Real Talk with Rev. Charles Harrison

In this episode of Real Talk on the All Indiana Podcast Network, Reverend Charles Harrison and Reverend Terry Webster Sr. discuss the recent surge in juvenile violence in downtown Indianapolis, particularly focusing on the events of July 4th and a mass shooting on July 5th that claimed the lives of two juveniles. They talk about the efforts of the Indianapolis 10 Point Coalition, along with INPD and community leaders, to address these issues through increased presence and outreach. The conversation delves into larger systemic problems such as missing fathers in the black community, the role of parents, and the influence of violent media. They emphasize the importance of the church's role in teaching, preaching, and community involvement. The episode concludes with a call to action for the community to join in efforts to promote safety and positive influence among the youth.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Real Talk, Reverend Charles Harrison discusses the recent mass shooting in downtown Indianapolis that resulted in the death of two juveniles and left seven others injured. Reverend Harrison, who just returned from vacation, talks with community leader Greg Wilson and activist Terry Cameron about the ongoing issue of unsupervised youth, escalating violence, and the broader community challenges in Indianapolis. The conversation delves into possible solutions including parenting responsibilities, the role of city officials, community involvement, and the need for better support systems and communication within the community. They emphasize the importance of facing these issues head-on and fostering a sense of responsibility and unity among residents to improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode, Reverend Charles Harrison asks whether Indianapolis has turned the corner when it comes to the record-breaking violence that the city has been experiencing from 2015 to 2024. Is something happening in 2025 that we're seeing a turning of the corner?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode, Reverend Charles Harrison and his guests talk about the influence of gangster rap on black on black violence. Has it been a positive and is it expressing the things that blacks are experiencing in marginalized communities or has it been a major contributor to the black on black violence that we have seen rise since the 1980s?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode, Reverend Charles Harrison talks about why he believes that maybe the black church is the only institution in America today that can really help address the issue of urban violence and mass incarceration that has disproportionately impacted the black community for decades now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode, Rev Harrison talks about the last 10 to 12 days of violent time in the city of Indianapolis when it comes to youth violence that impacts young men of color between the ages of 12 and 24. He also talks about his opinion of this whole issue with trade globalism versus the movement of American first and bringing manufacturing back to America.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode Reverend Charles Harrison answers a question people often ask, particularly on social media, what party does he belong to and what are his political viewpoints on a lot of different issues.  Because it is a big part of his work with the Indianapolis Ten Point coalition and social media. So today he talks a little bit about what it is that Reverend Harrison believes in his political viewpoints and what party is he really a part of (if any).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rev Harrison asks has the violence in Indianapolis taken a turn for the better? Are we seeing signs that violence in Indianapolis is on the decline in 2025?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reverend Charles Harrison and his special guest, Harold Jumbo Love Bell have a discussion about three big topics. First, It looks like we may have another parenting issue in Indianapolis. They talk about what happened in January concerning some tragic incidents with children. Second, they talk about the crime and violence issue as it impacts youth. And then they talk about, did Indiana Governor Mike Braun defund Martin University, the only black university in the state of Indiana?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode Rev. Harrison talks about a bill in the Indiana House of Representatives, Bill 1136, about the possibility of dissolving IPS because more than half of their students go to charter schools.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rev. Harrison talks about whether something is  missing in the conversation about violence in Indianapolis and around the country. What might we not be talking about that we should be when we talk about solutions and fixing this problem?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode, Rev Harrison talks with Annette Johnson, the Pike Township Trustee, and John Hall, former Deputy Mayor of Indianapolis about the 2024 presidential election. The election is now over and President Trump has now won reelection and will be the 47th President of the United States. What does this mean? What did the election tell us?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rev Harrison talks about a recent Newsweek article that asks whether Kamala Harris is in trouble with black men in America in her campaign.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rev Harrison talks to Byron Austin who was known on the streets as Low Down. He spent about 15 year in prison and later came out and became an OG for the Indianapolis Ten Point Coalition in 1998. He as since retired from that work. They discuss the violence in Indianapolis.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rev Harrison talks about whether Indianapolis now has a police officer shortage.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rev Harrison discusses the recent violence in Indianapolis.   We have seen a surge of violence in Indianapolis and Lawrence and, sadly, we have seen a 3-year-old boy killed.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rev Harrison and Rev Richard Willoughby, Pastor of Promised Land Christian Church, remember George Nelson, who was the owner of Pa & Ma’s Backyard BBQ restaurant. George was shot and killed outside his restaurant recently. They talk about the growing number of interpersonal conflicts leading to violence, even involving community leaders..See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rev Harrison and special guest Greg Doyle, sports columnist from the Indianapolis Star, discuss whether journalism is dead in America today and why so many people have lost trust in journalism.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rev Harrison talks continues his conversation about Christianity, politics, culture and the black church. Today’s guest is Pastor Richard Willoughby from Promised Land Christian Church.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rev Harrison talks with Former Indianapolis Deputy Mayor John Hall and Pike Township Trustee Annette Johnson about whether the Christian church is compromised these days because it is so influenced by culture and politics that many in the church put those things above the bible and the teachings of Jesus.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.