Noah Rauch

This is Big Time

Education EN ↓ 36 episodes

Genuine Conversations. Incredible Revelations. Join Noah Rauch and Roger Brown as they connect with each other and people in the Durham community.

Author

Noah Rauch

Category

Education

Podcast website

www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

From the Overflow 06.07.2026

Bryon Bellamy joins Noah and Roger for a grounded, deeply human conversation shaped by trauma recovery, faith, and the dignity of being truly heard. From his childhood in Panama to his work in human‑rights education and peer‑support training, Bryon reflects on the experiences that formed his calling—including the aftermath of losing a college suitemate and the long journey toward naming his own PT...

Art, Travel, and the Power to Undivide Us 06.06.2026

Roger and Noah sit down with Christine Harrison for a wide‑ranging and deeply human conversation that traces her extraordinary journey—from growing up in North Carolina to studying abroad in Colombia at sixteen, traveling the world on Semester at Sea, interning with the U.S. State Department, and eventually building a thriving career in the art world. Christine reflects on how early travel expande...

Allen Iverson (AI) Isn't Scary 03.05.2026

In this episode Noah and Roger sit down with Vijay after five years and get a glimpse into the mind of the younger generation. They get deep into the idea of leadership, religion, good and evil, ignorance of God, Christian apologetics, and much more.

Selling Security, Living History 09.04.2026

Today Roger and Noah sit down with Robert F Wallace, a successful insurance salesman in the Durham area and a personal friend of Roger for several years. We talk about the art of business achievement, the need of relationships for success, truth in business, the effects of AI on society, how COVID affected business and lives and much more. 

Guard Your Garden 09.03.2026

Today Roger and Noah sit down for a wisdom-packed conversation about walking with God daily, balancing the plate of your life, connecting the dots of your past, and learning to ignore the noise of the world.

Long-Eyed 07.02.2026

Today, Roger and Noah sit down with Leo Farmer—a grandfather, gardener, and carpenter whose many talents are matched by his eye for beauty. Together they explore themes like the allure of “greener grass,” his upbringing, the practice of gratitude, the contrast between farming for beauty and farming for function, and even a bit of AI.

A Powerhouse for the People 08.01.2026

Today Roger and Noah sit down with Minnie Forte-Brown an absolute powerhouse for the people. Minnie discusses what it means to be on the school board, and how she helped to influence Durham schools to enhance the education of its student body. We discuss what a good teacher looks like, the growth and well being and children, the black power movement, AI and much more. 

Gems of Fatherhood 24.11.2025

Roger, Noah and Vincent sit down with Elijah Mebans and unpack some serious gems of fatherhood. The discussion ranges from entrepreneurship, chasing your dreams, falling backwards with faith, raising your children right the old school and new school way and way principles are timeless guideposts. 

Faith in family 08.11.2025

Today we talk to Nia, Roger's granddaughter and discuss a ton of great things including the Durham NC education system, the mindset of younger generations, the importance of having your own opinion, AI, God, Historical racism, unity, and having a family that believes in you. A fantastic episode worth a listen. 

Birds of a feather 17.10.2025

Noah and Roger briefly discuss faith, personal growth and what it means to look someone in the eyes before bringing on Roger's son, Vincent. Then they unpack success stories, business, relationships, mindset, entrepreneurship, balance and much more

Grow from the Ground 27.09.2025

Roger and Noah sit back down with Garret Gooch and discuss grief, growth, manhood, the power of a mother, Charlie Kirk and more.

Dream Killers 01.09.2025

After some time, Noah and Roger reconnect and discuss what it means to do the work, living with gratitude, and dream killers.

Perspective and Principle 07.12.2024

After a few months of life flourishing ahead - Noah and Roger sit back down to discuss the results of the election, principle and planning. 

Conversations under a shaded tree 09.09.2023

There's a lot to be anxious about in the world. Noah and Rodger connect on first on the problems that we are all facing and then find that the solution is to simply believe in others, surround yourself with people who believe in you and to BE where you are. 

Strong Mind Strong Future 16.04.2023

Noah and Roger sit down with Sheba and Vincent to discuss the current education system and critical race theory.

Switchblade or Run 14.03.2023

Noah and Rodger connect before meeting with Sheba and Vincent. They discuss the war in Ukraine, being King, balance, being a team player, covid, the New Dark Age, SVB bank failing, manhood, culture and much more.

Before and after 20.02.2023

Noah and Roger sit down again with Gooch to talk about his change of character, where he's been and where he's headed.

As long as we're together, we are not lost 05.10.2022

How do you turn a Judas into a Jesus? What does it mean to be a man? And more wisdom from 87 year old African American leader, Rodger Brown - hosted with Noah Rauch

The Middle Son 06.04.2022

In this episode Noah and Roger sit down with Skip Brown, Roger's middle son and discuss his upbringing, his career, the effects of Covid on the education system, racism in America, and more. 

February Check-in 13.03.2022

Noah and Roger meet in February to catch up after the new year.

Engineered to Succeed 02.12.2021

In this conversation Noah and Roger interview Vjay - Vincent's oldest son. As a 20 year old computer engineer at Clemson University, VJ offers a unique perspective about tech, truth in the media, growing up black in America and more. 

Turkey Leg Love 05.11.2021

In this episode Noah and Roger meet with Roger's oldest grandchild Rena, and her family. They dive into family memories, what it means to be a father, forgiveness and much more.  Leave us a comment or a five star review. Thanks for listening. 

Buzzard or Eagle 18.10.2021

In this episode Roger and Noah sit down with Roger's oldest son, Raymond and discuss his upbringing in an African American house in Durham NC during the 60s. They talk about race relations, the importance of fatherhood, life in the Brown home during the 60s, whether or not individuals exemplify an eagle or a buzzard and much more.

Colorblind 12.08.2021

Roger, Garret Gooch and I sit down with Kevin Hinton and meet his white son-in-law Jeff. His example of 'colorblind' love comes as a refreshing shock for Roger and Gooch. 

Critical Race Conversations 27.07.2021

Today Roger and Noah sit down with Roger's son, Vince, and discuss coming up prepared to succeed, the education system, critical race theory and much more. 

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