Tulsa Talks

in this powerful episode of Tulsa Talks, Pastor Peoples joins us to share his unforgettable transformation—from a 6x9 prison cell to leading a thriving church and discipleship movement in Tulsa. After five failed rehab attempts funded by his millionaire brother, one moment with Jesus in prison changed his life forever. Pastor Peoples walks us through how staying rooted in God’s Word, daily discipl...

In this bold and eye-opening episode of Tulsa Talks, Tyler Troxell challenges the American church’s culture of comfort and emotional manipulation—and calls us back to the roots of real discipleship. From first-century models to modern missteps, Tyler dives deep into what it really means to follow Christ and build a spiritually mature community. Tyler explores the tension between tradition and tran...

What happens when the world you see isn't the world others live in? You get Elijah Pay—a resilient soul who’s faced the terrifying depths of psychosis, survived near-death hallucinations, and emerged with compassion for those society often overlooks. In this deeply vulnerable episode of Tulsa Talks, Elijah opens up about his diagnosis with schizoaffective bipolar disorder, his journey through drug...

What if the thing holding you back… is you? In this inspiring episode of Tulsa Talks, Corey Martin, a local realtor and personal growth advocate, shares how he created the ACT method—Awareness, Clarity, Transformation—to help himself and others get unstuck. Whether it’s fear, doubt, or perfectionism, Corey teaches how to identify your limiting beliefs, shift your mindset, and take powerful steps t...

What happens when a local beekeeper becomes a prison mentor and advocate for the voiceless? You get Mark Dunley—a man living his faith boldly in the black-and-white world of Oklahoma prisons and in the hearts of young fathers facing unplanned parenthood. In this episode of Tulsa Talks, Mark shares how a divine encounter at a candlelight Christmas Eve service led to a lifelong marriage—and how that...

When faith meets hustle and purpose powers survival—you get Ugo Gutierrez. From escaping poverty in Colombia to building Tulsa’s premier wedding entertainment brand, Ugo’s story is packed with faith, family, entrepreneurship, betrayal, and grace. In this moving episode of Tulsa Talks, Ugo walks us through his journey from ORU scholarship student to DJ and venue owner, how he almost lost it all in...