"Conversations with Carole" is meant to build a community where we can talk about current and historical issues relevant to our times. I've been in the cross culture business for many years and celebrate the past work I've done in radio. It made sense NOW to move the conversation to a podcast format where we can all get involved! ===== As an award-winning keynote speaker, trainer, and global thought leader, since 1987, Carole Copeland Thomas moderates the discussions of critical issues affec ...
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WHAT LUTHERANS BELIEVE The Christian church is made up of those who have been baptized and thus have received Christ as the Son of God and Savior of the world. Sometimes it is referred to as "the Body of Christ." Lutherans believe that they are a part of a community of faith that began with the gift of the Holy Spirit, God's presence with his people, on the day of Pentecost. The church, regardless of the external form it takes, is the fellowship of those who have been restored to God by Chri ...
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Episode #29 BLACK CHURCH SERIES: UNDERSTANDING THE AME CHURCH
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I'm a lifetime member of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and have always been proud of its history. The AME Church is the oldest or one of the oldest Black denominations in the United States, with its 1787 roots nestled in Philadelphia as the nation formed its beginning. Richard Allen, the first elected and consecrated Bishop of the AME Chur…
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EPISODE #028 Reinventing Success: Galen Bingham's Corporate - Coaching Gameplan
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Leadership strategist Galen Bingham takes us on his personal journey through the corporate doors of success, evolving into executive coaching. He's a generation corporate veteran; Galen successfully leveraged three decades of executive experience at Kraft Foods, Imperial Sugar, and Coca-Cola, traveling and living in multiple states and cities acros…
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EPISODE #027: Why Black Greek Organizations Exist: Sororities, Fraternities, & Their History In America
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Steeped in history going back to the early 1900s, nine Black fraternities and sororities have paved the way to economic progress, educational aptitude, and social relevance throughout Black communities across the United States. They are a part of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, founded in 1930, and it remains a vibrant organization in our nation…
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EPISODE #026 Big Shoes To Fill: The Legacies Of Dr. Dorothy Height and Sarah Ann Shaw
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As we end our salute to Women's History Month, there are big shoes to fill when the conversation turns to two great Americans. One was a national icon who sat at the table with the great civil rights leaders, including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The other was a local/regional hero, the first African-American hired as a news reporter for WBZ TV her…
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EPISODE #025 The Truth About Critical Race Theory: What It Is. What It Isn’t. How It’s Been Hijacked.
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Critical Race Theory CRT has become a political football tossed around the United States so much that the original concept is unrecognizable to those who originated it in the 1970s. It is a legal framework that examines the complexities of racial discrimination, and it is connected to power, gender, and other societal categories. Contrary to popula…
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Episode #024: Come On In Live with Daniel Callahan & Iona Morris Jackson
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Today’s Special Guests of the upcoming One Man play, “Come On In-Live,” are Playwright and Artist Daniel Callahan and Executive Director Iona Morris Jackson. The play debuts at the Strand Theatre in Boston on March 28, 2024. A twisting journey through the mind of a Black artist fraught with inner demons and outer troubles, Come On In - Live is one …
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EPISODE 023: Navigating Film and Theater Arts with Nerissa Williams Scott - Executive Producer of “Come On In”
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Today's show features the executive producer of "Come on In," Nerissa Williams-Scott, one of Boston's creative dynamos in the film and theater arts industry. She shares her background and knowledge of the industry and how she is artfully managing an incredible portfolio of theater projects, films, and upcoming documentaries. Listen and get inspired…
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EPISODE 022: All In The Family During Black History Month
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Black History IS American History, and Black Families Matter! Including my family! This podcast pays tribute to my past and present family members, whose shoulders I stand on today. Learn about my parents, brother, sister-in-law, grandparents, and an ancestral great-uncle who met with General William Tecumseh Sherman at the end of the Civil War! Di…
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Episode 021 High Stakes Backlash: CRT, BHM, & DEI Under Attack
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The catalyst for today's attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion began with Donald Trump's Executive Order 13950, signed on September 22, 2020. That ruling prevented diversity training programs from being taught to federal agencies and also banned diversity training for federal contractors. What was ignored by many has now exploded into state l…
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Episode 020 Fighting Backlash: Why Black History Matters
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Black History Month is under siege, and we must fight back! Its essence and value have been diminished by right-wing groups who want to see the celebrations and commemorations end. Listen to this podcast and find out the FIVE points to ponder as we look at the value and significance of Black History in the United States and beyond. America would be…
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EPISODE 019: Carole’s Journey Crossing The Panama Canal
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It started as a dream by French diplomat and businessman Ferdinand de Lesseps in 1880 and finally ended with an American effort that completed the Canal in 1914. More than 25,000 lives were lost building the Panama Canal, many of them Caribbean laborers and others from around the world who died from malaria, yellow fever, snakebites, and other heal…
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EPISOLE018: Exploring South America and Cartagena, Colombia with Dani Garcia
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Cartagena, Colombia, was the first stop on my South American cruise on the Norwegian Sun. I was delighted that Dani Garcia, my fantastic Tour Guide, allowed me to interview her for my podcast. She'll take us through the city's historical adventures that date back to 1533. From San Pedro Claver, the famous priest who dedicated his life to helping an…
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Episode 017: Family Treasures with Carole Copeland Thomas
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The holidays provided me with an ideal opportunity to learn more about my immediate family! I interviewed my daughters, son-in-law, and two granddaughters over the dining room table as my older daughter’s beloved dog, Kodi, wanted to have his turn to be interviewed! (The cat, Shadow, waited patiently in the basement!) I learned about their goals an…
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Episode 016: HELP! I've Been ROBBED While Traveling!!!
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You get a stinking feeling when you know that you have been victimized. That's what happened to me a few weeks ago at the beginning of my cruise in Athens, Greece. It's not a fun story, yet it could have been much worse. I was ROBBED in a foreign country! Not only was that a costly nightmare, I had to make alternative plans that took me to another …
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EPISODE 015: Soha Speaks! Alexandria, Egypt Tour Guide In Action
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During my recent Middle East-Mediterranean cruise, I had a remarkable tour guide named SOHA, who demonstrated her passion and expertise and escorted us through the Alexandria Museum and the Library of Alexandria in Egypt. Her undergraduate and tour guide training prepared her to lead tours in this ancient cross cultural city. It was an exhilarating…
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Episode 014 De'Shawn Washington-The 2024 Massachusetts Teacher Of The Year!
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He's gone from his grandmother's encouragement to accounting to now becoming the Massachusetts teacher of the year. What an amazing journey he's been on… from an encourager, a top educator, and one who is planting seeds with fourth graders who will blossom in years to come. We're talking about De'Shawn Washington and a wonderful interview I've just…
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Episode 013 The Power of African Women Featuring Her Excellency, Dr. Justina Mutale
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She is a powerhouse in the United Kingdom, Zambia, and in other parts of the world. And a few weeks ago, she rocked our US UK Summit on Race event by delivering a spellbinding message on the significance of the group responsible for starting and expanding our entire world: Who is this group???? African Women!! Her Excellency Dr. Justina Mutale has …
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EPISODE 012: 18 Cruise And Travel Tips From Carole The Globe Trotter PART 2
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Go from wishing to planning where you will travel by cruise ship in the next 3 to 5 years! In Part Two, Carole will share 10 different tips and techniques to use when organizing and planning for an upcoming journey across the world or across your country. From solo traveling to shore excursions, you can see the world and ports of call from a cruise…
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EPISODE 011: 18 Cruise And Travel Tips From Carole The Globe Trotter PART 1
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Part One Go from wishing to planning where you will travel by cruise ship in the next 3 to 5 years! In Part One, Carole will share eight different tips and techniques to use when organizing and planning for an upcoming journey across the world or across your country. From solo traveling to shore excursions, you can see the world and ports of call f…
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Episode 010: Understanding The History Of The Israeli Hamas Conflict: From Father Abraham To Modern Times
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RECORDED LIVE FROM GREECE: You have to go back several thousand years to the ancient days of Father Abraham to understand the current conflict between Israel and Hamas. War broke out on October 7, 2023, and has gripped the entire world with the carnage, heartbreak, and uncertainty of the region's future. In today's episode, Carole walks you through…
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Episode 009 Boston's Best--Selling Cities In Travel & Tourism With Martha Sheridan
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Ever wonder what it's like to work in the C-suite in the hospitality industry? How do you sell a city or region with enthusiasm and effectiveness? Today, we're talking to a travel and tourism powerhouse that is turning this upside down by orchestrating a monumental shift to reveal Boston as the ultimate international destination. My guest is Martha…
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Episode 008 Around The World With Cruise Adventurer Gary Bembridge
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With over 400,000 subscribers, he has created the number one Cruise channel on YouTube. And he takes us along wherever he goes on the planet, from Greenland and the Arctic Circle to Antarctica. He's been on over 109 cruises in the last 20+ years, and there's so much more to come. Gary Bembridge is my guest today, and you will be fascinated to learn…
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Episode 007 Unearthing An Asian American Identity: Leverett Wing's Journey from Summer Camp to Civic Leadership
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From a Jewish summer camp, Leverett Wing embarked on a profound journey of self-discovery. Raised in Chelsea, Massachusetts, he found minimal connection to his Asian American heritage in the classroom. But through that camp, he unearthed the treasures of his culture. Today, as the leader of Boston's essential civic engagement organization, The Comm…
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EPISODE 006 ISRAELI HAMAS CONFLICT with Stephanie Cappadona SPECIAL EDITION
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A Special Edition Of Conversations With Carole Young revelers danced the night away in the heart of the Israeli desert, their joyous celebration turning into a harrowing dash for survival at the break of day. Innocent families perished within the secure confines of their kibbutz, desperately clinging to life as they remained devoid of any military …
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Episode 005 Hispanic Heritage Month with Oscar Mejias
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Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) takes place between September 15th to October 15th as a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the American Latino community. Beginning in 1968, Hispanic Heritage Month was originally observed as “Hispanic Heritage Week”, but it was later extended to a month…
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Episode 004 Salute To Indigenous Peoples’ Day with Tobias Vanderhoop
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Salute To Indigenous Peoples’ Day with Tobias Vanderhoop "Growing up in an extended family as I did, both in Everett and on the Island, definitely contributes to my sense of Tribe today. You didn't want for anything; we all shared what we had." You won’t want to miss this interview. Those of the insightful words of my special guest today, Tobias Va…
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Episode 003 Working For The Cause: Balancing Family and Business Pursuits with Carol Ann Whitehead
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Today’s podcast features Carol Ann Whitehead, an amazing social entrepreneur and civic activist from Manchester, England. She is the Managing Director of the UK based publishing and events agency, “The Zebra Partnership.” Carol Ann is currently living in Northern Ireland, chaperoning her teenage daughter, who is under contract with BBC Television. …
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Episode 002 Chronicling Resilience: The Legacy of African American Students at the University of Michigan (1853-1970)
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They defied the odds and pursued educational excellence anyway. Despite racism, housing segregation, and academic hurdles, they pursue their dreams at The University of Michigan boldly and courageously. Now, a special project is archiving their years on the campus. African American students who attended U of M from 1853 to 1970 are now part of a un…
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Episode 001 Welcome To Conversations With Carole
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The podcast Conversations with Carole is meant to build a community where we can talk about current and historical issues relevant to our times. I've been in the cross culture business for many years and celebrate the past work I've done in radio. It made sense NOW to move the conversation to a podcast format where we can all get involved! Each wee…
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The Gospel comes from Matthew 5, where Jesus used concept of salt and light to describe His followers in the world: “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.” Salt preserved food in the Middle Eastern desert. An…
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Pastor Leslie preaches from John the first chapter. Where do we find Christ in this world? We long for God to appear when we experience the worst. But do we look for Him in between the good and bad times? He is the one who sustains us in all times.
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Merry Christmas! On this joyous day, Pastor Leslie talks about the duties and work that goes into the celebration. But we refocus on the meaning when thinking about baptism: "Sustain (your name) with the gift of the Holy Spirit, the spirit of wisdom and understanding; the spirit of counsel and of might; the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the L…
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On this Christmas Eve, as we wait for the birth of Christ, Pastor Leslie preaches that Jesus came into an imperfect world in order to save it. We peek into several homes and situations and remember our blessings this day.
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On All Saints Sunday, Pastor Leslie preaches from Luke 6. When we remember that friend or loved one, we wish for one moment -- or many more moments. But even in sadness, Pastor Leslie says we can be the the conveyers of our loved one's faith and love.
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On this Reformation Sunday, Pastor Leslie preaches from John 8. What does grace look like? We are welcome and forgiven of God's grace; transformed because of His Grace. And on a day when our church remembers it's roots, Pastor Leslie says: "It's not what we have done, but what God has done in us."
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Pastor Leslie preaches from the old Testament of Genesis 32:3-31. It's a long story about Jacob having his name changed after struggling with God. So, Pastor Leslie asks, "What's your name?" The answer may seem simple, but maybe it isn't. How do you identify yourself to others -- and even yourself -- and how or what does God call you. Listen to thi…
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On this Sunday, Pastor Leslie preaches about the importance of how small group ministries carry the message from the sanctuary out into the world. The Gospel comes from John 15:12-17.
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On this 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the Gospel comes from Luke 15:1-10. Jesus tells two stories that suggest a curious connection between the lost being found and sinners repenting. God takes the initiative to find sinners, each of whom is so precious to God that his or her recovery brings joy in heaven. Pastor Leslie talks …
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Pastor Leslie talks on this Sunday about the hope and love available in the world despite events across the globe that make it seem just the opposite. Hear about this light shining its way in the dark as we dive into Luke 12.
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Our Gospel today comes from Luke's Chapter 12, discussing family inheritance. Jesus told the people, be on guard for greed. Life is not in the abundance of possessions, he said. Pastor Leslie talks about this reading and wonders, what possessions do you value? Are they for yourself, or do those prized possessions come from a relationship with anoth…
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Although the Gospel comes from Luke, Pastor Leslie unwraps a text from 2 Kings with a man named Naaman who was healed of Leprosy. In the process he finds the God of Israel, the great healer, the one we look to for strength. Listen to the story here.
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Even when we do not know the message we need to hear, Jesus always knows. It's a message of radical welcome and grace. Our prayers and thoughts are with the people of Orlando as we remember it is in Christ that we all find true acceptance. The Gospel reading comes from Luke 7:36-8:3.
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Pastor Leslie preaches on this Sixth Sunday of Easter from the Gospel of John 14:23-29. The reading speaks of those in whom God makes a home will experience peace that overcomes fear. Hear how the Spirit in every one of us is adventurous and wild like God.
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Pastor Leslie preaches on this Second Sunday in Lent from the Gospel of Luke 13:31-35.
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Pastor Leslie preaches on this Fourth Sunday after Epiphany from the Gospel of Luke 4:21.
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On this Second Sunday After Epiphany, Pastor Leslie talks about abundance, and on the opposite side, not having enough. The message comes from the Gospel of John 2:1-11, where Jesus and his disciples had been invited to a wedding in Cana of Galilee. And, not having enough, Jesus turned water into wine.…
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During CLC's music week, the children played, had fun, and learned all about the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. They performed "It's Cool in the Furnace" before the congregation June 28, 2015.
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