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Ep.023: Josiah Haken on privilege and poverty.

Not every one of your neighbors lives in a house.

In this episode, I dive into the story of one of my friends, Josiah Haken. He is the Chief Executive Officer of City Relief, a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting the unhoused community to hope and resources while empowering ordinary people to make an extraordinary impact by seeing, serving, and supporting their neighbors without doors. He oversees and strategizes countless outreaches, volunteers, and follow-up care efforts.

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Ep.021: Elyse Fitzpatrick on grace, peace, and overcoming perfectionism.

You are not perfect, and it’s okay.

In this episode, Elyse Fitzpatrick joins Raleigh to talk about perfectionism and reminds us that it’s okay not to be okay. Elyse is a nationally sought-after speaker and author. Elyse and her husband, Phil, attend Grace Bible Church, a reformed congregation in Escondido, California. She has written many books, including the recently rereleased, Overcoming Fear, Worry, and Anxiety: Becoming a Woman of Faith and Confidence.

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Ep.020: Jessica Thompson on navigating divorce in the local church.

Whether you have been married or not, divorce has impacted you.

In this episode, Jessica Thompson, the author of the new book, He Loved Them: Discovering Jesus' Heart for Seekers, Sinners, Doubters, and the Discouraged (and Other People Like Us), joins Raleigh to talk about her journey in learning how to survive and thrive as she lives through a difficult time of transition.

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Ep.019: Paxton Ballard on living (and losing) the dream.

Football is life until it’s not.

If you have been near a TV, phone, or computer recently, you have seen soccer (or, let’s be honest, Football) in the headlines from Ted Lasso to Lionel Messi. In today's episode, Raleigh has a heartfelt conversation with retired soccer (Football) player and the Cool Down Conversations podcast host Paxton Ballard, who experienced the highs and lows of pursuing his dream.

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