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Sunday DinnersS3 E11 Sunday Dinners | Why the church stinks | Part 2Like, comment, subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a podcast.FIRST TIME VIEWER?If you are a first time viewer and want to learn more about UCity | The Church, please click here so we can connect with you: https://www.ucityforyou.com/connectLEARNWant to jump in and learn more about who we are? Click here to read about us: https://www.ucityforyou.com/aboutGIVEPartner with us and give toward the vision of UCity! We make giving easy:- Text - Text LFC...2025-04-2744 minSunday DinnersS3 E10 Sunday Dinners | Why the church stinks | Part 1Like, comment, subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a podcast.FIRST TIME VIEWER?If you are a first time viewer and want to learn more about UCity | The Church, please click here so we can connect with you: https://www.ucityforyou.com/connectLEARNWant to jump in and learn more about who we are? Click here to read about us: https://www.ucityforyou.com/aboutGIVEPartner with us and give toward the vision of UCity! We make giving easy:- Text - Text LFC...2025-04-1538 minSunday DinnersS3 E9 Sunday Dinners | Black vs White | Part 2Thanks for listening! Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review. Is there something we haven't talked about that you want to hear next? Let us know!You can also find us here:Website: ucityforyou.comInstagram: @ucitythechurchYouTube: @ucityonline2025-04-0635 minSunday DinnersS3 E8 Sunday Dinners | Black vs White | Part 1Thanks for listening! Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review. Is there something we haven't talked about that you want to hear next? Let us know!You can also find us here:Website: ucityforyou.comInstagram: @ucitythechurchYouTube: @ucityonline2025-03-0832 minSunday DinnersS3 E7 Sunday Dinners | Authenticity | Part 2Like, comment, subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a podcast.FIRST TIME VIEWER?If you are a first time viewer and want to learn more about UCity | The Church, please click here so we can connect with you: https://www.ucityforyou.com/connectLEARNWant to jump in and learn more about who we are? Click here to read about us: https://www.ucityforyou.com/aboutGIVEPartner with us and give toward the vision of UCity! We make giving easy:- Text - Text LFC...2025-02-2335 minSunday DinnersS3 E6 Sunday Dinners | Authenticity | Part 1Like, comment, subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a podcast.FIRST TIME VIEWER?If you are a first time viewer and want to learn more about UCity | The Church, please click here so we can connect with you: https://www.ucityforyou.com/connectLEARNWant to jump in and learn more about who we are? Click here to read about us: https://www.ucityforyou.com/aboutGIVEPartner with us and give toward the vision of UCity! We make giving easy:- Text - Text LFC...2025-02-1633 minSunday DinnersS3 E5 Sunday Dinners | Debates & SantaLike, comment, subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a podcast.FIRST TIME VIEWER?If you are a first time viewer and want to learn more about UCity | The Church, please click here so we can connect with you: https://www.ucityforyou.com/connectLEARNWant to jump in and learn more about who we are? Click here to read about us: https://www.ucityforyou.com/aboutGIVEPartner with us and give toward the vision of UCity! We make giving easy:- Text - Text LFC...2024-12-2240 minSunday DinnersS3 E4 Sunday Dinners | Hard To Stay | Part 2Like, comment, subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a podcast.FIRST TIME VIEWER?If you are a first time viewer and want to learn more about UCity | The Church, please click here so we can connect with you: https://www.ucityforyou.com/connectLEARNWant to jump in and learn more about who we are? Click here to read about us: https://www.ucityforyou.com/aboutGIVEPartner with us and give toward the vision of UCity! We make giving easy:- Text - Text LFC...2024-12-1545 minSunday DinnersS3 E3 Sunday Dinners | Part 1 | Hard To StayLike, comment, subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a podcast.FIRST TIME VIEWER?If you are a first time viewer and want to learn more about UCity | The Church, please click here so we can connect with you: https://www.ucityforyou.com/connectLEARNWant to jump in and learn more about who we are? Click here to read about us: https://www.ucityforyou.com/aboutGIVEPartner with us and give toward the vision of UCity! We make giving easy:- Text - Text LFC...2024-12-0847 min
Sunday DinnersS3 E2 Sunday Dinners | Part 2 | Pretending is Hell “Deconstruction”Like, comment, subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a podcast.FIRST TIME LISTENER?If you are a first time listener and want to learn more about UCity | The Church, please click here so we can connect with you: https://www.ucityforyou.com/connectLEARNWant to jump in and learn more about who we are? Click here to read about us: https://www.ucityforyou.com/aboutGIVEPartner with us and give toward the vision of UCity! We make giving easy:- Text - Text LFC...2024-12-0158 min
Sunday DinnersS3 E1 Sunday Dinners | Part 1 | Pretending is Hell “Deconstruction”Like, comment, subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a podcast.FIRST TIME LISTENER?If you are a first time listener and want to learn more about UCity | The Church, please click here so we can connect with you: https://www.ucityforyou.com/connectLEARNWant to jump in and learn more about who we are? Click here to read about us: https://www.ucityforyou.com/aboutGIVEPartner with us and give toward the vision of UCity! We make giving easy:- Text - Text LFC...2024-11-2445 min
The CommonsBrotherly Brewers: Crafting Beer and Community in West Philly One Pint at a Time: A Conversation with Mengistu and Richard Koilor - Two Locals BrewingRichard and Mengistu Koilor are two brothers from West Philadelphia who have transformed their passion for brewing into a beacon of hope for their community. Their brewery, aptly named "Two Locals," is more than just a place to enjoy a cold one. It’s a place where researchers, innovators, artists and others cluster and connect in Two Locals new taproom at 3675 Market Street, within uCity Square.Richard and Mengistu started with a simple idea: to bring quality craft beer to their hometown. But their vision quickly expanded. They wanted to create jobs, support local suppliers, and provide a...2024-05-3121 min
Spoken City PodcastSeason RecapCheers to a successful season 1! This episode is a recap of the first season. As we close out this season, our hosts will reflect on moments that brought them joy, laughter, enlightenment, and some behind-the-scenes shenanigans. 2024-01-0557 min
Spoken City PodcastSeason RecapCheers to a successful season 1! This episode is a recap of the first season. As we close out this season, our hosts will reflect on moments that brought them joy, laughter, enlightenment, and some behind-the-scenes shenanigans. 2024-01-0557 min
Spoken City PodcastState of the ArtsIn this episode of the Spoken City Podcast, we talk with guests Wendy Fishman and Priya Sircar. Charlotte’s first Arts and Culture Officer, Priya Sicar joins Wendy Fishman, director of Collaborative Works for UNC Charlotte’s College of Arts + Architecture for a thoughtful discussion on the current state of the Arts in this city and what it looks like in the near and distant futures to ensure Charlotte as a city that welcomes, encourages, and advocates for creative spaces, places, and people.Handles/LinksPriya Sircar Twitter: @priyasircar LinkedIn: https...2023-12-0854 minSpoken City PodcastState of the ArtsIn this episode of the Spoken City Podcast, we talk with guests Wendy Fishman and Priya Sircar. Charlotte’s first Arts and Culture Officer, Priya Sicar joins Wendy Fishman, director of Collaborative Works for UNC Charlotte’s College of Arts + Architecture for a thoughtful discussion on the current state of the Arts in this city and what it looks like in the near and distant futures to ensure Charlotte as a city that welcomes, encourages, and advocates for creative spaces, places, and people. Handles/Links Priya Sircar Twitter: @priyasircar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pr...2023-12-0854 min
Spoken City PodcastLibraries are Community HubsIn Episode 10 of the Spoken City Podcast, recorded live at the University City Regional Library, we discuss the significance public libraries play in the ecosystem of a community. Branch manager Debra Sharp and adult services librarian Gina Petrie talk about the what we should expect with a new, larger, and more accessible branch coming soon and the role the regional library plays in UCity. 2023-10-3154 minSpoken City PodcastLibraries are Community HubsIn Episode 11 of the Spoken City Podcast, recorded live at the University City Regional Library, we discuss the significance public libraries play in the ecosystem of a community. Branch manager Debra Sharp and adult services librarian Gina Petrie talk about the what we should expect with a new, larger, and more accessible branch coming soon and the role the regional library plays in UCity. 2023-10-3054 min
Spoken City PodcastStory TellingIn Episode 9 of the Spoken City Podcast, we talk with guests Lawrence Gordon and Sarah Gherghel. Lawrence is the the Co-Founder and CEO of Books with Color which inspires dads and male role models everywhere to read more books to children. His children inspire the content of his two self-published books Unicorn Dreams and The Dad, the Bully, and the Orange Ball. Sarah is the lead project manager for the Living Archives program as a listener/recorder of community members' stories. We dive into the art of telling YOUR story.2023-10-1055 minSpoken City PodcastStory TellingIn Episode 10 of the Spoken City Podcast, we talk with guests Lawrence Gordon and Sarah Gherghel. Lawrence is the the Co-Founder and CEO of Books with Color which inspires dads and male role models everywhere to read more books to children. His children inspire the content of his two self-published books Unicorn Dreams and The Dad, the Bully, and the Orange Ball. Sarah is the lead project manager for the Living Archives program as a listener/recorder of community members' stories. We dive into the art of telling YOUR story.2023-10-1055 min
Spoken City PodcastYouth In UCityIn Episode 8 of the Spoken City Podcast, we talk with Vanessa, Nessa, a young artist living and learning in University City. 2023-09-3059 minSpoken City PodcastYouth In UCityIn Episode 9 of the Spoken City Podcast, we talk with Vanessa, Nessa, a young artist living and learning in University City. 2023-09-3059 min
Spoken City PodcastUniversity City: A Land of OpportunityIn Episode 7 of the Spoken City Podcast, recorded live at Real African Art Gallery in University City, we talk with two business owners in our community and hear their story of coming to America, pursuit of a legacy, and what makes them tick. Hau Doan, owner of Bahn Mi Brothers, came to the USA at the age of two, and after nearly twenty years in banking, decided to use his savings to open an acclaimed restaurant where he serves food inspired by his Vietnamese heritage. Cal Ganda is the proprietor of the Real African Art Gallery, where he imports...2023-07-3153 minSpoken City PodcastUniversity City: A Land of OpportunityIn Episode 8 of the Spoken City Podcast, recorded live at Real African Art Gallery in University City, we talk with two business owners in our community and hear their story of coming to America, pursuit of a legacy, and what makes them tick. Hau Doan, owner of Bahn Mi Brothers, came to the USA at the age of two, and after nearly twenty years in banking, decided to use his savings to open an acclaimed restaurant where he serves food inspired by his Vietnamese heritage. Cal Ganda is the proprietor of the Real African Art Gallery, where he imports...2023-07-3153 min
Spoken City PodcastIngredients of Healthy Communities: Cocreating and CultureIs Charlotte a healthy city? Are we on the way? What about University City? University City is one the most diverse communities in NC, served by transit and anchored by UNC Charlotte, the state's 2nd largest university. How does it match up? Lots of creators are creating here, but their talents find their ways into other parts of our city. Is that healthy? Guests Jim Dukes and Byron White will help us decide. 2023-06-3059 min
Spoken City PodcastIngredients of Healthy Communities: Cocreating and CultureIs Charlotte a healthy city? Are we on the way? What about University City? University City is one the most diverse communities in NC, served by transit and anchored by UNC Charlotte, the state's 2nd largest university. How does it match up? Lots of creators are creating here, but their talents find their ways into other parts of our city. Is that healthy? Guests Jim Dukes and Byron White will help us decide. 2023-06-3059 min
Spoken City PodcastUrban Explorers in the QCIn a city there are so many things, incremental changes and dynamic moments, it is impossible to see it all... there’s always more to discover. Discovery, for some, is an art. It is the willingness to try something new, choosing to make the uncomfortability of newness the norm. We will talk about exploring and discovering with Angelique Gaines and Tom Hanchet. Each has deep experience with exploring Charlotte, NC. Tom is responsible for hosting notorious food tours in East Charlotte and exploring the city’s history as well as authoring the book: Sorting Out the New South...2023-06-0849 min
Spoken City PodcastUrban Explorers in the QCIn a city there are so many things, incremental changes and dynamic moments, it is impossible to see it all... there’s always more to discover. Discovery, for some, is an art. It is the willingness to try something new, choosing to make the uncomfortability of newness the norm. We will talk about exploring and discovering with Angelique Gaines and Tom Hanchet. Each has deep experience with exploring Charlotte, NC. Tom is responsible for hosting notorious food tours in East Charlotte and exploring the city’s history as well as authoring the book: Sorting Out the New South...2023-06-0749 min
Spoken City PodcastSticks and Bricks - How University City Was MadeBecause each city is a living artifact, every city is unique. All cities are evolving, living, have the capacity for self-repair, and are products of diverse input and influence. In other words, there is not just one artist. What makes UCity unique? University City, although well within the boundaries of Charlotte, is sometimes seen as a city within the city. It has its own set of characteristics, its own history, and its own potentiality. In Episode 04, we will explore the topic of University City - As a City.We will explore the past and future of U...2023-05-0148 minSpoken City PodcastSticks and Bricks - How University City Was MadeBecause each city is a living artifact, every city is unique. All cities are evolving, living, have the capacity for self-repair, and are products of diverse input and influence. In other words, there is not just one artist. What makes UCity unique? University City, although well within the boundaries of Charlotte, is sometimes seen as a city within the city. It has its own set of characteristics, its own history, and its own potentiality. In Episode 04, we will explore the topic of University City - As a City. We will explore the past and futu...2023-05-0148 min
Spoken City PodcastWomen Creatives In UCityThis month, we are turning up the volume on women creatives making place in UCity. Many people, moments, and events make UCity what it is. Episode 03 explores how women creatives cause UCity to be what it is and imagine together what it will be.The hosts and guests explore the intersection of art, creativity, and place-making. They raise powerful questions like "What is the responsibility of the city to the artist? And Of the artist to the city?" and "What is the difference between Place-knowing vs. Place-making?" They discuss UCity's public art scene and pull the veil...2023-03-3144 minSpoken City PodcastWomen Creatives In UCityThis month, we are turning up the volume on women creatives making place in UCity. Many people, moments, and events make UCity what it is. Episode 03 explores how women creatives cause UCity to be what it is and imagine together what it will be. The hosts and guests explore the intersection of art, creativity, and place-making. They raise powerful questions like "What is the responsibility of the city to the artist? And Of the artist to the city?" and "What is the difference between Place-knowing vs. Place-making?" They discuss UCity's public art scene and pull the veil...2023-03-3144 min
Spoken City PodcastUCity Business CreativesThis episode is dripping with gold gems from UCity local and Charlotte Fit Owner Taylor Calamese. Taylor, along with Hosts Jay Ward and Hannah Hasan, turns up the volume on business owners as creatives in the UCity area. Often, people see being a creative as relegated to painting, poetry, and the like. However, the part of us as humans that creates --that ever-present creative faculty that exists in each of us --is also at work when we build businesses, serve our fellow man, and create change in the world. What does it mean to be creative in the world...2023-03-0134 minSpoken City PodcastUCity Business CreativesThis episode is dripping with gold gems from UCity local and Charlotte Fit Owner Taylor Calamese. Taylor, along with Hosts Jay Ward and Hannah Hasan, turns up the volume on business owners as creatives in the UCity area. Often, people see being a creative as relegated to painting, poetry, and the like. However, the part of us as humans that creates --that ever-present creative faculty that exists in each of us --is also at work when we build businesses, serve our fellow man, and create change in the world. What does it mean to be creative in the world...2023-02-2834 minSunday DinnersWhy We Hate Church on SundaysHear us out...We love gathering together at UCity every week, but we also recognize what culture has turned church into. In this week's episode, we talk about what church on Sundays has become and our biggest gripes with it, and what we can do to change that. We also had a bit of a surprise ending that made us revisit this episode four months after recording. Join our conversation!Thanks for listening! Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review. Is there something we haven't talked about that you want to hear next? Let...2023-02-1931 minSunday DinnersBragging on GodToday we're talking about MIRACLES! We are taking turns bragging on God in this episode, each sharing a personal experience of a miracle from God. Listen in and share your own stories with us!Thanks for listening! Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review. Is there something we haven't talked about that you want to hear next? Let us know!You can also find us here:Website: ucityforyou.comInstagram: @ucitythechurchYouTube: @ucityonline2023-02-1227 minSunday DinnersJesus as our Lord vs. SaviorWhat is the difference between having Jesus as our Lord vs. having Jesus as our Savior? How does God call us to live our lives with both being true at the same time? The crew deep dives into these questions on the podcast this week - strap in everybody, this one gets deep! Listen in!Thanks for listening! Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review. Is there something we haven't talked about that you want to hear next? Let us know!You can also find us here:Website: ucityforyou.comInstagram...2023-02-0537 minSunday DinnersCan A Man Be The Little Spoon?This week, Kemi rejoins the podcast, Brent just wants to be held, and the crew discusses gender roles. How do we personally feel about gender roles, and what is UCity's stance on roles in the church? Come sit at the table and join our conversation!Thanks for listening! Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review. Is there something we haven't talked about that you want to hear next? Let us know!You can also find us here:Website: ucityforyou.comInstagram: @ucitythechurchYouTube: @ucityonline2023-01-2929 min
Spoken City PodcastLet's Get It StartedWelcome to the Spoken City Podcast. In this introductory episode, you will meet our hosts, find out how they got to where they are now, and what this podcast is all about!Spoken City Podcast is turning up the volume on everyday creatives in UCity. Spoken City is based out of the North East side of Charlotte, which produces some of the best artists, writers, thinkers, and leaders in our city. Creatives who are speaking their unique version of goodness into the world.You will meet them and hear their stories. Their stories of creating...2023-01-2945 minSpoken City PodcastLet's Get It StartedWelcome to the Spoken City Podcast. In this introductory episode, you will meet our hosts, find out how they got to where they are now, and what this podcast is all about! Spoken City Podcast is turning up the volume on everyday creatives in UCity. Spoken City is based out of the North East side of Charlotte, which produces some of the best artists, writers, thinkers, and leaders in our city. Creatives who are speaking their unique version of goodness into the world. You will meet them and hear their stories. Their stories of creating...2023-01-2845 minSunday DinnersLet's Talk About SexContinuing from last week's episode, the team talks about sex and how the church can do a better job discussing it from the stage. Whether it's sex or something else, what idols in your life are keeping you from a deeper trusting relationship with God?Thanks for listening! Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review. Is there something we haven't talked about that you want to hear next? Let us know!You can also find us here:Website: ucityforyou.comInstagram: @ucitythechurchYouTube: @ucityonline2023-01-2229 minSunday DinnersWe're Back, Baby!And it feels oh so good! Sunday Dinners is back in 2023 with its original UCity cast, and we're kicking things off with the sex talk. In this first of a two-part episode, we share what we wish someone in the church had actually told us about sex. This episode was recorded/filmed on a retreat to Beech Mountain, NC, so we also give a little insight into what kind of driver Maria is!Thanks for listening! Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review. Is there something we haven't talked about that you want to hear...2023-01-1529 minSunday DinnersEP16: The FinaleWelcome to the SEASON FINALE of the Sunday Dinners Podcast with UCity! Where we gather around something common to openly celebrate and discuss our differences. Inspired by real-time conversations, we leave everything on the table and no topic is off limits. We're ending Season One with a multigenerational discussion, talking about how we have people of all ages at UCity. We share what we've learned from each other and what we hope for our respective generations. Come join the fun! If you'd like to have a follow-up conversation about anything you heard in today's episode, we...2022-07-3143 minSunday DinnersEP15: Fireworks, Snakes, and FailureWelcome to the Sunday Dinners Podcast with UCity! Where we gather around something common to openly celebrate and discuss our differences. Inspired by real-time conversations, we leave everything on the table and no topic is off limits. We're talking fear this episode! We dish out our childhood fears, our today fears, and how we combat those in real time. Come join the fun (we promise it's still fun!) If you'd like to have a follow-up conversation about anything you heard in today's episode, we'd love to hear from you! Contact us via our website, ucity...2022-07-2431 minSunday DinnersEP14: Jenn Unhinged (The Roots)Welcome to the Sunday Dinners Podcast with UCity! Where we gather around something common to openly celebrate and discuss our differences. Inspired by real-time conversations, we leave everything on the table and no topic is off limits. Today, we are joined by two of our UCity Roots, Jenn and Alex, to talk about why serving is such a big deal. We play a unique game, throw Jenn into her discomfort zone, and share our favorite part about serving on a Sunday morning. Come join the fun! If you'd like to have a follow-up conversation about anyt...2022-07-1738 minSunday DinnersEP13: Bring Someone InWelcome to the Sunday Dinners Podcast with UCity! Where we gather around something common to openly celebrate and discuss our differences. Inspired by real-time conversations, we leave everything on the table and no topic is off limits. Today we are unpacking one of UCity's core values: Bring Someone In. What does it look like to invite someone into the Kingdom, into your life, into your space? Who do you usually invite in and how can you break discomfort when it's hard to ask? Come join the fun! If you'd like to have a follow-up conversation abou...2022-07-1033 minSunday DinnersEP12: Breaking All The RulesWelcome to the Sunday Dinners Podcast with UCity! Where we gather around something common to openly celebrate and discuss our differences. Inspired by real-time conversations, we leave everything on the table and no topic is off limits. In today's episode, we discuss the rebellion of Jesus and name who on our team are the rule breakers vs. the rule followers. Come join the fun! If you'd like to have a follow-up conversation about anything you heard in today's episode, we'd love to hear from you! Contact us via our website, ucityforyou.com OR ...2022-07-0323 minSunday DinnersEP11: Would You Rather?Welcome to the Sunday Dinners Podcast with UCity! Where we gather around something common to openly celebrate and discuss our differences. Inspired by real-time conversations, we leave everything on the table and no topic is off limits. If you've ever visited UCity in person, you know that we LOVE to play games! Today's episode is dedicated to one of our favorite games - Would You Rather? Where we decide between two different scenarios. We laugh, we ponder, we change our minds...a lot. Come join the fun!If you'd like to have a follow-up conversation a...2022-06-2631 minSunday DinnersEP10: Less Better vs. BestWelcome to the Sunday Dinners Podcast with UCity! Where we gather around something common to openly celebrate and discuss our differences. Inspired by real-time conversations, we leave everything on the table and no topic is off limits. Today we are discussing how Satan often presents us with the less better option vs. God's best option. The lesser can be made to look real good, so how do we fight the temptation to choose it?ALSO GO LISTEN TO OUR GIRL TIFF'S NEW PODCAST:The Pushing Purpose Podcast with TILAGOAvailable wherever you are c...2022-06-1935 minSunday DinnersEP9: Unlearning (Part Two)Welcome to the Sunday Dinners Podcast with UCity! Where we gather around something common to openly celebrate and discuss our differences. Inspired by real-time conversations, we leave everything on the table and no topic is off limits. We continue our discussion on unlearning in today's episode, giving examples of skewed perceptions of God and how being our unpolished and unprocessed selves actually benefits our lives.If you'd like to have a follow-up conversation about anything you heard in today's episode, we'd love to hear from you!Contact us via our website, ucityforyou.comO...2022-06-1230 minSunday DinnersEP8: Unlearning (Part 1)Welcome to the Sunday Dinners Podcast with UCity! Where we gather around something common to openly celebrate and discuss our differences. Inspired by real-time conversations, we leave everything on the table and no topic is off limits. We are BACK after a much too long break! In this week's episode, we give examples of things in our lives that we have had to unlearn, and what we think we need to unlearn as the Church in our faith.If you'd like to have a follow-up conversation about anything you heard in today's episode, we'd love t...2022-06-0532 minSunday DinnersEP7: Confessing Our Deepest SecretsWelcome to the Sunday Dinners Podcast with UCity! Where we gather around something common to openly celebrate and discuss our differences. Inspired by real-time conversations, we leave everything on the table and no topic is off limits. In this week's episode, we talk about confession and how the Bible says it frees us. We also share confessions from our pasts, varying in levels of extremity.If you'd like to have a follow-up conversation about anything you heard in today's episode, we'd love to hear from you!Contact us via our website, ucity.lakeforest.org2022-03-2739 min