Here and Now

Mauri Friestleben is a leader's leader. As the principal of North Community High School in Minneapolis, she has been reacting to the racial and social injustices that so many in the city of Minneapolis are experiencing. You guys, Mauri is standing up...TO EVERYBODY! Her fight for justice has been directed at elected officials, the police, the citizens, the schools and more. No matter the audience the focus remains the same, to better the community of Minneapolis.Check out part one of our conversation with Principal Mauri Friestleben on the Here & Now Podcast presented by Cultivated CBD...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba has been very vocal of late advocating for social justice in our world and pushing to eradicate racism in the game of hockey. Sharing stories from his youth, the impact of the Hockey Diversity Alliance and his role in promoting "Black Lives Matter" on the NHL platform, Matt has paved the way for his peers and those looking up to him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamil Jackson is a member and one of the founders of the Minnesota Freedom Fighters, an elite security unit dedicated to protect the citizens and businesses of the Minneapolis urban areas. Our objective is not to be the police, but the bridge to link the police and the community together.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowl fullback Jerome Felton joins from Atlanta to discuss some of the social unrest in our world and how athletes can use their platform for good.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Principal Mauri Friestleben is the principal of North High School in Minneapolis. Prior to this school year, her first year at North, she spent 10 years at Lucy Laney Elementary in North Minneapolis. Her time there, her efforts and her radical approach to loving kids first is the focal point of a documentary film titled "Love Them First: Lessons From Lucy Laney Elementary. She is a real life superhero and the impact that she is having on young kids in our city is priceless.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Timberwolves Chaplain and local pastor Matt Moberg is encouraging us all to have uncomfortable conversations on race. Pushing for systemic transformation, Matt is helping to lead the way in our community and is doing so by calling a spade a spade in the battle against White Supremacy. ► Follow Matt on social media - @MattMoberg► Learn more about The Table MPLS - https://www.thetablempls.com/► Listen to the last episode of "Here & Now" - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/462-here-on-earth-30165524/episode/minnesotas-history-of-slavery-feat-dr-65870832/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the first episode of the "Here & Now" mini-series author and professor Dr. Chrstopher P. Lehman joins to discuss his book "Slavery's Reach: Southern Slaveholders in the North Star State".Learn how slavery in the state of Minnesota helped to form many of the communities we take for granted today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we introduce to you a new miniseries that we'll be launching as part of the Here on Earth podcast entitled "Here and Now". This miniseries will consist of conversations about race and racial equality. It's my belief that The Church should be leading these conversations and understanding that my experience and knowledge of racial injustice was inadequate, I'm embarking on a journey to learn and a journey to listen. I'm really looking forward to sharing that journey with you and hopefully teaching us all a thing or two about our world and how we can fight for and support racial equality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He comes from the world of corporate America but dove headfirst into the world of Non-Profit and Writing. Multiple books and a successful non-profit organization later, Terry Esau is embarking on what could be one of his most meaningful works, "JE2US, a novel".Learn more about today's guest at the following websites: https://www.je2us.com/https://fb4k.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a recorded conversation from the "Overtime w/Carly Zucker" podcast The FAN's Carly Zucker and special guest co-host, AJ Mansour, are joined by Twin Cities' own, Tyler Moon. Tyler shares his incredible story of faith after suffering a cardiac arrest at the age of 25 during the TC 10 Mile, and surviving, all thanks to divine intervention.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minnesota Vikings punter Britton Colquitt shares his testimony and his story from Knoxville, Tennessee all the way to the NFL...with a few bumps in the road along the way. But ultimately, God opened his eyes and taught him that he no longer has to be a slave to fear. It's the Here on Earth Podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Principal Mauri Friestleben is the principal of North High School in Minneapolis. Prior to this school year, her first year at North, she spent 10 years at Lucy Laney Elementary in North Minneapolis. Her time there, her efforts and her radical approach to loving kids first is the focal point of a documentary film titled "Love Them First: Lessons From Lucy Laney Elementary. She is a real life superhero and the impact that she is having on young kids in our city is priceless.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ben Utecht is a former MN Golden Gopher star and he's a former Super Bowl Champion, but now his mission is to launch and be a part in the world's next male super group. Out of that conversation and lots of prayer came "reBORN the Group" and on this episode of the Here On Earth podcast Ben shares the vision and the story behind reBORN.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minnesota basketball legend and former Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Tyus Jones is headed to the Memphis Grizzlies on an amazing new contract that he's worked incredibly hard to earn. While we're happy for him and his new opportunity, we're sad to see him go as well. Earlier this year I sat down with Tyus to talk to him about his faith and faith influences, as we send him off to his new opportunity in Memphis let's circle back and hear what Tyus has to say again on The Here on Earth Podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You might think you know the story of how Kirk Cousins ended up in the NFL and with the Minnesota Vikings but what if we told you that there's more to it than meets the eye? Kirk's life has been highlighted by his desire to strive for a relationship with Jesus and through ups and downs that's where his attention has gone. He's a deep, analytical thinker and sometimes that gets the best of him, but at the end of the day it's his perseverance, his faith and his belief in the story that God is writing for him here on earth that continues to push Kirk Cousins forward.This is his story, the story of Kirk Cousins the football player, family man and person on The Here on Earth Podcast!FOLLOW this week's guest Kirk Cousins on Twitter:Twitter.com/KirkCousins8FOLLOW The Here on Earth podcast on iHeartRadio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/462-here-on-earth-30165524/FOLLOW Aj Mansour on Twitter:https://twitter.com/ajkfanPodcast Music:"A Filtered Lie" provided by No Longer MusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What would you do if you received bad news that wasn't really bad? For "Jack's Basket" founder Carissa Carroll and her family, they took their so called bad news and turned it into a joyful blessing and a mission that has blessed the lives of more than 1,500 other family's. Over the past few years, Jack's Basket has celebrated the lives of hundreds and thousands of babies born with down syndrome. Their organization advocates for unbiased diagnosis with hospitals and celebrates the fact that all babies are fearfully and wonderfully made in the image of God. This is their story and the story of Jack's Basket on The Here on Earth Podcast!For more information on Jack's Basket please visit their website JacksBasket.org or check out their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/jacksbasket/.FOLLOW The Here on Earth podcast on iHeartRadio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/462-here-on-earth-30165524/FOLLOW Aj Mansour on Twitter:https://twitter.com/ajkfanPodcast Music:"A Filtered Lie" provided by No Longer MusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The voice of the Minnesota Vikings, the host of #92Noon and the race announce from Canterbury Park Paul Allen steps into the host chair this week on the Here on Earth Podcast to interview our normal host Aj Mansour about his faith.With the tables turned we get a look at what Aj believes, how his faith was shaped, how God impacts him daily and his hope for the next generation!It's the Here on Earth Podcast on the KFAN Podcast Network!SUBSCRIBE to The Here on Earth podcast on iTunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/here-on-earth/id1442585973FOLLOW The Here on Earth podcast on iHeartRadio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/462-here-on-earth-30165524/FOLLOW Aj Mansour on Twitter:https://twitter.com/ajkfanFOLLOW Paul Allen on Twitter:https://twitter.com/PAonTheMicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we're joined by the lead singer and guitarist for the band No Longer Music. Along with his work with the band, Ben Pierce is the Director of the Come&Live! branch of Steiger International, a ministry focused on reaching out to the lost generation & youth culture throughout the world. But here's the kicker you won't see street corner condemnation and wrath of God judgement coming from No Longer Music and the Steiger crew, instead they use art to open the door to deeper conversations about Jesus.Their shows feature high energy rock music accompanied by smoke, fire, blood and a re-enactment of the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ...after that, that's when the conversation about Jesus' love begins.It's the Here on Earth Podcast with Aj Mansour, presented by KFAN Radio and iHeartRadio.LEARN MORE about Steiger International and No Longer Music the band at the link below:http://www.steiger.org/FOLLOW our guest Ben Pierce on Social Media at the links below:https://www.facebook.com/comeandlive/https://twitter.com/benalanpierceCHECK OUT the Provoke & Inspire Podcast at the Link Below: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/provoke-inspire-podcast/id1055199382SUBSCRIBE to The Here on Earth podcast on iTunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...FOLLOW The Here on Earth podcast on iHeartRadio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/462-he...FOLLOW Aj Mansour on Twitter:https://twitter.com/ajkfanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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