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| 168 - Bosa Odiase shares the story of Skillhouse, growing in leadership, all while surviving cancer treatment | 02 Aug 2024 | 01:00:53 | |
Bosa – Friend, Poet, Business Leader joins Josue and Chase in this episode. Bosa shares what the Lord has been walking her through in life recently, her cancer diagnosis last year, surviving cancer, and starting up a creative agency in the midst of all it. The agency's name is Skillhouse Studio and Bosa shares the story and scope of Skillhouse.
Connect with Bosa: Bosa IG: @itsbosa Skillhouse IG: @skillhouse.studio
AVAILABLE ON YouTube: The Perspectives Podcast
Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @whereischaseabrown Grayson IG: @GraysonHuskey Intro Song: "Places to See" by Lani Rose | |||
| 167 - "A Letter from Love Itself to the Homeless One" & Release Day of Letters from Love Itself: Volume 001 | 07 May 2024 | 00:18:12 | |
What up Ya'll! In this episode, Chase shares a poem the Perspectives' team wrote titled, "A Letter from Love Itself to the Homeless One." This poem was our contribution to Volume 001 of Letters from Love Itself that is releasing today! You can learn more about the writing collective and order your copy their Instagram below.
Connect with Letters from Love Itself: LFLI IG: @sincerelyloveitself
AVAILABLE ON YouTube: The Perspectives Podcast
Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @whereischaseabrown Grayson IG: @GraysonHuskey Intro Song: "Places to See" by Lani Rose | |||
| 161 - August and September Perspectives Events & Outreaches | 11 Aug 2023 | 00:09:33 | |
What up Ya'll! We wanted to share with everyone the outreaches and events we have coming up over the next couple months in Fort Worth, Houston, and potentially Dallas. It's been amazing meeting ya'll out there and seeing our listeners love people well! If you are interested in being a part of them, email us at info@perspectivesww.org and we'll be happy to connect with you.
AVAILABLE on YouTube: The Perspectives Podcast
Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @whereischaseabrown Grayson IG: @GraysonHuskey Intro Song: "Places to See" by Lani Rose | |||
| 73 - Richard Kelly | 04 Jun 2021 | 01:08:30 | |
Richard, a creative producer, videographer, and husband to our friend Kirby Kelly joins us. Richard shares the story of how he became interested and involved in photography, growing from photography to videography, how he met and pursued Kirby, moving his career to Texas, and how he's balanced his career and relationship in his first year of marriage.
We discuss social media potentially degrading the quality of creativity, pursuing interests while having a full time job, taking initiative to just do things, what Richard enjoys the most about photos/videos, struggles of a videographer, trying to be a light in your industry, being intentional with Kirby from the start, the value gained from keeping their relationship private, and growing as a person for the benefit of their marriage.
Connect with Richard: Richard IG: @therichardkelly
Check out our Podcast with Kirby: Ep. 11 – Kirby Minnick with Josue & Chase
YouTube: The Perspectives Podcast Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @Whereischasebrown Grayson IG: @GraysonHuskey (Edited by Ryan Rasmussen) (Video by Thomas Bocage) | |||
| 72 - Brotherly Accountability with Josue & Chase | 28 May 2021 | 00:29:42 | |
Josue and Chase sit down to talk about the benefits and keys of brotherly accountability and recap their time hosting our friends Chaz Smith, Montell Fish, Dante Lee, and Austin Cochran here in Dallas. We discuss the trust and vulnerability needed for accountability to be beneficial, accountability being most beneficial when it's with the same people on a consistent basis, accountability keeping your pride in check, your life being on display, and deeper levels of accountability.
YOUTUBE: The Perspectives Podcast
Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @Whereischasebrown Grayson IG: @GraysonHuskey (Edited by Ryan Rasmussen) | |||
| 71 - Derek Winkley | 20 May 2021 | 01:30:54 | |
Derek, a creative, artist, producer, and Founder of Creative Culture Co joins us. Derek shares the story and the heart behind Creative Culture Co, a label under Integrity Music, his thoughts on Christian leadership, how he operated while on tour with nonbelievers, how God gave him his start in Christian music, and a recent philanthropic project he is a part of.
We discuss protecting your vision, how to get people behind an initiative or project God has called you to, how to remove competition in churches, learning "maybe not right now" in business, God blessing us with relationships rather than resources, embodying intimate moments with the Lord around nonbelievers, how influencers can grow into being leaders and not just influencers, and submitting to one another.
Connect with Derek: Derek IG: @Derek.winkley Creative Culture IG: @creativeculturecompany
YouTube: The Perspectives Podcast Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @Whereischasebrown Grayson IG: @GraysonHuskey (Edited by Ryan Rasmussen) | |||
| 70 - Christian Leadership with Josue & Chase | 13 May 2021 | 00:28:59 | |
Josue and Chase sit down and discuss Christian leadership. We discuss the characteristics of a Christian leader, some ways that we can all grow as leaders, and how they were displayed in the life of David.
YouTube: The Perspectives Podcast Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @Whereischasebrown Grayson IG: @GraysonHuskey (Edited by Ryan Rasmussen) | |||
| 69 - Joel Mwesigwa | 28 Apr 2021 | 01:24:30 | |
Joel, a childhood friend of Chase's, an engineer, and native of Uganda joins us. Joel shares the story of his family moving to the United States, what it was like getting thrown into Colleyville lifestyle, how friendships made his transition easier, his thoughts on the effects of social media around the world, and what American and Uganda cultures could learn from one another.
We discuss how Joel gained contentment even with him moving to an upper-class city in the States, living a purpose driven life, Chase's admiration for Joel's commitment and sincerity for the Gospel despite the option to conform to the values/pursuit of the American dream, how to enjoy but not idolize things, balance of work and relationships, America teaching Joel how to be antisocial, stress being present in Uganda and America, and enjoying the moment.
YouTube: The Perspectives Podcast Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @Whereischasebrown Grayson IG: @GraysonHuskey (Edited by Ryan Rasmussen) | |||
| 68 - Alicja Oshiokpekhai | 23 Apr 2021 | 01:11:32 | |
Alicja, a Christian therapy/counseling student and native of Germany joins us. Alicja shares memories and stories from her childhood in Germany, moving to the States, being raised in a German/Nigerian household, when she started embracing her differences, and the role that mental health and therapy can have in a Christian's life.
We discuss the uniquenesses of Nigerian and German cultures, the lessons Americans can learn from these cultures, our natural tendency to merge/conform to whatever group we're around, how to honor your parents' cultural heritages, therapy being a tool, and not excusing unhealthy ways of living.
Connect with Alicja: Alicja IG: @alicjanaomi
YouTube: The Perspectives Podcast Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @Whereischasebrown Grayson IG: @GraysonHuskey (Edited by Ryan Rasmussen) | |||
| 67 - Jeremiah Egbele | 19 Apr 2021 | 01:07:02 | |
Jeremiah, Founder & Creative Director of Elyon clothing brand and Co-Founder of Two or More men's group joinsus. Jeremiah shares his experience of growing up in an Nigerian household, his thoughts on creativity and fashion, the message behind Elyon, how Two or More started, and the vision for both Elyon and Two or More.
We discuss your fashion being able to speak for you, creative depth and symbolism, the meaning of Elyon, how to get people to buy into the vision God's given you for your entrepreneurship, the patience it takes to build something, using social media for inspiration rather than competition, how to know if something is rooted in pride or the spirit, and building trust and momentum from the start in Two or More.
Video available on YouTube! Link below.
Connect with Jeremiah: Jeremiah IG: @tripleentendre Elyon IG: @elyon.co Two or More IG: @twoormore
YouTube: The Perspectives Podcast Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @Whereischasebrown Grayson IG: @GraysonHuskey (Edited by Ryan Rasmussen) | |||
| 66 - Perspectives LA Trip Recap (Live from LA) | 08 Apr 2021 | 01:14:44 | |
Our LA Trip Squad - Josue, Chase, Grayson, Alex, and Yvann sit down on the last night of the trip to share their favorite and the funniest stories from our time in LA. We discuss what God showed us on the trip, the incremental way God works through relationships and networking, God's timing on the trip, the balance of creative time and serving time, embracing the process, and the love we have for our LA friends and family.
Video available on YouTube! Link below.
YouTube: The Perspectives Podcast Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @Whereischasebrown Grayson IG: @GraysonHuskey (Edited by Ryan Rasmussen) | |||
| 65 - Hanna Leka with Yvann & Josue (Live from LA) | 02 Apr 2021 | 01:06:37 | |
Hanna, an amazing, talented photographer and daughter of Ethiopian parents joins us. Yvann, our first ever guest and close friend, co-hosts this fun conversation with Josue. Hanna shares her experience of growing up in an Ethiopian household, when she started to embrace her culture, how her culture and personality mixed, appreciating her identity and heritage, common expectations in an African family, and shares about thoughts related to photography and creativity. We discuss respecting elders, evaluating intentions behind actions, parents being people at the end of the day, honoring where you came from, the pros/cons of high expectations set by African parents, the reality of immigrant parents to the US, you can only give what you receive, and what makes a good piece of art/photography.
Connect with Hanna: Hanna Photography IG: @hanniimages
YouTube: The Perspectives Podcast Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @Whereischasebrown Grayson IG: @GraysonHuskey (Edited by Ryan Rasmussen) | |||
| 64 - Pelaiah Mpande with Yvann & Josue (Live from LA) | 24 Mar 2021 | 01:27:43 | |
Pelaiah, a native of Zimbabwe and friend of Chase and Josue joins us. Yvann, our first ever guest and close friend, co-hosts this fun conversation with Josue. Pelaiah, Yvann, and Josue each share their stories of moving to America in 2002, interacting with parts of American culture for the first time, adopting different parts of the American lifestyle, the role of their parents in childhood, and what Ivorian, Congolese, Zimbabwean, and American culture can learn from one another.
We discuss coping with feeling like an outsider, how they mixed the two cultures, cultural difference, respect, favorite memories that other Africans might be able to relate to, Yvann's premarital experience and mixing cultures with his wife, and the positive parts of our culture just being a glimpse of Kingdom culture.
Connect with Pelaiah and Yvann: Pelaiah IG: @pelaiahmpande Yvann IG: @yvann007
YouTube: The Perspectives Podcast Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @Whereischasebrown Grayson IG: @GraysonHuskey (Edited by Ryan Rasmussen) | |||
| 160 - Korean Cultural Dinner with Alex Lee, Hannah You Jin, & Chloe | 21 Jul 2023 | 01:06:40 | |
In this episode, we wanted to share the Q&A time from our July Cultural Dinner! For the dinner, we highlighted the Korean culture and honored our friends Alex, Hannah, and Chloe. We ask how they grew to be confident in their identity, what being Korean means to them, the history of South Korea sending missionaries, how Gen Z in South Korea can return to God, what they appreciate the most about Korean Culture, and what parts of their culture are Kingdom and represent the Father's character. If you are interested in attending our next cultural dinner, email us at info@perspectivesww.org and we'll be happy to connect with you.
YouTube: The Perspectives Podcast Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @whereischaseabrown Grayson IG: @GraysonHuskey Intro Song: "Places to See" by Lani Rose | |||
| 63 - Tyrone Nance (Live from LA) | 19 Mar 2021 | 01:01:54 | |
Tyrone, a local Community Organizer/Leader in LA and Founder of It's Bigger Than Us joins us for this episode. Tyrone shares his mother's impact during his childhood in South Central LA, his motivation of loving and serving his community, how his time at ORU shaped his perspective, and the love story behind It's Bigger Than Us.
We discuss How to find joy and enjoy life in the midst of being aware of the issues in life, trusting God has everything in His hands, Tyrone stepping up as a leader during the LA protests in 2020, relationships being at the center of community efforts, battling the savior complex, and the need for conflict resolution skills and meaningful bridge building as our society moves forward.
Connect with Tyrone: Tyrone IG: @tryone_d_nance It's Bigger Than Us IG: @itsbiggerthanus_
YouTube: The Perspectives Podcast Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @Whereischasebrown Grayson IG: @GraysonHuskey (Edited by Ryan Rasmussen) | |||
| 62 - Chaz Smith (Live from LA) | 12 Mar 2021 | 01:23:53 | |
Chaz, a Youtuber, influencer, and content creator joins us. Chaz shares his struggles with apathy at different times in life as an entrepreneur, how he's grown in sonship to the Father, how we could use humor to navigate tough conversations, and seeing God at a Cici's pizza. (Chaz might just freestyle in this episode as well but you'll just have to listen to find out)
We discuss how 2020, through eliminating normal distractions and busyness, showed us where our hearts were at, needing a why when doing anything in life, human's proper relationship with work, the relationship between success and apathy, setting realistic expectations, performative vs. sonship mindset, not despising small beginnings, how to tell genuine from forced content, and taking time to heal.
Connect with Chaz: Chaz IG: @chazsmith Twitter: @simplyputchaz Youtube: Chaz Smith
YouTube: The Perspectives Podcast Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @whereischaseabrown Grayson IG: @GraysonHuskey
(Edited by Ryan Rasmussen) | |||
| 61 - Patrick Bradley (Live from LA) | 03 Mar 2021 | 01:21:49 | |
Pat, Co-Founder of Lord's Child and Manager of Montell Fish, ISLY, and Hulvey, joins us. Pat shares his story, his start in the Christian music and apparel industries, how he balances entrepreneurship and relationships in life, and the heart behind "Camp Lukewarm".
We discuss how to partner with your spouse well in business endeavors, how to protect time with your family, the blessing and curse of your phone, Jesus teaching us balance, importance of home life in business, time being such a valuable thing, discerning God's voice, God's long-term perspective, Christians operating differently than the world, the proper definition of success, "finding a wife," and not following the money in Christian entrepreneurship.
Connect with Pat: Pat IG: @PatrickBradley Lord's Child IG: @lordschildworldwide
YouTube: The Perspectives Podcast Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @Whereischasebrown Grayson IG: @GraysonHuskey (Edited by Ryan Rasmussen) | |||
| Perspectives Announcement - February 26th | 26 Feb 2021 | 00:04:04 | |
Hey Ya'll! We're excited to announce the launch of our YouTube Channel for the podcast! All of our episodes going forward will be available on YouTube, with almost all future episodes being in audio and video. Link to the channel is down below. We hope you enjoy!
YouTube: The Perspectives Podcast Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @Whereischasebrown Grayson IG: @GraysonHuskey (Edited by Ryan Rasmussen) | |||
| 60 - Nebiye Kelile | 09 Feb 2021 | 01:02:49 | |
Neb, Lead Pastor of Pathway City Church and leader in the Dallas area joins Josue and Chase. Neb shares about some of his most valuable practices and lessons learned related to time management, leadership, taking risks and delegation. He also shares his favorites parts of his native culture, Ethiopian culture.
We discuss being aware of the season you're in for managing time, honoring the start and end of you day, time blocking, deep work, the keys to delegation, how to develop the potential you see in people, avoiding favoritism, calculated risk versus foolish risk, and the idea of "calling" being a novel concern and option.
Connect with Pastor Neb: Neb IG: @nebiyekelile
Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @Whereischasebrown (Edited by Ryan Rasmussen) | |||
| 59 - Josue's NYC Trip with Josue & Chase | 28 Jan 2021 | 00:39:35 | |
Josue and Chase sit down and discuss Josue's recent trip to New York City. Josue shares what was on the agenda for this scouting trip with First Colleyville, the purpose of the trip, his thoughts on NYC lifestyle/culture, and the personal benefit of just getting out and traveling again.
We discuss relational vs. transactional ministry, partnering with locals on service trips, what to have in a scouting trip, the tendency to go through the motions at home, what people could lose if they don't go back to traveling after the pandemic, and their thoughts on what travel habits will look like in the future. We also take a moment to remember the late, great Kobe Bryant.
If you're interested in joining the March or July mission trips to NYC, just message Josue on IG and he can get the process started.
Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @Whereischasebrown (Edited by Ryan Rasmussen) | |||
| 58 - Honoring Parents in Young Adulthood with Josue & Chase | 15 Jan 2021 | 00:56:11 | |
First Episode of 2021 and First Episode recorded in Chase's new Townhome! Josue and Chase bring out the mics and have a conversation about honoring parents, how the role of parents changes as their kids grow up, boundaries in the parent-child relationship, and difference in parenting in Congolese and American culture.
We discuss how to handle the child-parent dynamic as you go through young adulthood, what is gained and lost from living with your parents until marriage versus living on your own before marriage, honoring your parents while disobeying them or disagreeing with them, how Chase handles his parents' involvement with Perspectives, and more.
Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @Whereischasebrown (Edited by Ryan Rasmussen) | |||
| 57 - Chichi Onyekanne | 30 Dec 2020 | 01:21:00 | |
Chichi, worship leader, frequent traveler, and friend of Josue and Chase joins us. Chichi shares his favorite memories and lessons from his times traveling and his thoughts about unity, discipleship, worship, and retreats.
We discuss humility being a prerequisite for unity, how the access we have to each other now affects unity, the difference between discipleship and mentorship, the magnifying of certain offices in the church, worshipping in spirit and in truth, and operating from approval rather than for approval.
Connect with Chichi: Chichi IG: @chichi1813
Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @Whereischasebrown (Edited by Ryan Rasmussen) | |||
| 56 - Mo Sadjadpour | 23 Dec 2020 | 01:34:18 | |
Mo, a traveling photographer, photojournalist, and friend of Josue and Chase joins us. Mo shares the message behind his recent project "Worship," his story of coming to faith at 16, stories from some of his international trips to Burundi, Rwanda, and Haiti, and how he shares the message of the Kingdom in his work.
We discuss his calling to photography, how his travels and photography shaped the way he saw God and the world, coming to American from Iran, what American and Persian culture can learn from one another, how to communicate through photos, how he overcame fear to travel to conflict areas, and finding God in heartbreaking tragedies.
Connect with Mo: Mo IG: @mosadjadpour Mo's Website: Click Here
Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @Whereischasebrown (Edited by Ryan Rasmussen) | |||
| 55 - Leah Beth Etheredge | 15 Dec 2020 | 01:04:10 | |
Leah Beth, a musical theatre performer and current resident of NYC joins us. LB shares her story of coming to faith through doubts and asking questions, finding her love for musical theatre, how she sees God in the depth of her creative projects, living by faith in NYC, and how The Hang NYC started.
We discuss if ones faith can be genuine without doubt or struggle, the difference between doubt and unbelief, how to handle high standards or expectations, the life of a theatre artist, her experience with New Yorkers, consistency being key, why certain stories resonate with humans, and the mission and goals of The Hang NYC.
Connect with Leah Beth: LB IG: @lbetheredge The Hang NYC IG: @thehangnyc LB's Production Co: @seeded.productions
Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @Whereischasebrown (Edited by Ryan Rasmussen) | |||
| 159 - Rali on going through the fire, the true nature of generosity, and finding our place in this world | 14 Jul 2023 | 01:35:30 | |
Rali – Friend, Artist, Worship Leader joins Josue and Chase in this episode. Rali share what the Lord has been walking them through in life recently, how God has helped him process life, the battle with pride, giving all we are not just all we have, and how he has found his place in this world.
Connect with Rali: Rali IG: @ralithe3rd
AVAILABLE ON YouTube: The Perspectives Podcast
Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @whereischaseabrown Grayson IG: @GraysonHuskey Intro Song: "Places to See" by Lani Rose | |||
| Perspectives Update - December 4th | 04 Dec 2020 | 00:14:50 | |
Hey Ya'll! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving. We wanted to release a brief, almost-end-of-the-year update to let ya'll in on some of the fun stuff going on with Perspectives and the Podcast. Josue recently started a new pastoral role at First Colleyville, fundraising for Josue's upcoming Brazil leadership training trip, a financial update for Perspectives, reaching six months of outreaches in Fort Worth, and upcoming episodes on the Podcast.
First Colleyville Young Adults: @fc_college_ministry Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @Whereischasebrown (Edited by Ryan Rasmussen) | |||
| 54 - WYLD | 25 Nov 2020 | 01:08:20 | |
Paul, an artist, producer, and creative know as WYLD joins Josue and Chase from the UK! Paul shares a little about his faith journey, his start in music, the message behind his recent collaborative effort "Solitude Project," and how 2020 has significantly shaped his faith and prayer life.
We discuss coming to know more of God through creativity, what God is trying to do through the uniqueness of 2020 that we may be missing, church culture in the UK, what is often at the root of feeling like we don't have enough time, Paul being a newlywed in quarantine, the value of memories created during quarantine, the heart for unity behind the "Solitude Project," how the project came together, true diversity, and the future of Christian music.
Connect with WYLD: WYLD IG: @officialwyldmusic
YouTube: The Perspectives Podcast Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @Whereischasebrown
(Edited by Ryan Rasmussen) (We are recording this series via Zoom, so please excuse the sound glitches) | |||
| 53 - Street Hymns | 20 Nov 2020 | 01:41:57 | |
Street Hymns, Christian battle rapper, amateur farmer, and friend of Josue and Chase joins us. Street shares his story and testimony, his start in music, memories and lessons from his trip to Israel with Israel Collective, the mission of Behind Every Door, and the vision for his upcoming project, "Happy Holidays?"
We discuss curiosity, the inexhaustibility of God, overemphasis of teaching in the Church, the validity of types of Church hurt, the reasons for the "Holier Than Thou" misconception that people outside the Church have of Christians, why humans struggle with trust and vulnerability, looking at people individually, never judging a culture from the outside, working for man vs. working for God, the pillars of the Church, the need for everyone to travel, and depression during the holidays.
Connect with Street Hymns: Street Hymns IG: @streethymns
Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @Whereischasebrown | |||
| 52 - Alex Lee | 13 Nov 2020 | 01:46:37 | |
Alex, founder of God Knows Apparel, friend of Josue and Chase joins us. Alex shares his story of growing up in a Korean and Baptist family, his perspective on the cultural conversation surrounding race, and what Asian and American culture can learn from each other.
We discuss unique experience traveling the world, being bilingual, wrestling with feelings of dishonoring his parents, definitions of success, breaking down stereotypes through traveling and cultural engagement, the hierarchy of identity for a Christian, and how he glorifies God through fashion.
Connect with Alex: Alex IG: @el.chinoooooo God Knows Apparel: @godknowsapparel
Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @Whereischasebrown | |||
| 51 - Perspectives Reintroduction with Josue, Grayson & Chase | 05 Nov 2020 | 00:42:46 | |
In this episode, Josue, Grayson, and Chase go through a reintroduction of sorts for Perspectives and share how the mission/vision of the organization has grown over the last year!
We discuss what Perspectives is, who's involved in the nonprofit, the programs we operate to achieve our charitable mission, our partnership with Alphalete, where we need donors/volunteers to come alongside us, and what's grown or matured since we did our last Introduction on the Podcast, one year ago.
YouTube: The Perspectives Podcast Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @Whereischasebrown
Grayson IG: @GraysonHuskey (Edited by Ryan Rasmussen) | |||
| 50 - One Year Celebration with Josue & Chase | 22 Oct 2020 | 01:02:33 | |
In this episode, Josue and Chase celebrate reaching the One Year mark for the Podcast!
They share their favorite memories and the personal, creative, and spiritual lessons that God has taught them through the podcast over the past year.
We discuss trips we've taken for the podcast, the best stories from some of our guests, the business side of Perspectives and the podcast, consistency, the responsibility that comes with creativity, God's character being in different cultures, and friendships, all while having some fun along the way.
YouTube: The Perspectives Podcast Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @Whereischasebrown
(Edited by Ryan Rasmussen) | |||
| 49 - Panel Conversation Recap & Lessons with Josue & Chase | 20 Oct 2020 | 02:23:21 | |
In this episode, Josue and Chase conclude our panel series by sharing their own perspectives on the cultural conversation surrounding faith, race, systemic racism, and previous injustices.
We share personal, spiritual lessons they learned during this series, follow up on topics they want to add to from previous conversations, the conclusions they came to as a result of the conversation, and solutions to improve our society.
We discuss if God wants equity or equality, if black Americans are shot at disproportionate rates by police, how to properly analyze racial gaps, critical race theory and Kimberly Crenshaw, black individuals being met with data when they share their pain, the Unheard Progress in Black America, the standard for Christians in this conversation, race from a Christian perspective, balance of empathy and correction, Christians can't lose hope in God's plan, love casting out fear, and resources/people we've found valuable during this time.
Episode Show Notes: https://perspectivesworldwide.org/2020/10/21/the-perspectives-podcast-49-panel-series-recap-lessons-show-notes/
Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @Whereischasebrown (Edited by Ryan Rasmussen) | |||
| 48 - Panel Conversation: David Miranda on Justice, Race, and Tzedek Mishpat | 16 Oct 2020 | 01:16:49 | |
In this episode, Josue and Chase have David Miranda join us to add his perspective on the cultural conversation surrounding faith, race, systemic racism, and previous injustices.
We discuss racism being a sin, the difficulty in measuring when it comes to racism, both policies and cultural attitudes we have to pay attention to, taking the approach of incremental progress and reducing of racism through time and the generations, addressing the roots of problems through knowing God's heart more, Tzedek Mishpat, data related to race, seeing issues both from a macro and micro level, the need to be morally and logically consistent, how to account for previous injustices, the balance of restorative justice and forgiveness in the Bible, and how to approach tough conversations with humility and love and questions.
Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @Whereischasebrown (Edited by Ryan Rasmussen) (We are recording this series via Zoom, so please excuse the sound glitches) | |||
| 47 - Panel Conversation: Nico & Raul on Race and the Justice System | 14 Oct 2020 | 01:15:26 | |
In this episode, Josue and Chase have Nico LaHood and Raul Garcia join us to add their perspective on the cultural conversation surrounding faith, race, policing, and the justice system.
We discuss improvements that can be made to the justice system, initiatives that Nico support during his time being District Attorney in San Antonio, the proper approach to take to reduce racism, the real scope of the problems claimed by BLM, and how to love people who you think have a false understanding of truth/reality.
Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @Whereischasebrown (Edited by Ryan Rasmussen) (We are recording this series via Zoom, so please excuse the sound glitches) | |||
| 46 - Panel Conversation: George Orellana on Conflict, Community, & Conversation | 08 Oct 2020 | 00:58:32 | |
In this episode, Josue and Chase have George join us to add his perspective on the cultural conversation surrounding racial tension, culture, tension in the Church, and meeting needs in our country.
We discuss God being with us in the midst of this tension, the need for Christians to be bridges between people to make way for unity and conversation, the idolizing of comfort in America preventing us from being bridges and building conflict resolution skills, living out the Gospel by serving our community, serving communities and people through collaboration and partnerships, and how to love people who you think have a false understanding of truth/reality.
Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @Whereischasebrown (Edited by Ryan Rasmussen) (We are recording this series via Zoom, so please excuse the sound glitches) | |||
| 158 - Aidan Keene (aka the soon-to-be "ButterWife") Sharing Her & Josue's Relationship and Engagement Story! | 06 Jul 2023 | 01:12:18 | |
Aidan – Returning Guest, Professional Dancer, and FIANCE of Josue joins Josue and Chase in this episode. Aidan and Josue share what the Lord has been walking them through in life recently, the story of their relationship, and what they have learned the most from their relationship so far. We discuss the need for communication, setting expectations, the reality of being proposed to, the significance of friends in life, and what Josue & Aidan are looking forward to.
Connect with Adian: Aidan IG: @Aidan.Grace
AVAILABLE ON YouTube: The Perspectives Podcast
Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @whereischaseabrown Grayson IG: @GraysonHuskey Intro Song: "Places to See" by Lani Rose | |||
| 45 - Panel Conversation: Race, Police, and some of the Data | 01 Oct 2020 | 01:59:04 | |
In this episode, Josue and Chase have a panel of young leaders in Dallas Church join us to add their perspective on the cultural conversation surrounding racism, culture, policing, and injustice. On the panel for this episode is: David Miranda, George Orellana, and Nico LaHood.
We discuss unity doesn't mean not challenging ideas, the need for both proactive and reactive approaches to crime/violence, defunding the police, the feeling by some people that the police are there to serve and protect them, the data for crime in the black community, data for police killings, and the claims of unequal treatment for minority individuals by law enforcement and the justice system.
Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @Whereischasebrown (Edited by Ryan Rasmussen) (We are recording this series via Zoom, so please excuse the sound glitches) | |||
| 44 - Panel Conversation Part 2: Race, Culture, Hope, and the Role of Christians | 24 Sep 2020 | 01:59:35 | |
In this episode, Josue and Chase have a panel of young leaders in Dallas Church join us to add their perspective on the cultural conversation surrounding racism, culture, policing, and injustice. On the panel for this episode is: David Miranda, George Orellana, and Nico LaHood.
We discuss the differences in the role of government and the role of the Church, the proper hope for us as Christians to have, the logically consistent framework through which to view this conversation, and the issues with the movement to defund and/or abolish the police.
Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @Whereischasebrown (Edited by Ryan Rasmussen) (We are recording this series via Zoom, so please excuse the sound glitches) | |||
| 43 - Panel Conversation Part 1: Race, Culture, Hope, and the Role of Christians | 21 Sep 2020 | 02:25:58 | |
In this episode, Josue and Chase have a panel of young leaders in Dallas Church join us to add their perspective on the cultural conversation surrounding racism, culture, policing, and injustice. On the panel for this episode is: David Miranda, George Orellana, and Raul Garcia.
We discuss the standard us Christians should be held to in this conversation, the role of the Church in this conversation, pursing unity, moral consistency, seeking truth, and how Christians should be involved in this conversation.
Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @Whereischasebrown (Edited by Ryan Rasmussen) (We are recording this series via Zoom, so please excuse the sound glitches) | |||
| 42 - Nonprofit Spotlight: Be Compelled (Live from Atlanta with Josue & Chase) | 16 Sep 2020 | 00:54:57 | |
Josue and Chase travel to Atlanta to highlight the great work being done by our friends at Be Compelled (BC), a nonprofit organization. We were joined by Chris Miller and Lawrence Brown, Co-Founders, Darren Dowdell, Coach at BC and current Winston-Salem State football player, as well as Demetris and Michael, two young men who participate in Be Compelled's programs. We discuss what it's like growing up in Atlanta, some of the challenges the kids face, how BC is serving the kids to meet the community's needs, the role of godly mentors, and the impact that has been made by their organization so far. Be Compelled Mission: Empowering the next generation through eye opening and thought provoking experiences designed to serve the under resourced communities around metro Atlanta through strategic partnerships with organizations, coaches and world changers. Be Compelled Website
Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @Whereischasebrown (Edited by Ryan Rasmussen) | |||
| 41 - Jordan Madden, Australian & First Generation American (with Josue & Chase) | 02 Sep 2020 | 01:17:02 | |
Jordan, native Australian and friend of the podcast joins us. He shares his story of growing up in Australia, traveling to America on holiday, and the crazy journey of faith and love that God took him on while he was in the States. We discuss the fruit of patience, the uniquenesses of Australian culture, a possible collective motive behind the American focus on work, the valuable role of Hillsong in the Kingdom, Jordan getting invested into American society rather than being apathetic, the Road to Wigan Pier by George Orwell, the laid down life, and the struggle of Americans to look objectively.
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Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @Whereischasebrown (Edited by Ryan Rasmussen) | |||
| Perspectives Update - August 22nd | 22 Aug 2020 | 00:08:32 | |
Hey Everyone! Hope everything is going well. We just wanted to release a quick update to let ya'll know of everything that has been going on with Perspectives and the Podcast. Please be praying for Josue and his health, let us know if you'd like to join us in one of our upcoming outreach events in the DFW area, and subscribe to keep up to date with future episodes! Thanks for all the support!
Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @Whereischasebrown (Edited by Ryan Rasmussen) | |||
| 40 - Stephania Zorrilla Castro, Colombian & First Generation American (with Josue & Chase) | 04 Aug 2020 | 01:00:46 | |
Stephania, native of Colombia and friend of the podcast joins us. She shares her story of her family immigrating from Colombia to the United States as a child and her thoughts on the positive parts of Colombian and American cultures. We discuss the struggles of a child in a new culture, the journey of identity, rooting our identity in Christ, preserving parts of your native culture, the sacrifice of immigrant parents, the encouragement of entrepreneurship in America, and foreigners' misconceptions of American life. Connect with Steph:
Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @Whereischasebrown (Edited by Ryan Rasmussen) | |||
| 39 - Penielle, Congolese & First Generation American (with Josue & Chase) | 28 Jul 2020 | 01:15:09 | |
Penielle, native of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and childhood friend of Josue joins us. Penielle shares her story of family immigrating from Congo to Belgium to the United States and her thoughts on the positive parts of Congolese and American cultures. We discuss the available opportunities in America, how to live in a multicultural society, and the need for equal, but not equitable, representation in media, and the need to partner that representation with involvement by successful individuals in local communities.
Connect with Penielle:
Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @Whereischasebrown (Edited by Ryan Rasmussen) | |||
| 38 - Conversations, Friendships, and Cancel Culture with Josue & Chase | 15 Jul 2020 | 00:55:09 | |
Josue and Chase sit down to discuss cancel culture and disagreement in friendships. We also discuss the role of unbelievers in our life, examining teachings and the reality of false teachers, calling friends to sanctification and betterment, pursing unity in the midst of disagreement, Jesus walking with sinners, playing our roles, if freedom of speech is biblical, and cancel culture creating a lack of vulnerability. Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @Whereischasebrown | |||
| 37 - Reward Sibanda on Kingdom Perspective (with Josue & Chase) | 25 Jun 2020 | 02:02:17 | |
Reward, Senior Advisor for Church Relations at World Vision and Host of Blackbyrd.tv joins us. He shares the meaning of Kingdom Perspective and how it should influence the conversation that is currently going on in the culture and the church. We discuss the lost message of the Kingdom, God's fundamental desire for unity, and how to walk in love in a culture that has a wrong understanding of love.
Connect with Reward:
Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @Whereischasebrown (Edited by Ryan Rasmussen) | |||
| 157 - "Sanctification U" a Josue Bampende Sermon | 28 Jun 2023 | 00:54:23 | |
What up Ya'll! Hope life has been well. Something that Josue will start doing every now and then is sharing a sermon that he recently shared with the young adult ministry, at a church that invited him, or on a recent retreat. In this episode, Josue shares his sermon titled "Made New" about sexual immorality, the process of sanctification, and trusting the Lord rather than striving harder.
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Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @whereischaseabrown Grayson IG: @GraysonHuskey Intro Song: "Places to See" by Lani Rose
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| 36 - Raul Garcia on Black Lives Matter & the Church (with Josue & Chase) | 16 Jun 2020 | 02:10:08 | |
Raul, friend and founder of Best Bodies for Life joins us. We each share our perspective on the conversation on racism going on in our country at this time.We talk about how we think the Church has handled this conversation well and the areas where the Church might be mishandling this so far. We discuss the Black Lives Matter organization, the history of the category of race, the lies of implicit bias, and how we can move towards true progress.
Connect with Raul:
Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Josue IG: @ButtermanJosue Chase IG: @Whereischasebrown | |||
| 35 - Race, Injustice, and Reconciliation with Josue & Chase (Behind the Scenes) | 03 Jun 2020 | 01:43:52 | |
Josue and Chase share stories and their perspective on prejudices, injustices, and events that have occurred in our country. We discuss reconciliation through Christ and within the Church, discerning truth among the facts, pursuing forgiveness on both sides of the conversation, our proper hope as Christians, and the key of seeing people as individuals rather than just parts of groups. We hope this conversation is valuable and helpful to you in your processing. | |||
| 34 - Triathlons and Quarantine with Grayson & Chase | 26 May 2020 | 00:51:53 | |
Chase travels down to Austin to record with Grayson, Director of Fundraising for Perspectives. Grayson shares what his season of quarantine has been like and his recent triathlon training. We the necessity of challenges and goals in life, "nothing changes if nothing changes," and consistency.
Website: perspectivesworldwide.org Grayson IG: @GraysonHuskey Chase IG: @Whereischasebrown (Edited by Ryan Rasmussen) | |||