Miami VOICE

Pastor Darren Bennett
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The Miami VOICE seeks to raise the volume of unfiltered truth regarding our community (Miami Gardens) for the sake of greater unity. We aim to eradicate the “hype” and often “sensationalized” media stories to capture raw content from real folks that reside in the community. We’ll discuss pressing issues such as: * Racism * black on black crime * Gun violence * The role of the local Church * Has the Church failed? Disclaimer: this podcast is separate from and does not reflect the biblical lifestyle covenant of Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale and Calvary Chapel North Miami

  1. 10/16/2021

    Interview with Miami Gardens city councilman Robert Stephens!

    Listen to Darren as he interviews councilman Robert Stephens. The councilman shares many initiatives that he’s been able to roll out since the inception of his term. He also gives information as relates to onramps and opportunities for YOU to get involved.

    20 min

  2. 10/02/2021

    Miami Gardens City Councilwoman Linda Julien is back for season 3! She gets even more RAW!!

    It’s been said…If you don’t no better you can’t do better. Luke 12:48 says “To whom much is given much is required” Councilwoman Julien break down what that verse means to her. She also shares why that verse is important for us as a community! Listen in an be inspired as well to gain onramps by which you can serve in the community! Email me at darrenb@calvaryftl.org for more info! You can also email councilwoman: Ljulien@miamigardens-fl.gov LindaJulien@keyes.com

    23 min

  3. 09/18/2021

    We’re back!! Season 3 jumping off!!

    Darren takes a look back at past seasons of Miami VOICE to give us a greater appreciation for what’s ahead of us in season 3! He also explains in great detail what season 3 will place emphasis on and why? Are you ready for this fall season of Miami VOICE? We hope so! Email: darrenb@calvaryftl.org

    12 min

  4. 03/20/2021

    Raw interview w/Lamont Popp Nanton providing solutions on the issue of black on black gun violence

    Tune in to the powerful conversation with Miami Native, Rapper, Activist, Motivational Speaker and Change Agent Lamont Popp Nanton AKA Popp Da Rippa! Darren and Popp dive DEEP into the issues that have been historically plaguing the community and endangering our youth. Popp provides some riveting insight from his experience growing up on the streets of Opa-locka as well as a passionate plea! To contact Popp hit up the following: http://www.icesquadent.com/ ; @icesquadent1 ; @poppdarippa ; http://circleofbrotherhoodmiami.org/ ; Office (305)848-5857

    51 min

  5. 03/13/2021

    Darren interviews his spiritual daughter Agnes St. Preux and his Wife Christine

    Agnes shares her story of how she went from being an at risk youth (teen mom, in the foster care system) and potential statistic to overcoming opposition and turning it into opportunity! By Gods grace, Agnes was blessed with several women (including my wife Christine) that would take the time to mentor and pour into her helping shape her journey and mold her into the SUCCESSFUL women she is today!

    36 min

  6. 03/06/2021

    Darren interviews AETV’s First 48 featured detective Rod Passmore in an INTENSE & informative convo

    Detective Rod Passmore has been featured on the AETV hit first 48hrs The show takes viewers behind the scenes of real-life investigations as it follows homicide detectives in the critical first 48 hours of murder investigations, giving viewers unprecedented access to crime scenes, interrogations and forensic processing Born and raised in Miami, Det. Roderick Passmore joined the Miami Police Department over 20 years ago after studying criminal justice in college. Passmore is known for his dedication to the cases he’s assigned to. “I want to be the best homicide investigator I can be,” he says. “Failure is never an option.” Passmore worked 14 years in narcotics investigation and spent 4 years as field training officer. He was in burglary before joining homicide in 2008. “In homicide you learn that death is inevitable. It’s going to happen no matter what. My strategies are to appreciate life and count my blessings.” Passmore loves to travel and is an avid fan of the Miami Dolphins, the New York Giants, and the Miami Heat This is arguably one of the MOST intense interviews that has ever hit the Miami VOICE. From the issue of racism to Black on Black Crime, Darren and Det. Passmore unveil the true pain of our community but also talk SOLUTIONS! The experience and expertise of Detective Passmore is invaluable as he paints a graphic picture of the state of our black/brown youth in Miami.

    41 min

  7. 02/27/2021

    Darren interviews Hollywood based Mentoring Program leader Maria Garcia

    Have you had the desire to bring your Faith Based, Christ Centered, Biblical mentoring program into the public school sectors? Do you feel like you can’t get a foot in the door due to some red tape and policy’s that forbid proselytizing??? Well, Maria Garcia debunks that theory and would highly encourage you to keep pushing your way in! You’ll listen to her insights and reconsider your position. At minimum you’d be encouraged! Maria is the leader of Truth Leaders Mentoring Program at Apollo Middle in Hollywood FL. Jump in and check out the IMPACT being made in the lives of several young women in the Hollywood inner city!

    28 min

  8. 02/20/2021

    Darren interviews Nikisha Williams COO of the Opa- locka Community Development Corporation

    Nikisha Williams, a Miami-native, currently serves as Chief Operating Officer of the Opa- locka Community Development Corporation, a non-profit organization that’s been leading the transformation of Opa-locka and surrounding north Miami-Dade communities through education, health, employment, art, economic development and affordable housing for more than 35 years. She is responsible for leading the operations of the organization, including human resources, marketing, fund development, as it expands its placemaking, workforce development, health and arts/culture initiatives in the community. Nikisha’s career spans the public relations and marketing industry, where she most recently served as Director of Employee Communications and Change at C&W Communications, a telecommunications company with operations with more than 7,500 employees in 30 countries throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. Prior to her role at C&W Communications, she managed internal communications for c-suite executives at AT&T in both New York and Dallas. She spent eight years at GolinHarris, where she led client accounts, developed and implemented public relations campaigns, managed account teams, provided strategic media counsel and created marketing strategies for various clients. Her experience spans the retail, technology, consumer packaged goods and non-profit industries. Nikisha’s work with the International Kids Fund (now knows as the IKF Wonderfund) a program of Jackson Health Foundation was recognized by PR Week as the 2009 Community Relations Campaign of the Year and by the Holmes Report as the 2009 Sabre Not-for-Profit Campaign of the Year. She graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s of science in broadcast journalism and a bachelor’s of arts in Spanish. In addition, she also spent time in Barcelona, Spain learning the Spanish language and about the culture. She is a volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters Miami, a Miami Fellow and graduate of Leadership Miami. Her professional affiliations include the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and the National Association of Black Journalist (NABJ). She’s also participated in the Executive Leadership Council’s Bright Future’s Leadership Development Programs

    25 min
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The Miami VOICE seeks to raise the volume of unfiltered truth regarding our community (Miami Gardens) for the sake of greater unity. We aim to eradicate the “hype” and often “sensationalized” media stories to capture raw content from real folks that reside in the community. We’ll discuss pressing issues such as: * Racism * black on black crime * Gun violence * The role of the local Church * Has the Church failed? Disclaimer: this podcast is separate from and does not reflect the biblical lifestyle covenant of Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale and Calvary Chapel North Miami

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  • Creator
    Pastor Darren Bennett
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Pastor Darren Bennett
  • Show Website
    Miami VOICE