The Speakeasy is a gathering for unfiltered conversations on faith and justice. At each gathering, we invite a special guest to share their personal experiences and stories in conversation around a particular topic or issue related to faith and justice. We hope these events inspire empathy, foster common ground, and cultivate deeper connections in our community and beyond. 

To kick off our new season, we welcomed Mike Wiley, who shared about how to develop empathy, what dribbling a basketball teaches us about creating social change, and how the voices in his head have impacted him.

This conversation was recorded in front of a live audience at The Plant in Pittsboro, NC, on February 4, 2024. To learn more about Mike Wiley, visit mikewileyproductions.com. To learn more about The Local Church, visit our website or connect with us on Instagram.