Stories From Nowhere

In episode six of Stories From Nowhere, Andrew talks to Justin Jones, former director of the Oklahoma Department of Corrections. Andrew and Justin discuss the issues surrounding the death penalty, including retribution and deterrence, and systemic poverty. Justin talks about complicated prison cultures, and the meaningful leadership potential of long-term prisoners. The former Warden also speaks openly about his path to reverse dysfunctional beliefs in both his life and his career.  For more information about the Oklahoma Department of Corrections: https://oklahoma.gov/doc.html Criminal Justice Fact Sheet care of the NAACP: https://naacp.org/resources/criminal-justice-fact-sheet Follow Stories From Nowhere on all podcast listening platforms. Connect with us on our website: https://www.storiesfromnowherepodcast.com

In episode five of Stories From Nowhere, Andrew has an in-depth conversation with clinical psychologist, Susan Williams. Susan and Andrew talk about the ways that dysfunctional family systems and family of origin experiences drive decisions, and how those decisions impact generations. They discuss the ways these systems fuel political crises, and progressive ways that we help one another heal. For more information about community assistance resources: https://www.211.org For more information about the term family of origin, visit this link: https://drgabormate.com/ If you are in crisis and need assistance, please call 911 and contact your nearest healthcare provider.

In episode four of Stories From Nowhere, Andrew speaks with Great Britain-based Sandra Barefoot as they share their common bond via the The Forgiveness Project. Andrew and Sandra look back on a meeting Andrew had with a mother of an alleged terrorist in the early 2000s, and explore the destructive power of systemic shame. The pair dives in to a discussion about the hopeful elixir of telling one's story from victim to victor, and what should be done with "the troubled boys in the back row of the classroom?" Sandra shares her wisdom, gained from her remarkable work with the incarcerated in Great Britain, and describes how she has helped her own sons navigate challenges they face as members of a society based on race and privilege. For more information about the Forgiveness Project: https://www.theforgivenessproject.com/

EP #003 Reverend Robert Musick Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 On Episode Three of Stories From Nowhere Andrew speaks to Reverend Robert Musick.   Reverend Robert Musick is the Chaplain at Pikeville University in the central Appalachian region of Kentucky. Reverend Musick’s radical compassion and unapologetic progressivism are center to his work. His balanced awareness opens the door for dialogue between left and right wing groups within his community. In this episode, Andrew and Reverend Musick communicate about their own blind spots, the vocational call, and loyalty to ideals that drive personal faith, and political commitment.

On episode 002 of Stories From Nowhere, Andrew speaks to Corpus Christi, Texas based artist Stephen Gambill. In this conversation, Andrew and Stephen explore intimate stories about cultivating creativity, growing up gay in rural Texas in the 50s-60s, and the power of ritual in male coming of age rites. Stephen draws from his experience of co-creating rituals for Richard Rohr's Men's Rites of Passages, and his large canvas paintings and pottery are widely collected throughout the south Texas art communities. At times funny and touching, Andrew and Stephen pull back the curtain on shared authentic and humble masculinity. Follow Andrew on instagram @amr4425 Follow dublab @dublab  Listen to more episodes from Stories From Nowhere on Spotify   Connect with us on our website Stories From Nowhere

Stories From Nowhere, a conversation podcast, hosted by Andrew Monroe Rice. Subscribe to Stories From Nowhere on storiesfromnowherepodcast.com and on Spotify.  On Episode 001 of Stories From Nowhere, Andrew talks with Cleveland, Mississippi-based Church Goin' Mule, connecting on a range of topics, from her back-to-the-land commitment, the symbolism of the mule to her art, finding progressive pockets in red states, the elusive mysteries of the Mississippi delta, the fierce loyalty to self, and the wonders of nature and the unknown. Mule manages the JX Farms Artist Residency in Cleveland and provides a window onto her integration into the life of her neighbors. For more information about Mule, visit https://www.churchgoinmule.com For more information about Andrew Monroe Rice, visit https://www.resentmentville.com For more episodes of Stories From Nowhere, visit https://www.storiesfromnowherepodcast.com Follow us on twitter: @storiesnowhere / instagram: @sfnowherepod / or join us at Stories From Nowhere Podcast on Facebook and help us build the community! Stories From Nowhere Podcast is produced by dublab.com Follow dublab on twitter: @dublab / instagram: @dublab