The Cross-Cultural Coach Podcast: Recent Episodes
Jay English
True multiculturalism can be one of life's greatest gifts, but in today's environment it can come with plenty of challenges. Join PLAIN ENGLISH Founder, Jay English, as he has fun, engaging and honest conversations while answering difficult questions pertaining to issues of race and culture.
If you aren’t happy with the cultural make up of your organization, need help understanding issues of today from a different perspective, or simply want to be a better friend to those who come from a different background, this is the show for you. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cross-cultural-coach/support
Tune in as Jay English hangs out live with some of the Kneel For Nine Lead Team: Sonia English, Laura Hughes, Pastor Dave Anderson & Diana Schmidt. (Diana is part of a group that has been kneeling daily at the corner of Hawley & Vliet for nearly a full year.) Some of the topics discussed in this episode include: Thoughts On Derek Chauvin Verdict, Kneel For Nine 1 Year Anniversary, Are Things Better Now Than A Year Ago? & Can Love & Justice Co-Exist?
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Join Jay English as he sits down with Kevin McGary & Neil Mammen, the founders of a Christian organization called "Every Black Life Matters" that is out here fighting for REAL Justice. (Righteousness Embraces All Life).
EBLM Foundational Beliefs: - REAL Justice from Womb to Tomb - Nuclear Family - Active Fatherhood - Free Markets (Non-Marxist) - Educational Choice - Criminal Justice Reform - Non Violence
Please check out our website at www.plainenglishinc.org and feel free to contact us at info@plainenglishinc.org if you are looking for help with building bridges to address issues of race & culture in your organization.
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Join Jay as he has a second round of discussion with a couple of Family Physicians (Doug & Ruth Lindberg) about the Coronavirus & helps get answers to your questions about the COVID-19 Vaccinations that are now available.
Please check out our website at www.plainenglishinc.org and feel free to contact us at info@plainenglishinc.org if your business, organization or church is looking for help in any of the following areas: - Cross Cultural Literacy Sessions - Coaching for Healthy, Diverse Work Environments - Corporate/Ministry Consulting - Facilitated Discussions on Race & Diversity - Education and Community Engagement.
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In this episode of Urban Insights, The Cross-Cultural Coach puts on his pastor hat to help us understand the role the church has played in creating our current racial atmosphere. Join Jay as he answers this weeks question & breaks down his belief on why the church has to do more than "just preach Christ, teach the Gospel & get people saved" to begin turning the tide against discrimination & cultural bias within both the world and the church.
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Join us as Jay sits down with someone who is not only a pastor, but also happens to be the Board President for Mental Health America. In this episode we welcome Pastor Greg Washington to discuss Mental Health and the stigmas that surround it in the Black Community.
Plain English Website: www.plainenglishinc.org
Feel free to contact us at info@plainenglishinc.org if your business, organization or church is looking for help in any of the following areas:
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Coaching for Healthy, Diverse Work Environments
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Cross Cultural Literacy Program
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Corporate/Ministry Consulting
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Facilitated Discussions on Race & Diversity
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Education and Community Engagement
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cross-cultural-coach/support
We want to invite you to listen in as Jay English transparently explains the level of hurt & even anger many within the African-American community are feeling behind what we all witnessed at Capitol Hill on Wednesday, January 6th.
Whether you realize it or not, over time, things like this can be very mentally traumatic for people of color who feel it is repeatedly shown to them that the world they live in operates very differently than the one that exists for most Caucasians.
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listen in as Jay English sits down with Family Physicians, Doug & Ruth Lindberg to discuss racial disparities in healthcare along with the safety & possible side-effects of the Coronavirus Vaccines that have been released by Pfizer & Moderna.
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Listen in as Jay sits down with actor/singer/entertainer, Tressa Thomas of The Five Heartbeats, and discusses her experiences with Racism, Sexism, Ageism & Culturalism while growing up working in the Entertainment Industry.
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Join us for another of our bonus segments, "Urban Insights", in which Jay takes 5 minutes to answer a specific question that has come up during his work to address issues of race & culture.
Plain English Website: www.plainenglishinc.org
Feel free to contact us at info@plainenglishinc.org if your business, organization or church is looking for help in any of the following areas:
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Coaching for Healthy, Diverse Work Environments
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Cross Cultural Literacy Program
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Facilitated Discussions on Race & Diversity
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Corporate/Ministry Consulting
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Education and Community Engagement
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cross-cultural-coach/support
Listen in on one of Jay's favorite teachings to present live, on the power of mentorship in the lives of young people. In this episode, hear Jay in his element as he uses his own story, some of his personal mentors & a childhood sing-a-long to instruct his audience on the 3 specific things a real mentor must be able to do if they want to really impact the lives of young people. Plain English Website: www.plainenglishinc.org
Feel free to contact us at info@plainenglishinc.org if your business, organization or church is looking for help in any of the following areas:
- Coaching for Healthy, Diverse Work Environments
- Cross Cultural Literacy Program
- Facilitated Discussions on Race & Diversity
- Corporate/Ministry Consulting
- Education and Community Engagement
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Jay was blessed to be one of a few leaders from across the country to react and provide thoughts on what needs to happen to make the Church a place where youth WANT TO BE. Moderated by Urban Youth Worker Institute's amazing CEO, Tommy Nixon, listen to youth leaders like Susie Gamez, Vanessa Cruz, Pierre Fulford, Will Cumby and others as they react and chop it up about how the church may need to change moving forward. Plain English Website: www.plainenglishinc.org
Feel free to contact us at info@plainenglishinc.org if your business, organization or church is looking for help in any of the following areas:
- Coaching for Healthy, Diverse Work Environments
- Cross Cultural Literacy Program
- Facilitated Discussions on Race & Diversity
- Corporate/Ministry Consulting
- Education and Community Engagement
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cross-cultural-coach/support
Join us as Shana Kidd-Washington of Social Butterflii leads a discussion featuring young ladies (9th-12th grade) sharing their thoughts & experiences as it pertains to racism, social media and faith. Plain English Website: www.plainenglishinc.org
Feel free to contact us at info@plainenglishinc.org if your business, organization or church is looking for help in any of the following areas:
- Coaching for Healthy, Diverse Work Environments
- Cross Cultural Literacy Program
- Facilitated Discussions on Race & Diversity
- Corporate/Ministry Consulting
- Education and Community Engagement
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cross-cultural-coach/support
When you're asked to offer help with a person's situation, you need to first understand if they are dealing with an unfortunate circumstance or living out the consequences from a bad decision. Check out this week's 'Urban Insights' as Jay explains the difference between the two when trying to be of help to those living in your community.
Plain English Website: www.plainenglishinc.org
Feel free to contact us at info@plainenglishinc.org if your business, organization or church is looking for help in any of the following areas:
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Coaching for Healthy, Diverse Work Environments
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Cross Cultural Literacy Program
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Facilitated Discussions on Race & Diversity
-
Corporate/Ministry Consulting
-
Education and Community Engagement
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cross-cultural-coach/support
Come hang with Vineyard MKE Pastor, Dave Anderson & PLAIN ENGLISH Founder, Jay English as they talk about current events, laugh at the realities of marriage & discuss how we can all better love those around us! Plain English Website: www.plainenglishinc.org
Feel free to contact us at info@plainenglishinc.org if your business, organization or church is looking for help in any of the following areas:
- Coaching for Healthy, Diverse Work Environments
- Cross Cultural Literacy Program
- Facilitated Discussions on Race & Diversity
- Corporate/Ministry Consulting
- Education and Community Engagement
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cross-cultural-coach/support
Check out this video interview Jay English had with Tommy Nixon of the Urban Youth Workers Institute. Listen in as they discuss the Urban Youth Network that Jay has launched right here in Milwaukee under UYWI and talk about the challenges churches are facing as they work to continue reaching young people in urban environments.
Please email us (info@plainenglishinc.org) if you are interested in connecting with one of the Urban Youth Networks that have been started across the nation in the states of California, Texas, Arizona, New Jersey, Wisconsin/Illinois, New York, or the Washington DC/Maryland/Virginia area. We would love to get you connected! (www.uywi.org) Plain English Website: www.plainenglishinc.org
Feel free to contact us at info@plainenglishinc.org if your business, organization or church is looking for help in any of the following areas:
- Coaching for Healthy, Diverse Work Environments
- Cross Cultural Literacy Program
- Facilitated Discussions on Race & Diversity
- Corporate/Ministry Consulting
- Education and Community Engagement
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cross-cultural-coach/support
Join us for the next Cross-Cultural Coach podcast, as Jay English sits down with Daniel Harris of D'Aych Music and discusses the difficulties he faces as someone who has completely turned his life around, but must still live with the stigma that comes with his past conviction. Listen to Daniel's story as we put a face to the narrative & have an honest conversation about "Life After Incarceration." Plain English Website: www.plainenglishinc.org
Feel free to contact us at info@plainenglishinc.org if your business, organization or church is looking for help in any of the following areas:
- Coaching for Healthy, Diverse Work Environments
- Cross Cultural Literacy Program
- Facilitated Discussions on Race & Diversity
- Corporate/Ministry Consulting
- Education and Community Engagement
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cross-cultural-coach/support
2 key things to focus on If you desire to have real impact on people and want to see lasting change in their lives.
Plain English Website: www.plainenglishinc.org
Feel free to contact us at info@plainenglishinc.org if your business, organization or church is looking for help in any of the following areas:
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Coaching for Healthy, Diverse Work Environments
-
Cross Cultural Literacy Program
-
Facilitated Discussions on Race & Diversity
-
Corporate/Ministry Consulting
-
Education and Community Engagement
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cross-cultural-coach/support
Join the Kneel For Nine Lead Team as they talk through the emotional impact & terrible aftermath of the Jacob Blake shooting. Plain English Website: www.plainenglishinc.org
Feel free to contact us at info@plainenglishinc.org if your business, organization or church is looking for help in any of the following areas:
- Coaching for Healthy, Diverse Work Environments
- Cross Cultural Literacy Program
- Facilitated Discussions on Race & Diversity
- Corporate/Ministry Consulting
- Education and Community Engagement
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cross-cultural-coach/support
In the second part of this episode, Jay will continue the conversation with his childhood friend, Jonathan Brown, as they discuss how Jon deals with anger, the difference between being arrested & being killed, problems with the historical narrative & balancing the fight for social justice with following Christ. You can check out Jonathan's daily written "Reflections" on his page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010940563913.
Plain English Website: www.plainenglishinc.org
Feel free to contact us at info@plainenglishinc.org if your business, organization or church is looking for help in any of the following areas:
- Coaching for Healthy, Diverse Work Environments
- Cross Cultural Literacy Program
- Facilitated Discussions on Race & Diversity
- Corporate/Ministry Consulting
- Education and Community Engagement
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cross-cultural-coach/support
In this episode, Jay will be sitting down with his childhood friend, Jonathan Brown, to discuss Jacob Blake, the importance of empathy in today's atmosphere, the internet's elevation of the African-American voice, & the need to sacrifice for real change.
You can check out Jonathan's daily written "Reflections" on his page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010940563913.
Plain English Website: www.plainenglishinc.org
Feel free to contact us at info@plainenglishinc.org if your business, organization or church is looking for help in any of the following areas:
- Coaching for Healthy, Diverse Work Environments
- Cross Cultural Literacy Program
- Facilitated Discussions on Race & Diversity
- Corporate/Ministry Consulting
- Education and Community Engagement
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cross-cultural-coach/support
This emotional audio was taken from a Facebook live video Jay created after he saw George Floyd's death on the news. At the time, all he wanted was for his friends & family of different cultures to understand his personal experiences with being Black in America. It was his passion, & his very real hurt, that led to PLAIN ENGLISH organizing the first nationwide Kneel For Nine that was held on June 2nd, 2020. Plain English Website: www.plainenglishinc.org
Feel free to contact us at info@plainenglishinc.org if your business, organization or church is looking for help in any of the following areas:
- Coaching for Healthy, Diverse Work Environments
- Cross Cultural Literacy Program
- Facilitated Discussions on Race & Diversity
- Corporate/Ministry Consulting
- Education and Community Engagement
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cross-cultural-coach/support
Jay English having some laughs with the Kneel For Nine Lead Team while talking about Black culture.
Plain English Website: www.plainenglishinc.org
Feel free to contact us at info@plainenglishinc.org if your business, organization or church is looking for help in any of the following areas:
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Coaching for Healthy, Diverse Work Environments
-
Cross Cultural Literacy Program
-
Facilitated Discussions on Race & Diversity
-
Corporate/Ministry Consulting
-
Education and Community Engagement
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cross-cultural-coach/support
Listen in as Jay sits down with Pat Miller of the Small Business Rally Point and spends the whole hour talking about being the Cross Cultural Coach and the work he's doing to open up tough, but necessary conversations to enhance everyone's Cross Cultural Literacy. Plain English Website: www.plainenglishinc.org
Feel free to contact us at info@plainenglishinc.org if your business, organization or church is looking for help in any of the following areas:
- Coaching for Healthy, Diverse Work Environments
- Cross Cultural Literacy Program
- Facilitated Discussions on Race & Diversity
- Corporate/Ministry Consulting
- Education and Community Engagement
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cross-cultural-coach/support
Here is part 1 of a conversation on race & culture between Jay English and Pastor Mike of Elmbrook Church in Wisconsin. Plain English Website: www.plainenglishinc.org
Feel free to contact us at info@plainenglishinc.org if your business, organization or church is looking for help in any of the following areas:
- Coaching for Healthy, Diverse Work Environments
- Cross Cultural Literacy Program
- Facilitated Discussions on Race & Diversity
- Corporate/Ministry Consulting
- Education and Community Engagement
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cross-cultural-coach/support
Here is part 1 of a conversation on race & culture between Jay English and Pastor Mike of Elmbrook Church in Wisconsin. Plain English Website: www.plainenglishinc.org
Feel free to contact us at info@plainenglishinc.org if your business, organization or church is looking for help in any of the following areas:
- Coaching for Healthy, Diverse Work Environments
- Cross Cultural Literacy Program
- Facilitated Discussions on Race & Diversity
- Corporate/Ministry Consulting
- Education and Community Engagement
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cross-cultural-coach/support
Check out this short video that provides some information on who we are and what we do.
Plain English Website: www.plainenglishinc.org
Feel free to contact us at info@plainenglishinc.org if your business, organization or church is looking for help in any of the following areas:
-
Coaching for Healthy, Diverse Work Environments
-
Cross Cultural Literacy Program
-
Facilitated Discussions on Race & Diversity
-
Corporate/Ministry Consulting
-
Education and Community Engagement
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cross-cultural-coach/support