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Keep Looking Up: History and Hope

by Sixth Avenue Baptist Church

History is a promise kept. Hope is how we keep it going. Keep Looking Up: History and Hope is the podcast of Sixth Avenue Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, where honest conversations connect where we’ve been with where we’re headed. Birmingham’s story has always been bigger than its headlines. In every episode, hosts Ray Minor and Dr. Horace Huntley, alongside anchor Rev. Wendell Pierce, sit down with the people shaping our community today: physicians, educators, civic leaders and neighbors. They look at the history behind their work, the faith that sustains it and the hope that keeps it moving. You’ll hear stories of struggle and resilience, practical wisdom you can use, and plenty of encouragement. Recent episodes cover community leadership, and breast cancer awareness and early detection with UAB oncologist Dr. Erica Reasor. Whether you’re a longtime member of Sixth Avenue, a Birmingham native, or someone who simply nee

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Episodes

  1. Your Body Is Talking: Dr. Jimmie Dotson on Heart Health

    Your body talks. Are you listening? Birmingham cardiologist Dr. Jimmie Dotson sits down with host Ray Minor to talk plainly about heart health, and about the warning signs that too many of us wait on. Dr. Dotson is a board-certified cardiologist with Alabama Cardiovascular Group in Birmingham. He...

  2. Your Voice Is Your Vote: Natasha Burnett of Delta Sigma Theta

    When Delta Sigma Theta's founders marched in a suffrage parade, they refused to be put in the back. More than a century later, that tenacity still drives the work. In this Divine Nine episode of Keep Looking Up: History and Hope, Dr. Ray Minor and Dr. Horace Huntley sit down with Natasha Burnett,...

  3. Roll Up Your Sleeves: Keith McKendall on Service & Community

    Past Alabama Kiwanis governor Keith McKendall says real change happens in the streets, in the courts and in the boardroom, and that the church is at its best when it rolls up its sleeves. A conversation on service, character and community. In this episode of Keep Looking Up: History and Hope…

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  4. Breast Cancer: Know Your Body, Start Early | Dr. Erica Reasor

    October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and UAB oncologist Dr. Erica Reasor has a message for everyone listening: don’t wait. Know your body, know your family history, and start screening early. In this episode of Keep Looking Up: History and Hope, hosts Ray Minor and Dr. Horace Huntley sit…

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About this show

History is a promise kept. Hope is how we keep it going.

Keep Looking Up: History and Hope is the podcast of Sixth Avenue Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, where honest conversations connect where we’ve been with where we’re headed.

Birmingham’s story has always been bigger than its headlines. In every episode, hosts Ray Minor and Dr. Horace Huntley, alongside anchor Rev. Wendell Pierce, sit down with the people shaping our community today: physicians, educators, civic leaders and neighbors. They look at the history behind their work, the faith that sustains it and the hope that keeps it moving.

You’ll hear stories of struggle and resilience, practical wisdom you can use, and plenty of encouragement. Recent episodes cover community leadership, and breast cancer awareness and early detection with UAB oncologist Dr. Erica Reasor.

Whether you’re a longtime member of Sixth Avenue, a Birmingham native, or someone who simply nee

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Sixth Avenue Baptist Church

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Keep Looking Up: History and Hope have?

Keep Looking Up: History and Hope has 4 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 29, 2026.

What is Keep Looking Up: History and Hope about?

History is a promise kept. Hope is how we keep it going. Keep Looking Up: History and Hope is the podcast of Sixth Avenue Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, where honest conversations connect where we’ve been with where we’re headed. Birmingham’s story has always been bigger than its headlines....

How often does Keep Looking Up: History and Hope release new episodes?

Keep Looking Up: History and Hope publishes a few times a week, based on its 4 episodes since October 2026.

Who hosts Keep Looking Up: History and Hope?

Keep Looking Up: History and Hope is created and hosted by Sixth Avenue Baptist Church.
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