Living Reconciled
Living Reconciled, hosted by Mission Mississippi, is a podcast dedicated to exploring reconciliation and the Gospel that enables us to live it out. Mission Mississippi has been leading the way in racial reconciliation in Mississippi for 31 years. Our model is to bring people together to build relationships across racial lines so they can work together to better their communities. Our mission is to encourage and demonstrate grace in the Body of Christ across racial lines so that communities throughout Mississippi can see practical evidence of the gospel message.
Podcasting since 2023 • 79 episodes
Living Reconciled
Latest Episodes
EP. 79: Living Across Lines with Pastor Wayne Hall
What does real reconciliation look like across racial and economic lines? Pastor Wayne Hall shares his compelling journey from growing up as “the only white kid” in one of Meridian’s poorest neighborhoods to leading a diverse church at Jackson ...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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52:18
EP. 78: Bridging Worlds with Jermaine Van Buren Jr.
Jermaine Van Buren Jr. opens up about the painful realities of living between two worlds—navigating white academic spaces and Black church communities while struggling with a fractured sense of identity. Labeled an “Oreo” and exhausted by code-...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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44:58
EP. 77: Biblical Reconciliation with Rev. Stephen Cook
Dr. Stephen Cook shares powerful wisdom from his journey growing up in rural Mississippi, serving in the military, and leading in ministry. Drawing from his parents' example and life experiences, he outlines his practical framework for unity—
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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29:22
EP. 76: Speaking Life with Chris Vowell
What does it take to bring real change to a city that’s been written off? Pastor Chris Vowell shares how hope is rising in Greenville, Mississippi, through intentional unity across racial and denominational lines. From launching a community fee...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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50:53
EP. 75: Diversity and Reconciliation with Paula Smith
From childhood mission learner to Director of Multicultural Ministries, Paula Smith’s journey is a powerful testimony to the beauty of mutual learning in cross-cultural ministry. In this episode, Paula shares how experiences—from Uruguay to Mis...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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47:36
