Downright Mindful
Downright Mindful
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Downright Mindful: Exploring People, Perspectives, and Purpose
Hosted by Matt Parris and Paul Sausville, Downright Mindful is a podcast that dives deep into the stories, moments, and musings that define us. From the classroom to the community, history to human connection, we share thought-provoking conversations with everyday people who leave an extraordinary impact.
Each episode brings candid discussions, insightful reflections, and a touch of humor as we explore life’s big questions: What shapes our choices? How do our perspectives evolve? And what does it truly mean to live with purpose?
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The podcast explores themes of personal connection, historical narratives, and societal issues, with episodes covering the impact of music on history, discussions around legal concepts in education, and personal reflections on individualism and masculinity. Topics often dive deep into cultural commentary, exemplified in episodes like 'Buffalo Soldiers' which examines the power of music and language, and 'From Corrections to the Classroom,' where personal career stories intersect with broader societal discussions.
Downright Mindful: Exploring People, Perspectives, and Purpose
Hosted by Matt Parris and Paul Sausville, Downright Mindful is a podcast that dives deep into the stories, moments, and musings that define us. From the classroom to the community, history to human connection, we share thought-provoking conversations with everyday people who leave an extraordinary impact.
Each episode brings candid discussions, insightful reflections, and a touch of humor as we explore life’s big questions: What shapes our choices? How do our perspectives evolve? And what does it truly mean to live with purpose?
In Episode 48 of Downright Mindful, Paul and I sit down with Frank Walker, a Clevelander and the local missions pastor at First Baptist Cleveland. Frank’s role is historic—he is the first Black pastoral staff member in the church’s 165-year history.
Our conversation moves from life and fatherhood to marriage and ministry. Frank and Paul reminisce about their college basketball days at Lee University, and then we focus on Frank’s faith journey. Along the way, Frank shares several of his “step out of the boat” moments—times when he followed faith into the unknown—and how living that way has shaped his family, his calling, and his perspective on community.
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