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Courageous Voice

by connect.faith

Today is the day you vow to follow your heart and not your fear. If only it were that easy! The Courageous Voice podcast chronicles international artists, creatives, plus a handful of scientists, and their stories of fear, courageousness and creativity. Hosted by singer, storyteller and self-proclaimed joy spreader, Chanda Rule, The Courageous Voice inspires us to share our voices courageously in spite of our fears through courageous conversation and community.

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Episodes

  1. TCV - Season 3 Episode 2 Pyeng Threadgill

    "I just decided I'm going to write a book about the voice. And some of the pieces were personal essays about my life. And then sometimes it was a poem...and then sometimes...there's a song...I didn't filter what was coming through...this is all a way that my voice or my spirit is expressing...

  2. TCV - Season 3 Episode 1 Martin Reiter

    "[authentic community] for me means having lots of respect for other human beings and trying to see them as they are with all their potential and not with their mistakes." - Martin Reiter Welcome to Season THREE!!! Excited to start this season with a chat with my wonderful friend, Martin Reiter -...

  3. TCV - Season 2 Episode 14 Katherine Newell Okoji

    "It's not that you have to buy a bunch of fancy crystals or, activate the chakra. You could do all that, but at any moment can be a ritual." - Katherine Newell Okoji Meet Katherine Newell Okoji, also known as the minister of love in the house. SHe is a ritual crafter. She is a spiritual leader, a...

  4. TCV Season 2 Episode 13 Rebecca Stevens Walter

    "And so we adults have to participate...there's no separatist movement for children. What then becomes complicated about children's liberation is that adults have to be working for our own liberation as well. " Meet Rebecca Stevens Walter. She is a mom, a pastor, coach, wife, an intergenerational...

  5. Season 2 Episode 12 Charles Vincent Burwell

    "The work is not about the virtuosity of the ability of the player. It's about the virtuosity of the mind." - Charles Vincent Burwell Meet Charles Vincent Burwell, the ultimate multi-hyphenate. He's a composer, writer, producer, educator, vocalist, performer, dancer, world traveler, multi...

  6. TCV Season 2 Episode 11 Rev. Yolanda

    "And he just reached out and touched my hand and he goes, the world needs transgender ministers. And I was like, wow." - Rev. Roger Anthony Yolanda Mapes Meet Rev. Yolanda - trans femme, gender queer, actor, singer, songwriter, award winning performance artist, interfaith minister, and co-founder...

  7. TCV - Season 2 Episode 10 Ingrid Marcroft

    Ingrid Marcroft "Life doesn't make sense if I'm not helpful." Ingrid Marcroft Meet Ingrid. Yogi, wife, mom, singer, creator, Reiki master and co-owner of Upper West Side Yoga Studio. She's also an interfaith minister and considers herself a wellness tour guide. Join us in this beautiful,...

  8. TCV Season 2 Episode 9 Anana Johari Harris Parris

    "Your part of finding your voice is to be around others who are practicing sharing theirs." - Anana Johari Harris Parris Warning: This episode contains a traumatic birth story. Meet Anana, self care and community activist, mom, dancer, writer, content creator and founder and CEO of the Self Care...

  9. TCV Season 2 Episode 8 JaiShree devi dasi

    "and the reason…that I left my career even at a high point to be a yogi and then to teach and what has led me beyond that to where I am now was because - the hole from what was not enough began to get filled by studying spiritual values and how to activate them." - JaiShree devi dasi aka Deborah...

  10. TCV - Season 2 Episode 7 - Astrid Aichinger

    "Start it and solve the problem on the way." - Astrid Aichinger, The Mousauerin Meet Astrid. Blogger, chef, farmer, and communications maven. She's also a singer, a culture creator, a lifestyle lover and the owner of the Mosauerei, a farm shop in Austria as well as the Mosauerhof. In this...

  11. TCV Season 2 Episode 6 Jen Aks

    "…if someone can own their vulnerability and know they're going to be okay, just try to step in a little, to be curious about the things that are holding them back, there's going to be answers on the other side." -Jen Aks Meet Jen. Mother, dancer, performance artist and educator. She's an...

  12. Season 2 Ep 5 TCV - Natasha Robinson, Esq.

    "I feel that where my healing has come from is the ability to love every iteration of who I am and who I have been." -Natasha L. Robinson, Esquire Meet Natasha, criminal defense attorney, public defender, a professor, writer, educator, a social justice activist. She's a speaker, she's a big…

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  13. TCV - Season 2 - Episode 4 - Emma Robatjazy

    "I also have something in mind to bring change into this world in any way I can with my music…I don't know where I see myself in five years, but I would like to keep doing music and writing and, and putting out songs and hopefully I can create a change, even a small one." - Emma Robatjazy The...

  14. TCV Season 2 Episode 22 IKE STURM

    "...the goal is not to write the greatest thing that's ever been created, which maybe my goal was that for a while, but now it's like a more realistic present goal of like, let me just create something that is right now that is helping me get to the next level.Because if I don't do that, I'm…

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  15. TCV Season 2 Episode 2 Hamilton Hardin

    "...In order to be our most fruitful, productive, selves that we were created to be, we have to be authentic artistically to those things that were placed in us." - Hamilton Hardin Meet Hamilton - musician, producer, composer, multi-instrumentalist.. A man of faith, a father, and a musical…

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  16. Season 2 - Episode 1 - Brenda Earle Stokes

    "How is anyone ever going to know about all the things you do if you don't share it?" - Brenda Earle Stokes Welcome to Season 2 of The Courageous Voice Podcast! This episode, with musician, mom, composer, educator, and business owner Brenda EarleStokes, is brimming with inspiration and tips. In...

  17. Episode 19: Closing Season 1 with Chanda Rule

    "...It is my hope that something that is said in these interviews will inspire you. I come across so many people...that have so much on their hearts that they want to share with the world. And there's always so many things that give the illusion of standing in the way of getting those things...

  18. Episode 18: Dr. Sarah Webb | The Courageous Voice

    "...when you exercise courage, you also open up lanes and spaces for other people to feel safe as well." -Dr. Sarah Webb Meet Dr. Sarah Webb, colorism expert, writer, media creator. A world traveler, an Auntie, and the founder and owner of Colorism Healing llc, which is a global leader in raising...

  19. Episode 17: Gene Pritsker | The Courageous Voice

    "...the truth is that I do write music for one person only to please. I always tell that to everybody....because the art I'm creating is for me, and I hope other people enjoy it." - Gene Pritsker Enjoy this frank, honest, sometimes humorous, always inspiring conversation with composer, guitarist,...

  20. Episode 16: DeShannon Bowens | The Courageous Voice

    CW: Sexual abuse "Someone has to do something. And so I started devoting all my time to try to understand what causes this, how prevalent is this, how do people heal from this? And most importantly, how can we stop this? So my entry before I even got to sacred sexuality, spirituality, and...

  21. Episode 15: Abiona Esther Ojo / The Courageous Voice

    "With every art work I make, I start with my own story, I start with my own experience, but at the end of the day, it's part of my healing journey..." - Abiona Esther Ojo Meet Esther. Vienna based, award winning visual artist and photographer whose work is based on identity and representation.…

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  22. Episode 14: Debbie Bronkema | The Courageous Voice

    "Creativity is a spiritual act…" -Debbie Bronkema Meet Debbie. Pastor, writer, author, and worship leader of connect.faith, an online faith community that explores questioning and growing at the intersections of creativity, spirituality and justice. Enjoy our conversation on building online...

  23. Episode 13: Osian Roberts | The Courageous Voice

    "The point is to aim towards perfectionism, it's not to actually reach it...why would anyone expect to be perfect at something they can't do and succeed straight away?" - Osian Roberts Settle in to this open, honest, sometimes funny, and often vulnerable conversation about living a creative life...

  24. Episode 12: J G Danso | The Courageous Voice

    Excerpt from JG Danso's new book, "A Thousand Ships": Remember this, I am the birth of pride left battered on the Hudson tide Get up, it's time to march for me - JG Danso Dive in to this courageous and inspiring conversation with queer poet, mom, intersectional equalities advisor, and human...

  25. Episode 11: Denise Van De Cruze | The Courageous Voice

    On activism: "Wherever I am, I'm going to do work...I can be in the most comfortable place and I will find the most vulnerable people, and identify heavily with them, and I will do work on their behalf because I see that as being on my behalf as well." - Denise Van de Cruze Fill up on this...

  26. Episode 10: Salem Islas Madlo

    "When I finally got on the other side of actually having the courage to let go, I realized, on the other side, was my authentic self." - Salem Islas Madlo Get ready to be inspired with Salem Islas Madlo, poet, educator, mom, coach and art therapist, as we chat about the power of the present…

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  27. Episode 9: Lindsey Turner | The Courageous Voice

    "One of the biggest arguments against astrology is that it was the language of the angels...given to women. Therefore it was heresy because it was a women's practice..." - Bad Pastor It's astrology time! Get into this conversation with non-binary, queer astrologer and pastor Rev. Lindsey, aka Bad...

  28. Episode 8: Ed Rule | The Courageous Voice

    "You have not failed until you have stopped trying..." - Ed Rule Happy Father's Day! Join Ed Rule, my dad, husband, writer, vet, speaker and community activist as we dive into courage and faith and practicing action in the face of fear. In this episode we talk about: - God and courage - Writing…

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  29. Episode 7: Doug Motel | The Courageous Voice

    "My life purpose is to laugh while I'm learning and show other people how to do it." - Doug Motel Tune in while we chat with Doug Motel, actor, storyteller, painter, coach and fellow joy spreader for lots of laughs, insights and inspirations on approaching life through humor and the evolution of...

  30. Episode 6: Jahson the Scientist | The Courageous Voice

    "The greatest endeavor that we can ever have, is knowledge of Self." - Jahson the Scientist This conversation, about ways to stay open to what life offers, mixes hip-hop, scientific principles and spiritual practices to lead us into living from our heart space, and understanding the heart's…

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  31. Episode 5: Hermon Mehari | The Courageous Voice

    "I just had to believe in it...and believe in every song without having any other justification or validation from anybody...It was a leap of faith." - Hermon Mehari This heart-to-heart chat with jazz trumpeter Hermon Mehari will leave you eager to try something old in a new way, or simply…

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  32. Episode 4: Revi Nagel | The Courageous Voice

    "It doesn't matter if I succeed or if I fail. It doesn't matter what the outcome is - the most important thing is that I took that first step, and in doing so I learned to grow." - Revi Nagel Get inspired by this heartwarming conversation with mom, community cultivator and culinary artist behind...

  33. Episode 3: Danielle Lous | The Courageous Voice

    "If you create a space of non-judgment for your surroundings, it cannot but go on a bigger scale." - Danielle Lous Join us for a beautiful conversation on the importance of non-judgment and our power with singer, actress, and vocal coach Danielle Lous. In this episode we dive into: -Gratitude...

  34. Episode 2: Stephane Magliore | The Courageous Voice

    "I am a vessel of change for change." - Stephane Magloire Join us for a beautiful conversation on the importance of self knowledge and authenticity with queer activist, Creative Director, and artist Stephane Magloire. In this episode we dive into: -Identity -Being a vessel of change -Creatively...

  35. Episode 1: Joy Notoma | The Courageous Voice

    "Courage is mine. Courage is available to me. It's my birthright." Joy Notoma Join us for our inaugural episode to chat with Joy Notoma, fiction writer, journalist and workshop facilitator living in Toulouse, France about vulnerability, her wide leaps of faith and how she finds the courage to…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Today is the day you vow to follow your heart and not your fear. If only it were that easy! The Courageous Voice podcast chronicles international artists, creatives, plus a handful of scientists, and their stories of fear, courageousness and creativity. Hosted by singer, storyteller and self-proclaimed joy spreader, Chanda Rule, The Courageous Voice inspires us to share our voices courageously in spite of our fears through courageous conversation and community.

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Produced by Chanda Rule

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Today is the day you vow to follow your heart and not your fear. If only it were that easy! The Courageous Voice podcast chronicles international artists, creatives, plus a handful of scientists, and their stories of fear, courageousness and creativity. Hosted by singer, storyteller and...

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