The Ordinary Warrior Podcast

The Honorable Valerie Foushee beats the drum for justice even in the midst of chaos in the US House of Representatives - and works to protect the rights and safety of everyday Americans every day. Listen in on my conversation with the freshman US Congresswoman from North Carolina's 4th District about her journey to the Hill and where her focus remains - meaningful gun control, reproductive freedom and voting rights. Valerie Foushee is the Servant Warrior.

On a day when a tragic event occurred on the other side of the world - this petite tea entrepreneur used her intended rebranding launch to dramatically impact the lives of those in her immediate community - suffering their own tragedy - when they needed it most. Her revelatory personal story of courage unfolds from there. If you've ever wondered how one persists after tragedy, this conversation is for you. CONTENT WARNING: this episode contains discussion of domestic violence. Graphic references occur from 31:30-33:00. Please always prioritize your own mental health and well-being.

When we left you at the end of Part 1, Adilah Brodie: The Kingdom Warrior - had just discovered what was causing discord in her marriage. In Part 2, find out how Adilah sought guidance from her trusted "kitchen table" and made choices that placed her own peace at the forefront of those tough decisions. Listen in and be inspired.

She knew her "kingdom marriage" was under attack, but she was stunned to discover the culprit. My guest, Adilah Brodie, is candid about the impact that her husband's use of pornography had on the intimacy - and ultimately the trust - in her marriage. Listen to how she leaned on her faith, and the women at her kitchen table, to make it through. This is Part 1 of the Kingdom Warrior.

Listen in on my conversation with Dr. Deborah Stroman about how a foundation in competitive sports put her on the path to leadership; the importance of taking risks and the life lessons we learn from failure; how she centers herself each morning to set the tone for her day, and reminds us that if you have a body, you are an athlete (yes, you!).

Jennifer shares her long and nonlinear journey from violent crime survivor to restorative justice warrior, forging unlikely friendships and offering hope for healing and reconciliation to an otherwise overlooked community. CONTENT WARNING: This podcast is intended for adult audiences only; this episode contains discussion of sexual violence, mentions of the death penalty, traumatic events, and depression and suicide. I hope you will listen when you are ready and able.

The mostly mild, sometimes "wild" First Lady of the First Baptist Church of Chapel Hill, shares her wisdom around following your dreams being guided by the Ancestors, and protecting sacred spaces - in peace and quiet - surrounded by furbabies.