in the Southern US. Through the Center, the Black Faith & HIV Initiative is a signature program of the School of Divinity and works to empower faith communities to address HIV and other health disparities and promote whole-person wellbeing.