A Mother's Perspective

Meet my next guest Alexis Rosado, a woman of faith, a poet and strong advocate for suicide prevention. Listen to how vulnerability in her childhood enabled her to be a brave space for others.

“Creating a space for people to be welcomed no matter what they share is healing”

-Alexis Rosado

Learn how Business owner of Hope Central Urban Arts, Anna Marie Horn has used music and theatre as an instrument to help her children get in tune with understanding their emotions and building strong family ties. 

Meet my friend and mentor of nearly 16 years , Ms. Betty Sanford. Over the years Betty has welcomed me into the Sanford family and during this time we've shared many fruitful dialogues about reshaping our cultural lens of education, Social Justice and interracial relationships. This episode is an extension of our friendly yet deep dialogues. I hope you enjoy!

This episode is dedicated to the Sanford Family.

Sarah Anthony has proven to be anchor within the Lansing Community. She continues to share a radiant glow of hope and will power with everyone she encounters, leaving a little magic behind for all of us to wrap ourselves in.

 In this episode we explore how Sarah's mother has been an instrument in shaping her journey, enjoy!

Dedria A. Humphries Barker is an African American woman writer who writes about mixed-race family issues in mid-west United States.  Her family is composed of people of different races, primarily white and black people. She is married and the mother of three adult children.

 Greg Botting and his mother, Gwen Botting have been very vocal about racial healing and reconciliation within the church. Listen to how one man's mother influenced the way he envisions the world as he lives visually impaired. 

Willye Bryan is an entomologist, social activist and Founder of the Justice League Of Greater Lansing Michigan.  In this episode Willye weaves the love of science and social activism into a web of visions. 

Meet marketing strategist and local entrepreneur,  Siso Dhladhla. Please listen as we weigh in on the perceptions of “ Mama’s boy vs. Motherly Men”.

"She is determined. My mom is so determined…for the good or bad"

- Siso Dhladhla

Meet our next guest Charlie Herrick! 

Charlie relives genuine memories of his mother's journey as an art teacher,  a parent and her experience of living through the Great Depression. 

A Mother's Perspective is a podcast where we seek to understand how our family structure and things we've learned from our mothers have impacted the way we interact with our community. This podcast was started by Lansing First Presbyterian Church.

In this episode you will hear from Queen Darlene Rhodes, a women who consistently carries the "fire" in order to help build character and spread love within poor brown communities. Her journey as a single parent raising 3 African American men will entice you as it pulls on the threads that most Black parents fear. 

Listen as Queen brings energy and laughter to serious matters that resonates with us all. 

A Mother's Perspective is a podcast where we seek to understand how our family structure and things we've learned from our mothers have impacted the way we interact with our community. This podcast was started by Lansing First Presbyterian Church. 

In this episode you will hear from Jean Dietrich, a member of Lansing First Presbyterian for over 50 years and a woman of influence. 

She shares wisdom along the years as a grandmother, mother, and woman of faith.