Together LA Listening Tour

Join us as we hear from Jake Bracewell, who works with Athletes in Action. Jake shares his background and some of his struggles moving to and adjusting to LA. He outlines his calling and transition from performance coach at UCLA to serving with Athletes in Action and shares his desire to reach college athletes and deepen their relationship with God. Tune in now!

In this episode of TogetherLA's Listening Tour, we sit down with Charity McCloud, Missions Director of RealityLA.  We talk about the role of the church in serving the community, what RealityLA is doing in their neighborhood, and she also shares about her own entrepreneurial bent in starting businesses.  

In this episode of the TLA Listening Tour, we talk with Martha Juarez-Garcia about her life in LA, her heritage, resilience and endurance in our walk with God,  and our calling and identity.

In this episode of TogetherLA's Listening Tour , our host Tommy Lee sits down with Steven Yu, FCEH Member. They talk about Steven's journey as a pastor, his passion for the homeless, and his nonprofit Mentor for Change. Steven also shares about their nonprofit's Faith Collaborative to End Homelessness and shares opportunities for people to get involved.

In this episode of TogetherLA's Listening Tour, we sit down with Joe Thackwell, Founding Director of Christian Life at the University of Southern California and national leader with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. We talk about life and ministry on the campus of USC now compared to pre-Covid.  We talked about some of the issues university students on campus are wrestling with today as...

In this episode of the TLA Listening Tour, we speak with Rudy Paniagua, a Pastor and the Director of Coaching for Breath of Life. Rudy explains some of the Hispanic culture and its relationship with the church, explores his passions and calling, and he shares some strategies he uses when helping others plant churches.

In this week's episode of the TLA Listening Tour, we hear from Bethany McKinney Fox, the author of the book Disability and the Way of Jesus: Holistic Healing in the Gospels and the Church and the founding leader of Beloved Everybody. Bethany shares her calling and the mission of Beloved Everybody, she shares why she wrote her book, and she challenges us to think about healing in a way that isn’t h...

In this episode of the TLA Listening Tour, we speak with Pediatrician, Dr. Malaika Graves. She explains her calling and transition from teacher to doctor, how she integrates her faith and work, and some of the challenges in her profession.

In this episode of the TLA Listening Tour, we hear from Tom Lutz, a Professor of Biblical Studies at Metro Atlanta Seminary and a Convene CEO Roundtable chair through his consulting company, Vision Planners. Tom speaks about his book Equipping Christians for Kingdom Purpose in Their Work: A Guide for All Who Make Disciples . He shares how pastors and ministers can relate to people in the marketpla...

Join us as we speak with Rev. Dr. Alvin Sanders, the President, and CEO of World Impact. He explains the changes World Impact has gone through, why informal theological training is needed, and how the organization is filling this need and impacting leaders.

In this episode of the TLA Listening Tour, we hear from Stella Yau Lok, the Social City Director at LINC Los Angeles. She shares about her calling and career journey, how LINC began and what it is, and how LINC is engaging, equipping, and empowering local leaders.

In this episode of the TLA Listening Tour, we speak with Rev. Jaime Edwards Acton who serves at both St. Stephen's Hollywood and St. Barnabas Eagle Rock. Along with serving at his churches, Rev. Acton is the executive director of Jubilee Consortium. Rev. Acton shares his backstory, how his churches and organization are impacting the community, and how he is able to manage multiple projects and res...

Join us as we hear from Regan Williams, the CEO of Seen&Heard. She explains how Seen&Heard helps meet the needs of older youth in the foster care system, details her own experience with fostering, and shares her hope for the organization to make a real impact among fostered youth in LA. #FosterCare #Seen&Heard #ReganWilliams #TLAListeningTour

In this episode of the TLA Listening Tour, we talk with Kevin Nye about his journey, the intersection of faith and homelessness, living in solidarity with those on the margins, and upcoming projects he is working on. Kevin Nye is a writer and advocate for the unhoused living in Los Angeles. He was a contributing author for  Theology and the Marvel Universe and is the founder of  Theophan...

This week, we shared an inspiring conversation with the President of Equity Lens Consultants, Myesha Reynolds. We talked with Myesha about the latest with Equity Lens Consultant and her upcoming conference and dialogue she is seeking to have in order to serve and equip "business owners, school leaders, organizations, churches and community groups with quality, relevant equity resources." To learn...

In this episode of the TLA Listening Tour, we speak with Dr. Steve Argue from Fuller Theological Seminary. He speaks about his book Sticky Faith Innovation: How your Compassion, Creativity, and Courage Can Support Teenagers’ Lasting Faith . Dr. Argue details how adults can serve young people in both ministry and parenting. He discusses how to connect with youth, how churches can serve and engage w...

Join us as we hear from Dr. La Verne Tolbert, the President/CEO of Teaching Like Jesus Ministries and Host of Sunday School Made Simple. She discusses her book I Serve You Just As My Mother Did: The Woman Who Discipled a King and shares about King David’s mother’s backstory, history, and impact on David. Dr. Tolbert provides insights on how to go deep into scripture and develop a more intimate rel...

In this episode of the TLA Listening Tour, we speak with Christopher Han, the founder of the nonprofit organization, Treasure Invest. He discusses how God revealed his giftings to him through his unique education and career journey. Christopher also shares why he founded Treasure Invest, what the organization does, and how he is using his giftings to serve the kingdom of God.

We discuss with Pastor Sam Koh from Hillside LA about the evolution of his immigrant Korean church, the importance of racial and economic diversity in church, and how Hillside LA is making a real impact in their community.

We speak with Dr. Michaela O'Donnell, the Executive Director of the Max De Pree Center for Leadership, and Assistant Professor of Marketplace Leadership at Fuller Seminary about her book Make Work Matter: Your Guide to Meaningful Work in a Changing World . We discuss the influence of work through seasons of holy wrestling, overcoming the symptoms of change, and the relevance of the entrepreneurial...

This week we talk with Pastor Robert Cruz from Antioch City Church, as he shares his unique and inspiring testimony. He discusses how he came to Christ, his calling as a pastor, and how God is working in his church community.

We talk with author Katie Schnack about her book The Gap Decade: When You're Technically an Adult but Really Don't Feel Like It Yet . She discusses how her gap decade transformed her through seasons of waiting, finding contentment, making peace with the past, and trusting God.

Join us as we hear from Chris Rattay, the lead pastor of both New Life Community Church in Lincoln Heights and Epicentre West LA. He speaks about pastoring in different cultures, finding unity regardless of racial and class differences, and how to find and develop Christ-centered leaders.

In this interview, Tommy interviews Dr. Felicia Song, a Professor of Sociology at Westmont College. They discuss the evolution of digital technology, its integration with all aspects of our lives, and how digital media can be used as a means for discipleship.

This week TogetherLA’s President and Chairman Brannin Pitre sits down with Bill Clark of A21 as he touches upon ways to help protect those who are most vulnerable and to identify signs of human trafficking and the programs available to assist victims in the midst of it.  In the second half of the interview, they talk specifically about the Super Bowl and the It’s A Penalty Campaign.