SpokesFolks: Recent Episodes
Alex Oleson
This podcast is for people who have been the spokes person in the room at one time or another. Whether it’s race, religious views, interests, or politics it can be hard to feel like you are the spokesperson. Each of us has a unique perspective and this podcast lives in a gray area of a human experience. Spokesfolks was created with the mission to eliminate misunderstanding by encouraging everyone to listen more.
Rapper/business student, Justin Binnicker, talks about his calling to help others, work hard, and display his faith. Listen to this Spokesfolk discuss what it’s been like to seek out his purpose. Binicker discusses what it was like to become an artist and take advantage of his time during the pandemic. Connect with Justin on LinkedIn at http://linkedin.com/in/justin-binnicker and listen to Justin here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4edrqr3EXyr9RhjDRo4zVu?si=Wyy8UAYuSwyXni_YCNXqJA https://music.apple.com/us/artist/justin-binnicker/1490542473 Justin’s closing advice: “Be understanding and walk with people”
Some choices in life are made for you, but that doesn't mean there aren't many that you can make for yourself. Lin Gary, Indianapolis Native talks about her upbringing and life lessons she has learned about being your own authentic self. Connect with Lin via email lingary@orrfellowship.org or follow her on Instagram @lincheugg and LinkedIn as Lin Gary.
Listen to foster care alum Joshua Christian Oswald speak about his journey to becoming a national advocate for those in the child-welfare system. Josh leaves listeners with an impiring stories and some useful takeaways. Speak to Josh at Joshua.sunny.christian@gmail.com or via linkedin linkedin.com/in/joshua-christian-oswald-a64080176 to see Oswald's work.
On this episode Alex discusses what it means to start Spokesfolks. He discusses his motivation and what he hopes listeners will get from the podcast.