Our Top 5 favorites from 2020
by Elizabeth McBride Well, the last 10 months of 2020 have been a doozy. We've seen the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, long-standing racial inequalities, and police brutality. And the list continues. We have grieved over the loss of beloved family...
Risky transformation
by Angela T. Khabeb A new calendar year often brings a fresh perspective with promises of a clean slate. We remember the past year and take inventory of successes and failures. We also look ahead with hope and anticipation of what will be. New Year’s resolutions...
Most popular Podcast of 2020: Just be
Just be by Jordan Miller-Stubbendick A global pandemic changes almost everything about life as we know it. Listen to the podcast episode below and on iTunes.
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