Friendship Talks…Are you Listening?
by Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
Friendship Talks…Are you listening? Friendship Missionary Baptist Church ministries convene on this podcast to inform, inspire advocacy and connect the community with opportunities to serve. Published by FMBC https://www.friendshipcharlotte.org/
Episodes
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Teen Curfews: Local Policy and Community Engagement - Robert Dawkins, Action NC
Teen Curfews: Local Policy and Community Engagement - Robert Dawkins, Action NC Welcome to Friendship Talks: Are You Listening?, hosted by Bill Ryans of the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Social Justice Ministry. This episode tackles the youth curfew debate in Charlotte and explores how…
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Your Vote, Your Voice: The 2026 Candidate Forum
Welcome to this episode of the Friendship Talks: Are You Listening? podcast. Hosted by Dr. Corlis Thompson, this episode explores what it means to be an informed and active voter ahead of the November 2026 elections, with a special focus on our upcoming community candidate forums. Meet the Guests...
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Empowering Women and Children with Crittenton of NC
Host: Bill Ryans Guest: Jada Charlie, CEO of Crittenton of North Carolina Episode Summary Host Bill Ryans sits down with CEO Jada Charlie to explore Crittenton of North Carolina’s 123-year legacy of providing 24/7 holistic care to vulnerable women, children, and families in Charlotte. The 49-bed...
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Juneteenth of the Carolinas with Pape Ndiaye
Episode Summary Welcome to another episode of Friendship Talks, hosted by Bill Ryans of the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Social Justice Ministry. In this episode, Bill sits down with Mr. Pape Ndiaye, owner and proprietor of the House of Africa here in Charlotte and the founder of the...
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Breaking Barriers in Blue
Breaking Barriers in Blue In this episode of Friendship Talks: Are You Listening?, Dr. Corliss Brown Thompson sits down with Representative Carolyn Logan to discuss a truly historic journey through North Carolina’s history. Representative Logan shares vivid stories from her time as the first…
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Reading For Change
In this episode of Friendship Talks: Are You Listening?, Dr. Corliss Brown Thompson discussed with guest Kathryn P. Carter how reading shapes a child’s life. They explored how a student's confidence is tied to literacy and why it is so important for children to see themselves reflected in the…
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Redistricting: Drawing Democracy
In this episode of Friendship Talks, Rev. Dr. Paul McAllister and veteran journalist Cliff Harrington examined redistricting and gerrymandering. With more than 30 years at The Charlotte Observer and The Rock Hill Herald, Harrington discussed how redistricting differed from gerrymandering, how map...
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Navigating the System: Medicare, Medicaid & ACA
Overview In this follow-up to the "Loving Me: Mind, Body, Soul" symposium, we move from personal wellness to navigating the institutional healthcare landscape. Our panel breaks down the distinctions between Medicaid, Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act (ACA), providing you with the clarity…
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Digital Ministry
In this episode, host Bill Ryans interviews Dr. C. Anthony Jones, Jr., Digital Engagement Minister, and Jeremiah Morris, Administrative Assistant for Christian Education & Discipleship and Digital Ministry. The conversation traces the history of digital ministries in the church, explores current...
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Greg Jarrell, Redress Movement
Our host, Bill Ryans, interviewed Greg Jarrell, Senior Campaign Organizer of Charlotte's Redress movement. The Redress movement’s mission is to repair the harm due to intentional policies that segregate communities. Also, Greg discussed his book, Our Trespasses: White Churches and the Taking of...
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Alabama Civil Rights Tour
Our host, Bill Ryans, interviewed persons that traveled on FMBC’s Reunification Civil Rights Tour to Alabama. The attendees visited historical Civil Rights sites in Birmingham, Selma and Montgomery. Bill engaged with the guests to reflect on the trip and share with the audience the historical...
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Remembrance Project - Racial Terror Lynchings in America
Our host, Bill Ryans, interviewed Honorable Elisa Chinn-Gary, Co-founder of Race Matters for Juvenile Justice, Mecklenburg County Office of the Clerk of Superior Court about the upcoming Charlotte Remembrance Project program. The Charlotte Remembrance project mission is to tell the story of…
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Deronda Metz, Friendship Community Development Corp.
Our host, Jennifer Duru Perry spoke with Deronda Metz, Executive Director of Friendship Community Development Corporation. Ms. Metz described the organization’s history and mission. She spoked extensively about Friendship Gardens and how interested persons can become involved with the CDC....
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Glenn Smith, Keeping Kids Out of Jail
Our host, Wallace Shields interviewed Rev. LeDayne McLeese Polaski, Executive Director of Mecklenburg Metropolitan Interfaith Network (MeckMIN) and Glenn Smith the Founder and Executive Director of Life Connections of the Carolinas, Inc. Mr. Smith is MeckMin’s 2025 Community Award Recipient. The...
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Human Trafficking Jeniffer R. Loney and Tonya Woods
Our host, Veronica Clemons interviewed Jeniffer R. Loney and Tonya Woods members of the Human Trafficking Committee of FMBC’s Social Justice Ministry. Our guests defined Human Trafficking, provided ways to detect trafficking and offered strategies to help victims find help. Finally, the group...
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Affordable Housing - Julie Porter, President DreamKey Partners
Our host, Bill Ryans spoke with Julie Porter, President of DreamKey Partners. DreamKey Partners is developer of affordable housing homes and apartments in Charlotte. Mrs. Porter talks about DreamKey’s history and origins, Charlotte’s housing situation and DreamKey’s role in providing affordable...
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Malcolm Graham - The Way Forward
Our host, Jennifer Duru Perry spoke with Malcolm Graham, author of The Way Forward. Malcolm is a former North Carolina State Senator and currently serves on the Charlotte City Council. Malcolm discussed his personal journey in the aftermath of the Charleston church tragedy. Malcolm’s sister…
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University Park Creative Arts Elementary , Principal Shanna Rae
Our host, Dr Corliss Thompson spoke with Mrs. Shanna Rae, principal of University Park Creative Arts Elementary School. This conversation was an update on the school’s academic successes since an earlier podcast (Aug 2023) and a call to action for the community to assist the students and school...
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Youth Villages: The Force For Families
Our host, Jennifer Duru Perry, spoke to Evelyn Anderson and Gwendolyn Prince about the mission and impact of the Youth Villages organization. This organization has worked to improve the lives of children for over 35 years. Evelyn Anderson: Development Coordinator Gwendolyn Prince: Regional...
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Voting FAQs
Kamaria E. Lawrence and Rev. Dr. Stefan Weathers Sr. from Democracy North Carolina prepared listeners to be effective and engaged voters in the upcoming general election. Democracy North Carolina North Carolina Voter Election Protection Hotline Mobilize Voter Gudes Disclaimer The views, thoughts,...
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Wrongful Convictions Clinic, Jamie Lau, Esq
Our host, Rev. Dr. Paul A. McAllister interviewed Jamie Lau of Duke University School of Law and supervising attorney of the Wrongful Convictions Clinic. Mr. Lau discussed his background, the work of the Convictions Clinic and the Clinic’s role in helping exonerate Ronnie Long after 44 years of...
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Strategies for Improving Mental Health - Dr. Na’imah Sedegah
Our host, Veronica Clemons interviewed Dr. Na’imah Sedegah, Senior Psychologist at Alexander Youth Network. Dr. Sedegah discussed her background and clinical practice, mental health strategies for youth and adults and how to help someone going thru a mental health crisis Dr. Sedegah’s Profile...
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Rev. LeDayne McLeese Polaski (MeckMIN) and Rev. Dr. Abdue Knox (Greater Bethel AME)
Our host, Bill Ryans interviewed Rev. LeDayne McLeese Polaski, Executive Director of Mecklenburg Metropolitan Interfaith Network (MeckMIN) and Rev. Dr. Abdue Knox, Pastor of Greater Bethel AME. The group discussed the mission and faith based efforts of their respective organizations and…
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Mental Health Symposium - What Are Your Worrying About?
Our host, Jennifer Duru Perry discussed with Veronica Clemons, FMBC SJM Health Committee member, the upcoming Mental Health Symposium. This year’s topic is “What are you Worrying About?” The target audience is youth 12-17 age group. Refreshments will be served. See below for more information.…
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Robert Catherman & Larelle Catherman, MEDRIX
Host, Bill Ryans interviewed William Catherman and Larelle Catherman from MEDRIX. The cofounders of MEDRIX discussed organization’s mission which is to serve the people of Vietnam by sharing medical, educational and development resources. The Catherman’s shared stories and provided a glimpse of...
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James E. Ferguson II, Civil Rights Attorney
James E. Ferguson II, a founding partner at the first integrated law firm in North Carolina, discusses with host Dr. Corliss Thompson his background and Swann vs Charlotte-Mecklenburg School board. Ferguson Chambers Sumter, P.A. Swann vs Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board
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Trina Fullard, Incoming CEO of Charlotte Rescue Mission
Host, Dr Corliss Thompson interviewed Trina Fullard, Chief Program Officer and Incoming CEO of the Charlotte Rescue Mission. They discussed the history, role, and mission of the organization. Mrs. Fullard shared how the Charlotte Rescue Mission’s programs make a difference in the lives of persons...
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King A Life: biography of Dr. Martin Luther King
Host Rev. Dr. Paul A. McAllister talked to biographer Jonathan Eig, about his latest book King A Life.This book examines the Life of Dr King in great depth. https://www.jonathaneig.com Announcements Human Trafficking - Hidden in Plain Sight...
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Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention
Host Jennifer Duru Perry discussed the Mind Body and Soul Health Symposium, Mental Health awareness and Suicide prevention with Lashanda Faye, FMBC SJM Health Committee Chair and Dr. Larry A Jones, MD, MBA, AACC Mental Health Symposium…
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Christian Nationalism
Dr. Corliss Thompson, host of Friendship Talks, discussed Christian Nationalism with Rev. Dr. Paul A. McAllister. He is the founder of Global Leaders in Unity and Evolvement (GLUE) discussed the origins of Christian Nationalism and its impact on politics and social justice today. National Council...
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FMBC 2023 Non Partisan Political Forums
Judge Carla Archie, Superior Court Judge 26th District Kimberly Williams, Johnson C. Smith University Student Podcast discussed the FMBC Non Partisan political forums and explored one college student's perspective on voting. Forum Registration Link https://bit.ly/politicalforum2023 Sites…
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Shanna Rae, Principal University Park Creative Acadaemy Elementary School
Dr. Corliss Thompson, leader of the Public Education Committee of the Social Justice Ministry, spoke with Mrs. Shanna Rae, principal of University Park Creative Academy Elementary School, about social justice in education and what it takes to turn around a school that has been deemed as failing....
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Introducing Friendship Talks Social Justice Ministry
Friendship Talks…Are you listening? Social Justice Ministry leader Andrea Betaudier discussed the history and current activities of FMBC's Social Justice Ministry. Social Justice Website Social Justice Newsletter Social Justice Youtube archives
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Friendship Talks…Are you listening? Friendship Missionary Baptist Church ministries convene on this podcast to inform, inspire advocacy and connect the community with opportunities to serve. Published by FMBC https://www.friendshipcharlotte.org/
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