In this episode I interview Darnell “SuperChef” Ferguson. He's a celebrity chef, Food Network star and owner of SuperChef's and Tha Drippin Crab in Louisville Kentucky. He was a contender on Guy Fieri’s “Tournament of Champions,” winning his

Encouraging Voices Spotlight: Getting to know Junior Bridgeman

Nov 9th, 2021 27m 7s

In this episode I sit down with Junior Bridgeman, a former graduate and U of L basketball player who also had a stint in the NBA playing for the Milwaukee Bucks and the LA Clippers. He and I have a candid conversation discussing family, faith a

Unsettling Truths & the Doctrine of Discovery with Mark Charles

Oct 11th, 2021 58m 26s

Buckle up for an extremely thought provoking conversation! In this episode Mark Charles, a man of Navajo descent, and I discuss some "unsettling truths". These truths date back to the 15th century, but continue to infiltrate mindsets today. He

Adverse Childhood Experiences with Dr. Torie Williams

Sep 20th, 2021 30m 6s

Welcome back to season 3 of Two Mamas and a Mustard Seed! In this episode we discuss ACEs, the acronym for Adverse Childhood Experiences. There are several traumatic encounters in a child's life that can go undetected and have lasting affects o

That's a Wrap!

May 17th, 2021 25m 59s

Kisa and Renee wrap up season 2 on this episode. They each share a few lessons they have learned. They also dive into critical race theory a bit as it is all up in the news. Pull up a chair and join the conversation as we celebrate having come

Listen to: Albert Tate on the Church, Part 2

May 10th, 2021 29m 8s

Well, ya'll, it's time to get into the thick of it. Kisa and Renee sit back down with Pastor Albert Tate, Fellowship Church in Monrovia, California, to talk about all of the things. We talk about trigger words. We talk about social justice term

Listen to: Albert Tate on the Church, Part 1

May 3rd, 2021 30m 52s

In part 1 of our final interview of season 2, Kisa and Renee sit down with Albert Tate. Albert is the founding pastor of Fellowship Church in Monrovia, California, which is in the Los Angeles area. Fellowship is one of the fastest-growing multi

Listen to: Jon'a Joiner on Workplace and Self-Care, Part 2

Apr 26th, 2021 29m 30s

Hosts Kisa and Renee continue their interview with Jon'a Joiner, wellness expert. Is there too much talk about race right now or not enough? Why aren't there more Black female CEOs? What exactly is epigenetics and how does it relate to generati

Listen to: Jon'a Joiner on Workplace and Self-Care, Part 1

Apr 19th, 2021 36m 51s

Jon'a Joiner, a wellness expert who speaks around the country and who has been featured in Parents Magazine, joins Kisa and Renee to talk about what it's like to be a person of color in the workplace. We will touch on diversity and inclusion pr

Candid Convos: Our Hope Still Remains

Apr 12th, 2021 31m 37s

Renee and Kisa take a moment to reflect on Season 2 so far as well as process through some current events. Join us as this conversation is reflective and full of hope. Our hosts will talk through what reconciliation might look like if we dive i

Listen to: Timalyn S. Bowens on Finance, Part 2

Apr 5th, 2021 24m 12s

In this episode Renee and Kisa continue their discussion on Finance with Timalyn S. Bowens, owner of Bowens Tax & Bookkeeping Solutions. They discuss median income, salary negotiations, and the importance of business mentorship. They also share

Listen to: Timalyn S. Bowens on Finance, Part 1

Mar 29th, 2021 30m

Timalyn S. Bowens got her start in the corporate world but left to begin her own business. She owns Bowens Tax & Bookkeeping Solutions. Timalyn will dialogue with Renee and Kisa about the stark racial inequality of personal finance in America,

Listen to: Raymond Green on Education, Part 2

Mar 22nd, 2021 29m 32s

Kisa and Renee continue their discussion with Raymond Green, a principal at a majority Black high school in Louisville, Kentucky. Principal Green talks about the challenges of recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. He also talks to us about ho

Listen to: Raymond Green on Education, Part 1

Mar 15th, 2021 35m 54s

Test score disparities. School discipline disparities. Lack of teachers of color. Sometimes to parents of students of color it seems the disparities in education are endless. But are things changing? Kisa and Renee sit down with Raymond Green,

Listen to: Dr. Ron Wright on Health Care, Part 2

Mar 8th, 2021 19m 42s

Dr. Ron Wright joins us again this week as we continue to talk about disparities in health care, especially for Black women in America. Kisa and Renee talk with him about organizations that are fighting racial bias in the medical profession. Dr

Listen to: Dr. Ron Wright on Health Care, Part 1

Mar 1st, 2021 32m 18s

Disparities in the mortality rates in women of color vs Caucasian women are staggering. In fact, the CDC Newsroom reports that Black, American Indian, and Alaska Native (AI/AN) women are two to three times more likely to die from pregnancy-rela

Listen to: Chris Lacy on Housing, Part 2

Feb 22nd, 2021 25m 57s

Do we ever sit down and think about that for some it's extremely difficult to put a roof over their head? So much of that is wrapped up in discriminatory practices and poverty. Kisa and Renee continue their conversation with Chris Lacy, Executi

Listen to: Chris Lacy on Housing, Part 1

Feb 15th, 2021 30m 34s

Chris Lacy, Executive Director of Housing for Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey, joins Kisa and Renee to talk about housing in America. We dive into the history of discrimination, the legacy of 40 Acres and a Mule, gentrification, and mo

Listen to: Jason Darden, Part 2

Feb 8th, 2021 29m 59s

Kisa and Renee continue their interview with Jason Darden, a husband, father, preacher, professor, hip-hop artist, and Army Reserves Chaplain. This episode is loaded. Jason hits on the human heart problem and the desire for power. We talk about

Listen to: Jason Darden, Part 1

Feb 1st, 2021 29m 59s

In this episode, we talk to an old college friend of Renee's. Jason Darden is a husband, a father, a Bible instructor at Harding University, a preacher, a hip-hop artist, and a Chaplain in the Army Reserves. We talk with Jason about life in the

Listen to: Rep. Attica Scott, Part 2

Jan 25th, 2021 25m 15s

We continue our conversation with Kentucky State Representative Attica Scott. We talk about her legislative docket for this session. We also play a little game with her. We gave her 7 topics, which we will discuss this season and we asked her t

Bonus

A Few Friday Thoughts

Jan 22nd, 2021 8m 57s

Happy Friday, ya'll! We've made it to the weekend! We wanted to share some thoughts on unity, hope, and Jesus as we wrap up our week. We hope you'll watch and join us in the challenge of loving all people — even those who disagree with you! And

Listen to: Rep. Attica Scott, Part 1

Jan 18th, 2021 31m 41s

Kentucky State Representative Attica Scott kicks off our season two series called "Listen To." Rep. Scott talks with Kisa and Renee about racial injustice and racial inequality. She talks about Breonna's Law, her 2021 legislative docket, her de

Giving Gifts to Your Community, Part 1

Dec 7th, 2020 31m 12s

On this 2-part episode called Giving Gifts to Your Community co-hosts Kisa Hoeltke and Renee Reithel welcome Marita Willis to the podcast. Kisa and Renee agree she is the perfect guest for a Christmas episode. Marita is a former vice president

Bonus

Giving Gifts to Your Community, Part 2

Dec 7th, 2020 22m 36s

In part 2 of Giving Gifts to Your Community, our guest Marita Willis talks about her work at Hope Collaborative, a non-profit organization serving refugees and immigrants in Louisville, Kentucky. Ms. Marita also talks about the GREATEST gift we