Too often, our perception of others is shaped by second-hand narratives—what we read, hear, or assume. Here, we set those narratives aside and invite unity and understanding through genuine, heartfelt conversation.
Join our hosts and a wide array of guests as we dive into the details of our lives. Our goal is to help ourselves and our listeners to see others with complexity, compassion, and curiosity about their lives, and about the communities, cultures, and perspectives they represent.
Jessica Nicely on Child Abuse: There's Hope, It Doesn't Last Forever
Trigger warning: this episode discusses domestic violence, rape, suicide, child abuse, and sexual abuse. Please listen with care.
In this heartfelt episode, Jessica Nicely and Ben Williams share their stories of physical and sexual abuse as children, and their journeys to overcome and heal from it. They discuss:
• Mixed messages victims receive through religion, and the power of faith in God
• Impacts of abuse on the family members of survivors
• How trauma from abuse can affect generations
• Ending the cycle and creating a safer home and community as a parent
Jessica is the CEO and Founder of Winged Hope, an organization that serves victims of domestic violence, most often children and women. She has received thousands of disclosures from victims of physical and sexual abuse, and has dedicated the better part of her life to healing, teaching, advocating, and providing resources for these victims.
25 Feb 2025
Kathy Tilque's Story: From Survivor to Advocate
Hear from Kathy Tilque, former councilwoman for the Town of Gilbert and current President of the Gilbert Advocacy Center Foundation, on why this center is being built now, who it will serve, and what has motivated Kathy to take up this work and mission.
28 Jan 2025
Communal Grief: Understanding Changes, Complexity, and Culture (Part 2)
Grief is a universal human experience, yet it remains deeply personal and often misunderstood. In this continuation of episode 5, Chaplain Thomas Arbaugh and hosts Zybrena, Carey, and Ben explore the intricate landscape of grief. They delve into:
(1) The complex interplay of grief, and how it affects our relationships.
(2) Understanding that grief looks different for everyone.
(3) How unexpected changes and unmet expectations spark grief.
(4) Understanding cultural differences and communal grieving.
This is part 2 of a 2-part conversation.
Book recommendations:
• Any books by Mitch Albom
• Prayer in the Night by Tish Harrison Warren
• 1000 Gifts by Ann Voskamp
• What Happened To You? by Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce Perry
21 Jan 2025
Living with Grief: Navigating Pain, Purpose, and Presence (Part 1)
Grief is a universal human experience, yet it remains deeply personal and often misunderstood. In this episode, Chaplain Thomas Arbaugh joins hosts Zybrena, Carey, and Ben to explore the intricate landscape of grief. They delve into:
(1) The ministry of presence for yourself and others.
(2) The vital role grief plays in our lives.
(3) Techniques for holding space during times of loss.
(4) Navigating the complex interplay of emotions while grieving.
This is part 1 of a 2-part conversation.
10 Jan 2025
Thomas Arbaugh: My Story
Thomas Arbaugh shares his transformative journey from troubled youth to respected chaplain and shares his mission to help others find hope and authenticity through redemption and community impact.
14 Aug 2024
Fighting Fiercely for Profound Connection
Hosts Carey, Z, and Ben discuss building profound connections through intentional efforts. We explore how sharing experiences, showing compassion, and embracing vulnerability are crucial in creating meaningful relationships.
We share our personal journeys of navigating differences in beliefs and perspectives, demonstrating how open communication and a willingness to sit with discomfort can actually fortify our bonds. We also highlight the dangers of making assumptions about others and emphasize the importance of creating safe spaces for authentic and heartfelt dialogue.
Listen in as we unpack strategies for fostering true unity within our communities, reminding ourselves that unity is not about uniformity, but about embracing and celebrating our diverse journeys together.
1 Apr 2024
Sharon Kotsonas: Running for Gilbert Town Council
Link to sign Sharon's petition: https://go.azsos.gov/xwrg (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://onesourcepost.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3aa40652c7656b0fcceee36e1&id=64eab345c8&e=f10ccc65e7__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!ePuUWC4e6D11dlHp1P3uTuNz1_L4qmY2MBzNlKgkzJCto_TSTiPY1vg9cCJkWW_1j9rfYiFD1djS8Wmewsm85MhPbUdIWIX7Sg5PyGtETaBG9KM$)
We're recording this episode to help get the word out and get Sharon Kotsonas to 1000 signatures for Gilbert Town Council. Sharon has a servant's heart, a listening ear, and a long-term view of planning today for the city we want 25 years from now.
Sharon needs 150 more signatures by 5pm on Monday, April 1st, to get on the ballot and have a shot at election to the council. Please share the links and information here with your friends and neighbors to help Sharon get these last signatures!
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Electronic signature here: https://go.azsos.gov/xwrg (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://onesourcepost.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3aa40652c7656b0fcceee36e1&id=64eab345c8&e=f10ccc65e7__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!ePuUWC4e6D11dlHp1P3uTuNz1_L4qmY2MBzNlKgkzJCto_TSTiPY1vg9cCJkWW_1j9rfYiFD1djS8Wmewsm85MhPbUdIWIX7Sg5PyGtETaBG9KM$)
Gilbert residents can sign Sharon's online petition in less than 1 minute. All you'll need is your address and drivers license number.
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/kotsonas.for.gilbert/ (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.facebook.com/kotsonas.for.gilbert/__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!ePuUWC4e6D11dlHp1P3uTuNz1_L4qmY2MBzNlKgkzJCto_TSTiPY1vg9cCJkWW_1j9rfYiFD1djS8Wmewsm85MhPbUdIWIX7Sg5PyGtEH3NwPzc$)
14 Feb 2024
Seasoned Grace: Seeing People Through the Discomfort
Hosts Carey, Zybrena, and Ben continue the conversation, reflecting on pandemic-era experiences and mindsets around race, disunity, and polarization, and comparing them to today's society.
We share perspectives on parenting, marriage, and friendship in the context of seeing the world through the eyes of another person, and sitting in the discomfort to enable others to feel seen, known, and loved, and understood.
13 Dec 2023
Meet the Hosts: Zybrena, Carey, and Ben
In this episode, meet the hosts of the Come, Unity Podcast: Zybrena Crawford Porter, Carey Bailey, and Ben Williams.
Get to know our background and why we've chosen to launch this podcast at this time. We'll share reflections on what unity is, how we pursue it, and set the stage for all that's to come.
We hope you'll join us in our efforts to build understanding, compassion, and unity in our community and yours. Thanks for listening! Stick around, the best is yet to come.
17 Jun 2020
Historical Episode 2: What do we mean by “seeking unity in diversity”?
This conversation between Zybrena Crawford Porter and Carey Jensen Bailey was posted on 16 June 2020 to their facebook group, Come Together: Seeking Unity In Diversity.
Continuing the conversation:
What do we mean by “seeking unity in diversity”?
A discussion on BLM, the term “racist”, and other topics that people struggle to speak into unity around.
13 Jun 2020
Historical Episode 1: Seeking unity in diversity. 🤎🤍♥️ Getting the conversation started.
This conversation between Zybrena Crawford Porter and Carey Jensen Bailey was posted on 12 June 2020 to their facebook group, Come Together: Seeking Unity In Diversity.
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