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Grown Folks Music Show PodcastGrown Folks Music Show Podcast 249 Hosted By Sam Smith 2025 Christmas MusicChristmas Party 3LWAll I Need Is Love (What Do You Wan't For Christmas) Cee-Lo f. The MuppetsHappy Holidays Cedric the Entertainer and Silas White Present feat. Chris MannKisses On Christmas Eric BellingerHave Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (live) Luther Vandross & Chaka KhanYou Were There BabyfaceCelebrate Our Love (Seasons & Reasons) James Day Feat. Jeff Ramsey & Karen FioreChristmas I'll Be Steppin R. Kelly[Yes It’s] Christmas WarSpend Christmas With You Anthony HamiltonXmas Blues Big TymeAll I Want Jamie Jones fe...
2025-12-152h 59
The Grand WeaverThe Power of Music in World MissionsSend us a textIn this episode, Steve Benham reflects on a lifelong journey of weaving music, faith, and service together through the work of Music in World Cultures. From the early days of the Ukraine Project to current outreach in Albania and beyond, Steve shares how music and missions can intersect to strengthen communities, encourage resilience, and provide hope in difficult places.He explains the role of ethnomusicology in honoring local traditions of worship, and why empowering community leaders is central to lasting change. Along the way, Steve offers stories of faith, perseverance, and...
2025-08-301h 04The Grand WeaverIgnite America: Obedience, Influence, and the Power of LoveSend us a textIn this episode of The Grand Weaver, Eric sits down with Barry Meguiar, founder of Ignite America, to explore a powerful story of faith, purpose, and obedience. From growing up in a family deeply rooted in Christianity to leading a successful business in car care products, Barry’s journey reflects a life shaped by the voice of God and a calling greater than personal success.Barry shares how his business became a pulpit for ministry, a platform to evangelize through everyday interactions. He explains the radical shift from entrepreneurship to nonprofit wo...
2025-07-2047 minThe Grand WeaverThe Reel Hope Project: Forever Families for Foster Kids through Adoption ReelsSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Kaycee, founder of The Reel Hope Project, to explore how one powerful idea—creating compelling video profiles of children in foster care—has transformed adoption narratives across the U.S. Starting with just three videos in its first year, the organization has grown to serve nearly 200 children annually across eight states, with a bold vision to reach 1,000 kids each year.Kaycee shares how personal conviction led to the birth of the project, and how her own adoption journey with her husband fueled their mission. The...
2025-05-2940 minThe Grand WeaverShow Hope: Transforming Lives Through AdoptionSend us a textJustin Myers, Director of Programs at Show Hope, joins Rahn and Eric to share insights into the nonprofit’s deep commitment to helping families overcome barriers to adoption. They explore how Show Hope supports families, churches, and communities in caring for orphans and vulnerable children through financial aid, medical care, education, and community empowerment.Justin traces the personal origins of Show Hope and illustrates its impact with transformational stories from families and youth engaged in their programs. Throughout the conversation, there is an emphasis on community engagement, the emotional and financial ch...
2025-05-2241 minThe Grand WeaverVenture: Serving in Unsafe, Unreached, and Unresourced Places for JesusSend us a textIn this episode, Eric sits down with Ryan Skoog—entrepreneur, faith leader, and co-founder of Venture—for a conversation about purpose, perseverance, and the transformative power of abiding in Christ. From his early passion to serve the global church to launching Venture—a humanitarian organization focused on serving in the most unsafe, unreached, and unresourced regions—Ryan shares his remarkable journey through seasons of bold action, hardship, and miraculous provision.As the COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges, Ryan recounts how prayer, community, and a deepening relationship with God carried him through adversit...
2025-04-2451 minThe Grand WeaverWise Carpenter: Mentorship, Faith, and Hope for Ukrainian BoysSend us a textIn this episode, Eric sits down with Vitaliy Andriiets, the founder of Wise Carpenter, a ministry in Ukraine dedicated to mentoring boys—especially those growing up without fathers. Vitaliy shares his own journey of growing up fatherless and how it shaped his passion for equipping young men with both practical skills and a strong foundation in faith. Through hands-on workshops, Wise Carpenter teaches boys not only how to work with their hands but also how to embrace their value and purpose. As the war in Ukraine continues, the need for mentorship has...
2025-03-2036 minThe Grand WeaverStories Foundation: From Awareness to Action - Confronting Human Trafficking TogetherSend us a textIn this eye-opening episode, Rahn and Eric sit down with Stephanie Page from the Stories Foundation to dive deep into the realities of human trafficking. From breaking down myths to exploring the power of relationships in both exploitation and recovery, this conversation is full of insight, hope, and ways YOU can make a difference.Stephanie shares her journey into advocacy, the urgent need for housing for survivors, and how the Stories Cafe will serve as both a community hub and job training space. Plus, they tackle the church’s role, the im...
2025-03-1253 minThe Grand WeaverCarePortal: What if A Child Shall Lead Us?Send us a textWhat if your church had the power to keep families together and support vulnerable children—right in your own community? In this episode, Joseph Knittig shares how Care Portal is bridging the gap between churches and social workers, helping meet real needs for families in crisis.With over 330,000 children served, Care Portal proves that when churches unite, lives and communities are transformed. Joseph unpacks the overwhelmed foster care system, the critical role of trust, and how faith-driven service can shift the spiritual climate of entire cities. He also shares his personal jo...
2025-02-2650 minThe Grand WeaverMission X Mission: Endless Opportunities & Countless SalvationsSend us a textIn this episode, Tim Bisagno shares his journey from being a preacher's kid to founding Mission X Mission, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for young people to find Jesus. He discusses the importance of adapting methods while keeping the gospel message unchanged, the various ministries under Mission X Mission, and the disruptive power of digital evangelism. Tim shares the story of God’s prompting to start A Safe Place Online, a ministry launched during the pandemic that has reached millions of young people. He highlights the transformative power of digital evangelism and di...
2025-02-121h 10The Grand WeaverLikewise Worship: Serving and Preserving Worship LeadersSend us a textIn this episode, Justin Unger shares his journey from frosted-tip touring musician to worship pastor and the challenges he faced along the way. He reminds us of the critical role corporate worship plays in church unity, and the awesome responsibility our worship leaders bear as they serve on the front lines. Justin also unpacks his personal story of burnout, the impact ministry life had on his family, and how Likewise Worship was created to support and equip worship leaders as they navigate ministry life. Listen now to learn more about how Likewise serves a...
2025-02-081h 04The Grand WeaverMomCo. Albania: Overcoming Shame - A Mother's MissionSend us a textIn this episode, Eric speaks with Nita, the country leader for MomCo in Albania, about her journey to Albania, the challenges faced by women in a shame-based culture, and the transformative power of love and support. Nita shares her personal story of overcoming shame and how it has shaped her mission to empower Albanian mothers. She highlights the importance of building trust, the role of mothers in family transformation, and the need for community support. Nita's heart for the women of Albania is moving, and the MomCo team's commitment to changing future generations...
2025-02-0245 minThe Grand WeaverWilderness Fellowship: Encountering God in the WildernessSend us a textIn this episode, Eric is joined by his wife, Heather, as a special guest host for an endearing conversation with Randy from Wilderness Fellowship. Together, they explore the origins, growth, and mission of this beautiful ministry that has been serving as a place of refuge and spiritual restoration for over 52 years. Randy shares how the vision for Wilderness Fellowship began with his father’s calling at a young age and the journey that inspired the ministry’s commitment to providing spaces where individuals can encounter God without barriers. Remarkably, they’ve maintained their commitm...
2025-01-1943 minThe Grand WeaverPromise686: Empowering Churches to Support Vulnerable FamiliesSend us a textIn this episode, Ty Bryant shares the heart behind Promise686, a ministry dedicated to supporting vulnerable children and families, inspired by Psalm 68:6. Ty, adopted himself, was drawn to the ministry due to his personal experiences and the desire to help others in similar situations. Originally founded as a ministry to support adoption, they have evolved into equipping churches to serve vulnerable families. The ministry provides training and resources to churches, enabling them to establish family advocacy ministries that address various needs through volunteer teams and care communities. This approach fosters a m...
2024-12-3048 minThe Grand WeaverUnwavering Resolve: The Healing Power of StorytellingSend us a textBruce Koblish and Mark Heimermann share stories of Reggie White on Jesus Freak night, a tiny house on Amy Grant's farm, and other fascinating tales as they reminisce about their journeys through the Christian music industry. They reflect on their past collaborations, the evolution of the Gravity Foundation, and the journey of loss and healing that became the foundation of Unwavering Resolve, a non-profit focused on helping individuals struggling with addiction and homelessness through storytelling and community connection. Bruce explains the retreat model, the power of personal stories in recovery, and the importance o...
2024-12-121h 04The Grand WeaverSt. Joseph Worker: From Unlikely Beginnings to Lifelong Mission in HaitiSend us a textIn this heartfelt episode of The Grand Weaver, we sit down with Dick Wildeman, a former Catholic priest who shares his journey from a reluctant participant in a parish meeting to a lifelong advocate for the people of Haiti.From his first trip to Haiti in 1984, where he encountered armed soldiers at the airport, bumpy rides on overcrowded buses, and profound culture shock, Dick found himself captivated by the resilience, joy, and faith of the Haitian people.Through touching anecdotes, he describes the immense challenges and rewards of working...
2024-12-0939 min
A Higher EducationRahn Franklin Jr. on Inclusive ExcellencePop quiz: how do you think your students would describe the way your campus looks and feels? Dr. Rahn Franklin Jr. serves at Bethel University in Minnesota as the Vice President for Inclusive Excellence where he works to ensure that the campus climate, composition, and character are diverse and inclusive. He is driven by a singular mission - that Bethel would look and feel like the house of God. Join us as we learn from this wise and engaging professional-athlete-turned-educator.
0:00 Guest introduction
6:00 Speed round questions
14:10 Rahn's professional background and current ro...
2024-12-031h 01The Grand WeaverSelah Worship Arts: Equipping the Church in AlbaniaSend us a textEric travels to Albania to spend time with Benny and Sam Xhako of Selah Worship Arts in the capital city of Tirana. Benny and Sam share remarkable stories of God's call upon their lives in the midst of a culture shaped by hundreds of years of oppression and the denial of God's existence. Having no church tradition, no church fathers, no mentors, and no Albanian worship music, Benny answered God's call to equip the church in Albania through his training as a musician and pastor. It's an inspiring story of living by faith whe...
2024-11-1359 minThe Grand WeaverChosen: Breaking the Cycle of Trauma for Foster & Adoptive KidsSend us a textIn this episode, Rahn and Eric talk with Jenni Lord, founder and CEO of Chosen. She shares the heart behind Chosen, how it started, and the evolution of their mission to what it is today. Jenni shares her personal journey and experience with the adoption of her brother which ultimately led to the founding of Chosen over 15 years ago. Today, Chosen focuses on supporting families in the foster care and adoption system, addressing the trauma experienced by children and the challenges faced by caregivers. Jenni emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to he...
2024-10-2349 minThe Grand WeaverGlobal Seed Planters: To the Ends of the Earth - Part 2Send us a textDiane Brask shares how two questions from the chief in a remote village on the other side of the globe profoundly shaped her life, ultimately leading to forming Global Seed Planters. She shares how the humble roots on the farm shaped a ministry with hallmarks of sustainability and multiplication across the three main pillars of their ministry in dozens of countries around the world. She concludes with an amazing story of sustainable farming that is transforming churches and communities in Northern Uganda. Learn about the ways you can help support Global Seed Planters to...
2024-10-1637 minThe Grand WeaverGlobal Seed Planters: To the Ends of the Earth - Part 1Send us a textFrom humble beginnings as a farm girl in rural Wisconsin to serving people in the most remote parts of the globe, Diane Brask shares stories about the experiences that led her to a village in the Philippines, her encounter with a hairy dead guy named LoLo Jose, and the two questions the local chief asked that would shape the rest of her life. Join us for part 1 of Global Seed Planters.
2024-10-1645 minThe Grand WeaverA Week With the Weaver: How this All StartedSend us a textRahn and Eric share the story of how God inspired the launch of the podcast, weaving their lives together over a week unlike any they had ever experienced. Early morning encounters with God, a ROAR day promo, a PBS show, and Eric’s mother-in-law all playing significant roles in the unfolding story of the Grand Weaver.
2024-09-2452 min
Mill City Church SermonsAuthority in the Spirit: EmpoweredPreached by Rahn Franklin
The Holy Spirit empowers us to speak and act as people of peace-rooted in service and sacrifice- even when earthly powers resort to superiority and suppression
2024-08-1237 min
Sanctuary Covenant Church, Minneapolis, MNBeyond Sunday | We Have Been Believers Part TwoThis Black History Month, join us for a conversation exploring the rich history of Christianity throughout the African diaspora. Sanctuary members Rahn Franklin, Jacob Gayle, and Mariah Nelson will discuss how African Christianity predated the transatlantic slave trade, and how faith has served as a source of empowerment for African Americans over the past 400 years. Pastor Edrin will host this insightful dialogue, which we hope will raise awareness and appreciation for the deep roots of Black Christian tradition. By learning from the past, we can gain wisdom and inspiration to carry our faith forward into the future.
2024-02-1130 min
Sanctuary Covenant Church, Minneapolis, MNBeyond Sunday | We Have Been Believers Part OneThis Black History Month, join us for a conversation exploring the rich history of Christianity throughout the African diaspora. Sanctuary members Rahn Franklin, Jacob Gayle, and Mariah Nelson will discuss how African Christianity predated the transatlantic slave trade, and how faith has served as a source of empowerment for African Americans over the past 400 years. Pastor Edrin will host this insightful dialogue, which we hope will raise awareness and appreciation for the deep roots of Black Christian tradition. By learning from the past, we can gain wisdom and inspiration to carry our faith forward into the future.
2024-02-0428 minGrown Folks Music Show PodcastGrown Folks Music Show Podcast 145 Hosted By Sam Smith 2023Christmas Party 3LWAll I Need Is Love (What Do You Wan't For Christmas) Cee-Lo f. The MuppetsHappy Holidays Cedric the Entertainer and Silas White Present feat. Chris MannKisses On Christmas Eric BellingerHave Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (live) Luther Vandross & Chaka KhanYou Were There BabyfaceCelebrate Our Love (Seasons & Reasons) James Day Feat. Jeff Ramsey & Karen FioreChristmas I'll Be Steppin R. Kelly[Yes It’s] Christmas WarSpend Christmas With You Anthony HamiltonXmas Blues Big TymeAll I Want Jamie Jones fe...
2023-12-252h 59
LADYDIVA LIVE RADIOUrban-jazz guitarist Dee Brown returns with the "Deep Secrets" albumUrban-jazz guitarist Dee Brown, Possessing a solid musical background, dee has performed with artists such as Al Jarreau, Gerald Albright, Alexander Zonjic, Bob Baldwin, Mindi Abair, Jessy J, Paul Brown, Paul Taylor, Darren Rahn, Tim Bowman, Randy Scott, Gail Jhonson, Nate Harasim, Bob James, Brian Culbertson, Spyro Gyra, The Ohio Players, Najee, Jeffery Osborne, Aretha Franklin, Michael, and BeBe Winans, just to name a few. Brown is a multi-talented phenomenon and is highly sought after. He is firmly committed to his craft and is definitely taking his vision and music to the top. "Deep Secrets", is his forthcoming album on pre...
2023-04-2438 min
NCM Podcast - Northwestern CollegeChapel | 11.19.21 | Rahn FranklinFor video of the entire service, go to https://vimeo.com/646547115.
2021-11-1918 min
Transforming Education: Leadership LessonsDiversity, Equity and Inclusion with Dr. Stokes and Dr. FranklinIn this episode, we talk with Dr. Rahn Franklin and Dr. Val Stokes about inclusive excellence and their passion for cultivating inclusion on an educational campus. They share the foundational goals: build belonging and dignify differences. We also discuss how can prioritize diversity and embed equity, access and inclusion into systems.
Book Recommendations:
The Liturgy of Politics: Spiritual Formation for the Sake of Our Neighbor, Kaitlyn Schiess and Michael Wear
No Longer Strangers: Transforming Evangelism with Immigrant Communities, Eugene Cho, Samira Izadi Page, et al.
Fierce Conversations: Achieving Success at Work...
2021-08-0936 min
Fresh Catch 2.0Your Easter TV Media GuideSend us a textDr Dave came out swinging. Hard. At one point, funny Dave practically begged for mercy. For relief. He confessed feeling guilty. Dr Dave didn't back off. He told yet another story as evidence, raised yet another question to expose his pod-brother's frail defenses. A slight diversion into Kirk Franklin's disheartening public exchange with his son was only a brief speed bump, quickly covered with a FC2.0 first: a prayer offering. There was no stopping Dr Dave's fierce recommendation about the TV show you must watch if you love God. TBD…
2021-03-2533 min
Uncommon Ground presented by Northwestern Campus MinistryEp. 6 - "Embodying our Engagement" Pt. 2Episode 6 of our conversations around the book Uncommon Ground by John Inazu and Tim Keller.
"Embodying Our Engagement" Pt. 2
This week's conversation features:
Bridge-builder - Martha Draayer
Caregiver - Donna Van Peursem
Reconciler - Rahn Franklin
Peacemakers - Han-Yen Kao + Doug Anderson
2020-11-0140 minUncommon Ground presented by Northwestern Campus MinistryEp. 5 - "Embodying Our Engagement" Pt. 1Episode 5 of our conversations around the book Uncommon Ground by John Inazu and Tim Keller.
"Embodying Our Engagement"
This week's conversation features:
Bridge-builder - Martha Draayer
Caregiver - Donna Van Peursem
Reconciler - Rahn Franklin
Peacemaker(s) - Han-Yen Kao + Doug Anderson
2020-10-2941 min