A master class in faith-based development, this six-episode podcast explores how faith communities are transforming neighborhoods, building affordable housing, and driving economic empowerment. Through in-depth conversations with clergy, policy makers, housing providers, and changemakers, we uncover the stories of impact and innovation shaping communities across the country.
From Calling to Completion: The Playbook for Faith-Based Development
What does it take to move from calling to completion—and how do we scale this work nationally? Hear from:
Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor, Trinity United Church of Christ
Rev. Dr. Joe Daniels, Lead Pastor, Emory United Methodist Church
Monsignor Michael Boland, Executive Consultant, Catholic Charities Usa
Dr. Jill Shook, Co-founder, Making Housing & Community Happen
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2 Oct 2026
Follow the Money: How Faith-Based Development Projects Are Financed
Who funds faith-based development—on the front end and back end—and what makes a project financially viable? Hear from:
Derrick Perkins, Senior Vice President & Greater D.C. Market Executive, Bank of America
Rev. Dr. Patrick Duggan, Chief Divisional Operating Officer, United Church of Christ Church Building & Loan Fund
Edmund K. Delany, Principal, Mid-Atlantic Housing Solutions
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25 Sept 2026
A Mind to Work: Keys to Securing Buy-in for Successful Development
How do faith leaders build alignment, excitement, and shared ownership for development? Hear from:
Bishop J. Drew Sheard, Presiding Bishop, Church of God in Christ
Rev. Lucinda Kent, Faith-Based Development Initiative Sr. Director, Enterprise
Christopher Kennedy, Partner, Emmaus Project
Support for this episode is provided by Trinity Church NYC, an Episcopal parish in New York City. Trinity’s grantmaking helps churches plan and develop mission-aligned and income-generating projects on faith-owned properties. For more information, visit trinitychurchnyc.org (https://trinitychurchnyc.org/).
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30 Jul 2026
Power Policy: When Faith Communities Change the Rules
What policy breakthroughs – like Yes in God's Backyard legislation – are driving faith-based development? Featuring:
LaWana Mayfield, Councilwoman, City of Charlotte
Vicki Been, Weinfeld Professor of Law, NYU School of Law and Faculty Director, NYU Furman Center
Colleen Green, Director, D.C. Department of Housing & Community Development
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30 Jul 2026
The Origin Story: How the Modern FBDI Movement Began
How did faith-based development evolve from isolated projects into a scalable model for community transformation? Featuring:
Kirk Goodrich, President, Monadnock Development
Rev. Dr. Sam Marullo, Emeritus Professor of Sociology, Wesley Theological Seminary
Rev. Dr. Joaquin Willis, Founder and President Emeritus, Collective Empowerment Group
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30 Jul 2026
The Moral Case for Housing: Values, Justice & Radical Common Sense
What happens when faith communities see housing as part of their calling?
Featuring:
Rev. William Lamar, Pastor, Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church
Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, Pastor, Alfred Street Baptist Church
Rev. Jasmine Smothers, Senior Pastor, Atlanta First United Methodist Church
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