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"Redefining Freedom" with Host Sophia A. Nelson

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Hosted by award winning author, Political Commentator, and award winning Journalist Sophia Nelson. Nelson is a former Republican House Oversight Committee Counsel, CNN Opinion Writer, The Washington Post & Politico Magazine. This podcast keeps it real, honest and raw, just as Nelson does on TV. It's about everything to do with Freedom: Politics, Race, Gender, Faith, The Bill of Rights and anything else the "We the People" talk about everyday.

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Latest episode

Sep 14, 2025

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Episodes

Saturday Thoughts: Let’s Talk About Solutions on Race & Racism 2020. 13.06.2020

Today’s Saturday Thoughts focuses on solutions to the problems that confront is as a nation on race and racism.

Monday Motivation: America's Kids Are Going to Save Us 08.06.2020

Today's Monday Motivation with host Sophia Nelson spotlights the peaceful protests organized by America's kids in cities all over the nation. Great inspiration from the next generation. 

Monday Motivation: Color Blind vs. Color Conscious--America's Only Way Forward in the Fight Against Racism 01.06.2020

Today's Podcast takes on the difficult topic of race and racism in America. After a weekend of peaceful protests that turned into riots, host Sophia Nelson takes a look at what got us here and how we must work together to get out of this current dark place in our history. 

Saturday Thoughts: Do Women Lead Differently? Let’s talk about 4 “Queens of the Resistance”. 30.05.2020

In this episode host Sophia Nelson interviews author and Hachette Exec. Editor Krishan Trotman about her new book, “Queens of the Resistance” which is four separate books about four leading ladies: Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Rep. Maxine Waters. Great dialogue on a new generation of powerful women in Congress.

Wednesday Wisdom: Can We Face our Fear of One-another? 27.05.2020

In this episode host Sophia Nelson takes on the murder of George Floyd, and the antics of Amy Cooper in Central Park as race looms large in the national headlines. Great podcast. Powerfully expressed as always.

Saturday Thoughts: Memorial Day 2020, Biden's Racial Gaffe & Trump Re-Opens America & Churches--Or Can He? 23.05.2020

Today's Saturday Segment is a powerful reminder of the founders' vision for America to be one nation despite our differences. Host Sophia Nelson gets into the week's hot topics, and brings it all back to who we are supposed to be as Americans: ONE nation, under God. She talks about the nearly 100,000 dead Americans from COVID19 and how we should all honor them this Memorial Day Weekend. Great List...

Monday Motivation: Are You Okay? 18.05.2020

Host Sophia Nelson asks us to do a self/care check in and to check on others. Great motivational message to start the week ahead.

Saturday Thoughts: Let’s Graduate Together. Some Wisdom for the Class of 2020. 16.05.2020

Today’s podcast is dedicated to the class of 2020. In honor of their commencements that have been postponed or cancelled due to covid 19. Host Sophia Nelson shares some great life nuggets for the graduates!

Wednesday Wisdom: Coaching You through the Coronavirus. 13.05.2020

Today’s episode with special guest renowned psychologist and motivational speaker, author Dr. Sabrina Jackson is a must listen! Get your note pads, and journals. Time yo take your power back.

Monday Motivation: Staying Encouraged During the Covid Crisis. 11.05.2020

Today’s Monday Motivation with Sophia Nelson is a great reminder on how to get through what we are all going through.

Saturday Thoughts: Remembering Ahmaud Arbery. America. And Coming Together. 09.05.2020

In this first episode of our new season 3, host Sophia Nelson tackles the hard topic of race and racism with the tragic and horrific murder of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia.

Monday Motivation: Getting past the Monday Morning Blues 04.05.2020

Today’s episode welcomes in a new month and a new Monday. Host Sophia Nelson helps us to fight the Monday Morning Blues!

Monday Motivation: Keeping Your Peace & Finding Purpose During the Pandemic 27.04.2020

Today’s Monday motivation is all about keeping your peace during the pandemic. Host Sophia Nelson talks about the staggering death toll over the weekend. Coretta Scott King’s birthday and the moment we find ourselves in that we need to use unto purpose.

Wednesday Wisdom: How the Coronavirus is changing & shaping our lives. 22.04.2020

Today’s episode is a powerful message from host Sophia Nelson on the impact the Coronavirus is having on our lives, our families, our hopes, and our futures.

Motivation Monday: The Power of Resilience 13.04.2020

In this weekly Monday Motivation segment with host Sophia Nelson, she talks about the Power of Resilience. A virtue we all need right now.

Easter Sunday: A Conversation & Inspiration with Rev. Adriane Blair Wise of Metropolitan Baptist. 12.04.2020

In this final episode of our Pastors and Pundits week, host Sophia Nelson has a powerful Easter Sunday conversation with Rev. Adriane Wise. Author. Chaplain. Spiritual Formation expert.

Part III: A Conversation with MSNBC Contributor & Politico Michael Steele 11.04.2020

In this final part, guest Michael Steele wraps the interview with some encouragement on how we press through this time as Americans, he talks about prayer, faith, unity, and the gift of Easter. A great interview with a great American patriot. 

Part II Saturday Thoughts: Conversation with former Maryland Lt. Governor Michael Steele--Politics & Covid 19 11.04.2020

In Part II of this special episode of the podcast, host Sophia Nelson and Michael Steele talk about the impact of the coronavirus on our already divided America politics and the intense exchanges of the President and the media, governors, etc. 

Saturday Thoughts: Part I-former RNC Chairman Michael Steele: Part I Reflections on Faith & The Priesthood (Who Knew!!!) 11.04.2020

Today's Saturday Thoughts is very special, host Sophia Nelson interviews her long-time friend and colleague Michael Steele. Former Lt. Governor of Maryland, former RNC Chairman, and current consultant and MSNBC Contributor.  Part I of the interview they talk about how Steele wanted to become a priest and how he ultimately chose politics instead. Parts II & III will follow. 

A Good Word on Good Friday with Dr. Charlie Whitlow, Lead Pastor Community Church of Ashburn 10.04.2020

Today is Good Friday. It is a sacred day for Christians worldwide as we enter the Easter weekend. Our host Sophia Nelson has a great spiritual conversation with Virginia Pastor Charlie Whitlow about our faith, the impact of the coronavirus on the modern day church, the need for the community to step up and help all around the nation, food insecurity, diversity and most of all the good news of the...

Wednesday Wisdom with Pastor Michelle C. Thomas, NAACP Chair, Soil & Water Commission, Slavery Historian, Loudoun County, VA. 08.04.2020

In episode 2 of our Pastors, Politicos and Pundits week, our host Sophia Nelson get's some Wednesday Wisdom from Virginia Pastor and activist Michelle C. Thomas. They talk about the impact of the coronavirus, the health disparities between black and other citizens who get the COVID virus, and she gives a great word as we head toward Easter Sunday on America getting back up on the "third day". A mu...

Tuesday Thoughts: Candid Conversation with Political Strategist Cheri Jacobus on the State of Our Politics 2020 07.04.2020

Day #2 of Politics, Pastors and Pundits Week with host Sophia Nelson features former Political Strategists, Spokeswoman, Campaign Consultant, Cheri Jacobus. Ms. Jacobus is the Executive Producer of "American Reads the Mueller Report".  She has over 40 years in politics at the highest levels and has run some of the nation's premiere congressional campaigns. Sophia and Cheri have a candid conve...

Monday Motivation: America’s Cancel Culture. Time to Cancel our canceling of others. 06.04.2020

This week is Holy Week. Host Sophia Nelson kicks off our “Pastors & Politics” week with a great word about our obsession with “cancel culture”. Tune in!

Saturday Thoughts: Coping with Coronavirus when it hits you. 04.04.2020

This week host Sophia Nelson talks to us about keeping our faith as we all cope with the coronavirus.

Motivation Monday: Protecting Your Mental health During The CoronaVirus Pandemic 30.03.2020

This is a must listen to "Motivation Monday" segment. Host Sophia Nelson has a candid and helpful conversation with licensed Therapist Dr. Suzanne Nixon, who is based in Loudoun County, Virginia. Share this podcast with your friends, neighbors and your family. It has great practical tips on self-care and taking care of others during the shut-in, sheltering-in period all of us are facing now all ov...

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