#justchew with STEVE DAVIS

Black people have allowed themselves to be conditioned to survive and not thrive. We curse our children by saying to them, I just want you to graduate and get a job. We unknowingly train our children to be mediocre.

Childhood trauma destroys lives.

How to move into the new year with power and purpose.

Authentic conversation with the man leading the OKC Police Department.

Honest conversation with a man leading a police department when so many distrust police. He talks about his faith, how he leads during grief, helping his officers strengthen their families, working with children missing from school and much more.

Something to just chew on.

55 yr old Tamara was once 400lbs, and people didn't want her in their car or sitting on their furniture because of her size. But she never let that keep her from believing in herself and using that situation to empower girls and women.

God has a reason for all the pain we experience. His comfort of us is so we can be a comforter to someone else.

Learning to be vulnerable as a man is necessary to have authentic relationships. Learning to forgive is key to having an authentic relationship with Christ. Learning how to control your natural naughty nature is key. And Learning to listen deeply is important in leading.

Tamra Washington, DHS Investigator discusses the system, working with families in crisis, self-awareness, her battle with weight and self-esteem and walking in her power.