In this episode of "Around the Block," host Pastor T speaks with Eric and Nana Dolce, who serve at New Macedonia Baptist Church in southeast Washington, D.C. They discuss the importance of engaging with the city and its diverse stories while em

Ordinary Faithfulness with Extraordinary Impact (feat. Eric & NaNa Dolce)

Oct 6th, 2023 37m 41s

Living in a highly visual and aesthetic-centered culture can cause us to overlook the true essence of individuals. In this episode of Around the Block, host Thabiti Anyabwile sits down with Eric and Nana Dolce, a couple deeply involved in their

Learning from the Past: Reflections on Church Planting (feat. Welton Bonner)

Sep 29th, 2023 37m 16s

In this episode of "Around the Block with Thabiti Anyabwile," Thabiti continues his conversation with Welton Bonner, a former pastor of Greater Love Church in Washington, D.C. They discuss the process of closing the church to focus on prayer, s

Going Deeper Together: Strengthening the Core Foundation (feat. Welton Bonner)

Sep 22nd, 2023 24m 40s

In this episode of "Around the Block with Pastor T," Pastor Thabiti Anyabwile explores the importance of laying a strong foundation in various ventures. Drawing from his conversation with guest Welton Bonner, they discuss the impact of having f

Making Hope Becomes a Habit (feat. Ernest Clover)

Sep 1st, 2023 40m 57s

In this episode of Around the Block with Pastor T, we talk to Ernest Clover the Director of the The Dream Center in DC. In distressed and neglected communities, constant exposure to the problems and needs of these communities can lead to fatigu

Small, Simple & Free: A Different Way to Think About Church Ministry (feat. Josh Roulhac)

Aug 25th, 2023 28m 9s

In this episode of "Around the Block with Pastor T," Pastor T sits down with Pastor Joshua Roulhac to discuss the importance of church planting and revitalization in neglected areas like Congress Heights, DC. They highlight the great need for t

Keep Hope Alive (feat. Jeremy McClain)

Aug 18th, 2023 29m 18s

In this episode, Pastor T continues his conversation with Pastor Jeremy McClain as they delve into the crucial role of shepherding the community through tragedy and loss as an essential aspect of ministry. They emphasize the active involvement

Becoming Acceptable Outsiders (feat. Jeremy McClain)

Aug 4th, 2023 31m 14s

In this episode of Around the Block, Pastor T sits down with Jeremy McClain, a pastor and founding elder of Anacostia River Church. The discussion centers around the concept of being an "acceptable outsider" in a community and the importance of

The Intersection of Honesty & Hope: Ministering In the Midst of Grief & Sorrow

Jul 28th, 2023 30m 42s

In this episode of "Around the Block," Pastor T is joined for part 2 of his convo with Ashley Davenport, the Neighbor Outreach Director at Anacostia River Church. They discuss the challenges of ministering in inner city neighborhoods marked by

Finding Authenticity & Avoiding Single Stories (feat. Ashley Davenport)

Jul 21st, 2023 28m 57s

In this episode of Around the Block, host Pastor T sits down with Ashley Davenport, the neighbor outreach director at Anacostia River Church. They discuss the importance of "neighboring well" and how it is crucial for building relationships and

Flourishing Sisters: A Better Starting Point (feat. Duke Kwon)

Jul 14th, 2023 34m 16s

When it comes to conversations, Starting Points Matter. Starting conversations on both race and gender relations must begin from a place of empathy and understanding if they're ever going to go anywhere helpful. In this episode of Around the Bl

The Power of Tears: Seeing with Moral Clarity (feat. Duke Kwon)

Jul 7th, 2023 29m 10s

In this episode of Around the Block, Pastor T and Duke Kwon continue their conversation by discussing the power of tears and how they help us see things with moral clarity. Duke emphasizes that unless we collectively weep with repentance and so

Centering the Margins (feat. Duke Kwon)

Jun 30th, 2023 30m 57s

In this episode of Around the Block with Pastor T, we dive into the necessity, practices and struggles of centering marginalized groups in order to effective reach the cities. While it's necessary to love and include everyone, we must address t

The Sankofa Experience: Learning from the Past to Impact Present Systems (feat. Rev Dr. Kendrick Curry)

Jun 21st, 2023 38m 55s

In this episode of "Around the Block with Pastor T", host Thabiti Anyabwile speaks with Reverend Dr. Kendrick Curry, pastor of Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church in Washington, D.C., about the history of their neighborhood from the 1950s to the

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