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Voices of OKCYou Can’t Borrow Faith: Choosing Hope When Life Gets Heavy | Dr. Jon ChasteenWhat You Will Hear in This Episode
• Growing up as a pastor’s kid and moving from a small town to inner-city Dallas
• Navigating faith, skepticism, and rebellion before making belief personal
• College years, athletics, and formative leadership experiences
• The moment of personal encounter that reshaped everything
• Why faith cannot be inherited and must be owned
• Saying “no” to ministry before eventually saying “yes”
• Leaving higher education to step into pastoral leadership
• Discovering purpose in the place of greatest fear
• Leading Victory Church through growth, challenge, and restoration
• The reality that life is a series of hopel...
2026-01-2027 min
Voices of OKCFrom Spencer to the Center: A Story of Hope and Mentorship | Ashonte WinstonVoices of OKC hosts Ashonte Winston, Program Director at City Center, as she shares her journey from Spencer, OK, to leading youth programs after experiences with college setbacks, mentorship, and AmeriCorps. The episode highlights her philosophy of showing up for young people, the collective impact model of partnering with community nonprofits, and success stories of students who have turned their lives around.
The conversation also touches on Ashonte's clothing line, Revelations Clothing (inspired by faith and resilience), and emphasizes the message that the past does not define the future. Listeners are invited to connect with City Center...
2026-01-1319 min
Voices of OKCDiscipline Before the Fight: The Power of Mentorship | Emanuel RiveraIn this episode, Emanuel Rivera shares his journey from Southside Chicago to Oklahoma, his mixed martial arts and ballroom background, and how he founded The Come-Up Foundation to bring martial arts, discipline, and mentorship to kids in schools and community centers.
We hear how the program builds leadership and emotional control, the anti-bullying and life-skills curriculum, school partnerships, and a win story that shows how young people’s lives are being transformed.
What You Will Hear in This Episode
• Emmanuel Rivera’s journey from South Side Chicago to Oklahoma
• Growing up without disciplin...
2026-01-0626 min
Voices of OKCAdversity Is the Advantage: The Psychology Behind Resilience | Dr. Wayne ChappelleWhat you will hear in this episode:
In this episode of Voices of OKC, Jed sits down with Dr. Wayne Chappelle, a licensed clinical and sports psychologist whose work spans elite military units, professional athletics, and high-performance leaders across the country.
Dr. Chappelle currently serves as a Sports Psychologist for the OKC Thunder and previously led the Aeromedical Operational Psychology Program for the Air Force Research Laboratory, where he studied what he calls the Psychology of a Hero. His work focused on identifying the mindset, resilience, and personality traits required to succeed in extreme, high-stakes...
2025-12-3035 min
Voices of OKCAfter the Badge: Healing and Hope Beyond Trauma | Jeff MorefieldWhat You Will Hear in This Episode
• The launch of Voices of OKC and why spotlighting local difference makers matters.
• Jeff Morfield's upbringing as a military brat, moving constantly, and attending six different schools.
• Living overseas during the Cold War, growing up in Germany, and witnessing life behind the Iron Curtain.
• A terrifying encounter in East Berlin and how it shaped Jeff’s understanding of freedom.
• Returning to Oklahoma just before the OKC bombing, and how that moment propelled him toward law enforcement.
• Serving 22 years as a police officer...
2025-12-2230 min
Voices of OKCFrom the Band to the Bridge: Marcus Jackson’s Eastside JourneyMarcus Jackson recounts his path from a music-loving kid in Northeast Oklahoma City to co-founding the Bridge Impact Center (Urban Bridge), a holistic youth center. He explains how mentors, music education, and community support shaped his vision.
The episode highlights the Bridge’s practical approach—incentives like Bridge Bucks, hands-on stations, mental health supports, and community partnerships—that helped secure a brick-and-mortar space and serve over 200 teens, creating pathways for leadership and hope across OKC.
What You Will Hear in This Episode
• Marcus Jackson’s upbringing in Northeast OKC, being the youngest, feeling awkward, and getting in...
2025-12-181h 09
Voices of OKCGame Changer: Kelli Masters' Story of Influence and ImpactKelli Masters is an attorney, sports agent, author, and speaker known for breaking barriers in sports and law. A former National and World Champion baton twirler and Miss Oklahoma 1997, she earned her Juris Doctorate with Honors from the University of Oklahoma.
After beginning her legal career in litigation, she became a Certified NFL Sports Agent in 2005 and founded KMM Sports. In 2010, she made history as the first woman to represent a top-five NFL Draft pick. Today, Kelli leads KMM Sports, heads High Impact Life Ministries, and inspires audiences nationwide through her book and speaking.
What You...
2025-12-1526 min
Voices of OKCChristmas at City Center - 12 Days with SpinoziRon "Spinozi" Benton: From a 250 Dollar Bet to a Christmas Movement
In this inspiring and wildly entertaining episode of Voices of OKC, Jed sits down with Ron "Spinozi" Benton, beloved radio host from The Morning Animals on The Sports Animal, and the unexpected heart behind one of Oklahoma City's most powerful holiday traditions, 12 Days with Spinozi.
What began as a lost $250 college football bet turned into a chain reaction of generosity that now provides Christmas gifts for thousands of kids every year through City Center. Ron shares the unbelievable story of how Mike Gundy mailed hi...
2025-11-2528 min
Voices of OKCFrom Poverty to Prosperity: The Evans Brothers StoryJack and Jay Evans: Twin Brothers, Builders, Developers, and Breakers of Generational Cycles
In this inspiring episode of Voices of OKC, Jed sits down with Jack and Jay Evans, identical twins, successful Oklahoma developers and homebuilders, and longtime supporters of City Center. Their story is one of resilience, family, hard work, and breaking generational cycles that often repeat themselves.
Jack and Jay share openly about growing up with deaf parents, navigating childhood poverty, relying on the Salvation Army for Christmas gifts and basic needs, and experiencing many of the same struggles faced by City Center...
2025-11-2536 min
Voices of OKCSuccess Has a Process - And It Starts with Failure | Toby BrownToby Brown: Entrepreneur, Investor, and Purpose-Driven Leader
In this empowering episode of Voices of OKC, Jed sits down with Toby Brown, Founder and CEO of The Brown Group, whose portfolio spans real estate, fitness, spirits, automotive, banking, private lending, and more. Toby’s journey is a powerful example of discipline, faith, and transformation.
Raised in Arkansas before moving to Oklahoma, Toby shares how he went from an eight year corporate job to discovering real estate and how one commission check changed the direction of his life. He explains the principles behind building long term wealth, in...
2025-11-2536 min
Voices of OKCDignity First: Building a Culture of Hope | Julie ChappellJulie Chappell: Co-Founder of City Center, Mother of the Center, and Builder of a Culture of Dignity
In this powerful opening episode of Voices of OKC, Jed sits down with his wife and City Center co-founder, Julie Chappell. She is the heart, the glue, and the steady voice behind the culture of dignity that defines everything City Center does. Julie’s story is one of resilience, compassion, and lived experience. She knows firsthand what it feels like to be a young mother struggling to survive. She also knows exactly what it feels like to receive help, both th...
2025-10-2126 min
TopMedTalkRevolutionizing Anesthesia: The Jaw Elevation Device (JED) - A Deep Dive with Inventor April KingThis piece focuses upon an innovative device that has transformed patient care in Anesthesia; the Jaw Elevation Device (JED), a non-invasive tool designed to keep patients' airways open during moderate anesthesia care (MAC). The conversation explores the challenges of MAC, the device's adaptability across different patient demographics, and its impact on improving patient safety and practitioner efficiency. Learn more about the evolution of JED, its clinical applications, and where to find this groundbreaking device. Presented by Desiree Chappell with April King, Co-Founder, Director, President and CEO of Hypnoz Therapeutic Devices, creator of the JED and...
2025-05-1222 min
A Nightmare on Fierce StreetIt’s Giving Chappell Roan (He Knows You’re Alone)Sharai and Trent just discovered He Knows You’re Alone and they are losing their shit!Our art was created by Jed Martin. Check out his work at jedmartincreative.com.Music Credits: Composed/Produced by LaRob K. Rafael LaRob K. Rafael, piano/vocals, Jackson Kidder, bass, and Tiana Sorenson, vocals.Want More Time On Fierce Street? Then check out the links below!Follow all of our social media at https://allmylinks.com/anightmareonfiercestreet Subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive content and merchandise at https://www.patreon.com/anightmarefierceonfiercestreet
2024-09-0958 min
This is OklahomaThis is Jed Chappell - OK City CenterOn this episode I chatted with Jed Chappell about his childhood experiences of crime, drugs, being shot and ultimately sentenced to 47 years in prison. Jed turned his life around, was released after 8 years for good behavior and set on a path to changing the world around him and giving back to OKC. In 2016 Jed and Julie opened up OK City Center.
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2024-08-2852 min
Backpack Theory PodcastUNPACKING: Life Full Circle FT Jed ChappellBackpack Theory Podcast - UNPACKING: Life Full Circle FT Jed Chappell**
In this compelling episode of the Backpack Theory Podcast, host Adam Coury sits down with Jed Chappell to discuss his transformative journey and the impactful work being done at City Center in Oklahoma City. City Center is a dedicated facility aimed at assisting youth through mentorship programs and providing essential needs.
The conversation delves into several profound topics:
- **Childhood Abuse and Mental Health:** Jed and Adam explore the challenging issues of childhood abuse and mental...
2024-05-2059 min
TopMedTalkThe importance of podcasting in anesthesia and perioperative medicine | ASA HighlightThis piece is presented by Desiree Chappell and Sol Aronson with their guest Jed Wolpaw, Anesthesiologist, intensivist, founder and host of http://accrac.com podcast, Program Director, Johns Hopkins Anesthesiology. TopMedTalk is very proud to be partnered with the American Society of Anesthesiologists® ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2022, bringing you our most comprehensive and extensive coverage of the largest gathering of anesthesiologists in the world! TopMedTalk is provided to you for free; if you want to help support our work and help give these conversations a wider audience please like and subscribe (if and where possible) before sharing it on...
2023-08-2120 minTopMedTalkPodcasting in anesthesiology and medicine | Anesthesiology 2022Celebrating 5 years of TopMedTalk at 'Anesthesiology'; the Annual General Meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). This piece is presented by Desiree Chappell and Sol Aronson with their guest Jed Wolpaw, Anesthesiologist, intensivist, founder and host of http://accrac.com podcast, Program Director, Johns Hopkins Anesthesiology. TopMedTalk is very proud to be partnered with the American Society of Anesthesiologists® at ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2022. Now in our fifth year TopMedTalk is bringing you our most comprehensive and extensive coverage of the largest gathering of anesthesiologists in the world! This audio is presented to you "as li...
2022-10-2424 min
Dangerously VulnerableShot Four times, Now serving ThousandsEpisode 4 of “Dangerously Vulnerable” features Keagan’s conversation with Jed Chappell, a community organizer and outreach minister in Oklahoma City. They talk about Jed’s programs at his nonprofit, OK City Center, and dive into Jed’s background, discussing the following:What the City Center does, from food and clothing distribution to after-school programs and block partiesThe experience of being in the City Center - “we want you to feel like the building is hugging you”The importance Jed places on treating those you serve with dignity and helping them transition from being served to serving...
2022-09-1437 min
Warriors ARISEDoes Your Past Define You?Welcome back to the Warriors Arise Podcast! In this episode, I am joined by Suzi Hanson along with a special guest, Pastor Jed Chappell. He tells us his unbelievable story of his childhood troubles and how he defined himself despite the traumas of the past. He also talks about how we can view our past and use it to become better versions of ourselves for God’s glory. Join us and listen in![00:01 - 06:24] How God Can Use AnyoneWelcoming Jed ChappellTroubles in childhoodGiving his life to ChristDeepen your relationship wi...
2021-10-0628 min
Up and to the RightEpisode 37: From Drug Dealing to A Life of Purpose with Jed ChappellToday's episode features Jed Chappell, CEO of OKCity Center, which is an organization that exists to bring relief and restoration to people in the Oklahoma City metro area. Pastor Rodney talks with Jed about the impact his organization is making and how it all started with God taking him from a life of drug dealing and even a shootout with police, to preaching and helping others.
2021-09-1331 min
2021-04-131h 04
SALLT Leadership PodcastJed Chappell - Full Circle GodWes sits down with Jed Chappell, CEO of City Center and Author of Full Circle God to talk about the amazing redemption experience of Jed's life, and how God continues to work in and through him in this story of hope.
2020-06-2449 min
United Voice Oklahoma PodcastMarcus Jackson & Jed Chappell: Intentional Collaboration for Collective ImpactThis episode features a dynamic conversation about a pioneering cross-city collaboration for the sake of children in OKC. We talk with Marcus Jackson (Director of The Bridge Impact Center in NE OKC ) and Jed Chappell (Director of City Center in NW OKC) about their new collaborative venture called "City Center at The Bridge”. We dive deep into what is has looked like for them to address race head on as they launch a trusting, equal and empowering collaboration of youth-focused community centers across zip codes and cultural boundaries in our city.
2019-09-0451 min