In the epic second part of the JUST finale, Rob shares his insights and experiences. With over 50 episodes across 3 seasons, there's a treasure trove of wisdom to discuss and reflect on.

If the podcast has made an impact in your life, please consider reaching out to Jes and Rob at thejustpod@gmail.com to let them know!

• 0:00 Intro/Interlude
• 0:23 Episode starts
• 4:00 Jes begins to frame up the episode
• 5:51 How did JUST come to be?
• 17:40 How did you set the values for JUST?
• 23:54 What were your top 5 interviews?
• 37:11 Who is on your interview bucket list?
• 45:05 What did you learn from JUST?
• 59:44 What advice would you give listeners?
• 66:11 What's next for Rob?
• 71:28 Rob and Jes thank folks
• 80:10 Outro

Thank you to DJ Pdogg and Producer Lo Key for our awesome music throughout the show!

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Our sponsors:

• ReCity Network
• Coastal Credit Union

Our hosts:

• Jes Averhart, cofounder of Black Wallstreet Homecoming
• Rob Shields, executive director of the Recity Network.

Our Producer:

• Ben Azevedo, owner of Bear Cave Audio

Our Editor

• Chris Pappalardo

Folks, this is it! The epic two part finale to the JUST podcast. Listen in to hear all of Jes's thoughts and takeaways from three seasons of conversations around justice. And make sure you catch the second part to get Rob's views.

If the podcast has made an impact in your life, please consider reaching out to Jes and Rob at thejustpod@gmail.com to let them know!

• 0:00 Intro
• 0:43 Episode starts
• 2:18 Rob makes an announcement
• 4:33 Jes's feelings about JUST milestones
• 7:21 Rob reflects on Jes's work
• 12:03 The importance of laughter
• 15:49 Rob gives a high level view of the episode
• 17:42 Jes checks in with Rob
• 21:32 Rob checks in with Jes
• 25:14 Rob begins interviewing Jes
• 25:37 How did the podcast start?
• 33:55 What were your favorite interviews?
• 45:45 Honorable mentions
• 48:40 Who is on your bucket list to interview?
• 53:34 What lessons have you learned?
• 62:41 What advice do you have for listeners?
• 67:04 What's next for Jes?
• 74:33 Outro/Interlude

Thank you to DJ Pdogg and Producer Lo Key for our awesome music throughout the show!

Follow DJ Pdogg online:

• www.djpdogg.com
• Twitter
• Instagram

Follow Producer Lo Key

• Instagram

Our sponsors:

• ReCity Network
• Coastal Credit Union

Our hosts:

• Jes Averhart, cofounder of Black Wallstreet Homecoming
• Rob Shields, executive director of the Recity Network.

Our Producer:

• Ben Azevedo, owner of Bear Cave Audio

Our Editor

• Chris Pappalardo

David Spickard makes a return to the Just podcast this week, with updates about his leadership cohorts, an upcoming book, and the four qualities of a just leader. If you want to learn more, you can reach David directly at david@spickardconsulting.com

Support the Connell Green college fund!

• 0:00 Intro
• 0:43 Episode starts
• 1:16 Jes's check in
• 3:53 Rob's check in
• 6:55 Rob introduces David
• 7:28 David joins the call
• 9:39 Rob reads David's bio
• 12:15 Why are you writing a book?
• 16:18 How has your cohort's leadership changed?
• 25:26 How have you seen "others focused" leadership play out?
• 31:09 Give us some insight on the other three qualities
• 37:49 What is a fusion friendship in your life?
• 41:50 What is the future of just leadership?
• 46:43 Where can people learn more?
• 49:51 Debrief
• 55:40 Outro

Thank you to DJ Pdogg and Producer Lo Key for our awesome music throughout the show!

Follow DJ Pdogg online:

• www.djpdogg.com
• Twitter
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Our sponsors:

• ReCity Network
• Coastal Credit Union

Our hosts:

• Jes Averhart, cofounder of Black Wallstreet Homecoming
• Rob Shields, executive director of the Recity Network.

Our Producer:

• Ben Azevedo, owner of Bear Cave Audio

Our Editor

• Chris Pappalardo

This week's guest is Maggie Kane, founder and executive director of A Place At The Table Cafe in Raleigh. Maggie shares inspiring stories of community and friendship, and describes her unique model for focusing on dignity while tackling food insecurity.

• 0:00 Intro
• 0:43 Episode starts
• 2:55 Rob's check in
• 4:27 Jes's check in
• 6:49 Maggie joins the call
• 8:30 Jes reads Maggie's bio
• 9:51 What led you to this work?
• 20:12 What were the early years like?
• 25:19 How did COVID impact your leadership?
• 30:21 Interlude
• 31:57 Does the issue of dependency still show up in your model?
• 36:55 What are some fusion friendships in your life?
• 43:03 How can listeners show up?
• 47:15 Debrief
• 47:57 Rob's takeaways
• 50:40 Jes's takeaways
• 57:09 Outro

Thank you to DJ Pdogg and Producer Lo Key for our awesome music throughout the show!

Follow DJ Pdogg online:

• www.djpdogg.com
• Twitter
• Instagram

Follow Producer Lo Key

• Instagram

Our sponsors:

• ReCity Network
• Coastal Credit Union

Our hosts:

• Jes Averhart, cofounder of Black Wallstreet Homecoming
• Rob Shields, executive director of the Recity Network.

Our Producer:

• Ben Azevedo, owner of Bear Cave Audio

Our Editor

• Chris Pappalardo

This week on Just, Rob and Jes talk to Dr. Erin Moore, the Executive Director of The Center for Racial and Social Justice at Shaw University. They talk about the legacy of change at Shaw, the next generation of student-led change, and ways to measure the progress of that change.

• 0:00 Intro
• 0:43 Episode starts
• 1:14 Jes's check in
• 5:37 Rob's check in
• 7:49 Rob introduces Dr. Moor
• 8:32 Dr. Moor joins the conversation
• 9:25 Rob gives Dr. Moor's bio
• 11:51 What is your story?
• 16:37 What is the legacy of Shaw?
• 19:34 How did the Center come to be?
• 27:23 How do you measure progress?
• 33:51 What fusion friendships have impacted how you work?
• 48:31 What's one way listeners can show up?
• 52:17 How can people follow the Center's work?
• 55:45 Outro

Thank you to DJ Pdogg and Producer Lo Key for our awesome music throughout the show!

Follow DJ Pdogg online:

• www.djpdogg.com
• Twitter
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Follow Producer Lo Key

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Our sponsors:

• ReCity Network
• Coastal Credit Union

Our hosts:

• Jes Averhart, cofounder of Black Wallstreet Homecoming
• Rob Shields, executive director of the Recity Network.

Our Producer:

• Ben Azevedo, owner of Bear Cave Audio

Our Editor

• Chris Pappalardo

Joining us this week on JUST is Genelle Aldred, a journalist, author, speaker, and storyteller. She's an ambassador for SANDS, and author of the book Communicate for Change, which inspired this conversation. Tune in and enjoy!

• 0:00 Intro
• 0:43 Episode starts
• 1:45 Jes's check in
• 5:05 Rob's check in
• 6:48 Rob introduces Genelle to the call
• 7:26 Genelle joins
• 9:09 Rob gives Genelle's bio
• 10:11 What's your story?
• 14:58 What about the present moment makes it hard to discuss issues of injustice?
• 20:18 Interlude
• 21:32 Rob quotes from Genelle's book
• 23:14 What led you to model "putting down your stone"?
• 29:35 Why is it important to appeal to both the heart and the mind?
• 33:52 What is the term "activist savior"?
• 39:06 What advice would you give folks entering the holiday season?
• 44:19 Is there anything you'd like to leave listeners with?
• 46:09 Wrap up and goodbyes
• 47:22 Outro

Thank you to DJ Pdogg and Producer Lo Key for our awesome music throughout the show!

Follow DJ Pdogg online:

• www.djpdogg.com
• Twitter
• Instagram

Follow Producer Lo Key

• Instagram

Our sponsors:

• ReCity Network
• Coastal Credit Union

Our hosts:

• Jes Averhart, cofounder of Black Wallstreet Homecoming
• Rob Shields, executive director of the Recity Network.

Our Producer:

• Ben Azevedo, owner of Bear Cave Audio

Our Editor

• Chris Pappalardo

Mark Charles joins the show today in a conversation about race and conciliation for the nation. Mark is a speaker, writer, and consultant, and his book Unsettling Truths inspired Rob to reach out for this episode. You can learn more about Mark at wirelesshogan.com, and purchase his book here. See below for more links mentioned in the show!

• 0:00 Intro
• 0:43 Episode starts
• 1:43 Jes checks in with Rob
• 3:55 Rob checks in with Jes
• 6:43 Mark joins the conversation
• 7:01 Mark gives a traditional introduction
• 8:34 Jes provides some background on Mark
• 9:34 What is your story?
• 21:05 What is the doctrine of discovery?
• 26:59 What role do narratives play in perpetuating unjust systems?
• 32:29 Interlude
• 34:36 What is historical trauma?
• 46:31 Has your book had the response you were hoping for, and is it playing the role you wanted?
• 51:52 What role can listeners play
• 58:21 Debrief
• 59:17 Rob's takeaways
• 62:06 Jes's takeaways
• 71:00 Outro

Native Land website

Prophetic Lament book

Thank you to DJ Pdogg and Producer Lo Key for our awesome music throughout the show!

Follow DJ Pdogg online:

• www.djpdogg.com
• Twitter
• Instagram

Follow Producer Lo Key

• Instagram

Our sponsors:

• ReCity Network
• Coastal Credit Union

Our hosts:

• Jes Averhart, cofounder of Black Wallstreet Homecoming
• Rob Shields, executive director of the Recity Network.

Our Producer:

• Ben Azevedo, owner of Bear Cave Audio

Our Editor

• Chris Pappalardo

Today on JUST, Rob and Jes interview Royce Hathcock about the long-term work of neighboring. Royce shares his faith story and why he thinks after 25 years on the same corner, things are only just beginning. Royce is the Executive Director of Neighbor to Neighbor, a community outreach organization focused on good neighboring, and a Senior Pastor at Tapestry Church of the Nazarene.

• 0:00 Intro
• 0:43 Episode starts
• 3:35 Jes's check in
• 5:51 Rob's check in
• 7:56 Rob introduces Royce
• 8:26 Royce joins the call
• 9:15 Rob gives some background on Royce
• 12:23 What's your story, what led you to community development?
• 23:44 What advice would you give yourself in 1996?
• 29:22 Interlude
• 30:35 What issues have come up over your time in Raleigh, and what assets have you found in your community?
• 39:20 Tell us more about One Wake
• 48:21 Have you had a particularly meaningful fusion friendship?
• 51:21 What's one thing that listeners can do to show up?
• 54:56 Rob thanks Royce, goodbyes
• 56:26 Debrief
• 56:38 Jes's takeaways
• 58:50 Rob's takeaways
• 62:52 Rob and Jes discuss "no permanent friends"
• 64:38 Wrap up
• 67:20 Outro

Thank you to DJ Pdogg and Producer Lo Key for our awesome music throughout the show!

Follow DJ Pdogg online:

• www.djpdogg.com
• Twitter
• Instagram

Follow Producer Lo Key

• Instagram

Our sponsors:

• ReCity Network
• Coastal Credit Union

Our hosts:

• Jes Averhart, cofounder of Black Wallstreet Homecoming
• Rob Shields, executive director of the Recity Network.

Our Producer:

• Ben Azevedo, owner of Bear Cave Audio

Our Editor

• Chris Pappalardo