Metropolitan Washington Ear's Podcast

Send us Fan MailReverend Ray Razor introduces a new quarterly show, Pat’s Place: Don’t Turn a Blind Eye, featuring host Pat Sheehan. Pat shares his journey into blindness advocacy, explains how MetroAccess eligibility works, and breaks down what’s next for regional transit planning after last year’s major WMATA budget crisis.Guests / HostsHost: Pat SheehanAnnouncer / Producer: Reverend Ray RazorOrganization Mentioned: Metropolitan Washington Ear (Wash Ear Radio)

Send us Fan MailMinister Elizabeth Norman and Minister Greg Martin of Hope Ministries share their call to ministry, their journeys with vision loss, and how faith, discipline, and accessible tools (like screen readers and online Bible resources) help them teach and encourage listeners—especially those who are blind or low vision—to keep living fully and confidently in God.GuestsMinister Elizabeth Norman — Hope Ministries; teacher and minister; shares vision loss journey and accessible Bible study toolsMinister Greg Martin — Hope Ministries; former Marine; teacher and minister; shares sudden blindness journey and faith-based resilienceHosts / ShowWash Ear Radio Hour (local voice of the blind, low vision, and print disabled)Produced as a Razor Edge production

Send us Fan MailKaren Morgan, Esquire and Executive Council member of AARP Maryland, joins Sight and Vision to discuss the growing threat of scams and fraud. From romance scams and bank impersonators to porch pirates and check washing, this episode offers practical strategies to help protect your finances and your peace of mind.Karen Morgan, Esquire – Guest; Executive Council Member, AARP Maryland; Member, AARP Chapter 939Renee – HostReverend Radio Ray Razor – Host

Send us Fan MailReverend Ray Razor and Renee welcome Joyce Brooks, co-founder of the Inspirational 3 Support Group (I3S), to share her powerful journey through vision loss, grief, and resilience. The conversation explores peer-based emotional support, independence, faith, and how I3S has built community for blind and visually impaired individuals over the past 10 years.

Send us Fan MailMinisters Elizabeth Norman and Greg Martin deliver a faith-centered message exploring the condition of the soul through three areas: the mind, the will, and the emotions, encouraging listeners to seek spiritual healing, inner discipline, and alignment with God.Hosts/Teachers: Minister Elizabeth Norman and Minister Greg Martin

Send us Fan MailAttorney Jordan Howlett returns to introduce the goals of his monthly show Magnify the Law, answering listener-submitted questions about when you need a lawyer, how to choose the right one, legal fees, and why the show focuses on legal information—not legal advice.

Send us Fan MailAttorney Margaret “Maggie” Hart breaks down Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, explaining who it protects, how it applies in schools and public life, and what people can do if they believe their disability rights have been violated.

Send us Fan MailThe Wash Ear Radio Hour launches “Magnify the Law” with disability rights attorney Margaret “Maggie” Hart, breaking down what civil rights mean, why disability laws (ADA/504/IDEA) matter, and how real barriers still show up in school, housing, public life, and the courts.

Send us Fan MailReverend Ray and co-host Renee welcome Ansel Torres, founder and CEO of the W.R. Torres Foundation for the Blind, for a wide-ranging conversation on access, independence, and technology. They explore the real costs of assistive tech and training, why the iPhone is often a go-to tool for blind users, and how MetroAccess funding shortfalls threaten mobility and opportunity in the DMV.

Send us Fan MailIn this launch episode of A Little Tech Goes a Long Way, hosts Reverend Ray and Mr. James “Brother Little John” Lutterjohn introduce a new monthly tech talk show focused on accessibility and independence. The conversation centers on iPhone accessibility features, gesture navigation, software updates, and how assistive technology empowers individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

Send us Fan MailReverend Radio Ray Razor and Ms. Renee welcome James Little John, a blind Washingtonian launching a new show, “Tech Talk,” focused on accessible technology and independence. James shares his journey—from navigating mainstream schools and becoming a competitive wrestler to encountering employment barriers—and explains how tools like JAWS and the iPhone can be life-changing for blind and low-vision users

Send us Fan MailIn this holiday-themed episode, Reverend Radio Ray Razor and Renee reflect on Christmas past and present, sharing memories of childhood traditions, holiday music, family meals, and the deeper spiritual and cultural meanings of the season, including a thoughtful introduction to Kwanzaa. Hosts & Guests  - Host: Reverend Radio Ray Razor  - Co-Host/Hostess: Renee 

Send us Fan MailRay & Nia get real about money in a differently-abled marriage—tithing, SSDI realities, joint vs. separate accounts, budgeting, emergency funds, and why prayer + transparency matter.

Send us Fan MailFrom doctors’ letters to disability desks, paratransit snafus to sandy toes—Ray & Nia show how faith, planning, and advocacy make travel accessible.

Send us Fan MailIn this Wash Ear Radio Hour Bible study, Pastor Aaron Tench  walks through 1 Corinthians 15:1–11 (NRSV) and Paul’s confession: “By the grace of God, I am what I am.”From the core of the gospel—Christ died, was buried, rose on the third day—to the long witness list of the risen Jesus, Pastor Tench shows why grace doesn’t excuse our past; it renames it and powers faithful work in the present.

Send us Fan MailA practical Bible study with Pastor Aaron Tench on John 20:19–30 (NRSV). Jesus enters a locked room, speaks peace, shows His wounds, and breathes the Holy Spirit—then meets Thomas’s honest doubt and turns it into a bold confession: “My Lord and my God.” A calming, Spirit-led invitation to move from fear to faith and to carry Christ’s peace into everyday life.

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Send us Fan MailPastor Aaron Tench unpacks 1 Peter 5: humble leadership, casting anxiety on God, staying vigilant against the enemy, and God’s promise to restore, support, strengthen, and establish us. Includes prayer and reflection prompts for your week.

Send us Fan MailIn this “Practical Approach to Embracing God’s Word,” Pastor Aaron Tinch explores Luke 24:36–53. From “Peace be with you” to the Ascension, discover how Christ calms doubt, prepares us with the Spirit’s power, and commissions us to proclaim the Gospel. Features guided prayer and thoughtful reflection prompts.

Send us Fan MailAaron Tench, Pastor of New Hope AME Church in Waldorf, Maryland brings us "Set free on the Sabbath compassion over custom set free on the Sabbath compassion over custom"A bible study reviewing Luke chapter 13 verses 10 through 17 

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Send us Fan MailJoin Rev. Ray, Ms. Rene and Dr. Copes as they explore her new role as fundraiser, at MWE.