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sermons - William T. BroughtonMatthew 21:28-32This text is the first of three parables told by Jesus in the temple setting.
2024-11-1000 minsermons - William T. BroughtonMatthew 21:23-27The religious and political elite seek to verbally trap Jesus, but he counters the with a response that shows his genius.
2024-11-0300 minsermons - William T. BroughtonMatthew 21:18-22, part twoThis text includes important teaching on prayer.
2024-10-2000 minsermons - William T. BroughtonMatthew 21:18-22, part oneThis message begins a consideration of one of the most interesting of Jesus’ miraculous works.
2024-10-1400 minsermons - William T. BroughtonMatthew 21:1-11This passage relates what is commonly referred to as the triumphal entry.
2024-09-2900 minsermons - William T. BroughtonMatthew 20:29-34This dramatic narrative concludes this section of Matthew’s Gospel.
2024-09-1600 minsermons - William T. BroughtonMatthew 20:20-28Once again in this passage, we find the theme of the misunderstanding of the disciples and Jesus reteaching key kingdom truth.
2024-09-0800 minsermons - William T. BroughtonMatthew 20:17-19This is Jesus’ most complete prophetic word concerning his suffering in Matthew’s Gospel.
2024-09-0200 minsermons - William T. BroughtonMatthew 19:27-20:16Jesus’ encounter with a wealthy young man leads into a dialogue with Peter and the other disciples.
2024-08-2500 minsermons - William T. BroughtonMatthew 19:16-26This encounter between an unnamed man and Jesus gives us the opportunity to reflect on our own relationship with him.
2024-08-1800 minsermons - William T. BroughtonMatthew 19:13-15Jesus uses an occasion involving children to provide important teaching concerning the kingdom of God.
2024-08-1200 minsermons - William T. BroughtonMatthew 19:10-12A response from Jesus’ disciples leads into a consideration of a biblical view of singleness.
2024-08-0400 minsermons - William T. BroughtonMatthew 19:7-9This sermon continues to consider Jesus’ response to the Pharisees’ attempt at entrapping him. (The previous Sunday sermon is not posted, due to technical difficulties.)
2024-07-2900 min2024-07-1400 minsermons - William T. BroughtonSecond Peter 3:14-18Tim Roy of Cornerstone Church in Beverly, Massachusetts, delivered this encouraging exposition from the teaching of the Apostle Peter.
2024-06-3000 minsermons - William T. BroughtonRevelation 5Messiah Selection 53 (chorus): Worthy is the Lamb that was slain, and hath redeemed us to God by His blood, to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. Blessing and honour, glory and power, be unto Him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb, for ever and ever. Amen. (Revelation 5: 12-14)
2024-06-2300 minsermons - William T. BroughtonRomans 8:31-39Messiah Selection 52 (soprano voice): If God be for us, who can be against us? Who shall lay anything to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth, who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is at the right hand of God, who makes intercession for us. (Romans 8: 31, 33-34)
2024-06-0900 minsermons - William T. BroughtonFirst Corinthians 15:50-58Messiah Selections 47-51. (various voices) Behold, I tell you a mystery; we shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. The trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. For this corruptible must put on incorruption and this mortal must put on immortality. Then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: "Death is swallowed up in victory.” …O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin...
2024-06-0200 minsermons - William T. BroughtonFirst Corinthians 15:1-28Messiah Selections 45 and 46 (soprano voice and chorus) “For now is Christ risen from the dead, the first fruits of them that sleep. Since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.” (First Corinthians 15: 20-22)
2024-05-2600 minsermons - William T. BroughtonJob 1945. Air (soprano voice) “I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that He shall stand at the latter day upon the earth. And though worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God. For now is Christ risen from the dead, the first fruits of them that sleep. (Job 19: 25-26; First Corinthians 15: 20)
2024-05-1900 minsermons - William T. BroughtonRevelation 11:15-19Messiah Selection 44 (chorus): The kingdom of this world is become the kingdom of our Lord, and of His Christ; and He shall reign for ever and ever. (Revelation 11: 15)
2024-05-1300 minsermons - William T. BroughtonRevelation 19:11-16Messiah Selection 44 (chorus): King of Kings, and Lord of Lords. (Revelation 19: 16)
2024-05-0600 minsermons - William T. BroughtonRevelation 19:1-10Messiah Selection 44 (chorus): Hallelujah: for the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth. (Revelation 19: 6)
2024-04-2800 minsermons - William T. BroughtonPsalm 16Messiah Selection 32 (soprano or tenor voice): But Thou didst not leave His soul in hell; nor didst Thou suffer Thy Holy One to see corruption. (Psalm 16: 10)
2024-04-0100 minsermons - William T. BroughtonLamentations 1:12Messiah Selection 30 (tenor): Behold, and see if there be any sorrow like unto His sorrow. (Lamentations 1: 12)
2024-03-2900 minsermons - William T. BroughtonPsalm 2Messiah Selections 40-43. (various voices): Why do the nations so furiously rage together, and why do the people imagine a vain thing? The kings of the earth rise up, and the rulers take counsel together against the Lord, and against His anointed. Let us break their bonds asunder, and cast away their yokes from us. He that dwelleth in Heav'n shall laugh them to scorn; The Lord shall have them in derision. …Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel. (Psalm 2:1-4, 9)
2024-03-2500 minsermons - William T. BroughtonPsalm 24Messiah Selection 33. (chorus): Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of Glory shall come in. Who is this King of Glory? The Lord strong and mighty, The Lord mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of Glory shall come in. Who is this King of Glory? The Lord of Hosts, He is the King of Glory. (Psalm 24: 7-10)
2024-03-1700 minsermons - William T. BroughtonPsalm 19Messiah Selection 39 (tenor/chorus): Their sound is gone out into all lands, and their words unto the ends of the world. (Romans 10: 18; Psalm 19: 4)
2024-03-1100 minsermons - William T. BroughtonIsaiah 52:7; Romans 10Messiah Selection 38. (soprano/alto/chorus): How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things. (Isaiah 52: 7; Romans 10: 15)
2024-03-0400 minsermons - William T. BroughtonHebrews 1Messiah musical selections: 34. (tenor): Unto which of the angels said He at any time: "Thou art My Son, this day have I begotten Thee?” (Hebrews 1: 5) 35. (chorus): Let all the angels of God worship Him. (Hebrews 1: 6)
2024-02-2500 minsermons - William T. BroughtonPsalm 68; Ephesians 4:1-16Messiah Selections 36. (alto or soprano voice): Thou art gone up on high; Thou hast led captivity captive, and received gifts for men; yea, even from Thine enemies, that the Lord God might dwell among them. (Psalm 68: 18); 37. (chorus): The Lord gave the word; great was the company of the preachers. (Psalm 68: 11)
2024-02-1900 minsermons - William T. BroughtonPsalm 69Messiah Selection 29. (tenor): Thy rebuke hath broken His heart: He is full of heaviness. He looked for some to have pity on Him, but there was no man, neither found He any to comfort him. (Psalm 69: 20)
2024-02-1100 minsermons - William T. BroughtonPsalm 22Messiah Selections:27. (tenor) All they that see Him laugh Him to scorn; they shoot out their lips, and shake their heads, saying:28. (chorus) “He trusted in God that He would deliver Him; let Him deliver Him, if He delight in Him.” (Psalm 22: 7-8)
2024-02-0400 minsermons - William T. BroughtonIsaiah 53Messiah Selections: 23. (alto) He was despised and rejected of men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. …He gave His back to the smiters, and His cheeks to them that plucked off His hair: He hid not His face from shame and spitting. He was despised…[repeat] (Isaiah 53:3, 6) 24. (chorus) Surely He hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows! He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon Him. (Isaiah 53: 4-5) 25. (chorus) And with His stripes we are healed. (Isaiah 53: 5)26. (chorus) All we like sheep have gone astray; we hav...
2024-01-2800 minsermons - William T. BroughtonJohn 1:29-34Messiah Selection 22 (chorus): Behold the Lamb of God, that taketh away the sin of the world. (John 1: 29)
2024-01-2100 minsermons - William T. BroughtonIsaiah 40:9-11Messiah Selection 9: O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion, get thee up into the high mountain. O thou that tellest good tidings to Jerusalem, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, behold your God! (Isaiah 40:9) Messiah Selection 20. He shall feed His flock like a shepherd; and He shall gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in His bosom, and gently lead those that are with young. (Isaiah 40:11) Come unto Him, all ye that labour, come unto Him that are heavy laden, and He...
2024-01-1400 minsermons - William T. BroughtonIsaiah 35Messiah Selection 19. Recitative for alto voice: Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped. Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb shall sing. (Isaiah 35: 5-6)
2024-01-0700 minsermons - William T. BroughtonZechariah 9:9-10Messiah Selection 18. Air soprano voice: Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, thy King cometh unto thee; He is the righteous Saviour, and He shall speak peace unto the heathen. Rejoice greatly. . . (Zecharaiah 9: 9-10)
2024-01-0200 minsermons - William T. BroughtonIsaiah 60:1-3Messiah Selections 9b. Alto and Chorus “Arise, shine, for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.” (Isaiah 60: 1) … 10. Bass voice “For behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people; but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and His glory shall be seen upon thee. And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.” (Isaiah 60: 2-3) Kevin Wilkins sang selection ten prior to the sermon.
2023-12-1700 minsermons - William T. BroughtonIsaiah 7Messiah Selection 8. Recitative for AltoBehold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call His name Emmanuel, God with us. (Isaiah 7: 14; Matthew 1: 23)
2023-12-1100 minsermons - William T. BroughtonMalachi 2:17-3:5This message continues a series on biblical text from the oratorio Messiah. I regret that the sound was distorted for the introduction and Scripture reading; the audio begins a moment or two into the sermon itself.
2023-12-0400 minsermons - William T. BroughtonHaggai 2:1-9Messiah Selection: 5. Accompagnato BassThus saith the Lord, the Lord of hosts: Yet once a little while and I will shake the heavens and the earth, the sea and the dry land. And I will shake all nations; and the desire of all nations shall come. (Haggai 2: 6-7)
2023-11-2600 minsermons - William T. BroughtonIsaiah 40:1-5This sermon begins a series on biblical texts from the oratorio Messiah. 2. Accompagnato TenorComfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God. Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned. The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness; prepare ye the way of the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. (Isaiah 40: 1-3)3. Air. TenorEv'ry valley shall be exalted, and ev'ry mountain and hill made low; the crooked straight and the rough places...
2023-11-2000 minsermons - William T. BroughtonActs 20:17-38This text is perhaps the most poignant scene recorded in the historical narratives of Acts, and it conveys important theological truths.
2023-11-1200 minsermons - William T. BroughtonEcclesiastes 1:1-11; Genesis 3:16-19; Romans 8:18-25; Second Peter 3:11-13, 14-15a, 18Why is work difficult at times, and how do Christians deal with this challenge?
2023-10-1500 minsermons - William T. BroughtonGenesis 2:2-3; Exodus 20:8-11; Deuteronomy 5:12-15Scripture reveals that our work is integral to our calling as followers of Christ.
2023-10-0900 minsermons - William T. BroughtonRomans 12:1-8This sermon continues a series on the doctrine of the church.
2023-10-0100 minsermons - William T. BroughtonExodus 19:1-8This text is one of those cited in support of the Reformation doctrine of the priesthood of all members of the church.
2023-09-2500 min2023-09-1800 minsermons - William T. BroughtonMatthew 18:18-20Verses eighteen through twenty form the theological basis for Jesus’ directives in verses fifteen through seventeen.
2023-09-1100 min2023-08-2000 minsermons - William T. BroughtonMatthew 18:1-4Once again, we read a teaching of Jesus that brings into focus a major theme of the Scriptures.
2023-08-0700 minsermons - William T. BroughtonLeviticus 11:44-45; Matthew 15:18-20; Acts 11:1-18; First Peter 1:13-25Leviticus 11:44-45 is linked with New Testament texts.
2023-07-3000 minsermons - William T. BroughtonLeviticus 11Leviticus chapter eleven brings us to a key theme of the book, and of the Scriptures as a whole.
2023-07-2400 minsermons - William T. BroughtonMatthew 17:22-27This passage draws to a close this narrative section and sets the stage for the next section of teaching in Matthew’s Gospel.
2023-06-2500 minsermons - William T. BroughtonMatthew 17:14-21This passage is closely related to the previous verses and highlights important teaching from Jesus to his disciples and to us.
2023-06-1800 minsermons - William T. BroughtonMatthew 17:1-13This amazing narrative has important lessons for our understanding of Jesus’ nature as fully God and fully human.
2023-06-1100 minsermons - William T. BroughtonMatthew 16:21-28Many commentators view this text as pivotal to the Gospel of Matthew.
2023-06-0400 minsermons - William T. BroughtonMatthew 16:18-20Jesus continues this memorable declaration following Simon’s “great confession.”
2023-05-2900 minsermons - William T. BroughtonMatthew 16:13-17This sermon begins a consideration of what is a crucial turning point in Jesus’ public ministry.
2023-05-2200 minsermons - William T. BroughtonMatthew 15:29-39This sermon continues Matthew’s narratives of Jesus’ ministry in Gentile areas.
2023-05-0800 minsermons - William T. BroughtonMatthew 15:21-28This passage does not tend to draw much attention, but it is rich with truth!
2023-04-3000 minsermons - William T. BroughtonMatthew 15:10-2This passage continues the scene of the opening verses of the chapter and sets out Jesus’ rejection of the theology of the Pharisees and his affirmation of biblical teaching concerning sin.
2023-04-2300 minsermons - William T. BroughtonMatthew 14:34-15:9This text moves from Jesus’ healing ministry to crowds to the accusations against him from Pharisees and scribes.
2023-04-1600 minsermons - William T. BroughtonMattthew 14:22-33This straightforward narration by Matthew wonderfully reveals the authority of Jesus.
2023-04-1000 minsermons - William T. BroughtonMatthew 14:13-21The miracle known as the feeding of the five thousand is the only miraculous work of Jesus that is recorded in all four Gospels. The narrative evidences several links to Old Testament passages.
2023-04-0300 minsermons - William T. BroughtonMatthew 13:53-14:12This text offers in John the Baptizer and Herod the Tetrarch a contrast between fear and faith.
2023-03-2600 minsermons - William T. BroughtonEphesians 6:10-20Joshua follows his sermon on Psalm 91, the soldier’s psalm, with a consideration of Paul’s description of the armor of God that is available to all believers.
2023-03-2600 minsermons - William T. BroughtonPsalm 91As Joshua notes, this is called “the soldier’s psalm,” but it has a message for every believer.
2023-03-2400 minsermons - William T. BroughtonMatthew 13:53-58This text marks Matthew’s transition from Jesus’ third discourse, or teaching section, to back to narratives of his public ministry in Galilee.
2023-03-0600 minsermons - William T. BroughtonMatthew 13:44-46Matthew has given us four parables that Jesus spoke to the crowds, and with these verses, we hear two that were given by him to the disciples.
2023-02-1900 min2023-02-1200 minsermons - William T. BroughtonMatthew 13:24-30, 36-43The weeds of this parable are the plant known as darnel, which looks similar to wheat in its earlier stages.
2023-02-0500 min
Hidden HeritageParis Ackrill of Broughton HallEpisode Description:In this episode, the Duchess meets online with Paris Ackrill of Broughton Hall & Sanctuary. The Duchess talks to Paris about the trailblazing transformation she’s leading at the estate, we learn about the Victorian ‘wonder woman’ who lived at Broughton, and Emma discuss with Paris, some of the important sustainability projects they are developing on the estate.Top Quotes:“I really hope that we can be a lighthouse. A beacon of hope that shines out to anyone in need for people from all walks of life & backgrounds. That’s what I want Broug...
2022-06-0540 min
Cinematic Sound Radio PodcastTalking Soundtracks: Interview with Bruce Broughton Part 2Welcome to part two of the first episode of Jason Drury's interview show TALKING SOUNDTRACKS.
Jason continues his conversation with renowned orchestral composer of television, film, video game scores and concert works, BRUCE BROUGHTON, which took place via Zoom at his home in Los Angeles, California in April 2021. In part one they talked amongst other things including Broughton's way into television scoring, his first film projects and his work on SILVERADO, TOMBSTONE and YOUNG SHERLOCK HOLMES.
In part two they continue the conversation by talking about Broughton’s music for animation, his relationship with recording en...
2021-11-121h 42Cinematic Sound Radio PodcastTalking Soundtracks: Interview with Bruce Broughton Part 1Welcome to the first episode of the CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO NETWORK’S interview show TALKING SOUNDTRACKS WITH JASON DRURY.
Jason’s first guest is renowned orchestral composer of television, film, and video game scores and concert works, BRUCE BROUGHTON.
Broughton has composed several highly acclaimed soundtracks over his extensive career, has won nine Emmy Awards, has been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Score, and has contributed many pieces to music archives.
Broughton has composed the score for many notable films such as popular westerns Silverado (1985) of which the composer received an a...
2021-11-041h 35
Fully ScoredFully Scored | Ep. 20 (Bruce Broughton & William Himes)On this episode Matthew Frost talks to legendary Hollywood film composer Bruce Broughton. William Himes then joins Matthew to look at 'To the chief musician'. To complete the episode we have a Bandmastermind like no other!Produced by Simon Gash Published by Music Editorial Audio extracts used with permission of SP&S Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-07-311h 19
Here’s To Life with Tori ReidEp. 21: Queen Mother Cicely Tyson (Part II) - A Mother's Day TributePart II: This Mother’s Day, we continue our tribute to the iconic and legendary Cicely Tyson. For Part I in Episode 15 “What Makes Cicely Tyson, Cicely Tyson”, we heard lovingly from those who were mentored by her, worked with her and knew her. For this Part II, we speak with culture makers and great spirits as Debbie Allen, Bill Duke, and Daphne Maxwell Reid, who have been inspired by her light. All speak to her grace, command and seemingly effortless quantums of power as a Hollywood legacy since the 1960’s on the silver screen, as well as television. Her humanit...
2021-05-0923 min
Getting Deals Done with Patrick A. Howell002: BLACK WALL STREET - Clifton Taulbert, The Commodity of Personal Resolve & A Legacy of ResilienceClifton L. Taulbert is an American businessman, entrepreneur and noted author (Pulitzer prize nominated as well as a film adaptation from his seminal work “Once Upon a Time When We Were Colored”). Mr. Taulbert was born on the Mississippi Delta during segregation, taking life lessons from the rural Southern community that would instruct his follow up book, “Eight Habits of the Heart: Embracing the Values that Build Strong Communities''. Mr. Taulbert, an internationally renowned speaker on these values, is now a highly sought after global business and community leader in Tulsa Oklahoma; a powerful symbol of the historic Black Wall S...
2021-05-0418 min
Here’s To Life with Tori ReidEp. 20: Here's To Life, Meditation and Self Love - A RetrospectiveThis is the 20th episode inspired by the majestic Shirley Horn's timeless tome. Tori Reid, host of "Here's to Life", reflects on Life, the meaning of it all, her recent quantum steps into Transcendentalism, and the enlightened insights of some of her previous guests. From her beloved Phylicia Rashad and one of her favorite spirits Blair Underwood to new friends as legendary actor/director Bill Duke and bestselling author and healer don Miguel Ruiz Jr., they offer their incredible wisdom and power. And Tori, inquisitive and newly awakened, shares her gems - the power of stillness and...
2021-04-2522 min
Getting Deals Done with Patrick A. Howell001: REAL ESTATE - William "Bill" O. Passo, The Metaphysics of Business and Real Estate InvestmentsWilliam “Bill” O. Passo shared the principals that won him a role as a captain of industry with the Tenant In Common, 1031 Exchange and Delaware Statutory Trusts programs. He helped form all the real estate investment vehicles in the 1990s and later became a multi millionaire at the helm of a multi-billion dollar company he built, Passco Companies, with his business creativity and moxie.He attests to the tenets of Napoleon Hill’s “Think and Grow Rich” as they have created for him an uncommonly decent and rich life. “There’s an expression in Think and Grow Rich t...
2021-04-1919 min
Here’s To Life with Tori ReidEp. 19: Bill Duke – Spiritual Pathfinder and Hollywood IconTori's back again! No Sudden Moves though! This time with an auteur, Hollywood legend and global griot - at a towering 6' 4½” - who’s portrayed some indelible tough and rough multi-layered characters and directed cult underground classics and American blockbusters alike. But this gentle giant of a storyteller is also someone who has said one’s personal life, “requires vulnerability and that’s the painful part”. Even as we chronicle the mountain tops of an illustrious career, he surveys the valleys, crediting the practice of Transcendental Meditation with saving his life. He is the author of a memoir subtitled, “M...
2021-04-1137 min
Here’s To Life with Tori ReidEp. 18: Daphne Maxwell Reid – The Renaissance WomanMarch is Women’s History Month. Tori delights in a spirited conversation honoring a special woman in her life. She made history as the first Black woman featured on the cover of Glamour magazine, as Northwestern University’s first Black homecoming queen which shocked the campus drawing national coverage, but she is widely known as “Aunt Viv” of the Fresh Prince of Bel Air. In every decade since the 1960s, she’s made her mark on American culture, but she is most proud of the mark she leaves on her family. She is a Renaissance woman who is accomplished in photogr...
2021-03-2840 min
Here’s To Life with Tori ReidEp. 17: Youssou N’Dour – Global Elder and Griot, the King of African World MusicTori and Executive Producer Patrick A. Howell enjoy a once in a lifetime opportunity to vibe with a living legend and global icon from his home in Dakar, Senegal. He has been noted as one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world. He is known as the Ambassador of African music, the King of African Pop and in 2014, Rolling Stone magazine dubbed him ”perhaps the most famous singer alive” in Senegal and much of Africa. He is beloved by his people and has collaborated with other icons as Paul Simon, Sting and Bruce Springsteen. This Grammy Award...
2021-03-1436 min
Here’s To Life with Tori ReidEp. 16: Blair Underwood (Part II) - What Makes Blair, Blair?Part II: Tori continues exploring the ancient adage “to thine own self be true” and other pearls of wisdom to live by with one of the greatest spirits ever. He seems to have mastered life, by mastering himself. As a father, husband, filmmaker, culture maker and prodigy, as well as an award-winning Hollywood and Broadway actor, he always remains grounded while effortlessly uplifting and inspiring those in his orbit by simply being himself. We’ve all seen him on LA Law, Sex and the City, Set It Off, and Netflix’s Self Made. Most recently, he was nominated for a 2021 Tony...
2021-02-2842 min
Here’s To Life with Tori ReidEp. 15: What Makes Cicely Tyson, Cicely Tyson? – A Loving TributeOn January 28th, 2021, we lost a beloved legend - our twin flame has ascended from this earthly plane beyond the veil to the heavens. This is part 1 of a 2 part special exploring the truth of Toni Morrison’s maxim - "You are your own best thing." This soulful love note to the ancestor and incandescent spirit of Cicely Tyson is celebrated by some of the brightest Hollywood and Broadway prodigies to have known or worked with her. Blair Underwood, Vanessa Williams, Tim Reid, LaChanze, and Tori Reid give their stirring recollections of Cicely Tyson, a singular luminescence. Cicely Tyson is...
2021-02-1434 min
Here’s To Life with Tori ReidEp. 14: Blair Underwood - Confident, Casual, and CoolTori reunites with a great spirit, actor, producer… storyteller, an iconic esquire in television. He is a proud son, father, and husband, and an enlightened spirit of the universe. Beginning a career in the eighties, this culture maker and outlier has managed to do something very rarefied with his life - be a Black man who identifies with his community, honors his family and people, stays true to himself, and be a confident, casual, cool, and kind soul. We’ve all seen him on LA Law, Sex and the City, Set It Off, and Netflix’s Self Made. Most recentl...
2021-01-2439 min
Here’s To Life with Tori ReidEp. 13: Tom Lutz – Aimlessness and Finding OurselvesTori and her guest co-host Patrick A. Howell, enjoy talking to accomplished author, respected humanist, acclaimed professor, and gadabout. He is the founder of the Los Angeles Review of Books. He is the American Book Award-winning author of Doing Nothing: A History of Loafers, Loungers, Slackers and Bums in America. He recently released Aimlessness after the successful debut of his novel Born Slippy last year. His previous books have been translated into 12 languages, several of which have been named New York Times Notable Books. They talk about what it means to live aimlessly, his love affair with travel, being...
2021-01-1043 min
The Exit Plan PodcastWilliam Stringer - Investing in EntrepreneursOur guest today is William Stringer. Will is the co-founder & CEO of Chisos, a company that provides capital for early-stage entrepreneurs and start-ups that have a difficult time accessing it. Chisos is the creator of a revolutionary new funding source for founders: the Convertible Income Share Agreement, or CISA - designed to equalize opportunity and give access to funding without all the usual hang-ups of traditional funding options. Listen along to learn more about this win-win investment product, and how it can provide entrepreneurs the capital and community they need to succeed. More...
2020-12-2447 min
Here’s To Life with Tori ReidEp. 12: Walter Mosley (Part II) - What Makes Walter Mosley, Walter Mosley?Part II: Tori, and her guest co-host, Patrick A. Howell, continue discussing the art of literature, living, legacy and being human with one of the world’s most versatile and admired writers. 100 years ago, the Harlem Renaissance began, and a hundred years from now, the world will be celebrating his legacy. He has received a Grammy, NAACP Image awards, the Los Angeles Review of Books/UCR Lifetime Legacy Achievement Award and PEN America’s Lifetime Achievement Award. They talk about his historic first as a winner of the National Book Foundation’s most prestigious award, the Distinguished Contribution to America...
2020-11-1636 min
Here’s To Life with Tori ReidEp. 11: Walter Mosley – The Awkward Black Man and Being EasyPart I: Tori, and her guest co-host, Patrick A. Howell, delight in talking to one of the world’s most versatile and admired writers. He is the esteemed author of more than fifty critically acclaimed books, including the bestselling mystery series featuring Easy Rawlins. Several of his books have been adapted for film and television, including Devil in a Blue Dress (starring Denzel Washington, Don Cheadle and Jennifer Beals) and HBO’s Always Outnumbered (starring Laurence Fishburne and Natalie Cole). He is also a writer and executive producer on the late John Singleton’s FX drama series, Snowfall. They talk ab...
2020-11-0147 min
Here’s To Life with Tori ReidEp. 10: Patrick A. Howell & Marvin L. Mills – Dispatches from the Vanguard & The Global I AamTori talks with the author of Dispatches from the Vanguard. A timely release from London’s Repeater Books capturing the current core of American and global culture through the Global International African Arts Movement. Some compare this period of time to the 1920s, drawing parallels between the influenza and corona virus. But what about the Harlem Renaissance that gave rise to not only the Black Arts Movement but also Hip Hop? Dispatches is a marvel from an independent publishing house by Tariq Goddard that has truly created an instant classic and manifesto for the new age we are all in...
2020-09-2637 min
Here’s To Life with Tori ReidEp. 09: Vanessa Williams – the Trailblazer and the Power of ChangeTori takes pleasure in speaking with a timeless voice and warrior spirit. She is one of the most multi-faceted and accomplished performers in the entertainment industry today with 4 Emmy nominations, 11 Grammy nominations, a Tony nomination, 3 SAG Award nominations, and 7 NAACP Image Awards. She is also a strong advocate for equal rights in gay and minority communities. Reflecting on her own life, Tori shares a personal story of how change can lead to growth, and celebrates how icons, like her guest, consistently ride change to freedom, success, and great truths that leave their imprint on the world. They talk about...
2020-08-2235 min
Here’s To Life with Tori ReidEp. 08: Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. (Part II) – What Makes Marilyn and Billy, the 1st Couple of Pop and SoulPart II: Tori, and her guest co-host Patrick A. Howell, continue discussing love, justice and music in their upbeat and timely conversation with two of the most magical spirits in the world of entertainment and beyond, as they passionately reminisce and voice their thoughts on today’s zeitgeist. 7 Grammys. 3 Platinum records and 15 Gold. From Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In to One Less Bell To Answer…and their duet, You Don’t Have To Be a Star… they fly in different dimensions, harmonizing, uplifting, and inspiring. On this second episode, they talked about the unrest sparked by the ascension of George Fl...
2020-08-0234 min
Here’s To Life with Tori ReidEp. 07: Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. – the 1st Couple of Pop and SoulTori and her guest co-host Patrick A. Howell engage in an upbeat and timely conversation with two of the most magical spirits in the world of entertainment and beyond, as they passionately reminisce and voice their thoughts on today’s zeitgeist. 7 Grammys. 3 Platinum records and 15 Gold. From Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In to One Less Bell To Answer…and their duet, You Don’t Have To Be a Star… they fly in different dimensions, harmonizing, uplifting, and inspiring. Up, up and away… they continue to fulfill their purpose while being rooted in love, faith, and a lasting marriage. On this first...
2020-07-2631 min
High School History Recap#49 How To Set History Assessments with Janine BroughtonIn this episode we take a general look at setting assessments for the history classroom. Janine Broughton is an experienced history teacher who has traveled around South Africa training teachers on assessment and moderation. Lock-down has forced Janine to take on a new role - she now designs history assessments for a living. We take a look at the differences in assessments between state and private schools. We consider how history assessment has changed over the years. What is the role of the history teacher in 21st century? Janine's advice on assessment is to start with the end product...
2020-07-2343 min
Sweat & CourageEpisode 8 - Footballer Marvin SordellMarvin Sordell retired from professional football in 2109 aged just 28. Having played in the Premier League for bolton and Burnley, represented England at U.21 level and played in the 2012 Olympic Games as part of team Great Britain, Marvin was worn down emotionally by the industry of professional football. Depressed and fighting suicidal thoughts, he walked away. I thought that takes great strength. Since retiring Marvin has talked openly and with great intelligence and passion on emotionally what he endured. From Bt Sports ' State Of Play' to BBC with Prince William he's continued to drive the ongoing issues around the Pandemic...
2020-06-151h 04
Here’s To Life with Tori ReidEp. 06: Tina Farris - the Power Behind The Throne of Live Music GloballyTori makes magic with this fierce and genius spirit. From The Roots to Lauryn Hill, from Chris Rock to The Black Eyed Peas, she is a top orchestrator and one of the greatest tour managers to ever do it for some of the most iconic artists of the time. If these constellation acts are like royalty, then she is the power behind the throne. She is the one making it do what it do. They discuss creating an unforgettable event, making creative adjustments during COVID-19, working with A-list talent, her passion for Afropop, her love for Jeff Goldblum… and so...
2020-06-0558 min
Here’s To Life with Tori ReidEp. 05: Rachel Cargle – the Bold and Beautiful Truth TellerTori has the pleasure to speak with an emerging new voice. New energy. New force. She is a writer, a lecturer, a public academic, an expressionist, and above all, an unapologetic activist. She has been featured and celebrated in publications such as The New Yorker, The Washington Post, Harper’s Bazaar, on the TEDx stage and on the Emmy nominated show the Red Table Talk. In this passionate conversation, they talk about feminism and race, the importance of traveling home to Africa, the Great Unlearn, how to be a social media master… and so much more! Here’s to the po...
2020-05-011h 11
Here’s To Life with Tori ReidEp. 04: don Miguel Ruiz Jr - a Master of TransformationTori has the wonderful opportunity to converse with an author and healer who’s inspired her, along with his family, throughout her adult life. In this dreamy conversation, they smile, reminisce, laugh out loud, and expand with grace. They talk about his rich childhood, the healing and influential spirits of his father and grandmother, healthy relationships (including his own), building strong character, how we can use COVID-19 to grow ourselves, and more! Here’s to the masterful, don Miguel Ruiz Jr. Credits:Guest: don Miguel Ruiz Jr.Host and Producer: Tori ReidExecuti...
2020-04-151h 22