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The Pastor's Office

by Rev. Jonathan A. Mason

Welcome to the Pastor’s Office, Philadelphia’s center for political discourse. Following his Sunday service at the Northeast Baptist Church, Rev. Mason will go to his office, turn on his microphone, and talk to national newsmakers about the issues of the day.Whether it's economic disparities, education inequities, the upcoming election, voting processes, police reform, or COVID 19, Rev. Mason will interview guests with strong opinions and solutions for the challenges we face. Come join us in “The Pastor's Office” as we seek to inform, engage, and create pathways to change for all of the communities we reach.

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Episodes

  1. September 29, 2024: Omar Sabir

    Today on The Pastor's Office, Reverend Jonathan Mason is joined by City Commissioner Omar Sabir to discuss the satellite election offices opening up throughout Philadelphia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. September 22, 2024: Derek Green & Jonathan Mason Jr

    On this episode of The Pastor's Office, Reverend Jonathan Mason speaks with Councilmember Derek Green about State Senator Bob Casey's formation of the Black Leaders Advisory Council. Then Reverend Mason is joined by his son to talk about his experience in college so far. See…

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  3. September 15th, 2024: Ernest Owens & Kendrick Mickens

    Today in The Pastor's Office, Reverend Mason discusses the recent presidential debate with Award-Winning Journalist Ernest Owens. Next Dr. Kendrick Mickens, Director of Student Success & 1st Year Experiences at Delaware County Community College, joins the show to talk about food pantry programs…

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  4. September 8th, 2024: David Masur

    On this episode of The Pastor's Office, Reverend Jonathan Mason speaks with David Masur, Executive Director for PennEnvironment, about protecting students from lead in drinking water. To close the show, Reverend Mason talks about the upcoming presidential election. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

  5. August 11th, 2024: Denise Clay & State Rep. Rick Krajewski

    On this episode of The Pastor's Office, Reverend Jonathan Mason speaks with Denise Clay about the Harris-Walz presidential campaign and then he speaks with State Rep. Rick Krajewski about eviction reform in Philadelphia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. August 4th, 2024: Amirah Shepard and Cheryl Grandy, & Octavia Howell

    In The Pastor's Office today, Brother Marcus is joined first by Amirah Shepard and Cheryl Grandy to discuss their work in the city of Philadelphia. Then he is joined by Octavia Howell to talk about her research on housing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. July 14th, 2024: State Rep. Jordan Harris & Dr. John DeGarmo

    Today in The Pastor's Office, Reverend Jonathan Mason is joined by State Rep. Jordan Harris to discuss President Biden's reelection campaign. He is then joined by Dr. John DeGarmo of the Foster Care Institute to talk about the state of foster care in the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

  8. June 23rd, 2024: State Rep. La'Tasha Mayes & State Rep. Donna Bullock

    Today on The Pastor's Office, Brother Marcus speaks with State Rep. La'Tasha Mayes about the CROWN act and then State Rep. Donna Bullock, who is the new CEO of Project HOME. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  9. June 16th, 2024: Steven Pickens and Maya Stallings, & Jamie Gauthier

    On today's episode of The Pastor's Office, Reverend Jonathan Mason is speaks with Steven Pickens and Maya Stallings of the Philly Truce Foundation about their Hug the Block initiative. Then he speaks with Councilwoman Jamie Gauthier about reparations for Black Philadelphians. See...

  10. June 9th, 2024: Women's Roundtable on Dating

    On this special episode of The Pastor's Office, Reverend Jonathan Mason hosts a roundtable with women to discuss navigating dating today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  11. June 2nd, 2024: Phillip Penix-Tadson, & Monika Williams Shealey and Dr. Lori Shorr

    On this episode of The Pastor's Office, Reverend Jonathan Mason sits with Phillip Penix-Tadsen, Chair of Game Studies and Esports at the University of Delaware, to discuss the university's gaming program. Then Monika Williams Shealey and Dr. Lori Shorr of Temple University come to speak about...

  12. May 26th, 2024: Voffee Jabateh & Glenn Germany

    Today on The Pastor's Office, Reverend Jonathan Mason is joined by Voffee Jabateh to discuss a new African center coming to Philadelphia, and Pastor Glenn Germany about the attempted shooting at Jesus' Dwelling Place Church. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  13. May 19th, 2024: Eugene DePasquale

    In The Pastor's Office today, Reverend Jonathan Mason sits with former Auditor General, Eugene DePasquale, to discuss his campaign for Attorney General. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  14. May 5th, 2024: Talia Smith and Tom Bosworth

    Today on The Pastor's Office, Reverend Jonathan Mason talks with Talia Smith and Tom Bosworth about Talia's experience with harsh side effects from antibiotics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  15. April 28th, 2024: Malcolm Kenyatta Johnson & Will Keifer

    Today in The Pastor's Office, Reverend Jonathan Mason talks with State Senator Malcolm Kenyatta Johnson about the New Freedom Theatre. Then Will Keifer, Executive Director and Founder of Bench Mark Program, joins to discuss his program for the youth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

  16. April 21st, 2024: Kamora Freeland & Madison Crowell

    On this episode of The Pastor's Office, Reverend Jonathan Mason speaks with Kamora Freeland who is one of the youngest black pilots in the country. Next he speaks with Madison Crowell, a high school senior who was awarded over 11 million dollars in scholarships. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

  17. April 14th, 2024: Latoya Stroman & Dwain and Karen Johnson

    Today in The Pastor's Office, Reverend Jonathan Mason is joined first by Latoya Stroman to talk about Girl Talk Philly. Then Dwain and Karen Johnson join to talk about the Faith Deanna Johnson Foundation addressing ovarian cancer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  18. April 7th, 2024: Cleopatra Robinson & Shameka Foster

    Today in The Pastor's Office, Brother Marcus is joined by Cleopatra Robinson to discuss safe childbirth and Shameka Foster to discuss children's TV programming. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  19. March 24th, 2024: Tracey Gordon & Stacey Garrity

    This week in The Pastor’s Office, Reverend Jonathan Mason speaks with former Register of Wills, Tracey Gordon, about her campaign for a seat in Congress. Then Stacey Garrity, State Treasurer of PA, joins to discuss unclaimed property auctions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  20. March 17th, 2024: Rue Landau & Isaiah Thomas

    Today in The Pastor’s Office, Reverend Jonathan Mason talks with Councilmember at-Large Rue Landau about policy combating unfair business practices and protecting consumers. Next Councilmember Isaiah Thomas joins to speak about his Safe Streets Philly campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

  21. March 10th, 2024: Omar Sabir & Lori Latimer

    This week in The Pastor’s Office, Brother Marcus speaks with City Commissioner Omar Sabir about voting. He then speaks with Lori Latimer from Connectedly, a nonprofit that helps grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  22. March 3rd, 2024: Chad Dion Lassiter & Casey Grant

    This week in The Pastor’s Office, Reverend Jonathan Mason speaks with Chad Dion Lassiter, Director of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, about on campus racism. Then he speaks with Casey Grant about her experience as one of Delta's first African-American flight attendants. See...

  23. February 4th, 2024: Kyle Welch

    This week in The Pastor's Office, Rev. Jonathan A. Mason sits down with Kyle Welch, Professor of Accountancy at the George Washington University School of Business, for a discussion about the current state of student loans and college tuition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  24. January 28, 2024: Bessie Lee-Cappell & Koryn Hawthorne

    This week inside The Pastor's Office, a twofer: First, Rev. Jonathan A. Mason sits down with Bessie Lee-Cappell, owner of the Baby Bottle Brush Bib Co/Bessie’s Love & Care. Then a wide-ranging conversation with gospel phenom and The Voice finalist Koryn Hawthorne. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

  25. January 7, 2024: State Rep Donna Bullock & Councilmember Jamie Gauthier

    It's a city and state government two-fer this week inside The Pastor's Office. Rev. Jonathan A. Mason sits down with Pennsylvania State Rep Donna Bullock in the first half of the show, and then Philadelphia Councilmember Jamie Gauthier to round out the program. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

  26. December 31, 2023: Major Shaun Belanger, Plus State Reps Tarik Khan & Roni Green

    We have a great episode of The Pastor's Office to close out 2023. Today, Brother Marcus, in for Rev. Jonathan A. Mason, welcomes Major Shaun Belanger with the Salvation Army of Greater Philadelphia to share their great works in the City of Brotherly Love. In the show's second half, Brother Marcus...

  27. December 24, 2023: Courtney B. Vance & Dr. Robin L. Smith

    In this two-part episode, Rev. Jonathan A. Mason sits down with film and television actor Courtney B. Vance, who has received various accolades, including a Tony Award and two Primetime Emmy Awards, as well as nominations for a Grammy Award, Golden Globe Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award. In…

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  28. December 10, 2023: Philadelphia Councilmember-At-Large Nina Ahmad

    This week inside The Pastor's Office, Rev. Jonathan A. Mason sits down with Philadelphia Councilmember-At-Large Nina Ahmad for a wide-ranging conversation surrounding some of the city's most pressing issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  29. November 12, 2023: Councilman Nicolas O'Rourke & Pennie Executive Director Devon Trolley

    This week inside The Pastor's Office, Rev. Jonathan A. Mason sits down with Philadelphia Councilmember-At-Large elect Nicolas O'Rourke and Pennsylvania Health Insurance Exchange Authority (Pennie) Executive Director Devin Trolley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  30. November 5, 2023: Rep. Dan Frankel

    This week inside The Pastor's Office, Rev. Jonathan A. Mason sits down with Pennsylvania Representative Dan Frankel, co-chair of the Jewish Legislative Caucus and author of several recent anti-hate laws to protect Pennsylvanians. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  31. October 22, 2023: Carolyn Sims-Nesmith, Rev. Tonya Waller-Waddy, & Anna Messer

    This week inside The Pastor's Office, we have dynamic interviews with three engaging guests. Carolyn Sims-Nesmith is the founder and director of the historic Freedom Choir of Philadelphia (FCOP), established to represent the Philadelphia Chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference...

  32. October 15, 2023: Inside the Israel-Hamas Conflict with Philadelphia Native Jared Armstrong

    Today inside The Pastor's Office, Rev. Jonathan A. Mason sits down with Philadelphia native Jared Armstrong, a professional basketball player living and working in Israel. The two discuss his first-hand account of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

  33. October 8, 2023: Ken Curry & Robb Reichard

    Join us for two dynamic conversations this week inside The Pastor's Office. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  34. September 24, 2023: Ray Styles & Marion Wilson, Dave Crete, & Pomp Braswell II

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  35. September 17, 2023: Councilmember At Large David Oh & Museum of the American Revolution's Meg Bowersox

    Philadelphia Councilmember At Large David Oh drops by The Pastor's Office this week alongside Meg Bowersox, Manager of Gallery Interpretation at the Museum of the American Revolution. Join Rev. Jonathan A. Mason for two dynamic and in-depth conversations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

  36. September 10, 2023: Abdul-Aliy A. Muhammad

    On the show this week, activist Abdul-Aliy A. Muhammad. They worked in prevention for six years and currently organizes with the Black and Brown Workers Collective and facilitates anti-oppression trainings with the BlaQollective. They've pushed through with HIV since being diagnosed in 2008. See...

  37. August 27, 2023: Remembering the Mason Family Matriarch, Eunice Deborah Mason

    On this special edition of The Pastor's Office, Rev. Jonathan A. Mason's family joins to celebrate and remember the life and legacy of his mother, Eunice Deborah Mason, who recently passed away following a long health battle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See...

  38. August 13, 2023: Cradles to Crayons' Michal Smith & Ron Murphy

    This week inside The Pastor's Office, Cradles to Crayons' Michal Smith joins Ron Murphy for two dynamic conversations, with Brother Marcus hosting this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  39. August 6, 2023: State Rep. Mark Rozzi & Center City's Michelle Shannon

    This week inside The Pastor's Office, Rev. Jonathan A. Mason sits down with Representative Mark Rozzi and Michelle Shannon, Vice President of Marketing and Communications of Philadelphia's Center City district. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

  40. July 23, 2023: YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School's Le'Yondo Dunn

    Le'Yondo Dunn is the CEO of YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School and sits down with Rev. Jonathan A. Mason for a discussion on the school, its impact in the community, and education as a whole in Philly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for…

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  41. July 16, 2023: Councilmember Jamie Gauthier & Rep. Justin Fleming

    This week inside The Pastor's Office, Rev. Jonathan A. Mason sits down with Philadelphia Councilmember Jamie Gauthier and the Pennsylvania House of Representatives' Justin Fleming for an in-depth conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

  42. July 9, 2023: Todd Anthony & Stacey Swigart

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  43. July 2, 2023: Pennsylvania AG Candidate Keir Bradford-Grey & Visit Philadelphia's Angela Val

    On this week's episode of The Pastor's Office, Pennsylvania Attorney General candidate Keir Bradford Gray sits down with Rev. Jonathan A. Mason alongside Visit Philadelphia CEO Angela Val. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  44. June 25, 2023: Pastor Hubert Barnes & Captain Marques Newsome, Rep. Mike Schlossberg

    This week inside The Pastor's Office, Rev. Jonathan A. Mason sits down with Hubert Barnes, senior pastor of Star of Hope Baptist Church, Captain Marques Newsome, and Philadelphia Rep. Mike Schlossberg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

  45. June 18, 2023: Author Minkah Makalani & African American Museum Coordinator Morgan Lloyd

    This week inside The Pastor's Office, Rev. Jonathan A. Mason sits down with author Minkah Makalani, assistant professor of African and African diaspora studies at the University of Texas at Austin, as well as Morgan Lloyd Public Programming and Docent Coordinator at the African American Museum in...

  46. May 28, 2023: Artist Lawrence Hancock

    Brother Marcus hosts this week's episode of The Pastor's Office with artist Lawrence Hancock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  47. May 21, 2023: Council-at Large Candidate Donovan West & Fox Chase Farm Administrator Dr. Mandy Manna

    This week inside The Pastor's Office, Rev. Jonathan A. Mason sits down with Donovan West, candidate for Philadelphia City Council At-Large, then Dr. Mandy Manna, Administrator at Fox Chase Farm, a passionate educator striving to engage all students in experiential learning through agriculture.…

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  48. May 7, 2023: Pennsylvania State Representative Amen Brown

    Amen Brown was elected to serve his first term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in November 2020. Amen is a father, entrepreneur, community servant, and a voice for his community. Amen is a true native of his district, born and raised in the heart of West Philadelphia. Being a…

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  49. April 16, 2023: Philadelphia City Council Candidate Donavan S. West

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  50. April 1, 2023: Garry Mills, Terrance White, & Trinity Anderson

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to the Pastor’s Office, Philadelphia’s center for political discourse. Following his Sunday service at the Northeast Baptist Church, Rev. Mason will go to his office, turn on his microphone, and talk to national newsmakers about the issues of the day.Whether it's economic disparities, education inequities, the upcoming election, voting processes, police reform, or COVID 19, Rev. Mason will interview guests with strong opinions and solutions for the challenges we face. Come join us in “The Pastor's Office” as we seek to inform, engage, and create pathways to change for all of the communities we reach.

HOSTED BY

Rev. Jonathan A. Mason

Produced by Trevor Dickerson

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Welcome to the Pastor’s Office, Philadelphia’s center for political discourse. Following his Sunday service at the Northeast Baptist Church, Rev. Mason will go to his office, turn on his microphone, and talk to national newsmakers about the issues of the day.Whether it's economic disparities,...

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