Building The Village Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Jones talks with Rev. Dr. Walter Strickland (Professor, Theologian, and Writer) about the role of the Christian faith in relation to justice, the importance of the written tradition, deconstruction, and the work he is doing with the Strickland Institute.

Marques Dexter (Ph. D. Candidate, Scholar, and Educator) talks with Dr. Jones about the importance being your true self, why Black Sports Scholars matter, and the therapeutic benefits of cooking (#iCook4me).

Dr. Emanuel George, III (Pharmacist, Professor, Coach) discusses what it’s like being the village Pharmacist during COVID, serving the world, and feeling the burden of having to dispel myths.

In this episode, Dr. Jones provides three steps for maximizing where you are right now.

In this episode, Dr. Shauna T. Sobers talks about the importance of transformative experiences, moving away from deficit models in education, Clifton Strengths, and her research on resilience.

Dr. Jones talks with Jen Fry, from Jen Fry Talks, about the importance of giving and receiving hard feedback. Episode Note: Jen Fry recommends the book, "Black Skin, White Masks" by Frantz Fanon.

In this episode, Brittany Collins, LPCC talks about the importance of having your village around you when trying to move from what if to even if. She also offers strategies for finding a healthy balance, pursuing mental health services (especially for student-athletes), and doing the self-work.

In this first episode, Dr. Jones sits down with Melissa Jones, LMSW (his wife) to discuss the importance of developing help-seeking behaviors and the importance of having mental health resources in your village.