The SSK Podcast — Because Peace Begins With Listening

In this episode of the SSK Podcast, Shahid Khan speaks with Chris Workman, Senior Pastor at Crosstrail Community Church in Chapel Hill. Together, they explore faith, life experiences, and the challenges facing the modern church, from comfort and consumerism to the intersection of politics and belief . The conversation also turns to the growing impact of artificial intelligence, raising questions a...

In this episode of the SSK Podcast, Shahid Khan speaks with Professor Andrew Sisson, Professor of the Practice at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy. With over 30 years of experience in international development and crisis leadership, Andrew has worked at the intersection of policy, diplomacy, and people-centered decision-making. D...

In this episode of the SSK Podcast, Shahid Khan is joined by Nancy Barbee , a lifelong educator, community leader, and dedicated Rotary advocate whose work spans classrooms, local government, and global public health. Guided by her personal motto, “When you dream, dream big,” Nancy reflects on what it means to commit to service over the long term. Drawing on decades of experience, she shares insig...

In this episode Shahid Khan speaks with Reggie Roberson, Senior Pastor of King's Park International Church in North Carolina. Reggie shares his personal journey, from a challenging youth and an early sense of calling at the age of fifteen, through his time studying at the University of North Carolina, to his work today as a pastor, mentor, and community leader. He reflects on how leadership is sha...

In this episode, Shahid speaks with Dr Roger Mazze — Clinical Professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School and Head of WHO Collaborating Centre in Diabetes Translation — whose pioneering work helped reshape how diabetes is understood and treated around the world. Together they explore what it means to turn medical evidence into real-world impact, why passion matters as much as expertise...

In this episode of the SSK Podcast, Shahid speaks with Michelle and Chad Wenger of InterVarsity at UNC Chapel Hill. They reflect on how faith and calling unfolded over many years, from Pennsylvania to North Carolina, and how a long-held sense of cross-cultural ministry found new expression among international students. The conversation explores discernment, mentoring, leadership as service, and th...

In our first episode, we sit down with Pastor Justin Simmons of Love Chapel Hill to hear how his childhood faith, early mentors, and time at Asbury Seminary shaped his call to ministry. Justin shares how Love Chapel Hill began with a vision to welcome everyone—especially those on the margins—and how the church continues to meet people where they are through community, hospitality, and service. We...

In SSK, hosts Shahid S. Khan and Rebecca Gebauer explore what it means to live as people of faith in a restless world. Through stories of pastors, peacebuilders, and everyday changemakers, the series highlights how small acts of kindness and courage can ripple into lasting peace. Whether SSK stands for Searching Shalom & Kingdom or Spreading Signs of Kindness, this podcast celebrates faith in...