In this episode of Conversations in Focus, Pastor Bryan Hudson speaks with Rev. Zach Matchett about ministry, authentic relationships, and the Indiana Wesleyan University Bridge Initiative. Rev. Matchett shares his call to ministry, his commitment to building genuine partnerships across racial and community lines, and the importance of churches supporting people in their educational journey. The…
In this episode of Health & Wellness in Focus, host Dr. Bryan Hudson talks with mental-health professional Bryson Davis, President of Onward & Upward Counseling, about how mentoring, life coaching, trauma awareness, and practical mental-health habits can help individuals build healthier, more stable lives. With 24 years of experience in counseling, violence intervention, reentry support, and…
TOPIC: Re-entry, Housing, and Rebuilding Lives After Incarceration Bryan Hudson, DMin, interviewed Dr. Michelle Daniel Jones, a returning citizen, scholar, and Executive Director of Constructing Our Future, a reentry and housing program for formerly incarcerated women in Indiana. Dr. Jones shares how Constructing Our Future was created by incarcerated women to provide safe, stable housing,…
In this episode, Pastor Bryan Hudson, DMin, will host a conversation with Varon Cantrell, MD. He is a Board Certified Internist and Pediatrician who works for a Federally Qualified Health Center whose home base is in Indianapolis, Indiana. After Medical School, he completed his Combined Residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital…
In this episode, Min. Corey Jones, M.Div. will host a conversation with Nichole Kelley, BSW, MSM. She is an educator, mentor, and leader within Indianapolis Public Schools. Nichole is also a Pike Township school board member. The timely topic of this episode is: “Supporting Students, Supporting Staff: Trauma-Informed Education.” From the classroom to school policy, trauma affects both students and…
Health & Wellness In Focus Episode #19 – Coping With Grief & Loss: “Light in Your Valley” Host: Dr. Bryan Hudson | Guest: Dr. Stephen E. Gardner Program Summary Dr. Gardner’s links: LinkedIN, www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-e-gardner-edd-ma-ct-6823b4b Everyday Consulting, www.everydayconsulting.org Crown of Hope International. www.crownofhope.org In this insightful episode of Health & Wellness In…
Episode #16 theme: “Journey to Health: A Personal Story” Host: Dr. Bryan Hudson Guests: Faith McKinney and her health coach, Michael X. Banks Program & Podcast Website: https://www.newcovenant.org/hwif Faith McKinney Website: https://www.faithmckinney.com Michael X Banks Website: https://www.walkitout.us Summary of the Podcast: Health and Wellness in Focus with Dr. Bryan Hudson This inspiring…
Episode #15 of "Health & Wellness In Focus" program and podcast for Tuesday, November 26 TOPIC: "Mental Health for the Holidays" Produced by Bryan Hudson, D.Min. New Covenant Church Vision Communications www.newcovenant.org www.visionmediaexperts.com Our special guest is Camishe Nunley LMHC, founder of Healing Your Hidden Hurts. www.healingyourhiddenhurts.com…
Our guest is Jan Mitchell. The topic for Episode #9: "Managing Grief & Loss." Jan will share insights and expertise as a grief specialist. This workshop took place at New Covenant Church on December 6th, 2023. Jan Mitchell is a Mom, caregiver, widow, author, speaker & grief coach.She is the author of two Suddenly Single anthologies: “Surviving the Demise of Your Relationship “ & her latest book…
Mental Health Best Practices A discussion with Rev. Joel A. Bowman, Sr., MSW, LCSW Founder & Senior Pastor of Temple of Faith Baptist Church- Louisville, Kentucky Licensed Clinical Social Worker KEY DEFINITIONS MENTAL HEALTH includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act, and helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make…